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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-06-13 Info Packet of 6/8 -- CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET ~°~;~* June 8, 2000 I JUNE 12 WORK SESSION ITEMS IP1 Agenda: June 12 Special Meeting IP2 Applicant Listing: Deer Management Committee IP3 Memorandum from Administrative Assistant: Master Gardener Appointment to Deer Management Committee IP4 Memorandum from City Manager: K-Mart Plaza/Traffic Signal IP5 Memorandum from City Manager: Proposed New Intersection into Pepperwood Place Shopping Center IP6 Letter from Brendan Wolfe, Kelly Pardekooper, Tom Vogel, and Kerry Farley (ICON) to City Manager: City Plaza Newspaper Vending IP7 Letter from Scott Swenson (IC Gazette) to City Manager: City Plaza Newspaper Vending IP8 Memorandum from City Clerk: May 25 Goal Setting Session I MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS IP9 Memorandum from City Manager: Pending Development Issues IP10 Memorandum from City Clerk: April 25 Work Session IP11 Memorandum from City Clerk: May t5 Work Session IP12 Letter from City Attorney to Council Member Kanner: Kanner's May 19, 2000, Memo Regarding Fines for Retailers Relating to Cigarettes/Tobacco Possession and Sales IP13 Memorandum from JCCOG Solid Waste Management Planner to JC Board of Supervisors: County-Wide Waste Tire Collection Program Final Report IP14 Memorandum from Dianna Furman: Utility Discount Program Statistics by Month- Fiscal Years 99 and 00 IP15 Brochure: Housing Authority Quick Facts IP16 Building Permit Information - May 2000 IP17 Event Notice: Peace Conference [Wilburn] IP18 Government Update IP19 Memorandum from Sue Lambertz (Iowa Department of Eco Development) to Johnson County, and the cities of Kalona and Riverside Elected and Appointed Officials; Fire, EMS, and Emergency Response Personnel: Response 2020 Final Report Presentation INFORMATION PACKET June 8, 2000 Page 2 IP20 Deer Management Committee Application 06-08-00 IP1 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office at 356-5043. AGENDA IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2000 - 6:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS ITEM NO. I CALL TO ORDER. Roll Call ITEM NO. 2 CONSIDER A MOTION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE OF PARTICULAR REAL ESTATE ONLY WHERE PREMATURE DISCLOSURE COULD BE REASONABLY EXPECTED TO INCREASE THE PRICE THE GOVERN- MENTAL BODY WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THAT PROPERTY. THE MINUTES AND THE TAPE RECORDING OF A SESSION CLOSED UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC EXAMINATION WHEN THE TRANSACTION DISCUSSED IS COMPLETED. Action: ITEM NO. 3 CONSIDER A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING. 06_08,~1~11111 IP2 DEER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Males: 3 Females: 4 One Vacancy - Two-Year Term (Hunted June 12, 2000 - March 1, 2002 · Paul Emerson At their May 15 Work Session, Council appointed 911 N. Dodge Street Mr. Emerson as Hunter representative; however, he applied for At-Large vacancy. Mr. Emerson has agreed to represent "Hunter" on the Committee. · Steven Erickson 1016 Rochester Avenue · Ray Hanson (not Iowa City elector) 330 Cherokee Iowa City, IA 52240 · Doug Hansen (not Iowa City elector) PO box 244 Lone Tree, IA 52755 One Vacancy - Three-Year Term (Master Gardener) June 12, 2000 - March 1, 2003 · No Applications as of noon, June 8 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: Administrative Assistant DATE: June 8, 2000 RE: Master Gardener Appointment to Deer Management Committee At their June 7 meeting, Deer Management Committee members unanimously recommended that the vacancy announcement be amended to read "Master Gardener or person with extensive gardening knowledge and experience." Committee members also unanimously recommended Council allow applications for this position from qualified persons whether or not they are eligible electors of the City of Iowa City. Members believed the knowledge brought forth by the appointee is more important than where they live. The Police Citizens Review Board allows for variance on residency as the Code regarding Board Composition reads "The City Council reserves the right to waive the residency requirement for good cause shown." Please contact me if you have any questions. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: June 5, 2000 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: K-Mart Plaza/Traffic Signal Attached is a copy of a letter from Southgate Development expressing their interest in the installation of a full-phase traffic signal along Highway 6 between the intersections of Broadway and Keokuk. This signal would serve the K-Mart Plaza commercial development. It has been recognized that the southeast portion of our community has experienced some economic setback, and representatives of Southgate are more than familiar with the impact of these circumstances. They are interested in making further investment in the K-Mart Plaza as well as the other commercial properties associated with the former Econofoods/Best Buy (Pepperwood) shopping area. They believe the traffic signal would be an added benefit to the creation of economic interest of this commercial area. Southgate is seeking the City's support in pursuing the installation of such a signal. It would involve a significant investment on their part, and the approval of the Iowa DOT is necessary. We have spoken informally with representatives of the Iowa DOT. They have indicated support for installation of such a traffic signal, if it the City's desire to see such a signal installed. The Iowa DOT is also very supportive of the planned right-of-way improvements along Highway 6 and noted these improvements were important to their overall support of such a traffic signal. By presenting this matter to the Council in an informal work session, it is our desire to secure your opinions and other related interest prior to any significant investment by Southgate. This expense involves planning for the commercial development and the work necessary to secure approval from the Iowa DOT. The City's policy over the years has been to encourage traffic, to the fullest extent possible, to use Highway 6 and thereby minimize traffic on other arterial and residential streets. There is a noted concern that the installation of a traffic signal could act as a detriment to the flow of traffic along Highway 6. As I am sure you can see, a policy balancing act for your policies needs to be considered. As we design a policy to cause economic development activity to occur in this portion of our community, we also need to understand that traffic and its related volume can be a positive economic benefit but can also be a source of dissatisfaction to surrounding neighborhoods. It is our desire to receive direction from the City Council as to whether you believe and would consider supporting an application to the Iowa DOT for the traffic signal. Southgate has indicated a desire to provide substantial investment in the K-Mart Plaza and Pepperwood in order to generate a renewed business presence. I have scheduled this matter for your informal discussion at the work session of June 12. mgr~'nemo\trafficsignal.doc ~, South6ate M/s.y 0 B ZOO0 tiff I NAGEP,'S OFFICE May 2, 2000 Steve Atkins City Manager City of Iowa City Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Steve: SouthGate Development Company, Inc. 755 Mormon Trek Boulevard Southgate has been studying the redevelopment of the KMan/Pepperwood P.o. so× 1907 Commercial site, initially in response to KMart's huge investment converting their Io~a City, Iowa 52244-1907 StOre into a BigK, but more recently due to the vacancy levels at Pepperwood Place. We have felt for sometime a more direct access from Highway 6 would better define Phone: 319.33Zd195 Foesimile: 319.33ZgB23 the commercial area and make the Center more customer friendly. Eraoil: southgate@sgdev. net With the sidewalk and storm sewer improvements along Highway 6 currently planned, and in light of KMart's renewed commitment to the area through its major store remodeling, Southgate is prepared to make a significant contribution towards redeveloping the area. Our commitment is to both on site costs such as new lighting, signage and resurfacing of the lot, as well as offsite costs. Through thoughtful upgrades, we feel we can better integrate the surrounding co~mnercial area with KMart both functionally as well as visually. !n light of these decisions, we respectfully request the City Council approve and assist in the implementation of a full, signalized entrance into KMart along Highway 6 with appropriate acceleration and deceleration lanes. We believe tinling is crucial since it will not only allow us to complete KMarts' remodeling but it will also help us aggressively pursue the quality replacement tenants at Pepperwood Place that we all desire. Sincerely, Ha~~Rolf~ Vice President City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: June 7, 2000 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Proposed New Intersection into Pepperwood Place Shopping Center Southgate Development Company, owners of Pepperwood Shopping Center, K-Mart will make a formal request for a new signalized intersection on U.S. Highway 6 between Broadway Street and Keokuk Street. I asked staff to offer their comments. Following is a summary of the comments. There are two existing full signalized intersections (Broadway and Keokuk) which provide access into Pepperwood/K-Mart. The principal traffic issue is the impact of the proposed intersection on the traffic-carrying capacity of Highway 6. City Council policy has been to move as much traffic as efficiently as possible on U.S. 6. This issue was raised with the proposed Benton Street widening, the Highland Avenue traffic calming, and the ongoing discussions of traffic control issues on Kirkwood Avenue. Portions of U.S. Highway 6 are currently carrying of 30,000 vehicles per day, and this is approximately the capacity for a four-lane divided highway with separated turn lanes. During peak periods congestion and delay can be experienced in certain areas. This congestion can cause motorists to seek alternative routes through other neighborhoods. The traffic signal installation would cost in the $60,000 to $80,000 range, and the pavement improvements which would likely be required by Iowa DOT could easily be an additional several hundred thousand dollars. We are planning Highway 6 improvements in upcoming capital plan. The signal has not been programmed or budgeted. Iowa DOT retains the authority to grant additional access points along Highway 6, and current standards will not likely permit the new intersection being proposed by Southgate. However, our pending U.S. 6 sidewalk/drainage/pavement improvement project will install curb and gutter on the highway, and change this highway from a rural to an urban facility. This modifies the access spacing standards such that the proposed new intersection would be allowed. Iowa DOT officials have indicated, however, they are supportive of our efforts to preserve roadway capacity by limiting access points. They will not grant the proposed new intersection without concurrence by the City. Iowa DOT will not participate financially in the project. This proposed new access point is as stated by Southgate as important to their efforts to revitalize the commercial development. cc: Chuck Schmadeke Rick Fosse Karin Franklin Jeff Davidson jccogtp/mem/pepperwd.doc Smart l ws and tertaz ment June 7, 2000 Stephen J. Atkins City Manager City of Iowa City Dear Mr. Atkins, Thank you first for your letter of June 1, which enclosed your memorandum to the city council regarding a proposed newsrack ordinance. We appreciate the opportunity to provide input on an issue that affects our newspaper. This is especially true in the wake of what we regret were opportunities lost for us to work with the city, namely when news- paper distribution became a significant cost and Iogistical issue in City Plaza renovation plans. We understand that the city has a compelling and legitimate interest in keeping City Plaza clean, tidy and safe. And while we also have a compelling interest in providing our readers access to Icon at established locations downtown, we are confident that a common solution to our needs can be found. With that in mind, we would like to call attention to a few questions and con- cerns we have regarding the June 1 memorandum. Point 1 proposes "a fee for use of a newspaper vending machine in the kiosks," while a similar fee, meant to recover costs only, is proposed in Point 3 for additional racks. Are any estimates available as to what those fees will be? What percentage of the total cost of the multi-function kiosks will be passed on as fees to publications? How will that percentage be calculated? Would the city consider using advertising on kiosks and racks as a potential solution to recover its costs, rather than passing on those costs? This is a business model that has been used successfully in Indianapolis by the rack company City Solutions. (See enclosed materials on City Solutions.) Consider that even over a period of 20 years, 16 newspapers paying a monthly fee to recover $200,000 would be charged upwards of $50/month in fees. By comparison, City Solutions, which builds racks to order, rarely charges more than $15/month in fees. Point 3 provides for newspaper racks to be provided for those publications, such as Icon, which would not qualify for placement in the coin-operated vending machines. Would Icon be allowed to provide input on rack selection and placement before your office's order and implementation of that rack? Would Icon be allowed to display its logo on the rack and if so at what size? Would Icon be responsible for maintenance of the rack? We are in a position to provide to your office resources concerning newsracks (i.e., their construction and design, placement and legal precedent with regards to such ordinances). We can do this through our corporate home office, Yesse! Communications, and the experience of Yesse! Vice President of Operations Kerry Farley, who, as an em- ployee of NUVO newsweekly in Indianapolis, successfully worked with the city in finding a common-ground, low-cost solution and in drafting an ordinance supported by all the newspapers. We can also provide for the city's use resources regarding these issues available to us through the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies (AAN), of which Icon is a member. Point 4 reads that it "appears" that there is sufficient space in the kiosks for the coin-operated newspapers, and potentially there is space for multiple placement for those papers. When will a final determination be made as to whether this is true? If there are multiple placements of coin-operated publications, will there similarly be multiple placements of free publications like Icon? How does the city intend to integrate future new publications, either daily or free, into this proposed scheme? Not providing those publications equal access in distrib- uting their product is a potential First Amendment violation by the city [Gannett Satellite Information Network, Inc. v. Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 745 F. 2d 767, 772 (2d Cir. 1984). See also Sentinel Communications Co. v. Watts, 936 F2d 1189, 1196, reh. denied, 947 F2d 1492 (11 th Cir. 1991 ) ("there is 'no doubt' that the right to distrib- ute and circulate newspapers through the use of newsracks is protected by the First Amendment"). This constitutional protection also extends to the newsrack distribution of free magazines. City of Cincinnati v. Discovery Network, Inc., 507 U.S. 410 (1993)]. Is the city aware of another potential First Amendment violation with regards to the separation, for the purposes of distribution, of for-sale and free newspapers? Accord- ing to legal precedent, the city's ordinance must apply to publications in a content- neutral way. A content-neutral regulation is "justified without reference to the content of the regulated speech" [Clark v. Community for Creative Non-Violence, 468 U.S. 288, 293 (1984)]. By treating paid-for daily newspapers and free publications differently, the city is making the same de-facto distinction in content that the city of Cincinnati at- tempted but failed to make in a newsrack ordinance in 1992 (see above citation). Finally, also in Point 4, the memorandum predicts "the machines to spill over into the downtown area outside the Plaza, however for the time being we are dealing with City Plaza only." Could you clarify what you mean by "the time being"? Is the city anticipating the future regulation of newspaper distribution throughout downtown? If so, how does the city define the boundaries of downtown? Is it anticipated that the city will desire to regulate distribution throughout Iowa City? Again, it is the desire of Icon to work with the city in finding a solution that recognizes all of our needs. As much as the city, we see a clean and safe City Plaza and downtown to be in our business's best interests. And again, we appreciate the opportu- nity to provide our input. Sincerely, Brendan Wolfe Editor Kelly Pardekooper General Manager Tom Vogel Distribution Manager ~,rry Farley VP Operations, Yesse! Communications Enclosure cc: Iowa City Press-Citizen, Iowa City Gazette, Daily lowan, Des Moines Register CSTY How AND WHY CITY SOLUTIONS WORKS CITY SOLUTIONS IS CiTY SOLUTIONS has designed its INFORMATION CENTER No COST To THE CITY Er.~.gram ~, e:;ery cost effective for all concerned. y f t IC S ment costs. Many feel publishers should bear the financial burden associate wit cleaning up the rakblight they have cr:ated~However, CITY SOLUTIONS iS not insensitive to ~heir needs. Publishers, who often have tens to undreds of thousands of do lars invested in newsracks, wi rightly be concerned about the impact on their usinesses wen the city imposes change. To alleviate, ~s~ m~,c as possible, this burden on the publishers, CENTER. CITY SOLUTIONS USeS advertising to completely cover the program's cost, resulting in publisher savings and publisher support. There is an understandable concern on the part of city officials and the citizens, of adding to what may already be a cluttered advertising landscape. But CiTY SOLUTIONS actually reduces the volume of advertising that is already there. As an example, on a typical 12 publication INFORMATION CENTER, a 30" X 86.5" sign is placed on the back. This 18 square feet actually replaces 85 square feet of advertising, that was there already on the 12 individual newsracks. This represents a 79% decrease in advertising. CITY SOLUTIONS KEEPS One of the concerns associated with rakblight is public SIDEWALKS SAFE safety. A 12 publication INFORMATION CENTER is 8 feet long, 18" deep and a little over4 feet high. It replaces 12 individual newsracks which, when perfectly installed, are 30 feet long by the same depth and height. This is a minimum 74% reduction in sidewalk use for newspaper distribution. Many existing newsracks are dirty, broken, and in some cases so seldom filled they seem abandoned. They often seem to wander about, abused by vandals and the elements. They are routinely pushed or blow into the streets causing a hazard to CITY (DL. IJTI(DNS How AND WHY CITY SOLUTIONS WORKS motorists, and a burden to the police officers who are the ones who usually pick them up. They often block crosswalks, wheelchair ramps, bus stops, and parking meters. Incredibly, they sometimes even block fire hydrants and emergency vehicle access. CITY SOLUTIONS solves all of these problems permanently. CITY SOLUTIONS maintains and cleans its INFORMATION CENTERS at a minimum of once a week, and usually more often. CiTY SOLUTIONS installs its heavy duty Information Center in compliance with city regulations and it stays put. INFORMATION CENTERS never block crosswalks, wheelchair ramps, bus stops, parking meters, or fire hydrants. -I INFOI~,MATION CENTE~,E CITY SOLUTIONS' INFORMATION CENTERS come in a variety of sizes. Each features the distinctive barrel ARE IDENTIFIED WITH vault and arched top which is the trademark of CITY ~L,JESLICATION5 SOLUTIONS' INFORMATION CENTERS. This barrel vault and arched top is easy to identify and quickly becomes synonymous in the community's mind with newspapers and information. ~NFO~r"IATION (~ENTEI~-E A~,E Ofcourse, CITYSOLUTIONS' INFORMATION CENTERS are made of the finest, most durable materials such as r"IA:~E To [Do THE JOE~ galvanized metal, which will not rust even when exposed CITY How AND ~HY CITY SOLUTIONS WORKS to salt. They are powder coated using a special process which makes the galvanized metal even more corrosion proof to withstand the harshest abuse. The powder coating even sheds graffiti with a simple wash. No design detail was too small to receive careful analysis from the C~TY SOLUTIONS design team. INFORMAnON CENTERS MAKE Every item, from the stainless steel hinges to the extra .4 PRETTY PICTURE heavy polycarbonate doors, was chosen not only for durability but to keep the CITY SOLUTIONS' INFORMATION CENTERS gleaming like new for years to come. One of the most rewarding aspects of curing rakblight is citizen approval. We have yet to meet the person who thought the old individual newsracks looked better than the CITY SOLUTIONS' INFORMATION CENTERS. Virtually everyone we have ever talked to has been thrilled at the improvement a CITY SOLUTIONS' INFORMATION CENTER has made. We have even found that graffiti artists and vandals tend to leave the INFORMATION CENTERS alone. For some reason, the amount of damage done to the INFORMATION CENTERS is far less than that done to the individual newsracks they replace. Also, one other interesting benefit has been a dramatic decrease in the amount of litter generated by the public in acquiring publications from INFORMATION CENTERS, as opposed to individual newsracks. INFORMATION CENTERS LIVE CITY SOLUTIONS' INFORMATION CENTERS are designed A LONG T~ME tO last for a minimum of 10 years. Additionally, our aggressive maintenance program adds even more years to their life-span. When this is compared to the 3 to 5 year useful life-span of an ordinary newsrack, it quickly becomes clear that CzTY SOLUrZONS' INFORMATION CENTERS are a better use of the earth's resources. CITY SOLUTIONS Is CITY SOLUTIONS knows some of the free publication A PRIME LOCATION newsracks on a city's streets aren't needed to distribute the issue run of those publications. Some are CITY OLIJTIONS How AND WHY CITY SOLUTIONS WORKS "billboard" locations - it doesn't move product but it keeps their name before the public. Every CITY SOLUTIONS' Information Center is a prime location. People enjoy using the INFORMATION CENTERS and will seek them out. The difference between a CITY SOLUTIONS' INFORMATION CENTER and a regular row of newsracks, is the difference between a brand new shopping mall and a row of small shops. Some of the shops will have character and charm, but some will be barely serviceable, at best. Which group of stores will do better in the aggregate - those at the new mall or the little row of shops? Every merchant knows, the new shopping mall wins every time. That's why every C~ry SOLUTIONS' INFORMATION CENTER is a prime location. We are the shopping malls of newspaper distribution. INDIANAPOLIS Ill ss INDIANAPOLIS BUSINESS JOURNAL, AUGUST 9-15, 1999 b oxes should carry ads Weary of the motley group of newspaper vending boxes lined up on downtown street comers like soldiers in a ragtag army, we congratulate the City-County Council for taking the situation in hand. The council approached the problem wisely by gathering Indianapolis Downtown Inc. and a group of publishers and downtown property owners and managers to discuss the problem and potential solu- tions. The group decided last year to test for six months modular boxes capable of holding up to 16 publications. Almost all members of the group deemed the test a success. On Aug. 2, the council voted to replace hundreds of newspaper racks and vending boxes in 47 downtown square blocks with modular boxes. The new, bigger boxes are a practical solution to a worsening problem of clutter on street comers. Long before the vote, the city made concessions to publishers, some of whom had invested signifi- cantly in their existing vending boxes, by agreeing to allow publications to be included in the new boxes free of charge. The new law allows for an ad to he placed on the back of each modular unit to cover maintenance costs. We think that's an ideal compromise. But some members of the City-County Council don't see it that way. The ads, approximately 16 square feet, set off the "billboard detectors" of some of our advertising- averse council members who want to consider other sources of funds to cover the boxes' maintenance costs. However, other cities that have implemented similar ordinances were unable to locate other sources of funding. The City-County Council's billboard phobia caused the city to nix Finish Line Inc. 's 1996 plan to paint a picture of Indiana Pacers center Rik Smits, plus the company's logo, on a building near the Artsgarden, which would have added color to the area, much like the murals on Market Square Arena. A few months ago, the anti-billboard crusade stopped Massachusetts Avenue property owner Jim Blankenbaker's giant mural-in-progress of popular radio personalities Bob Kevoian and Tom Griswold on the side of his building. Obviously, the city needs aesthetic standards. We want downtown to remain attractive. But down- town also is a place to do business, of which advertising is an important part. Bending over backward to avoid a perfectly reasonable source of funding for these news boxes is just silly. We can allow limited amounts of advertising without turning downtown into a massive, hideous ad kiosk. So roll out the modular news boxes, with the ads intact. Downtown streets, arid those of us who walk them, will be the better for it. Modular News Boxes OK'd; Good-bye To Corner Clutter! other pubhcat~ons ~nto one neat, easy-to-access and convement stand at major intersections and locations. The victor, which was applauded by downtown building and business Downtown, Inc. (IDI), has been years in the making. First surfacing over three years ago as a proposal, the ordinance was fought tooth-and-nail by the Star/News and USA Today, which will see their street vending boxes combined with those of a number of other papers in the modulars. Fearful of losing their street-side identity and seeing circulation slide, the two large companies took on the city ad~nis~ation, IDI and most of the other pub- lishersinabaffiewhichhasragedeversince. Please Continue, Page24 & COMMENTS Hey USA Today and lndianapolis Star / news, move those ugly newspaper street racks....we won fair and square and we're ready for the neat, conve- Up Down Town and almost eve~ publication which distributes newspa- pe~ downtown are celebrating victories in a sub-co~i~ee and the entire City-Coun~ Council which will, after yeaB of foot-dragging and w~ning by the Star / News and USA Today, bring modular newsboxes to major intersections t~out downtown Indianapolis in a few shoa weeks. At least the new regulations will accomplish this IF the sore losers, who whined, groaned and moaned until the last vote was cast, don't pull some hncy legal manoeuvres to block or delay implementation of the much-needed modular box law. For those not following this controversy, the vast majority of those of us who publish newspapers and distribute them downtown have been behind a role that will eli~nate those o~en di~, falling-over and unsafe, as well as ugly newspaper rocks which crowd handicapped walkways, crosswalks, bus stops and building fronts at most eve~ location imaginable down- tom. In place of this hodge-podge of racks, will be a neat, clean modular newsbox, with space for each and eve~ newspaper cu~ently on the same comer. The big daily boys and the small monthlies (like us) will get equal and neat display space. No paper, apament guide or other publication, regardless of its circulation or content will be any less or more impo~ant than any other. Please Continue, Page 24 Page 24 ' ' ~i-" ""' +. [~ went so far as to propose that only the major daily newspa- .k,.~.~ pers he allowed at comers, with the non-dailies being rel- ~ ~ As was the case with all of the other objections, this proposal . ,~ ~! :~ was also shot down by the council committee, and later by ~ ' !~ .' ~ ' '. ' ~: the full City-County Council on the way to a win for the groups I U4[ ~....~ wanting to organize publications, clean up comers and stop ~ '.-" ~i the hazards created when present racks blow over in high ....... I , winds, damage property and block intersections, wheelchair "' '" ramps and crosswalks. M d la Racks o u r law are whether the opponents will try some legal manoeu- vexing to try and block its implementation and who the city Get OK Despite 3 the modular units. Papers Objections Continued From Page I And that, we feel, is the rub that has the three complaining publications chafing in their shorts. No longer will they be The first skirmish saw the large firms try to organize all of able to bully small papers or magazines by moving our street the area's publishers into a loosdy-knit newspaper coopera- boxes (often in the dead of night) or shoving their racks in tire which proposed a "letter of understanding" which would front of us to take the first spot on the comer. Like spoiled make certain requirements incumbent on all area publishers, children, they will have to smarten up and play nice. but the idea failed when a variety of newspapers took it upon But the victory hasn't been easy. First the big guys tried to themselves to move their racks, change the agreed-upon Io- fight the modulars with a plan for all the papers to work to- cations and otherwise add to the growing clutter. gether. It worked fairly well until they just couldn't stand When IDI and the city fought back by again requesting the anyone else being in a spot they wanted. Next they complained ordinance, the large papers again fought. This time, they first that the modular racks, which will have one large ad on the tried to defeat the modular boxes with a "corral system" which back, might sell to some company they disagreed with and US~ Today installed during a six-month "trial period" for tried to force the council to abandon the plan on those grounds. the various alternatives during the Winter and early Spring. Finally, they tried to say that daily papers were more news- During the trial, City Solutions of Florida, as well as Wall worthy and thus more urgent and important than the non- USA, a German firm, each installed different modular rack daily" papers, so only the big papers should get prime space. designs on downtown corners. The City Solutions boxes, in- Thankfully, the cool heads of the council prevailed, backed eluding those at Washington 84 Meridian streets under the by a lot of' work by the smaller publications, Indianapolis Parisian clock, and by City Market were deemed to be the Downtown, Inc, (and their point lady on the project, Helen most effective by most of the publishers, with the Wall USA Brown), as well as those who could see through the versions on Meridian and Ohio streets and Maryland and II- smokescreen and actually could determine the benefit rnodu- lineis streets coming in a close second. lar racks will bring to downtown. The USA Today "corral system" was not a modular proposal We at Up Do~n To~n want to thank all parties concerned for at all, but was a metal fence~like structure which was erected supporting the modular racks and to say we are ready today in several test locations, including on Monument Circle. In to get our old stands off the streets and move onward. We the "corral" newspapers were allowed to use their old racks, hope now that the talking's done and the trial period is corn- but the fence held them in place. While the idea was tried, plete, the Star/News and USJ Today will go along with the most publishers and other participants felt that it did little or rest of the publishers, the citizens and our elected officials nothing to stop the cluttered look of a variety of shapes, and stop fighting a great plan to clean up downtown's cor- colours and sizes of racks. nets. While we are sure they aren't happy coming up the los- Following the test, the city again took up the issue with a ers on this one, we think all of us who live and work down- committee of the council holding several very vociferous town have come up the winners. heafi ngs on the ordinance. Speakers from most newspapers For the losers to further tarnish their image by filing a ffivo- distributed downtown took to the podium, along with man- lous suit or otherwise try to block the modular boxes (as has agers of downtown properties, hotels and residents. In addi- been suggested) would show just how childish they are. We tion, the two large publications railed against the proposal, hope they will give up tilting with windmills and join the rest citing objections to an ad on the back of each modular rack, of us in applauding a great step for downtown. which will pay all expenses and make them free for both the Bring on the modulars! Ted F!eischaker newspapers and the taxpayers. Publisher IOWA CITY Stephen J. Atkins, City Manager ~ / JUN 0 ?' 000 City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington ~1~ ~[~'~ ~FH~[ Iowa City, IA 52240-1826 Dear Mr. Atkins: Steve Lorenz sent me a copy of your letter and council work session information pertaining to newspaper vending machines on City Plaza. I am very pleased that the council is proceeding with this type of system for handling newspaper distribution on the Plaza. The extensive renovation in the downtown area warrants the creation of a system to manage newspaper racks. The variety of newspaper box styles combined with less than optimum maintenance of these machines has created an eyesore of such. The kiosks will be a great alternative to the present system. Suggestions I would like to forward regarding the newspaper vending machine ordinance are as follows: a.) Section J, paragraph 2: I suggest adding language to allow more than one kiosk location per newspaper once all requests have been filled. b.) Section J, paragraph 3: I suggest creating a two-tiered lottery to fill applications for vending space. The first tier lottery would go to local newspapers requiring a coin-op vending machine with a business location within the city limits. The second tier lottery would go to all other applications from newspapers requiring a coin-op vending machine. A split of the lottery would assure local newspapers that provide property tax support the opportunity to have a presence if applications exceed supply. c.) I recommend adding language pertaining to the maintenance of the vending units. Perhaps this is being developed as part of the lease agreement, but offer this thought as part of the overall system. Vending machine mechanisms quite often require adjustment and this function should fall under the responsibility of the leasing newspaper. Painting and maintenance of the unit may be best performed by the city and built into the lease rate. This would assure the units continue to look good and consistent throughout the Plaza. d.) I also suggest that the City add language regarding newspaper theft from the machines to remove liability from the City of Iowa City. Newspaper theft 301 E. Market Street · Iowa City, Iowa 52245 (319) 339-3150 from machines is a common occurrence and could be an item in question in a lease arrangement if it is not specified. I look forward to the opportunity for the Iowa City Gazette to be a part of the kiosks in downtown Iowa City. Thank you for your consideration of these items. Sincerel , .. ''~ ' g'cott Swenson Circulation Director Gazette Communications City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM' ' Date: June 8, 2000 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Goal Setting Session, May 25, 8:00 AM in Council Chambers Council: Lehman, Champion, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Kanner, Wilburn, Pfab Staff: Arkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes Tapes: 00-58, Side 2; 00-62, Both Sides; 00-63, Both Sides; 00-64, Both Sides; 00-65, Both Sides (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) Tim Shields facilitating. The following flip charts were developed as part of the morning session: FLIP CHART #1 Council Effectiveness (Council/Council-Staff) Assessment Strategies for Improvement Informal Openness Focus Constructive Civility Silence Implies Affirmation FLIP CHART #2 Council Effectiveness -"City Works" -Making Decisions (informal) -Timely Manner -Positive Perception externally internally -Public Debate/Relevant -Community Involvement/Empowerment -Direction -Give staff ability to fulfill their role Council Work Session May 25, 2000 Page 2 FLIP CHART #3 *Preparedness -"Homework" -Prior Info Seeking -Consideration of time *Open Minded *Mutual Respect/Civility *Don't Take It Personally *Shared Sense Leadership *Able to sort out input to make informed decision FLIP CHART #4 *Use of other agendas *Avoid perception of conflict of interest/outside interests -involvement in pending issues -participating in B's and C's -openness -relationships *"We" *Time Management *Appropriate use of staff *Collaborative approach -involvement and proactive FLIP CHART #5 *Agree to Basic Rules of Game -process -methods -roles -agenda mgmt/use of staff *Surprises *Futurist *Community wide FLIP CHART #6 BIG PICTURE FLIP CHART #7 Doin.cl Ri.qht · Overall doing homework · Moving on issue · Future decision/consequence of vote · Interaction/listen · Care about community · Being more sensitive · Didn't outlaw sleeping in vehicles · Empathy/Support/Sensitive to each other Council Work Session May 25, 2000 Page 3 FLIP CHART #8 Improvements 1. Effective use of time -pursuing "single" issue 2. Eye contact at table -better positioning 3. Communication about pending issues "Heads Up" e.g. changes coming on agenda in advance 4. Micro management visa vis Boards/Commissions 5. Improve discussions i.e. germane relative 6. Develop more trust possibility of agreement 7. More transparent e.g. taping work sessions 8. Move away from personal agenda - Big Picture 9. Effectiveness of staff get answers respect of time 10.Awareness of conduct outside of meetings 11 .Staff time schedule Agenda Management minority position FLIP CHART #9 A.clreement 1. Continue to use agenda management process 2. Germaness -Mayor 3. Communicate prior to meeting -alert views -interests 4. Refrain from participation in Boards and Commissions and other City created groups (disclosure) 5. Continue to use processes and resources 6o Clarify 'political activity' on City property (LUNCH BREAK) City Manager Atkins facilitated the afternoon session. An overview of that discussion was included in Council informal packet of June 1, 2000, IP3. (A complete transcription of the discussion is available in the City Clerk's office.) Meeting adjourned 4:00 PM. ClerkVnin~5-25-00ws.doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: June 7, 2000 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Pending Development Issues An application submitted by JEBB LC, to rezone approximately 125.43 acres located east of Dane Road and west and south of the Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park from A1 and RS to RMH, Manufactured Housing Residential. An application to rezone 20.78 acres from Interim Development Multi-Family Residential (ID- RM) to Public (P) for property located west of Gilbert Street, south of Napoleon lane. An application submitted by Hannah's Blessing Child Care Center for a special exception to permit a child care center in the High Density Single-Family Residential (RS-12) zone at 950 Dover Street. An application submitted by Victory Temple Apostolic Church of God for a special Exception to permit a religious institution in the High-Density Single Family Residential (RS-12) zone at 950 Dover Street. jw/mem/sa-pendingdoc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM' DATE: June 7, 2000 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk RE: Spec. Work Session, April 25, 2000, Joint Meeting with Iowa City School Board- 7:30 AM, Council Chambers Council Present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: Pfab School Board Present: Jackson, Reece, Schultz, Wallace, Absent: Goodlaxon, Johnson, Left City Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Winkelhake, Davidson, Franklin, Karr School Board Staff present: Plugge, Palmer, Bailey Tape: 00-50, Both Sides (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's office.) ZONING APPLICABILITY TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS PCD Director Franklin presented information and clarified that zoning applies to all private property. The School District, City and County are all zoned "P" for public means those properties do not comply with specific zoning requirements. Franklin stated the Iowa City strives to comply in every instance with our own regulations. Mayor Lehman stated the City had received a request that the City seek zoning compliance of the School District and suggested the School Board might be interested. Franklin stated the most frequent concerns deal with lights, parking and noise. Assoc. Supt. Palmer reported the schools do go through a review process for site plans, and also followed the City tree regulations for planting at Weber School. Wallace questioned private school compliance. Franklin stated that private schools such as Regina are required to get special exceptions and go through a complete review process. It was agreed that the City and School Board staffs would discuss the matter further, explore implications and gaps that currently exist, and report back. TENNIS LIGHTS School Board Member Reece explained the School Board would be discussing the lights at their meeting that evening, and three members would have to vote in the affirmative to take the matter from Dr. Plugge's hands and schedule a hearing. Dr. Plugge reported the lights come on at 8:00 AM and off at 10:00 PM, a future enhancement is an on/off switch which would not allow the lights to come on automatically the next night, and he decided to disconnect the lights one month earlier than the agreement with the City called for. DARE PROGRAM Council Member Kanner noted a number of studies showing that the program was not effective and questioned whether the School Board had done any internal studies. Dr. Plugge noted one City Council/IC School Board Minutes April 25, 2000 Page 2 of the real benefits of the program is the presence of the officer in the classroom and building the relationship. Police Chief Winkelhake was present for discussion. School Board Member Wallace suggested a countywide review of multiple programs and different populations concerning alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse, and involving the whole population not just fifth graders. Council Member Wilburn suggested a two-part approach, specific programs the schools use to address substance abuse prevention, but also looking at the entire law enforcement activity in schools. Council Member Kanner noted two issues, police presence and the DARE program. Mayor Lehman asked the School District keep the City informed. ALCOHOL ISSUES Mayor Lehman reviewed discussion and correspondence on the underage drinking problem and upcoming meeting with bar owners. Council Member Vanderhoef wondered if it would be beneficial for the School Board to attend the upcoming meeting with bar owners. School Board Member Wallace suggested the notice be sent to Supt. Plugge and he could poll the members on attendance. Council Member Kanner noted drinking problems are starting earlier and encouraged City involvement to work out the problem. Council Member Champion stated children will take the problem more seriously when parents do not buy alcohol for parties or when the University stops placing large ads in their newspaper. Supt. Plugge said he would continue his involvement with Stepping Up. Council Member Kanner noted the recent tobacco settlement and questioned if any of the $11 million would be available to the City or Schools for local programming. City Mgr. Atkins and Supt. Plugge indicated they were not aware of any such programs at the present time. HIGHWAY 6 PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS Mayor Lehman stated the City had been contacted by individuals south of Highway 6 regarding safety concerns for children crossing the highway. Assoc. Supt. Palmer stated the School Dist. does provide bus access for those students, and noted that because of the distance many chose to walk rather than bus. City Mgr. Atkins stated that an engineering study was done roughly 10 years ago to determine the feasibility of an overpass on First Avenue/Highway 6 and the estimate was $700,000, and one major issue was whether the children would use it. The City Mgr. Also noted another request for an overpass at Keokuk/Highway 6 and because of ADA requirements the slope actually pushed the overpass back into the Kmart parking lot and raised the possibility of taking out houses. Assoc. Supt. Palmer noted the City did adjust the timing of the lights to improve the situation. School Board Member Wallace suggested the School research how many children cross Highway 6; how many ride the shuttle; if they don't ride the shuttle would they use a pedestrian walkway/overpass or would they continue to walk. Council Member Vanderhoef encouraged the Board to keep in mind safety issues when citing schools and boundaries crossing arterial streets. Council Member Wilburn noted City improvements that would increase pedestrian traffic in the area. SIDEWALK/LIGHTING ISSUES ON FIRST AVENUE Council Member Vanderhoef raised concerns regarding no sidewalks on First Avenue adjacent to the schools and parking on the grassy areas adjacent to First Avenue. Assoc. Supt. Palmer indicated a sidewalk will be installed on First Avenue this spring as part of the improvement plan approved last year. City Mgr. Atkins noted that more "No Parking" signs be installed by the City since it is public right-of-way. Assoc. Supt. Palmer will follow up with City High administration on directing visitors to the Court Street lot. City Council/IC School Board Minutes April 25, 2000 Page 3 MOBILE HOME TAX Council Member Vanderhoef distributed information on taxation of Mobile Homes, and the Iowa League of Cities recommendation that residential and commercial customers paying taxes on the assessed real value of their property are subsidizing the residents of parks who have not been subject to even an infiationary increase in almost 30 years, while all classes of taxpayers receive the same access to services such as fire and police protection. Council Member Vanderhoef encouraged School Board Members to call attention to the matter at the State School Board Association and State Administration group levels. Assoc. Supt. Palmer clarified that the School Board operating fund would not be affected by the proposed change but the physical plant equipment levy would. Meeting adjourned 8:50 AM. clerk/min/04-25-O0ws.dcc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: June 7, 2000 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, May 15, 2000, 5:30 PM in Council Chambers Council: Lehman, Champion, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Kanner, Wilburn, Pfab Staff: Arkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Franklin Tapes: 00-53, Side 2; 00-56, Both Sides; 00-57, Both Sides; 00-58, Side 1 (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented the following items: A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 13 ON AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 200 ACRES FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL (ID-RS) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY (OSA-5) APPROXIMATELY 85 ACRES) TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OF UP TO 400 DWELLING UNITS AND LIMITED COMMERCIAL USES AND PUBLIC (P) (APPROXIMATELY 115 ACRES) LOCATED WEST OF FOSTER ROAD ( Pen insula/R EZ000-0016) B. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-5) PLAN FOR VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH PART 6, AN 8.69 ACRE, 35-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH ONE OUTLOT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT WINTERGREEN DRIVE, WEST OF SOUTH JAMIE LANE. (REZ00-0010/SUB00-0009) C. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 2.01 ACRES LOCATED NORTH OF WASHINGTON STREET AND EAST OF GREEN MOUNTAIN DRIVE FROM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-8) TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5). D. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE 54 ACRES FROM PUBLIC/INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (P/C1) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY-PUBLIC (OSA-0P) AND FOR APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE NORTH PART OF THE AIRPORT PROPERTY, WEST OF RIVERSIDE DRIVE. (REZ99-0001) PCD Director Franklin stated a land swap with Super Value, item #14 on the agenda, is related to this project, and allows the road to be appropriately configured. CA Dilkes noted the exhibits attached to the purchase agreement will show the two parcels being discussed. Council Work Session Minutes May 15, 2000 Page 2 E. ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING CHAPTER 14-6D-5G1 REGARDING THE NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RNC-12). (FIRST CONSIDERATION) F. ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-5) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-5) AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY PLAN FOR VILLAGE GREEN PARTS 18-20, A 19.6-ACRE, 10-LOT, 63-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH ONE OUTLOT LOCATED SOUTH OF VILLAGE ROAD AND WEST OF SCOTI' BOULEVARD. (Wellin.~ton Condo/REZ00-0002) (FIRST CONSIDERATION) G. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH- 5) PLAN, AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY PLAN FOR VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH PART 5, A RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH PART 3A, A 12-LOT, 3.33-ACRE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT WINTERGREEN DRIVE WEST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD. (REZ00-0009) (FIRST CONSIDERATION) H. ORDINANCE VACATING, THE NORTHERNMOST PORTION OF NORTH JAMIE LANE, LOCATED WEST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD. I. ORDINANCE VACATING AN UNDEVELOPED PORTION OF WOOLF AVENUE FROM MCLEAN STREET SOUTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 240 FEET. In response to Kanner, Franklin said there would be a blanket easement over the entire right-of-way; and if any development were ever to occur the owners would have to have a survey done at their cost and secure approval of the City Council. J. TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5, BUILDING AND HOUSING, ARTICLE H, SITE PLAN REVIEW, BY ADOPTING CENTRAL PLANNING DISTRICT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS AND RELATED AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, ARTICLE A, ZONING TITLE, PURPOSE AND SCOPE. K. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, ARTICLE O, SIGN REGULATIONS, TO ALLOW BANNER SIGNS IN CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ZONES UNDER SOME CONDITIONS. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) L. ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-12) TO MEDIUM DENSITY NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL (RNC-12) FOR PROPERTY SOUTH OF BURLINGTON STREET ALONG THE 300-800 BLOCKS OF GOVERNOR STREET AND A PORTION OF THE 800-900 BLOCKS OF BOWERY STREET. (REZ00-0007) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) M. 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. (REZ00-00011) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Council Work Session Minutes May 15, 2000 Page 3 N. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, TO ALLOW WIDE-BASE FREESTANDING SIGNS IN SOME COMMERCIAL ZONES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. ('PASS AND ADOPT) O. 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. (REZ00-0004) (PASS AND ADOPT) P. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, TO ALLOW MASONRY WALL SIGNS IN THE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ('1-1), HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (I-2), OFFICE RESEARCH PARK (ORP) AND RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PARK (RDP) ZONES. (PASS AND ADOPT) Q. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING TO ALLOW OVERNIGHT BOARDING OF ANIMALS WITHIN SMALL ANIMAL CLINICS IN THE COMMERCIAL OFFICE ('CO-1) ZONE. (PASS AND ADOPT) R. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ESCROW AGREEMENT FOR LOUIS CONDOMINIUMS, IOWA CITY, IOWA. S. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY ('OSA-8) CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT TO ALLOW A DRIVEWAY ACCESS ONTO FOSTER ROAD FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 500 FOSTER ROAD. ('REZ99-0016) (PASS AND ADOPT) City Atty. Dilkes reported that the applicants attorney had been informed that if the escrow agreement is not signed by Tuesday's formal meeting that staff would recommend Council vote it down or defer it to a date certain with the understanding that if you don't have the agreement by that date it would be voted down. Agenda Items 1. (Consent Calendar Item #3e(3) -ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PHASE It). In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, CA Dilkes stated it was not necessary to recuse herself from voting on the item since it does not affect Clinton Street. 2. (Item #6. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE IOWA AVENUE LITERARY WALK). In response to Council Member Wilburn, PCD Director Franklin stated one pad in the pedestrian mall is reserved for an Iowa artist specifically. PCD Director Franklin clarified the artist would be paid $20,000 per block face, and if the work is not satisfactory the contract with the artist could be terminated. CA Dilkes stated that Council Member Vanderhoef felt a conflict existed and would not be participating in the discussion and vote. 3. (Item #7. RESOLUTION TO ADOPT PROCEDURES FOR THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC ART PROGRAM.) Council Member Kanner stated he would be suggesting amendments at Tuesday's formal meeting to include the University of Iowa State or Federal property into the site selection process; state a preference for open competition in the method of selection; and incorporate affirmative action or bonus points for certain groups into the selection procedures. PCD Director Franklin requested that significant amendments be Council Work Session Minutes May 15, 2000 Page 4 referred back to the Public Art Advisory Committee. Council Member Vanderhoef requested that language be incorporated to allow a percent of the annual allocation of dollars for art be set aside for maintenance. 4. (Consent Calendar Item #3e(1) RESOLUTION TO ATTEST AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY D/B/A THE JAVA HOUSE FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE). In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Clerk explained that all sidewalk cafes using the city right of way does this on a yearly basis. 5. (Consent Calendar #3e(2) RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES). In response to Council Member Kanner, Finance Director O'Malley explained that the City increases limits every time banks come in and ask for more capacity. Each time they have a name change or merger the City contacts them and adjust levels depending upon their depository needs. 6. (Item #17. RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY 1512 DICKINSON LANE AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 13, 2000). Council Member Vanderhoef noted the resolution says that this is part of the tenant to ownership program and the agenda comment says affordable dream home program. The City Manager responded that it is the dream home program and he will confirm it prior to the formal meeting the following night. 7. (Item #9. PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING THE FY2000 OPERATING BUDGET). In response to Council Member Kanner, City Manager Arkins and O'Malley responded to questions regarding the hotel/motel tax revenues; effects of City project bids on projections; bonded indebtedness inclusion into financing sources; capital improvements payment scheduling; and policy and administration adjustments. 8. (Item #10. AMENDING TITLE 3 OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED "FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES," CHAPTER 4 ON CITY UTILITIES TO INCREASE OR CHANGE THE RATES FOR FEES AND CHARGES FOR POTABLE WATER USE AND SERVICE, AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT). Council Member Kanner stated it was unfair that currently the large water users get a break at a certain level and indicated he would be suggesting an amendment to allow a straight percentage formula. A majority of Council were not interested in the amendment at the present time and agreed to schedule further discussion of water rates at an upcoming work session. LIBRARY REFERENDUM (Item #25) Majority of Council agreed to accept the Library Board's recommendation for the November 7th election. FIRST AVENUE EXTENSION (Items #23 and 24) Majority decided to have an election on November 7. SENIOR CENTER SKYWALK Individual Council Members expressed their views. Senior Center Commission Chairperson Jay Honohan present for discussion. Majority of Council agreed to proceed with engineering and design and with the understanding that fund raising efforts on the part of the Senior Center would continue. TRANSIT INTERCHANGE Council Work Session Minutes May 15, 2000 Page 5 Parking and Transit Director Fowler reviewed recent negotiations with Madison Realty to build the interchange on the sidewalk next to Old Capital including a proposed 40 year lease, with a renewable 40 year clause; removing the sidewalk and changing the street elevation to get a 2% slope for drainage; requirement for the City to provide their own utility hookups; raising the minimum budget cost to $211,110 (federal monies $168,888/Iocal match $100,112); a proposed $2,400 a year for common maintenance area, plus a 3% increase annually over the period of the lease. A majority of Council were not interested in revisiting designing the interchange in the middle of the street as originally proposed. There was discussion of the fact that the street on the east side of the mall had recently been widened to provide 14 angle parking spaces and could be used as a bus loading zone if necessary. ACTION: Parking and Transit Director Fowler contacted Madison Realty and conveyed Council feelings. ACA Matthews continues to negotiate lease. (Fowler) GROUP LIVING LOCATION (IP2 of 5/11 packet) CA Dilkes presented information. Council directed staff to look into group living facilities for targeted populations, locations in concentrated area and methods of encouraging more disbursement in the city. ACTION: Preliminary report to be made to Council in the Fall. (Franklin) DISPOSITION OF SOUTH POINTE LOTS (IP3 of 5/11 packet) Community Development Coordinator Nasby present for discussion. Majority of Council agreed to give one lot to Greater Iowa City Housing Authority and one lot to Housing Authority for a Dream House. ACTION: Resolution on intent to convey on June 13 formal meeting agenda, public hearing scheduled for June 20. (Nasby) PIN GRANTS (Item #8) Neighborhood Services Planner Klingaman reviewed each application, and stated neighborhood representatives would be presenting projects at Tuesday's formal meeting. PCD Director present for discussion. Dan Bray, representing the West Side Neighborhood Association answered questions concerning their request planning funds for CERP/retention basin project. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (IP4 of 5/11 packet) Majority of Council agreed to proceed with the establishment of a Commission as proposed in the memo. ACTION: Resolution creating Commission to be prepared for Council consideration. (Neumann) Council Work Session Minutes May 15, 2000 Page 6 APPOINTMENTS Planning and Zoning: Jerry Hansen and re-appoint Ann Bovbjerg Animal Control: Tammara Meester Deer Management: Nancy Menning-at large; Harold Goff-at large; Paul Emerson-hunter; and readvertise for master gardener. LIQUOR LICENSES (IP10 of 5/11 packet) Majority of Council directed staff to draft a letter from the Mayor to all license holders that provide alcohol by-the-drink asking them to provide policies that they will enforce within their establishment to address the issue of underage drinking and other alcohol issues identified in the April 14 work session; demonstrate how they are utilizing those policies to assure Council they are effective; expressing the Council's intention that unless a satisfactory alternative is offered by the licensees legislation restricting under 21 year olds in establishments will be considered; and setting a time frame of October 1, 2000. Council agreed to set a meeting date on the matter at Tuesday's formal meeting. ACTION: Provide a draft letter to the Mayor. (Atkins) STAFF EVALUATION (IP5 in 5/11 packet) Council agreed with the format recommended by the Mayor for Staff Evaluations on May 31st. GOAL SETTING In response to Council Member Kanner, City Mgr. Atkins stated Tim Shields will be facilitating the morning session and usually does not provide an agenda ahead of time. City Mgr. Atkins said he would be conducting the afternoon session and is preparing a memo for Council distribution prior to the session. Meeting adjourned: 10:00 PM clerk/mird05-15-OOws.doc June 7, 2000 ~ City Steven Kanner 515 E. College Street, #3 Iowa City, IA 52240 Re: Your May 19, 2000 Memo Regarding Fines for Retailers Relating to Cigarettes/Tobacco Possession and Sale Dear Steven: I have been waiting to respond to your memo of May 19, 2000 until Andy Matthews returned from vacation as he has been the attorney who has worked on this issue. There has been a considerable amount of information provided to the City Council in the past. I refer you to the following: 1. August 3, 1998 letter to tobacco permit holders from County Attorney J. Patrick White and Director of the Johnson County Department of Public Health L. Graham Dameron regarding their initiative to seek civil penalties against license holders. 2. Memo of September 17, 1998 to City Council from staff members regarding the Johnson County Citizens for Tobacco-Free Youth proposals. 3. Letter to the City Council from Graham Dameron dated December 18, 1998. 4. January 5, 1999 letter to Mr. Dameron from Andy Matthews, Assistant City Attorney, with a copy to City Council. 5. September 9, 1999 memo from me to the City Council enclosing a copy of the letter from the State Department of Public Health regarding the Department's plan to begin initiating enforcement actions and seeking to assess civil penalties against retailers who violate the laws prohibiting cigarette sales to minors. 6. September 23, 1999 memo to City Council from Andy Matthews regarding the Iowa City Police Department Tobacco Enforcement and Compliance efforts. The first item noted above is attached. The remainder are on laserfiche. The information includes some statistics on compliance checks. If you continue to want information on compliance checks for the last two years, I suspect the police department can access that information as well as the number of citations issued to minors for possession of tobacco. I believe Steve has already asked the Police to assemble such information. With respect to your question concerning the assessment of civil penalties, Section 453.2(3) of the State Code provides that the Department of Public Health, a county health department, a city health department, or a city may initiate proceedings pursuant to Section 453A.22 before a 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET · IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 · (319) 356-5000 · FAX (319) 356-5009 permit-issuing authority against a permit holder. In their memo of August 3, 1998 White and Dameron expressed their intent to initiate civil proceedings against license holders convicted of illegal sale before the appropriate City Council. Following Graham Dameron's letter to the City Council of December 18, 1998 Andy Matthews met with Pat White. Pat envisioned a procedure wherein the County Attorney's office would present the evidence before the appropriate City Council, which would act as the "permit-issuing body". The City Attorney would then be available to act as the legal advisor to the Council. I do not know the status of the County's initiative, although there have been no hearings in front of the City Council. While it would be less problematic for the County Attorney to present evidence in support of the civil penalties, thus permitting the City Attorney to act as legal counsel for the City Council in such proceedings, State Law does not require this procedure. The City could pursue such hearings unilaterally, and perhaps use a designated representative from the Police Department to "present" the facts in support of the penalties thereby allowing the City Attorney to act as legal counsel for the City Council. The civil penalty is not automatic. Notice and the opportunity to be heard must be provided to the licensee and a procedure must be established for the Council to hear such matters. You ask: "Does the City of Iowa City have a policy of not pursuing all legal avenues available to us in working to stop sales of cigarettes to minors?" The City does not have such a policy and has been awaiting implementation of the County's initiative. Of course, the Council is the policy- making authority and a decision to proceed independently of the County would be a Council decision. If you wish to pursue this matter further I suggest you take it to Council. Very truly yours, Eleanor M. Dilkes City Attorney Enclosures cc: Mayor and Members of City Council (with 5/19/00 letter from Kanner to Dilkes) City Manager Assistant City Manager City Clerk Eleano~ltAsk5-31.doc Office of the Johnson County Attorney Crimirml ,Johnson County Courthouse · 4] ? South Clinton Street · P,O, Box 2450 · Iowa City. IA 52244 Phone (3~9) 339-6~00 · Fnx (319) 339-6'149 J. Patrick White _~ E C; E: ,;:~: C . ,_.: ~ -~F!~,* ,. Child Support Johnson County Department of Public Health L, GRAHAM DAMERON, MPH amECTO. August 3, 1998 COPY FOR YOUI " INFORMAl]ON Dear ~obacco Permit Holder: JOHNSON COUNTY ATTORNEY we want to make you aware o£ a new initiative and ask your assistance in reducing tobacco use by underage persons. · he traditional approach to the illegal sale of ~obacco products to ~nors has been ~o charge the person who makes the saZe wi~h a simple msdemea~or~and that will contLnue. However,. in addition we will be seekin~ civil penaltLes against the actuaZ license holders. Where license holder e~loyees are convicted of an illegal sale, we wiZ~ be asking the appropriate city council to hold a hearing and penalize the ~Lcense hoZder. For a ~irst violation, the cigarette pe~C holder is assessed a civil penalty in the ~ou~C of three hundred dollars. ~ailure to pay the fine as ordered results in automCic suspension o~ the pemt for ~ourteen days. A second violation within two years carries a suspension o~ the business' license. ~h=ee violations within iive years results in a sixty-day suspension. Upon the deternation of a fourth violation within ~ive years, the violator's pe~t shall be revoked. Zf a pe~t is revoked, -a new pe~t will not be issued to the pe~t hoZder ~or any place of business, or to any other person for the of business at which the violation occurred, un~iZ one year has expired from the date o~ revocation, unless 9ood cause to the contrary is sho~ to the city council. ~ part o~ this new initLative, whLch ~s a co~laboraCive effort o~ our departments, ~d-~astern Council on Chemcal ~use (HECCA), aohnso~ County Citizens ~or ~obacco Free Youth and Zoca~ ~aw enforcement__ be~innLn9 in August, we will be conducting compliance 18 ar underage sales. The ~nors we use will be well under ye s o and will display, when asked, their o~ identification. We are trying to trick anyone. Our goal is improved and more consisten~c. effective age checks by retail sellers. We would be quite pleas~:-f-f our checks resulted in no charges because no underage sales were~e. - 2 - Remember also that since last year, federal regulations require tobacco retailers to verify by means of a photo identification the age of anyone under age 27 who seeks to purchase tobacco products. All of our compliance checks will be cases where your employees should, ~nder federal law, ask for a photo identification. As yet another facet of our collaborative effort, MECCA will hold an educational training for tobacco license holders and their employees regarding adolescent tobacco laws and procedural guidelines for checking ID's. This training will be held at the Mercy Medical Plaza, 540 East 3efferson, lower level, Fanning Room on Tuesday, August 18, from 1:30- 3:30 P.M. Please contact the MECCA Prevention Staff at 351-4357 by Monday, August 17, if you would like to register. Tobacco remains the single, most preventable cause of death in this country. Your assistance is needed to reduce the number of young people who prematurely and illegally begin to smoke. The most recent statewide data indicates that Iowa retailers sold to teens 40% of the time. We believe we can do better. With your help, we will. Should you have any questions about this effort or, as we proceed, any specific case, please call either of us. Sincerely, ! J. Patrick White L. Graham Dameron, Director Johnson County Attorney Johnson County Public Health Department " ":eSTEVEN KANNER City Councilmember. Iowa City Home Address.' 515 E. College St., #3, Iowa City, Io~i,a ~22215~-(~t19~k338-8865 To: Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney i- From: StevenKanner :i:,r5~'/~: " ~,~ Re: Fines for Retailers Relating to Cigarette/Tobacco Possession and Sale ':~ Date: May 19, 2000 Thank you for the May 5 memo i~om Andrew Matthews, Assistant City Attorney, that informatively stated what the fines are relating to Cigarette/Tobacco Possession and Sale. I apparently did not make myself clear at our Council meeting when I requested information regarding this issue. My major concerns are in regards to what civil penalties the City of Iowa City is assessing to retailers/employers when an employee/retailer is caught selling cigarettes to minors. I did not find this information listed in the memo. I would very much appreciate if you would answer the following questions: · In the last two years how many compliance checks have been done in Iowa City in regards to sales of cigarette/tobacco sales to minors? · How many tickets have been issues, as a result of these above compliance cheeks, to the employees that sold the cigarettes/tobacco products to minors? · How many times, as a result of the above tickets being issued to employees, has the City of Iowa City (as the local authority) attempted to assess a penalty to the retailer/employer of the ticketed employee? My understanding of the new laws that will go into effect July 1, 2000, in regards to being able to assess fines of retailers, are that they are substantially the same as the current laws. According to the Matthews' memo, the new legislation states, "if a retailer or employee of a retailer sells tobacco products to minors, the local authority, in addition to the other penalties fixed for such violations, shall assess a penalty for such violations upon notice and hearing, and assess a civil penalty of $300 for a first violation. A second violation within a two year period results in the retailer' s permit being suspended for a period of 30 days, and for a third violation within a period of three years, the retailer's permit shall be suspended for a period of 60 days. For a fourth violation within a period of three years, the retailer's permit shall be revoked." (bold emphasis is from Matthews' memo) If it is indeed found that the number of civil penalties assessed to retailers in Iowa City is not equal to the number of tickets being issued to employees, why is this so? Does the City of Iowa City have a policy of not pursuing all legal avenues available to us in working to stop sales of cigarettes to minors? One final question in regards to cigarettes and minors: · In the last two years, how many tickets have been issued to minors for the possession or purchase of tobacco products? Thank you for your time on this important matter. If you have any questions or comments do not hesitate to call me. CC: Mayor Ernie Lehman Stephen Atkins, City Manager · IOWA DE PARTM E N T OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT May 24, 2000 TO: Johnson County, and the cities of Kalona and Riverside Elected and Appointed Officials; Fire, EMS and Emergency Response Personnel FROM: Sue Lambertz, Community and Rural Development Project Manager Iowa Department of Economic Development RE: Response 2020 Final Report Presentation The final report for the Response 2020 assessment is ready for presentation and discussion. The report will be sent to you under separate mailing. I am anticipating that it will arrive by June 16th SO you have ample time to review it prior to the presentation. A public meeting to present the findings and provide a forum for discussion will be held on: Wednesday, June 21, 2000 7:00pm Iowa City Council Chambers 410 East Washington Iowa City I would like to encourage you to attend. The Response 2020 project represents a lot o f time, expertise and energy from the departments and personnel in your areas. During the assessment, your fire and emergency response proriders evaluated the needs, current state of capacity, and possible new models of response, with an emphasis on service sharing. They were assisted by George Oster, Iowa State University Extension to Communities, Fire Service Institute, and Patrick Callahan, University of Iowa, Institute of Public Affairs. I hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to review the report and attend the informational meeting on Wednesday, June 21, 2000. THOMAS J. VILSACK, GOVERNOR SALLY J. PEDERSON, LT. GOVERNOR C. J. Niles, Director * 200 East Grand Avenue · Des Moines, Iowa 50309-1827 · 515.242.4700 · Fax: 515,242.4809 info@ided.state.ia.us * TT~ 1.800,735.2942 - www. stateia.us/ided 06-08-00 rrl e ITI 0 Date: June 1,2000 To: Johnson County Board of Supervisors From: Brad N m eu ann, JCCOG Solid Waste Management Planner Re: County Wide Waste Tire Collection Program final report The Johnson County Board of Supervisors, in conjunction with the Iowa City Landfill, sponsored a county-wide waste tire cleanup program which ran from May 13 through May 20, 2000 at the Iowa City Landfill. There were 6,353 tires (212,660 pounds) collected at a cost of $14,886. Waste tires were accepted free of charge from residents only this year. Business waste tires were not accepted due to a smaller budget for tire disposal. Last year's program ran for one month and collected 10,255 tires at a cost of $26,838.81. About 2/3 of the tires collected came from the rural county, similar to previous years. The funding for the program comes from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) through the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG). This year's program was allotted $12,219 for waste tire collection and disposal in Johnson County. The landfill's surcharge fund will cover the additional $2,667.20 needed for this year's collection program. DNR requires the surcharge fee to be collected at the landfill, and the portion Iowa City retains is used locally for waste reduction programs. We will submit another waste tire collection grant application through ECICOG for FY01. I will let you know if we receive funding. If anyone has any questions, please give me a call at 356-5235. cc: ./Steve Atkins Dave Elias Jeff Davidson Ls\mem\ba5-26.doc Treasury Division Memorandum Date: l-Jun-00 To: City Manager and City Council From: Dianna Furman ,j2',.~¢~ Subj: Utility Discount Program Statistics by Month - Fiscal Years' 99 and ' 00 Water Sewer Refuse Total Accounts Recyling Water Sewer on Discount Water Sewer Refuse Recycling Month Discounts Discounts Program Discount Tax Discount Discount Discount Discount Total Discounts FY99 Jul 109 59 168 431.88 21.61 433.10 478.88 153.30 1,518.77 Aug 115 59 174 612.42 30.70 614.16 728.16 233.10 2,218.54 Sept 120 62 182 631.89 31.67 633.68 780.64 249.90 2,327.78 Oct 117 57 174 654.90 32.80 656.76 806.88 258.30 2,409.64 Nov 119 62 181 633.66 31.72 635.45 780.64 249.90 2,331.37 Dec 117 65 182 649.59 32.52 651.43 783.93 250.95 2,368.42 Jan 124 66 190 651.36 32.74 653.20 780.64 249.90 2,367.84 Feb 134 67 201 700.92 35.12 702.90 852.80 273.00 2,564.74 Mar 138 73 211 725.70 36.44 727.75 879.04 281.40 2,650.33 Apr 141 73 214 762.87 38.36 765.03 921.69 295.05 2,783.00 May 144 76 220 768.18 38.60 770.35 938.08 300.30 2,815.51 Jun 144 76 220 796.50 39.90 798.77 970.90 310.80 2,916.87 Totals 1522 795 2317 $8,019.87 $402.18 $8,042.58 $9,702.28 $3,105.90 $29,272.81 FY 00 Jul 120 63 183 614, 19 30.81 615.93 744.57 238.35 2243.85 Aug 124 66 190 754.99 37.95 725.30 738.00 252.00 2508.24 Sept 130 75 205 600.33 30.29 576.72 498.15 170.10 1875.59 Oct 134 75 209 846.57 42.60 809.36 817.94 279.30 2795.77 Nov 137 83 220 893.38 44.89 854.32 836.39 285.60 2914.58 Dec 141 85 226 923.90 46.52 883.20 873.30 298.20 3025.12 Jan 144 89 233 932.03 46.81 891.48 879.45 300.30 3050.07 Feb 143 87 230 1174.20 59.16 1120.21 1196.17 408.45 3958.19 Mar 152 93 245 738.71 37.21 709.66 596.55 203.70 2285.83 Apr 151 90 241 995, 12 50.02 952.08 931.72 318.15 3247.09 May 154 96 250 997.15 50.31 954.04 934.80 319.20 3255.50 Jun 0 0.00 Totals 1530 902 2432 $9,470.57 $476.57 $9,092.30 $9,047.04 $3,073.35 $31,159.83 ~ UTI LDIS00.XLS6/1/0010:01 AM cc: Kevin O'Malley [ ' Phone: (3 19) 356'5400 7 TDD: 0 19) 356'5404 410 E. FFashington Street · Iowa Ci~ · Iowa · 52240.1826 Quick Facts · Established on April 15, 1969 · Grant Funds Awarded FY00 · Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA) is the Iowa City City Council Public Housing (Federal) Comp. Impr. Asst. Program (CLAP) $240,981 · Administers: 1. Section 8 Vouchers Section 8 Renewal 2. Section 8 Certificates Family Unification Program -- 100 Certificates 3. Public Housing Assistance for People with 4. Tenant Based Rental Assistance (HOME) Disabilities -- 100 Vouchers $1,006,870 5. Tenant Ownership Program (TOP) 6. Affordable Dream Homeownership Program Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator (FSS) (ADHOP) $43,596 Total Grant Funds FY00 $1,291,447 · Service Area (Metropolitan Statistical Area) Total FY99 & FY00 Grants $5,444,924 1. Section 8 (Certificates and Vouchers) -- Johnson, Iowa, Washington Counties · PILOT (Payment In Lieu Of Taxes) 2. Public Housing $25,613 (10% Tenant rent less utilities) -- Iowa City (19% increase) · Public Housing established in Iowa City in 1981 · Active client demographics · Available units 1. Current address -- 99% live in the ICHAjurisdiction 1. Section 8 -- .5% live in Iowa -- Vouchers 459 -- .5% live outside Iowa -- Certificates 627 -- Total 1086 2. Family characteristics -- 50% family 2. Public Housing 100 -- 50% disabled, elderly, handicapped Total 1186 (2% increase) 3. Total number of families served FY99:1,231 3. Other characteristics -- 71% female head of household · Actual funds received FY99 year end for -- 78%white, 19%Black, 2%American housing assistance Indian/Alaskan, 2% Asian/Pacific -- 93% receive an income (work, SSDi/SSI, 1. Section 8 ADC, retirement, unemployment benefits, Vouchers $1,217,541 Certificates $2,396,080 child support, etc) Total $3,613,621 4. Employment as primary source of income 1. Section 8 -- 30% (0% increase) 2. Public housing -- Rental income $268,485 2. Public housing -- 57% -- Comprehensive Improvement 5. Family income Assistance Program (CLAP) $200,000 1. Section 8 average -- income $9,791 (4% -- Performance Funding System increase) Operating Subsidy $ 71,371 2. Public housing average income --$17,055 Total $539,856 ( 11% increase) Total Funds Received FY99 $4,153,477 hisasst\quikfact.doc June 6, 2000 BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION May 2000 KEY FOR ABBREVIATIONS Type of Improvement .' ADD - Addition ALT- Alteration REP- Repair FND - Foundation Only NEW- New OTH- Other type of construction Type of Use: RSF- Residential Single Family RDF- Residential Duplex RMF- Three or more residential RA C- Residential Accessory Building MIX- Mixed NON- Non-residential OTH- Other P ge 2 City Of Iowa City Date6/2/2OOO Extraction of Building Permit Data for To: 5/1/2000 From5/31/2000 CellSUS Bureau Report Type Type Permit Number Name Address Impr Use Stories Units Valuation BLD00-00285 MERCY HOSPITAL 601 BLOOMINGTON ST ADD NON 2 0 $506,000 2 Story addition to Cancer Treatment Medical Offices BLD00-00343 WILLIS M BYWATER 1210 S GILBERT ST ADD NON 1 0 $380,000 6000 SQ FT ADDITION AND 4400 SQ FT REMODEL OF COMMERCIAL SPACE Total ADD/NON permits: 2 Total Valuation: $886,000 BLD00-00389 PHIL OLDIS 2 RIDGEWOOD LN ADD RSF 1 0 $30,000 2Y X 27' ATTACHED GARAGE BLD00-00375 OWNER 913 DEFOREST AVE ADD RSF 1 0 $21,557 DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE, SCREEN PORCH AND LAUNDRY ADDITION TO EXISTING SFD. BLD00-00344 RODNEY STRAMPE 1117 ST CLEMENTS ST ADD RSF 0 0 $15,000 ROOM AND PORCH ADDITION TO SFD BLD00-00357 GEORGE BACULIS 1018 N SUMMIT ST ADD RSF 0 0 $15,000 16 X 22 BEDROOM ADDITION TO SFD BLD00-00388 DAVID WILDER 1034 COLLEGE ST ADD RSF 1 0 $15,000 10' X 16' WOOD DECK BLD00-00396 JEFF SCHABILION 431 RUNDELL ST ADD RSF 0 0 $8,000 CUPOLA ON EXISTING STRUCTURE BLD00-00350 MARA STOVER 924 S VAN BUREN ST ADD RSF 0 0 $3,437 DECK ADDITION TO SFD BLD99-00541 MIRCEA TOMUS 1851 MUSCATINE AVE ADD RSF 0 0 $3,000 SCREEN PORCH WITH OPEN DECK AND ENCLOSE FRONT DOOR WAY BLD00-00362 OWNER 2305 JESSUP CIR ADD RSF 0 0 $2,500 REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING DECK BLD00-00373 OWNER 1133 BRIAR DR ADD RSF 0 0 $2,500 CONSTRUCT A NEW WOOD DECK ON EXISTING SFD. BLD00-00306 GICHF 1683 HEMINGWAY LN ADD RSF 0 0 $1,550 DECK ADDITION TO SFD BLD00-00307 GREATER IOWA HOUSING FIE 1562 DICKENSON LN ADD RSF 0 0 $1,550 DECK ADDITION TO SFD BLD00-00309 GICHF 1664 DICKENSON LN ADD RSF 0 0 $1,550 DECK ADDITION TO SFD BLD00-00386 OWNER 2219 RUSSELL DR ADD RSF 0 0 $1,200 CONSTRUCT A WOOD DECK ATTACHED TO A SFD. BLD00-00407 IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHC 244 AMHURST ST ADD RSF 1 0 $1,200 DECK ADDITION TO SFD BLD99-00676 NATASHA WENDT 2015 D ST ADD RSF 1 0 $800 12' X 12' WOOD DECK BLD00-00387 STEVE BARNES 418 UPLAND AVE ADD RSF 1 0 $400 7' x 8' UNCOVERED WOOD DECK BLD00-00354 OWNER 1179 JEFFERSON ST ADD RSF 0 0 $300 CONSTRUCT A 5' X 4' WOOD DECK AT FRONT OF EXISTING SFD. I ' Total ADD/RSF permits: 18 Total Valuation: $124,544 hge: 3 City of Iowa City Date: 6/2/2000 Extraction of Building Permit Data for To: 5/1/2000 From: 5/31/2000 CellSUS Bureau Report Type Type Permit Number Name Address Impr Use Stories Units Valuation BLD00-00394 EVELYN M OAKES 126 WASHINGTON ST ALT NON 2 0 $40,000 INTERIOR REMODEL BLD00-00057 DAVID MOORE 111 COLLEGE ST ALT NON 0 0 $15,000 MOVE INTERIOR BAR BLD00-00353 IOWA HAIR CUTTING CO 2304 1/2 MUSCATINE AVE ALT NON 0 0 $15,000 INTERIOR FINISH OF SHELL SPACE FOR HAIR CUTTING SALON BLD00~00184 ACT INC. 2255 DUBUQUE RD ALT NON 2 0 $12,000 ADD CONFERENCE ROOM AND EGRESS DOOR WITH STAIRS TO BUSINESS USE BLD00-00349 MR MOVIES 960 S 1ST AVE ALT NON 1 0 $10,000 6,000 SQUARE FEET MOVIE RENTAL INTERIOR FINISH BLD00-00351 LUNDY'S HALLMARK #2 2302 MUSCATINE AVE ALT NON 0 0 $6,000 3,434 SQUARE FEET RETAIL STORE FINISH BLD00-00352 PAPA MURPHY'S 2300 MUSCATINE AVE ALT NON 0 0 $5,000 INTERIOR FINISH OF CARRY OUT PIZZA SALES BLD00-00381 GARY KLINE 3710 LIBERTY DR #1 ALT NON 1 0 $4,000 MEZZANINE FOR STORAGE IN SHOP RENTAL Total ALT/NON permits: 8 Total Valuation: $107,000 BLD00-00361 PENNINGROTH APTS 1725 MUSCATINE AVE ALT RDF 2 0 $2,250 EGRESS WINDOWS IN RDF BLD00-00383 OWNER 301-03 FAIRCHILD ST ALT RDF 2 0 $1,000 CHANGE WALL SO FURNACE IS NOT ACCESSED THROUGH BEDROOM. Total ALT/RDF permits: 2 Total Valuation: $3,250 BLD00-00325 CENTURY ROOFING CO., INC 2650 ROBERTS RD ALT RMF 0 0 $24,641 REPLACE ENTRY DOOR, WINDOWS, SIDING, GUTTERS. BLD00-00327 CENTURY ROOFING CO., INC 2656 ROBERTS RD ALT RMF 0 0 $24,641 REPLACE ENTRY DOOR, WINDOWS, SIDING, GUTTERS. BLD00-00328 CENTURY ROOFING CO., INC 2658 ROBERTS RD ALT RIVlF 0 0 $24,641 REPLACE ENTRY DOOR, WINDOWS, SIDING, GUTTERS. BLD00-00329 CENTURY ROOFING CO., INC 2530 BARTELT RD ALT RMF 0 0 $24,641 REPLACE ENTRY DOOR, WINDOWS, SIDING, GUTTERS. BLD00-00331 CENTURY ROOFING CO., INC 2534 BARTELT RD ALT RMF 0 0 $24,641 REPLACE ENTRY DOOR, WINDOWS, SIDING, GUTTERS. BLD00-00330 CENTURY ROOFING CO., INC 2532 BARTELT RD ALT RMF 0 0 $24,290 REPLACE ENTRY DOOR, WINDOWS, SIDING, GUTTERS. BLD00-00324 CENTURY ROOFING CO., INC 2654 ROBERTS RD ALT RMF 0 0 $19,130 REPLACE ENTRY DOOR, WINDOWS, SIDING, GUTTERS. BLD00-00326 CENTURY ROOFING CO., INC 2652 ROBERTS RD ALT RMF 0 0 $19,130 REPLACE ENTRY DOOR, WINDOWS, SIDING, GUTTERS. Total ALT/RMF permits: 8 Total Valuation: $185,755 BLD00-00171 TOM & MARY TANNER 314 BUTTERNUT LN ALT RSF 2 0 $18,000 BASEMENT FINISH OF SFD Page: 4 City of Iowa City Date: 6/2/2000 Extraction of Building Permit Data for To: 5/1/2000 Fro. : S/3 /2000 Census Bureau Report Type Type Permit Number Name Address Impr Use Stories Units Valuation BLD00-00267 RON MAXWELL 533 TElLRACE RD ALT RSF 0 0 $6,500 REMODEL BATHROOM IN BASEMENT OF EXISTING SFD. BLD00-00415 WALDEN WOODS ASSOCIAT1 2811 IRVING AVE ALT RSF 0 0 $4,800 BASEMENT FINISH OF SFD BLD00-00175 NORM CATE 2 GLENDALE CT ALT RSF 1 0 $3,900 ENCLOSE 20 X 21 CARPORT BLD00-00382 BENCHMARK 210 GREEN MOUNTAIN Dt ALT RSF 0 0 $3,000 INSTALL A BASEMENT BATHROOM, NEW FRONT STOOP. BLD00-00377 OWNER 1224 WADE ST ALT RSF 0 0 $1,500 BLD00-00391 MATTHEW STRAUSER 1207 WYLDE GREEN RD ALT RSF 1 0 $1,000 COVER MASONRY PORCH WITH WOOD BLD00-00400 JAMES BUXTON 225 CHURCH ST ALT RSF 0 0 $1,000 CONVERT ATTIC TO HABITABLE SPACE BLD00-00399 DAN AHRENS 2354 JESSUP CIR ALT RSF 0 0 $600 INSTALL EGRESS WINDOWS IN BASEMENT BLD00-00378 GREG ALLEN 414 S LUCAS ST ALT RSF 2 0 $400 CONVERT THE LIVING ROOM TO A 4TH BEDROOM. t ' Total ALT/RSF permits: 10 Total Valuation: $40,700 BLD00-00355 CITY OF IOWA CITY 3800 NAPOLEON LN NEW NON 1 0 $730,000 NEW 5,400 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BLD00-00348 CITY OF IOWA CITY 3900 HEBL AVENUE SW NEW NON 1 0 $360,000 48 x 54 RECYCLING FACILITY FOR LANDFILL BLD00-00408 TOM &RICK STREB 2790 N DODGE ST NEW NON 0 0 $7,000 FOUNDATION FOR 50 X 124 CONVENIENCE GAS STORE WITH RESTAURANT BLD00-00397 IC COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 2901 MELROSE AVE NEW NON 1 0 $2,000 REPLACE STORAGE BUILDING t ' Total NEW/NON permits: 4 Total Valuation: $1,099,000 BLD00-00414 CARLA HOLTZ 930 FAIRCHILD ST NEW RAC 1 0 $20,757 20 X 24 DETACHED GARAGE FOR SFD BLD00-00345 MARC OXLEY 1502 KEOKUK ST NEW RAC 1 0 $8,808 20' X 22' DETACHED GARAGE BLD00-00339 JOHN SCHINTLER 409 S 7TH AVE NEW RAC 1 0 $4,850 18 X 24 DETACHED GARAGE BLD00-00433 OWNER 2836 STERLING DR NEW RAC 1 0 $2,000 CONSTRUCT A 12' X 16' DETACHED STORAGE BUILDING IN REAR YARD. . Total NEW/RAC permits: 4 Total Valuation: $36,415 BLD00~00340 SWEN LARSON 2519 -21 CATSKILL CT NEW RDF 2 2 $175,000 DUPLEX WITH ONE CAR GARAGES 2519 CATSKILL(SOUTH) AND 2521 CATSKILL(NORTH) eige: 5 City Of Iowa City Date: 6/2/2000 Extraction of Building Permit Data for To: 5/1/2000 Vro : 1/2000 Census Bureau Report Type Type Permit Number Name Address Impr Use Stories Units Valuation [ . Total NEW/RDF permits: 1 Total Valuation: $175,000 BLD00-00385 RUPP BUILDING 460 KENNEDY PARKWAY NEW RSF 2 1 $1,785,000 SFD WITH ATTACHED 4 CAR GARAGE BLD00-00242 SIGNATURE BUILDERS, INC. 732 HUNTINGTON DR NEW RSF 2 1 $400,000 SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE. FINISHED BASEMENT BLD00-00303 SAYLOR CONSTRUCTION 15 BURR OAK CT NEW RSF 2 1 $350,006 SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE BLD00o00417 TIM LEHMAN 4715 CANTERBURY CT NEW RSF 2 I $320,000 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE BLD00-00392 RON SCHINTLER, INC 1252 PHEASANT VALLEY NEW RSF 1 1 $285,000 S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE BLD00-00376 SIGNATURE BUILDERS, INC. 3541 GALWAY CT NEW RSF 2 1 $208,297 SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE. BLD00-00380 JASON LEE 89 DONEGAL PL NEW RSF 2 1 $192,000 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE BLD00-00384 CRAIG GOBUSH 1560 WILD PRAIRIE DR NEW RSF 1 1 $148,955 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE. BLD00-00317 KIRK KNUDTSON 1110 HARLOCKE ST NEW RSF 2 1 $140,000 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE BLD00-00333 OAKES CONSTRUCTION CO 1825 BRISTOL DR NEW RSF 2 1 $135,000 S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE BLD00-00371 BOB LANSING CONSTRUCTI( 1145 WEEBER ST NEW RSF 2 1 $130,297 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE. BLD00-00393 BEN MOORE 1135 WEEBER ST NEW RSF 2 1 $130,297 S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE BLD00-00363 WALDEN HILLS PARTNERS 1240 SHANNON DR NEW RSF 2 1 $109,651 S.F.D. WITH ATTACHED 2-CAR GARAGE. THE "WATERTOWN" B LD00-00367 WALDEN HILLS PARTNERS 1264 SHANNON DR NEW RSF 2 1 $109,651 S.F.D. WITH ATTACHED 2-CAR GARAGE. THE "WATERTOWN" BLD00-00368 WALDEN HILLS PARTNERS 1258 SHANNON DR NEW RSF 2 1 $109,651 S.F.D. WITH ATTACHED 2-CAR GARAGE. THE "WATERTOWN" BLD00-00360 FRANTZ CONST. 1672 TOFTING AVE NEW RSF 1 1 $104,882 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE BLD00-00364 WALDEN HILLS PARTNERS 1246 SHANNON DR NEW RSF 2 1 $102,234 S.F.D. WITH ATTACHED 2-CAR GARAGE. THE "GEORGETOWN" BLD00-00365 WALDEN HILLS PARTNERS 1252 SHANNON DR NEW RSF 2 I $102,234 S.F.D. WITH ATTACHED 2-CAR GARAGE. THE "GEORGETOWN" BLD00-00390 FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION 1632 TOFTING AVE NEW RSF 1 1 $91,638 S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE BLD00-00409 THE PADDOCK LLC 280 PADDOCK CIR NEW RSF 1 1 $6,000 FOUNDATION FOR SFD AND ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE Total NEW/RSF permits: 20 Total Valuation: $4,960,787' Page: 6 City of Iowa City Date: 6/2/2000 Extraction of Building Permit Data for To: 5/1/2000 Fro.,: 5/31/2000 Census Bureau Report Type Type Permit Number Name Address Impr Use Stories Units Valuation BLD00-00379 RON KRON 1507 LOWER MUSCATINE OTH RSF 0 0 $300 8~ fence in sideyard area- stepped down to 4ft in front yard - stopping 2ft from right of way [ . Total OTH/RSF permits: 1 Total Valuation: $300 BLD00-00435 OWNER 2501 BRADFORD DR REP NON 0 0 $73,888 REPAIR ROOF AT SOUTHEAST JR. HIGH. BLD00-00434 OWNER 1930 LAKESIDE DR REP NON 0 0 $15,649 REPAIR ROOF ON GRANT WOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. BLD00-00254 HARRY HINCKLEY 1165 S RIVERSIDE DR PEP NON 0 0 $5,000 Windows, siding and door repair for commercial spaces 1165 through 1205 S. Riverside BLD00-00346 DAN BERRY 113 IOWA AVE REP NON 0 0 $576 BASEMENT SHORING UNDER SIDEWALK . Total REP/NON permits: 4 Total Valuation: $95,113 BLD00-00419 EARL YODER CONSTRUCTIO' 333 FINKBINE LN REP RMF 0 0 $4,000 REMOVE AND REPLACE SHINGLES ON EXISTING RMF. BLD00-00420 EARL YODER CONSTRUCTIO 342 FINKBINE LN REP RMF 0 0 $4,000 REMOVE AND REPLACE SHINGLES ON EXISTING RMF. BLD00-00404 WILLIAM NOWYSZ 103 S GOVERNOR ST REP RMF 0 0 $2,000 REPAIR ROTTED WOOD ON PORCH BLD00-00314 GLENN JACOBSEN 375 MORMON TREK BLVE REP RMF 1 0 $450 DECK REPAIR . Total REP/RMF permits: 4 Total Valuation: $10,450 BLD00-00369 LJ ROTH RECONSTRUCTION 919 TALWRN CT REP RSF 0 0 $20,000 FIRE RESTORATION OF EXISTING SFD. BLD00-00320 MARTY GAFFEY 225 W BENTON ST PEP RSF 1 0 $400 DECK REPAIR Total REP/RSF permits: 2 Total Valuation: $20,400 GRAND TOTALS: PERMITS: 88 VALUATION: $7,744,714 ! F_ACF CCNF[i [NC[ for the lst Century 7-8:30pm Tuesday, June 13th Beems Auditorium Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library Guest Panelists Sister Helen Deppe Distinctions: Program Director of "Many Faces, United Voice," a multiracial support group for those raising multiracial children. Theme: "Life in a Multiracial Relationship" Martha Carter Distinctions: Student Theme: "Often We Focus the Microscope on Others" Steve Canty Distinctions: Father, Grandfather and Volunteer Basketball Coach. Theme: "l No Longer Have to Justify My Existence" Michelle Frye Distinction: Mother and Teacher Theme: "Two Schools, Two Worlds, Same Kids" Steve Mosier Distinction: Former Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commissioner Theme: "Living by the Golden Rule: Treating Others the Way You Would Like to be Treated" Followed by an open discussion with the audience. Delicious refreshments provided. t[ 06'088~11~ "To advocate for a vibrant local economy, provide opportunities and valuable services to our members and con [ P 1 quality of life in Johnson County." ,~ IOWA CITY Primary Election Tuesday, June 6 June 5, 2000 There are a large number of contested races including six candidates for three seats on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, two for state Senate district 24, two for state House districts 45, 47 and 49 and three for Congressional District 1. If we as a Chamber are going to make a difference in the future of Johnson County, you must vote and you must vote for candidates sun!3ortive of business. II ere are a 'flI~.!~X'!I _ ' · Schedule an appointment with yourself to vote - it should only take 15 minutes. · Employers, schedule times during the day for your employees to vote. · Make a lunch date and vote together. I~..rly voting has already begun:' Polls are open 7:00 AM- 8:00 PM If you have questions regarding your voting site or to request an absentee ballot, please call the office of the Johnson County Auditor at 356-6004. Ge: an _ vo:e! This fax service is provided to all members of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce and occurs on a monthly basis. For more information on any of these issues, comment or complaints, please call Cole Chase at 319-337-9637, or Fax at 338-9958. AD-HOC DEER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE APPLICATIOI JUN 12 200O C 'Y MANAGER'S OFFICE Individuals serving on the Deer Management Committee play an important role in advising the ouncil. Applicants must reside within the corporate limits of Iowa City unless the vacancy indicates otherwise. After a vacancy has been announced, the Council reviews all applications during the work session. The appointment is made at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers. PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN. Return the application to City Manager, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240. THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC. Members Nine members representing the following: 1 biologist/scientist, 1 non-government conservation organization member, 2 animal welfare, 1 hunter, 1 Coralville resident, 1 Master Gardener, and 2 At-Large. Duties of Deer Management Committee To annually recommend to the City Council an updated Deer Management Plan that meets the goals of the Long- Term Plan (attached). To that end, members should review data (population count, deer-v_e_hicle a~6idents, reflector effectiveness, previously-implemented population control programs, herd health), revie~current-:!:&nd recommend future educational tools, review and consider all non-lethal and lethal management ~Dds~and r~c~mmend appropriate action. Staff Contacts/Ex-Officio Members: City Manager's Office (1), Animal Shelter (1), Police Depa~ment (1) NAME ~c be.'~,~ C-~~,~%~c HOME ADDRESS 3 IS YOUR HOME ADDRESS (LISTED ABOVE) WITHIN THE CORPO~TE LIMITS OF IOWA CITY? /~Yes No VACANCY FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING P, UL~uT~- TERM OCCUPATIONG-c,,u¢,,,~I ~e~T ~c~e~T Ec,~ .~ EMPLOYER ~'~T c, PHONE NUMBERS: HOME Z~iq' -~- i~ q BUSINESS EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION '~' ¼ ,q ~-e.... WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THE DEER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE? ~ ~ Au-~ ~¢T c~ WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THE DEER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING)? C.c, ~.~' Y,~,c.t"0Y$ -,L. t5..,,..I) k>,i/,~ c..S 't-¢.1; t3,:;cl' t.,,3 ~ ~T' SPECIFIC ATTENTION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. PLEASE LIST ANY PRESENT AFFILIATIONS YOU HAVE WITH AGENCIES WHICH MAY APPLY FOR FUNDING FROM THE CITY. AFFILIATION MEANS BEING A BOARD MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE AGENCY. OTHER TYPES OF AFFILIATION MUST BE EXAMINED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS BY THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT SECTIONS 362.5 OF THE CODE OF IOWA GENERALLY PROHIBITS, WITH CERTAIN IMPORTANT EXCEPTIONS, A MEMBER OF A CITY BOARD, COMMISSION, OR COMMITTEE FROM HAVING AN INTEREST IN A CITY CONTRACT. A COPY OF SECTION 362.5 IS ATTACHED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AT 356-5030. IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, PLEASE LIST THE AGENCY AND THEN CONTACT THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? v' YES NO DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OF COMMISSION? YES v' NO (It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards, Commissions, or Committees at the same time.) Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail to answer all questions on the application, you may not be considered for appointment.