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Home My WebLink About2010-11-24 Info Packet~;--r ~'"'~~ ~~®~~~ CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET November 24, 2010 WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 29 IP1 Council Meetings and Work Session Agenda IP2 Email from City Clerk to Area Legislators: Regarding Legislative Priorities IP3 Memorandum from Brian Boelk: Gilbert Street Streetscape IP4 Memorandum from the Recycling Coordinator: Improving Recycling in Iowa City IP5 Summary of Pending Work Session Items MISCELLANEOUS IP6 Memorandum from the City Clerk: KXIC Radio Show IP7 Memorandum from the Special Projects Administrator: Wastewater Treatment Plant Relocation Project Public Comment Period, Antidegradation Analysis IP8 Memorandum from the Director of Planning & Community Development and the Community Development Coordinator: Affordable housing location policy discussion: summary of November 15, 2010 work session; scheduled activities for December and January IP9 Letter from the JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner to Lexington Avenue residents between Park Road and River Street: Lexington Avenue traffic barricade IP10 Memorandum from the Director of Public Works: Update: Flood-related activities IP11 The Planner -November 22, 2010 IP12 Invitation: Shelter House Ribbon Cutting Ceremony -December 2, 2010 DRAFT MINUTES IP13 Human Rights Commission: November 16, 2010 ~; r ~~~~ '' "~'®'~~ City Council Meeting Schedule and ~~_ 11-24-10 CITY OF IOWA CITY Work Session Agendas IP1 www.icgov.org • MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Emma J. Harvat Hall 5:30p Special Work Session • Meeting with Area Legislators -Council's Legislative Priorities (IP2] ^ Agenda Items ^ Gilbert Street Streetscape (IP#3] ^ Single Stream/Multi-Family Recycling (IP#4] Snacks Provided Information Packet Discussion (11/18 & 11/24] • Council Time ^ Budget Priorities • Summary of Pending Work Session Issues (IP#5J • Upcoming Community Events/Council Invitations • Discussion of Meeting Schedules • TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Special Formal Council Meeting • WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Special Work Session- CANCELLED TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE • 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 • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:30a - 4:OOp Special Budget Work Session (CIP & Budget Overview) • MONDAY, JANUARY 10 Emma J. Harvat Hall TBD Special Work Session 7:OOp Special Formal Council Meeting • THURSDAY, JANUARY 13 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Special Budget Work Session • MONDAY, JANUARY 17 Emma J. Harvat Hall Martin Luther King, Jr. Day -City Offices Closed • TUESDAY, JANUARY 18 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Special Budget Work Session (Boards/Commissions/Events) ~ i ~.:.®~~ `gym, ~'1 _,,~ City Council Meeting Schedule and CITY OF IOWA CITY Work Session Agendas November 24, 2010 www.icgov.org • MONDAY, JANUARY 24 Emma J. Harvat Hall TBD Special Work Session • TUESDAY, JANUARY 25 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Special Formal Council Meeting • THURSDAY, JANUARY 27 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Special Budget Work Session • MONDAY, JANUARY 31 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Regular Work Session • TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Regular Formal Council Meeting • MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Regular Work Session • TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Regular Formal Council Meeting • MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Emma J. Harvat Hall Presidents' Day -City Offices Closed • WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 4:30p Special Work Session (joint meeting at Johnson County) • MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Regular Work Session • TUESDAY, MARCH 1 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Regular Formal Council Meeting • MONDAY, MARCH 21 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Special Work Session • TUESDAY, MARCH 22 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Special Formal Council Meeting IP2 Marian Karr From: Marian Karr Sent: Friday, November 19, 2010 11:32 AM To: 'robert.dvorsky@legis.state.ia.us' Subject: Meeting reminder Attachments: 20101119111725576.pdf L'_J 2010111911172557 6.pdf (353 KB)... We are pleased you can join the City Council for a joint meeting at 5:30 PM, Monday, November 29. The meeting will be in Harvat Hall, 410 East Washington Street. Attached is a resolution establishing Iowa City's 2011 Legislative priorities, and copies of the Iowa League of Cities and Metropolitan Coalition Priorities referenced in the resolution. Again, thank you for joining us on the 29th, and please let us know if you have any questions. Marian Karr, MMC City Clerk Cc: Mayor and City Council * Same email sent to: Senator Bolkcom Senator Hahn Rep. Jacoby Rep. Mascher Rep. Lensing Rep. Kaufmann 1 "~ ~ ~ Prepared by: Dale Helling, Asst. City Manager, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5013 RESOLUTION NO. ~ 0-496_ RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CITY OF IOWA CITY 2011 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES WHEREAS, the Iowa City City Council seeks to encourage legislation that enhances economic development and opportunity in Iowa City as well as the State of Iowa; and WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City and other cities play a critical role in the future of the State; and WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the citizens of Iowa City that the City Council establish legislative priorities and convey said priorities to State legislators who directly represent Iowa City, as well as to other State legislators. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Iowa City City Council hereby outlines its legislative proposals to the Iowa City area legislative delegation for the 2011 Iowa State legislative session as follows: ALCOHOL -LOCAL REGULATORY AUTHORITY The City seeks support for greater local determination in regulating the licensing, sale, service, and consumption of alcoholic beverages. A "Home Rule" approach will allow local government to more effectively address alcohol related problems and issues that are of particular concern in their respective communities. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The City supports the preservation of existing economic development incentives, as well as policies that would enable us to expand our economic development efforts. Of greatest importance is the retention of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) in its current form without further changes or restrictions. We also support a local option of raising the Hotel-Motel Tax from a maximum of seven percent (7%) to nine percent (9%). IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES and METROPOLITAN COALITION PRIORITIES Iowa City, as a member city of both organizations, supports the legislative priorities set forth by the Iowa League of Cities and by the Metropolitan Coalition for the 2011 legislative session. Of particular concern is the rapidly rising cost to employers to support the Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System and we support efforts to control future costs to the member municipalities. Passed and approved this 16th day of November , 20~_ ~~ _~ MAYOR Resolution No. t ~-496 Page 2 ATTEST: ~~~ /~ CITY RK oved by ~~~1J City Attorney's Office It was moved by hamnion and seconded by rr;ms the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: x x X _~- x x x NAYS: ABSENT: Bailey Champion Dickens Hayek Mims Wilburn Wright Wpdata/mgr/asst/res/20111egis prior.doc Legislative Priorities 1CF' L~~s~aiivQ Priorities League Bill Tracking Other Key Issues Legis{ative Link Iowa Legislature Legislative Policy Committee Legislative 1q1 Federal Issues Page 1 of 1 You are here: Home > Legislative > Priorities You are currently togged in as'. Guest (Login) Search Site: COI Workshops ~ Resources ~ Marketplace I About Cities ~ Contact Us Priorities Overview of all 2011 priorities Legislative News 2011 Legislative Priorities Priority Brochure Past Priorities League members adopted six priorities for the 2011 legislative session on September 24, 2010at the Annual Conference & Exhibit in Coralville. The priorities were recommended by the League's Legislative Policy Committee and were endorsed by the League Executive Board. For additional information, contact Jessica Harder ,Director of Governmental Affairs at (515) 244-7282. Providing Essential City Services Cities provide services and infrastructure fundamental to the lives of Iowa's citizens and businesses. These constituents need and expect cities to maintain safe roads and bridges, and to provide clean drinking water, and reliable wastewater and stormwater services. Public safety such as police, fire and emergency response are some of the most crucial services cities provide. In this time of tight budgets, cities want to ensure these essential services are maintained by addressing key issues. Enhancing Essential City Services Cities want to enhance the ability to cost-effectively provide essential city services such as key infrastructure and public safety. This session, cities are seeking solutions like increasing efficiencies, supporting economic development initiatives, and diversifying revenue options. 2Q11 Priorities Essential City Infrastructure and Planning Flexible Revenue Options for Cities Local Economic Development Local Government Efficiency Pensions Public Sa http://iowaleague.org/Legislative/PrioritySummary.aspx 11 / 18/2010 2011 Priorities Page 1 of 2 Essential City Infrastructure and Planning Priority Increase funding for city road and water infrastructure and incent smart planning and watershed planning. Background Increase funding for city road and water infrastructure and incent smart planning and watershed planning. Cities in Iowa know that maintaining and enhancing city road and water infrastructure is critical to our ability to retain and attract businesses, and to provide safe, reliable transportation and quality drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services for our citizens. The League supports additional funding sources for the TIME-21 fund, including raising the gas tax, to ensure the annual $267 million minimum necessary to maintain our roads and bridges. League members support additional funding mechanisms and policy changes to help fund expensive water infrastructure upgrades, and keep regulatory costs down. Cities want to plan efficient, sustainable communities and seek policies and incentives that enhance the ability to implement smart planning and watershed planning. Flexible Revenue Options for Cities Priority Ensure a reliable property tax system while diversifying funding options to allow flexibility at the local level. Background Ensure an efficient and reliable property tax system while diversifying funding options. Cities in Iowa enjoy the benefit of a property tax system that provides a reliable source of revenue; however, cities rely disproportionately on property taxes to support their services. Any reduction in property tax revenues severely impacts cities ability to fund core services. The League supports alternative revenue options that will increase city autonomy and difersify city revenues, while lessening reliance on property taxes. Local Economic Development Priority Maintain and support funding for economic development programs, and support policies aimed at improving city economic development. Background Maintain and support funding for economic development programs, and support policies aimed at improving city economic development. The foundation for healthy, thriving cities rests squarely on local economic development. The League supports programs such as the CAT and RECAT, Main Street Iowa, Vision Iowa and tax credits such as the State Historic Tax Credit Program. Tax Increment Financing remains a singular, effective tool in the city economic development toolbox. Cities also support programs that assist in retaining existing jobs in cities of all sizes, as well as programs that can help cities implement energy efficiency measures. Local Government Efficiency http://iowaleague.org/Legislative/AllPriorities.aspx?year=2011 11 /18/2010 2011 Priorities Page l of L Priority Enhance cities' ability to operate efficiently and to deliver city services more effectively. Background Enhance cities' ability to operate efficiently and to more effectively deliver city services. Iowa's cities are working together in many ways to provide services to their citizens; Thousands of inter- governmental agreements (28E) help cities work together to provide public safety, transportation and other services. To enable Iowa's cities to become even more efficient, the League seeks changes to help cities save money and efficiently deliver services, like allowing online publication of notices and removing legal barriers to the creation of regional library authorities. Cities want resources to encourage community smart planning to enable cost-effective building of infrastructure, efficient delivery of services, environmental benefits and enhanced quality of life. Cities also want to achieve cost savings through new ways of financing energy efficiency improvements and the expanded use of technology, such as access to the ICN. Pensions Priority Address needed systemic changes to the Municipal Police and Fire Retirement System of Iowa (MFPRSI), aimed at creating a fair, balanced system and controlling costs to cities. Background Address needed systemic changes to the Municipal Police and Fire Retirement System of Iowa (MFPRSI), aimed at creating a fair, balanced system and controlling costs to cities. The recent economic downturn severely impacted Iowa's pension systems, including the Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System of Iowa (MFPRSI). This system is a key component in attracting and retaining public safety workers, and also acost-driver for public safety budgets. The high projected actuarial rates for cities translate to tens of millions in additional city costs to fund existing benefits. These skyrocketing rates highlight built-in unsustainable inequities in the system's structure, which must be addressed. Public Safety Priority Ensure cities can adequately provide and fund public safety services for our citizens. Background Ensure cities can adequately provide and fund public safety services for our citizens. Public safety services such as police, fire and emergency response are among the most crucial services cities provide. Large portions of city budgets go to fund personnel and equipment needed to provide these public safety services. Cities need funding options to maintain these services and to purchase proper equipment and build needed communication infrastructure for our public safety personnel to be able to do their jobs and protect our communities. Close this window http://iowaleague.org/Legislative/AllPriorities.aspx?year=2011 11 /18/2010 METROPOLITAN COALITION AMES • CEDAR RAPIDS • COUNCIL BLUFFS • DAVENPORT • DES MOINES • DUBUQUE • IOWA CITY • SIOUX CITY • WEST DES MOINES Mayor Frank Cownie -Des Moines, CHAIR Mayor Ann Campbell -Ames, VICE CHAIR Mayor Bill Gluba -Davenport, TREASURER Mayor Ron Corbett -Cedar Rapids Mayor Tom Hanafan -Council Bluffs Mayor Roy Buol -Dubuque Mayor Matt Hayek -Iowa City Mayor Mike Hobart -Sioux City Mayor Steve Gaer -West Des Moines LEGISLATIVE AGENDA (Proactive Priorities) I. Infrastructure Watershed Management: Support a Home Rule approach Flood Plain Management: Continue our opposition to the moratorium of development in a 500 year flood plain (Note: Cities that prefer the higher level of protection are changing the regulations on a local level.) Road Use Tax Fund: Support fully funding Time 21 & Support a Gas Tax a. The Road Use Tax on fuel has remained fixed since 1989. Since the tax is based on cents per gallon, rather than a percentage of the price (like sales tax), there has been no adjustment for inflation in the past 21 years. Continued investment in Iowa public roadway system is expected to support economic growth and help attract new business. II. Economic Development Background: Large cities need to continue to attract residents and businesses. Creating state/local/private partnerships help drive growth and expansion. 1. Support Tax Increment Financing 2. Lift the Cap on Historic Tax Credits 3. Create incentives for Brownfield development and businesses to locate in urban settings 4. Appropriations for the Workforce Housing Fund 5. Continue to support Vision Iowa, CAT and ReCAT 6. Extend the "Targeted Jobs Withholding Tax Credit Program" (Charter City) III. Alternative Revenue Background: Cities do not have diverse revenue streams to fund the rising costs of services that must be provided. Alternative revenues act as user-fees to help with these costs. 1. Support Hotel/Motel Tax 2. Support Emergency Services Fee 3. Work with the Administration when commercial property tax reductions are proposed as residential property tax rates must be reduced or sustained. IV. 411 System Background: City budgets are stretched thin as they continue to contribute to the system with no maximum contribution limits. The Legislature asked the Board to provide a report by early January providing ideas making the 411 system sustainable. Changes that would be supported by the MC would be a solution that will control city costs. 321 East Walnut Street, Suite 140, Des Moines, Iowa 50309 Email: dadelmanC~cgagroup.com Mobile: 515-491-1015 WWW.CGAGROUP.COM City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: Brian Boelk DATE: November 23, 2010 RE: Gilbert Street Streetscape IP3 The Gilbert Street Streetscape project is intended to enhance the visual appearance of the corridor and improve the pedestrian space to the segment of S. Gilbert Street between Prentiss Street and Burlington Street. Confluence was hired in 2009 to design this project and has since produced construction documents and specifications in preparation for construction. The costs for this entire segment are estimated at roughly $860,000, which is over twice the budget. Therefore, the following options need to be assessed: • Scale back and redesign the overall project • Commit more money to the project and phase construction Staff feels that the Confluence concept does a good job of meeting design objectives. The following are a couple of proposed phases with associated costs as recommended by Staff: Phase 1 - 2011 • West side between Burlington and Ralston Creek • East side between Ralston Creek and Bowery Street. • Cost estimate - $405,000 Phase 2 - 2014? • East side between Burlington and Ralston Creek. • West side between Ralston Creek and railroad. • Cost estimate - $455,000 In preparation of Monday's work session, the following are some objectives and topics for discussion. • Costs and phasing of the project • Comments from business owners and tenants • Extent of landscaping at The Mansion • Railroad pedestrian underpass concept and costs Cc: Rick Fosse .Ron Knoche Date: November 23, 2010 To: Rick Fosse, Director of Public Works From: Jen Jordan, Recycling Coordinator Re: Improving Recycling in Iowa City Iowa City has had a residential curbside recycling program in place for almost twenty years. The program has been adjusted over the years in an attempt to improve recycling rates, include more materials, take advantage of markets and make it easier for residents to recycle. Currently, residents sort materials into various streams-newspaper, magazines, mixed paper and cardboard, plastic and metals. Through our contract with City Carton Recycling, Inc., we see revenue from some of these streams based on market value. The City does not pay a processing or transportation fee to City Carton since residents do the sorting work and City workers deliver the materials to City Carton's facility in Iowa City. With the monthly recycling fee that residents pay on their utility bills and the revenue from sale of the materials, the program just breaks even financially. About 1,600 tons of materials are picked up each year from single family homes up to four- plex apartments. The City has about 14,800 curbside household accounts, about 65% of which regularly recycle. Though the number of household accounts has grown about 5% over the past five years, the tonnage of materials recycled has decreased about 13%. Curbside Recycling Rates Because of overall waste reduction efforts, it `- is not reasonable to expect tonnages to increase produce lighter packaging now than five tonnage has prompted staff to consider amount of material recycled. Source Separated vs. Single Stream significantly; for instance, manufacturers years ago. However, the unexpected decrease in changes to the curbside program to increase the Eighteen months ago, staff presented to Council a series of recommendations to improve curbside recycling. One of those recommendations was to include the option to transition to a single stream recycling system in the next recycling processing contract. Council agreed and the option to switch to single stream is now in our contract with City Carton Recycling, Inc. Council also asked staff to report back in 18 months with an update on costs for single stream and recommendations on how to proceed. A single stream program changes the dynamic of recycling: residents would not be asked to sort material into streams; instead, commingled materials would be delivered to City Carton in Iowa City by City workers and then City Carton would transport them to their materials recovery facility in Cedar Rapids. The cost of single stream is now spelled out with much more certainty since it is included in the recycling processing contract. s soo - ~ 2so i--r-~--i - - 2d<l ~~ 150 - ~ too ~~) ~ 5~ __ TL~ _- ~.._ _...__._ 2005 ?CHS6 2007 2008 2009 2010 November 23, 2010 Page 2 The City would pay a processing and transportation fee of $65 per ton to City Carton. At the current recycling tonnage, this would cost the City about $104,000 annually, corresponding to a minimum $0.59 per month increase for residents. This does not account for education, outreach or additional costs for contamination (the fee goes to $75 per ton if the materials are contaminated with garbage}. Staff would estimate a conservative rate increase of $0.75 ger customer per month which would take recycling rates from $4.10 per month to $4.85 per month to allow single stream recycling. Many communities have seen increases in participation and recycling rates due to the perceived ease of the program, i.e., not having to sort into streams. However, studies suggest that increases in recycling rates in communities that have switched to single stream are attributable to significant increases in education and outreach that accompany the change. Many communities would likely have seen similar increases with equal amounts of education regarding their existing program. In addition, studies suggest that participation in any program, including single stream, will decrease without continuing education. While single stream recycling may increase recycling rates in Iowa City, the level of contamination would likely increase as well, "rncreasing costs per ton even more and potentially offsetting waste reduction benefits since significantly contaminated loads would be landfilled. In addition, if the City explores building a material recovery facility (MRF} at the landfill to significantly reduce waste, materials would need to be source-separated. A single stream system would not support a future MRF. With these reasons in mind, Staff recommends KeeplnCl the current source-seUaia~eu sy~-cn~ and develooing a comprehensive curbside recycling education and outreach program to roll out starting early in 2011. Ongoing outreach and education are mayor factors in the success of a curbside recycling program. The City has Drop-off sitetannages does not have a concerted curbside recycling education program; new customers are simply ~°° -- - - given a sheet of instructions and a bin. In 5 0 _ comparison, increased outreach efforts ~ 4°° ___ -n- regarding the drop-off recycling sites have ~ 300 ---' ~ ~I - been successful; we have seen significant 2D0 ' _ - increases in the tonnage of materials 100 ~ - ~ ~- I - ~'-.- collected there in the past few years even Zoos Zoos sow zoos 2°OS 2°'° though we require residents to sort their material just as we do at the curb. Educational efforts would be organized by the Landfill and Refuse divisions and utilize existing staff, an intern and volunteers. Part of the issue with declining curbside rates seems to be confusion about sorting; Staff will evaluate modification to curbside procedures to simplify sorting and maintain revenue streams. The existing "how-to" sheet would be simplified and distributed to all existing customers. The ECO Iowa City brand could be utilized to energize recyclers and encourage the 35% of customers who do not currently recycle to start. Staff would work with IT to develop online tutorials, video clips and other online education in addition to newspaper, radio and face-to-face education. A volunteer recycling corps would be created to visit various neighborhoods to talk with residents about recycling and the sorting process. Multi-family Recycling The conversation about single stream surfaced 18 months ago in relationship to improving recycling rates and expanding recycling services to mare multi-family dwellings. Staff receives numerous calls and emails regarding multi-family recycling; it is evident that there is a strong November 23, 2010 Page 3 desire from residents living in five-unit apartments and larger to have access to curbside recycling. This presents a significant opportunity since about 45% of Iowa City's households live in multi-family units without recycling. This topic has been discussed every few years in Iowa City since at least 1992 and involves many barrers including: • Logistics at apartment buildings • Zoning issues regarding additional dumpsters, screening and parking requirements • Building and fire code issues with internal bin locations • Costs • An ordinance limiting City curbside services to single-family homes to four-plex apartments and City buildings • Public vs. private collection While multifamily recycling is a complicated issue, steps must be taken to start implementing a program for the almost half of Iowa City residents who are demanding this service. Most of the barriers. noted above can be overcome if multi-family dwellings are designed with recycling in mind. Staff recommends amendina the housing code to include recvcling facilities in all new apartment buildings as well as requiring that recycling service be provided lust as trash services currently are required These facilities and services would be private and their costs would be market driven. Providing recycling. for existing multi-family households has many difficult issues for which we do not have all the answers. It is likely that there will be no "one size fits all" solution that will work in ail cases. Techniques, services and costs may vary from building to building. We plan to work with property owners and the Housing and Inspection Services Department to develop a range of solutions that can be implemented in the near future. Summary Iowa City's curbside recycling rates have been stagnant in recent years. To increase our recycling rates we will need to improve existing curbside recycling participation and expand recycling opportunities into multi-family units that do not currently have service. We also want to preserve our ability to take advantage of market conditions for recycled materials and keep our options open for a potential material recovery facility. To do this we recommend the following four steps: 1. Continue sorting of recyclables for curbside pickup. 2. Implement a public education program that will reinvigorate current recycles to recycle more and encourage non-recyclers to start recycling. 3. Change our building code to require recycling services for all new multi-family family units larger than afour-plex. 4. Work with staff and property owners to develop options for providing recycling to existing multi-family units larger than afour-plex. IP5 SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES 11/24/10 Brick Streets Repair/Funding Strategy (DECEMBER 6) Alley Inventory (DECEMBER 6) Roosevelt School Repurposing (DECEMBER 6) Mobile Vendor Regulations (DECEMBER 6) Urban Renewal Plan -Near South Side Parking Facility (JANUARY) Transit Service Enhancement Options (JANUARY) Sanctuary City (JANUARY) ICAD Annual Update Presentation (JANUARY) Location of Affordable Housing (FEBRUARY) Review Function of Boards/Commissions: Explore Possible Consolidations Flood Response & Mitigation Update (PERIODIC) Dec. 6 - 7 Jan. 10 (Combined) Jan. 24 -25 Jan. 31 -Feb. 1 11-24-10 ~~®~ CITY OF IOWA CITY IP6 ,~®.~~ A N D C~ M ~E~C)R Date: November 23, 2010 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk H~ Re: KXIC Radio Show At your November 15 work session meeting the Council Members agreed to the following schedule: November 17 -Mims November 24 -Dickens December 1 -Champion December 8 -Wright December 15 -Mims December 22 -Hayek December 29 -Champion January 5 -Open U:radioshow.doc IP7 ^~®~ CITY OF IOWA CITY ~~~~~ ~ E ~ CJ RA N D U N[ Date: November 19, 2010 To: City Council From: Ben Clark, Special Projects Administrator Re: Wastewater Treatment Plant Relocation Project Public Comment Period, Antidegradation Analysis Design work for relocating the North Wastewater Treatment Plant is well underway. As part of the regulatory process for this work an Antidegradation Analysis must be submitted to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The purpose of the analysis is to protect existing uses and to prevent clean waters from being unnecessarily degraded as mandated by the US EPA Clean Water Act. The analysis includes a public participation component in the form of a 30 day public comment period tentatively scheduled to begin December 6, 2010. Details about the process will be included in a press release. Comments must be submitted to the City Clerk's office during the 30 day period. A summary of comments and responsiveness will be included in the IDNR submittal. The remainder of the regulatory process can continue once the analysis has been accepted. Our consultant has made an effort to work with the IDNR to help facilitate the review process and we are anticipating that date to occur as scheduled near the end of January, 2011. We hope to be through the regulatory process and ready for construction by 2012. Please feel free to direct any questions from the public to me. Cc: Rick Fosse Ron Knoche Dave Elias Marian Karr r ^;_,--,®,~ CITY OF IOWA CITY ~P8 ~lu~'ti*~ ~ E 1VI CJ Date: November 24, 2010 To: City Council From: Jeff Davidson, Director of Planning & Community DevelopmenG'~ Steve Long, Community Development Coordinator Re: Affordable housing location policy discussion: summary of November 15, 2010 work session; scheduled activities for December and January At your November 15 work session we continued our discussion of where affordable housing that is funded through the City's CDBG and HOME programs should be located. You indicated that we had accurately summarized your concerns regarding where affordable housing projects funded by the City are located. You indicated that our discussion with the Iowa City Community School District adequately addressed the issues with locating affordable housing in certain elementary school districts. You approved the use of a GIS-based data analysis system for presenting information to you on future affordable housing location decisions. We have acquired the GIS software which will enable us to present data to you on future affordable housing location decisions. We will attempt to include the following information in the model: ^ Income distribution data ^ Housing values ^ Rental vs. owner-occupied ^ Inventory of vacant platted land ^ Crime statistics ^ Elementary school academic performance as indicated by Iowa Test of Basic Skills scores ^ Mobility data represented by the percentage of annual turnover in each elementary school ^ Free and reduced lunch percentage It was our original intention to have our data analysis system put together by mid-December to accommodate the beginning of the application process for our annual entitlement amount of CDBG and HOME funds. We also have the additional $2.6 million in CDBG funds returned from the Aniston Village project to consider. It is now apparent that we will need more time to get the GIS data analysis system put together and ready to go. We believe this is workable in terms of the funds we have available to distribute. The housing projects that will be considered for CDBG and HOME funding in the upcoming allocation process are not likely to have specific sites associated with them. Most of the housing applicants will simply identify the projects that they wish to complete and work towards acquiring a site after they know the project has been funded. Applicants will make presentations to the Housing and Community Development Commission in mid-February and HCDC will have their recommendations ready for you by mid-March. So for these funds we believe it will not be necessary to have our location policy for affordable housing ready until March 1. November 24, 2010 Page 2 In terms of the CDBG funds returned from Aniston Village, nine projects are being recommended for funding from the 27 applications that were received. Six are public facility projects and three are housing projects. For the six public facility projects, we will process an amendment to the FY11 Annual Action Plan that will allow the public comment period to begin for these projects in December. The Annual Action Plan amendment for the three housing projects will proceed in February or March after you have solidified your affordable housing location policy. Our activities in preparing the GIS data analysis model during December and January will include: ^ Acquiring the data for the GIS system and inputting it ^ Developing the process for comparing affordable housing locations ^ Analyzing sample locations ^ Preparing recommendations to you on interpreting the data Let's plan on finalizing our affordable housing location policy in February. We will have the GIS model up and running by then, and can run some demonstration scenarios ready for you. This schedule will allow you to focus on the FY12 municipal budget during the month of January. Let us know at your November 29 work session if you have any questions or comments. cc: Dale Helling Eleanor Dilkes Tracy Hightshoe Sue Dulek Kris Ackerson ppdd it/mem/111510worksess-summary.doc IP9 ~r "m,~,~ ~`' ,~ ~ ~Q7p/~~ ~c.ai_ CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City. Iowa 52240- 1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org November 22, 2010 Lexington Avenue residents between Park Road and River Street Re: Lexington Avenue traffic barricade Dear Residents: Last spring the City re-installed the traffic calming barricade on Lexington Avenue near the intersection with McLean Street. You will recall that the agreement worked out between the neighborhood and the City Council states that the barricade will be in place during the warmer weather months and removed during the winter. We specifically have established that the barricade will be removed when the City installs snowplows on the City trucks, and reinstalled when the snowplows are taken off. City crews will remove the barricade along with the warning signage on Lexington Avenue during the week November 29th, 2010, weather permitting. City crews will reinstall the barricade next spring. If you note an increase in the reckless operation of vehicles on Lexington Avenue, you should contact the Iowa City Police Department on their routine business number at 356-5275. Feel free to contact me at 356-5354 or darian-nagle- aq mm(a~iowa-city.org if you have any questions. Si erely, D agle-Gamm JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner Cc: City Council Police Department Public Works Department Planning and Community Development Department r ~.'_,--r®~ CITY OF IOV~IA CITY IP10 ..111~~~ ~~aR~ Date: November 23, 2010 To: City Council From: Rick Fosse, Director of Public Works Re: Update: Flood-related activities Engineering Division • The demolition of buyout properties continues. This includes preparing, contracting and inspecting the asbestos abatement and structure removals. • Preparing the specifications for the Animal Shelter demolition. This work will be coordinated with FEMA. • Reviewed proposals and selected a consultant to conduct the Phase 1 Archaeological Survey at the proposed location for the Animal Shelter. • Reviewed proposals and selected a consultant for the Rocky Shore Storm Sewer Pump Station. Meet with CRANDIC Railroad to discuss the project. • Prepared the specifications for a storm sewer repair project which includes work on storm sewer outlets affected by the flood at Prentiss Street and Sturgis Drive. Bids will be received on November 29th. • Reviewing scope and budget for the CDBG grant agreements for the West Side Levee, East Side Levee and the Taft Speedway Levee Projects. Dubuque Street Elevation and Park Road Bridge Reconstruction Project • The consultant agreement was presented to the Council and approved at the November 16th meeting. • The EDA has completed their review of the agreement and have given their approval. We are in the process of completing a budget amendment with them and anticipate approval in the next 2-3 weeks. • Staff has been coordinating with HNTB Corporation to establish kick-off meetings with staff, the TAC members, the EDA and IDOT. • MMS will mobilize in December and work through January for the site survey. • Staff is coordinating with the University of Iowa for the Mayflower Flood Mitigation work and Hancher Auditorium. • The first public meeting is anticipated to be at the end of January once the University has resumed classes after winter break. Wastewater Treatment Plant Consolidation Project • Analysis of Rapid Creek pumping alternatives to evaluate impact on downstream sewers. • Developing Rapid Creek trunk sewer alignment and sizing. • Continued development of dedicated WWTP alternative for Rapid Creek watershed. • Consultant and Wastewater Staff attended IDNR meeting to review flows and loads as well as other issues. • Preparation for November 9 alternatives workshop. • Preparation of cost estimates for WWTP alternatives. • Update conceptual site plan to illustrate locations of proposed facilities. • Prepared alternative plant layouts for various levels of service. November 23, 2010 Page 2 • Organize plant changes for level of treatment and phasing. • Develop plant hydraulics for MLE + filters versus 4-stage Bardenflow. • Continue work on floodplain analysis of Snyder Creek and Unnamed Creek. Iowa River Flood Modeling • The consultant is continuing to compile information and formulate the modeling. Water Division River Crossings This project includes replacement of two 12" water main river crossings that were undermined by the flood of '08. They are located at the Old Water Plant and Hwy 6. Howard R Green Consultants (HRG) has completed 95% of the design and specifications for the projects. A contract for bid documents and optional inspection services for the replacement have been negotiated. Selecting a consultant to conduct the Phase 1 Archaeological Survey for the Iowa River Water Main Crossings Project. Peninsula Source Protection • Electrical switchgear and transformer pads are complete and transformers have been installed. • Well and pump raising at JW 2 and SW 4 began this week. Water Works Prairie Park Source Protection • Requests for Proposal for engineering services were reviewed and it is recommended to enter into a design contract with Howard R. Green Company. The contract will be presented to Council for approval at the December 7'h Council meeting. 7 7 -;C4-T U P'I 1 1~~ Planner VOLUME 2, ISSUE 17 Week of November 22, 2010 Newsletter for the Iowa City Planning & Community Development Department UrL~zin l'i~nnini; ~ I list~ric i~l'LSk'I~V~ICI(>r1 I I io+isin~ I~el+<~i~ ~ C:~~r~u+~ur+i~y ! )c*a~±lc~lrr~i~~sroi L:cononbic L:Uevelc~pment ~ ~C;CC~t~ l~r~rnsportarion Ilan+ung j Nr~ighhorlraod Servires ~ I'u61ic f\r~t X230 rriilfian grant could bring passenger rail bael< to Iowa pity Amtr~;k The Iowa City-to-Chicago passenger raii service would be an integral part of the Chicago Hub intercity rail system in the Midwest. Amtrak passenger trains, similar to the train in this photo, would provide passenger service. inside this issue Three years of work on a joint proposal by the Iowa and Illinois Departments of Transportation to develop a passenger rail ser- vice linking Iowa City to Chicago paid off in a big way on Ctctober 2$ when US. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood came to Iowa City to announce that the project had been approved for a $230 million grant. It was one of 54 passenger rail projects in 23 states selected to share $2.4 billion in funding to continue development of the country's first nationwide program of intercity passenger- rail service, continued on next page eoeeeeeeeeeoseeeeeeoeeaeeeeeeaeeeoeeoeseeeeeeeeeereeseeeeeeeoe•eeaseeeareeesseeeaeee Levee funding: A $15.7 million HUQ award will help build three levees for• future flood protection. Page 3, ~/ISIOrI f®Wa: An application has been made for funds to complete the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area. Page 4 Economic Development: The latest update on the City's economic development projects. Page S. T'har1~cSglVing reminder: Most City offices will be closed this Thursday and Friday, November 25-26. The Planner, week of 11.22. I 0 -page 2 Passenger rail continued from cover Although the project had the support of Iowa Governor Chet Culver, newly elected Governor Terry Branstad has indicated he will review the proposal before accepting the grant. If the project is allowed to go through, funds will come from the Federal Railroad Administra- tion (FRA) High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail program. Total cost of the project is expected to be $310 million for the entire corridor between Chicago and Iowa City, including rail stations for Iowa City, Geneseo, and Moline, Illinois. The new "GreenLine" - so named because environmentally sustainable techniques would be followed in the implementation of the service - is expected to be operational by 2015. Amtrak will provide round-trip service twice a day, complete with food service and room for up to 230 passengers. The 219.5-mile trip to Chicago's Union Station will typically take less than five hours. Long-term plans call for extend- ing the service westward, to Des Moines, western Iowa, and Omaha. Iowa is among nine states that have been working together for several years to develop a regional intercity pas- senger rail system with Chicago serving as the hub. For more information about the local rail project, contact Brad Neumann, JCCOG Assistant Transportation Planner, at 319.356.5235 or e-mail Brad- Neumann@iowa-city.org. Or, visit the Iowa DOT website: www.iowadot.gov/iowarail. _~"~, What was old may be new again! I f newly elected Governor Terry Branstad and the Iowa Legislature throw their support the project the City of Iowa City hopes to purchase the old railroad depot on Wright Street for use once again as a train station for the new passenger rail service from Iowa City to Chicago. The old depot, identified as a logical site, is close to downtown, convenient for students who are expected to heavily utilize the service, and centrally located in the Riverfront Crossings District, the area surrounding the depot which is currently being studied for future redevelopment. r! COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STEVE LONG Community Development Coordinator 3 19.356.5250 steve-long@iowa-c ity.o rg Web page: www.icgov.org/commdev .......................... BIG check award City of Iowa City Mayor Matt Hayek gladly accepted this oversized $15.7 million check from Bret Mills, Director o f the Iowa Department o f Economic Development at a presenta- tion last month at the Chamber of Commerce office. The funds were awarded for the construction of three levees in Iowa City as part of the City's flood mitigation efforts. .......................... The Planner, week of 1 1.22. I 0 -page 3 Funding approved for three levees Iowa City's efforts to provide protection in the future for flood- vulnerable neighborhoods and business districts got a huge shot in the arm late last month when Governor Chet Culver announced that the City would receive $ 15,71 I ,800 to help fund construction of three separate levees. The funds are part of $84.1 million that the state re- ceived from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Disaster Recovery Enhancement Fund for infrastructure disaster recovery projects in Iowa. The local levee projects, and the amount of funding awarded for each, are: West Side Levee: $3,800,000 A 3,000 ft. levee will be built along the west side of the Iowa River to protect 40 businesses, along with 190 homes, including those in the Baculis and Thatcher mobile home parks. East Side Levee: $3,900,000 A 4,200 ft. levee will be constructed along the east side of the Iowa River to protect the South Gilbert commercial area as well as South Gilbert Street, a major arterial street. Taft Speedway /Peninsula: $8,0 I I ,800 A 4,200 ft. levee will be built in the area of Taft Speedway, and provide flood protection for 92 homes in the Idyllwild neighborhood. It will also Keep Foster Road from flooding, preserving access to the remainder of the Peninsula. The City is now moving forward with preliminary design and engineer- ing. Construction could begin as early as next year on some of the pro- jects. The Planner, week of 11.22. I 0 -page 4 JOHN YAPP Johnson County Council of Governments Executive Director 3 19.356.5252 john-yapp@iowa-city.org Website: www.j ccog. o rg Parlc phases The four development phases for the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area are outlined on the map below. The City has applied for a Vision Iowa grant to help complete the work on the 207- acre recreational area. City requests Vision Iowa funds forTrueblood Parlc Bit by bit, the City of Iowa City continues to move forward on the de- velopment of the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area -but now it's go- ing after a bigger piece of financial pie with an application to Vision Iowa requesting $2 million to help complete the project. JCCOG and the City's Parl<s and Recreation Department worked in tandem to prepare the application for Vision Iowa's River Enhancement Community At- traction and Tourism (RECAT) program, which supports projects that promote recreational opportunities on rivers and lakes located within city boundaries. If approved, the grant would be combined with $4,554,412 from other sources, including private contributions and do- nations, other grants, and general obligation bonds, to complete the remaining work. The funds would be used to finish the second, third, and fourth phases of the 207-acre recreational area, named for the City's late Parl<s and Recreation Department Director. Phase I, the construction of a trail around Sand Lal<e, has already been completed. Phases II, III, and IV include: Phase II: Construction of a north access drive with parking, a boat ramp, boat ramp parking area, marina facility, and walkways. Phase III: Improvements on the north end of the site, including con- struction of the main lodge facility, access drive and parking, a natural play area, sidewalks, lighting, earthwork, utilities, and landscaping. Phase IV: Construction of two south parking lots, gazebo and terrace, trail, bathhouse, beach, fishing piers, lake jetty, utilities, park signage, and landscape restoration. For more information, contact Kris Acl<erson, JCCOG Assistant Trans- portation Planner, at 319.356.5247 or Mile Moran, Director of Parl<s and Recreation, at 319.356.5104. - - ` *~ .. ~'- ~ ` -~, i .,, ~. ~~ r "A~`,.~ X54 `4~daA - L. ~\ F ; ,K ~A;i [ r.,... ~, ~ , ,~' ~ ~ ~ y, .. _.~. ,7 ~,, ~. ~~r :: `~ ,~ ~~ ~ rrp ~ ~ ~ ~ - - ~1. i c ~j ~~ ~ ~ - } Iu ~' ~~~ y~~ ~ ~`' ~_~ f, ~'"~ `~ __ ~. ,. r~ I ~.~~ tag ,~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ d ,_ e - a r °-°, ~. - ~ L ,~ ~ r ~ ~------ ;. _ f,,, JCCOG TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ............................................... The Planner, week of 1 1.22. I 0 -page 5 ~, 4 1`:, A~F~:,_ frt. ~h ~ J r .+ ~,~- ~~, ~. ,,A ' . x~,na a ~; Y~ i ~:~~~~~ ~r.~~ ~ ~~ ~ t ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WENDY FORD Economic Development Coordinator 3 19.356.5248 Wendy-ford@iowa-city.org Web page: www.icgov.org/business Economic Development: City Council hears update on projects City Council members were given an update on the status of local eco- nomic development projects at a work session last week, during which Jeff Davidson, Director of the Planning and Community Development Department, reiterated the importance of investing public funds to spur private economic development activity -especially during a tight eco- nomic climate. Davidson and Wendy Ford, the City's Economic Devel- opment Coordinator, then provided information on projects the City has invested in to help grow local business and increase the tax base: Tax Increment Financing (TIF) During the past year, the City has had three TIF projects completed and closed out - Alpla # I, Sycamore Mall, and Plaza Towers. These projects now benefit Iowa City, Johnson County, and the Iowa City Community School District with property taxes that would not exist, at least in their current form, if the TIF project had not occurred. Two other TIF projects will be completed next year -United Natural Foods and Mer- cer (formerly Seabury and Smith), leaving the City with three active TIF projects - Plamor, Pepperwood Plaza, and Alpla #2. The City is currently establishing or expanding four urban renewal dis- tricts in Iowa City, which will enable some new TIF projects to foster new economic development. Expansion of the Southeast Industrial Parlc The City has recently completed the annexation, rezoning, and platting of a new 173-acre industrial park on the southeast side to allow contin- ued growth of industrial development. The reconstruction of 420th Street is nearly complete, and the property has been actively marketed by the City and the Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD), with focus on suppliers to the wind power industry as well as general indus- trial prospects. Approximately $6.5 million is being invested to extend utility infrastructure to the area, and to undertake a project that would extend rail access to all lots. The City is also pursuing shovel-ready site certifica- tion, which will streamline the evaluation process for companies that are looking for suitable business sites. continued on next page Southeast Industrial Parlc The Planner, week of 1 1.22. I 0 -page 6 Economic Development continued from previous page Moss Green Urban!/illage The rezoning and preliminary platting of Moss Green Urban Village, a 173-acre project that includes a mix of office, research park, and commercial develop- ment, has been completed. A development agreement will al- low the developer to be reim- bursed through TIF funds for expenses related to the exten- sion of street and utility infra- structure to the property. Final platting will occur after the ap- propriate sign-offs by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on wetland and environmental is- sues. D®ntOn The continued economic devel- opment of downtown is of criti- cal importance. The City is at- tempting to more fully develop downtown as an arts and enter- tainment center for the commu- nity, and is specifically attempting to grow the non-student resi- dential and specialty retail sec- tors of the downtown economy. Three downtown projects in which the City is actively involved are: ^ Multi-use Parking Facility The City's next multi-use parking facility project, which will be located on the site of the old St. Patrick's Parish Hall, is moving ahead and is expected to be a catalyst for additional development in both the downtown and Riverfront Crossings areas. The City will work with a private developer partner who will own the residential and commercial space elements of the building, while the City will retain between 500 and 600 parking spaces as its portion of the project. Goals call for creating between 25,000 and 90,000 square feet of taxable commer- cial and residential space, including efficiency and one-bedroom workforce housing units that will be marketed predominantly to non-students. If all goes according to plan, construction could begin by the fall of 201 I . ^ Music School / Hieronymus Square The Hieronymus Square multi-use development will include new facilities for the University of Iowa School of Music, located next to the Court Street Transportation Center. Across Clinton Street will be the new Clapp Recital Hall, which will include several state-of-the-art recital hall facilities. ^ Downtown Business Incubator The downtown business incubator feasibility study has been completed, and City staff are currently working through the details of how to proceed with implementing a program. continued on next page Moss Green Urban Village The Planner, week of 11.22. I 0 -page 7 Economic Development continued from previous page Towncrest The master design plan for the Towncrest redevelopment district, which establishes a vision for future devel- opment projects, has been finalized. A package of financial incentive programs has been assembled to encour- age reinvestment in the area. The general redevelopment model calls for a higher density development than exists at Towncrest currently, with a mix of residential, office, and commercial retail uses. For more informa- tion, visit www.icgov.org/towncrest. 'Y-~` ~"( ,M ~4 _ $ .:t 1 ., r i~ .:~~ ~" r . , Towncrest district Riverfront Crossings The Riverfront Crossings redevelopment initiative received a big boost with news of federal funding for the passenger rail service from Chicago to Iowa City. Also taking place in Riverfront Crossings: a redevelopment concept plan for the area around the North Wastewater Treatment Plant, a project that is being funded through a second grant from the Environmental Protection Agency; and preliminary design of the new River- front Parl<. The vision for Riverfront Crossings includes a walkable, bil<eable area with buildings from two to ten stories along the edge of the new rverfront park, with long-range views of the river. The City will be de- veloping an Urban Renewal District for Riverfront Crossings, enabling the use of TIF for development projects. Aviation Commerce Parlc Aviation Commerce Parl< consists of 17 commercial lots zoned CC-2 or CI- I . While some lots still remain for sale, lots that have been already sold allowed bonds to be paid off that funded the construction of Ruppert Road and the extension of sewer and water into the area. CDBG Economic Development Fund The City's CDBG Economic Development Fund has assisted 17 businesses since 2002, involving the creation or retention of 346 jobs. Loans have ranged from $3,350 to $175,000, but are typically in the $5,000 to $50,000 range. The City is usually involved in assisting with gap financing that cannot be obtained from private lenders. For more information on the City's Economic Development efforts, contact Wendy Ford, Economic Develop- ment Coordinator, at 319.356.5230 or e-mail Wendy-ford@iowa-city.org. The Planner, week of 11.22. I 0 -page 8 ~~ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STEVE LONG Community Development Coordinator 3 19.356.5250 steve-long@iowa-c ity.o rg Web page: www.icgov.org/commdev PLANNING ............................................... ROBERT MIKLO Senior Planner 3 19.356.5240 bob-mil<lo@iowa-city.org Web page: www.icgov.org/urbanplanning 27 applications submitted for $2.6 million in CDBG funding When $2.6 million in additional Community Development Blocl< Grant (CDBG) funding became available earlier this fall -four times the typi- cal annual entitlement amount for Iowa City -Community Develop- ment staff encouraged nonprofits, community organizations, housing developers, local businesses, and other entities that had ideas for com- munity development projects to "think big." The influx of funds created a unique opportunity for local groups and businesses to think outside the box and request a level of funding that could turn some long- standing dreams into reality. Dream big, they did. By the time the deadline had passed on October 29, the City had re- ceived 27 applications, with requests for community development pro- jects totaling approximately $ 15 million. Now, it's up to the members of the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) to review the applications, determine which projects to recommend for funding, and then forward their recommendations to the City Council for final review and approval. The public will also have an opportunity to weigh in during a 30-day public comment period, which is expected to begin on December 8. To qualify for funding, projects must meet at least one CDBG national objective, primarily benefit low- to moderate-income people, and/or help to prevent or eliminate slums and blight. For more information, contact Tracy Hightshoe, Community Develop- ment Planner, at 3 19.356.5230 or e-mail tracy-hightshoe@iowa-city.org. New floodplain regulations approved Changes to the City's floodplain regulations were approved by the City Council at its meeting on November 16. The changes, which were rec- ommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, will require any new construction in a flood hazard area to be elevated (or, in the case of commercial buildings, flood-proofed) to one foot above the 500-year floodplain elevation. In addition, existing buildings that are located in a floodplain will be required to be elevated to the new standards if the size of the structure is being increased by 25% or more, or if improve- ments or repairs to the building are valued at 50% or more of the struc- ture's current assessed value. Some of the other changes include: ^ Use of the terms "100-year floodplain" and "500-year floodplain" in the zoning ordinance will be replaced with "Flood Hazard Area." ^ Any new Class I Critical Facilities (emergency operation centers, hospitals, and facilities that may be difficult to evacuate during a flood, such as jails and nursing homes), must be located outside of flood haz- ard areas. ^ Historic properties in the floodplain may be exempted if complying with the standards would diminish the building's historic characteristics. For more info, contact Robert Mil<lo, Senior Planner, at 319.356.5240 or e-mail Bob-Mil<lo@iowa-city.org. URBAN The Planner, week of 11.22. I 0 -page 9 UPCOMING MEETINGS ......................................................................... This is a tentative schedule of upcoming meetings. To verify that the meeting will be held, check the calendar on the City website at www.icgov.org or call the Planning & Community Development office at 319.356.5230. Meetings will be held at City Hall at 410 E. Washington Street. The individual listings below provide the name of the meeting room. Thursday, December 2 ^ Planning & Zoning Commission To view agendas 7 p.m., Emma Harvat Hall & meeting packets Thursday, December 9 for City meetings ^ Historic Preservation Commission 6 p.m., Emma Harvat Hall Agendas have not yet been written for some of these meetings. To find out Thursday, December I ~ what's on the agenda, visit the City ^ Housing & Community Development Commission website prior to the meeting. 6:30 p.m., Lobby Conference Room Go to the City's Calendar page at www.icgov.org/ ^ Planning & Zoning Commission default/apps/GEN/calendar.asp, 7 p.m., Emma Harvat Hall click on the date of the meeting, and then on the name of the group that will be meeting. Agendas and meeting packets for all scheduled meetings are posted to the web at least 24 hours in advance. feats avaiabie on +t boards and commissions The Planning and Community Development Department is seeking applications from volunteers for seats on the follow- Sign up for your ing boards, commissions, or committees. Applicants must FREE e-subscription reside in Iowa City and be at least 18 years of age. to The Planner! Board of Adjustment: One vacancy to fill afive-year term, from January I , 20 I I -January I , 20 16. Deadline for applica- Free e-subscriptions to The Planner, tions: Wednesday, December I, 5 p.m. the City of Iowa City's Planning & Community Development Department Housing and Community Development Commission: newsletter, are available by signing up One vacancy to fill an unexpired term that ends September on our website. Go to: I , 20 I I . Deadline for applications: Wednesday, December www.icgov.org/subscribe 22, 5 p.m. then to "Newsletter" then click on "Planner Newsletter." Public Art Advisory Committee: Two vacancies to fill three-year terms, January I, 201 I -January I, 2014. Deadline After you subscribe, we'll e-mail a for applications: Wednesday, December I, 5 p.m. copy directly to you each time a new issue is released. To apply, please contact the Iowa City Clerk's Office at 319.356.5043. Additional information and applications for Or, you can visit our website at each Board, Commission, and Committee is available on the www.icgov.org/PCD to see current or Boards, Commissions, and Committees section of the City's previous issues. website. WHO SHOULD YOU CONTACT? PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT General Phone: 319.356.5230 Fax: 319.356.5217 Department Web Page: http://www.icgov.org/PCD ADMINISTRATION COMMUNITY JCCOG Jeff Davidson DEVELOPMENT John Yapp Director Steve Long Executive Director 319.356.5232 Coordinator 319.356.5252 Jeff-davidson@iowa-city.org 3 19.356.5250 john-yapp@iowa-city.org Janet Dvorslcy steve-long@iowa-city.org Transportation Planners: Administrative Secretary Community Brad Neumann 319.356.5230 Development Planners: 319.356.5235 Janet-dvorsl<y@iowa-city.org Tracy Hightshoe brad-neumann@iowa-city.org 319.356.5244 Kent Ralston '°"'°'°'°'°'°'°'°'°'°'°'°'°'°'°'°'°'°"'°"'°"' ' tracy-hightshoe@iowa-city.org 3 19.356.5253 URBAN Doug Ongie Kent-ralston@iowa-city.org PLANNING 3 19.356.5479 Kristopher Ackerson doug-ongie@iowa-city.org 319.356.5247 Robert Miklo David Purdy Kristopher-acl<erson@ Senior Planner 3 19.356.5240 3 19.356.5489 iowa-city.org bob-mil<lo@iowa-city.org david-purdy@iowa-city.org Darian Nagle-Gamm Urban Planners° Housing Rehabilitation 319.356.5254 darian-nagle-gamm@ Karen Howard Special ists• iowa-city.org 319.356.5251 David Powers Karen-howard@iowa-city.org 319.356.5233 Human Services david-powers@iowa-city.o rg Pl i Christina Kuecl<er ann ng: Historic Preservation Jeff Vanatter Linda Severson 319.356.5243 319.356.5 128 Coordinator Christina-I<uecl<er@ Jeff-vanatter@iowa-city.org 3 19.356.5242 iowa-city.org linda-Severson@iowa-city.org Liz Osborne Sarah Walz Program Assistant Board of Adjustment 3 19.356.5246 319.356.5239 liz-Osborne@iowa-city.org NEIGHBORHOOD sarah-walz@iowa-city.org . . SERVICES Marcia Bollinger ECONOMIC Coordinator of DEVELOPMENT Neighborhood Services Wendy Ford & Iowa City Public Art Program Coordinator 3 19.356.5237 319.356.5248 marcia-Bollinger@iowa-city.org Wendy-ford@iowa-city.org IP12 Marian Karr From: Katherine Burford [burford@shelterhouseiowa.org] Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 3:39 PM To: Council Subject: Shelter House Ribbon Cutting Attachments: SH Ribbon Cutting Flyer.doc Thank you for your support over the years as we strived to build a new shelter. Please join us for the December 2, 2010 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony if at all possible. The flyer is attached for the details. Thank you, Katherine Burford Development Director, Shelter House 319-338-5416 Ext 260 319-358-7132 Fax 319-430-0790 (cell) www. shelterhouseiowa. orQ OUS2 11/23/2010 Shelter House Community Shelter & Transition Services Shelter House Ribbon Cutting Ceremony December 2nd 9:30 to 10: 30 AM 429 Southgate Avenue, Iowa City Please join the Shelter House Staff and Board of Directors for the much awaited ribbon cutting for the new Shelter House. r~ The ceremony will be officiated by Crissy Canganelli (Executive Director of Shelter House), Dottie Persson (Board President), and Rev. Mel Schlachter. A flagpole and American flag dedication will be conducted by the Iowa City American Legion Post #17 and Auxiliary members. Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors will also join in the celebration. After the ribbon cutting and dedications, we invite you to step inside the new shelter to join us for coffee and hot apple cider! P.O. Box 3146 Iowa City, IA 52244-3146 319.351-0326 Shelter k{ouu ig a tax exempt 501(c)(3) or~,aniiation, As a partrier agency of the Llnitcd Way of Jr,~hnson County, ~+'e h<i~~e successfully met all Irx~al membership accountability standards iu iinauce, etldcs, s;overnance, and diver:7ty~. United Way of Johnson County MINUTES HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION November 16, 2010 LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL PRELIMINARY _ ~P~ 3 Members Present: Dianne Day, Martha Lubaroff, Howard Cowen, Harry Olmstead, Connie Goeb, Dell Briggs, Wangui Gathua. Members Absent: Corey Stoglin, Yolanda Spears. Staff Present: Stefanie Bowers. RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council action): No. CALL TO ORDER Briggs called the meeting to order at 18:02. PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: No. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE October 19, 2010 MEETING: Day, moved to approve. Olmstead seconded. The motion passed 5-0. (Cowen 8~ Gathua not present for the vote) DECEMBER MEETING Commissioners decided to keep the meeting date for December 21st. Bowers will notify in advance if the meeting will lack a quorum. HUMAN RIGHTS BREAKFAST REPORT Briggs commented on how well the Breakfast went this year. Goeb added that all the honorees were well deserving of the recognition. SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATES Day (Gathua, Goeb) reported that the Community Dialogues training will be held in December with kickoff planned for January. Lubaroff (Spears, Olmstead) reported that the bullying program will be planned for early in 2011 when the new Commissioners have been seated. Briggs (Cowen, Stoglin) will contact Stoglin through email to see what if any plans he has for any programs. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Olmstead reported on a Community Mental Health and Disability Services Forum being held on November 23rd at the County Building. Day reported the City Council plans to discuss Sanctuary City at a January work session. Gathua has been offered and accepted a position in South Dakota. Day and Goeb attended the Harvesting Dignity Program and felt it was informative. Goeb attended a program entitled Islamphobia and thought it was well attended. ADJOURNMENT Olmstead moved to adjourn. Briggs seconded. The motion passed 7-0 at 18:32 Human Rights Commission November 16, 2010 Page 2 Human Rights Commission ATTENDANCE RECORD 2010 (Meetin Date) NAME TERM EXP. 1/19 2/16 3/16 4/20 5/18 6/15 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 X Yolanda Spears 1/1/11 X O/E X X O/E O/E X O/E X X O/E Corey Stoglin 1/1/11 O/E O/E X O/E X O/E 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 X Wangui Gathua 1/1/12 X O/E O/E X X X X X X O/E X Martha Lubaroff 1/1/12 X X X X X O/E X X X X X Howard Cowen 1/1/13 X X X X O/E X OIE X X X X Constance Goeb 1/1/13 X O/E X 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 X KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E = AbsentlExcused NM = No meeting/No Quorum R =Resigned - = Not a Member