HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-03-05 Info Packet of 3/1 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET
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IP1 Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Director: Sale of Parcel 64-1a
IP2 Memorandum from Cable TV Administrator: Low Power Radio Station
IP3 Senior Center Commission - Parking Recommendations for Senior Center
Participants following the Completion of Tower Place and Parking
IP4 Letter from Iowa City Assessor: Materials for March 5 City Conference Board
Meeting
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IP5 Memorandum from City Manager: Task Force Grant Objectives
IP6 Memorandum from Police Chief to City Manager: Hemp Cat
IP7 Memorandum from City Manager: Riverside Stage Seatin9 Project
IP8 Memorandum from Ci~ Manager: Transit Methane Abatement Program
IP9 Memorandum from Transit Manager to City Manager: Downtown Shuttle
IP10 Memorandum from City Assessor to City Manager: Assessment Process
IPll Memorandum from JCCOG Solid Waste Management Coordinator to City Manager:
Fiscal Year 2001 Iowa City Landfill Waste Reduction Grant Program
IP12 Email from Document Seaices Supe~isor to Planning and Community Development
Assistant Director: Insights Education ~icle - Parking in Front of Mailboxes
IPI 3 Memorandum from City Clerk: Februa~ 20 Work Session
IP14 Memorandum from City Clerk: Februa~ 22 Special Work Session
IP15 Letter from Richard O'dell Hughes to David Powers: Bids [response from David Powers
included in Council packet]
IP16 Letter from David Tingwald (Noahside Neighborhood Association) to Board of
Adjustment: Office Development in the 500 Block of E. Bloomington Street
IP17 Letter from Lisa Dewey (SEATS) to Mr. And Mrs. Peter Riesz: SEATS
IP18 Notice: Transpo~ation Conference to be Held in Iowa City on April 27-28
IP19 Resolution from Johnson County Democratic Pa~y: Police Practices
IP20 Rededication of the Johnson County CouPhouse
IP21 Emails to JCNews from Carol DeProsse: Police (3)
IP22 Emails to JCNews from Carol DeProsse: Iowa Child
Letter from Jay Honohan to Council: Senior Center Parking Proposal
Memorandum from Libra~ D~rector: Libra~ Project
March 1, 2001 Information Packet (continued) 2
Memorandum from Mark Martin, Library Board of Trustees: Library Building
Plans/Marketing of 64-1A
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: March 1, 2001
To: City Council _C~~.,~0j/u(2E.L._'
From: Karin Franklin, Director, P
Re: Sale of Parcel 64-1a
At your meeting of February 5, 2001, the Council directed the staff to proceed with drafting a
Request for Proposals (RFP) for the parcel next to the Sheraton Hotel. You also requested we
be prepared to discuss the use of any revenues from the sale and the staging of construction on
this site as it relates to the Library project.
The Request for Proposals
Enclosed is a draft RFP. Particular attention should be paid to pages 3-6. These pages should
set forth the type of project the Council is looking for with this Request. These are the primary
criteria that would be used in evaluating any submittals; it is conceivable that an acceptable
project could be submitted that did not meet every one of the criteria listed. The sections in bold
type are specific areas for which we need Council agreement. The ideas represented here are
those of the staff or of one or more Council members raised during the February 6th discussion.
Following is a discussion of the major points; these and any additional items may be discussed
at the work session on March 5th.
Maximizing density: The RFP advocates a project that maximizes the use of the property, With
this guidance, one should not expect to succeed with a project that is three or four stories on a
portion of the lot. If the Council wishes to consider a lesser project, the RFP should be amended
to reflect that intent.
Land Uses: In this request, we are trying to make a strong case for a development project that is
not an apartment complex. Although residential uses are permitted in the downtown, what is
advocated is a project that adds to the downtown mix and enhances the downtown, particularly
the pedestrian mall, with establishments that will generate and draw all age groups. Residential
uses on the upper stories may be a component of such a project but should not dominate the
project.
In our efforts with this parcel, there are three factors which affect the outcome: the zoning of the
land; the community's desired use (as expressed through the Council); and the market. The
zoning allows a range of uses including residential above the ground floor. Clearly, the market
will support residential development of this site. Market support for retail development is more
nebulous. We have seen a number of projects in and around the downtown with a mix of uses in
which the residential use dominates and the commercial uses are clearly secondary. I do not
believe our desire for the development of this particular site matches some of the projects we
have seen built just outside the downtown in recent years. It is not that these are not valued
projects; they just are not what has been envisioned for this particular parcel in the heart of
downtown. This raises the question of the wisdom of selling this parcel now if the only proposals
received are those which respond to today's market for residential development. Should this last
opportunity for a significant addition to downtown Iowa City be foregone to accept the immediate
benefit of the taxes generated by residential development of the site? And what are the spillover
costs of additional units downtown, particularly if these units are designed and marketed for
some of our younger residents?
My intent is not to dissuade you from marketing this property but to raise some of the issues that
go with its eventual development. Hopefully any proposals we might receive will be able to meet
the goals of the Council and succeed in the market as well. The Land Uses section of the RFP
is a critical section and should clearly reflect your goals for this property.
Parking: As written, this section suggests the possibility of some private parking which would be
just for extremely parking sensitive uses (such as high-end condominiums) and articulates an
expectation that some public parking in the project would be available and have relatively easy
access to the Public Library.
Public Space: The public space envisioned here is external to any building and is on the site. As
noted in the RFP, it should integrate easily with City Plaza. This should not preclude internal
public space but any internal space would need to be easily accessed from the pedestrian mall
or Linn Street.
Design: The intent in this section is to allow for creativity in design but ensure that the resulting
building "fits in" with downtown. Obviously, there will be a range of opinions on what "fits in"
means in regard to any one project. Provision is made for a recommendation from the Design
Review Committee as well as public input in the developer selection process on pp. 14 and 15;
the prevailing "opinion" will be that of the Council.
Staging: The staging for the Library anticipates use of the northern part of Parcel 64-1a for the
initial phase of the Library project when the steel is being brought in for the addition and the
remodeling of the south face of the existing Library. Consequently, we have stated in the RFP
that the site is not likely to be available for construction until January of 2003; we would not
anticipate closing on the property until then thus there would be no financial obligation to the
City by the Developer until that time. The language goes on to provide some direction about the
coordination of staging for the Library and the 64-1a projects. We wished to leave open any
opportunities for the builders of either project to work out a way to work compatibly. If
coordination of the projects could not be reached such that the Library project could proceed
without significant additional costs due to staging difficulties, the Parcel 64-fa project would
need to wait until the Jan. 2003 date.
Financing: Tax exemption on non-residential components of any project on this site are already
available under the Central Business District Urban Revitalization Plan. The question is whether
you wish to provide opportunities for tax increment financing, which would help with the up-front
costs of a project, or whether you wish to discount the cost of the land based on the quality of
the proposed project.
Developer Selection: We have provided for a quasi-public process in that after an initial
screening by the staff selection committee, the proposers would make a public presentation of
their plans. In choosing the preferred developer, the Council would have the recommendation of
the staff selection committee and any comments from the public.
Use of Revenues from Sale
As has been pointed out previously, any revenue generated by the sale of this property must go
to program income for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program according to
our urban renewal close-out agreement with HUD. Enclosed is a memorandum from Steve
Nasby, our coordinator of this program, outlining the parameters within which a project using
program income would be evaluated. This was an issue raised by the Council. A decision will
not be necessary until conveyance of the property.
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Next Steps
After the Council's discussion on March 5th, we will make any revisions required to the RFP,
assuming the Council's intent to proceed. On March 20th , there will be a resolution on the
formal agenda authorizing and directing the solicitation of offers to purchase Parcel 64-1a. This
is not a public hearing but may be an opportunity for public comment, at your discretion.
cc: City Manager
David Schoon
Susan Craig
Library Board
Steve Nasby
Staff Selection Committee
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DRAFT
Parcel 64-1a Redevelopment
Request for Proposals
Iowa City, Iowa
Burlington Street
Parcel 64-1a Redevelopment
Request for Proposals
City of Iowa City, Iowa
PLEASE TAKE NOTE: THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CONSTITUTES A
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, AND IS THUS A SOLICITATION FOR RESPONSES AND
IS NOT GOVERNED AT THIS STAGE BY §384.95(f)(f), CODE OF IOWA. ANY
ACCEPTANCE OF A PROPOSAL SHALL NOT RESULT IN A BINDING CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE PROPOSER, BUT INSTEAD WILL SIMPLY ENABLE
NEGOTIATIONS TO TAKE PLACE WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A MORE
DETAILED AND REFINED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PROPOSER AND THE CITY.
CONTENTS
Pa~e
The Redevelopment Project .............................................................3
The Community ................................................................................7
Proposal Procedure ........................................................................11
Private Developer Selection Process .............................................14
Available Reports ...........................................................................16
Additional Information .....................................................................17
Appendix A - Zoning Map and Summary Description of
Current Zoning .........................................................18
Appendix B -Area Map ..................................................................19
Appendix C - Survey & Legal Description for Parcel 64-1a ...........20
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The Redevelopment Project
Project Focus & Project Criteria
Parcel 64-1a is Iowa City's last urban renewal parcel, and as such provides the City with the
opportunity to create an exciting capstone to downtown renewal efforts. The intent of the City is to
enable the redevelopment of this site for a project that complements and enhances the existing
uses in downtown and adds vitality to an already vibrant place. To this end, the City is seeking an
innovative and imaginative developer to participate in a project that will result in a mixed-use
development.
Proposal submitted should address the following project criteria:
Density. As the last undeveloped parcel of land within Iowa City's Central Business
District, the City anticipates any proposed development will maximize the
density allowed on the site under current zoning and building code regulations.
Parcel 64-1a is located within the Central Business, CB-10, Zone. The CB-10
Zone permits a floor area ratio of ten, which would allow a ten-story building
covering the entire parcel. Increases in height may be attained by building on
a portion of the site.
Proposed Uses. The CB-10 Zone is the high density, compact, pedestrian-oriented shopping,
office, service, and entertainment area. In addition to these permitted uses,
residential development is permitted above the ground floor. A detailed
description and diagram of CB-10 zoning is found in Appendix A.
The City is looking for a project which will enhance the downtown and add to
the vibrancy of the pedestrian mall for people of all ages. Projects which are
primarily residential in nature, particularly those with dormitory-style
housing of 4°5 bedrooms per unit, are discouraged. Projects which
include a mix of uses - commerical, office, entertainment - are
encouraged. Single uses such as hotels, theaters, or other types of
commercial uses are also welcomed.
Any proposed development is required to provide commercial space on the
street and City Plaza levels of the development. If a proposed project includes
residential uses, 10% of any residential units must be for low and
moderate income persons. Those projects containing residential units with
no more than two bedrooms are preferred.
Parking. Most parking for the proposed development is expected to be provided by
public parking facilities, not on-site. Proposals incorporating some private
parking for the project will be considered; formal approval by the Iowa City
Board of Adjustment will eventually be required. The ability to provide private
parking on-site will depend upon the quality of the proposed project.
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This site has provided public parking in close proximity to the public library
since 1997. The City will look favorably on any project that includes public
parking spaces on the site. These parking spaces must be easily accessible to
the Public Library. A well-defined pedestrian connection from the Dubuque
Street parking ramp to the Public Library is also desirable.
Public Space. While maximizing the density of development allowed on the site, the
City is also looking for creative ways of incorporating public space
adjacent to City Plaza. The design of such space should be compatible
with City Plaza and easily used by community activities on City Plaza.
Design. Given this is the final structure in Iowa City's urban renewal program, the City
expects an imaginative design that will be a striking addition to the downtown.
A signature building design complimentary to the architecture of downtown
Iowa City is desired. In addition, the design of the new structure should
complement the design of the expanded public library, create an attractive
entry point to City Plaza, and be sensitive to allowing sunlight to illuminate City
Plaza.
The City Council will review and approve plans, specifications and construction
drawings of this project. In addition to the administrative review processes set
fodh in the City ordinances, this process will include review of the entire pro-
ject's design plans by the Design Review Committee and approval by the City
Council. This process is outlined in the Design Review Ordinance. The
approval of the preliminary plans by the Design Review Committee and the City
Council will be conducted in a cooperative and expeditious manner.
Construction The City of Iowa City plans to renovate and expand the existing Iowa City
Staging. Public Library beginning the fall of 2001, and anticipates completion in the
Spring of 2004. Due to this construction activity, Parcel 64-1a is not likely to be
available for construction until after January 2003. The construction staging for
the development of Parcel 64-1a must take into consideration the construction
of the Public Library project. Creative ways of addressing construction staging
so that both projects may be completed smoothly, efficiently, and expeditiously
are strongly encouraged.
The Site
DESCRIPTION
Consisting of approximately 1.02 acres, Parcel 64-1a is located at the intersection of Linn Street
and City Plaza, a well-landscaped pedestrian mall in the heart of downtown Iowa City. A diagram
of the area is found in Appendix B. The site is located approximately two blocks from the
University of Iowa campus and one block from Old Capitol Town Center a two-level, 275,000
square feet, enclosed shopping mall.
Land uses surrounding the site are:
North - Located across the pedestrian mall is the existing Iowa City Public Library, which has
averaged over 55,000 users per month and which will be undergoing a major expansion
project beginning FalJ 2001.
South - A six-level (five above grade), 625-space municipal parking'facility is located across an
alley from the site.
West - Adjacent to the site is the 9-story, 236-room Sheraton Hotel, downtown's only lodging
facility.
East- Located across Linn Street is the old Carnegie library which is privately owned and leased
for office space.
ACCESS
Linn Street provides direct street access to the site while City Plaza facilitates pedestrian
movement to and from the site. This area is characterized by heavy pedestrian movement and a
variety of daytime and nighttime activities. Excellent bus service is provided by the downtown
transit exchange two blocks away.
In addition to the 625-space municipal parking facility immediately adjacent to the site, an 875-
space multi-level municipal parking facility is located one and one-half blocks to the west and a
475-space multi-level municipal parking facility is located one and one-half blocks to the east.
Construction of the fourth downtown parking facility, Tower Place, should be completed in late
Spring of 2001. This parking facility along Iowa Avenue will contain approximately 600 parking
spaces and will be only two blocks away from Parcel 64-1a.
A detailed diagram of the site and legal description of the site is found in Appendix C.
HISTORY/SITE
CONDITIONS
In 1937 this parcel was part of the area zoned as a business district. Thereafter, many different
businesses operated from the block, including coffee shops, restaurants, taverns, shoe repair, car
sales and realtors. The City began acquiring parcels of property on Block 64 in the mid-1950s.
Through a series of land purchases, including condemnation proceedings, the City acquired
property on the south end of Block 64 for a parking lot. The existing structures were demolished,
and the area was backfilled and surfaced with asphaltic concrete for a parking lot.
Results of exploratory soil bodngs on the site are available in a 1982 Foundation Investigation
report. The report gives a physical content description of three borings on the site. There are
approximately 7 to 11 feet of fill present (generally a silty clay with some crushed limestone and
fragments of wood, brick and concrete). In general, the subsurface soils consist of about 32 to 44
feet of silt and clay soils overlying approximately 39 feet of sand. Limestone bedrock was encoun-
tered in two of the borings at depths ranging from approximately 71 to 76 feet below existing
grades. (Note: The City does not guarantee that the report fully describes subsoil conditions.)
APPRAISED VALUE
The last real estate appraisal of the site was conducted in May 1996. The appraised value of the
site at that time was $1.2 million.
FINANCING
The City will consider providing financial incentives in return for an exceptional private
project. These incentives could include, but are not limited to the following:
Prol~ertv Tax Exeml~tion: The parcel is located within the Central Business District
Urban Revitalization Area and thus the non-residential commercial components of
any project would be eligible for property tax exemption for a period of years as
outlined in the urban revitalization plan. (Do we want to make tax increment
financing available?)
Purchase Price: The purchase price of the land is negotiable.
The proposed financial package and return to the City will be evaluated as part of the proposal
selection criteria.
Site Acquisition
Terms for payment for acquisition of the site must be included as part of the development
proposal.
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The Community
INTRODUCRON
Thirty years ago, the City of Iowa City began an ambitious urban renewal project to renovate and
reconstruct its downtown retail and employment center. Through public action and commitment,
the City has stimulated private investment in redevelopment and rehabilitation of the vital
downtown area and improved Iowa City's downtown environment to serve the employment,
shopping, residential and leisure needs of its citizens.
The City of Iowa City is preparing to develop the last undeveloped pareel, known as "Parcel 64-
la," of the original 18 parcels of urban renewal land acquired for disposition and development by
the City. The City is soliciting proposals for private development projects that will maximize the
development potential of the site while also providing public parking for the Iowa City Public
Library. The site provides an excellent development and investment opportunity in the dynamic
Iowa City market.
Community Overview
Location
Iowa City is a thriving community strategically located in east central Iowa within 300 miles of
Chicago, Minneapolis, and St. Louis. Cedar Rapids, Iowa's second largest city, is 25 miles north
of Iowa City via 1-380. Interstate 80 links Iowa City with Des Moines (110 miles west) and
Davenport (60 miles east).
Iowa City is the Johnson County seat and the Iowa City Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is
coterminous with the county.
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Uniquely Iowa City
Iowa City is regarded as one of the most attractive places to live in the Midwest:
Reader's Digest (April 97)
Iowa City ranked in the nation's top 50 of the best places to raise a family, cited as
having "what makes a town family - friendly. Parents topped the list with low crime rate,
low drug and alcohol abuse, good schools, high quality health care, a clean environment
and affordability".
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine (September 96)
Iowa City ranked as the second healthiest city in the United States, because of the
health benefits of University Hospitals and abundant recreational areas.
Business Week (July 98)
"As people challenge the conventional notion of retirement, they're rethinking the types
of place where they want to spend their later years. For an increasing number of
Americans, that means choosing an area where they can have access to culture,
education, entertainment, history, and a shot at a rewarding full or part - time job." Iowa
City was rated as on of the most attractive cities to retire; maintain a cost of living below
the national average.
Fortune (August 18, 1997)
Iowa City has a higher percentage of college graduated than any other city in the U.S.
as measured by Moran Stahl and Boyer, a consulting firm specializing in business
location selection.
Population
With a population of approximately 60.500, Iowa City constitutes nearly 60% of the total
population of Johnson County. Although the growth rate has slowed, Iowa City and Johnson
County continue to experience steady population growth (1.3% and 12.3% respectively).
Employment
Total employment in Johnson County has increased an average of 2% per year from 1990 to
1999. In terms of net new job creation, the government and service sectors have shown the
largest absolute gain. The finance/real estate/insurance, transportation/utilities, and service
sectors have had the greatest percentage increase.
Iowa City has one of the lowest unemployment rates among the nation's metropolitan areas.
Annual unemployment has not exceeded 3% in the past seven years. In 1999 the annual
unemployment rate in Iowa City was 2.0 percent.
Major Employers
Iowa City is home to the University of Iowa and the location of numerous nationally known
companies such as ACT, National Computer Systems, General Mills, Procter and Gamble, Lear,
Oral B Laboratories, and Moore Business Forms.
The University of Iowa campus, a Big Ten conference school, is adjacent to the downtown urban
renewal area. With an enrollment of more than 28,000 and over 20,000 full-time faculty members
and employees, the University plays a key supporting role for downtown commercial and retail
activities. In addition to the University, city, county, and federal government offices are located in
the downtown and also support commercial activity.
Retail
Since 1991, retail sales in Johnson County have grown by approximately $460 million, from $640
million to $1.1 billion. Approximately, 65% of these retail sales occurred within Iowa City.
Coral Ridge Mall, in Coralville, opened in August 1998. This new retail center has had dramatic
effects on the entire region. Taxable retail sales in Coralville doubled between 1998 and 1999.
During this same time, taxable retail sales in Iowa City grew by approximately 5%.
Downtown Iowa City is home to over 150 retail stores and restaurants, ranging from regionally
recognized department stores to locally-owned specialty shops.
Housing
Between 1990 and 1999, more than 3,700 housing units have been constructed in Iowa City. Of
those 3,700 units, nearly 55% percent are multi-family units. These multi-family housing units
were not only constructed on the periphery of the community, but were also constructed in and
near the downtown as private sector redevelopment projects.
Single-family home sales reached record levels in 1999. The Iowa City Area Association of
Realtors documented 1,895 single-family home sales in 1999 at an average sale price of
$131,643.
Lodging
The Iowa City/Coralville area has 30 hotels and motels containing over 2,100 rooms.
Complementing these hotels are 5 area bed and breakfasts containing 20 rooms. The area
hotel market caters not only to traffic off of Interstate 80 and visitors to the University, but also
tourists to the area, conference attendants, and business travelers. The area's largest hotel
(with 236 rooms) is the only hotel located in downtown Iowa City.
Downtown Area
Past Redevelopment Efforts
With its Urban Renewal Program, the City used public investment to install functional and
aesthetic improvements to utilities, streets, parking and other major public facilities in the
downtown. Utilities on key streets were placed underground and extensive beautification
programs were completed. Public parking facilities were constructed to encourage and support
downtown activities. The City Plaza, a three-block pedestrian mall, has been designed to
enhance pedestrian circulation within the downtown core. The character of City Plaza is warm
and inviting with an abundance of landscaping.
With the Urban Renewal Program, many redevelopment projects occurred. Private
redevelopmerit projects included the 236-room Sheraton Hotel at the Center of the Plaza, a five
story office building, Plaza Center One, across from the Sheraton Hotel, and a 275,000 square
foot retail development, Old Capitol Town Center, which anchors the west end of the Plaza.
Anchoring the east of the Plaza was the construction of the Iowa City Public Library.
Recent Redevelopment Efforts
The City is in the process of once again reinvesting in the downtown. A $4 million streetscape
improvement project has been completed in downtown, and the $3 million Iowa Avenue
streetscape project will be completed this fall. The City plans to begin construction of an $18
million dollar renovation and expansion project of the Iowa City Public Library. Tower Place and
Parking, a $12 million mixed-used development project including nearly 30,000 square feet of
commercial space at street level and 580 parking spaces will be completed this spring. The City
is also in the process of designing the construction of the Near Southside Transportation Center.
The transportation center is another mixed used development project including an interstate bus
depot, a day care center on the street level and between 300 and 500 parking spaces. With the
construction of these two facilities, there will be an additional 800-1000 parking spaces within I ¼
blocks of Parcel 64-1a. These spaces will only add to the existing nearly 2700 public parking
spaces in the core downtown Iowa City area.
In addition to public investment, private investment has also occurred in recent years in the core
downtown Iowa City area. The projects have consisted of mixed-use structures, typically
commercial on the first floor and residential rental units above. These include buildings at Court
and Gilbert streets, Linn and Court streets, Dubuque and Burlington streets and on Clinton Street
between Burlington and College streets. A five-story commercial project, called Hieronymous
Square, is planned at the corner of Burlington and Clinton streets.
Over the years, the redevelopment projects in the downtown area were planned to complement
and reinforce each other to create a strong economic and social center for Iowa City. The
proximity to the University, the municipal parking system, and the mix of commercial uses are
important indicators that downtown Iowa City will remain a strong community and activity center.
These assets combine to make Iowa City's last Urban Renewal site an excellent development and
investment opportunity.
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Proposal Procedure
PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL
Developers are encouraged to contact the City of Iowa City to obtain a Request for Proposals
packet and to inform the City of their interest and intentions as soon as possible. Contact should
be made with the City's Economic Development Coordinator (David Schoon, 319-356-5236 or the
Director of Planning and Community Development Karin Franklin, 319-356-5232) at your earliest
convenience. City representatives are prepared to meet with you to describe this development
opportunity any time prior to the formal submission date.
Responses to this solicitation for offers to purchase or lease and develop the site must be submit-
ted to the City Clerk, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, on or before:
4:30 p.m. (CDT) on July 6, 200'1
Proposals must be submitted to the City Clerk with all supporting documents in a sealed envelope
or other container marked only with the following:
Iowa City Urban Renewal
Parcel 64-f a Development Proposal
The proposal envelope or container shall bear no exterior indication of the identity of the person or
firm making the proposal. A written receipt will be given for each proposal filed with the City Clerk
prior to the deadline. Faxed copies will not be accepted as proposals.
PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Ten (10) copies of all documentation requested must be contained in the proposal. The following
forms are provided in the Request for Proposals packet and each submittal must include:
1. Offer to Purchase Development Riclhts for Private RedeveloDment - All offers to purchase
be submitted in substantially the same format as the form furnished by the City and must
be complete in all respects. Any additions, deletions, or modifications in the Offer to
Purchase must be explained and justified in full detail in a narrative statement attached to
the Offer.
2. Redeveloper~s Statement of Qualifications and Financial Responsibility.
3. Redeveloper's Statement for Public Disclosure.
4. A written narrative which describes the proposed development. At a minimum, the
narrative should contain the following information:
· The use or uses proposed.
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· The height and number of stories in the structure.
· The intensity of the proposed use(s) (e.g., total square footage, number of
residential units by number of bedrooms, number of hotel rooms, common space,
etc.).
· The estimated total cost of improvements, including hard and soft costs.
· The amount and likely source of equity capital and the probable amount and
source(s) of other financing. State any specific assumptions which have been
made concerning the financing terms deemed necessary for the project.
5. A site plan and elevation illustratincl the proposed concept. These need not be engineered
plans but should be to scale.
6. A written narrative which sets forth the developer's experience. At a minimum, this
narrative must contain: a list of other properties or development projects and their location,
type and size, and the name and phone number of a person familiar with your prior work
so the City may be assured of prior satisfactory performance; the names and background
of the principal(s) who will be responsible for this project; and the qualifications, persons
and contact (for reference check purposes) of other persons or firms who will be involved
in the project.
GENERAL S TIPULA TIONS
The City is not responsible for any expenses which proposers may incur in preparing and
submitting the proposal. The City will not be liable for any costs incurred by the proposers that are
related to the proposal process; this includes production of the proposal, interviews/presentations,
travel and accommodations.
All proposals received from proposers will become the property of the City of Iowa City and will not
be returned to the proposers. In the event of contract award, all documentation produced as part
of the contract will become the exclusive property of the City.
Subsequent to written notification to the City of an interest in submittin9 a proposal and prior to
June 30, 2001, the City may wish to meet with certain developers for further clarification. The City
reserves the right to initiate such meetings. These meetings may be conducted on an individual or
collective basis, involving anywhere from one to all of the prospective developers. The meetings
may be called, however, only at the initiative of the City. In the event that no acceptable proposals
are received by the City within the designated time limit, the City may negotiate for a proposal with
any party, and/or re-solicit offers under changed terms or conditions.
After June 30, 2001, no new proposals will be accepted and no modifications to those already
submitted will be allowed unless specifically requested by the City. Also, after the deadline the
names of those submitting proposals will become available to the public as a public record.
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PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
The City is sensitive to concerns regarding proprietary information and the RFP Process.
However, the RFP process is subject to the State of Iowa's Open Records Laws, specifically Iowa
Code Chapter 22. As such, if proprietary information is specifically requested by members of the
public, it may be subject to dissemination, in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code Chapter
22. The submitted proposals, excluding proprietary information, are subject to general public
review fourteen days after the submission deadline.
In accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 22, and except as may be provided by other applicable
State and Federal Law, all proposers should be aware that Requests for Proposals and the
responses thereto are in the public domain. However, the proposers are requested to specifically
identify any information contained in their proposals which they consider confidential and/or
proprietary and which they believe to be exempt from disclosure, citing specifically the applicable
law and exempting the same from disclosure.
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Private Developer
Selection Process
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Upon receipt of the written proposals, the City will review and evaluate all submissions in
accordance with the following criteria:
Private Development Plan
· Quality and creativity of the proposed development.
· Compatibility with standards, objectives and controls set forth in the Urban Renewal Plan, this
Request for Proposals, and disposition documents.
· The probability of achieving market acceptance.
The timeliness of the proposed construction schedule.
· The price offered and terms.
Developer Experience and Qualifications
· The success of previous development efforts and/or the operation of facilities of similar nature
as evidenced in this solicitation.
· Public acceptance of previous developments, in terms of design, timing of work and functional
relationships.
· Reputation in regard to character, integrity, skills, judgment and competence.
· Demonstrated ability to work with the public sector.
Implementation Ability
· Experience of the principals and key staff that will be involved in Iowa City in carrying out
projects of similar scale and character, which information may be solicited during the course of
the City's reference checks.
· Availability of sufficient financial resources to complete the project in a timely manner.
Additional information may be required to clarify a prospective developers plans and intentions.
The City reserves the right to request additional information from any prospective developer after
offers have been received and opened.
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DEVELOPER SELECTION
This Request for Proposals is being sent out to a number of developers. After an initial screening
by City staff, the development teams of all qualified submitted projects will be asked to make a
general presentation of their plans to the public. A private interview with the City staff selection
committee will occur the following day. The selection committee reserves the right to have
discussions with any or all of the submitting teams. The selection committee will make a
recommendation to the City Council.
After receiving recommendations from the staff, the City Council will select the preferred devel-
oper. The announcement of preferred developer will be made by the City Council, and the
preferred developer is expected to execute a development agreement within a period of 90 days.
The City, through its staff and its representatives, reserves the right to continue negotiations and
discussions with the preferred developer after designation is made, in order to discuss and
accomplish modifications in the development proposal including, if necessary, modifications in the
development contracts if such discussions and alterations are made necessary by evolving
circumstances.
If a development agreement has not been executed at the conclusion of 90 days, the City, at its
sole option, reserves the right to rescind the designation of the preferred developer or to extend
the time period allowed for negotiation and execution of a development agreement. Should the
City exercise its option to rescind the preferred developer's designation, the City may initiate
negotiations with one of the other developers who submitted a proposal on the parcel, or the City
may begin a new selection process. All materials shall become the exclusive property of the City
and may be utilized as the City deems proper.
The City of Iowa City reserves the right to waive informalities and irregularities in the proposal
procedures specified in this offering or proposals received, and also reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals.
PROJECT EXECUTION
Upon the execution of the development agreement, the developer shall proceed with the pro-
posed project in accordance with the agreement as executed. Payment in full or as per contrac-
tual conditions is due upon transfer of development rights to the property.
WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS
Prior to opening of the proposals, a proposal may only be withdrawn by written request by the
Offeror. After proposals are opened, Offers shall remain valid and irrevocable until one hundred
and fifty days from the date of opening, and shall remain in force thereafter until withdrawn by the
Offeror in writing.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Prior to entering into any signed documents or agreements, the City will give public notice of intent
to enter into an agreement for the development rights of this Property as provided by the applica-
ble state laws. Following such notice, the City will enter into an agreement with the proposer
whose proposal, in the sole judgment of the City Council, best conforms to the Urban Renewal
Plan and the City's objectives.
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Available Reports & Documents
The following reports are relevant to this project. Copies of these reports may be obtained from
the Iowa City Department of Planning and Community Development on an at-cost basis.
Iowa City Urban Renewal Plan (supplied in proposal packet)
Iowa City Zoning Ordinance, 2000
Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Update, 1997
Central Business District Urban Revitalization Plan, 1999
Foundation Investigation for 64-1 a/64-1 b (Soil Core Report), June, 1982
City of Iowa City Multi-Use Project, Feasibility Report, March 1997.
Design Review Ordinance, 1997
Downtown Strategy, 1997
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Additional Information
Specific questions related to the Request for Proposals must be addressed in writing to the City.
Answers will then be distributed to all development teams. Additional and updated information
will be provided to the teams via fax, e-mail, or correspondence. Please submit all requests to:
David Schoon, Economic Development Coordinator
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
(319) 356-5236 (Office)
(319) 356-5009 (Fax)
david-schoon@iowa-city.org
OR
Karin Franklin, Director, Planning and Community Development
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, iowa 52240
(319) 356-5232 (Office)
(319) 356-5009 (Fax)
karin-franklin@iowa-city.org
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Appendix A
Zoning Map and Summary Description of Current Zoning
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Intent: The Central Business Zone (CB-10) is intended to be the high density,
compact, pedestrian-oriented shopping, office, service and entertainment area in
Iowa City. Development and redevelopment in this Zone should occur in compact
groupings, in order to intensify the density of usable commercial spaces, while
increasing the availability of open spaces, plazas or pedestrianways. The Zone is
intended to accommodate a wide range of retail, service, office and residential
uses. Auto-oriented uses are not permitted except as otherwise provided.
Consolidated off-street loading and service facilities should be provided wherever
practical with access provided from public service alleys or courts. It is intended
that off-street parking facilities be publicly provided and off-street accessory
parking be allowed only as a special exception. Because of the proximity of the
University of Iowa, residential development above the ground floor in this district is
encouraged as a provisional use.
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Appendix B
Area Map
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Appendix C
Survey and Legal Description for Parcel 64-1a
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AUDITOR'S PARCEL N0. 97013
City of Iowa City
M MORANDUM
DATE: February 28, 2001
TO= Karin Franklin, Director of Planning and Community Development
FROM: Steven Nasby, Community Development Coordinator
RE: Utilization of Proceeds from the Sale of 64-1a
Under the terms of the urban renewal agreement and City Council Resolution 77-464, proceeds from
the sale of this property must be designated as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
program income. Therefore, the federal requirements governing CDBG funds must be followed for
any project or activity funded with 64-1a proceeds.
First, funds must be used to meet one of the national objectives of the CDBG program and address a
need(s) identified in the C]'I'Y STEPS Plan. The CDBG program national objectives are as follows:
· benefit to low-moderate income people
· elimination of slum and blight
· urgent need (e.g. natural disaster)
Nearly all of the CDBG projects we have funded in the past and have identified in the C~'I'Y STEPS
Plan meet the national objective of benefiting low-moderate income people. The only exception to
this may have been some of the flood-related work we did with 1993\1994 CDBG Disaster funds that
met the urgent need objective.
Second, funds must be used for a CDBG eligible project. Eligible uses are described in Title 24 of the
Code of Federal Regulations, Part 570.201-206. The basic CDBG eligible activities are as follows:
· acquisition of property for public purposes, subject to the limitations of 570.207
· public facilities and improvements
· clearance activities (demolition, removal of buildings, etc)
· public services
· interim assistance (alleviate emergency conditions threatening public health, etc.)
· relocation costs
· rehabilitation and preservation
· code enforcement
· homeownership assistance
· micro-enterprise assistance
· technical assistance to public or non-profit entities to build capacity
· special economic development activities
· planning and design
· program administration, public information and fair housing
These are very general categories so the range of specific activities\projects is great. For any
proposed project we would need to make sure that it would qualify under all of the applicable criteria.
If you have any questions, would like a copy of the CDBG regulations or want to discuss any ideas on
the use of the proceeds please call me at 356-5248 or e-mail at Steven-Nasby@iowa-city.org.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Drew Shaffer, Cable TV Administrator
DATE: February 28, 2001
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 'FV. Second, to make use of programs produced for other
cable TV channels and programmers, such as the Library Channel, the Educational
Channel and the Senior Center, whose permission we have - see attached letters - 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 as Exhibit 1.
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 April, 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. Currently, cable TV reaches
72% of the Iowa City population,
The ICTC discussed the low power radio station concept and license application at their
October 23ru 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\memosVadio,doc
Exhibit I
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 proceedings of
the City Council and other policy-making bodies; City services, such as water, recycling, and transit;
lccturcsl 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 Office produces hundreds of hours of government 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 also 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, community theater groups, and local arts
organ izations.
In addition, the City Cable TV Office has initiated an innovative, interactive cable TV program, which
will be a major contributor 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 World 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) enhance and strengthen a sense of community, 2) enable viewers/listeners to script the programs
based on their interests through a recursion/surveying process, 3) assist viewers/listeners in gaining
knowledge rather than information only, on the subjects of their choice. 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 would be a key element to that mix of media.
A 100-watt station will reach well over 90% of Iowa City residents. Currently cable TV reaches 72% of
the Iowa City population. 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.
cableDAradioexh I doc
February 9, 2001
Linda J. Kopping, Coordinator
Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center
28 South Linn Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
28 South Linn Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
(319) 356-5220
Mass Media Bureau
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20554
To Whom It May Concern:
The staff and volunteers at the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center are pleased to
offer their enthusiastic support to the Iowa City Cable Division's effort to establish and
operate a low power radio station in Iowa City. The rationale for this support is based
upon a belief that the presence of a low power radio station would facilitate Senior
Center programming and operations in several significant ways. Specific benefits would
include:
· New broadcasting opportunities would be created for current Senior Center
volunteers who videotape and edit select Senior Center programs for airing over
public access television. This group of volunteers is very interested in supporting
radio programming by using the audio portion of appropriate videotaped programs
for radio broadcast. Existing and future musical programs and theatrical readings
would seem particularly well suited for this purpose.
· Having the opportunity to create original radio programming for regular broadcast
would expand Senior Center volunteer opportunities and undoubtedly attract new
volunteers with a particular interest in radio broadcast. Potential volunteers and staff
members already have expressed interest in developing interview programs and
promotional pieces for broadcast.
· Broadcasting Senior Center programs over a low power radio station would facilitate
the Center's outreach efforts and participation by expanding the opportunities for
homebound elderly and other community members to enjoy Senior Center
programming.
· Public service announcements focusing on special Senior Center programs or
emergency weather-related announcements and closures would aid the Center's
promotional and information distribution efforts.
For these reasons, the staff and volunteers at the Senior Center are hopeful that the
Iowa City Cable Division's efforts to establish a low power radio station in Iowa City will
meet with success.
Sincerely,
IOWA CITY COMMUNITY
SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lane Plugge, Ph.D. 509 S. Dubuque Street
Superintendent Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1189
(319) 339-6890 FAX
December 7, 2000
FCC
To Whom It May Concern:
I write this letter in support of the City of Iowa City's application for a noncommercial low power FM
radio license. As superintendent of the Iowa City Community School District I envision this station as a
means to increase access to information regarding the public schools. Rebroadcasting tapes of Board of
Education meetings will provide an additional means of reaching the patrons of the school district.
Sincerely,
Lane Plugge
( ffictYLibrary
123 South kinn · Iowa City, Iowa 52240 1820
Susan Craig, Director · Information (319) 356-5200 · Business (319) 356 5206 · Fax (319) 356 5494
February 2,2001
To Whom It May Concern:
The Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees has asked me to relay their
support for the City's application for a low power FM radio station. We feel that a
city operated radio station can significantly enhance the quality of life for Iowa
City residents by providing news, information, and entertainment most pertinent
to our community.
In addition, we believe that the Library's mission will be well served by a local,
city-operated radio station. We can extend programming now only available to
those who visit the Library or have local cable television available to them to
anyone with a radio. This new medium will be a cost-effective and appropriate
way to inform citizens about the programs and services of the Library.
The Iowa City Public Library whole-heartedly endorses this application.
Sincerely,
Susan Craig,
Library Director
Senior Center Commission
Parking Recommendations for Senior Center Participants
Following the Completion of Tower Place and Parking
Approved February 20, 2001
Location
1. The Senior Center will offer a discounted parking program in Tower Place and
Parking for registered Senior Center participants. The program will be in effect
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10:30 a.m. and 1:30
p.m. on Saturday. Parking in the ramp is free on Sunday.
Special parking arrangements will be made by the Senior Center staff to
accommodate parking for Senior Center programming occurring on evenings and
weekends.
2. Handicapped Parking
There will be six handicapped parking spaces in the Tower Place parking ramp
specifically designated for Senior Center use. These designated spaces will be
located in the following areas:
· 4 on 3rd level adjacent to the skywalk.
· 2 on 4th level near the elevator (west end).
While not designated for exclusive Senior Center use, there will be 10 additional
handicapped parking spaces available for public use in the ramp. Senior Center
participants who are participating in the Senior Center's parking program can use
any of these spaces.
Participants in the Senior Center's parking program who use either a Senior Center
designated or public handicapped parking space must have a Senior Center parking
permit and a handicapped parking permit to qualify for the program.
3. General Parking
There will be open parking available in all other non-reserved areas of Tower Place
and Parking for Senior Center participants who are participating in the Senior
Center's parking program.
50 spaces in Tower Place and Parking will be held back from public use until 11 a.m.
Monday through Saturday. At 11:00 a.m. these spaces will be made available for
public use.
4. Additional Parking
There will be ten spaces designated for Senior Center use in the Chauncey Swan
Ramp (CSR) from 8 a.m. to I p.m. Monday through Saturday. After 1 p.m. these
Senior Center designated spaces will be open for public use.
Cost
1. The Senior Center will purchase 1200 hours of parking per week in Tower Place and
Parking at a rate of $0.35 an hour. This provides 220 hours of parking each day
Monday through Friday and 100 hours of parking on Saturday. The total annual cost
for this will be $21,840.00.
(Current parking budget is $6,000 annually. This equals 17,143 hours a year or 330
hours of parking a week.)
Payments to Parking will be budgeted for annually with fixed monthly draws from the
Senior Center's operational budget.
The Parking Division will track and do a year end total of parking hours used by
Senior Center participants. Unused funds (from the budgeted amount) will be
transferred back to the Center. Parking cost overruns will be absorbed by the
Parking Division and result in the renegotiation of this arrangement.
2. Parking Option I
Registered Senior Center participants may purchase a parking permit for Tower
Place and Parking at a cost of $50.00 per year. This is equivalent to $0.96 each
week and will provide, within certain limits (see validation section), free parking for
Senior Center permit holders in Tower Place and Parking.
Annual parking permits will be sold for $50.00 in June and be effective from July 1 to
June 30 of the following year.
Semi-annual (6 month) parking permits will be sold for $25.00 each in June and
December. Semi-annual permits sold in June will be effective from July 1 to
December 31 of the same year. Semi-annual permits sold in December will be
effective from January 1 through June 30 of the following year.
Replacements for either annual or semi-annual lost permits will be sold at a cost of
$10.00.
3. Parking Option II
Registered Senior Center participants may purchase a permit for the CSR at a cost
of $10.00 per year. This permit will authorize the person to park in any available
Senior Center designated space in the CSR.
Parkers using this option must pay $0.20 an hour for parking.
There will be no shuttle service.
Permits for the Tower Place parking facility will be valid in the CSR, but parking will
still cost $0.20 an hour.
Replacements for lost CSR permits will be sold at a cost of $5.00.
4. On a one-year trial basis parking permit costs for Tower Place and Parking (Option I)
will be subsidized for qualifying low income individuals. The cost of the subsidized
permit to the individual will be $10.00 annually. The remaining permit cost ($40.00)
will be funded through the Gift Fund.
To qualify for a subsidized parking permit, one of the following conditions must apply:
· Current participant in the City Utility Discount Program
· Recipient of Medicaid benefits
· Recipient of Food Stamps
· Participant in the City of Iowa City Assisted Housing Program with an annual
household income at or below 30% of the median income of Iowa City.
· Recipient of Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
· Participant in the State Elderly and Disabled Property Tax Credit Claim or
Rent Reimbursement Claim Program
Validation
1. Parkers will use their parking stubs and stamp in and out of the Center.
2. There will be a 6 hour maximum parking allowance Monday through Friday.
Anything beyond 6 hours will resuJt in a charge to the parker at the public rate of
$0.50 an hour.
3. There will be a 2 hour maximum parking allowance on Saturday. Anything beyond 2
hours will result in a charge to the parker at the public rate of $0.50 an hour.
4. Twenty additional minutes of free parking will be allowed to provide participants time
needed to walk between the ramp and Center when entering and leaving the ramp.
This will provide participants with a total of 40 minutes of pedestrian "travel time"
each visit.
5. A professional (Coordinator, Volunteer Specialist or Program Specialist) Senior
Center staff member can extend the maximum number of parking hours for a Senior
Center volunteer who has been working on a Senior Center program in excess of 6
hours. This requires the signature of the professional staff member.
6. Individuals who lose their parking ticket while at the Senior Center will be able to
obtain a replacement ticket from the Senior Center Secretary or his/her designee.
To provide proper validation the Secretary will write the individual's time of arrival on
the ticket and sign it. The departure time will be stamped on the ticket in the usual
way. Failure to obtain a properly validated replacement ticket before leaving the
Center will result in standard parking fees for a lost parking ticket and will be the
responsibility of the individual.
Miscellaneous
1. Handicapped parking directly in front of the building on Linn Street will be kept for the
exclusive use of the Senior Center until the skywalk is complete. Following the
completion of the skywalk these spaces will be for metered, public use.
2. There will be a designated pedestrian drop off area in the ramp near the skywalk
entrance with seating available.
3. The Senior Center will retain the loading zone in front of the Washington Street
entrance to the building.
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4. All parking arrangements and associated costs for in-house agency volunteers and
staff are the responsibility of the agency.
5. All parkers, regardless of the parking option selected, must be a registered Senior
Center participant and have a Senior Center parking permit displayed in their vehicle
to participate in the Senior Center parking program.
6. Holding a parking permit does not guarantee a parking spot.
7. Option I and Option II parking permits may be moved from one car to another within
a single family, but a single permit will only provide parking benefits for one vehicle at
a time. Two vehicles from the same family can not park in the ramp simultaneously
using a single permit.
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OFFICE OF TIlE I 03-01-0'l I
IOWA CITY ASSESSOR
JOHNSON COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
DAN L. HUDSON
ASSESSOR
DENNIS BALDRIDGE
DEPUTY
CAROLYN BURKE
DEPUTY
February 27, 2001
Dear Conference Board Member:
The meeting of the Iowa City Conference Board for the public hearing on the
Iowa City Assessor's FY '02 budget is scheduled for Monday, March 5, 2001 at
6:30 P.M. at the Iowa City Civic Center.
Enclosed, so you may review the information before the meeting, are:
1. The Agenda
2. A copy of the February 5, 2001 minutes.
If you have any questions about the budget, or anything else, feel free to call
me.
Sincerely,
Dan L. Hudson
Iowa City Assessor
913 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET · POST OFFICE BOX 1350 * IOWA CITY IOWA 52244
TELEPHONE 319-356-6066
February 27, 2001
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The Iowa City Conference Board will meet at 6:30 P.M. on Monday, March 5,
2001 at the Iowa City Civic Center. The purpose of this meeting is to hold a
public hearing on the Iowa City Assessor's proposed budget for FY '02.
AGENDA:
1. Call meeting to order by the Chairperson.
2. Roll call by taxing body.
3. Act on minutes of February 5, 2001 Conference Board Meeting.
4. Public hearing on budget.
5. Adopt budget.
6. Public hearing on amending the current budget.
7. Approve current budget amendment.
8. Other business.
9. Adjounnent.
Dan L. Hudson
Clerk, Conference Board
CITY CONFERENCE BOARD
FEBRUARY 5, 2001
City Conference Board: February 5, 2001, 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at
the Iowa City Civic Center. Mayor Ernie Lehman presiding.
Iowa City Council Members Present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilbum.
Johnson County Supervisors Present: Harney, Lehman, Neuzil.
Iowa City School Board Members Present: Goodlaxson, Wallace.
Others Present: Hudson, Baldridge, Burke, Kuhns, Atkins, Helling, Karr.
Tape Recorded: Reel 01-16, Side 1.
Chair Lehman called the meeting to order and Clerk Hudson called roll and stated
that a quorum was present.
The City moved to accept the minutes of the last Conference Board meeting,
February 14, 2000. County seconded and the motion carried, 3/0.
City Assessor Hudson presented his proposed FY '02 Assessment Expense Fund
budget. The increases are: $1,390 adjustment to equalize the City Assessor with
the County Assessor, $11,450 for a 4% increase in salaries, $1,840 for FICA and
IPERS increases, $1,500 for an increase in Board of Review compensation,
$13,250 for projected health insurance increase, $1,000 for bonds, $9,700 for
software and web page maintenance, and for a decrease in the unencumbered
balance of $4,458. The only reduction from last year is the removal of the $7,100
for the biennial assessment rolls and postage.
Funding for the Special Appraiser's Fund of $6,500. This fund is no longer
needed for the reappraisal project which is complete. The items levied for
FY '02 are: $1,500 to the car replacement fund, $2,500 to the computer
replacement fund, and $2,500 to build on the leave contingency fund.
Assessor Hudson announced he will be retiring at the end of his currcnt term,
December 31, 2001. He will meet with the City Attorney and report back at
the next Conference Board meeting on the time table for the process of hiring
the new assessor. All agreed this should be done before the end of the year.
All agreed this should be done before the end of the year.
Discussion was held about wages and the health insurance increase.
The City moved to accept the proposed budget for publication. School
seconded and the motion carried, 3/0.
The City moved to set the public hearing for Monday, March 5, 2001 at 6:30
P.M. at the Iowa City Civic Center. School seconded and the motion carried,
3/0. At this time there will also be a public hearing on the FY '01 budget
amendment.
The vacancy on the Iowa City Board of Review has been advertised and there
was one applicant. It was moved by the City to appoint Dave Hintzc to the
Board of Review for a six year term ending December 31, 2006. County
seconded and the motion carded, 3/0.
There being no further business, it was moved by the County, seconded by the
School to adjoum at 6:50 P.M. Motion carded unanimously, 3/0.
Dan L. Hudson
Clerk, Iowa City Conference Board
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
DATE: February 27, 2001
RE: Task Force Grant Objectives
Attached is a memorandum from the Chief of Police concerning the Johnson County
Narcotics Task Force. The goals and objectives section of the grant application is also
attached. During the discussions at the budget hearing, the issue of "quotas" was raised.
It is the obligation of the grant recipient as weft as under the directions from the grant
prorider that measurable and attainable goals be identified. These are not quotas, but
represent the experience of the Johnson County Narcotics Task Force.
Attachment
mgr/mem/narotaskforce.doo
MEMORANDUM
TO: Steve Atkins, City Manager
FROM:
RE: NARCOTICS TASK FORCE
DATE: February 22, 2001
The below listing provides the information requested by Councilor Kanner at the
City Council meeting of February 20, 2001.
Time Frame Grant Funds Match Funds Match $ Match Source
July 1998-July 1999 $66,046.00 $22,015.00 $22,015.00 Coralville
July 1999-July 2000 $48,374.00 $16,125.00 $866.50 Coralville
$15,288.50 Iowa City
July 2000-July 2001 $48,565.00 $16,188.00 $666.50 Coralville
$15,521.15 Iowa City
Iowa City received the following amounts of the grant funds for each year of the
grant for the past two years and this year:
July 1998-July 1999 $60,696.00
July 1999-July 2000 $45,774.00
July 2000-July 2001 $46,565.00
Total assets forfeited:
1998-1999 $127 cash
1999-2000 $7,114.00 cash, $700 guns
2000-2001 $1,410 cash, $1,000 guns
The year-end reports for 1998-1999 and 1999-2000, as well as the six-month
report for 2000-2001 are attached.
If you need additional information, please advise.
(PART C -- Continued)
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
New Project Applicants: Maximum of 2 pages (20 points)
Continuation Project Applicants: Maximum of 2 pages (20 Points)
All Applicants:
A. The goal(s) should address the specific problem/need identified in the application. The goals(s)
should be the desired state that you want to achieve and can have an open time frame.
B. Objectives must be attainable, clearly stated, measurable, identify a target area, have a time frame for
completion, and state who is responsible--person, agency or jurisdiction.
C. The goal(s) and objectives should be consistent with the goals and objectives of the grant program
included in this application kit. (Attachment A)
All applicants are required to use the format shown below. Typically there are multiple objectives/time
frames for each goal.
GOALS MEASURABLE OBJECTIVES TIME FRAME
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Steve Atkins, City Manager ~b~/'~2~
FROM: R.J. Winkelhake, Chief of Police ,/<Tk,/ C/(~
RE: HEMP CAT
DATE: February 23, 2001
The U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) served warrants in Iowa City
on February 11, 2001. The DEA requested assistance from the Iowa City Police
Department to provide uniformed officers with marked squad cars to stand-by at
the location of the warrants. The uniformed officers were available to provide
information to the public, as well as to provide a visible presence at the location.
Agencies involved from the local area were officers who are assigned to the
Johnson County Narcotics Task Force (three) and three uniformed officers from
the Iowa City Police Department.
The Iowa division of Narcotics Enforcement had four officers in Iowa City. The
U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration had seven agents in Iowa City, eight
officers from the Des Moines Police Department and the Polk County Sheriff's
Department were assisting on the investigation. Additionally, four National
Guard personnel were at the Hemp Cat. Six National Guard members were at
another location, but not at the scene where the warrants were served.
City of Iowa City [ °31~°~ I
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
DATE: February 22, 2001
RE: Riverside Stage Seating Project
We spoke with the representative of the Riverside Theatre as well as their architect in an
attempt to possibly squeeze the seating project into this spring or summer construction.
It appears that it is a tight timeframe, and with the possibility of so many things going
wrong (weather, etc.), it appears the project will have to wait until next year. If there is
any change we can let you know.
mgdrnern/rsideseatjng.doc
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
DATE: February 22, 2001
RE: Transit Methane Abatement Program
The staff has taken sub-floor methane readings at the transit building before and after
the methane abatement system went on-line. Since the system became operational the
sub-floor readings have dropped to zero. We will continue to monitor the sub-floor
readings, but it appears the system is drawing the methane away from the building
before it has an opportunity to find a way to enter the building.
cc: Ron Logsden
Joe Fowler
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Memo
To: Steve Atkins, City ~n~ger
From: Ron Logsden, Transit M~n~ger
CC: Joe Fowler, Director, P~rking ~nd Transit
Date: 02/22/01
Re: Downtown Shuttle
The City Council was presented with a petition at the City Council Meeting on
Monday, February 19, 2001 requesting that the Downtown Shuttle not be eliminated
during the summer. When Ms. Brown presented the petition she stated that even
though the ridership on the Shuttle decreases during the summer, it still has more
ridership than any other Iowa City Transit route during that period. That information
was subsequently reported in the Iowa City Press Citizen.
Actual ridership numbers show that is not the case. In July, 2000 the ridership on the
Downtown Shuttle was 5,712 which includes both the north and south loops. That
actually ranks as the sixth highest ridership route for the month. The actual aldership
for July, 2000 is listed below:
Ridership By Route For July, 2000
1. Lakeside 11,015 8. Rochester 5,089
2. Westwinds 7,478 9. Court Hill 4,881
3. Oakcrest 6,916 10. North Dodge 4,502
4. Towncrest 6,581 11. Mall 4,392
5. Plaen View 6,225 12. Manville Heights 3,927
6. Downtown Shuttle 5,712 13. Westport 1,989
7. Broadway 5,236 14. Seventh Avenue 689
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MEMO I
DATE: February 27, 2001
TO: Steve Atkins, Iowa City Manager
FROM: Dan L. Hudson, Iowa City Assessor
RE: Assessment Process
The recent reassessment of residential property in Iowa City has generated
many questions from the public for the city council and other city departments
beyond just the city assessor's office. The following is an attempt to help city
officials and staff better understand the assessment process.
Iowa law mandates that assessors must revalue all property in each jurisdiction
every two years on the odd-numbered year. The state then gets involved
through the Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance. They conduct an
equalization process to balance values across the state, mainly for equitable
distribution of state aid for schools. The selling price of each normal sale is
compared to the assessed value of that property and a ratio is determined. If the
median assessment to sales price ratio is greater than five percent above or
below 100 percent in a class of property (residential, commercial, etc.) the entire
class receives an equalization order. These orders are issued in the fall of each
odd numbered year to bring assessments to 100 percent. In other words, if
average assessments are off by more than five percent, the entire class gets an
equalization order. For all practical purposes, the orders are an across the board
percentage increase. It is important to remember that as we approach the state
mandated 100% level, by definition, one half of the sales will be assessed for
more than the selling price.
Many jurisdictions merely accept equalization orders without a reassessment of
their own, but we feel that it is much more fair to adjust values within the
jurisdiction. We can do a more detailed study of the sales based on
neighborhoods, age of dwellings, style of homes and quality of construction. We
have not received an equalization order for anything but agricultural land in over
twenty years.
"Location, location, location," is the driving force in real estate, according to the
old axiom. Land value, as a part of the total value, is a variable that we use to
account for value differences between neighborhoods. The same structure,
anywhere in Iowa City, will have the same value, leaving the land as the
component to value location.
For only the third time since 1985, except in some higher selling neighborhoods,
land has been changed. We have changed values every two years, but in most
cases only the building value has changed. For the 2001 assessment, land has
been brought up to the current market. This has resulted in some rather
dramatic land value increases in certain areas. The important thing to remember
is that the total value should be considered market value. Many assessors notify
owners only of the new total value without the breakdown between land and
buildings and without the prior year's value. We feel the taxpayers should be
informed, and therefore we send out land value, building value and total value for
both the new and prior years.
The median selling price in the Iowa City area is one of the highest in the state.
Assessments are market-driven and this results in occasional large increases in
assessed value in individual areas.
The 717 sales that occurred in 2000 had a median assessment to sale price ratio
of 88%, which translates into a 13% residential increase needed for 2001. The
aggregate increase from the recent revaluation is 13% including new
construction. We feel it is safe to assume that we will not receive a state
equalization order, even after new construction is deducted.
Hopefully this has helped to further understanding of the assessment process.
Please feel free to contact me if you have further questions.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: Steve Atkins / ~, ~ ~
FROM: Brad Neumann'~f'/
DATE: February 20, 2001
RE: Fiscal Year 2001 Iowa City Landfill Waste Reduction Grant Program
The Iowa City Landfill Waste Reduction Grant program is an annual program designed to
reduce the amount of refuse going into the landfill. $25,000 is made available annually for
recycling and waste reduction projects. The funding comes from the landfill's surcharge
tax fund. In December we received seven grant applications requesting $23,174.57. The
grant applications have been reviewed by the Iowa City Solid Waste Advisory Committee,
and the following projects are recommended for funding:
1. Applicant: CITY OF TIFFIN
Requested Grant Funding: $2,982.00
Applicant's Share: $993.00
Total Project Cost: $3,975.00
Project Description: 500 curbside recycling containers which will be added as
the second container at the curb and used for plastics, tin,
and glass.
2. Applicant: CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
Requested Grant Funding: $2,179.69
Applicant's Share: $726.56
Total Project Cost: $2,906.25
Project Description: 375 curbside recycling containers which will be added as
the second container at the curb and used for plastics, tin,
and glass.
3. Applicant: CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY
Requested Grant Funding: $4,305.00
Applicant's Share: $1,435.00
Total Project Cost: $5,740.00
Project Description: 700 curbside recycling containers which will be added as
the second container at the curb and used for
newspapers, junk mail, magazines, and computer paper.
4. Applicant: HAWKEYE FOODSERVICE DISTRIBUTION
Requested Grant Funding: $5,000.00
Applicant's Share: $3,683.00
Total Project Cost: $8,683.00
Project Description: Purchase a baler to recycle 40,000 pounds of shrink wrap
per year; will eventually be used for other recyclable
materials.
5. Applicant: EMPLOYMENT SYSTEMS OF SYSTEMS UNLIMITED
Requested Grant Funding: $2,458.50
Applicant's Share: $ 0
Total Project Cost: $2,458.50
Project Description: Recycling collection containers which will be placed at
small businesses throughout Iowa City and Coralville and
will collect office paper.
6. Applicant: BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY
Requested Grant Funding: $1,565.00
Applicant's Share: $ 0
Total Project Cost: $1,565.00
Project Description: Recycling bins, carts, and a paper shredder. They plan on
recycling plastic and glass bottles, cardboard, newspaper,
office paper, and magazines.
Total Requested Grant Funding: $18,490.19
Total Applicanrs Share: $ 6,837.56
Total Project Cost: $25,327.75
One proposal is not recommended for funding, from the University of Iowa Environmental
Coalition. The Coalition requested funding for collection containers and signs for select
locations throughout the University of Iowa campus. However, their proposal did not ask for
any specific amount of funding or specific type of equipment. I have attempted to contact
them several times for further information, without success.
Unless I hear from you, I will proceed to execute contracts for the projects which are
recommended for funding. Please let me know if you have any questions.
cc: Solid Waste Advisory Committee
Jeff Davidson
Chuck Schmadeke
Dave Elias
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From: Barb Coffey
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2001 2:14 PM
To: Marcia Klingaman
Cc: Jeff Davidson
Subject: short blurb about mailbox parking
Marcia - this article will be appearing in the March 7 Community News City Insights. Jeff thought you might like it to send
on to neighborhood newsletter editors.
Be a Good Neighbor
There are neighborhoods in Iowa City where mailboxes are on posts at the curb. Did you know
that if these mailboxes are blocked by parked cars, those residents may not receive their mail
that day? Because of safety concerns, mail carriers are not required to step out of their trucks
when delivering to curbside mailboxes.
Please be considerate of others. Park far enough away from mailboxes so mail trucks can
access these boxes. Thanks.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: February 20, 2001
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, February 20, 2001, 4:00 PM in Council Chambers
Council: Champion, Lehman, Kanner, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, O'Malley, Mansfield, Davidson, Grosvenor, Schoon,
Franklin, Fosse, Winkelhake, Schmadeke, Shera
Tapes: 01-17, Side 2; 01-23, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
NORTHSIDE MARKETPLACE
Economic Dev. Coordinator Schoon and Brian Clark (Brian Clark & Associates) reviewed the
master streetscape plans for the project.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed with $500,000 allocated for Phase I of the project in FY2003.
(Schoon)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Dir. Franklin presented information on the following items:
A. Setting a public hearing for March 5 on an ordinance amending the zoning code, section 14-
61-1Q, to allow adult day care in commercial zones on streets less than 28 feet in width.
In response to Vanderhoef, PCD Dir. Franklin indicated the restrictions were consistent with
child care restrictions in the residential zones, and removes them from commercial zones where
it has never been a concern.
B. Ordinance changing the use designation from Interim Development Multi-family Residential
(ID-RM) to Community Commercial (CC-2) for approximately 2 acres of property located
west of Gilbert Street and south of Napoleon Lane (Olin Lloyd/REZ00-0021). (Pass and
Adopt)
C. Ordinance approving a revised sensitive areas development plan for the Peninsula
Neighborhood, an 82.1 acre residential neighborhood containing up to 410 dwelling units
located at the west end of Foster Road. [REZ00-0022] (Pass and Adopt)
D. Resolution approving the preliminary plat of the Peninsula Neighborhood, an 82.1 acre, 209-
lot subdivision with 15 outlots located at the west end of Foster Road. (SUB00-0026)
Council Work Session
February 20, 2001
Page 2
Mayor Lehman noted the letter received for Atty. Michael Pitton representing Cakes
Development Company and request PCD Dir. Franklin be prepared to address the letter at the
formal meeting later in the evening.
E. Ordinance amending Section 14-6J-1 the Off-Street Parking Requirements, to require only
one off-street parking space for small one-bedroom single-family, townhouse, and duplex
dwellings. (Pass and Adopt)
F. Resolution approving a final plat of Westcott Heights Part Three-A, a 78.96 acre, 47-1ot
residential subdivision located in Johnson County on the west side of Prairie du Chien Road,
south of Newport Road. (SUB00-00027)
PCD Dir. Franklin stated the resolution should be deferred to March 5.
G. Letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors indicating that the City has no objection
to the request submitted by JEBB LC to rezone approximately 1.76 acres located east of
Dane Road and west of Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park from County A1, Rural, and County
RS, Suburban Residential, to County RMH, Manufactured Housing Residential.
PARKING IN FRONT OF MAILBOXES (IP2 of 2/15 Info Packet)
Asst. PCD Dir. Davidson presented information. Council Members were not interested in
pursuing an ordinance to regulate the matter but suggested staff work with neighborhood
associations to get the work out via newsletters and offered the postal service distribution of
materials in City utility bills. Council requested an update of the situation in 3-6 months.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Davidson)
FIRST AVENUE / CAPTAIN IRISH (IP3, IP4 of 2/15 info packet & 5d(2) of Consent Calendar)
City Mgr. Atkins and Public Works Dir. Schmadeke present for discussion. After discussion a
majority of Council agreed to proceed with setting public hearing on plans and specs for First
Avenue Extension and Captain Irish Parkway (Phase II), and no through traffic on First Avenue
until Captain Irish Parkway is graded, paved and opened. The plans and specs will provide for
grading and paving of First Avenue and that construction may begin prior to July 1, 2001.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (ConsentCalendar#5e(1)-Resolution...authorizingFY2000...ResidentOpportunitySelf
Sufficiency Program Grant Agreement) In response to Vanderhoef, Housing Adm.
Grosvenor stated the administration for the grant is the housing authority, we do the federal
reporting and take the money in, and we will contract with Goodwill. In response to Pfab,
Housing Adm. Grosvenor said the main issue for the grant is job training and job
development, and transportation issues have not been addressed.
2. The City Arty. clarified construction of the First Avenue Extension could begin before July 1,
2001, and Council agreed.
Council Work Session
February 20, 2001
Page 3
3. (Agenda #16 - Resolution. ..law enforcement non discrimination resolution) Council Member
Wilburn stated he had distributed a revised resolution for Council consideration noting the
changes to the first paragraph pulling in the Police Department Mission Statement;
paragraph three substitutes "do" to "should"; and paragraph six removes the words "vast
amounts". Police Chief Winkelhake present for discussion. Council Members Kanner and
Pfab suggested amendments. Majority of Council agreed to proceed with amended
resolution as presented by Wilburn.
4. (Agenda #13 - Ordinance ...Unified Development Code....Condominium Conversion
Code...for structures used for human habitation...) City Atty. Dilkes noted the ordinance
had been amended to apply to condominiums for human habitation only, and would not
apply to commercial buildings that are being made into condos for sale of separate floors,
and would comply with the intent of State Law. She recommended the ordinance be given
first consideration again in light of the amended text.
5. (Consent Calendar #5e(2) - Resolution accepting word .... interchange project) In response
to Kanner, the Mayor and City Mgr. indicated the project was in Iowa County but the City
had applied for the grant and now must accept work.
6. (Agenda#11-Resolution...purchaseagreementforTowerPlace&Parking ..... Graytowne
Apartments) In response to Kanner, the City Atty. stated Dean Price had signed the
agreement representing Graytowne.
7. (IP13 of 2/15 Info Packet) Council Member Kanner requested a correction to the February 5
budget work session to reflect the possible use of revenue bonds to repay EPA storm water
cost. Council concurred.
8. (IP17 of 2/15 Info Packet) Council Member Kanner noted that page 2 of the citizens
comment form was not included in the packet. Staff will follow up.
9. (IP15 of 2/15 Info Packet) Council Member Kanner indicated his support to proceed with
wetlands restoration along the Iowa River Clear Creek in fiscal year 04. Majority of Council
concurred.
RULES OF CONDUCT
The Mayor stated that Council Members have a responsibility to conduct themselves
appropriately in Council meetings, and what is done outside of meetings is not an issue.
Council Member O'Donnell stated Council Members should be careful what is said to the
media that might be misinterpreted, and reasonable people should be able to work with
each other.
Meeting adjourned 6:05 PM.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: March 1,2001
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Special Work Session, February 22, 2001, 5:30 PM in Council Chambers
Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn
Library Board: Martin, Barklay, McMurray, Dellsperger, Parker, Magalhaes,
Singerman
Staff: Arkins, Helling, Craig, Karr, Nichols, Clark, Eckholt, Brown,
Black, Green
Tapes: 01-27, Both Sides
A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's office.
Joint Meetin~l with Libran/Board
Joe Huberty, Engberg Anderson Design Partnership, presented an update of
design plans including:
· Changed location for chess board and playground equipment
· Consideration of angle parking on Linn Street
· Proposals for utilizing 64-1 a for staging and/or deliveries to the site for
calendar year 2002
· Some changes of Plaza design on the east end
Council requested a letter from the Library Board summarizing the main points of
the presentation.
STAFF ACTION: Library Board to write a letter of agreed upon points. (Craig)
Work session adjourned 6:20 PM.
Mr. Richard Hughes
3924 Padridge Circle
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Mr. Hughes:
This correspondence is in response to your letter of February 22, concerning questions you
have pertaining to the City of Iowa City Housing Rehabilitation Program.
As you will recall from our conversation, (when the bids for Ms. Noel's project were opened on
February 16 2001) your bid was rejected due to being incomplete. I have enclosed a copy of
the instructions for preparing bids, which is attached to all bid documents that come from our
office and details the items required for a bid to be complete. In your case, the bid lacked a line
item breakdown of prices.
As yet, Pam Noel has not gotten back to me to set up a new due date for the second round of
bidding. I will let you know as soon as a date is set. As I mentioned the last time we spoke, the
homeowner is responsible for contacting contractors and soliciting bids. Ms. Noel may contact
you and supply you with the new bid document for the second round of bidding at her discretion.
Once again I would like to clarify how the Housing Rehab Program bid procedure works and the
purpose of the list of contractors that we maintain and provide to homeowners participating in
our program. Our list is not a comprehensive mailing list for soliciting bids on rehab projects.
No requests for bids are sent directly to contractors by this office. The contractor list we have is
provided to homeowners and is presented to them as a ~ist of contractors that have applied to
work with our program and have supplied to us all the required information (e.g. proof of
insurance, references, licenses, etc...).
Due to the close interaction between homeowners and contractors, our clients are responsible
for contacting contractors directly and scheduling times for them to inspect their home in order
to prepare a bid. While we do supply a copy of the contractor list to the homeowner, we do not
require that they contact the companies on it. They can contact contractors that they know of or
have used in the past, ones that have been recommended by others, or call names from the
phone book. If the homeowner uses a contractor not on our list, we require proof of insurance
and/or licenses from them before contracts are signed.
As a matter of practice, we do not get directly involved in the process of soliciting bids unless
requested by the homeowner or contractor. In Pare Noel's case, both you and she contacted
me regarding your request to enter her home. After meeting with you the first time, and talking
to me about her rights in regards to how she had to acquire bids, Pam decided she did not want
to allow you entry into her home. I have no authority to force Pare to allow you or any other
contractor into her home.
410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET · IOWA CIIY, IOWA 52240-1826 - 1319) 356-5000 · FAX ~31Q) 35~ 5009
As you know from several conversations you and I have had concerning the contractor list and
our bid procedures, one of the items we require before a company can be added to the list is
proof of insurance. At this time, we have yet to receive an insurance certificate from you.
Consequently, we cannot yet include you on the contractor list. If you or your insurance
company needs additional information about the requirements of the Housing Rehabilitation
Office, please contact our office.
Again, I hope this has answered your questions about our program and this rehabilitation project
in particular. Please feel free to call me at 319-356-5233 or stop by my office if you have further
questions.
Sincerely,
David J. Powers
Housing Rehabilitation Specialist
cc: Pam Noel
cc: City Council
cc: City Manager
cc: Steven Nasby, Community Development Coordinator
attachments
PREPARING THE BID DOCUMENT
A. You have been provided with two copies of the Bid Document for the
property named on the first cover page of this document. One is intended
for your own use, the other is to be completed and returned with your bid. If
you do not have two copies, more may be obtained at the Housing
Rehabilitation Office. Your are required to submit your bid on the supplied
document, no other form will be accepted.
B. Sealed bids shall be delivered to the Housing Rehabilitation Office, 410 E.
Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 no later than 3:00 PM on the date
specified on the front cover sheet of this document. The sealed bids will be
opened at that time. No bids will be accel~ted which are not sealed in an
envelope clearly labeled with the name of the contractor submittincl the bid
and the name of the lob. No bids will be accel~ted which are not siqned by
the contractor.
C. You are requested to submit a line item bid on the form provided. Please fill
out each line of the Bid Document. If you are not bidding on a particular line
please mark it NO BID. No bid shall be accepted without a line item break
down of prices. The line item cost should include all of your costs including
profit, overhead, taxes and any other incidental expenses. Please do not
add incidental expenses to the end of your bid, it makes it impossible to
accurately compare your bid to others.
D. The Rehabilitation Office has made every effort to prepare an accurate Bid
Document. If you see items the Rehab Officers may have missed or
additional work you feel needs to be done for a complete job, please submit
those items as alternates on a separate page. Do not include them in your
base bid price.
E. All prices on the bids shall be in whole dollars only. If bids are received in
dollars and cents, the cost will be rounded to the nearest dollar.
F. The columns in the Bid Document contain various types of information.
DESCRIPTION- is a brief description of the work to be done. This
is NOT the specification, only a description
MANUAL CODE-is the division of the Construction and
Rehabilitation Manual where the complete specification can be found.
C~UANTITY- is the Rehabilitation Office's estimate of quantities
needed. DO NOT rely of this figure, take your own measurements.
UNIT COST- should be used for your own calculations.
TOTAL COST- should be filled out by you for each line item on the
bid. The line item totals should total to your base bid price.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. The contractor shall be responsible for having a copy of the Construction
and Rehabilitation Manual dated February 1998. This manual can be
obtained at the Housing Rehabilitation Office located in the Department of
Planning and Community Development at the Civic Center, 410 E,
Washington St. Unless otherwise noted in the attached Bid Document, all
specifications forthe work described are in this manual. The Bid Document
is a description only, specifications are in the manual.
B. The contractor shall be responsible for providing all necessary permits at his
expense before work begins. These permits shall include Building,
Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, and any ether permit determined to be
necessary by the Iowa City Building Inspection Division. The cost of permits
should be included in the bid price.
C. Division 1 - General Conditions, in the Construction and Rehabilitation
Manual shall apply to all work done through the Housing Rehabilitation
Program, and the contractor shall be responsible for being familiar with
Division 1. Additional standards are aftached to the manual as Exhibits and
shall apply to each job as applicable.
D. All measurements contained in the Bid Document are estimates only.
Bidders are responsible for taking their own measurements.
E. All work shall be performed by competent workers in a professional manner.
F. All material shall be new unless otherwise noted in the Bid Document, and
shall be of standard grade unless otherwise noted.
G. All work shall conform to the Uniform Building Code as adopted by the City
of Iowa City.
H. Repairs shall be made by the contractor to any areas damaged by the
contractor, either to the owner's property or to a neighbor's property. There
shall be no additional cost to the owner and the work shall be done to the
owner's satisfaction.
I. Changes to the work described in the Bid Document shall only be made in
writing by the Housing Rehabilitation Office. If changes are made before the
bid date it will be by an addendum, if after the bids are accepted and the
contract signed it wi{I be by a change order.
NOR
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION .
February 27, 2001 '-~'! ~ - ' .....
Board of Adjustment '
City of Iowa City
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: Office Development in the 500 Block orE. Bloomington Street
The Northside Neighborhood Association in its meeting, 22 February 2001, voted
unanimously to oppose the request that has been made by developers for a rehearing on the
site plan offered by Gene Lariviere and his associates for an office building and parking lot.
It would be wrong to rehear the request IBr the original plan that has already been deuied.
The decision was appealed, and the appeal xvas also denied. The plan in its current form is
simply wrong for the site. It was a plan that would exacerbate a dangerous traffic
situation. Alternative, acceptable plans have been offered by professional city planners.
The Nonhside Neighborhood Association objects for the following reasons:
· The site plan has already been denied. appealed, and denied again.
The new Board of Adjustment would bc trying to second guess the previous Board
that had reached its decision after appropriate deliberation.
· To rehear the same proposal with a new Board, would set a bad precedent for
disappointed developers to continue bringing unsuccessful proposals back to the
Board of Adjustment as the make-up of the Board changes.
It remains our hope that the developers of this property will again work with city staff to
lind a design more harmonious with neighboring properties.
,./Sincerely,
David Tingwald,
814 E. Market St., Apt. D
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
Telephone: 338 1997
Cc: City Coun~
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February 21,2001
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Riesz
2411 Tudor Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
Re: Service Provided to Sarah Riesz
Dear Betsy and Peter Riesz:
I would like to thank you for your inquiries regarding Sarah's service and also for taking the
time to meet with Tom Brase and myself on January 12, 2001. I appreciate your patience
and understanding with regard to the difficulties Sarah has had with our service. I also
apologize for the delay in responding but many of these situations had occurred prior to the
meeting or prior to receiving your second letter and it took some time to investigate each
incident.
First, I would like to again explain that this service is a public shared ride service. Therefore,
there may be delays due to individuals not being ready on time or the level of assistance may
be greater at times. In addition, we do have new drivers who may not always be familiar with
certain rider's unique circumstances such as; Sarah's need not to be picked up early. Often
times our drivers will arrive at a location earlier than the rider's pick up time because a
previous rider may have cancelled or missed their ride. In these instances, the drivers have
been instructed that they can check with the individual to see if they are ready and would like
to go ahead and go. If the individual is not ready the driver is to reassure him/her that they
will wait for them and not to worry. However, we have put a note in Sarah's file for the drivers
not to arrive prior to her pick up time, this note had not previously been in her file. In addition,
physical conditions of the roads, traffic and weather may cause delays for the drivers. As you
are aware, our service provides for next day service and therefore, the drivers' schedules are
set in advance. The above types of situations are not constant and due to that the drivers'
schedule is not able to reflect such in advance.
The following information is provided to explain what specifically happened on the rides you
wrote about and what action has been taken to prevent it in the future.
November 2000: You indicated that between November 15, 2001 through January 3, 2001
you were compelled to call and check on rides because drivers were arriving early to pick up
Sarah. in the middle of November we began the installation of a new scheduling software
program. With that implementation came the computer bugs, one of which had to do with the
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Riesz
February 21,2001
Page 2 of 4
computer's scheduling times. The driver's did not have the rider's pick up window but had a
specific pick up time. It was initially thought that this time was the time in the middle of the
rider's pick up window and so the driver thought he/she could arrive 15 minutes prior to that
time. We found that this was not the case and have since informed the drivers as well as,
had a modification to the driver's manifest to reflect the rider's pick up window.
December 15th and 22nd, 2000: You stated that on those two occasions you had to drive
Sarah to her location. On both those occasions you had called the office and had been
informed that due to the weather conditions, snow and ice, that the driver was delayed. Our
first concern is the safety of the passengers and therefore, the drivers take longer to assist
individuals to and from the vehicle and drive a little slower to ensure that they arrive at their
next destination safely.
December 19, 2000: You stated that Sarah was picked up at 7:05 am, ten minutes earlier
then her early pick up time (7:15 am to 7:45 am). You then called the office and spoke with a
scheduling staff member who explained that her ride had been rescheduled for the
convenience of SEATS' routing. Although the ride had been rescheduled it was not for the
convenience of SEATS; routing but to allow another rider to receive service and to ensure
that Sarah arrived to work on time. Not all of our riders have subscription rides because they
do not have routine trips and therefore, when someone has a trip that they need we make
every attempt to provide that transportation for them. Should we need to make a change to
Sarah's ride time in the future, one of our schedulers will call and confirm with you the new
time.
December 26, 2000: You indicated that you called the office when the driver did not arrive
and was told that it was not clear who the driver was that was scheduled. I am not sure why
you would be told something like that, as we assign the drivers to the routes and print their
manifest the day before. Since I do not know whom you spoke with and in speaking with the
staff they do not recall providing that information, I am unable to provide you explanation as
to what happened on this day.
December 27, 2000: You stated that you had to drive Sarah to work because the driver was
late. This was a new driver who was not familiar with the pick up location. When you called
the office that morning you explained to the staff that if the driver was going to be late to
cancel the ride as you would take Sarah to work. We have added a few morning training
hours to allow drivers to become more familiar with the manifest and mapping out their routes
in hopes of preventing this type of situation in the future.
January 2, 2001: You stated Sarah's ride was cancelled and that you had not cancelled the
ride. This was a computer bug. At that time, when a ride was moved from one vehicle to
another, the computer would often produce a duplicate ride. When Sarah's ride was
cancelled it was because the computer reflected two rides for Sarah and therefore, one of
them was cancelled. When that ride was cancelled, it cancelled her initial ride. We have
since had that problem fixed.
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Riesz
February 21,2001
Page 3 of 4
January 3, 4, 9, 10, and 11,2001: You indicated that Sarah had ridden on the vehicle for over
an hour and was dropped off late to work. This was due to a combination of actions. When
Sarah was scheduled it was based on her drop off time and therefore, the computer would
provide that Sarah could be on as long as 60 minutes. However, according the computer,
Sarah should not have been on more than 40 minutes. In its scheduling feature, it has been
found that the travel times did not provide enough time for the scheduled pick ups and drop
offs. The travel parameters in the computer have since been modified and appear to be
providing sufficient time for the trip to be performed. In addition, there were a couple of riders
who were going out to Coralville at the same time and had been added so that they could
receive their ride. However, when these riders were added, the computer still indicated that
Sarah should have arrived at Target by 8:25 am.
January 15, 2001: Driver arrived too early to pick up Sarah. This was a new driver and he
had a cancellation, which allowed him to pick Sarah up early, and he thought this would
ensure that she arrived to work early. He was not aware of Sarah's situation not to be picked
up early. He and all drivers have been informed and a note has been placed in her file that
now is printed on the ddver's manifest to explain the driver is not to arrive early.
January 17, 2001: You stated that you had called and cancelled Sarah's ride but that you
received a message on your answering service from someone that the driver was there but
Sarah was not. At this time, I have talked with all of the staff and no one states that they
made a call. In the computer it is reflected that the ride was cancelled and when looking at
the drivers' manifests, Sarah was not on any one's schedule for a pick up.
January 18, 2001: You stated that you had cancelled this ride because Sarah had a doctor's
appointment. As you are aware, this ride was not cancelled and since I do not know whom
you spoke with I am unable to determine what happened.
January 23, 2001: You indicated that the driver who had Sarah on his manifest arrived at
7:25 am. When Sarah was boarding she explained to the driver that she could not be late.
The driver then radioed into the office because he did not believe he would be able to get her
to Target on time. A second driver was then sent to pick up Sarah. You stated that Sarah
arrived at Target late (8:55 am instead of 8:30 am). According to my driver and dispatcher,
Sarah arrived at 8:05 am. The driver stated that he picked Sarah up at 7:40 a.m. and drove
her directly to Target.
January 25, 2001: Sarah was scheduled to be picked up between 4:05 to 4:35 p.m. but was
picked up at 5:05 p.m. The driver had some difficulty with his vehicle and was delayed.
February 1, 2001: You stated that Sarah was picked up at 7:25 am and arrived at Target at
8:25 am. According to my driver, he rearranged the route and picked Sarah up earlier then
his initial schedule (but within her 30-minute window) because it made more sense route
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Riesz
February 21,2001
Page 4 of 4
wise. He also stated that traffic was slightly heavier which caused him to arrive at 8:25 a.m.
instead of 8:20 a.m.
February 5, 2001: You stated that Sarah was picked up at 7:45 a.m. instead of the 8:45 a.m.
pick up that was scheduled. Due to the difficulties Sarah has had, one of my schedulers saw
that she was to be picked up at 8:45 a.m. and thought that she was supposed to be at work
at 8:20 a.m. The scheduler then rescheduled her ride to ensure that she would arrive on time
(what the scheduler thought was on time).
February 9, 2001: The driver did not show up to take Sarah to her bank job. The driver had
had several cancellations prior to Sarah's pick up and thought that he would have time to
wash and clean his bus. Time got away from him and he did not realize that he had missed
her until it was too late. Appropriate action has been taken with the employee to ensure that
this type of action does not occur in the future.
As you can see, some of these difficulties were due to the new computer system and have
since been corrected, while others were due to human error or things out of our control. We
at SEATS understand how important transportation is to everyone and we strive to provide a
high quality service. We apologize for the inconveniences you have experienced and have
taken measures to prevent such difficulties in the future. As I understand it, Sarah has not
had any difficulties since February 5, 2001. However, should you have further concerns,
please do not hesitate to call the customer service center at 339-6128 so that we may
address these issues in a more timely manner.
Should you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 339-
6128.
Respectfully yours,
"~ we
Director
Cc:Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Bob Simpson, Chair, Paratransit Advisory Committee
/lowa City Council
Joe Fowler, Iowa City Transit
Ron Logsden, Iowa City Transit
Phillip Left, Attorney
Alternative Transportation S o;
for Today & Tomorrow
2001 IOWA CITY AREA CONFERENCE
TRANSPORTATION CONFERENCE to be held in IOWA CITY on APRIL 27-28
February 18, 2001
ORGANIZLNG Citizensfromdiversegroupsarecollaboratinginthepresentationofatransportation
COMMITTEE conference entitled, "Alternative Transportation Solutions for Today and Tomorrow."
Marilyn Belman Held at centrally located and easily accessible Sheraton Hotel on Iowa City's pedestrian
Johnson County mall, the two day event will feature a number ofdynumic speakers, tours, and opportunities
coalition for to influence policy and services in Johnson County. Jane Holtz Kay, author of Asphalt
People with Nation, Barbara McMillen with the Federal Highways Administration in Washington D.C.,
Disabilities
and Rob Kennedy who will speak to "smart growth," are among the speakers featured at this
Peter Fisher event.
Universi.iy of Iowa
~ Urban Planning Disability issues speakers include, Marilyn Turner, Director of the Commission of Persons
Dept. with Disabilities who will address transportation issues that affect persons with disabilities;
Michele Ohmes, ADA Specialist from Kansas City, will return to Iowa City to apply her
Steven Kanner park expertise to our Hickory Hill accessibility efforts. Other speakers are Nancy Burns,
Iowa City
Councilmember IDOT, and Arnie Sohn, DNR, who will address Trails of Iowa 2000 and grant application
procedures.
Alisa Meggill
Sierra Club Individuals helping to plan the conference include participants that are locally elected
officials, members of diverse groups such as the Sierra Club, Johnson County Coalition for
Nancy Ostrognai Persons with Disabilities, the UI Urban Planning Department, UI Hospital School, UI
dotmson County Environmental Coalition, and Public Access TV, and other concerned citizens.
Coalition for
People with Sponsors, as of February 15, include the Sheraton Hotel - Downtown Iowa City,
Disabilities Environmental Advocates, University of Iowa Hospital School, University of Iowa
Rene Paine Department of Urban & Regional Planning, Coralville Transit, Iowa Energy Center, World
Public Access ?V of Bikes, Prairie Lights, Iowa City Sierra Club, and the Johnson County Coalition for
Persons with Disabilities.
John Rushton
AFSCME Local Our conference is currently budgeted at approximately $14,000. So far we have t~ceived or
/ss been promised approximately $9,000 in grants and donations. At this time we're asking
OROAmZ~TZOZVS additional businesses and local governments to be sponsors of our event.
tzrsD ONLrroR When you choose to become a sponsor you will benefit directly from recognition in our
ev~eos~'s prograrr~ The information gathered from our conference will be extremely helpful when we
plan our future. Also, there will be much information available about grants for government
entities. Indirectly, we citizens feel more secure about our future when given the
opportunity to plan for it.
Sincerely,
Conference Finance Chair
2003 Glendale Rd, Iowa City, IA 52245 (319)338-7690
april27 Ol@yahoo. com
Alternative Transportation Solutions
for Today & Tomorrow
2001 IOWA CITY AREA CONFERENCE
SPONSORSHIP FORM
The Alternative Transportation Solutions for Today & Tomorrow - 2001 Iowa City Area
Conference will take place on April 27 & 28, 2001 in downtown Iowa City, Iowa.
Local, regional and nationally known speakers, along with other conference participants,
will examine and explore the following five themes:
· History of our Car Culture & Automobile Dependency
· Strategies to Enhance Public and Alternative Transportation
Improving and Expanding Transportation Services for those with Disabilities
· Thinking Regionally
· Policy Implementation and Public Participation: Creating a Vision for Metropolitan
Iowa City
Please Check One of the Following Sponsorship Levels:
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Johnson County
Democratic Party
P.O. Box 1773
Iowa City, IA 52244
(319) 33?-VOTE
Feb. 24,2000
BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Johnson County Democratic Party opposes
(1) the use of quotas for drag arrests by the Iowa City
Police Department; and
(2) the use of anonymous tips, garbage searches and
"knock-and-talks" by the Iowa City Police Department;
and therefore urges the Iowa City City Council to direct its
Police Chief to see that these practices by the Iowa City
Police Department are stopped, effective immediately.
Adopted unanimously at the Johnson County Democratic
Party Off Year Caucus, February 24, 2001.
REDEDICATION OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY
COURTHOUSE
By: Sue Feeney
'~qear ye...bear ye... the Honorable District Court is non: open pur~ant to order"
cried the veteran bailiff, J.W. Huff to open the new Temple of Justice in
Johnson County to the 10,000 visitors following the dedication ceremony
on June 8, 1901. Speeches by judges and politidans were given from a
platform decorated in red, white and blue and Old Glory was raised 165
feet into the air over the courthouse. Guests enioyed other events from
morning into the evening including the Merchants' Carnival at the armory,
a street parade, a parachute leap from a hot air balloon, a ball game, the
fireworks display at the south end of the square followed by a dance in the
basement of the courthouse as the grand finale.
Plans to build the current courthouse began in 1898 when the third
Johnson County Courthouse located on Courthouse Square was
condemned. The forty-year-old brick structure was razed and replaced by
the awesome two-story building in the Richardson Romanesque style of
architecture constructed of hammer dressed Berea sandstone.
In 1901, on the south side of the basement there was a 40 ft. x 54 ft. room
used for conventions, public meetings and gatherings along with the
SherifFs office. On the north end were the washrooms, the janitor's
rooms, two large storage vaults and a large empty room.
Wide slate steps with bronze hand railings led up to the first story lobby
with its beautiful mosaic floor and marble w~nscoting. County offices
surrounded the lobby, a room at the west end was used by the Board of
Supervisors. The south end offices were for the Clerk of Court and for
the Recorder with huge vaults between them. North of the lobby, storage
vatfits stood between the Treasurer's and the Auditor's offices.
A double stairway led to the second story lobby which is decorated with a
beautiful, large stained glass dome above the mosaic file floor. South of
the lobby is a large courtroom with two-thirds of the floor space used for
the public, seating 200 spectators and the rest of the space used by judges
and attorneys for official court business. The interior decorating was
described as being quite elaborate with the ornate woodwork stained with
an antique oak finish and a small, stained glass dome in the ceiling. The
turret room east of the courtroom was used for witnesses. West of the
courtroom were the law library, the clerk's room and private offices for
judges. To the north of the lobby were the County Attorney's office, a
jury room and a large grand jury room, which could also be used as a
courtroom, and the offices of the County Supervisors.
Since its dedication almost 100 years ago, the building has served
continuously as home of the Iowa District Court and to the Clerk of
Court. As the courthouse became overcrowded, most county offices have
moved into new buildings now known as the County Administration
Building or Johnson County Jail.
The Johnson County Courthouse Centenary Committee has been formed
to organize an event to celebrate the building's 100th anniversary.
Members are: Co-chairs Hon. Douglas S. Russell and Sue Feehey,
Lodema Berkley, Hon. L. Vern Robinson, Mike Scheer, J. Patrick White
and Hon. Stephen C. Gerard II.
The committee has selected Sunday June 10, 2001 as the date for the
celebration. The tentative schedule includes an open house of the
Johnson County Courthouse from 1:00 - 2:00, the rededication ceremony
with speeches by public officials from 2:00 - 3:00, followed by the open
house again until 4:00 and ending with a concert.
Contributions large or small are being accepted from individuals,
groups and businesses who are interested in co-sponsoring the
rededication ceremony and open house. Donations to the Centena7
Fund may be sent to J. Patrick 17~hite, Treasurer of the committee at
JOHNSON COUNTYATTORNEY OFFICE- P.O. BOX 2450- IOIVA CITY, 1,4. 52244
Another project the committee is working on is collecting photographs,
maps, and artifacts relating to the history of the courthouse. The items
can be gifted or loaned to the committee to be used as a permanent or a
temporary display. The committee is also accepting monetary donations
to help defray the cost of framing the historic items that are being
collected and to purchase Amana courtroom docks for each of
the courtrooms. Individuals will be recognized by having their
names included on a donor plaque.
Many, many volunteers are needed to make the celebration a success. If
you are willing to share your time and talents and serve on a planning
committee or a day of the event committee or want to discuss the above
information please contact Co-chairperson Sue Feehey at (319) 337-4408.
More private residences invaded by ICPD
IP21
Marian Karr
From: Carol DeProsse [cdeprosse@earthlink.net]
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 1:44 PM
To: JCNEWS@yosemite.leepfrogcom
Cc: jpwhite@co.johnson.ia.us; cthompso@co.johnson.ia.us; mlehman@co.johnson.ia.us;
sstutsma@co.johnson.ia.us; pharney@co.johnson.ia.us; tneuzil@co.johnson.ia.us;
tjneuzil@msn.com; Connie_Champion@iowa-city.org; Ernie_Lehman@iowa-city.org;
Ross_Wilburn@iowa-city.org; Dee_Vanderhoef@iowa-city.org; ipfab@avalon.net;
Steve_Atkins@iowa-city.org
Subject: JCNEWS: More private residences invaded by ICPD
In today's Press Citizen:
Marcia Fajardo, 19, 2033 Keokuk Street, Apt. 9, was charged with possession of marijuana
Saturday at 6:15 p.m. at her home.
Thomas Edward Morgan, 20,624 Gilbert Street, Apt. 11, was charged with possession of
marijuana Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at his home.
Result of more garbage searches? Anonymous tips? Knock and talks?
HOW MUCH DID THEY REAP WITH THIS HARVEST?
ICPD also cited4 children for possession of alcohol under the legal age, three at the corner
of Gilbert and Church, and on in the hallway of 404 S. Gilbert Street, early Saturday
morning.
Kevin Dominic Suchomel, 23, was charged with public intoxication and public urination at
the Country Kitchen on Highway 6 at 2:50 a.m.
I believe that a citation is a ticket and a charge is an arrest. Local attorneys correct me if I'm
wrong, please.
2/26/01
The Supremes Greatest Hits Page 1 of 3
Marjan Karr
From: Carol DeProsse [cdeprosse@ea~hlink,net]
Sent: Monday, Februa~ 26, 2001 4:59 PM
To: JCNEWS@yosemite,leepfrog.com
Cc: jpwhite@co.johnson.ia.us; cthompso@co.johnson,ia.us; mlehman@co.johnson.ia.us;
sstutsma@co.johnson.ia.us; pharney@co,johnson.ia,us; tneuzil@co.johnson.ia.us;
tjneuzil@msn.com; Connie_Champion@iowa-city.org; Ernie_Lehman@iowa-city.org;
Ross_Wilburn@iowa-city.org; Dee_Vanderhoef@iowa-city.org; ipfab@avalon.net;
Steve_Atkins@iowa-city.org; mary_mascher@legis.state.ia.us; vicki_lensing@legis.state.ia.us;
richard_dmke@legis.state.ia.us; robert_dvorsky@legis.state.ia,us; joe_bolkcom@legis,state.ia.us;
barry_brauns@legis.state.ia.us; ro_foege@legis.state.ia,us; richard_myers@legis,state.ia.us
Su~ect: JCNEWS: The Suptomes Greatest Hits
Significant Supreme Court decisions, 1975-2000
Payton v. New York {1980). Police must have a warrant or the consent of the
resident before entering a home to arrest the occupant
City of Los Angeles v. Lyons (1983). A citizen does not have standing to
seek a preliminary federal injunction barring the use of the chokeholds
except where the immediate use of deadly force is threatened.
United States v. Sharpe (1985). Police may detain drivers believed to be
carrying narcotics for up to 20 minutes, a loosening of the time frame given
in Terry v. Ohio (1968).
Tennesee v. Garner (1985). Police may not use deadly force to stop a fleeing
felon unless there is reason to believe that individual threatens the lives
of officers or others.
County of Riverside v. McLaughlin (1991). A person arrested without a
warrant may be held for up to 48 hours before a probable-cause hearing.
Sacramento v. Lewis (1998). Serious injury or death stemming from negligence
during a police chase does not violate Fourth or 14th Amendment protections.
City of Chicago v. Morales (1999). A Chicago anti-gang ordinance is struck
down as a violation of personal liberty protections guaranteed under the
14th Amendment.
United States v. Watson (1976). The Court upholds the warrantless search of
a suspect in a public place, based on probable cause.
Franks v. Delaware (1978). The use of false allegations to establish
probable cause before a judge nullifies a search warrant.
Arkansas v. Sanders (1979). A warrant is needed in order to search a closed
container that is simply found in a vehicle.
United States v. Ross (1982). As long as there is probable cause, police may
search sealed containers found in automobiles without a warrant.
Illinois v. Gates (1983). The "totality of circumstances" is deemed the
proper standard for determining probable cause for issuance of a search
warrant based on an informant's tip.
United States v. Leon (1984). The Court carves out the "good faith"
exception to the exclusionary rule, upholding the use of evidence at trial
obtained with a search warrant later found to be invalid.
2/27/01
Racial profiling Page 1 of 1
Madan Karr
From: Carol DeProsse [cdeprosse@earthlink.net]
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2001 1:28 PM
To: JCNEWS@yosemite.leepfrog.com
Cc: jpwhite@co.johnson.ia.us; cthompso@co.johnson.iaus; mlehman@co.johnson.ia.us;
sstutsma@co.johnson.ia.us; pharney@co.johnson.ia.us; tneuzil@co.johnson.ia.us;
tjneuzil@msn.com; Connie_Champion@iowa-city.org; Ernie_Lehman@iowa-city.org;
Ross_Wilburn@iowa-city.org; Dee_Vanderhoef@iowa-city.org; ipfab@avalon.net;
Steve_Atkins@iowa-city.org
Subject: JCNEWS: Racial profiling
This announcement regarding an important topic appears in today's Press Citizen:
"The Iowa City Police Department will host a presentation to the community on the initiative
undertaken by the department in addressing the issues associated with racial profiling.
The presentation will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 in the Iowa City City Council
Chambers, 410 E. Washington Street.
Racial profiling concerns have begun to receive statewide and national attention. The Iowa
City Police Department has taken a statewide leadership role in addressing the issues. The
work effort of the Department will be presented by Police Chief R.J. Winklehake and Sgt.
Sid Jackson."
2/2 8/0 1
i03-01-01
Madan Karr IP22
From: Carol DeProsse [cdeprosse@earthlink.net]
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2001 3:42 PM
To: J C N EWS@yosem ire. l eepfrog. com
Cc: jpwhite@co.johnson.ia.us; cthompso@co.johnson.ia.us; mlehman@co.johnson.ia.us;
sstutsma@co.johnson.ia.us; pharney@co.johnson.iaus; tneuzil@co.johnson.iaus;
tjneuzil@msn.com; Connie_Champion@iowa-city.org; Ernie_Lehman@iowa-city.org;
Ross_Wilburn@iowa-city.org; Dee_Vanderhoef@iowa-city.org; ipfab@avalon.net;
Steve_Atkins@iowa-city.org
Subject: JCNEWS: Coralville City Council
Clara Oleson will speak at the Coralville City Council on the Iowa Child
Project tonight, right around 7 p.m. Clara will be addressing the Council
on behalf of SAVE (Stop A Vast Error) and is basing her comments upon
documents obtained by requests for information under the Public Records law
of the State of iowa.
Coralville City Council meetings are, I believe, carried live on the
Government Channel.
Jay H. Honohan, Chair
Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center Commission
28 S. Linn Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
February 23, 2001
The Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
410 E. Washington
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
re: Senior Center Parking Proposal
Dear Mayor Lehman and Council members:
With this letter is the Senior Center Commission's parking
proposal for Seniors who use the Senior Center. We are
recommending that the Council approve this parking plan. This
proposal is the result of efforts of the Strategic Planning
Committee of the Commission working with Joe Fowler and Linda
Kopping. It was presented to participants and agencies of the
Center at public meetings and was approved after some changes by
the Commission at our meeting on February 20, 2001.
We would appreciate the opportunity to review this proposal with
the Council, explain the proposal and the process, and answer any
questions that the Council may have.
Very truly yours,
nohan
( ictYLibrary
123 South kinn · Iowa City, Iowa 52240 1820
Susan Craig, Director · Iniormation (319) 356 5200 · Business (3191 356-5206 · Fax (319) 356-5494
DATE: March 1, 2001
TO: Steve Atkins, City Manager r~,~,~l,~
FROM: Susan Craig, Library Directo
RE: Library Project
At the joint meeting of the City Council and the Library Board last week the plans
for the library project were received very enthusiastically. As we proceed I want
to make sure, as the mayor requested, that city staff have an opportunity to
review the plans and make recommendations. It is important to me that input be
thorough and complete, and, as you know, the library architects and I have met
several times with a large group of city staff including representatives from Public
Works, Planning & Community Development, Parks & Recreation, Housing &
Inspection, Parking & Transit, and Fire.
I feel that this group has agreed to some plaza design changes around the new
building and between the library plaza entrance and 64-1A, temporary removal of
the playground to accommodate construction and eventual permanent
replacement slightly west of its current location (swap with the chess board).
These items will be funded from the Library's project budget. We have also
discussed the possibility and timing of creating angle parking on Linn Street, and
I understand a recommendation will be made by staff on that issue.
Of course, the phasing of a construction project of this size in the heart of
downtown has many ramifications that continue to be identified and discussed
including possible use of 64-1A during construction, temporary walkways, access
to the Library and through the alley, etc. I will let you know as we identify
solutions to some of these issues.
Please let me know if the staff feels there are concerns we should be discussing
or bringing up with our staff group or with Council. I will continue to call regular
meetings of this city wide group to review our plans and strategize the best
approach to the disruptions construction is bound to cause.
cc: Karin Franklin, Planning Joe Fowler, Parking &Transit
Chuck Schmadeke, Public Works Andy Rocca, Fire
Terry Trueblood, Parks & Recreation Doug Boothroy, HIS
Iowa Ci t-X
Public Library
123 South Linn · Iowa City. [owa 52240-1820
Susan Craig. Direclot · Information (31q} 356-5200., Business (319) 356 5206 · Fax (319) 356 5494
DATE: March 1, 2001
TO: City Council
FROM: Mark Martin, President
Library Board of Trustees
RE: Library Building Plans/Marketing of 64-1A
Thank you for meeting with us last week for a review of the plans for the library
expansion. We are pleased at the progress that is being made and very excited
about the designs. With your positive reaction to the architect's presentation, we
will direct him to complete the designs and we will meet with you again when that
is accomplished. If you have any questions about how this is proceeding please
let Susan Craig or me know.
64-1A
As you consider an RFP to market the city-owned lot across from the Library we
hope you will take into consideration some issues about how development on
this site will affect the Library expansion project.
Library Access. As you heard last week the construction "zone" for our project
will shift from west to east. The new west addition will be completed first, library
operations shifted to the new space, and the remodeling begun on the current
building. During the construction of the addition we have planned on utilizing
some of the space on 64-1A for staging and for the delivery of materials to the
site. This is critical because we will still be operating the library from the old
building and the public must have good access to the Linn St entrance. The
architect estimates access to 64-1A will be important during calendar year 2002.
After that the public will enter the library from the new, temporary west entrance
and the construction zone could be moved to the Linn St side of the building. We
hope all construction on our project will be completed by the end of 2003.
Library Parking. Parking is the number one access issue with library users. As
we've said in the past, our preference is to maintain surface parking on 64-1A
and consider angle parking along Linn St. If development does occur on 64-1A
we hope that a public parking component is included as a requirement of the
project and that the parking be configured so it can be readily accessed from the
library.
Project Coets. The budget for our project was developed with the assumption
that some access to 64-1A for staging would be available. If timing of
development precludes this possibility we request that the additional cost to the
Library project be assumed by the developer rather than added to our costs. At
this time we have heard estimates ranging from $60,000 to over $1,000,000 for
that cost.
Design. We also request that one of the elements of approving development on
64-1A be some design compatibility with the plaza and the new library building.
The community is making a substantial investment in a wonderful building and
has already invested in updating city plaza. Because development will occur on
property the city owns it seems appropriate that some design restrictions be
included.
You have already discussed several of these items, and directed staff to include
some of them when they prepare a draft RFP for your consideration. It seemed
an appropriate time to summarize the Library Board's requests and
recommendations as you consider this issue.
Thank you.
cc: Steve Atkins, City Manager
Karin Franklin, Director of Planning & Community Development