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I JUNE 11 WORK SESSION ITEMS I
IP1 Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director: Traffic
Calming Program
IP2 Memorandum from Police Citizens Review Board: Ordinance Change
Recommendations
IP3 Memorandum from Mayor: Police Citizens Review Board
IP4 Memorandum from City Clerk: Council Comments Received regarding PCRB
Ordinance
IP5 Memorandum from City Attorney: Smoking in Restaurants
I M scE,,A. Eous I
IP6 Letter from William McNarney to Mayor (HUD): HUD Investment Sheets
IP7 Letter from Senator Bolkcom to Mayor (HUD): Iowa City Workforce Development
Center Office
IP8 Letter from City Manager to Roxanne Ehrdahl (Gazette Communications): Cancellation
of Insights
IP9 Memorandum from City Manager: Analysis and Staff Recommendation for
Enterprise Zones
IP10 Memorandum from Community Development Coordinator to City Manager: Summary of
the Iowa Enterprise Zone Law
IPll Memorandum from City Manager: South Central District Economic Development
Policy
IP12 Memorandum from City Manager: Pending Development Issues
IP'13 Memorandum from City Manager: Senior Center Skywalk Update
IP14 Memorandum from City Manager: Petition for Bus Service
IPI5 Memorandum from City Clerk: May 14 Council Work Session
IP16 Memorandum from City Clerk: Upcoming Council Election
IP17 Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director:
Intersection of Jefferson Street and Dubuque Street
iP18 Letter from John Watson (Goodwill Industries) to John Sobaski: Appreciation
June 7, 2001 Information Packet (continued) 2
IP19 Memorandum from Dianna Furman: Utility Discount Program Statistics - Fiscal Year
'99 Total, FY00 and 01 Monthly
IP20 Building Permit Information - May 2001
IP21 Rededication of the Johnson County Courthouse [Arkins]
IP22 Iowa City Police Department Use of Force Report - April 2001
IP23 Invitation: June 13 Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship Rental Housing Tour
IP24 Article: The Management Factor (Governing) [Atkins]
IP25 Minutes: April 26 Regional Workforce Investment Board [Vanderhoet]
IP26 Minutes: April 26 East Central Iowa Council of Governments [Vanderhoef]
IP27 Email from Carol DeProsse to JCNEWS: Iowa Child [2]
IP28 Email from Carol DeProsse to JCNEWS: Drugs [2]
Memorandum from City Clerk: Starting time for June 11 Work Session
(Previously distributed)
United Way of Johnson County: Open House (Previously distributed)
Memorandum from City Clerk: PCRB ordinance changes (Previously distributed)
For a copy of revised and updated ordinance see City Clerk's memo in this
packet.
Memorandum from Airport Manager: Building K
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 29, 2001
TO: City Council
FROM: Jeff Davidson, Asst. Director, Dept. of Planning & Community Development
RE: June 11 work session discussion of the neighborhood traffic calming
program
You have scheduled discussion of the City's neighborhood traffic calming program for
your June 11 work session. You have heard me state many times that you have free
reign to modify this program any way you like. You recently decided to raise the required
approval rate from the neighborhood survey from 50% to 60%.
I have attached a copy of our neighborhood traffic calming brochure that is distributed to
neighborhoods when we receive an inquiry about traffic calming. I will be present at the
June 11 meeting to answer any questions.
Attachment
cc: City Manager
Director of Planning and Community Development
Director of Public Works
City Engineer
Neighborhood Services Coordinator
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
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In 1996 the Iowa City City Council
adopted a traffic calming program
to help neighborhoods manage
jccogtp/~ge/~lrcmg~65/iw rising traffic volumes and speeds
Tfcd i ic Cctlming a roadway to force cars ,o s,ow down, or ,o deter
unnecessa~ traffic. These physical changes can be
Traffic calming is the practice of t~ing to manage as simple as on-street parking and planting trees
spuds and/or volumes of traffic on residential streets between the sidewalk and curb, to constructing
using one or more approaches: increased police of the alternatives are shown on the drawing below.
enfor~ment, edu~tion, or physical changes to the Other alternatives are available and each application
roadway. Eachoftheseapproacheshasitsappropriate is custom designed to meet each neighborhood's ~,Toinitiateatra~cstudyofthestreetproposedfortra~c
application, and combined they can help reduce individual needs. ~lming, a focal request is required ~m the neighborcod
unwanted cut-through traffic or reduce speeds on associationthatincludesthestreetproposed
neighborhood str~. ~ ~ - ' fortraffic~lming,orapeti~onfrom residents
· ~ along the street pro~sed for traffic calming.
~fCe~ . ~. The street ~nsidered for traffic calming
Increased police enforcement is ~ measures should be a local street or a
effective at targeting high speeds ~fiector street.
during specific times. However, the
police depa~ment does not have ~. Traffic volumes on a local street should
sufficient resources to provide exceed 500 vehicles per day and on a
continuous enforcement over a ~lledorstreet 1,000 vehicles per day. Traffic
sustained period in all volume on any street proposed for traffic
neighborhoods. Therefore, while x ~lmingshouldnotex~ed3,000vehicles~r
speeds are rapidly reduced with an day.
officer present, they also return to ~. The measured tomfoible speed of
their previous level when the ~rgeted
enfor~ment moves to other areas. ddvem (85th ~rcenffie s~d) should exceed
The poli~ depadment does select 5 m.p.h. over the posted speed limit.
specific streets to enforce each ~. ~aff will meet with the neighbors and
month.
dete~ine ~ich traffic ~lming measures are
reasonable for evaluation. ~ff will ~nduct
the potential traffic problems, roadway
Edu~tion is the process of making g~me~, and the impad on adjacent streets
drivers aware of their speeds in ~
relation to the neighbo~oods they ,, {tra~c divetalon) from the proposed tra~c
are traveling in. Several programs parking ~lming measures.
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are being used to noti~ drivers of ~.The Poli~ Depa~ment, Fire De~ment,
their responsibility to obey traffic ~ , ~ ambulance service, Public Works
laws. One example is the "Share the Depa~ment and Transit Depa~ment will be
Road" sign to identify that both bicycles and asked to ~mment on the proposed street modification.
automobiles have rights and responsibilities while ~ y ~. If the tra~c study shows that tra~c calming measures
using the roadway. Another program that includes ~ ~ I ~ 1 ?
signs as well as ~ commercials is the "Check Your Following is a copy of the Ci~s adopted traffic calming ~n ~ implement~ safely, a mail-back su~ey of all affected
Speed" program to ale~ drivers to watch their speeds policy. The most impo~ant ~ing is ~atthemsidents residential dwelling units will then be ~nducted bythe Ci~.
in residential areas. of the neighborhood need to be involved in the A proposal for tra~c ~lming must be sup~ed by 60% of
the r~iden~al ~elling uni~ res~nding to the ques~onnaire
~ process. in order to be considered for implementation.
SlC~I Ch~ges c,,y staff would be happy to meet with your 8. No minimum number of res~nses to the mail-back
TO help control excessive speeds or unwanted cut- neighborhood to explain in more devil some of the su~ey is required, but a low response rate will be taken
through traffic, physi~l modifi~tions can be made to issues associated with franc ~lming. into ~nsideration by the Ci~ ~unci[.
MEMORANDUM
POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
A Board of the City of Iowa City
TO: City Council
FROM: Police Citizens Review Board
RE: Ordinance Change Recommendations
DATE: May 22, 2001
In an effort to facilitate the Council's examination of the PCRB, the
Board wishes to delineate its concerns and suggestions for changes to the
City Ordinance that created and governs the Board. Some of the changes
are procedural and are suggested in an effort to better facilitate the Board's
current practice with the ordinance. Other suggestions are intended to
enhance the Board's ability to examine the complaints brought before it by
citizens of Iowa City. The Board wishes to clarify at the outset that these
suggestions are in no way intended to create any policy setting ability or to
establish any discipline authority over the Iowa City Police Department.
These recommended changes were unanimously approved y the Board at its
May 16 meeting.
1. Administrative Revisions
a. Several parts of the ordinance refer to "all complaints"
and "complaints" generally and do not differentiate
between formal complaints filed with the PCRB and
complaints filed directly with the Iowa City Police
Department. The Board supports the existence of the
two tracks as options for citizens to address complaints.
The ordinance needs to clarify, however, that the PCRB
will only monitor the outcome of formal complaints
lodged with the ICPD and will not be involved in the
process, examine the investigation or offer any finding
regarding the results of the internal investigation,
Currently the Board receives a quarterly report from the
Department stating very briefly the nature of the
complaint and whether it was sustained. The Board
includes these complaints in the statistics it compiles for
its annual report to the Council.
b. Suggested Revisions:
8-8-2 (C)(1)
Oversee a monitoring system for tracking receipt of all complaints lodged
against sworn police officers, either with the PCRB or with the ICPD.
8-8-2(C)(2)
Provide oversight of police investigations of PCRB complaints through review
of such investigations.
8-8-2(C)(3)
Provide the opportunity for a hearing to the police officer if the Board's
findings on the PCRB complaint are critical of the police officer.
8-8-2(C)(4)
Issue a final public report on each PCRB complaint to the City Council ...
8~8-2(K)
Investigation of all PCRB fcrmc! complaints is mandatory duty ...
8-8-2(L)
In order to assure external accountability of the actions of the Police
Department, the results of investigations of all formal complaints filed
directly with the Police Del~artment invostigationc shall be reviewed by the
Board and reported to the City Council in the Board's annual report to the
Council.
8-8-2 (new sub-paragraph)
Citizens have the option of filing formal written complaints either with the
Police Department directly or with the Board. Although the Board will review
the final results of formal complaints filed with the Police Department, the
Board will not intervene in process. On a quarterly basis the Chief will
provide a report to the Board briefly describing the issues involved in any
complaints made directly with the Department, the date and time of the
alleged misconduct and how the complaint was resolved.
8-8-2(N)
The Board shall have ovorsight authority to review police practices,
procedures, and written policies as those practices and procedures relate to
the Police Department's performance as a whole. The Board shall report
same to the City Council including any rocommcndod changes their
recommendations, if any, to the Chief and the City Council.
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2. Review Process:
The "reasonable basis' standard set forth in B-8-7(B)(2)
provides a limited opportunity for the Board to review
investigations of police misconduct and very limited ability for
the Board to comment about issues raised in complaints. At
times the findings of the Chief have been a close call in the
opinion of the Board, but the standard of review requires the
Board to sustain the findings. The standard allows
disagreement by the Board only if the conclusions of the Chief
are:
1. Unsupported by substantial evidence (8-8-7(B)(2)(a));
2. Unreasonable, arbitrary or capricious (B-8-7(B)(2)(b)); or
3. Contrary to policy, practice or law (8-8-7(B)(2)(c)).
Many of the complaints have raised concerns with the Board
and the Board believes the community would benefit if the
Board had a broader opportunity to raise those issues and
discuss them in their reports. The Board is not requesting that
the deferential standard be abandoned. The Board recognizes
the expertise of the Chief and the City Manager.
The Board suggests that the review standard be made more
simple and clear to allow the Board to agree or disagree with
the Chief's findings and separately to agree or disagree with
comments made by the Chief with regard to the findings. This
would provide the Board with some latitude to comment on
their observations or concerns. Complaints are rarely clear cut.
An officer's behavior often may not rise to the level of
misconduct, but other aspects of the situation may merit
comment.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input regarding these
matters.
cc: City Attorney
City of Iowa City I I_
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 6, 2001
TO: City Council
FROM: Mayor
RE: Police Citizens Review Board
Just a few thoughts regarding the PCRB for our next Council work session. I believe
there exists a function for the PCRB, and that as a City board/commission it should be
continued. However, I do suggest a few changes.
First, the work of the PCRB should be to review complaints which are directed to them.
This review would be much the same as it is now. However, whenever a complaint is
sustained, the PCRB should study the procedures which led to their recommendation
that a complaint be sustained. Recommendations can then be made to the Chief of
Police, City Manager, and/or the City Council.
Secondly, forums, if needed, should be held at the direction of the City Council, Police
Chief, and/or City Manager and not the PCRB.
The PCRB should be available to make recommendations and provide advice to the City
Council, Chief of Police, and City Manager when requested by any of these parties. Any
activity of the PCRB outside of reviewing complaints should be at the direction of the
City Council.
Finally, the number of complaints that are being processed by the PCRB has dropped
dramatically, and I question whether there is the need for a 20-hour permanent staff
person. The commitment to personnel and office needs is an expensive component of
the PCRB process. With an apparent diminishment of their volume of work, and limiting
their responsibilities to complaint review, I believe we can reduce or eliminate PCRB
administrative staff. Currently the PCRB Administrative Asst. is supervised by the City
Clerk and the Clerk's office receives complaints and directs them to the PCRB for
review. With revised PCRB responsibilities I believe the City Clerk's office could provide
PCRB staffing needs. Independent legal counsel would still be required, and I am not
recommending a change in that although I believe additional savings would be
anticipated in that line item as well with revised Board Responsibilities.
council/PCRB~hanges.doc
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 7, 2001
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Madan K. Karr, City Clerk ~Mv-
RE: Council Comments received regarding PCRB Ordinance
At the May 14th work session Council agreed to forward a list of general concerns on the
Police Citizens Review Board ordinance to the City Clerk for compiling and distribution.
On June 1 a copy of the ordinance was mailed to Council Members and comments were
solicited.
In compiling the information I discovered that the ordinance provided did not include
1999 revisions to that ordinance. I regret the error and did speak with Council Members
providing input personally to verify that would not change their comments.
Attached is the current ordinance and con'kments received specific to sections of the
ordinance.
Council Members Vanderhoef and Wilbum comments identified specific sections and
their remarks are indicated following that section. As Council Member Kanner did not
identify specific sections but rather listed concerns I attached the full text of his
comments.
Attachment: Chapter 8, City Code
8-8-1: CREATION OF A POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD:
As permitted under Iowa's home rule authority, the City hereby creates a Police Citizens Review
Board, to be hereafter referred to as the "Board", subject to the duties and limited powers set
forth herein. (Ord. 97-3792, 7-15-1997)
8-8-2: INTENT, GOALS AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
A. Investigations into claims of inappropriate conduct by sworn police officers will be conducted
in a manner which is fair, thorough, and accurate.
B. An annual reporting system regarding complaints against sworn police officers will be
established to give the City Council sufficient information to assess the overall performance of
the Iowa City Police Department in these matters.
I Vanderhoef: Delete, see item M under this subsection. I
C. The Board will:
1. Oversee a monitoring system for tracking receipt of complaints lodged against sworn
police officers;
Vanderhoef: Delete "receipt of" and insert "PCRB" and insert "Iowa City" before I
"police officers."
2. Provide oversight of police investigations through review of such investigations; (Ord.
97-3792, 7-15-1997)
] Vanderhoef: Delete. I
3. Provide the opportunity for a hearing to the police officer if the Board's findings on
the complaint are critical of the police officer, as required by constitutional law, and
give the police officer the oppodunity to present testimony and evidence; (Ord.
3865, 12-15-1998)
4. Issue a final public report on each complaint to the City Council which sets forth
factual findings and a written conclusion which explains why and the extent to which
the complaint is either "sustained" or "not sustained".
I Vanderhoef: Insert "PCRB" before "complaint" in first line. I
D. The Board shall have no authority over police disciplinary matters because only the Police
Chief or City Manager may impose discipline under Iowa law.
E. No findings in the Board's report shall be used in any other legal proceeding.
F. The Board shall only review the conduct of sworn police officers and shall only act in a civil,
not criminal, capacity. The Board is not intended to be a court of law, a tort claim process or
other litigation process. No action of the Board shall be deemed to diminish or limit the right of
any person to file a claim or a lawsuit against the City.
G. A complaint may be filed by any person with personal knowledge of an incident. "Personal
knowledge" means the complainant was directly involved in the incident or witnessed the
incident. If the person with personal knowledge is underage or otherwise unable to complete a
complaint form, the complaint may be filed by such person's designated representative. The City
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Manager, the Police Chief, the City Council, or the Board may file a complaint based upon a
reasonable belief that police misconduct has occurred regardless of personal knowledge.
H. In order to assure that people feel confident in the complaint process, nonpolice City staff
shall be available at a public location other than the Police Department to receive complaints,
although complaints may also be filed at the Police Department. Formal mediation shall be
available to the complainant(s) and the police officer(s) at any time during the process.
Vanderhoef: This doesn't say we have to have any office outside of City Hall.
I. The Board shall not interfere with or diminish the legal rights of sworn police officers,
including those rights protected under the union contract, Civil Service Commission, and State
and Federal law. Similarly, the Board shall respect the rights of privacy and freedom from
defamation shared by complainants and witnesses, as well as those same rights enjoyed by
police officers under the law.
J. The City Council finds that internal accountability within the Police Department is a valid
legislative purpose, and one method of accomplishing such internal accountability is to have the
police do their own investigations into claims of inappropriate police conduct. If a complaint is
asserted against the Police Chief, the City Manager will investigate the claim and report to the
Board and the City Council.
K. Investigation of all formal complaints is a mandatory duty of the Police Chief, and a report of
each complaint investigation shall be given to the Board. Such reports to the Board shall include
the factual findings of the Police Chief as well as a written conclusion explaining why and the
extent to which a complaint is either "sustained" or "not sustained". However, such reports shall
not include discipline or other personnel matters. If the Police Chief and the City Manager find
the police officer's actions constitute misconduct and discipline is imposed by the Police Chief or
City Manager, the internal affairs investigation may become a public record to be released by
the City Attorney to the extent provided by law.
Vanderhoef: Insert "PCRB" before "complaints" in first line.
L In order to assure external accountability of the actions of the Police Department, all formal
complaint investigations shall be reviewed by the Board and reported to the City Council.
Vanderhoef: Insert "PCRB" before "complaint."
M. External accountability will further be provided by the Board's maintenance of a central
registry of all formal complaints. In addition to the central registry, the Board shall provide an
annual report to the City Council, which report shall be public and shall set forth the general
types and numbers of complaints, how they were resolved, demographic information, and
recommendations as to how the Police Department may improve its community relations or be
more responsive to community needs.
lVanderhoef: Place a period behind "demographic information" and delete remainder of l
paragraph.
N. The Board shall have oversight authority to review police practices, procedures, and written
policies as those practices and procedures relate to the Police Department's performance as a
whole, and shall report same to the City Council, including any recommended changes. (Ord.
97-3792, 7-15-1997).
Vanderhoef: Delete.
8-8-3: DEFINITION OF COMPLAINT; COMPLAINT PROCESS IN GENERAL:
A. A "complaint" is an allegation of misconduct lodged against a sworn police officer ("police
officer" or "officer") employed by the Iowa City Police Department, where the complained-of
activity occurred while the officer was acting in the capacity of a sworn police officer.
B. Any person with personal knowledge of the alleged police misconduct may file a complaint
with the Board or with the Iowa City Police Department. In order to have "personal knowledge",
the complainant must have been directly involved in the incident or witnessed the incident. If the
person with personal knowledge is underage or otherwise unable to complete a complaint form,
the complaint may be filed by such person's designated representative. The City Manager, the
Police Chief, the City Council or the Board itself may file a complaint based on a reasonable
belief that police misconduct has occurred regardless of personal knowledge. The person or
official filing the complaint may hereafter be referred to as the "complainant".
C. All complaints filed with the Board or the Iowa City Police Department shall be in writing and
on forms provided by the Board. Complaint forms shall be available to the public in easily
accessible locations, and nonpolice staff shall be available to receive the complaint forms.
Assistance may be available to complete the form as designated by the Board. (Ord. 97-3792,
7-15-1997)
Vanderhoef: Delete "or the Iowa City Police Department" from the first sentence. I
D. All complaints must be filed with either the Board or the Iowa City Police Department within
ninety (90) days of the alleged misconduct.
Vanderhoef: Delete "or the Iowa City Police Department. I
E. Only those complaints which do not involve the conduct of an Iowa City sworn police officer
or are not filed within ninety (90) days of the alleged misconduct may be subject to summary
dismissal by the Board. (Ord. 99-3877, 4-20-1999).
8-8-4: FORMAL MEDIATION:
A. Formal mediation shall be the responsibility of the Board, and shall be available to the
complainant(s) and police officer(s) at any stage of the process upon consent of all involved
parties and as provided by the Board. Upon the filing of a complaint, all complainants shall be
informed that formal mediation is available. A complainant may also meet informally with the
police officer and the watch commander of the police officer if the complainant wishes to do so.
B. If a complaint is successfully mediated, the terms of the mediation agreement shall be set
forth in writing, and shall be kept confidential to the extent allowed by law; but the status of
settlement shall be maintained in the Board's central registry for reporting in the Board's annual
report. There shall be no retaliation against police officers who choose not to mediate. (Ord. 97-
3792, 7-15-1997).
8-8-5: POLICE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE CHIEF INVESTIGATORY DUTIES; CITY
MANAGER INVESTIGATORY DUTIES:
A. Complaints: The Police Department shall forward copies of all complaints received to the
Board. If the complaint concerns the Police Chief, a copy of the complaint shall also be
forwarded to the City Manager.
B. Investigation: It shall be the mandatory duty of the Police Chief to do the following:
1. Prior to investigation of any complaint, the Police Chief shall first give Garrity and
Gardner advice to all police Officers implicated in the complaint, as required by
constitutional law. This means the officer cannot be required to waive the officer's
constitutional right against self-incrimination. However, the officer may be required to
answer questions during the investigation as a condition of the officer's employment,
but any admissions made by the officer cannot be used against the officer in a
criminal proceeding.
2. Notify the complainant and the police officer who is the subject of the complaint that
formal mediation is available at any time during the Police Department's investigation
and the Board's review. The Police Chief may also notify the complainant that the
complainant may meet informally with the police officer and the watch commander of
the police officer if the complainant wishes to do so.
3. Assign the complaint to designated investigators within the Police Department for
investigation into the factual allegations of the complaint.
4. The complainant shall be interviewed by the Police Department and shall be entitled
to have a neutral City staff person or some other person chosen by the complainant
present during the interview. The police officer is entitled to have a union steward
present during any interviews.
5. Investigators will prepare and forward a report of their investigation to the Police
Chief, and shall make detailed findings of fact as to the allegations in the complaint,
and shall also set forth a written conclusion which explains why and the extent to
which the complaint is either "sustained" or "not sustained".
C. Legal Advice: If litigation, including criminal charges, relating to the matter of the complaint is
commenced or is being contemplated by or against any party to the complaint, the Police
Department, the Police Chief and/or the Board shall consult with the City Attorney and/or the
Board's own attorney on a case-by-case basis, to determine whether and how the investigation
of the complaint should proceed.
D. Complaints Against Police Chief: If a complaint is filed concerning the Police ChieFs
conduct, the City Manager shall investigate or cause an investigation to be completed.
E. Disciplinary Action: Nothing in this Chapter shall prevent the Police Chief or the City
Manager from taking disciplinary action prior to the Board's review of the complaint. lord. 97-
3792, 7-15-1997)
8-8-6: POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT TO THE BOARD; CITY MANAGER'S REPORT TO THE
BOARD:
A. The Police Chief shall receive the designated investigators' report within the time frame
indicated by the Police Chief. The Police Chief shall conduct a review of the investigators'
report, and may do any or all of the following: conduct interviews or request the police
investigators to conduct additional investigations; request additional information, or that
additional questions be asked; interview or direct that other persons or witnesses be
interviewed; request that other documents be reviewed and/or retrieved; and any other
investigative matters the Police Chief deems appropriate.
B. The Police Chief will consult with the City Personnel Administrator and the City Attorney prior
to finalizing the Police ChieFs report to the Board, and shall then forward this report to the
Board, which shall include the following:
1. Detailed written findings of fact concerning the allegations in the complaint;
2. A written conclusion which explains why and the extent to which the complaint is
either "sustained" or "not sustained"; and
3. Recommended remedial actions, if any, including amending current policies or
adopting new policies.
C. The Police Chief's report to the Board shall not include discipline or personnel matters.
D. A copy of the Police Chief's report to the Board sha'll be given to the police officer, the
complainant, and the City Manager. If the complaint concerns the Police Chief, copies of the
City Manager's report to the Board shall be given to the Police Chief, the complainant, and the
City Council. (Ord. 97-3792, 7-15-1997)
E. The Police Chief's report to the Board shall be completed within ninety (90) calendar days
after complaint is filed. The Board may grant extensions from this deadline for good cause
shown. (Ord. 99-3877, 4-20-1999)
F All investigations shall be performed in a manner designed to produce a minimum of
inconvenience and embarrassment to all parties-including the complainant, the police officer,
and other witnesses.
G. If a complaint is filed concerning the Police Chief, the City Manager's report shall include the
same findings of fact and conclusions as required for the Police Chief's report to the Board.
(Ord. 97-3792, 7-15-1997)
8-8-7: DUTIES OF THE BOARD; COMPLAINT REVIEW AND GENERAL DUTIES:
A. Complaints: The Board shall forward copies of all complaints received to the Police Chief for
investigation; or where the complaint concerns the Police Chief, forward a copy of the complaint
to the City Manager for investigation.
B. Review Of Police Chief's Report Or City Manager's Report:
1. The Board shall review all Police Chief's reports and City Manager's reports
concerning complaints. The Board shall decide, on a simple majority vote, the level
of review to give each Police Chief's or City Manager's report, and the Board may
select any or all of the following levels of review:
a. On the record with no additional investigation;
b. Interview/meet with complainant;
c. Interview/meet with named officer(s) and other officers;
d. Request additional investigation by the Police Chief or City Manager, or
request police assistance in the Board's own investigation;
e. Performance by Board of its own additional investigation;
f. Hire independent investigators.
2. The Board shall apply a "reasonable basis" standard of review when reviewing the
Police Chief's or City Manager's report. This requires the Board to give deference to
the Police ChieFs or City Manager's report because of the Police Chief's and City
Manager's respective professional expertise. The Board may recommend that the
Police Chief or City Manager reverse or modify their findings only if:
a. The findings are unsupported by substantial evidence;
b. The findings are unreasonable, arbitrary or capricious; or
c. The findings are contrary to a Police Department policy or practice, or any
Federal, State, or local law.
Vanderhoef: Delete. Don't need another attorney fee, in house review.
Wilburn: Requests CA clarification of items a-c, acknowledging PCRB feels
constraint in their ability to recommend reverse or modify Police Chief report.
When collecting and reviewing additional evidence, the Board shall rely on evidence
which reasonably prudent persons are accustomed to rely upon in the conduct of their
serious affairs. (Ord. 98-3865, 12-15-1998)
3. At the conclusion of the Board's review, the Board shall issue a public report to the
City Council concerning the complaint investigation. Such public report shall include
detailed findings of fact concerning the complaint, together with a clearly articulated
conclusion which explains why and the extent to which the complaint is "sustained"
or "not sustained". If the complaint is "not sustained", the public report shall not
include the names of the complainant(s) or the police officer(s). If the complaint is
"sustained" the Board may include the names of the complainant(s) and/or the police
officer(s) if it determines that the public interest in such disclosure outweighs the
public harm and privacy interests of the complainant(s) and/or police officer(s). Said
determination shall be made in writing and shall state, in detail, the Board's reasons
for such determination. The Board shall notify the person(s) whose name(s) it
intends to disclose, the City Attorney and the Police Chief (or City Manager if the
Police Chief is the subject of the complaint), of its intent to make such disclosure by
confidential written communication sent by regular mail or hand delivery at least ten
(10) working days prior to such disclosure. In addition, the Board's public repod shall
not include any discipline or personnel matters, although the Board may comment
generally as to whether the Board believes discipline is appropriate without
commenting on the extent or form of the discipline. A copy of this public report to the
City Council shall be given to the complainant(s), the police officer(s), the Police
Chief and the City Manager. (Ord. 99-3891, 7-13-1999)
Vanderhoef: Change wording to fourth, fifth and sixth sentences as bolded and underlined "If
the complaint is "sustained" the Board may recommend the names of the complainant(s)
and/or the police officer(s) be disclosed. Remove "if it determines that the public interest in
such disclosure outweighs the public harm and privacy interests of the complainant(s) and/or
police officer(s)." Said recommendation shall be made in writing and shall state, in detail, the
Board's reasons for such recommendation. The GitV Gouncil shall determine and notify the
person(s) whose name(s) it intends to disclose of its intent to make such disclosure by
confidential written communication sent by regular mail or hand delivery at least ten (10)
working days prior to such disclosure." Remove" , the City Attorney and the Police Chief (or
City Manager if the Police Chief is the subject of the complaint),"
4. The Board shall not issue a report which is critical of the sworn police officer's
conduct until after a "name-clearing hearing" has been held, consistent with
constitutional due process law. The Board shall give notice of such hearing to the
police officer so that the officer may testify before the Board and present additional
relevant evidence. The Board shall be responsible for protection of all State and
Federal rights enjoyed by the officer. The officer may waive the right to this hearing
upon written waiver submitted to the Board. (Ord. 98-3865, 12-15-1998)
I Vanderhoef: Delete, question need if change made in #3 above. I
5. If the Board's report is not critical of the officer's conduct, the Board is not required by
law to offer a hearing to the officer, but the Board may hold hearings as deemed
appropriate by the Board. (Ord. 97-3792, 7-15-1997)
6. The Board's report to the City Council shall be completed within forty five (45)
calendar days of receipt of the Chiefs or City Manager's report. The City Council
may grant requests for extensions to this deadline upon good cause shown. (Ord.
99-3877, 4-20-1999)
7. Nothing in this Chapter shall in any way impede or interfere with the Police Chiefs
and the City Manager's lawful ability to perform their personnel supervisory duties
over sworn police officers, including the ability to impose discipline as deemed
appropriate by the Police Chief or City Manager.
8. No findings or report submitted to the Board or prepared by the Board shall be used
in any other proceedings.
C. General Powers And Duties: The Board shall also carry out the following duties:
1. Maintain a central registry of complaints.
Vanderhoef: Insert "PCRB" before "complaints." I
2. Collect data and do an annual report to the City Council which shall be public and
shall set fodh the general types and numbers of complaints, disposition of the
complaints, the discipline which was imposed, if any, and demographic information.
This annual report shall not include the names of the complainants or officers
involved in complaints which were not sustained, and shall otherwise be in a form
which protects the confidentiality of the parties while providing the public with
information on the overall performance of the Police Department. The Board's annual
report may also include recommended changes in police practices, policies or
procedures.
Vanderhoef: Delete "'which were not sustained" in the fifth line, and delete last sentence. I
3. In addition to the annual report, the Board shall, from time to time, report to the City
Council on police practices, procedures and policies, including recommended
changes, if appropriate.
Vanderhoef: Delete. I
4. The Board shall adopt procedural rules and bylaws governing the Board"s activities,
including the receipt and processing of complaints, and such procedural rules and
bylaws shall be approved by the City Council. (Oral. 97-3792, 7-15-1997)
8-8-8: BOARD COMPOSITION; LIMITED POWERS OF THE BOARD:
A. Board Composition:
1. The Board shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the City Council, who shall
be Iowa City eligible electors and shall serve without compensation. The City Council
shall strive to appoint members who represent the diversity of the community.
Appointments to the Board shall include one current or former "peace officer'' as that
term is defined by State law. The City Council reserves the right to waive the
residency requirement for good cause shown. The City Council also reserves the
right, for good cause shown, to waive the requirement that the Board include one
current or former peace officer.
Clerk/ordcomrnents.doc 7
IVanderhoef: Insert "of the peace office" after "waive the residency requirement", and delete last I
sentence.
2. Following final adoption and publication of Ordinance 97-3792, the City Council shall
appoint members to the Board for sta99ered terms. All appointments shall be for a
four (4) year term. except for the initial appointments which shall be as follows:
a. One person appointed for a two (2) year term.
b. Two (2) persons appointed for three (3) year terms.
c. Two (2) persons appointed for four (4) year terms.
3. Trainin9 shall be available to all Board members to enable them to perform the
duties imposed herein, including training on Iowa's public records and open meetings
laws.
B. Limited Powers: The Board shall have the following limited powers:
1. On its own motion, by a simple majority vote of all members of the Board, the Board
may file a complaint.
2. The Board shall decide the level of review to give the Police Chief's or City
Manager's report by a simple majority vote of all members of the Board.
3. The Board has no power to review police officer personnel records or disciplinary
matters except to the extent such matters are made public by the City Attorney.
4. The Board has only limited civil, administrative review powers, and has no power or
authority over criminal matters. The Board is not a court of law, and is not intended to
substitute as a tort claims procedure or as litigation against the City.
5. If criminal charges are brought or are being considered against a particular police
officer(s), the Board's review or investigation may proceed with interviewing other
officers or witnesses, or collecting documents, as appropriate. Any statements given
by an officer who is subject to criminal investigation cannot later be used against the
officer in a criminal proceeding, as provided under the Fifth Amendment to the U.S.
Constitution, unless such constitutional right is waived.
6. The Board may obtain outside counsel and independent investigators in order to
carry out the Board's duties.
7. The Board may hold general informational hearings concerning Police Department
practices, procedures or written policies, and such hearings will be public. The Board
shall then report the results of such general informational hearings to the City
Council, as the Board deems appropriate. (Ord. 97-3792, 7-15-1997)
I Vanderhoef: Delete, we haven't had reports from the forums that I can remember. I
8-8-9: POLICE OFFICER'S AND COMPLAINANT'S RIGHTS PRESERVED:
A. All rights enjoyed by sworn police officers employed by the City are preserved in this
Chapter, and nothing herein is intended to waive, diminish or interfere with any such rights
protected by the union contract, Iowa's Civil Service Commission laws and other applicable
State and Federal laws.
B. All common law rights enjoyed by complainants and police officers, such as privacy and
freedom from defamation, shall be protected during the process set out in this Chapter, and it
shall be the Board's duty to protect said rights.
C. Notwithstanding the above provisions, no Board member shall be liable to any person for
damages or equitable relief by reason of any investigation or recommendation or report made
by either a Board member or by the Board itself. (Ord. 97-3792, 7-15-1997)
8-8-10: SUNSET CLAUSE:
This Chapter shall be automatically repealed on August 1, 2001, unless reenacted by City
Council. (Ord. 97-3792, 7-15-1997)
Vanderhoef: Change sunset to August 1, 2002.
Wilburn: Delete.
8-8-11: TIME COMPUTATION:
In computing time under this Chapter, the first day shall be excluded and the last included,
unless the last falls on a Sunday, in which case the time prescribed shall be extended so as to
include the whole of the following Monday. However, when the last day for the filing of a
complaint or the completion of a report falls on a Saturday or Sunday, or a day on which the
office of the City Clerk is closed due to a City holiday, the time shall be extended to include the
next day on which the office of the Clerk is open to receive the filing of a complaint or the report.
(Ord. 99-3877, 4-20-1999)
June 6, 2001
Marian,
I'm sorry I didn't get this in to you yesterday. If it is still possible, please include my
remarks/thoughts regarding the PCRB with the other council members'.
1) Keep PCRB as it is forthe most part. Especially emphasize: A) PCRB review Complaints of Misconduct;
B) PCRB evaluate Overall Performance of the Police;
C) PCRB make recommendations as to how the Police Dept. may improve its community
relations or be more responsive to community needs;
D) City Council, PCRB may f~e complaints.
2) Make sure PCRB is receiving full reports from Chief on compla'mts that Police Department has
handled.
3) PCRB be assertive in going out into community (i.e. the Ped Mall; bars; other areas of possible
concern; etc.) to discuss with citizens about Police/Citizen interactions and citizen feelings on
Policing Community Standards.
4) Have PCRB regularly/annually (?) recommend/report to City Council on policy (Community
Standards, etc.) and yearly budget in regards to Police Dept.
5) PCRB should be able to recommend to Police Chief level of discipline for police officer at fault
in PCRB findings.
6) Review possible elimination of part_time staff(currently located in Sr. Ctr.) hired to field PCRB
complaints. Could thisjob/responsibility be shifted fully to Clerk's office. (Question: Will ~ feel
intimidated by going into Civic Ctr. and not having another "public location?) ,,. ,}~[~ki
7) Consider expanding length of time that complaints can be filed by citizen (from 60 days to six
months?)
8) PCRB should track "use of foree" by police officers. (Track for whole police dept. and individual
officers [by identifying numbers only].) Issue semi-annual reports.
9) Track racial profiling. Hire ontside investigator/researcher as necessary. Issue semi-annual
reports.
10) Make PCRB sunset clause for six more years. (Expires in August, 2007.)
1 l) Make as a condition of employment for police officers, a requirement that they go before
PCRB, if called by them, as part of their civil proceedings. (Remember, the police officer testimony
can not be used as part of criminal case.)
Steven Kanner
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 5, 2001
TO: City Council
FROM: Eleanor M. Dilkes, City Attorney
RE: Smoking in restaurants
At its earlier work session the Council expressed interest in proceeding with an
ordinance prohibiting smoking in restaurants but exempting establishments whose
alcohol sales account for 50% or more of gross receipts for food and beverages. The
Council asked that staff first obtain information to assist the City Council in determining
which establishments would be covered and which would be exempt under this scheme.
This information is not available from either the Alcoholic Beverages Division or the
Department of Health. Therefore, a survey of establishments will be necessary. A draft
letter to establishments asking for information on their sales is attached. One issue we
did not discuss at your work session in April is whether we want to focus only on on-
premises consumption. If the goal is to prohibit smoking in places where the
consumption of food is the primary activity, it seems that the relevant question is the
relative amount of alcohol and food sold on the premises. This is the approach taken
with the question set forth in the letter.
We can discuss the draft letter at your work session on June 11.
cc: Steve Atkins
Dale Helling
Marian Karr
Sarah Holocek
Andy Matthews
eleanor/mem/smoking.doc
DRAFT
June ,2001
Dear (All Liquor Licensees; all restaurants listed in Yellow Pages):
At a recent work session, the City Council of Iowa City expressed its interest in enacting an
ordinance to prohibit smoking in restaurants but exempting those establishments whose sales of
alcoholic beverages account for 50% or more of the establishment's gross receipts for food and
beverages. To the extent possible, prior to proceeding with the ordinance, the Council would
like to determine which establishments would be exempt under the above scheme. This
information is not readily available from other sources. Therefore, at the City Council's request,
we are surveying Iowa City establishments in an attempt to give the Council a picture of what
types of establishments would be covered by the proposed ordinance.
If you would like to assist in providing the City Council with the information it seeks, please
answer the following question with respect to the above establishment and return this letter in
the enclosed stamped self-addressed envelope:
On average, do your sales of alcoholic beverages sold on premises account
for 50% or more of your total receipts for food and beverages sold on premises?
Yes No
If you wish to respond, please check "Yes" or "No" and return this letter in the enclosed
stamped, self-addressed envelope on or before July 20, 2001.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Eleanor M. Dilkes
City Attorney
eleanor/Itrs/smokingsurvey.doc
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~ ~ Federal Building
~, 210 Walnut Street, Room 239
'~t~'oE~'° Des Moines, Iowa 50309-2155
May 22, 2001
Mayor Ernie Lehman
Ci~ of Iowa City
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240-1826
Dear Mayor Lehman:
The U. S. Depa~ment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Iowa State Office, is
pleased to provide you copies of the "HUD Investment" sheets for the nine entitlement
communities in Iowa. These sheets provide you with a summa~ of funding ending
federal fiscal year 2000.
If you have any questions regarding the sheets please contract me directly at
515.284.4573.
Sincerely,
William H. McNarney
Iowa State Coordinator
Visit our web site at http://www.hud.gov/Iocal/des/des.htrnl
UD Investment in Cedar Falls
Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2000
Pubtic Housing/Section 8
Section 8 Tenant Based Rent Assistance 326 Units $ 717,525
Section 8 Administrative Fee $ 135,770
Public Housing Subtotal $ 853,295
Community Planning and Development
CDBG Entitlement Fundin $ 390,000
Home Consortium $ 175,000
Community Planning and Development Subtotal $ 565,000
Multi-and Single Family Housing
Section 8 Project Based Rental Assistance 190 units $ 843,845
FHA Sing le Family Mortgage Insurance (14 houses)
Multi-and Single Family Housing Subtotal $ 843,845
Grand Total ...................... $ 2,262,140
HUD Investment in Cedar Rapids
Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2000
Public Housing/Section 8
Section 8 Tenant Based Rent Assistance 1235 Units $ 4,936,075
Section 8 Administrative Fee $ 645,925
Section 8 Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator $ 39,647
Public Housing Subtotal $ 5,621,647
Community Planning and Development
CDBG Entitlement Funding $ 1,555,000
HOME Funds $ 563,000
Supportive Housing Grant $ 1,233,783
Community Planning and Development Subtotal $ 3,351,783
Fair Housing Assistance Program $ 99,920
Multi-and Single Family Housing
Section 8 Project Based Rental Assistance 972 Units $ 2,597,177
FHA Single Family Mortgage Insurance (321 houses)
Multi-and Single Family Housing Subtotal $ 2,597,177
Grand Total ...................... $ 11,670,527
HUD Investment in Council Bluffs
Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2000
Public Housing/Section 8
Capital Fund 297 Units $ 366,797
Section 8 Tenant Based Rent Assistance532 Units $ 1,675,266
Section 8 Administrative Fee $ 202,186
Public Housing Subtotal $ 2,244,249
· Community Planning and Development
CDBG Entitlement Funding $ 1,273,000
~ HOME Consortium Funding $ 295,000
Community Planning and Development Subtotal $ 1,568,000
Multi-and Single Family Housing
Section 8 Project Based Rental Assistance 522 Unit$ 2,322,006
FHA Single-Family Mortgage Insurance (138 houses)
Multi-and Single Family Housing Subtotal $ 2,322,006
Grand Total ......................$ 6,134,255
HUD Investment in Davenport
Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2000
Public Housing/Section 8
Operating Subsidy Public Housing 42 units $ 45,601
Capital Fund $ 86,256
Section 8 Tenant Based Rent Assistance 560 units $ 1,385,161
Section 8 Administrative Fee $ 273,910
Drug Elimination Grant $ 21,000
Public Housing Subtotal $ 1,811,928
Community Planning and Development
CDBG Entitlement Funding $ 2,139,000
Home Funds $ 729,000
Supportive Housing Program $ 338,733
Emergency Shelter Grant $ 75,000
Community Planning and Development Subtotal $ 3,281,733
Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP)$lls,000
Multi-and Single Family Housing
Section 8 Project Based Rental Assistance 885 Units$ 3,480,372
FHA Single-Family Mortgage Insurance (598 houses)
Multi-and Single Family Housing Subtotal $ 3,480,372
Grand Total ...................... $8,689,033
HUD Investment in Des Moines
Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2000
Public Housing/Section 8
Operating Subsidy for Public Housing 907 Units $ 636,105
Capital Funds $ 1,573,727
Serf-Sufficiency (ROSS) (Elderly &Resident) $ 245,500
Section 8 Tenant Based Rent Assistance 2415 units $ 7,073,039
Section 8 Administrative Fee $ 1,014,828
Public Housing Subtotal $ 10,543,199
Enterprise Community Related Funding
COPC - Community Outreach Partnership Centers $ 1,000,000
Section 108 - Grocery Store Loan Commitment $ 2,000,000
Section 108 - Grocery Store Grant Commitment $ 1,000,000
Enterprise Community Related Funding $ 4,000,000
Community Planning and Development
CDBG Entitlement Funding
Home Funds $ 5,119,000
$ 1,282,000
Emergency Shelter Grant Funds $ 180,000
Supportive Housing Grant $ 1,160,241
Special Purpose Grant -- Riverpoint $ 500,000
Community Planning and Development Subtotal $ 8,241,241
Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) $ 70,600
Multi-and Single Family Housing
Section 8 Project Based Rental Assistance 1523 units $ 6,120,637
Drug E~imination Grant $ 208,364
FHA Single Family Mortgage Insurance (766 houses)
Multi-and Single Family Housing Subtotal $ 6,329,001
Grand Total ...................... $ 29,184,041
HUD Investment in Dubuque
Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2000
Public Housing/Section 8
Section 8 Tenant Based Rent Assistance 967 Units $ 2,787,969
Section 8 Administrative Fee $ 437,651
Self-Sufficiency Coordinator $ 31,572
Public Housing Subtotal $ 3,257,192
Community Planning and Development
CDBG Entitlement Funding $ 1,441,000
Community Planning and Development Subtotal $ 1,441,000
Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP)$ 45,400
Lead Hazard Reduction Program $ 3,690,619
Multi-and Single Family Housing
Section 8 Project Based Rental Assistance 461 units $ 1,536,409
FHA Single Family Mortgage Insurance (30 houses)
Multi-and Single-Family Housing Subtotal $ 1,536,409
Grand Total ......................$ 9,970,620
HUD Investment in Iowa City
Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2000
Public Housing/Section 8
Operating Subsidy for Public Housing 101 Units $ 55,343
Section 8 Tenant Based Rent Assistance 1086 Units $ 3,919,234
Section 8 Administrative Fee $ 533,382
Capital Funds $ 213,315
Self-Sufficiency Resident Service (ROSS) $ 150,000
Self-Sufficiency Coordinator $ 44,904
Public Housing Subtotal $ 4,916,'178
~. Community Planning and Development
CDBG Entitlement Funding $ 938,000
Home Funds $ 642,000
Community Planning and Development Subtotal $ 1,580,000
Multi-and Single Family Housing
Section 8 Project Based Rental Assistance 605 Units $ 2,501,405
FHA Single-Family Mortgage Insurance (19 houses)
Multi- and Single Family Housing Subtotal $ 2,501,405
Grand Total ......................$ 8,997,583
HUD Investment in Sioux City
Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2000
Public Housing/Section 8
Section 8 Tenant Based Rent Assistance 1099 Units $ 3,307,701
Section 8 Administrative Fee $ 480,570
Capital Fund $ 32,805
Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator $ 43,346
Public Housing Subtotal $ 3,864,422
Community Planning and Development
CDBG Entitlement Funding $ 2,375,000
Home Funds $ 636,000
Emergency Shelter Grant Funds $ 83,000
Supportive Housing $ 772,406
Special Purpose Grant - Stockyards $ 925,000
Community Planning and Development Subtotal $ 4,791,406
Multi-and Single Family Housing
Section 8 Project Based Rental Assistance 896 Units $ 2,655,626
FHA Single Family Modgage Insurance (251 houses)
Multi- and Single Family Housing Subtotal $ 2,655,626
Grand Total ...................... $ 11,311,454
HUD Investment in Waterloo
Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2000
Public Housing/Section 8
Operating Subsidy for Public Housing 57 Units $ 40,983
Section 8 Tenant Based Rental Assistance1026 Units $ 2,289,582
Section 8 Admini strative Fee $ 426, 143
Section 8 Family Serf-Sufficiency Coordinator $ 44, 100
Capital Fund $ 80,981
Public Housing Subtotal $ 2,881,789
Community Planning and Development
CDBG Entitlement Fundin $ 1,785,000
Home Funds $ 737,000
Special Purpose Grant- Affordable Housing $ 462,500
Supportive Housing $ 1,133,106
COPC Grant - University of Northern Iowa $ 175,000
Community Planning and Development Subtotal $ 4,292,606
Multi-and Single Family Housing
Section 8 Project Based Rental Assistance 817 Units$ 2,904,923
FHA Single-Family Mortgage Insurance (142 houses)
Multi- and Single Family Housing Subtotal $ 2,904,923
Grand Total ......................$ 10,079,318
JOE BOLKCOM ..2..,~ COMMITTEES
STATE SENATOR Appropriations
Twenty-third District Commerce
Statehouse: (515) 281-3371 Natural Resources & Environment
_ State Government
Ways & Means
HOME ADDRESS Health &Human Rights
728 2na Avenue Appropriations Subcommittee,
Iowa Cit~, Iowa 52245 Ranking Member
Phone: H-(319)337-6280 The Senate
joe@joebolkcom,org
www,joebolkcom,org State of Iowa
Seventy-ninth General Assembly
STATEHOUSE
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
June 1, 2001
Mayor Ernest W. Lehman
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Mayor Lehman:
Thank you for your letter regarding the continued operation of the Iowa City Workforce
Development Center office.
I share your concern about this issue and was extremely disappointed that the Iowa
Senate did not take this legislation up in the final hours of the legislative session. It was
the last bill my Democratic colleagues worked to have considered in the Senate.
Unfortunately, the Senate Republican leadership killed the bill. It is beyond my
comprehension why ~ve would want to close more than 50 offices around the state,
mostly in rural areas. Especially when we have significant workforce development issues.
I have learned a lot about the ~vork of these centers. They have significant support from
the business community. All the members of our Democratic caucus are in support of
continuing this vital service. I am hopeful that we will take this issue up during the
special session.
I appreciate hearing from you. Please do not hesitate to contact me again on this or any
other issue of interest.
VtI fly yours, ~ ~
lkcom
May 29, 2001
Ms. Roxanne Ehrdahl
Community News Advertiser
1801 2nd Street Suite 100
Coralville, IA 52241
Dear Roxanne:
Recently, the City Council adopted the City's FY02 Budget. Unfortunately, financial
support for the City's Insights project was not authorized. Because of this, we must
regrettably cancel the monthly feature. The June issue will be the final publication.
It is my understanding you and the team assigned to work with Barb and Lisa have been
excellent to work with on this project. We have been extremely satisfied with the
process and the end product.
Thank you for assisting the City with Insights. Please pass along our appreciation to
your staff.
Sincerely yours,
Stephen J. Atkins
City Manager
cc: City Council
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 6, 2001
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Analysis and Staff Recommendation for Enterprise Zones
At the Nay 15 City Council meeting the Council requested that staff research the possibility
of establishing an enterprise zone(s) in Iowa City. Included in the Council packet is a
summary memorandum that outlines the enterprise zone law and identifies areas of the
community where an enterprise zone may be considered.
After an analysis and discussion by staff there are a number of issues that will require
Council consideration and approval. Since this program was established "to promote new
economic development in economically distressed areas'; the first question to be considered
is whether or not Iowa City or select areas of the community meet the intent and purpose
of this law.
· According to the research conducted there may be as many as nine census tracts that
could technically qualift/for an enterprise zone designation. Three of these census
tracts currently would qualift/under the enterprise zone rules, the other six could also
qualift/if the City Council designated them as blighted (as defined by state code section
403. :~7).
The utilization of this program will serve to direct both economic and residential
development into specific areas of the community once an enterprise zone is designated.
Depending upon the intended use of the enterprise zone program it will be important to
identify the areas of the community where growth or redevelopment is to occur.
· Some factors to consider when making these recommendations would focus on zoning,
compliance with the comprehensive plan, existing infrastructure or opportunity for
redevelopment.
· Consider combining the enterprise zone(s) with current economic development activities
or plans.
The enterprise zone commission is independent of the City Council (although they will have
representation). This is important because the enterprise zone commission reviews and
recommends projects to TDED and they have the sole authority to put in place local controls
or additional criteria for projects within an enterprise zone.
· This commission will act as an additional advisory body to the City Council by making
recommendations on building codes and zoning as they apply to an enterprise zone(s).
June 5, 2001
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· The responsibility and cost of staffing this commission and monitoring the enterprise
zones will need to be determined.
An enterprise zone designation, in effect, states or identifies an area as economically
distressed. Tn looking at the overall health of our community, it does not appear that Iowa
City meets the intent of the enterprise zone program.
Mgr\memos\enterpzone.doc
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE= June 4, 2001
TO= City Manager
FROH,' Steven Nasby, Community Development Coordinator~
RE: Summary of the Zowa Enterprise Zone Law
The State of Iowa has created law for the use of Enterprise Zones to assist counties and
cities in attracting new economic development through private investment. This program
may be used for traditional economic development projects that grow the tax base (e.g.
capital investment and manufacturing or industrial jobs creation) and housing development.
Iowa Code defines the State's Enterprise Zone program. A 1998 amendment to the Iowa
Code expanded the enterprise zone program to include housing development.
Potential benefits of an enterprise zone designation to an eligible business are based upon
financial incentives provided by the State of Iowa. The majority of the incentives set forth
are in the form of state tax credits and refunds. Property tax exemptions are also available
for economic development projects, however, they are subject to local approval. Other than
the optional property tax exemptions there does not appear to be a financial obligation for
the City of Iowa City.
Much of the information that follows is based upon the administrative rules for this program.
Program Purpose and Intent
Iowa Code states that the purpose of an enterprise zone is "to promote new economic
development in economically distressed areas". It further states that the "intent of the
program is to encourage communities to target resources in ways to attract productive
private investment in economically distressed areas within a county or city".
Potential Uses
Economic development and housing development are the two separate, targeted uses for
this program. The promotion of economic development activities (job creation and capital
investment) were the basis for the enterprise zone program until it was amended in 1998.
The 1998 housing amendment expanded the enterprise zone program to include nearly all
types of housing development and is not limited to low-moderate populations. Under the
program rules the following types of housing are eligible: construction of multi-family
dwellings (3 units or more), single-family dwellings (4 units or more) and rehabilitation.
Information from IDED shows that of Iowa's largest 10 cities seven of them (Cedar Rapids,
Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Sioux City and Waterloo) have at least one
established enterprise zone. Four of the cities (Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines and
Waterloo) stated their enterprise zones were originally established for economic
development; however, they are also open to housing development since the legislature
May 30,2001
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amended the enterprise zone law. Information from these same cities indicates an
enterprise zone may be utilized for either, or both the uses cited above, they do not need to
be mutually exclusive.
Enterprise Zone Certification
Until 3uly 1, 2003~, a city or county may request the Iowa Department of Economic
Development (IDED) board certify an area meeting the requirements of the Enterprise Zone
law. If approved by the IDED board the designation of an enterprise zone will be effective
for a period of 10 years. In addition to the original certification, the city or county may at
any time request the IDED board to amend or decertify an enterprise zone. Any changes to
an established enterprise zone must be requested before 3uly 1, 2003. Either an alteration
of the boundaries or decertification of an enterprise zone is subject to review and approval
by the IDED board.
Eligibility Criteria
For an area to be considered for designation as an enterprise zone the area must meet at
least two of the five qualifying factors. These factors are based upon the 1990 census data
and local information. Upon release of the 2000 census data these eligibility criteria will
likely change. The five qualifying factors are as follows:
1, The area has a per capita income of $9,600 or less.
The area has a family poverty rate of 12°~ or higher.
3. Ten percent or more of the housing units are vacant in the area.
4. The valuations of each c/ass of property in the designated area is 75% or less of the
citywide average for that classification based upon the most recent valuations for
property tax purposes.
5. The area is a blighted area, as defined by Iowa Code section 403.17 (see below)
Iowa Cede Section 403.17
"Blighted area" means an area of a municipality within which the local governing body of the
municipality determines that the presence of a substantial number of slum, deteriorated, or
deteriorating structures; defective or inadequate street layout; faulty lot layout in relation to size,
adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness; insanitary or unsafe conditions; deterioration of site or other
improvements; diversity of ownership, tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding the fair value
of the land,' defective or unusual conditions of title; or the existence of conditions which endanger life
or propatty by rTre and other causes; or any combination of these factors; substantially impairs or
arrests the sound growth of a municipality, retards the provision of housing accommedations, or
constitutes an economic or social liability and is a menace to the public health, safety, or welfare in
its present condition and use. A disaster area referred to in sect/on 403.5, subsection 7, constitutes a
"blighted area'; "Blighted area" does not include real property assessed as agricultural proparty for
purposes of property taxation.
An enterprise zone shall consist of one or more contiguous census tracts or alternative
geographic units approved by IDED. In researching information provided by the IDED, it
appears that the size of a single enterprise zone varies significantly. The largest single
enterprise is located in Sioux City (4,928 acres) and the smallest one is located in
Strawberry Point (.10 acres). The statewide average size is about 241.4 acres.
, The 2003 date may have been used by the state legislature to coincide with the re/ease of 2000 census data.
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The city may establish multiple zones up to a total area no greater than one percent of the
county. If Iowa City were to designate an enterprise zone(s), the total area could not
exceed 3,963.52 acres. This is approximately equal to 25.2% of the total incorporated area
of Iowa City.
A preliminary review of the 1990 census data shows there are as many as nine census
tracts in Iowa City that may qualify as potential enterprise zones. Map i shows these
potential areas. All nine of these tracts meet at least one of the criteria outlined in the state
code. Of the nine possible qualifying tracts, three of them currently meet two of the
eligibility criteria and as such, could be considered for enterprise zone designation (see Map
2). The remaining six tracts would require an additional "blight" designation by the City
Council to meet the requirements of the enterprise zone program.
It is possible that other census tracts or alternative geographic areas may also qualify under
the valuation factor. However, due to the significant amount of work needed to identify,
research and categorize the information we will await Council direction on whether to
proceed with the possible designation of an enterprise zone(s) using this qualifying factor.
Please note that following the release of the 2000 census data there may be changes to the
potentially eligible census tracts in Iowa City. Pending the release of information by the
U.S. Census Bureau, the maps showing the areas qualifying for designation as an enterprise
zone(s) are current.
Enterprise Zone Commission
Once the city or county has designated an enterprise zone(s), and the IDED board has
approved an enterprise zone(s) within a city or county, that jurisdiction must establish a
single enterprise zone commission. Following the organization of the enterprise zone
commission, the IDED will have the review authority to determine the validity of the
composition of the commission. This validation is accomplished by providing IDED with
information on each of the commission members (e.g. name, address, identification of what
group the member is representing, etc.).
The membership or composition of this nine-member commission is set forth in Iowa Code.
In reviewing this section of the code, one member must be from the City Council or Board
of Supervisors (as applicable) and there are five additional, required enterprise commission
members representing organizations other than the City Council. The commission
representation is as follows:
1. One representative of an international labor organizatlon,
2. One mernbor with economic development expertise chosen by the IDED,
3. One representative of the city council,
4. One member of the local community college board of d/rectors,
5. One member of the city planning and zoning commission, and
6. One representative of the local workforce development center selected by the iowa
workforce development department unless otherwise designated by a regzbnal advisory
board,
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Once these six spots are filled the remaining three at-large spots on the commission are
selected by a vote of the enterprise zone commission.
Entericrise Commission Duties
The role of the enterprise zone commission will be to review the applications of businesses
requesting to locate or develop within an established enterprise zone according to the
criteria within the enterprise zone rules. In addition to the criteria in the enterprise zone
rule, an enterprise commission is authorized, but not required, to adopt additional local
criteria related to approving an application from eligible businesses.
Examples of these additional criteria as shown in the enterprise zone rule may include, but
are not limited to, certain types of industry or business, hiring preferences, higher wage
thresholds, level of benefits required, local competition issues, or any other criteria the
commission deems appropriate. The existing enterprise zone rule has very few criteria for
housing development. Since other criteria can be added, some local criteria that may be
considered for housing development could include affordability issues, housing types,
compliance with the goals of the comprehensive plan or market demand.
Other commission responsibilities are also defined in the enterprise zone rule. These
include both mandatory and optional functions. The mandatory function is a commission
shall examine and evaluate building codes and zoning in enterprise zones and make
recommendations to the appropriate governing body in an effort to promote more
affordable housing development. An optional function of working with local workforce
development centers to determine area labor availability comes into play if the local
commission preferences hiring targeted to individuals living within an enterprise zone.
Eligible Businesses
The enterprise zone law specifically defines the eligible businesses that qualify for the
benefits of an enterprise zone. To be an "eligible business" under the economic
development section of this program there are six criteria. The enterprise zone program
rules state an eligible business must not be retail, have not closed or relocated from another
part of the state, must provide employee benefits (e.g. a portion of health and dental
insurance), pay an average wage equal to no less than 90% of the average county wage as
determined by TDED (no less than $7.50 per hour) and will result in at least 10 full time jobs
that must be maintained for a period of at least 10 years.
For housing development, an eligible business includes a housing developer or housing
contractor. They must also provide the enterprise zone commission with a long term plan
for the proposed project, the benefits the housing development will bring to the area,
examples why it is a good housing development project and an affidavit that it has not
(within the last five years) violated state or federal environmental and worker safety
statutes, rules and regulations.
State Review and Action
Upon approval by the local enterprise zone commission, an application from an eligible
business will be forwarded to the IDED. IDED will review the applications for compliance
with the requirements of the act and administrative rules, consider the impact on businesses
in competition with the applicant business, determine the probability of worker displacement
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that may be caused, determine if the business has violations of law and, if applicable,
determine compliance with local criteria. Pending their review IDED may approve, deny or
defer applications.
Benefits
Once approved, eligible businesses locating in enterprise zones qualify for financial benefits.
The financial incentives and assistance available under this rule are specifically established;
however, some of the benefits are subject to approval by the city or county. The duration
of the availability of the benefits is for the entire 10-year life of an enterprise zone.
Benefits for economic development projects include a new jobs credit, value-added property
tax exemption, investment credit and insurance premium tax credit, research activities
credit, refund of sales, service and use taxes paid to contractors or subcontractors. Housing
development project benefits are limited to an income tax credit (similar to the federal Low
Income Housing Tax Credit program) and sales, service, and use tax refunds.
Agreement
Following IDED approval, a three party agreement is required between the business, the
city or county and ]EDED. This agreement shall cover the provisions of the application (e.g.
number of jobs created the wages to be paid, meeting local requirements, reporting
requirements and the payment or repayment of financial incentives). Should a business not
meet the requirements no financial incentives will be paid for each year they are not in
compliance. In addition, previously paid incentives must also be repaid if the business does
not meet the requirements of the act.
The administrative rules do not define the party responsible for monitoring the business.
Since the agreement is only between the three parties it appears that either the cityy\county
or IDED would be responsible for monitoring.
Conclusion
As stated throughout this memorandum, the enterprise zone program was established to
stimulate productive, private investment within economically distressed areas. The
information provided herein is intended to briefly describe the components of the program
and show how the enterprise zone program may be applied to Iowa City. In addition to this
memorandum, there is also an analysis and staff recommendation memorandum included in
the Council packets.
If you would like additional information about this program or a copy of the State enterprise
zone administrative rules please call me at 356-5248 or e-mail at Steven-Nasby@iowa-city.
org.
City of Iowa City I
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 24, 2001
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: South Central District Economic Development Policy
During the FY02-05 budget discussions, the City Council chose to initiate the
construction of the Mormon Trek Extended project beginning in FY03. A major reason
for this decision was to open up the South Central Planning District for commercial and
industrial development. With the direction we have now received concerning read
alignment, we need to initiate additional steps to open this area for industrial and
commercial development.
Annexation
Much of the land the South Central District Plan identified for commercial and industrial
development (see attached map, "South Central District: Future Land Use Scenarios") is
presently located in the County. In order for this land to develop with infrastructure at city
standards, the land will need to be annexed into the city. We have initiated discussions
with area properly owners. The annexation of the identified properties and the Mormon
Trek extension will assist with providing additional industrial and commercial land within
the corporate limits. One of our early first steps will be to receive a commitment from
property owners in the area to annex their land. We can expect each property owner to
have a unique set of demands.
Potential Commercial and Industrial Activities
As identified in the South Central District Plan, land abutting Mormon Trek Extended,
which is predominately north of the read as extended, should be used for a combination
of intensive or highway commercial, office park/commercial, and industrial
manufacturing. When the land is annexed, the land should be zoned such that the
zoning is consistent with the South Central District Plan. The Plan is to be used as a
guide, and therefore as opportunities develop the City Council may wish to consider
other compatible commercial and industrial uses, such as retail/community commercial.
Infrastructure Improvements
The provision of the four major municipal infrastructure improvements, which include
sanitary sewers, streets, water mains and storm sewer, is necessary for any type of
development to occur within a community. In the South Central District, sanitary sewer is
available with recent construction of the Willow Creek Trunk sewer. An additional sewer
line will be necessary from the Willow Creek Trunk running southwest, under 218 to
W.B. Development Subdivision. This subdivision is within the corporate limits and will
have enhanced development potential with sewer service available. With the
construction of Mormon Trek Extended, a major arterial street will provide for
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May 24, 2001
Page 2
transportation needs in the area. As Mormon Trek Extended is constructed, major water
mains will be provided along with the street. We will undertake the engineering work to
develop cost estimates as well as the practicalities of phasing the work.
Airport
The airpod, an obvious feature in the South Central District Plan, can serve as an
encumbrance as well as asset to the area. Flight path restrictions and aviation
regulations will be considered. The land use the airport represents will influence
surrounding development, both land use and pattern of development.
With the Airport Master Plan we have identified land use interests which can support
economic development policy (grow the tax base) and planning. The addition of the 50-
acre Aviation Commerce Park and the 17-acre site located at the future intersection of
Mormon Trek Extended and Riverside Drive are economic attributes which can be fully
realized with the closure of the north/south runway.
Encouragement for Development
Typically, the City's role in encouraging development within the corporate limits has
been to annex the land, zone the land for desired uses, and provide the necessary
infrastructure for development to occur. The City Council may wish to stop at this point
and see what happens. However, you may wish to become more directly involved. This
may include the City serving as a developer, such as the Aviation Commerce Park
located in the northern airport area. The City may wish to financially partner with a
private developer to encourage, for example, the development of an office park or an
industrial park. Another option is the City may wish to provide a series of incentives for
property owners in the area. These incentives may be in the form of designating the area
an urban revitalization or urban renewal area in order to provide property tax exemptions
or tax increment financing for new businesses locating in the area. This would be similar
to the Scott-Six Industrial Park. Or the City could use tax increment financing to provide
the industrial park with public infrastructure, such as roads, sewers, and water. We will
provide future recommendations in order for the City Council to establish a policy with
respect to the level of City involvement.
Additional Development Considerations
There are sensitive features located in the area of the proposed industrial and
commercial development. As identified on the Sensitive Areas Map, a significant portion
of the area identified for industrial/manufacturing uses is located in the floodplain and
contains hydric soils exclusive of wetlands. The development of this land for
industrial/manufacturing uses will require special preparations of this land for
development (i.e. constructing development a foot above the floodplain, soil loading to
prepare the site for development, etc). This can influence phasing as well as overcost to
develop. Each property owner will need to ascertain development restrictions.
South Central District Economic Development Policy
May 24, 2001
Page 3
List of tasks underway or soon to be
1. Discuss annexation with property owners
2. Review zoning designations
3. Review/measure impact of airport overlay zone on future development
4. Determine extent of fill necessary to make land developable
5. Undertake preliminary engineering for Mormon Trek extended
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 4, 2001
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Pending Development Issues
1. An application submitted by Oakes Construction for a rezoning from Rural
Residential, RR-1, to Low Density Single Family Residential, RS-5, and a
preliminary plat of Dean Oakes Sixth Addition, a 30.11 acre, 18-1ot residential
subdivision located at the west end of Bristol Drive.
2. An application submitted by Arlington L.C. c/o Gary Watts for a final plat of Stone
Bridge Estates Part One, a 4.93 acre, 16-1ot with one outlot residential
subdivision located north of Court Street and west of Taft Avenue.
3. An application submitted by Plum Grove Acres, Inc. for an annexation of 26.88
acres and rezoning from Low Density Single Family, RS-5, County Highway
Commercial, CH, County Local Commercial, C1 and County Multi-Family, R3A to
Community Commercial, CC-2 (10.99 acres) and Medium Density Single Family,
RS-8 (21 acres) located at the southwest corner of Scott Boulevard and
Rochester Avenue.
4. An application submitted by Hawkeye State Bank for a special exception to
permit an expansion of an auto and truck oriented use, specifically the
construction of an additional drive-through lane, for property located in the
Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone at 1910 Lower Muscatine Road.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 6, 2001
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Senior Center Skywalk Update
The current status of the project is the steel is set, the concrete floor is poured, and the
roof is installed. installing the windows, demo work in the Senior Center, and beginning
the electrical work are scheduled in the next two weeks. There has been some delay in
the project to date due to the availability of the steel and the weather.
The current schedule sets August 2 as substantial completion/occupancy date with final
completion set for August 24.
cc: Linda Kopping
mgr/memjskywalk.doc
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 6, 2001
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Petition for Bus Service
These are proposed bus services we cannot afford to provide with current budget limits
and route structure. The problem of service provision is further compounded by the State
reduction in financial aid. The original estimate was a $20,000 reduction. We have now
been informed it will be $40,000.
cc: Joe Fowler
mgr/menVbus.doc
Iowa City Transit
Memo
CC: Joe Fowler, Director, Parking and Transit
Date: 06/04/01
Re: Petition For Bus Service
I received the attached petition for bus service from residents of Concord Terrace Senior
Housing on Shannon Drive off of Rohret Road. Currently, the only bus service along
Shannon Drive is the Westside Loop that runs one trip before and after school when Iowa
City Community Schools are in session. Otherwise, the nearest bus stop to Concord
Terrace is at the corner of Cae Drive and Mormon Trek, Fareway Grocery Store or
Mormon Trek and Benton which am all approximately a half mile away.
I also got a phone call from the senior housing complex at Washington Street and Scott
Boulevard as well as a letter from Silvemrest Assisted Living Community and University
of Iowa Community Medical Services at Scott Boulevard and Amedcan Legion Road
(copy attached). They were all requesting bus service to their respective facilities. Them
is another senior housing complex going in on Melrose west of West High and I anticipate
hearing from them in the near future as well. All of these facilities are being located within
the city limits, but outside of our current service area.
Our current routes have been stretched to there limit and can not be extended to serve
these areas without some major revisions in the routes. This would require another route
study to reexamine the entire system and ultimately require an increase in our operating
budget or cutting service elsewhere. As we found in the last route study, it is extremely
difficult to eliminate service to an area once they have service. Even though there is low
ridership in certain areas, when you propose cutting service people come forward
because they want the service available in the event that they ever want to use it.
We will not proceed with any sort of route study unless directed otherwise.
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Community Medical Services, Inc.
2346 Mormon Trek BIrd., Suite 2500
February 20, 2001 Io',a city. Iowa 52246
319-337-7642 Tel
319-339-1449 Fax
Ron Logsden
Transient Manager
City of Iowa City
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52246
Dear Mr. Logsden;
UI Health Care has recently opened a UI Family Care clinic at 1130 Scott Boulevard.
Silvercrest Legacy Point, an assisted living facility owned by Dial Company will be
opening their facility at 1020 South Scott Boulevard in May. Both of our facilities are
accessed through the same entry street off of Scott Boulevard. As you are aware there is
significant other residential development in this part of the city, as well.
We would like to request the City of Iowa City to consider establishing or extending the
bus route to the Scott Boulevard area. This bus stop would provide access for 200 to 250+
senior citizens living at the Silvercrest Legacy Point to move around town, reach shopping
destinations and other city travels. This bus access would also provide public
transportation alternatives for employees of both of our facilities and patients to our clinic.
If there is any information we can provide in regard to this request, please feel free to
contact either of us.
Sincerely,
University of Iowa Community Medical Services, Inc.
2346 Mormon Trek Blvd., Suite 2500
Iowa City, Iowa 52246
337-7642
Julie M. Dancer
Marketing Director
Silvercrest Legacy Point Assisted Living Community
1020 S. Scott Blvd.
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MEMORANDUM
Date:May 14, 2001
To: Mayor and City Council
From:Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, May 14, 2001, 6:30 PM in Council Chambers
Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Franklin, O'Malley, Boothroy, Klingaman, Neumann,
Grosvenor, Trueblood
Tapes: 01-53 and 01-54, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented the following items:
A. Setting a pubic hearing for June 12 on an ordinance changing the zoning code by amending
the Planned Development Housing Overlay, OPDH-8, plan for Arbor Hill a an 8.2 acre 17-
unit residential development located north of Washington Street on Arbor Hill Circle.
B. Setting a pubic hearing for June 12 on an ordinance vacating Hemingway Lane west of
Russell Drive.
C. Public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately 0.83
acres from public (P) to Central Business (CB-10) located south of Iowa Avenue between
Linn Street and Gilbert Street. (Tower Place/REZ01-00005)
D. Public hearing on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article E,
entitled "Commercial and Business Zones," to allow municipally owned, mixed-use parking
facilities in the Central Business Support Zone (CB-5) and the Central Business Zone (CB-
10) (Tower Place).
E. Ordinance amending the zoning code Article (D), definitions, and Article (L) provisional
uses, special exceptions and temporary uses, to allow accessory apartments in accessory
buildings. (Pass and Adopt)
F. Ordinance amending the Sensitive Areas Overlay Plan for Walnut Ridge Parts 8, 9, and 10,
an approximate 35.15-acre residential subdivision located on Kennedy Parkway. (REZ01-
0003) (First Consideration)
G. Resolution approving the final plat of the Peninsula Neighborhood, a 12.09-acre. 47-1ot
subdivision located at the west end of Foster Road.
Council Work Session
May 14, 2001
Page 2
PCD Director Franklin requested this item be deferred to June 12 to allow review of construction
plans, and that the public hearing, item #13, be continued as well. Majority of Council agreed.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar #3d(1 ) - accepting the work for the Iowa Avenue Streetscape Project,
Phase 1) Council Member Vanderhoef requested that the item be removed for separate
consideration to allow her the ability to vote on the remainder of the Consent Calendar and
abstain on this project as she has a conflict of interest. Council Member Kanner noted a
discrepancy in the dollar amounts listed in the Engineer's final report and the resolution.
Staff will report back at the formal meeting.
2. (IP5 of 5/10 Info Packet - Census 200 Final Report) In response to Council Member
Kanner, City Clerk Karr indicated the City was awaiting final figures and would then make a
recommendation to Council on whether to appeal the numbers. Karr reported that
challenges can be made between June 30, 2001 and September 30, 2003; first priority must
be given to reprecincting utilizing the preliminary Census figures which must be done by
September 1, 2001.
3. (IP9 of 5/10 Info Packet - Foster Road Grading and Water Main Project) In response to
Council Member Kanner, the City Manager clarified that foot traffic is not a problem.
4. (Consent Calendar #3d(2) - accepting dedication of Scott Six Industrial Park, Outlots A and
B) In response to Council Member Kanner, PCD Director Franklin stated the lots basically
included the storm water detention basin and is not one of the sites being considered for a
dog park.
5. (Consent Calendar #3e(1 ) - letter from Jason Schaffer regarding energy efficiency) In
response to Council Member Kanner, the City Manager will prepare a comprehensive report
on energy efficiency, send a copy to Council and to Mr. Schaffer.
6. (Consent Calendar #3e(17) - letter from Tom Staerfiel regarding sidewalks) In response to
Council Member Vanderhoef, staff will follow up and prepare a response as to why there
was a barrier on Muscatine Avenue for the past 6 weeks.
7. (Consent Calendar #3d(3) - letter from James Petran regarding Lexington Avenue) Council
Member Kanner requested consideration of the suggestion by Mr. Petran for posting of
signs concerning possible alteration to street parking and street calming. City Arty. Dilkes
stated that the adopted Council policy was followed and any changes should be considered
in relationship to the entire policy.
8. Council Member Pfab raised concerns regarding the size of the sign and the information
provided on the signs for zoning changes. PCD Director Franklin stated that Council had
requested the signs be more generic to encourage people to call for more information.
9. City Atty. Dilkes stated that it has been reported that Southgate has filed suit in connection
with the Harlocke Weeber rezoning but the City has not received a copy so she would be
unable to comment on it. A majority of Council agreed to discuss the lawsuit in executive
Council WorkSession
May l4,2001
Page 3
session. The City Mgr. distributed a memo regarding parkland acquisition in the area and
there was no discussion.
10. (Agenda item #7 - Housing Authority's Annual Plan; and agenda item #8 - acquisition of a
single family lot) HIS Director Boothroy and Housing Adm. Grosvenor present for questions.
11. (Agenda item #10 - amending the FY2001 operating budget) Finance Director O'Malley
present for discussion.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
HCDC - appoint Rick Spooner
PIN GRANTS (Agenda item #16)
Neighborhood Services Planner Klingaman presented information.
ALLEY CLEAN UP (IP 1 and IP2 of 5/10 Info Packet)
Solid Waste Planner/Coordinator Neumann presented information concerning his two memos.
Majority of Council directed staff to proceed with implementation of a permit system for
dumpsters as outlined.
STAFF ACTION: Prepare an ordinance change that will set up a permit system for the
placing of dumpsters in the city's right-of-way, including the downtown alleys, and
guidelines for keeping the alleys free of blowing litter. (Neumann)
SKATE BOARD PARK UPDATE
Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood and Tom Dunbar (Dunbar Jones Partnership) updated
Council on the status of development of a park. Majority of Council directed staff to proceed
with revised plans presented.
STAFF ACTION: Work with consultant to revise plans and location (still within Terrell Mill
Park) in accordance with the preferred option of the Parks and Recreation Commission,
as presented to Council. Target date to award a bid is the Council meeting of July 31,
with completion to occur by late October/early November. (Trueblood)
HUNTERS RUN PARK PLAN
Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood and Steve Ford (Shoemaker & Haaland) distributed
information on the design process used and survey results.
STAFF ACTION: Continue to work with consultant on proposed concept plan as
presented to Council; one possible exclusion is the small pond identified in the south
section of the park, which had mixed reviews from neighborhood residents. Target date
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May 14, 2001
Page 4
to award a bid is the Council meeting of July 31, with primary completion to occur before
winter and landscaping to be completed the following spring. (Trueblood)
EXTENSION OF SUNSET CLAUSE FOR PCRB
Majority of Council agreed to retain the PCP, B in some fashion. PCRB Chair Watson present for
discussion. After discussion Council Members agreed to review the ordinance, identify general
points they wish to be reviewed, and submit to the City Clerk for inclusion in the June 7
information packet. The item will be scheduled for the June 11 work session. Council also
requested input from the PCRB.
Staff Action: Reminder memo mailed to Council on June 1. Work session discussion to
be scheduled for June 11 and report of Council comments received on the ordinance to
be included in June 7 information packet. (Karr)
COUNCIL TIME
1. Mayor Lehman reported that the parking ramp on Iowa Avenue (Tower Place) had opened
today for 360 cars.
2. Mayor Lehman requested newspaper be placed in the downtown kiosks.
3. Mayor Lehman reported on the increased skate boarders and bicyclists downtown and
requested ticketing and/or enforcement.
4. Council Member Vanderhoef stated construction fencing was blocking the crosswalk on the
west end of Iowa Avenue. Mayor Lehman stated that matter would be addressed that
evening.
5. The City Attorney reported that the recommendation to deny the liquor license for ETC. was
appealed to the State, the City Attorney's office had participated in an appeal hearing, and a
decision is pending from the administrative law judge.
6. in response to the City Clerk, a majority of Council Members indicated they would not be
attending the Historic Preservation presentation scheduled for May 16.
7. City Clerk Karr indicated a Council Member had requested a weekly PCRB agenda packet
and questioned if any other Council Member was interested. Council Member Pfab will be
the only Council Member receiving the packet at the present time.
Meeting adjourned 9:30 PM.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: June 4, 2001
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk R~Kq{
Re: Upcoming Council Election
A Council Candidate packet is now available for pickup in the City Clerk's Office. The
packet includes a Handbook, Affidavit of Candidacy, and petitions for filing for the
upcoming Council election.
Papers must be filed in the City Clerk's office by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 30,
2001.
Attachment: 2001 City Election Calendar
U:upcomingelection
2001 City Election Calendar
Day and Date Event & Iowa Code Section
Monday, August 13 Candidate Filing Begins. First day to file nomination petitions with the City
Clerk. [376.4]
Thursday, August 30 - 5 p.m. Candidate Filing Deadline. Last day to file nomination papers in the office of
the City Clerk. Deadline is 5 p.m. [376.4;44.4]
Friday, August 31 Nominations and Public Measures Delivered. City Clerk delivers all
nomination papers and the full text of alJ public measures to be included on
City election ballot to the Auditor by 5 p.m. [375.4]
Monday, September 3 Labor Day - Holiday [1 C.1 (7)]
Tuesday, September 4 Withdrawal Deadline. Last day for candidates to withdraw by filing a written
request with the City Clerk. [44.9(2); 47.4; 375.4]
Monday, September 24 Worry-free Postmark Date. Correctly completed voter registration forms
postmarked by today on time even if received after 9/28. [48A.9(3)]
Friday, September 28 Voter Registration Deadline. All registration forms must be received by the
Auditor no later than 5 p.m. unless postmarked on or before September 24.
[48A.9(1)]
Tuesday, October 9 Primary Election Day, if necessary. A primary must be held for offices with
more than two candidates per position to be filled. Polls are open from 7 a.m,
until 8 p.m. except as noted below for the regular City election. [49.73,376.6;
376.7]
Thursday, October 11 Canvass of Votes by Board of Supervisors [376.7]
Monday, October 22 Worry-free Postmark Date. Correctly completed voter registration forms
postmarked by today are on time even if received after October 26. [48A.9(3)]
Friday, October 26 Voter Registration Deadline. All registration forms must be received by the
Auditor no later than 5 p.m. unless postmarked on or before October 22.
[48A.9(1)]
Tuesday, November 6 Rec~ular City Election Day. Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Exception: Polls may
open at noon in cities of 3,500 or less and in any city if there is no contest for
any office and no public measure on the ballot - unless a petition objecting to
shortened hours is filed with Auditor. [49.73; 376.1; 53.22(2)]
Monday, November 12 Veterans' Day - Holiday observed [1C. 1 (8)]
Tuesday, November 13 or Canvass of Votes. Canvass of votes by the Board of Supervisors. If canvass
day is a holiday, may be moved to next work day. [4.1 (34); 50.24]
Wednesday, November 14
*Signatures required on nomination petitions:
District B: 172
At-Large: 157
Petition Questions: 2500
City of Iowa City !
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 4, 2001 ~ - ~'~
TO: City Council
FROM: Jeff Davidson, Director of Traffic Engineering Planning
RE: City Council request for information: intersection of Jefferson Street and
Dubuque Street
At a recent City Council meeting, Councilor Pfab requested that the two southbound
lanes on the north approach of Dubuque Street at the intersection with Jefferson Street
be designated left-turn only from the left lane, and left turn or through movement from
the right lane. The right lane presently allows only through movements. This change
would allow a dual left turn movement eastbound onto Jefferson Street similar to the
intersection of Riverside Drive and Highway 6.
Although we have not studied this issue in detail, I am not aware of a significant left turn
capacity problem for motorists southbound on Dubuque Street turning eastbound onto
Jefferson Street. The difficulty with implementing the double left-turn lane is that such a
configuration can only operate under its own protected traffic signal phase. The north
approach of Dubuque Street currently operates under signalized operation concurrently
with the south approach of Dubuque Street. Introducing a split signal phase to allow the
north and south approaches of Dubuque Street to operate separately and thereby permit
the dual left-turn lane would introduce additional delay to Jefferson Street. The Dubuque
Street/Jefferson Street intersection is currently part of a pre-timed traffic signal network
involving several arterial street intersections in this area, and the synchronization of this
network would be disrupted by split-phasing the two Dubuque Street approaches at
Jefferson Street.
My recommendation is to leave the operation of the Dubuque Street/Jefferson Street
intersection traffic signal as it exists currently. Please let me know if there is a majority of
the City Council in favor of further study of this intersection.
cc: City Manager
Director of Planning and Community Development
Director of Public Works
City Engineer
Senior Traffic Signal Technician
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
jw/rnenVjd-jeffdub.c$oc
) ! 06-07-01
/
GOODWILL INDURRIES of Southeast Iowa / Goodwill Works. I P 18
May 25, 2001 {., ~ ',
Mr. John Sobaski .
City of Iowa City
4 ] 0 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear John:
Thanks so much for your prompt attention to our request for curb repair
and restoration of the traffic signal activator at our First Avenue
property this week.
We know that this is a busy time of year for you, so we really appreciate
your quick response.
We also thank your crew for going beyond their usual service
responsibility by putting a finishing cut on the entrance ramp. That
saved us from calling our contractor back for an extra small job.
The camera seems to be working fine and we hope to have directional
arrows painted soon so that everyone knows which lane to use to enter
and exit.
Sincerely, d"
o~Watson // / \
Cc: Steve Arkins ~/~
Date: 1 -Jun-01
To: City Manager and City Council
From: Dianna Furma~
Subj: Utility Discount Program Statistics - Fiscal Year' 99 Total, FY ' 00 and ' 01 Monthly
Water Sewer
Refuse Total Accounts
Recyling Water Sewer on Discount Water Sewer Refuse Recycling
Month Discounts Discounts Program Discount Tax Discount Discount Discount Discount Totsl Discounts
FY99
Totals 1522 795 2317 ~ $8,019.87 $402.18 $8,042.58 $9,702.28 $3,105.90 $29,272.81
FY 00
Jul 120 63 183 614.19 30.81 615.93 744.57 238.35 2243,85
Aug 124 66 190 754.99 37.95 725,30 738.00 252.00 2508.24
Se~ 130 75 205 600.33 30.29 576.72 498.15 170.10 1875.59
O~ 134 75 209 846.57 42.60 609.36 817.94 279.30 2795.77
Nov 137 83 220 893.38 44.89 854.32 836.39 285.60 2914.58
Dec 141 85 226 923.90 46.52 883.20 873.30 298.20 3025.12
Jan 144 89 233 932.03 46.81 891.48 879.45 300.30 3050.07
Feb 143 87 230 1174.20 59.16 1120.21 1196.17 408.45 3958.19
Mar 152 93 245 738.71 37.21 709.66 596.55 203.70 2285.83
Apr 151 90 241 995.12 50.02 952.08 931.72 318.15 3247.09
May 154 96 250 997.15 50.31 954.04 934.80 319.20 3255.50
Jun 158 95 253 1003.27 50.53 959.89 922.50 315.00 3251.19
Totals 1688 997 2685 $10,473.84 $527.10 $10,052.19 $9,969.54 $3,388.35 $34,411.02
FY 01
Jul 120 61 181' $856.74 $43.19 $819.13 $876.37 ;299.25 $2,894.68
Aug 124 70 194 $855.68 $42.77 $779.03 $765.67 ;261.45 $2,704.60
Sept 139 75 214 $891,52 $44.65 $811.82 $790.27 ;269.85 $2,808.11
O~ 138 80 218 $965.44 $48.39 $879.48 $860.99 ;294.00 $3,048.30
Nov 142 81 223 $987.84 $49.65 $899.98 $857.92 ;292.95 $3,088.34
Dec 142 80 222 $996.80 $50.00 $908.16 $867.15 ;296.10 $3,118.21
Jan 143 84 227 $999.04 $49.91 $910.22 $891.74 ;304.50 $3,155.41
Feb 143 84 227 $1,041.60 $52.20 $949.16 $891.75 ;304.50 $3,239.21
Mar 146 86 232 $1,032.64 $51.72 $940.96 $885.60 ;302.40 $3,213.32
Apr 146 90 236 $1,068.48 $53.53 $973.76 $907.12 ;309.75 $3,312.64
May 147 91 238 $1,061.76 $53.14 $967.60 $904.05 ;308.70 $3,295.25 n
Totals 1530 882 2231 10,757.54 539.15 9.839.30 9,498.63 3,243.45 33,878.07
cc: Kevin O'Malley UTILDIS00.XLS6/1/200112:16 P
*Renewals fordiscountprogram completed July 2000
BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION
0~~~ May 2001
KEY FOR ABBREVIATIONS
Type of lmprovetnent :
ADD - Addition
ALT- Alteration
REP - Repair
FND - Foundation Only
NEW- New
OTH- Other type of construction
Type of Use:
RSF - Residential Single Family
RDF - Residential Duplex
RMF - Three or more residential
RAC - Residential Accessory Building
MIX- Mixed
NON- Non-residential
OTH- Other
Page 1. 2 City of Iowa City
Date: 6/1/2001 Extraction 0fBuilding Permit Data for
'To: 5/1/2001
From: 5/31/2001 CellSUS Bureau Report
Type Type
Permit Number Name Address Impr U~ Stories Units Valuation
BLD01-00251 ECONOMY ADVERTISING C 2800 HIGHWAY 6 EAST ADD NON I 0 $1,020,000
18,000 SQ FT ADDITION TO PRINTING FACILITY
BLD01-00268 CHRIST THE KING LUTHER, 325 MORMON TREK BLVE ADD NON I 0 $887,900
NARTHEX ADDITION AND RENOVATION OF CHURCH
BLD01-00203 IOWA CITY COMMUNITY S( 3850 ROHRET RD ADD NON 1 0 $285,000
2 CLASSROOM ADDITION TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
I Total ADD/NON permits: 3 Total Valuation: $2,192,900 /
BLD01-00278 JASON M IMHOF 511 WESTWINDS DR ADD RMF 1 0 $500
6' X 8' WOOD DECK
Total ADD/RMF permits: 1 Total Valuation: $500
BLD01-00228 PATRICIA K & BRUCE M MC 817 E BLOOMINGTON ST ADD RSF 2 0 $28,000
ADDITION TO SFD
BLD01-00207 INGO R & KATHY TITZE 2 TRIANGLE PL ADD RSF 0 0 $26,136
3 SEASON ADDITION TO SFD
BLD01-00261 MARGARET ANN &JAMES 2 438 2ND AVE ADD RSF 1 0 $9,000
12' X 12' THREE SEASON ROOM
BLD01-00249 DEONE A PEDERSEN 1205 PICKARD ST ADD RSF 1 0 $8,000
INSTALL DECK OVER GARAGE
BLD01-00243 CHRISTINA STRIMPLE 1306 COLLEGE ST ADD RSF 1 0 $3,500
tINCOVERED WOOD DECK
BLD01~00271 JOHN E & JANE A FARRELL 3315 LOWER WEST BRANI ADD RSF 1 0 $3,500
6' X 10' WOOD DECK AND 14' X 20' WOOD DECK
BLD01-00231 RICHARD C & ANGELA S C.~ 3512 GALWAY CT ADD RSF 0 0 $2,500
18' x 20' TWO LEVEL WOOD DECK.
BLD01-00258 ERIC L ZIRBES & FANG FAN 1352 PHOENIX DR ADD RSF 1 0 $2,500
12' X 14' SCREEN PORCH
BLD01-00197 ALAN MARK A HOLTKAMP 310 MELROSE CT ADD RSF I 0 $2,000
16' X 20 RAISED DECK
BLD01-00264 AGUSTIN JR & ELVIA RODR 1014 SANDUSKY DR ADD RSF 1 0 $1,600
8' X 16' WOOD DECK
BLD01-00248 MATTHEW M TENTINGER 909 N GOVERNOR ST ADD RSF I 0 $1,000
10' X 12' WOOD DECK
BLD01-00275 VIRGINIA VOPARIL 812 CHURCH ST ADD RSF 1 0 $700
8' X 14' WOOD DECK
Total ADD/RSF permits: 12 Total Valuation: $88,436
BLD01-00202 MGD LC 1600 SYCAMORE ST ALT NON 2 0 $1,969,000
6 PLEX THEATRE ALTERATION OF PORTION OF MALL BUILDING
BLD01-00212 MGD LC 1600 SYCAMORE ST ALT NON 1 0 $450,000
INTERIOR MALL NON-TENENT COMMON SPACE WALLS.
P ge: 3 City of Iowa City
Date: 6/1/2001 Extraction 0f Building Permit Data for
'To: 5/1/2001
From: 5;31;200 Census Bureau Rel3ort
Type Type
Permit Number Name Address Impr U~ Stories Units Valuation
BLD01-00194 MGD LC 1600 SYCAMORE SUITE #1 ALT NON 1 0 $150,000
SHELL SPACE FOR REMODEL BEN FRANKLIN
BLD01-00195 CITY OF IOWA CITY 2701 BRADFORD DR ALT NON l 0 $17,000
INSTALL CURTAIN WALL AND EXIT DOOR
BLD01-00308 LAURENCE SHORT ETAL 20 S CLINTON ST ALT NON 0 0 $9,000
SOFFIT RENOVATION AND CABINET REPLACEMENT
BLD01-00255 CITY OF IOWA CITY 220 S GILBERT ST ALT NON 1 0 $5,000
LIGHTING AND SOUND ROOM FOR STAGE
BLD01-00286 MOEN, CHRISTINE M 212 S CLINTON ST RESTAt ALT NON 7 0 $2,800
INTERIOR PLATFORM FOR RESTAURANT
BLD01-00208 SLAGER FAMILY PARTNER: 425 HIGHWAY #1 WEST ALT NON 2 0 $0
CONVERT APARTMENT TO OFFICE
Total ALT/NON permits: 8 Total Valuation: $2,602,800
BLD01-00277 CHARLES MASON 2025 -27 TAYLOR DR ALT RDF 0 0 $3,000
INSTALL ONE BEDROOM IN BASEMENT OF EACH UNIT
Total ALT/RDF permits: 1 Total Valuation: $3,000
BLD01-00237 COLLEGE TOWN PARTNER~ 407 N DUBUQUE ST ALT RMF 2 0 $45,000
INTERIOR REMODEL OF EXISTING 9 UNIT APT. BUILDING. WORK TO INCLUDE NEW DRYWALL, WINDOWS,
SIDING, ROOF (CLASS "A"),
BLD01-00239 CAMBRIDGE APARTMENTS 1851 MELROSE AVE ALT RMF 0 0 $43,000
WINDOW REPLACEMENT. REPLACE ALL WINDOWS (74) IN EXISTING APT. BUILDING. SAME OPENINGS ARE
USED.
BLD01-00285 PAUL C SUEPPEL 1014 OAKCREST AVE ALT RMF 0 0 $25,000
VINYL SIDING, WINDOWS AND ONE ENTRY DOOR
BLD01-00220 FRANTZ CONST 1492 CROMWELL PL ALT RMF 0 0 $8,491
BASEMENT FINISH OF RMF UNIT
BLD01-00266 CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT S] 701 OAKNOLL DR ALT RMF 0 0 $5,000
REMOVE ONE UNIT AND INSTALL RECREATION ROOM
BLD01-00276 PAMELA S MICHAUD 613 COLLEGE ST ALT RMF 0 0 $900
BATHROOM FOR RMF UNIT
Total ALT/RMF permits: 6 Total Valuation: $127,391
BLD01-00306 KEVIN M & KAREN S LENA 1807 QUINCENT ST ALT RSF 0 0 $21,000
CONVERT SUN ROOM IN TO FOUR SEASON ROOM
BLD01-00270 JAMES ALAN HALL & LIND/ 1030 BRYAN CT ALT RSF 0 0 $20,000
BASEMENT FINISH
BLD01-00240 CRAIG ZWERLING & NANC~ 229 MAGOWAN AVE ALT RSF 2 0 $13,500
W1NDOW REPLACEMENT IN EXISTING S.F.D. AND CHANGE BEDROOM WINDOWS TO EGRESS SIZED.
BLD01-00242 MARYGRACE ELSON 3661 FOXANA DR ALT RSF 1 0 $11,370
INSTALL SCREEN PORCH OVER EXISTING DECK
BLD01-00188 JEFF KROEGER CONST. 3670 DONEGAL CT ALT RSF 0 0 $10,000
FINISH BASEMENT
P ge: 4 City of Iowa City
Date: 6/1/2001 Extraction 0fBuilding Permit Data for
'To: 5/1/2001
From: 5/31/2001 CellSUS Bureau Report
Type ' Type
Permit Number Name Address Impr Use Stories Units Valuation
BLD01-00252 FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION CI 50 PEMBROKE LN ALT RSF 0 0 $9,984
CONVERT BASEMENT TO HABITABLE SPACE
BLD01-00317 BRIAN D DENNIS 65 DONEGAL PL ALT RSF 1 0 $7,200
12' X 14' THREE SEASON 1N SCREEN PORCH
BLD01-00234 GEORGE E & VIRGINIA M C, 411 TERRACE RD ALT RSF 1 0 $4,400
CONVERT EXISTING SCREEN PORCH TO A WORK SHOP.
BLD01-00267 OHRT, HEATHER J 427 CLARK ST ALT RSF 0 0 $2,600
WINDOW REPLACEMENT
BLD01-00295 MENDOZA, JENNIFER R 129 OBERLIN ST ALT RSF 1 0 $l,700
INSTALL PATIO DOOR IN WALKOUT
BLD01-00246 RYAN L ROONEY & JAMES I 603 S DODGE ST ALT RSF 0 0 $1,500
INSTALL BASEMENT BEDROOM
BLD01-00253 THAI Q PHAN & THAO DAN 10 PEMBROKE LN ALT RSF 0 0 $1,261
CONVERT BASEMENT TO HABITABLE SPACE
Total ALT/RSF permits: 12 Total Valuation: $104,515
BLD01-00219 JOHN GLASER 62 SUMAC CT NEW OTH 0 0 $25,000
SWIMMING POOL FOR SFD
BLD01-00244 SHIRLEY J FOUTS 31 WAKEFIELD CT NEW OTH 0 0 $1,000
8' FENCE
BLD01-00269 BRAD A & ANNE M LOHAU~ 2070 MELROSE AVE NEW OTH 0 0 $300
FENCE IN REAR YARD
Total NEW/OTH permits: 3 Total Valuation: $26,300
BLD01-00235 LARRY P WATERS 504 E BURLINGTON ST NEW RAC 1 0 $48,000
REMOVE AND REPLACE CANOPY AND PUMPS.
BLD01-00312 ANTHONY JAMES GERLIEB 2204 HOLLYWOOD BLVD NEW RAC 1 0 $10,000
30' X 3Y DETACHED GARAGE
BLD01-00241 AARON D WINTER 922 6TH AVE NEW RAC I 0 $6,800
20' X 24' DETACHED GARAGE
Total NEW/RAC permits: 3 Total Valuation: $64,800 '
BLD01-00273 PLUM GROVE ACRES INC 915/17 SCOTT PARK DRIV] NEW RDF 1 2 $245,000
DUPLEX WITH TWO CAR GARAGES
915 is south unit and 917 is north unit
BLD01-00230 PRIME VENTURES L C 1602 RANIER DR NEW RDF 2 2 $219,396
DUPLEX WITH ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGES.
Total NEW/RDF permits: 2 Total Valuation: $464,396
BLD01-00238 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN' 315 CAMDEN RD NEW RMF 3 12 $961,906
12 UNIT CONDOMINIUM WITH 20 CAR AND 2-10 CAR DETACHED GARAGES
315, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37 CAMDEN RD.
BLD01-00134 LARRY SVOBODA 112 E BLOOMINGTON ST NEW RMF 3 12 $950,489
12 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING WITH BASEMENT PARKING
Page: 5 City of Iowa City
Date: 6/1/2001 Extraction 0fBuilding Permit Data for
To: 5/I/2001
From: 5/31/2001 CeFISUS Bureau Report
Type Type
Permit Number Name Address lmpr U__~ Stories Units Valuation
BLD01-00147 MANE GATE 2621 HEINZ RD NEW RMF 2 10 $564,079
10 PLEX RMF.
BUILDING "B"
BLD01-00263 MANE GATE 2645 HEINZ RD NEW RMF 2 10 $564,079
10 PLEX RMF.
BUILDING "A"
BLD01-00272 VILLAGE PARTNERS DEVEI 1452 CROMWELL PL NEW RMF 1 3 $298,864
THREE UNIT CONDO WITH TWO CAR GARAGES
1452-1456-1460 CROMWELL PLACE
Total NEW/RMF permits: 5 Total Valuation: $3,339,417
BLD01-00201 JEROME J & BEVERLY J NE1 108 GREEN MOUNTAIN DI NEW RSF 2 1 $338,514
S.F.D WITH THREE STALL GARAGE
BLD01-00236 EDWARD F & MARY S SARR 358 GREEN MOUNTAIN DI NEW RSF 1 1 $196,000
S.F.D. WITH ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD01-00232 JEFF KROEGER 3704 DONEGAL CT NEW RSF 2 1 $180,000
S.F.D. WITH ATTACHED THREE CAR GARAGE.
BLD01-00298 ARLINGTONDEVELOPMEN' 4937SHEFFELDPL NEW RSF 2 1 $169,455
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD01-00204 LANDSTAR INVESTMENTS ] 753 TIPPERARY RD NEW RSF 2 1 $155,000
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
BLD01-00205 LANDSTAR INVESTMENTS l 713 TIPPERARY RD NEW RSF 2 1 $155,000
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
BLD01-00250 FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION 3633 ELGIN DR NEW RSF I 1 $137,415
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD01-00245 REGENCY BUILDERS 1332 PHOENIX DR NEW RSF 2 1 $132,000
S.F.D. WITH THREE CAR GARAGE
BLD01-00229 KEVIN KIDWELL 1255 PHEASANT VALLEY NEW RSF 1 1 $128,510
S.F.D. WITH ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD01-00299 ARLINGTONDEVELOPMEN' 608HUNTINGTONDR NEW RSF 1 I $120,000
S.F.D. WITH THREE CAR GARAGE
BLD01-00302 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN' 4951 SHEFFIELD PL NEW RSF 1 1 $119,836
SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE
BLD01-00301 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN' 654 BARRINGTON RD NEW RSF 1 1 $118,000
S.F.D. WITH THREE CAR GARAGE
BLD01-00303 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN' 662 BARRINGTON RD NEW RSF 1 1 $118,000
S.F.D. WITH THREE CAR GARAGE
I Total NEW/RSF permits: 13 Total Valuation: $2,067,730
BLD01-00274 CITY OF IOWA CITY IOWA 2655 INDIGO CT REP RDF 1 0 $30,000 ,,/
FIRE REPAIR OF DUPLEX
Total REP/RDF permits: 1 Total Valuation: $30,000
BLD01-00226 KENT BRAVERMAN 1015 OAKCREST AVE REP RMF 3 0 $30,251
FIRE REPAIR OF RMF TOWNHOUSE LrNIT
P~ge: 6 City of Iowa City
Date: 6/1/2001 Extraction 0fBuilding Permit Data for
To: 5/1/2001
From: 5/31/2001 CelISL1S Bureau Report
Type ' Type
Permit Number Name Address Impr Use Stories Units Valuation
BLD01-00284 ZHU, HONG 2631-1C LAKESIDE DR REP RMF 2 0 $4,230
REROOF APARTMENT BUILDING
BLD01-00316 JOAN E PARSONS 315 ELLIS AVE REP RMF 0 0 $800
WINDOW REPLACEMENT IN TWO BEDROOMS IN UNIT #25
BLD01-00292 MILLER, PHYLLIS H 1851 MELROSE AVE REP RMF 0 0 $450
COVER EXISTING SIDING WITH VINYL
Total REP/R]MF permits: 4 Total Valuation: $35,731 i
BLD01-00265 LEO MASKE 1023 HIGHLAND AVE REP RSF 0 0 $45,000
FIRE REPAIR TO S.F.D.
BLD01-00168 REXF&MARTHAEDAWSC 816 ST ANNES DR REP RSF 1 0 $3,772
REPAIR EXISTINF 16' X 18' SCREEN PORCH- REMOVE AND REPLACE l 6' WALL & REPLACE STORM WINDOWS
AND INSTALL STORM DOOR ON ANOTHER WALL. EXISTING STRUCTURE DIMENSIONS STAY SAME.
BLD01-00257 WOODS, DORIS E 701 NORMANDY DR REP RSF 1 0 $3,000
REPLACE WOOD DECK
BLD01-00280 KATHERINE LU 1219 TYLER CT REP RSF 1 0 $1,900
DECK REPLACEMENT
I Total REP/RSF permits: 4 Total Valuation: $53,672
GRAND TOTALS: PERMITS: 78 VALUATION: $11,201,588 [I
REDEDICATION OF THE JOHNSON IP21
COURTHOUSE
By: Sue Feehey
'$IeaCye...hear ye... the Honorable D~trict Court is now open pursuant 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 politicians 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 enjoyed other events from
morning into the evening including the Merchants' Carnival at the anmory,
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
Sheriff's 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 wainscoting. 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
vaults 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 tile 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 100t~ anniversary.
Members are: Co-chaks 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 CentenaCy
Fund may be sent to J. Patrick lF/hite, Treasurer of the committee at
JOHNSON COUNTYATFORNEY OFFICE- P.O. BOX 2450- IOFYA CITY, IA. 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 Feeney at (319) 337-4408.
IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
USE OF FORCE REPORT
APRIL 2001
OFFICER DATE CASE # INCIDENT FORCE USED
32 4-05-01 102899 Suicidal subject Officers initiated an involuntary
hospital committal for distressed
individual. Subject would not comply
with officer's verbal commands,
threatened to physically assault
officers. Subject resisted of~cer's
attempts at hands on to guide subject
into patrol vehicle. Subject was
exposed to chemical agent to gain
compliance.
54 4-08-01 103025 Traffic stop During a traffic stop and subsequent
investigation, subject was told to
remain in a certain location. Subject
began to walk away from the area.
Officer used hands on to guide subject
back. Subjcct became upset and
appeared ready to become assaultlye.
Officer pinned subject against rear of
vehicle and was handcuffed for officer
safety. Subject subsequently taken into
custody.
17,47,49,96 4-08-01 103034 Traffic stop Driver was performing field sobriety
tests and attempted to walk away from
officer. Driver was instructed to stop
and did not comply. Officerplaced
hands on subject to stop and subject
pulled away. Officer directed subject
to the ground to gain control. Subject
struggled with officers and was then
exposed to chemical agent. Additional
hands on techniques were necessary to
control subject while being examined
at the hospital for decontamination.
59,36 4-08-01 103040 Traffic stop Driver fled from vehicle. Driver was
pursued and officers instructed subject
to stop and lie down on the ground.
Subject was caught and directed to the
ground by officers and handcuffed.
11.60 4-09-01 103062 Weapons Officers responded to a complaint at
night regarding subjects on a porch
with a possible laser sighted weapon
pointing at others. Officers
encountered the subjects and told
OFFICER DATE CASE # INCIDENT FORCE USED
everyone to raise their hands. One
subject made a flirtire movement and
officers drew sidearms and repeated
orders to raise hands. Subjects were
found to have laser-pointer and no
weapon.
23 4-09-01 103072 Animal Officer dispatched sick raccoon with
sidearm.
13 4-12-01 103170 Animal Officer dispatched sick raccoon with
sidearm.
41 4-13-01 103185 Arrest Subject was placed under arrest and
told to put hands behind back. Subject
refused and officer then used hands on
techniques to effect handcuffing.
Subject would not walk without officer
pulling on wrists to move.
56 4-15-01 103265 Animal Officer dispatched sick raccoon with
sidearm.
17 4-17-01 103295 Traffic stop Driver was stopped and refused to
perform Field Sobriety Tests. Driver
also refused to get out of the vehicle.
Officer used hands on techniques to
remove driver from vehicle.
85,11,36,43,49 4-17-01 103301 Welfare check Members of the Special Response
16,34,38,98 Team deployed three less lethal
shotguns and searched a large wooded
area for suicidal/homicidal subject.
37 4-19-01 103341 Arrest Officer looking for wanted subject in
residence, located subject hiding under
a mattress in closet. Officer ordered
subject to show hands. When subject
refused, officer drew sidearm and
ordered subject out.
42 4-18-01 103350 Domestic Investigation Officers were separating both parties
and ordered subject to sit in back of
police vehicle. Subject refused and
officer used hands on to guide subject
to the vehicle. Subject became
resistive and officer then pinned
subject against vehicle and handcuffed.
14,20 4-I9-01 103365 Arrest warrant Officers attempted to serve warrant at
suspect's residence. Contact was made
through open window with suspect but
OFFICER DATE CASE # INCIDENT FORCE USED
entry not allowed. Officers forced
door and suspect fought with officers.
Officers used hands on techniques and
took suspect to the floor to gain control
and handcuff. Subject continued to
resist and was exposed to chemical
agent.
11,33,26,19 4-20-01 103402 Fight Officer observed subjects involved in
altercation. Officer pulled subjects
apart to break up the fight. One subject
then refused to show ID. Officer
attempted to place subject under arrest
and subject became aggressive and
non-compliant. Subject was directed to
the ground and continued to resist.
Subject then exposed to chemical
agent.
14,58,51 4-24-01 103579 Suspicious Activity Officer approached subject who then
fled. Officer chased and caught subject
who then attempted to assault the
officer. Subject again ran and was
caught and taken to the ground and
handcuffed.
31 4-25-01 103601 Missing Juvenile Missing juvenile located and returned
to school. Juvenile then fled again and
became assaultive when apprehended.
Juvenile was handcuffed.
51,13 4-30-01 103793 Welfare check Officers checking condition of
domestic assault victim at residence.
Victim allowed officers to enter and
search for suspect. Officers drew
sidearms during search of the
residence.
CC: City Manager, Chief, Captains, Lieutenants, Training Sergeant, City Clerk, Library
06-07-01
IP23
You are cordially invited to a
Bus tour of our rental housing
Wednesday, June 13, 2001
7:00 P.M. - 7:45 P.M.
Bus will leave from North entrance of Eastdale Plaza
1 700 South First Avenue
Iowa City
Hosted by:
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opening the doors of lowa City
1700 South First Avenue
Suite 25B
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 358-9212
JOHN P IP24
The Management Factored,
Credit ratings are complex, a mix of hard num- specific management factors they consider most important in
bets and impressionistic, if experienced, judg- making ratings.
mont. All three of the major rating agencies-- At the top of both lists was the building up of reserves, espe-
Moody's Investors Service, Standard & Poor's cially rainy day funds that would be available if there was an
Corp. and Fitch--look at pretty much the same unexpected downturn. Many states and localities have been dill-
factors in assigning a government a rating: the local economy, gent in this regard and, as a result, enter the current slowdown
financial performance and condition, the debt burden and with a much stronger reserve position. In 1990 and 1991, the
structure, and managerial and political factors. No alchemy downturn was severe for both states and localities, as both
here. Each of the agencies has its own way of weighting the income and sales taxes plummeted and, with a vengeance that
individual factors in coming up with a rating. made up for the lag, property
One thing the agencies are agreed upon is that the manage- taxes followed suit. This time
ment factor--how well governments plan for, execute and around, fund balances are twice
report their financial affairs--is becoming decisive in determin- what they were 10 years ago,
ing a rating. This new prominence for management has hap- and states have amassed rainy
pened for a good reason: A weak economy, heavy debt loads and day funds, many with "triggers"
even poor financial condition have had no value in predicting to govern a doling out of funds.
where bond defaults would occur. The only significant credit dif- Also at the top of the agen-
~culties that general governments have had have been due to cies' lists of management fac-
bad management. The only general obligation bond default of ~ tors are formal capital-improve-
consequence in the past 25 years was Orange County, Callfor- ment plans, debt-affordability
nia, which at the time was rated A_A by the agencies. But it analyses and multi-year finan-
was unwittingly indulging in speculative investments, with no cial plans. Undergoing the rigor
real oversight being exercised by its poorly informed and gullible 11} of scheduling facility needs,
elected officials. determining how financing will
Orange County was the exception that made the rule. If an affect debt ratios, and having
otherwise very strong government could be laid low by bad plans of what to do if things don't work out are significant indices
management, while the vast multitude of supposedly weaker of strong management. The often vgluminous documents that
credits performed fiawlessly, then maybe management is the result may be doorstops to most people, but they are read and
most important factor of all. As a result, the rating agencies understood by the analysts. lt's the self-improvement literature of
have been reconsidering the ratings of all general government finance: Governments can set their own mileposts, but the
issuers and generally raising them. Thus, a key to improving agency analysts keep score as to how often and well they are met.
municipal ratings has been better management practices--an This coming fiscal year will test management's response. When
ability to plan ahead, to save and adjust to changing conditions. faced with declining current revenues, governments have four
According to Steve Levine of Moody's, "Local governments options. They can draw down fund balances, but blowing all the
have been more conservative with the largesse of the recent reserves at the first chilly blast is not good policy. They can reduce
spending and postpone new programs until the
How well governments plan for, execute g~t situation clarifies itself. They can paper
things over with one-shot revenues and finan-
and repod their financial affairs is becoming c,ax i.ggh, g, b.to. o .ch
Or they can indulge in short-term lx3rcowing,
adecisive factor in credit ratings. b.t going into debt to cover an expected rev-
enue shortfall is the credit analyst's secular
prosperity. They have not been adding to their fixed costs and equivalent to original sin.
are more sensitive to the long-term consequences of their In viewing management, the rating agencies realize that gov-
actions." ernments need to adjust to changing conditions. The imper-
A number of individual factors have been identified by the rant thing is not the incurring of an unexpected deficit. Rather,
agencies as indicators of good management. Last year, both Stan- it is how, given fair warning that revenue retake is slowing, gov-
dard & Poor's and Fitch published detailed explanations of the emments adjust. The next couple of months will be a huge test
to see fithe agencies are right--that governments, as they adopt
John E. Petersen can be reached at Government Finance Group/ARD their fiscal year budgets, have become more sophisticated and
in Arlinglon, VirginS; gg~lcompuserve.com realistic managers of their finances. []
64 GOVERNING June2001 Governing.cam
From Council Member Vanderhoef
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REGIONAL WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD (RWIB) MEETING APRIL 26,
2001
RVv'IB Board Members Present: Lu Barton, Robert French, Thomas Henry, Robert
Marsh, Beryl O'Connor, Doug Peters, Cathleen Real, Dee Vanderhoef.
RWIB Board Members Absent: Kenneth Cable, Valerie DeRycke, Linda Kowalsky,
Gerald Van Dyke, Suzette WheeleL
RWIB Ex-Officio Board Members Present: Dee Baird, Douglas Elliott, A1 Flieder, Steve
Lacina, Steve Rackis.
RWIB E,x-Officio Board Members Absent: Joe Drahozal, Marilyn McInroy, Joe Raso,
Dr. Allen Whitlatch.
Guests: Jim Akers, Orville Townsend, Jonathan Ice, Cheryl Bacon, Larry Harmon, Bob
Bal, lantyne, Diann Zimmerman.
Staff: Mary Ubinas.
Presiding Chairperson Dee Vanderho~f called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m. She
announced that Steve Rackis would introduce the guests just prior to their presentation.
Presiding Chairperson Vanderhoef asked for a motion to approve today's Agenda.
M/S/C Beryl O'Connor, Cathleen Real that the Agenda is approve&
Ms. Vanderhoef asked for a motion to approve the March 29, 2001 Minutes. M/S/C
Robert French, Cathleen Real that the Minutes stand approved.
Under item Correspondence on the Agenda there was none.
Steve Rackis introduced Jim Akers and Orville Townsend from the Division of
Vocational Rehabilitation. Mr. Townsend started the presentation. He indicated that he
supervises the Iowa City office of Vocational Rehabilitation. Mr. Townsend explained
that in order for an individual to be eligible for their services the person must have a
disability that can be documented so it is especially important that they have all necessary
information on the person, particularly their medical history. If it is determined that a
person is eligible for their services they start by doing vocational planning with that
person. This may include counseling if a person wants to do a job that they cannot
perform, e.g., being a carpenter if they have a bad back. Some individuals are job ready
and just need assistance in finding a job. Vocational Rehabilitation assists them in
obtaining employment and they continue to do follow up with the person after the
placement to make sure everything is going smooth. They work with all areas of the
population including high school students as well as adults. There is supportive
employment for p~rsons with more severe disabilities. Mr. Townsend and Mr. Akers
distributed a handout entitled "Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services" which
explains their many services. Mr. Townsend said their focus is on the person's abilities,
not their disability.
Mr. Akers is supervisor of the Cedar Rapids office. He indicated that Vocational
Rehabilitation is a division of the Department of Education. Their primary objective is
obtaining jobs for people. Their Mission Statement is: The Mission of the Division of
Vocational Rehabilitation Services is to work for and with individuals who have
disabilities to achieve their employment, independence, and economic goals.
Mr. Akers stated that some of their referrals come from educational institutions, public
organizations, hospitals, health organizations, Department of Human Services and self-
referral of the individual themselves. Most of the individuals who become employed
provide 65% of their own support. In FFY 2000, DVRS successfully rehabilitated 2,562
individuals with disabilities and Mr. Akers indicated in this area they had assisted 292
individuals. There are 14 field offices in Iowa. They have 18 counselors in Cedar Rapids
and Iowa City. Mr. Akers distributed a List of Cooperative/Collaborative Efforts with
vatious agencies and there were 33 on the list. Some of the occupations that Vocational
Rehabilitation has placed individuals in include Service,
Professional/Technical/Management, Manufacturing/Industrial, Clerical/Sales,
Transportation, Structural Work and Other. The major disabling conditions are
psychiatric, oxthopedic, mental retardation, learning disability, heating, brain injuries, and
Other categories make up 10.3% of the total.
Ms. Vanderhoef asked if there were any questions. One question asked was "what is the
average hourly wage at the time the client's case is closed." The response was that is
varies from $60,000 a year to others who may make slightly above minimum wage.
Ms. Vanderhoef thanked Mr. Akers and Mr. Townsend for their presentation.
Steve Rackis introduced Jonathan Ice from the Iowa Department for the Blind. Mr. Ice
indicated that he is a teacher. He said that some of the programs and functions of the
Department are - Orientation and Adjustment Center, Vocational Rehabilitation,
Independent Living Rehabilitation, Library, Business Enterprises, Provisions of special
tools, devices and aids, Maintenance of a registry of Iowans who are blind and
Dissemination of information about blindness to the general public. Mr. Ice indicated
that eligibility requirements are that the person be eligible for Funding under Title IV of
the Workforce Investment Act. He said their principal office is located in Des Moines
and they have district offices in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo. He said his office is
responsible for Linn, Johnson, Cedar, Scott, and Clinton counties. Mr. Ice indicated that
his office had made over 160 placements last year and the majority of the jobs paid
$11.00 and sometimes more. Mr. Ice indicated they use assertive technology at various
work sites to help those individuals who need it in order to perform their job duties. He
said that his Department does not close anyone' s case file unless they have been on their
job for 90 days and sometimes longer. He also mentioned that the Department for the
Blind has a Memorandum of Understanding with Vocational Rehabilitation to forward
names of people who need their assistance.
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Larry Harmon mentioned that the state of Iowa has a much better program for people
with blindness than many other states. He feels Iowa's program is excellent.
Mr. Ice indicated their Department has been receiving quite a large number of referrals
many of them people who am age 65 and over. Orientation sessions are held throughout
the state as funding permits.
Dee Vanderhoef thanked Jonathan for his presentation.
Update on New Employment Opportunities Fund (NEOF). Steve Rackis indicated that to
date Region 10 has helped 13 individuals with disabilities through the NEOF grant.
Steve also indicated that many other agencies are involved along with Iowa Workforce
Development in utilizing this grant. They include but are not limited to Vocational
Rehabilitation, Department for the Blind, Options of Linn County, Goodwill Industries,
and Craig Woods, Central Point of Coordination for MHDD Services. Steve said he
wquld have additional statistical information available at next month's meeting.
Work Incentive Grant Application. The State applied for a Work Incentive Grant and
Region 10 is proposing to pursue a grant to begin July 1, 2001. The three primary areas
in the grant would be Outreach, Training, and Marketing. The training is for staff on
working with people with disabilities and working with the agencies that serve persons
with disabilities. Both the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Chambers of Commerce
indicated that employers are reluctant to hire persons with disabilities because of special
accommodations they may need. Employers need to be educated that many
accommodations are not that costly and may be only minor items that are needed to assist
the person with the disability to perform the job. It was felt that Proriders to Persons
with Disabilities and Iowa Workforce Development need to do more marketing to let
employers know of all the services available. Conferences in Iowa City and Cedar
Rapids are being planned for Employers, Service Proriders, and Consumers to discuss
reasonable accommodations. The RWIB Board could assist by providing input for these
conferences.
Presiding Chairperson Dee Vanderhoef asked for a motion that the RWIB Board approve
pursuing a Work Incentive Grant in Region 10. M/S/C Bob Marsh, Lu Barron that
Region 10 pursues a Work Incentive Grant.
* Chairperson Lumir Dostat convened the Chief Elected Officials Board at 11:18 a.m. in
joint session with the RWIB Board.
CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT: Lu Barron, Lumir Dostal, Henry Herwig,
John Bell, Leo Cook, Lyle Hanson, Mike Lehman, John Tibben, Dee Vanderhoef.
CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT: Lee Clancey, Victor Klopfenstein, Bob
Stout, James Houser, Ed Sass, Dale Todd.
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Chairperson Dostal asked for approval of today's Agenda. M/S/C Leo Cook, John
Tibben that the Agenda stand approved.
Chairperson Dostal asked for approval of the January 25, 2001, Minutes. MdS/C Lu
Barron, Leo Cook that the Minutes stand approved.
Region 10 Workforce Incentive Act Performance Measures. Bob Ballantyne said there
was concern about the level of enrollments and that the Department of Labor wants
enrollments increased quickly due to the President talking about reductions in Adult
Programs, Dislocated Worker Programs, and Youth Programs. Many states have had
problems with low enrollments. There has to be documentation that the individual has a
barrier to employment, is a person with a disability, is under-employed, or otherwise is
going to have difficulty in obtaining employment.
Larry Harmon indicated that the Department of Labor has redefined the regulations more
than once and it makes it difficult to keep up with all the changes. Mr. Harmon indicated
tha, t the application is being revised and will be shorter which is a definite improvement.
He also indicated that this is the first yeas and he believes that next year will go smoother.
The new goal is for an individual to obtain employment first if possible rather than
having the person attend training. Training would be an option if the person cannot
obtain employment without it.
State Negotiated Levels of Performance and Suggested Levels of Performance - Region
10 was included in the packet of information mailed to all CEO and RWIB Board
members. Mr. Rackis indicated that the CEO Board needed to vote on whether they
would accept these Levels of Performance and Suggested Levels of Performance -
Region 10. Chairperson Dostal asked for a motion to accept the Negotiated LaveIs of
Performance and Suggested Levels of Performance - Region 10. M/S/C Lyle Hanson,
Lu Barron to accept the Levels of Performance.
Discussion followed regarding the Negotiated Levels of Performance. Mary Ubinas
indicated that Iowa Workforce Development negotiated with the DeparUnent of Labor.
Since WIA was brand new the only comparison that they felt they had was to use JTPA
performance. It may not be exact but was the best example to use. Mary said that some
regions wanted to lower their performance measures as recommended by Iowa
Workforce Development. However, if performance measures were to be lowered in some
regions, performance measures would have to be raised in some regions in order to even
out and meet the performance measures that the Department of Labor negotiated with the
state. If a region wanted to negotiate a lower performance measure than what was being
recommended by IWD, the region would need to show extraordinary circumstances as to
why they should be lowered. Mary added that if the state is to meet their negotiated
performance with the Department of Labor, all of the regions are needing to meet their
performance. Henry Herwig asked about the Customer Satisfaction questions. The
Department of Labor has not yet ~nalized the levels of performance but under JTPA if
85% of the goal was achieved it was considered to have been met. WIA may use
something similar but it is yet to be decided.
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Bob Marsh indicated he felt the state gets stalled on credentials and recommended that
the RWIB and CEO Boards have input into establishing the credentials.
Presiding Chairperson Dee Vanderhoef asked for a motion from the RWIB Board to
accept the State Negotiated Levels of Performance and Suggested levels of Performance
-Region 10. MJS/C Bob Marsh, Cathleen Real.
Draft MOU. Steve Rackis discussed the handout mailed in the packets entitled "Draft
MOU Format". Steve said that he proposed that the partners adopt the format used by
IWD and Kirkwood. The new MOU's will include the existing Partners' Statement of
Services and each partner will describe activities in the following areas. 1. List of existing cooperativeJcollaborative efforts.
2. Which existing cooperative/coIlaborative efforts have been expanded, 9r how they
could be expanded/enhanced.
3. A statement of commitment to seek out new opportunities to partner and
collaborate.
The mandatory partners will continue to work together along with other partners as well.
Steve indicated that Options of Linn County now has one person in our IWD office one
day per week and the Department for the Blind will start holding Workshops in our
building in May. They plan to do this on a regular basis.
Mr. Rackis recommended that the Boards again enter into a one year MOU with the
partners.
Update on Administrative Surcharge. One House amendment was passed that established
the surcharge funding at $6.25 million for the next two years with a sunset of June 30,
2002. The Senate has not debated the bill. The surcharge supports the satellite and rural
offices and there are offices that could be closed and workers laid off if the Senate does
not pass the bill. If the smaller offices were to close that would increase the workload in
the region offices.
Grant Opportunities - Due Date May 18, 2001.
Dee Baird, Kirkwood Community College, indicated that Kirkwood was interested in
pursuing a grant to obtain $150,000 for training individuals in the Customer Training
Center. One of the goals to is assist human resource professionals in the call center
industry to build career ladders in their businesses. Ms. Baird said that a letter signed by
the RWIB Board endorsing Kirkwood's grant proposal had to accompany the grant.
Since the grant proposal is due 05-18-01 Dee Vanderhoef said a motion would have to be
made and approved by the RWIB Board to allow the RWIB Executive Committee to sign
this letter if the Board agreed with the grant proposal. M/S/C Lu Barton, Beryl
O'Connor that the RWIB Executive Board sign a letter endorsing Kirkwood's grant
proposal.
Steve Lacina, Cedar County Economic Development, indicated they were proposing to
apply for a grant for $75,000 to conduct Job Fairs, do a Business Job Directory, and
Business Educator Recognition. The grant would be structured to conduct a survey,
which would probably start in Cedar County. Mr. Lacuna said they were still discussing
whether to survey the employers with 100 employees or more or to survey all larger
employers. Some of the goals they hope to achieve are to identify new businesses, learn
about barriers to expansion that a business may experience, or any other problems the
business would like to share that they wish help in solving. The grant would need to be
implemented by he end of the year. Mr. Lacuna said he needed RWIB Board approval
and a letter endorsing their grant proposal. MIS/C Cathleen Real, Doug Peters that the
RWIB endorse Mr. Lacuna's grant application.
Presiding Chairperson Dee Vanderhoef announced that the next RWIB Board Meeting
would be May 31, 2001, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, at Iowa Workforce Development, 800 7th
Street S .E., Cedar Rapids, IA.
Cl/alrperson Lumir Dostat announced that the next CEO Board meeting would be July
26, 2001, 11:15 am to 12:30 pm, at Iowa Workforce Development Center, 800 7th Street
S .E., Cedar Rapids, IA.
Meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Judy Landt.
Lumir Dostal Dee Vanderhoef
Chairperson Presiding Chairperson
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From C6uncil Member Vanderhoef
MII~TES 06-07-01
East Central Iowa Council of Governments L
Board Meeting 1:00 p.m.
April 26, 2001 - ECICOG office
108 Third Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
MEMBERS PRESENT
Dee 17anderhoe, f-lowa City City Council
Tom Tjelmeland-Mayor of Ely
· EdBrown-MayorofWashington
David Vermedahl-Benton County Supervisor
Mike Lehman-Johnson County Supervisor
Henry Herwig-Coralville City Council
Leo Cook-Jones County Supervisor
Ed Raber- Washington County Citizen
Charlie Montross-lowa County Supervisor
Rod Straub-Iowa County Supervisor
Dennis Hansen-Jones County Citizen
MEMBERS ABSENT
Gary Edwards-Iowa County Citizen
Dale Todd-Cedar Rapids Commissioner
Marc Greenlee-Benton County Citizen
Bob Stout- Washington County Supervisor
Lu Barron-Linn County Supervisor
James Houser-Linn County Supervisor
Ann Hearn-Linn County Citizen
David Cavey-Mayor of Olin
Don Magdefrau-Benton County Citizen
Carol Casey-Johnson County Citizen
ALTERNATES PRESENT - None
OTItER'S PRESENT - None
STAFF PRESENT
Doug Eiliott-Executive Director
Gina Peters-Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Ryan-Planner
Lisa Garlich - Planner
Jim Nehring-Joint-Purchasing Coordinator
Marie DeVries-Solid Waste Planning Coordinator
Robyn Jacobson- Transit Administrator
David Correia-Planner
Chad Sands-Planner
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Dee Vanderhoef at 1: 14 p .m.
.1 Recognition of Alternates - None
.2 Public Discussion - No~e
.3 Approval of Amended Agenda
M/S/C (Hansen/Raber) to approve the agenda. All ayes.
2.0 ROUTINE MATTERS
.1 Approval of Minutes (March 29, 2001)
M/S/C (LehmardHerwig) to approve the minutes as written. All ayes.
.2 Preceding Month's Budget Reports/Balance Sheets
Elliott gave an overview of the March financial statements. Quarterly departmental statements were
included in the board packet.
M/S/C (Cook/Tjelmeland) to receive and file the March financial statements for audit. All ayes.
3.0 AGENCY REPORTS
.1 Chairperson's Report
Vanderhoef announced that she was recently appointed by the IDOT to the Public Coordination Council
for Public Transit.
.2 Board Members' Reports - None
.3 Director's Report
Elliott told the board that there was discussion about possibly meeting on a quarte~y basis at Iowa
Workforce Development to coincide with the RWIB and CEOs, which meet before the ECICOG board.
.4 Joint-Purchasing Report
Nehring told the board that the vehicle bid was not ~nalized but bids for printers, gloves and office
supplies were open to participating entities.
.5 Community Development Report
Sands announced that the City of Cedar Rapids is hosting a zoning workshop on May 24 at Cedar Rapids
city hall from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. (handout)
Raber asked about the transportation workshop to be held in Iowa City. Vanderhoef stated that the
alternative transportation conference will be held on Friday and Saturday at the Sheraton in Iowa City.
Elliott told the board that applications were sent to FEMA on behalf of volunteer fire departments in the
cities of Millersburg, Tif~n, Oxford and Anamosa.
.6 Housing Report
Elljolt told the board that Mulcahey was a presenter at the NAHRO Conference that was held in Iowa
City last week.
Ellloft also told the board that Mulcahey and Rump are at the ECICOG office giving presentations to
members of the Linn Area Clerks Association.
Raber asked if the vacated housing position would be filled. Elljolt stated that it would not be filled at
this time and that the work had been distributed throughout the housing and community development
departments.
.7 Solid Waste Report
DeVries handed out information on a home in Belle Plaine that would be eligible for purchase and
rehabilitation through the GRO Program. (attached) The home would be purchased with HUD funds that
are only available to homes in Benton and Iowa Counties. Cook asked what will be done with the home
once it is rehabilitated. Elljolt stated that it be sold to someone of low to moderate income and the sale
proceeds would be used to purchase another home. Discussion followed.
M/S/C CRaber/Herwig) to authorize the Executive Director to sign an offer to purchase the home in Belle
Plaine up to the list price of $45,700 for the GRO Program. All ayes.
DeVries gave an update on the bottle bill and noted that the original bottle bill would not change this
year.
She also told the board that she Would be applying on behalf of the region for Waste Tire Funds.
M/S/C (Cook/Herwig) to authorize the chair to sign the resolution for FY02 Waste Tire Funds. All ayes.
.8 Transportation Report
Jacobson told the board that the IDOT is requesting that ECICOG hold a second public hearing for the
FY02 Consolidated Transit Application. The IDOT is requiring this year that the cost and federal
participation for each capital item be noted.
2
M/S/C CRaber/Hansen) to set a second public hearing date of May 31, 2001 for the FY02 Consolidated
Transit Application. All ayes.
Jacobson told the board that the Transit Sub-Committee will give a presentation to the board at the May
board meeting. She asked the board to approve a 60-day extension to the transit providers' current
contracts to allow for possible Transit Sub-Committee recommendations that could not be implemented
before the contracts expire. Discussion followed.
M/S/C (Herwig/Raber) to grant a 60-day extension to the transit providers' contracts to allow for possible
recommendations from the Transit Sub-Committee to be implemented. The contracts would expire on
August 31. All ayes.
Jacobson will inform the providers of the extension at the May 10 TOG meeting.
The Transit Sub-Committee will meet following the board meeting.
Elliott told the board that part of the legislature's budget proposal was to reduce state transit assistance by
about $1.7 million dollars for FY02. The Govemor's recommendation was to reduce assistance by
$660,000. Legislators in the region have been contacted by ECICOG and board members are encouraged
to contact them as well. Discussion followed.
4.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS
.1 Executive Committee - None
.2 Personnel Committee - None
.3 Budget Committee - None
.4 Transit Operator's Group
The next meeting will be on May 10.
.5 Solid Waste Technical Advisory Committee
Minutes from the last meeting were included in the board packet.
.6 Ad Hoc Committee Reports
Herwig indicated that the Transit Sub-committee would be making its report to the board in May.
5.0 IOWA INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW SYSTEM
M/S/C (Brown/Cook) to approve all Intergovernmental Reviews with a favorable review. All ayes.
6.0 OLD BUSINESS
.1 Approval of Expenditures
M/S/C (Hansen/Montross) to approve payment of expenditures. All ayes.
7.0 NEW BUSINESS
Straub asked if anyone knew the status of the property tax limitation bill. Raber stated that he thought it
passed the senate yesterday.
8.0 NEXT MEETING: May 31, 2001
The meeting adjourned at 1:54 p.m.
Lu Barron, Secretary/Treasurer
May 3 I, 2001
Date
3
Iowa Child up and toddling? 06-07-01
Marian Karr ~
From: Carol DeProsse [cdeprosse@earthlink. net]
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2001 12:08 PM
To: JCNEWS@yosennite.leepfrog.corn
Cc: jpwhite@co.johnson.ia.us; cthompso@co.johnson.ia.us; mlehrnan@co.johnson.ia.us;
sstutsrna@co.johnson.ia.us; pharney@co.johnson.iaus; tneuzil@co.johnson.ia.us; tjneuzil@msn.com;
carolt@inav.net; Jim Fausett; Harry Herwig; John Weihe; Diana Lundell; Dave Jacoby; Jean Schnake;
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; joe_bolkcom@legis.state.ia.us;
barry_brauns@legis.state.ia.us; ro_foege@legis.state.ia.us; richard_rnyers@legis.state.ia.us
Subject: JCNEWS: iowa Child up and toddling?
Today's Press Citizen has this incredible article on the Iowa Child Project. It is written by an otherwise pretty
good journalist Brian Sharp, who seems to have lost his crackers on this topic (or been directed to by his
overseers.) Just for starters, read some of these paragraphs talking about the architect who will design the
project (despite the fact that he has been working with Iowa Child for more than five years, and despite a fancy
architectural model on display at the Coralville Civic center, there apparently is no design for the project).
Emphases are mine:
Seated in the Iowa Child Institute's second-floor Fifth Street conference room, the sharply dress Boston-
native spoke quickly and with childlike excitement about the concept, his hands sweeping through the air to
accentuate a point or illustrate the images his words could not explain. IS IT ANY WONDER THAT
PEOPLE OPPOSE THE GROSS EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC DOLLARS FOR THIS PROPOSED,
UNABLE TO BE EXPLAINED PROJECT?
Sollogub envision sightseers boarding an elevator below graound and beginning their ascent to the treetops
by first viewing the root structures and subterranean life. The elevator could be a curved glass enclosure, he
said, scaling a tree while the smells, sotrods and climate change with the altitude. PIPED IN FROM
OUTSIDE THE ELEVATOR? 21 stories could be the highest building in the county, but to talk about
altitude change does seem bit a stretch. (The enfeebled, asthmatic, and very young will no doubt be
expected to wear oxygen masks and carry tanks on their backs in order to handle the change in altitude.)
"It's a metaphor," he said of creating an indoor rain forest. "It is not about the rain forest in particular.
(DOING A COMPLETE ABOUT FACE FROM EVERY OTHER WORD THAT HAS BEEN
UNARTICULATED BY TIlE PROMOTERS OF THIS SCAM.) The rain forest has the largest collection of
the world's life. As an ecosystem, 90 percent of that life is in the upper canopies. ..and it is being reduced daily."
"We are losing this resource. At the same time, it's applicable to everything else." (We are losing everything
else? This is what I usually argue...)
Sollogub said he has visited rain forests around the globe.
"But I have never been to a place where this project will take us," he said. (Come on, Jackie, even you must
find a statement like this to be an incredibly sized piece of gorilla shit.)
With Iowa Child, the team faces a region that is tom about the project. Such division is not uncommon,
Sollogub said, having faced similar skepticism in projects from Boston to Chattanooga, Tenn.
"This project will develop. There is no question about that," Sollogub said. "Ultimately, it will be a reflection
of the community." (A wax museum?)
5/25/01
Iowa Child up and toddling? Page 2 of 2
From a group of placards on the conference table, he selects one in which a child kneels on a rock and stares
at a puffin a few feet sway in the sea bird's natural environment recreated indoors.
"You do all your research, all the technology and you can't beat this puffin," he said. "That's the
magic." (Abracadabra, kalamazoo, how we wish we could get rid of you!)
5/25/01
Drug stories to read or not Page 1 of 2
Marian Karr
From: Carol DeProsse [cdepmsse@eaahlink.net]
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2001 12:16 PM
To: JCNEWS@yosemite.[eepfmgcom
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; ~neuzil@msn.com;
camlt@inav.net; Connie_Champion@iowa-city.o~; Ernie_Lehman@iowa-ci~.o~; Ross_Wflburn@iowa-
city.org; Dee_Vanderhoef@iowa-ci~.o~; ipfab@avalon.net; Steve_Atkins@iowa-city.o~; Jim Fause~; Har~
Herwig; John Weihe; Diana Lundell; Dave Jacoby; Jean Schnake; ma~_mascher@legis.sta~.ia.us;
vicki_lensing@legis.state.ia.us; joe_bolkcom@legis.state.ia.us; bar~_brauns@legis.state.ia.us;
m_~ege@legis.state.ia.us; richard_myem@legis.state.ia.us
Su~ect: JCNEWS: Drug stories to mad or not
The Week Online with DRCNet, Issue #187 -- May 25, 2001
A Publication of the Drug Reform Coordination Network
1 Editorial: Reform Isn't Good Enough This Time
http://www.drcnet.org~/wol/187.html#notqoodenouqh
2 Higher Education Organizations Ask Incoming DEA Chief
Hutchinson to Review, Reject Higher Education Act Anti-Drug
Frovision
http://www.drcnet.org/wol/187.html#~celett~r
3 Bill Introduced by Congresswoman Maxine Waters Would
Eliminate Mandatory Minimums in Federal Drug Sentencing,
Vaporize Crack-Cocaine Disparity
http://www~drcnet.org~wol/187!html~watersbill
4 Missouri Governor Signs Asset Forfeiture Reform Bill,
Legislature Urges Heightened Ecstasy Penalties
http://www.drcnet.org/wol/187.html#missouribills
5 Oxycontin the New Drug Plague? Don't Believe the Hype
http://www.drcnet.orq/wol/187~html#oxycontinhype
6 Study Finds Drug Education Programs Ineffective, Plagued By
Politics, Author Suggests Involving Educators
http://www.drcnet.or~/wol/187.html#cerdstud¥
7 Syringe Exchange Programs Grow in Scope, Effectiveness,
Centers for Disease Control Find
http://www.drcnet.org/wol/187.html#cdcreport
8. UN Drug Agency Casts Evil Eye on Australian Safe Injection
Room Again
htt~://www.drcnet.org/wol/187.html#evile~e
9. British Colun~Dia Marijuana Party Polls 3.5% in Provincial
Elections, May Morph Into Multi-Issue "Freedom Party"
http://www.drcnet.org/wol/187.html#bcparty
10. Drug Policies for the New Millenium: TLC-DPF Conference to
Convene in Albuquerque Next Week
http://www.drcnet.org/wol/187~html~newmillenium
11. Action Alerts: Drug Czar Nomination, HEA Drug Provision,
Mandatory Minimums, Medical Marijuana
5/25/01
Drug stories to read or not Page 2 of 2
http://www.drcnet.org/wol/187~html#actionalerts
12. Do You Read the Week Online?
http://www.drcnet.org/wol/187~html#doyou?
13. Media Scan: TomPaine.com, New Republic, World Net Daily
http://www.drcnet.orq/wol/187.html#mediascan
14. The Reformer's Calendar
http://www.drcnet.orq/wol/187.html#eventcalendar
15. Job Opportunity: NYC Harm Reduction
http://www.drcnet.orq/wol/187.html#jobopportunity
5/25/01
Iowa Child stumbling? Page 1 of 1
Marian Karr
From: Carol DeProsse [cdeprosse@earthlink. net]
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2001 12:29 PM
To: JCNEWS@yosemite.leepfrog.com
Cc: jpwhite@co.johnson.ia.us; cthompso@co.johnsonia.us; mlehman@co.johnson.ia.us;
sstutsma@co.johnson.ia.us; pharney@co..iohnson.ia.us; tneuzil@co.johnson.ia.us; tjneuzil@msn.com;
carolt@inav.net; 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; Jim Fausett; Harry
Herwig; John Weihe; Diana Lundell; Dave Jacoby; Jean Schnake; mary_mascher@legis.state.iaus;
vicki_lensing@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
Subject: JCNEWS: Iowa Child stumbling?
Then, in today's Des Moines Register, this incredible story:
Organizers look at sites for Child Project
Supporters of a $290 million simulated rain forest and education complex said Thursday they are looking at
other locations besides the piece of land being offered by Coralville City Council.
Organizers said they are considering other locations in the Iowa City area. They would not elaborate.
The news surprised Coralville officials, who thought they had landed the project.
"My understanding, through many discussions with them, was that they were going to be in Coralville, and I'm
confident in that," said Kelly Hayworth, Coralville's city administrator. (Guess again, Kel, Mayor Clancy was
confident too, until you came along.)
IS THIS PROJECT THE JOKE OF THE 21st CENTURY or WHAT? First it is to be located in Des
Moines, then in Cedar Rapids, then in Coralville, now in Iowa City. No design (though I have pounds of
documents indicating that at one time it had a design); no location (though it has had at least 3); no
money; no description; no nothing. For this, our great senator Tom Barkin rustled up a $500,000
taxpayer grant to fund a study of the educational component?
5/25/01
Coralville low on dollars? Page I of 1
Marian Karr
From: Carol DeProsse [cdeprosse@earthlink. net]
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2001 3:06 PM
To: JCNEWS@yosemite.leepfrog.com
Cc: jpwhite@co.johnson.ia.us; cthompso@co.johnsonia.us; mlehman@co.johnson.ia.us;
sstutsma@co.johnson.ia.us; phamey@co.johnson.ia.us; tneuzil@co.johnson.ia.us; tjneuzil@msn.com;
carolt@inav. net; Jim Fausett; Harry Herwig; John Weihe; Diana Lundell; Dave Jacoby; Jean Schnake;
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; joe_bolkcom@legis.state.ia.us;
barry_brauns@legis.state.ia.us; ro_foege@legis.state.ia.us; richard_myers@legis.state.ia.us
Subject: JCNEWS: Coralville low on dollars?
Does Iowa Child seek a new site partly because Coralville is not in a financial position to offer the kind of
money that it first proposed? Clara Oleson and I strongly suspect that Coralville overreached when it offered up
to $30 million to Iowa Child but we are still looking at the financial picture of Coralville and have not reached a
definite conclusion.
However, if that is the case, and Iowa Child has been told that, then for the Project to seize the initiative and
move out of Coralville would save Kelly Hayworth's face (always important.) And when Iowa Child did not
find another site and another municipal sponsor it would have to pack its bags and head back to Teddy
Townsend's play-mansion in Des Moines. But it would also save face because they could claim "No one else
wanted us, boo-hoo, boo-hoo, pass the tissues, mama." Such actions would mean that no one would have to
admit they had a project that they couldn't get off the ground, much less in the ground.
No private money has been raised to date. The Vision Iowa Board strongly hints that the Project is not going to
get funded. Coralville might not have enough money to help out to a significant extent (and the City is
committing approximately $350,000 to buy land along the river's edge and they want to expand their golf
course to 18 holes, which isn't going to be cheap. These will both place additional dents in the amount of
available funds they would have for the ICP.) The project's projected attendance figures place the needed
operating revenue in la-la land.
No money, no construction. No site, no construction. No construction, no project.
And then there's this from today's ICG:
He (Sollogub) said both the final plans and the final budget will crystalize in the next few months. kVhether
that's going to happen in time for Iowa Child to apply for Vision Iowa state funds is still a question. "We're not
tryingto rush it to any goal, other than to make it make sens~e," Sollogub said.
Iowa Child told the Vision Iowa Board less than a month ago that they intended to file their long overdue
application by September 1. Remember, this project initially planned on filing its application on
February 1 of this year and now they don't know if they will have one ready to file a little more than 3
months from now.
5/25/01
Iowa Childers, please read this Page 1 of 1
Marjan Karr
From: Carol DeProsse [cdeprosse@earthlink. net]
Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2001 8:30 PM
To: JCNEWS@yosemite.leepfrog.com
Cc: jpwhite@co.johnson.ia.us; cthompso@co.johnson.ia.us; mlehman@co.johnson.iaus;
sstutsma@co.johnson,ia.us; pharney@co.johnson,ia.us; tneuzil@co.johnson.ia.us; tjneuzil@msn.com;
carolt@inav.net; Jim Fausett; Harry Herwig; John Weihe; Diana Lundell; Dave Jacoby; Jean Schnake;
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.iaus; vicki_lensing@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
Subject: JCNEWS: Iowa Childers, please read this
<http://inq.philly.com/coment/inquirer/2001/05/24/local_news/jaquarium24.htm>http://
inq.philly.com/content/inquirer/2001/05/24/local_news/j aquarium24.htm
5/28/01
06-07-01
Marian Karr IP28
From: Carol DeProsse [cdeprosse@earthlink. net]
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2001 12:09 PM
To: jcnews@yahoogroups.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; carolt@inav.net; 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; joe_bolkcom@legis.state. ia. us;
barry_brauns@legis.state.ia.us; ro_foege@legis.state.iaus; richard_myers@legis.state. ia.us;
Jim Fausett; Harry Herwig; John Weihe; Diana Lundell; Dave Jacoby; Jean Schnake
Subject: ticnews] Stories to choose from
The Week Online with DRCNet, Issue ~188 -- june 1, 2001
A Publication of the Drug Reform Coordination Network
"Raising Awareness of the Consequences of Drug Prohibition"
Phillip S. Smith, Editor, psmith@drcnet.org
David Borden, Executive Director, borden@drcnet.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Editorial: Close Encounters
http://www.drcnet.org/wol/188.html#closeencounters
2. Zero Tolerance Policies in Schools Under Attack --
New Report Finds No Evidence It Works, Plenty Showing
ill Effects and Racial Bias
http://www.drcnet.org/wol/188.html#zerotolerance
3. Czech Experiment With Repressive Drug Laws Under
Fire, Reformers Aim Parliamentary Challenge at
"Severa ' s Amendment"
http://www.drcnet.org/wol/188.html#czechreform
4. New York Marijuana Reform Party Gears Up for City,
State Races, Attacks NYC Police Tactics
http://www.drcnet.org/wol/188.html#nymrp
5. French Ravers March Against Proposed Law, Street
Fighting Breaks Out in Toulouse
http://www.drcnet.org/wol/188.html#frenchravers
6. Mexican Congressman Calls for Legalization, Latin
America to Unite Against "US-Imposed Drug Policy"
http://www.drcnet.org/wol/188.html#gregorio
7. Action Alerts: Waters Bill, Drug Czar Nomination,
HEA, Medical Marijuana
http://www.drcnet.org/wol/188.html#actionalerts
8. The Reformer's Calendar
http://www.drcnet.org/wol/188.html#eventcalendar
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Marjan Karr
From: Caror DeProsse [cdeprosse@earthlinknet]
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 2:53 PM
To: jcnews@yahoogroups.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; tneuzi[@co.johnson.ia.us;
tjneuzil@msn.com; carolt@inav. net; 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; Jim Fausett; Harry Herwig; John Weihe; Diana Lundell; Dave
Jacoby; Jean Schnake; mary_mascher@legis.state.ia.us; vicki_lensing@legis.state.ia.us;
joe_bolkcom@legis.state.ia.us; barry_brauns@legis.stateia.us; ro_foege@legis.state. ia.us;
richard_myers@legis.state.ia.us
Subject: [jcnews] Upcoming council election
THE UPCOMING COUNCIL ELECTION COMES TO MIND HERE! WE TRIED TO GET CONNIE
CHAMPION TO DELETE THIS FROM THE FY2002 BUDGET {she was quoted in a
newspaper article as being interested in bringing the topic up for
discussion) AND SHE DIDN'T MAKE A MOVE ON THIS IMPORTANT ISSUE. ALSO, LEHMAN
AND O'DONNELL STRONGLY SUPPORT THIS GRANT AND THUS THE OPPRESSIVE MEASURES
UTILIZED AGAINST OUR MOSTLY YOUNGEST and POOREST CITIZENS THAT RESULT FROM
IT'S IMPLEMENTATION. ALL THREE OF THEM WILL BE UP FOR RE-ELECTION THIS FALL
should all three decide to run. Opposing candidates put on your running
shoes!
Rashad posted:
The Governor's Office of Drug Control Policy has awarded the Iowa City
Police Department a preliminary amount of $48,786.00 for the Edward Byrne
Memorial State and Local Law
Enforcement Assistance Grant Program. The department's match for this
program is $16,262.00 for a total amount of $65,048.00. Monies in this grant
are allocated for funding the Narcotics
Investigator position, benefits, and investigator overtime. The Governor's
Office received a total of 95 applications and of those 69 projects have
been selected for funding in Iowa.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 1, 2001
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk ~X~''
Re: Starting time for June 11 Work Session
It appears there are a number of items, including an executive session, that will consume
a considerable amount of time on June 11. The Mayor has suggested we start earlier in
the evening. The purpose of this memo is to solicit your input into the possibility of
starting at 5:00 or 5:30. If you are unable to attend at the proposed earlier time please let
me know ASAP.
Unless we hear from you, staff will review agenda items and make a determination next
Thursday as to the starting time. The exact start time will be included with meeting
information next week.
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Friday, June 8, 2001
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 1, 2001
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: PCRB Ordinance Changes
At your work session of May 14th Council was asked to review the present Police
Citizens Review Board ordinance and provide input on general points for discussion to
my office. In order to provide it in your next packet I'd ask that you furnish me specific
sections or questions no later than Tuesday, June 5. I'll compile the list and provide in
your June 7 packet for the scheduled discussion on June 11. Input from the Police
Citizens Review Board will be available in that packet as well. I've attached a copy of
the ordinance for your review.
Attachment: City Code 8-8, Police Citizens Review Board
8-8-1 8-8-2
CHAPTER 8
POLICE CITIZENS' REVIEW BOARD
SECTION: will be conducted in a manner which
is fair, thorough, and accurate.
8-8-1: Creation Of A Police Citizens'
Review Board B. An annual reporting system regarding
8-8- 2: Intent, Goals And Guiding complaints against sworn police offi-
Principles cers will be established to give the
8-8- 3: Definition Of Complaint; City Council sufficient information to
Complaint Process In General assess the overall pedormance of the
8-8- 4: Formal Mediation Iowa City Police Department in these
8-8- 5: Police Department And Police matters.
Chief Investigatory Duties; City
Manager Investigatory Duties C. The Board will:
8-8- 6: Police Chief's Repod To The
Board; City Manager's Report 1. Oversee a monitoring system for
To The Board tracking receipt of complaints lodged
8-8- 7: Duties Of The Board; Complaint against sworn police officers;
Review And General Duties
8-8- 8: Board Composition; Limited 2. Provide oversight of police investi-
Powers Of The Board gations through review of such investi-
8-8- 9: Police Officer's And gations; (Ord. 97-3792, 7-15-1997)
Complainant's Rights
Preserved 3. Provide the opportunity for a hear-
8-8-10: Sunset Clause ing to' the police officer if the Board's
findings on the complaint are critical
of the police officer, as required by
8-8-1: CREATION OF A POLICE constitutional law, and give the police
CITIZENS' REVIEW BOARD: officer the opportunity to present testi-
As permitted under iowa's home rule au- mony and evidence; (Ord. 98-3865,
thority, the City hereby creates a Police 12-15-1998)
Citizens' Review Board, to be hereafter
referred to as the "Board", subject to the 4. Issue a final public report on each
duties and limited powers set forth herein. complaint to the City Council which
(Ord. 97-3792, 7-15-1997) sets forth factual findings and a writ-
ten conclusion which explains why
and the extent to which the complaint
8-8~2: INTENT, GOALS AND GUID- is either "sustained" or "not sus-
ING PRINCIPLES: rained".
A. Investigations into claims of inappro- D. The Board shall have no authority
priate conduct by sworn police officers over police disciplinary matters be-
299
Iowa City
8-8-2 8-8-2
cause only the Police Chief or City I. The Board shall not interfere with or
Manager may impose discipline under diminish the legal rights of sworn
Iowa law. police officers, including those rights
protected under the union contract,
E. No findings in the Board's report shall Civil Service Commission, and State
be used in any other legal proceeding. and Federal law. Similarly, the Board
shall respect the rights of privacy and
F. The Board shall only review the con- freedom from defamation shared by
duct of sworn police officers and shall complainants and witnesses, as well
only act in a civil, not criminal, capaci- as those same rights enjoyed by po-
ty. The Board is not intended to be a lice officers under the law.
court of law, a tort claim process or
other litigation process. No action of J. The City Council finds that internal
the Board shall be deemed to diminish accountability within the Police De-
or limit the right of any person to file a partment is a valid legislative purpose,
claim or a lawsuit against the City. and one method of accomplishing
such internal accountability is to have
G. A complaint may be filed by any per- the police do their own investigations
son with personal knowledge of an into claims of inappropriate police
incident. "Personal knowledge" means conduct. If a complaint is asserted
the complainant was directly involved against the Police Chief, the City
in the incident or witnessed the inci- Manager will investigate the claim and
dent. If the person with personal report to the Board and the City Coun-
knowledge is underage or otherwise cil.
unable to complete a complaint form,
the complaint may be filed by such K. Investigation of all formal complaints
person's designated representative. is a mandatory duty of the Police
The City Manager, the Police Chief, Chief, and a report of each complaint
the City Council, or the Board may file investigation shall be given to the
a complaint based upon a reasonable Board. Such reports to the Board shall
belief that police misconduct has oc- include the factual findings of the
curred regardless of personal knowl- Police Chief as well as a written con-
edge. clusion explaining why and the extent
to which a complaint is either "sus-
H. In order to assure that people feel tained" or 'not sustained". However,
confident in the complaint process, such reports shall not include disci-
nonpolice City staff shall be available pline or other personnel matters. If the
at a public location other than the Police Chief and the City Manager find
Police Department to receive com- the police officer's actions constitute
plaints, although complaints may also misconduct and discipline is imposed
be filed at the Police Department. by the Police Chief or City Manager,
Formal mediation shall be available to the internal affairs investigation may
the complainant(s) and the police become a public record to be released
officer(s) at any time during the pro-
cess.
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by the City Attorney to the extent acting in the capacity of a sworn po-
provided by law. lice officer.
L. In order to assure external account- B. Any person with personal knowledge
ability of the actions of the Police of the alleged police misconduct may
Department, all formal complaint in- file a complaint with the Board or with
vestigations shall be reviewed by the the Iowa City Police Department. In
Board and reported to the City Coun- order to have "personal knowledge",
cil. the complainant must have been di-
rectly involved in the incident or wit-
M. External accountability will further be nessed the incident. If the person with
provided by the Board's maintenance personal knowledge is underage or
of a central registry of all formal corn- otherwise unable to complete a com-
plaints. In addition to the central regis- plaint form, the complaint may be filed
try, the Board shall provide an annual by such person's designated repre-
report to the City Council, which report sentative. The City Manager, the Po-
shall be public and shall set forth the lice Chief, the City Council or the
general types and numbers of com- Board itself may file a complaint
plaints, how they were resolved, de- based on a reasonable belief that
mographic information, and recom- police misconduct has occurred re-
mendations as to how the Police De- gardless of personal knowledge. The
partment may improve its community person or official filing the complaint
relations or be more responsive to may hereafter be referred to as the
community needs. "complainant".
N. The Board shall have oversight au- C. All complaints filed with the Board or
thority to review police practices, the Iowa City Police Department shall
procedures, and written policies as be in writing and on forms provided by
those practices and procedures relate the Board. Complaint forms shall be
to the Police Department's perfor- available to the public in easily acces-
mance as a whole, and shall report sible locations, and nonpolice staff
same to the City Council, including shall be available to receive the corn-
any recommended changes. (Ord. plaint forms. Assistance may be avail-
97-3792, 7-15-1997) able to complete the form as designat-
ed by the Board.
8-8-3: DEFINITION OF COMPLAINT; D. All complaints must be filed with either
COMPLAINT PROCESS IN the Board or the Iowa City Police
GENERAL: Department within sixty (60) days of
the alleged misconduct.
A. A "complaint" is an allegation of mis-
conduct lodged against a sworn police E. Only those complaints which do not
officer ("police officer' or 'officer") involve the conduct of an Iowa City
employed by the Iowa City Police sworn police officer or are not filed
Department, where the complained-of within sixty (60) days of the alleged
activity occurred while the officer was misconduct may be subject to sumrod-
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ry dismissal by the Board. (Ord. B. investigation: It shall be the mandato-
97-3792, 7-15-1997) ry duty of the Police Chief to do the
following:
8-8-4: FORMAL MEDIATION: 1. Prior to investigation of any com-
plaint, the Police Chief shall first give
A. Formal mediation shall be the respon- Garrity and Gardner advice to all po-
sibility of the Board. and shall be lice officers implicated in the corn-
available to the complainant(s) and plaint, as required by constitutional
police officer(s) at any stage of the law. This means the officer cannot be
process upon consent of all involved required to waive the officer's consti-
parties and as provided by the Board. tutional right against selfoincrimination.
Upon the filing of a complaint, all However, the officer may be required
complainants shall be informed that to answer questions during the inves-
formal mediation is available. Acom- tigation as a condition of the officer's
plainant may also meet informally with employment, but any admissions
the police officer and the watch corn- made by the officer cannot be used
mander of the police officer if the against the officer in a criminal pro-
complainant wishes to do so. ceeding.
B. If a complaint is successfully mediat- 2. Notify the complainant and the
ed, the terms of the mediation agree- police officer who is the subject of the
ment shall be set forth in writing, and complaint that formal mediation is
shall be kept confidential to the extent available at any time during the Police
allowed by law; but the status of set- Department's investigation and the
tlement shall be maintained in the Board's review. The Police Chief may
Board's central registry for reporting in also notify the complainant that the
the Board's annual report. There shall complainant may meet informally with
be no retaliation against police offi- the police officer and the watch com-
cers who choose not to mediate. (Ord. mander of the police officer if the
97-3792, 7-15-1997) complainant wishes to do so.
3. Assign the complaint to designated
8-8-5: POLICE DEPARTMENT AND investigators within the Police Depart-
POLICE CHIEF INVESTIGATO- merit for investigation into the factua[
RY DUTIES; CITY MANAGER INVESTI- allegations of the complaint.
GATORY DUTIES:
4. The complainant shall be inter-
A. Complaints: The Police Department viewed by the Police Department and
shall forward copies of all complaints shall be entitled to have a neutral City
received to the Board. If the complaint staff person or some other person
concerns the Police Chief, a copy of chosen by the complainant present
the complaint shall also be forwarded during the interview. The police officer
to the City Manager. is entitled to have a union steward
present during any interviews.
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5. Investigators will prepare and for- conduct interviews or request the
ward a report of their investigation to police investigators to conduct addi-
the Police Chief, and shall make de- tional investigations; request addition-
tailed findings of fact as to the allega- al information, or that additional ques-
tions in the complaint, and shall also tions be asked; interview or direct that
set forth a written conclusion which other persons or witnesses be inter-
explains why and the extent to which viewed; request that other documents
the complaint is either "sustained" or be reviewed and/or retrieved; and any
"not sustained". other investigative matters the Police
Chief deems appropriate.
C. Legal Advice: If litigation, including
criminal charges, relating to the matter B. The Police Chief will consult with the
of the complaint is commenced or is City Personnel Administrator and the
being contemplated by or against any City Attorney prior to finalizing the
party to the complaint, the Police Police Chief's report tothe Board, and
Department, the Police Chief and/or shall then forward this report to the
the Board shall consult with the City Board, which shall include the follow-
Attorney and/or the Board's own attor- ing:
ney on a case-by-case basis, to deter-
mine whether and how the investiga- 1. Detailed written findings of fact
tion of the complaint should proceed. concerning the allegations in the com-
plaint;
D. Complaints Against Police Chief: If a
complaint is filed concerning the Po- 2. A written conclusion which explains
lice Chief's conduct, the City Manager why and the extent to which the com-
shall investigate or cause an investi- plaint is either "sustained" or "not
gation to be completed. sustained"; and
E. Disciplinary Action: Nothing in this 3. Recommended remedial actions, if
Chapter shall prevent the Police Chief any, including amending current poll-
or the City Manager from taking disci- cies or adopting new policies.
plinary action prior to the Board's
review of the complaint. (Ord. C. The Police Chief's report to the Board
97-3792, 7-15-1997) shall not include discipline or person-
nel matters.
8-8-6: POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT TO D. A copy of the Police Chief's report to
THE BOARD; CITY MAN- the Board shall be given to the police
AGER'S REPORT TO THE BOARD: officer, the complainant, and the City
Manager. If the complaint concerns
A. The Police Chief shall receive the the Police Chief, copies of the City
designated investigators' report within Manager's report to the Board shall be
the time frame indicated by the Police given to the Police Chief, the corn-
Chief. The Police Chief shall conduct plainant, and the City Council.
a review of the investigators' report,
and may do any or all of the following:
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E. The Police Chief's report to the Board a. On the record with no additional
shall be completed within thirty (30) investigation;
calendar days after complaint is filed.
The Board may grant extensions from b. Interview/meet with complainant;
this deadline for good cause shown.
c. Interview/meet with named offi-
F, All investigations shall be performed cer(s) and other officers;
in a manner designed to produce a
minimum of inconvenience and em- d. Request additional investigation
barrassment to all parties-including by the Police Chief or City Manager,
the complainant, the police officer, or request police assistance in the
and other witnesses. Board's own investigation;
G. If a complaint is filed concerning the e. Performance by Board of its own
Police Chief, the City Manager's re- additional investigation;
port shall include the same findings of
fact and conclusions as required for f. Hire independent investigators.
the Police Chief's report to the Board.
(Ord. 97-3792, 7-15-1997) 2. The Board shall apply a "reason-
able basis" standard of review when
reviewing the Police Chief's or City
8-8-7: DUTIES OF THE BOARD; Manager's report. This requires the
COMPLAINT REVIEW AND Board to give deference to the Police
GENERAL DUTIES: Chief's or City Manager's report be-
cause of the Police Chief's and City
A, Complaints: The Board shall forward Manager's respective professional
copies of all complaints received to expertise. The Board may recommend
the Police Chief for investigation; or that the Police Chief or City Manager
where the complaint concerns the reverse or modify their findings only if:
Police Chief, forward a copy of the
complaint to the City Manager for a. The findings are unsupported by
investigation. substantial evidence;
B. Review Of Police Chief's Report Or b. The findings are unreasonable,
City Manager's Report: arbitrary or capricious; or
1. The Board shall review all Police c. The findings are contrary to a
Chief's reports and City Manager's Police Department policy or practice,
reports concerning complaints. The or any Federal, State, or local law.
Board shall decide, on a simple major-
ity vote, the level of review to give When collecting and reviewing addi-
each Police Chief's or City Manager's tional evidence, the Board shall rely
report, and the Board may select any on evidence which reasonably prudent
or all of the following levels of review: persons are accustomed to rely upon
in the conduct of their serious affairs.
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3. At the conclusion of the Board's the officer, but the Board may hold
review, the Board shall issue a public hearings as deemed appropriate by
report to the City Council concerning the Board.
the complaint investigation. Such
public report shall include detailed 6. The Board's report to the City
findings of fact concerning the com- Council shall be completed within
plaint, together with a clearly articulat- thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of
ed conclusion which explains why and the Chief's or City Manager's report.
the extent to which the complaint is The City Council may grant requests
"sustained" or "not sustained". This for extensions to this deadline upon
public report shall not include the good cause shown.
names of the complainant or the po-
lice officers unless the complaint is 7. Nothing in this Chapter shall in any
sustained. In addition, this public way impede or interfere with the Po-
report shall not include any discipline lice Chief's and the City Manager's
or personnel matters, although the lawful ability to perform their person-
Board may comment generally as to nel supervisory duties over sworn
whether the Board believes discipline police officers, including the ability to
is appropriate without commenting on impose discipline as deemed appropri-
the extent or form of the discipline. A ate by the Police Chief or City Manag-
copy of this public report to the City er.
Council shall be given to the com-
plainant, the police officer, the Police 8. No findings or report submitted to
Chief and the City Manager. (Ord. the Board or prepared by the Board
97-3792, 7-15-1997) shall be used in any other proceed-
ings.
4. The Board shall not issue a repor~
which is critical of the sworn police C. General Powers And Duties: The
officer's conduct until after a "name- Board shall also carry out the follow-
clearing hearing" has been held, con- ing duties:
sistent with constitutional due process
law. The Board shall give notice of 1. Maintain a central registry of com-
such hearing to the police officer so plaints.
that the officer may testify before the
Board and present additional relevant 2. Collect data and do an annual re-
evidence. The Board shall be respen- port to the City Council which shall be
sible for protection of all State and public and shall set forth the general
Federal rights enjoyed by the officer. types and numbers of complaints,
The officer may waive the right to this disposition of the complaints, the
hearing upon written waiver submitted discipline which was imposed, if any,
to the Board. (Ord. 98-3865, and demographic information. This
12-15-1998) annual report shall not include the
names of the complainants or officers
5. If the Board's report is not critical of involved in complaints which were not
the officer's conduct, the Board is not sustained, and shall otherwise be in a
required by law to offer a hearing to form which protects the confidentiality
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of the padies while providing the pub- 2. Following final adoption and publi-
lic with information on the overall cation of this Ordinance, the City
pedormance of the Police Depart- Council shall appoint members to the
' merit. The Board's annual repod may Board for staggered terms. All ap-
also include recommended changes in pointmerits shall be for a four (4) year
police practices, policies or proce- term, except for the initial appoint-
dures. ments which shall be as follows:
3. In addition to the annual report, the a. One person appointed for a two
Board shall, from time to time, report (2) year term.
to the City Council on police practices,
procedures and policies, including b. Two (2) persons appointed for
recommended changes, if appropriate. three (3) year terms.
4. The Board shall adopt procedural c. Two (2) persons appointed for
rules and bylaws governing the four (4) year terms.
Board's activities, including the receipt
and processing of complaints, and 3. Training shall be available to all
such procedural rules and bylaws Board members to enable them to
shall be approved by the City Council. perform the duties imposed herein,
(Ord. 97-3792,7-15-1997) including training on Iowa's public
records and open meetings laws.
8-8-8: BOARD COMPOSITION; LIM- B. Limited Powers: The Board shall have
ITED POWERS OF THE the following limited powers:
BOARD:
t. On its own motion, by a simple
A. Board Composition: majority vote of all members of the
Board, the Board may file a complaint.
1. The Board shall consist of five (5)
members appointed by the City Couno 2. The Board shall decide the level of
cil, who shall be Iowa City eligible review to give the Police Chief's or
electors and shall serve without com- City Manager's report by a simple
pensation. The City Council shall majority vote of all members of the
strive to appoint members who repre- Board.
sent the diversity of the community.
Appointments to the Board shall in- 3. The Board has no power to review
clude one current or former "peace police officer personnel records or
officer" as that term is defined by disciplinary matters except to the
State law. The City Council reserves extent such matters are made public
the right to waive the residency re- by the City Attorney.
quiremerit for good cause shown. The
City Council also reserves the right, 4. The Board has only limited civil,
for good cause shown, to waive the administrative review powers, and has
requirement that the Board include no power or authority over criminal
one current or former peace officer. matters. The Board is not a court of
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law, and is not intended to substitute other applicable State and Federal
as a tod claims procedure or as litiga- laws.
tion against the City.
B. All common law rights enjoyed by
5. If criminal charges are brought or complainants and police officers, such
are being considered against a partic- as privacy and freedom from defama-
ular police officer(s), the Board's re- tion, shall be protected during the
view or investigation may proceed process set out in this Chapter, and it
with interviewing other officers or shall be the Board's duty to protect
witnesses, or collecting documents, as said rights.
appropriate. Any statements given by
an officer who is subject to criminal C. Notwithstanding the above provisions,
investigation cannot later be used no Board member shall be liable to
against the officer in a criminal pro- any person for damages or equitable
ceeding, as provided under the Fifth relief by reason of any investigation or
Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, recommendation or report made by
unless such constitutional right is either a Board member or by the
waived. Board itself. (Ord. 97-3792,
7-15-1997)
6. The Board may obtain outside
counsel and independent investigators
in order to carry out the Board's du- 8-8-10: SUNSET CLAUSE: This Chapter
ties. shall be automatically repealed
on August 1, 2001, unless reenacted by
7. The Board may hold general infor- City Council. (Ord. 97-3792, 7-15-1997)
mational hearings concerning Police
Department practices, procedures or
written policies, and such hearings will
be public. The Board shall then repod
the results of such general informa-
tional hearings to the City Council, as
the Board deems appropriate. (Ord.
97-3792, 7-15-1997)
8-8-9: POLICE OFFICER'S AND
COMPLAINANT'S RIGHTS
PRESERVED:
A. All rights enjoyed by sworn police
officers employed by the City are
preserved in this Chapter, and nothing
herein is intended to waive, diminish
or interfere with any such rights pro-
tected by the union contract, Iowa's
Civil Service Commission laws and
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1801 South Riverside Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52246
Office Phone (319) 356-5045
Memorandum
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To: Steve Arkins ~
From: Ron O~Neil ~ ~.
Date: June 12, 2001
Re: Building K
This is a short update on the construction of Building K. It is a nine-unit hangar building built by
Selzer Werderitsch Associates (SWA). This is the building that was blown down during
construction on March 27, 2000. The building was rebuilt and is now fully occupied. There are
some minor roof leaks and SWA has been working on correcting those.
The main problem is that when it rains, water runs into the east side of the building. The concrete
apron was not constructed according to the site plan. The concrete is supposed to slope away
from the building at an even pitch, Steve Miller surveyed the apron for me and the first 18" to
24" near the building are relatively flat. In a couple of places, it slopes toward the building. The
west side apron was installed prope~y and does not have this problem.
I have been meefmg with Rick Fosse and Andy Matthews to discuss alternatives. The best way to
correct the problem is to remove the 220' by 40' apron and replace it with the proper slope. This
would, of course, be a substantial cost to the contractor, but it is his problem to correct. Rick has
suggested an altemative that may be less expensive. This would include removmg and repladmg
some concrete and adding additional drains, That suggestion has been given to SWA and we are
waiting for a reply. If SWA would like to remove and replace the 24" of concrete closest to the
building and install a metal grate the length of the building, it may solve the problem. We would
not relieve them of their liability fithat solution did not work. It is their decision on what to do to
correct the drainage problem.
The Commission has not accepted the building and will not accept it until this problem is
corrected. For a variety of reasons, correcting the problem as soon as possible is very important.
Cc: Airport Commission
Andy Matthews, Assistant City Attomey
Sue Dulek, Assistant City Attorney