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Home My WebLink About2010-10-28 Info Packetr'~r ~~ -•ti.as__ CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET October 28, 2010 MISCELLANEOUS IP1 Council Meetings and Work Session Agenda IP2 Letter from Sally Stutsman, Board of Supervisors, to Bob Hardy, Cable TV Division: Board meetings available for computer download and "podcast". IP3 Memorandum from the Transportation Planner: Transportation Investment Generates Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants IP4 Memorandum from the Assistant Transportation Planner: School Zone Sign Grant IP5 Quarterly Investment Report -July 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010 IP6 Memorandum from the Environmental Coordinator to the Public Works Director: Urban Phosphorus Issues of Concern (submitted by the Interim City Manager] DRAFT MINUTES IP7 Telecommunications Commission: September 27, 2010 IP8 Human Rights Commission: October 19, 2010 IP9 Youth Advisory Commission: October 3, 2010 IP10 Airport Commission: October 14, 2010 ~; = "c~~~~ IP1 "'"'®'~~ City Council Meeting Schedule and -.,..~ CITY OF IOWA CITY Work Session Agendas October 28, 20,0 www.icgov.org TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE • MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Regular Work Session • TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Regular Formal Council Meeting • MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Emma J. Harvat Hall 5:30p Special Work Session Meeting with Area Legislators • TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Special Formal Council Meeting • WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Tentative Special Work Session • MONDAY, DECEMBER 6 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Regular Work Session • TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Regular Formal Council Meeting Johnson IP2 BOARD OF SUPERVI~SO~RS Sally Stutsman, Chairperson Pat Harney Terrence Neuzil Janelle Rettig Rod Sullivan October 21, 2010 Bob Hardy City of Iowa City, Cable TV Division 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Bob, ~~ The Board of Supervisors would like to express our appreciation to CityChannel4 for moving forward with plans to make Board meetings available for computer download and "podcast". This is an excellent expansion of your current service. As you know, there are Johnson County residents, especially in rural areas, who are unable to subscribe to cable service. Making the meetings available for download significantly expands opportunities for these residents to be informed about County government. You and your staff are to be commended for your dedication to making local government accessible to Johnson County residents. Si erely, Sally Stut an Chairperson cc: Marian Karr, City Clerk 913 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET, SUITE 201 • IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-4207 • PHONE: (319) 356-6000 • FAX: (319) 356-6036 IP3 r r~~ m e m o Date: October 14, 2010 To: Iowa City City Council From: John Yapp, Transportation Planner ~~ ~ "~^ Re: Transportation Investment Generates Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants We recently learned Iowa City did not receive the Transportation Investment Generates Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants we had applied for. The two Iowa projects which received funding are Des Moines [$10 Million for a transit facility] and Urbandale [$2,200,000 for a sustainable communities planning study]. Iowa City had applied for two projects: The Park Road Bridge replacement and Dubuque Street elevation: We had applied for $12 Million in TIGER capitol funds for this project, much of which will be funded with local option sales tax proceeds. To date we have received $3.0 Million in Economic Development funds (for design-related activities) and $1.5 Million in transportation Housing and Urban Development funds. We will continue to pursue additional funding sources for this project -the next significant opportunity is with the next Federal Transportation Reauthorization Bill, which will be discussed by Congress in 2011. Rail Transit Corridor Study: We had applied for $200,000 in TIGER planning funds jointly with the city of Coralville and the University of Iowa for a more detailed study of capitol infrastructure needs, preliminary design, platform locations, rolling stock design etc for a commuter rail line between Iowa City, the UI Campus and Coralville; and eventually to North Liberty and Cedar Rapids. We will continue to pursue funding for a more detailed analysis of this concept as opportunities arise. C:\Documents and Settings\jyapp\Desktop\MemoForm-newJCCOG.doc JCCOG m e m o Date: October 22, 2010 To: City Council From: Kristopher Ackerson, Assistant Transportation Planner Re: School Zone Sign Grant In November, the City will install new speed limit signs near three elementary schools -Weber, Horn, and Roosevelt -where speed limit compliance is low. The solar powered signs are programmable so that LED lights flash around the border during peak periods to draw attention to reduced speed limits. The signs' internal calendar is programmable for two years, so the signs will not blink during vacation days or other non-school hours. Six months after city crews install the signs JCCOG staff will re-evaluate speed compliance near these three schools and prepare a summary report for Iowa DOT and local traffic engineers. If effective, other school zones could be evaluated for similar applications; if proven ineffective, the signs will be removed. This project is made possible through grant funds obtained from the Iowa Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Improvement Program. Please contact me anytime with questions regarding this project at Kristopher- Ackersontc7i.lowa-City. orp or 356-5247. I~CH~~L ~ ~PEEC~ ~~n~~r 20 WHEN Ch~ILpREN tE PRESENT Jccogtp/memos/schoo Isig ng ra nt.doc IPS CITY OF IOWA CITY QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT July 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010 Finance Department Prepared by: Brian Cover Senior Accountant OVERVIEW The City of Iowa City's investment objectives are safety, liquidity and yield. The primary objective of the City of Iowa City's investment activities is the preservation of capital and the protection of investment principal. The City's investment portfolio remains sufficiently liquid to enable the City to meet operating requirements that cash management procedures anticipate. In investing public funds, the City's cash management portfolio is designed with the objective of regularly exceeding the average return on the six month U.S. Treasury Bill. The Treasury Bill is considered a benchmark for riskless investment transactions and therefore comprises a minimum standard for the portfolio's rate of return. The rolling average return on the six-month U.S. Treasury Bill for the prior 365 days was .19% at 09/30/10. The investment program seeks to achieve returns above this threshold, consistent with risk limitations and prudent investment principles. The rate of return on the City's entire portfolio for the quarter was 0.63% which is 44 basis points higher than the threshold. (See exhibit A) Investments purchased by the City of Iowa City for the first quarter of this fiscal year had an average return of .57%. Rates on new investment purchases in our operating cash portfolio for the first quarter were approximately 22 basis points higher than investments purchased at this time last year. Municipalities in Iowa are still having trouble finding financial institutions willing to accept public funds. The federal funds rate is the interest rate at which banks lend to each other. The Federal Open Market Committee will maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 0 to 1/4 percent and continues to anticipate that economic conditions, including low rates of resource utilization, subdued inflation trends, and stable inflation expectations, are likely to warrant exceptionally low levels for the federal funds rate for an extended period. (See exhibit B) The quarterly investment report lists investments by fund, by institution, by maturity date, and investments purchased and redeemed. New official state interest rates setting the minimum that may be paid by Iowa depositories on public funds in the 180 to 364 day range during this quarter were 0.20% in July, 0.15% in August, and 0.10% in September 2010. - - -- -- :~ _ - , U c~ = o ~ o ~~ ~ .~ ~ U - T __ cfl I' T m c~a a~ L s •..r 0 co •- C~ ~, cv 3 i o o .~' ~- C.~ 0~,~ a s o~~ ~~ 0~,~ ~j^, s~~~a O sp a F- oa S m 6~,~~ X ~ 6p, w ~~ ~ 8 O.~a ~ O o. ~, as ~~,~~ ~ ~ 0. ,~~ ~ ~ 0.~~ l ~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 o QaS Cfl ~ ~ M N ~ O uan~aa ~o afie~ua~aad ___ N C~ ~ ~ ~'~~ ~ !, ~ LL ca L ~i ',I ~ N LL O~,Q,a S 0~,~~ r 0~,~~ W 6p,~a O 6p,Q,a S 6p,4~~ m 6p,~~ ~ W o0 Sp,~a w O ~~'aa S 8p,~~ r 8p,~~ W lp,~a O CITY OF IOWA CITY INVESTMENTS ON HAND DETAIL LISTING BY MATURITY DATE 9/30/2010 INSTITUTION INVESTMENT PURCHASE MATURITY INVESTMENT INTEREST NAME TYPE DATE DATE AMOUNT RATE IOWA PUBLIC AGENCY INVEST TRUST IPAIT 13-Jun-02 N/A $ 3,000,000.00 VARIABLE IOWA PUBLIC AGENCY INVEST TRUST IPAIT 12-May-09 N/A $ 8,000,000.00 VARIABLE IOWA PUBLIC AGENCY INVEST TRUST IPAIT 28-Oct-09 N!A $ 15,000,000.00 VARIABLE IPAIT 2005 GO IPAIT 14-Dec-09 N/A $ 506,395.21 VARIABLE IPAIT 2006A GO IPAIT 17-Apr-09 N/A $ 1,106,981.13 VARIABLE IPAIT 2007 GO IPAIT 11-Dec-09 N/A $ 915,863.34 VARIABLE IPAIT 2008 GO IPAIT 15-Jul-09 N/A $ 2,454,953.40 VARIABLE IPAIT 2009 D GO IPAIT 12-Jun-09 N/A $ 213,030.50 VARIABLE IPAIT 2009 C GO IPAIT 12-Jun-09 N/A $ 3,703,586.52 VARIABLE IPAIT 2010 B GO IPAIT 12-Aug-10 N/A $ 5,552,033.08 VARIABLE MIDWESTONE BANK CD 18-Dec-09 01-Oct-10 $ 2,000,000.00 0.350 MIDWESTONE BANK CD 17-Nov-09 17-Nov-10 $ 6,000,000.00 0.630 FARMERS & MERCHANTS CD 17-Nov-09 17-Nov-10 $ 2,000,000.00 0.610 IPAIT -WATER CD 28-Feb-08 27-Feb-12 $ 450,000.00 4.100 IPAIT -WATER CD 28-Feb-OS 27-Feb-12 $ 2,234,789.00 4.100 AMERICAN BANK & TRUST CD 12-Dec-08 12-Dec-13 $ 6,197,315.00 3.750 MIDWESTONE BANK CD 12-Dec-08 12-Dec-13 $ 2,000,000.00 4.180 UICCU CD 26-Jan-10 21-Jan-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.375 UICCU CD 26-Jan-10 07-Jan-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.375 UICCU CD 26-Jan-10 03-Jan-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.375 MIDWESTONE BANK CD 09-Mar-10 11-Mar-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.485 MIDWESTONE BANK CD 09-Mar-10 25-Feb-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.430 MIDWESTONE BANK CD 09-Mar-10 11-Feb-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.390 MIDWESTONE BANK CD 26-Mar-10 22-Apr-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.550 MIDWESTONE BANK CD 26-Mar-10 25-Mar-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.510 MIDWESTONE BANK CD 26-Mar-10 08-Apr-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.530 HILLS BANK MONEY MARKET 30-Mar-10 N/A $ 9,290,781.67 1.040 WELLS FARGO CD 13-Apr-10 18-Mar-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.300 WELLS FARGO CD 13-Apr-10 22-Mar-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.300 WELLS FARGO CD 13-Apr-10 1-Apr-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.300 WELLS FARGO CD 13-Apr-10 8-Apr-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.300 BANK OF THE WEST CD 14-Apr-10 18-Mar-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.280 BANK OF THE WEST CD 14-Apr-10 1-Apr-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.350 BANK OF THE WEST CD 14-Apr-10 8-Apr-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.350 BANK OF THE WEST CD 14-Apr-10 25-Mar-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.280 FREEDOM SECURITY CD 16-Apr-10 16-Apr-11 $ 1,000,000.00 0.350 WELLS FARGO SAVINGS 20-Apr-10 N/A $ 10,000,000.00 VARIABLE MIDWESTONE BANK CD 13-May-10 1-Jun-11 $ 4,500,000.00 0.600 LIBERTY BANK CD 13-May-10 1-Jul-11 $ 2,000,000.00 1.050 WELLS FARGO CD 13-May-10 20-May-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.650 WELLS FARGO CD 13-May-10 10-Jun-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.650 WELLS FARGO CD 13-May-10 6-May-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.650 WELLS FARGO CD 13-May-10 3-Jun-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.650 UICCU CD 28-Jun-10 26-Jun-15 $ 846,700.00 2.510 UICCU CD 28-Jun-10 26-Jun-15 $ 300,000.00 2.510 MIDWESTONE BANK CD 10-Aug-10 1-Jun-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.600 FREEDOM SECURITY CD 10-Aug-10 1-Jul-11 $ 1,000,000.00 1.010 FREEDOM SECURITY CD 10-Aug-10 1-Dec-10 $ 1,500,000.00 0.570 MIDWESTONE BANK CD 24-Aug-10 5-Aug-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.420 MIDWESTONE BANK CD 24-Aug-10 12-Aug-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.510 MIDWESTONE BANK CD 24-Aug-10 19-Aug-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.530 TOTAL $ 141,772,428.85 CITY OF IOWA CITY INVESTMENT ACTIVITY FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 INVESTMENTS ON HAND AT 06/30/10 $ 162,140,525.66 INVESTMENT PURCHASE MATURITY I NVESTMENT INTEREST INSTITUTION TYPE DATE DATE AMOUNT RATE PURCHASES 07/01/10 TO 09/30/10 MIDWESTONE BANK CD 10-Aug-10 1-Jun-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.600 FREEDOM SECURITY CD 10-Aug-10 1-Jul-11 $ 1,000,000.00 1.010 FREEDOM SECURITY CD 10-Aug-10 1-Dec-10 $ 1,500,000.00 0.570 MIDWESTONE BANK CD 24-Aug-10 5-Aug-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.420 MIDWESTONE BANK CD 24-Aug-10 12-Aug-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.510 MIDWESTONE BANK CD 24-Aug-10 19-Aug-11 $ 2,000,000.00 0.530 2010 B GO BONDS IPAIT 12-Aug-10 N/A $ 6,702,200.90 VAR TOTAL PURCHASES $ 17,202,200.90 REDEMPTIONS 07/01/10 TO 09/30/10 FREEDOM SECURITY CD 01-Oct-09 01-Jul-10 $ (2,000,000.00) 0.720 WELLS FARGO CD 18-Dec-09 01-Jul-10 $ (4,000,000.00) 0.250 UICCU CD 26-Jan-10 01-Jul-10 $ (2,000,000.00) 0.260 IPAIT IPAIT 15-Apr-10 N/A $ (15,914,663.52) VARIABLE BANK OF THE WEST CD 25-Jun-09 02-Jul-10 $ (2,000,000.00) 1,290 2007 GO BOND (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) IPAIT 11-Dec-09 N/A $ (6,138.60) VARIABLE 2008 GO BOND (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) IPAIT 15-Jul-09 N/A $ (120,100.48) VARIABLE 2009 C GO BOND (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) IPAIT 12-Jun-09 N/A $ (286,529.73) VARIABLE 2005 GO BOND (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) 14-Dec-09 N/A $ (176,584.64) VARIABLE 2005 GO BOND (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) IPAIT 14-Dec-09 N/A $ (864.61) VARIABLE 2007 GO BOND (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) IPAIT 11-Dec-09 N/A $ (58.47) VARIABLE 2008 GO BOND (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) IPAIT 15-Jul-09 N/A $ (115,420.65) VARIABLE 2009 C GO BOND (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) IPAIT 12-Jun-09 N/A $ (117,565.81) VARIABLE IPAIT CD 01-Oct-09 20-Aug-10 $ (2,000,000.00) 0.990 2008 GO BOND (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) IPAIT 15-Jul-09 N/A $ (23,769.83) VARIABLE 2010 B GO BOND (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) IPAIT 12-Aug-10 N/A $ (663,688.20) VARIABLE IPAIT IPAIT 12-May-09 N/A $ (5,000,000.00) VARIABLE BANK OF THE WEST CD 18-Dec-09 24-Sep-10 $ (2,000,000.00) 0.300 2007 GO BOND (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) IPAIT 11-Dec-09 N/A $ (136.42) VARIABLE 2008 GO BOND (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) IPAIT 15-Jul-09 N/A $ (55,300.28) VARIABLE 2009 C GO BOND (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) IPAIT 12-Jun-09 N/A $ (538,989.47) VARIABLE 2010 B GO BOND (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) IPAIT 12-Aug-10 N/A $ (486,479.62) VARIABLE 2006 GO BOND (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) IPAIT 17-Apr-09 N/A $ (64,007.38) VARIABLE TOTAL REDEMPTIONS INVESTMENTS ON HAND AT 09/30/10 $ (37,570,297.71) $ 141,772,428.85 CITY OF IOWA CITY INVESTMENTS ON HAND SUMMARY BY FUND FUND TYPE 9/30110 9/30/09 INVESTMENT INVESTMENT AMOUNT AMOUNT ALL OPERATING FUNDS GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUND EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RESERVE FUND BOND RESERVE FUND TOTAL CITY OF IOWA CITY INVESTMENTS ON HAND LISTING BY INSTITUTION $ 116,743,624.85 $ 104,733,439.55 $ 8,000,000.00 $ 6,564,000.00 $ - $ - $ 17,028,804.00 $ 14,056,608.00 $141,772,428.85 $125,354,047.55 9/30/10 9/30/09 INSTITUTION INVESTMENT INVESTMENT DEPOSITORY NAME AMOUNT AMOUNT LIMIT TWO RIVERS BANK (AMERICAN BANK & TRUST) $ 6,197,315.00 $ 8,197,315.00 $ 10,000,000.00 BANK OF THE WEST $ 8,000,000.00 $ 23,000,000.00 $ 75,000,000.00 FARMERS & MERCHANTS SAVINGS BANK $ 2,000,000.00 $ 2,000,000.00. $ 15,000,000.00 FIRST AMERICAN BANK $ - $ 2,735,274.22 $ 35,000,000.00 FREEDOM SECURITY BANK $ 3,500,000.00 $ 2,274,504.00 $ 15,000,000.00 HILLS BANK & TRUST $ 9,290,781.67 $ 9,000,000.00 $ 25,000,000.00 IOWA PUBLIC AGENCY INVESTMENT TRUST $ 43,137,632.18 $ 34,682,954.33 N/A LIBERTY BANK $ 2,000,000.00 $ 18,464,000.00 $ 25,000,000.00 MIDWESTONE BANK $ 34,500,000.00 $ 17,000,000.00 $ 35,000,000.00 U OF I COMM CREDIT UNION $ 7,146,700.00 $ - $ 50,000,000.00 US BANK $ - $ - $ 65,000,000.00 US TREASURY NOTES AND AGENCIES $ - $ - N/A WELLS FARGO BANK $ 26,000,000.00 $ 8,000,000.00 $ 50,000,000.00 WEST BANK $ - $ - $ 35,000,000.00 TOTAL $141,772,428.85 $125,354,047.55 ~~®~ ~III~~~~ ~~,~~ CITY OF IOWA CIT GPs MEMORANDU~VI Date: October 26, 2010 L.0'"~ To: Rick Fosse, Public Works Director From: Brenda Nations, Environmental Coordinator ~ Re: Urban Phosphorus Issues of Concern In July of this year the City Council received information regarding the City of Ann Arbor's phosphorus ordinance for lawn fertilizers. At that time the City Council expressed an interest in learning if a similar program might be beneficial for Iowa City. Outlined below are the findings of my research on this topic. Phosphorus overview Phosphorus is a plant nutrient used in fertilizers that promotes root growth. It is not usually necessary to add additional phosphorus to Iowa City soils after initial lawn seeding or new sod installment. Phosphorus is included in commercial fertilizer formulations used on lawns and golf courses. High levels of phosphorus negatively affect water quality, particularly in standing water bodies. Midwestern areas with urban lakes, such as Minnesota and Wisconsin and cities such as Ann Arbor, have passed regulations regarding phosphorus reductions. Ann Arbor's concern was that unnecessary amounts of phosphorus were applied to lawns and washed into local streams. These streams flow into the Huron River which is the major source of the City's water supply. Phosphorus in Iowa The vast majority (98%) of commercial phosphorus is applied to agricultural land in Iowa. Manure, which contains phosphorus, is also applied to agricultural land in Iowa, but nutrients from manure are not included in these calculations. Although slightly higher rates of phosphorus are applied on some urban land as commercial fertilizer, only 2% of the total phosphorus applied in the state is in urban settings. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is now requiring states to develop water quality standards, which include phosphorus limits, for point source discharges such as wastewater treatment plants. To minimize algal growth in streams EPA recommends total phosphorus concentrations of 0.1 mg/L (or less). Total phosphorus includes both organic and inorganic phosphorus. Phosphorus (orthophosphate) levels in Ralston and Willow Creek have been determined from over 800 samples through the IOWATER Monitoring Network over the last 9 years. Of these samples, 3% had no phosphorus detections; the average phosphorus level was 0.12 mg/L and the maximum phosphorus level was 3.5 mg/L. Concentrations vary because of rain water run off, application rates, and seasonal plant uptakes rates. State Code on fertilizer ordinances According to Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 200.22, local governments are prohibited from regulating "the use, sale, distribution, storage, transportation, disposal, formulation, labeling, registration or manufacture of a fertilizer or soil conditioner". In other words, according to Iowa Code, the City of Iowa City can not enforce a ban on phosphorus in fertilizer used or sold within the city. For more information, please refer to: http://search legis state.ia.us/nxt/gateway.dll/ar/iac?f=templates&fn=default.htm Local value of nutrient use reduction It is in the City's interest to continue best management practices and public education regarding phosphorus application to soils. As citizens reduce local phosphorus use by purchasing phosphorus-free fertilizers, it will have an affect on reducing algal blooms on ponds. Reductions can limit the amount of phosphorus washing into our local streams during runoff events. Although urban stream inputs may be a small nutrient load, these streams flow into the Iowa River and phosphorus is a nutrient that contributes to water quality issues in the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. Citizen education and awareness about phosphorus can have far reaching effects for people downstream using water for drinking and recreation. Algal overgrowth can also rob the water of oxygen that is needed for all aquatic life, so local phosphorus reductions has the potential to have a positive affect many living organisms downstream. Recommendations for protection of local water quality While Iowa City cannot regulate phosphorus applications, the City can be responsive to this issue both within City government operations and in educating citizens. The City's Departments of Public Works and Parks and Recreation have many opportunities to educate the public and demonstrate responsible use of fertilizers in the urban environment. The City operates a storm water management program, which includes public education. The City also promotes the volunteer based IOWATER Monitoring Network to sample and report on the water quality of the City's urban streams, including phosphate levels. The new East Side Recycling Center's Environmental Education Center will include environmental education programs on local issues. The Parks and Recreation Department has successfully established and maintained many acres of attractive turf. According to Terry Robinson, Parks & Forestry Superintendent, the City Parks Department has been working to reduce phosphorus application for about 10 years by using low application rates and soil testing. They do use higher applications on new seeding or sod, but still less than manufacturer recommended residential and commercial application rates. Although locally regulating fertilizer use is not possible, promoting responsible sustainable fertilizer practices in the community is possible. Concerned citizens could support the City's efforts by requesting retailers to supply phosphorus-free fertilizers or requesting lawn care companies to soil test and use only necessary amounts of phosphorus on their lawns. Golfers could encourage local courses to be proactive about the issue. Partnering with local citizen groups would also be helpful in educating the public as well. For more information, please feel free to contact me at 887-6161 or at brenda-nationsCa~iowa- cit .or CC: Mike Moran, Parks and Recreation Director Dave Elias, Wastewater Superintendent Terry Robinson, Parks & Forestry Superintendent Carol Sweeting, Public Information/Volunteer Coordinator IP7 IOWA CITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DRAFT MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2010--5:30 P.M. CITY CABLE TV OFFICE, 10 S. LINN ST.-TOWER PLACE PARKING FACILITY MEMBERS PRESENT: Laura Bergus, Gary Hagen, Saul Mekies MEMBERS ABSENT: Hans Hoerschelman STAFF PRESENT: Mike Brau, Bob Hardy OTHERS PRESENT: Michael McBride, Josh Goding, Beth Fisher, Emily Light, Kevin Hoyland RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL None at this time. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION Hardy said Grassley requested that he only attend Commission meetings when there is an important issue that needs to be addressed. Routine question could be forwarded to him before or after the meeting. Hagen said that a representative from Mediacom should be present at all meetings. Hardy suggested that a phone hook-up could arranged. Hardy said Mediacom intends to place all the access channels around the state without prohibitions in their municipal franchise into the digital basic tier numbers, the 80s. Hardy said Grassley said Mediacom would like to discuss this with the City. Bergus noted that the channel position of the Iowa City channels are specified in the franchise agreement. Hardy said that after February 2012 when Mediacom transmissions are all digital Mediacom could put the access channels anywhere they wished as everyone would have the digital tier. Hardy said after last month's meeting he did more research on the purpose and process of the Triennial Review. Ina 2000 memo Dale Helling stated that the purpose of the Triennial Review is not to reopen franchise negotiations but is more of a performance review. Hardy said he mistakenly took the word "performance" to mean "compliance". Hardy said he now believes that the primary concern, as stated in the provision, is to ensure that "in particular whether the grantee is supplying a level of variety of services equivalent to those being generally offered at that time in the industry in comparable market situations." Bergus said the Commission may need a formal process to kick-start a discussion on compliance with Mediacom. The Review is a reasonable way to do this if there are timely compliance issues that need to be addressed. If there is going to be consideration of franchise amendments regarding moving the access channel locations, the City will be in a better negotiation position if any compliance issues are also on the table.. Bergus said there are 3 things that need to be done. First, what does the Commission wish to do with the draft documents. It appears from past discussions that the draft documents serve to inform the Commission where things now stand and what, if anything, might need to change. The draft documents may not be the form submitted to City Council or published as the Commission report. Second, the Commission needs to determine the goal of the Triennial Review as a process. Third, what are the policy goals the Commission wishes to advocated for. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mekies moved and Hagen seconded a motion to approve the amended August 23, 2010 minutes. The motion passed unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS Bergus reported that Hardy asked her to participate in the interview session with city manager candidates by members of City boards and commissions. SHORT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS None. CONSUMER ISSUES Hardy referred to the complaint report in the meeting packet and noted there were five technical complaints and 1 complaint regarding Mediacom not making atwo-hour repair window available. Hardy said he will keep a count of instances in which subscribers are not offered a 2 hour window in the future and inform Mediacom that they are in violation of the franchise agreement. Hardy said he has nor received a response from Mediacom on this matter. MEDIACOM REPORT No representative was present. Hardy said Grassley requested that he only attend Commission meetings when there is an important issue that needs to be addressed. Routine question could be forwarded to him before or after the meeting. Hagen said that a representative from Mediacom should be present at all meetings. Hardy suggested that a phone hook-up could arranged. Bergus said that Mediacom should have some presence at the meetings either by phone or by some other person than Grassley. Bergus noted that Mediacom has not had anyone attend the commission meetings on a regular basis for some time. Mekies suggested that Mediacom could find an additional person to attend the meetings so Grassley would not need to attend all of them. The Commission agreed that Mediacom should be encouraged to find a solution to not having a representative at the meeting. UNIVERSITY OF IOWA REPORT McBride reported that UITV plans on covering the homecoming parade. 30 new shows are planned to be recorded or cablecast in the next 31 days. Students are typically overloaded in November so a large number of productions are planned in October. The Kirk Ferentz news conference is no longer carried live but is cablecast on tape delay. KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE A written report was included in the meeting packet. PATV REPORT Goding reported the City High news program was taping their third program. The Live and Local program will feature organizations affiliated with Iowa Shares. Two new interns have been hired for a ten week period. New programs include the University of Iowa Rhetoric of Inquiry discussion on the southeast side of Iowa City, a Peace by Piece program on the Middle East peace talks, the zombie march, selections from the Landlocked Film Festival, a program from the animal shelter, the Yahoo Drummers, and the PATV open house. The next guidelines class will be Oct. 3 from 2:30-4. The next board meeting will be Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. PATV's annual membership meeting will be Nov. 16. PATV's recent open house was quite successful. Mekies noted there was a program on PATV without any credits that asserted that the events of 9/11 were the work of the United States government and was nothing but propaganda. Goding said that any program that plays on PATV is supposed to have a disclaimer stating that PATV is not responsible for the content and indicate who is. Goding said he will look into the program. Hagen said the commission can not oversee the content on PATV. Goding said PATV is required to play programs that qualify for playback regardless of the content. Programs from the KKK or anti-American leftist would both be cablecast if the producer had met PATV's requirements. Hardy said the Commission has no authority to restrict programming on PATV. Goding said PATV does not pre-screen programs. Hagen noted that prohibited content such as pornography could be cablecast on PATV one time before PATV was aware of it. Goding said programs with prohibited content could be referred to the county attorney. Hardy said PATV's contract with the City prevents them from refusing to cablecast a program based on legal content. There is nothing to prevent PATV from delaying cablecasting a program they think might contain prohibited content until a determination could be made. SENIOR CENTER REPORT Light reported that SCTV reopened in September after being closed in August due to a leak in the roof. Many of the programs at the Senior Center are being recorded and will be cablecast soon. SCTV is participating in the Works in Progress Festival. SCTV volunteers will be discussing the process of making videos at a session in the Senior Center. SCTV is collaborating with a retired theater professor on a project recording personal monologues. SCTV is also working on content for a collaboration with the University of Iowa Intermedia Department on a mobile app for the UNESCO City of Literature. The Senior Center is planning to acquire some LCD displays to serve as Center directories and SCTV programming will also be played back on them. LIBRARY REPORT Fisher reported that 191ive events are planned to be recorded in October. Among theses are 8 are children's programs, 2 League of Women Voters candidate debates, an Intellectual Freedom Festival event on making documentaries, 2 International Writing Program events, a 21 ordinance event, and 2 author talks. ICCSD REPORT No representative was present. Hardy said Hoyland emailed a report. The West High football game was cablecast. Hoyland hopes to discuss cable operations with the new superintendent. The request for three schools to be pilot projects in demonstrating how the school district can make use of the school channel has been resent. Hoyland will be discussing this with Ty Coleman in the near future. CITY CHANNEL REPORT Hardy reported that the City Channel 4 website has added a section on the streaming video page that features some of the programs. Election videos will be featured in October. Technical problems with the fiber connection from the Civic Center to the cable TV office have been fixed. The Market Music program has come to an end for the year. 15 programs were recorded. Two new episodes of "Sights and Sounds" were recorded, one on the construction of the northside fire station and one on the eastside recycling station. The newest episode of "Police Beat" dealt with house parties. Many election related programs are planned. The Community Television Service recently recorded a presentation at the Corridor Business Alliance meeting. Over the summer 13 Friday Night Concert Series performances were recorded. The Iowa Woman's Foundation annual awards program was recorded. Planned productions include the National Association for Mental Illness candlelight vigil and 2 forums on the 21 ordinance. Hardy said that no applications have been received for the vacancy on the Commission. The period when male applicants can be considered begins November 15. Bergus asked if the vacancy was being advertised on the City Channel. Hardy said he will be discussing if this is permitted with Dale Helling. Hardy said the City Channel will be recording and cablecasting several of the University Heights City Council meetings. Mekies asked if University Heights will pay for the service. Hardy said that the first two will be free and charges for any after that would be negotiated. It was recently discovered that the Motorola HMDI boxes are programmed to turn themselves off every four hours. To correct he problem, turn the box off, press the menu button until a menu comes up and reset the timer option. Hardy said Mediacom intends to place all the access channels around the state without prohibitions in their municipal franchise into the digital basic tier numbers, the 80s. Hardy said Grassley said Mediacom would like to discuss this with the City. Bergus noted that the channel position of the Iowa City channels are specified in the franchise agreement. Hardy said that after February 2012 when Mediacom transmissions are all digital Mediacom could put the access channels anywhere they wished as everyone would have the digital tier. IOWA CITTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT LETTER Hardy distributed the letter to Superintendent Murley for the Commissioners to sign. TRIENNIAL REVIEW Hardy said after last month's meeting he did more research on the purpose and process of the Triennial Review. Hardy provided a history of the Reviews from 1979 to 2003. Ina 2000 memo Dale Helling stated that the purpose of the Triennial Review is not to reopen franchise negotiations but is more of a performance review. Both the 1988 and 2003 Triennial Reviews are more performance reviews than recommendations for changes to the existing franchise. Hardy said he mistakenly took the word "performance" to mean "compliance". Hardy said he now believes that the primary concern, as stated in the provision, is to ensure that "in particular whether the grantee is supplying a level of variety of services equivalent to those being generally offered at that time in the industry in comparable market situations." Hardy said there is nothing in the Triennial Review provision that makes compliance an issue. This makes sense since compliance should be an on-going process. Changes to make Iowa City equivalent to other comparable markets could require changes in the franchise. The purpose of the Triennial Review is not to open up franchise negotiations, but to provide the City the ability to change the franchise after the fact if an agreement with the grantee to update the cable service is made. The Commission bylaws reflect this: "The Commission shall conduct evaluations of the system at least every three years, with the grantee, and pursuant thereto, make recommendations to the Council concerning system improvements and amendments to the Ordinance or to any franchise agreement." Hardy said the Commission needs to decide what they wish the goals of the Triennial Review to be and what purpose that will serve. Hardy said the Commission needs to decide if they want to do two reports or one. The Review that was to be finished two years ago could be collapsed into the next Review. Hardy said Mediacom needs to be involved and Grassley told Hardy they would be content with one 6-year report. A public hearing will need to be held. Hardy said the Commission may need to collect additional information and send a letter to Mediacom requesting additional information. The information gathered and the insights gathered in the process needs to be compiled into some kind of form that will satisfy the goals. Bergus said that whatever the Commission does, it should be presented to the City Council. Bergus said the Commission may need a formal process to kick-start a discussion on compliance with Mediacom. The Review is a reasonable way to do this if there are timely compliance issues that need to be addressed. If there is going to be consideration of franchise amendments regarding moving the access channel locations, the City will be in a better negotiation position if any compliance issues are also on the table. Compliance issues should not be abandoned in the Triennial Review process. Hardy said he will take all the sections of the draft report and send them to all Commissioners. Bergus said there are 3 things that need to be done. First, what does the Commission wish to do with the draft documents. It appears from past discussions that the draft documents serve to inform the Commission where things now stand and what, if anything, might need to change. The draft documents may not be the form submitted to City Council or published as the Commission report. Second, the Commission needs to determine the goal of the Triennial Review as a process. Third, what are the policy goals the Commission wishes to advocated for. ADJOURNMENT Mekies moved and Hagen seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:08. Respectfully submitted, ~~~~ Michael Brau Cable TV Administrative Aide MINUTES HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION October 19, 2010 LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL PRELIMINARY IP8 Members Present: Dianne Day, Martha Lubaroff, Howard Cowen, Harry Olmstead, Connie Goeb, Yolanda Spears. Members Absent: Corey Stoglin, Dell Briggs, Wangui Gathua. Staff Present: Stefanie Bowers. RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council action): No. CALL TO ORDER Day called the meeting to order at 18:02. PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: No. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE September 21, 2010 MEETING: Olmstead, moved to approve. Goeb seconded. The motion passed 5-0. (Cowen not present for the vote) JUSTICE. NOT POLITICS Commissioners declined to endorse as a group and decided that they would individually address the matter when they voted. DECEMBER MEETING Commissioners will place this item on the November agenda and decide at that time whether to cancel or change the date. SANCTUARY CITY Day informed Commissioners that the Sanctuary City Committee has met with City Officials and that a City Council member will request that this item be discussed at a future work session. CONNECTIONS KICKOFF Olmstead reported that the event was well attended and he enjoyed representing the Commission at the event. ADAAA TRAINING Lubaroff and Olmstead both felt the program was very educational. FALL DISABILITY REPORT Bowers reported that this program primarily looked at educational facilities but was very worthwhile. HUMAN RIGHTS BREAKFAST The Breakfast will be held on October 28th. Bowers went over the event details and asked Commissioners to be at the event by 7 am. SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATES Day (Gathua, Goeb) reported on the Community Dialogues brochure and upcoming schedule. The group hopes to have speakers available by early 2011. Lubaroff (Spear, Olmstead) are trying to coordinate their efforts on addressing bullying within the schools and community. Human Rights Commission October 19, 2010 Page 2 of 3 STRENGTHENING LATINO/A COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE Spears attended the Conference as a representative from the Human Rights Commission. Spears felt the Conference was very informative and well attended. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Spears completed her Cancer Walk. Day reported on the success of her fashion/art show a few days earlier. ADJOURNMENT Goeb moved to adjourn. Olmstead seconded. The motion passed 6-0 at 18:45 Human Rights Commission October 19, 2010 Page 3 of 3 Human Rights Commission ATTENDANCE RECORD 2010 (Meetina Datel NAME TERM EXP. 1119 2/16 3/16 4/20 5/18 6115 7/20 8/17 9/21 10/19 11/16 12/21 Dell Briggs 1/1/11 X X O/E X X X X O/E X O/E Yolanda Spears 111/11 X OIE X X O/E O/E X O/E X X Corey Stoglin 1/1/11 O/E O/E X O/E X O/E O/E O/E O/E O/E Dianne Day 1/1/12 X X X O/E X X O/E X X X Wangui Gathua 1/1/12 X O/E O/E X X X X X X O/E Martha Lubaroff 1/1/12 X X X X X O/E X X X X Howard Cowen 1/1/13 X X X X O/E X O/E X X X Constance Goeb 1/1/13 X O/E X X X X X X X X Fernando Mena- Carrasco 1/1/13 X X O/E X X X O/E R R R R R Harry Olmstead (8-1-2010) 1/1/13 - - - - - - - X X X KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused NM = No meeting/No Quorum R =Resigned - = Not a Member IP9 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION Sunday, October 3, 2010- 4:00 PM HARVART HALL, CITY HALL DRAFT Members Present: Luan Heywood, Zach Wahls, Alexandra Tamerius, Jerry Gao, Matt Lincoln Members Absent: None Staff Present: Marian Karr, Ross Wilburn Others Present: None CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 4:10 PM. Heywood chaired the meeting. MINUTES: Wahls motioned to approve the September 5 minutes. Gao seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 5/0. UPDATE ON VACANCIES: The Commission has two positions vacant, the Tate and an At-Large. There were no applications to fill the positions. Announcements were to be made on the school announcements at Regina, City High, and West High to make the student bodies aware of the At-Large position available. BUDGET UPDATE: The Commission has not used any funds during the past month. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS: Grant Programming -The Commission discussed the Grant Programming Subcommittee. At the last meeting, the Commission unanimously approved the Youth Empowerment Grant, worth $750, to Summer of Solutions. Karr stated she had not received invoices to release the check, and an email had been sent. Wahls stated he would follow up with Karr to get the information. Website & Advertising - No report. Recognition Scholarship -The Commission discussed changes to the Youth Empowerment Grant application: • Change the age of applicants to 12-18 • Take out the year • Strike "if applicable" • Strike "add additional pages" • Strike "less than 200 words" • Allow 60 days for application review by the Commission • Up to three projects will be funded The Commission discussed changes to the Youth Recognition Grant Summary as well. • Strike "please see your teachers for copies of the application" • Add "community leaders" for recommendations • Recipients will be notified by February 1 • City logo will be placed on the top of the Youth Recognition Grant Summary Wahls motioned to approve the changes to the material in Youth Recognition Grant. Tamerius seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 5/0. The Recognition Grant Subcommittee planned to YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION October 3, 2010 Page 2 of 3 contact Kim Colvin about getting the information out to the schools in the Iowa City Community School District; and to contact Christina Allgood from Regina to inform Regina of the Grant. The Recognition Subcommittee hoped to send out the Recognition Grant to junior high schools later in October. Karr mentioned that publicity for the Recognition Grant could be added to the website. The subcommittee will notify Karr when the materials are ready for the website. CITY MANAGER UPDATE: Wilburn stated that the City Council has hired a new City Manager, Thomas Markus. The Council is negotiating a final contract with him. Markus was the unanimous choice of the City Council Members and he is hoping to begin December 1, 2010. CITY COUNCIL UPDATE: Wilburn noted the City Council had spent a great deal of time in the hiring of a new City Manager. MEETING SCHEDULE: The Commission set a date for the next meeting, Thursday, November 4 at 5:00 PM. Gao motioned to adjourn, which was seconded by Wahls. The motion to adjourn passed unanimously, 5/0, 5:10 PM. Minutes submitted by Lincoln. Z O ~o N ~ ~O Uwa,o ~ W N N ~ W Q Z } Q ~ ~a 0 M o X X X X X T ~ X X X X X X X X X x X X X X ; ti ti ~ ~ ~ ~ ~co Z Z Z Z M ~ ~ ~ ~ i .1e Z Z Z Z i i N X O X X i i ~' °O X X X i i i i M N ~ ~ ~ i N X X X i i i i N o ~ ~ ~ Z Z Z r O ~ O ~ ~ r' ~ ~ d M M M M M M M W X N N N N N N N .-. ~ .-. _ ~ ~ . ~ ~ ~ Q Z ~ ~ > > a a a, ~o D cu c a+ a d L 3 L 'C CJ ~ Z d v ~~ W r d +~ ~+ _ ~ r2 ~ d d ~ ~ to N a`Qaz°z° II II II II II XOpZ = W Y Airport Commission October 14, 2010 Page 1 IP10 MINUTES DRAFT IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION OCTOBER 14, 2010 - 6:00 P.M. AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING Members Present: Minnetta Gardinier, Howard Horan, Jose Assouline, Steve Crane Staff Present: Sue Dulek, Michael Tharp Others Present: Matt Wolford RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL• (to become effective only after separate Council action): None CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Horan called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: Minutes from the September 16, 2010, meeting were reviewed. Crane moved to approve the minutes of the September 16, 2010, meeting as submitted; seconded by Assouline. Motion carried 4-0. Next the minutes of the September 23, 2010, meeting were reviewed. Tharp noted that Sue Dulek had emailed some typo corrections to him. Assouline moved to approve the minutes of the September 23, 2010, meeting as corrected; seconded by Crane. Motion carried 4-0. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION: a. Aviation Commerce Park -Tharp noted that the Lot 10 sale was reapproved with the corrected language by the city council. Dulek briefly explained the process that has to take place before the final closing on this deal. Gardinier asked about the realtors for Aviation Commerce Park, and whether or not they would be returning to the Commission meetings for updates. Tharp noted that he can contact them if the Commission wishes. He added that he does receive electronic updates from them. Members discussed a quarterly showing where the realtors could give an update of what has been happening with the lot sales. Tharp stated that he did put an updated sales list in Members' packets so they could see what lots are still available. b. Airport Farm Management -Tharp stated that he is still awaiting a response from the wildlife management contact regarding what the Airport should plant. After talking with the farm manager, Tharp noted that he is planning to do another bid for this planting. Tharp responded to Members' questions, adding that they hope to realize $3,000 to $5,000 from whatever they plant. Airport Commission October 14, 2010 Page 2 c. FAA/IDOT Projects - AECOM - Dulek briefly addressed the Members regarding this resolution process for accepting projects. i. Runway 7/25 & 12/30 - Consider a resolution accepting improvements to Runway 7-25 and Runway 12-30. Gardinier moved to consider Resolution #A10-15; seconded by Assouline. Motion carried 4-0. ii. Obstruction Mitigation -Tharp stated that he and David Hughes spoke to the FAA in Kansas City about this, and in order to close out the project, the Commission needs to approve the final contract price, based on the final change orders. This will allow the FAA to close out this project. Crane moved to consider Resolution #A10-16 accepting work for the demolition of the "United" Hangar; seconded Gardinier. Motion carried 4-0. iii. Hangar ADrainage -Tharp noted that this project is almost complete. The contractor has to return to do the final sealant work. d. 2011 Air Race Classic -Horan noted that he signed the check request for $2,000. Gardinier asked if anything had been done further with operations. Tharp noted that beyond the meeting with him, Gardinier and staff from Jet Air, he felt that a good starting plan was in place. Gardinier also noted that the Iowa Children's Museum and the Girl Scouts are onboard for the aviation activities during this time. e. Corporate Hangar "L" -Tharp noted that he and Horan met recently with Dale Helling of the City Manager's office and talked about this hangar project. The recommendation from the meeting was that the Airport Commission should meet with the City Council again to present their change in plans. Tharp responded to Members' questions regarding some of the aspects of this project. Tharp noted that he believes that if they were to build another hangar, they would be able to fill it fairly quickly. f. FY2012 Budget -Tharp noted that he, Gardinier, and Crane met recently to review the FY12 budget. He continued, stating that they are looking at similar funding levels as before. This would be the $100,000 General Levy from Council. Tharp gave Members a quick rundown of the FY12 budget, highlighting some of the projects, such as Willow Creek. Members continued to discuss the areas that need to be cleaned up around the Airport, and how they might want to make this a part of their annual budget. Tharp then briefed Members about the fiber optic network project and how he will work with the City's IT department on this. Crane moved to approve the FY2012 budget as presented; seconded by Gardinier. Motion carried 4-0. g. Airport "Operations": Strategic Plan Implementation; Budget; Management - Tharp began by discussing the resolution for Hangar 42. He explained why they have to address the University's lease agreement in this manner. Gardinier asked for clarification, to which Dulek responded. Assouline moved to consider Resolution #A10-17 approving the lease agreement with the University of Iowa for Hangar #42; seconded by Crane. Motion carried 3-0; Gardinier recused herself on this vote. Tharp continued to discuss the FY12 budget. The creation of a formal plan for the Commerce Park funds was also discussed. Tharp noted that Helling had suggested this during their meeting, noting that other than paying down debt, the Commission needs to have some type of plan in place. Gardinier addressed the issue of having money set aside each year, to finance projects unbudgeted for. This led to some discussion by Members, with Tharp clarifying how the various accounts are set up through the City. Airport Commission October 14, 2010 Page 3 The discussion turned to having Tharp draft a memo regarding the Airport's formal plans regarding the lot sale funds. Members agreed that having some type of reserve account is a priority for them. Tharp brought the discussion back to the budget. He stated that he is working to get some miscellaneous things done on the Hertz facility, like carpeting and drywall patching, in hopes of readying it for marketing. Once he has bids he will know better what they can afford to update. i. Commission Subcommittee Use -Tharp quickly reviewed the active subcommittees, noting that Gardinier wanted to talk further about how the subcommittees are created and what they are actually looking at. In the past, subcommittees have been more `task driven,' according to Tharp. Gardinier stated that her suggestion is to align the subcommittees to their goals and strategies as outlined in the recent 5-year plan. A budget committee, for example, could be one subcommittee, and another could be economic development. Gardinier also suggested committees for `community liaison' and 'infrastructure.' Crane noted that he would be willing to work on economic development. Tharp suggested they contact Wendy Ford at the City to discuss this aspect. Members continued to discuss how they would like to structure these various committees. Gardinier offered to work on the community liaison aspect. Crane will work with Gardinier on this. Horan and Assouline will work on infrastructure. h. FBO /Iowa Flight Training /Whirlybird Reports -Tharp suggested members first discuss the resolution. Tharp noted that this was a change in language to have the contract insurance requirements better reflect what the Airport was expecting. Horan moved to consider Resolution #A10-18 approving the amendment with Whirlybird Helicopters LLC; seconded by Crane. Motion carried 4-0. Matt Wolford with Jet Air spoke to Members. He shared what they have been working on, noting the weeds were cleaned up as discussed. Wolford stated that on November 2, at noon, the Chamber of Commerce will be at the Airport for a luncheon. He added that they will be giving a tour and a presentation as well. Everyone was invited to attend. i. Subcommittees' Reports -None. j. Commission Members' Reports -Horan shared that he was part of an interviewing group for boards and commissions in the City Manager search. k. Staff Report -Tharp noted that the new City Manager has been hired and will begin December 1. Tharp also noted that he did not hear anything new while at the FAA Conference recently. Dulek stated the application deadlines for the Commission opening. SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING: The next regular meeting will be Thursday, November 18, 2010, at 6:00 P.M. at the Airport Terminal building. Airport Commission October 14, 2010 Page 4 ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 8:04 P. M. Crane made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:04 P.M.; seconded by Assouline. Motion carried 4-0. 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