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Home My WebLink About2000-08-01 Info Packet of 7/20-- CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET ~°!~v;~'~ July 20, 2000 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS IP1 Meeting Schedule and Tentative Work Session Agendas IP2 Memorandum from City Manager: Broadway Area IP3 Memorandum from Associate Planner Long to City Manager: Broadway Improvement Group Update IP4 Memorandum from City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney Matthews: Brief Response Regarding the Probability of Implementing Suggestions Proposed for Addressing the Alcohol Issues IP5 Memorandum from Acting Traffic Engineering Planner: Possible Traffic Calming on Lexington Avenue IP6 Memorandum from City Clerk: Council Meeting Schedule for September 2000 through January 2001 IP7 Memorandum from City Clerk: July 11 Special Council Work Session IP8 Memorandum from Cable TV Administrator: Cable TV Rate Survey IP9 Memorandum from Police Sgt. Bill Campbell to City Manager: Downtown Area Criminal Mischief IPlo Iowa City Police Department Monthly Bar Check Report - June 2000 IP11 Letter from MidAmerican Energy to Rosemary Tate: Electric Service IP12 JCNEWS Emaih Kanner/Pfab [O'Donnell] IP13 FYIC - July 2000 IP14 Minutes: May 18 PATV Board of Directors IP15 Boards/Commissions/Committees Applications I ~' , I 07-20-00 ~'~.~,~, IP1 -- City Council Meeting Schedule and ~ooo July19, ~,~ Citl/of ~,~ CX~ Tentative Work ~ession A~endas I duly 31 Monday 6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers I August I .... Tuesday 7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers August 14 Monday 6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers I August 15 Tuesday 7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers I September 4 Monday LABOR DAY HOLIDAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED I September 11 Monday 6:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers I September 12 Tuesday 7:00p SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers I September 18 Monday I 6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers Meeting dates/times subject to change FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS Kirkwood Avenue Signalization Sidewalk Snow Removal Campaign Contributions Sidewalk Cafes Deer Management Plan N Dubuque Street Entrance Scattered Site Affordable Housing College/Washington Streets Traffic Calming Council Travel Issues Recognition of Emma Harvat Tobacco Issues City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: July 20, 2000 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Broadway Area Attached is a copy of the working document prepared by the Broadway Improvement Group. This document will serve as the basis for their future meetings and proposals to the City Council. This document will serve as a guide for the process and programs the neighborhood would like to see and choose to undertake. As indicated in the past, we were interested in allowing the neighborhood the flexibility of developing this working document with minimal official City involvement. The Neighborhood Center has certainly fulfilled that goal. Members of the City Council have expressed interest in participating in these neighborhood meetings. Now that a working document is in place, I see no reason why members of the City Council cannot attend the various meetings. Of course, the open meetings requirements will need to be considered, and I would continue to encourage the Council to participate as "listeners" and not be actively involved in the debate and discussion amongst the neighbors. Hopefully, we can see the beginning of some new initiatives in the Broadway area. City of Iowa City IP3 MEMORANDUM Date: July 20, 2000 To: Steve Atkins, City Manager From: Steve Long, Associate Plann~/~ Re: Broadway Improvement Group Update The Broadway Improvement Group Steering Committee, set up by Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, met on July 19 to discuss the results of the four weeks of focus group meetings. As you know, the focus groups were set up to bring together businesses, property owners and managers, neighbors and service providers to discuss the assets, issues and needs in the Broadway area. I have attached a copy of the working document, Summary of Focus Groups, which was developed by the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County. The Summary gives a brief overview of the process, introduces the five themes/issues, discusses the strengths and the needs of the area and establishes a list of seven recommendations for the Steering Committee. I will keep you updated as the Steering Committee pursues the recommendations. In the meantime, please feel free to contact me at 356-5250. Cc: Pat Meyer Broadway Imp_rovement Group f Summary o Focus Groups OVERVIE~,~/OF PROCESS Neighborhood Centers convened several meetings of small groups of stakeholders: ~(/etherby and Pepperwood Neighborhood Association, residents of Broadway & Cross Park area, commercial property owners, apartment managers, business owners, institutions (school district, police, DHSI. Meetings were 1-2 hours in length and discussion focussed on strengths and needs of area THEMES/ISSUES Facilities: Strengths: Neighborhood is very accessible: lots of parking in commercial area; 2 bus routes; very 1 Facilities visible from Hvvy 6; lots of traffic through area; kids 2 Economic Status of Area are bused to school; 3 Safety z~ Image and Appearance Needs: 5 Sense of Neighborhood · Play areas for children (especially ones could be used by children from all complexes) · Recreation opportunities for older children/teens 10 years and up · Neighborhood Centers is at capacity Economic Status of Area Strengths: diverse businesses that draw in people (examples--car UNIQUE dealership & K-Mart) NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTERSlTICS Visibility from Hvvy 6 Needs: ~/ Concentration of · Stop businesses leaving/turn area around ch~dren: I ! % · Number of ideas on types of businesses--grocery store, higher than city as a whole businesses that will draw in families (wide age range), high end ~/Commercial and of scale, toy store, business incubators, hobby store residential areas · Concerns about maintaining values of residential property so close · Reputation of area affects businesses ~/ Has demonstrated · Need something that invites people into business area ability to come together in crisis, Safety but struggles with Strengths: Participants reported that sense of safety was improved, image "bad part" police reported fewer crimes of town ~/ Diversity 57% Needs: minority corn- · Supervision of children is a concern (running across Broadway, pared to 12% for out late) entire city · Playgrounds not maintained, trash (broken glass, etc.) a problem ~/Low income in play areas housing (16% · Need walk sign between B~X/and getting across 6 to schools concentrated in 5 and Sycamore area block area] · 2 fires unresolved--people feel unsafe · While many feel good about police presence (esp. traffic watch and foot/bike patrols), some concern about harassment · Hard to report problems with neighbors, fear of retaliation · Some businesses report that workers don't want to work late because don't feel safe · Speeding on Broadway and Davis Image and Appearance Strengths: Active Neighborhood groups, things are better than two years ago Needs: · Neighborhood needs to be cleaned up · Carts look bad · Need community to be aware of positive things that happen-- businesses & with residents · Hwy 6 seen as barrier-- cuts area off from rest of community · Area seen as not safe · No community "norms" · Home sales difficult · School district-- people request transfers out of Twain to another district as soon as they move in Sense of Neighborhood Strengths: Sense that neighborhood pulls together when there are problems Needs: · Strong sense of division: between parts of Broadway & Cross Park between Broadway, Cross Park, Taylor & rest of area · Not pulling together around things like keeping neighborhood clean · So much turn over--hard to communicate norms or for people to feel invested · No sense that people can make a difference · Police question who belongs in the area · (see also Safety) PROJECTS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY ~ Twain grants: with Neighborhood Center to promote parent involvement in school and with the Mental Health Center for increased support to troubled children and families c~ Southgate is planning to redesign the entrance to Pepperwood ~' DOT/city: trails/storm sewers/improvements along Hvvy 6 (river to Sycamore ~ NC--computers from Wetherby Friends and Neighbors ~r. Wetherby Park improvements: new playground equipment bike/pedestrian trail system, bigger shelter, basketball court, prairie-grass area, resurfaced parking lot ~ Wetherby Park Kick-Off Party Aug 26 ~ Exploring police substation ~'~' Broadway .NC Neighborhood Advisory Council is hosting a block party Aug. 12 RECOMMENDATIONS While there were a number of suggestions coming out of this process, we are proposing that the steering committee focus on these areas: 1. Identify ways to use the diversity of the neighborhood in positive ways. Find a vehicle for discussions across racial and economic lines. Encourage neighborhood projects that build community. 2. Meet with media to identify ways to increase positive coverage of area. Each group identify someone responsible for generating items on a monthly basis. 3. Explore ways to support Southgate's efforts to bring in businesses. Encourage use of neighborhood businesses by people who live in the neighborhood through the neighborhood associations. Would tax incentives be available Ideferments?) Develop a Business Association (like Near Northside). 4. Set up a committee of residents and businesses (esp. K-Mart & Hy- Vee) to develop a plan for the carts. Group would also identify ways to facilitate on-going neighborhood clean-up. 5. Establish regular meetings between neighborhood residents and the police. 6. Request that the City of Iowa City place trash barrels at bus stops on Broadway and Cross Park. 7. Pursue additional rec/play/service options within the neighbohood. Other comments: Partnerships are already developing. For example, the apartment managers have invited Neighborhood Centers to work with them on welcome packets that could share information on neighborhood resources, some ideas about how the neighborhood works, and encourage use of nearby businesses. It will be impor- tant to try to increase the partnership with the school district. The steering committee could encourage on-going efforts by meeting quarterly for groups to share progress and activities. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date:July 20, 2000 To: City Council ~ From: Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney Andrew Matthews, Assistant City Attorney.~A/ Re: Brief response regarding the probability of implementing suggestions proposed for addressing the alcohol issues. The following memo will list the various methods that have been suggested by Council or members of the public, specifically at the Council's meeting with bar owners on July 11, for dealing with excessive consumption of alcohol/under-age drinking in Iowa City. Next to each suggested method will be a very brief notation as to whether the suggestion, if imposed by City Council legislation, would be legal. In several cases we will simply note that the suggestion may be possible but additional research is required. It is our understanding that the Council will direct staff concerning which option or options it desires to pursue at its work session on July 31't. 1. Under 21 restriction. Yes, the Council may impose such a restriction. Any legislation would have to be carefully drafted to limit potential abuses and allow under-age persons to enter in appropriate situations (e.g., with a parent). The Council may also wish to consider limitations based on time of day when under-age persons are allowed into such establishments until a particular time in the evening. 2. Limitation on drink specials/Happy Hour, etc. This may be a possibility. Research on the legality of such restrictions is required and may involve constitutional law issues. 3. Imposition of administrative penalties for sales to under-age persons. Such administrative penalties are already authorized by state law. There are two different mechanisms under state law for imposition of civil penalties, one requiring a conviction of the establishment's employee for serving an under-age person before the penalties can be applied, and one that does not require a conviction. The penalties also differ. In either case, implementation would require an enforcement effort by the police and the establishment of procedures for hearings in front of the City Council. Additionally, actions by the City Council are appealable to the Alcoholic Beverages Division of the Iowa Department of Commerce. 4. Increased enforcement of capacity restrictions. This can be done and citations can be issued. Such action will, of course, require dedication of fire personnel and resources. 5. "Subdivide Iowa City into separate liquor districts and establish a limited number of licenses per district." As we have previously stated, we cannot deny the issuance of a liquor license based on the number of licenses that have already been issued. The City could, by way of zoning regulation, regulate the proximity of bars upon a finding of the negative impacts of the concentration of bars. Existing uses would be "grandfathered," however. 6. TIPS certification and training for bartenders. This can, in all likelihood, be done. Such training is currently provided by the Police Department on a voluntary basis. Additionally, State legislation from this session specifically authorizes the City Council to require, as a condition of a liquor license, that a designated security employee be trained and certified in security methods, which may have the effect of limiting incidents at establishments. 7. Minimum price formula for alcohol sales. This may be possible. Research on the legality of such legislation is required. There are constitutional law and anti-trust issues to review, as well as issues relating to equal protection, i.e., treating bars differently from other establishments which sell alcohol with respect to price limitations. Eleanor Dilkes memo to City Council July 20, 2000 Page 2 8. Wrist bands. This could be done. The exact mechanisms would have to be worked out as to where they would be obtained, procedures, price, etc. 9. Prohibition on advertisement of drink specials or prices. Research on the legality of this option is required and would likely involve 1 Amendment issues. 10. Keg registration/permits. Yes, the City Council could craft legislation to require keg registration, The City Council has looked at this alternative in the last several years and has declined to pursue it. 11. Limit out of sight sales. This is a possibility. Additional research is required. Enforcement will be an issue, not only with respect to employees of such establishments, but also with law enforcement. 12. Establish a coalition committee of interested parties and agencies to meet regularly and actively monitor progress of programs. This can be done. 13. Physical segregation within liquor establishments of areas where drinks are allowed and not allowed. Yes, this is possible; most likely as a condition to allowing those under 21 in. 14. Hiring of off-duty police officers in uniform by bar owners. Legally, there is nothing prohibiting the police department from allowing this. However, there are a number of policy and liability issues that would need to be looked at prior to implementation of such a policy. 15. Scanning machines to identify fake I,D.'s. This can likely be done. Issues of cost, availability, compatibility with various I.D.s issued would have to be investigated and addressed. I hope we have caught all the suggestions in this memo. If not, please let us know and we will respond. cc: Steve Atkins, City Manager Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager Marian Karr, City Clerk R.J. Winkelhake, Police Chief Andy Rocca, Fire Chief Indexlw/mem/ed-alcohol.doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: July 20, 2000 To: City Council From: Jeff Davidson, Acting Traffic Engineering Planner Re: Possible traffic calming on Lexington Avenue Neighborhood Services Coordinator Marcia Klingaman and I met with a representative of the Lexington Avenue neighborhood on July 17. A petition has been circulated through the neighborhood asking how people felt about closing Lexington Avenue to through traffic. The proposal is to convert a short section of Lexington Avenue to a pedestrianway with dead-end streets on either end; one leading to Park Road and one leading to River Street. This is a design similar to Hutchinson Avenue which is parallel to Lexington one block east. The neighborhood representative indicated to us that the results of the neighborhood survey were 33 people in favor of the closure and 3 people opposed. The survey included two persons responding from some households. Apparently, some survey respondents indicated they would support the proposed street closure only if the Park Road-Lexington Avenue intersection was reconstructed to improve sight lines and vertical curvature. I indicated to the neighborhood representative that I felt such a reconstruction was unlikely. To clarify, this survey was conducted by the neighborhood group, not the City. If we proceed through our traffic calming process, the City would conduct a survey of the neighborhood regarding any potential traffic calming features. This neighborhood survey has been accepted as a formal request to begin the traffic calming assessment process with this neighborhood. The traffic situation on Lexington Avenue has a long history with respect to joy riders on the Lexington dips. It is my understanding that the tradition of riding the dips goes back at least to the 1940s. The neighborhood representative Marcia and I met with indicated that current residents on the street believe the safety problems relating to reckless motorists on Lexington have created the need to deal with the situation by closing the street to through traffic. At various times over the last 6 to 8 years traffic calming proposals have been evaluated with the Lexington Avenue neighborhood. These have included our usual menu of items such as traffic circles, speed humps, and chicanes. It has been the consensus of City staff and of the neighborhood that these features would likely increase the challenge of running the dips, but not have a significant effect on reducing the speed or volume of traffic. The Lexington Avenue neighborhood representative expressed his opinion that the closing of the street to through traffic is likely the only option that the neighborhood would potentially agree with to eliminate the current problems. We would not typically consider street closure as part of the traffic calming process; however, I believe it may be reasonable to do so given the uniqueness of Lexington Avenue. I do not believe elsewhere in Iowa City there exists a street where there is such an attraction for people to go out of their way to use the street for amusement. Where we would typically see a street closure divert through traffic to adjacent streets, the closing of Lexington Avenue may simply eliminate motorists who currently go out of their way to ride the dips. Please understand I am mere not advocating the closure of Lexington; I just feel it may be reasonable to evaluate as a unique situation in this instance. The last traffic count taken on Lexington Avenue in November 1997 showed Average Daily Traffic of 349 vehicles and 85th percentlie speed of 34 miles an hour. The speed limit on Lexington is 25 miles an hour. The speed numbers make Lexington eligible for the traffic calming process; the volume numbers do not. We have an update of the Lexington Avenue traffic count scheduled for September. The purpose of this memo is to alert you that we have begun this process with the Lexington Avenue neighborhood. If there are any concerns from a majority of the City Council that would preclude us from proceeding further, we would appreciate you letting us know as soon as possible. Otherwise we will proceed according to our approved traffic calming evaluation process. cc: Steve Atkins Karin Franklin Chuck Schmadeke Rick Fosse Marcia Klingaman Rhys Jones, Lexington Avenue neighborhood group jccogadm\ltrs\lexington .doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: July 18, 2000 TO: Mayor and City Council REVISED FROM: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk RE: Council Meeting Schedule for September 2000 through January 2001 SEPTEMBER Tuesday, 5, Special Work Session and Formal RESCHEDULED TO September 11, Special Work Session and September 12, Special Formal September 18-19 meetings - regular schedule OCTOBER October 2-3 meetings - regular schedule October 16-17 meetings - regular schedule NOVEMBER November 6-7 meetings - regular schedule November 20-21 meetings - regular schedule DECEMBER December 4-5 meetings - CANCELLED December 18-19 - regular schedule JAN UARY January 1-2 meetings RESCHEDULED TO January 8, Special Work Session and January 9 Special Formal January 15-16 - regular schedule Resume regular first and third Tuesday schedule thereafter. Special formal meeting may be scheduled as needed so Council should keep the City Clerk informed of out of town absences. All formal meetings are set to begin at 7:00 p.m. The above schedule is subject to change by Council. cc: Media Jerry Nixon Maintenance Dept. Directors CClerk~schedu~e.doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: July 19, 2000 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Special Council Work Session, Meeting with license holders, July 11, 2000, 7:00 PM in Council Chambers Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilbum Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Matthews, Winkelhake, Karr Tapes: 00-72, Side 2; 00-75, Side 1 (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's office) The following individuals appeared to regarding solutions to drinking problems in Iowa City: Don Stalkfleet, Sports Column Marcus Cook, Alley Cat; Parthenon Greek Restaurant Kate Newburg Dan Berry, Joe's Place Daryl Woodson, Sanctuary Restaurant Ryan Rooney, Union Bar; Malone's; Downtown Iowa City Entertainment Gary Sanders Randy Larson, Airliner Lou Converse, Field House Restaurant; College Street Billards Club Dave Moore, Field House Restaurant; College Street Billards Club Mike Porter, One-Eyed Jake's Susie Spalj, Shakespeare's Rodney Anderson, Panchero's Aaron Brown, Shakespeare' s Ben Lustig Council requested the City Attorney review the solutions presented and provide Council with information whether the solution is something the City can do, can not do, requires State action, etc. STAFF ACTION: City Attorney will provide quick reference sheet in July 20 packet for each alternative presented. (Dilkes) Meeting adjourned 8:20 PM. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: July 20, 2000 To: City Council members From: Drew Shaffer, Cable TV Administrator Re: Cable TV Rate Survey Attached please find information you requested regarding cable 'IV rate comparisons between Iowa City's cable TV rates and those of other cities' cable TV systems. What we have dealt with in this rate survey are the basic and expanded basic service rates. We have yet to receive information from five cities outside Iowa from which we have requested information. Other information that may be of interest is that there is little variance in price and in channel makeup in the digital tiers from cable system to cable system. There is, however, a great deal of variance in channel makeup in the expanded basic service tiers from system to system. Finally, equipment rates from cable system to cable system are substantially the same. If you have any questions or wish to discuss this matter further, please feel free to give me a call at 356-5046. Indexlw/mem/ds-council.doc Cable TV Rate Survey-July 2000 Total Basic and Expanded Basic Basic Tier Expanded Basic Tier Community ~ Provider # Channels Rate Rate/Channel # Channels Rate Rate/Channel # Channels Rate Rate/Channel System Size National Averages* 1999 U.S. Median-Noncompetitive Small Systems 38.7 $26.05 $0.6731 1999 U.S. Median-Noncompetitive Medium Systems 50.6 ~29.37 ~0.5804 1999 U.S. Median-Noncompetitive Large Systems 55.9 ~29.64 80,5302 Iowa Systems Iowa City AT&T 55 ~31.15 $0.5664 24 913.02 90.5425 31 918.13 $0.5848 Medium Mason City AT&T 51 $32.90 90.6451 14 $11.99 $0.8564 37 $20.91 $0.5651 Small Burlington AT&T 51 $29.95 ~0.5873 20 $11.55 $0.5775 31 ~18.40 $0.5935 Small Des Moines AT&T 46 $28.33 f~O.6159 17 $10.68 $0.6282 29 917.65 ~0.6086 Large Ames AT&T 32 ~28.40 $0.8875 13 $12.44 $O.9569 19 $15.96 $0.8400 Medium Waverly AT&T 42 ~30.10 $0.7167 16 99.27 $0.5794 26 $20.83 $0.8012 Small Marshalltown AT&T ' 33 925.66 90,7776 12 $8.08 80.6733 21 917.58 $0.8371 Small Storm Lake AT&T 52 $24.96 90.4800 15 99.91 90.6607 37 $15.05 $0.4068 Small Fort Dodge AT&T 30 928.19 $0.9397 14 911.30 90.8071 16 916.89 ~1.0556 Small Competitive Systems Waterloo/Cedar Falls AT&T 68 t~25.50 $0,3750 98.93 916.57 Medium Cedar Falls Municipal Municipal 65 924.00 90.3692 21 $8.00 ~0.3810 44 916.00 90.3636 Medium Cedar Rapids AT&T 65 $32.27 $0.4965 22 910.43 90.4741 43 921.84 90.5079 Medium Cedar Rapids McLeod 68 931.25 90.4596 16 98.95 ~0.5594 86 931.25 ~0,3634 Medium Other Systems Madison, WI Charter 68 934.95 90.5140 18 912.38 90.6878 50 922.57 $O.4514 Medium Bloomington, IN Insight 38 ~26.00 90,6842 17 910.97 ~0,5224 21 915.03 ~O.7157 Medium Ann Arbor, MI Media One 67 931.68 90.4728 23 98.23 90,3578 44 ~23.45 $0.5330 Medium Austin, TX Time Warner 62 931,99 $0.5160 21 98.58 90.4086 41 ~23.41 90.5710 Large * From Federal Communications Commission Report on Cable Industry Prices, MM Docket No. 92-266, released June 15, 2000. Small systems < 10,O00subscribers; medium 10,001-49,999; large > 50,000 Competive systems are defined as those in which two or more operators offering comparable service each have at least 15% of all subscribers in the service area. I IOWA CITY POLICE t/~/ ~ DEPARTMENT Memo To: STEPHEN ATKINS - CITY MANAGER From: BILL CAMPBELL - SERGEANT, PLANNING AND RESEARCH CC: R.J. WINKELHAKE - CHIEF OF POLICE Date: JULY 14, 2000 Re: DOWNTOWN AREA CRIMINAL MISCHIEF From April 30, 1999, through July 11, 2000, the Iowa City Police Department received 59 reports of criminal mischief in the downtown Iowa City area. This area is bounded by Burlington Street, Madison Street, Washington Street, Clinton Street, Iowa Avenue, and Gilbert Street. · Page 1 Iowa City Police Department Monthly Bar Check Report June 2000 Monthly Total Year to date total Arrest/Visit Bar Name A B A B YTD 1ST AV CLUB 1 0 7 2 0.29 AIRLINER 3 0 26 19 0.73 ALLEY CAT 0 0 3 0 0.00 BREWERY 0 0 0 0 0.00 BO JAMES 2 0 21 11 0.52 BROTHERS 3 0 31 27 0.87 CARLOS O'KELLYS 0 0 0 0 0 CHAUNCEYS 0 0 13 3 0.23 COLLEGE ST BILLlARD 2 0 6 0 0.00 COLONIAL LANES 1 3 5 4 0.80 DAVES FOXHEAD 0 0 0 0 0.00 DEADWOOD 0 0 8 1 0.13 DIAMOND DAVES 0 0 6 1 0.17 DUBLIN UNDERGROUND 0 0 7 1 0.14 EAGLES LODGE 0 0 0 0 0.00 ELLERS 0 0 0 0 0.00 FIELDHOUSE 4 0 51 49 0.96 FITZPATRICKS 0 0 3 0 0.00 GA MALONES 2 0 32 34 1.06 GABES 2 0 4 0 0.00 GEORGES 1 0 1 0 0.00 GIOVANNIS 0 0 0 0 0.00 GREEN ROOM 2 0 13 0 0.00 GRINGOS 0 0 2 0 0.00 GRIZZLEYS 3 0 16 I 0.06 GROUND ROUND 0 0 0 0 0.00 HAPPY JOES 0 0 0 0 0.00 HIGHLANDER INN 0 0 0 0 0.00 HILLTOP TAP 0 0 I 0 0.00 JIMMY'S BISTRO 0 0 0 0 0.00 JIMMY'S BRICK OVEN 0 0 0 0 0.00 JIRSAS 0 0 0 0 0.00 JOES PLACE 0 0 11 0 0.00 Column A is the number of times a bar is visited specifically checking for underage drinkers. Column B is the number of people charged with possession under the legal age in each bar. Note this is not the total number of charges in each bar. Iowa City Police Department Monthly Bar Check Report June 2000 Monthly Total Year to date total Arrest/Visit Bar Name A B A B YTD MABELS 0 0 4 .... 0 "' 0.00 MAXIES 0 0 0 ': 0 ;'~7'~;"" TM0.00 MEMORIES 0 0 0 . ',;.:0 :'= : 0.00 MIKES 0 0 1 ':!!~ 0 0.00 ONE EYED JAKES 2 0 36 ::!ih~48 "':!:e.'~T 1.33 OUTER LIMITS 1 0 2 .',t'i.0 :,,: 0.00 PLAMOR 0 0 3 : PRESS BOX 2 0 10 ",'!:.0 0.00 QUE 2 0 24 23 0.96 QUINTINS BAR &DELl 0 0 5 .:'~,,!:0 ':S~ 0.00 RT GRUNTS 0 0 9 ,.,,, 4 ......, :.::,..'0.44 RUSH HOUR 0 0 7 .. 13 ,::~,:~. 1.86 SANCTUARY 0 0 0 ,, 0 : .;, 0.00 SHAKESPEARES 1 0 6 0 :, '~:;.., 0.00 SPORTS COLUMN 2 0 42 59 "".~.!:!:. '?'1.40 "" ' :"':' 0.00 UNION 2 0 48 106 ,"", 2.21 ..., .,, ..,~.~,. V~TOS 2 0 28 : .,!.,i 52 ': 1.86 TOTAL 41 3 520 468 0.90 Column A is the number of times a bar is visited specifically checking for underage drinkers. Column B is the number of people charged with possession under the legal age in each bar. Note this is not the total number of charges in each bar. Mi darn e ri can i erican One RiverCenter Place '~ tIi ! il IIY 106 East Second Street OBSESSIVELY, RELENTLESSLY AT YOI~R SERVI~ETM P.O. Box 4350 Davenpo~, Iowa 52808 July 17, 2000 Rosemary Tate Utility Analyst I Customer Services Iowa Utilities Board 350 Maple Street Des Moines, IA 50319-0069 Re: C-00-270 Ms. Dorothy Persson Dear Ms. Tate: This is in response to Dorothy Persson's concems regarding the reliability of her electric service. Since the devastating storms of June 1998, MidAmerican records indicate that the Perssons have reported two electric outages. These reports were received on June 13 and June 14, 2000. According to MidAmerican records, the protective device, known as a recloser, that serves Ms. Persson's area has operated nine times from July of 1999 until May of 2000. This indicates that the recloser is operating correctly as it opened to allow the disturbance of the line to pass and restored power within a few seconds. The recloser is designed to open the line briefly (usually less than 5 seconds) to allow the problem to clear and then automatically closes to restore power thus preventing longer duration outages. When this does not resolve the disturbance, the device opens, thus isolating the extent of the outage. Ms. Persson stated concern that on the evening of June 13, 2000 she experienced several instances where her lights flickered until they eventually went out. The lights flickered as a result of the recloser as it attempted to clear momentary line disturbances on the system. According to MidAmerican records, the power was restored at 11: 16 p.m. having been out for approximately two hours. The recloser that opened on June 13, 2000 is located on the feeder line that supplies Ms. Persson's neighborhood and the area to the west along IWV road to the county line road. The area to the south that Ms. Persson refers to in her letter is served by a different feeder line. Severe thunderstorms continued across the area that evening and a second unrelated incident occurred early in the morning of June 14, 2000 when a lightning arrester failed causing several momentary flickers followed by an outage that lasted approximately four hours. This problem MidAmerican '~ENERGY l),.qE88Ni~y, RELENT1.E88LY ~ ~ IIRVVC(- Rosemary Tate C-00-270 Page 2 was particularly difficult to locate. Many miles of line were patrolled and the system was sectionalized to help eliminate areas that may be causing the problem. Several attempts were made to restore power from the recloser. Unfortunately, difficulties from the weather and darkness slowed the process. MidAmerican is committed to maintaining the reliability of our electrical service. This becomes particularly important due to the fact that the west side of Iowa City has grown substantially since 1989 when Ms. Persson's home was built. MidAmerican is actively reviewing and evaluating the system requirements in Ms. Persson's area. In addition, MidAmerican has completed tree trimming along the feeder line that serves Ms. Persson; this aids in limiting line disturbance caused by tree limbs. MidAmerican also has plans to install protective devices on this feeder line to limit the potential disturbance caused by animal contact. MidAmerican apologizes to Ms. Persson for the limited information she received regarding the outages that occurred on June 13 and 14, 2000. If Ms. Persson has any further questions or concerns regarding this matter, she may contact me and I will ensure that she is put in contact with the appropriate operations personnel. Sincerely, Mindy A. Hemandez Senior Quality Coordinator 1-800-567-2801, extension 8405 MidAlnerican '~!IIIRGY OIL~E~,~IVELY, RELENTLESSLY AT Y~lll ,~IV~!''~ Rosemary Tale C-00-270 Page 3 cc: Dorothy Persson 14 Gallup Place Iowa City, IA 52246 E. Lehman Mayor, City of Iowa City Civic Center 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 ~:.'~: ~:: :-: "'F1 Office of Consumer Advocate JCNEWS: Kanner/Pfab 07-20-00 Subject: JCNEWS: Kanner/Pfab ~ Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2000 14:33:07 -0500 From: C deProsse <cdeprosse@eaxthlink.net> Reply-To: jcnews@yosernite.leepfrog. cora To: JCNEWS <JCNEWS@yosernite. leepfrog.com> kudos to steven k. and irvin p. for being the only council members to oppose tax incremental financing for wealthy ambrose's southeast development plans. also, thanks to irvin for not wearing a suit at council meetings all the time. the formality can be maddening. by the way, what's this remark by mike o'donnell about ernie lehman's being a great mayor? the guy's mayor, that's all, hardly a great one--especially since he's let this pooh-bah elected official stuff go to the head of what was once a humble-ish kind of guy. 1 of 1 7/19/00 5:22 PM get to dunk July 2000 Cify Employee'NewslefferVolume 5 No. 3 Sereduck Honored for Outstanding Volunteerism Each February an interdepartmental committee at the Iowa City Public Library convenes to plan that year's Volunteer Recognition Party. And every two', · y ars the committee has had a dilemma: Nancy Sereduck's latest record-setting compilation of ....' "" !~-~. reached the 3,500 hour level (the most of any ICPL 'i""'.::'C. ~'':' ' "v' ~,~, volunteer) and the committee had run out of deas for the gift usually given to the top volunteers - Nancy ..,.i~if~'.:.~; :~i'~!.. leading the way. Finally, an idea was hatched dudng a ~i!.!i'!!"~?~...:~t' '.' b ainstorming session. As a permanent honor for Nancy, The committee felt naming the Volunteer of the Year Award for her was one of the most meaningful ways that the Library could honor her now and in the future. In addition to being a long-standing volunteer at the Library, Nancy is also a long-time City employee. She has worked in the Police Department's Dispatch office for 24 years, serving the last 15 as the Emergency Communications Supervisor. CONGRATULATIONS NANCY!!! Ernie Dennis: Driver of the Year Award Ernie Dennis and Rodney Walls of the Solid Waste Division attended the Environmental Industry Association Waste Expo in Atlanta, Georgia, May 15-18% Emie was presented with the EIAs Driver of the Year Award at the annual awards breakfast. The City of Iowa City and Rodney were thanked in a speech Ernie made .,-'~'-!! before the crowd. Ernie captured the audience, suggesting that EIA stood for " "Ernie in Atlanta!" Rodney and Ernie had the opportunity to meet with other ,:: ~ people in the Solid Waste Industry. They made some new fr ends and acquired "' ' ~ - -. information about the current trends in the Solid Waste Industry. :' .,~;\ ,,. ~,.~:i~". -,-'! q was treated as a celebrity. On their bus ride to the game it was " - ' I announced that Ernie was "Driver of the Year;" HIS on the Web ,, ::. :~ '; ~ Ernie appreciated the opportunity to attend ~'e Expo and was .',.~ .., '~ - very excited to be chosen for this award. If you have the Steppin' Up .,., ':. - ' opportunity to read Waste Age magazine this month, you will find ,~, ~{i;Ernie's picture on the Hell advertisement along with the other ' :~ Drivers of the Year. CONGRATULATIONS ERNIE!!H Shakespear ~ :-:-:.~ ~!, -Submitted by Tammy Salm, Solid Waste Armer's Mu c The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department is happy to announce its partnership with the University of Iowa Community Credit Union to provide entertainment each Wednesday before and during Farmer's Market. July and August "Market Music" runs 5-7 p.m. ~'~s~e 01: J~rke~ Join us Wednesday, September 6th for a "Taste of the Farmer's Market." We'll be setting up the grills and passing out free samples of in-season fruits, vegetables, and baked goods from the vendors. Music and festivities begin at 5 p.m. at Chauncey Swan Park. The market will be open regular Wednesday hours, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Taste of Market is co-sponsored by the University of Iowa Community Credit Union and the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department. For more information contact the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department at 356-1000. Human Riehis Atuards The Human Rights Commission is currently taking nominations for Human Rights Awards to be given out at the breakfast in October. Take Our Dauqhfers fo Work Day On Thursday, April 27, 2000 twenty-two children accompanied a parent to work at the City. These visits were held in conjunction with national Take Our Daughters to Work Day. This national event was created by the Ms. Foundation for Women to focus attention on the needs and concerns of girls and to help them stay focused on their future during adolescence. The intended purpose of the day is to focus on abilities rather than appearances, heighten aspirations, and give children an opportunity to see a wide range of life and career options open to them. While the day was created for girls, boys were also welcome to accompany their mother or father to work on that day. Nelson AHends 5fafe Bus Roadeo Iowa City Mass Transit Operator Carl Nelson got second place in the State Bus Roadeo in Dubuque on Saturday, June 17~. The Roadeo is co-sponsored by the Iowa Department of Transportation and the Iowa Public Transit Association to test bus driving skills through an obstacle course. Congratulations Carl! low City Tramif i:inalisf in Safefv Compefifion :: Edif0r: Iowa City Transit was a finalist in the American Public Transit (APTA) Gold K~re~fi Award competition for motor bus safety in 1999. The purpose of APTA's Bus '!' : ]ennings Safety Awards competition is to encourage transit systems to improve their safety programs. The competition is open to all fixed route motor bus systems in the United States and Canada. This year, over 100 transit systems participated in the competition. Students & Officers "Stepping Up" Iowa City police officers recently participated with Public Safety and Coralville Police in an event at Hubbard Park. Sponsored by the University of Iowa's STEPPING UP program, officers talked with and handed out information to students who were taking breaks from studying during finals week. Students were treated to free pizza and soda, while at the same time attempting to sink a number of brave officers who sat in the dunk tank. As seen in the photograph, Iowa City Police Chief RJ Winkelhake prepares The STEPPING UP program has frequently partnered with Law Enforcement to promote awareness on campus concerning \ ' ~}~ " the problems of underage and binge drinking of alcohol. Activities to relieve stress and provide positive recreational opportunities are programs that STEPPING UP promotes and encourages to students as alternatives to consuming alcohol. , ',. ,;- ~.~.~:~,7' "' Alcohol consumption by young people has a profound effect on our nation, community, families, and children. The consequences can be unhealthy, unsafe, and even life threatening. Poor academic performance, injuries, traffic crashes, assaults, and death are all associated with underage drinking. There is no single solution, but ' r~,. ,_~""_ -"" thedunk tank adults and youth working together can have a dramatic impact in Ch~e'f~' Ihak'e in reducing the risks associated with underage drinking. The Iowa City . ~j. Winke Police Department encourages others to join as a partner in our efforts police to make the Iowa City community a safer place for everyone. ~Submitted by Sgt. Mike Brotherton, Police Dept. Central Services Division The newly remodeled Central Services Division, formerly known as the Purchasing Division, has undergone several changes within the last few months. The transformation of the Central Services Division included both a name change, -. :'~ to more accurately reflect its goals and activities, and additional changes in physical space and procedures. Services Division has been the central supply area. What was previously known {~ (~Op~ as a central supply and mailroom has now been converted into an office area for Jeanne Somsky, Blythe Ariains, and Judy Gates. A separate office within the the postage machine and the mailboxes have been moved to this room where Rebecca Kennedy processes the outgoing mail. In addition, Mary Niichel's office is located just inside the Central Services Division. mira, e, do With the removal of the central supply/office supply room, the Central Services Division has also implemented a procedural change in the way that o,,o ,o o.,o they tell him supplies directly through the internet. Office Depot has been selected as the vendor who will provide the internet service and office supplies for each division. Depot and a representative who will be designated to order office supplies for his or her division. During the group training sessions Office Depot will be on-site to provide step-by-step training on how to order office supplies through the internet ighf and answer any questions the division's representative may have. This new ordering process not only offers a discounted price plan, but it also allows each division to have its office supplies delivered directly to the location of the division. A few office supplies will still be available through the Central Services Division, these include: stationery, envelopes, letterhead, payroll change forms, timesheets, The Central Services Division welcomes our internal customers to stop by the newly remodeled division with any requests or questions they may have. -Submitted by Mary Niichel, Central SeNices Administrator _ r City Introduces Web Site The City's Internet web site has been in operation since the first of the year, and already there are a number of useful applications present. For instance, council agendas and minutes over the last seven years are available. You can also access information on boards and committees, such ~s membership and upcoming agendas. Another area of the website that has been well received is the media releases page. All media releases that have been issued since March 1, 2000 are archived here. You can also join a media release mailing list so that you will receive an eraall whenever anew media release comes out. Current job opportunities are available as well. Behind all of these pages is Kent Bliven, Web Developer for the -- .....- City. Kent works in Information Technology Services and has been ~_I' ,. -~.. working on the web site for about eight months. "I've been spending .. ~ .. most of my time developing general web pages that affect the City ~ .--~."~.~ ~.. as a whole such as media releases and employment ~ ~ :~.'~ f "~. oppodunities. Now that some of these pages are in place, I want ... to start focusing on department specific areas." Kent has a lot of plans for future development of the site. -"~ One big project that will be debuting in July is the Housing , Web Services pages. When available, citizens will be able to o ~ check the status of cases that have been submitted in H.I.S., ~ such as building or rental permits. They will also be able to view ~ parcel information. Residents of Iowa City will also be able to submit building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits, as well as issue complaints. "Every time someone looks up a case or applies for a permit online is another phone call or visit that was avoided. This saves time for both employees and citizens, and also gives them access to City data 24 hours a day, 7 days a week." "Our web site has really been well-received by the public. It is gaining more visitors every day. The media releases area alone has over 180 regular subscribers." If you have any questions about what Information Techno0gy · - ' ': ~,~ Services can do for your department or division, please give Kent a call at X5421 or email him. You can visit the City's external website at pg0ple their heads .Subrni~. hnologY erv~ces brick wall, the brick wall will all dow.. Riverside Festival Stage The City's newest and most unique facility, the new Riverside Festival Stage located in lower City Park, opened to the sounds of Shakespeare on June 10. The production of "Twelfth Night" was put on by Riverside Theatre, with all ten performances sold out. Expanded dates of June 7-24 are already set for next year's production of "As You Like It." This 450-seat outdoor theatre is modeled in some fashion after the famous Globe Theatre in London. It Riverside :,~:~; . , ~':' Theatre. specifically Ron Clark '" :"'~ :',,"' '= ~' ' "- and Jody Hovland, ult~a~ly ' ,~ endorsed by both the ' 'T;"- Commission and the .. . ':- " LTM ~ """Z ~z;:7~l::~t. rl:.'' ,~ 2::: ~[~ ' ' City Council. It is owned and operated by . ~ ~ ~ /.,/' -- . the City of Iowa City L :~ J ' . '~"" ' :' ': .~="' ,-.,, under the jurisdiction of "' :~:"' :'; ~ " "',' "=:" ' the Parks and .. ',f ~' ~ ~ ~ ~ [ ' '. Recreation Depa~ment. . " ' t ' '~' ::"' El:: ..... ,.,- ,:: Total design and : ".. > L"*" ' ~'~ ......::'~"*~'~""~: ~'7: ......... ' ~ , ~ ....... - , construction costs ..... -- . .........................................................................~..~ ..........................." amounted to $400,000, paid by the City with assistance from a state grant in the amount of $80,000. Riverside Theatre incurred all expenses for sound and lighting equipment and all production costs for the pe~ormance. Even though its most notable use is, and likely will be the annual Shakespeare Festival, the facility will be used for other activities ... hopefully many. Musical groups will perform there on July 3 as pa~ of the Jayoees "'July 4~h Festival"; Young Footliters will stage a production in early August; and a concert featuring a number of local musicians is planned for September. A number of other smaller uses will also take place this summer. The facility is available to rent for any appropriate purpose, from weddings to rock conce~s. According to Parks and Recreation Director Ter~ Trueblood, '"this has truly been a unique project, and as it turns out, ve~ rewarding." He indicates that the Riverside Theatre folks, pa~icularly Ron and Jody, along with Amy Estes, were ve~ good to work with, and their expe~ise in theatre design was extremely helpful. If you didn't make it to the Shakespeare festival this year, Ter~ ~0~'fsweat strongly encourages you to make it next year. "Watching Shakespeare lived until you've been dive bombed by a beetle in a middle of a Shakespeare pe~ormance. Seriously, the weather was great, the bugs things were minimal and the actors were outstanding." Make plans now to attend next year, and if you have any questions about this new City o.,,. do.'t pet the swea thi,Gs. : New Hires Deborah Dunn ...........:.: .......:::: :.:. .....................................Library Assistant III MatthewEidahl ............................................................Rec Program Supervisor Susan Fuhrmeister .............................Emergency Communications Dispatcher Paul Giddings ................................................................................MWI - Library Joan Kamentz ...........................................................; ...................MWI - Parking Julie Kastner ..............................................................Clerk/Typist - Engineering Brenda Rotherham ...........................................Administrative Secretary - PCD Terrance Simmons ........................................................Construction Inspector I Ross Spitz ................................................................Civil Engineer Susan Stratemeyer .........................................................Mass Transit Operator Kellie Tuttle .........................................Administrative ClerklTyp;st- City Clerk David Wells ....................: ...........................................................ITS Coordinator Prom oti o n s/Tra nsfers Jeanette !Carter:.~ ......:; .......:.~...; ............................; .............................Librarian II John Hiett::~::;:.::.::..: .......;:.,.:..,.~::::...; ............; ......: ...........: .............Senior Librarian Tammy Parks ....................................................Office Coordinator - Recreation Bill Quinlan .........................................................................................Mechanic II Allen Richerson .........................................................Special Projects Inspector Julie Voparil .............................................................................Deputy City Clerk James Willlares .........' .......................................................Animal Control Officer A broom has over 100 legs but cannot stand, a long neck but no head, and eats the maid's life. A balloon can be huge or small, long like a sausage or round like a ball, might stay with you or travel for miles, and for those of few years always brings smiles. T z eAT 9 Five widowers each bought a new boat. They decided to honor their deceased wives by naming their new boats after each other's wives. The men were named: Nick, David, Tom. Dick, and Harry. Nick named his boat Laura Harry suggested that Lisa's husband name his boat Kelly, (and he did). Laura's husband named his boat Lisa Tom and David each thought about naming their boat Mary. They decided that Tom would name his boat Susan and David - would name his boat Mary. What were the names of each man's wife? A certain large animal lives happily and thrives here on Earth. One day, every single one of these critters is wiped out by a mysterious disease which affects only this particular animal. There are none left on Earth - they are all gone. About a year or so later, they begin to reappear on Earth again. How can this be? PATV BOARD OF DIRECTORS Thursday, May 18, 2000 Public Access Television Board Members Present:, .Tom Nothnagle, Warren Pads, Mike Petersen, Phil PhiHips, Greg Thompson (notes) Absent: Tim Clancy, Greg Calvert, Casey Hayse PATV: Rene Paine, Bradley Workman-Goltz ICTC: Betty McKray Public: None 1. Call meeting to order 6:08 2. Approval of April minutes - Delayed until June 3. Short public announcements - None 4. Board Announcements - Phillips noted that Tom's Guitar Show was web-streamed live on May 2 by Jeff Showalter. 5. Old Business Policies - Thompson provided Board members with a drat~ of an index to PATV's four governing documents. Contract - The final version of the contract was distributed to all Board members by Rene Paine. Director's Evaluation - Thompson provided Board members with copies of the evaluation forms that will be distributed to staff, producers and the Board Executive Committee. Those forms will be sent out this month. Board Recruitment - Jill Foco, Julie Johnston, Amy Cook and Diana Paulins were mentioned as possible new Board members. All four will be contacted by Board members about applying. 6. New Business Workman addressed the Board about upcoming telethon events. A pre-telethon car wash will be held on June 17, the Salsa-thon is scheduled for June 4. A Karaoke-thon and a BowI-a-thon are also in the works. Page 1 7. Reports Committees - No report ICTC - No report Chair - No report Treasurer - No Report Management - Paine reported she is applying for a grant from the Iowa Women's Foundation. She reported back to the Iowa Convention and Visitor's Bureau about the Midwest Regional ACM Conference. Staff members are all becoming familiar with the new G-4 digital editing unit. PATV is applying for an equipment grant from the CTG. The requested digital camera and editing equipment will be used for the Community Archive Project. A class from Northwest Jr. H.S. attended a studio workshop at PATV. Staff member Kelly Holstine gave a literacy workshop at Southeast Jr. H.S. Paine announced PATV's new summer interns. Jacob will concentrate on the FACIL soilware program and Nuria is the new production intern. 8. Adjournment - 9 p.m. (Nothnagle/Petersen) Page 2 Spouses and relatives of City Council Members and members of comparable County Boards and Commissions are not eligible for appointment to City Boards and Commissions. This includes: spouse, child, mother, father, mother- in- law, father- in- law, brother, sister, brother- in- law, sister- in- law, step-father, step-mother, step-child, aunt, or uncle. (Resolution 85-354) Males: 3 Females: 3 August 1, 2000 PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE One Vacancy Unexpired Term (Community Representative) August 1, 2000 January 1, 2002 No applications as of NOON 7/19/00 [] Denotes applicant completed the Confidential page of the application. Spouses and relatives of City Council Members and members of comparable County Boards and Commissions are not eligible for appointment to City Boards and Commissions. This includes: spouse, child, mother, father, mother- in- law, father- in- law, brother, sister, brother- in- law, sister- in- law, step-father, step-mother, step-child, aunt, or uncle. (Resolution 85-354) Males: 5 Females: 4 August 1, 2000 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION One Vacancy Unexpired Term August 1, 2000 March 29, 2003 (College Green Historic DistriCt) No Applications as of NOON 7/19/00 [] Denotes applicant completed the Confidential page of the application.