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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET
February 10, 2011
FEBRUARY 14 WORK SESSION
IP1 Council Meetings and Work Session Agenda
IP2 Memorandum from the City Clerk: Meeting Schedule April-June 2011
IP3 Summary of Pending Work Session Issues
MISCELLANEOUS
IP4 Memorandum from the City Clerk: Agenda Items for Joint Meeting
IP5 Memorandum from the City Engineer: Iowa City Gateway Project -Dubuque Street
Elevation and Park Road Bridge Reconstruction Project
IP6 Email correspondence from Aaron Granquist, Sara Cross and Kellie Miller: Proposed Scott
Park Trail Connection
IP7 Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Community Development and the Director of
Public Works: Update: Flood-related activities
IP8 Press Release: Youth Advisory Commission Awards Recognition Grants
IP9 Press Release: Draft of Southeast District Plan heads to P8~Z; public hearing set for
February 17, 2011
DRAFT MINUTES
IP10 Senior Center Commission: January 20, 2011
IP11 Airport Commission: January 20, 2011
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CITY Of IOWA CITY Work Session Agendas IP1
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• MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:30p Regular Work Session
^ Council Appointments
• Agenda Items
• Location of Affordable Housing (Agenda #11]
• Firearms on City Property/Facilities (Agenda #16]
• Gifts/Naming Policy Recommendations (Agenda #15J
• Wastewater Facilities Plan (Agenda #13]
• Information Packet Discussion (2/3 & 2/10]
• Council Time
• Budget Priorities
• Summary of Pending Work Session Issues (IP#3]
• Upcoming Community Events/Council Invitations
• Discussion of Meeting Schedules (IP#2]
• TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:OOp Regular Formal Council Meeting
TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
• 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 City Conference Board
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
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Date: February 9, 2011
To: Mayor & City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk 1~~
Re: Meeting Schedule April-June 2011
A draft schedule for meetings in April, May, and June has been prepared for discussion
purposes. The draft schedule attached takes into consideration formal meetings on the first and
third Tuesday and individual Council absences or conflicts that I am aware of.
Please review this draft and be prepared to discuss changes and finalize a schedule at the
Monday work session. We can also discuss the summer schedule (July & August) if you are
prepared to do so.
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SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES
2/10/11
Sanctuary City (FEBRUARY 28)
Farmers' Market (MARCH)
Meet with Airport Commission re: Funding of Hangers
County Proposals re: Joint Emergency Communications Center
Downtown Planning
Amusement Machines -Alcoholic Beverage as a Prize
Curbside Recycling
New Animal Shelter
College & Gilbert City Site/Facilities Master Plan
Tenant-Landlord Relations
Review Function of Boards/Commissions: Explore Possible Consolidations
Flood Response & Mitigation Update (PERIODIC)
Feb. 14 - 15
Feb. 28 -Mar. 1
Ntarch 21 - 22
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Date: February 9, 2011
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Agenda Items for Joint Meeting
Johnson County will be hosting the next joint meeting of the City Councils of Iowa City,
Coralville, and North Liberty; the Iowa City Community School Board; and the Johnson
County Board of Supervisors. The meeting date is scheduled for February 23 at 4:30
PM.
Please provide me with any agenda items you would like included at your work session
on February 14.
One of the agenda items that the Board of Supervisors wanted to include was a report
on the United Way's Community Needs Assessment. Christine Scheetz from United
Way has been invited to attend and give a brief report on that assessment.
A complete agenda and meeting date confirmation will be distributed to you in the
information packet on February 17.
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Date: February 9, 2011
To: City Council
From: Ronald R. Knoche, P.E.
City Engineer
Re: Iowa City Gateway Project
Dubuque Street Elevation and Park Road Bridge Reconstruction Project
Project Name Change:
In the process of working with our consultant, HNTB Corporation, to develop a visual identifier
for the project, it was determined that it would be beneficial to re-name the project. Due to the
setting of the Dubuque Street Corridor and the view sheds of the Iowa River, the University and
the City, we felt the Iowa City Gateway Project was unique and easily identifiable for the public.
As we move forward with this project, it will be known as the Iowa City Gateway Project. This
project will remain to be identified in the Capital Improvements Program as fund number 3809.
Project Status:
On November 18, 2010, the City issued a Notice to Proceed to HNTB Corporation of Kansas
City, MO to begin work on the Iowa City Gateway Project. The project will take place in three
phases: Environmental Assessment and Conceptual Design, Preliminary and Final Design and
Construction.
The Environmental Assessment (EA) and Conceptual Design activities, Phase One, have been
ongoing for more than 2 months. Tasks that have been completed or are in progress include:
• Initial site data collection and base mapping;
• NEPA coordination with the EDA, FHWA and Iowa DOT District office and Office of
Location and Environment. Kick-off meeting was held by conference call on January 18,
2011;
• Traffic data collection and analysis in coordination with JCCOG;
• Submitted Project Initiation and Early Coordination letters to interested agencies such as
the Department of Natural Resources, Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, State
Historical Society, the Army Corps of Engineers and more;
• Draft Purpose and Need document for City staff review mid-February
Concurrent Project Management and Public Involvement activities include:
• Scheduling of the first public meeting, to be held on March 3, 2011 at Parkview Church;
• Creation of the graphic identifier and above noted name change;
• Selection of a URL for the website, wwvv.iowacitygateway.org and development of same.
The website is planned to be available for public use prior to the first public meeting;
• Identification of various stakeholders throughout the community to interview in early
February to gather local expectations and concerns about the project;
• Development of first 3 fact sheets to be distributed to the public; and
• Creation of a PowerPoint presentation to be used for community speaking events
In coordination with the DOT, the schedule to complete Phase One is estimated to take a total
of 18 months.
February 9, 2011
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Upon approval of the EA and obtaining DOT Environmental Concurrence, the City will
immediately begin work on the Preliminary and Final Engineering, Phase Two. The City will
also be in position at that time to begin the property acquisition process. The City will use the
$1.5 Million THUD appropriation money for these acquisitions as well as for bidding and
construction services. City staff will continue to pursue additional federal funding to assist with
the construction of this project throughout the design phase. Phase Two is expected to take up
to 20 months.
Based on this most recent schedule, construction on this project, Phase Three, will begin in the
spring of 2014 and is expected to last two construction seasons.
cc: Tom Markus, City Manager
Rick Fosse, Public Works Director
Jeff Davidson, Planning and Community Development Director
Melissa Clow, Special Projects Administrator
Marian Karr, City Clerk
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Marian Karr
From: Granny36 [granny36@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:37 AM
To: Mike Moran
Cc: Jeff Davidson; Council; Tom Markus; Marcia Bollinger; Ron-Knocke@iowa-city.org;
g. meisner@mmsconsultants. net
Subject: Proposed Scott Park Trail Connection
Mike,
I writing to express my support of the alternate trail plans developed by Sara Cross of
Cumberland Lane. While I welcome the connection of the trail system to the Windsor Ridge
neighborhood, it makes sense to use the existing trail along Court Street as part of the new
connection to more efficiently use taxpayer monies and to prevent the unnecessary removal of
existing trees. The saved funds can be used to enhance or expand the City's trail system in
other locations. Thank you for your consideration of these proposals.
Aaron Granquist
521 Huntington Drive
319.354.0224
2/7/2011
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Marian Karr
From: Miller, Kellie [KMiller@jointcommission.org]
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 12:08 PM
To: Mike Moran
Cc: Jeff Davidson; Council; Tom Markus; Marcia Bollinger; Ron-Knocke@iowa-city.org;
g.meisner@mmsconsultants.net
Subject: Scott Park Trail City Proposal feedback
Attachments: Proposed route #1.2.pdf; Proposed route #2.1.pdf; Scott Park Development and Trail Funding.pdf; Scott Park
Trail City Proposal.pdf
Dear Mike,
As a resident of Windsor Ridge I wanted to forward the below "proposals" from Sara Cross and let you
know that I support these ideas and hope that you and your team will take them into consideration. I
understand that you and your team have a lot of experience and may need to point out some issues or
areas of concern within the proposals. 1 look
forward to hearing your response /feedback /ideas on Feb 9th
Thanks for your consideration.
Have a great day!
Sincerely,
Kellie
Kellie Miller
Lead Business Systems Analyst
Information Technology
The Joint Commission
One Renaissance Boulevard
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Phone: 630-669-7322
e-mail: kmiller(a~ointcommission.or~
website: www.Lointcommission.or~
The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain
confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information
by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please immediately
contact the sender and delete the material from any computer.
From: Alan and Sara Cross [mailto:crosser87@mchsi.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 12:18 PM
To: pughfam@mchsi.com; Michael J. Pugh; amybrandt@mchsi.com; Granny36; kellikucer(u~yahoo.com; Miller,
Kellie; ppursley74 ahotmail.com; jenniferriley7@hotmail.com; pmrocca@mchsi.com; bhnweaver a~yahoo.com;
Jennifer Evans; kathleen_locher a yahoo.com; susbyoung~gmail.com
Cc: Alan (HON Company) Cross; Neal Hunger; Holly Bailey; Liz Lee; Mary Nixon; COLLEEN RAPP; Chris Rutt;
Lori Livingston; Kathy Gaulke; Neal Hunger
Subject:
Dear Friends,
I hope you all are staying warm and can look forward to a snow day tomorrow or at least a little
later start!
I just wanted to quickly follow up on the note Mike Moran of the Department of Parks and
Recreation sent out earlier this week.
2/3/2011
Page 2 of 2
A number of us neighbors feel Windsor Ridge could be connected to Scott Park Trail without cutting down trees
and with less cost to you and I. I have reattached the City's proposed trail alignment and highlighted areas of
concern. I have also attached two routes that we hope the City will consider in order to save trees, construction and
maintenance costs while still enhancing the overall path connectivity between Windsor Ridge and Scott Park.
With proposed route #1, there would be approximately 1,400 feet less of path laid, two less bridges constructed
and 0 trees taken down by incorporating the existing path on Court Street that already connects to the Windsor
Ridge Path system. This saves the City money not only in construction costs but roughly $2,600 a year in
maintenance costs while enhancing the overall path connectivity and maintaining the area's natural beauty and
wildlife habitat. This trail alignment also reduces the redundancy in having three paths and the sidewalk on both
sides of Cumberland Lane all running parallel within 200 yards of one another and saves approximately 150 trees.
(Page 106 of the Final Report on L C. Parks and Recreation and Trail Master Plan and Final Report dated Nov.
2008 says that it costs $10, 000 per mile per year for path maintenance.
http //www ic~ov ora/site/CMSv2/file/parksAndRecreation/masterPlan/IOWACITYFINALREPORT12.07.08.pdf)
With proposed route #2, the need to construct one bridge and approximately 100 feet of path is eliminated while
reducing the number of trees that would be removed. With this route, construction and maintenance costs would be
significantly reduced while trees and wildlife habitat are saved. (With this alignment, there would be redundancy in
having two paths and a sidewalk on both sides of Cumberland Lane all running parallel within 200 yards of one
another, as is the case with the City's trail proposal. However, this option would at least save trees and money.)
According to the City's Capital Improvement Plan for 201 I-2015 construction of the new project will cost $1.03
million and $364,000 of that will be funded by bonds and $250,000 by the storm water utility fee which equates to
roughly $614,000 from tax money and residential fees. (See attachment Scott Park Trail Funding). We feel money
from our pockets-that could be saved on this project-should be put to better use in a time when we are laying off a
firefighter and police officer (January l4, Press Citizen article on the need to eliminate one fireman and one
policeman due to budget constraints).
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Sara Cross
2/3/2011
Proposed Route # 1
This trail alignment also reduces the redundancy in having two paths and the sidewalk on both sides of Gumberland Lane all running
parallel within 200 yards of one another
(Page 106 of the Final Report on I.G. Parks and Recreation and Trail Master Plan and Final Report dated Nov. 2008 says that it costs
$10,000 per mile per year for path maintenance.
With proposed route #1, there would be roughly 1,400 feet less of path laid, two less bridges constructed and 0 trees taken down by
incarparating the existing path an Caurt Street that already connects to the Windsor Ridge Path system. This saves khe City maney not
only in construction costs but roughly $2,600 a year in maintenance costs while enhancing the overall path connectivity and maintaining
the area`s natural beauty and wildlife habitat.
Proposed Route # 2
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(With this alignment, there would be redundancy in having two paths and a sidewalk on both sides of Cumberland Lane all running
parallel within 200 yards of one another, as is the case with the City's trail proposal. However, this option would at least save trees and
money.)
With proposed route #2, the need to construct one bridge and approximately 100 feet of path is eliminated while reducing the number of
trees that would be removed. With this route, construction and maintenance costs would be significantly reduced while trees and
wildlife habitat are saved.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Project Siunmary by Name
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421.7 - Butler Bridge Pedestrian Trail
Cnnstrc cr.i nn of a separate pedestrian bridge nn widened piers on the Butler
H°idge, allowing nor separated pedestrian and bicycle travel This prnierr. will
be utilizing Federal STF grant funds.
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"i 34y00 Ut1;er Sts r.s Grants 440 "u uu 440,000 ;~
336110 Johnsen Ccunty 70,00 70,000
336130 Coralvillc 27 SCC 2'1,500
393419 Frcm 10 GO Bcuds 02 SCC 82,5D0
393420 N'rcm 11 GO Hcrida 340,000 340,000 _
Receipts Tpta1 550,000 410,OOD 9fi0,000
441680 Trail Construction 55C,DD0 !10,000 9EC,000
Expense Total 550.000 910,.OOD 9b8,800
4219 - Scott Park Development & Trail
uevel npnent of Scott Park into a nei 3htorhood/regional park, score excavation tc
ti:e detention again, and the ccnstructiwi of n nevr trail to connect with other
trails _n salt Iowa City ~estroom in:.luded
331100 Federal Grants 416,159 416,159
393290 b'r^m Stormwatsr 250,000 2x0,000
353411 From F~13 GO Bends 363,641 363,841
Receipts Total 254,OD0 780,000 1,030,4D0
441860 Trail Construction 76D,000 780,000
;6020L Storm Water nlgn.t Capital Acquisiti X50,000 250,000
Expense Total 250,OD0 780,000 1,030,000
4221 - Terry Trueblood Rec Area Trail Connection
Ccuetruct an ex_ensicu of the Icwa [fiver Corridor Trail from Napoleon Park to
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339900 Cah_r State Grants 281,000 161.,000
373920 Frcm 11 GO Dondg 9!;000 9!,OCO
Receipts Total 375,440 375,400
451860 Trail Constructicn 'J5, 000 3:r5 .CC
Expense Total 375,000 375,D00
4222 - Highway l Sidewalk/Trail - RiveraideDr to Sunset
Construct a 10 feet wide sidewalk along ~IA Hwy 1 !)er.w~en Riverside ]]rive (Uld
218j and Sunset
3 yd410 Prom F'Y12 GU ]3nnds 1,000,OOC 1.,000,000
Receipts Total 1,000,000 1,444,000
441680 Trail Construction 1.,000,OOD 1.,000 CCO
8xpensc Total 1,000,000 1,OOD,000
4223 - Normandy Drive Trail
This project will construct a trail from I,owe.r Cir_y Fark o~t~ Normandy 1?rive
i9 ic90 +•ro!r M^(1'i l9i? Bends 475, 000 475, 000
Receipts Total 475,000 475,000
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MEMORANDUM
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Date: February 9, 2011
To: City Council
From: Jeff Davidson, Director of Housing and Community Development
Rick Fosse, Director of Public Works
Re: Update: Flood-related activities
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
• One more property was acquired with CDBG funds (800 Normandy). A total of 69 residential
properties have been acquired through disaster recovery buyout grants. Of the 68 properties, 32
of the properties have been acquired through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), 31
with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and six with Community Disaster Grant
(CDG) funds. A total of 52 properties have been demolished in the Parkview Terrace and Taft
Speedway neighborhoods.
• An amendment to the CDBG buyout program was submitted to the Iowa Department of Economic
Development in order to add four properties on Normandy Drive. The amendment will increase
the number of properties eligible for a buyout with CDBG funds from 58 to 62.
• Staff is finishing environmental reviews for the Single Family New Construction Round 3
Program. Acquisition assistance to purchase newly constructed homes will be provided to 31
homeowners, whose income is at or below 100% of area median income.
• Applications for Federal Jumpstart funds for repair, rental rehabilitation, down payment
assistance and interim mortgage assistance are still being accepted and funds are available. To
date, $869,500 in Federal Jumpstart funding has been used to assist 18 households.
• The City is no longer accepting applications for the following disaster business assistance
programs: Loan Interest Supplement Program, Residential Landlord Business Support Program,
Commercial Rental Revenue Gap Program, Equipment Reimbursement Assistance Program,
Flood Insurance Reimbursement Program, and Expanded Business Rental Assistance Program.
Funding remains available for applications that were submitted before the December 31, 2010
deadline.
• Design work is continuing for the Wastewater Treatment and Riley Lift Station projects. Staff is
still waiting for the grant agreements for the three levee projects but can begin some steps
including starting the appraisal process to purchase the remaining land for the West Side Levee
and developing scopes of work for the other two projects.
PUBLIC WORKS
Engineering Division
The demolition of buyout properties continues. This includes preparing, contracting and
inspecting the asbestos abatement and structure removals.
Met with FEMA in regards to the Animal Shelter demolition..
University of Iowa conducted the Phase 1 Archaeological Survey at the proposed
location for the Animal Shelter. Recommendation has been made for a Phase 1
Intensive to be completed.
Dubuque Street Elevation and Park Road Bridge Reconstruction Project
• Please see memo included in Information Packet
Wastewater Treatment Plant Consolidation Project
• The Facility Plan for Expansion of South Wastewater Treatment Plant has been
completed.
• Continued with preliminary engineering on process design.
• Reviewed information from city on installation of new blower.
• A meeting has been scheduled on February 24th to review the project with the IDNR's
new project manager.
Rocky Shore Drive Pump Station and Floodgates Project
• Engineering work to begin as the consultant agreement has been accepted by City
Council
• Preliminary data has been collected and submitted to the consultant.
Iowa River Flood Modeling
• Summary report was submitted to City for review.
• Comments are being collected for report revisions.
West Side Levee
• Met with MMS Consultants to review final plans.
• Met with City Attorney to discuss property acquisition.
Water Division
River Crossings
• Public Works has negotiated a contract with the University of Iowa to complete an
environmental/archeological study and review for the river crossing sites located at the
old plant and Hwy 6. Work has commenced and a literature search has been
completed. Archeological excavation at the construction site will occur in the spring.
Upon completion design of the project(s) will begin.
Peninsula Source Protection
• Flood mitigation work continues. The medium voltage lines and electrical switch gear
and transformers are set. The medium voltage tie in is complete and startup of CW-4 is
complete. Medium voltage tie-in to MidAmerican Energy's feed across the Iowa River is
scheduled for next Tuesday. Upon completion CW-3 will be shut down and mitigation
work will continue. The completion of this project that was scheduled for the end of
January will likely be extended to the middle of March 2011.
Water Works Prairie Park Source Protection
• HRG has begun design work for the mitigation projects at CW-1, CW-2, and the SPPS
facilities. The design will be completed and sent out for bid by March 4, 2011. The
expected completion of the projects is Sept. 7, 2011.
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Originally posted on Wednesday, February 09, 2011 at 11:25:38 AM
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION AWARDS RECOGNITION GRANTS
The Iowa City Youth Advisory Commission is pleased to announce the recipients of its first annual
Recognition Grants. Regina students Michael Sueppel and Andrew Yowell will be accepting the grant and
cash award at the Commission meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 13, in Harvat Hall, at City Hall, 410
East Washington Street.
The purpose of the recognition grant is to provide grants to deserving Iowa City Community School District
and Regina Education Centerjunior high students who have demonstrated leadership, involvement and
academic success. Applicants are required to submit two letters of recommendation from choice of teachers,
administrators, or counselors and write an essay of between 200-300 words answering the question:
What is your definition of leadership, what has it meant in your life, and how has it affected your decisions?
This grant recognizes youth for their leadership work thus far, and their potential for the future.
Established in November of 2005, the Iowa City Youth Advisory Commission empowers, engages, and fosters
youth participation in its local community; more specifically to provide a "sounding board" for youth issues
affecting the Iowa City community youth. The seven members are appointed by the City Council and all
members of the Commission are residents of Iowa City and currently enrolled in an Iowa City high school or
high school equivalent. Mayor Pro tem Ross Wilburn serves as the Council liaison to the Commission.
Originating Department: City Clerk
Contact Person: Marian Karr
Contact Phone: (319) 356-5041
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Dale Helling
From: City of Iowa City [web@iowa-city.org]
Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 11:24 AM
To: Dale Helling
Subject: Draft of Southeast District Plan heads to P&Z; public hearing set for February 17
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Draft of Southeast District Plan heads to P&Z; Contact: Karen Howard
public hearing set for February 17 Contact Phone: (319) 356-5251
Posted by: Urban Planning
Mailing List(s): General City News
Originally Posted 2/4/2011 11:24:03 AM
The creation of the Southeast District Plan began almost two years ago when residents and
business owners from the area met with staff from the City's Urban Planning Division in the first
of a series of community workshops and forums to discuss what they'd like the future of their
neighborhood to be. Now, those who are interested in seeing what's become of those ideas are
invited to participate in a public hearing on the proposed Southeast District Plan during a
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on Thursday, February 17. The meeting will begin at
7 p.m. in Emma Harvat Hall in City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street.
Following consideration and approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Southeast
District Plan will be forwarded to the City Council for further review. Once adopted by Council, it
will serve as a guide for public and private investment in the Southeast District -- everything from
residential, commercial, and industrial development to future roads, parks, and trails.
The plan is divided into several sections, including Housing and Neighborhood Quality, Eastside
Growth Area, Commercial Development, Industrial and Employment Areas, Streets and
Transportation, and Parks, Trails and Open Space. Some of the significant goals and objectives
include:
- preserving and enhancing the quality of life with easy access to neighborhood schools, parks
and commercial areas, diverse and affordable housing options, and public safety;
- redeveloping the Towncrest commercial area to provide a mix of commercial and residential
uses, improve traffic circulation, enhance streetscapes, and create a public gathering space;
- planning for a park along Snyder Creek to create a buffer between future residential
neighborhoods south of American Legion Road and the nearby industrial zone along the Iowa
Interstate Railroad;
- reducing traffic congestion and improving pedestrian and bike access along the Sycamore Mall
and First Avenue corridor; and
-expanding the off-street trail system to link neighborhoods in east Iowa City to parks, schools,
and commercial areas to the west and south.
To view a copy of the draft plan, visit the City's website at www.icgov.org/SEplan. Interested
parties who are not able to attend the public hearing but would like to submit comments may
contact Karen Howard in the City's Urban Planning division at karen-howard(a~iowa-citv.orq or by
phone at 319.356.5251.
2/7/2011
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Preliminary Minute I P 10
January 2011
MINUTES
SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION
JANUARY 20, 2011
ROOM 208, IOWA CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
Members Present: Chuck Felling, Rose Hanson, Jay Honohan, Sarah Maiers,
Jean Martin
Members Absent: Merce Bern-Klug, Michael Lensing
Staff Present: Linda Kopping, Kristin Kromray
Others Present: Alexa Pietan
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
None.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 PM. Jay Honohan chaired the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 21, 2010 MEETING:
Motion: To accept the minutes from the October 21, 2010 meeting. Motion
carried on a vote of 5/0. Martin/Felling.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Kopping reported that Alexa Pietan is a new intern at the Senior Center. She is a
senior in the school of Social Work. She will be working with Kopping on the
Accreditation process through the National Institute of Senior Centers.
COMMISSION ASSIGNMENTS:
Honohan will visit the Board of Supervisors. Maiers will visit the City Council.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS 2011
Felling and Maiers nominated Honohan as Chair, Lensing as Vice Chair and
Felling as Secretary.
Motion: To elect the proposed slate of officers. Motion carried on a vote of
5/0. Martin/Maiers.
Preliminary Minutes
January 2011
FY 2012 BUDGET PLANNING UPDATE
Honohan and Kopping attended the City Council budget meeting. Honohan
highlighted that the Center has had an increase in the number of 50-60 year old
members. Susan Mims questioned if we could charge for public events. Kopping
responded that this would be difficult to do. Maiers noted that these events
should be included in a membership and if the Center charged, someone would
need to check memberships and logistically this could be difficult to do. Honohan
noted that by keeping events free and open to the public it may draw people into
becoming members. The City Council was also interested in the Friends of the
Center, building usage, membership fees and other revenue sources.
Hanson asked if adding a fitness room fee was a possibility. Kopping noted that
many places do charge this kind of fee. Honohan stated that he believes that
class fees with independent contractors are necessary to account for their time,
however facilities such as the fitness equipment are of the building and should
therefore be included in the membership fee. Maiers stated that if in the future we
need to raise more money we should consider raising rates on such things like
parking, the fitness equipment, or membership fees.
Kopping noted that we requested a part time receptionist in the budget but that
request was denied.
OPERATIONAL- OVERVIEW
Kopping requested that the lease with Elder Services Senior Nutrition program
be reviewed. She has asked Craig Buhman to look at all of the equipment in the
kitchen to get an up to date list of the items that the Center owns. Kopping would
like to explore the possibility of Elder Services supporting their operation at the
Center in some way. Heritage Area Agency (who funds Elder Services) will not
provide funding for the federal program where the agency has to pay for the
space in anyway. Currently Elder Services pays no operation expenses to the
Center. The Senior Center incurs significant costs due to the support of this
program including, all utilities, repairs and maintenance. The Center is
responsible for anything physically attached to the building including the walk in
coolers and freezers, plumbing, walls and ceiling tiles. Kopping is going to meet
with Honohan and Maiers to review the lease.
Hanson was interested in what would happen if Elder Services no longer leased
the space at the Center. Kopping stated that she would look for a business to
lease the space. She also noted that the nutrition program does provide an
important service to home bound seniors.
Room 209 is going to be reopened as a conference room. The tax assistance
volunteers will use this room for tax appointments this year.
Preliminary Minutes
January 2011
Kopping reported that Emily and Kristin have been working on cleaning out the
storage spaces in the Center. Copies of the Post, Commission information are
being scanned so that we have a digital format and pictures are being put into
photo albums.
Kopping reported that this semester the center has three interns, three work
study students in an addition to the many new student volunteers.
Kopping reported that the Steering Council and standing committees are working
on a number of projects including developing a new logo, the Spring Forum,
helping with the Newcomers Breakfast and many other projects. She stated that
she is very impressed with what has been accomplished in the first six months
that the Steering Council has been working.
Kopping reported that there has been concern regarding the new gun law. The
City attorney is looking into the possibility of prohibiting weapons in the Senior
Center. Honohan noted that the City Council will be discussing this issue at an
upcoming meeting.
Honohan questioned if we have received the $20,000 from the Community
Foundation. Kopping answered that we had not received it yet.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Honohan reported about meeting with the City Council in December. He noted
that he spoke about the number of classes, fitness groups, performance groups
and clubs that we currently have at the Center.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion: To Adjourn. Motion carried on a vote of 5/0. Maiers/Felling.
Airport Commission
January 20, 2011
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MINUTES DRAFT
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
JANUARY 20, 2011 - 6:00 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
Members Present: Jose Assouline, Minnetta Gardinier, Howard Horan, Rick Mascari
Members Absent: Steve Crane
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Staff Present: Sue Dulek, Michael Tharp
Others Present: Matt Wolford, Jeff Edberg, John Yeomans, Harrel Timmons, Bob Libby
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL• (to become effective only after separate Council
action
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Horan called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Minutes from the December 16 and December 20, 2010, meetings were reviewed. Assouline
moved to approve the minutes of the December 16, 2010, meeting as submitted;
seconded by Mascari. Motion carried 3-0; Gardinier and Crane absent. Assouline moved
to approve the minutes of the December 20, 2010, meeting as submitted; seconded by
Mascari. Motion carried 3-0; Gardinier and Crane absent.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. Aviation Commerce Park - A question was raised by Mascari, asking if they could
focus more on leasing rather than selling the remainder of the lots in the Aviation
Commerce Park. Realtor Jeff Edberg then joined the discussion, noting that the sign will
say `for sale or lease' on it. This led to a discussion by Mascari regarding the original
intent of trying to lease the land and why the decision was made to sell it instead.
Edberg noted that they would be limiting the appeal with leasing, versus selling, for this
area. He then explained the zoning for this area and why it was appropriate to zone it
this way. Edberg also noted that he will be meeting with the City Manager on the 21st.
The discussion continued, with Mascari asking for clarification on how the Commission is
handling the sales of these lots.
b. Airport Farm Management -Tharp noted that he sent the letter to the USDA wildlife
department as discussed at the last meeting. He has not heard anything back from
them, so he assumes they can move forward as planned.
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January 20, 2011
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c. Care Ambulance -Tharp noted that Care Ambulance will take over the space
previously occupied by Hertz. As noted at last month's meeting, Care Ambulance
partners with Jet Air in providing air medical flights. Tharp noted that the agreement
being approved this evening is for one year so they can revisit this and make any
changes or additions as needed. Tharp also noted that a lot of work has been done to
this space and he encouraged others to stop by and see the progress.
i. Consider Resolution #A11-01 Approving a Commercial Business
Agreement With Care Ambulance -Mascari moved to approve
Resolution #A11-01; seconded by Assouline. Motion carried 4-0;
Crane absent.
d. FAA/IDOT Projects - AECOM -David Hughes was not able to make this evening's
meeting, according to Horan. Tharp noted that Hughes did send him an update,
however.
i. Runway 7/25 & 12/30 -Working on the closeout documentation for the
FAA; there is a report going out in the next few days. Final project
summary should be in next week.
ii. Obstruction Mitigation -Working on the Airport layout plan with the
FAA; submitted portion and have received some feedback. Hughes is
working on completing this.
iii. Hangar ADrainage -Tharp noted that Hughes is recommending
acceptance of this work. It came in approximately $1,800 under budget.
Tharp responded to Members' questions, noting that so far it looks like
this is working. He recommended approval of this resolution.
1. Consider Resolution A11-02 Accepting Work for Hangar A
Drainage -Gardinier moved to approve Resolution #A11-02;
seconded by Mascari. Motion carried 4-0; Crane absent.
iv. 7-25 Parallel Taxiway -Tharp stated that the pre-design meeting was
held recently with Ron Knoche from the Public Works Department.
Gardinier was in attendance as well. He added that they are on track with
plans to have the 95% plans in March, and then the bids in April. Tharp
then shared some photos with Members, further pointing out the plans for
this taxiway. Mascari stated that he would like to see as little disruption
as possible to the Airport, and that perhaps they need to do this in stages
so as to keep the disruption to a minimum. Tharp noted that they are
keeping this in mind, especially with the Air Race Classic coming up this
summer.
e. 2011 Air Race Classic -Gardinier noted that she did meet with Deb Dunkhase from the
Iowa Children's Museum recently. The hope is to get around 100 Girl Scouts signed up
for the aviation activities. Gardinier briefly described some of the various activities that
will be taking place at the Airport during the Air Race Classic. A question was raised
about insurance coverage during these types of events. Tharp will check into this.
f. Corporate Hangar "L" -Tharp stated that they have re-presented the plan to City
Council on this. He noted that they expect an engineering design agreement sometime
next month. Mascari asked for some background on this, and Tharp filled him in on how
they got to this point. The discussion then turned to what the Airport is charging for
hangar rental, what they could build in order to have the most lease space, and how they
could pay off existing debt.
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g. Airport "Operations": Strategic Plan Implementation; Budget; Management -
Tharp noted that he, Horan, and Gardinier have met with the Council to review the
budget proposal. Horan noted that he brought up the fact that the Airport would like to
work with the economic development group, to which the others agreed, especially since
the Airport contributes $11,000 to them. Tharp noted that they also plan to meet with
Council in the near future to discuss what the Airport does with proceeds from land
sales. In regards to operations, Tharp noted that he recently got some pricing for
bathroom updates at the Terminal. He is also working on getting the windsock working
correctly again. Mascari asked for some clarification on the budget, to which Tharp
replied. Horan noted that with the change in the state firearms law, the Commission
needs to decide what the Airport's firearm policy will be. He added that the packet has
some information for Members to read regarding this, and that they are considering a
policy similar to the Library's. Dulek briefly explained what the policy may look like. The
discussion continued, with Horan discussing what the new firearms law may bring. This
issue will be put on next month's agenda.
h. Airport Commission Meeting Schedule -Horan asked if Members would like to
change the schedule. A brief discussion ensued, with everyone agreeing to keep the
monthly meeting on the third Thursday of every month.
i. FBO /Iowa Flight Training /Whirlybird Reports -Harrel Timmons with Jet Air spoke
to the Members. He thanked them for moving ahead with the Care Ambulance
agreement. Matt Wolford then addressed Members, stating that they have been doing a
lot of snow plowing lately. They hope to get some of the bathroom remodel work done in
the near future. Timmons stated that they definitely want to make a formal request to
continue their fixed base operator agreement, and he gave Members a copy of Jet Air's
letter regarding this.
Subcommittees' Reports -None.
k. Commission Members' Reports -Mascari stated that he is glad to be back on the
Commission. He asked if they could look into putting blue lights at the entrance to the
taxiway, as it's hard to see in the dark. Tharp will check into this. Mascari also asked
about the Friends of Iowa City Airport and the listserv they used to be a part of.
Gardinier noted that she recently reinstated this and sent out messages to see what
interest there is. A brief discussion ensued, with Members discussing what information
should be shared on this list. Horan noted that he has some airport memorabilia that he
will be sharing with everyone soon.
I. Staff Report -Tharp noted that the Iowa Aviation Conference is April 20 and 21 this
year.
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING:
The next regular meeting will be Thursday, February 17, 2011, at 6:00 P.M. at the Airport
Terminal building.
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ADJOURN:
Horan asked for a motion to adjourn. Gardinier made the motion to adjourn the meeting at
7:40 P.M.; seconded by Mascari. Motion carried 4-0 (Crane absent.)
Chairperson
Date
Airport Commission
January 20, 2011
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Airport Commission
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2011
TERM ~ N
N
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NAME EXP. ~
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03/01 /13 X
Rick
Mascari
03/01/14 X
Howard
Horan
Minnetta 03/01/15 X
Gardinier
Jose 03/02/12 X
Assouline
Steve 03/02/14 O/E
Crane
Key:
X =Present
O =Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = Not a Member at this time