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Home My WebLink About2000-07-18 CorrespondenceU,A.¥. · United Action for Youth · 410 Iowa Avenue m RO, Box 892 e Iowa City, Iowa 52244 e 319-338-7518 MEMO To: Iowa City City.~ouncil From: John Boyne Street Outreach Coordinator United Action for Youth ~.~ Re: Pedestrian Mall July 7, 2000 At a recent City Council meeting United Action for Youth (UAY) was referred to in a discussion on police presence in the pedestrian mall. We would like to take this opportunity to inform the council of the UAY Street Outreach Program. Since 1998, UAY has received federal funds to operate street outreach in the Johnson County area. The primary propose of the street outreach program at UAY is to build relationships with youth in the public places where they spend time, especially those youth who do not normally get involved in UAY or other agency activities. We believe that these relationships will lead to less isolation, increased involvement in positive activities offered by UAY and increased use of our counseling services. We also hope to act as a resource for the agencies and businesses that interact with youth regularly including the Iowa City Police and Recreation Departments. Currently, UAY has one full time staff and 6 part time staff involved in street outreach. Two staff members go out in our marked outreach van Tuesday through Saturday in the early evenings for about three or four hours. We make regular visits to the pedestrian mall, the area recreation centers, bowling alleys, parks and surrounding towns. During a visit we introduce ourselves to young people, tell them about UAY and give them a card with local resource information. We generally encounter some youth that we already know at most sites around town. With these familiar youth we try to develop our relationship with them and join them in v;hatever they happen to be doing (basketball, hackysaek, skating, talking). In the pedestrian mall we involve youth in art activities. We also have snacks, water and condoms available. We can offer rides to youth if they can get permission from their parent on our cellular phone. We have offerered first aid for minor scrapes at the skate park. We generally visit a surrounding town at least once per evening. We include Coralville, Hills, West Liberty, North Liberty, Solon, and West Branch in these rounds. Because our visits to these areas are less frequent we have a less established presence in these towns. We are aware of concems about unwanted behavior and loitering of teenagers and of the alcohol-influenced behavior of some college students. It is clear to me that the college student behavior is out of our realm of influence. In relation to the presence of teenagers, I have several impressions and ideas to share. My impression is that youth who hang out in the pedestrian mall are there for the same reasons any adult is in the pedestrian mall: to meet their friends in an attractive public space. These youth have an alternative style, but are generally respectful and open to conversation. A small minority of these youth are involved in truly antisocial behavior. Most are simply there to be with their friends and display their style and would be open to some form of inclusion into pedestrian mall activities. Meaningful inclusion is the best response to these youth. Developing some forum that would include their opinion on pedestrian events and issues would go a long way to educating them about sharing the public space as well as increasing tolerance of youth by the business and "adult" community. Increasing police presence may or may not be warranted. I have noticed that the officers that reach out to youth in a respectful, light-handed manner get the best response in terms of civic behavior from the youth. I watched one officer play hacky-sack with youth and noticed later that these kids were much more conscientious about how they shared the area as people walked near them. We have introduced our street outreach staff personally to the middle shift police officers. They have been very cooperative to our program and we hope we can be of help to them. We have shared with them our knowledge of youth as young as 14 getting into certain bars for musical events popular with that age. The officers were willing to do bar visits on certain nights if we alerted them. I hope this information has been helpful. We are more than willing to participate in any future conversations about the pedestrian mall or other youth issues and we would love to help facilitate brining youth into these conversations. Madan Karr From: denny [denny@travei~o.com] Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2000 2:07 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: a bad experience I am confident this will fall on deft ears, but I feel compelled to make you aware of a recent experience while visiting Iowa City. On July 27th, I traveled to Iowa City to meet with some business associates. I arrived at 10:30 p.m. and parked downtown on Iowa street. After meeting with my associates I returned to my car, grabbed my bags and checked into the downtown Sheraton. The next morning, at 6:30 a.m., I realized my car was gone. It wasn't until this time I saw a sign posted, in the middle of the block, "NO PARKING 2:00 A.M. TO 6:00 A.M. TOW AWAY ZONE". I returned to the hotel to track down my car using the pay phone. I contacted the police department to inquire into the whereabouts of my car. The woman informed me that it had indeed been towed. When she sensed my displeasure with this policy, she sympathetically said, "we towed 20 cars last night". I feel a more fitting punishment for my crime would have been a $65 ticket, rather than the $5 fine, $60 tow bill, $35 cab fare and immense inconvenience I experienced. This way, maybe, the city could afford to adequately post the policy in a way visitors (customers) of Iowa City are knowledgeable of the local parking restrictions. After much thought as to why a city would have such a unfriendly policy, supported by limited signage, the only justification I could come up with is that someone in city management must have a relationship with the towing companies. Best Regards, Denny Donnelly 332 43rd Street Des Moines, IA 50312 07-~8-00 't Crisis Center Crisis Line 4f(3) Business Line , 1121 Gilbert Court Food Bank (319) 351-0128 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Fax (319) 3514671 wwwJ ohnsonC ountyCrisisCenter. org / July 6, 2000 The Crisis Center is pleased to announce the hiring of Ross Wilbum as their new Executive Director. Mr. Wilburn has been affiliated with the University of Iowa School of Social Work, was with United Action for Youth for 9 years, and earned his Master of Social Work degree from the University of Iowa. Ross currently serves on the Iowa City City Council and is a past volunteer and former board member at the Crisis Center. We are pleased to have Ross on our staff. Sincerely, Steve Hirst Chair Crisis Center Board of Directors SH/ll ~ ,JUN ~ 8 ZOO0 DEAN M. RAMMELSBERG (319) 351-6752 07-18-00 Marian Karr 4f(5) From: Jolivenash@aol.com Sent: Monday, July 10, 2000 10:25 AM To: council@ iowa-city. org Subject: Renaming the Civic Center for Emma Harvat to the Iowa City City Council: I strongly support changing the name of the Civic Center to: Emma J. Harvat Civic Center in recognition of this early 20th century business and civic leader. Jan Olive Nash Tallgrass Historian L.C. 2118 S. Riverside Drive Iowa City, IA 52246 07-t 8-00 } Madan Karr 4f(6) Fro m: LEggers 123@aol .com Sent: Sunday, July 09, 2000 2:11 PM To: council@iowa-city Subject: Renaming the Civic Center To City Councilors: I think that naming the Civic Center in honor of Emma Harvat is a splendid idea. We have many buildings and streets named after UI greats, Iowa City historical figures and famous national heroes like Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Twain. To the best of my knowledge we have only two buildings [Helen Lemme and Kate Wickham] and one street [Friendly] named for Iowa City women. This excludes names given by developers to streets in their residential additions which may include references to family members or movie stars. Emma Harvat is perhaps our most distinguished female office holder -- probably our only female office holder -- before women began to seek local and state offices in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The city did not elect another woman to the city council until Thelma Lewis in 1958 and it was after 1972 before women began to be regularly elected to the city council. Everyone interested in Iowa City history should be as aware of Emma Harvat as they are of John Gilbert, Captain Irish, Samuel Calvin, Nile Kinnick, Bouhmil Shimek and the many, many other men whose names are engraved on our buildings or printed on our street signs. Long before Weber school was named for Irving Weber he wrote a couple of articles about place names in Iowa City and generally recommended that more individuals prominent in Iowa City history be remembered by the naming of streets, institutions or buildings in their honor. An awareness that Harvat was the first woman mayor of any US town of 10,000 population -- and that she added a distinguished council and mayoral record to her success as a business woman and community activist -- should be recognized by our community. Naming the Civic Center in her honor would be a good beginning. Lolly Eggers 108 Potomac Dr. Iowa City, IA 52245 07-18-00 CllVnilel Te 4f(T) City High School lowa City, Iowa 52240 Phone 339-6811 June 7, 2000 Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Dear City Council members: Dan Glasgow from Dan's Short Stop has graciously donated his advertising sign on First Avenue to City High. City High may then announce events and achievements in the community. Off premises signs according to Iowa City Sign ordinance zoning code 14-60 Chapter 14-60-4-B-10 are not permitted in a CN1 zone. Other options such as placing the sign on City High property or another area along First Avenue have been explored and ruled out due to relocation cost and poor advertising site. In taot, where the sign is presently located is the ideal site to broadcast City High events. City high is a leader in academic, sports, and the arts. It produces leaders in our community. What better way to promote a working relationship with City High and the community than t'o allow City High this off ptemise's sign at Dan's Short Stop? City High is requesting an exemption From this ordinance. We await your decision. Sincerely, Mary Sc~Ueter City High PSTO President ctrr os tow c rrMEMORANDUM To: City Council From: Jann Ream, code enforcement assistant Date:July 7, 2000 Re: City High School sign Mary Schlueter, president of the City H.S. PSTO, is requesting an exemption from the Iowa City sign ordinance in order to place an off premise sign in a CN-1 zone. Since the Council cannot simply exempt a person or organization from the requirements of City Code, it was requested that the Council be informed of the issues and choices involved in allowing this sign. Basically, the City High PSTO can appeal through existing processes to have the sign allowed or request an ordinance amendment. When Ms. Schlueter first approached Housing & Inspection Services about using the sign at Dan's Short Stop, it was discussed with Doug Boothroy if this sign could be catorgorized as a "public sign". Public signs are allowed in all zones without a permit. The definition of public sign - "a non commercial sign installed by or on the order or authorization of the City or other public agency in the public interest which includes but is not limited to, safety signs, zoning signs, memorial plaques, signs for structures or sites of historical interest and all similar signs."- really does not apply in this case. Even though the definition in listing examples states "not limited to", the intent is to include such signs as directional signs, hospital emergency signs, and all similar types of signs that provide necessary information to the general public. A Zoning Interpretation Panel could be called to see if this definition might be applicable; but, if the City did include the City High PSTO sign in this definition, it could create a precedent for any type of civic organization to put up off premises signs in any zone of Iowa City including residential zones. Also there is another type of sign whose definition more appropriately applies to the City High PSTO sign and that is an "institutional sign." The definition of an institutional sign is "a sign which displays the name of a religious institution, school, library, community center, civic, cultural, or historic institution, nursing home, hospital or similar institution and announces its services or activities." Institutional signs are allowed with a permit in all zones but if it is not located on the same lot as the institution then it is also an off premises sign and can only be permitted in zones that allow off premises signs. A variance could be applied for but the City High PSTO would have a difficult if not impossible task of proving hardship. And it is doubtful if they would want to pay the $308.00 application fee if they don't want to pay to relocate a free sign from Dan's Short Stop to City High property abutting 1st Avenue. The Council could consider an ordinance amendment that would allow an off premises sign in a CN-1 zone but would need to include some limitations and safeguards. The Zoning Ordinance states that businesses in a CN-1 zone are supposed to be "relatively nuisance free to surrounding residences and do not detract from the residential purpose and character of the surrounding neighborhood." Allowing off premises signs in this zone would seem to be contrary to the intent of the CN- 1 zone. It was shown to the City High PSTO that they could relocate the sign to actual City H.S. property farther south on 1st Avenue (approx. V2 mile). It is my understanding that due to relocation costs, that option was eliminated. If any council member has further questions on this issue, please feel free to call 356-5120. cc: Doug Boothroy 07-18-00 2::>~,~,,.,~ '~',~,~ ~/-,,~, "j,~. 4f(8) .~..~~ 4115 Rodeo Road Davenport, Iowa 52806 June 2 l, 2000 ~/ ' Iowa City Council 410 E.Washington St. Iowa City, IA.52240 Re: Your Donation to the Devonian Fossil Gorge(DFG) Project Dear Council: On behalf of the Board and Advisors of the Devonian Fossil Gorge, Inc., I want to thank each of you personally for your girl. This generous contribution will be prominently recognized at the site. DFG is truly an Iowa treasure. - Thanks to Wendy Ford, your Visitors and Convention Bureau has this site designated as a major Iowa Tourist attraction to over 400 travel agencies throughout the United States. - The Corps of Engineers believe this site to be one of the reasons tourist numbers have increased dramatically for other than recreation. - Dr. Brian Glenister of the University of Iowa Geology Department and a world known-wide known expert on the devonian fossil era, has made this Johnson County site a major location for scientific study. - We are in the process of developing a program to enhance, even further, the education of hundreds of area wide schools now making DFG a regular site to visit. There are so many more community possibilities at the DFG. Again, thank you for giving us the resources to showcase a unique and valuable Iowa resource. Sincerely, Tom A. Woodraft President, DFG, Inc. 07-'~8-oo I Madan Karr 4f(9) From: sater@act.org Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2000 9:33 AM To: council@ iowa-city. org Subject: sidewalk access Council Members: It is my understanding that blocking access to a public sidewalk is illegal in Iowa City. I know that in cases where cars have been parked blocking sidewalks or snow is not removed from sidewalks in a timely manner citations are given to the individuals responsible. I would like your assistance in getting the proper authority to review the situation that has developed over several years at 1232 Muscatine Ave. where Burlington connects with Muscatine. I am sure that years ago the cedar bushes where planted there to block the headlights from cars shining on the houses located there at night. All the other property owners in this section of the street have keep their cedar bushes cut back to the edge of the side walk. However, the property owners at 1232 Muscatine have made no such effort. This year the bushes have grown out so much that people now have to walk in the grass to get by this section and a dirt path has been worn out from the foot traffic. If you add to these facts that there are major cracks in the sidewalk at this location we have a major problem for handicapped individuals who need access to get through. I would appreciate it if you could have the right city department either work with the property owner to cut the bush back to the edge of the sidewalk or do the job for them since it is blocking access to the sidewalk. I know this is a very minor issue when compared to the many other things you are asked to consider. But it is because it is so minor and basic I have asked for your assistance. We need to make sure we keep our public sidewalks open and accessible to the walkers and joggers who use these routes every day. Tom Saterfiel 49 Samuel Drive LARSON e.E EVENSON LAW FIRM SSS s. ~,.o. Box. zos~ AMY L. EVENSON July 12, 2000kg) 3,~4-S500 ,[.' JUL 12 2000. ~ ss4-s949 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE I appreciated the oppo~ to ad&css ~c Co~cil Tuesday ~t ~d ~ ~nd{~g ~s to you became I feel I w~'t q~te cle~ on te ~ntrM po~t. I m not in oppo~i~ m a 21 ordi~aucc,. ~d if I we~ a Ci~ Co~cilor, I wo~d probably vote ~ favor ~[~t. I s~scd to see ~c media accounts co~t mc ~ one of~osc who spoke ord~ce, ~d w~t~ to ~s~c you ~at is not how I f~l- I ~d to ~s¢ u~ss ~ you ~me of ~c ~enB for ~d .ag~n~ such ~ ordinmcc, but feel ~ mo~. r~onable posi~on is for it. As long as we ~low 18-20 ye~ olds ~ b~s ~at Mlow ~"~n ~, wMch is ~o~ all of ~c popul~ bm except the ~lin~ ~d a ve~ few others, ~C )' ~ gong to I do believe ~at b~ing thous~ds of 18, 19 ~d 20 yc~ olds ~t c~y~cqu¢nt , some Iowa Ci~' b~s and rcsta~ts d~g the late ~ght hours ~11 ca~c .~ ~cre~e in o~¢r alcohol-related problems, such ~ large, noisy, dmgcrous p~¢s in p~vate residences ~d U~v~rsi~ ho~ing. I ~ it ~11 increase ~sa~ ~g~. ;.~ ~at ~nd of ~nking is l~s sup~iscd nd mo~ prone to d~gerous levels of consm~,y~on- It will also probably ~c~c un~rage ~g ~ it is cv~ c~ier m ~ ~de~..~ge at a p~ t~ at a b~. I do however ~ it .is a reasonable step ~ decide ~at the l~ffgc nmbers of ~dcmge d~ers in b~s is a problem ~at must bc ad~cssed ~d ~at ~o~equcm problems ~at flow ~m such ~ ordin~ce c~ ~cn ~so be ad~cssed, w~.~h is position ~at m~y o~er cities ~d ~tes have ~en ~ adopt~ such ~ oxd~ce. As I said ~c o~cr ~ght, I don't thl it's good ~at ~c do~t ~ct of ~e soci~ life of yo~g people in o~ city ~volves ~ng ~d gong do~to~ ~d ~[c~ss Mcohol ~ee options ~e given a liRle more ch~cc to compete, ~cy ~e us~lly goL~.g to lose out to the allure of~c p~y scene ~t occ~s latc ~ght wh~ hundre~ or ~o~..~m~ds of ~/~s con~¢gatc in one cen~al location. I ~so believe we would be b~..l,~r offif we ~op~d mo~ of a E~pe~ model ~ reg~d to how we approach alcoh~'~l~ as a socic~ or cule, bc~usc teaching people how to d~ is somc~ng ~at wc domt~do m~h about. Tow~ds that end, I would like to see ~e law allow 18 or 19 year d[~is ~e abili~ to ~ beer or ~ne, but understud that politically that is not going to hap ~cn. I do believe ~t p~g a 21 ord~mce ~11 cause more ~ a few b~ to net s~ive, which will ch~gc do~ for b~er or wo~c, depend; .~n yo~ p~sp~ve. ~ght now, most of the i~gc b~s e ~ving on revenu~ fro~ ch~ging ~d~c smd~ts a cov~ ch~gc, ~d t~g ~at away ~11 leave such a huge hole in the~ re~nu¢ ~at some will not s~ivc, ~ my opinion. The ~rl~cr is n~.~;[ ~d B7/12/2080 11:45 3193545949 LARSON MIDWRY EVENSIDN P/z~,GE 03 been throughout our ownership a 21 bar, meaning that we do not allow an~:ane in who is not 21 other than to eat. Probably a 21 law would end up helping the ,4drlin~.r since we have already developed a customer base solely from 21-year-old people or ,~l..der and because w~ have never charged a cover charge. On the other hand, we are ino~table now and any change that has as many far-reaching consequences as this ordinan,.xb would have is a risk. I mention how I think the law would affect the Airliner only to indicate that my feelings about the ordinance are not based in any large measure on how I tbb:xk it would affect my particular business. More than 70% of our revenue is from food ~.u!d we should survive regardless. A 21 ordinance is probably the only way to dramatically address the subsL~afial numbers of college students illegally drinking in bars. Of course, you'll still have lac. ge humben using fake I.D.'s or borrowed I.D.'s m drink, which no bar. owner can fully .stop. Wristbands, segregated areas for minors, self-policing and good imentions' fi,om some responsible bar owllets will never have much impa~L However, there are ~ eme other measures that would help to some degree that I would recentmend - man~.l.t~ry alcohol training for all servers and bartenders, required use of the electronic I.D. che~cker that we use at the Airliner, and more frequent checks offhe under 21 bars after mi~!r!ight. These could be implemented with or without a 21 ordinance. Ira law elirrdnating. deep drink discounts, especially "all you can drink" specials can be fashioned eonstitu ti~onally, that would seem to be a good step, too. Again, thank you for the opportunity to share my thoughts with you. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM ' Date: June 26, 2000 To: City Clerk ~ From: Jeff Davidson, Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner Re: Installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME EXCEPT 6 AM TO 1 PM QN SUNDAYS signs on Governor Street between Bowery Street and Burlington Street As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action· Unless directed otherwise by the City Council, this action will occur on or shortly after July 19, 2000. Action Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A(10) of the City Code, signs will be erected on an approximately 325' portion of the west side of Governor Street between Bowery Street and Burlington Street indicating NO PARKING ANY TIME EXCEPT 6 AM TO 1 PM ON SUNDAYS. Comment This action is being taken at the request of the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church on Governor Street. They have requested signage similar to the signage which is in place for churches in the vicinity of Dubuque Street, Jefferson Street and Market Street indicating that on- street church parking is permitted from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday. This will allow the church to park 12 to 15 cars on the west side of Governor Street in the vicinity of the church. Jccogtp\memos~bethet .doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: June 26, 2000 To: City Clerk ~..,~,/ From: Jeff Davidson, Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner Re: Installation of speed limit and no parking signs on Court Street As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action. Unless directed otherwise by the City Council, this action will occur on or shortly after July 19, 2000. Action Pursuant to Section 9-1o3A(1) of the City Code, 25 MPH SPEED LIMIT signs and NO PARKING ANY TIME signs will be installed on Court Street between Scott Boulevard and Arlington Drive. Comment This action is being taken to clarify the speed limit and on-street parking regulations on Court Street between Scott Boulevard and Arlington Drive. The 25 mile per hour speed limit on this portion of Court Street is consistent with state law and city code guidance on speed limits in residential areas, and is consistent with the portion of Court Street west of Scott Boulevard. Signs will also be erected indicating no parking any time on either side of Court Street since it is an arterial street. These on-street parking regulations are also consistent with the portion of Court Street west of Scott Boulevard. Jccogtp\memos\crtstspeed.dco :,CCOG Date: July 10, 2000 To: City Clerk From: Jeff Davidson, Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner Re: Installation of a crosswalk in the 300 block of N. Madison Street As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise th~t~ C~cil of the following action. Unless directed othe~ise by the City Council, this action w~occur ~ or sho~ly after July 24, 2000. Action Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A(3) of the City Code, a crosswalk will be installed in the 300 block of N. Madison Street with the accompanying pedestrian crossing signs and advance crossing signs. Comment This action is being taken to increase visibility for City water plant workers walking across N. Madison Street. This action is requested by the City Water Department Safety Committee. jccogtp~memos\nmadison2.doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: July 18, 2000 To: City Council From: Jeff Davidson, Acting Traffic Engineering Planner 'e*'~i~ Re: College Street and Washington Street traffic calming resurvey A question has arisen over the timing of the College Street and Washington Street traffic calming resurvey. Our City Council-approved traffic calming process states that a resurvey of the neighborhood shall take place one year after the neighborhood traffic calming features are installed, in order to assess whether or not the features should remain or be removed. The College Street and Washington Street traffic circles were installed the first week of June 1999. In preparing for the resurvey in June 2000, I consulted with neighborhood leaders and asked if they would prefer to wait until fall to resurvey in order to ensure a high rate of return. Neighborhood officials indicated that although some persons from the neighborhood leave for the summer, they felt if we gave enough time for mail to be forwarded and returned that it would be OK to go ahead with the resurvey during the summer. Accordingly, we have allowed five weeks for the return of the survey questionnaires. We are presently tabulating the results, and it appears we have a relatively high rate of return. Let me know if you have any questions regarding this matter. jwlrnerntcollwash.doc cc: Steve Atkins Karin Franklin Marcia Klingaman Rick Fosse As you already know the proposed coalition of bar & restaurant owners has not achieved it's goals. It has not policed itself nor has it tried to provide any viable solution to the problems we have been faced with. I am sorry to say that we did not even have a 50% participation from downtown bars and restaurants, let alone 50% of the entire city. Basically, what I am saying is that the ball is in your court to legislate anything you seem viable. Make no mistake, I am not against going 21. I, myself, as an· owner/operator Will conduct my business 100% in accordance with anything this council decides. But, I believe it is imperative that some of the new problems that legislation will create be discussed. First of all, if under 21 legislation is passed there needs to be some consideration on some of the remedies that owners will take to "skirt" the laws. Under 21 legislation should mean that I can not go to any restaurant after an Iowa basketball game or high school event with my son or daughter if alcohol is served on the premises. No more Regina. Fall Fun Festival, no more wine at intermission at Hancher Auditorium, no more serving alcohol at the IMU during concerts or other events where minors are gladly admitted. Not to mention the open consumption at softball games in Coralville and North Liberty, as well as, the numerous bars & restaurants that minors from Iowa City and surrounding communities can go to in those towns. Secondly, if you predicate your legislation on non-alcoholic sales of 50% or more you leave the door wide open for people to allocate sales to non-alcoholic accounting, such as higher cover charges with lower prices or charging $3.00 for coke and ice and $.25 for the rum to go in it. All-u-can drink specials will become more prevalent simply because the sales will be allocated to the cover charges and not alcohol. It would seem to me that you people are shooting the messenger. An underage person that tries to obtain alcohol needs to be held responsible for doing so...they are breaking the law. How they are obtaining it, whether by use of a fake I.D. or by someone over 21 buying it for them... they are breaking the law. Owners and operators knowingly making the sales to underage patrons need to be dealt with severely, but with the numerous fake I.D.s and people willing to buy for minors it's a delicate fence to walk. It is my perception that we are not alone or any different than any other city in the nation when it comes to underage drinking, where we differ is in the amount of alcohol one can consume for very little money. The under 21 legislation will do nothing to make it less oppommistic to binge drink, whether that be in a bar or an uncontrolled atmosphere such as a house party or kegger. I would propose that this council put it's efforts towards restricting specials and the advertising of specials to combat the real problem, binge drinking. In all the studies and facts that the newspapers and media have presented to the public, in whatever methods they have derived those from, it seems that the numbers don't lie, people of all ages are hinge drinking! I would also propose that sting operations be conducted to catch the untooperative operators, as well as restricting the issuing of liquor licenses. In closing, as I stated before, I support any and everything this council decides, but please be aware of the repercussions your decisions will have. Under 2 1 legislation will open up a whole new can of worms for us to deal with. Uncooperative operators will find ways around new laws and we may just be pushing the problems to different areas. We must deal with the problems at hand instead of creating new ones. Harvard School of Public Health College Alcohol Study College Alcohol Study .;..0,.. /z/ ABOUT CAS IN THE NEWS PUBLICATIONS ABOUT HENRY WECHSLER - Press Release Repod Format Adobe PDF format UNDERAGE COLLEGE DRINKERS HAVE EASY ACCESS TO ALCOHOL, PAY LE$8, AND CONSUME MORE PER OCCASION THAN OLDER STUDENTS Need Reade~ Visit the BOSTON, ~ - Despite-the national For imm~ia~ release: Monday, Adobe do~load site. 21-year minimum drinking age ~w, J~ t9, 2000- underaged ddn~ng ~ pe~asjve on college . ' ' ~mpuses, a~ording to a n~ study Com~ ' released today by ~e Hazard Sch~l of Christina Roache." BINGE DRINKING REPORTS Public Health Collie Al~hol Study. Two ~ of ~mmuni~tions in three (63 potent) underage students (61~432-~52 1999 CAS Suwey repoded drinking in the past 30 ~ys. These 1997 CAS Su~ey s~den~ pay less per drink ~an of-~e students and, ~ough they drink less 1993 CAS Su~ey frequently, drink more per ~asion ~an older students, "In these ~llege seffings, where about one half of students are under age O~ER CAS TOPICS 21, regular u~ and abuse of al~hol is pa~ of many student' environments, said Hen~ Webslet, PhD, I~d au~or of the s~dy and Director of College Athletics Al~hol Studies at the Hazard School of Public Health. More A~ut Bfnge Drinking Fraternffies/Sororities Guns Wechsler and his ~lleagues on the study su~eyed approximately 7,000 Smoking ~liege students under ~e age of 21 and approximately 5,000 students Iliicff Drugs aged 21-23 about ~eir drinking pa~ems. The results ~pear in ~e July issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. The Substan~ Abuse What's Coming Policy Re,arch Pr~r; of The Ro~ Wood Johnson Foundation funded ~esources the study. Submit a Question ~oin Our Email List ~ The underago studen~ su~eyed, most of whom repoded that it was "eas~ or "ve~ easy" to obtain alcohol, were more likely to obtain alcohol f inexpensively and mo~ ilkely to ddnk in priva~ seffings such as dorms and cb.S Studies SupSdad ~a~rniW patios- by a Grant From ~HE 7 r~ ?~ar,. hair (57 potent) of under~ge students who drank reposed tDat ~~1~ they pa~e Jess than one dolor for a drink, got it free, or paid a set pd~ for ar ~N~ years of age. 'Easily e~inaDle cheap alcohol, especiaiW beer, fuels bing~ drinking for underage ~iiege s~uden~s," Wechsler said. Underage college students drink less frequentl!: 63 percent of the underage ~tudent~ reposed d~nking in ~e past 30 days ~mp~red wi~ Z4 percent of the of-age studenB. However, underage studenB drink mo~ per occasion t~ ~d~ ~dents: 42 per~nt had ~v~r-more drinks compared with 27 percent of the older students, ~e re,archers found. Uncleage students were also signir~antly more likely to experience alcohol-related problems, such as engagi~ in unplanned sexual ao~vity ~aging prope~, injuring themselves, geffing into trouble with polioP being treated for alcohol ove~ose, doing so~thing they later regre~ foraeffina their actions. aaoordina to ~e study. ://www.hsph.harvard.edu/cas/alcohol/underagepr.shtml Pz Harvard School of Public Health College Alcohol Study One alcohol-related problem not associated with underaged students was driving while intoxicated. Students under 21 were half as likely as of-age students to drive after drinking. 'This may be related to zero-tolerance drunk driving laws aimed at underaged drinkers," said Wechsler. In addition to stricter enforcement of the drinking-age law at bars, the researchers suggest targeting happy hours, alcohol promotions, and the sale ' of beer in kegs. "areas near college campuses are _charac.~rized b_y a high density of alcohol ou~ets, intense Competition for customers, and [ high-volume, reducP-d-price sales," said Wechsler. The practice -- common in fraternities and other campus groups -- of charging an admission fee entitlirl9 guests to unlimiLed drjaks _shnu__~d -~_~-o be targeted, say the researchers, since surveyed students who received ddnks fo a set price were more likely to binge. "Eliminating this practice of selling ~- alcohol without a license should be a priority," said Wechsler. ~!~', Other authors of the study are: Meichun Kuo, ScD, also at Harvard School ol Public Health (Boston, MA); Hang Lee, PhD, at UCLA School of Medicine (Torrance, CA); and George W. Dowdall, PhD, at St. Joseph's University (Philadelphia, PA). The American Journal of Preventive Medicine, sponsored by the Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine and the Amedcan College of Preventive Medicine, is published eight times a year by Elsevier Science. Eraall a colleague or friend copy of this press release: Email address: I fsena t-'i Home I About CAS I In The News I Publications I About the Director Harvard School of Public Health I Contact Us I Site Map http://www.hsph.harvard. edu/cas/alcohol/underagepr.shtml Page 2 of 2 o~-~e-oo 4f(12)(b) ) Proposal For Steps to Reduce Binge Drinking in Iowa City Submitted By: Downtown Iowa City Entertainment Malone' s Irish Pub The Union Bar As business people, homeowners, and most importantly residents, we feel a strong bond with our community and an obligation to play an aggressive and proactive role in a problem that is plaguing college towns across the country. We also realize that our industry has had to make sweeping reforms nationally to cope with the binge drinking epidemic. We sincerely hope that Iowa City will follow in some of these same footsteps, and together we can create an initiative for change. In pledging our commitment to address our responsibilities and help meet the needs of Iowa City, we look back to the community and ask for its commitment as well. Everyone must realize the problems of binge drinking are not exclusively born, nurtured, and allowed to flourish in the confines of our establishments alone. Issues ofteenagers starting to drink in junior high and high school, poor parental supervision, negative role models, and genetic alcoholic predisposition are all relevent origins of a problem we often inherit rather than create. In addition to these, the University, liquor stores, off- campus parties, keg parties, and even the media all must come under the same public scrutiny and jurisdiction as the nightclubs and bars. Essentially, we feel that six separate entities must get involved and make unified commitment and reform for the reduction of binge drinking in Iowa City. They are the following: 1 ) On-premise (bars, taverns, and nightclubs). We propose many reforms we believe to be beneficial to all six of the interested groups, and most importantly, beneficial to the entire community. Again we emphasize how significant it is for each of these groups to work closely together, and if through no other means, our community must police these groups through the eyes of public opinion and scrutiny. 2) The University of Iowa. Bar owners have recently attempted to make reforms in the marketing and distribution of drink specials that target minors. Without regulatory legislation, the cooperation of The Daily Iowan, or the University distributing these ads to the dorms, our efforts were meaningless. The University refuses to cease its newspaper circulation to the dorms even though they realize virtually all of these students are too young to drink. In the 1999 Harvar~l Survey, 51% of the respondents said administrators prohibited advertisements on campus for local bars and clubs. The University needs to be a part of the majority. We target several glaring issues of their hypocrisy. Tailgating is a time-honored tradition in the University's parking lots. Those lots are not just filled with drunken people, but filled with cars that, after the game, drive those drunken people home. Hancher, the student union, and athletic complexes are just a few University areas where alcohol is allowed or served. The University also makes millions in its share of Big Ten television contracts. The significant funding for these contracts come from beer commercials that target a college audience. It is time for the University to place the welfare of its students above fundraising and the extra revenue they quietly accept from the alcohol industry. 3) The Iowa City Police Department. Some of the reform we will propose may not be legally legislated; instead it will have to be self-imposed. We ask the police department recognize the rogue elements that will not follow the lead of positive self- imposed policies. If an establishment continues with all you can binge drink specials, or has irresponsible specials, why is there not a justification for a higher police presence in these establishments? We feel that it would be justified as a public health concern. In conjunction with local law enforcement we would also ask that TIPS certification and seminars be affordably available to all establishments selling alcohol. 4) Iowa City Council. While we feel 21 only legislation is not a feasible solution to our community's problems, other legislation is imperative for any real change to be guaranteed to take place. It is also a concem that law enforcement is continued for public safety and health concerns, and that the issuance of alcohol related citations doesn't evolve into a revenue generator. 5) Off-Premise Licensees (liquor, grocery, and convenience stores). No matter what drink specials a bar offers, it is almost always cheaper for someone to binge drink by buying at an off-premise store. Out of sight sales (when one person buys for many) are impossible for us to monitor because they have to take the alcohol with them. One person can buy a keg and then has approximately 170, twelve-ounce beers to distribute with no supervision. There is no limit in quantity a person can buy at a liquor store, and theoretically one person with a fake I.D. could buy enough alcohol for an entire dorm or fraternity. 6) Stepping Up. Alcohol is the college drug of choice and plays a large role in the socializing of college students. A 2 1 ordinance would do nothing to change this, but merely divert activity to other locations. It would eliminate non-alcoholic alternatives such as Hancher, live music, or even bowling because those venues carry liquor licenses as well. We respectfully ask the coalition to resist the temptation of exaggerating the status of binge and underage drinking, and to not skew facts and statistics so as to exacerbate an already tenuous situation (please read enclosures). We encourage you to continue and expand on non-alcoholic altematives for young people. Downtown Iowa City Entertainment is willing to get involved with Stepping Up, and hopes that each bar would make a commitment to sponsor some non- alcoholic events during the school year. Downtown Iowa City Entertainment's Proposed Action Steps 1) Refuse admission to patrons under 19 years of age. This would be done to keep high school kids out of a college environment and not subjected to the influences that may not be considered appropriate for their stage of maturation. 2) Discontinue and legislate against any special that allows a patron to drink an unlimited amount of alcohol for a set price and time. Specials like this send the message to someone that they might as well drink as much as they can because it's all free. It encourages overconsumption by not making moderation financially worth while. This is by far the most irresponsible special a licensed or unlicensed (keg party) establishment can have. 3) Elimination of "Happy Hour" or 2 for 1 specials. Happy Hour specials encourage the rate of consumption by making it more affordable to drink more in a shorter period of time. 2 for 1 specials encourage patrons to drink more by putting an extra drink in front of their face. It also encourages a faster rate of consumption so that the second drink doesn't get warm or melt. Cities and states have established laws by saying that prices must be uniform through the course of the entire day and not just for brief periods of time. Other communities have abolished 2 for 1 specials by requiring that each drink must be purchased for the same price as the previous or following one. 4) Sub-divide Iowa City into separate liquor districts and establish a limited number of licenses per district. Competition is driving the costs lower and lower. Going to a 21 ordinance would force bars to lower prices even more. The same number of bars would be trying to attract more people from a smaller clientele base. Drink specials would be outrageous. The city could also look into increasing its portion of the liquor license to $2500 a year. 5) TIPS certification and training for bartenders. The ICPD offers training in how to identify intoxicated patrons, how to cease service to them, and avoid confrontation. It is a relatively simple seminar and only takes an afternoon. 6) Minimum price formula for alcohol sales. Price is the only known and effective control device that regulates consumption. No alcohol should be served below wholesale cost. An ounce of domestic beer is approximately three cents. If bars were required to have no less than a 200-300% mark- up, this added increase in price would help curb over-consumption. 7) Wristbands for 19 bars. A more visible way for bartenders, servers, security, and the police to identify who is of legal drinking age. 8) Discontinue ads that mention any drink specials or prices in The Daily Iowan. This is a paper primarily distributed to young people, many who aren't old enough to drink. This will take the involvement of the University, but they need to stop delivering reminders to kids in the dorms about how much it costs to get drunk. 9) Keg permits. Off-campus parties represent serious risk factors and nuisances in the community. Require any person wanting to have more than one keg to have a permit. Impose strict fines on parties found not having this permit. 10) Limit out of sight sales Ask that bars limit the number of drinks they serve to an individual customer at 19 bars. A pitcher or two drinks per order for persons of legal drinking age. The other people would merely have to show a clearly identified legal stamp. 11) Establish a coalition committee of interested parties and agencies to meet regularly and actively monitor progress of programs. This committee would include one representative each from City Council, ICPD, University of Iowa, Stepping Up, downtown bars, and off-premise licenses. These proposals are made with the intent on focusing many of these regulations on the nightclubs that allow 19 years and older patrons in. It would not be fair in some instances to impose these steps on all licensees. The Harvard Survey has uncovered some staggering statistics, but contrary to the headlines in the newspapers, it shows us some very encouraging statistics as well. Through the implementation of the proposed steps mentioned here, the cooperation of the community, and the efforts of groups like Stepping Up the following progress has been made on college campuses: -the number of young people abstaining from alcohol is up 25% since 1993 -from 1993-1999 binge drinking is down in both freshman and sophomores in college even though binge drinking is up 6% for high school kids in those same years. -non-binge and occasional binge drinking has gone down consistently every year the Harvard Study has been done. Downtown Iowa City Entertainment is determined to be a good corporate citizen and part of the solution rather than the problem. We pledge to you, our community, to work tirelessly in our efforts to effect change. Together we can accomplish our goals and objectives; this is our commitment to you. Sincerely, Downtown Iowa City Entertainment, LLC James D. Pohl President Malone's Irish Pub Ryan Rooney General Manager The Union Bar Jeff Steinberg Business Manager The Union Bar Troy Kline Operations Manager Malone's Irish Pub April Kruger Food and Beverage Manager Statistics from the Harvard Study TABLE 2 College Student Patterns of Alcohol Use, 1993, 1997, 1999 i 993 I '~}7 I '~) Ch~gc {N = 14 995} (N = 14 520~ (N = 13 X 19} '¢}3 Ah~min~-rtpa~l yt 15.4 18.~) 192 24.7*~ 22.6~4 !.7 Nt~lltmtgc drinkers' 40.1 38.2 3~}.6 k'Gl~i~'mal hinge ddnkc~ 24,7 22 .r) 21.4 - ! ~. 1 ~*~ - I I .[)~ ~:~ -2.4 hinge d~tnkc~ ~ I t).8 20.t~ 22.7 14.5 + ~th> col~nn~ ~ilc,,~h~ in d~ pa~ )~'i~r hul did m~l hinge. -In three of the four sub-categories, the Harvard Study shows a decline in binge drinking, and an increase by almost 25% in those students who choose to abstain from alcohol completely. This should again dispel the myth that binge drinking is on the rise when in fact it is on the decline in virtually all aspects of the survey. -From the 1993 to the 1999 survey, binge drinking is down in both freshman and sophomore years. This was accomplished even though binge drinking in high school through those same years increased 6%. -The only exception to the lack of change in binge drinking during the 6-year period related to place of residence. Binge-drinking rates decreased among students living in dormitories and increased among students living off campus. This finding may be important in understanding current efforts at prevention of high-risk drinking. -Quoted from the findings and conclusions from the Harvard Study authors: "The apparent inadequacy of even targeted educational efforts to change problem drinking among high-risk groups is not surprising. Public health is increasingly recognizing that education and information alone are not enough to change behavior. In our opinion, we need more support from additional, complementary initiatives. Prevention efforts must work on the alcohol supply, and they must increase the involvement of role models, those who shape opinions, and policy makers beyond the college campus, including community members and students' families. The finding that binge drinking decreased among students living on campus but increased among those living off campus may reflect the current focus of prevention efforts. Without involving the community and the way alcohol is marketed, efforts to decrease binge drinking may simply displace it. A comprehensive approach to student binge drinking should consider such factors as · Alcohol marketing, outlet density, price, special promotions, and the volume in which alcohol is sold. · Drinking history of students before they come to college. Working with high schools to decrease binge drinking should result in reducing the problem in colleges. · Assuring alcohol-free social and recreational activities for students on weekends so that they have more to do than just "party."" Harvard study finds more binge drinking, abstinence Updated 12:00 PM ET March 15, 2000 by Francesca Di Meglio U-WIRE (U-WIRE) WASHINGTON -- Frequent binge drinking increased on college campuses in 1999, according to a Harvard School of Public Health study released Tuesday. But as the number of frequent binge drinkers rose, so did the number of students who abstain from drinking alcohol. According to the study, one in five college students reported they refrained from drinking in 1999, an increase from 15 percent in 1993 and 19 percent last year. Henry Wechsler, the director of the College Alcohol Studies Program at Harvard, said local bars should not be the sole source of blame. Wechsler and his colleagues defined binge drinkers as "men who had five or more and women who had four or more drinks in a row at least once in the two weeks before taking the survey." Frequent binge drinkers are students who had consumed these amounts at least three times in the two weeks before answering the survey questions. Frequent binge drinkers are seven times more likely to miss class, five times more likely to forget where they have been and 10 times more likely to damage property, Wechsler said. Colleges and universities are taking action to minimize high-risk drinking on campus, the study found. Since the second Harvard study in 1997, many schools increased initiatives by offering alcohol-free housing, special alcohol-free nighttime events and some sort of alcohol prevention education. About 51 percent of the respondents in 1999 said administrators prohibited advertisements on campus for local bars and clubs. Wechsler said he was disappointed because administrators have taken action against the alcohol culture and little has changed. He said educators must warn students and offer anti-alcohol programs at an earlier age, at least in high school. "Alcohol is the drug of choice for most young people and needs to be considered that," Wechsler said. Mary Sue Coleman, president of the University of Iowa at Iowa City, said the responsibility of minimizing high-risk drinking lies with everyone. "We all suffer the harmful effects of excessive drinking," she said. (C) 2000 U-WIRE via U-WIRE *submitted and accepted by American Journal of Preventive Medicine (preprint) Environmental Correlates of Underage Alcohol Use and Related Problems of College Students Henry Wechsler~, Ph.D. Meichun Kuo", Sc.D. Hang Leeb, Ph.D. George W. Dowdall~, Ph.D. a Harvard School of Public Health Department of Health and Social Behavior 677 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115 b UCLA School of Medicine Harbor-UCLA Medical Center 1124 W. Carson Street, Torrance, CA 90502 c St Joseph's University Department of Sociology 5600 City Avenue Philadelphia PA 19131 RUNNING HEAD: UNDERAGE ALCOHOL USE WORD COUNT: 3,039 ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE Henry Wechsler, Ph.D. Department of Health and Social Behavior Harvard School of Public Health, 677 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 Tel: (617) 432-1137 Fax: (617) 432-3123 E-mail: hwechsle~hsph.harvard.edu Underage alcohol use Abstract Background. Underage alcohol use is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in adolescents and young adults. This study examined drinking levels and ensuing problems among college students and factors associated with binge drinking. Method. A self-administered survey was conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health College Alcohol Study. The participants include a random sample of 7,061 students under 21, and 4,989 between 21 and 23 in 1997 at 116 nationally representative 4-year colleges in 39 states. The outcomes of the study include self-reports of alcohol use, binge drinking (defined as five or more drinks in a row for men, four or more for women at least once in a two-week period), alcohol-related problems, preferred type of drink, access to alcohol, and price paid per drink. Results. Underage students drink less often but have more drinks per occasion, are more likely to drink in private setting (off-campus, dormitory, and fraternity parties), and pay less per drink than of-age students. Correlates of underage binge drinking include: residence in a fraternity or sorority(OR=6.2), very easy access to alcohol, (OR=3.3), obtaining drinks at lower prices (OR=2.1 for under $1 or a set fee for unlimited drinks), and drinking beer (OR=9.5). Conclusions. Effective controls on price, access, and fratemity and off-campus parties, and reinforcing minimum drinking age laws are needed if the high levels of binge drinking and related health and behavioral problems of underage students are to be reduced. Keywords: adolescent, alcohol drinking, alcohol-related problems, binge drinking, drinking behavior, students. Public Opinion is Skewed by Sensational Media Headlines That Distort Facts "B1NGI~' DRINKING AT NATION'S COLLEGES IS WIDESPREAD, A HARVARD STUDY FINDS BOSTON - Almost half of aH students surveyed at 140 U. S. colleges admitted Io "blnge" drinking, leading m every~Ing f~rom fights to vandalism according to~~ Taken from the Harvard Survey, this headline is another example of stories spun in a negative light. According to the Harvard survey, binge drinking is slightly down, and the percentage of students who choose to abstain is dramatically up. There is no way you could gather that from recent local headlines and stories. In the media, and consequently public opinion, the glass is being shown as half empty instead of half full. The Daily Iowan and Press Citizen could just as accurately run this headline if negative sensationalism didn't sell more papers: MAJORITY OF COLLEGE STUDENTS DRINK MODERATELY OR NOT AT ALL, A HARVARD STUDY FINDS BOSTON - More than half of all students sun'eyed at 140 U, S. colleges report moderate drinking as the campus norm, resulting in relatively small numbers (only 9 percent) who get hurt or vandalize according to ~ ~~ & ~~ College Alcohol Sludy .o.,,...: ABOUT CA$ IN THE NEWS PUBLICATIONS ABOUT HENRY WECH~LEI Report Formal I Press Release Adobe PDF format UNDERAGE COLLEGE DRINKERS HAVE EASY ACCESS TO ALCOHOL, PAY LESS, AND CONSUME MORE PER -,-,.,, American Journal of preventive Medicine, July 2000 Need Reader?. Visit the Adobe download site. BOSTON, MA - Despite the For immediate release: national 21-year minimum drinking Monday, June 19, 2000 [I.Slt[,1;i,I;II:I;q:C~I.;4Zo] el,gage law, underaged drinking is Contact: 1999 CAS Survey pervasive on college campuses, Chdstina Roache 1997 CAS Survey according to anew study released office of communications 1993 CAS Survey today by the Harvard School of (617) 432-6052 [Ir_.ta:r:~,-u:i~,~:r:t~,ql Public Health College Alcohol Study. Two in three (63 Athletics percent) underage students reported drinking in the past 30 More AboUt Binge Ddnking days. These students pay less per drink than of-age students Fraternities/Sororities and, though they drink less frequently, drink more per Guns Smokina occasion than older students. Illicit Drugs "in these college settings, where about one half of students are under age 21, regular use and abuse of alcohol is part of What's Coming Resources many students' environments," said Henry Wechsler, PhD, Submit a Question lead author of the study and Director of College Alcohol Join our Eraall List Studies at the Harvard School of Public Health. Wechsler and his colleagues on the study surveyed CAS Studies Supported by a Grant From approximately 7,000 college students under the age of 21 THE and approximately 5,000 students aged 21-23 about their ]'~3EKTV~3)Z) drinking patterns. The results appear in the July issue of the JOHNSON American Journal of Preventive Medicine. The Substance i'C)LiNL'1~,TiC')N Abuse Policy Research Program of The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funded the study. The underage students surveyed, most of whom reported that it was "easy" or "very easy" to obtain alcohol, were more likely to obtain alcohol inexpensively and more likely to drink in pdvate settings such as dorms and fraternity parties. More than half (57 percent) of underage students who drank reported that they paid less than one dollar for a ddnk, got it free, or paid a set price for an unlimited number of drinks compared to 15 percent of students 21 to 23 years of age. "Easily obtainable cheap alcohol, especially beer, fuels binge drinking for underage college students," Wechsler said. Underage college students drink less frequently: 63 percent of the underage students reported drinking in the past 30 days compared with 74 percent of the of-age students. However, underage students drink more per occasion than older students: 42 oarcent had five-or-more drinks comoared http://www.hsph.han, ard.¢du/cas/alcohol/underagepr.shtml 7/7/00 Underage students were also significantly more Jikely to experience alcohol-related problems, such as engaging in unplanned sexual activity, damaging property, injuring themselves, geffing into trouble with police, being treated for alcohol overdose, doing something they later regretted. or forgetting their actions, according to the study. One alcohol-related problem not associated with underaged students was driving while intoxicated. Students under 21 were half as likely as of-age students to drive after drinking. "This may be related to zero-tolerance drunk driving laws aimed at underaged drinkers,' said Wechsler. In addition to stricter enforcement of the drinking-age law at bars, the researchers suggest targeting happy hours, alcohol promotions, and the sale of beer in kegs. "Areas near college campuses are characterized by a high density of alcohol outlets, intense competition for customers, and high-volume, reduced-price sales,' said Wechsler. The practice - common in fraternities and other campus groups - of charging an admission fee entitling guests to unlimited drinks should also be targeted, say the researchers, since sun/eyed students who received drinks for a set pdce were more likely to binge. 'Eliminating this practice of selling alcohol without a license should be a priority," said Wechsler. Other authors of the study are: Meichun Kuo, ScD, also at Harvard School of Public Health (Boston, MA); Hang Lee, PhD. at UCLA School of Medicine (Torrance, CA); and George W. Dowdall, PhD, at St. Joseph's University (Philadelphia, PA). The American Journal of Preventive Medicine, sponsored by the Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine and the American College of Preventive Medicine, is published eight times a year by Elsevier Science. Email a colleague or friend copy of this press release: Email address: I Send It! ] Home I About CAS I In The News I Publications I About the Director Harvard School of Public Health I Contact Us I Site MaD http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/cas/alcohol/underagepr.shtml 7/7/00 The Reidhouse Restaurant and Nightclub ._ 111EastCollegeStreet Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Problems with downtown ..... I have a problem with council when some members say that the reason downtown can not attract new business is because of "all the dnmks and bars downtown" Juvenile delinquents who are underage smoking and harassing shoppers, throwing trash everywhere, bums drinking out of brown sacks with whiskey bottles in them, garbage cans full and overflowing, lack of easy and free convenient parking-- these are the reasons stores do not want to locate downtown, not because we have alot of bars and restaurants downtown. Downtown has become an entertainment district, and is losing its appeal as a retail shopping area. Our B-Day special---A misunderstood special We offer 10 pitchers for $10 for small groups, or 2 1 for $2 1 to large groups. This special includes a flee appetizer basket, and a free Fieldhouse B Day shirt. The offer is only good from 8 to 10 PM The idea is to attract those patrons who would normally have a pre downtown kegger party--Before we started this special we were hammered by intoxicated kids who had B Day parties at their house or apartment with a keg of beer from 8 to 10, then they would come downtown when they drained it, usually between 10 and midnight, and want to dance. Now we can offer them a supervised party, but we can closely monitor them while they are in our restaurant. We reserve the right to cut anyone in the group off, including the person having the B Day, and the Pitcher card is good for Draf~ Beer or Soda Pop. We allow only 4 pitchers out at any time to the group, and only legals are given cups for the beer pitchers. Imports and Premiums count as 2 pitchers, and most groups have people with different tastes, so this works out well, usually with only 6 or 11 pitchers with many Soda Pop pitchers going out for non drinkers or designated drivers. What we can do to reduce underage and binge drinking downtown and at the Fieldhouse Set a minimum entrance age to 19 to enter Have Police do sting operations for underage serving, and for over serving legal age patrons at the problem bars ( like the ones that do "all you can drink" specials) Have the fire department downtown to enforce crowd capacity at problem bars (like the ones that do "all you can drink" specials) Almost all underage patrons caught at the Fieldhouse have a fake ID on them. Others use the fake, then pass it on to a legal friend. Some steal beer off table where patrons are off at the Dance floor. One possible solution that I have thought about would be to renovate the upstairs Balcony area with a separate set of bathrooms and another dance floor. That way we could keep the legals and underage separated, and not allow underage patrons into the Balcony area where alcohol is served, but both groups of people could enjoy the Dance Music. This would be a MAJOR UNDERTAKING, and we could request a grant from the City and/or the Stepping Up project. I believe that to be fair to the Restaurants, exceptions would have to be made for any 21 law passed. The Fieldhouse gets busy after the Friday night concert series and Night Basketball games with families coming in to eat, since we are one of the few places to eat downtown until 11 PM. Country Kitchen, The Wig and Pen, TGI Fridays, and the Ground Round all depend on people of all ages to come into their restaurant and eat and spend money after Football, Basketball, and other sporting events. The Highlander and the Sheraton depend on Wedding receptions for income. If a strict 2 1 law was passed, what would these places do? Pizza Hut and Pagliaj's are hangouts for high school kids under 2 1, and they have Liquor licenses. You will punish everyone for the actions of a few. What happened to innocent until proven guilty7 We have made a major investment in the Downtown with our two businesses. We have fully renovated 114-116 East College street, which is now "The College Street Billlard Club and Deli" We are 21 and over after 10:00PM We have worked very hard the last 4 1/7 years to improve the image and the food at the Fieldhouse. We were voted "Best overall food" at Riverfest this year, and Best Hot whigs the l ,ast 3 years. The Front facade, seating area, and the Balcony of the Fieldhouse has been completely redone, and we currently are 18 and over with a college ID, or 19 and up without.. We would not have a problem going 19 and over if legislation was passed. We are an entertainment center at the Fieldhouse, as well as a restaurant and nightclub. We are not a "BAR". Food, dancing, darts, pool, and socializing is the main reason people come to the Fieldhouse. Most of them do not come down to break the Law. My staff does not want to get a $500 fine for serving underage patrons. We do not want to get shut down for 2 weeks for violaling any Liquor laws. Dave Moore Ex, pert Opinion: "Best Kept Secret On Campus" iOvervlew Conl ary to corntoo bel ef th has be n decl nen th p portaon of American col ~who drink and also a decline in hinge drinking. i "" f Best Kept Secret On i ~ ~i'!i~At C a Ill p I1 S I ..............................................- Michael P. Haines IN TROD UC TION Unfortunately, every year, people die because of the risks they take. Each year, student deaths are reported related to various factors: rock climbing, drinking, bicycling, hunting, basketball, flying, meningitis, swimming, depression, jogging and, most commonly, driving. This year, the media had a feeding frenzy about alcohol related deaths among students. I have been wondering why all this media attention now, when it could have been reported that: College :Students Use of Alcohol Hits All-Time Low] According to National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) data collected annually by the Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan, the "Percent of students who used alcohol in the last twelve month" is at the lowest point of any time during the seventeen years that data has been kept. Students who abstain from alcohol use (during preceeding twelve months) has more than doubled. http://www2.potsdam.edu/alcohol-info/ExpertOpinion/HainesCampusSecret.html Page 1 Of 4 Expert Opinion: "Best Kept Secret On Campus" 7/11/00 12:56 AM College Student '~Binge" Drinking Hits Record Low ! At the very same time that media and institutional attention to collegiate "binge" drinking is at a national high, binge drinking on campus is at the lowest level since this behavior has been tracked. Both ISR data and CORE data show the same results: Students who reported drinking "five or more drinks at an occasion during the last two weeks" is at the LOWEST LEVEL since either the CORE (1989) or the ISR (1980) began recording this information. WHY IS THIS INFORMATION UNKNOWN TO MOST PEOPLE IN HIGHER EDUCATION? Why has the CORE Institute, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention, and the AMA not celebrated this information? As far as I am concerned, to see "binge" drinking at an all time low and alcohol abstinence at an all time high is some of the best news on the college horizon in the last twenty years. Our research suggests that spreading this information should help support and enhance protective drinking norms on campus while challenging the false norms that "Everybody's getting drunk. Nobody cares." DOES ANYONE THINK THAT HIDING THIS INFORMATION HELPS STUDENTS? It is public information available at these websites: Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan http://www.isr. umich.edu/src/mtf CORE Institute http://www.siu.edu/~coreinst http://wwwZ.potsdam.edu/alcohol-info/ExpertOpinion/HainesCampusSecret.html Page 2 of 4 Expert Opinion: "Best Kept Secret On Campus" 7/13/00 12:56 AM HELP EMPOWER STUDENTS TO DO THE RIGHT THING! ** Reprinted by permission of Michael Haines. ** Michael Haines is Coordinator of Health Enhancement Services at Northern Illinois University, where he has pioneered in developing effective ways to reduce alcohol abuse. His work has been cited as exemplary by the Harvard University School of Public Health and the United States Department of Education. For more, see Alcohol Abuse A Proven Way to RedUce Alcohol Abuse__' B__jinge Drinking Gateway and Steppingstone Substances Prohibition Approach Toward Alcohol . It's Better to Teach the Safe Use of Alcohol I_each Safe Drinking to Your College Bound Teen! What We Can Learn From Others ' l[ Seorch} {~) "Alcohol: Problems and Solutions" Site See more "Expert Opinion" http://www2.potsdam.edu/alcohol-info/ExpertOpinion/HainesCampusSecret.html Page 3 of 4 Expert Opinion: "Best Kept Secret On Campus" 7/11/00 12:56 AM For comment or more information, contact Prof. David J. Hanson. Ph.D. Sociology Department, State University of New York, Potsdam, NY 13676. Web Design and Graphic An by... Readings Baer, J. S., and Carney, M. M. Biases in the perceptions of the consequences of alcohol use among college students. Journal of Studies on Alcohol, 1993, 54, 54-60. Baer, J. S., Stacy, A., and Lattimer, IVi. Biases in the perception of drinking norms among college students. Journal of Studies on Alcohol, 1991,52, 580-586. DeAngelis, T. Perceptions influence student drinking Monitor (American Psychological Association), 35. Haines, Michael P. A Social Norms Approach to Preventing Binge Drinking at Colleges and Universities. Newton, MA: Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention, 1996. (Available at no cost by calling 1-800-676-1730). Haines, Michael P. Using media to change student norms and prevent alcohol abt~se. Oregon Higher Education Alcohol and Drug Newsletter, 1993, 1(2), 1-3. Haines, Michael P., and Spear, A. F. Changing the perceptions of the norm: a strategy to decrease binge drinking among college students, Journal of American College Health, 1996, 45, 134-140. Hansen, William B,, and Graham, J. W. Preventing alcohol, marijuana, and cigaretter use among adolescents: Peer pressure resistance training versus establishing conservative norms. Preventive Medicine, 199 I, 20. Hanson, David J. Alcohol Education: What We Must Do. Westport, CT: Praeger, 1996. Perkins, H. Wesley. Confronting Misperceptions of Peer Drug Use Norms among College Students: An Alternative Approach for Alcohol and Drug Education. In: Peer Prevention Program Implementation Manual. Fort Worth, TX: Texas Christian University, Higher Education Leaders/Peers Network, 1991. Perkins, H. Wesley. Scope of the problem: Misperceptions of alcohol and drugs. Catalyst, 1996, I(3). Wood, M. D., Nnagoshi, C. T.. and Dennis, D. A. Alcohol norms and expectations as predictors of alcohol a use and problems in a college student sample. American Journal of Drug and Alcohol, Abuse, 1992, 18, 461-476. http://www2.potsdam.edu/alcohol-info/ExpertOpinion/HainesCampusSecret.html Page 4 of 4 The Stepping Up Project - How You Can Help 7/11/00 2:11 AM r=NG .. vo. The Steppiag Up Pr Can Help ' A Community and Campus Coalition to Reduce the Harmful Effects of Binge Drinking Sur~.~s & Stars U] AtcohoL Policy Resources getated L~nks Newsfetter Tatk Be Home What can you do to help us? ,-;.' Here's what students can do: · If you are underage, don't drink. Look for : ;-.~ ~..' The Problem ways to have fun and socialize with friends that don't involve alcohol. If you have ideas for events that match that description, call us SoLutions at (319) 335-1349 about how we can help publicize and support your event. ; ," · Drink responsibly. You can enjoy beer and H~ You Can Help wine with friends without getting ripped. ~~. · If you go out drinking with friends, appoint a ~ ~'~,J~'~:, designated driver. Designated drivers save IjVeS and cut down on cou~ costs. '~:' ~ ~:='::~'~'~ ~:~ · Respect those who choose not to drink. There ~ ~.<: ~.:.,:~:~ ~.~; are a lot of non-drinkers out there. A survey by UI students found that 40 percent of students never drink. So it is an option~ How We Can Help · Stand up to the bingers who can't handle their alcohol. Tell them that what they do to Calendar of Events themselves may be their own business, but they don't have the right to cause problems for the rest of us. Return to top of Here's what parents can do: · Be good role models. Drink responsibly in your homes and outside of your homes. · Talk to your children about the problems associated with alcohol abuse. Think carefully about allowing your underage children to drink even in your home. While some people believe it is important to teach children how to drink, there is no good model for such "training." · Don't serve alcoholic beverages to other people's children, even in your own home. You could be liable for injuries and deaths that result. · Support efforts to provide alcohol-free events for teenagers and young adults. Volunteer une er fim~ nr nff~r une ~r fin~npi~l ~ ~nnnrf http://www.uiowa.edu/~stepping/howyouhelp.htm Page Underage Drinking & Alcohol Abuse - Alcohol: Problems & Solutions ... 7/11/00 5:47 AM ..................... '."'.7 ........ ..........*z'.'~;Z.~T. .,',.*:.,.....-~7:.~:~..~+'7'7_~'T., .....~ .......... · ............................................................................................................................................................ !OV'F,l~V'll?-Tlrtr: Evaluation of prevention programs and identification of effective and ineffective ways to reduce ~drinking problems among young people, especially high school, college, and university students. ! contents: !nt.r.~:Z--~z~%~?Z~-~%!~27;.~Z2~;Z~!!.~----~ B~!!~y way i ....................... Introductio ~b~~e '~' ~; We've all seen these or similar distressing headlines. Case in point --- -~(, ~(CASA). ~" On national television programs, Calitano reported horror stories o[ ~ ~ alcohol abuse among college students, ass0ciating it with assault, rape, Underage Drinking & Alcohol Abuse - Alcohol: Problems & Solutions ... 7/11/00 5:47 AN "60 percent of college women who have acquired sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS and genital were herpes, under the influence of alcohol at the time they had intercourse" "90 percent of all reported campus rapes occur when alcohol is being used by either the assailant or the victim" "The number of women who reported drinking to get drunk more than tripled between 1977 and 1993" "95 percent of violent crime on campus is alcoho!-related."l_ But relax. These assertions are not supported by the facts. According to an investigative reporter, one of these statistics "appears to have been pulled from thin air," another is based on no evidence whatsoever, another is based on one inadequate survey and is inconsistent with all other surveys, and a fourth is highly suspect at best. 2 (See reference #2 for additional specifics.) Even the most improbable of statistics are often repeated by news media as fact and become part of public belief. It is now commonly believed that the average young person will have seen 100,000 beer commercials between the age of two and eighteen But just think --- sixteen years or about 5,844 days occur between a person's second and eighteenth birthday. To see 100,000 beer commercials in that period, a person would have to see an average of more than seventeen a day! http://www2.potsdam.edu/alcohol-info/Youth/Youth.html Page 2 of 13 Continuation of Suggested Readings for Underage Drinking 7/11/00 5:49 AM lOVERVIEW: Evaluaiion of prevention programs and identification of effective and ineffective ways to reduce drinking problems among young people, especially high school, college, and university students. I[ Search ] (~) "Alcohol: Problems and Solutions" Site References for Underace Drinkin~ and Alcohol Abuse l_. Commission on Substance Abuse at Colleges and Universities. Rethinking Rites of Passage: Substance Abuse on American Campuses. New York: Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, 1994. (Note: see footnote · McNamara-Meis, Kathy. Burned. Forbes MediaCritic, 1995, 20-24. After reporter Kathy ~'cNamara-Meis investigated, she concluded that the "news" that 60% of college women who contracted a sexually transmitted disease did so while under the influence of alcohol "appears to have been pulled from thin air" (p. 21). What about the assertion that 90% of all campus rapes occur when alcohol is being used? CASA "couldn't remember" the source of the statistic, and after exhaustively searching the published research on rape, McNamara-Meis was forced to conclude that "there is none" (p. 22). And the three-fold increase in college women drinking to get drunk from 1977 to 19937 It was a most dubious figure, inconsistent with all nation-wide studies conducted over that time period and was based on an inadequate survey limited to a few colleges in only one state. While the CASA report presented this highly suspect statistic as fact, it failed to mention that the study also found stability in the proportion of frequent heavy drinkers and an 11 percent increase in abstainers! But those findings were not consistent with their doomsday scenario. The assertion that 95% of violent crime on campus is alcohol-related is also highly suspect. It is based on an estimate that 95% of such campus crimes are alcohol or drug-related. But the CASA report disingenuously presented it as a fact referring only to alcohol (p. 23). 3~ Hanson, David J. Alcohol Education.' What We Must Do. Westport, Connecticut: Praeger, 1996, pp. 114-115. 4_. Baker, Falcon. Toward a Winnable War on Drugs. In: Goldberg, Raymond (ed.) Taking Sides.' Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in Drugs and Society. Guilford, Connecticut: Dushkin Publishing, 1993. Pp. 212-216, p. 215; Horton, Lowell· Developing Effective Drug Education Programs. Bloomington, Indiana: Phi Kappa Educational Foundation, 1992, p. 23. Underage Drinking & Alcohol Abuse - Alcohol: Problems & Solutions ... 7/11/00 1:19 AM BOSTON - Almost half of all students surveyed al 140 U. S. colleges admired to "blnge" drinking, leading to everything .from ~ his to vandalism according to;~?;~! ~ ;~ !i ooze/Fac L Instead, the study conld have resulted in this headline and lead story:~----=-- MAJORITY OF COLLEGE STUDENTS DRINK MODEPjkTELY OR NOT AT ALL, A HARVARD STUDY FINDS BOSTON - More than half of all students surveyed at 140 U. S. colleges report roodera te drinking as the campus norm, resulting in relatively small numbers (only 9 percent) who get hurt or vandalize according to ~ ~a: ~ Similarly, a nation-wide survey of students at 168 U. S. colleges and universities found that: 98% have never been in trouble with a college administrator because of behavior resulting from drinking too much, 93 % have never received a lower grade because of drinking too much, · ~ 93% have never come to class after having had several drinks, and 90 % have never damaged property, pulled a false alarm, or engaged in similar inappropriate behavior because of drinking. 6 While headlines typically express alarm over drinking epidemics among collegians, in reality drinking among college students continues to decline as abstaining from alcohol climbs: http://wwwZ.potsdam.edu/alcohol-info/Youth/Youth.html Page 5 of 13 Underage Drinking & Alcohol Abuse - Alcohol: Problems & Solutions ... 7/11/00 1:19 AM The proportion of college students who abstain from alcohol jumped 58% between 1983 and 1994, according to a series of nation-wide surveys~ A 16% increase in college non-drinkers has been found between the periods of 1989-1991 and 1995-1997 by the federally-funded CORE Institute.8_ A recent study by Dr. Henry Wechsler of Harvard University found that the proportion of collegiate abstainers in the U.S. jumped nearly 22% in the four years since his earlier study.9 The proportion of non-drinkers among college students in the U.S.recently reached a record-breaking all-time high accoring to statistics collected for the National Institute on Drug Abuse by the Institute for Social Research of the University of Michigan. 10 That means that the proportion of students who drink has dropped to an all-time record-breaking low/ The proportion of first year college students who drink beer has fallen dramatically and recently reached the lowest level in 30 years, according to national annual surveys by UCLA's Higher Education Research Institute. Similar drops were found for wine and distilled spirits.11 So-called binge drinking among American college students also continues to decline For example, the proportion of college students who binge decreased significantly within a recent four-year period, according to the Harvard University study mentioned above.12 (To see why much so-called binge drinking really isn't, visit Binee Drinking. You'll learn how completely sober people can be labeled bingers!) These findings are consistent with data collected by for the National Institute on Drug Abuse by the Institute for Social Research. The ISR found that college "binge" drinking in the U.S. recently reached the http://wwwZ.potsdam.edu/alcohol-info/Youth/Youth.html Page 6 of 13 Uoderage Drinking & Alcohol Abuse - Alcohol: Problems & Solutions ... 7/11/00 1:19 AM lowest level of the entire 17-year period that its surveys have been conducted.~t3 College students drink less than generally thought. College students "simply don't drink as much as everyone seems to think they do," according to researchers who used Breathalizers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Even on the traditional party nights of Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 66 % of the students returned home with absolutely no blood alcohol content; two of every three students had not a trace of alcohol in their systems at the end of party nights. "I'm not surprised at all by these results," said Rob Foss, manager of Alcohol Studies for the UNC Highway Traffic Safety Center, which conducted the study with funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program. "Other Breathalizer studies we have done with drivers and recreational boaters show similar results - less drinking than is generally believed. We have substantial misperceptions about alcohol use in this country." Similarly, drinking among young people in general continues to decline. For example, the proportion of youths aged 12 through 17 who consumed any alcohol within the previous month has dropped from 50% in 1979 down to 19% in 1998, according to the federal government's National Household Survey on Drug Abuse. That's down from one of every two youths to fewer than one of every five.14 The proportion of both junior and senior high school students who have consumed any alcohol during the year has dropped again for the third year in a row, according to the PRIDE Survey, a nation-wide study of 138,079 students, which is designated by federal law as an official measure of substance use by teen-agers in the U.S.15 Within a period of 17 years, there has been a 13% decrease in the proportion of American high school seniors who have ever consumed alcohol and a 24% decrease in the proportion who have ever "hinged." 16 These are very important facts, but you probably haven't seen or heard much, if anything, about them in the mass media. http://www2.potsdam.edu/alcohol-info/Youth/Youth.html Page 7 of 13 ~5.~ Haines, Michael P. A Social Norms Approach to Preventing Binge Drinking at Colleges and Universities. Newton, Massachusetts: Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention, 1996, pp. 12-13. ~. Engs, Ruth C., Hanson, David J., and Diebold, Beth A. The drinking patterns and problems of a national sample of college students, 1994. Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1996, 42 (3), 13-33, and unpublished data collected by those researchers. 7. Hanson, D. J., and Engs, R. C. Series of published reports of nation-wide studies of collegiate alcohol use and abuse. ~ Presley, C. A., Meilman, P., and Lylerla, R. Alcohol and Drugs on American Campuses: Use, Consequences, and Perceptions of the College Environment. Vol. h 1989-1991. Carbondale, II: The CORE Institute, 1993; Presley, C. A., Leichliter, J. S., and Meilman, P. W. Alcohol and Drugs on American Campuses: A Report to College Presidents. Third in a Series: 1995, 1996, and 1997. Carbondale, Illinois: The CORE Institute, 1998. http://wwwZ.potsdam.edu/alcohol-info/Youth/YouthRefsReadings.html#Note2 Page 1 of 8 Continuation of Suggested Readings for Underage Drinking 7/11/00 5:55 AM 9, Wechsler, H., Dowdall, G. W., Maenner, G. Gledhill-Hoyt, and Lee, R. Changes in hinge drinking and related problems among American college students between 1993 and 1997: Results of the Harvard Schoold of Public Health College Alcohol Survey. Journal of American College Health, 1998, 47, 57-68. 10~i- Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, 1999 (www.isr. umich/src/mtf). 11, Astin, A. W., Parrott, S. A., Korn, W. S., and Sax, L. J. The American Freshman:Thirty Year trends, 1966-1996. Los Angeles, CA: University of California, Higher Education Research Institute, 1997, p. 21. 12. Wechsler, H., Dowdall, G. W., Maener, G., Gledhill-Royt, and Lee, H. Changes in binge drinking and related problems among American college students between 1993 and 1997: Results of the Harvard School of Public Health College Alcohol Survey. Journal of American College Health, 1998, 47, 57-68. 13. Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, 1999 (www.isr. umich/src/mtf). 14. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The 1998 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse. Washington, D.C.: SAMHSA, 1999, Table 14. Available at www.samhsa.gov. 15. PRIDE Survey. News from PRIDE Surveys, Sept. 8, 1999 (press release). 16. Johnson, L. D., O'Malley, P. M., and Bachman, J. G. National Survey Results on Drug Use from The Monitoring The Future Study, 1975-1997. Washington, D.C.: National Institute on Drug Abuse, Vol. I:Secondary School Students, 1998; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (www.nhtsa.dot. gov). 17. Perkins, H. Wesley. Confronting Misperceptions of Peer Drug Use Norms Among College Students: An Alternative Approach for Alcohol and Drug Education. In: Peer Prevention Program Implementation Manual. Fort Worth, TX: Texas Christian University, Higher Education Leaders/Peers Network, 1991. 18. Berkowitz, A. D. Following Imaginary Peers: How Norm Misperceptions Influence Student Substance Abuse. Lindsay, G., and Rulf, G. (eds.) Project Direction Module No. 2. Muncie, IN: Ball State University, 1991; Hansen, W. B., Raynor, A. E., and Wolkenstein, B. H. Perceived personal immunity to the consequences of drinking alcohol: The relationship between behavior and perception. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 1991, 14 (3), 205-224. 19. Graham, J. W., Marks, G., and Hansen, W. B. Social influence processes affecting adolescent substance use. Journal of Applied Psychology, 1991, 76(2); Prentice, D. A., and Miller, D. T. Pluralistic ignorance and alcohol use on campus: Some consequences of misperceiving the social norm. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 1993, 64(2), p. 243; Gruenewald, P. An empirical examination of the assumptions underlying youth drinking/driving prevention programs. Eval. Prog. Plan, 1988, 11 (3), 219-235; Vegega, M. E., and Klitzner, M. Drinking and driving among youth. Health Education Quarterly, 1989, 16 (3), 373-338. 20. Perkins, H. Wesley. Scope of the problem: Misperceptions of alcohol and drugs. Catalyst, 1996, 1(3). 21. Hansen, William B, and Graham, J. W. Preventing alcohol, marijuana, and cigarette use among adolescents: Peer pressure resistance training versus establishing conservative norms. Preventive Medicine, 1991, 20; Haines, Michael P. A Social Norms Approach to Preventing Binge Drinking at Colleges and Universities. Newton, MA: Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drugs Prevention, 1996. 22. Haines, Michael P. A Social Norms Approach to Preventing Binge Drinking at Colleges and Universities. Newton, MA: Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention, p. 4. http://www2.potsdam.edu/alcohol-info/Youth/YouthRefsReadings.html#Note9 Page 2 of 8 Facts on Underage Drinking 1. Binge drinking starts BEFORE college · In an article by Paula Moyer of WebMD Medical News. titled "Teen Binge Drinking Starts Early, With Help From the Culture -- Strong Parental Modeling Needed to Counter Glamorous Image" dated Oct. 15, 1999 Approximately 8% of 4th & 5th graders admit to already having had a full beer, according to data that Rowlett presented from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). That percentage rises to 15% in 6th grade. By the 9th grade, 70% have had at least one drink, 40% report having had one in the last month, & 20% report having binged at least once. One-third of high school students admit to a binge in the last 30 days. (Therefore steps need to be taken well before an adult heads off to college). · The Journal of American College Health, 47:57-68 states: If they were binge drinkers in high school, they were 3 times more likely to binge in college. The students who were binge drinkers was nearly uniform from freshman to senior year. (Therefore 21 is not a magical solutions to preventing or stopping binge drinking).~ · An article published by the Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention, titled "Binge Drinking on Campus: Results of a National Study" states: Contrary to conventional wisdom, a student's year in school was NOT a significant predictor of binge drinking. *- 2. Raising the legal drinking age to 21 will NOT prevent binge drinking · In an article in Time by Adam Cohen titled "Battle of the Binge", dated September 8, 1997 Vol. 150 No.10; according to David Hanson, a sociologist who specializes in alcohol abuse and education states: In fact, raising the legal drinking age from 18 to 21, a movement that swept all 50 states over the past 2 decades, may have actually made the hinging problem worse. Instead of drinking in well-monitored settings, the young often experiment in private homes...and research suggests that making alcohol illegal may give it an illicit thrill for younger drinkers. "By setting a high drinking age, we have inadvertently done is say that drinking is an adult activity, and that makes it especially appealing to younger people." · The same article also states: Some experts say that rather than driving students into the outside world by banning alcohol, colleges should encourage at least those of who are of legal drinking age to drink responsibly on campus. L.S.U. had a schoolwide no-alcohol policy in effect the night Wynne died (at a house party). But neither the policy nor the fact he was underage stopped him from finding a private party...As recently as 5 years ago, L.S.U. permitted fraternities to hold open-air beer blasts under the watchful eyes of campus police. "We had some injuries, mostly from horseplay and wrestling in the mud," says L.S.U. police captain Ricky Adams. "We never had anyone die." Solutions 1. According to John D. Rowlett, MD, "parents need to start delivering the message about alcohol abuse early and often, and make sure that children get the message not just in what parents say, but what they do." 2. According to Elizabeth Leigh Robbins, MD, "we need to start educating people about the hazards of problem drinking when they're children, and they need to hear the message on a frequent basis. We see this as a pediatric issue, and we want to make a difference in our families' lives." l~rl Cc~'l'~c+ ...-~3. H. Wesley Perkins, a sociology professor at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in :~. ~ Geneva, N.Y. developed a program, Alcohol Education Project, to spread the message :t9: ]/vgw~. hto£ .~,4 that most students in fact were drinking responsibly. He emphasized that binge- drinkers were in the minority and binge-drinking was not a social norm at the college. A significant reduction in binge-drinking behavior could be seen within 18 months. 4. According to a study conducted by Michael Haines, coordinator of Health Enhancement Services at Northern Illinois University, the results of the program has been astounding. Since NIU began its social norms program in 1990, binge drinking among students has gone down from 45% in 1989 to 24% in 1998. Both Hobart & William Smith College & NIU achieved their success by utilizing large-scale media campaigns, including informational posters, bus billboards, and screen savers on all campus computers. 5. In an article in the Journal of American College Health, 1996, 45, 134-140 (Available at no cost by calling 1-800-676-1730) states: "(a social norms approach to binge drinking) on campus has demonstrated a 35% reduction in heavy drinking, a 31% reduction in alcohol-related injuries to self, and a 54 % reduction in alcohol-related injuries to others. And similar results have been demonstrated at colleges across the country with this quick and inexpensive approach." 6. According to David Hanson's book Alcohol Education: What We Must Do, "a recent study of the effectiveness of alcohol education programs compared those that present an abstinence-only message with those that present drinking in moderation as an option. It is clear that programs accepting responsible use are demonstrably more successful than are no-use-only programs. 7. An article titled "Underage Drinking & Alcohol Abuse - Alcohol: Problems and Solutions" found at http://www.2.potsdam.edu/alcohol-info/Youth/Youth.html states: "A three-part approach has enabled many groups to avoid alcohol abuse problems. (The 3 party approach includes) 1. beliefs about the substance of alcohol is seen as neutral, 2. the act of drinking is seen as natural i~i normal...there is absolutely no tolerance for abusive drinking, 3. education about drinking alcohol starts early and starts at home." 7 of 11 cities with Big Ten Universities DO NOT restrict 19 & 20 year old adults from bars & restaurants Indiana University Must be 21 by state law Bloomington, IN Michigan State University No age restrictions by state or local law. East Lansing, MI Northwestern University No age restrictions by state or local law. Evanston, IL Ohio State University No age restrictions by state or local law. Columbus, OH Penn State University Must be 21 by state law University Park, PA Purdue University Must be 21 by state law West Lafayette, IN University Of Illinois Must be 19 after 9:00 by city ordinance Champaign, IL No restrictions by state law University Of Iowa No age restrictions by state or local law. Iowa City, IA University Of Michigan No age restrictions by state or local law. Ann Arbor, MI University Of Minnesota No age restrictions by state or local law. Minneapolis, MN University of Wisconsin Must be 21 by city ordinance Madison, WI *Many exemptions may apply Other area cities with major universities Kansas University No age restrictions by state or local law. Lawrence, KS University Of Missouri No age restrictions by state or local law. Columbia, MO University Of Nebraska No age restrictions by state law. Lincoln, Nebraska Must be 16 or above after 9:00 PM by city ordinance. Sent By: FORTNEY ENTERPRISES; 608 784 0520; Jui-11-O0 3:IOPM; Page 2/2 _- :, .... July I 1,2000 ":, ':: /'~ FORTNEY ';"" -" ENTERPRISES~o: ~,,o, FROM: M~c I IT'S BROOKS ~: Under 21 On Prom~ Er}c M. Fo~ney Marc B. FortneV D¢~ May~ Lehm~ Rona{d M. Fo~ney T~ you Ibr yo~ inviBtion to ~ m~g wiffi rued m ~e Under 21 On h~su issue. Uufo~mly, M~ ~d 1 ~ ~n~g ~d working at a I~e Boy S~ut fun~s~ souffi ofhCm~¢, therefore we will be ~ble m ~M. ~ you know, we wiil suppoR ~hing yOU ~d ~e co~cil chooses m do, Rega~~ _ · 312 Pearl Street P.O. Box 1621 La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602 Phone 608-784-1225 Fax 608-784-0520 Marian Karr From: GWalsh0703@aol.com Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2000 8:10 AM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Local Fan Club Raising Funds to SAVE Englert Theater Attention: City Council Saturday - July 10, 2000 Press Release and Information: Coming on July 22, 2000 (Saturday) to the Iowa City-City Park: Rockin' n Reelin' Elyis Tribute and Car Show Benefit for The Englert Theater. Over 100 Cars are anticipated and will begin arriving at 4pm in the afternoon. Karaoke in the Park Prizes/Raffles Contests for cars and costumes Bring the entire family. Wear your best 50's attire. At 8pm Iowa's own Jamie Aaron Kelley and the TCB Dancers bring you his complete Elyis tribute show in the new Riverview Theater. Jamie does Elvis in the early years-movie years-concert years. Full costumes and stage performance including the TCB dancers. He has set a world's record for his ability to do every Etvis song that Elvis ever sang. He's from Boone, iowa and does a show that you really don't want to miss. This is your chance. Don't miss the fun. Brought to you by the Elvis Fan Club, Blossomland For Elvis through sponsorships of local businesses and donations. All proceeds are going to the renovation of the Iowa City Englert Theater. Come for the show, the cars, the music, and the fun and show your support of downtown Iowa City and the Englert Theater. Bring your blankets and chairs everything is FREE, but donations will be encouraged. VIP seating (main seating chairs) will be available for a limited number (300). So come early and spend the afternoon and evening. Please help local fan club raise money to SAVE THE ENGLERT. Contact Gloria S. Walsh (319)936-8200 for more information. Utne Reader Online: Earth wysiwyg://53/http://www.utne.corn/b...db&eqheadlinedata=See%20Spot%20Run D ,iiGoi g to San Francisco? Visiting · ._. ~ ""~ '~ :* ~' .,i% . ... ................ ,... . ..... · "~' . .......... , ......... : See Spot Run Going leashless in Seattle and other fine cities By Claudia Kawczynska, The Bark Imagine a canine utopia, a place where dogs can frolic untethered, unleashed, free. A park smack dab in the middle of a city might not come to mind--especially now when leash laws are so strict that New York, for example, equips citizen-snitches with cell phones to report violators. But parks with off-leash areas (OLAs)--where dogs can be dogs--are cropping up in Seattle, San Diego, Washington, D.C., and other North American cities. Good dog guardians strive to give canines a happy life, including enough stimulation so they poop out (in more ways than one). According to Nicholas Dodman, a Tufts University veterinarian and behaviorist, dogs simply do not get sufficient exercise if they're walked on a leash. "It is not that they die if they walk on a leash, and it's not that a human being dies in solitary confinement, either. It is just that it is not optimal for their physiological and psychological well-being," he says. Off-leash recreation, however, is turning into one of the biggest imbroglios in park management, and one of the most politically challenging and hotly debated items for local legislators. Host cities have leash laws that outlaw dogs running "at large," so if you want an OLA in your city you'll need to change this policy. Since few policy makers are risk takers, they'll need reassurance that they are not the first to be confronted by a citizenry asking to allow a pack of off-leash dogs to use public land. Do your homework online, where you can find many examples of successful programs. Have signed petitions in hand. And remind legislators that you pay taxes supporting everyone else's recreational activity and that you consult with your dogs before voting. Once you have piqued their interest, lead them to the drawing table with 1 of 3 7/13/00 11:04 AM Utne Reader Online: Earth wysiwyg://53/http://www.utne.com/b...db&eqheadlinedata=See%20Spot%20Run design guidelines and planning criteria. Size is the single most important and probably the most contentious criterion. As a rule of thumb, the bigger the better. Some suggest that off-leash parks be a minimum of three to five acres, though in some urban areas this is probably unattainable. Ideally, OLAs should be large enough not only to accommodate human-with-dog activities like walking and jogging, but also to provide enough space for private time away from the fetch-and-chase set. The larger the park the less likely that its resources, such as turf, will suffer from overuse. With a smaller area, you will quickly find that supply can't match demand. Permits to Indianapolis' first Canine Companion Zone sold out almost immediately. Tn smaller parks a "time share" arrangement might be possible, with the park available for dog use in early morning and early evenings. Try for a liberal time frame (before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m., for example), factoring in seasonal day-length changes. The town of Petaluma, north of San Francisco, reports success with a time-share program in all of its parks. Some suggest limiting OLAs to a maximum of five acres because monitoring a larger area would be difficult. But park superintendents oversee only a minority of OLAs; most are policed by dog owners themselves. Successful dog parks covering more than 20 acres, some in operation for more than 10 years, include Marymoor Park in Redmond, Washington; Shawnee Mission Park in .lohnson County, Kansas; and Point Isabel in Richmond, California, which draws nearly a million visits a year. Another bone of contention is fencing. In parks close to traffic, it might be necessary; double entry, self-closing gates are recommended. Fencing can also help allay fears of liability. Unless your dogs are into high hurdling, a four-foot fence should be adequate. Vinyl-coated chain-link fencing is probably the least expensive, but parks in Sacramento and Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C., are looking into wrought iron (beware of the pointy pickets) and other alternatives. Judy Green, founder of Arlington Dogs, a Virginia OLA advocacy group, adds that fencing must extend to the ground and that the bottom of chain-link fencing must be crimped to avoid dog injuries. In larger, multi-use parks, especially in areas away from traffic with barriers that separate them from other park uses, fencing might not be necessary. Fencing can be the single most expensive item in OLA construction, so securing funding can hamper your progress. Pet stores and pet food companies might contribute and perhaps even sponsor your park. Other design issues include neighbor-friendly parking; compliance with 2 of 3 7/13/00 11:04AM Utne Reader Online: Earth wysiwyg://53/htlp://www.utne.com/b...db&eqheadlh~edata=See%20Spot%20Run Americans with Disabilities Act requirements (encourage service dogs and their companions to use OLAs); buffer zones from neighbors concerned about barking; covered trash receptacles and poop disposal products; bulletin boards; shade trees, good drainage, and maintainable turf; water fountains with human and dog-level spigots; signage; and benches, tables, and swimming ponds. Allowing children into OLAs is more of an operational than a design issue, but it is usually addressed during the design stage. Children should be supervised in parks anyway, but some communities have opted for not allowing children, even those accompanied by an adult, into their OLAs. This unfortunate decision can add fuel to the children-versus-dog debate, and "it doesn't serve the dog community to perpetuate this idea that dogs are always to be feared," says 3udy Green. Many families with dogs cannot afford the luxury of separating time in the park with kids from time in the park with a dog. And why should they? That's the essence of what these areas are all about: having a good time in our parks with those we love. webkeeper~utne.com - © Lens Publishing Company, Inc. 1995-1999 A Service of Utne Reader Developed by Big Mind Media 3 of 3 7/13/00 11:04 AM July 13, 2000 ~ C~t]J Of ~ The Honorable Sally Stutsman, Chair Johnson County Board of Supervisors 913 S. Dubuque Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: CZ0030. Prairie du Chien Rezoning Request submitted by Westcott Partners Dear Sally and Members of the Board: Johnson County has received an application from Westcott Partners, LLP, to rezone approximately 43.17 acres located in Fringe Area A on the west side of Prairie du Chien Road at Newport Road from A1, Rural, to RS, Suburban Residential. At its July 6, 2000, meeting, the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission recommended, by a vote of 5-0, that the City Council forward a letter to the Board of Supervisors recommending approval of the requested rezoning, unless the County determines that the request is not in compliance with the Johnson County Land Use Plan. The Commission felt that the request was consistent with the policies contained within the Fringe Area Agreement. The policy for Fringe Area A notes that rezonings to RS can be considered if accompanied by a concept plan illustrating that at least 50 percent of the property will be reserved for agriculture or open space. The plan submitted with the application demonstrates compliance with this provision. The property is not located within the City's growth boundary, does not have a high Corn Suitability Rating, does not contain significant environmentally sensitive features, has access to a recently improved roadway, and is located adjacent to property already zoned RS. It appears that the request is in keeping with the policies of the Fringe area Agreement for Area A. The Johnson County Land Use Plan contains policies that encourage the development of existing platted residential lots and residentially zoned land before rezoning additional land for residential uses. There are many undeveloped lots and several thousand acres of undeveloped but residentially zoned land within the North Corridor. In this case, development of the subject parcel will allow for the development of properties already zoned RS. In recognizing this potential conflict, the Commission qualified its recommendation by recommending approval, unless the Board determines that strict adherence to the "infill" policies contained in the Land Use Plan is essential to the successful implementation of the Plan. Based on the above reasoning, Council agrees with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and therefore respectfully forwards a comment to the Board that the requested rezoning of approximately 43.17 acres from A1 to RS is consistent with the policies of the Fringe Area Agreement for Area A. Therefore, Council recommends that the rezoning request be approved, unless'the Board determines that strict adherence to the "infill" policies contained in the Johnson County Land Use Plan is essential to the successful implementation of the Plan. Ernest W. Lehman Mayor indexbcMtrs\EL4-1 .doc 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET · IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 · (319) 356-5000 · FAX (319) 356-5009 ] ,h I 074 8-oo July 13, 2000 The Honorsable Sally Stutsman, Chair Street Iowa City, Iowa "52240 Re: CZ0030. Pkr~:~i,e du Chien Rezoning Request submitted by Westcc Padhers Dear Sally and Member of the Board: · Road at Newport Road from A1, Rural, to RS, Suburban Residential. At its July 6, 2000, meeting, the'IOwa City Planning and Zon Commission recommended, by a vote of 5-0, that the City Council forwar&,a letter to the Board ~ervisors recommending approval of the requested rezoning, unless the CoLm,ty determines that uest is not in compliance with the Johnson County Land Use Plan. ,.,,.. ',,. The Commission felt that the request ' as with the policies contained within the Fringe Area Agreement. The policy for Fringe Area rezonings to RS can be considered if accompanied by a concept plan illustrating that at of the property will be reserved for agriculture or open space. The plan submitted with the sation demonstrates compliance with this provision. The property is not located within the City's boundary, does not have a high Corn Suitability Rating, does not contain significant environme~ sensitive features, has access to a recently improved roadway, and is located adjacent to 'zoned RS. It appears that the request is in keeping with the policies of the Fringe ~ A. The Johnson County Land Use PI contains that encourage the development of existing platted residential lots and residentiall' land before ~ning additional land for residential uses. There are many undeveloped lots several thousand of undeveloped but residentially zoned land within the North Corridor. In case, develo: subject parcel will allow for the development of properties already zoned In recognizing this ;ntial conflict, the Commission qualified its recommendation by g approval, unless the determines that strict adherence to the "infill" policies containec the Land Use Plan is essential successful implementation of the Plan. Based on the reasoning, Council agrees with the ~mmendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and respectfully forwards a comment the Board that the requested rezoning of approximately, 7 acres from A1 to RS is consistent with the ~licies of the Fringe Area Agreement for Area A. ThE Council recommends that the rezoning uest be approved, unless the Board determines strict adherence to the "infill" policies contained Johnson County Land Use Plan is essential successful implementation of the Plan. Since Ernest W. Lehman Mayor indexbc\ltrs\EL4-1 .doc 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET · IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 · (319) 356-5000 · FAX (319) 356-5009 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: June 30, 2000 (for July 6 meeting) To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Scott Kugler, Associate Planner Re: CZ0030. Proposed Rezoning of Property Located Within Johnson County on the West Side of Prairie du Chien Road at Newport Road. Westcott partners, LLP, has submitted an application to Johnson County to rezone approximately 43.17 acres located in Fringe Area A on the west side of Prairie du Chien Road at Newport Road from A1, Rural, to RS, Suburban Residential. This property is part of a larger parcel that includes property to the west of the rezoning area that is already zoned RS. The total site exceeds 100 acres in size. The applicant has submitted a concept that illustrates a proposed street and lot alignment for the property if the rezoning is approved. The Johnson County/Iowa City Fringe Area Agreement provides the City with the opportunity to review and comment on proposed rezonings within the two-mile fringe area prior to consideration by the County's Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Supervisors. The Fringe Area Agreement includes the following development standards that should be considered for all rezonings and development applications pertaining to properties within the Fringe Area: 1. Discourage development in areas which conflict with the Johnson County Comprehensive Plan which considers CSR (Corn Suitability Rating), high water table, wetlands, floodplain, nonjerodible soil, and road suitability; 2. Protect the public health by requiring developers to meet or exceed minimum standards for water and wastewater systems in all developments within the Iowa City Fringe Area pursuant to Johnson County Public Health Department Regulations; and 3. Encourage cluster development which preserves large tracts of open space including environmentally sensitive areas and farm land, results in compact development which requires less infrastructure, and is more efficient for provision of services. The subject property does not have a high CSR, there. are no known problems with a high water table, floodplain, or highly erodible soils, and the recently constructed Prairie du Chien Road fronts this property, providing a suitable road to serve development on this property. The County Health Department will review the proposed development to ensure that minimum standards for the water and waste water systems are met. The policy for Fringe Area A states that rezonings to RS-3, Suburban Residential (one dwelling unit per three acres of lot area), shall be considered on a case-by-case basis, and that RS zoning (one lot per acre) "will be considered if the application to rezone includes a concept plan showing a minimum of 50% of the property as an outlot designated as open space or agriculture." The requirement for 50% open space is to encourage cluster development as described above in development standard 3. The concept plan submitted with this request demonstrates compliance with this provision of the Fringe Area Agreement. The 1998 Johnson County Land Use Plan contains a number of policies that apply to residential development in the County, as well as the Fringe Area. This application appears to comply with most of these policies. However, the Plan includes policies that discourage rezonings for additional residential development where there are high numbers of residential lots and areas of undeveloped land already zoned for residential uses. In other words, the Plan encourages "infill development" of already zoned areas before expanding the amount of property that can be developed in the County. In this case, County staff reports that out of 112 platted lots in this vicinity (Sections 23, 24 and 26) a total of 40 (28%) are vacant, and that thousands of acres of residentially zoned but undeveloped land exists throughout the North Corridor. However, much of this undeveloped land is located such that development will be difficult due to topography or other natural features, and/or due to problems with access to roads that can accommodate the traffic associated with residential development. A good example is the property located to the west of Prairie du Chien Road in this area. Immediately west of the Westcott Heights subdivision are properties that are essentially inaccessible due to topography (a former quarry area), yet zoned RS. The portion of the parcel owned by the applicant and already zoned RS has no road frontage, and requires access through the proposed rezoning parcel in order to be developed. In a sense, rezoning the proposed 43.17 acres will help to make development of already residentially zoned property possible. When the Westcott Heights subdivision located immediately north of this property was platted, a stub street was provided to the south to allow the potential for improved access to both properties. The current Westcott Heights development is served by only one access point. The area reserved for the road connection is located slightly west of this rezoning boundary, but will connect to the portion of the applicant's property already zoned RS very near the zoning boundary. The concept plan illustrates how this roadway will be accommodated within the proposed development, and illustrates how secondary access will be provided for both developments when this connection is made. In summary, the proposed rezoning and concept plan appear to be in substantial conformance with the policies of the Fringe Area Agreement and the Johnson County Land Use Plan, illustrate a good example of a cluster design subdivision that will preserve drainage areas and sloped areas on the property, will have access to a recently rebuilt roadway that can accommodate traffic generated by the development, and will help lead to the provision of secondary access for the existing Westcott Heights subdivision. The application's conformance to policies of the Land Use Plan aimed at encouraging "infilr' development of already zoned properties is questionable. Staff recommends that the City forward a letter to the County recommending approval of the rezoning, unless the County determines that strict adherence to the "infill" policies contained in the Land Use Plan is essential to the successful implementation of the Plan. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City forward a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending that CZ0030, a request to rezone approximately 43.17 acres located on the west side of Prairie du Chien Road at Newport Road from A1 to RS, be approved, unless the Board determines that strict adherence to the "infill" policies contained in the Land Use Plan is essential to the successful implementation of the Plan. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location map. 2. Concept plan. Approved by: ~ ~.z~ Robert Miklo, Senior Planner Department of Planning and Community Development U : lskugler$/word/ czOO 30.doc CITY OF IOWA CITY SITE LOCATION: Newport Township, west of Prairie du Chien Rd. NECZO0-O030 LEGEND AND NOTES REZO NING EXHIBIT-:-~---~ ""' m ~ ' ~: -- /' / / / / SOI~ MAP Ju,y qs, 2ooo CR.U Of The Honorable Sally Stutsman, Chair Johnson County Board of Supervisors 913 S. Dubuque Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: CZ0027. County RezoninO Request for Prope~y Located East of Dane Road and West and South of the Lake RidOe Mobile Home Park Dear Sally and Members of the Board: Johnson County has received an application from J.E.B.B., LC, to fezone an approximate q25.43 acre parcel Ionted east of Dane Road and west and south of the Lake RidOe Mobile Home Park from Aq, Rural, and Suburban Residential, to RMH, Manufactured HousinO Residential. The prope~y lies within FrinUe ~ea C and within the City's adopted 9ro~h area. At its July 6, 2000, meetinO, the Iowa City PlanninO and Zonin9 Commission recommended, by a vote of 6-0, that the City Council fo~ard a letter to the Board of Supe~isors recommendinO denial of the requested rezoninO due to its non-compliance with the FrinOe Area AOreement, Iowa City's Comprehensive Plan, and the Johnson County Land Use Plan. The Commission furlher recommended that if the County is inclined to approve the rezoninO request, that the Council and Board meet to discuss the relationship of the FrinOe ~ea AOreement to this padicular request as well as the future of the aOreement itself. The Goremission believes that, in pa~, the intent of the FrinOe Area AUreement is to ensure that urban density Oro~h occurs within the City, built to urban development standards, and with the benefit of City sewer and water and other City se~ices, and that Oro~h in the County occur at densities more appropriate for a rural settinO and be directed away from prime aOricultural areas and environmentally sensitive areas. The proposed development plan does not appear to comply with the development policies of the FrinOe Area AOreement for Area G, and the applicant has not aOreed to develop the prope~y in accordance with City development standards. The development of this parcel without annexation may inhibit the Gity's ability to sere and annex other propedies within its Oro~h area. The development of the subject properly without annexation will result in a substantial population beinO se~ed by a private sewsUe treatment plant when a modern publicly operated treatment facility is available by Oravity flow. The proposed rezoninO is not consistent with many aspects of {own City's Comprehensive Plan or the Johnson County Land Use Plan. The lack of a useable secondary access for residents of the development, the amount of OradinO that will likely be required to implement the concept plan, and uncedainties reOardinO storm water manaOement are also of concern. The attached staff repo~ provides more details reOardinO these issues and the reasons for the Commission's recommendation of denial. Based on the above reasoninO, Council aOrees with the recommendation of the PlanninO and ZoninO Commission, and therefore respec~ully fo~ards a comment to the Board that the requested rezoninO of approximately q 25.43 acres from Aq and RS to RMH is not consistent with the policies of the FrinOe Area AOreement, the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan, or the Johnson County Land Use Plan. Therefore, Council respectfully requests that the spirit and inteOrity of the FrinOe Area AOreement be maintained, and recommends that the rezoninO request be denied. Sincerely, Ernest W. Lehman Mayor Enclosure ind~xb~:~tr,~42{:L.d~ 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET · IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-]826 · (319) 356-5000 · FAX (319) 356-5009 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: June 9, 2000 (for June 15 meeting) To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Scott Kugler, Associate Planner Re: CZ0027. County Rezoning Request for Property Located East of Dane Road and West and South of the Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park J.E.B.B., LC, has requested that Johnson County rezone an approximate 125.43 acre parcel located west and south of the Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park from A1, Rural, and RS, Suburban Residential, to RMH, Manufactured Housing Residential. This parcel also has frontage on Dane Road and Highway 218 along its western boundary. A concept plan has been submitted illustrating a potential street layout and lot configuration of approximately 240 home sites. This is an urban density development in Iowa City's growth area; the owner does not contemplate annexation. Although this property is located within the County, it falls well within the two-mile extraterritorial review area of the City and within the City's adopted growth boundary. The establishment of the growth boundary was based primarily upon watersheds and the City's ability to provide sanitary sewer service by gravity flow, The growth boundary represents the likely limits of urban growth in any one direction over the next 20 to 30 years. Due to the potential for development within unincorporated areas to impact the growth and development of cities, State law provides cities with review and approval authority over land subdivisions occurring within two miles of their corporate limits. Zoning remains under the authority of the County. The Fringe Area Agreement provides for a cooperative and comprehensive agreement between the City and the County on land use issues within this two mile area, while respecting the adopted land use plan of each jurisdiction. Control of development of properties within their two-mile review areas is important for the future growth and prosperity of cities. Because annexation must occur contiguous to the corporate limits, and because state laws make involuntary annexations very difficult, development within the unincorporated area close to the city limits can seriously impede a city's ability to extend infrastructure and annex additional areas that it otherwise could serve. Such development also creates an expectation for city services for residents of areas just outside of the city. In this case, in addition to impeding the ability of the City to annex to the south, development of this property in the County could also make extending infrastructure to nearby properties more difficult. Public Works has noted that in order to be able to serve properties within the growth area located along Dane Road and commercial areas west of Highway 218 by gravity flow sewer, a future sewer line will be needed along the drainage way at the northwest corner of this site. It is during the review of development projects such as this that the City is able to obtain necessary easements for these future improvements. If the property develops outside of the City limits, it may be more difficult to obtain the easements necessary for these future improvements. Often when development occurs on the edge of the city, the residents of those areas expect city services even though they do not pay property taxes toward the cost of providing those services. Transit is a good example. To help fund the costs of providing regular transit service throughout the city, owners of property within the city pay a transit levy as part of their property tax bill. In addition, a portion of the property tax goes toward funding the transit system. Residents of unincorporated areas do not contribute in this manner. However, in the case of a residential development located in close proximity to the corporate limits, residents of unincorporated areas can take advantage of this service. The Transit Division has noted that they have received requests from residents of the existing Lake Ridge development asking the transit system to route a bus into their neighborhood. At the current time, the nearest bus stop is located along Riverside Drive to the northeast of the property. While routing a bus to Lake Ridge would likely be popular and result in increased ridership, it will not likely happen unless the property is annexed and begins contributing toward the costs of this service. The City has also received requests from Lake Ridge residents asking that a side walk or trail be built from Lake Ridge into the city. To help address growth issues Iowa City and Johnson County have entered into an agreement that establishes zoning and development policies for properties within the two-mile fringe area of the City. The Johnson County/Iowa City agreement is generally based upon the premise that low-density growth in the County should be directed away from the growth area and quality agricultural areas, and that urban density development should occur within the City, built to urban development standards, and with the benefit of City sewer and water services. In short, city governments are structured to be able to provide urban services demanded by large numbers of people living in close proximity in ways that County governments are not. It is important to recognize this distinction when considering land use decisions within the urban fringe. Fringe Area Agreement: This property lies within Fringe Area C and within the City's adopted growth area. The Land Use Map contained within the agreement indicates that most of this property is appropriate for residential uses under the RS or RS-3 zones (both suburban residential zones with densities ranging from one unit per acre to one unit per three acres). Much of the property in question is currently zoned RS, and could be developed under that classification, provided the appropriate development standards are followed as noted below. The concept plan submitted with the rezoning application illustrates a residential development of a higher density. Although the requested RMH zone is the same as that granted to the existing mobile home park to the east and north of this property, it appears that the character of the two portions of the development would be quite different. The applicant indicates in a March 30, 2000, letter to the City that this is due to a change in the market for manufactured homes, but this is likely also due in part to the varying terrain on the subject property. It appears that a substantial amount of grading will be necessary to establish the proposed road system and house lots. At this point the applicant's plan is simply a non-binding concept plan. If the property is rezoned it could develop at a higher density in accordance with the County's RMH zone regulations, similar to the existing portion of the Lake Ridge development. For land within the growth area, the policy for Area C states that subdivisions "approved prior to annexation shall be required to be cluster developments with a minimum of 50% of the development designated as an outlot for open space, agriculture, or future development upon annexation." The agreement also notes that for areas that are zoned for residential development, "subdivisions shall conform to City Urban Design Standards .... including but not limited to City specifications for streets and roads, sanitary sewer lines, storm water management facilities and water lines." No information is submitted regarding development standards at this point. The concept plan does illustrate some areas of open space that will be set aside - mainly areas that contain steep slopes and that appear to be planned for the construction of ponds or storm water management facilities. In addition, a buffer strip along Highway 218 and some open space along a stream corridor that is planned to be relocated are also illustrated. No land area calculations are provided for the open space parcels, but they appear to cover well under 50% of the property being requested for rezoning. As with the development of the existing mobile home park, the City does not have a legal right to review the proposed development standards to ensure compliance with the above referenced policies if this application is approved. Because the establishment of a mobile home park typically does not require the establishment and sale of individual lots, this property will likely not have to go through subdivision review during which the City would enforce the standards. Unless the property is annexed into the City prior to development, there is no way for the City to ensure that these standards will be adhered to. Clearly, the intent of the Fringe Area Agreement is to encourage properties within the growth area to develop within the City upon annexation. The agreement does not preclude development within this area prior to annexation, but requires that new developments be built to City standards and include infrastructure that can easily be tied into the City's systems when the area is annexed in the future. The existing mobile home park was developed prior to the adoption of the current agreement, and without the property being annexed into the City. The City recommended denial of that rezoning application in 1995. Staff is unaware of the development standards incorporated into that portion of the development since the City had no review of the plans. Staff feels strongly that additional residential development in this district should occur only upon annexation into the City and under City development standards. If the County is inclined to approve the request, the City expects the spirit of the Fringe Area Agreement will be adhered to and the development standards detailed in the agreement enforced on the property, including the provision of 50% open space, streets and water and sewer lines built to City standards, and a storm water management system that meets the requirements of City Code. Iowa City Comprehensive Plan: This property is located within the South Central Planning District. The South Central District Future Land Use Scenario illustrates most of this property for single-family residential uses, with medium density residential illustrated at the northwest corner of the tract. Due to the topography in this area, the plan suggests that a low density conservation design be utilized in developing this area. A buffer along Highway 218 is also illustrated on the plan. The concept plan does illustrate a relatively low density manufactured housing development that may in fact be fairly consistent with the standards of the City's Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) zone, although it does not appear that the development will follow the conservation subdivision design model, particularly within the area between the existing mobile home park and Dane Road, where a great deal of grading will likely be needed to establish the proposed plan. Johnson County Land Use Plan: The Johnson County Land Use Plan contains a number of general land use policies to help guide decision making and land development within the unincorporated areas, as well as some specific policies that apply in specific areas, including fringe areas. General policies under which the proposed rezoning and concept plan may not comply include: ensuring that adequate infrastructure and quality public services are available, ensuring that development does not occur in the unincorpOrated areas at densities that require urban services, ensuring that traffic demands can be accommodated when evaluating rezoning requests, and minimizing disturbance of natural features such as steep slopes. The specific policy for fringe area growth also notes that growth should occur in "an orderly manner and based on adopted comprehensive land use plans, joint transportation plans, and the defined growth area for each municipality." Secondary Access: The existing mobile home park has been developed on one access point to Riverside Drive. This is not an ideal situation given the number of residences that are located within the development. At the time the original plan was approved by the County, the possibility of a future access to Dane Road was seen as a possible solution to this problem. The proposed concept plan does illustrate a curb cut along Dane Road. Given the topography along Dane Road, the County should check the sight distance available at the proposed access point to ensure that this access point allows for safe ingress and egress into the development. Even with this second means of access, there will only be two roadways serving a substantial number of dwelling units. Additional opportunities for access should be looked at closely. The South Central District Plan illustrates an arterial street to be constructed in the future to the north of this parcel. In addition, there may be an opportunity to connect the southern portion of this development to the Schuchert property, which when it develops could provide an additional access along Riverside Drive. Staff recommends that if this rezoning occurs, reservations be made to accommodate future access to the north and to the east as described above. Staff has been informed that the County Engineer is recommending that traffic not be permitted onto Dane Road, but rather that an emergency exit with break-away bollards be installed to allow access by emergency vehicles only. While this may help to control excess traffic and maintenance costs on Dane Road, it would result in approximately 650 dwelling units utilizing one means of vehicular access. At an estimated 6 vehicle trips per unit per day, this will result in approximately 3900 vehicles per day using this entrance. Staff feels that it is not appropriate to have this many dwelling units served by one access point, regardless of whether or not a second emergency access is provided. If additional property is rezoned, additional access points should be established to the surrounding street system to the extent possible. If these streets require improvements to accommodate the additional traffic, they should be funded by the developer, or the development should be delayed until the roadway is upgraded as a public improvement project. Airport: The Iowa City Airport Commission has discouraged the development of additional residential uses in close proximity to the airport due to the potential for noise related conflicts or problems to occur. It has been noted that even when the north-south runway is closed, flight patterns will still result in planes regularly flying over this property when approaching or taking off from the remaining runways. This is one reason the South Central District Plan calls for residential development within this area to occur at a low-density. Concept Plan Concerns: This application was accompanied by a concept plan illustrating how the applicant intends to develop the property if it is rezoned. In addition to the areas of non- compliance with the policies of the Fringe Area Agreement, staff has a number of concerns regarding the development proposal. Primarily, staff has concerns about the long-term viability of private infrastructure to serve a development of this size. The use of such systems within other developments around Iowa City have proven to be unreliable over the long run. Problems associated with sewage lagoons at the Iowa City Care Center, and reports of DNR citations at a number of other private facilities are good examples. To approve the expansion of a development of this size and relatively close to the Iowa River on a private sewage treatment system, when a major City facility is available to ensure long-term service to the property by gravity flow, does not make fiscal or environmental sense. The costs of retrofitting these systems to be compatible with City infrastructure later will likely be much higher than installing this infrastructure at the onset of the development project. If the private system fails in the future, Iowa City residents may be affected, and it is likely that the City will be asked to assist in rectifying the problem. Access to Dane Road is also a potential problem. Dane road is currently a two-lane roadway with a chip seal surface. Under the County's proposed Road Management System, developments such as this would be evaluated such that projected traffic volumes on this type of roadway would not exceed 1000 vehicles per day. As one of only two access points for a development of this size, this access would likely result in a substantial increase in traffic along Dane Road. Concerns about sight distance along the roadway should also be investigated. The concept plan appears to illustrate two ponds within the rezoning area, upstream from the existing residences within Lake Ridge. However, a safe overland flow route for storm water should the proposed dams fail is not evident on the property. Perhaps this was accommodated for within the design of the original development, but it is not evident on the concept plan or out on the land. Depending on the size of the ponds and the control structures, a DNR permit may or may not be required. A permit will likely be required for the relocation of the drainage way at the northwest corner of the property. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Because the proposed rezoning is in non-compliance with the Fringe Area Agreement, the Johnson County Land Use Plan, and the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan, staff recommends that the City Council forward a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending that CZ0027, a request 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, be denied. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location map. 2. Concept plan. 3. Letter from Bob Wolf and Response from the City Manager regarding the proposed rezoning. Approved by: ~~/'~" ' Robert Miklo, Senior Planner Department of Planning and Community Development rj~ CC 2 ..~ P/CI 1 5 \ P p IIII z RFB. I I --' L_J i ~' P/CI 1 t .... ~D-RS ! !! ID-RM 1/ // ,t,, p I I II I1 ~ | / ,~ I 12 ! SITE LOCATION: East on Dane Rd., NE of Hwy. 218CZ00-27 April 6, 2000 Robert and Erma Wolf Lake Ridge Inc. 893 Spring Ridge Dr. Highway 218 S. Iowa City, IA 52246 Dear Bob and Erma: I have received your memorandum dated March 30, 2000 regarding your planned expansion of Lake Ridge. I am not sure of exactly what you would wish from the City at this point; however, I would like to ensure you we are aware of the issues as noted below: 1. The property which you show to the west and south of Lake Ridge is in Iowa City's Growth Area and is subject to the Johnson County/Iowa City Fringe Area Agreement. This agreement recognizes existing zoning, but requires that any development be built to City standards. It is unclear exactly what standards you have planned for this expansion. I will note that this Fringe Agreement was adopted by the City and the County after the County approval of the original Lake Ridge development. 2. The development which you show on the plan attached to your memorandum is consistent with our recently adopted South Central District Plan. This is a plan which is part of our larger Comprehensive Plan and looks at specific districts within the city, including our projected growth area into the county. The main issue which we will have with the Lake Ridge expansion relates to annexation, Because this property is within our growth area it is an area in which we anticipate annexation at some time. We feel very strongly that urban density development should take place within the incorporated areas of Johnson County and that any urban density development on the fringe of the City should be incorporated into the City. I am aware that you have equally strong feelings in opposition to that position. 3. In conversations with Karin Franklin, I understand that the zoning in place is RS in the County and that rezoning of this property will be required whether you develop it in the County or in the City. 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET - IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240-1826 * (319) 356-5000 · FAX (319) 356-5009 4. We believe that your development provides a much needed housing opportunity in the Iowa City area. What you show for your expansion is obviously a diminishment of the density of development of Lake Ridge. However, the expansion appears to continue to provide an alternative housing option for our area citizens, We would like to work with you on development of this area. I hope that we can resolve our differences in terms of whether this development occurs in the County or in the City. Thank you for providing us information about your plans for the future. I sincerely hope we can work together on this. Sincerely, cc: City Council Karin Franklin, Director, Dept. of Planning & Community Development Sally Stutsman, Chair, County Board of Supervisors MgrqtAbew4-6.doc LAKE RIDGE, INC. 893 Spring Ridge Dr. - Hwy 218 S. lowa City, IA 52246 Phone: (319) 446-9071 FAX: (319) 466-1793 Date: March 30, 2000 To: Steve Atkins Ci~ of Iowa Ci~ 410 E Washington St Iowa Ci~ IA 52240 From: Lake Ridge, Inc. Robert and Erma Wolf Dear Neighbor: As you may already know, we have purchased the John and Betty Maxey farm with the intended purpose of expanding Lake Ridge and fulfilling a request by the 1995 Johnson County Board of Supervisors for a second access to Lake Ridge, that being from Dane Road. Enclosed is a copy of our first draft showing the completed development of Lake Ridge and a proposed addition schematic. You will notice the two are very different. The market has moved to 65% double-wide homes and 35% single-wide, a reversal of the 1995 market. We are interested in hearing your ideas on how the Lake Ridge expansion can better serve you and your property. Please call us at Wolf Construction (351-6794) or Lake Ridge (466-9071). Now is the best time to discuss any changes. Thank you for your interest. 4120 Dane Road Q .... Iowa City, IA 52240-::.iE~~': July 14, 2000 ':"':~"-d TO Iowa City City Council .... ! --° S~ECT: Development in South Iowa City " At some t~e, by some body, a s~eet will be built across the south side of Iowa Ci~. At the moment, there ~e some l~es dram on a map ~dicat~g where such a s~eet ~t go. But ~ese ~e conceptual; reply wisl~l fllg. ~e details have been postponed ~til when the street will be built. There is nolg precise or specific. In the meantime, other events are moving forward, and very well can preclude some of your options. I admit to wanting to protect our hill on the Dane Farm, but I also have concem for the long range good for our commtmity. Think of the consequences if Alt N-1.2 (the south one) was taken away. The options left do not make sense. Somebody would have to build a major street sideways across a hill which is steeper than Benton Street. Then tear off the top of the hill to get level grotfn'd in order to build an intersection. Finally, put offsets or wiggles in the road to have a fight angle intersection. Someday, Dane Road will be major north-south feeder street. Dane Road and Sunset Street have the same north-south alignment. Stmset Street is a major feeder to the University Hospital, Iowa City' s major employer. There are 2 offset in this alignment. Dane Road curves into Hwy 1 at right angles. Sunset Street curves likewise. But these offsets are on relatively level ground and over 1000 feet apart. The ones planned for Dane Road would be on a side hill and all squeezed together. Iowa City has a history of spending time and mov. ey to retro-~t things that weren't built right the first time. Remember the sewer line out Melrose Averote past the Cotmty Home? Look at what is being spent today on Mormon Trek west and noah of Hwy 1. I urge you to look long and hard at what is being proposed in south Iowa City. Then insist that your options and choices are protected and will remain open. Don't put those who come later in the position of having to take what is left over. George R. Dane