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Susan Craig, Director · Information (319) 356-5200 ' Busine..-s (319) 3.~6-.~206 * Fax (319) 356-5494
DATE: August 10, 2000
TO: City Council
FROM: Mark Martin, President
Library Board of Trustees
RE: Parking Issues
Thank you for meeting with us to discuss issues related to parking for library
patrons. We feel that it is our job to advocate for issues that affect access to the
library and convenient parking is the number one access concern for library
users. Although the Council was not prepared at this time to formally hold lot 64-
1A for continued use as a surface parking lot, we will continue to advocate for
some parking adjacent to the library either as a surface lot, or part of any
development- In the meantime we hope to work with you and city staff to
implement some of the other options discussed at our meeting.
In the next six months we hope to bring you a recommendation for designating
parking space in the surface lot and the Dubuque Street ramp for those holding
special library parking permits (similar to what has been done in the Chauncey
Swan Ramp for the Senior Center). We also would like to see angled parking in
the 100 block of Linn Street, This was added recently to the 200 block and also
on College Street. Metered parking in front of the Library should be designated
at thirty minutes to encourage frequent turnover and availability for short term
visits.
We expect to further discuss these issues and forward specific recommendations
on, or ask for another joint session. In the meantime if you have any questions
please let me know.
U8 0 3 2000 L '
July,2000 CITY affiVABER'$ OffiCE
Dear Friend of the Coldren Residence,
This August marks 90 years of service by The Coldren
Retirement Residence in the Iowa City community. As you know,
the Home is a nonprofit residence for elderly citizens who do not
need nursing home care, but who are no longer able to live alone.
Would you kindly post the attached flyer for our
Anniversary Open House Celebration in your office, for we would
be most pleased and honored if you and your fellow workers
would attend our:
90th Anniversary Open House
~, 1:30 pm, Sunday, August 20
~ 602 Clark Street, Iowa City
Music, Refreshments, House Tours
following the 1:30 pm Program
Hosted by
The Board of Trustees
The Coldren Retirement Residence
The Coldren Retirement Residence
invites you to attend our
90th Anniversary Open House
1:30 pm, Sunday
August 20, 2000
Refreshments, Music, House Tours
following a brief program at
602 Clark Street
Celebrating Women Right to Vote
Remembering Emma d. Harvat
August 9, 2000
Dear City Council,
Please find attached a Mayor's Proclamation, naming August 26, 2000 Emma J. Harvat
Day. We would like to request that the Mayor read this proclamation two different times.
The first would be at your formal meeting of August 15, 2000. The second occasion is
on August 26, 2000 at a ceremony celebrating both the 80th Anniversary of the 19th
Amendment and Emma J. Harvat. The festivities begin at 1 lam in front of the old City
Hall bell outside of the Civic Center. Our rain location will be inside the Council
Chambers.
This ceremony will include remarks by Linda Kerber, a professor at the UI who will talk
about the historic implications of the sufferage movement and how Emma J. Harvat fit
into that historical context. The other part of the ceremony will mark women's
achievements in civic and political life, both nationally and locally, decade by decade
from 1920 until the present.
You are all invited to come to this celebration of 80 years ofwomen's fight to vote.
At your last informal meeting you discussed the original request to name the Civic Center
after Emma J. Harvat. As there was not a majority interested in recognizing Mayor
Harvat in this way, the group who brought this request to you will be forwarding some
ideas for honoring Mayor Harvat within the Civic Center in the near future.
If you have any questions about this request and invitation, please feel free to call me at
337-2112 during business hours or 338-1321 in the evening.
Sincerely,
Karen Kubby
Evert Conner Rights and Resources
Center for Independent Living 3f(6)
20 East Market Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 · Voice and TTY: (319) 338-3870
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Ernest Le~an, Mayor~ OffiCE
CiW Council of Iowa City~
410 E. Was~n~on Street
Iowa CiW, IA 52240
Dear Mayor Le~;
On behalf of the Bo~d of Directors, staff and consumers of the Even Co~er Center for
~dependent Living, I want to tha~ you for your continued suppo~ of our a~ual ~A
Celebration. Your moneta~ contribution assisted the Center in a success~l celebration
t~s year.
The celebration continues to be success~l because of the cooperation and participation of
local gove~ent, orga~zations and businesses. T~s year at least t~-four (34)
orga~zations, agencies, ci~c groups, elected officials and businesses along with m~y
consumers pa~icipated in the parade.
Again, tha~ you for your generous contribution and for the proclamation. We look
fo~ard to wor~ng ~th you again next year.
Sincerely,
~A Project Coordinator Executive Director
,. IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
1801 South Riverside Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52246
Office Phone (319) 356-5045
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August 4, 2000
Mr. Emie Lehman, Mayor
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Emie,
On August 20, 2000, the Airport Commission, together with the SERTOMA Club, will host our
annual fly-in breakfast. This is an opportunity for people to come to the Airport and learn about
aviation. There will be several static displays, as well as equipment from our Fire and Police
Departments. Iowa City Flying Service will be offering airplane rides for a small fee. If the
weather is good, we could have as many as 100 aircraft fly in for the breakfast. About 3,000 to
5,000 people usually attend the event.
I would like to extend an invitation to you and the Council to come to the fly-in. If you or any of
the Council members would like to help with the breakfast, I 'm sure SERTOMA would
appreciate an hour or two of your time. Breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It is my
understanding that at least you and Mike are veterans in the art of making pancakes.
As a reminder, Iowa City will host Fly Iowa 2001 on August 25 and 26, 2001. This is a statewide
celebration of aviation. When Iowa City hosted the first Fly Iowa in 1991, 8,000 to 10,000
people artended the event. Planning is well underway and it should be a great weekend.
The Airport Commission appreciates the support from the Council in helping to make this one of
the best general aviation airports in the state. We look forward to working with you in the future
to continue to make our airport an asset to the community.
Sincerely,
Rick Mascari, Chairperson
Iowa City Airport Commission
Cc: Airport Commissign.
City Council
Hillary A. Sale
1016 East College Street
lowa CiW, Iowa 52240
August 1, 2000
Iowa City, City Council
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: Traffic Circles on Washington and College Streets
Dear Members of the Council:
On behalf of myself and many of my neighbors, I write to thank you for your support for
the traffic circles at last night' s meeting. We understand that traffic calming is politically
difficult and complicated. We are, therefore, particularly grateful for your support for
continuing the program begun in our neighborhood.
As you know, from the phone calls you have received, we like living near downtown.
We like to walk to work and to eat and shop downtown. Changes like the traffic circles
help make our neighborhood feel safer, and more like a neighborhood. As a result, they
make it possible for us to remain committed to staying in town.
Thank you again for your support.
Very truly yours,
The Fleldheese Bestaurant and Nightclub
111 East College Stre~
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Phone 319-338-6177
Fax 319-~58-2128
August 01, 2000
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RESTi~CTENG DRINK SPECIALS ',:--
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TO THE IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL:
I KNOW THAT UNDERAGE DRINKING, AND BINGE DRINKING, ARE A
PROBLEM IN IOWA CITY, AND IT IS A COMPLICATED PROBLEM WITH
NO EASY SOLUTIONS.
THE FIELDHOUSE RESTAURANT AND NIGHTCLUB WOULD LIKE TO BE
PART OF THE SOLUTION, NOT PART OF THE PROBLEM, WHEN IT
COMES TO THESE ISSUES. WE KNOW THAT WE HAVE A COMMON
PROBLEM DOWNTOWN WITH BINGE AND UNDERAGE DRINKING.
WE HAVE BEEN ON THE CUTTING EDGE WHEN IT COMES TO
COMBATING THESE PROBLEMS, COMPARED TO OTHER BAR OWNERS
THAT ARE JUST PAYING LIP SERVICE TO THE LAW.
WE CHECK ID' S, STAMP OUR PATRONS TO DISTINGUISH LEGAL AGE
ADULTS FROM UNDER AGE ADULTS, WE ARE ONE OF ONLY 2
ESTABLISHMENTS THAT USE THE ID SCANNER, WE CONFISCATE AND
TURN IN MORE FAKE ID'S THAN ANY OTHER BUSINESS IN TOWN, WE
WORK CLOSELY WITH THE POLICE TO CURB DRINKING RELATED
PROBLEMS IN OUR BUSINESS AND ON THE PED MALL IN FRONT OF
OUR BUSINESS. 1N FACT, WE GENERATE MORE CAl,1 ,S TO THE
POLICE THAN ANY OTHER PLACE DOWNTOWN TO ASSIST US IN
ENFORCING THE CURRENT LAWS REGARDING UNDERAGE
DRINKING AND BINGE DRINKING.
BECAUSE OF THE HUGE VOLUME OF CUSTOMERS WE HAVE COME
THROUGH OUR DOORS EACH YEAR (250,000+) IT IS VERY HARD
NOT TO HAVE A FEW UNDERAGE DRINKERS "SLIP THROUGH THE
CRACKS" OF OUR DEFENSE,
COUNCIL MUST REMEMBER THAT THE AVERAGE UNDER AGE
CUSTOMER IS NOT BREAKING THE LAW, THEY JUST WANT TO COME IN
TO EAT, DANCE, PLAY POOL OR VIDEO GAMES, DARTS, OR WATCH A
SPORTING EVENT ON OUR BIG SCREEN.
I AM HAPPY TO SEE THAT COUNCIL IS GOING TO
TAKE THE MOST EFFECTIVE ACTION TO REDUCE
BINGE DRINKING BY LOOKING INTO .RESTRICTING
DRINK SPECIAI,S.
I BELIEVE THE BEST WAY TO DO THIS IS WITH THE FOLLOWING:
1) RESTRICTING THE SALE OF DRAFT BEER BY THE PITCHER TO
ONLY THE ESTABLISHMENTS THAT ARE "2 1 AND OVER ONLY".
2) OUTLAW HAPPY HOUR AND OTHER DRINK SPECIAl ,S. THE PRICE
OF A DRINK SHOULD HAVE TO BE THE SAME FOR THE WHOLE
DAY THE BUSINESS IS IN OPERATION.
3) RESTRICT THF, ADVERTISING OF PRICE IN ANY AD IN THE
PAPER, ON THE RADIO, OR ON TV.
4) LIMIT THE AMOUNT A LEGAL AGED PATRON MAY PURCHASE TO
ONE DRINK AT A TIME.
OTHER THINGS THAT WOULD HELP:
5) THE USE OF WRIS~~S TO IDENTIFY LEGAL AGE PATRONS
SHOULD BE REQUIRED.
6) REQUIRE ALL SERVERS TO BE T.I.P.S. TRAINED BY THE POLICE.
7) ALL YOU CAN DRINK SPECIALS ARE IRRESPONSIBLE. ENFORCE
THE CURRENT LAWS ON THE BOOKS FOR OVERSERVING
PATRONS AND A PLACE LIKE "BROTHER~ BAR" WOULD BE SHUT
DOWN FOR VIOLATING THE LIQUOR LAWS
8) THE LEVEL OF LOUD MUSIC COMING OUT OF SOME OF THE BARS
ON THE PED MALL NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. ENFORCE THE
LOCAL NOISE ORDNANCE AND FINE OR SHUT DOWN ANY
BUSINESS THAT VIOLATES IT.
I KNOW A LOT OF THE OTHER BUSINESS OWNERS MAY NOT AGREE
ON THE BEST WAY TO DEAL WITH THE PROBLEMS WE ARE FACED
WITH, BUT I TRULY BELIEVE THAT WE CAN SOLVE THESE PROBLEMS
WITHOUT ENACTING A "2 1 ONI ,Y" LAW FOR THE BARS,
RESTAURANTS, AND NIGHTCLUBS IN IOWA CITY.
DAVE MOORE
CO-OWNER FIELDHOUSE RESTAURANT & NIGHTCLUB
AND THE COLLEGE ST. BILLlARD CLUB AND DELl
To: Ernie Lehman i,,J ~,('/,'-)
From: Karen Schuette and Mary Knudson-Dion
Date: July 6, 2000
Re: Concern for West Benton Street Safety
Enclosed please find a copy of a letter signed by numerous Roosevelt School pare. his
regarding the safety of West Benton Street where the new park is going to bc pm i~l \Vc
would like you to read our concerns and consider our solutions to the problem "i'[r,~l!l,
you.
April 27, 2000
Iowa City City Council
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
To Whom It May Concern:
We, the parents of Roosevelt School, are excited about the future neighborhood park that
will be located directly across from our school on West Benton Street. We, however, are
concerned about the safety of our children and the Benton Street traffic. We fear the
children will be tempted to cross Benton Street to enter the park before and after school.
Being that the traffic on Benton Street is extremely busy and the entrance to the park sits
on the hill, we would like the Iowa City City Council to consider measures to make
Benton Street a safer street to cross at this location. Some measures could be a foot
overhead pass, speed bumps, a walk light, a crossing guard, or to not put in a sidewalk on
this side of the street. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
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LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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P.o. BOX 1226
319-338-7600
FAX 319-337-2430
August 1, 2000
IFA EXHIBIT 39a
NOTIFICATION TO CHIEF ~ECUTIVE OFFICER
Mayor Emie Lehman
City of Iowa City
410 E Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
RE: Name of Project Lexington Place
Address of Project 1229 Shannon Drive, Iowa City, Iowa
Sponsor Name Lexington Place Limited Padnership and
Bums & Burns, L.C.
Dear Mr. Lehman:
This letter will serve as notice that Lexington Place Limited Partnership and Burns & Bums, L.C. intend to
construct a 30 unit low-income housing project in your community. A summary describing the Project is
as follows:
We plan to build a low-income senior housing project at 1229 Shannon Ddve in Iowa City. This
housing project will consist of 28 one-bedroom and 2 two-bedroom units in a three-story building. Some
amenities of the project will include an emergency call system for each unit, a limited access entrance, a
community room and serving kitchen, laundry facilities, an exerdse room, and a suppod services office.
The entire projed will be ! 00% accessible.
If you have any comments regarding this Project please direct the comments to me with a copy to the
Iowa Finance Authority, attention David Binner. Comments must be received by the Authority no later
than August 14, 2000.
Sincerely,
Lexinaton Place Limited Partnership and Bums & Bums, L.C..Sponsor
Robed P. Bums, Manager
Bums & Bums, L.C., General Padner
Cc: Iowa Finance Authority -David Binner
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: August 2, 2000
To: City Clerk
From: Jeff Davidson, Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner e.~/,//
Re: Installation of DEAF CHILD AREA signs in the 3100 block of E. Washington 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 August 16, 2000.
Action
Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A(1 ), DEAF CHILD AREA signs will be installed in the 3100 block
of E. Washington Street.
Comment
This action is being taken following a request from the parents of a 3-year old deaf child at
3166 E. Washington Street. The need for the signage will be monitored and it will be
removed when it is no longer needed. A letter will be sent to the parents indicating that
these are warning signs only and it should not be assumed that there will be caution
exercised on the part of all motorists.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: August 2, 2000
To: City Clerk
From: Jeff Davidson, Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner ?i~
Re: Installation of stop signs at the intersection of Wellington Drive and Village Road
and the intersection of Chamberlain Drive and Wellington Drive
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 August 16, 2000.
Action
Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A(5), a stop sign will be installed at the intersection of Wellington
Drive and Village Road indicating that traffic on Wellington Drive must stop and yield the
right-of-way to traffic on Village Road. A stop sign will also be installed at the intersection
of Chamberlain Drive and Wellington Drive indicating the traffic on Chamberlain Drive must
stop and yield the right-of-way to traffic on Wellington Drive.
Comment
The connection of Wellington Drive to Scott Boulevard has created a traffic situation in the
Village Green neighborhood where it is necessary to assign the right-of-way with stop
signs at uncontrolled intersections where there has been an increase in traffic.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: August 2, 2000
To: City Clerk
From: Jeff Davidson, Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
Re: Installation of a handicapped-only, on-street parking space in the 200 block of East
Washington 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 August 16, 2000.
Action:
Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A(14), a parking space for the exclusive use of persons with
disabilities will be designated at metered space W237E on the south side of the 200 block of
East Washington Street.
Comment:
This action is being taken following a survey of all on-street handicapped parking spaces in the
downtown area. A threshold is established of 60% usage during the period of metered
enforcement, typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Any space which has greater than 60% usage
justifies an additional handicapped-only space. In the 200 block of East Washington Street there
are two existing on-street handicapped parking spaces; one with 84% usage and one with 54%
usage. Based on these figures, a space is being added. The reconstruction to meet
specifications of the Americans with Disabilities Act is being done by the existing downtown
streetscape contractor.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: August 7, 2000
To: City Clerk
From: Jeff Davidson, Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner ~-~/
Re.' Installation of two handicapped-only on-street parking spaces on North Clinton 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.
Action:
Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A(14), two parking spaces for the exclusive use of persons with
disabilities will be designated at metered spaces CL225N and CL227N on the west side of North
Clinton Street in front of Daum Residence Hall.
Comment:
This action is being taken at the request of the University of Iowa· The University has
reconstructed these two on-street parking spaces to be in compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act provisions for handicapped parking spaces·
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM'
Date: August 8, 2000
To: City Clerk
From: Jeff Davidson, Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
Re: Installation of a NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign near the intersection of Dewey
Street and North Summit 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.
Action
Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A(10), a sign indicating NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER will be
erected on the west side of North Summit Street just north of the intersection with Dewey Street.
Comment
This action is being taken to rectify a chronic illegal parking situation at the intersection of
Dewey Street and North Summit Street, and to increase overall visibility.
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August 9, 2000
TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination-FIREFIGHTER
We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the
following named person(s) as eligible for the positionof Firefighter.
Larry White
Tina McDermott
Scott N~aur
Axel Swanson
Jon Harding
Bruce McAvoy
Steve Buser
Tim Hanson
Brian Marak
Jason Jordan
Chris Jennings
Troy Roth
Jerry Brick
Adam Ostegaard
Mike Lintz
Zack Hickman
Casey Schaers
Brandon Smith
Rick Childs
Eric Nurnberg
John Rockensies
Eric Meyer
IOWA //~/~~~air
CI~T~;/;CML/SERVI./ COMMISSION
410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET * IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 * (319) 356-5000 * FAX (319) 356-5009
THOMAS J. VILSACK, GOVERNOR LYLE W. ASELL, INTERIM DIRECTOR
SALLY J. PEDERSON, LT. GOVERNOR
July 27, 2000
City of Iowa City
c/o Mayor and Council Members
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Re: City of Iowa City
NPDES Permit Numbers 5225001 and 5225002
Consent Administrative Order 1999-WW-38
Honorable Mayor and Council:
This i~tter is to inform you concerning the stipulated penalty due under Consent Administrative Order
1999-WW-3g, paragraphs VI.2 a. and b., issued December 16, 1999.
It states: "For violations of the NPDES permit limits after November 1, 1999, including interim limits in
this order, the following stipulated penalties shall apply:
a. The City will pay penalties of $100 per mg/L per week in excess of the permitted 7-day
maximum and $100 per mg/L per month in excess of permitted 30-day average for CBOD and TSS
in the final effluent of the treatment plants.
b. The City will pay penalties of $1.20 per pound/day in excess of permitted daily
maximum, and $1.20 per pound/day per month in excess of permitted 30-day average' for ammonia
nitrogen in the final effluent of the treatment plants.
Please refer to the attached work sheets for the stipulated penalties that are assessed for effluent violations
that occurred at the South plant during the months of November and December 1999, and March and April
2000. No violations were reported for the North plant.
The total stipulated penalty for effluent violations due for November and December 1999, and March and
April 2000 is $9,594. Payment to the Department of Natural Resources is due within 30 days of receipt of
this letter. If you have any questions, please contact Jack Riessen at 515/281-5029.
Environmental Protection Division
c: Field Office 6
WALLACE STATE OFFICE BUILDING / DES MOINES, IOWA 50319
515-281-5145 TDD 515-242-5967 FAX 515-281-8895 www.state.ia.us/dnr
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Johnson County Auditor
Commissioner of Elections
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Iowa City City Council
Civic Center
410 E. Washington St. [OV'vt/
Iowa City, IA 52240
Re: Public measure regarding First Avenue extension
Dear Members of the Council:
I am in the process of reviewing the public measure to be placed on the November
7 General Election ballot regarding the First Avenue extension project. Resolution 00-
183 of the City Council authorized and directed me to place the following question on the
ballot:
Shall the following public measure be adopted? Yes No
The grading and paving for the First Avenue Extension shall be deleted from the Iowa
City Capitol Improvements Program.
Section 49.44 of the Iowa Code, states in part: "The commissioner may prepare a
summary for public measures if the commissioner finds that a summary is needed to
clarify the question to the voters." When the First Avenue question was voted upon
previously in 1997 1 provided such a summary.
While recognizing that Iowa City and Johnson County have some of the most
sophisticated and well-educated voters anywhere I remain concerned about the clarity of
the language. This is in part due to the nature of the November 7th election together with
the fact that the library bond issue will be included on the same ballot and the additional
possibility of the inclusion of a county jail bond issue. These factors together with the
construction of the First Avenue ballot question language have the potential to increase
the possibility that a vote could be cast contrary to the voter's intentions.
The nature of the November 7th election pertinent to this subject is that the turnout
is very large relative to regular elections of the City of Iowa City. In the 1999 Iowa City
General Election 7,842 votes were cast. I estimate that turnout on November 7th for the
City of Iowa City alone could well be in excess of 28,000 votes. This would amount to
a 250% increase or 20,000 more voters casting ballots who would have the opportunity to
vote on all three ballot issues than voted in the last Iowa City General Election. Some of
these voters may not have the same level of interest in or knowledge about Iowa City
issues as those who regularly vote in City of Iowa City General Elections. This fact adds
emphasis to the concern and importance in every election for clarity in ballot language.
Concern regarding the ballot language for the First Avenue question is related to
the phrasing that requires that the voter must vote yes to vote against the First Avenue
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Extension or no in order to vote for it. Yet on the same ballot the voter would vote yes to
vote in favor of the library bond issue and no to vote against it. And if the jail bond issue
is placed on the ballot the same voter would vote yes to vote for the jail or no to vote
against the jail. Put another way, for two of the ballot questions a yes vote would mean
yes and a no vote would mean no, but for the First Avenue Extension a yes vote would
mean no and a no vote would mean yes.
My statutory options for summarizing for clarity would allow me to permit the
voter to vote yes when they meant yes regarding the First Avenue Extension and to vote
no when they meant no. But at the same time I would have to choose whether to also
include the opposite City of Iowa City ballot language on the ballot or, alternatively to
post it inside each Iowa City voting booth. So such an action would be pointless.
Since I have voiced my concems about the proposed wording of the measure,
representatives of the committees on both sides of the issue have contacted me, stating
that they have already invested time and money educating citizens about the issue. They
are opposed to any changes in the wording of the public measure.
However, I do see value in consistency and clarity in ballot language, and believe
it is in the best interests of everyone concerned that the question be stated in the clearest
possible manner. So I suggest that the council consider changing its proposed ballot
language for the First Avenue Extension so that a yes vote would decide in favor and a no
vote would decide against. If the council is willing to do this and able to re-certify ballot
language by Augx~st 30, 2000 1 would be willing to summarize the language consistently
with the other ballot issues and with the common sense understanding that a yes means in
favor and a no means against. If the council is not interested in doing this, is unable to do
it by August 30tn, or feels constrained by the City Charter, I will not summarize the ballot
language. Other than my single objection, it is clear, concise and well written. If these
issues cannot be addressed now, I hope consideration will be given to them in the future.
Please feel flee to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Johnson County Auditor and
Commissioner o f Elections
Cc: J. Patrick White, Johnson County Attomey
Stephen Atkins, Iowa City City Manager
Eleanor Dilkes, Iowa City City Attomey
Bob Elliott, Chair, Citizens for the Future of Iowa City
Derek Maurer, Treasurer, Citizens for Commonsense Growth
08-15-00
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Prepared by: Robert Miklo, Sr. Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5240
RESOLUTION NO. 00-292
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF NORTH AIRPORT
DEVELOPMENT, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
WHEREAS, the owner, the City of Iowa City, filed with the City Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa, an
application for approval of the preliminary plat of North Airport Development; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Community Development and the Public Works
Department examined the preliminary plat and recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission examined the preliminary plat and, after
due ~!eliberation, recommended acceptance and approval of the plat; and
WHEREAS, the preliminary plat conforms with all of the requirements of the City Ordinances
of the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA THAT:
1. The preliminary plat of North Airport Development, Iowa City, Iowa, is hereby
approved.
2. The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa are hereby authorized and
directed to certify this resolution, which shall be affixed to the plat after passage and
approval by law.
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Resolution No. 00-292
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It was moved by Vande~'hoef and seconded by Pfab the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Champion
Kanner
Lehman
O'Donnell
Pfab
Vanderhoef
Wilburn
HEARDON, ,.~UEPPEL & DOWNER P.L.C.
WILLIAM L, HEARDON LAVVYERS
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WILLIAM F, SUEPPEL 122 SOLFFH LINN STREET TELEPHONE: (31~) 338-g222
ROBERT N. DOWNER FAX: (3 I g) 338-7::>50
JAMES D. MCCARRAGHER IOWA CFIY, IOWA 5;:>;>40 - 1830
HARK T. HAMER
THOMAS D. HOBART
MARGARET T. LAINSON
DOUGLAS D. RUPPERT
TIMOTHY J. KRUM M
WILLIAM J. SUEPPEL
CHARLES A. HEARDON
DENN'S J. Mfl'CHELL
August 14, 2000
MS. KARINFRANKLIN
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & '::> '-
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT <.--,
CIVIC CENTER
410 E WASHINGTON
IOWA CITY IA 52240
Re: Robert H. Wolf/Proposed Rezoning for Lake Ridge Expansion
Dear Karin:
As we discussed on the telephone on Thursday, this matter has not
progressed over the past two weeks to the extent that it is appropriate or timely for it to
be taken before the City Council on August 15. It is my understanding from our
conversation of Thursday, August 10, that staff has now had an opportunity to review
the plans for the portions of Lake Ridge that have already been developed but we have
not had an opportunity to meet to review them. I did talk with Bob at some length on
Saturday afternoon, and are prepare to pursue a meeting with you. However, because
of both my schedule and his this will not work until sometime the week of August 21.
For all of these reasons, we would request that the matter scheduled for the City
Council on August 15 be deferred until the Council's next meeting.
If you have any questions, please feel flee to contact me. I will be out of
the office all day on Monday, August 14, but will be in on Tuesday morning.
Very truly yours,
Robert N. Downer
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Cc: Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Wolf
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The Honorable Sally Stutsman, Chair
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
913 S. Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: CZ0027. County Rezoning Request for Property Located East of Dane Road and West and South of the
Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park
Dear Sally and Members of the Board:
Johnson County has received an application from J.E.B.B., LC, to rezone an approximate 125.43 acre parcel
located east of Dane Road and west and south of the Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park from A1, Rural, and RS,
Suburban Residential, to RMH, Manufactured Housing Residential. The property lies within Fringe Area C and
within the City's adopted growth area.
At its July 6, 2000, meeting, the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission recommended, by a vote of 6-0, that
the City Council forward a letter to the Board of Supervisors recommending denial of the requested rezoning due to
its non-compliance with the Fringe Area Agreement, Iowa City's Comprehensive Plan, and the Johnson County
Land Use Plan. The Commission further recommended that if the County is inclined to approve the rezoning
request, that the Council and Board meet to discuss the relationship of the Fringe Area Agreement to this particular
request as well as the future of the agreement itself.
The Commission believes that, in pad, the intent of the Fringe Area Agreement is to ensure that urban density
growth occurs within the City, built to urban development standards, and with the benefit of City sewer and water
and other City services, and that growth in the County occur at densities more appropriate for a rural setting and be
directed away from prime agricultural areas and environmentally sensitive areas. The proposed development plan
does not appear to comply with the development policies of the Fringe Area Agreement for Area C, and the
applicant has not agreed to develop the property in accordance with City development standards. The
development of this parcel without annexation may inhibit the City's ability to serve and annex other propedies
within its growth area. The development of the subject property without annexation will result in a substantial
population being served by a private sewage treatment plant when a modern publicly operated treatment facility is
available by 9ravity flow. The proposed rezoning is not consistent with many aspects of Iowa 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 grading that will likely be required to implement the concept plan, and
uncertainties regarding storm water management are also of concern. The attached staff report provides more
details regarding these issues and the reasons for the Commission's recommendation of denial.
Based on the above reasoning, Council agrees with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission,
and there.fore respectfully forwards a comment to the Board that the requested rezoning of approximately 125.43
acres from A1 and RS to RMH is not consistent with the policies of the Fringe Area Agreement, the Iowa City
Comprehensive Plan, or the Johnson County Land Use Plan. Therefore, Council respectfully requests that the
spirit and integrity of the Fringe Area Agreement be maintained, and recommends that the rezoning request be
denied.
Sincerely,
Ernest W. Lehman
Mayor
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