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IP1 Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director: Traffic
Calming Study in Block 73 Alley, Northside Neighborhood; Results of Traffic Study
IP2 Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director: Follow-
Up Survey on Ridgewood Drive Alley Speed Humps
IP3 Memorandum from Administrative Assistant: Long-Term Deer Management Plan
IP4 Minutes: June 26 Deer Task Force
Recommendation to Council: Affirm the Long-Term Plan.
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IP5 Letter from Mayor to John Keller: Noise from Gringer Feed
IP6 Letter from Chris Burhans to Council Member O'Donnell: Alcohol
IP7 Memorandum from Parks and Recreation Director to City Manager: Ned Ashton Park
IP8 Letter from City Manager to Dawn Mueller: "This Side Up" Signs on Iowa Avenue
IP9 Letter from Phillip Jones (U of I) to City Manager: Cultural Centers
IP10 Email from Kimberly and David Malcolm to City Web Comment: Peninsula
Development
IPll Memorandum from Kim Shera to City Manager: Iowa Avenue Streetscape Phase II
Improvements Project Progress Report
IP12 Letter from Thomas Bredeweg (Iowa League of Cities) to City Manager: Proposal to
Develop Right-of-Way Ordinance
IP13 Memorandum from Assistant City Manager: Energy Conservation
IP14 Letter from Gerald Meis (Lenoch & Cilek) to City Attorney: Property Tax Issue
IP15 Memorandum from City Clerk: June 25 Work Session
IP16 Letter from City Clerk to Carol DeProsse and Caroline Dieterie: Charter Amendments
IP17 Building Permit Information - June 200t
IP18 Iowa City Police Department Use of Force Report - May 200'1
July 5, 2001 Information Packet (continued) 2
IP19 Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facility City Council Report #7 [color version
available in City Clerk's Office]
IP20 200'1 Consumer Confidence Report - Iowa City Water Division
IP21 Minutes: March 20 Deer Management Committee
IP22 Minutes: June 4 Deer Task Force
IP23 Minutes: June 18 Deer Task Force
IP24 Well, Who Said it Was Easy Anyway? [Lehman]
IP25 Invitation: Reception for Carol Peters
IP26 Minutes: East Central Iowa Council of Governments [Vanderhoef]
IP27 Email from Carol DeProsse to JCNews: Eric Shaw and Other Matters
IP28 Email from Carol DeProsse to JCNews: Petition Drive
IP29 Photo: Aviation Commercial Park [color version available in City Clerk's Office]
Letter from David Tingwald, Northside Neighborhood Association: Traffic Calming,
Block 730T
Letter from John Fitzpatrick: Traffic Calming Study in Block 73 OT Alley
Memorandum from First Assistant City Attorney: Sensitive Areas ordinance
Distributed by Assistant City Manager: Recommendation from the Iowa City
Telecommunications Commission
Letter from Jerry Feick: Hate Crimes
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 25, 2001
TO: City Council
FROM: Jeff Davidson, Asst. Director, Dept. of Planning and Community Development
RE: Traffic Calming Study in Block 73 Alley, Northside Neighborhood; Results of
Traffic Study
At your January 8 work session, in response to a formal request from the Nodhside
Neighborhood Association, you directed staff to conduct a neighborhood traffic calming
study of the alley which runs parallel between Ronalds Street and Brown Street,
between Linn Street and Dubuque Street. The traffic calming measure which the
neighborhood requested to have evaluated was to erect a barricade in the middle of the
alley, which would result in half of the alley being accessible from Linn Street and half of
the alley being accessible from Dubuque Street. No through-traffic would be allowed.
Between May I and May 4, 2001 traffic counters were set at two locations in this alley.
The University was still in session during this time. The traffic count at the north end of
the alley was recorded at 123 vehicles per day, with the 85th percentlie speed (the speed
at which 85% of the traffic was going at or slower than, and the speed which has been
determined to be the speed of a "safe and reasonable motorist") of 14.8 mph. The
counter at the south end of the alley recorded an average daily traffic volume of 102,
with an 85th percentlie speed of 14.8 mph. The speed limit in all alleys by ordinance is
10 mph.
We also checked the collision history for the most recent three-year period. There was 1
collision in 2000, 0 in 1999, and 2 in 1998. As well as we can interpret the data, these
collisions occurred on Dubuque Street near the intersection with the alley. One of the
1998 collisions appears to be from a vehicle exiting the alley; the other 1998 collision
and the 2000 collision were reaPend accidents from left-turning vehicles on Dubuque
Street.
It is my opinion that the data show we should not proceed further in evaluating the
necessity of traffic calming on the Block 73 alley. It is difficult for me to justify attempting
to slow down traffic further from an 85th percentlie speed of 14.8 mph. This does not
meet the criteria of the adopted traffic calming program which states that the measured
85th percentlie speed should exceed 5 mph over the posted speed limit. Our traffic
calming program does not have a traffic volume threshold for alleys, but I do not believe
the traffic counts of 102 and 123 indicate a preponderance of cut-through traffic in the
alley. Undoubtedly there are some cut-through vehicles, but these numbers do not
indicate a major problem.
What is notable, and I am sure of concern to neighborhood residents, are the few
"outlyer" vehicles driving recklessly through the alley. Over the three days surveyed, the
traffic counter at the north end of the alley measured 2 vehicles going 35 mph and 1
going 45 mph. The traffic counter at the south end of the alley measured I vehicle going
30 mph, 1 going 35 mph, I going 40 mph, and 1 going 55 mph. As with many of our
Northside Neighborhood Alley Tmffic Study
June 25,2001
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traffic issues, it is this small percentage of reckless motorists that I believe is creating the
concern which exists in the neighborhood. If you wish to implement a traffic calming
measure to address this small percentage of motorists, then the barricade across the
alley will certainly be effective.
There are a couple of additional pieces of information for your consideration. The first is
a statement which was made in correspondence from the neighborhood that "the fire
marshal, with the endorsement of the fire chief, suggested the consideration of a fire
gate (barricade) across the alley." I have checked with the fire chief for clarification of
this statement, and he has indicated that it is an overstatement of the position of the
Iowa City Fire Department. The Iowa City Fire Department continues to consistently
oppose any traffic calming devices or barricades placed across paved streets or alleys
because they will potentially slow down response time for the fire department. Further
consideration of the barricade idea also leads the Fire Chief and me to conclude that
during a winter like the one we just had, there would be plowed snow piled against such
a barricade for the duration of the winter months, rendering it impassible for emergency
response vehicles even if it did have a gate which could be opened.
You may also wish to know about some of the correspondence I have received from
neighborhood residents, specifically persons who would be part of the neighborhood
survey if one were conducted. One resident indicates strong support for the proposed
barricade. Two other residents indicate strong opposition to the barricade. These were
unsolicited comments from a total of 21 residents who would be surveyed if a
neighborhood survey were conducted.
To conclude, I recommend no further analysis of traffic calming on the Block 73 alley in
the Northside Neighborhood. However, if you wish to address the small percentage of
motorists who are driving recklessly in the alley, then the proposed barricade which has
been proposed by the Northside Neighborhood Association would be an effective
deterrent.
Please let me know at your July 9th work session how you would like to proceed.
cc: Steve Atkins
Karin Franklin
Chuck Schmadeke
Rick Fosse
Andy Rocca
Marcia Klingaman
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 5, 2001
TO: City Council
FROM: Jeff Davidson, Assistant Director of Planning & Community Development ~/I
RE: Follow-up survey on Ridgewood Drive alley speed humps
You recently received a copy of a June 14, 2001 letter from me to Ridgewood Drive area
residents asking their opinion on the Ridgewood Drive alley speed humps which were
installed one year ago. This one year follow-up evaluation is part of our approved traffic
calming program. Thidy-three survey questionnaires were mailed out and eighteen were
returned (a 55% rate of return). Of the survey cards returned, 17 persons (94%) were in
favor of retaining the speed humps permanently, and one person (6%) was opposed. As
you saw in the information which was mailed out with the survey questionnaire, our
measurements of traffic volume and traffic speeds in the Ridgewood Drive alley taken in
May 2001 indicate that the speed humps are doing the job they were intended to do. We
have no evidence that they have created any sort of safety hazard.
Based on survey results, it is my recommendation that the Ridgewood Drive alley speed
humps be retained on a permanent basis. They are presently in good condition, so no
further action by City crews is needed at this time. The speed humps will be replaced by
City crews when they begin to deteriorate significantly.
Please be prepared to consider this matter at your July 9 work session.
cc: City Manager
Director of Public Works
Director of Planning and Community Development
City Engineer
Neighborhood Services Coordinator
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Administrative Assistant
DATE: July 2, 2001
RE: Long-Term Deer Management Plan
April 3, 2001, Council passed Resolution 01-80 which established, and outlined
guidelines for, a Deer Task Force.
As a result of the resolution, early in the process each year the Deer Task Force is to
review the existing Long-Term Deer Management Plan for Iowa City. Either affirmation
of the Plan or a recommendation of changes are to be forwarded to Council. Council is
to then either affirm the Long-Term plan or pass a resolution amending the Plan.
At its June 26 meeting, the Deer Task Force unanimously affirmed the existing Long-
Term Plan (attached). Task Force members recommend Council informally affirm the
Plan at Council's July 9 Work Session. Once Council has affirmed the Plan, Task Force
members will formulate a recommendation for 2001-2002 consistent with the goals of
the Long-Term Plan.
Please call me at 356-5010 if you have any questions.
Attachment
LONG-TERM DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN
1. The City of Iowa City will develop an educational program that will provide residents with information on deer
habits and guidelines for limiting localized deer damage through the use of screening, alternative plantings,
and other techniques. The City's comprehensive management plan will be included. Educational materials
will be distributed through a variety of methods including public informational meetings, pamphlets, and
government television programs.
2. The City of Iowa City will evaluate the need for and, where appropriate, install or petition the State or County
to install on roadways under their jurisdiction warning signs and/or reflectors that may reduce the likelihood of
vehicle-deer accidents. The City will prepare annual reports on effectiveness of deer reflectors. In addition,
thoughtful consideration will be given to deer migratory paths as transportation improvement projects are
approved by the City Council.
3. In order to prevent irreparable damage to the ecosystems in Iowa City and to prevent significant injury or
damage to persons or property, the City Council has set the maximum deer population density to be thirty-five
(35) per square mile per City-designated management district. Actual numbers are to be collected via
helicopter count.
4. In order to implement its long-term population goal of thirty-five (35) deer per square mile per management
district, the City of Iowa City formally requests that the Natural Resource Commission approve a rule
establishing a special deer population management area for Iowa City to the following conditions, limitations,
and procedures:
a. The special deer management area is defined as all public and private land in Iowa City as designated by
the City Council of Iowa City.
b. The City is allowed to kill as many deer as the City determines necessary to reach its desired goal. Killing
may occur between September 1 and February 28.
(1) The City is allowed to utilize sharpshooting with centerfire rifles for the lethal removal of deer. Bait
may be used to attract deer to the sites. The City shall determine locations, training, and all other
conditions for the sharpshooting activities. The City shall also comply with all applicable state laws.
(2) The City is allowed to utilize City personnel to use baited traps to capture and kill deer in locations
determined by the City Council.
(3) All deer killed by sharpshooting and/or trapping operations are to be processed for human
consumption and distributed free of charge. Processing lockers padicipating in the plan will be
allowed to keep and utilize the deer hide.
(4)No licenses will be required for the City and no fees will be charged.
c. The City will initially utilize sharpshooting over bait and trap-and-kill to reduce the number of deer in each
management district to the goal of 35 deer per square mile. By the end of the initial reduction plan, it is
projected that the deer population will be to a level that requires maintenance rather than aggressive
reduction. The City will strongly encourage use of non-lethal methods to maintain deer numbers but
recognizes that killing of deer may be necessary to maintain the population goal.
5. The Deer Task Force will convene each spring to review educational material, deer population numbers
(current and projected), management options, and to recommend methods to kill deer. Any or all legal lethal
methods available (currently consisting of sharpshooting, trap-and-kill, and bow and arrow hunting) may be
utilized after the initial reduction plan if the method(s) meet the following criteria: 1) public safety, 2)
community acceptance, 3) effectiveness in maintaining the desired number of deer.
6. Task Force recommendations must be approved by the City Council following public hearing prior to initiation
of City management plans. Annual plans approved by the Council will be forwarded to the Department of
Natural Resources and, if necessary, the Natural Resource Commission for authorization to implement.
03/05/98 Approved by Deer Management Committee
03/10/98 Approved by Iowa City City Council
06/26/01 Affirmed by the Deer Task Force
07-05-01
M,NuTEs PRELIMI
DEER TASK FORCE MEETING
JUNE 26, 2001
LEE RECREATION CENTER, ROOM A
MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Farrant, Harold Goff, Jan Ashman, Nancy Menning, Linda
Dykstra, Paul Emerson, Lezlie Hall, Pete Sidwell
MEMBERS ABSENT: Steve Hendrix
STAFF PRESENT: Lisa Mollenhauer, Ron Fort
OTHERS: Tim Thompson (DNR), Keaton Long, Sarah Amrhein, Katie Roder,
Ryan Schultz
CALL TO ORDER
Farrant called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. It was decided all meetings would take place
between 6:45p and 8:15p.
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL
By a vote of 8-0 (Hendrix absent), the Deer Task Force unanimously approved affirmation of the
Long-Term Plan. The Task Force recommends Council informally affirm the Long-Term Plan at
their July 9 Work Session.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
After minor editing changes, minutes of March 20, June 4, and June 18 were approved.
INTRODUCTIONS
Farrant asked members to introduce themselves and tell a bit about their goals and motivation
for participating on the Task Force now that a new phase is being entered.
· Hall - First-year member. Teaches for Kirkwood. Environmentalist. Ph.D. in Literature
with emphasis in Environmental Literature. Florence Boos got her interested and
involved in the deer issue. She feels she is a spokeswoman for the deer, but that may
change over the next few months. Wants to know how we can accommodate creatures
with benefits for both humans and creatures.
· Dykstra - Second-year member. Owner IC Landscaping. Gardener representative who
wants to share feedback she receives from customers. Looking forward to helping with
educational material on browsing and rutting damage as well as various deer-resistant
plantings.
· Emerson - Second-year member. Wants to help alleviate the deer problem.
· Goff - Second-year member. Lives on the north side of town, adjacent to ravines.
Loves deer as well as other creatures and believes in a realistic balance.
Deer Task Force Meeting Minutes
June 26, 2001
Page 2
· Sidwell - First-year member. Born in Iowa City. Several years ago, he never saw a
deer in town. Now amazed at how many we have. Doesn't feel it's just a deer problem.
Wants to see the deer get a fair shake.
· Menning - Second-year member. Working toward PhD in Natural Resource
Management with an outdoor recreation perspective. Her PhD work focuses on religious
aspects of resource management. Wanted to be a member as she felt it would be a
community service to help look into the deer situation. Believes there is no clear or good
solution--finds all solutions flawed in some way. Dedicated to Task Force receiving
public input. Worries that the Task Force has dropped off the media radar screen. Now
that we are to a different management phase, believes the questions get tougher.
Archery might become a difficult topic as the numbers were not low enough in the past
for this to be an effective method. Now that the numbers are down, it will be something
to talk about. Contraception is on the horizon but she has deep philosophical concerns
about the social and behavioral impact on the deer of such a manipulation.
· Farrant - Member since inception of Deer Management Committee. Believes the deer
situation raises more complex issues than anything she has ever been involved with in
the past. Being a part of the Task Force is very difficult. Has been tagged as Animal
Welfare. Enjoys speaking with the media. Believes working on a committee like this
causes you to rethink things you believe--in particular reconciling idealism with
necessity.
· Ashman - Member since inception of Deer Management Committee. Refers to herself
as Animal Advocate. Believes in the greatest good for the greatest number. Tries to run
her household under a cruelty-free lifestyle. She's a vegetarian, arrived at through
philosophy. All animals are impodant - not absolute equality but you should take their
essence into consideration. Works with various humane organizations. Sees a side of
human nature that is ugly - people don't take responsibility for animals. Views the glass
half-full. Tries to find a solution identifying common ground. You have to compromise to
be effective. What has kept her on the Task Force is the diversity each member brings
to the group.
· Steve Hendrix (absent) - Member since inception of Deer Management Committee.
Professor of Biological Sciences at The University of Iowa.
· Staff: Fort - Lt. with Police Department. Works with White Buffalo in the field when they
shoot. Mollenhauer - City Manager's Office. Coordinates recommendation of Task
Force for Council. Works with City Manager to implement Council-approved plan.
Speaks with media. Thompson - Wildlife Biologist with Iowa Department of Natural
Resources. Informs Task Force of DNR and NRC policies, laws, and direction.
REVIEW OF 2000 DATA
Farrant raised discussion of the 1997-2001 Population Count. All counts have been performed
after shooting activity. Members asked that dates of the counts be added for clarification.
Overall deer count per square mile as of March 17, 2001, is 27--down from 67 in 1999 and 56 in
2000.
Deer Task Force Meeting Minutes
June 26, 2001
Page 3
REVIEW OF LONG-TERM PLAN
Ashman stated she felt the deer situation is a public policy problem. The DNR manages the
population so there are plenty to hunt, but municipalities are left with the dilemma of keeping the
number down.
Item 1. Education. Approved as is. Members will continue to focus on the
educational component, particularly in the current phase of management. A
realistic number of educational projects will be selected for this year. Listening
sessions will continue.
Item 2. Roadways. Approved as is. Members want to remind City officials that
before new roadways are installed, impact on deer is to be analyzed. The
issues of roadways and development, in particular, will come up again this
year. Members do not believe the Long-Term Plan should be amended at this
time to address development but they will most likely include a
recommendation in the 2001-2002 Plan.
Item 3. Population. Approved as is. Menning indicated that in Wisconsin, 10 tends
to be the maximum number of deer per square mile acceptable in an
urban/suburban setting. Goff pointed out that in the future, the Long-Term
Plan may need to be changed to include a goal number lower than 35 per
square mile.
Item 4a-c. Population Management Techniques and Procedures. Approved as is.
Note: Item 4b(2) The Task Force does not anticipate the need for trap and kill
but desires the option remain.
Item 5. Task Force Responsibilities. Edit to indicate name change of "Deer
Management Committee" to "Deer Task Force" (Council Resolution 01-80)
Approved content as is.
Item 6. C;ou ncil and DNR responsibilities. Edit to indicate name change of "Deer
Management Committee" to "Deer Task Force" (Council Resolution 01-80)
Approved content as is.
The Deer Task Force unanimously approved affirmation of the Long-Term Plan. The City
Council will review the Long-Term Plan at their July 9 Work Session and either informally affirm
or formally amend the Long-Term Plan before the Task Force proceeds with a 2001-2002
recommendation.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
Next Meeting: Thursday, July 12, 6:45 p.m. City Manager's Conference Room (Civic Center).
Minutes submitted by Lisa Mollenhauer.
June 26, 2001
.ohnKe,,er C
2150 Broadway Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Mr. Keller:
Thank you for your le~er regarding the noise from Gringer Feed.
The local noise ordinance does not prohibit the noise you describe, as agricultural activities are
exempt from the provisions of that ordinance. Apparently the noise in question is from d~ing
equipment, which often runs day and night when it occurs.
The City does address residential and other types of development through the local zoning
ordinance, including buffering be~een industrial and residential land uses. However, we do not
have the authority to restrict a properly owner from legally developing their prope~y based on
an assumption that ce~ain nearby noises might be perceived as a nuisance. Thus, development
of land for residential purposes is permitted within reasonable distance of industrial zones,
interstate highways, airpo~s, etc. To do othe~ise would unfairly restrict an individual's use of
his or her prope~y.
Gringer Feeds is located within an industrial zone, and, furlher, is clearly an agricultural activity
exempt from the Iowa City Noise Ordinance.
While I ~n cedainly sympathize with your situation, it would be difficult to enad reasonable
laws which would eliminate the kind of situation that you are experiencing. I wish that I could
give you a more encouraging response. However, I am not aware of any action that the City
could take at this time to reduce these noise levels.
Thank you for your letter bringing this matter to our attention.
Sincer~y,
cc: City Council
City Manager
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IOWA CITY, IOWA
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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
220 S. Gilbert Street
TO: City Manager ~
FROM: Parks & Recreation Director eff~J /
DATE: June 26, 2001
RE: Ned Ashton Park ~
I understand a couple of questions came up with regard to the Ned Ashton Park,
specifically whether or not signage would be erected and park benches provided. A park
sign has not appeared yet, primarily because we have been undergoing some changes
relative to our park signs. We will proceed, however, to install a sign which may be
changed at a later date.
Park benches were not included in the original design of the park, but we are in the
process of identifying locations that would be good for park benches along the Iowa
River Trail system. It would seem appropriate to include Ned Ashton Park in this
process.
Every effort will be made to install the sign and a bench or benches in the near future.
07 50 [
June 28, 2001
Ms. Dawn Muelier
PO Box 1654
Iowa City, IA 52244
Dear Dawn:
I asked an Engineering Inspector to check on the apparent problems with the "This Side Up"
signs along Iowa Avenue. Specifically, I mentioned your concern of a trip hazard. This will be
investigated and, if there are such trip hazards, they will be secured.
I was reminded these locations are for installation of our Literary Walk; that is, there will be
bronze plaques placed in these locations. It is all part of the overall Iowa Avenue improvements.
If you have any questions or other interests associated with the Literary Walk, I'm sure you can
speak with Karin Franklin, our Director of Planning, or members of our Public Art Advisory
Committee, who have taken the leadership in this project.
Sincerely yours,
City Manager
cc: City Council
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410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET * IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240-1826 * (319) 356-5000 * FAX (.}19) 356-5009
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
Office of the Vice President for Student SeNices
and Dean of Students
,Tuly 2, 2001
Stephen Arkins
City I~anagev
City of Iowa City
410 East Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240-1826
Dear Steve:
]Zn response to your letter of ~Tune 27, 2001, ]Z have attached
something for your information. This information was prepared to
be shared with students and others as part of the planning
process.
Phillip E. ~Tones
cc: l~ary Sue Coleman
Doug T, ue
Attachment
Concepts for Cultural Center Planning
for the West Campus Residential Complex
~Tune 22, 2001
Student Services Master Plan · Purpose is to create a student-centered campus environment.
· Based on a purposeful planning process designed to enhance the quality of student life
facilities on campus and to integrate Student Services plans with campus planning for all
facilities.
· All student life facilities including cultural centers were included in the process.
Purposeful Planning Participation Process
· Students, staff and faculty provided input
· Concepts evolving from focus groups, surveys, and analysis:
envision campus as a community
ZMU as the "town square"
residence halls complexes as living/learning neighborhoods within the community
relocate student services within the community to be "customer friendly"
integrate cultural centers into living/learning neighborhoods
Planning Concept for future Cultural Centers
Through o series of focus groups, survey information, and listenin9
sessions, the following desirable characteristics were identified by students.
a "home type" atmosphere
a place to display art and cultural objects
a place to prepare and serve family style meals
a friendly place to be with 'family" and celebrate events or special occasions
a place for specific contemporary cultural information and periodicals
a place with good sound insulation
a place that is accessible for information technology
a place with approximately 1,500 sq. ft. of space per center emphasis
a cultural center emphasis for African American, Asian, Native American, and Latino
cultures
Factors Related to the Planning Process · There are no plans to close either of the cultural centers.
· The Master Plan is based on the long range campus planning process used by the University and
to include student life facilities into the overall campus plan to add or enhance facilities on
campus.
· Architectural solutions will be explored to include space for four cultural centers into planning
for a west campus living/learning neighborhood complex.
· No final decisions have been made on the inclusion of the cultural centers in the west campus
residence complex.
· Original status of planning statement from February 19,199g
Prepared by Phillip E. Zones, Vice President for Student Services & bean of Students; The University
of ]:owa; ,Tune 22,
Student Services Master Plan Summary from 1998-2000 Process
Basic Tnformotion on The Znclusion of Cultural Centers in University
Plans to Traprove Quality of Student Services Facilities
· The planning process for Student Services is designed to explore ways to increase the
quality of student services facilities on campus.
· The planning is in a conceptual stage gathering ideas and exploring options.
· The cultural centers are included in the planning process.
· THERE ARE NO PLANS TO CLOSE THE CULTURAL CENTERS.
· The purpose for gathering ideas and considering options for the cultural centers is to
include the concept of cultural inclusion in the basic plans for campus-wide student services
faci litlos.
· At this point, oil plans are in the conceptual stage, no decisions hove been made about o
final proposal.
· The goal of the planning process is to develop o series of program options to present to the
university administration for consideration.
· There ore no commitments from the university administration at thjs time to fund anything
because nothing has been proposed.
· There are no rooms designated in the IMU for cultural centers.
· The IMU is being considered as a possible place for incorporating the centers because the
entire building is being examined for possible reconfigurotion end remodeling.
· It is not a given that plans for the cultural centers will automatically be compatible with o
reconfigured IMU - but the questions will be raised to consider the possibilities.
· The concept for advancing the cultural centers is to create on identity place (...devoted to
a special purpose) for each cultural concept within on ecumenicol space (in a secular sense,
meaning the unification of different racial groups).
· There are no preconceived notions about what the place/space would look like.
· The purpose for asking students at the very beginning of the process is to learn what is
needed and desired and then to begin planning end designing spaces based on what is
learned from the studeats (users or 'customers") and the providers (staff end faculty).
Prepared by Phillip E. ,Tones, Vice President for Student Services, The University of Iowa;
February 19, 1999
L07-05-01 I
Steve Atkins IP10
From: Lisa Mollenhauer
Sent: Sunday, July 01,2001 7:30 AM
To: Steve Atkins; Dale Helling; Karin Franklin
Subject: FW: WEB COMMENT - Praise
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From: webmaster@iowa-city.org
To: webcomment@iowa-city.org ~
Sent: 6/30/01 3:19 PM
Subject: WEB COMMENT - Praise
Type: Praise C~
Problem: Not a problem
Comments: Bravo to the City of Iowa City for its commitment to the
Peninsula Development! My husband and I have been following this story
since we relocated here 3 years ago. We were shocked when we discovered
that this Iowa town is not only diverse, but also expensive! It
certainly changed our ideas about finding affordable housing anytime
SOOn,
We are so pleased that the city is making an effort to not only foster
the diversity of this community, but attempting to make it an affordable
place to live. There are so many small families out there like us who
are unable to make that all important move to a house, (let alone new
construction) simply because we fall between the cracks. We are only
one example of a family living comfortably, but making too much money
for housing assistance and not enough to take on a house payment
comfortably. The city's dedication to this project gives us hope.
We have been extremely disappointed in the resistance the developers
have encountered, especially as of late. Certainly the project is a new
idea, but it is a project that the opposition has developed on its own,
not because the community thinks a bad idea.
We look forward to watching this project move forward and will hopefully
become one of the families living there. Bravo!
Kimberly and David Malcolm
Name: Kimberly Malcolm
Phone: 354-5078
Email: klmalcolm2001 @yahoo.com
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DATE: June 29, 2001 &Q ~
TO: Steve Atkins, City Manager
FROM: Kim Shera, Civil Engineer 5~/J.5
RE: Iowa Avenue Streetscape Phase II Improvements Project
Progress Report
All American Concrete started working on the Phase II Project on May 14, 2001. The
estimated completion date for the project is November 1,2001, but at the current rate of
progress it appears the project will be completed before that date weather permitting.
The contractor has used 26 working days (Saturdays are counted as working days) of the
120 working day contract which is about 22% as of June 23rd. We have paid for 36% of
the total construction contract as of June 20th which is the date of the last progress
payment.
The contractor is currently working on installing the colored concrete blocks in the Linn
Street intersection and that intersection will be completed and open on July 5% The
majority of work in the block from Linn Street to Dubuque Street has been completed
including the new sanitary sewer, water main and storm sewer. The street paving is
complete in this block and the contractor is finishing up the sidewalk work on the south
side of the street. They will then install the lights and limestone light bases, benches, ash
ums, bike racks, posting pillars, pedestal hydrants and trees. We anticipate that this block
of Iowa Avenue will be open by August for parking, but not to through traffic because
the Dubuque Street intersection will not be complete at that time.
The contractor is currently installing the sanitary sewer in the 100 block of Iowa Avenue
from Dubuque Street up to Clinton Street. The Clinton Street Intersection will be closed
on July 9th in order to install the sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewer through the
intersection. They will also be paving the intersection and then placing the colored
concrete blocks. Weather permitting this work will be completed in 3-4 weeks. The
contractor will then complete the paving and colored concrete block work from Clinton
Street east to Dubuque Street and then the intersection of Dubuque Street will be
completed. Currently access has been maintained on Dubuque Street for delivery
vehicles only, but during the Clinton Street closure it will be open to through traffic.
IOWA FILED
LEAGUE 20 1JLll' 29 AHII: 37
of CITIES CITY CLERK
IOWA GIft, IOWA
June 27, 2001
TO: Cities Participating in the Rule of 1897 Liti rio
FROM: Thomas G. Bredeweg, Executive Director ~/(5
SUBJECT: Proposal to Develop Right-of-Way Ordinance
On April 17, 2001 Judge William L. Thotnas of the Sixth Judicial District of Iowa issued his decision
in the case filed by U.S. West Communications, Inc. and GTE Midwest Incorporated against the city
of Coralville. The thirty-page decision upheld some portions for the ordinance while striking others as
invalid. After carefully reviewing the decision, the 1897 Litigation Committee and the city of
Coralville decided not to appeal. The PlaintifFs did not appeal the decision either.
Approximately 354 cities contributed to fund to heIp offset the cost of this litigation. These
contributions raised approximately $148,000. The cost of the Coralville litigation totaled S104,000.
This leaves a balance of $44,000.
While this particular case has concluded, the 1897 Litigation Committee is of the opinion that there is
still work to do. The committee, with the concurrence of the League Executive Board, is proposing to
use the remaining balance to develop a model fight-of-way ordinance consistent with the findings of
the court in the Coralville case. In addition, the committee will attempt to develop a methodology for
determining the administrative costs of regulating the right-of-way in compliance with state and
federal law.
As a contributing city, you would receive a copy of the model right-of-way ordinance as well as the
information on determining management fees at no additional cost. If your city is not interested in
participating in the model right-of-way project, you have to option of receiving a prorated refund of
your original contribution by sending a request to the League in writing no later than July 15.
Thank you for continuing to support this important issue. tf you have any questions. please contact
the League at (5 15) 244-7282 or by email at alankemp@iowaleague.org. '.' .'' '
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City of Iowa City [
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 2, 2001
TO: City Council ~
FROM: Assistant City Manager
RE: Energy Conservation
Recently you received an email from a citizen suggesting the City use energy-efficient
light bulbs and convert street lights to fluorescent fixtures to reduce energy use. That
raises the issue of energy conservation in general, and what follows is a brief update on
some of our efforts to conserve energy.
Some years ago (in the 80's) we used refund money from Iowaolllinois Gas & Electric as
seed money to create the Energy Savings Payback Fund (ESPF). This is an internal
fund from which we borrow money to pay for or help pay for equipment, building
improvements, etc., which will clearly produce energy savings. The fund is reimbursed
from those savings over a period of years, and that money is in turn used again to fund
other conservation projects. We continue to utilize this fund for qualifying projects. Some
examples are:
a. Recent completion of the change-out of red traffic signal bulbs from incandescent
to LEDs. We are now beginning to replace the green bulbs, but will use
MidAmerican Energy's financing plan, and commit ESPF to other projects.
b. The project most recently completed that employed the funds from the ESPF was
the Light Replacement Project in the garage at Fire Station II. The existing Day
Bright Rapid Start fixtures were replaced by Lithonium 120 GEDs, increasing the
intensity and output of light while reducing wattage, cost, and energy
consumption in the facility.
c. In the design of new projects, the City takes into consideration EnergyAdvantage,
a MidAmerican Energy commercial and industrial program. This program offers
rebates and incentives for using energy savings, building methods, and products.
An example of an EnergyAdvantage program that has been under
implementation for a number of years is the curtailment program. Presently, the
existing wastewater treatment plant utilizes this program, and it is now being
considered for the future water treatment plant. This program is designed to level
out peaks in demand for electricity by rewarding participants fiscally when they
reduce their electricity use during periods when electric demand is greatest and
the cost of utility power is higher. A number of other EnergyAdvantage programs
will be considered for the Iowa City Public Library expansion and the proposed
Near Southside Transportation Center.
d. We anticipate using ESPF funds in the future, perhaps in conjunction with
EnergyAdvantage or other incentive programs, to fund HVAC and Boiler
Component Replacement for the Civic Center, the Recreation Center, and
perhaps others, to the extent that such funds are available.
Energy Conservation
July 2, 2001
Page 2
In the past, the ESPF has been utilized to fund a variety of fixtures, equipment, etc.,
including but certainly not limited to sound- or motion-sensing light switches, energy
efficient fixtures, bulbs, windows, and doors, and higher-efficiency insulation as well as
the replacement of heating and air conditioning components, all with clear and
demonstrated energy savings and efficiencies.
To address more specifically the email you received, fluorescent streetlights are not
practical because the operating ballasts do not work in cold weather. Over the last
several years, we have changed over from mercury vapor to sodium vapor streetlights to
increase energy efficiency. Regarding the change-over of traffic signals from
incandescent to LED bulbs, the energy savings is quite considerable, varying with the
size of the lamps, but in an order of magnitude of approximately 165 watts per hour for
incandescents to 10 - 15 watts per hour for the LEDs. As Council is aware, the higher
cost of the bulbs will be offset by savings long before the bulbs' useful life is ended, and
replacement will be far less frequent, resulting in significant labor reduction as well.
We use very few incandescent lights in any of our facilities. Fluorescent lights are used
almost exclusively indoors and wherever practical. All new construction includes motor-
sensor, energy-saving light switches and fiuorescent lighting.
City motor pool vehicles were downsized in the late 70's and early 80's, and we continue
to purchase compact vehicles for general in-town use wherever practical. All City
vehicles use ethanol as required by State law.
We will continue to employ measures that result in energy conservation, wherever
practical and feasible.
mgr/asstlmem/energyconservationdoc
Lenoch & Cilek True Value 07-0s-01
1558 Mall Drive ~ PO Box 2476 ~ Iowa City IA 52244 ~
P hone 319-354-4143 ~ Fax 319-466-9602 ~ Email Lenoch 3(8.Aol. com
Ms. Eleanor M Dilkes
City of Iowa City
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Ms. Dilkes,
Thank you for your letter of June 20 concerning the property tax issue at 130 S.
Dubuque Street. I appreciate the prompt and professional way that this matter
was handled by you, by Tom Gelman's office, and by Brian Sharp at the Press
Citizen.
I may have been overly sensitive on the issue and if I offended anyone I
apologize but I will always defend the reputation and integrity of my family and
our business.
It is my hope that we can all continue to work together in the future in this great
community.
Regards,
Gerald P Meis, Pres,
Lenoch & Cilek True Value
"'~ Cc: Mr. Tom Gelman
Mr. & Mrs. John Schuppert
Mr. Brian Sharp
Mr. Steve Atkins
City Council
City of Iowa City -!
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 25, 2001
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 25, 2001, 6:35 PM in Council Chambers
Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Holecek, Franklin, Davidson, Fowler, Winkelhake
Tapes: 01-59 Side 2; 01-63, Both Sides; 01-64, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items:
A. Changing the zoning code by amending the Planned Development Housing Overlay, OPDH-
8, plan for Arbor Hill, an 8.2 acre 17-unit residential development, located north of
Washington Street on Arbor Hill Circle. (REZ01-00006).
B. Ordinance changing the zoning designation by designating the property located at 307 East
College Street (Old Carnegie Public Library) at the southeast corner of College and Linn
Streets as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. (Second Consideration).
C. Ordinance vacating Hemingway Lane west of Russell Drive. (Second Consideration).
D. Ordinance changing the zoning designation from General Industrial (I-1) to Intensive
Commercial (C1-1) for approximately 12.09 acres located on the south side of Highway 1.
(REZ01-00002). (Second Consideration).
E. 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. (REZ01-00005) (Second Consideration).
F. 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). (Second
Consideration).
G. 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-
00003) (Pass and Adopt).
Council Work Session
June 25, 2001
Page 2
H. Resolution approving the amended preliminary plat of Walnut Ridge Parts 9 and 10, a
20.67-acre 12-lot residential subdivision located at on Kennedy Parkway. (SUB01-00004).
I. Resolution approving the preliminary and final plat of White Barn Estates, a 30.44 acre, 3-lot
subdivision located at 4675 American Legion Road.
J. Setting a public hearing for July 10 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance,
Section 14-6E-8 central business zone, to allow dwellings on or below the ground floor of
Historic Landmark Building by special exception.
City Clerk Karr stated the item is being added late at the request of a staff request following the
Planning and Zoning meeting on Thursday evening. Council agreed to add the item to the
agenda.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Item #12 - Resolution authorizing agreement with Midamerican...for green LED traffic
signals) In response to Council Member Kanner, the agreement will be distributed prior to
Tuesday formal meeting as the copy in the electronic packet is unreadable.
2. (Item #17 of 6/21 Info Packet - Memo from Asst. PCD Director Davidson re neighborhood
traffic calming program) In response to Council Member Kanner, Asst. PCD Director
Davidson clarified that once a decision is made to proceed at a work session a resolution
confirming that will be prepared for Council action two weeks later.
3. (Item #12 - Resolution authorizing agreement with Midamerican...for green LED traffic
signals) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, Asst. PCD Director Davidson stated
the savings were not those in staff costs but rather in maintenance as the new lights are
guaranteed seven years and may last 8-12 years, noting the City replace the current
incandescent bulbs annually.
4. (Item #19 of 6/21 Info Packet - Letter to residents....Ridgewood Drive alley speed bumps)
In response to Council Member Kanner, Asst. PCD Director Davidson stated he was unable
to locate records of any initial traffic study being done.
5. (Item #3b(4) - Public Ads Minutes) In response to Council Member Kanner, PCD Director
Franklin explained the Faces of Iowa City exhibit being discussed, and stated the project
has not progressed to the point of cost, installation and long term maintenance.
6. (Item #3c(15) - Resolution issuing cigarette permits and #3f(3) - Resolution accepting
payment) In response to Council Member Kanner, City Clerk Karr stated she would prepare
a list of citations involving any of the establishments for distribution at Tuesday's formal
meeting.
7. (Item #19 - Resolution approving agreement with ... Library Board of Trustees and
AFSCME. ,..effective July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2003) In response to Council Member
Kanner, Asst. City Mgr. Helling stated that the both parities agreed to discuss child care as a
Council Work Session
June 25, 2001
Page 3
matter for the labor management committee and no meetings have been scheduled on the
matter to date.
8. (item #20 - Resolution authorizing agreement...ACT Inc.'s master development plan and
street improvements... ) In response to Council Member Kanner, Asst. City Atty. Holecek
reported that property is already being moved, and the document exchange preliminary
scheduled for July 30.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Historic Preservation Commission (1) - appoint James Ponto
Public Art Advisory Committee (1) - appoint Charles FelHng
MERCY HOSPITAL ANGLE PARKING (IP1 of 6/21 Info Packet}
City Mgr. Atkins, Asst. City Atty. Holecek and Robert Carlson (Rohrbach Carlson Architects)
presented information. Council expressed in an interest to pursue an agreement that permit
Mercy to use this particular right of way benefiting the public because its providing emergency
services and would allow Mercy to maintain the area as a parking lot, provide snow removal,
and provide indemnification in regards to towing.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as directed, Public Works Director to initiate. (Atkins)
PENINSULA FINANCING AGREEMENT (Agenda Item #13)
City Mgr. Atkins, PCD Director Franklin, and Asst. City Atty. Holecek presented information.
PCRB (Agenda Item #9)
Council Members reviewed a list of amendments to the ordinance distributed by Council
Member Kanner. There was no interest on the part of Council to pursue any of the
amendments presented. PCRB Chair Watson present for discussion of his June 25 memo
distributed that evening. After discussion, majority of Council agreed to amend the ordinance by
including language that the Board may request that the Council hold general informational
public meetings (forums) rather than the Board; and allowing the PCRB to review police
practices, procedures and policies both generally (and without request of Council, the City
Manager and/or the Chief) and in the context of commenting on a specific complaint.
STAFF ACTION: Revisions made and distributed prior to first consideration on June 26.
(Karr)
COUNCIL TIME
1. In response to Council Member Champion, the City Mgr. and City Clerk stated that staff had
met and decided to retain the present language for sidewalk cafes on the Plaza.
2. Council Member Champion raised concerns regarding Council decision to install one hour
parking meters on Dubuque Street and allow people to feed them all day; noting employees
Council Work Session
June 25,2001
Page 4
are using them and not shoppers. Staff will send a notice to businesses on Dubuque Street
stating the City will be more aggressive on complaints received.
3. Council Member O'Donnell noted the need for turning arrows on Church/Dubuque Streets
and First Avenue onto Mall Drive. Staff will follow up.
4. Council Member Kanner requested that a bench be installed along the River Trail at Ned
Ashton Park. Council Member Vanderhoef suggested a bike rack should be considered.
5. In response to Council Member Kanner, Asst. City Atty. Holecek sthted the wetlands memo
regarding a new Federal Supreme Court ruling would be in the next packet.
6. City Clerk Karr reminded Council to leave their laptops after Tuesday's formal meeting or no
later than 9:00 AM Monday morning for reprogramming. The upgrade is necessary to
enable Council to read the second CD volume for 2001.
7. Mayor Lehman requested the City Attorney's office track proposed Charter amendments
and legal issues involved. Asst. City Atty. Holecek stated the office would research the
matter and report back.
8. (Item #10 - Ordinance ...amending parking fees) City Clerk noted that staff was requesting
expedited action for the ordinance to become effective July 1.
Meeting adjourned 9:45 PM.
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De~ Cam] ~d C~o]inc:
~ w~t~d to exp~d a bit on o~ discussion o[ a [~w weeks ago mg~ding th~ procedure
~o~ Cheer ~n~ms ~d tjm~Hn~ jmp]jcatjons.
Stat~ Code Section 362.4 cstab]jsh~s that the pctjtio~ must bc sj~cd by c]jgjb]~ electors
oEthc Cjty c~ua] in n~bcF to ]0% o~thc persons who voted at ~ last p~cc~ding City
election, the same requirement reflected in City ChaSer Section 8.0] (C)
After cx~jnation of th~ p~fitions, and v~Ecatjon ~at ~c pcthio~s on its [acc contain
the mqu~md number o~si~atums, ~ wiH mc~w ~d file. State Cod~ S~ctjon 362.4 goes
on to say that "~ct~t~ons ~h~ch have b~n accepted [or filing ~ valid unless w~ttc~
objections ~c flied ~ith the City C]~ wiffiin ~ wo~jng days after th~ petition
received. The objection process in section ~4.8 shall b~ ~oHow~d".
~ d~d not discuss the five-day objection when discussing the fim~]in~ i~ Fc]afionship to
th~ City ChaSer. However, [ had not looked into State Code provisions d~ng
discusstom ~ s~ggcst you co~sidc~ the n~d to account Eor this fiv~ day p~od
fi~ing your p~titions.
Heas~ don't hcs~t~t to give mca call with ~y [u~h~ questions.
Sjnccm]y,
M~ K. K~
City Clerk
Cc: City Council
City Attorney
City Manager
State code section 362.doe
BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION
/ June 2001
KEY FOR ABBREVIATIONS
Type of Improvement .'
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
RA/IF - Three or more residential
RA C - Residential Accessory Building
MIX- Mixed
NON- Non-residential
OTH- Other
2 City of Iowa City
Date: 7/2/2001 Extraction of Building Permit Data for
To: 6/1/2001
From: 6/30/2001 Census Bureau Report
Type Tji~
Permit Number Name Address Impr U_se Stories Units Valuation
BLD00-00838 ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHU 220 JEFFERSON ST ADD NON 1 0 $40,000
VESTIBULE ENTRYWAY TO WEST SIDE OF CHURCH
BLD00-00697 REGINA HIGH SCHOOL 2150 ROCHESTER AVE ADD NON 0 0 $2,150
COVERED WALKWAY BETWEEN CLASSROOMS
Total ADD/NON permits: 2 Total Valuation: $42,150 ~
BLD01-00311 EDMUND A & PENELOPE A F 457 HUTCHINSON AVE ADD RSF l 0 $15,000
SCREEN PORCH ADDITION
BLD01-00290 SUTHERLAND, JUDITH L 606 N 1ST AVE ADD RSF 1 0 $12,500
12' X 20' SCREEN PORCH
BLD01-00305 LEEANN HILFMAN & JEFFRE 532 WHITING AVE ADD RSF 1 0 $10,000
14' X 16' SCREEN PORCH
BLD01-00351 FORD, CHARLES K 2011 HANNAH JO CT ADD RSF 1 0 $6,500
20' X 20' THREE SEASON PORCH
BLD01-00360 WAYNE R & LINDA A PETER 907 N GILBERT ST ADD RSF I 0 $5,600
14' X 16' SCREEN PORCH
BLD01-00372 TARRELL L & GERALD L PO 62 WAKEFIELD CT ADD RSF 1 0 $4,500
14' X 14' SCREEN PORCH
BLD01-00323 NANCY YOUNG 2316 HOLLYWOOD BLVD ADD RSF 0 0 $2,700
PATIO COVER FOR SFD
BLD01-00371 JEFFREY PORTER & CLAIRE 413 N GILBERT ST ADD RSF 1 0 $2,356
REAR PORCH
BLD01-00322 SCHUELLER, CHRISTOPHER 823 3RD AVE ADD RSF 0 0 $2,000
12 x 25 DECK ADDITION TO SFD
BLD01-00376 DOUGLAS C & JANICE L HER 1139 DOWNEY DR ADD RSF 1 0 $1,100
TWO UNCOVERED WOOD DECKS
BLD01-00318 JASON R TELFORD & SONYA 1022 N GOVERNOR ST ADD RSF 1 0 $1,000
UNCOVERED WOOD DECK SURROUNDING HOT TUB
BLD01-00282 ALEX SCHMIDT & GENEVIE 718 DEARBORN ST ADD RSF 1 0 $300
4' X 10' UNCOVERED WOOD DECK
Total ADD/RSF permits: 12 Total Valuation: $63,556
BLD01-00346 CHAIT, BENJAMIN P 401 S GILBERT ST ALT MIX 0 0 $1,000
INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING BUILDING FOR MERCHANTILE AND COFFEE SHOP
Total ALT/MIX permits: I Total Valuation: $1,000
BLD01-00281 IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SC 1900 MORNINGSIDE DR ALT NON 3 0 $658,000
RESTROOM REMODEL OF HIGHSCHOOL
BLD01-00101 OSCO DRUGS 201 S CLINTON ST 161 ALT NON 1 0 $400,000
INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING RETAIL SPACE WITHIN OLD CAPITAL MALL,
BLD01-00294 DIAMOND DAVE'S 201 S CLINTON ST ALT NON 2 0 $195,000
INTERIOR ALTERATION OF MALL TENANT SPACE FOR RESTAURANT
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Date: 7/2/2001 Extraction of Building Permit Data for
To: 671/2001
From: 6/30/2001 CeFISHS Bureau Report
Type Type
Permit Number Name Address lmpr U~ Stories Units Valuation
BLD01-00196 MERCY HOSPITAL 500 MARKET ST ALT NON 2 0 $163,500
CLINICAL INFORMATION SERVICES AND PAYROLL
BLD01-00223 OLD CAPITOL MALL ASSOC 201 S CLINTON ST ALT NON 0 0 $91,000
RAISE WALKWAY FOR ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCES ON EAST WALK OF MALL
BLD01-00233 OLD CAPITOL MALL ASSOC 201 S CLINTON ST 205B ALT NON 2 0 $70,000
REMODEL LOWER LEVEL OF OLD PENNEY'S AREA FOR A FITNESS CENTER.
BLD01-00179 MERCY HOSPITAL 500 MARKET ST ALT NON 5 0 $62,510
CARDIAC REHABILITATION AREA REMODEL OF 2000 SQ FT ON 5TH FLOOR OF MERCY HOSPITAL
BLD0b00380 STIERS, RONALD C 301 KIRKWOOD AVE ALT NON 1 0 $55,000
CONVERT RETAIL SPACE TO VET CLINIC
BLD01-00065 HOME BUILDER'S ASSOCIAT 11 S GILBERT ALT NON 1 0 $45,455
INTERIOR BUILD OUT OF SHELL SPACE IN PARKING RAMP.
BLD01-00361 PROCTER & GAMBLE MANU 2200 LOWER MUSCATINE ALT NON 0 0 $43,000
INSTALL STAIRWAY AND EXIT DOOR
BLD01-00329 DRS WALLACE ROSENBERG 605 JEFFERSON ST ALT NON 2 0 $10,500
ALTERATION OF STORAGE TO OFFICE 1N MEDICAL OFFICES BASEMENT
BLD01-00327 MIDWEST DEVELOPMENT A 821 S CLINTON ST ALT NON 1 0 $8,000
ADD INTERIOR WALL AND EXTERIOR 6' DOOR
BLD01-00328 SOUTHGATEDEVELOPMEN 1963BROADWAYST ALT NON 1 0 $8,000
CHANGE OF USE FROM TV STORE TO GROCERY STORE
BLD01-00283 MGD LC 1600 SYCAMORE ST ALT NON 1 0 $5,500
18.885 SQ FT INTERIOR FINISH OF TENANT SPACE IN MALL FOR VARIETY STORE Ben Franklin
IilLD01-00341 LAWRENCE, SANDRA ANN 943 MAIDEN LN ALT NON 1 0 $5,000
INSTALL METAL FASCIA/SOFFIT AND VINYL SIDING
Total ALT/NON permits: 15 Total Valuation: $1,820,465 I
BLD01-00368 NEPTUNE LAND COMPANY 1107 PRAIRIE DU CHIEN R ALT RDF 2 0 $18,000
2ND FLOOR REMODEL
BLD01-00382 SEARLS, JAMES B 209 N GOVERNOR ST ALT RDF 1 0 $1,200
INSTALL BEDROOM IN BASEMENT AND BATH ON MAIN FLOOR
Total ALT/RDF permits: 2 Total Valuation: $19,200 [
BLD01-00330 FUNK, RONALD J 219 -21 CHURCH ST ALT RMF 3 0 $500
INSTALL TWO EGRESS WINDOWS IN EXISTING BEDROOMS AND FIRE DOOR IN NONHABITABLE BASEMENT
Total ALT/RMF permits: I Total Valuation: $500 /
BLD01-00315 ROBERT C TINSLEY 708 KIRKWOOD AVE ALT RSF 2 0 $45,000
INTERIOR REMODEL
BLD01-00218 CARL SCHWESER I ACORN CT ALT RSF 0 0 $25,000
INTERIOR ALTERATION OF SFD AND HOT TUB
BLD01-00373 AKINS, FLOYD JR 1309 GOLDENROD DR ALT RSF 0 0 $18,000
FINISH BASEMENT
BLD01-00314 ROBERT W &EDITH M SUM 420 N 7TH AVE ALT RSF 0 0 $5,500
REPLACE PATIO DOOR WITH EGRESS WINDOWS
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Date: 7/2/2001 Extraction of Building Permit Dam for
To: 6/1/2001
From: 6/30/2001 CellSUS Bureau Report
Type Type
Permit Number Name Address Impr Use Stories Units Valuation
BLD01-00345 DAO-VONG, LIEN T 33 STANWYCK DR ALT RSF 0 0 $5,423
INSTALL FAMILY ROOM AND BEDROOM IN BASEMENT
BLD01-00217 CARLOS LOBATO & MARIA 2678 IRVING AVE ALT RSF 0 0 $5,000
BASEMENT FINISH OF SFD
BLD01-00338 CUNLIFFE, PAUL W 430 N DODGE ST ALT RSF 1 0 $2,000
INSTALL WINDOWS IN EXISTING COVERED PORCH
BLD01-00320 PETER JAY & HAZEL M HILT 1117 DENBIGH DR ALT RSF 0 0 $1,600
INSTALL WINDOW IN LOWER LEVEL
BLD01-00342 JOHN D & JAN D SCHNEIDER 3201 RAVEN ST ALT RSF 0 0 $1,500
FINISH FAMILY ROOM IN PARTIALLY FINISHED BASEMENT OF SFD
BLD01-00381 DAN HAYS 536 S DODGE ST ALT RSF 2 0 $500
ADD HALLWAY IN HOME
Total ALT/RSF permits: 10 Total Valuation: $109,523 /
BLD01-00300 HILLS BANK AND TRUST CO 2621 MUSCATINE AVE NEW NON 1 0 $800,000
5800 SQ FT BANK BUILDING
BLD01-00289 AMBROSE PROPERTIES LC 824 ORCHARD ST NEW NON 1 0 $185,000
2280 SQ FT BUILDING FOR CAR RENTAL
BLD01-00321 US CELLULAR 2980 INDUSTRIAL PARK R NEW NON 0 0 $80,000
COMMUNICATIONS TOWER
Total NEW/NON permits: 3 Total Valuation: $1,065,000
BLD01-00355 NICK AND NORA LC 500 S DUBUQUE ST NEW OTH 0 0 $19,370
INSTALL 8' FENCE AROUND PARKING AT REAR OF PROPERTY
BLD01-00262 JANET A SCHLECHTE 340 MAGOWAN AVE NEW OTH 0 0 $1,000
INSTALL 80' OF 8' FENCE
BLD01-00367 RALPH L & ARLENE M NEUZ 2520 MAYFIELD RD NEW OTH 0 0 $500
7'6" FENCE AROUND PATIO AT REAR OF HOUSE
Total NEW/OTH permits: 3 Total Valuation: $20,870
BLD01-00378 KIRK LAWRENCE BRINCKS 1136 E BURLINGTON ST NEW RAC 1 0 $10,550
24' X 30' DETACHED GARAGE
BLD01-00337 PAUL &SHARON MACHAK 1614 RIDGE ST NEW RAC 1 0 $10,000
22' X 22' DETACHED GARAGE
BLD01-00379 VALERIE G VEVERA 1830 1 ST NEW KAC 1 0 $8,273
18' X 22' DETACHED GARAGE
BLD01-00313 FRED W & ELLA J PARKS 940 DAVENPORT ST NEW RAC I 0 $4,000
24' X 24' DETACHED GARAGE
BLD01-00377 MILSTER, P FERMAN JR 2351 CAMERON WY NEW RAC 1 0 $1,500
12' X 12' WOOD ARBOR ATTACHED TO CONCRETE SLAB
Total NEW/RAC permits: 5 Total Valuation: $34,323
P ge: s City of Iowa City
Vale: 7/2/2001 Extraction of Building Permit Data for
To: 6/1/2001
From: 6/30/2001 CeFISLIS Bureau Report
Type Type
Permit Number Name Address lmpr U~ Stories Units Valuation
BLD01-00336 KENNEDY-HILGENBERG EN 1201 WILD PR3.IRIE DR NEW RSF 1 I $287,000
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD01-00352 PLUM GROVE ACRES, INC. 3625 ELGIN DR NEW RSF l 1 $183,000
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD01-00310 DAVID &JANET DVORSKY 322 3RD AVE NEW RSF 2 1 $177,000
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD01-00296 S & J DEVELOPMENTS LLP 1365 PHOENIX DR NEW RSF 1 1 $170,000
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD01-00357 S & J DEVELOPMENTS LLP 1345 PHOENIX DR NEW RSF 2 1 $164,185
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD01-00297 GALWAY 3 LC 3680 DONEGAL CT NEW RSF 1 1 $145,000
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE
BLD01-00362 GALWAY 3 LC 608 TIPPERARY RD NEW RSF 2 1 $135,000
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD01-00364 GALWAY 3 LC 877 TIPPERARY RD NEW RSF 1 1 $135,000
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD01-00340 NICK KING 845 LONGFELLOW PL NEW RSF 2 1 $1 l 1,938
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD01-00375 FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION CO 1662 TOFTING AVE NEW RSF 1 1 $109,640
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD01-00384 FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION CO 2355 NOR ST NEW RSF 1 1 $103,693
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD01-00383 FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION CO 2345 NOR ST NEW RSF 1 I $96,312
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
TotalNEW/RSF permits: 12 TotalValuation: $1,817,768
BLD01-00326 CITY ELECTRIC SUPPLY INC 315 PRENTISS ST REP NON I 0 $10,088
REROOF OF COMMERCIAL BUILDING
Total REP/NON permits: 1 Total Valuation: $10,088
BLD01-00319 ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT G 329 S LUCAS ST REP RDF 1 0 $475
REPAIR FRONT PORCH
Total REP/RDF permits: I Total Valuation: $475
BLD01-00333 PI BETA PHI IOWA ZETA CH 815 WASHiNGTON ST PEP RMF 0 0 $5,700
PEPLACE WINDOWS IN ROOM 13 AND COLD ROOM WILL MEET EGRESS
BLD01-00291 ROFFMAN, JOHN O 614 S CLINTON ST PEP RMF 0 0 $1,800
REPLACE DECK AND STAIRS
Total REP/RMF permits: 2 Total Valuation: $7,500
BLD01-00343 HOME iNC 517 S GOVERNOR ST REP RSF l 0 $6,000
REPAIR SOUTH 30' OF BASEMENT WALL
Pv: 6 City of Iowa City
n~e: 7/2/2001 Extraction of Building Permit Data for
To: 6/1/2001
From: 6/30/2001 Census Bureau Report
Type Type
Permit Number Name Address Impr U~ Stories Units Valuation
BLD01-00369 ROY L YELDER 521 MELROSE CT REP RSF 0 0 $5,300
REPLACE SINGLES AND PARTIAL SHEATHING
BLD01-00358 JOHN ALBERT HIERONYMU 506 CLARK ST REP RSF 0 0 $4,500
REPLACE 59' OF FOUNDATION WALL
BLD01-00348 ROBERT R RADCLIFFE 1528 PRAIRIE DU CHIEN R REP RSF I 0 $2,000
REPLACE WOOD DECK
BLD01-00339 BUXTON, BECKY J 111 S LUCAS ST REP RSF I 0 $1,500
REPAIR FRONT PORCH
Total REP/RSF permits: 5 Total Valuation: $19,300 ~
GRAND TOTALS: PERMITS: 75 VALUATION: $5,031,718 i
J07-~5-01
IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT I P 18
USE OF FORCE REPORT ~
May 2001
OFFICER DATE CASE # INCIDENT FORCE USED
49,96 5-2-01 103820 Narcotics Investigation Officer witnessed subject involved in a
drug transaction in the Pedestrian Mall.
Subject backed away from officer and
attempted to flee the area. Officer
reached out and took hold of subject's
arm to prevent from leaving. Subject
continued to resist despite several
verbal commands to stop. Officer took
subject to the ground to gain control.
36,26 5-2-01 103823 Arrest Subject placed under arrest for OWL
Resisted handcuffing and refused to get
into squad car. Officer used pressure
points which was ineffective and then
exposed subject to chemical agent to
gain compliance.
16 5-3-01 103878 Animal Injured rabbit dispatched by officer
using sidearm.
36 5-7-01 103989 Disturbance call Subject placed under arrest for pubic
intoxication. Resisted being
handcuffed and tried to ran. Officer
exposed subject to chemical agent.
20,38, 5-7~01 104053 Juvenile fighting Officers handcuffed juvenile who was
being assaultive.
59 5-11-01 104170 Animal Deer struck by vehicle, dispatched by
officer with sidearm.
49,32,13 5-13-01 104255 Arrest Subjectadvisedofarrestforpossession
ofmarijuana. Subject resisted arrest
and officer used hands on to keep
subject from running away. Subject
continued to resist and officer took
subject to the ground and 2na officer
exposed subject to chemical agent.
96,49 5-20-01 104473 Arrest Subject had been placed under arrest
and was handcuffed and placed in rear
seatofsquadcar. Subjectthen
attempted to place arms in front of
body. Officer then requested subject
get out of vehicle so that handcuffs
could be adjusted. Subject refused and
officer used hands on technique to
remove subject. Subject then pinned
OFFICER DATE CASE # INCIDENT FORCE USED
against squad car to effect adjustment.
52 5-22-01 104547 Animal Sick raccoon dispatched by officer with
sidearm.
5 5-27-01 104691 Animal Officer dispatched sick raccoon with
sidearm.
8 5-29-01 104735 Animal Deer struck by vehicle. Officer
dispatched injured deer with sidearm.
16 5-30-01 104789 Arrest Officer advised subject of being placed
under arrest for intoxication. Subject
resisted handcuffing and spit in
officer's face. Subject was exposed to
chemical agent.
CC: City Manager, Chief, Captains, Lieutenants, Training Sergeant, City Clerk, Library
07-05-01
IP19
SPECIAL PROJECTS ~ ~llllJ~l~
WASTEWATER TREATMENT ~ ~. ~
AND COLLECTION FACILITY
Contract 3 - South Plant ~ Cit~l} O~
Improvements 70~ C
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Report Number: #7 Contractor:
Story Construction Company
Report Date: June 28, 2001 300 South Bell Ave.
Ames, Iowa
Project Number: 3387.0
Engineering Consultant:
City of Iowa City Administration and Inspection Staff:
Tim Randall, Special Projects Manager Stanley Consultants, Inc.
Mike Schuckert, Special Projects Inspector 225 Iowa Avenue
Terry Simmons, Special Projects Inspector Muscatine, Iowa
Date Construction Started: March 14, 2000 Approved Time Extensions (Days): 0
Contract Completkm Date/Days: March 13, 2002 / 730 Revised Completion Date: N/A
Days Elapsed: 471 Percent of Project Completed: 53 %
Days Remaining: 259 Contract Price: $26.574,000.00
Percent of Time Used: 65 % Progress Payments Io Date: $13.394, 115.41
Summary of Construction Activities To Date:
~' Laborato.ry/Ad~ninistration Building: Installation of the HVAC equipment is in the
mechanical penthouse is well underway. The above ceiling plumbing, electrical and duct
work is 90% complete. Work on the fire-rated wall partitions is complete. except for
building official inspection. The base coat of interior wall painting is complete throughout
the building. Exterior windows are complete. Entrance doors and glazing are nearly
complete. Installation of interior doors and hardware is nearly complete. Metal lockers
have been installed in the locker rooms. Work on the light fixtures has started.
South Wastewater Plant Contract 3
City Council Report #7 Page I June 28, 20OI
Maintenance Vehicle Storage Building(MVSB): Work on the exterior CMU walls and brick
and cast stone veneer is complete. The ballasted EPDM roof system has been installed.
Work on the overhead mechanical piping and plumbing continues. Installation of the
HVAC systems is underway. The mezzanine concrete floor deck is complete. Application
of the base coat of paint has started.
Addition to Sludge Processing Facili.ty: Work on the exterior brick veneer is complete. The
concrete floor slabs are complete in the north and south sections of the addition. No work
has occurred in the rotary drum thickener room since last winter. The ballasted EPDM roof
system is being installed.
Sludge Digestion Building: The formwork for the building's roof deck is complete. The
concrete pour for the roof deck is anticipated soon. Formwork is in progress for the roof
deck of the Sludge Equalization Tank. Erection and welding of the stainless steel digester
tank covers continues. Backfill around the new digester complex is nearing final grade.
Chlorine Contact Tanks: There has been no significant work at this structure since early
spring.
Secondary. Clari~ers: Clari~er 5300: Concrete work for the base slab and tank wall is
complete. Formwork and rebar for the RAS Pump Well is underway. Clari~er 5400:
Concrete work for the base slab is complete. Rebar for the tank wall is complete. Concrete
pours for the tank wall are underway.
Primary. Clari~ers: Clarifiers 3300 & 3400: Concrete work for the base slabs and tank walls
is complete. Formwork and rebar for the launder troughs is underway.
Aeration Tanks: The west section of the concrete base slab is complete. Concrete pours for
the north end wall are complete. Work on rebar for the remaining two north-south walls is
underway.
Blower Building: Work recently started on this building. Compacted granular fill was placed
to foundation elevation. Concrete footings are complete. Work on the concrete foundation
walls is in progress.
Grit Dewatering Building: Work recently started here in relationship to the work at the
Vortext Grit Chambers. Compacted granular fill has been placed to footing elevation.
Vortex Grit Chambers: Concrete for the next segment of the two Vortex Chambers has been
placed. The foundation for the north portion of this structure is complete.
High Strength How Equalization Tank: Compacted granular fill has been placed to footing
elevation. The concrete center pier for the tank base slab has been placed. The concrete
grade beam for the tank wall has been placed. Concrete for the High Strength Flow Meter
Pit is complete.
South Wastewater Plant Contract 3
City Council Report #7 Page 2 June 28, 2001
~' High Strength How Pump Station: Work on process piping is for this structure is underway.
FlowEquali:ationBasins:Placementofthe6"aggregatebaseinCellNo. 2isanticipated
next. Placement of ACC and PCC paving is scheduled for summer 2001.
~' Site Piping: Work on buried piping continues throughout the site. Work has occurred on the
drain line from the Digester Building to the tie-in north of Sludge Processing; the EW line
from the Utility Tunnel to the tie-in north of Sludge Processing; The EW line from the new
Chlorine Tank east to the new Digester Complex; the PW line for the Digester Building Fire
Suppression system; PD from the High Strength Flow Pumping Station out to the Flow Eq.
Basin: tank drain lines for the Secondary Clarifiers; the SRS line out the east side of the
existing Influent Pumping Station.
)- North Plant Sludge Equalization Tank and Sludge Pumping Station (revision of existing
structures): Work is scheduled for September and October 2001.
Respectfully submitted,
Tim Randall
City of Iowa City
Special Projects Manager
South Wastewater Plant Contract 3
City Council Report #7 Page 3 June 28, 2001
iOWA CITY WATER DMSION .....
SAFE CLEAN DRINKING X ,TATER
YESTERDAY, TODAY & TOMZORROV .7
drinking. The ch3tt contained in regulations and comn~unity
Water qtja[i~y is OLIV primary this report wil~ list the EPA water growth.
commitment at the iowa City quality regu{ations and the level of i Plnase I of a source water
Water DWision. cor~tan~inants detected in our assessment project was
i We believe that the best way water during 2000. completed this year. This
to assure you that yOt~r drinking i Iowa City is constructing a information is being utilized to
water ~s safe and reliable is to state of the art water purification ident%, possible sources of
provide you w~th accurate facts. plant that is expected to be in contamination in the iowa River
This COI~SUIT]eI' Confidemc~ Report operation in 2002. This facility will watershed and to assist in
will explain where your water provide our con3munity with the developing action plans to
comes from and the treatment capability to continue meeting safeg~ard iowa City's water
pnac:ess used to maF, c it sale for Safe Drinking Water Act suppb'.
'How We Treat YoE SoEce Water Map:
The primary source of wate, for the City of Iowa City
is the Iowa River. The intake is located at the
"':'"""""S '~L"" Thr' munic:H~al Ueatment treatment plant at 330 Nc~[h Madison Strc, e~. Wl~c.n
:>~ C3 V i3~a~t utilizes a n~u[t~ step addRDt~al capac% o~ d~lutDr~ is n~eded. Iowa City
[ p~ocess. The ihst steps utilizes water fron~ erie jordan aquffe~ %~ell at a
': ,t'~.,' ..,,...:lW~UdC coagulation Of the silt deptln of approxm~atel} 1E,7(:~ feet. Two
k-,.'-..xl .u'~ ,~n~ok, a[ thro~lBln aquife~ wells also providp ~%atel fi~d~n depths of 427
n~.~ bt.du~K~l~tdtiOn. Next. tlne 430 feet. The Jordal~ al~,] SHtp~an ~o1~% are ]n~:atoc~
wate~ is filtered and chlorine adjacent to ttne t~catment plant.
and Huo~KJe are added to Iowa City [s located ~b,,jI 7', ~,,~les fton~ the
{~ ~ n3ect the State and Fecte~al confiuence of the io~%a Rivc. r ",,,th fine Mississippi
'Z~%~] ,hinkh~g water quality RNer. The d~ainage a~ea of the Iowa RNo~ upstrea~,
~ '~ standards. The wate~ of Iowa City cove~s 3.27~ .~c~: ~r, nfil¢'s o( cer~tral
~1 ...... :'v ~' ~ ' '
6roufidStorage iS then held in a and eastern Iowa.
_ Tank _ ' ' ~ finished water Water that flows to thn
storage ~ank whc,~e is ~eadiiy available to be , Iowa City treatment
transfer red to the, ~%ah?~ disttffx~tion system o~ plant is controlled b~
ground %toragu tanks tH~c:n~ demand to Vour the upstream Co~a~vHh:
IMPORTANT
HEAL ! O ON
Inadequately treated water may contain disease- rise quickly for short periods of time because of
causing organisms. These organisms include rainfall or agricultural activity, If you are caring for an
bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause infant, you should ask for advice
symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and from your health care
associated headaches. Some people may be more ~rovider.
vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than FDA regulations
the general population. ;stabfish limits for
Immuno compromised persons such as persons contaminants in bottled water
with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who that must provide the same
have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/ ~rotection for public health.
AIDS or other immune system disorders, some bottled water that is
elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from :'. labeled "drinking water" has
infections. These people should seek advice about to meet EPA's drinking water
drinking water from their health care providers. EPA regulations, Drinking water,
Center for Disease Control guidelines on appropriate including bottled water, may
means to lessen the risk of infection by reasonably be expected to contain at least small
oryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants amounts of some contaminants. The presence of
are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline. contaminants does not necessarily indicate that
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, water poses a health risk.
EPA prescribes regulations, which More information about contaminants and
limit the amount of certain potential health effects can be obtained by calling
contaminants in water provided by the Environmental
public water systems. Protection Agency's (EPA)
Nitrate in drinking water at Safe Drinking Water :
levels above 10 ppm is a health Hotline.
risk for infants of less than six
months of age. High nitrate levels
in drinking water can cause blue
baby syndrome, Nitrate levels may
· r p '®,:p®e'ldlvm SAFE
Cryptosporidjum is a microscopic organism found in
r,vers and streams that can cause dSarrhea, fever andD RINKIN G WATER
gastrointestinal symptoms if ingested. It finds its way into the
watershed through animal wastes.HOTLINE:
Cryptosporidium is effectively eliminated by
,reatment p,ocesses that ,nc,ude1-800-426-4791
sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection.
Cryptosporidium has NEVER been ~ www. epa.gov/OGWDW
found in your drinking water.
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_&cdon I~ve] (AL) - The concentration of a contaminant that, if
ONS exceeded, triggers a treatment or other requirement that a water
system must follow.
]_r~or~.nj.c Cher~ca]s - Chemical substances of mineral origin,
such as lead and copper.
M~m Con~t ~ve] ~CL) - The highest level of a
contaminant allowed in drinkin8 water. MCLs are set as close to
the MCLGs as feasible usin8 the best available treatment technoloBy.
~ ~n~t ~] ~ ~C~) - The level of a contaminant in drinkin8 water below
which there is no known or expected risk to health.
~icrobjo]o~c~ Con~ - Very small organisms, such as bacteria, alBae, plankton, and funBi.
~/~ Not applicable
~ - Not detected at testin8 limit.
' ~ - Nephelometric Turbidity Units.
Or~c Cou~a~ - Naturally occurrin~ or synthetic substances containin8 mainly carbon,
hydroBen, nitroSen, and oxyBen. This includes most pesticides and industrial chemicals.
pC~ - picocuries per liter.
~ - microSrams per liter; parts of contaminant per billion parts of water. One part per billion (ppb) is
equivalent to a sinBle penny in ten million dollars.
~ - milliBrams per liter; parts of contaminant per million parts of water. One part per million (ppm) is
equivalent to a single penny in ten thousand dollars.
~o~uc~des - Contaminants 8ivin~ off ionizin~ radiation.
Trea~c~t Tcc~que ~ A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in
drinkin~ water.
2()()0 1)RINKIN(; \VATER QIL:\I I"FY REI'()RT
SUBSTANCE HIGNEIT LEVEL IOWA CITY IOWA CITY EPA MCLG IOURCIi OF ~AMINA~
~O~D (MCL) COMPLIANCE RANGE (EPA GOAL)
f ~CROBIO~GIC~ CO~~S
TOtal Col iform ~o~tWe 5% < ~% <~% 0 Naturally
Tur~i6ity® (NTU) 0.5 0.4~ 0.06~A4 N/A son
~IO~G
Gros~ Alp~ (~998) (DCi/I) ~5.0 ~.0 ~.0 0 Erosion of Natural Oe~s~
~ium 226 & 228 (DCi/I) 5.0 2.2 2.2 0 Erosion of Hatural
(co~neO) (~998)
INORG~IC ~C~
B~ri~m (~l) ~.0 0.~0 0.~0 2.0 Discharge from Metal ~efineries ~n~
Fluori~e (m~0 4.0 0.9 0.85-~.2 ~.0 Aaaitive to Promote Strong Teeth;
Disc~ from Fe~ilizer an~ ~luminum
Sodium (m~l) 16.0 16.O N/A Er.10~'~N~De.0~Ei{:,
Sulfate (1995) (m~l) 160.0 160.0 N/A Ero~a~:~~:~:~.':
:
Atrazine (199-2000) (~1) 0.13 <~:~9~: 3.0
Total Haloacetic Acids (~1) 25.2 !5:~5~0 Bv;>:odu~
Total Trihalomethane (pEI) ?::: 49.7 27;~i08,0 N/A B~ p,~ufTr~ent i~,
SUBSTANCE M~IMUM 90% ~ ~ EPA MCLG ~URi'~
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Copper(1999)** (mEI) ,~3~,?~:f::~¢ 0.4 <:O5-.08 N/A Co-~..nGfHomePu~tbi~
Lead (1999)** (~tEi) 15:0 0.9 <1.~15.0 N/A Co,ro~jon
NOTE: The EPA requires monitoring of over 80 drinking water contaminants. Those listed above are the only contaminants
detected in your drinking water, For a complete list, contact Iowa City Water Division.
(A): May also come from erosion of natural deposits.
*The Iowa City Water Division uses a treatment technique to reduce turbidity in the water. Steps include coagulation of silt and
removal by sedimentation, The water is then filtered and chicfine is added for disinfection, Turbidity has no health effects.
However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for bacterial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence
of disease causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria. viruses, and parasites that can cause such symptoms as
nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches,
**33 homes were tested for lead and copper.
Mee For Ad don
We encourage The council meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday~O~dO~. ·
our customers to of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the council For more information on this Consumer
attend and chambers at the Civic Confidence Report or water issues, please view:
participate in the ~ -~ Center, 410 East www,iowa-city. org
meetings of our & ..E~, Washington St., Iowa City, or call:
Iowa Ci~ Water Division
water utility. '~V ~ IA 52240-1826 Carol Sweeting
Public meeting / .~ For meeting information 410 East Washington Street
information is ~'/ '. (319) 356-5041 Phone: (319) 356 5164 · Fax: (319) 356-5167
listed to the right. ::~' call: Iowa City, IA 52240-1826
carol sweeting~iowa city.org
I07-05-01
M,NuTEs FINAL IP21
DEER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
MARCH 20, 2001
LOBBY - CIVIC CENTER
MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Farrant, Harold Goff, Jan Ashman, Nancy Menning, Linda Dykstra
MEMBERS ABSENT: Paul Emerson and Steve Hendrix
STAFF PRESENT: Misha Goodman, Ron Fort, Sue Dulek, Lisa Mollenhauer
OTHERS: Tim Thompson (DNR), Barb Goff, Sara Langenberg (/C Press-Citizen)
CALL TO ORDER
Lisa Mollenhauer called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
By unanimous agreement, the Committee recommends Council approve the change of Deer
Management Committee to the Deer Task Force with three-year sunset clause effective March
15, 2004. The task force would be comprised of nine members made up with the following
representations: Animal Welfare (2), Biologist/Scientist (1), Non Government Conservation (1),
Hunter (1), Gardener (1), At-Large (3). Members would serve for the entire three years unless
they choose to resign. Vacancies will be filled via recommendation to Council by task force
members. Each spring, after Task Force recommendation, the Council will consider affirmation
of the Long-Term Plan prior to extensive Task Force review of options.
OTHER
Lisa Mollenhauer explained the City Attorney's Office is requesting the Committee make a
recommendation to Council as to whether they become an official commission or to become a
task force.
Mollenhauer indicated the group acts more as a task force, as they meet on a limited basis and
focus on one problem or issue. Mollenhauer explained as a task force, members would remain
active for as long as they choose to serve. The task force would continue to meet to review
options and would then forward a recommendation to Council regarding population. In addition,
the task force could continue education components such as conducting listening sessions,
finishing the defensive driving video, completing an easy to read pamphlet, and possibly putting
together a no-feed campaign.
Farrant asked if the ultimate goal was for administrative simplicity. Mollenhauer stated that the
Committee is not an "official" Committee as there are no bylaws. Dulek stated that the
Committee currently does not fit within the City structure. Goff asked if they would still make
recommendations to Council as in the past. Mollenhauer responded yes. The difference in
stature would be to work toward fulfilling goals of the Long-Term Plan and not completely
starting over each year.
Goodman stated the Committee's goal was initially to come up with a plan. They have
accomplished this goal with the Long-Term Plan. She recommends a task force be formed that
serves a three-year term to deal with the items on the Long-Term Plan. At the end of three
years, the Committee makes a recommendation to Council as to whether the task force should
continue. If Council decides yes, they would continue the task force with new members to go
Deer Management Committee Meeting Minutes
March 20, 2001
Page 2
through the process again. This would allow new members to take an outline of history from the
present group, revisit the issue on their own, and make their own recommendations for another
Long-Term Plan. Farrant asked if a task force could be filled consistently. Goodman stated that
the same members could reapply to the new task force if they choose.
Farrant stated that there was considerable thought by the Council on the layout of the people
appointed to the committee. Mollenhauer stated that in her conversations with communities
throughout the country, severe political problems arise when there isn't a good mix of people
representing the community. It seems very important to retain a group with diverse opinions.
Goodman stated that she felt a turnover on the task force would allow the public to have
confidence that the issue is truly being revisited by new people with new ideas. Farrant stated it
would be best to not have the City "reinvent the wheel," but the community needs may change
over three years. Goodman stated that it would be very important for the existing group to
provide a packet of history to the new group.
Dykstra stated she cannot see an advantage to a complete member turnover every three years.
Mollenhauer stated she would also like to see the task force ask the Council to affirm the long-
term plan early on in the process each year. Goff feels that Council prefers to have guidance
from the Deer Committee. Farrant proposed that the Deer Committee review the plan and, if it
is still appropriate, reaffirm it. Council could then do the same.
Dulek stated that the Long-Term Plan has been approved by Council and, even though there
are new Council members, this group is operating under that approval. The task force cannot
deviate from the plan without obtaining Council approval.
Farrant stated that she was not in favor of doing bylaws. She would be in favor of a task force.
She feels that some people would want to remain on the task force, and you should not start
over from the beginning with a new group as there is importance in some retention of history.
Goff recommended the task force could pose to Council multiple recommendations along the
process to pass instead of one grand recommendation at the end of a year.
Menning asked the types of things Council has to approve. Mollenhauer stated that, for
example, if a campaign on no-feed is desired, there is no Council action necessary. However, if
an ordinance banning feeding was desired, Council would have to act.
Mollenhauer asked if there was a consensus that the first question each year should be, "do you
want to continue with the Long-Term Plan?". Goff stated that the task force should review the
Long-Term Plan and ask Council to reaffirm it only if the task force feels it should be changed in
some way. Mollenhauer responded that the task force could go to a lot of work, reach the end
with a recommendation to manage the population only to have the Council say it was never their
intention to kill deer. Dulek stated that the Long-Term Plan states the committee is to meet each
spring to review: 1 ) educational material; 2) deer population numbers; 3) management options;
and finally to 4) recommend methods to kill deer. If the task force feels their charge should be
broader or that they should meet sometime other than spring, they should ask to have the
objectives changed.
Menning stated she was in favor of a task force as opposed to a commission. Mollenhauer
stated that the task force would still be open to the public and notices would be posted. The
changes would involve terms of service and appointments. A task force appointment would be
for the duration of the three years. The task force members would recommend a replacement to
Council if someone were to resign. Menning asked if a "downgrading" to task force may cause
Deer Management Committee Meeting Minutes
March 20, 2001
Page 3
the public to feel they can't get their voice heard. Mollenhauer reminded the group that
whenever an idea has been brought forward by a member of the public, the group has looked
into it. There is a solid history of review of options. She stated that she receives requests from
communities all over the U.S. asking for information on our deer management program. Many
who call are aware of how well our members have worked together.
Dulek stated that making appointments would go quicker because a task force doesn't require a
30-day process as does a commission. Recommendations for appointments can be made to
council as needs arise.
Mollenhauer asked if the group wanted to set guidelines on appointments, dismissals, etc. Goff
asked about "renewable terms." Dulek stated they can have long-term appointments or a term
appointment. If the task force wants to have term appointments, they need to become a
commission and prepare bylaws. A task force would allow less formal appointments for the term
of the task force. Members could resign their appointment.
Farrant stated it is her understanding they could recommend that Council give them a three-
year term, at which time the task force would dissolve--a sunset clause. At the end of the three
years, Council would receive a recommendation from the task force on whether or not to
continue. Council could then decide what direction deer management should take.
Mollenhauer summarized that the committee will recommend to Council that, beginning this
year, the Deer Management Task Force be formed to meet for three years, and the current
members will remain. If a member resigns, a new appointment will be made under the same
representation classification. After three years, Council will make a decision to affirm to continue
the task force, disband it, or have a new format, as recommended by the current task force. The
consensus was that 9 members would be an appropriate number. The former Coralville
representative will be changed to an "at large" appointment.
Mollenhauer asked if the committee wants to continue to forward their recommendation to affirm
the Long-Term Plan to Council after the first meeting if they come to a consensus. If changes to
the Long-Term Plan were desired, a resolution from Council would be required. Inasmuch as
there are possibly new Council Members every two years, it would be important to get their
opinion. It was agreed that the task force would review the Long-Term Plan and submit it to
Council for affirmation early on in the process each year.
The Committee unanimously agreed to the formation of the Deer Task Force. Dulek stated she
likes the idea of a paper trail going through Council. It was agreed that the minutes of the March
20, 2001, meeting would be submitted to Council for approval of the Deer Task Force.
Mollenhauer submitted a copy of Tony's report on the 2000 deer accident information and the
helicopter count. Tony conducted a helicopter count of areas he was working so he could
determine the status of his work. Tim Thompson did a helicopter count Saturday, March 17,
2001, in areas Tony did not count. A complete work-up of these figures is being prepared and
will be submitted to the task force. Residents from the west side calling the City Manager's
Office with complaints of large numbers of deer have been encouraged to submit letters to the
Council and Committee.
Menning asked how the special DNR hunts in areas north of town went. Thompson stated that
no one picked up the tags, so they plan to do a follow-up survey to contact a percentage of
hunters to get a count. Dykstra asked if residents in the River Heights area could hunt that area.
Thompson stated that they are in the county, and they can hunt on their own property with bow
Deer Management Committee Meeting Minutes
March 20, 2001
Page 4
and arrow without a permit. If you have permission, you can hunt on your own property with a
firearm. They should check with the County regarding property line issues.
Dykstra stated that there will probably be more plant damage due to the long snow cover.
Thompson agreed because the deer couldn't get to their normal food sources.
Thompson stated that 78 deer were taken in Coralville, and about 51 were adult does. He would
like to get surveys done on the Johnson County zone.
Menning asked if there were any areas in the City or nearby that have any significant amount of
predation by loose dogs. Mollenhauer stated there shouldn't be any due to leash laws, but they
did not have figures.
Mollenhauer asked if current members were interested in remaining on the task force. All
present indicated they would like to remain active. Doug Jones had previously indicated he
would no longer be able to serve due to lack of time. There are two openings at this time.
Mollenhauer stated that cleaning of deer reflectors has been added to the list of City projects for
community service.
Menning asked how they would obtain names for the two vacant spots on the committee.
Mollenhauer said if Council agrees to the recommended format, members should come to the
next meeting with names of potential applicants.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:29 P.M.
Minutes submitted by Neana Saylor.
07-05-01
M,NuTEs FINAL IP22
DEER TASK FORCE MEETING
JUNE 4, 2001
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CIVIC ENTER
MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Farrant, Harold Goff, Jan Ashman, Nancy Menning, Linda
Dykstra, Paul Emerson, Steve Hendrix
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Lisa Mollenhauer
OTHERS: Tim Thompson (DNR)
CALL TO ORDER
Lisa Mollenhauer called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
By unanimous agreement, the Task Force recommends that Lezlie Hall be appointed as the At-
Large representative and Pete Sidwell as the NonGovernment Conservationist representative.
MEMBERSHIP RECOMMENDATION
Members unanimously agreed to appoint Lezlie Hall as the At-Large representative and Pete
Sidwell as the NonGovernment Conservationist representative.
OTHER
Tim Thompson advised the group on recent and upcoming DNR practices regarding hunting
licensing in Johnson County and the entire state of Iowa.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 P.M.
Minutes submitted by Lisa Mollenhauer.
07-05-01
M,NuTEs FINAL L
DEER TASK FORCE MEETING
JUNE 18, 2001
LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM - CIVIC ENTER
MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Farrant, Harold Goff, Jan Ashman, Nancy Menning, Linda
Dykstra, Paul Emerson, Lezlie Hall
MEMBERS ABSENT: Steve Hendrix, Pete Sidwell
STAFF PRESENT: Lisa Mollenhauer
OTHERS: Tim Thompson (DNR)
CALL TO ORDER
Lisa Mollenhauer called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
CHAIRPERSON
Farrant indicated she would be willing to serve as Chair unless someone else wanted the job.
By unanimous agreement, the Task Force agreed Farrant would remain Chair.
REVIEW OF 2000 DATA
Mollenhauer handed out traffic accident data as well as a summary of driver survey results.
Helicopter population data was reviewed. Two aerial counts were performed during the winter
of 2001. As the later IDNR count was most comprehensive, the Task Force decided to use
those results. White Buffalo's Summary Report was also briefly reviewed. It was decided that
members would examine all 2000 data and discuss results at the next meeting.
OTHER
Mollenhauer reminded members that after data review, they are to examine the Long-Term Plan
and recommend to Council that it remain as is or be amended. Council will consider the
recommendation. The Task Force will then work over the next few months to fulfill the Long-
Term Plan agreed to by Council.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, June 26, 6:45p, Lee Recreation Center.
Minutes submitted by Lisa Mollenhauer.
Well, who said it was easy anyway?
Take heart, anyone among you who believes you are technologically challenged, you '~in't seen
nuthin' yet." This is an excerpt from a Wall Street Journal article:
1. Compaq is considering changing the command "Press Any Key" to "Press Return Key" because of
the flood of calls asking where the "Any' key is.
2. AST technical support had a caller complaining that her mouse was hard to control with the dust
cover on. The cover turned out to be the plastic bag the mouse was packaged
3. Another AST customer was asked to send a copy of her defective diskettes. A few days later a letter
arrived ~'om the customer along with photocopies of the floppies.
4. A Dell technician advised his customer to put his troubled floppy back in the drive and close the
door. The customer asked the tech to hold on and was heard putting the phone down, getting up and
erossing the room to close the door to his room
5. Another Dell customer called to say he couldn't get his computer to fax anything. After 40 minutes
oftroubleshcoting, the technician discovered the man was trying to fax a piece of paper by holding it
in front of the monitor screen and hitting the "send" key.
6. Another Dell customer called to complain that his keyboard no longer worked. He had cleaned it by
falling up his tub with soap and water and soaking the keyboard for a day, then removing all the keys
and washing them individually
7. A Dell technician received a call from a customer who was earaged because his computer had told
him he was "bad and invalid." The tech explained that the computer's "bad command" and "invalid"
responses shouldn't be taken personally
8. A contimed caller to IBM was having trouble printing decoments. He told the technician that the
computer had said it "couldn't find printer." The user had also tried turning the computer serean to
face the printer but the computer still couldn't "see" the printer.
9. An exasperated caller to Dell Computer Teeh support couldn't get her new Dell Computer to turn
on. After ensaring the computer was plugged in, the technician asked her what happened when she
pushed the power butten. Her response, "I pushed and pushed on the foot pedal and nothing hap-
pened." The "foot pedal" turned out to be the compoter's mouse!
10. Another customer called Compaq teeh support to say her brand-new computer wouldn't work.
She said she unpacked the unit, plugged it in and sat there for 20 minutes waiting for something to
happen. When asked what happened when she pressed the power switch, she asked, "Bat power
switch?"
11. Another IBM customer had trouble installing software and rang for support. "I put in the first
disk, and that was OK. It said to put in the second disk, and I had some problems with that. But when
it said to put in the third disk, I couldn't even fit it in....". The user hadn't realized that "Insert Disk 2"
meant to remove Disk 1 first
12. In a similar incident, a customer had followed the instructions for installing software. The
sinrations said to remove the disk from its cover and insert into the drive. The user had physically
removed the casing of the floppy disk and wondered why there were problems.
14. A woman called the Canon help desk with a problem with her printer. The tech asked her if she
was running it under "Windows". The woman responded, "No, my desk is next to the door. But that is
a good point. The man siring in the cubicle next to me is under a window and his printer is working
fine."
Distributed by Mayor Ernest Lehman
'~'%'
The Johnson Coun~ Board of Supe~isors
and staff cordially invite you to a
reception w honor
Carol Peters
who is retiring from the position of
Administrative Assistant after 30 years
of service from 1971 - 2001.
Friday, July 6, 2001
3:00p. m. - 5:00p. m.
Remarks at 4:00p. m.
of Supervisors Boardroom - 2'a Floor
Johnson Coun~ Administration Building
913 South Dubuque Street
Iowa Ci~, Iowa 52240
MINUTES I
East Central Iowa Council of Governments FROM COUNCIL MEMBER VA 07-05-01
Board Meeting l:00p.m.
May 31, 2001 - ECICOG office
108 Third Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
MEMBERS PRESENT
Dee Fanderhoef-Iowa City City Council
Gary Edwards-Iowa County Citizen
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
Ed Brown-Mayor of Washington
David Vermedahl-Benton County Supervisor
Mike Lehman-Johnson County Supervisor
Henry Herwig-Coralville City Council
'Ed Raber- Washington County Citizen
Charlie Montross-lowa County Supervisor
Dennis Hansen-dones County Citizen
MEMBERS ABSENT
Tom Tjelmeland-Mayor of Ely
Leo Cook-Jones County Supervisor
Rod Straub-lowa County Supervisor
Dale Todd-Cedar Rapids Commissioner
David Cavey-Mayor of Olin
Don Magdefrau-Benton County Citizen
Larry Wilson-Johnson County Citizen
ALTERNATES PRESENT - None
OTItER'S PRESENT - None
STAFF PRESENT
Doug Elliott-Executive Director
Gina Peters-Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Ryan-Planner
Lisa Garlich - Planner
Jim Nehring-Joint-Purchasing Coordinator
Robyn Jacobson-Transit Administrator
Mary Rump-IT/TransportationPlanner
Chad Sands-Planner
Tracey Mulcahey-Grants Administrator
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Dee Vanderhoef at 1:10 p.m.
.1 Recognition of Alternates - None
.2 Public Discussion - None
.3 Approval of Agenda
M/S/C (Stout/Hansen) to approve the agenda. All ayes.
.4 Public Hearing - FY02 Consolidated Transit Application
Vanderhoef opened the public hearing for the FY2002 Consolidated Transit Application at 1:10 p.m. A 1
notice was published in the newspaper and included in the board packet. No written comments were
received. An itemized list of capital projects and their associated total costs and federal participation was
included in the board packet. Vanderhoef closed the public hearing at 1: 11 p.m.
2.0 ROUTINE MATTERS
.1 Approval of Minutes (April 26, 2001)
Hartsen noted a correction to the minutes. The meeting location was listed as the ECICOG office when
the meeting was held at Iowa Workforce Development.
M/S/C (Lehman/Herwig) to approve the minutes with the noted correction to meeting location. All ayes.
.2 Preceding Month's Budget Reports/Balance Sheets
Elliott gave an overview of the April financial statements. (Raberjoined the meeting at this time)
M/S/C (Brown/Houser) to receive and file the April financial statements for audit. All ayes.
3.0 AGENCY REPORTS
.1 Chairperson's Report - None
.2 Board Members' Reports
Ellintt told the board that Carol Casey has resigned from the ECICOG board. JCCOG has appointed
Larry Wilson as the new Johnson County Citizen representative. Vanderhoef noted that Casey was a
valued member of the board and she wished her well with her new duties.
.3 Director's Report
Elliott gave an update on the regional rehab program forgivable loan default. A trial was held in April
and ECICOG was given first position on both liens. The mortgage company may appeal, or will sell the
home and then pay ECICOG its interest in the property, which is approximately $13,000.
Elljolt told the board that effective July 1,2001, ECICOG will no longer carry the cost of grant programs
for counties and cities, by allowing them to defer payment to ECICOG until grant funds are received at
the local level. Costs for ECICOG services or services paid by ECICOG will need to be paid in a timely
manner (usually 30 days net).
.4 Joint-Purchasing Report
Information included in the board packet. Vanderhoef asked Nehring to present a full summary report of
the first year of joint-purchasing to the board in June.
.5 Community Development Report
Information included in the board packet. Raber asked how the attendance was at the Cedar Rapids
Zoning Conference. Sands noted that about 60 people were in attendance and that valuable information
was presented.
.6 Housing Report
Elliott gave an update on the GRO home that the board authorized for purchase at last month's board
meeting. He told the board that an offer to purchase the home had been made and accepted. The
purchase price is $43,000, and he will close on the house on Friday. The next step will be to assemble
bid specifications and a bid packet for construction. Elliott will go to the Belle Plaine City Council in
June to give them a summary of the project. The home will hopefully be finished by September or
October, and an open house held. Edwards asked for a clarification on funding. Elliott gave an overview
of the funding sources. Edwards asked what Elliott thought a projected selling price would be. Elliott
explained that the program states that it is the fair market value or the cost of the home plus rehab costs,
whichever is less. The hope of the program is to put the proceeds towards another home. Raber asked
what the purpose of the program was. Elliott stated there were several objectives, including providing
affordable housing and to educate contractors, homeowners, and local officials in the use of green-
building practices in rehabilitation. Discussion followed on the home.
.7 Solid Waste Report
Ryan told the board that the new facilities for the Household Hazardous Materials Program in Benton
and Iowa Counties will open on June 11.
She noted that waste tire amnesties are underway in the counties and about 230 gauges and brochures 2
have been sent out. She also said about 180 people stopped for a tire check at the free tire clinics held
throughout the counties.
Ryan told the board about a new project she is working on. A goal in the comprehensive plan was to
evaluate residential recycling programs. The IDNR requested that ECICOG submit a proposal to conduct
a special project to evaluate residential recycling programs in the region. ECICOG proposed hiring a
consultant to create an evaluation tool and to conduct evaluation activities. A budget of $100,000 was
proposed, with $20,000 for ECICOG services. Elliott noted the significance of the IDNR asking
ECICOG to make the proposal. He told the board that timing didn't allow the proposal to come to the full
board before submitting the proposal to the IDNR. If the IDNR proffers a contract, the board can act at
that time to approve or disapprove the ageney's participation.
Vanderhoef asked what the total cost of the tire clinic was. Ryan said the project was coordinated by
Made DeVries, who was not in attendance. She would ask DeVries to give a report to the board in June.
.8 Transportation Report
Jacobson told the board that she was notified that state transit assistance (STA) would be cut for next
year. The total amount cut from the budget for the state was $660,000. The estimated amount to be
awarded to ECICOG is $458,749; $532,000 was the initially projected amount. While this means a
decrease in projected STA funding, Jacobson also noted that federal operating funds have increased -.
about $40,000 to $190,000 for next year. The net result would be an increase in transit funding, though
less than initially anticipated.
Vanderhoef asked the total amount received to date. Jacobson stated that about $600,000 in state and
federal funds has been received to date, and another payment is anticipated for FY 01.
4.0 COMMITFEE REPORTS
.1 Executive Committee - None
.2 Personnel Committee - None
.3 Budget Committee - None
.4 Transit Operator's Group
Minutes from the last meeting were included in the board packet.
.5 Solid Waste Technical Advisory Committee
Minutes from the last meeting were included in the board packet.
.6 Ad Hoc Committee Reports
Herwig presented the final recommendations of the transit sub-committee to the board. (copies enclosed
for members not in attendance)
Vanderhoef asked board members to consider the recommendations, and remit comments in writing by
June 15 for staff review. An item will be on the agenda for the June 28 board meeting.
Vanderhoef thanked the committee for all their hard work.
5.0 IOWA INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW SYSTEM
IA200110-037, Foundation 2 - Street Outreach Services for Runaway and Homeless Youth
MIS/C (Heam/Brown) to approve the Intergovernmental Review with a favorable review. Barron
abstained, all the rest ayes.
]A200110-038, City ofNewhall - IDNR - Drinking Water SRF
M/S/C (Edwards/Houser) to approve the Intergovernmental Review with a favorable review. All ayes.
6.0 OLD BUSINESS
.I Approval of Expenditures
M/S/C (Hansen/Montross) to approve payment of expenditures. All ayes.
7.0 NEW BUSINESS - None
8.0 NEXT MEETING: June 28, 2001
The meeting adjoumed at 2:15 p.m.
Lu Barton, Secretary/Treasurer
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June 28, 2001
Date
07-05-0'~
Marian Karr ~
From: Carol DeProsse [cdeprosse@earthlink.net]
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Subject: Ljcnews] Eric Shaw and other matters
The way in which County Attorney J. Patrick White controlled the entire
investigation is the major reason he should be voted out of office next
year. I wish John Robertson would run for County Attorney instead of for
City Council. We have a bucket load of council candidates. GOOD County
Attorney candidates are very hard to come by.
Mr. White should also pay at the ballot box for his treatment of the
director of DVIP a number of years ago, as well as his prosecution of the
most lowly of crimes (possession of small amounts of marijuana being one of
them), and his relentless belief that anyone doing just about anything these
days to their children means they must be endangering them and thus should
be removed from the home and placed in foster care. Prosecuting Scotty
Haywood and his wife for marijuana possession is morally criminal in my
opinion.
By the way, on the Ped Mall the other day, during Citizens for Accountable
Government's press conference announcing the petition drive for the
amendments to the Home Rule Charter, there were two little kids running
around naked in the fountain. PATV was present, taping the PRESS CONFERENCE
when a police officer came up and said to be careful not to tape the little
naked kids because it might cause some trouble!!!!
This is what we have come to in this country?
>From: Richard <twohy~inav.net>
>To: jcnews@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [jcnews] Survey/Shaw #1
>Date: Mort, Jun 25, 2001, 12:10 AM
This is a long post. I'll do one more (shorter) in a day or so.
Response to "survey" request (below) of Suzanne Girardeau
Re: the Iowa City police killing of citizen Eric Shaw
> from Listmember Richard Twohy:
>
> For me, it's a blessing to put away the past.
> Today is tough enough. Why dwell on old news?
> Five years is a very long time.
> A few moments, however, sting just like yesterday.
>
> New members of this List perhaps don't even know what happened in
> Iowa City the night of August 31, 1996. I suppose they don't know
> that the "911" call was placed, long-distance, by Eric's friend in
> Des Moines -- who was on the telephone and heard Eric's dying shriek.
> They don't know that Eric's mother rushed to the site -- and Officer
> Troy Kelsay physically blocked her, as she crawled across the
cencrete, from embracing or even touching her dead/dying son because,
after all, this was a "crime scene".
And, if they are especially lucky, they donlt know what happened --
and what DIDN'T happen -- in the hours, days, weeks, months, and
years after Eric's guts were splattered that night across the floor
-- at the hands of a frightened young city cop AND his senior Officer
Troy Kelsay who put the gun in his hand and told him to fire.
Do I have it wrong?
Well, I don't know. You donlt know, either.
Because the truth was squashed, crumpled and shoved, like a genie
back into the bottle -- and has stayed there, unrevealed,
undisclosed, unexplained -- in a coverup that continues to haunt the
memory and conscience of thoughtful residents.
I think it~s the coverup -- and the sloppy, sleazy way it was
packaged, fraught with implications of complicity and wrongdoing by
others -- that keeps me from "putting away the past" as I so want to
do with this messy Old News.
Because SOMEBODY does know the truth here.
Three living persons do know exactly what happened that night to an
ill-trained, inexperienced young officer who had already drawn his
gun against someone else that night, They know how Gillaspic was
"set up" -- if indeed that's what happened. Those three persons
could tell us what was said and done -- the commands that were given
by a senior officer lurking on the premises in street clothes like
any common burglar -- just before the silent ambush, the door
suddenly kicked open, and Eric Shaw's life exploded across his
brightly-lit artist studio in the middle of the night.
But for reasons that cry out for disclosure, the County Attorney --
with the City Manager, his employee the Chief of Police, or other
officials who acquiesced and supported those choices -- made sure
that neither Troy Kelsay, nor Jeffrey Gillaspic, nor Darian Zacharias
would face a criminal proceeding of any kind -- nor even a grand jury
-- to admit the truth of what happened that night.
The larger theme, I believe, is the other profound acts of police
misconduct which would have been revealed once this Pandora's box was
opened -- and the likely response of an outraged electorate in our
town and county.
Yes, I do have thoughts about it still, five years later.
Thankfully, those thoughts are less frequent these days.
I do think that the County Attorney and others involved here are,
most of them, good men and women -- doing the best they can in tough
spots with the lights they have.
But I wish they could see the strength and healing that simple
display of the truth would bring to a community that otherwise should
never forget the wrong that was done that night -- and the further
wrong that remains unrighted.
A mere 4 months after that awful night, I finally dredged the
strength to write an open letter about the Great Quiet that seemed to
be settling over this affair. To those newer members of our List,
some flavor of what happened may come from reading what I then wrote
described above.
This text -- except for one significant paragraph -- was printed as a
"Guest Opinion" in the Iowa City Press-Citizen on December 23, 1996:
>
> TO the Editor:
>
> It is nearly four months since Eric Shaw was shot dead by Officer
> Jeffrey Gillaspie. It is not, and never was, a federal case. The
> matter, still unresolved, will soon be back in the local hands where
> it began. It is time to address the local decision which must be
> made.
>
> Like no other issue that has ever struck this community, this one
> continues to eat at our soul. Healing cannot even begin until this
> matter has a proper airing - one that we can believe in. Clearly,
> there is only one reliable treatment for our cancer: an
> old-fashioned remedy, designed by the founding framers. But it can
> not work properly while left sitting on the shelf. County Attorney
> Patrick White needs to submit this case to the Grand Jury.
Four months along the road now, this is not impossible to do. It is
not even difficult. It does not require Mr. White to change his
views. For the law provides not one, but TWO independent ways for a
matter like this to come before a court. One is for the prosecutor,
with individual discretion, to con~aence criminal charges directly.
The additional way is to entrust this discretion to a Grand Jury...
whose job is to make that decision when asked.
Though he has made clear his individual view about criminal charges,
Mr. White can send this to the grand jury, WITHOUT COMPROMISING HIS
PRINCIPLES or position in any way. And he should do so. The statute
of limitations has nowhere near run out on this matter. The Grand
Jury is available to consider an indictment - and, if so, on what /if
any) criminal charges - and thus to decide whether there should ever
be a trial at all.
Why is this step necessary? It~s needed because a series of
important mistakes, and an important conflict of interest, have
prevented J. Patrick White from making a proper one-man decision in
this case. To wit:
Error #1: Weeks before the investigations were done, Mr. White
announced that he was not going to submit the facts to the Grand
Jury. From that premature decision a thoughtful person could
predict, as many of us did, that no charges of any kind would be
filed. Why? A prosecutor is never in a position to ignore his or
her special, working relationship with the police. They know too
much about each other's mistakes in the past; and they need each
other too much, every day, every week, to allow that kind of fissure.
The conflict of interest is inherent and (apparently in this case?)
inescapable.
An honest leader must avoid even the appearance of such conflicts --
especially when {as here), he failed to do any formal or informal
oversight, to assure that Officers would not be "trained" (his
phrase) to do what happened here. The crucial conflict required that
this good man NOT make the prosecuting decision himself - in the
interest of justice.
Error #2: Again, weeks before any investigation was completed, Mr.
White announced hie conclusion that the shooting was "not
justified." Of all the public officers here, he was in fact the only
one who had a true duty NOT to make a decision on the ultimate issue
before the investigations were done. Even if his decision should
turn out to be correct, this was a deep mistake. It makes you wonder
why an attorney ever tells others to withhold their judgment until
all the facts are in.
If Mr. White had in fact decided this was an unjustified killing
before ANY OF THE FOUR investigations had been completed, then the
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clear, proper choice was to take himself out of the decision seat,
and submit the criminal determination to a Grand Jury who could and
would approach the entire matter with an open, undecided mind.
Error #3: Having now decided that this killing was an
unjustified, improper use of force (do you wonder how much force
WOULD have been "proper" here?), Mr. White then made the startling
connection that there was no question of even the slightest criminal
wrongdoing. He said there was no recklessness, no intent to kill at
the moment that trigger was pulled. Several lawyers have pointed
out that your typical drunk driver also has no intent to kill at the
time their car crushes the life of another human.
The criminal misdeed, for which that driver is charged, with or
without a Grand Jury, concerns his intent, not at the moment when he
"flinched" at the wheel, but instead at the time he had set the stage
by pointing the car with his foot on the trigger.
Clearly there are crucial questions here, on which reasonable minds
could well differ.
On the facts that we know, it's clear that reasonable men and women
could reasonably determine the issue of criminal charges quite
differently than did Patrick White.
Of course a Grand Jury might very well reach the same decision that
Mr. White made.
Of course he could, and should, present to them not only the facts
but also his personal recommendation AGAINST any charges. But the
choice to indict or not would then properly belong to this
wide-ranging group of unpaid citizens from throughout the conmmunity.
Their choice, whatever it is, would be immensely easier for the whole
community to accept.
A Grand Jury is needed by Eric Shaw's family, for decent and
acceptable closure.
A Grand Jury is needed by Officer Jeffrey Gillaspie, who (lest we forget)
was hounded out of town without a reason under the current decision.
A Grand Jury is needed by the rest of us, who deserve some assurance
that sudden death like this won't be done, again, to someone else's child.
There can be no quiet peace, and no public confidence essential to the County
Attorney, while this matter remains choked off from closure by one-man-rule.
--Richard Judson Twohy
Two days later, the Press-Citizen printed this "follow-up" letter:
To the Editor:
From your 12/23 Guest Opinion, you omitted the key argument for an
important beneficiary of Grand Jury empanelment - a person whose life
was also abruptly composted by officialdom here. The point should
have public consideration, for it is at the heart of the proper
airing this case requires.
I said: "A Grand Jury is also needed by Officer Jeffrey Gillaspie,
who (lest we forget)
was hounded out of town without a reason under the current decision."
Richard Judson Twohy
I am curious to find out what the prevailing thoughts are on this
> list concerning Eric Shaw. It seems to me that there are 2 groups out
> there, one that feels the issue should just go away, the other that
> it is still an outrage. Would members of this list please let me know
> which side you are
> on, either via this news group or a personal email to me?
> Thank you,
> Suzanne
>
> We must constantly build dikes of courage to
> hold back the flood of fear. -M.L.King, Jr.(1969)
> Richard Judson Twohy *Email address:<twohy@inav.net>
> U.S. Snail-Mail: PO Box 2233, Iowa City IA 52244-2233
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Subject: [jcnews] Press Conference
Citizens for Accountable Local Government (CALG), will hold a press
conSerence on Thursday, June 21 at 4 p.m. in the Pedestrian Plaza by the
chessboard. Also in attendance will be a representatives from Students for
Local Politics and Alternatives to a New Jail. The purpose of the press
conference will be to announce the petition drive that the three groups will
be conducting over the next two months in order to place three proposed
amendments before Iowa City voters on the November 6 ballot.
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NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
July 9, 2001
City Council
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
RE: Traffic Calming, Block 73OT
Dear Members of the City Council:
We understand staff have recommended halting further review of traffic calming in Block
73OT. This staff recommendation is contrary to the wishes of the Northside Neighborhood
Association as expressed in previous correspondence addressed or copied to city council, and
the Northside Neighborhood Association does not support the recommendation.
The Northside Neighborhood Association has received petitions that Block 73OT neighbors
circulated among themselves; as these petitions bear on your deliberations on this traffic
calming request and seem strongly to contradict the staff recommendation, we provide them
for your review.
The Northside Neighborhood Association has not been provided or had opportunity to review
the collected data, but based on brief verbal summaries of volume and speed of traffic (note
especially "outliers" in the 30-50 m.p.h. range), traffic calming may be warranted. We request
you direct staff to provide these data to us so that we may review and react to them.
The staff recommendation to halt traffic calming review in 73OT is at best premature and at
worst directly counter to a desirable outcome. Consistent with previous policy statements of
our Association, we request council to direct that staff proceed to the next step in the traffic
calming procedure: public input.
David Tingwa~~
Coordinator, SteeringCommittee, Northside Neighborhood Association
814 E. Market St., Apt. D
Iowa City, IA 52245-2644
319/338-1997
dave.tingwald@pobox .corn
All signatures on the attached petition regarding the exclusion of through-
traffic from the alley running east-west in block 73 OT are residents within
300 feet of the alley in block 73 OT.
Petition fi3r the exclusion of through-traltic fi'om the alley running east-west joining Dubuque
and Linn Streets in block 73 OT between Brown and Ronalds Streets
we lhe undersigned request that City Council direct city staff lo erect a tim gate across the above alley to eliminate
through traffic, but for authorized, emergency vehicles. The gale would be located 175 feet from Dubuque Street
righi-of-way, 145 feet from Linn Street right-of-way.
The alley was not a through-alley when the residences abutting the hlley were built. These msidenees are built up to
the alley right-of-way or exqend inlo that right-of way. The alley is a steep grade, like Brown Street hill bordering
on the north side of the same block. The alley is a significant pedeslxian mute for the neighborhood as well as
mentally challenged residents of transitional housing. The Lian Street egress from the alley is blind because of
mtaimng walls supporting Linn Sireel properties.
Through traffic has become a threa! to the safely of pedestrians on the alley and children playing in the
neighborhood. The gate, recommended by the fire marshal, allows full vehicle access from both Dubuque Slreet
and Linn gtreet to the gate for properlies abutting the alley and allows pedestrian passage, however, would eliminate
the through, vehicular traffic that has created a safely hazard, The installation of the gate is easily reversible.
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Petition lbr the exclusion of through-trattic from the alley running east-west joining Dubuque
and Linn Streets in block 73 OT between Brown and Ronalds Streets
We the undemigned request that City Council direct city staff to erect a~m gate across the above alley to eliminate
tltrough traffic but for authorized. emergency vehicles. The gate would be located 175 feet from Dubuque Street
right-of-way, 145 feet from Linn Street right-of-way.
The alley was not a Lhrough-aHey when the residences abutting the alley were built. These residences are built up to
the alley right-of-way or ex'tend into lhat right-of way. The alley is a steep grade. like Brown Street hill bordering
on the north side of the same block. The alley is a signiticanl pedestrian route for the neighborhood as well as
tnentally challenged residents of transitional housing. The Linn Street egress from the alley is blind because of
mtalalng walls supporting Linn Street properties.
Through traffic has become a threat to the safety of pedestrians on the alley and children playing hi the
neighborhood. The gate. recommended by the fire marshal, allows full vehicle access from both Dubuque Street
and Lirm Street to the gate for properties abutting the alley and allows pedestrian passage. however, would eliminate
the through, vehicular traffic that has created a safety hazard. The installation of the gate is easily reversible.
Prim Name Address Signature Date
Petition tbr the exclusion of through_traffic from the alley running east-west joinin~ Dubuque
and Linn Streets in block 73 OT between Brown and Ronalds Streets
we the undersigned request that City Council direct dry staff to erect a tim gate across the above alley to eliminate
through traffic, but for authorized, emergency vehicles. The gate would be located 175 feet from Dubuque Street
right-of-way, 145 feet from Linn Street right-of-way.
The alley was not a through-alley when the residences abutting the alley were built. These residences are built up to
the alley fight-of-way or extend into that fight-of way. The alley is a steep grade. like Brown Street hill bordering
on the north side of the same block. The alley is a significant pedestrian route for the neighborho~xl as well as
mentally challenged residents of transitional housing. The Lmn Street egress from the alley is blind because of
retaining walls supporting Linn Street properties.
Through traffic has become a threat to the safety of pedestrians on the alley and children playing in the
neighborhood. The gate, recommended by the fire marshal, allows full vehicle access from both Dubuque Street
and Ljnn Street to the gate for properties abutting the alley and allows pedestrian passage, however. would eliminate
the througk vehicular traffic that has created a safety hazard. The installation of the gate is easily reversible.
Print Name Address Signature Date
JUL 0 9 ZOO1
09 2ool CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
TO: City Council ~~~ Al~y~
FROM: John Fitzpatrick
721 North Linn
RE: I S
I received in Friday afiemoon's mail a memo ~om JeffDavidson reg~ding the above
study. ~. Davidson indicated that k ~11 be on today's work session agenda. I re~
there was not more notice to ~low a response prior to today's meeting.
I must di~ee with ~. Davidson's conclusions ~om the study. In an alley iraended
second~ access Br abusing residences, the volume of 123 vehicles at one end and 102
at the other end suggests ~ enomous volume of cut4hrough tr~c. Mr. Davidson
discusses these statistics in terns of noah ~d south ends. The alley runs ~st ~d west.
It is difficult to ~ow what he means by noah and south ends.
In the east half of the alley them ~e only two vehicles, one in lot 8 ~d one in lot 1. The
vehicle in lot 8 is ~equemly storage p~ked for days ~d the vehicle in lot 1 is not used
eve~ day. Lots 2 ~d 7 have no vehicle access. h the west half of the alley the residents
of lot 3 both have c~s that ~e used d~ly. In addkion to the ~ley, they have access
directly to Brown Street via their private drive connecting the alley to Brom Stm~. The
SigEp ~atemky owns the single-family propeay, lot 3, ad p~ks c~s at random in that
space averaging 4-6 cars. The zoning changes Br lots 5 ~d 4. In the high-density
zoning, lot 4 has tandem p~king Br two cars that am used daily. Lot 5 has parking for 4
cars, two X two t~dem. This represents a tot~ of 14-16 c~s that would use the alley
daily, 12 ofthem possibly mukiple times duringthe day. The volume of123 cars
su~ests a huge rate of cut-t~ou~ traffic - greater th~ two-thirds of the vehicles
coumed.
Mr. Davidson notes excessive speeds at both ends of the alley. At one end, he ekes 2
vehicles at 35 m.p.h., and another at 45 m.p.h. At the other end, he ekes vehicles at 30,
35, 40 ~d 55 m.p.h. These speeds ~e outrag~us and dangerous. The east egress ~om
the alley is blind. There ~e residences with ~ound level bedrooms immediately adjacem
tothe alley. The alley right-of-way is n~owed to 16feet.
I met wkh the tim marshal to discuss the problem of the t~ough-tr~c in the alley. It
was he who su~ested the o~ion of the fire gate. He visked the site with the fire chieE
He confirmed by telephone that they concu~ed that the fire gate would be an acceptable
solution to t~s p~icul~ situation. I am conBsed by ~. Davidson's presemation of this
as overstatement.
M~y pedestrians use the alley, including mentally challenged elieros in tr~skional
housing. Neighborhood children cross the ~ley to aRend school. The problem ofcut-
t~ough tr~c and speed has developed over the past two ye~s, creating a ve~
d~gerous situation that must be addressed.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: July 9, 2001
To: City Council
Fir A ~
From: Sarah E. Holecek, ' st ssistant City Attorn -
Re: Sensitive Areas Ordinance: Status of the Regulation of Wetlands under the Iowa City
Zoning Ordinance after U.S. Supreme Court decision in Solid Waste AqencV of Northern Cook
County v. U.S. Army Corps of Enqineers
In January 2001, the United States Supreme Court issued its ruling in Solid Waste Aclency of
Northern Cook County v. United States Army Corps of Enqineers, 531 U.S. 159, 121 S.Ct. 675
(2001) [hereina~er, SWANCC]. The issue in this case was the Corps' definition of "navigable
waters" and whether the Clean Water Act (CWA) gave the Corps authority to define "navigable
waters" broadly enough to include intrastate waters used as habitat by migratory birds which cross
state lines. In this case, the question was whether the regulation of an abandoned sand and
gravel pit by the Corps was cleady intended by Congress in the Clean Water Act, and if so,
whether such expansive federal jurisdiction was appropriate under the Commerce Clause of the
Constitution. The Supreme Cour~ held that permitting the Corps to claim federal regularcry
jurisdiction over ponds and mudfiats falling within the "Migratory Bird Rule" was not clearly
intended by Congress and would result in a significant impingement of the States' traditional and
primary power over land and water use.
This decision has significance to the City in that the Sensitive Areas Ordinance [SAC] of the
Zoning Code regulates wetlands in accord with the Corps of Engineers' rules. In other words, the
SAC defines "wetlands" in relevant pad as follows:
"for the purposes of this Section, "wetland" shall mean a jurisdictional wetland that is
regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or it successor. Determination of
jurisdictional wetlands shall be made by either the Corps or its successor or by a wetland
specialist and accepted by the Corps or its successor."
As a result of the decision curtailing the Corps' definition of "jurisdictional wetlands", the
applicability of the Sensitive Areas Ordinance to wetlands within Iowa City has also been
narrowed. Three examples of Iowa City wetlands that were previously protected under section
404 of the CWA and the SAC but are being filled or have been filled since the Court's opinion are:
1) the Braverman/Kennedy commercial development on Southgate and South Gilbert Street (as
part of the City's trunk sewer project); 2) the Aviation Commercial Park; and 3) the summer 2001
phase of the former Captain Idsh (Scott Boulevard) extension project. Each of the above are
public capital improvement projects.
It is clear that the City Council has the authority to pass legislation/local regulations extending
beyond that of the Corps and choose to more closely regulate wetlands within the City, Should
the Council wish to more closely regulate wetlands, the SAC could be amended by striking the
reference to the Corps definition of wetlands and having wetlands determined by City personnel
according to their individual characteristics.
Alternatively, the Council may wish to leave the SAO in its current form and regulate wetlands in
the same manner as the Corps of Engineers after the SWANCC ruling.
If you have any furlher questions regarding this matter or wish to review a copy of the Court's
decision, please feel free to contact me.
cc: Marian Karr, City Clerk
Steve Atkins, City Manager
Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney
Doug Boothroy, Director, HIS
Kadn Franklin, Director, PCD
Julie Tallman, Development Regulations Specialist, HIS
RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM THE
IOWA CITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Weingeist moved and McLeod seconded a motion to recommend to the City Council to
issue $125,000 in pass-through funds to PATV for a facility contingent upon this
CommissioWs approval of a draft agreement with the City of Iowa City, this
Commission's approval of a draft agreement with any proposed tenant, and this
Commission's approval of a detailed financial analysis.
The motion passed 3-2 with McLeod, McKray, and Weingeist voting yes and Smith and
Pusack voting no.
July 9, 2001
J~r~y ~lo~
PoO. BOX 2896
Iowa City~ Iowa 52244
Iowa City Police Department
Iowa City, Iowa
Police Chief Winkelhake ~0~
Officer Ko Adkins
Officer Kevin Humiston
Sgto Krei
Over the past several weeks (since June 12, 2001) I have
voiced to you numerious complaints of: death threats, hate crimes,
theft of my property, verbal and physical assult directed
against me at the address of 922 E. Washington Street, Iowa
City, Iowa.
In truth, I got no response from any of you.
As a result, the above and more continued against me.
AS usual, your department has done nothing with my complaints.
You know this is a vq~lation of due process of law and any
citizens rights. I should not have to tell you this.
In addition, some of the parties and others have directed the
same and more against me at other locations within the city limits
of Iowa City, I~wa.
It is my understanding, (I learned today when I came to your
department) that Officer Kevin Humiston was at my door at about
6:30 AM this morning. I hope you can understand why I would not
answer my door, considering the threats to my pesson.
Apparently, you are going to do nothing about my complaints
as you have in the past and manufacture these complaints into
complaints against me as you have done numerious times in the
past?
interesting!
Contact me at my above address only about these matters for
a me~ting with all of the above named parties of your police
department°
See in Fey~Cou~t!
!.M or,s,soe,,er 35,-0t 0
Domestic Violence Intervention Program351-1043
There are many types of hateful acts, not Rape V~ctim Advocacy Program 335-6000
all are considered crimes. Hate crimes
LAW ENFORCEMENT
are acts which relate to violations of an
individual's rights. In 1987 Iowa first ~owa city police Department 356-5275
passed the Hate Crimes Law, Chapter Coralville Police Department 354-1100
729A Of the Iowa Criminal Code, and it 3ohnson County Sheriff 356-6020 T ['
was then strengthened in 1990 and 1992. University of Iowa Dept. of Public Safety335-5022
[t is against the law to commit or threaten '"
violence against a person or their property Johnson County Attomey's Office 339-6100 'i~ C'
based on being a member of one of the HUMAN SERVtCES
following protected' clas~e~.
· RACE ARC of Johnson County 351-5017
· COLOR United Action for Youth 338-7518 ' , '
· RELIGION
Iowa Center for AIDS Resources &338-2135
· ANCESTRY Education
· NATIONAL ORIGIN
· Po. LAFF. LIA o. .uma, R,.h,sCommiss,en 356-5°,2
· SEX Women's Resource and Action Center335-1486 '
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· SEXUAL ORIENTATION
· AGE University of iowa LGBT Resource/ 335-1965
Referral Line Text-
Iowa is specific about the types of university of ~owa Affirmative Action Office335-0705 '
prohibited public offenses, they include: Even Conner Rights a Resource Center338-3870
· ASSAULT for Independent Living
· CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
· TRESPASS MECCA-Substance Abuse Services 3514357 A COOrd/nated
· ARSON Free Medical Clinic 337-4459 CO/TIII?/JR/t}/ response
Criminal or otherwise, HARRT comm.nity Mental Health 338-7884 tO hatefu/acts and
responds to hateful acts. You~ too~ can Iowa city Community School District339-6800
be a part of our communities response Life Skills Inc. 354-2121 Hate Cr/mes,
to hateful acts. Senior Center 356-5220 Johnson County
]uly 1999
I1: i , l' 's M'!ssl communities C n:
'GII~ii · · Encourage tolerance and
celebrate the strength of our
is to provide a rapid coordinated community response to
hateful acts targeting individuals of iarotected classes. Our '0" · Promote knowledge&
understanding of Iowa's Hate
vision is to eliminate inappropriate and criminal behaviors c~me ~,gis~a~on.
based on discrimination, thereby strengthening our · ~velopa communib/p~an of
action in response to hateful
community's diversity. am and Hate Crimes.
· Provide resources for victims
of Hate Crimes and
community education.
· Get the facts first! Making
~l~][O ~ ]~ [ W I;: ? · To collaborate with individuals and informed decisions as a
· . groups within our community to end community is important,
HARRT is a group of concerned citizens and hateful acts and Hate Crimes. especially when responding
. to hateful acts and Hate
organizations that believe it is critical that our '- ' Crimes.
communities respond to hateful acts and Hate When hateful acts or Hate Crimes are committed,
Crimes in a comprehensive, public manner. H=ARRT can organize a public response, gather
HARRT was created from Diverse Cities and a resources and work with area officials in support of ~ Individuals Can:
public forum organized in eady 1999. our community. · Learn what you can about
· Hate Crimes and how it
Our purpose includes the following: SOme of HARRT's constituency includes: impacts your community.
· Private Citizens · Don't tolerate jokes or
· To facilitate referrals for support · Law Enforcement behaviors that are
and resources to existing · Religious Community Hemhers demeaning &harmful to
community services. · Social Services Programs individuals or groups in your
· To identify and address barriers · Community Advocates community.
and/or gaps in services to victims of : · Educators :~:~- · Organize a public forum for
community wide discussion.
hateful acts or Hate Crimes. :- If you have questions or business concerning our " · Call local law enforcement to
· To provide education to our organization, please contact HARRT through the report Hate Crimes.
community and to perpetrators of Crisis Center at 351-0140, The Crisis · Support HARRT] Become
hateful acts or Hate Crimes. Center acts as a referral support to HARRT. ~ involved in your community's
· TO provide individual and response to hateful acts and
community support. Hate Crimes.
· TO provide a forum for open
communication and healing with If you have been the victim of a hate crime or hate act
regards to hateful acts and Hate contact the Crisis Center at:
Crimes.