HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-03-19 Info Packet of 3/7C,T,'O"OW^C,T CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET
www.icgov.org March 07, 2002
I MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
IP1 Meeting Schedule and Tentative Work Session Agendas
IP2 Memorandum from City Manager to John Stratton [PCRB Chairperson]: Age of Consent
for Search
IP3 Memorandum from John Stratton [PCRB Chairperson] to City Manager: Age of
Consent for Search
IP4 Memorandum from City Attorney: Knutson Construction Services vs. City of Iowa
City Labors International Union of North America, Local 1238, et. al
IP5 Memorandum from City Clerk: February 19 Work Session
IP6 Memorandum from Council [Kanner,Vanderhoef]/Student Senate Committee: Agenda
discussion item for March 18, 2002 Work Session
IP7 Letter from Mark Stevenson [Artifacts] to City Manager: Budget Crunch
IP8 Letter from Michael Pugh [Phelan Tucker Mullen Walker Tucker Gelman LLP] to City
Clerk: City Council Agenda Item
IP9 Letter from Neighborhood Council of Iowa City to Planning and Zoning Commission:
Sensitive Areas Administration
IPIO Public Works - Special Projects - Weekly Progress Report: Iowa City Public Library
and Renovation
IP11 Building Permit Information - February 2002
IP12 Public Works - Special Projects: South Wastewater Plant construction progress
report #10
COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE TO BE ACCEPTED MARCH 19
IP13 Rick Mascari [lC Airport Commission, Chairperson]: Establishing TIF for the BDI
Industrial Park Area
IP14 Brian & Yvonne McCabe: Mediacom Services
IP15 Roger Alberts: Coralville bridge at the Old Power Company
IP16 Julia Daughterty: Idea for Public Transportation
IP17 Jason Brummond: Smoking Ban
IP18 James Duke, PhD: Parking
IP19 Gian Sachdev [Daily Iowan]: First Contact - 6 mo Anniversary of September 11
Tragedy
February28, 2002 Information Packet /continued/ 2
IP20 Postcard from I individual: MidAmerican Energy Franchise
[All scanned and included in the final archived meeting folder in the City Clerk's Office]
IP21 James Glonke: Intersection of Woodside Place and Woodside Drive
~ City Council Meeting Schedule and March 7, 2002
~,~ ¢~, Tentative Work Session Agendas
I March 18 Monday
6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Harvat Hall
I March 19 Tuesday
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Ha/vat Hall
· Separate Agenda Posted
IApril 1 Monday
6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Harvat Hall
I April 2 Tuesday
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Harvat Hall
· Separate Agenda Posted
I April 15 Monday
6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Harvat Hall
16 Tuesday
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Harvat Hall
· Separate Agenda Posted
May 6 Monday
6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Harvat Hall
I May 7 Tuesday
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Harvat Hall
· Separate Agenda Posted
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Regulation of Downtown Dumpsters Downtown Historic Preservation Survey
Airport Zoning Update Writers' Safe Haven
Board and Commission Member Child Care Council Receipt of Email
English as Official Language
City of Iowa City
M MORANDUM
Date: March 1, 2002
To: John Stratton, PCRB Chairperson
From: Stephen J. Atkins, City Manager
Re: Age of Consent for Search
The Council has expressed some interest in discussing the recent policy which relates to
consent by juveniles to search. The mayor asked that I let you know that if the PCRB wish
to comment any further, you should plan to do so in the not too distant future. This item
will likely be scheduled for a City Council discussion sometime in April. if you have any
questions please feel free to call.
cc: R.J. Winkelhake, Chief of Police
City Council
mgdmem/juvsearch.doc
MEMORANDUM
POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
A Board of the City of Iowa City
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City IA 52240-1826
(319)356-5041
DATE: March 6, 2002
TO: Stephen J. Atkins, City Manager
FROM: John Stratton, PCRB Chairperson
RE: Age of Consent for Search
I have received your memorandum dated March 1, 2002 regarding Age of
Consent for Search. The Board will schedule discussion on this issue at
its April 9, 2002 meeting and will promptly respond with suggestions and/or
comments if any.
Cc: R.J. Winkeihake, Chief of Police
City Council
PCRB
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: March 6, 2002
To: City Council
From: Eleanor M. Dilkes, City Attorney
Re: Knutson Construction Services vs. City of Iowa City and Labors International
Union of North America, Local 1238, et. al
Knutson Construction, the successful contractor on the water plant project, filed this action
seeking to enjoin the City from releasing as public records documents Knutson provided
to the City's consultant, Howard R. Green, at Green's request and for purposes of
evaluating whether the bidders were responsible. The request for the documents was
made by Matt Glasson, a Cedar Rapids attorney representing several local unions, who
intervened in the action and subsequently filed a motion for summary judgment
Attached you will find the Court's ruling which determines that the subject documents are
public records and must be released within 20 days of the filing of the order. Knutson has
30 days from the filing of the ruling to appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court. Please contact
me if you have any questions.
Attachment
cc: Steve Atkins
Dale Helling
Marian Karr
eleanor/mem/knutson doc
IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR JOHNSON COUNTY
KNUTSON CONSTRUCTION ) '~ '. '
SERVICES MIDWEST, INC., ) ..
Plaintiff, ) No. EQCV 60536
CITY OF IOWA CITY, ) ~, i~
Df ed )
e n ant. ~
and )
)
LABORERS INTERNATIONAL )
UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, )
LOCAL 1238, UNITED )
BROTHERHOOD OF ) RULING
CARPENTERS AND JOINERS )
OF AMERICA, LOCAL 1260, )
WILLIAM GERHARD and )
RICK HANNA, )
)
Intervenors. )
The Intervenors have filed a Motion for Summary Judgment. This Motion
for Summary Judgment was heard on the 7th day of September, 2001. Knutson
Construction Services Midwest, Inc., hereafter referred to as Knutson, appeared by
counsel, Paul Bums. The City of Iowa City appeared by Eleanor Dilkes. Matthew
Glasson appeared for and on behalf of the Intervenors. William Gerhard and Rick
Hanna appeared personally.
FACTS
The City of Iowa City is in the process of constructing a project known as
the Iowa City Water Facility Improvement Project. Pursuant to Iowa law, the City
solicited bids for the project. Iowa City contracted with a private engineering
consulting firm, the Howard R. Green Company, to assist the City in managing the
project and evaluating bids submitted on the project. The City solicited and
received bids pursuant to the provisions of Iowa Code Section 384.95-103. The
Howard R. Green Company provided consulting engineering services to the project
to help the City evaluate bids on the project.
Howard R. Green Company requested that each bidder provide information
about their firms for use in determining whether they were responsible bidders.
Knutson, along with other construction contractors, submitted some of the
requested information to Howard R. Green. Knutson submitted the following
information:
A. Information pertaining to Knutson's bonding company and bonding
capacity.
B. Insurance information.
C. Banking information.
D. EMR and workman's compensation history.
E. A list of work projects in progress with projected completion
Dates.
F. A list of projects completed dating back to 1989.
G. Biographical information about Knutson's employees.
Howard R. Green advised the City of Iowa City on recommending the bid of
Knutson and the Knutson bid was accepted by the City of Iowa City.
The Intervenors, through their attorney, requested copies of bids and
accompanying information for the three top bidders from the City. The
information they requested was to include the background information that had
been submitted to Howard R. Green Company. The City Attorney for Iowa City
reviewed the requested materials and made a preliminary determination that the
documents requested were public records under the open records law of the State
of Iowa, Code Section 22.1(3). The City Attorney informed the three top bidders'
of her intent to disclose the requested information to the Intervenors. Knutson
objected to the disclosure and filed the instant lawsuit to prevent disclosure of the
requested information to the Intervenors. The information on the two other bidders
was released to the Intervenors.
On or about December 14, 1999, Knutson received a letter from the City
Attorney informing Knutson that Attorney Matthew Glasson had made a request
under the open records act for all information submitted by the three bidders. That
request included the six categories of information which had been previously
requested by Howard R. Green Engineering Company from the three companies
bidding on the project. Knutson requests that the Court enter an order declaring
that the records described in paragraph 7 of the Plaintiff's Petition are confidential
records for the purpose of Iowa Code Section 22.7. The Plaintiff further requests
that the Defendant, Iowa City, and its agents be permanently enjoined from
disclosing the records to third parties.
The information requested by Howard R. Green was not included in the
specifications of the bids at the time that the bidders entered their bid. The
information was requested by Howard R. Green to provide consulting engineering
services on the project including evaluating the bids on the project. The additional
information requested from the prospective contractors was undertaken by Howard
R. Green personnel.
The Plaintiff, Knutson, believed that the documents supplied to Howard R.
Green pursuant to the request made by Howard R. Green would remain in the
custody of Howard R. Green Company and would not be given to the City of Iowa
City. Knutson states that it gave the documents to Howard R. Green and not to
the City of Iowa City. Knutson states that disclosing the matters requested by
Howard R. Green in the supplemental request (the information Howard R. Green
solicited from the three bidders, hereinafter referred to as supplemental
information) was believed by Knutson that it would not be given to the City.
There is no evidence to substantiate that belief. Knutson states that the information
which they provided under an expectation that it would not be disclosed included
the Knutson's worker comp history and experience, the experience modification
ratio (EMR), information that affects the company's insurance rates, the
information concerning Knutson's company and bonding capacity, list of work
projects in progress with projected completion dates, lists of completed projects
dating back to 1989, and biographical information about Knutson employees.
Knutson believes that the information produced to Howard R. Green contains trade
secrets that would be beneficial to Knutson's competitors and harmful to Knutson
if revealed. Knutson further argues that the information included regarding
bonding company and bonding capacity, insurance information, banking
information, EMR and workman's compensation history and listing of projects
could, in some cases, reveal trade secrets. Knutson relies upon Iowa Code
Sections 22.73 regarding trade secrets and 22.7(6) and Iowa Code Section
22.7(18). To that argument, the Intervenors respond that a government body shall
not prevent the examination or copying of a public record by contracting with a
government body to perform any of its duties or functions. In this matter, the
contract is for the construction of a public water system. The City of Iowa City
contracted with Howard R. Green for engineering services. The engineering
services included analysis of the three bid proposals submitted for the construction
of the water service project.
The Plaintiff contends that this matter is similar to the KMEG case,
440 N.W.2d at 385. In that ruling, the supreme Court determined that the network
broadcasting of intercollegiate sporting events was not a governmental function.
The University of Iowa in that case had sold its rights to broadcast sporting events.
That is different than constructing a public water utility. The Supreme Court, in
essence, stated that once those rights were sold, they were then the property of the
purchasing entity. Because those rights had been sold by the University of Iowa,
the University of Iowa or State of Iowa no longer had rights for the sold rights and
the University could no longer exercise control over them.
That is contrast to the bidding process that is required by law and is a part of
the public improvement process. Because Iowa City hired contractors or engineers
to assist in the construction of a public project, that did not make the
communications the property of the contractors. The bidding information
remained the property of the City of Iowa City.
Chapter 22.2(2) provides that:
A government body shall not prevent the examination or
copying of a public record by contracting with a non-government
body to perform any of its duties or functions.
Public records in the hands of a private corporation remain
public records.
Section 22.1 (2) makes this clear:
The custodian of a public record in the physical possession of
persons outside a government body is the government body
owning that record.
These records are the property of the City of Iowa City and are, therefore,
public records. Were this not true, then any governmental agency which wished to
deny access to the public records could do so simply by delegating its record
keeping responsibilities to private organizations.
Regarding the matter of trade secrets, the affidavit supplied by Knutson can
best be described as general. Nonetheless, the documents requested were for the
purpose of determining whether or not the Knutson Company should be awarded
the contract. That information is a direct public interest. That information
subsequently was used in awarding the contract to the successful bidder. Knutson
does not provide any specific information upon which an exception to the rule can
be made.
The purpose of Chapter 22 is to open government decision making to public
scrutiny. The Intervenors' request for summary judgment is granted. The records
requested shall be released twenty days after the filing of the entry of this order.
The Intervenors shall be allowed twenty days to submit their request for attorney's
fees and to submit arguments for and against attorney's fees, if any. ~ ~ !,!~
Dated this 28th day of February, 2002 i~! ~ ~: -:
DAVID S. GOOD, JUDGE
SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF IOWA
Paul D. Bums
Eleanor Dilkes
Matthew Glasson
City of Iowa City
M MORANDUM
Date: February 19, 2002
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, February 19, 2002, 5:40 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnelt, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Davidson, Morris
Tapes: 02-23, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director reviewed the following items:
A. Setting a public hearing for March 19 on an ordinance rezoning 18.2 acres from Low Density
Single-Family, (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay Low Density Single-Family (OSA-5) and a
preliminary plat of Hickory Heights, a 20-lot resident subdivision located west of Scott
Boulevard near its intersection with Dodge Street. (REZ01-00028/SUB01-00031)
B. Public hearing on an ordinance to rezone approximately 2,800 square feet from Low Density
Multi-Family Residential, RM-12, to High Density Multi-Family, RM-44, for property located
at the north end of West Benton Court. (Oaknoll/REZ01-00027)
Mayor Lehman left the room due to a conflict. Mayor Pro tern Vanderhoef presiding.
C. Public hearing on an ordinance to amend the Sensitive Areas Development Plan for lots 3
and 4 of a resubdivision of Lot 53 of Walden Hills, located at the intersection of Rohret Road
and Shannon Drive. (REZ01-00026)
Mayor Lehman returned to the meeting. Developer Bob Burns and Alaina Welsh present for
discussion.
D. Public hearing on an ordinance to amend Section 14-6E of the Zoning Ordinance in order to
allow grocery stores in the Intensive Commercial Zone, C1-1, as a provisional use or as a
special exception.
Franklin indicated the Planning and Zoning Commission have declined further consultation with
the City Council on this matter.
E. Ordinance to rezone approximately 0.63 acres located at 707 N. Dubuque Street from High
Density Multi-Family, RM-44, to High Density Multi-Family Sensitive Areas Overlay,
OSA/RM-44. (Svoboda/REZ01-00010) (First Consideration)
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Da~,~ February 19, 2002
To: ~_,~ayor and City Council
From: Ma~K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council'~ork Session, February 19, 2002, 5:40 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hi
Council: Champ~e~n, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilb
Staff: Atkins, Helh'~, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Davidson, Morris
Tapes: 02-23, Both Sio~,s
(;L CA°NmN~ I~ t(~ t~ a;(~ cNrl pNti(~SE aMs~ble in the City Clerk's
PCD Director reviewed ~ms:
A. Setting a public hearing for rezoning 18.2 acres from Low Density
Single-Family, (RS-5) to Low Density Single-Family (OSA-5) and a
preliminary plat of Hickory Heights, resident subdivision located west of Scott
Boulevard near its intersectic ~treet. (REZ01-00028/SUB01-00031)
B. Public hearing on an ordinance to f 2,800 square feet from Low Density
Multi-Family Residential, Higl Ali-Family, RM-44, for property located
at the north end of West EZ01-00027)
Mayor Lehman left the room ct. Ma tem Vanderhoef presiding.
C. Public hearing on an o~ to amend Development Plan for lots 3
and 4 of a resubdivisk Lot 53 of Walden Hills, intersection of Rohret Road
and Shannon Drive. 1-00026)
Mayor Lehman retur the meeting, sh present for
discussion.
D. Public hearir on an ordinance to amend Section 14-6E Ordinance in order to
allow, f stores in the Intensive Commercial Zone, C1-1, as a use or as a
special
Franklin i~ the Planning and Zoning Commission have declined :)nsultation with
the this matter.
E. linance to rezone approximately 0.63 acres located at 707 N. Dubuq from High
Multi-Family, RM-44, to High Density Multi-Family
,/OSA/RM-44.~. (Svoboda/REZ01-00010) (First Consideration)
Council Work Session
February 19, 2002
Page 2
F. Ordinance to rezone 95 acres located between Court Street and Lower West Branch Road
from Low Density Single Family, RS-5, and Medium Density Single-Family, RS-8, to
Sensitive Areas Overlay. (Lindemann/REZ01-00023/SUB01-00025) (Second
Consideration)
G. Ordinance to vacate the northern 182 feet of the 20-foot wide alley right-of-way located
south of Burlington Street and west of Dubuque Street. (VAC01-00004) (Second
Consideration)
H. Ordinance to vacate a podion of Northgate Drive. (VAC01-00006) (Second Consideration)
I. Ordinance rezoning 4.01 acres located south of Herbert Hoover Highway east of Scott
Boulevard from County Local Commercial, C-1, to Commercial Office, CO-1. (Iowa City
Care Center/REZ01-00025) (Second Consideration)
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Item #13 - Resolution awarding contract...landfill salvage yard barn & furniture project) In
responses to Kanner, Architectural Services staffer Morris explained the bid alternate and
stated the Iow bid was in order.
2. (Consent Calendar #5b(2) - Library Board minutes of December 10) In response to Kanner,
Architectural Services staffer Morris stated Joel Miller was construction Manager for the
Library project and that concerns regarding "underbidding" would be addressed with the
hiring of a construction manager that represented the City and the consultant or the
contractor, and checking the schedule of values against the project manual for all the items.
3. (Consent Calendar #5f(8) - letter from Geoff Johnson regarding Waterworks Park,
Apartment Complex, Hickory Hill, Mediacom) In response to Vanderhoef, the City Manager
stated explained that the project had been broken out and that the City felt it could get a
better bid by separating it out (not subbing it out).
4. (Planning and Zoning #7c - Lot 53 Walden Hills) PCD Director Franklin stated the applicant
had requested expedited action to meet the state deadline for tax credits.
5. (Consent Calendar #5b(2) - Planning and Zoning Commission minutes) In response to
Kanner, PCD Director Franklin stated that there were alternates to addressing concerns of
dividing land to get around the sensitive areas ordinance such as either through a
conditional zoning agreement or a subdivision paper.
6. (IP5 of 2/14 Info Packet - Floodplain ordinance amendments, 711 4th Ave) Council Member
Kanner raised concerns regarding allowing the building to proceed, and stated he would like
to have reasons why staff would be recommending amending the ordinance to be consistent
with the State Code rather than stronger than the State Code.
Council Work Session
February 19, 2002
Page 3
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Commission - Michelle Robnett
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - no applications, readvertise
Civil Service Commission - reappoint Lyra Dickerson
Historic Preservation Commission - Michael Mcharry; readvertise 1at large and 1 Moffitt Cottage
Planning & Zoning Commission - Ann Freerks
Senior Center Commission - Betty Kelly
Telecommunications Commission - Terry Smith, James Pusack
TRANSPORTATION VISION STATEMENT.(IP1 of 2/14 Info Packet)
JCCOG Executive Director Davidson present for discussion. Majority directed staff to add
language to explore transit capital equipment innovations such as buses that have less polluting
emissions and Iow floor clearance that doesn't require wheel chair access.
STAFF ACTION: Vision statement modified to include two elements. (Davidson)
LATINO(A) COMMUNITY AND CONFERENCE
Reschedule for later time.
COUNCIL TIME
1. Majority of Council directed the City Manager to set up a work session/joint meeting with the
Airport Commission.
2. (Consent Calendar #5f(1) - Letter from Joe Rasco (ICAD) requesting presentation) Majority
of Council directed the City Manager to schedule a presentation at an upcoming work
session.
Meeting adjourned 6:32 PM.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: March 4, 2002
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Council/Student Senate Committee
Steven Kanner -.;-~"q'
Dee Vanderhoef *' '~
Re: Agenda discussion item for March 18, 2002 Work Session
The past few weeks we have been meeting with Nick Klenski and Dan Rossi, co-
presidents of the University Student Senate. Discussion has centered around
communication between the City and the students and how students might become more
knowledgeable and involved with City government. We are interested in discussing with
Council the possibility of students becoming ex-officio members on selected Iowa City
Boards and Conunissions. Possibilities: Animal Control, Library, Historic Preservation,
Housing and Community Development, Human Rights, Parks and Recreation, Police
Citizens Review Board, Public Art, Senior Center and Telecommunications.
If Council approves of pursing the idea, our next steps would be:
1. send letters to the selected board and commission chairs for their input
2. bring it back to Council with a recommendation
3. Council action/no action
4. If so directed, extend the invitation to the University Student Senate
We need to be clear, although the student may sit at the table of a Board or Commission,
they will have voice but no vote. Further, they will not participate in closed sessions
when confidentiality is required. Nick and Dan have been excited about the proposed
and understand the need to be excluded from certain boards and/or closed sessions.
Cc: Nick Klenski
Dan Rossi
Subj: funds ~
Date: Sunday, March 3, 2002 1:11:37 PM
From: Artifactsmark
To: steve atkins@iowa-city,org / ~ ~
Re: budget crunch
As a Near Northside business owner I have reviewed and disagreed with the
proposed Market St. renovation. I believe all the "improvements" to be
superficial facelifts to a viable shopping area and think money could be spent
well somewhere else.
I am a strong believer in" If it isn't broken, don't fix it." Parking remains my
#1 concern with the downtown area and I don't see the recent improvements
on Iowa Ave. helping. We need to be looking at how people use downtown
during the day, the majority of opinions I have heard talk of quick shopping
and not wanting to use the ramps for a 1 0 minute stop. Thanks for listening,
Mark Stevenson
owner, Artifacts.
3/3/0Z America Online: Artifactsmark Page I
PHELAN TUCKER MULLEN
WALKER TUCKER GELMAN LLP
321 East Market A T T O R N E Y S A T L A W ,//
Post Office Box 2150
Iowa
Iowa
52244
city, March 4, 2002
Phone: (319) 354-1104 .~- Yd- ~;~ --~-~
Ms. Marian Kerr
Fax: (319) 354~962 Iowa City City Clerk
E-mail addresses: Civic Center, 410 E Washington St,
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attorney's last name Iowa City, IA 52240
@~tmlaw.com
Re: City Council Agenda Item ~-'
w'~w. ptmlaw, com
Dear Marian:
William V. Phelan
This office represents D.J. Hammond & Associates, the applicant with respect to two
Bruce L. Walker items on the Agenda for the February 21, 2002 meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission. D.J. Hammond & Associates would now like the following agenda items
Richard M. Tucker set for public hearing before the Iowa City Council:
Thomas H Gelman 1. Public hearing on amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to
provide for the location of large apartment complexes and to
Gary J Schmit amend the South District Plan land use map to depict multi-family
development on the east side of South Gilbert Street east and south
Margaret P. Winegarden of Napoleon Park.
Julia L. Pulkrabek 2. REZ01-00024 Discussion of an application from D.J. Hammond
& Associates for a rezoning for Interim Development Single
John E. Beaslay Family (D-RS) and Interim Development Multi-Family (1D-RM)
to Planned Development Housing Overlay - 12 (OPDH-12) on
17.64 acres to allow a 168 dwellings in 18 buildings located on the
Michael J. Pugh*
east side of Gilbert Street south of Napoleon Lane.
Dean D Carrington
We are asking that these items be scheduled for public hearing at the next regularly
scheduled City Council Meeting·
Thank you very much for your courtesy in this matter. Please do not hesitate to give me
Sarah E. Swartzendruber a call if you have any questions.
DanielW, Boyle '~r] tru. ly you~ ~),., ~
,ltl
Michael J. Pugh--
William M Tucker
Retired
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Charles A. Mullen CC: The Dinerstein Company
[1937-20011 c/o Mr. Gary Fairchild
'Also admitted in Illinois
Bluffwood
STEVE ~, JAN LOCKER
Friendship
~e~way.i,s February 27, 2002
Goosetown
O^RL ~ ~TE K~US Dear Planning and Zoning Commission:
Grant Wood
OA~E KL,~ The Neighborhood Council strongly favors the present method by
Herloek-Weebor
~,~ ~ which the Sensitive Areas Ordinance is administered, because the
~o~.. ~.~oE. Ordinance ensures a public process in which citizens have regular
,ongfe,ow avenues to provide input, and public input is especially important in
~°'~ K~"~' reaching decisions about crucial matters of public welfare, such as the
Melrose Avenue
.,c.~E~..~ w.o.~,environment.
Miller Orchard
Northside A public process will help to assure that citizens are expeditiously
~A~,o,,.ow^~o informed about the intentions of developers and the perspective of city
Penny Bryn staff on the application of provisions in the ordinance. The opportunity
Vevperwood for public participation will also increase the likelihood that multiple
~"~ ~ viewpoints are heard before deciding any controversial zoning question.
Shimek And public participation will make it more likely that decisions reached
South Pointe will be more widely acceptable.
Southwest Estates
~^. ~.o.^. The earlier in the process a sensitive areas proposal is made public, the
Ty'n Cae better the chance that citizens will be able to identify threats to
~u~ ~o~ environmentally sensitive features. Early public input will thereby help
Village Green
~.~ ~.~o~,~T to prevent premature resolution of important environmental issues. And
Walden Woods most importantly, the opportunity for early public input will make it
more likely that the best judgement will prevail in the interpretation and
Walnut Ridge
~o~ ~.~,~ application of the complex provisions in the Sensitive Areas Ordinance.
Wetherby Friends
and Neighbors
~R.~ ,^~. Sincerely,
Windsor Ridge
Neighborhood Neighborhood Council of Iowa City
Services Coordinator
'°~ °'~' ~ ~'~ City City
,~,~, ~,o.~ cc: Iowa Council
.~ .~ Department of Public Works - Engineering ~ o.~-~ ~
=~ Special Projects - Weekly Progress Report
Iowa City Public Library and Renovation
[ Project #: 3SSS0 [
0 Date: 02~28~02 Report # 4
Consultant: Engberg Anderson Design Partnership
Contact: Dan Kabara
Contractor: Knutson Construction Services Midwest~ Inc.
Contact: Bob Castro
Date of Contract: 12110101 Contract Completion: 05~24~04
Contract Days: 928 Elapsed Days: 61
Contract Price: ~13~085~500.00 Value of Work to Date: ~0.00
Cost Adjustments ~0.00 Current Progress Payment: ~0.00
Total Contract: ~13~085~500.00 % of Payment to Date: 0%
Progress of Construction Divisions
0% ~- 100%
General Requirements:
I I
SiteWork:
Concrete:
Masonry:
Metals:
Wood:
Thermal & Moisture:
Doors & Windows:
Finishes:
Specialties:
Equipment:
Furnishings:
Conveying Systems:
Mechanical:
Electrical:
[
ICPL
Expansion and Renovation 1 2/28/02
SiteWork:
Demolition 2-27-02
Demolition 2-27-02
ICPL
Expansion and Renovation 2 2/28/02
$iteWork:
Demolition 2-27-02
Demolition 2-27-02
ICPL
Expansion and Renovation 3 2/28/02
SiteWork:
Demolition 2-27-02
Demolition 2-27-02
ICPL
Expansion and Renovation 4 2/28/02
SiteWork:
Demolition 2-27-02
Joel C. Miller
Joel C. Miller
Special Project Manager
ICPL
Expansion and Renovation 5 2/28/02
BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION
February 2002
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
RMF - Three or more residential
RAC - Residential Accessory Building
MIX- Mixed
NON- Non-residential
OTH- Other
P ge: 2 City of Iowa City
Date: 3/1/2002 Extraction of Building Permit Data for
To: 2/1/2002
From: 2/28/2002 Census Bureau Report
Type Type
Permit Number Name Address lmp r Use Stories Units Valuation
BLD02-00041 FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION CO 1502 SOMERSET LN ADD RMF 1 0 $I3,447
12' X 16' THREE SEASON PORCH
Total ADD/RMF permits: 1 Total Valuation: $13,447
BLD01-00788 TONKYN, DIANE L 711 4TH AVE ADD RSF 2 0 $100,000
TWO STORY ADDITION
BLD02-00051 MATZEN, PAUL E 1061 BRIAR DR ADD RSF I 0 $33,547
MOVE FIRE PLACE AND ADD THREE SEASON PORCH
BLD02-00060 BENTLEY, BRUCE O JR 31 CAMERON CT ADD RSF 1 0 $5,000
1 STORY ADDITION
Total ADD/RSF permits: 3 Total Valuation: $138,547[
BLD01-00751 PHELAN, TUCKER, MULLEN 321 MARKET ST ALT NON 3 0 $251,530
REMODEL THIRD FLOOR, 1NTERIOR STAIR AND ELEVATOR CAR FINISHES
BLD02-00080 MGD LC 1600 SYCAMORE SUITE # 1 ALT NON 2 0 $43,400
BATH REMODEL(NEW FINISHES)
BLD02-00077 ANTHONY J. CARNESECCHI 301 KIRKWOOD AVE ALT NON 1 0 $19,000
REMODEL SPACE TO CARRYOUT/DELIVERY RESTAURANT
BLD02-00069 IOWA CITY LODGE #590 BPO 600 FOSTER RD ALT NON 1 0 $6,000
INSULATE EXTERIOR WALLS
BLD02-00091 BYWATER PROPERTIES 2415 -21 HEINZ RD ALT NON I 0 $6,000
INSULATE AND DRYWALL WAREHOUSE AND PRODUCTION WALLS
BLD02-00067 OAKES CONSTRUCTION CO I600 SYCAMORE SUITE 16 ALT NON 1 0 $5,200
"GIFTS AT SYCAMORE" INTERIOR REMODEL OF SUITE 16
BLD02-00058 FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1330 KEOKUK ST ALT NON 1 0 $5,000
INSTALL HANDICAP BATHROOM
I Total ALT/NON permits: 7 Total Valuation: $336,130
BLD01-00688 LAWRENCE L LYNCH 610 CHURCH ST ALT RMF 1 0 $300
EGRESS WINDOW
Total ALT/RMF permits: I Total Valuation: $300
BLD02-00062 PHILIP C KUTZKO 1610 MUSCATINE AVE ALT RSF 2 0 $38,000
2ND FLOOR REMODEL
BLD02-00040 KOONTZ, LUCILLE E 1009 TOWER CT ALT RSF 1 0 $23,800
BASEMENT REMODEL
BLD02-00047 NICHOLSON, ANITA C 19 GALWAY CIR ALT RSF 2 0 $16,800
BASEMENT FINISH
BLD02-00059 KELLY B & ANN K DURIAN 3744 DONEGAL CT ALT RSF I 0 $7,500
BASEMENT FINISH
BLD02-00061 RYAN G NOONAN & TARA J 1452 DICKENSON LN ALT RSF 2 1 $6,675
CONVERT BASEMENT TO REC ROOM
Page: 3 City of Iowa City
Date: 3/1/2002 Extraction of Building Permit Data for
To: 2/1/2002
From: 2/28/2002 Census Bureau eport
Type Type
Permit Number Name Address Impr Use Stories Units Valuation
BLD02-00031 HERMAN, TED R 526 S SUMMIT ST ALT RSF 1 0 $2,600
REMOVE SCREEN FROM BREEZEWAY AND INSTALL WINDOWS
BLD02-00032 DAVE MOORE 940 ARLINGTON DR ALT RSF 3 0 $2,000
BASEMENT FINISH
BLD02-00044 CONGER, JAMES F 1915 CALVIN AVE ALT RSF 1 0 $900
KITCHEN REMODEL
BLD02-00054 KOURY, SUZANNE D 919 DEFOREST AVE ALT RSF 1 0 $800
INSTALL PATIO DOOR AND 3' X 3' WINDOW
BLD02-00081 NEPTUNE LAND COMPANY 1103 ROCHESTER AVE ALT RSF 1 0 $400
CONVERT STUDY TO BEDROOM
I Total ALT/RSF permits: 10 Total Valuation: $99,475 I
BLD01-00808 S & M PROPERTIES 1570 S 1 ST AVE NEW MIX 3 16 $1,500,000
16 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING WITH OFFICES ON FIRST FLOOR
BLD02-00039 S & M PROPERTIES 1570 S 1 ST AVE NEW MIX 3 0 $18,000
FOUNDATION FOR 16 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING WITH OFFICES ON FIRST FLOOR
Total NEW/MIX permits: 2 Total Valuation: $1,518,000[
BLD02-00042 S & M PROPERTIES 1570 S 1ST AVE NEW RAC 1 1 $36,400
DETACHED GARAGES FOR 16 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING WITH OFFICES
BLD02-00071 EDWIN L & HOLLY FRYAUF 216 MAGOWAN AVE NEW RAC 1 0 $15,000
22' X 22' DETACHED GARAGE
I Total NEW/RAC permits: 2 Total Valuation: $51,400 ~
BLD01-00796 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMENT 239-41 MANCHESTER NEW RDF 1 2 $182,448
RDF WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGES
I Total NEW/RDF permits: I Total Valuation: $182,448 I
BLD02-00078 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMENT 23~ CAMDEN NEW RMF 2 4 $411,421
4 UNIT TOWNHOUSE STYLE CONDO'S WITH DRIVE UNDER SINGLE STALL GARAGES 231,233,235,237
CAMDEN ROAD
BLD02-00079 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMENT 255 CAMDEN NEW RMF 2 4 $411,421
4 UNIT TOWNHOUSE STYLE CONDO'S WITH DRIVE UNDER SINGLE STALL GARAGES 255, 257, 259, 261
CAMDEN ROAD
BLD02-00056 ARBOR HILL LLC. 49 ARBOR HILL CIR NEW RMF 2 8 $380,000
8 UNIT TWO STORY CONDOMINIUM
10 GREEN MOUNTAIN DRIVE AND 49 ARBOR CIRCLE
BLD02-00074 FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION CO 1565 STAFFORD PL NEW RMF 1 4 $263,969
4 UNIT CONDOMINIUM WITH SINGLE STALL GARAGES
1565-1569-1573-1577 STAFFORD
I Total NEW/RMF permits: 4 Total Valuation: $1,466,811 /
1
v e: 4' City of Iowa City
Date: 3/1/2002 Extraction of Building Permit Data for
To: 2/1/2002
From: 2/28/2002 Census Bureau Report
Type Type
Pemdt Number Name Address Imp r Use Stories Units Valuation
BLD02-00016 MIKE & KIM KOPF 1261 PRAIRIE GRASS LN NEW RSF 1 1 $247,000
SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE
BLD02-00055 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMENT 4654 DRYDEN CT NEW RSF 2 1 $174,000
S.F.D. WITH THREE CAR GARAGE
BLD02-00064 BAXTER CONSTRUCTION 1524 WILD PRAIRIE DR NEW RSF 2 1 $160,000
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD02-00053 JEROMIE & TRACEY MOLIN 32 DONEGAL PL NEW RSF 1 1 $150,000
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE
BLD02-00037 KEVIN KIDWELL 75 QUAIL VALLEY CT NEW RSF 1 1 $143,611
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD02-00065 ARLiNGTON DEVELOPMENT 103 ASHFORD PL NEW RSF 2 1 $108,500
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE
BLD02-00070 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMENT 82 ASHFORD PL NEW RSF 2 1 $105,500
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD02-00045 STEVE KOHLI CONSTRUCTI 1531 LANGENBERG AVE NEW RSF 2 1 $100,000
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE.
BLD02-00048 STEVE KOHLI CONSTRUCTI 1536 LANGENBERG AVE NEW RSF 2 I $100,000
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE.
BLD02-00049 STEVE KOHLI CONSTRUCTI 1505 HEMINGWAY LN NEW RSF 2 1 $100,000
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE.
Total NEW/RSF permits: 10 Total Valuation: $1,388,611~
BLD02-00089 PHELAM, TUCKER LAW FIR 321 MARKET ST REP NON 2 0 $28,000
REROOF FRONT PART OF BUILDING
Total REP/NON permits: I Total Valuation: $28,000 ~
BLD02-00066 OAKES, DEAN 721 IOWA AVE REP RMF 2 0 $25,000
FIRE REPAIR
BLD02-00038 JOSEPH R A ROBiNSON 613 COURT ST REP RMF 1 0 $1,000
REPLACE FRONT DOOR AND STORM DOOR
Total REP/RMF permits: 2 Total Valuation: $26,000 I
BLD02-00068 HASHISHO, MAZEN M 1824 G ST REP RSF 2 0 $30,000
REPAIR OF WATER DAMAGE
Total REP/RSF permits: 1 Total Valuation: $30,000 ~
GRAND TOTALS: PERMITS: 45 VALUATION: $5,279,169 /
I
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS I
WASTEWATER TREATMENT ~
AND COLLECTION FACILITY
Contract 3- South Plant ~{~[~ 0~~
Improvements ~'~4
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Report Number: ~10 Contractor:
Story Construction Company
Report Date: March 7, 2002 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 Final Completion Date/Days: May 12, 2002 / 790 Revised Completion Date: N/A
Days Elapsed: 723 Percent of Project Completed: 91%
Days Remaining: 67 Contract Price: $26,574,000.00
Percent of Time Used: 92 °/o Progress Payments to Date: $24,092,035.94
Summary of Construction Activities To Date:
~ Laboratory/Administration Building: This building is complete, except for some punchlist
items. The City has started installation of new Laboratory equipment. Preparations are
being made for new office furniture, telephone and computer systems installation. Final
grading and landscaping will occur in the spring.
Maintenance Vehicle Storage Building (MVSB): This building is complete, except for some
punchlist items.
South Wastewater Plant Contract 3
City Council Report # 10 Page 1 March 7, 2002
Addition to Sludge Processing Facility: Work continues on the Rotary Drum Thickener
equipment room. The new thickener equipment is scheduled for delivery and installation
starting in mid-March. Work on the remodeling of the existing building will resume within
the next two weeks. Final grading and landscaping will occur in the spring.
Sludge Digestion Building: The stainless steel digester covers are in-place and complete. The
four digester tanks have been filled and pressure tested. The process piping and equipment
is installed. Testing of the various processes/equipment is underway. Installation of the
HVAC systems and ductwork continues. Installation of electrical services and controls
continues. Installation of the fire suppression system recently started.
Chlorine Contact Tanks: This structure is complete, except for some punchlist items. Start-
up is anticipated in the near future.
Secondary Clarifiers: Clarifiers 5300 & 5400: Testing of the Clarifier equipment is
complete. Workings on punchlist items. Start-up is anticipated soon.
Primary Clarifiers: Clarifiers 3300 & 3400: Inspections and testing of the Clarifier
equipment is complete. The new primary Clarifiers are in-use. Site clean-up, final grading
and paving will occur in the spring.
Aeration Tanks: Modifications in two of the four existing cells are underway. One of the
four new Aeration Tanks is operational. Work continues on the electrical and control
conduits and services. Work continues on the installation of the sample lines for the process
analyzer control system. Once the new operational tank is put into service, final
modifications to the existing cells will start.
Blower Building: The building's structure is complete. The blower equipment is operational.
Work continues on the automated control system and the process analyzer control system.
Grit Dewatering Building: The building and equipment are complete. Inspection and testing
of the equipment is scheduled. Site clean-up, final grading and paving will occur in the
spring.
Vortex Grit Chambers: The structure and equipment are complete. Inspection and testing of
the equipment is scheduled.
High Strength Flow Equalization Tank and Pump Station: Inspections and testing of the
above-ground tank is complete. The new tank and pump station is in-use. Site clean-up,
final grading and paving will occur in the spring. Work on the access ladders and platform
remain.
Influent Pump Station: The modifications to the existing processes and installation of new
equipment and related piping are complete. Clean up and site restoration will occur in the
spring.
South Wastewater Plant Contract 3
City Council Report #10 Page 2 March 7, 2002
Overflow Basins: The ACC paving in Cell No. 2 is complete. The PCC paving in Cell No. 1
is complete, including the new access ramp. The basins are available for use.
Site Piping: Work on various buried piping continues throughout the site. Work is now
focused on making final connections for the start-up of new processes or to initiate flow
through new structures.
North Plant Sludge Equalization Tank and Sludge Pumping Station (revision of existing
structures): Work is anticipated to begin March 18th.
Site Work (Grading, Paving, Restoration and Landscaping): Various areas of new and
replacement paving have not started. This work will commence as soon as weather
conditions allow.
Respectfully submitted,
Tim Randall
City of Iowa City
Special Projects Manager
South Wastewater Plant Contract 3
City Council Report #10 Page 3 March 7, 2002
Photo I Lab,//~dmii~. Bldg.: Lobby at fi'ont cntrance.
Photo 2 I. ab/Admin. Bldg.: Progress of laboratory casework.
:qouth Waslewatcr Plant Co ~tract 3
( il3' ('ouncil Report #10 Page 4 March 7, 2002
Photo 3 Lal?Mdmin. Blr(~;.: Lunch/Meeting Room.
Photo 4 MVS Bldg.: Servicc Bay.
5t)t~th Wastewater Plant Contract 3
('il5 ( ouncil Report #10 Page 5 March 7. 2002
Photo 5- MI/SB: Vehicle Storagc.
Photo 6 M//SB: Parts Storage.
33(mlh Waslcwater Plant Contract 3
('ity Council Rcport #10 Page 6 March 7, 2002
Photo 7 Shu(~e Processing Facility Addition: Preparations for concrete floor in thickcncr room
Photo 8 -- Sludge Processing Facili(v Addition: Progress of work in Works|lop.
>;outh Wastewatcr Plant Contract 3
('ily Council Repo~//10 Page 7 March 7, 2002
Photo 9 Sludge Processing FaciliO, Arktition: Progress of'work on Equipmcnt Storage.
Photo 10 - Digester Complex: I,ifling stainless steel cover £or Tank 8201 into position.
~tmlh Waslewater Plant Contract 3
('iix ('ouncil I>,epo~t #10 Page 8 March 7. 2002
Photo 11 Digester Buildi~g: Boiler water circulating pump system.
Photo 12 Digester Btdldi~g: Thermophilic sludge grinders and circulation pumps.
~OLllh Wastcwater Plant Contract 3
('il3, ('ouncil Report #10 Page 9 March 7, 2002
Photo 13 Digesler Building: Mesophilic sludgc grinders and circulation pumps.
Photo 14 Digester Complex: Overview ofprogress of exterior work.
Soulh Wastcwater Planl Contract 3
(.'it)' Council Report #10 Page 10 March 7, 2002
Photo 15 Digester 7'~uk 8401: Appurtenances installcd on covcr for gas collecting system.
Photo 16 Digester Buildi~tg: Progress ofinstallation of control xviring.
St~ul]l Wastewater Plant Contracl 3
('it> ('ouncil Report #10 Pagc I 1 March 7, 2002
Photo 17 - Digester Building: Gas handling room equipment and slainlcss steel piping.
Photo 18 Chemic~d Building: Progress of work on new Chlorinators.
~%mfl]l Wastcwater Plant Conlract 3
Council Report #10 Page 12 March 7, 2002
Photo 19 Primao' Clarifier 3300: Equipment at lime of inspection.
Photo 20 PrimaO' Clar!fier 3300: New Clarifier in operation.
Nt)uth YVaslev, ater Plant Contract 3
'it3 ('ouncil Report #10 Page 13 March 7, 2002
Photo 21 Evi,sTi~g,4er~tion Tank (east cells): Dennolition oFobsolete mixer structures.
Photo 22 - E¥isting Aer~ttion T~tnk (cast cells): Demolitioo work complete; preparing for new walls.
>;~t~th \Vastewater Plant Contract 3
(it3 (;ouncil Report #10 Page 14 Ma~ch 7, 2t)()2
Photo 23 Existi~g/leratio~ Ta~tk (east cells): Erectiog rcbar lbr new walls.
Photo 24 - ExisIhtg/terrtlion T(ttik (east cells): Pouring concrete lbr new ,.vails.
South Wastcwater Plant Contracl 3
{ ~t3 ('ouncil Report # 10 Page 15 March 7. 2002
Photo 25 Aeration Basin: Placing process samplc lines from Blower Building to Tanks.
Photo 26 Aeration Tanks: Progress of work on handrails and electrical conduits.
South Wastewater Plant Contract 3
('lt.~ ('ouncil Report f/10 Page 16 March 7, 2002
Photo 27 ~eratio~ Ta~k 4140: Installation of air diffi:scr assemblies.
Photo 28 Aeration Tank 4140: Testing of completed air diffimers.
Soulh Waslewatcr Plant Contract 3
('ii3' ('ouncil Repor! #10 Page 17 March 7, 2002
Photo 29 Blower Btdlding: Progress oI'work on building exterior and air piping to tanks.
Photo 30 Blower Building: Progress of work on motor control centers.
('ih ('ouncil Report #10 Page 18 Marcia 7. 2002
Photo 31 Blower Building: Progress of work on Blower equipment.
Photo 32 Blower Buildi.g: Progress of work on biological process analyzer.
S(mth Wastewater Plant Contract 3
Council Report #10 Page 19 March 7, 2002
Photo 33 Blower Buihti.g: Progress of work on PLC cabine! and control wiring.
Photo 34 Yortex Grit Chambers ami Grit Dewatering Building: Progress of work.
Soulh \Vaslcwater P a ~ ( ontract 3
'it3 ('ouncil Rcport #10 Page 20 March 7, 2002
Photo 35 Grit Dewateri~g Buildi~tg: Grit dewatering cquipmenl.
Photo 36 High Stret~gth Flow T~k: Progress structure.
5;mlth Waslcwater l)lant (ontract 3
('irk ('ouncil Report #10 Page 21 March 7, 2002
Photo 37 h~fluent Channel: Demolition work for installation of new Parshall Flume.
Photo 38 h~/Tuent Pumping Station: New valves, pumps and motors (dark grey).
\Vas cwa er ~ ant Contract 3
('ouncil Report ~10 Page 22 March 7, 2002
STORY
Photo 39 - Site P~7)ing: Welding natural gas piping.
Photo 40 Site Piping: Work on storm drain line at Blower Building.
Noulh Wastcwater Plant Conh-act 3
(ily Council Report #10 Page 23 March 7, 2002
Photo 41 Site Pi?i~g: Installation ol'new 24" RAS line at Sludge Pumping Building.
Photo 42 Site Electrical: Installation of new ductbank through Secondary Clar[fiers area.
5, troth Waslewater Plant Contract z;
it3 ('ouncil Report #10 Page 24 March 7,
CitY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
South Riverside Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52246
Office Phone (319) 356-5045
/
February 22, 2002
Mr. Earnest Lehman, Mayor
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mayor Lehman:
1 read with interest the memo from David Schoon recommending the establishment of a tax
increment financing (TIF) district for the BDI Industrial Park Area. The Airport Commission has
discussed this economic development tool and would request that the City Council consider the
Airport's Aviation Commerce Park for a TIF designation.
In order to be competitive with other commercial/industrial property in the area, the Commission
and Tracy Overton, from Iowa Realty, agreed that the ability to use TIF is another tool that could
increase the marketability of the property in the Aviation Commerce Park. As this is a highly
competitive market, the Commission believes it is important to be on an even par with other
commercial/industrial property that is available.
Please let me know what the Commission needs to do to move forward with this request. I can be
reached at 354-1000 or Ron O~qeil, the Airport Manager can be contacted at 356-5045.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
Sincerely,
Rick Mascari, Chairperson
Iowa City Airport Commission
Cc: Airport Commission
Steve Atkins, City Manager
Sue Dulek, Assistant City Attorney
Tracy Ovetton, Iowa Commercial Realty
David Schoon, Economic Development Coordinator
Marian Karr I 03-07-02 ~
From: jdsign@avalon.net ~
Sent: Monday, March 04, 2002 10:42 AM
To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org
Subject: Idea for public transportation
To the Council:
From 1987 through most of 2000, I used Iowa City and Coralville Transit daily.
The minimal service to my neighborhood and workplace finally became too great
an inconvenience and I bought a car.
As a bus rider and now as a driver, I~ve often noticed the many single-occupant
cars around town. I also remember many times when I had to stand in the cold,
waiting for a bus that might still have been a half-hour away and watching as
all those single-occupant cars passed me by.
I read recently about a registered hitch-hiking program in Marin County,
California that I think could work to augment public transportation in Iowa
City. I've included some web links about this program below.
http://www.gogeronimo.org/
http://www.culturechange.org/issuelg/hitchhikers.htm
http://www.bayareamonitor.org/july99/geronimo.html
Such a program obviously couldn't replace Iowa City Transit or SEATS, but I do
think it could be a valuable addition to public transportation here, as well as
a way to build cooperation and a sense of community.
Julia Daugherty
915 Oakcrest St. %22
Iowa City, IA 52246-3428
319-337-9303
anteater6pobox.com
Dear Mr. Mayor and Fellow City Council Members,
I am writing this letter in response to the smoking ban, which takes effect today.
There are some things that I like and dislike about the ordinance. I believe that
something needed to be done about smoking in restaurants, but I don't know if the exact
ordinance that you passed is fight for Iowa City or if it is fair to restaurant owners.
We have already seen that restaurants are attempting to avoid the new ordinance
by filing for exemption, but this is not the only thing that restaurant owners will do in
order to keep smoking in their restaurants. Some owners have thought about selling more
alcohol to keep their business above the fifty percent mark, so they would be ineligible
for the ban. Alcohol sales and bars are already a problem in this city and this will just
worsen that problem. This is why I believe that a ban using alcohol sales is not a good
idea for this town.
Also, I believe that this ban is taking away the rights of smokers and restaurant
owners. By passing this ban, you are saying that one person's fights are more important
than another person's is. I think that it will be confusing for citizens on determining
which restaurants are under the ban and which ones are still allowed to have a smoking
environment.
I am against smoking in restaurants, but I question whether the ordinance that was
passed is the right one for our city. I hope that you will consider amending the ordinance
when it comes back up for discussion.
Jason Brumond
FILED -
03-07-02
W. James Duke
207 South St. ~O~R-b, PI I2; h2 IP18
Richland, IA 52585
CfV¥ CLERK
Iowa CityCouncil
41o . Wast n ton IOWA C TY, IOWA
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Iowa City Council,
When I came out of Java House at 11 PM on Feb, 13th and found my cargone !!! I couldn't believe
it. It was parked at 107 S. Linn. No one has even taken my car before. Ever! I have driven cars for
more than 40 years. I first came to Iowa City in 1974, attended school there in the 80's, I visit there
for the culture (??) and friends. But now this. Now, I am wary of that town.
Where the car was parked was signed in a totally misleading way, It said "No parking 2 am -6 am",
with subheadings about tow away zone. The top heading relates and governs everything below,
according to accepted written standards. I am assuming a hlgh school education here,
It took 2 hours, $80 and a lot of attention to get the car back, which now has multiple scratches on d~e
bumper. I find the whole thing, about towing and so on really reckless and unnecessary. Wasn't a
ticketenough??
During the ens'uing conversations with police officers, taxi drivers, garage staff, I found not one
person who was willing to admit any responsibility for having taken the car without my permission
Certai¢ly someone is respm~ble EveO- action ha.5 someone who causes iL
it then follows that Iowa City must be responsible- the consciousness of the city is responsible. An
apology and a refund of the money wasted on towing a car unnecessarily would not be inappropriate
I plan to appeal to the case, I am sure il' a spent enough money onlegal fees, I could get the whole
thing nullified. As it is, money has been taken per force from me, a huge inconvemence created, all
from a totally misleading sign. Do we have to strike so hard to make our point? All through my
education, I found punishment dispensed, whena reprimandwouldhavebeen sufficient, Overand
over, Does authority really enjoy creating s'uffering ? A~d who are you punishing but yourselves? Do
you think you cm~ give out punishment without getting it back'? No you cant. Read tl~e Bible
I was told by the garage staff, that they get 1-2 of these towaways per da),. (Nice little contract}
Obviously. the signs do not work!!! Could it be that the signs are misleading? .&'e we humans, who
comprise "the public' so stupid as to repeatedl) over and o er fail to read a sign properly. Could t
be the sign is at fault? I wonder. That sign said no pm'king 2 am -6 am, with tow away beneath it. If
the parking space was a tow away zone at all hours, then it would be logical to put ~at at the top. Or
is this a convention that Iowa City does uot uphold? .4~d what would be the reason for that?
There have been other violations of cotmnon se~xse and decency in my time in Iowa City, with
violations by those wbo wnu!d not back clown who were dgbt Are the), ever wrong'? (There are
now so m any examples of wrongful action by police there is not enough time to list the offenses. )
This is a dm'k rune for the US, and the dm'kness finds itself appearing m our Iowa, despite the prayers
and many spiritual programs desSgned to stop it,
You could just send me the money and a little note Ti~at is what you sbould do Instead you will
fight this and find ways to make yourselves right and keep the money.
But at least you will have been ,old what is right, Then. il' you make the ~';rong decision ai leas~ we
can/'eel comlorted that the fruit oI your action will undoubtedly come back to you as it should --
violation £or violation, I have been ahve too long. and seen the actions of too mauy bureaucracies to
2
hold out much hop~ that this will settle in my favor. My job is toindicate what the right thin, is.
Your job is to recognize truth when you hear it. I wish you well.
NB The police officers who processed this violation made no attempt to be responsible for the actions
of towing the ca~, yettheyare part of thc agencywho enforced the law. This kind of law enforcement
is one step away from out and out fascism, where no one is responsible, every one is guilty, and the
enforcer strikes without reason. Total chaos. Your city.
Marian Karr
IP19 ---
From: gsachdev [gsachdev@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2002 3:22 PM
To: council@iowa-city.org; cthompson@co.johnson.ia.us; mlehman@co.johnson,ia,us;
pharney@co.johnson.ia.us; sstutsman@co.johnson.ia.us; steve-atkins@iowa-city.org;
tneuzil@co.joh nson.ia.us
Cc: gian-sachdev@uiowa.ed u
Subject: First Contact
Hello city councilors, city manager and county supervisors,
My name is Gian Sachdev. I am a reporter with the Daily Iowan Newspaper who
has perhaps spoken with some of you on previous occasions for quotes and story
topics. I am contacting all of you this time regarding a large story packet
the paper would like to prepare for next Monday's edition. The topic is: On
the six month anniversary of the September llth tragedy, in what ways has the
community recovered, what has changed and what still remains the same in Iowa
City, the county and the state. Because of the large, broad scale of the
topic, various reporters have been assigned to work on different aspects of
our edition for that day. I have selected to cover what industry changes have
occurred in Iowa City and the county regarding the effects of Sept.. llth.
Though I hope to talk with many of you more in detail about this as the week
progresses, I wanted to first contact everyone and 'get the ball rolling.'
I would appreciate it if each of you were able to e-mail me some of the
changes (i.e. new programs created, increased security, discussion panels,
ect.) in the city and county that are a direct result of that tragedy. This
way I can have a solid grasp of what has occurred and what is being planned
for the the future before I speak with everyone more personally. I look
forward to working with you on this and hope that the result will be a
reflection of Iowa's reaction to that day and those thereafter.
Thank you very much,
Gian Sachdev
The Daily Iowan
Dear City Council Members:
I encourage you to thoughtfully consider Iowa City's future energy
options by renewing the franchise license for MidAmerican Energy
for just 4 more years.
I further encourage you to review Iowa City's energy options through
a energy study that would consider the feasibility of public power.
This study should include an open community conversation that
considers the erergy needs of all Iowa Citians.
March4th, 2002 tapOW IP21
Council Members ~ ~~
410 E. W~on St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
De~ Co~c~ Mem~rs,
I m ~t~g to let you ~ow of a concern t~t I Mve. I m a ~or at the U~versity of
Iowa ~d Mve ~en a resident of 718 O~cre~ Street for a~ut two ye~s now. Eve~
day, I comute by c~ to ~d ~om my cl~s. One ~ter~ction I p~s t~ough is where
Woodsi& Place ~d Woodside Drive ~et. T~s ~tersection ~s no traffic signs, ~d on
~y occasion, I have ~ost ~en ~volved ~ a co,sion ~caum ~ople do not ~ow
who ~ the ri~t of way. I m hop~g t~t you ~ ~ able to put up two yield sig~ to
help people real~e who ~ the right of way. On the Iowa City website, I fo~d the
Office of Nei~rhood Se~ces, w~ch enco~ages neigh~rhood ~tion ~d works to
se~e the ~terests of each neigh~rhood. ~ey ~ve the Proem for Impro~g
Nei~rhoods (PIN) gr~t pro~ whch ~es money av~able to nei~rhoods to
~e ~provements. I ~eve t~t they would ~ ~terested ~ he~g a~ut my concern
~d work~g ~th you to ~e my nei~rhood a safer place. I appreciate yo~ t~e ~d
hope to see those sigm ~ the ne~ ~tme.
S~cerely,
Jmes ~c~d Glo~e
718 OAKCREST ST.
APT 5
IOWA CITY, IA 52246