HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-11-07 Info Packet of 11/2 ~rt~;~'~ November 2, 2000
I NOVEMBER 6 WORK SESSION ITEM
IP1 Memo from City Manager: Revised Proposal for Solid Waste Advisory
Committee
IP2 Letter from Wallace Chappel (Hancher Auditorium) to Gazette Editor:
Englert Theatre
IP3 Memo from City Manager: Englert Theatre
IP4 Letter from Justine Zimmer (Englert Civic Theatre) to City Manager:
Englert Theatre
IP5 Memo from City Attorney: Campaign Contribution Limit
IP6 Memo from City Clerk: 2001 Meeting Schedule and Budget Work
Sessions
I MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
IP7 Memorandum from Council Member Vanderhoef to Council Economic
Development Committee: Miscellaneous Issues
IP8 Letter from Mayor to Governor Viisack: Labor Shortage Issues
IP9 Memorandum from City Manager: Internal Staff Meetings
IP10 Memorandum from City Manager: Liquor Licenses - Law Enforcement
Information
IP11 Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Matthews: Tobacco Sales to
Minors - Hearings & Civil Penalties
IP12 Memorandum from Denny Gannon to City Manager: Fourth Avenue
Bridge
IP13 Memorandum from City Engineer to City Manager: Santa Fe Drive
Drainage Problems Southwest Estates Subdivision
IP14 Memorandum from City Clerk: October 16 Work Session
IP15 Memorandum from Cable TV Administrator: Low Power Radio Station
IP16 Notice: ROSS Grant Award
IP17 Letter from Mayor John Ryan (City of Limerick, Ireland) to Mayor: Thank-
you
Memorandum from Project Coordinator to City Manager: Agenda
Items
November 7, 2000 Information Packet (continued) 2
Memorandum from Director of Parking & Transit to City Manager: Near
Southside Transportation Center
Memorandum from City Clerk: January Meeting and Budget
Schedule
City of Iowa City
IP1
MEMORANDUM
Date: October 27, 2000
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Revised Proposal for Solid Waste Advisory Committee
When the City Council created the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, I believe we all felt we
would have sufficient applicants in order to provide for number and variety of interested citizens
willing to serve. Unfodunately, we have had few applicants, and there appears to be little
interest in this advisory committee. Although we have been unable to generate sufficient
interest, I believe some type of advisory group could be helpful in the review of our solid waste
management policies. I would suggest an alternative; that is, the creation of a staff committee
with the ability to call upon various interest groups, such as the Downtown Association, local
environmental interests, business representatives, and any other organization or individual the
committee felt appropriate to secure advice in reviewing project proposals and policy
recommendations. This committee would be made up of individuals from staff of the following
City operations:
· Landfill Operations
· Waste Collection
· Landfill Management
· Landfill Engineering
· Sensitive Areas Administration
· JCCOG Solid Waste Planning
· Housing and Inspection Services
It would be my intent to direct to them work items related to solid waste management, and I
would ask City Council Members to raise issues they would like to see reviewed and
incorporated into the overall work program.
It is unfortunate that we have been unable to generate sufficient candidates to allow Council
some selection, but I believe with this in-house proposal we can substantially accomplish the
same review and recommendation process.
I will place this on a work session for your discussion and consideration.
mgr/mem/swmc.doc
IP2
v,rg,, Hancher Auditorium I--I
Administration 319 / 335-1130
Box Office 319 / 335-1160
Stage Office 319 / 335-1150
Fax 319 / 335-1180
October 23, 2000 '
Letter to the Editor C
The Gazette
fax. 319/398-5846
Heady congratulations to the successful leadership of the Save the Englert
committee. The grassroots suppod that the committee has aroused from all
corners of our community is a delight to behold. Johnson County needs a
theatre with the capacity of the Engled: a medium-sized hall (800 seats) that will
be an excellent space for theatre and for small music groups of all kinds--if not
for lectures, conferences, films and meetings.
Our community is generous, tightly knit and actively concerned about the
quality of its daily life. If the Engled is successful, we will have an even more
remarkable array of activities to choose from--the Engled will bring people
downtown again, from within our county and without. And, for those already
downtown, bored with puking on their feet, the Engled will offer a positive
alternative to the bar scene.
I look forward to working with the Englert, in hopes of enhancing the life of
downtown Iowa City.
Wallace Chappell
Director
Hancher Auditorium
co: Steve Atkins, City Manage
Ernie Lehman, Mayor
The University of Iowa. iowa City. Iowa 52242-1794
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
DATE: October 31, 2000
RE: Englert Theatre Building
The City of Iowa City purchased the Englert Theater Building from Pohl Family Properties on
February 8, 2000 for approximately $753, 400. The City paid $700,000 and the remainder
was paid by the Iowa City Jazz Festival, representing the Englert Coalition, from funds
previously raised by the Coalition.
The purchase agreement provides that if the City has not entered into a purchase agreement
with a not-for-profit entity (intended to be Jazz Festival or the Englert Coalition) within 90
months to sell the building, Pohl Family Properties will purchase the building back for the
original purchase price. The 9-month pedod ends November 8, 2000.
The City, in turn, agreed to sell the building to Iowa City Jazz Festival (representing the
Englert Coalition) for $500,000 if purchased within the 9-month period specified. This was to
represent a $200,000 contribution by the City to this initiative.
We have projected the costs to the City associated with ownership of the Englert Building for
the 9-month pedod as follows:
Lost Interest Income over 9 Months on $700,000 $34,125
Property taxes (pro-rated for the 9-month period) $16,888
Management of rental units, building maintenance, utility costs, etc. $13,564
Revenue from rental units (February 8 - July 31 ) ($ 7,450)
Additional miscellaneous costs (recording fees, insurance, etc.) $ 1,321
Total projected expenses (February 8 - November 8) $58,448
The recent proposal from the Englert Coalition is for the City to sell the building to the
Coalition on a four-year, no-interest contract with $100,000 down and payments of $100,000
on November 8 of each of the succeeding four years. The Finance Director estimates the
City would lose approximately $65,000 in interest revenue over that four-year contract period
on the outstanding balance.
Including the proposal for a contract sale, the total cost to the City could be as follows:
Lost interest plus actual costs (February 8 - November 8, 2000) $ 58,448
Lost interest on no-interest, four-year contract sale $ 65,000
Initial City commitment to write down the cost to the Coalition by $200,000
$200,000
Total $323,448
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October 26th, 2000
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washin~on St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Mr. Atkins:
Built in 1912, the Englert Theatre served for many decades the vibrant heart of Iowa
City's rich artistic and social life. When it closed late last year, a group of concerne~
citizens calling themselves the "Save the Englert Coalition" gathered to keep this unique
community treasure intact.
Many downtowns have become attractions by virtue of the character of buildings,
selection of unique businesses and events held there. Numerous studies have
demonstrated that art facilities contribute substantially to improve the business climate
and tax base of downtown areas.
To meet this goal, the group needed time to raise funds. When Mr. Pohl, the original
buyer, graciously stepped aside and allowed the City to execute his purchase agreement,
the building was purchased for $700,000 by the City, with the "Save the Englert
Coalition" providing $50,000 to cover related expenses involved. The City agreed to sell
the building to the coalition for $500,000, provided that the necessary funds could be
raised by November 8th, 2000.
This small, passionate group of citizens formed the Englert Civic Theatre, Inc. which has
grown into a large and diverse organization comprised of all facets of our community.
With over 10,000 hours of dedicated, volunteer labor and the support of the community-
at-large we have raised over $550,000 to date, exceeding the city's challenge. We are
delighted that our grassroots fundraising efforts have successfully raised $200,000 in cash
and stocks and over $350,000 in pledges to date. Of this amount, $46,000 in cash came
from donations under $1,000.
We request that the City now sell the Englert Theatre to Englert Cix?ic Theatre, Inc., a
non-profit organization (the 501(c)3 status has been applied for), for $500,000 on a non-
interest bearing contract payable $100,000 immediately and $100,000 payable each
November 8 beginning November 8,2001 until paid.
This will allow the renovation process to begin and more quickly open the facility to the
public. We need to raise approximately $450,000 more in order to open the theater and
$1.6 million more, overall to restore the Englert as a real treasure for the Iowa City area.
We have come a very long way in a si~on time and have accomplished our first goal
against overwhelming odds, but we still have a long way to go.
Iowa City is known as a special, art-savvy town, but we are not alone in recognizing the
artistic, educational and commercial value of restoring historic downtown theaters. Sioux
City, Pella and Vinton are just three of many cities nationwide that have invested in the
importance of a community centerpiece like the Englert. Those investments have paid
enduring returns, providing a "homegrown" venue for arts and other events that enhance
the quality of life for citizens of all ages and interests. The Englert Civic Theatre, Inc.
awaits the City Council' s approval of our request in order that we may move forward to
secure these retums for our ova~ community.
Sincerely,
Board President
Englert Civic Theatre, Inc.
ECTI Board Members:
Jeremy Faden Jerry Full
Sue Futrell Bob Hamel
Jim Knapp Dave Parsons
Mike Partridge David Pierce
John Shaw Dick Summerwill
LaDonna Wicklund Daryl Woodson
Justine Zimmer
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: October 31, 2000
To: City Council ~j~
From: Eleanor M. Dilkes, City Attorney
Re: Campaign contribution limit
Issue
In the spring of 1999 I recommended that the City's $50 campaign contribution limit be repealed
because it would not withstand challenge under the law in the Eighth Circuit. A series of
decisions by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals had established that a rigorous evidentiary
showing was required to support a contribution limit. One of those cases, Shrink, Missouri
Government PAC v. Adams et al., 161 F.3d 519 (8th Cir. 1998) was appealed to the United
States Supreme Court. The Supreme Court reversed the Eighth Circuit, determining that
contribution limits need not be subjected to the rigorous evidentiary scrutiny required by the
Eighth Circuit. The issue is whether the City Council may now enact a limit on contributions to
candidates in municipal elections in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Nixon v. Shrink
Missouri Government PAC, 120 S. Ct. 897 (2000).
Conclusion
In light of the United States Supreme Court's decision in Nixon v. Shrink Missouri Government
PAC, the City Council may impose a limit on contributions to candidates in municipal elections if
the limit is closely drawn to prevent corruption or the appearance of corruption and does not
prevent candidates from amassing the resources necessary for effective advocacy. As
discussed below, a limit of $100 or more would be defensible.
History of Iowa City Campaign Contribution Limit
In 1975 the City Council enacted what came to be known as the Iowa City Municipal Campaign
Finance Ordinance. This ordinance required public disclosure of campaign contributions and
expenditures, placed limits on contributions and expenditures and set forth penalties for
violation of the ordinance. The contribution limit in the original ordinance was $125 per person.
In 1976, following the Supreme Court's decision in Buckler v. Valeo, 424 U.S. 1 (1976), which
invalidated campaign expenditure limitations, the City Council repealed sections of the
Municipal Finance Ordinance that limited expenditures. In addition, the amending ordinance
decreased the contribution limit from $125 per person to $50 per person.
In 1983 the City Council repealed the enforcement provisions of the Municipal Finance
Ordinance, including provisions requiring that disclosure reports be filed with the Clerk of Court,
making violation of the ordinance a misdemeanor and voiding an election in the event the
ordinance was violated. The repealing ordinance stated that these provisions were repealed
because candidates for municipal office are subject to the campaign finance disclosure
requirements of Chapter 56 of the State Code, and that state law provided adequate regulation.
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State law does not impose contribution limits. Chapter 56 of the Iowa Code does, however,
require candidates and political committees to disclose publicly certain information regarding
both campaign contributions and campaign expenditures. For example, all campaign
committees, as defined in the Code, are required to disclose the name, address, and position of
the committee officers. Financial disclosure includes the name and address of every person
who makes a certain level of contribution ($25 for candidates for municipal office). Loans and
in-kind contributions must be disclosed. Additionally, the name and address of each person
receiving a disbursement or a loan payment from the committee must be disclosed. Limits are
also placed on how the contributions may be spent. With very limited exceptions, it is unlawful
for a corporation, savings and loan association, bank, credit union, or insurance company, or
any officer or agent thereof, to make a contribution to a committee.
In 1995 the Charter Review Committee recommended that the Council consider implementing
an enforcement mechanism for the contribution limit. As I understand it, the Council declined to
do so. Violation of the contribution limit would have been a municipal infraction pursuant to the
general penalty provision of the City Code.
As detailed in my memo to the City Council dated April 29, 1999, in a series of decisions
invalidating campaign contribution limits, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals required
demonstrable evidence that general problems resulted from contributions in amounts greater
than the established limits. The Eighth Circuit rejected the government's argument that
corruption and the perception of corruption were inherent in political campaigns, and that
evidence of actual problems was unnecessary. In addition, the Eighth Circuit found that certain
limits were simply too low to allow meaningful participation in protected speech and association,
and therefore, were different in kind from the limits upheld by the Supreme Court in Buckler v
Valeo.
Due to the state of the law in the Eighth Circuit, I recommended repeal of the City's $50
campaign contribution limit, but noted that the Supreme Court was scheduled to review the
Eighth Circuit's decision in the Nixon case. I suggested that if the Council believed a
contribution limit was necessary to prevent corruption and the perception of corruption it could
revisit the issue after the Supreme Court made a decision.
Discussion
As noted above in Nixon, the United States Supreme Court reversed the Eighth Circuit and
concluded that contribution limits need not be subjected to the exacting evidentiary showing
required by the Eighth Circuit. After Nixon a contribution limit must:
1. Be closely drawn to further the governmental interest of preventing corruption or the
appearance of corruption; and
2. Not be so low as to prevent candidates from amassing the necessary resources to
mount an effective campaign.
Nixon, 120 S.Ct. at 904-09; Da.cl.clett v. Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election
Practices, 205 F. 3d 445, 455 (1st Cir. 2000); Missouri Republican Party v Lamb, 100 F. Supp.2d
990, 995 (ED. Mo. 2000).
The Supreme Court held that state contribution limits "could survive if the [g]overnment
demonstrated that contribution regulation was closely drawn to match a sufficiently important
interest though the dollar amount need not be fine-tuned." Nixon, 120 S.Ct. at 904 (internal
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quotation marks and citations omitted). The Court had previously determined that the prevention
of corruption is a constitutionally sufficient justification. Nixon, 120 S.Ct. at 905. In Nixon the
Supreme Court determined that empirical evidence of actual corruption or a perception of
corruption was not necessary because "Bucklev demonstrates that the dangers of large, corrupt
contributions and the suspicion that large contributions are corrupt are neither novel nor
implausible", Id. at 906. The Court stated: "[T]here is little reason to doubt that sometimes large
contributions will work actual corruption of our political system, and no reason to question the
existence of a corresponding suspicion among voters." Id. at 908.
In enacting a contribution limit the City need not conduct new studies or produce independent
evidence that large contributions lead to corruption or the appearance of corruption, but rather,
can rely on the evidence and findings accepted in Buckler and evidence gathered and findings
made in other cities. Id~ at 907, n. 6. In addition, one could argue that the long history of Iowa
City's contribution limit without any significant public objection should be evidence of the Iowa
City citizenry's belief that contributions limits are an important tool in limiting corruption or
appearance thereof.
In determining whether a contribution limit impedes the ability of candidates to "amass [s] the
resources necessary for effective advocacy," the Supreme Court looked at whether the limit
"was so radical in effect as to render political association ineffective, drive the sound of a
candidate's voice below the level of notice and render contributions pointless." Id. at 909. In
reaching the conclusion that the contribution limit of $1,075 for State Auditor at issue in Nixon
was not too low, the court looked at several factors, including evidence that in the elections
before there was a limitation, 97.62% of all contributors to candidates made contributions of
$2,000 or less. See also Da.cl.clett, 205 F. 3d 445, 461 (1st Cir. 2000) (in applying Nixon to uphold
Maine's contribution limits, the First Circuit noted that following the enactment of limits, a large
percentage of contributors could continue to contribute at the level they did in the last election
before the limits were enacted).
Iowa City's contribution limit was repealed prior to the 1999 City Council election. Attached as
Exhibit A is a tabulation of the contributions made in the 1999 Iowa City City Council primary
and general elections. The information on this exhibit is compiled from the disclosure
statements filed by the candidates in the auditor's office as required by state law. There were
only eight contributions over $100, and the source of these eight contributions is noteworthy. A
PAC contributed $200 and a union $500. "Contributions" of $576 and $885 were attributed to
candidates and their spouses and are not true "contributions". Contributions of $200 and $250
were made by people who listed their addresses as Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. In sum,
excluding the candidates and their spouses, only four persons or entities contributed more than
$100, and two of them do not live in Iowa City. Based on this data, one can conclude that a
contribution limit of $100 or more per person would not prevent a candidate from amassing the
necessary resources for effective advocacy. In 1999, only 19/o of the contributions made by
persons or entities other than candidates or their spouses were in excess of $100. With a limit
of $100 99% of contributors could continue to contribute at the level they did in the 1999
election. Political association was effective in 1999, the candidates' voices were noticed and
the contributions of $100 or less were not pointless. Thus, a $100 limit would survive scrutiny
under the Supreme Court's ruling in Nixon.
cc: Steve Atkins
Dale Helling
Marian Karr
Sue Dulek
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EXHIBIT "A"
SUMMARY OF ITEMIZED CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS PER CANDIDATE
1999 CITY ELECTIONS
Candidate $5 $10 $15 $20 $25 $30 $35 $40 $45 $50 $65 $75 $80 $100 $150 $200 $250 $500 Over
$500
Buss 0 0 1 0 11 0 1 0 0 7 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0
Borchardt 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
Hanson 0 2 1 5 10 2 0 I 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kanner 1 10 10 10 20 2 4 2 1 20 I 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0
Major 0 4 0 4 12 1 0 0 I 7 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 I 0
Pfab 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 31 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
Thornberry 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 1 0 44 0 4 0 20 1 0 I 0 0
Vanderhoef 0 14 6 7 73 7 0 0 0 40 0 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 0
Wilburn 0 0 0 0 64 5 0 4 0 59 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Total 1 30 18 26 191 27 5 8 2 218 1 4 1 53 2 2 I 1 0
Total itemized contributions $ 25,360.00
Total non-itemized contributions $ 5,927.99
Total contributions ..................................$ 31,287.99*
* Contributions made by the candidates and spouses not included. (Total: $1641.00)
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 2, 2000
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
RE: 2001 Meeting Schedule and Budget Work Sessions
Council should be receiving copies of the proposed budget in December. As you are
aware the budget must be certified to the State by March 15. Typically the City Council
has set aside four work sessions for review of the budget prior to the setting of the
hearing. In the absence of setting special meetings the budget public heating would be
set on February 6 and held on February 20. The resolution adopting the budget would be
considered at your regular Council meeting of March 6. You may wish to discuss
scheduling of up to four special work sessions in January for budget deliberations.
I have attached a 2001 regular meeting schedule. Staff suggests that Council make plans
sooner rather than later for the January budget work sessions.
Please bring your personal calendars to Monday's work session.
Attachment: 2001 Meeting Schedule
2001
January 2001 February 2001 March 2001 April 2001
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MEMO
DATE: Oct. 26, 2000
TO: City Council Economic Development Comm.(CCEDC)
FROM: Dee Vanderhoef, Member
As directed by the committee, I attended the Housing and Community Development Commission Meeting
on Oct. 19. During public open discussion, I reported to the commissioners the substance of the
CCECDC discussion and subsequent ~_m3nimous recommendation to recommend to City Council that the
Counc~ set aside 9% of the Community Development Block Grant monies to be placed in a revolving loan
fund for economic development activities. These monies would be overseen by the CCEDC and ultimately
approved by resolution of the City Council.
ITEMS DISCUSSED:
Formation and membership of CCEDC
Council Policy: to promote economic development and build the tax base of the City
Dollars budgeted from general fund for ED activities. (up to $500,000 for 2001 )
Previous lack of applications to HCDC for ED money and possible barriers to potential applicants
for these monies. ie. small amount dollars available for cumbersome application requirements,
business disclosure requirements, short window of time for application and marketing stratigies.
Accumulation of CDBG funds in a loan fund would allow the possibility for larger and more
timely access of fund.
Business visits to be made by CCEDC members and staff and how these visits could be used for
marketing.
Though not necessarily a high priority for CCEDC, there is a possibility to use Loan Fund for
employee training.
ff 9°/O of the CDBG money was to be allocated to the Loan Fund, the CITY STEPS PLAN would
need to be amended to reflect 9% rother than 5%. Cl?his percent was recen~y decreased by
HCDC from 9% to 5%.)
City Council Economic Development Policies. ie. wage scale
REQUEST FROM CCEDC: That HCDC review the proposed CCEDC recomendation and give feed
back to the committee. They agreed to put it on their agenda for their next meeting (Nov.).
City
October 27, 2000
The Honorable Tom Viisack
Governor
State Capitol-First Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319
Dear Governor Viisack:
The Iowa City area fully appreciates your concerns regarding labor shortage issues in the state.
Iowa City has experienced annual unemployment rates of approximately 3% or less since 1985.
Our area is currently feeling the impacts of an extremely tight labor market, although we have
historically had low unemployment rates. Employers are experiencing it through fewer qualified
applicants applying for positions and employee job-hopping. Consumers are feeling it through
longer checkout lines at area retail establishments. Employees are feeling it by having to pick up
more of the workload, while their employers try to fill vacant positions.
As the State continues to address this critical labor supply issue and looks at addressing long-
term labor shortage, we are very interested in being kept informed about state efforts and,
specifically, your proposals. In particular, we are interested in better understanding the proposal
to expand the workforce through such policies as encouraging immigration.
If at some time in the future you or a representative from your office would like us to assist in
creating a forum to discuss with our community your workforce development plans, we would be
happy to do so. I look forward to any opportunity for discussion regarding this important
economic development issue.
Sin~r~, ,~,~
Ernest W. Lehman
Mayor
cc: ~ '~ity Council
City Manager
Economic Development Coordinator
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
DATE: November 8, 2000
RE: Internal Staff Meetings
A couple of years ago, in an effort to allow City staff a more convenient method to
schedule meeting rooms in the Civic Center, the use of the Outlook Calendar was
implemented. This allowed the City staff to schedule from their own computers their time
in a selected meeting room. Only City employees have access to the Calendar.
It has been brought to my attention that Council Members are viewing the meeting room
scheduler and attending internal staff meetings. Entries posted to the calendars are not
official postings of meetings for any and all persons to attend. They are not public
meetings. The Outlook Calendar is a reservation system which allows the reserving of
meeting space by a staff member to conduct a staff meeting. City staff is fully aware of
the legal responsibilities associated with public meeting requirements and the public
meeting notice for such a meeting are handled in other ways. The Outlook Calendar is
not one of the ways we notify public meetings.
As you are aware, many ideas are conceived, discussed, analyzed and changed
frequently as the City staff meets amongst themselves often several times to formulate a
presentation or recommendation to the City Council. These meetings are important to
allow the free flow of ideas, particularly in the early stages of a discussion. When
Council Members attend meetings, it serves as an intimidating factor and, in my
judgment, stifles creativity. Additionally, if one Council Member is aware of or involved in
each of the planning phases before an idea is ultimately proposed to the City Council, I
believe it is unfair to other Council Members.
It is important for the City staff to have an opportunity to hash out ideas before a formal
public presentation. Public meetings are posted in the Civic Center lobby posting
board and on the Web calendar at www. iowa-city.org. The mere scheduling of a
conference room for an internal staff meeting does not denote a public meeting. It is
important to allow the staff the time and opportunity for candid discussion without
concern that the information will be prematurely released by an individual Council
Member. We ask that you honor the importance of these staff meetings by not attending.
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City of Iowa City
, M EMORAN DU M
TO: :ity Manager
FROM: Council
DATE: 31, 2000
RE: Internal ff Meetings
A couple of years ago, in an Irt to allow City staff a more method to
schedule meeting rooms in the 'ic Center, the use of the O~ Calendar was
implemented. This allowed the City to schedule from their ~uters their time
in a selected meeting room. Only City ~ployees have access Calendar.
It has been brought to my attention that ncil Members viewing the meeting room
scheduler and attending internal staff s. Entries to the calendars are not
official postings of meetings for any and attend. They are not public
meetings. The Outlook Calendar is a which allows the reserving of
meeting space by a staff member to conduct a s meeting. City staff is fully aware of
the legal responsibilities associated with publi ;ting requirements and the public
meeting notice for such a meeting are handh r ways. The Outlook Calendar is
not one of the ways we notify public meetiy.
As you are aware, many ideas are/C/onceived, analyzed and changed
frequently as the City staff meets st themselves everal times to formulate a
presentation or recommendation City Council. The ~eetings are important to
, allow the free flow of ideas, y in the early sta! a discussion. When
Council Members attend it serves as an intimk g factor and, in my
judgment, stifles creativity. if one Council Member is of or involved in
each of the planning before an idea is ultimately proposed the City Council, I
believe it is unfair to oth~ Members..
It is important for the staff to have an opportunity to hash out lefore a formal
public presentation. meetings are posted in the Civic Center bby posting
board and on tl Web calendar at www. iowa-city. org. The mere duling of a
conference roo an internal staff meeting does not denote a public It is
important to the staff the time and opportunity for candid without
concern th the information will be prematurely released by an Council
Member. ask that you honor the importance of these staff meetings by not ~ding.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: October 31, 2000
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Liquor Licenses - Law Enforcement Information
A few weeks ago we were asked by the Council to develop a process whereby other related law
enforcement information could be provided for your consideration at the time of liquor license
renewal. Specifically, the calls for service at a particular establishment, the nature of those calls,
City police response, etc. was requested. At that time, we believed that information could be
readily available. However, after further review we have discovered that such information,
though available, will take some time to assemble and may require computer adjustments to
comply in a timely manner.
As you may recall, the Council has directed the City Attorney's office to develop a plan for
administrative penalties for liquor license holders by the first of the year. In light of that timeline,
it is the staff recommendation to wait until the ordinance outlining the administrative penalties is
presented to you and then decide how to proceed.
I believe waiting will best use staff time efficiently and effectively and provide appropriate
information to proceed with enforcement. Unless I hear to the contrary, staff will await the City
Attorney ordinance and Council direction before preparing any additional information.
mgr/mem/liquor-review.doc
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:November ], 2000
To: City Council
From: Andy Matthews, Assistant City Attorney/f~//~
Re: Tobacco Sales to Minors - Hearings & Civil Penalties
I met today with Johnson County Attorney Pat White, Assistant County Attorney Andrew
Chappell, and Iowa City Police Officer Robert Gass, who heads up the tobacco compliance check
efforts on behalf of the City. We met to finalize plans and the mechanism for hearings before the
City Council and for the imposition of civil penalties pursuant to section 453A.22 of the Iowa
Code for illegal sales to minors.
We agreed that Pat's office will send out a letter to all permit holders notifying them that
beginning November 15, the County and the City would be pursuing civil penalties against permit
holders for illegal sales of tobacco products to minors after that date.
Pat's office will track citations issued for such illegal sales based upon reports of compliance
checks submitted by Robert Gass. Upon conviction or guilty plea, a notice will go out to the
permit holder notifying the permit holder or business of the hearing and of the imposition of civil
penalties. The permit holder or business would be advised of their rights to a hearing, setting out
the date and time, and further advising that they may waive such hearing, and agree to the
imposition of civil penalties. With such a signed waiver, the parties could avoid a formal public
hearing; however, the Council will still be required to set the hearing and impose the penalty
pursuant to section 453A.22 of the Iowa Code.
The Council will have to decide when to hold such hearings. They could be held as part of the
Council formal meetings or during the Council work sessions, or separately. There may be some
benefit to holding them as part of the formal Council meetings, at least initially, as they may
receive greater attention, and possibly result in fewer citations or fewer actual contested hearings.
It is unlikely that we will see any citations come through the court system until some time in
December, if the violator pleads guilty. However, in the past, few if any such charges go to trial,
as the defendants almost always plead guilty.
Additionally, the Council will have to decide how often to hold such hearings, i.e. quarterly,
monthly, individually, or as part of a number of such hearings set one after the other.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call me.
cc: Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney
Steve Atkins, City Manager
Marian Karr, City Clerk
R.J. Winkelhake, Police Chief
Robert Gass, Iowa City Police Officer
Pat White, Johnson County Attorney
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 1, 2000 /" ~
To: Steve Atkins ~
From: Denny Gannon '5~ ~
Re: Fourth Avenue Bridge
The existing Fourth Avenue Bridge is a corrugated metal arch with a 16' span, and is
located approximately 300' north of Muscatine Avenue and spans over Ralston Creek.
Since the bridge span is less than 20', it is not considered a bridge by the Iowa
Department of Transportation (IDOT), and therefore, does not qualify for Federal funding
through the Federal-aid Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation (HBRR)
Program. However, with the new Federal-aid Innovative Bridge Research and
Construction (IBRC) Program, the Fourth Avenue bridge has been selected by the IDOT
for a grant to fund the replacement of the bridge using cost-effective innovative
materials. The new bridge will likely be constructed with a fiber-reinforced polymer
(FRP) composite for the deck and superstructure using carbon or glass fibers instead of
the conventional concrete for the deck and steel or prestressed concrete for the
superstructure beams.
The original grant was in the amount of $75,000, but the Engineering Division has
recently been informed that the grant has been increased $60,000 for a total grant
amount of $135,000. The total cost of construction is estimated to be in the range of
$190,000 to $240,000. The funding agreement between the City of Iowa City and IDOT
will be considered for City Council approval in the near future.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: October 26, 2000
To: Steve Atkins, City Manager
From: Rick Fosse, City Engineer ~
Re: Santa Fe Drive Drainage Problems
Southwest Estates Subdivision
Since my September 20th meeting with Jeff Miller, there has been little progress
in resolving the drainage issues near 1305 and 1215 Santa Fe Drive. Mr. Miller
has worked with the owner of 1305 Santa Fe Drive to address some drainage
problems near the foundation of the home, but nothing has been done to address
larger issue in the back yard. The owners of 1305 Santa Fe Drive report no
progress in working with Mr. Miller and are considering ways of landscaping their
yard to incorporate the wet area as a feature, rather than draining it.
Cc: Chuck Schmadeke
Dan Scott
City of Iowa City _1
MEMORANDUM
Date: October 16, 2000
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, October 16, 2000, 7:30 PM in Council Chambers
Council: Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: Champion.
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Long, Amin, Fowler, Logsden, Davidson, Franklin,
Trueblood, Winkelhake.
Tapes: 00-97, Side 2; 00-99, Both Sides; 00-100, Both Sides.
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
NEAR SOUTHSIDE TRANSPORTATION CENTER PRESENTATION
Transportation Planner Davidson, OPN Architects representatives Bradd Brown and Brad
Lange, and Desman Associates representative Steve Rebora presented the concept plan for
the project. Majority of Council agreed to proceed with submittal to the Federal Transit
Administration.
STAFF ACTION: Submit to FTA with concept plan including 500 parking spaces (with a
bid alternate for a fifth floor); covered bike parking; inter city bus operations; daycare
with outdoor play area; and the delay of the commercial facility to Phase II. Memo
outlining elements examined in the environmental assessment in October 19 Council
Packet; memo detailing cost of storage under the daycare center forthcoming. (Franklin)
BROADWAY IMPROVEMENT GROUP (BIG) UPDATE (IP2 of 10/20 packet & Consent
Calendar 4f(3))
The following Group members presented information: Pat Meyer, Neighborhood Centers of
Johnson County; Jerry Hansen, Wetherby Friends and Neighbors; Harry Wolf, Southgate
Development Community Development Planner Long & Parks & Rec. Director Trueblood
present for discussion.
STAFF ACTION: Recommendations forthcoming. (Long)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin provided information on the followin.q items:
A. Public hearing on an ordinance amending an approved OPDH-12 plan to allow a 40-unit
assisted living building on 2.87 acres located on the southeast corner of Scott Boulevard
and American Legion Road. (Silvercrest/REZ00-00020)
Council Work Session
October 16, 2000
Page 2
B. Ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-
12) and Neighborhood Conservation Residential (RNC-20) to Medium Density Single-Family
Residential (RS-8) for four (4) properties on the south side of the 900 block of Iowa Avenue,
seventeen (17) properties on the 900 and 1000 blocks of Washington Street, ten (10)
properties on the 100 and 200 blocks of South Summit Street, four (4) properties on the east
side of the 10 and 100 blocks of Governor Street, three (3) properties on the west side of the
1000 block of Muscatine Avenue, and five (5) properties on the 900 and 1000 blocks of
College Street. (College Hill Neighborhood)
PCD Director Franklin noted that subitem #2 is the request of the neighborhood to rezone
properties to RS-8. Subitem #3 is the recommendation from the Planning & zoning
Commission for RS-8 for the RM-12 area, and RNC-12 for the remainder. Franklin indicated
only one of the items could be acted upon favorable. In response to Vanderhoef, a majority
of Council asked staff to provide information as to land uses and what the consequences of
RS-8 or RNC-12 might be for Iowa Avenue from Muscatine to Lucas.
C. Ordinance amending the non-conforming use provisions of the Neighborhood Conservation
Residential, RNC-12 zone, to make it clear any existing conforming multi-family use would
continue to be conforming under the RNC-12 zone. (First Consideration)
D. Ordinance conditionally amending the approved sensitive areas development plan for Lot 52
of Walden Hills, a 4.89 acre property located on the west side of Shannon Drive, south of
Willow Creek. (REZ00-0005/SUB00-0016) (Pass and Adopt)
PCD Director Franklin indicated that items D, E, and F all relate to Lot 52, Walden Hills.
Items D and E are ready, and item F has one outstanding item yet to be resolved and may
require deferral tomorrow evening.
E. Resolution approving a preliminary plat for the Resubdivision of Lot 52, Walden Hills, a 4.89
acre, 19-1ot residential subdivision located on the west side of Shannon Drive south of
Willow Creek. (SUB00-00016)
F. Resolution approving a final plat for the Resubdivision of Lot 52, Walden Hills, a 4.89 acre,
19-1ot residential subdivision located on' the west side of Shannon Drive south of Willow
Creek. (SUB00-00018)
G. Ordinance designating the property located at 13 S. Linn Street as an Iowa City Historic
Landmark. (REZ00-0019) (Pass and Adopt)
H. Resolution approving the final plat of South Pointe Addition, Part 7, a Resubdivision of
Portions of South Pointe Addition, Parts 2 and 3, an 8.08 acre, 25-1ot residential subdivision
located at the west end of Langenberg Avenue and Hemingway Lane. (SUB00-00017)
I. Resolution approving the preliminary plat of Westcott Heights, Part Three, a 102.6 acre, 53-
lot residential subdivision located in Johnson County on the west side of Prairie Du Chien
Road, south of Newport Road. (SUB00-00022)
J. Letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending denial of a rezoning of
125.43 acres located within Fringe Area C east of Dane Road and west and south of the
Lakeridge Mobile Home Park from County A1 Rural and RS Suburban Residential to County
RMH Manufactured Housing Residential. (CZ0027)
PCD Director stated she was expecting a letter and draft agreement from Atty. Downer, but
requested the item be deferred to November 7.
Council Work Session
October 16, 2000
Page 3
K. Letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors finding that the rezoning of 34.79 acres
located within Fringe Area A on the south side of Rapid Creek Road, east of Highway 1
North, from County A1, Rural, to County RS-5, Suburban Residential, is consistent with the
Iowa City/Johnson County Fringe Area Agreement. (CZ0033)
CITY PLAZA SCULPTURE SELECTIONS (Items #9 and #10)
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the selections. Majority of Council agreed to
proceed.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar #4b(4) - Public Art Committee Minutes of September 7/By-laws) In
response to Kanner, City Clerk Karr stated the change would be referred to the Rules
Committee for a recommendation, and scheduled for Council action on November 7.
2. (Consent Calendar #4b(4) - Public Art Minutes of September 7) In response to Kanner, PCD
Director Franklin explained that the Epicenter group had received a NEA grant and Public
Art had discussed putting $1700 of public art toward the project, which required Council
approval. She stated the pad that was being considered was designed for rotating exhibits,
and more discussion was needed to determine if the City wished to own the work.
3. (Consent Calendar #4b(6) - Public Art Minutes of October 2) In response to Kanner, PCD
Director Franklin said it was her understanding that remarks made by Committee Member
Purington regarding "the translation of information provided to the artists" referred to Ms.
Purington's belief that artists who made submittals did not submit the work that the group
was most interested in based on information provided by staff.
4. (Consent Calendar #4b(7) - Telecommunications Commission Minutes of July 24) In
response to Kanner, Asst. City Mgr. Helling stated the reference to "community television
group" referred to a group of local access programmers of all the local access channels.
5. (Consent Calendar #4b(7) - Telecommunications Commission Minutes of July 24) Council
Members Pfab and Kanner expressed concerns regarding the recommendation to change
the name of the Government Channel to the City Channel.
6. Council Member Kanner noted the recent death of Telecommunications Commission Chair
Betty McKray's husband, Dean.
7. (Consent Calendar #4f(2) - Letter from JC Board of Supervisors Chair Stutsman regarding
Fringe Area Agreement) PCD Director indicated she would be contacting the County and
suggesting the matter be referred directly to the Planning and Zoning Committee for a
recommendation rather than reconvene the subcommittee. Staff will report back..
8. (Item #7 - Mercer Park Concession and Restroom Facility) In response to Kanner, Parks &
Rec. Director Trueblood reported that it was unclear the extent of donations generated Babe
Ruth Baseball to offset the total cost of the project. He hoped that the entire project, after
donations, could be between $150,000-$160,000.
9. (Item 15c - Housing and Community Development Commission) In response to Vanderhoef,
City Clerk Karr indicated that Commission does have a different application form requesting
specific information including age.
Council Work Session
October 16, 2000
Page 4
10. Mayor Lehman appointed Council Member Vanderhoef and Kanner represent the City
Council at upcoming United Way Human Service Agency hearings. Majority of Council
agreed with the appointments.
APPOINTMENTS
Civil Service Commission - James Anderlik
Historic Preservation Commission - Loret Mast
Housing and Community Development Commission - Amy Correia and re-advertise one
Solid Waste Advisory Committee - Re-advertise all six
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PROCESS (IP3 of October 12 Packet)
A majority of Council were not interested in further discussion on possible changes to the
current process.
Meeting adjourned 11:00 PM.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM'
Date: October 26, 2000
To: City Council Members
From: Drew Shaffer, Cable 'IV Administrator
Re: Low Power Radio Station
The Cable Division is in the process of applying for a low power radio station license. The
purpose of applying for this license is to enhance the City of Iowa City's public information
program for the Iowa City community.
We propose to accomplish this in three ways. First, by taking programs produced for the City
Channel on cable TV and playing them on the low power radio station for those who cannot see
them on cable TV. Second, to make use of programs produced for other cable TV channels,
such as the Library Channel and the Educational Channel, given their permission, and play
them back on the radio station. Finally, additional original radio programs will be created and
played on the radio station which could draw upon the events, programs, and information
outreach programs of community institutions and organizations such as the University of Iowa,
Kirkwood Community College, community theater groups and local arts organizations.
Prior to making the application we will proceed with contacting the other institutions who may
lend their support by including their names in the application program statement, which is
attached.
The application for this license requires no commitment from the City nor the other institutions
at this point in time. The application must be turned in by February, 2001 and the City would
have one year from that date to get a radio station up and running. The radio station will reach
over 90% of the Iowa City community.
The ICTC discussed the low power radio station concept and license application at their
October 23rd meeting. Their consensus was that the Cable TV Division should move ahead with
this project and keep the ICTC informed of their progress.
Attachment
cabletv\rnemos\radio.doc
Exhibit 1
Low Power Radio Program Statement
The addition of a 100-watt low power radio station would greatly enhance the .City of Iowa City's public
information program. In addition to the traditional methods of public outreach, such as print, web sites,
and press releases, the City's cable TV channel provides an outlet for more extensive public affairs
programming and community information. The City Channel shows video programming produced by
the City Cable TV Office that informs the community about a wide range of topics including City
services, such as water, recycling, and transit, proceedings of the City Council and other policy-making
bodies, lectures, candidate and legislative forums, local history, educational programs, local celebrations,
and community events. In addition, the City's Community Television Service (CTS) supports the
communication efforts of local non-profit organizations by providing cable TV production and playback
services. Approximately 150 programs on a diverse range of subjects, such as local history, social
services, local arts and music, the environment, and public health issues are produced and cablecast for
non-profits by the CTS each year.
The City of Iowa City will bring substantial media production and programming experience, as well as a
considerable media production equipment base to a low power radio station. As part of the City' s public
information program, the City' s Cable TV OtT~ce produces hundreds of hours of govemment and
community video programming each year. Many of these programs could be directly translated into radio
programs. Others will have narration added similar to the descriptive video service available for the
sight-impaired on television broadcasts. The City Channel' s programming and the CTS programming
will provide a base for the radio programming.
The Iowa City Public Library, the Johnson County Senior Center, and the Iowa City Community School
District also program cable TV channels and some of those programs may also be used for radio
programming. Additional original radio programs will be created which could draw upon the events,
programs, and information outreach programs of community institutions and organizations such as the
University of Iowa, Kirkwood Community College, University Hospitals and Clinics, community theater
groups, and local arts organizations.
In addition, the City Cable TV Office has initiated an innovative, interactive cable TV/radio program,
which will be a major contributer to the radio programming. This program is designed to enable
viewers/listeners to access multiple media and information sources, such as a tailored local interactive
database and the Word Wide Web on topics and subjects of interest to the community. The
viewers/listeners are guided by an Avatar (a facilitator) and subject experts. The purpose of the program
is to: 1) enable viewers/listeners to script the programs based on their interests through a
recursion/surveying process, and then 2) assist viewers/listeners in gaining knowledge on the subjects of
their choice rather than leaving them with disparate pieces of information, as is the current norm with
existing media and information sources. The overall success of this innovative program will depend, in
part, on the ability to reach the community through multiple forms of communication. A low power radio
station will be a central element to that.
A 100-watt station will reach over 90% of Iowa City residents. City of Iowa City programming will most
often be directed to meet the broad, general interest of the community. Programs will also be targeted to
segments of the community, such as senior citizens and racial and ethnic minorities. In short, the
program strategy will endeavor to be both broad and diverse.
The City of Iowa City was incorporated as a municipal corporation on April 6, 1853 in the state of Iowa.
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Resident Opportunities and Self Sufficiency Program (ROSS) Grant Award
(Resident Service Delivery Model-Family)
The lowa City Housing Authority was recently awarded by the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) a $150,000 3-year ROSS grant. The grant, in partnership with
Goodwill Industries of Southeast Iowa was designed to provide job seeking, placement and
training services, as well as case management, childcare and transportation support services
to eligible residents in Iowa City and Johnson County. These services will promote personal
responsibility, increased self-sufficiency, and result in enhanced quality of life for low-
income residents.
This HUD grant will rely significantly on Goodwill Industries expertise in employment and
vocational training services.
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Arus na Cathrach City Hall
Luimneach Limerick
Telef6n 061 ' 415799 Telephone 061 · 415799
Fax 061 ' 415266 Fax 061 · 415266
Mr. Ernie Lehman, ~
Mayor of Iowa City, /
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18th September, 2000.
Dear Mayor Lehman,
I wish to extend to you, your family and city sincere good wishes. These good wishes are
presented to you by our most famous cultural ambassador, Mike Finn.
We in Limerick are very proud of Mike. He is a writer, actor, commentator and an active
citizen in our city. He commands enormous respect both locally and nationally and now
has been recognised internationally through his select for participation in Iowa's
International Writing Program. The University of Iowa Writers Workshop has produced
many of America' s most distinguished writes. Names like Raymond Carver and Flannery
O'Connor immediately spring to mind. Limerick has also produced its share of literary
talent, novelist, Kate O'Brien and Frank McCourt, to name but two. I have high hopes for
Mike and anticipate great works from him in the future.
Recently Mike received a Civic Reception from the City Council in recognition of the
contribution he has made to the cultural life of Limerick His most recent work 'Pigtown'
has sold-out and is now destined for international acclaim.
I am aware of many similarities between Iowa City and Limerick. Your love of football
(the Hawkeyes) and ours of rugby (Garryowen, Shannon, Young Munsters). Our cities
have two great Universities. We are both situated in the heartland of abundant fertile soil
(the Corn Belt and the Golden Vale). We now share in the development of an artist's
talents.
I thank you for the courtesy you and your city have shown to Mike during his stay.
Yours SinC!~
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: October 31, 2000
To: Steve Atkins ~ ~,
From: Kim Johnson ~/'
Re: Agenda Items
The following are costs associated with Capital Improvement Projects being
h
presented for acceptance at the November 7t Council meeting:
1) Civic Center Additions and Renovations Project
Contractor.' Contracting Corp. of Illinois
· Project Estimated Cost: $ 1,390,000.00
· Project Bid Received: $ 1,286,800.00
· Project Actual Cost: $ 1,391,378.89
2) Sand Pit Pump Station - Lower Terminus Project
Contractor.' Reynolds, Inc..
· Project Estimated Cost: $ 590,000.00
· Project Bid Received: $ 799,325.00
· Project Actual Cost: $ 799,325.00
3) Iowa City Downtown Streetscape Phase III Improvements
Contractor All American Concrete, Inc..
· Project Estimated Cost: $ 1,510,000.00
· Project Bid Received: $ 1,383,666.90
· Project Actual Cost: $ 1,463,077.33
4) Benton Street Turn Lane and Ned Ashton Memorial Park Project
Contractor: Streb Construction, Inc..
· Project Estimated Cost: $ 134,650.00
· Project Bid Received: $ 171,804.74
· Project Actual Cost: $ 164,211.16'*
**$3,848.50 of this cost is for a fence and gate which was negotiated
during the Iowa River Corridor Trail land acquisition.
October 31, 2000
Page 2
Agenda Items
5) Iowa River Corridor Trail - Burlington Street to Napoleon Park
Contractor.' Peterson Contractors, Inc..
· Project Estimated Cost: $ 1,364,881.00
· Project Bid Received: $ 1,312,306.32
· Project Actual Cost: $ 1,562,127.37
· Federal Funding $ 715,000.00
· University of Iowa Contribution $ 69,740.00
6) 2000 Parking Ramp Maintenance and Repair Project
Contractor: Restek, Inc..
· Project Estimated Cost: $ 324,000.00
· Project Bid Received: $ 249,434.00
· Project Actual Cost: $ 273,772.00
7) Water Facility Site Development - Phase I Improvement Project
Contractor: Maxwell Construction, Inc..
· Project Estimated Cost: $ 5,160,000.00
· Project Bid Received: $ 3,961,690.03
· Project Actual Cost: $ 3,886,097.42
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 7, 2000
To: Steve Arkins, City Manager
From: Joe Fowler, Director of Parking & Transit j~'
Re: Near Southside Transportation Center
As we are currently in the concept design phase of this project, the number of proposed
parking spaces is not definite at this point. The actual number of parking spaces will not
be determined until the final design is complete.
The current plans estimate the number of parking spaces in the facility at 380. There will
be a bid alternate that will allow for the option to construct an additional floor of parking.
This additional floor is estimated to contain 120 parking spaces.
Prior to beginning the initial design phase the design team met with interested parties to
determine what the community wanted in the facility. Bicyclists of Iowa City was one of
these groups. They requested thirty bicycle parking spaces to be located on Court or
Dubuque Streets. Ten of these spaces were to be lockers, the rest standard bike racks.
The current design allocates 900 square feet for bicycle parking and does include
lockers. The area designated for bicycle parking is located on Dubuque Street near
Court Street.
cc: Jeff Davidson, Asst. PCD Director
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 7, 2000
To: City Council
From: Madan K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: January Meeting and Budget Schedule
At your work session on November 6 a proposed schedule was decided upon for the month of
January. Please mark your calendars for the following dates and times:
Thursday, January 4 - 8:30-Noon Organizational Meeting with budget overview
Monday, January 8 - 6:30 p.m. Special Work Session
Tuesday, January 9 - 7:00 p.m. Special Formal Meeting
Monday, January 15 - 6:30 p.m. Regular Work Session
Tuesday, January 16 - 7:00 p.m. Regular Formal Meeting
Monday, January 22 - 1:00-5:00 p.m. Budget
Tuesday, January 23 - 6:30-9:00 p.m. Board and Commission input & other budget issues
Tuesday, January 30 -8:30-Noon Budget
Regular first and third formal meeting schedule resumes with the meeting of February 6. Staff
estimated approximately 13 hours of time for review of the budget. This schedule takes into
consideration Council absences, the regular meeting schedule, and the necessity to set public
hearing on the budget at your regular meeting on February 6.
cc: City Manager
Finance Director
City Departments
Boards and Commissions
Maintenance
cclerk\budget.doc