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From: dennis kowalski [mayflyd@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2006 9:43 AM
To: council@iowa-city.org
Subject: rights
Dear Council Members,
Sorry for the general email, but I could not easily find Bob Elliot's, address. However, some of this may be pertinent to
all.
Perhaps Bob would like to explain his views on Property Rights, to Coach Ferentz, as he explained them to me. I didn't
need the explaination, but the Coach is rich and may not understand, considering all of the talk about Freedom on the
national stage. Come to think of it, the poor in New Orleans may not understand either. How about a trip down south,
Bob?
In this age of money grubbing developers, city governments and the national agenda, along with an economy built on
excess, I have little hope for the future of humankind. However, to paraphrase a City Council member from a few years
ago. This is not in our jurisdiction. Brilliant!
Although I am rapidly becoming an ancient one, I expect to see the demise of our formerly fine country with or without
the help of Al Quida.
Happy New Year!
Dennis Kowalski
1932 Hafor Dr
Iowa City IA 52246 3193390061
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Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Steve Fugate. I have lived in Iowa City all of my life
and have been the general manager of the Hamburg Inn #2 for many years. I am also the founder
of the Yoderville Biodiesel Coop. The Yoderville Biodiesel Coop (YBDC) is a group dedicated
to exploring local energy production utilizing used fryer oil and advancing the decidedly positive
benefits ofbiodiesel use. We do this by holding workshops on biodiesel production, attending
energy fairs and expos, as well as providing a positive example of responsible recycling of
undeveloped local resources. I would like to meet with you to discuss how we may be able to
help each other.
I was speaking with Jim Clayton, owner of the Soap Opera about how nice the alley behind his
business looked. He indicated that the city was attempting to clean them up and might be interested
in contracting with a single company to collect We are very interested in becoming that company!
Our group already collects oil from several dining establishments such as The Mill, The Pit, Oasis
falafel and the Hamburg Inn. We have found them to be very enthusiastic about our project. We
would like to turn this sma1llocal production concept into an economic engine by creating good
paying jobs while advancing the cause of responsible resource stewardship. One of the most diffiroh
aspects of turning our great idea into a viable local business is locking in adequate supplies of used
oil. WE would like to work with the City to promote its willingness to facilitate local energy
\ production that is ecologically correct. Our group is already nationally recognized for our workshops
"with attendees hailing form New Hampshire to Kansas as well as Canada and Turkey! Our group has
Geen featured in the Fairfield monthly "'The Source" as well as the Iowa Farmers Union newsletter.
We feel that with greater community support we could really put Iowa City on the Renewable Energy
map. The prominence in the new about America's energy dependence will give us ample opportunity
to stake out the high ground and take the lead in providing immediately implement able alternatives.
I feel there are many ways the city might be able to assist us. I will contact you this week to set up an
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News Release
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CITY CLEF~K
IOWA CITY, IOWA
Kirt A. Sickels, Public Affairs Specialist
(319) 339-7104 (daytime)
(319) 631-0735 cell phone
FAX: (319) 339-7135
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
VA MEDICAL CENTER INVITES COMMUNITY TO
"SALUTE HOSPITALIZED VETERANS"
(January 20, 2006) The Iowa City V A Medical Center invites the public to participate in
activities February 11-14,2006 in observance of the "National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans".
All visitors and guests will be welcomed in the V A Medical Center Chapel at 1 pm.
"The National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans gives everyone a chance to let those
veterans, who have given so much to this nation, know that they are not forgotten," says Kirt
Sickels, Public Relations Officer for the Iowa City Veterans Health Care System. "We've
invited local celebrities, elected officials, school children and other groups to visit during the
week. We want people of all ages to bring Valentine cheer and appreciation to our patients",
Sickels said, and in return, we hope visitors will also learn more about the important roles that
volunteers play at the medical center throughout the year, and perhaps pursue those volunteer
opportunities themselves.
"Our medical center's 688 volunteers are an integral part of our health care team and the
National Salute Program is one great way for people to learn more about helping the veterans we
serve here at the medical center," says Sickels. "We hope and encourage individuals and groups
to join us this week as we recognize these honored men and women."
Citizens, young and old, wanting to share greetings and appreciation, can send Valentine
Greeting Cards and letters to the Iowa City V A Medical Center, and simply address it to "Dear
Veteran", and they will be distributed to patients throughout the medical center.
Individuals or groups wishing to participate in the medical center program should call the
Voluntary Service Office at (319) 339-7129.
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Marian Karr
From: Cjshultz60@aol.com
Sent: Friday, January 06, 2006 8:16 PM
To: council@iowa-city.org
Subject: To:Mayor Wilburn From:Jacob Shultz, Boy Scout Troop 218
Friday, January 6, 2006
Dear Mayor Wilburn,
First of all, I want to congratulate you on becoming our new Mayor of Iowa City. I have been reading all
about our city government from the website and the Iowa City Press-Citizen. It seems to be a pretty exciting
time to do all of this research with you being selected as the new mayor.
Next, let me introduce myself. My name is Jacob Shultz. I am currently the Senior Patrol Leader for
Troop 218. I will soon be getting an advancement to Life Scout in this next month. I am also working on a
merit badge, Citizenship In The Community, that is a requirement for the next advancement, Eagle Scout. I
am a seventh grader at Regina Junior-Senior High School. I have always had an interest in U.S. History and
Government, so this merit badge work is interesting to me as well.
I hope to meet you on this coming Tuesday, January 10th, at the City Council Meeting. I have already
picked up a copy of the Agenda and also the Budget so I can review them a little before the meeting.
I also wanted to express my views on one of the issues of our city. I live on the east side of Iowa City
and have for my entire life so far. I have seen Coralville grow as a city, especially with the Coral Ridge Mall
and all of the businesses and restaurants out that way. I know that Sycamore Mall has really made a lot of
improvements, especially with the six new movie theatres just added. It is nice to have more new
businesses and things going in on this side of town. I just wanted you to know that it would be nice to see
even more stores and restaurants on the east side of Iowa City. I know there is hopefully going to be some
new businesses going in near Scott Boulevard and Rochester Avenue in the near future. This way my family
and I wouldn't always have to go so far to shop or go out to dinner. If there is anything that you can do to
make these things happen, I think it would be great for Iowa City.
Sincerely,
Jacob Shultz
910 Willow Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
1/9/2006
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From: Sophia Magill [sophia.magill@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, January 06, 2006 2:56 PM
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Subject: Cultural Advocacy Day & Great Places Workshops: January 23 & 24!
Cultural Advocates of Iowa,
On behalf of the Iowa Cultural Coalition, you are invited to be an active part of the Cultural
Advocacy Day! Mark your calendar for January 23 & 24, 2006 with the majority of events to
be held at the State Historical Building located at 600 E. Locust Street in Des Moines, Iowa.
We look forward to your participation in this two-day celebration and symposium of arts,
culture and historic preservation!
To register for this FREE event, to obtain information about hotel accommodations and a
detailed schedule of events, check out the following options:
. Click on the following link http://www.clllwraIaffairs.orgfclllwraladvocacyday/schedule.htm
. Open the attached interactive online document
. Check out the flier in pdf format below
If you have any further questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to contact me at
sophiamagiIl@iowacuJtl,ll:alcoalitiol1.ol'g.
Sophia Magill
Cultural Advocacy Day Coordinator
Iowa Cultural Coalition Project Director
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,
! Cultural Advocacy
Day
A two-day celebration and
symposium of arts, culture
and historic preservation!
January 23 & 24, 2006
State Historical Building
600 E. Locust Street
Des Moines
It's Free! RSVP Now! >>
Hotel Special:
Quality Inn and Suites
929 3rd Street, Des Moines
$68.00 Group Rate
Includes a complimentary hot
breakfast & parking.
If or reservations, call
1515.282.5251 and say it's for
~e Iowa Cultural Coalition
[,oom Block.
The room block is released
after January 13, so call right
away!
For a map & directions visit
DesMoinesQuality Inn.com
Free event parking is
available in a parking garage
preservation, arts and business in a variety of ways to improve
economic development, strengthen cultural & tourist
attractions, develop cultural districts and more, to make Iowa
a better place to live, work and raise a family.
)) Governor Tom Vilsack will speak and sign the state's
agreements with Iowa's first Great Places!
Cultural Advocacy Day Schedule
of Events
Monday, January 23, 2006
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. :: Iowa Great Places Workshops
Workshops will be held in the classrooms and auditorium of
the State Historical Building. Specific locations for each
workshop will be posted in the Atrium. Please arrive a few
minutes before your first workshop begins as there is no
formal check-in for the day.
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directly across the street from
the State Historical Building
on Grand Avenue.
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In case you're not able to attend all the workshops you want,
please bring enough team members and friends so you may all . --- . ---------
take and share notes! Participating Organizations:
2:00 - 3:00 :: Resource Enhancement and
Protection Programs (REAP)
Learn how the Iowa's Resource Enhancement and
Protection grant programs work and how to put
together grant applications that will increase your
chances of success. Presented by Ross Harrison,
Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
2:00 - 3:00 :: Ten the World About You:
Cooperative Marketing Opportunities through
the Iowa Department of Economic
Development
You can get the message out about your historic
site, your arts or cultural organization, and your
community's greatness by participating in IDED's
.cooperative Marketing program. Save money by
running your ads cooperatively with other Iowa
attractions. Learn about the program and how you
can participate, now and in the future. Presented
by Kathy Bowermaster, Iowa Department of
Economic Development
2:00 - 4:00 :: Main Street and the Downtown
Resource Center
Learn how cities large and small are taking a
proactive approach to downtown revitalization
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Iowa Cultural Coalition ))
Iowa Great Places ))
Iowa Arts Council))
State Historical Society ))
For more information about
Cultural Advocacy Day
contact Rod Scott at
rodscott@iowaconnect.com .
Cultural Advocacy Day
is sponsored by the
Iowa Gaming Association.
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with the Iowa Main Street program and how the
Downtown Resource Center provides
development assistance to communities through
technical assistance, referrals and more. The
Main Street Approach was developed by the
National Trust for Historic Preservation's
National Main Street Center with the goal of
economic development within the context of
historic preservation. Presented by Jane Seaton
and Thorn Guzman, Iowa Department of
Economic Development.
3:00 - 4:00 :: Brownfield Property
Redevelopment: Turning Obstacles into
Opportunities
Brownfields are abandoned, idled, or underused
industrial and commercial properties, where
resale or redevelopment has been hindered by
known or suspected environmental contamination
at the site. The Iowa Department of Natural
Resources (IDNR) has established the Iowa
Brownfield Redevelopment Program to provide
financial resources, tools, and direction to help
your community redevelop brownfields. This
session will explore the challenges to
redevelopment at brownfield sites, but will also
provide a review of strategies and financial and
technical resources available to help communities
turn these obstacles into opportunities for
community redevelopment and rejuvenation.
Presented by Mel Pins, Iowa Department of
Natural Resources.
3:00 - 4:00 :: Measuring the Economic Impact
of Historical Preservation
This session will show attendees how to use the
National Park Service/Rutgers University,
Preservation Economic Impact Model software.
This software can be used in your community to
show elected and community leaders the actual
economic impact of historic preservation. Our
panelists consist of historic rehabilitation
contractor/developers and a historic preservation
tax credits consultant. Copies of the software and
handbook can be purchased at this session
provided by the Iowa Cultural Coalition.
Presented by Rod Scott, Iowa Cultural Coalition
President
4:00 - 5:00 :: Iowa Great Places Update
Do you have questions about "What is next for
Great Places?" Perhaps you presented your
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presentation last September or you were just not
ready and want to know what the next steps are
for your "place." Plan to attend this question and
answer session and see what you can do to keep
your "Great Place" moving forward. Presented by
Cyndi Pederson, Iowa Great Places Coordinator.
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. :: Legislative Reception
Join cultural advocates, legislators and Capitol staff to enjoy a
festive reception! Food and beverages sponsored by the Iowa
Gaming Association.
7:00 -? :: After Hours Party
Make new connections and strengthen existing ones during an
evening of music, fun and networking!
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Join us in celebrating the success stories of the Imagine Iowa 2010 plan!
8:00 a.m.: Check-In State Historical Building, 600 E Locust Street
9:00 a.m.: Cultural Advocacy Day Rally
9:30 a.m.: March to State Capitol
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. State Capitol Rotunda
:: Address by Governor Tom Vilsack and
Signing ofIowa Great Places Agreements
:: Address by Rod Scott, Iowa Cultural
Coalition President
:: Big Checks! Legislators! Photo Opps and
more! Call out of legislators, big check
presentations, networking and education tables,
photo opportunities, artistic caricatures drawn by
local artists, and advocacy activities.
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Lunch!
Invite your legislators to lunch and tell them how important
Great Places are to you and your community! This is a perfect
time to showcase your community to your legislators and
thank them for their support of the cultural, historic
preservation and economic development endeavors happening
in your backyard. Possible lunch options include Cafe
Baratta's (located in the State Historical Building, call
515.281.3294 for reservations), the Capitol building, or
restaurants in the East Village. For those not dining out, box
lunches will be available for $5.95 in the Historical Building.
The meal includes a veggie or turkey wrap, cookie, chips &
drink. (Please make your box lunch selection on the R.S.V.P.
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form.)
1:00 - 4:30 p.m. :: Iowa Great Places Workshops
1:00 - 2:00 :: Your Iowa Cultural Coalition:
What Do You Want From It?
Take advantage of this roundtable opportunity to
discuss your Iowa Cultural Coalition - where its
advocacy efforts should be directed next, what
the advocacy needs are in Iowa, and how we can
work together effectively to bring the arts, culture
and history forward as Iowa priorities year-round.
1:00 - 2:00 :: Cultural Heritage Tourism
Cultural Heritage Tourism is the fastest growing
reason for travel in the tourism industry.
Combining visits to friends and family, travelers
are interested in Iowa's culture - whether they're
coming from across Iowa or across the country.
From museums and arts festivals to concerts and
wine tours, visitors want a taste of local life.
Bring your ideas, lists of your local attractions,
and names of favorite restaurants, bakeries,
ethnic markets, wineries, meat lockers, and more.
We'll brainstorm about ways to use these
resources to enhance your communities-for
locals and visitors. Presented by Riki Saltzman,
Department of Cultural Affairs
1:00 - 2:00:: The National Register of Historic
Places
Make one of your New Year's resolutions to get
the skinny on the National Register of Historic
Places! Discover how to begin the process and
where to find informational materials for get your
community's historic properties listed on the
National Register. Presented by Beth Foster Hill,
State Historical Society of Iowa, Preservation
Office.
2:15 - 3:15 :: Department of Cultural Affairs
Grant Programs
The Department of Cultural Affairs, including the
Iowa Arts Council and the State Historical
Society of Iowa, has funding for your
communities and organizations! Staff will present
an overview of these programs and answer
general questions about the department grants.
Presented by Riki Saltzman and Kathy Gourley,
Department of Cultural Affairs
2:15 - 3:15 :: Renewable Energy Technologies
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In this workshop, you will learn about
government programs to save money on energy
bills while making your facilities more energy
efficient. The program will also discuss ways you
can generate your own power through the
installation of renewable energy technologies.
Presented by Kelly Myers, Iowa Department of
Natural Resources.
2:15 - 3:15 :: Design Review Requirements for
Historic Tax Credit Projects
Now that your community has a certified Cultural
and Entertainment District, how do you receive
federal and state historic tax credits, what must
be done to apply? When can they apply? How
does the Iowa State Historic Preservation Office
evaluate the proposed work on the property? The
answers to what, when and how will be presented
by Jack C. Porter, Preservation Consultant and
Beth F oster Hill, manager of the historic tax
credit program for the State Historical Society of
Iowa.
3:30 - 4:00 :: Developing Trails in Your Area
This informative workshop will provide you a
brief summary of the trail project development
process; walk you through the trail grant
programs and discuss the application process for
trail grant funding. Presented by Craig Markley,
Iowa Department of Transportation
3:30 - 4:30 :: How to Measure the Success of a
Cultural District
A facilitated workshop to discuss measurements
for success in Cultural and Entertainment
Districts. The intent of this workshop is to
develop a reporting tool that describes the
economic growth and cultural activity in Cultural
and Entertainment Districts. What to track, how
to measure and when to report key measures that
document the success of the program for use by
CED communities and the department will be
covered.
4:00 - 4:30 :: IowaTIX
Looking for a way to reach a broader audience,
serve your current patrons better, and become a
more efficient organization? You can accomplish
all of this through professional ticketing! Join
Kathryn Dickel, partner of Des Moines based
IowaTIX, for an in-depth discussion on the
power of professional ticketing. This session will
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include a survey of current box office
technologies (including an online demonstration)
and a discussion of the connection between
ticketing, collaborative marketing and
fundraising. Kathryn will also be available for
one-on-one break -outs after the presentation.
Mo..~ddails and R.S.V.P. >>
Iowa Department ofCuUural Affairs, Des Moines, IA 50310. 515.281.3223
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Marian Karr
From: Dale Helling
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 1:21 PM
To: 'Walker, Amadi (Student)'
Cc: 'City Council; Angela Reams (angela-reams@uiowa.edu)
Subject: RE: Stepping Up Project
Dear Amadi,
Thank you for your communication to the City Council regarding the Stepping Up Project and Council involvement. Council
members do not receive their emails directly. Your message will be forwarded to them as official correspondence. If you wish to
contact Council members individually, you are welcome to do so. You can obtain their names and telephone numbers from the
City website at: www.icgov.org Click on "Council" on the red menu bar.
Perhaps I can help to answer your questions. The City currently has no other ordinances that select out those specifically under
19 with regard to restrictions on the access and use of alcohol. While those 19 and older can be in a bar after 10:00 PM, they are
still subject to the 21 age minimum for possession and consumption of alcohol. There are a number of other local ordinances that
attempt to regulate access to and use of alcohol. In addition to the more familiar laws prohibiting possession and consumption
under 21 as well as public intoxication, drunk driving, keeping a disorderly house, disturbing the peace, etc., there are local
restrictions against certain drink pricing specials, limits on the number of servings one person may receive, and a prohibition
against serving a drink directly into one's mouth or giving drinks as a prize for a contest. We also have an ordinance which
attempts to hold renters in our neighborhoods more accountable for their actions (loud parties, keg parties, etc.) by including
responsibilities placed upon landlords to better monitor tenants' activities. City issued rental permits can be placed in jeopardy if
rental property owners continue to allow tenants to disrupt the neighborhood. Ultimately, they can be expected to evict offending
tenants or lose their permit. Cooperation from landlords has always been good and this law encourages those relatively few who
might otherwise take a "hands off' approach to act more responsibly as rental property owners.
Iowa City has a compliment of businesses that cater to young adults but do not serve alcohol. These include coffee houses, juice
bars, etc. Unfortunately, there are not a lot of alcohol-free entertainment venues that seem to successfully attract young people.
The University of Iowa and many associated student groups offer a variety of activities that are alcohol-free but they do have a
hard time competing with the bar scene downtown. For more information about these activities, I suggest you contact Angie
Reams, coordinator of the Stepping Up Project. Go to ~ingapuiowa.ec!l! to find contact information.
Good luck with your research and your efforts. I'm sure you will find it very interesting and quite challenging as well.
Dale Helling
Assistant City Manager
Cc City Council
Angie Reams
From: Walker, Amadi (Student) [mailto:Walker1222@evangel.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 1:09 PM
To: council@iowa-city.org
Subject: Stepping Up Project
Iowa City Council:
Hello! My name is Amadi Walker. I am a senior social work major at Evangel University in Springfield, MO. I am interning this
semester with Community Partnership of the Ozarks (CPO).
Springfield is a college town, much like Iowa City and we are interested in what the Stepping Up Project has done and is doing
with your involvement. Our hope is that we might be able to pass an Under 21 law, much like your Under 19 law. I do have a few
questions to complete my investigation/research.
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Are there any other laws concerning the Under 19 code? What other codes are in place that help the Project? What are area
businesses/agencies doing to create an environment that does not risk drinking?
Thank you so much for your time! Have a super day!
Amadi L. Walker
CPO Intern
417-888-2020 Tues/Thur
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'City Council; Kathryn Johansen
RE: Question about City Council Meetings
Dear Kimberly,
Regular City Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at
7:00 PM with a work session usually on the preceding Monday night at 6:30 PM. All are open
to the public. However, Council does occasionally deviate from that schedule due to the
unavailability of individual Council members, conflicting demands, holidays, etc. Such is
the case for the month of February which probably contributes to your confusion.
Council's February 2006 schedule includes a work session on Monday, February 13 at 5:30 PM
followed by a formal meeting at 7:00 PM that same nighti a work session on Monday,
February 27 at 6:30 PM; and a formal meeting on Tuesday, February 28 at 7:00 PM. These are
all open to the public. Council will resume its normal schedule in March.
I hope this is helpful.
Dale Helling
Assistant City Manager
cc. City Council
-----Original Message-----
From: kimberly-sanders@uiowa.edu [mailto:kimberly-sanders@uiowa.eduJ
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 9:28 PM
To: council@iowa-city.org
Subject: Question about City Council Meetings
Hello,
I am a student at The University of Iowa, and I am currently majoring in
Journalism and Mass Communication. For an assignment in my Journalistic Reporting and
Writing course, I have to attend a meeting so that I can write about it. I have visited
your site, and I am confused as to when your public meetings are. If you can, let me know
when your open public meetings are in the month of February.. .it would be greatly
appreciated!
Thanks a lot,
Kimberly Sanders
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Marian Karr
Tuesday, January 17, 20064:08 PM
'drew-henning@uiowa.edu'
RE: Human Rights Commission
Thank you for your inquiry.
We currently do not have openings on the Human Rights Commission.
check the City website for current vacancies.
Please feel free to
http://www.iowa-city.org/board vacancies.asp
If you are inquiring on the University Student Liaison position please contact the current
Student Senate representative Jeremy Schreiber at 847-903-1316 or the Student Senate
office for application deadlines and procedures.
Please let me know if I can provide any further information and thanks again for your
interest.
Marian Karr
City Clerk
-----Original Message-----
From: drew-henning@uiowa.edu [rnailto:drew-henning@uiowa.edu}
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 11:01 PM
To: council@iowa-city.org
Subject: Human Rights Commission
Council Members:
My name is, Drew Henning. I am an undergraduate student majoring in political science
and international studies. I am very interested in becoming apart of the Human Rights
Commission. I do hope though, that the position on the council is available. I have
completely filled out the application and have references, if needed. I feel that I am
highly qualified in the course work I have taken as well as respective groups I have been
apart of that will contribute greatly to the organization.
With much appreciation,
Drew Henning
(515) -770-3970
100 Stanley Hall #703
Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1217
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January 18,2006
To the Iowa City City Council
I am writing this letter as a member of the current Iowa City Board of Review. My
reason for writing this letter is not so that I can maintain my position on the Board of
Review but to bring to your attention several facts that I feel are important regarding your
contemplation of consolidating the Iowa City Assessors Office with the Johnson County
Assessors Office.
The Iowa City Board of Review is made up of 5 members of the community, several of
whom own their businesses or are full time employees. We have several realtors, a local
businessman and a contractor plus myself. Many years we work nearly every morning of
the month of May and occasionally even go past the lunch hour. If the appeals for
Johnson County and the City ofIowa City are combined this would mean nearly full time
work for the board to handle the combined appeals. If that is the case I am afraid you
would lose the expertise that these professionals bring to the board because of a greatly
extended time commitment. In addition, the County Board of Review only has three
members, one of which has to be a farmer. It seems to me unless that Board is expanded
substantially (and I am not sure that it can be) Iowa City residents would lose
representation and expertise.
In addition the elimination of the City Assessor's Office would impact the representation
on the County Conference Board diluting Iowa City's representation and also the Iowa
City School District's representation. With most of the population covered by the Iowa
City Assessor's Office do you really want to give up control to another entity?
If you are looking at this consolidation as a cost saving measure, I can't see where you
would find enough savings without losing quality of service and forcing Iowa City to lose
representation. The same amount of work will still have to be done and it will likely take
the same number of people to do the work. It would also be my assumption that there
would be a substantial amount of start-up costs in the consolidation which could not be
recovered any time in the near future.
Thank you for listening to my opinions.
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From: Gina Peters [gina.peters@ecicog.org]
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 3:00 PM
To: Beth Freeman; Gary Grant; Lee Clancey; Arnold-Olson & Assoc.; Becky Shoop; Administrator Brian James;
Casie Kadlec; City Clerk Connie Evans; Mary Day; Mayor Dale Stanek; Mayor Don Gray; Don Saxton; Doug;
Mayor Doug Kamberling; Mayor Glen Potter; Mayor Louise From; Hills; Howard R. Green; IA Environmental
Education Project; J. Patrick White; James Houser; Jane Tompkins; Jeff Davidson; jeff schott; Jo Hogarty;
Mayor John Nieland; Joshua Schamberger; Kelly Hayworth; Mayor Larry Dauenbaugh; Les Beck; Linda
Langston; Lu Barron; City Clerk Marian Karr; Maggie Grosvenor Mowery; Mark K Kresowik; City Clerk Mary K
Mitchell; Michael Lehman; Mike Goldberg; Executive Assistant Mike Sullivan; City Clerk Tawnia Kakacek; City
Clerk Nancy Beuter; Pat Harney; Mayor Patrick Murphy; Paula Freeman-Brown; Priority One; Mayor Randy H.
Fouts; Mayor Rick Elliott; Chad; Rod Sullivan; Mayor Rozena McVey; Sally Stutsman; Scott Grabe; Sharon
Meyer; Mayor Shelley Allison; Iowa City; Terrence Neuzil; Mayor Thomas C. Patterson; Mayor Tom Svoboda;
Mayor William Cooper; Mayor William Voss
Cc: Jen; Mary
Subject: Next Public Leadership Group Meeting
Importance: High
Attachments: January Agenda.doc; November 2005 minutes. doc; Directions.doc
The next meeting of the Johnson/Linn County Public Leadership Group is Wednesday, January 25, 2006, at 5:00 p.m. A light
dinner will be served.
The meeting will be held at the Southslope Coop Communications Co. facility in North Liberty. Directions are attached.
The main agenda item will be to followup on the Work Group Reports from the November meeting, and to prioritize 2 to 3 key
work items for the group for 2006. Please refer to the minutes of the attached minutes of the November meeting, paying particular
attention to the highlighted sections.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, the Co-chairs would request that you send a designee for your community in your place.
Thank you, and see you on the 25th!
Douglas D. Elliott
Executive Director
ECICOG
108 Third Street SE, Suite 300
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
319365.9941, ex!. 22
319365.9981 (fax)
www.ecicog.org
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1/18/2006
Agenda
Public Leadership Group
South Slope Coop Communications Co.
980 N. Front Street
North Liberty, Iowa
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
5:00 p.m.
INFORMAL MEETING
Work Session
1. Call to order 5:00 p.m.
2. Welcome and Introductions
Mike Lehman, Chairperson - Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Lu Barron, Vice Chairperson - Linn County Board of Supervisors
3. Prioritization of Work Group Issues
Doug Elliott, ECICOG
4. Legislative Update
5. Local Updates
6. Future agenda items
7. Next meeting date and location
8. Other
9. Adjournment
Minutes of the Public Leadership Group
Community Training and Response Center
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Tuesday, November I, 2005
5:00 p.m.
Co-chairs Stutsman and Langston called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
Present: Linn County Board of Supervisors Linda Langston, Lu Barron, and James
Houser; Johnson County Board of Supervisors Sally Stutsman, Terrence Neuzil, Mike
Lehman, Rod Sullivan, and Pat Harney.
Also present: Oxford Mayor Don Saxton, Hiawatha Mayor Tom Patterson, Sandie
Deahl, City of Lisbon; Dean Wheatley, City of Cedar Rapids (f or Mayor Paul Pate); and
Les Beck and Mike Goldberg, Linn County.
ECICOG staff present: Doug Elliott, Jennifer Ryan, Mary Rump, Chad Sands
Welcome and Introductions: Attendees were asked to introduce themselves.
There was general discussion regarding the purpose and goal(s) of the Group.
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The group discussed all reports and the most effective way to prioritize the issues
identified. Langston requested Elliott facilitate a prioritization at the January meeting. In
preparation, Elliott offered to send a summary document of the Work Group reports out
to the Leadership Group
Legislative Forum Update: Stutsman and Langston reported the two counties had held a
meeting with area legislators the previous week. Several issues important to county
government were discussed.
Langston suggested the Group give a report at the ECICOG legislative open house on
November 29, in Coralville. Elliott said would yield some of his time on that agenda to
report on the Group.
Future Agenda Items: Elliott apologized for having left copies of a report on the
Strengthening America's Communities Initiative at this office, which he had intended to
hand out. He said he would email the file out to the Group for discussion at the next
meeting..
Next Meeting date: The next meeting will be at 5:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 25,
location TBA.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 6:15 p.m.
JOHNSON/LINN COUNTY PUBLIC LEADERSHIP GROUP
Meeting Site
January 25, 2006
5:00 p.m.
South Slope Cooperative Communications Company
980 N. Front Street
North Liberty, Iowa
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POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
A Board of the City of Iowa City
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City IA 52240-1826
(319)356-5041
January 18, 2005
Mayor Ross Wilburn
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
At the January 10, 2006 meeting, the PCRB voted in open session to request a 45-day
extension in addition to its regular 45-day reporting deadline for the Public Report according to
the City Code for PCRB Complaint #05-03 for the following reasons:
. Due to timelines and scheduling
. Public Report presently due February 6, 2006
45-day Extension request - Report would be due on March 23, 2006
The Board appreciates your prompt consideration of this matter.
Sincerely,
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Greg Roth, Chair
Police Citizens Review Board
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POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
A Board of the City of Iowa City
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City IA 52240-1826
(319)356-5041
January 18, 2005
Mayor Ross Wilburn
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
At the January 10, 2006 meeting, the PCRB voted in open session to request a 30-day
extension in addition to its regular 45-day reporting deadline for the Public Report according to
the City Code for PCRB Complaint #05-04 for the following reasons:
. Due to timelines and scheduling
. Public Report presently due February 24, 2006
45-day Extension request - Report would be due on March 27, 2006
The Board appreciates your prompt consideration of this matter.
Sincerely,
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Greo I<oi-L
Greg Roth, Chair
Police Citizens Review Board
cc: City Attorney
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TENTATIVE AGREEMENT, SUBJET TO RATIFICATION
I. 3 YEAR CONTRACT: FY 07, FY 08, AND FY 09.
2. Wage increases
FY 07 = 3.1%ATB
FY 08 = 3.25% ATB
FY09 = 3.3% ATB
3. Health Insurance
FY 07 = $45/mo. Employee pays for family coverage*
FY 08 = $50/mo. Employee pays for family coverage*
FY 09 = $55/mo. Employee pays for family coverage*
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