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CITY OF IOWA CITY January 26, 2012
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IP2 City Conference Board — agenda materials
IP3 Work Session Agenda — January 31, 2012
IN Memo from City Clerk: January 31 Budget Presentations
IP5 Letter from Jay Honohan, Senior Center Commission Chair: Senior Center Commission
Budget Report
IP6 Iowa City Municipal Airport 2011 Annual Report
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IP7 Email from Council Member Throgmorton: Questions regarding Red Light Cameras
IP8 Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee Minutes — December 7, 2011
IP9 Civil Service Entrance Examination — Maintenance Worker I - Streets
IP10 Memo from Asst. Transportation Planner: Free Bus Ticket Program
IP11 Legislative Link - January 20
IP12 The Park Bench Newsletter— February 2012
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IP13 Board of Adjustment: January 11, 2012
IP14 Police Citizens Review Board: January 10, 2012
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
Date
Time
Meeting
Location
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
6:30PM
City Conference Board Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
Work Session Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
Monday, February 20, 2012
Presidents' Day - City Offices Closed
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
5:OOPM
Work Session Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
7:OOPM
Regular Formal Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
5:30PM
Work Session Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
7:OOPM
Regular Formal Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
5:30PM
Work Session Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
7:OOPM
Special Formal Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
4:30PM
Joint Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
OFFICE OF THE - -
IOWA CITY ASSESSOR 1P2
JOHNSON COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
DENNIS BALDRIDGE
ASSESSOR
BRAD COMER
DEPUTY
MARTIN BURKLE
DEPUTY
January 25, 2012
Dear Conference Board Member:
The annual meeting of the Iowa City Conference Board for the consideration of the Iowa City Assessor's FY
2013 budget is scheduled for Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 6:30 P.M. at the Iowa City Civic Center. Enclosed
for your review before the meeting are:
1. The Agenda.
2. A copy of the February 23, 2011 minutes.
3. The Proposed Budget.
4. A Salary Survey.
5. The 2011 Annual Report including the program division statement.
There is an increase in the amount to be raised by the Assessment Expense Fund from last year's amount.
The increase consists of:
a.
$
9,630
for a 2.25% COLA increase in salaries.
b.
$
175
for an increase in longevity.
c.
$
6,000
for merit step increases.
d.
$
377
for an increase in FICA.
e.
$
3,258
for an increase in IPERS.
f.
$
3,300
for an increase in health insurance.
g.
$
5,000
for an increase in leave contingency.
h.
$
600
for an increase in Board of Review salaries.
i.
$
4,800
for an increase in postage, an alternate year expense.
j,
$ 500
for an increase in printing, an alternate year expense.
$33,640
Total Increase
This increase is offset by the following decreases:
a. $16,440 to eliminate the extra pay period adjustment a one -time expense..
$16,440 Total Decrease
$17,200 Net Increase
The Assessment Expense Fund levy rate will decrease from 0.24538 to 0.24337.
The largest increase is for salaries, with a 2.25 percent cost of living increase. Union contracts and county
compensation board recommendations for other local taxing bodies appear to be in the two to three percent
range. And the enclosed salary survey indicates that our salaries fall below those of comparable assessment
jurisdictions in Iowa.
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TELEPHONE 319 - 356 -6066
That increase is also reflected in FICA, IPERS, health insurance and other line items. The employer share of
IPERS contributions increased from8.06% to 8.67% beginning July 1, 2012.
Longevity pay increased because of schedule changes.
A new item in the budget this year is an amount for merit increases. This would allow step increases similar
to the pay plans used by the city, the county and the schools.
Health insurance costs are expected to increase by about three percent for the upcoming year.
Leave contingency was increased by $5000. This amount has remained unchanged for several years while
salaries and possible payouts have increased.
Individual Board of Review salaries were increased from $2400 to $2500 for a total increase of $600. This
amount was not increased last year.
Auto expense was increased because of the purchase of a second car to be used mainly for the new reappraisal
program.
Postage and printing were increased because 2013 will be a reassessment year and assessment rolls will be
mailed to all property owners.
The auto replacement amount in the Special Appraisers Fund was increased by $3000. This account builds by
$3000 per year and carries over until a new car is needed.
If you have questions about individual items or wish to see any of the supporting documents for this budget,
please feel free to phone me at the office at 356 -6066 or at my home at 688 -2661.
Sincerely, ��j
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Dennis Baldridge
Iowa City Assessor
January 25, 2012
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The Iowa City Conference Board will meet at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday January 31,
2012 at the Iowa City Civic Center. The purpose of this meeting is to hold a public
hearing on the Iowa City Assessor's proposed budget for FY 2013.
AGENDA:
1. Call meeting to order by the Chairperson.
2. Roll call by taxing body.
3. Act on minutes of February 28, 2011 Conference Board meeting.
4. Assessor Evaluation Committee report.
5. Assessor presents proposed budget.
6. Discuss proposed budget.
7. Conference Board acts on proposed budget.
8. Set date for public hearing.
9. Appoint Board of Review member.
10. Appoint Examining Board member.
11. Other business.
12. Adjournment.
Dennis J. Baldridge
Clerk, Iowa City Conference Board
January 25, 2012
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The Iowa Cl Conference Board will meet at 6:30 P. on Monday January 31, 2012
at the Iowa C6 (,Civic Center. The purpose of this m eting is to hold a public hearing
on the Iowa City ssessor's proposed budget for FX 2013.
AGENDA:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10
11
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Dennis J. Baldridge
Clerk, Iowa City Co!
Call mee ' g to order by a Chairperson.
Roll call by to ing body.
Act on minutes o e ruary 28, 2011 Conference Board meeting.
Assessor Evaluatio ommittee report.
Assessor present prop o ed budget.
Discuss propos budget.
Conference B and acts on prop sed budget.
Set date for ublic hearing.
Appoint Bo rd of Review member.
Appoint amining Board member.
Other b siness.
Adjou nment.
rence Board
IOWA CITY CONFERENCE BOARD
MINUTES
February 28, 2011
City Conference Board: February 28, 2011, at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at
the Iowa City City Hall, Mayor Matt Hayek presiding.
Iowa City Council Members Present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims,
Wilburn and Wright.
Johnson Count Supervisors Present: Harney and Rettig.
Iowa City School Board Members Present: Cilek and Cooper.
Others Present: Baldridge, Comer, Markus, Helling, Karr, Dilkes.
Digital Recording: February 28, 2011.
Chair Matt Hayek called the meeting to order and Clerk Baldridge called roll and
stated that a quorum was present.
The City (Champion) moved to accept the minutes of the last Conference Board
meeting, January 31, 2011, the County (Rettig) seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
Chairman Hayek declared the public hearing open. After no comment from the
public, the public hearing was declared closed.
The City (Bailey) moved to accept the proposed budget as published, the County
(Harney) seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
The Schools stated that they will nominate a member to the Examining Board at a
later date.
A committee formed at the previous meeting consisting of Sally Stutsman, Gayle
Klouda, and Mike Wright to evaluate the Assessor's performance and to consider
merit or step salary increases will meet sometime after June 1.
There being no further business it was moved by the County (Rettig) and seconded by
the City (Bailey) to adjourn at 6:37 P.M. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Dennis Baldridge
Clerk, Iowa City Conference Board
ITEMIZED BUDGET - ASSESSMENT EXPENSE FUND
14,400
EMPLOYEE EXPENDITURES
FY 2012
FY 2013
INCREASE
SALARIES
Current
Proposed
38,060
CITY ASSESSOR
91,510
93,570
2.25%
FIRST DEPUTY
77,780
79,530
2.25%
SECOND DEPUTY
73,210
74,860
2.25%
REAL ESTATE CLERK
50,150
51,280
2.25%
CLERK/APPRAISER
43,860
44,850
2.26%
CLERK/ACCOUNTING
44,890
45,900
2.25%
APPRAISER
46,010
47,050
2.26%
LONGEVITY
3,350
3,525
5.22%
STEP /MERIT
0
6,000
500
SUBTOTAL
$430,760
$446,565
3.67%
EXTRA PAY PERIOD ADJUSTMENT
$16,440
$0
- 100.00%
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
14,400
15,000
4.17%
EMPLOYER SHARE: FICA
36,080
36,457
1.05%
EMPLOYER SHARE: IPERS
38,060
41,318
8.56%
HEALTH INSURANCE
109,000
112,300
3.03%
SUBTOTAL
183,610
190,075
3.52%
TOTAL EMPLOYEE COST
$630,340
$636,640
1.00%
OTHER EXPENDITURES
4,500
4,500
0.00%
LEAVE CONTINGENCY
$10,000
$15,000
50.00%
BOARDS
BOARD OF REVIEW
14,400
15,000
4.17%
BOARD OF REVIEW EXPENSES
200
200
0.00%
CONFERENCE BOARD
0
0
0.00%
EXAMINING BOARD
30
30
0.00%
SUBTOTAL
$14,630
$15,230
4.10%
OFFICE EXPENSES
$782,470
$802,670
2.58%
MILEAGE & AUTO
4,500
4,500
0.00%
OFFICE SUPPLIES
3,500
3,500
0.00%
POSTAGE
1,200
6,000
400.00%
TELEPHONE
1,300
1,300
0.00%
PUBLICATIONS & SUBSCRIPTIONS
700
700
0.00%
PRINTING
500
4,000
700.00%
INSURANCE
4,200
4,200
0.00%
EQUIPMENT PURCHASE
3,400
3,400
0.00%
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
200
200
0.00%
UNEMPLOYMENT
2,000
2,000
0.00%
DATA PROCESSING SERVICES
15,000
15,000
0.00%
SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE
20,000
20,000
0.00%
BONDS & WORKER'S COMPENSATION
1,500
1,500
0.00%
AUTO REPLACEMENT
0
0
COMPUTER REPLACEMENT
2,500
2,500
0.00%
SUBTOTAL
$60,500
$68,800
13.72%
PROFESSIONAL EXPENSES
SCHOOLS & CONFERENCES
12,000
12,000
0.00%
DUES
2,000
2,000
0.00%
SUBTOTAL
$14,000
$14,000
0.00%
TECHNICAL SERVICES
LEGAL FEES & EXPERT WITNESSES
52,000
52,000
0.00%
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
APPRAISAL SERVICE
0
1,000
0
1,000
0.00%
SUBTOTAL
$53,000
$53,000
0.00%
TOTAL OTHER EXPENDITURES
$152,130
$166,030
9.14%
TOTAL ASSMT EXPENSE FUND BUDGET
$782,470
$802,670
2.58%
UNENCUMBERED BALANCE
$101,684
$96,655
TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION
$680,786
$706,015
3.71%
ITEMIZED BUDGET - SPECIAL APPRAISERS FUND
PRIOR YEARS LEVIES AND RATES
ASSESSMENT EXPENSE FUND SPECIAL APPRAISERS FUND
AMOUNT LEVIED LEVY RATE AMOUNT LEVIED LEVY RATE
EXPENDITURE
FY 2012
FY 2013
MAPPING & AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
10,300
10,000
CAR REPLACEMENT
3,000
6,000
RE- APPRAISAL FUND
0
0.03311
APPRAISAL SERVICE
7,878
7,878
COMPUTER REPLACEMENT
0
0.11146
TOTAL BUDGET
$21,178
$23,878
UNENCUMBERED BALANCE
$18,570
$15,494
TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION
$ 2,608
$8,384
GRAND TOTAL TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION
$ 683,394 $
714,399
MAXIMUM LEVY ALLOWED
MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT EXPENSE FUND 2,961,322,899 X.00027 $799,557
IPERS & FICA FUNDS $76,940
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION & TORT LIABILITY $4,000
MAXIMUM SPECIAL APPRAISERS FUND 2,961,322,899 X.000405 $1,199,335
MAXIMUM ALLOWED WITHOUT STATE APPROVAL $2,079,832
MAXIMUM EMERGENCY FUND 2,961,322,899 X.00027 $762,143
(requires State Appeal Board approval)
MAXIMUM THAT COULD BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR FY 2009 $2,841,975
FY
PRIOR YEARS LEVIES AND RATES
ASSESSMENT EXPENSE FUND SPECIAL APPRAISERS FUND
AMOUNT LEVIED LEVY RATE AMOUNT LEVIED LEVY RATE
TOTAL LEVY
1996 -97
319,513
0.2045
17,000
0.01088
0.21538
1997 -98
318,270
0.19946
52,834
0.03311
0.23257
1998 -99
318,699
0.19269
184,357
0.11146
0.30415
1999 -00
341,910
0.19784
352,508
0.20398
0.40182
2000 -01
359,341
0.19823
180,293
0.09946
0.29769
2001 -02
396,829
0.20636
6,442
0.00335
0.20971
2002 -03
403,136
0.20694
4,426
0.00227
0.20921
2003 -04
412,379
0.20818
10,051
0.00507
0.21325
2004 -05
470,398
0.22926
15,728
0.00767
0.23693
2005 -06
472,050
0.22525
25,995
0.01240
0.23765
2006 -07
529,702
0.23164
0
0
0.23164
2007 -08
603,916
0.25868
4,792
0.00205
0.26073
2008 -09
611,955
0.24917
1,540
0.00063
0.24980
2009 -10
600,013
0.23848
0
0
0.23848
2010 -11
621,785
0.23147
8,730
0.00325
0.23472
2011 -12
680,786
0.24538
2,608
0.00094
0.24632
2012 -13
706,015
0.24337
8,384
0.00289
0.24626
IOWA ASSESSORS SALARY SURVEY 2011 -12
* *2010 -11 Salary. No report for 2011 -12. *City population has been deducted
from counties with a city assessor.
Assessor Chief Deputy I
Deputy
Assessed Value I
Year
Number of
Rank
Jurisdiction
Salary I
Salary I
Sala
in millions
Po ulation* Appointed
Employees
1
Polk County
$122,330
$114,097
$ 101,231
31,859
430,640
1984
36
2
Ames (City)
$113,938
$91',292
$
66,376
3,614
56,657
2006
6
3
Cedar Rapids (City)
$109,328
$92,166
$
79,227
9,417
127,746
2007
17
4
Pottawattamie County
$104,919
$83,935
$
83,935
61366
93,158
2010
13
5
.
Story County
$102,435
$81,950
$
60,410
2,425
32,885
2004
6
6
Johnson County
$99,455
$86,660
5,7511
61,796
2002
10
7
Davenport (City)
$97,648
$75,762
5,890
101,335
2008
12
8
Iowa City`
$91,510
$77,780
$
73,210
4,531
69,086
2002
7
9
Scott County
$91,486
$79,176
$
69,934
5,865
63,889
1983
7
10
Linn County
$91,477
$82,712
$
68,632
5,489
83,480
2009
9
11
* *Boone County
$90,000
$46,695
1,860
26,306
2010
7
12
Cerro Gordo County
$89,500
$71,600
2,488
16,875
1979
5
13
Black Hawk County
$88,630
$62,040
9,180
131,090
2009
13
14
* *Muscatine County
$87,557
$55,904
2,673
42,745
1992
6
15
Dubuque (City)
$87,317
$70,881
4,202
57,241
2001
6
16
Dallas County
$87',150
$70,050
6,745
66,135
2004
9
17
Woodbury County
$87,050
$69,640
$
65,290
1,837
19,269
1995
5
18
* *Sioux City
$84,000
$74,110
$
.6%215
3,612
82,903
2007
11
19
Dubuque County
$83,410
$68,396
3,012
36,412
2005
6
20
* *Des Moines County
$82,385
$67,539
$
49;975
2,164
40,325
1998
5
21
Mason City
$79,312
1,680
27,276
1982
2.5
22
Jasper County
$73,500
1,313
36,842
1986
6
23
Washington County
$72,318
$57,834
1,619
21,704
1993
5
24
Warren: County
$72,000
$48,000
3,012
46,225
2010
7
25
Marshall County
$70,817
$60,079
2,459
40,648
2009
4
26
* *Clinton (City)
$70,056
1,377
26,459
1982
4
* *2010 -11 Salary. No report for 2011 -12. *City population has been deducted
from counties with a city assessor.
IOWA CITY
CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
2011 ANNUAL REPORT
2011 -2012 IOWA CITY CONFERENCE BOARD
IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL
2011 Council
Matt Hayek, Mayor
Ross Wilburn, Mayor Pro
Regenia Bailey
Connie Champion
Terry Dickens
Susan Mims
Mike Wright
2012 Council
Matt Hayek, Mayor
Tem Susan Mims, Mayor Pro Tern
Connie Champion
Terry Dickens
Rick Dobyns
Michelle Payne
Jim Throgmorton
IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD
2010 -11 School Board
Patti Fields, President
*Toni Cilek
*Mike Cooper
Tuyet Dorau
Gayle Klouda
Michael Shaw
Sarah Swisher
*Conference Board Designee
2011 -12 School Board
Marla Swesey, President
Patti Fields, Vice President
*Karla Cook
Tuyet Dorau
Sally Hoelscher
*Jeff McGinness
Sarah Swisher
JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
2011 Board
Pat Harney, Chairperson
Rod Sullivan, Vice Chairperson
Terrence Neuzil
Janelle Rettig
Sally Stutsman
2012 Board
Rod Sullivan, Chairperson
Janelle Rettig, Vice Chairperson
Pat Harney
Terrence Neuzil
Sally Stutsman
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND FINANCE
Courtney M. Kay- Decker— Director, Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance
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2010 STAFF OF IOWA CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
MEMBERS OF BOARD OF REVIEW
AND EXAMINING BOARD OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
IOWA CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
Dennis J. Baldridge
Iowa City Assessor
Brad Comer
Chief Deputy Assessor
Marty Burkle
Deputy Assessor
Mark Fedler
Appraiser /Clerk
Diane Campbell
Accounting Clerk
Todd Kruse
Real Estate Clerk
Mary Paustian
Appraiser
IOWA CITY BOARD OF REVIEW
Jane G. Downer, Chairperson
Haywood Belle
Ernie Galer
Dave Hintze
Chuck McComas
IOWA CITY EXAMINING BOARD
Karin Franklin for City
Michael Kennedy for County
School Board Position Vacant
LEGAL COUNSEL
Eleanor Dilkes - City Attorney
Eric Goers - Assistant City Attorney
Date of Employment: 12 Jul, 1982
Appointed: 2002 thru 2007
Re- appointed: 2008 thru 2013
Date of Employment: 14 Jan, 2002
Date of Employment: 01 Feb, 2006
Date of Employment: 20 Jun, 1994
Date of Employment: 16 Feb, 1998
Date of Employment: 14 May, 2001
Date of Employment: 05 Jan, 2011
Appointed 2010 through 2015
Appointed 2009 through 2014
Appointed 2006 through 2011
Appointed 2007 through 2012
Appointed 2008 through 2013
Appointed 2010 through 2011
Appointed 2010 through 2015
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To Members of the Iowa City Conference Board
From: Dennis J. Baldridge - Iowa City Assessor
Subject: 2011 Annual Report - Issued December 31, 2011
The following report covers the activities of this office from January 1, 2011 to date of
issue.
VALUATIONS
Even though 2011 was a re- assessment year, sales of residential and commercial real estate
in Iowa City indicated that it would not be necessary to increase assessments and values
remained essentially the same as 2010. New construction along with some minor revaluation
due to an update to pricing tables in the Iowa Real Property Appraisal Manual added
approximately 82 million dollars to residential and 11 million dollars to commercial property for
2011.
741 residential deed sales in 2011 give us a median ratio (assessed value /sale price) of 97.70%
compared to 95.87% for 712 sales in 2010. This tells us that the selling prices of homes have
remained fairly stable since last year. If this trend continues during 2012, assessments will
probably not be increased for 2013. Iowa City's overall level of assessment was once more
confirmed by the Department of Revenue and Finance since Iowa City received no equalization
orders to residential or commercial property for 2011.
It should be kept in mind that when a jurisdiction is at the State mandated sales ratio level of
100 %, a full one -half of home sales will be for less than the assessed value. Sales for less than
the assessed value tend to result in appeals to the Board of Review.
COURT CASES
Of five remaining appeals to District Court from 2009, one is still pending and four have been
settled. Those settlements were based on an Iowa Supreme Court decision allowing apartment
buildings to be converted to housing cooperatives and reclassified from commercial to residential.
This reclassification results in lower taxable values.
There were seven coop appeals to District Court for 2010. Four of those have been settled and
three are pending.
There were twelve appeals to District Court for 2011. Nine were coops, with four having been
settled and five still pending. The remaining three appeals were Hy -Vee stores and are pending.
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PROPERTY ASSESSMENT APPEAL BOARD
There were two appeals to the PAAB remaining from 2009 which were withdrawn.
There were four appeals to PAAB for 2010. One was dismissed, one was settled and two were
withdrawn.
There were five appeals to PAAB for 2011. One was settled and four are pending.
BOARD OF REVIEW
The Board of Review was in session from May 2 through May 19, the day of adjournment. 301
protests were filed, with 203 being upheld and 98 denied. The total value of real estate being
protested was $71,412,910. The Board allowed a total reduction of $3,700,230.
EQUITY VERSUS MARKET IN ASSESSMENT
It is difficult to be both equitable among assessments and in tune with the market. Similar
properties do not always sell for similar prices, so the market is not always equitable and
sometimes a long way from it. Most assessors would lean toward equity if they could
choose between the two. Our first priority is equity since it is not always possible to have
every assessment match the selling price. Our statistics show that we are doing a good
job in this regard.
WEB PAGE
The Iowa City Assessor's web page went online during the spring of 2001. Internet
availability of comparable sales and comparable assessments has been very helpful to
taxpayers concerned about the fairness of their assessments. Links are also provided to
the Johnson County Treasurer for tax information and to the Johnson County GIS for
online maps and aerial photography. Appraisers and Realtors have been very
complimentary about this service, commenting that it saves them considerable time and
money since they can make copies of our property record cards without leaving their office.
There have been over 1.5 million hits on our web site since it went online. It can be seen at
www.iowacity.iowaassessors.com. We also have an internet presence through the
Johnson County website at http: / /www.iohnson- county.com. Forms for the Homestead
Credit and the Military Exemption are available to the public on this web page as well as
Board of Review appeal forms.
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ROLLBACKS
The residential rollback has gone up from 48.5299% for the current taxes to 50.7518% for
taxes payable in 2012 -2013. The rollback for agricultural property will increase from
66.2715% to 68.0152 %.
With the commercial rollback remaining at 100 %, the effective tax rate for commercial
property is about twice that of residential property.
NEW LEGISLATION
The 2011 Iowa Legislative Session produced relatively little property tax legislation. Several bills
remain alive from last year but only one bill that significantly affects the assessor's office actually
passed.
HF 679 — Replacement Tax on Cogeneration Facilities
House File 679 deals with exemption amounts for machinery and equipment when calculating the
replacement tax for cogeneration facilities. Very few jurisdictions in Iowa have these facilities and
Iowa City is not affected.
SF 517 -C — Property Tax Exemption for Low Income Housing
Section 427.1(21) provides a property tax exemption for property that is owned and
operated or controlled by a nonprofit organization, as recognized by the Internal
Revenue Service, and that provides low -rent housing for the elderly and the physically
and mentally disabled.
SF 517 -C clarifies that the controlling nonprofit entity may serve as a general partner or
managing member of a limited liability company or limited liability partnership which owns
the property. Again, this will have little effect on Iowa City property
SF 533 -E — Assessment of Subdivided /Platted Lots
Currently lots in new subdivisions "shall not be assessed in excess of the total assessment
of the land as acreage or unimproved property" for three years or until improved with
permanent construction. SF 517 -E changes that from three years to five years beginning
with the 2012 assessment. There are also catch -up provisions for plats recorded from
2004 to 2010. This change will affect several subdivisions in Iowa City.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing education is a requirement for the assessor and deputies for re- appointment to
their positions. Over a six -year term, assessors must complete one hundred -fifty hours of
classroom instruction including at least ninety hours from courses requiring a test.
Deputies must complete ninety hours of classroom instruction including at least sixty
tested hours over their six -year terms. It is also beneficial for other employees to attend
classes so they can update their skills and stay current with assessment practices.
The Assessor attended the following courses and conferences during 2011:
IICA Summer Seminar and Workshop 12.50 C.E. Hrs.
(Institute of Iowa Certified Assessors) (7.5 tested)
ISAA Annual School of Instruction
11.50
C.E. Hrs.
(Iowa State Association of Assessors)
IAAO Annual Conference
11.50
C.E. Hrs.
(International Association of Assessing Officers)
NCRAAO Annual Conference (North Central Regional
6.00
C.E. Hrs.
Association Of Assessing Officers)
ISAC (Iowa State Association of Counties) Spring
8.50
C.E. Hrs.
School of Instruction
IAAO Course 400 — Assessment Administration
30.00
C.E. Hrs.
(Tested)
The Chief Deputy attended the following courses and conferences during 2011:
IICA Summer Seminar and Workshop 12.50 C.E. Hrs.
(7.5 tested)
ISAA Annual School of Instruction 11.50 C.E. Hrs.
IAAO Course 112 — Income Approach to Valuation II 30.00 C.E. Hrs.
(Tested)
The Second Deputy attended the following courses and conferences during 2010:
IICA Summer Seminar and Workshop 12.50 C.E. Hrs.
(7.5 tested)
ISAA Annual School of Instruction 11.50 C.E. Hrs.
Other staff attended classes and seminars related to operation and maintenance of various
third party software utilized by the assessor's office.
APPRECIATION
My staff and I would like to thank the Conference Board, the Board of Review, the City
Attorney and her assistants, and the City Staff for their assistance, cooperation and
confidence during the past year. I would also like to recognize and thank my staff at this
time for their part in establishing and maintaining the professional standards of the office.
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2011 ABSTRACT OF ASSESSMENTS FOR IOWA CITY
Value of Agricultural Land and Structures $ 2,478,140
Value of Residential Dwellings on Agricultural Realty 1,313,570
Value of Residential Lots and Buildings 3,263,856,920
Value of Commercial Lots and Buildings 1,178,230,320
Value of Industrial Lots and Buildings 77,857,250
Value of Industrial Machinery and Commercial 0
Equipment as Real Estate
Actual Value of All Real Estate* $4,523,736,200
*All the above values are based on the 2011 abstract as reported to the Iowa Department of
Revenue on July 1, 2011. The values for Railroad and Utility Property are supplied to the
Auditor by the Iowa Department of Revenue. The value of utilities and railroads in Iowa City
for 2011 was $97,209,726.
EXEMPT PROPERTY IN IOWA CITY FOR 2011
Religious Institutions $ 80,592,640
Charitable and Benevolent Societies 124,195,650
Educational Institutions 3,887,740
Low Rent Housing 14,594,730
Literary Societies 786,850
Associations of War Veterans 500,000
Forest and Fruit Tree 500,160
Partial Industrial, Urban Revitalization, Recycling, Mobile 6,581,850
Home Storm Shelter & New Jobs
Sub -Total $ 231,639,620
University of Iowa (As Reported by U of I as of June 30, $2,147,517,348
2011)
TOTAL EXEMPT
$2,379,156,968
VALUE COMPARISONS WITH ROLLBACKS APPLIED
TOTAL
STATE
STATE
ADJUSTED
YEAR
ORDER TYPE
VALUE
ROLLBACK
VALUE
1999
+13% Agricultural
$ 2,429,624
.963381
$ 2,340,654
1,044,034,713
Ag Dwelling
1,410,140
.548525
773,497
Industrial
Residential
1,666,425,090
.548525
914,075,823
0
Commercial
784,974,960
.987732
775,344,887
Industrial
45,349,600
1.000000
45,349,600
M & E
38,736,298
1.000000
38,736,298
TOTAL
$2,539,325,712
$1,776,620,759
2001*
Agricultural
$ 2,214,758
1.000000
$ 2,214,758
Ag Dwelling
1,186,690
.516676
613,134
Residential
1,931,059,600
.516676
997,732,150
Commercial
857,451,510
.977701
838,331,199
Industrial
51,345,260
1.000000
51,345,260
M & E
9,026,072
1.000000
9,026,072
TOTAL
$2,852,283,890
$1,899,262,573
2002
Agricultural
$ 2,227,654
1.000000
$ 2,227,654
Ag Dwelling
1,186,690
.513874
609,809
Residential
1,985,146,985
.513874
1,020,115,422
Commercial
863,303,060
1.000000
863,303,060
Industrial
54,903,110
1.000000
54,903,110
M & E
0
1.000000
0
TOTAL
$2,906,767,499
$1,941,159,055
2003* -8% Agricultural
$ 1,968,057
1.000000
$ 1,968,057
Ag Dwelling
1,186,690
.484558
575,020
Residential
2,154,612,478
.484558
1,044,034,713
Commercial
921,889,040
.992570
915,039,404
Industrial
59,784,450
1.000000
59,784,450
M & E
0
1.000000
0
TOTAL $3,139,440,715
Wei
$2,021,401,644
TOTAL 4,215,257,876
10
2,528,097,011
VALUE COMPARISONS WITH ROLLBACKS APPLIED - CONT'D
STATE
STATE
ADJUSTED
YEAR
ORDER TYPE
VALUE
ROLLBACK
VALUE
2004
Agricultural
$ 1,812,134
1.000000
$ 1,812,134
Ag Dwelling
1,126,450
.479642
540,293
Residential
2,236,008,098
.479642
1,072,483,396
Commercial
938,957,340
1.000000
938,957,340
Industrial
63,882,310
1.000000
63,882,310
M & E
0
1.000000
0
TOTAL
$2,077,675,473
$3,241,786,332
2005*
Agricultural
$ 1,785,931
1.000000
$ 1,795,931
Ag Dwelling
1,295,110
.459960
595,699
Residential
2,642,786,683
.459960
1,215,576,163
Commercial
1,038,950,930
.991509
1,030,129,198
Industrial
65,878,350
1.000000
65,878,350
M & E
0
1.000000
0
TOTAL
$2,313,975,341
$3,750,697,004
2006
Agricultural
$ 1,584,472
1.000000
$ 1,584,472
Ag Dwelling
1,327,700
.455596
604,895
Residential
2,736,579,660
.455596
1,246,774,747
Commercial
1,083,407,140
1.000000
1,083,407,140
Industrial
68,308,290
1.000000
68,308,290
M & E
0
1.000000
0
TOTAL
$3,891,207,262
2,400,679,544
2007*
+12% Agricultural
1,612,266
.901023
1,452,689
Ag Dwelling
1,244,640
.440803
548,641
Residential
3,010,144,280
.440803
1,326,880,629
Commercial
1,131,561,840
.997312
1,128,520,202
Industrial
70,694,850
1.000000
70,694,850
M & E
0
1.000000
0
TOTAL 4,215,257,876
10
2,528,097,011
VALUE COMPARISONS WITH ROLLBACKS APPLIED - CONT'D
STATE
STATE
ADJUSTED
YEAR ORDER
TYPE
VALUE
ROLLBACK
VALUE
2008
Agricultural
1,548,650
.938568
1,453,513
Ag Dwelling
1,244,640
.455893
567,423
Residential
3,089,020,200
.455893
1,408,262,686
Commercial
1,153,802,900
1.000000
1,153,802,900
Industrial
74,852,940
1.000000
74,852,940
M & E
0
1.000000
0
TOTAL
4,320,469,330
2,638,939,462
2009* +62.6%
Agricultural
2,382,167
.662715
1,578,698
Ag Dwelling
1,256,350
.469094
589,346
Residential
3,124,020,860
.469094
1,465,459,944
Commercial
1,170,461,470
1.000000
1,170,461,470
Industrial
81,979,330
1.000000
81,979,330
M & E
0
1.000000
0
TOTAL
4,380,100,177
2,720,068,788
2010
Agricultural
2,317,426
69.0152
1,599,376
Ag Dwelling
1,256,350
48.5299
609,705
Residential
3,182,677,000
48.5299
1,544,549,965
Commercial
1,170,960,470
1.000000
1,170,960,470
Industrial
81,786,730
1.000000
81,786,730
M & E
0
1.000000
0
TOTAL
4,438,997,976
2,799,506,246
2011* +6.1%
Agricultural
2,566,040
57.5411
1,476,528
Ag Dwelling
1,313,570
50.7518
666,660
Residential
3,264,269,180
50.7518
1,656,675,366
Commercial
1,182,516,370
1.000000
1,182,516,370
Industrial
80,153,050
1.000000
80,153,050
M & E
0
1.000000
0
TOTAL
4,530,818,210
2,921,487,974
The adjusted values given are not exact but are meant to give a representation of the
growth of Iowa City's tax base.
*Reassessment Year
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COMPARISON OF RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL VALUES
YEAR
RESIDENTIAL
%
COMMERCIAL
%
INDUSTRIAL
%
OTHER
%
ASSESSED VALUES
1999
1,667,835,230
65.7
784,974,960
30.9
80,852,272
3.2
5,663,250
0.2
2000
1,719,078,840
65.2
834,493,620
31.6
78,284,458
3.0
4,213,904
0.2
2001
1,932,246,290
67.7
857,451,510
30.1
59,748,630
2.1
2,837,460
0.1
2002
1,986,333,675
68.3
863,303,060
29.7
54,903,110
1.9
2,227,654
0.1
2003
2,155,856,028
68.7
921,901,280
29.3
59,784,450
1.9
2,103,884
0.1
2004
2,237,134,548
69.0
938,957,340
29.0
63,882,310
1.9
1,812,134
0.1
2005
2,644,081,793
70.5
1,038,950,930
27.7
65,878,350
1.7
1,785,931
0.1
2006
2,737,907,360
70.4
1,083,407,140
27.8
68,308,290
1.7
1,584,472
0.1
2007
3,011,388,920
71.4
1,131,561,840
26.8
70,694,850
1.7
1,612,266
0.1
2008
3,090,264,840
71.5
1,153,802,900
26.7
74,852,940
1.7
1,548,650
0.1
2009
3,125,277,210
71.3
1,170,461,470
26.7
81,979,330
1.9
2,382,167
0.1
2010
3,265,582,750
71.7
1,170,960,470
26.4
81,786,730
1.8
2,317,426
0.1
2011
3,265,582,750
72.1
1,182,516,370
26.1
80,153,050
1.7
2,566,040
0.1
TAXABLE VALUES
1999
914,849,320
51.5
775,344,887
43.6
80,852,272
4.6
5,574,280
0.3
2000
967,241,428
51.3
834,493,620
44.3
78,284,458
4.2
4,213,904
0.2
2001
998,345,284
52.6
838,331,199
44.1
59,748,630
3.1
2,837,460
0.2
2002
1,020,725,231
52.6
863,303,060
44.5
54,903,110
2.8
2,227,654
0.1
2003
1,044,637,285
51.7
915,051,553
45.3
59,784,450
2.9
2,103,884
0.1
2004
1,073,023,689
51.6
938,957,340
45.2
63,882,310
3.1
1,812,134
0.1
2005
1,216,171,862
52.6
1,030,129,198
44.5
65,878,350
2.8
1,785,931
0.1
2006
1,247,379,642
52.0
1,083,407,140
45.1
68,308,290
2.8
1,584,472
0.1
2007
1,327,429,270
52.5
1,128,520,202
44.6
70,694,850
2.8
1,452,689
0.1
2008
1,408,830,109
53.4
1,153,802,900
43.7
74,852,940
2.8
1,453,513
0.1
2009
1,466,048,788
53.9
1,170,461,470
43.0
81,979,330
3.0
1,578,698
0.1
2010
1,545,159,671
55.2
1,170,960,470
41.8
81,786,730
2.9
1,599,376
0.1
2011
1,657,342,026
56.7
1,182,516,370
40.4
81,786,730
2.8
1,476,527
0.1
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RANK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
2011 TOP TAXPAYERS
Excluding Utilities Assessed by the State
NAME TAXABLE VALUES
American College Testing
Russell Gerdin (Warehousing)
Southgate Development Company
Core Sycamore Town Center (Sycamore
Mall)
Alpla Inc (Industrial)
Procter & Gamble LLC
National Computer Systems Inc.
(Pearson)
United Natural Foods Inc.
CCAL Hawk Ridge Drive LLC
(The Lodge Apartments)
Plaza Towers LLC
Menard Inc.
Three Guys Holdings (Apartments /Retail)
MidWestOne Bank
RBD Iowa City LLC (Sheraton)
Dealer Properties IC LLC (Billion Auto)
Wal -Mart Real Estate
Mercy Facilities Inc.
Lublin Properties LLC (Apartments)
Oral -B Laboratories
OC Group LLC (Old Capitol Mall)
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47,985,260
20,968,050
18,272,762
16,374,930
16,083,213
15,085,670
14,409,710
12,902,550
12,052,239
11,516,558
11,418,170
11,074,006
10,521,850
10,463,560
9,949,830
9,419,970
9,248,668
9,103,100
8,308,410
7,900,260
COMPARISON OF TAX RATES
FOR CITIES WITH A CITY ASSESSOR
SORTED BY 2011 -2012 ASSESSOR TOTAL LEVY
2011 -2012 ASSESSOR LEVY
TOTAL CITY LEVY
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ASSESSOR
SPECIAL
TOTAL
10 -11
11 -12
CITY
EXPENSE
APPRAISERS
ASSESSOR
CITY LEVY
CITY LEVY
FUND
FUND
LEVY
IOWA CITY
.24538
.00094
.24632
40.91519
40.75369
CEDAR RAPIDS
.20183
.04145
.24328
37.72007
37.78537
MASON CITY
.18859
.06176
.25035
35.78089
35.94965
DAVENPORT
.20198
.04973
.25171
40.25165
40.29606
DUBUQUE
.23297
.10545
.33842
35.00555
35.57108
AMES
.21939
.13136
.35075
32.63225
3230014
SIOUX CITY
.20942
.21921
.42863
44.43269
42.84862
CLINTON
.27000
.33114
.62654
42.34303
41.86580
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IOWA CITY ASSESSOR'S PROGRAM DIVISION STATEMENT FY 2012
DIVISION PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Iowa City Assessor's Office is to find, list and value for tax purposes, all
real property in Iowa City and maintain records for all parcels in Iowa City.
DIVISION GOALS:
To establish values according to Iowa law on all commercial, industrial, agricultural and
residential property within the City of Iowa City in the most equitable manner based on
actual physical aspects of the property and all the pertinent sales data available; to
improve the efficiency by which these assessments are made; to provide prompt and
courteous response to all inquiries for information.
GENERAL DIVISION OBJECTIVES:
1. Receive calls and inquiries and dispense information efficiently and on a timely basis.
2. Complete all daily record changes and related duties as received.
3. On a quarterly basis, review in the field all new construction and demolition, and by
January 1, 2013, make final review of said construction and demolition.
4. Prepare forms and get signatures for all new homestead and military credits by July 1,
2013.
5. Remove all homestead and military credits from the permanent file for those who are
no longer eligible to receive the credit by July 1, 2013.
6. Prepare and get signatures on all other new annual forms, making sure they are in
compliance with all laws and rules, by their statutory dates.
7. By April 1, 2013 send out assessment rolls to all properties for the biennial
reappraisal.
8. Accept formal written protests for the Board of Review from April 16 to May 5, 2013
and coordinate the Board of Review meetings during May 2013.
9. Receive and review tentative equalization orders from the State Department of
Revenue and Finance in August 2013.
10. Receive final equalization orders by October 1, 2013.
11. Accept formal written protests for the Board of Review Special Session from October
15 to October 25, 2013 and coordinate the Board of Review Special Session from
October 15 to November 15, 2013, if needed.
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12. Prepare and distribute to Conference Board members the annual report by
December 31, 2012.
13. Hold preliminary Conference Board and public hearings to adopt the annual budget by
March 15, 2013.
14. Prepare and submit annual abstract to the Department of Revenue & Finance by July
1, 2013.
NEW DIVISION OBJECTIVES:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Maintain the website information and make improvements to
http:/ /www.iowacity.iowaassessors.com based on input from the public. The site went
on line February 15, 2001 and has over 1.5 million hits since that time. Access to
application forms for Homestead Credits and Military Exemptions and Board of
Review petition forms are available on our Johnson County website at
hftp://www.*ohnson-county.com
Review sales as they occur for all classes of property. Compare sales to values set for
the biennial reassessment for 2013.
Review selling price /assessment ratios by neighborhood, age, size, building type and
other criteria to be established during the sales study.
Make any adjustments to assessed value as indicated by the sales review and land
value review.
Continue a program of physical inspection of properties where selling
price /assessment ratios fall outside acceptable standards.
Continue to utilize digital imaging software to store historical data and make it more
readily available to the public.
Update photos and view properties for condition.
Update recording information (book & page) on our website for older sales.
Maintain recently completed in -house re- appraisal of all Commercial properties in
Iowa City.
10. Continue program for an in -house re- appraisal of all residential properties in Iowa
City.
11. Institute a program utilizing an income approach to value apartments and other
commercial property using income and expense statements from property owners.
DIVISION ANALYSIS:
While the program division statement is on the fiscal year, the remainder of the annual
report is based on the assessment year, which is the calendar year. The annual report has
more meaning when based on the assessment year, since the state equalization orders
come in a different fiscal year than the biennial reappraisal which the orders are to equalize
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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:
The median sales ratio (median) is the middle sales ratio and a measure of the
percent of our assessment to the actual
sales prices. The coefficient of dispersion (C.O.D.) is a measure of assessment
uniformity based on the degree to
which individual sales ratios vary from the median
sales ratio.
The goal of the Iowa City Assessor is to keep this
C.O.D. below 10. A C.O.D. of 10 is considered excellent. The following table shows
the median, C.O.D., and the
number of deed sales for Iowa City Residential
Property since
the assessments
went to the 100% level in 1975.
YEAR
MEDIAN
C.O.D
# OF SALES
Assessment Year 1975
87.10
10.36
682
1976
76.30
11.38
681
1977
65.10
12.10
840
Assessment Year 1978
74.70
9.83
639
State Orders 1979
91.80
9.40
551
1980
87.85
8.69
394
Assessment Year 1981
88.90
8.74
393
1982
87.30
9.38
299
1983
94.00
7.19
544
Assessment Year 1984
92.80
8.03
451
1985
96.15
8.27
448
1986
95.30
9.02
513
Assessment Year 1987
94.90
9.26
522
1988
93.60
9.34
555
1989
91.80
9.80
538
Assessment Year 1990
87.05
9.75
608
1991
90.40
8.49
659
1992
85.00
9.88
688
Assessment Year 1993
90.80
8.57
651
1994
84.10
9.59
627
1995
91.20
8.48
595
Assessment Year 1996
91.20
9.59
636
1997
93.45
8.71
658
1998
91.60
8.24
699
Assessment Year 1999
93.30
9.38
691
2000
89.00
9.16
675
2001
94.60
7.83
682
Assessment Year 2002
94.32
8.03
777
2003
88.30
7.93
809
2004
84.50
9.57
751
Assessment Year 2005
90.50
8.61
717
2006
88.70
9.67
665
2007
95.00
7.88
856
Assessment Year 2008
95.92
7.92
833
2009
95.42
8.29
796
Assessment Year (Estimate) 2010
95.58
8.56
665
(Estimate) 2011
97.70
7.09
741
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The following statistics are for Urban Residential sales, and below are tables of the ranking of
Iowa City in comparison to the other 106 assessing jurisdictions in Iowa. For brevity, only the
top 10 are shown. Data is for 2009 sales which is the last complete year available.
These tables show that Iowa City is still one of only a few jurisdictions in Iowa with a C.O.D. of
less than 10. The average selling price of a home in Iowa City is one of the highest in Iowa for
2009. Iowa City also has a large number of sales as could be expected by its size and mobile
population.
NO
JURISDICTION
1
JOHNSON
2
AMES
3
IOWA CITY
4
STORY
5
SCOTT
6
DALLAS
7
LINN
8
CEDAR RAPIDS
9
WARREN
10
DUBUQUE COUNTY
SORTED BY COD
MEAN MEDIAN WGHTD C O D REGR INDEX
96.48
97.12
95.55
7.07
101.00
98.82
97.23
98.95
7.83
99.87
95.64
95.42
94.46
8.29
101.20
100.30
98.41
99.00
8.70
101.30
97.82
96.37
97.60
9.47
100.20
102.70
99.86
100.90
9.78
101.70
95.40
95.12
96.37
10.42
99.00
97.57
95.58
96.35
10.50
101.30
103.30
100.00
101.50
11.60
101.70
97.85
95.06
94.92
12.02
103.10
SORTED BY AVERAGE SALE PRICE
NO
JURISDICTION
NO SALES
TOTAL PRICE
AVG PRICE
1
DALLAS
782
155,736,804
199,152
2
IOWA CITY
796
152,401,156
191,459
3
AMES
590
112,492,392
190,665
4
DICKINSON
256
48,794,755
190,605
5
SCOTT
748
141,304,826
188,910
6
JOHNSON
803
139,417,897
173,621
7
LINN
877
143,679,539
163,831
8
CERRO GORDO
151
24,714,200
163,670
9
POLK
4463
718,913,657
161,083
10
DUBUQUE COUNTY
213
33,651,137
157,987
SORTED BY NUMBER OF SALES (URBAN RESIDENTIAL)
18
NO
JURISDICTION
NO SALES
TOTAL PRICE
AVG PRICE
1
POLK
4463
718,913,657
161,083
2
CEDAR RAPIDS CITY
1834
256,881,545
140,066
3
BLACK HAWK
1374
286,846,623
135,987
4
DAVENPORT CITY
1216
160,987,026
132,391
5
SIOUX CITY
890
97,592,975
109,655
6
LINN
877
143,679,539
163,831
7
JOHNSON
803
139,417,897
173,621
8
IOWA CITY
796
152,401,156
191,459
9
DALLAS
782
155,736,804
199,152
10
SCOTT
748
141,304,826
188,910
The Regression Index, also known as the Price Related Differential, is an indicator of the degree
to which high value properties are over or under assessed in relationship to low value properties.
An index of 100.00 indicates no difference in assessments of high value properties in comparison
to low value properties based upon that year's sales. An index over 100 indicates that high value
properties are under assessed in relation to low value properties. As you can see in the following
table, Iowa City's regression index is still close to the ideal 100.00 level. Again, for brevity, only
the top 20 are shown.
SORTED BY REGRESSION INDEX (URBAN RESIDENTIAL)
NO JURISDICTION
MEAN
MEDIAN
WGHTD
C O D
REGR INDEX
1 AMES CITY
98.82
97.23
98.95
7.83
99.87
2 SCOTT
97.82
96.37
97.60
9.47
100.20
3 MADISON
107.70
102.30
107.10
13.43
100.60
4 LINN
95.40
95.12
96.37
10.42
99.00
5 JOHNSON
96.48
97.12
95.55
7.07
101.00
6 IOWA CITY
95.64
95.42
94.46
8.29
101.20
7 CEDAR RAPIDS
97.57
95.58
96.35
10.50
101.30
8 STORY
100.30
98.41
99.00
8.70
101.30
9 MITCHELL
99.55
98.14
98.02
15.54
101.60
10 DALLAS
102.70
99.86
100.90
9.78
101.70
11 DELAWARE
99.68
98.53
97.97
17.38
101.70
12 WARREN
103.30
100.00
101.50
11.60
101.70
13 LOUISA
99.11
97.43
97.18
14.28
102.00
14 AUDUBON
103.10
98.53
101.00
23.55
102.10
15 SIOUX
97.53
95.77
95.15
13.73
102.50
16 WOODBURY
98.86
98.01
96.33
15.87
102.60
17 WAYNE
111.50
108.80
108.40
19.69
102.90
18 BOONE
105.80
101.10
102.60
19.12
103.10
19 DUBUQUE
97.85
95.06
94.92
12.02
103.10
20 JONES
101.00
97.10
97.72
14.92
103.30
19
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
The Coefficient of Dispersion for Commercial properties varies from 9.10 to 88.13 with a median
of 30.62 for all Iowa jurisdictions while Residential C.O.D.'s vary from 7.07 to 41.81 with a median
of 20.01. Commercial properties are typically more difficult to appraise than residential properties
because of the wide variety of building types and fewer comparable sales.
COMMERCIAL SALES SORTED BY C O D
NO JURISDICTION
NO SALES
TOTAL PRICE
AVG PRICE
MEDIAN
C O D
1
TAYLOR
2
465,500
232,750
58.16
6.83
2
POCAHONTAS
6
227,200
37,867
102.40
9.18
3
JONES
8
1,475,953
184,494
95.56
9.49
4
AUDUBON
4
177,350
44,338
68.84
11.40
5
HUMBOLDT
7
552,500
78,929
104.10
12.12
6
IOWA CITY
29
23,824,571
821,537
89.21
13.60
7
JOHNSON
15
11,088,010
739,201
99.03
14.02
8
CHICKASAW
4
180,800
45,200
102.10
14.46
9
WORTH
3
137,300
45,767
129.60
14.73
10
IOWA
4
254,000
63,500
94.51
15.18
11
MITCHELL
10
628,850
62,885
97.67
15.58
12
CERRO GORDO
12
1,640,900
136,742
95.16
15.80
13
HAMILTON
7
1,031,000
147,286
91.34
16.19
14
AMES CITY
16
4,833,000
302,063
104.20
16.36
15
FRANKLIN
6
1,318,800
219,800
77.13
17.03
16
LUCAS
2
320,000
160,000
85.62
19.03
17
VAN BUREN
6
425,500
70,917
90.10
19.74
18
DICKINSON
22
4,046,000
183,909
90.54
20.79
19
FLOYD
12
2,299,350
191,613
98.19
20.97
20
KOSSUTH
9
1,358,789
150,977
110.30
21.22
20
Below is a tabulation of year by year sales statistics for commercial properties. Because of
the small number of sales, one or two bad sales can greatly influence the performance
measurements, therefore creating greater fluctuation in the numbers. See data above to
illustrate this and to show Iowa City's standing.
21
YEAR
MEDIAN
C.O.D.
# OF SALES
Assessment Year
1975
84.30
19.75
14
1976
72.30
13.19
18
1977
62.90
28.20
27
Assessment Year
1978
84.60
13.49
12
1979
78.00
16.66
15
1980
80.85
22.69
12
Assessment Year
1981
87.55
10.07
14
1982
78.00
10.25
8
1983
87.85
10.58
26
Assessment Year
1984
76.80
18.30
13
1985
82.00
12.63
16
1986
98.20
14.21
15
Assessment Year
1987
87.65
17.27
16
1988
95.40
19.77
20
1989
94.40
13.81
13
Assessment Year
1990
89.60
19.53
13
1991
87.85
8.38
8
1992
89.90
14.86
21
Assessment Year
1993
90.35
14.24
26
1994
87.90
12.44
24
1995
90.10
12.76
22
Assessment Year
1996
89.50
15.78
24
1997
87.80
11.57
21
1998
89.10
11.68
25
Assessment Year
1999
87.50
14.14
33
2000
96.85
14.99
28
2001
93.50
15.04
23
Assessment Year
2002
92.40
16.81
17
2003
89.22
15.08
39
2004
80.90
17.82
17
Assessment Year
2005
85.65
15.52
34
2006
87.55
17.05
26
2007
91.80
23.24
35
Assessment Year
2008
95.29
21.32
36
2009
89.21
13.60
29
(Est.)
2010
97.76
15.24
34
Assessment Year (Est.)
2011
88.19
15.82
20
21
WER
CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
(3 19) 356 -5000
(319) 356 -5009 FAX
www,icgov.org
City Conference Board Meeting 6:30 PM — separate agenda posted
City Council Work Session Agenda
January 31, 2012
following City Conference Board Meeting
City Hall - Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E Washington Street
■ Budget Presentations [IP # 3]
■ General Budget Discussion
NOTICE
THE CITY CONFERENCE BOARD IS CONSIDERING APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING BOARD:
ASSESSOR'S EXAMINING BOARD
One vacancy — Six -Year Term
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2017
It is the duty of members of the Assessor's Examining Board to hold examinations for the position of
Assessor. In addition, the Board may hear appeal of firing or suspension of a Deputy Assessor by the
Assessor.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2012. The City of Iowa City
encourages diversity in the appointment of citizens to boards and commissions. Persons interested in
being considered should contact the City Clerk at City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street. Application forms
are available from the Clerk's office upon request or on the City website at www.icgov.org.
11/21/2011
Spouses and relatives of City Council Members and members of comparable
County Boards and Commissions are not eligible for appointment to City Boards
and Commissions. This includes: spouse, child, mother, father, mother- in- law,
father- in- law, brother, sister, brother- in- law, sister- in- law, step- father, step-
mother, step - child, aunt, or uncle. (Resolution 85 -354)
Males: 2
Females: 0
Publication Date: December 1, 2011
Application Deadline: January 18, 2012
Elected by City Conference Board
ASSESSOR'S EXAMINING BOARD
One Vacancy - Six Year Term
January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2017
Term expires for Karin Franklin
After 02/29/2012 (3 mo from the announcement date) Conference Board may appoint
any qualified applicant without regard to gender.
Gender Balance Requirement: 1 Female
(F) Karin Franklin 0
1618 Wilson
El Denotes applicant completed the Confidential page of the application.
City of Iowa City r
Advisory Board/Commission/Committee
.pplication Form ^�74'X_
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r.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DIST, T1r. - -THE PUBLIC,
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LAST PAGE MARKED "CONFIDENTIAL:' THIS APPLICATIONF Qk BE N$IpEREb
FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURIk(Gii ?4IME'
Advisory Board /Commission /Committee Name l /}-S�sor s Z-5,I( . ha J Term 9&r-.
Youth Advisory Commission (shall not be more than 18 years of age at the time of application)
Name of Iowa City High School or high school equivalent:
Signature of parent/guardian:
NAME ? Wo1A)
'L/,&) HOME ADDRESS /6 /9 W1 LSCA J 57—
Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? Yes
How long have you been a resident of Iowa City? 2,6 y ,Rs Gender: Male
OCCUPATION EMPLOYER
PHONE NUMBER: HOME l� .3c2/ dfd & / BUSINESS
EXPERIENCE AND /OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION:
No
Female
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WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD REA50N FOR APPLYING 7 .
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LIST POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: See page 1 for information regarding Conflict of Interest
IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? Yes [:] No
DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? ❑ Yes ETNo
(It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time.)
Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail
to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application.
General Application
June 2010 Page 2 of 8
BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEES
BUSINESS LISTING
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Name of City ``� •
Board /Commission /Committee kLzt � � Date
Name /��e 1A� 1*e+A);6(L.l N
Section 362.5 of the Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain important exceptions, a member of
a city Board or Commission from having an interest in a city contract. A copy of Section 362.5 is attached
(see page 7).
List all businesses in which you, your spouse /domestic partner, or parent if Youth Advisory Commission
applicanf, have an ownership interest (for example, sole proprietor, partner, 5% or more of corporation's
stockholdings). Please indicate if there are none.
BUSINESS NAME
BUSINESS ADDRESS
NOTE: A new form must be completed if the above information changes or an ownership interest is
acquired in an additional businps.
Applicant Signature.
Signature of parent/guardiA (Youth Advisory Commission only):
Address 16100 011- svA) 6' --L OWo9 C17Y
Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail
to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application.
General Application
June 2010 Page 3 of 8
NOTICE
THE CITY CONFERENCE BOARD IS CONSIDERING APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING BOARD:
BOARD OF REVIEW
One vacancy — Six -Year Term
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2017
It is the duty of members of the Board of Review to equalize assessments by raising or lowering the
individual assessments of real property, including new buildings, personal property or monies and credits
made by the Assessor; to add to the assessed rolls any taxable property which has been omitted by the
Assessor.
Members of the Board of Review shall be residents of the Assessor's jurisdiction.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2012. The City of Iowa City
encourages diversity in the appointment of citizens to boards and commissions. Persons interested in
being considered should contact the City Clerk at City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street. Application forms
are available from the Clerk's office upon request or on the City website at www.icgov.org.
Questions about the Iowa City Board of Review should be directed to Dennis Baldridge at 356 -6066.
Spouses and relatives of City Council Members and members of comparable County
Boards and Commissions are not eligible for appointment to City Boards and
Commissions. This includes: spouse, child, mother, father, mother- in- law, father- in-
law, brother, sister, brother- in- law, sister- in- law, step- father, step- mother, step-
child, aunt, or uncle. (Resolution 85 -354)
Males: 2
Females: 0
Publication Date: December 1, 2011
Application Deadline: January 18, 2012
Elected by City Conference Board
BOARD OF REVIEW
One Vacancy - Six Year Term
January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2017
Term expires for Ernest Galer
After 02/29/2012 (3 mo from the announcement date) Conference Board may appoint any
qualified applicant without regard to gender.
Gender Balance Requirement: 1 Female
(M) Ernest Galer 0
1749 West Benton St
0 Denotes applicant completed the Confidential page of the application.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC,
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LAST PAGE MARKED "CONFIDENTIAL." THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED
FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR Y VACANCY DURING THAT TINE.
Advisory Board /Commission /Committee Name ►-�' mil` b�l�� Term /gyp C49A
Youth Advisory Commission (shall not be more than 18 years of age at the time of application)
Name of Iowa City High School or high school equivalent:
Signature of parent/guardian:
NAMEZ�c�'S'i— C��`- HOME ADDRESS I `l
Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? Yes F] No
How long have you been a residers wa City? S.- �S ender: ale Female
OCCUPATIONS 2��$L EMPLOYER
PHONE NUMBER: HOME �l`� 3� ( -����G BUSINESS -�Il -144
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WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE TOT DVISORY BOARD REASON FOR APPLYING ?
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LIST POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: See page 1 for information regarding Conflict of Interest
NO n
IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? Yes No
DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD_ O MMISSION? ❑ Yes No
me
(It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the sa tim W,
Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail
to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application.
General Application
June 2010 Page 2 of 8
-i". -. -4 CITY OF IOWA CITY
M E M 0 RA N D U M.
DATE: January 24, 2012
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk V
RE: January 31 Budget Presentations
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An Invitation was sent to all organizations and City staff of all Boards /Commissions requesting
City funding for FY13. The following schedule reflects responses to the invitation. Presenters
should plan on arriving 20 minutes ahead of their assigned time, and have been
informed to prepare a 10 minute presentation, including time for Council questions.
Community event applications were previously distributed in the December 15 info packet
(IP3), and are available on the City website. Presentations will begin at the conclusion of the
City Conference Board meeting scheduled to begin at 6:30.
ORGANIZATION
7:00 -7 :10 Parks & Recreation Commission
7:10 -7 :20 Library Board
7:20 -7:30 Youth Advisory Commission
7:30 -7:40 Airport Commission
7:40 -7:50 Public Art Commission
7:50 -8:00 Mission Creek Festival
8:00 -8 :10 Riverside Theater Shakespeare Festival
8:10 -8:20 JC Historical Society / Irving Weber Days
8:20 -8:30 Summer of the Arts
8:30 -8:40 Iowa City Community String Orchestra
8:40 -8:50 Iowa City Book Festival
8:50 -9:00 Historic Preservation Commission
9:00 -9:10 Landlocked Film Festival
9:10 -9:20 319 Music Fest
General Budget Discussion
cc: City Board and Commission Staff
Community Events Applicants
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December 14, 2011
Dear Community Event and Program Funding Applicant:
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The City Council has scheduled a budget work session addressing community events FY13
budget requests for Tuesday, January 31, starting at 6:00 p.m. If your organization would like
to address the Council during this work session, please call me at 356 -5041 (marian-
karr@iowa- city.org) to schedule a time as soon as possible.
That evening Council will be hearing from organizations and City Boards and Commissions.
Presentations are being scheduled 15 minutes apart. It is suggested that the presentation last
no longer than 10 minutes followed by five minutes for questions.
It is intended this time be used to discuss changes to the proposed budget.
I will provide a schedule to you and include one in the Council information packet on January
26.
Sincerely,
Marian K. Karr
City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Staff of City Boards and Commissions
FROM: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk 00A
DATE: December 14, 2011
The City Council has scheduled a budget work session addressing the FY13 budget
requests for Tuesday, January 31, starting at 6:00 p.m. If your Board or Commission
would like to address the Council during this work session, please call me at 356 -5041 (or
e -mail works too) to schedule a time as soon as possible.
Boards and Commissions are being scheduled 15 minutes apart, and suggest each
appearance include a 10 minute presentation followed by five minutes for questions.
It is intended this time be used to discuss changes to the proposed budget.
I will provide a schedule to you and include in the Council information packet of January
26.
S:budget presentations- Boards & Commissions
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IOWA CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
January 19, 2012
The Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Iowa City, Iowa
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
In re: Senior Center Commission Budget Report
Dear Mayor Hayek and Council Members:
On behalf of the Senior Center Commission, I wish to thank the City Council and the
administration for the support that the Senior Center has received. Since you have already heard
from Linda Kopping and recognizing that the budget process involves a great deal of time and effort
on your behalf, I have decided to submit this letter instead of appearing in person.
Even though it is difficult for a lawyer, I will try and be brief. I hope that the Council will
approve the budget submitted by the administration for the coming fiscal year.
The goal of the Center is to attract active, older members of the Iowa City/Johnson County
community and to promote optimal aging. Since we commenced membership fees in 2003 the
number of participants has increased from approximately 750 members to over 1500 members
who range in age from 50 to 100 years.
Members and participants share in the cost of operating the Center through a variety of
participant cost sharing programs. Currently the Commission is working with the participant based
Senior Center Steering Council to generate additional operational revenue by expanding existing
participant cost sharing programs, or identify new ones. For instance, the Commission has
discussed increasing the membership and parking fees, as well as a variety of fundraising activities.
Available at the Center are a large variety of exercise opportunities, classes, and
performance groups for the members and for the several hundred non - members who participate in
programs that do not require membership. I believe both the increase in participants and the
enrollment in the classes and performance groups indicate that the Center is meeting its goals
The budget proposed will allow the Center to continue to be a magnet for active older adults
and an asset to downtown Iowa City. On behalf of the Commission, I again thank you and ask for
the approval of the proposed budget.
Very truly yours,
J H ohan, Chair
nior enter Commission
PROMOTING OPTIMAL AGING FOR .JOHNSON COUNTY
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Iowa City Municipal Airport
2011 Annual Report
Executive Summary
The Iowa City Municipal Airport is owned by the City of Iowa City, and operated by the Iowa
City Airport Commission which is appointed by the Mayor and City Council of Iowa City, Iowa.
The Iowa City Municipal Airport houses 84 aircraft which are maintained in: 59 T- hangars, 1
maintenance facility, 4 corporate hangars, 1 corporate building and 1 Fixed Based Operation
(FBO) maintenance hangar. Two runways of 5004 (Runway 7/25) and 3900 (Runway 12/30)
feet are used during approximately 36,000 operations annually.
Based on the most recent (2009) Iowa Department of Transportation Economic Impact Study,
the Iowa City Municipal Airport contributes $11.2 million and 115 jobs to the local economy.
Among Iowa's 100+ general aviation airports, it is the 4th busiest in the State.
The Iowa City Municipal Airport operations budget for FYI I shows income of $396,627 and
expenses of $403,212. General Levy support for operations for FYI I was $100,000 which is
17% less than FYI 0.
The Iowa City Municipal Airport received funds for capital projects from the Federal Aviation
Administration and the Iowa Department of Transportation. These funds are used for projects to
maintain and enhance the facilities at the Iowa City Municipal Airport. The Iowa City Municipal
Airport received grant funds in FY2011 to begin development of the Runway 7/25 Parallel
Taxiway as well as grant funding for the design and construction of Hangar Building "L ", which
will build up to 6 new box hangars at the Airport. Federal Aviation Administration grants have
been awarded for the past several years with the Iowa City Municipal Airport receiving over $7
million dollars during the past 3 years.
The City of Iowa City and the Airport Commission collaborated together to create and market
the Aviation Commerce Park. We have noted success in that area and approximately 50% of the
area has now been sold. Funds from the sales of land have been used to repay the original
infrastructure debt, which originally placed the road and utility services to the area. In FY10, the
Iowa City Municipal Airport sold another parcel from this area, which paid off the original
infrastructure loan.
The Iowa City Airport Commission has seen the completion of its planned reconstruction and
extension of the runways at the Iowa City Municipal Airport. Projects will now focus on
enhancing aviation - related services and community involvement. The following projects are
planned in the future: 1) a parallel taxiway to the primary runway 7/25, which increases safety
and allows lower instrument approach minimums; 2) an expanded apron for parking during high
traffic events; and 3) additional hangar space to better accommodate all sizes of aircraft using the
Iowa City Municipal Airport.
AIRPORT BACKGROUND
The Iowa City Municipal Airport is located approximately 2 miles southwest of downtown Iowa
City. The immediate controlling responsibility for the Iowa City Municipal Airport is given to
Iowa City Municipal Airport — Annual Report 2011 Page 2
the Iowa City Airport Commission. The Airport Commission consists of five voting members,
who are directly responsible for the planning, operation, and budget management of the Iowa
City Municipal Airport. The Commission works collaboratively with Iowa City's elected
officials and staff to ensure safe, efficient, and effective use of the airport to support Iowa City
and the surrounding area.
The Iowa City Municipal Airport is one of the busiest general aviation airports in Iowa with over
35,000 flight operations annually. It is currently home to approximately 84 based aircraft located
in 59 T- hangars and 6 corporate hangars. These aircraft are used for charter flights, corporate
activity supporting local businesses, personal business, flight instruction, rental, pleasure, and
charity purposes. Additionally, thousands of flights in and out of the airport support important
community activities such as the organ transplant program and Air Ambulance flights affiliated
with The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, as well as economic development for the
area. Local businesses that utilize the airport include Billion Auto Group, ITC Midwest, Kum &
Go, Family Video, Lear Corporation, among many others.
Existing airport facilities include two runways, the terminal building, a maintenance facility,
hangars, aircraft fueling facilities, aircraft parking, tie down apron and vehicle parking area.
Runway 7/25 serves as the primary runway with a length of 5004 feet. Runway 12/30 serves as
a secondary crosswind runway and has a length of 3900 feet. The airport terminal building, built
in 1951, includes a pilot lounge with wireless intemet access, a weather briefing and flight
planning room, a lobby, a classroom, vending machines, a meeting room, and administration
facilities for airport management and a fixed based operator. The airport has a rotating beacon
and lighted wind indicator. The airport is equipped with a remote communications outlet (RCO)
and Automated Surface Observation System (ASOS).
The airport has been an important element in the Iowa City community since 1918 and in 1944
was placed under the control of the Iowa City Airport Commission by public vote. Since that
time, the airport has remained under the governance of the Airport Commission with fiscal
support from the City of Iowa City. The airport is included in the National Plan of Integrated
Airport Systems ( NPIAS). The NPIAS identifies the Iowa City Municipal Airport as a general
aviation airport. As a designated NPIAS airport, the federal government currently provides
funding annually for eligible capital improvement projects at the airport. The Iowa Department
of Transportation Office of Aviation's Aviation System Plan identifies the Iowa City Municipal
Airport as an Enhanced Service Airport. Enhanced Service airports are classified as airports that
serve nearly all general aviation aircraft and are economic and transportation centers for the
state.
Several businesses and University of Iowa enterprises are stationed at the airport. Jet Air, Inc. is
the fixed base operator with 26 employees, offering charter flights, aircraft sales, maintenance,
fuel, and sale of aviation related merchandise. Iowa Flight Training provides airplane rental
and flight instruction in several aircraft models. Whirlybird Helicopters provided helicopter
flight instruction until December 2011. Numerous faculty members at the University Oflowa
College Of Engineering use the airport for federally funded research on aviation technology and
atmospheric weather phenomena. This research is primarily based out of the Operator
Iowa City Municipal Airport — Annual Report 2011 Page 3
Performance Laboratory located in Hangar Building H and includes 7 full -time staff and 5 full -
time student workers.
AIRPORT VISION STATEMENT
"The Iowa City Municipal Airport, through the direction of the Airport Commission, will provide a safe,
cost - effective general aviation airport that creates and enriches economic, educational, health care,
cultural, and recreational opportunities for the greater Iowa City area."
AIRPORT MISSION STATEMENT
"The mission of the Iowa City Municipal Airport is to support the strategic goals of the City of Iowa City
and to meet the needs of its stakeholders."
AIRPORT AND THE COMMUNITY
In a continuing effort to develop and maintain a relationship with the community, numerous
community events are held at the airport.
The SERTOMA fly -in pancake breakfast and classic /antique car show headlines the annual
events and was held August 28, 2011. This event raises funds for use by the Service to Mankind
( SERTOMA) organization. Several thousand people attend this event which served over 2,000
breakfasts throughout the morning.
The Iowa City Aerohawks held its annual winter radio controlled aircraft swap meet in January
which is one of the largest meets in the Midwest. This event takes place in the large maintenance
hangar.
The Experimental Aircraft Association celebrated its 50u' Anniversary in 2011, and as part of the
events, the Iowa City Municipal Airport hosted the EAA's 1929 Ford Tri -Motor over the Labor
Day weekend. The Tri -Motor stayed at the Airport from September 1 -5, 2011 and gave rides
and tours to folks throughout the weekend. In addition to tours of the aircraft on the ramp,
approximately 200 people flew in "The Tin Goose" over about 20 flights flying over the Iowa
City area.
AIR RACE CLASSIC
The 35u' Annual Air Race Classic brought 46 aircraft and teams of women aviators, who flew a
route that was to begin in Iowa City and follow a route north through the Dakotas and then south
through Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and ultimately ending in
Mobile, Alabama (June 21 -24, 2011).
Teams began arriving at the Iowa City Municipal Airport on Wednesday June 15u', 2011 and
spent several days in the Iowa City Area. Women pilots converged on Iowa City from across the
entire United States and from Canada. Over 100 volunteers helped coordinate the events and
came from not only Iowa City but also from across Iowa and the Midwest. Several events were
held on the weekend of June 18 and 19 at the Airport, which brought members of the public and
Iowa City Municipal Airport — Annual Report 2011 Page 4
130 Girl Scouts to the Airport in partnership with the Eastern Iowa / Western Illinois Girl Scouts.
The Iowa Chapter of The Ninety -Nines International Organization of Women Pilots group led by
Chapter Chair (and Iowa City Airport Commission Chair) Minnetta Gardinier organized the
ARC Start Weekend events. They also partnered with the Iowa Children's Museum to host a
pilot social gathering at the museum, as well as hosting the Girl Scouts at the museum's Take
Flight exhibit followed by hands -on activities at the Iowa City Municipal Airport. Another
partnership with the local FAA Chapter 33 pilots group led to a highly successful Young Eagles
event that provided nearly 60 children with introductory flight experiences with local pilots. It's
estimated that about 200 -250 children, parents, and chaperones spent the day at the airport for
the youth aviation events.
Unfortunately, a severe weather front developed and advanced across Nebraska and western
Iowa, causing the Air Race Classic leadership to cancel the start of the race scheduled to begin
on Tuesday June 21
The racers were advised to relocate from the Iowa City Municipal Airport to Alliance, Nebraska,
which was the fifth stop on the original route. From there, racers completed the remaining race
schedule. While Iowa City didn't get the final pageantry of the formal fly -off launch, we enjoyed
a wonderful weekend of activities with the racers and the ARC support teams as well as many
local and visiting volunteers. The ARC leadership and racers had only praise for Iowa City as
the best start weekend ever.
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ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY
In 2009, the Iowa Department of Transportation conducted an Economic Impact Study for the
general aviation airports in the state of Iowa. That study determined that the Iowa City
Municipal Airport has an economic impact value that contributes 115 jobs and $11.2 million
Iowa City Municipal Airport — Annual Report 2011 Page 5
worth of economic activity. Approximately $3.2 million in annual payroll is paid for the 115
jobs that are linked to the Iowa City Municipal Airport. Based on the economic activity across
100+ airports, the Iowa City Municipal Airport ranks as having the 4t' largest economic impact
among Iowa's general aviation airports (IDOT "Iowa Economic Impact of Aviation 2009 ",
excerpted from Table C -3)
BUDGET
Relative to the findings of the state's economic impact study, the Iowa City Municipal Airport
provides an extremely good return for the city's investment in the airport. The Airport
Commission and staff continue to maintain an efficient operating budget, which provides the
necessary services and repairs to support the airport infrastructure. In FY2011, the City of Iowa
City contributed $100,000 towards operations at the Iowa City Municipal Airport, which is a
17% decline from the $120,000 support provided in FY2010. The Airport Commission also
contributed 10% of the employee costs for the Economic Development Coordinator, which is
valued at $10, 219 for FY2011.
The Iowa City Municipal Airport operations budget for FYI I shows income of $396,627 and
expenses of $403,212. Some FY2010 planned expenses were actually incurred in FY2011.
These expenses were part of larger citywide projects that the Airport Commission was able to
coordinate with Public Works to get better final pricing on.
Iowa City Municipal Airport — Annual Report 2011 Page 6
Davenport
Davenport
Enhanced
388.0
$11,485,900
$20,270,500
Contract/FBO
Municipal
Ankeny
Ankeny
Enhanced
141.5
$5,427,000
$14,780,700
Dedicated
Regional
Full -Time
Manager
Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs
Enhanced
180.0
$5,668,800
$12,737,500
Dedicated
Municipal
Full -Time
Manager
Iowa City
Iowa City
Enhanced
115.0
$3,688,900
$11,207,300
Dedicated
Municipal
Full -Time
Manager
Webster City
Webster City
Enhanced
42.0
$2,268,100
$9,334,600
Contract/FBO
Municipal
Ames
Ames
Enhanced
98.5
$2,888,000
$7,789,400
Part-Time
Municipal
Public
Employee
Boone
Boone
Enhanced
111.0
$3,835,200
$7,375,400
Dedicated
Municipal
Full -Time
Manager
Ottumwa
Ottumwa
Enhanced
73.0
$2,377,200
$6,429,400
Dedicated
Regional
Full -Time
Manager
Spencer
Spencer
Enhanced
50.0
$1,573,200
$5,814,400
Contract/FBO
Municipal
Sioux Center
Sioux Center
General
34.0
$1,699,700
$5,406,900
Contract/FBO
Municipal
Service
BUDGET
Relative to the findings of the state's economic impact study, the Iowa City Municipal Airport
provides an extremely good return for the city's investment in the airport. The Airport
Commission and staff continue to maintain an efficient operating budget, which provides the
necessary services and repairs to support the airport infrastructure. In FY2011, the City of Iowa
City contributed $100,000 towards operations at the Iowa City Municipal Airport, which is a
17% decline from the $120,000 support provided in FY2010. The Airport Commission also
contributed 10% of the employee costs for the Economic Development Coordinator, which is
valued at $10, 219 for FY2011.
The Iowa City Municipal Airport operations budget for FYI I shows income of $396,627 and
expenses of $403,212. Some FY2010 planned expenses were actually incurred in FY2011.
These expenses were part of larger citywide projects that the Airport Commission was able to
coordinate with Public Works to get better final pricing on.
Iowa City Municipal Airport — Annual Report 2011 Page 6
The operating revenue of the Iowa City Municipal Airport is received primarily from three
sources: rental income, fuel sales, and general levy support. The Iowa City Municipal Airport is
on track to provide over 75% of its operating budget.
The Airport Commission on an annual basis examines T -hangar rental rates. In August 2011, the
Airport Commission adjusted the rental rates to account for inflation. T -hangar rates are
generally compared against airports within a one -hour drive time from the Iowa City area.
The Iowa City Municipal Airport relies on fuel sales as its primary measure of airport activity.
The following graph tracks the fuel sales by type at the Iowa City Municipal Airport. Several
factors contributed to the decline of fuel sales between 2007 and 2009. Among them were
runway reconstruction projects followed by the downturn of the national economy. In 2011, the
Iowa City Municipal Airport saw the fuel sales of Jet -A fuel exceeded the pre - decline levels.
However fuel sales of 100 low -lead fuel which is most commonly used in recreational and
training aircraft are still depressed from the effects of the economic decline as well as well as
elevated fuel price markets.
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ECONOMIC STIMULUS AWARD
On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
of 2009 (Recovery Act, aka "The Stimulus "). The Recovery Act specifically included $1.3
billion for projects and programs administered by the FAA. These programs were designed to
protect and promote jobs through construction projects at airports and investments in the FAA's
air traffic control infrastructure.
The Iowa City Municipal Airport became one of three airports in the state to receive funds from
this act. These funds provided $1.8 million to accelerate and finish the reconstruction of
Runway 12/30 in 2009. Those funds created over 7,000 hours of additional construction work at
the airport.
AIRPORT PROJECTS
Iowa City Municipal Airport — Annual Report 2011 Page 7
Major airport projects are funded with partnerships from either the Federal Aviation
Administration or the Iowa Department of Transportation. Federal grants contribute 95% of the
project costs and are typically associated with major pavement rehabilitation and upgrades. State
grants fund 70 -85% of project costs and are typically associated with minor pavement and
facility repairs and upgrades. On average for every $1 used as a local match by the airport, the
airport is able to generate $20 federal or up to $6 state support of aviation improvements.
The Iowa City Airport Commission received
a grant award in FY2011 to begin
construction on phase 1 of the Runway 7/25
parallel taxiway. This taxiway will run the
length of the runway and increase the safety
of aircraft operations at the Iowa City
Municipal Airport. The taxiway
improvements will also allow for a decrease
in the weather minimums required for
instrument approaches.
Several future projects are planned which
include increase the aircraft parking area
The Iowa City Airport Commission is also
preparing to update the Iowa City Airport
Master Plan. This plan was last updated in
1996 and covers a 20 year planning period.
The Airport Commission continues to work to improve both the facilities and aesthetics of the
Iowa City Municipal Airport and has completed a project to replace the Terminal building
flooring, as well as a project that was completed with the partnership of the Public Works
Department to overlay the entrance roadway and main parking areas.
AVIATION COMMERCE PARK
The Airport, along with city staff, continues efforts to develop land available in Aviation
Commerce Park (aka North Airport Development). Funds received from the sale or lease of this
land have been used to pay off city incurred debt for costs associated with the improvements of
that land. The original loan has been paid for by proceeds from the sale of parcels in this area.
In October 2010, the City of Iowa City and Van Meter, Inc. closed on the purchase for Lot #10,
which sold for $380,000. These funds are planned to be reinvested in the construction of new
airport hangar facilities.
The Airport Commission and City Council entered into an agreement in FY2011 to formalize a
plan for future sales of Aviation Commerce Park land to accelerate the payback of other building
construction debt balances.
Iowa City Municipal Airport — Annual Report 2011 Page 8
FUTURE AIRPORT ACTIVITIES /PROJECTS
The Iowa City Municipal Airport continues to plan for the future. Utilizing state and federal
grants, as well as local improvement money, the Airport continues to refurbish and replace
existing facilities and expand operational capability.
The Iowa City Airport Commission has received several comments from the aviation community
regarding space constraints. The Airport is examining different ways to ease the space
constraints. Specifically, shortages are currently evident in large aircraft storage, airport
maintenance equipment storage, and small- to mid -size aircraft storage. Projects are currently
being planned and initiated to ease these capacity issues.
The Iowa Department of Transportation has awarded the Iowa City Airport a grant of $200,000
to be used for the construction of new corporate hangars. This funding will be enhanced by
funds from the sales proceeds of Aviation Commerce Park land, as well as a loan from the City
of Iowa City. These hangars will be capable of housing larger twin engine and small business
class jet aircraft, which currently have no available dedicated space at the Iowa City Municipal
Airport. These hangars are planned for construction in 2012.
FAA Grant Pre - Applications are due annually in December. The Airport Commission will
continue on its planned rehabilitation schedule by submitting applications for phase 2 work on
the parallel taxiway to runway 7/25. The Iowa City Airport Commission received the FAA Go-
letter to begin the design process for this project. The goal is to be ready to bid in Spring 2012
with construction to follow based on FAA funding.
State Grant Applications are due annually in the spring. Funding from the Iowa DOT Office of
Aviation has been utilized for repairs to hangars, taxiways, and other infrastructure which has a
low priority on the FAA scale.
Iowa City Municipal Airport — Annual Report 2011 Page 9
The Iowa City Airport Commission continues to work to achieve the goals laid out in the 2011-
2015 Strategic Plan. This report provides incremental goals over the 5 -year period, which align
with the broader objectives of the Airport Master Plan.
The Airport Commission will continue to maintain and strengthen its relationship with City
Council, staff, and the surrounding community by keeping a focus on the mutual goals for the
Iowa City Municipal Airport.
Iowa City Municipal Airport — Annual Report 2011 Page 10
Airport Staff
Michael Tharp, C.M., Operations Specialist
Airport Commission
Minnetta Gardinier, Chairperson
Jose Assouline
Howard Horan
Rick Mascari
Respectfully Submitted,
Minnetta Gardinier, Chairperson
Iowa City Municipal Airport — Annual Report 2011 Page I I
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Marian Karr
From: Eleanor M. Dilkes
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 10:36 AM
To: Marian Karr
Cc: Geoff Fruin
Subject: FW: Questions re: RL cameras
Attachments: Throgmorton's Questions about Red Light Cameras.pdf
Marian,
Jim asks that we share these questions with Council. Please put a copy of his email and the attached questions in this
week's info packet. We will obviously give the Council the questions and their answers prior to the 2/21 meeting but I read
Jim's email to ask that we provide the questions to Council now.
Thanks
From: James Throgmorton [mailto:jthrogmo @yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 10:20 AM
To: Tom Markus; Eleanor M. Dilkes
Cc: Geoff Fruin
Subject: Questions re: RL cameras
Tom and Eleanor,
During our council meeting last night Matt suggested that I send my questions about RL cameras to you.
Council decided to start its Feb 21 work session a half hour early so that we could discuss these and other
relevant questions concerning the possible use of those cameras.
My questions are contained in the attached PDF file.
I'd appreciate it if you would share these questions with the other council members.
Jim Throgmorton
At the January 10 and 24 Council meetings, I voted against the proposed resolution concerning the use of
red light cameras at intersections. As I said during both meetings, however, I might change my mind /vote if
my concerns can be adequately addressed. Regardless of how we eventually vote, I think it is important that
we show we have thoughtfully considered information and opinions submitted by the public.
In an email I sent to the Council prior to the January 24 meeting, I recommended that we defer our second
consideration of the resolution and schedule a work session focusing on the topic. The Council decided to
start the February 21 work session a half an hour early in order to discuss it.
My concerns are listed below. Some of the concerns involve legal questions the City Attorney can address.
Others involve facts best addressed by the City Manager. And at least one involves value judgments that
only the Council can make.
Do these red light cameras constitute an intrusive and undesirable intrusion on civil
liberties? Whether we should consider RL cameras to be an intrusion on civil liberties that trumps
public safety (and other) concerns is a value judgment we cannot ask the staff to make. It's one
only we council members can make, after taking the public's views into account. That said, it
would be helpful (to me at least) to know whether using these cameras would establish any kind of
meaningful precedent. I would therefore ask the staff identify where Iowa City government is
currently using cameras to monitor activity in outdoor public spaces; e.g., at intersections, along
roadways, in public parks, in the Ped Mall, etc.
2. Does the possible use of red light cameras at intersections raise any important legal
questions about which we should be aware? This question has two parts:
a. I am disturbed by the time gap between the moment a vehicle passes through a red light
and when the owner of the vehicle receives a notice of violation and fine in the mail.
When I imagine myself receiving a notice in the mail 3 or 4 weeks after I pass through a
red light, I suspect I would not be able to remember the event and hence have virtually no
grounds to object or appeal. Does this raise legal questions (e.g., due process) that we
should be aware of before making a decision?
b. I am disturbed by the disconnect between the driver of the vehicle (who commits the
transgression) and the owner of the car (who receives the fine). It seems to me that the
fines should be charged to the driver, not the owner. Does this raise due process, equal
protection, or other legal issues about which we should be aware?
What precisely is the problem that red light cameras at intersections would solve? Have
other alternative solutions been considered? Is there scholarly and profession literature on
the topic about which we should be aware? On first glance I see no compelling relationship
between Red Light Running (RLR) crashes and the total number of crashes and injuries at the 10
candidate intersections listed in the staffs memorandum recommending adoption of red light
cameras. (I plotted the data on a graph and saw no correlation between RLR crashes and total
crashers at those intersections over a 10 -year period.) This tells me that many other factors (e.g.,
weather, obstacles that block the driver's view, excessively brief yellow lights, driver distractions)
are involved in intersection crashes and injuries, and hence that red light cameras might be a
solution in search of a problem. Put differently, we should articulate as clearly as possible the
nature of the problem we're trying to solve.
City staff has drawn our attention to the experiences that two Iowa cities have had with RL
cameras. My gut instincts tell me that there is a substantial body of scholarly and professional
literature that should also be considered.
Some individuals have directed our attention to relevant literature. W. H. Kamery submitted an
article by Landland - Orban, Pracht, and Large (2008). This article concludes that RL cameras
decrease safety (fewer side collisions but more rear end ones) and that there are more effective
ways of increasing safety; e.g., adding a few seconds to the amber light times. This raises a factual
question the staff should address: would any of the traffic safety measures identified in the article
be more effective than RL cameras at reducing accidents and injuries at the 10 candidate
intersections?
Sue Travis' email dated Jan 17, 2012, also directs attention to evidence that RL cameras increase
the number of rear end accidents.
I ask the staff to inquire into the published literature and report back to us about what they find.
On that point, two former colleagues at the U of Iowa tell me that they know of a highly respected
researcher at Iowa State University (Assoc. Prof. Shauna Hallmark) who is quite knowledgeable
about this topic. Staff could discuss the topic with her, report back to us, and perhaps invite her to
meet with us.
4. How much revenue might be generated through the use of RL cameras, and how
could /should those revenues be used? This question has three parts:
a. In correspondence submitted to us, Susan Enle suggests that revenues should go into the
roads fund not the general fund. Larry Baker suggests they could be used to reduce
property taxes. With these and other possibilities in mind, I ask staff to estimate the total
revenue that could be expected during the first full fiscal year after cameras are installed,
to identify reasonable alternative uses of those funds, and to present a clear rationale for
recommending one over the others. My own gut instincts tell me that the revenues should
be used to fund traffic safety measures, but not to enhance revenues for any specific
department. But I have no definitive opinions on the matter.
b. Several residents have also expressed considerable skepticism about relying on a private
firm to install and operate the cameras. The concern, as I understand it, is that the private
firm would have a financial incentive to find ways to detect more violations, and hence to
increase its revenues. Staff should address this point.
c. Last, Ryan Denke urges us to consider the possible repercussions of bad contracts and
lawsuits that tend to come from photo enforcement. On this point, is there a body of
experience nationwide about which we should be aware before deciding how to proceed?
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MINUTES OF THE JOINT INFORMAL MEETING OF JOHNSON COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING
COMMITTEE:
DECEMBER 7, 2011
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Pre - Schematic Design Process ........................................................................... ..............................1
Report from Public Information/Outreach Subcommittee ................................. ..............................2
ReportOn Jail Deficiencies ................................................................... ..............................2
WebpageUpdate ................................................................................... ..............................2
Other...................................................................................................... ..............................3
Report from Facilities Subcommittee ................................................................. ..............................3
GSAProperty Update ............................................................................ ..............................3
Report from Funding/Grants Subcommittee ...................................................... ..............................3
Additional Comments from Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee Members ..........................4
NextMeeting Date ............................................................................................. ..............................4
Vice - Chairperson Sullivan called the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to order
in the Johnson County Health and Human Services Building at 4:30 p.m. Members
present were: Terrence Neuzil, Janelle Rettig, Sally Stutsman, and Rod Sullivan; absent:
Pat Harney.
Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee Members present were: Department of
Corrections Supervisor Jerri Allen, MECCA Director Ron Berg, Iowa City City Council
Member Connie Champion, Citizen Representative Bob Elliott, Iowa City Public Library
Adult Service Coordinator Kara Logsden, County Attorney Janet Lyness, Bar
Association Representative James McCarragher, Defender's Managing Attorney Peter
Persaud, County Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek, Judge Douglas Russell, Citizen Representative
Professor Emeritus John Stratton, and Consultation of Religious Communities
Representative Dorothy Whiston. Staff present were: Executive Assistant Andy Johnson
and Auditor's Office Recording Secretary Nancy Tomkovicz.
Sullivan asked members present to introduce themselves. In addition to CJCC
committee members, those present were: Former University of Iowa Campus Planner
Larry Wilson, Venture Architects Design Director and Principal John Cain, Venture
Architects Project Manager and Principal Tom Poweleit, Neumann Monson Architects
Principal Kim McDonald, Neumann Monson Architects Principal Dwight Dobberstein,
Sergeant Kevin Bell, Captain Dave Wagner, Major Steve Dolezal, Jail Alternatives
Program Coordinator Jessica Peckover, and Mental Health/Disability Services Director
Kris Artley,
PRE- SCHEMATIC DESIGN PROCESS
Neumann Monson Architects Principal Dwight Dobberstein said he has met with
their design group and user groups and has prepared a report summarizing those
meetings. He said that anyone wishing to receive meeting notifications should supply
Informal Minutes: December 7, 2011/ page 2
him with their contact information. He said minutes and other information will be posted
on their website.
Venture Architects Design Director and Principal John Cain thanked the Board for
hiring the Venture Architects team. He distributed a handout regarding the proposed
justice center study and meeting agendas. The project kick -off meeting was held on
November 4th. The program verification review meeting with department heads was
held on November 21 st. Venture Architects toured the Story County Justice Center with
the Sheriff's Office. They may participate in additional touring in Wisconsin in January
2012.
Cain said today's meeting concerned program verification completion with
department heads. A future meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2012, and after that, a
final meeting should allow Venture Architects to present design options and costs. Cain
said he hopes to make a final presentation in March 2012 and the final presentation to the
Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee (CJCC) is scheduled for April 4, 2012. He
asked the CJCC to confirm the next meeting date and said he prefers January 11, 2012
and not January 4, 2012.
Committee members agreed to schedule the next CJCC meeting on January 11, 2012,
at 4:30 p.m.
REPORT FROM PUBLIC INFORMATION /OUTREACH SUBCOMMITTEE
Report On Jail Deficiencies
Bar Association Representative James McCarragher distributed a draft document
about the current Johnson County Jail deficiencies. CJCC previously developed a
document addressing how the proposed justice center could solve deficiencies at the
Courthouse. The current document is for review. He asked anyone wishing to comment
on the document to do so prior to the next CJCC meeting giving him enough time to
prepare a final version for approval at the January meeting.
Webpage Update
Neuzil said the CJCC has identified six reports for the Board's review. The CJCC
has passed the following documents: CJCC Planning and Objectives document, the
education brochure, advantages of a justice center, the justice center location study, and
the deficiencies in the Courthouse document. Johnson County Jail Deficiencies is the
sixth document. Future documents include a timeline of events from the last time the
proposed justice center was on the ballot to this time. Neuzil said he and County
Recorder Kim Painter are working with Webmaster Gary Yoder. Yoder is helping design
how to present this information on the County's webpage. Painter will be working on
creating a homepage for this information so it is more easily accessible.
Neuzil said Public Information and Outreach Subcommittee members are still waiting
to receive reports from some subcommittees, and in particular the Alternatives and
Informal Minutes: December 7, 2011/ page 3
Treatments Subcommittee. There were three or four objectives for this subcommittee.
There are reports from the Alternatives and Treatments Subcommittee from 2007 and
2008, but they need a fresh one. It would be nice to have that information on the
webpage by April 2012.
Judge Douglas Russell reminded people that when talking to the press and others
about the justice center to refer to it as such, and not as a new jail, some courtroom space,
or a renovated Courthouse with a new jail. He reported that in his reading of newspaper
accounts there is more reference to a jail and less to a courthouse. If everyone refers to it
as a justice center, all constituents will benefit.
McCarragher said he is concerned the public will get the impression this project is
more for one than the other. The media is writing articles regarding the justice center in
pieces, which is good because it keeps the issue before the public. He said he reminds
journalists to refer to the project as a justice center. He thinks the press largely
understands the project.
Other
Sullivan said the date of the election has not yet been set. The date should be set
before April 2012 so that any printed materials for public consumption will include the
election date. He thinks the committee can make this decision in February, 2012. Iowa
City City Council Member Connie Champion said she thought the decision was made for
the 2012 General Election. Nuezil said nothing was official. Sullivan said there was
discussion but no vote. County Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek asked how late in the year the
Board can make that decision. Sullivan said it is about 120 days ahead of the election.
Neuzil said one of the initiatives in April 2012 is to start working on the ballot language.
Executive Assistant Andy Johnson said it was on the agenda a month or two ago, and the
Board decided to let the consultant weigh in on an election date.
REPORT FROM FACILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE
GSA Property Update
Johnson said the General Services Administration (GSA) requested an appraisal with
certain parameters including the determination of the value of 200 parking spaces, half of
which are covered. He said the Board has approved hiring Cook Appraisal LLC for that,
which will be completed within 45 days.
Rettig said she wants to keep working with the City of Iowa City on both parking and
the road vacation. She received an email from Iowa City City Manager Tom Markus
who wanted to be updated on this. Markus seemed unaware of the County's desire to
vacate Harrison Street. Champion said that information was never formally brought
forward to Markus.
REPORT FROM FUNDING /GRANTS SUBCOMMITTEE
Informal Minutes: December 7, 2011/ page 4
Rettig said the Funding /Grants Subcommittee has no new numbers. They are
awaiting the design to drive the staffing. The Funding /Grants Subcommittee will have no
new numbers until there is a better idea of what it is going to look like. There will be
some new tax numbers coming into play in the next month to six weeks. No significant
changes in bonding occurred. The Funding /Grants Subcommittee cannot tell how the
justice center will be staffed until they know how the facility will look. She said
Sheriff's Major Steve Dolezal joined the Funding /Grants Subcommittee. Anyone
interested in joining the Funding /Grants Subcommittee with the objective of writing
some reports should feel free to do so.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS FROM CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Neuzil said the Board meets fairly regularly with the larger cities and school districts
in Johnson County. The Board provides a report on the justice center each time. The
newspapers did a nice job covering a story in which communities were urged not to
compete with a bond issue against the County's.
Russell said he attended a couple successful meetings with the architecture firms.
The architects are knowledgeable, thoughtful, and good listeners, and Russell is
optimistic about this project. Champion congratulated everyone for getting to this point.
Pulkrabek agreed.
Sullivan said Citizen Representative Bob Elliott has resigned from the CJCC.
Sullivan said Elliott's service has been appreciated and the CJCC should send Elliott a
letter thanking him for his service. Stutsman asked if Elliott will be replaced. Stutsman
and Neuzil said that would be a good idea. Rettig said they talked about adding a student
and she wondered if they want to pursue this. Champion said the Iowa City City Council
recruited a student liaison from the University of Iowa student body. She suggested
contacting the UI Student Senate to find a representative. Board members agreed with
this suggestion and Sullivan asked Johnson to make that contact.
McCarragher said Elliott will remain involved by writing about the justice center as a
private citizen. McCarragher said Elliott was concerned that if he remained on the CJCC,
his writing would be a product of the CJCC rather than his personal work. He wanted the
freedom to fully discuss the issues as a private citizen.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2012 at 4:30 p.m.
Adjourned at 5:03 p.m.
Attest: Tom Slockett, Auditor
Recorded by Nancy Tomkovicz
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January 19, 2012
TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — MAINTENANCE WORKER I — STREETS
Under the authority of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, 1 do hereby
certify the following named person(s) as eligible for the position of Maintenance Worker
- Streets.
Tim Davin
IOWA CITY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
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MEMORANDUM
Date: January 20, 2012
To: Tom Markus, City Manager
Geoff Fruin, Assistant to the City Manager
From: Kris Ackerson, Assistant Transportation Planner
Re: Free Bus Ticket Program
The Free Bus Ticket Program provides bus passes to Iowa City -based human services
agencies, which distribute the tickets to residents in need. Since recipients use tickets on the
existing transit system, the program does not increase operational costs for the City. Moreover,
the program assists clients that become full -fare passengers. The following memorandum is a
semi - annual accounting of ticket distribution.
For the first half of FY12 (July- December of 2011) the City of Iowa City distributed bus tickets to
following agencies. The number of tickets distributed by each agency includes:
Aaency Six Month Total
Crisis Center 2,370
Department of Human Services 1,100
Shelter House 900
Domestic Violence Intervention Program 780
Vocational Rehabilitation Services 420
Community Mental Health Center 420
Broadway Neighborhood Center 300
Pheasant Ridge Neighborhood Center 300
Department of Veterans Affairs 100
Free Medical Clinic 80
4C's Home Ties 7
Total 6,777
Thank you for your ongoing support of the Free Bus Ticket Program. If you have any questions,
comments, or concerns, please contact me at 356 -5247 or Kristopher- Ackersonalowa- City.org.
CC: Kevin O'Malley
Chris O'Brien
Mark Rummel
John Yapp
Karr
From:
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Sent:
Sunday, January 22, 2012 8:34 AM
To:
Marian Karr
Subject:
Fwd: Legislative Link January 20
Please include in info packet.
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Date: January 21, 2012 9:54:25 AM EST
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Subject: FW: Legislative Link January 20
Just in case you didn't receive this, here is the Leg Link from yesterday with the schedule for Tuesday.
Jessica
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Subject: Legislative Link January 20
Iowa Le
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January 20, 2012 ( Dismay this email in your browser
In This Issue:
League Legislative Day
Pronerty Tax Reform — HSB500 & HSB519
TIF Reform — HSB540
ProoeM Taxation of Telecommunications —
HSB531
Open Meetings /Open Records
Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATEI
Emergency Management Commissions —
SF413
League Legislative Day
This year's Legislative Day, on Tuesday, January 24 from 2 -5 p.m., will be full of information on hot city
topics! This is shaping up to be one of the most important years for essential city issues. Just in the fast two
weeks of session, we have seen several bills regarding two of our legislative priorities — property tax and
TIF reform. There has never been a more crucial time for city officials to be informed and involved in the
legislative process. The event will be held at the Embassy Suites on the River in Des Moines' East Village.
Our tentative aaend includes the chairs and ranking members of the Ways and Means committees from both
chambers for a panel discussion of property tax and TIF. Senate President Pro Tempore Jeff Danielson, as
the Senate's Local Government Committee Chair, will speak about pensions and other state government
issues. The day will end with Senator Tom Reilly and Representative David Tjepkes leading a discussion on
transportation funding.
There is a full schedule of important city- related events at the Capitol leading up to our Legislative Day
event, and we strongly encourage League members to come and participate in these events:
Come to the Capitol early for a subcommittee meeting on the Governor's proposed property tax
reform bill, HSB519, at 8 a.m. in Room 103.
The U.S. Highway 20 Corridor Association will highlight Iowa's need for road funding at their
Transportation Day event in the Wallace Building Auditorium (north of the Capitol on Grand)
starting at 9:30 a.m.
At 1 p.m., Peter Fisher of the Iowa Policy Project will present on his report on the use of TIF in
Johnson County at a meeting of the House Ways and Means Committee in Room 22.
Be sure to join us after the event for our Legislative Reception from 5 – 7 p.m. We will be joined by many
legislators and state department representatives, and it is crucial for them to hear from you!
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Property Tax Reform — HSB500 & HSB519
This past week, the League participated in two subcommittee meetings on HSB500, the House Republican
version of property tax reform, a bill the League opposes. The League spoke at Tuesday's subcommittee
meeting – asking clarifying questions and expressing concern over the ramifications of the bill. Des Moines
Finance Officer Scott Sanders raised concerns that the bill would drastically reduce city revenues with no
alternative revenue sources or backfill to make up the loss.
Also on Tuesday, Legislative Fiscal Analyst Jeff Robinson made a presentation regarding property tax
revenue to cities to the House Ways and Means Committee.
The first subcommittee will be held on the Governor's proposed property tax bill, HSB519, on Tuesday,
January 24 (League Legislative Day) at 8 a.m. in Room 103. The House Ways and Means Committee is
expected to vote both of these bills out of committee. We expect to work with legislators to mesh the two
bills before any floor debate.
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TIF Reform — HSB540
The House and Senate are working on different versions of legislation to address TIF issues. HSB540, the
House TIF reform bill, was filed on Wednesday. The bill was assigned to a subcommittee with
Representatives Chuck Soderberg, Chair, Jeff Kaufman, Guy VanderLinden, Chuck Isenhart and Dave
Jacoby. We expect a series of subcommittees to be held on the bill which proposes extensive changes to TIF.
The 80 -page bill has three divisions. Division I repeals the current urban renewal law effective in 2023 and
prohibits cities from creating an urban renewal area or approving an urban renewal plan after the effective
date of the bill. It phases out the $5.40 levy over five years beginning July 1, 2018. Cities must also make a
certification to the county treasurer of the loans, advances, and other debt that qualify for payment with tax
increment dollars and include a schedule of payments of such amounts. Cities with urban renewal areas
would also have to submit an annual report to the county auditor, and submit to an audit every other year.
Finally, Division I requires that all current urban renewal areas, plans, projects and ordinances to allow the
use of incremental taxes shall terminate on or before June 30, 2023. Exceptions to this provision are
provided for urban renewal areas which are already subject to a 20 -year limitation and those that terminate at
the end of the 20 -year period.
Division II of the bill replaces the existing urban renewal law by establishing a new Code chapter to govern
the establishment of a new "project development areas" program for cities to alleviate and prevent slum and
blight areas, shortages of affordable housing, and residential development for low and moderate income
families. To implement the program, cities must make a finding of slum or blight in the area to be developed,
or that rehabilitation, conservation, or development or redevelopment is necessary for the health and safety
of its residents. A city must also develop a project development plan and have it approved by all other taxing
entities affected by the project. The actual value of all property located in project development areas cannot
exceed 25 percent of the total actual value of all property in the city. Public projects and costs would not be
permitted as part of a project development plan. The $5.40 levy would be excluded from taxes available for
use as available tax increment dollars, and project development areas would be restricted to a ten -year limit.
Bonds issued under the new program would constitute indebtedness within the meaning of any constitutional
or statutory debt limitation. The bill also requires reporting and a bi- annual audit of any project development
funds. Division III repeals the local option sales tax TIF. The League has registered against this bill.
On Tuesday, Legislative Fiscal Analyst Jeff Robinson also made a presentation regarding TIF in a Senate
Ways and Means committee meeting. The Senate Economic Growth Committee, chaired by Senator Steve
Sodders, will hold TIF hearings next week, where city representatives will be invited to give testimony.
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Property Taxation of Telecommunications — HSB531
The League attended a subcommittee meeting on Wednesday to oppose HSB531. The bill would change the
way in which property of telecommunications companies is assessed and taxed. The League will continue to
follow this issue as the property tax debate continues.
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Open Meetings /Open Records
A subcommittee meeting was also held on SSB3018, a bill on open meetings proposed by the Ombudsman's
office. The bill would add advisory boards and committees to the list of bodies subject to the open meetings
law, and makes technical changes to the definition of a "meeting." The bill has not yet been voted out of
subcommittee.
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Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE)
The League opposes HF2048, filed this week by a coalition of 24 representatives to ban the use of ATEs.
The Governor also announced this week that he would sign any legislation that bans the use of ATEs. No
subcommittees have been scheduled on any ATE legislation, but the League continues to work with
members of the Transportation Committees on this issue.
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Emergency Management Commissions — SF413
Last session, the Senate passed SF413 and this week it was taken up by a subcommittee in the House. The
bill requires that if members of local emergency management commissions have to send a designee to a
commission budget meeting, that designee must be another elected official. It also requires the Department
of Management to prescribe the form of budget to be used by the commission. The bill has not yet been
voted out of subcommittee.
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Park Bench
Iowa City Parks and Recreation e- newsletter
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I NSIDE�
Winter let us off easy during the first part of the season, but
now that the cold and snow have finally arrived, you might be
getting a little bored with video - related entertainment and find
yourself asking, "What's there to do inside ?" — to which the
Recreation Division responds, "PLENTY!"
How about a little Zumba?
V q This noon -hour class offers a cardiovascular
workout disguised as Latin- and internation-
al- inspired dance.Talk a couple of co -work-
ers into joining with you to keep the winter
?t blahs away! More info on page 2.
Shoot some hoops!
Shooting hoops with friends or
family is always a good thing, espe-
cially when you're feeling cooped
up with more energy than you
know what to do with. Open gym
is offered Monday and Wednesday
nights this winter at Grant Wood Gym. Get a group together
and head out for some fun and exercise! More info on page 2.
Ping Pong: Learn to play!
Ping Pong is a classic sport you can en-
joy at any age, and class soon gets under-
way for kids aged 6 -12 who want to learn.
Once you've mastered the basics, challenge
Grandpa to a game! More info on page 2.
Check the Activity Guide at www.icgov.org/pr for more ways
to survive winter in a fun, educational, and constructive way!
February 2012
A MODblg caleDdarl-
There is so much going on at the
Parks and Recreation Department
that it's often difficult to keep up
with it all. In this month's issue of
the Park Bench, we're introducing
a new calendar feature that will
hopefully make keeping track of
things a little easier. Page 13.
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The Parks and Recreation De-
partment offices will be closed
on Monday, February 20 for Presi-
dents Day, but recreational facili-
ties will be open regular hours.
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Find us on Facebook under
"Iowa City Parks and Recreation
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E -mail: icrec @iowa- city.org
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Recreation ............ ...................319.356.5100
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Cemetery .............. ...................319.356.5105
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From the Park Bench — Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department —February 2012, page 2
FebrGarg classes F programs
ZOMBA
Start your year off right with ex-
ercise — over your lunch break!
Join Emily Farber for a noon -
hour ZUMBA class of Latin and
international- inspired dance and
cardiovascular fun centered
around salsas, reggaetons, cha-
chas, merengues, cumbias and
top -40 hits. If you've been curi-
ous about ZUMBA but worried
about having two left feet, kick
those worries to the curb. No
dance experience necessary, and
no one is voted off this dance
floor! People of all shapes, ages
and sizes are welcome. Who
knew exercise could be so much
fun?
Monday class ...........
$30
January 23 - February 27
Friday class ..............$30
January 27 - March 2
Both classes .............$55
Drop- ins .....................$6
Classes will be held from noon
to 12:45 p.m. at the Robert A.
Lee Community Recreation
Center Social Hall. To register,
e -mail emilymfarber @gmail.
com or call 319.481.8221.
GRANT WOOD
OPEC[ GYM
Looking for a place to shoot
baskets during the winter? Join
us for open gym at the Grant
Wood School Gymnasium!
Three basketball hoops will be
available for play on Monday and
Wednesday nights from 6 to 8
p.m. Open gym will be sched-
uled through April.
Additional info:
• Children in 5th grade and un-
der must be accompanied at
all times by an adult who is at
least 18 years of age.
• Full court games will not be
allowed.
• The school is located at 1930
Lakeside Drive in Iowa City.
• Questions? Contact Program
Supervisor Matt Eidahl at
319.887.6081.
KNG PONG
Mercer Aquatic Center / Scan-
lon Gym is offering a beginning
class on a classic sport you can
enjoy at any age — ping pong!
This class is offered to children
aged 6 -12 years. It will focus on
the basics of ping -pong, includ-
ing grip, forehand and backhand
shots, serves, and basic scoring.
Tuesday class ........... $I6
February 22 - March 27
(No class during Spring Break)
Ages 6 - 8: 5:15 - 5:45 p.m.
Ages 9 - 12: 5:45 - 6:15 p.m.
Pre - registration is required. To
register online, visit www.icgov.
org /pr. Or, complete a registra-
tion form at the Mercer Aquatic
Center / Scanlon Gym. Ques-
tions? Call Program Supervisor
Matt Eidahl at 319.887.6081.
FrOM fbe Park Befild
is an e- newsletter produced each month by the
City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department.
To sign up for a free e- subscription, visit
www.icgov.org /subscribe
From the Park Bench — Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department —February 2012, page 3
OPGOMIDg Workshops
Done bHe tMe to GOMMlt to Weeklg classes?
Trg oaf near MODOlg WAsNpsl
Dance WAsNps
Instructor: Kate Jochum
Open to: Students in grades K-4 (ages 5 -12)
• Cost: $5 per workshop
When: Third Saturday of the month (see dates below)
12 to 2 p.m.
• Where: Robert A. Lee Recreation Center
• Workshop dates:
January 21: All the World's a Stage — Musical Theatre
February 18: Pump Up the Jams — Hip Hop
March 2: Dance To Your Own Beat —Tap
• April 21: Let's Get Classical — Ballet/Lyrical
Gera ws worksbops
Instructor: Cori Dahl
Open to: Students K and up (ages 5 -99, no experience
• necessary!)
Cost: $5 per workshop
When: Fourth Saturday of the month (see dates below)
• I to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Robert A. Lee Recreation Center
• Workshop dates:
January 28, February 25, March 24,April 28, and May 26
To regisfer
• Visit www.icgov.org /pr or contact Joyce Carroll at 319.356.5100 for
more information about registration. Don't miss out — these work-
shops are going to be GREAT!
From the Park Bench — Iowa City Parlor and Recreation Department — February 2012, page 4
tD
Chad Graves
was one of
the local
participants
in the Special
Olympics
State Bowling
Tournament.
Eight area Special Olympics athletes
compete in state tournament
Approximately 1,000 athletes from across Iowa, including eight from the Iowa
City Parks and Recreation SPI program, recently participated in the annual
Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament held at AMF Lanes and Bowl -
erama in Des Moines. More than 100 volunteers and hundreds of family and
friends were also on hand to provide assistance and cheer on the participants.
Iowa City athletes performed well at the competition, with five receiving med-
als in their age division and three receiving participation ribbons. Each par-
ticipant bowled two games, the final scores of which were added together to
determine the winners.
AMF Lanes also had a special guest appearance during the morning — Ron-
ald McDonald! Ronald came in full costume to take pictures and encourage
athletes. McDonald's was
a generous sponsor of
the event and provided
athletes and coaches with
tickets for free meals.
Having made it to the
tournament and bowling
so well at state was a great
accomplishment for those
who had practiced hard
over the summer and fall.
Participants also had the
opportunity to see many
friends and support their
fellow athletes from across
Iowa.
Congratulations to the
Iowa City team, which is
already looking forward to
repeating their victories
next year!
Brent Ruegsegger receives his award at the
Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament.
From the Park Bench — Iowa City Parlor and Recreation Department —February 2012, page 5
[Inter Break FeStTV01:
No snow, bud coal as everI
We may not have had any snow for the holidays, but Winter Break Festival at the Robert A. Lee Recreation
Center was as cool as ever! Each morning, campers enjoyed a variety of activities related to daily festival
themes, including Musical Adventures, Animal Safari, Movin' and Groovin' and Writers' Workshop, where they
made their own musical instru-
ments and puppets, honed their
writing skills, learned some new
art techniques, and got active while
rollerskating, tumbling, and danc-
ing. They were also entertained by
a number of visitors, including spe-
cial musical guests, nature enthusi-
asts, and exotic reptiles! Rounding
out the Winter Break Festival's
events were exciting afternoon ex-
cursions to Colonial Lanes, Eulen-
spiegel Owl Glass Puppet Theater,
and Wasserbahn Water Park. NO- School Day Camps
& Spring Break Festival
If you missed all the fun of Winter Break
Festival, don't fret — spring events are
just around the corner.The schedule is:
February 28: No- School Day Camp,
"Winter Water Works"
March 12 -16: Spring Break Festival
April 27: No- School Day Camp,
"Detective for a Day"
Visit www.icgov.org /pr or call Joyce Car-
roll at 319.356.5100 for registration info.
From the Park Bench — Iowa City Parlor and Recreation Department —February 2012, page 6
to
by Leigh Zisko
Parks and Recreation Contributing Writer
Play and art are undeniably essential
in enhancing public and biological
health and promoting a strong so-
cial fabric in America. Research has
demonstrated that individuals benefit
from physical, mental, and therapeu-
tic aspects of these activities. When
art and play are part of one's envi-
ronment, Americans have reported
fewer instances of mental illnesses
and chronic diseases such as cancer
and arthritis. They have additionally
indicated high levels of satisfaction
with their opportunities for innova-
tive thinking and creativity.
In 1998, the Institute for Innovation in
Social Policy was asked by the Rock-
efeller Center to create a working
group on the arts and humanities. In
2002 and 2005, this group conducted
two nationwide surveys in which they
studied the importance of the arts
in the lives of Americans and how it
affects their everyday attitudes and
beliefs. The group found that not
only were Americans influenced by
arts and culture that they saw such
as dance recitals and art shows, but
also by the creative work that they
participated in themselves. Respon-
dents to the survey overwhelmingly
indicated that the arts helped them
to think more imaginatively, express
feelings and ideas, gain a sense of ac-
complishment, and to leave their daily
life and struggles behind.
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From the Park Bench — Iowa City Parlor and Recreation Department —February 2012, page 7
qlrt & plal)
continued from previous page
In addition to the reduced
amount of stress, depression,
and anxiety that are often re-
ported by those routinely tak-
ing part in art and play activities,
there can also be an increase
in the reported quality of life
from a physical perspective with
much higher than the cancer pa-
tients who did not participate in
an art therapy program.
The social health of individu-
als in this country is also de-
pendent on the programs and
activities that are provided to
with occasions in which they can
make new friends and genuinely
enjoy their neighbors and peers.
Although the impact of art and
culture on adult lives is substan-
tial, perhaps it is most profound
in the positive characteristics
respect to chronic disease. In
2005, researchers atThomas Jef-
ferson University conducted a
control trial with women who
had varying forms of cancer. It
was found that cancer patients
who participated in mindful-
ness -based art therapy demon-
strated significant decreases in
symptoms of distress and had
vast improvements in important
quality of life indicators. Over-
all, their health outcomes both
physically and mentally were
incorporate and enhance art
and play opportunities. Facili-
ties and courses that offer in-
struction and the chance to
participate in dance, music, art,
and athletics are instrumental in
creating important relationships
and strengthening community
bonds. Involvement in such ac-
tivities allows people to release
built -up stress, utilize creative
outlets, and exercise their mind
and bodies. Perhaps even more
importantly, it provides people
it produces among America's
youth. Children gain from all
of the benefits listed above, as
well as some that can only be
impacted by young people. For
example, several national stud-
ies done over the past decade
have indicated that students
who were at risk of dropping
out of school cited "participa-
tion in the arts" as their reason
for staying in school. In a recent
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From the Park Bench — Iowa City Parlor and Recreation Department —February 2012, page 8
lirt & Iola!)
continued from previous page
national evaluation of the arts
in schools, researchers Heather
Clawson and Kathleen Cook
baugh also found that offering
art programs in school increases
overall academic performance
and deters tardiness and delin-
quency in students.
For decades, social scientists, pe-
diatricians, and other research-
ers have suggested that play is
the way children learn what no-
body else can teach them. In a
book by Garry Landreth called
Play Therapy. The Art of the Rela-
tionship, the author claims that
play helps children to "orient
themselves to the actual world
of time and place, of things, ani-
mals, structures, and people"
He goes on to argue that by
engaging in the process of play,
children get to explore and ex-
periment in their own way while
at the same time learning how
to live in a world that is depen-
dent on symbols, meanings, and
values. Thus, play helps children
to conceptualize experiences,
activities, and feelings and to
better understand his or her
own ideas and attitudes. With-
out this, children would be de-
pendent on significant adults in
their lives to be able to explain
numerous difficult concepts that
are often abstract and intangible.
Finally, the benefits of play for
children with disabilities can
also be substantial. Numerous
studies have shown significant
gains are acquired by children
with disabilities who are able to
actively participate in play with
peers or siblings. According to
Peer Play and the Autism Spec-
trum, a book written by Pamela
Wolfberg, play not only creates
opportunities to learn and de-
velop in a way that cannot be
provided by adults, but it also
...offering
art programs in
school increases
overall academic
performance and
deters tardiness
and delinquency
in students.
helps children with disabilities
to increase social knowledge
and interpersonal skills.Through
play, children of all competen-
cies are able to garner a sense
of social awareness that is vital
for forming friendships and ex-
ercising their imaginations.
Art and play in America are a
fundamental component as to
how our social norms and val-
ues in society are developed
and understood. In many ways,
participation in these activities
dictates how we see and com-
prehend the world. Our physical
and mental health and well -being
are arguably dependent on our
opportunity for involvement in
the arts, culture, play, and exer-
cise. Children benefit in school,
in their social lives, and in their
understanding of the world and
how it works. Adults are able
to relieve stress and depression
and escape their everyday strug-
gles.The overall improvement in
quality of life that is made avail-
able from involvement in art and
recreation programs is signifi-
cant and substantial. But don't
take my word for it — go out and
get involved and let the experi-
ence speak for itself!
From the Park Bench — Iowa City Parlor and Recreation Department —February 2012, page 9
"good ideas!"
City is looking for input on ways to make Iowa City better
Iowa City residents are full of
great ideas on how to make our
community a better place to
live and work — and the Urban
Planning Division wants to hear
them as part of the new "Good
Ideas" campaign that will help
create a vision for growth and
development of the City over
the next 10 to 20 years. "Good
Ideas" encourages Iowa City
residents and business owners
to submit their best ideas to a
special webpage — www.icgov.
org /goodideas — where they'll
be reviewed and considered as
part of the "Iowa City 2030"
public planning process to up-
date the City's Comprehensive
Plan.
Participants will be prompted
to answer three open- response
questions about Iowa City, in-
cluding what's best about it and
what improvements could be
made. Next, they'll be asked to
share one good idea that they
think would make Iowa City
a stronger community and a
For a better Iowa C ; .. .
good
ideas?
Share `even
go to www.icgov.org /goodideas
more attractive place to live and
work. Respondents may also
opt to post their idea to share
with the public. Residents are
encouraged to be constructive
and creative in their comments.
Planners hope the "good ideas"
forum will inspire people to
think creatively about the type
of community they want to live
in, to help guide and build the
framework for the City's future.
February workshops
The Comprehensive Planning
process will kick off with two
public workshops in February,
where citizens, business own-
ers, and City staff will meet to
discuss issues, explore options,
and set goals. Each workshop
will provide a chance for people
from diverse backgrounds and
interests to discuss their ideas
and build consensus around
shared values and goals for the
community. The workshops are
scheduled Wednesday, Feb-
ruary I from 7 to 9 p.m. in the
West High School cafeteria, and
Thursday, February 9 from 7
to 9 p.m. in the Southeast junior
High cafeteria.
For more information, visit the
www.icgov.org /goodideas web -
site or contact Urban Planner
Sarah Walz at 319.356.5239 or
sarah-walz@iowa-city.org.
"good ideas" adopted in the past
Many of the innovations that have strengthened
the City's profile as a viable, livable community
have been ideas that were generated in previ-
ous planning efforts. Some examples include:
• Riverfront Crossings
• Terry Trueblood Recreation Area
• Towncrest urban renewal project
• UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership
• Ebongo and WiFi connections on City buses
• Court Hill trail
• Bike sharrows
• Converting Washington Street downtown
to two -way traffic
• Installing LED energy- saving lights in City
parking ramps
Terry Trueblood Recreation Area: A "good idea"
adopted by the City in previous planning efforts.
From the Park Bench — Iowa City Parlor and Recreation Department —February 2012, page 10
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Choosing a CSA
When choosing a CSA, you'll
want to find out:
• what types of vegetables
the farm plans to grow
and whether the variety
meets your needs; some
farms offer a smaller selec-
tion of more popular veg-
etables, while others offer
a broader range, allowing
members the chance to
try new foods;
• other products that may
be included in your CSA
box, such as eggs, cheese,
or meat;
• where it's located and how
close it is to your home, in
case you and your family
want to visit the farm as
part of your membership;
• where to pick up your
shares;
• what happens when you're
on vacation
A list of local CSAs appears
on page 12.
Mat is a CSA?
According to the Iowa State University Extension,
"Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a local food system in which
farmers provide fresh food, fiber, and related products directly to consum-
ers in their area on subscription basis."
Some refer to it as "subscription farming" Like receiving a weekly
news magazine, you receive a "share" of in- season, fresh, locally grown
vegetables, fruits, farm -fresh eggs, and /or meats, or maybe even cheese,
flowers, homemade bread, and other farm products. When you sub-
scribe to a CSA, you become a "member" of that farm.
For many CSA members, though, it's more than just receiving a box of
produce each week. According to www.illinoisfarmdirect.org, "CSAs
offer ways for eaters to become involved in the ecological and human
community that supports the farm"
There are advantages for both farmers and consumers, says Local
Harvest on its website, www.localharvest.org /csa:
Advantages for farmers
• Farmers are able to spend time marketing the food early in the
year, before their 16 -hour days in the field begin.
• Farmers receive payment early in the season, which helps with the
farm's cash flow.
Farmers have an opportunity to get to know the people who eat
the food they grow.
Advantages for consumers
Consumers have access to ultra -fresh food, with all the flavor and
vitamin benefits, and they're exposed to new varieties of vegeta-
bles and new ways of cooking.
They usually get to visit the farm at least once a season.
Consumers find that kids typically favor food from "their" farm —
even veggies they've never been known to eat.
CSA members develop a relationship with the farmer who grows
their food and learn more about how food is grown.
If you're considering joining a CSA
If you are considering joining a CSA, there are some things you'll want
to consider:
• Do you like to cook? Will you have time to prepare the
foods you receive?
Many enjoy the challenge of coming up with ideas to prepare dishes
with what they receive in their box.You may end up visiting the store
just as often as before, but with practice and careful planning, you can
keep staples on hand that will guarantee the ability to use whatever
you receive in your CSA box.
continued on next page
From the Park Bench — Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department —February 2012, page//
ore from the Farmers Mar
Malt is a GSA?
continued from previous page
• What will you do with the excess?
If you join a CSA without knowing the commitment
required, you may wind up with a lot of unused pro-
duce, and view this "excess" as a burden.
• Are you willing to accept the risks?
There is an important concept woven into the CSA
model — the notion of shared risk When origi-
nally conceived, the CSA was set up differently than
it is now. A group of people pooled their money,
bought a farm, hired a farmer, and each took a share
of whatever the farm produced for the year. Very
few such CSAs exist today, and for most farmers,
the CSA is just one of the ways their products are
marketed. They may also sell at Farmers Markets
or to restaurants or wholesale. Still, the idea that
"we're in this together" remains. On some farms,
CSA members may be asked to sign a policy form
indicating that they agree to accept without com-
plaint whatever the farm can produce. If the poten-
tial for "not getting your money's worth" makes you
feel anxious, then shared risk may not be for you.
• You'll still shop elsewhere.
Even when you're a CSA member, it's likely you'll
still need to buy some produce items elsewhere.
Your CSA box may not have the quantity of product
required for a particular recipe, so you'll need to
buy more at the Farmers Market or grocery store.
CSA Fairs coming soon!
CSA Fairs are scheduled in the Iowa City - Cedar
Rapids area in the upcoming weeks, providing an
opportunity for you to meet local farmers and learn
about CSA membership.
Sunday, March I I - Iowa City
Iowa City Annual Community Supported Agricul-
ture (CSA) Fair
Robert A. Lee Recreation Center Social Hall,
1 -5 P.M.
Sunday, March 18 -Hiawatha
Linn County Local Farmer and CSA Fair
Prairiewoods, 120 E.Boysen Road,Hiawatha,2 -5 p.m.
For more info, contact Prairiewoods: 319.395.6700.
A list of area CSAs appears on the next page.
Susan Jutz of ZJ Farm
in Solon and Local
Harvest CSA, with a
load of fresh produce.
Photo by Laura Dowd,
Executive Director of
Local Foods Connection
From the Park Bench — Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department —February 2012, page 12
more from the Farmers mar
Above left: Planting spring greens at Oak Hill Acres near Atal issa. Above right: Derek Roller of Echollective near Mechan-
icsville. Photos by Laura Dowd, Executive Director of Local Foods Connection.
Echollective
Derek Roller
879 Echo Avenue
Mechanicsville, IA
http: / /ec hollectivecsa.
blogspot.com/
echofarm @netins.net
319.325.39 10
Oak Hill Acres
Andy & Christina Tygrett
Terry & LorraineTygrett
978 310th Street
Atalissa, IA 52720
http://oakhillacres.com/
oakhillacres@fbx.com
563.946.2304 or
319.560.4826
Red Cedar Farm
Kat Hogg
2750 Otis Road SE
Cedar Rapids, IA
redcedarfarm@earthlink.net
319.247.0223
Sass Family Farm
Maurice & Sherry Sass
3060 160th Street
Riverside, IA 52327
sassfarms@netzero.net
www.sassfamilyfarm.com
Chris Sass: 319.629.1220
Cara Sorrells: 319.653.4205
Scattergood
Friends School
Mark Quee
1951 Delta Avenue
West Branch, IA 52358
farm@scattergood.org
319.643.7631
J
Simone's
Plain & Simple
Simone Delaty
1478 470th Street SW
Wellman, IA 52356
www.simoneplainandsimple.com
319.683.2896 or
319.631.0146
Z) Farm
Susan jutz
5025 120th Street NE
Solon, IA 52333
Susan @zjfarms.com
www.zjfarms.com
319.624.3052
From the Park Bench — Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department —February 2012, page 13
FrOM the Park BeA
Park benches aren't getting much use these days, now that snow
and cold winter weather have finally arrived. In fact, judging from
the snow that lies undisturbed on the seat of this bench in Creek -
side Park and the tracks in the snow in front of it, the only recent
visitor has been of the rabbit species. Creekside Park is located
on 7th Avenue Court.
have goa sabswbed?
From the Park Bench is published monthly by the Iowa City Parks
and Recreation Department. To sign up for a free e- subscription
and have it e- mailed to you directly each month, visit the "News-
letter" section at www.icgov.org /subscribe.
PAS 6 ReCredlffl Calendar
Abbreviations key:
MPAC /SG: Mercer Park Aquatic Center/ Scanlon Gym
RALRC: Robert A. Lee Recreation Center
JANUARY
Saturday, January 21
• All the World's a Stage Dance Workshop
• Roller skating, 6 -8 pm, RALRC
• Patti Mott's Drama Classes begin
• Adult Art Classes open, RALRC
Sunday, January 22
• Youth Dance classes begin, RALRC
• Guitar Classes begin, RALRC
Monday, January 23
• Youth Art Classes open, RALRC
Tuesday, January 24
• Line Dance, 7:15 -9 pm, RALRC
Thursday, January 26
• Belly Dance opens, RALRC
Saturday, January 28
• Roller skating, 6 -8 pm, RALRC
Tuesday, January 31
• Line Dance, 7:15 -9 pm, RALRC
FEBRUARY
Thursday, February 2
Session #1 of Martial Arts for the Beginner (ages
6 -12) starts. Program held Thursday nights for 6
weeks at MPAC /SG. Pre - registration is required.
Saturday, February 4
• Roller skating, 6 -8 pm, RALRC
Tuesday, February 7
• Line Dance, 7:15 -9 pm, RALRC
Friday, February 10
• Family Fun Night, 6 -8 pm, MPAC /SG. Gym activi-
ties are free. Open swimming is $1 per person.
Saturday, February I I
• Roller skating, 6 -8 pm, RALRC
Tuesday, February 14
• Line Dance, 7:15 -9 pm, RALRC
Monday, February 20
• Session #2 of Toddler Fitness forYouth (ages 4 -5)
begins. Program held Monday and Wednesday
mornings, MPAC /SG. Pre - registration is required.
Tuesday, February 21
• Ping Pong Class for youth (ages 6 -12) begins.
Program held on Tuesday nights for 5 weeks at
MPAC /SG. Pre - registration is required.
From the Park Bench — Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department —February 2012, page 14
INN Clfg PAS afild ReCred!OD DeparfMerlf IArr UND
k0Gr0Gf10DG] FUG111 IeS
Robert A. Lee Recreation Center
220 S. Gilbert Street — 319.356.5100
Mercer Park Aquatic Center/ Scanlon Gym
2701 Bradford Drive — 319.356.5109
City Park Pool (summer only)
Upper Park Road — 319.356.5108
i I I nI: IOWA CITY
City Parks
For a list of Iowa City parks, locations, and park amenities, visit www.icgov.org /pr
Offices 6 Staff
ADMINISTRATION ....................319.356.51 10
Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert Street
www.icgov.org /pr
Mike Moran, CPRP, Director
Tammy Neuman n,Administrative Secretary
CEMETERY ............... ...................319.356.5105
Oakland Cemetery, 1000 Brown Street
www.icgov.org/oakland
• Bob Deatsch, Supervisor
• Kurt Schultz, Maintenance Worker III
•Todd Mclnville, Maintenance Worker II
PARKS & FORESTRY ..................319.356.5107
and CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
2275 S. Gilbert Street
www.icgov.org /pr
• Terry Robinson, CPRP, Superintendent
• Michaeleen (Mike) Kaeser,ClerkTypist
Forestry Operations ........ ...................319.356.5106
• Rae Lynn Schepers, Senior Maintenance Worker
• JuddYetley, Maintenance Worker III
• Brian Tack, Maintenance Worker II
Park Operations ............... ...................319.356.5107
• Earlis Stockman, Senior Mai ntenance Worker
• Joe Wagner, Senior Maintenance /Turfgrass Specialist
• Duane Coblentz, Maintenance Worker III
• Mark Heick, Maintenance Worker III
• Dennis Lovetinsky, Maintenance Worker III
• Jarret Meade, Maintenance Worker III
-Tom Kacena, Maintenance Worker II
• Ryan Kriz, Maintenance Worker II
• Joel Lane, Maintenance Worker II
• Robert Richardson, Maintenance Worker II
-Tony Rodgers, Maintenance Worker II
• Ed Slach, Maintenance Worker II
• Bill Walls,Jr., Maintenance Worker 11
Central Business District . ...................319.356.5107
• Sheri Thomas, Senior Maintenance Worker
-Tom Kacena, Maintenance Worker II
• Joel Lane, Maintenance Worker II
City Hall Maintenance ..... ...................319.356.5000
• Jeff Cretsinger, Maintenance Worker II
• James Wombacher, Maintenance Worker I
• Josh Adam, Custodian
• Brian Ball, Custodian
• Mike Gonzalez, Custodian
RECREATION .......... ...................319.356.5100
Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert Street
www.icgov.org /pr
• Chad Dyson, CPRP, Superintendent
• Jessica Lang, Office Coordinator
• Paula Griffin, Senior Clerk Typist
Program Supervisors ....... ...................319.356.5100
• Joyce Carroll, CPRP, Social / Cultural
• Cindy Coffin, CPRP /CTRS, Special Populations Involvement
• Matthew Eckhardt, CPO,Aquatics
• Matt Eidahl, CPRP, Youth Sports/ Teen Programs
• Jeff Sears, CPRP, Sports /Wellness
• Elizabeth Reicks, Aquatics Assistant
• Shane Wampler, CPO, Aquatics Assistant
Recreation Center Maintenance ....... 3 19.356.5082
• Steve Roberts, CPO, Maintenance Supervisor
• Bob Bogs, Maintenance Worker II
• Jeff Crawford, Maintenance Worker I
• Otis Kuehne, Maintenance Worker I
Mercer/ Scanlon Maintenance ..........3 19.887.61 I8
-Tom Snyder, CPO, Maintenance Worker III
• JarodTylee, CPO, Maintenance Worker II
• Eric Alvarez, Maintenance Worker I
IP13
MINUTES PRELIMINARY
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
JANUARY 11, 2012 — 5:15 PM
CITY HALL, EMMA HARVAT HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Brock Grenis, Larry Baker, Caroline Sheerin
MEMBERS ABSENT: Will Jennings
STAFF PRESENT: Sarah Walz, Sarah Holecek
OTHERS PRESENT: None
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
None.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 PM.
ROLL CALL: Grenis, Baker and Sheerin, were present.
A brief opening statement was read by the Chair outlining the role and purpose of the Board and
the procedures that would be followed in the meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF THE DECEMBER 14. 2011 MEETING MINUTES:
Baker questioned whether or not he should abstain from this consideration as he was
not present at the last meeting. Walz stated that he is allowed to vote if he believes that
the commission determines that the minutes are correct.
Sheerin said that she had a question on page five. Sheerin thought Michael Lensing was
speaking on behalf of the application, but what was stated in the minutes, "Michael
Lensing said this was a great opportunity to take this house and make it into an amazing
single - family property ", didn't make any sense. Holecek verified that this is indeed what
Lensing stated. Sheerin thought that he was speaking in favor of the application, but
what he said does not support that. After discussion amongst Holecek, Walz and the
board members, it was agreed that what Lensing said did not make any sense in the
context of his support of the application.
Sheerin's second suggested correction was in the sentence, " Holecek stated that she
Board of Adjustment
January 11, 2012
Page 2 of 8
was unaware of what Canganelli had in writing but there is a larger analysis to the zoning
code regulations." Sheerin questioned whether this accurately captured Holecek's
statements. Holecek clarified that what she had said was that there's a larger analysis to
determining whether or not the use is abandoned under the zoning code. Sheerin
believes what Holecek said needs to be corrected in the minutes.
Grenis moved to approve the minutes as corrected for December 14, 2011.
Sheerin seconded.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 3 -0.
SPECIAL EXCEPTION:
EXC11- 00011: Discussion of an application submitted by Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc., for a
special exception to allow up to three parking spaces for residential uses at 225 Iowa Avenue to
be located on a separate lot in a municipal parking facility in the Central Business (CB -10) zone.
Walz stated that the building is in the (CB -10) zone, and one of the requirements of the special
exception is that the parking ramp be located in the same zone. The ramp is zoned CB -10. She
pointed out the location of Bruegger's property on the site map. It's cut off from the alley, so for
all practical purposes, they can't provide parking on -site because they would need that rear
entrance to get in. The subject site is 223 ft. from the ramp, and the pedestrian entrance that
you would take to get to your car is off Linn St., so it's well within the 300 ft. that's normally
required. Even within the CB -10 the off -site parking is not required to be within 300 ft.
Bruegger's building was destroyed in a fire. They are trying to replace the building they had with
the same number of apartments. They are going to have 3 dwelling units: 2 — 1 bedrooms and
a 2- bedroom. The zoning requirements for that only require 2 parking spaces. They have asked
for up to 3 so they would have the option of providing one parking space per dwelling unit. The
Tower Place Parking Facility has 511 parking spaces. That includes the 30 spaces allotted to
businesses that own that own condos that surround the parking ramp. Transportation reserves
50 spaces anywhere throughout the ramp until 11 a m for people using the Senior Center. The
head of Transportation Facilities and the director of Planning and Community Development
have indicated that they believe this is appropriate and it can be accommodated within the
ramp. They have the distance. They have the zoning. Public ramps are designed with safe
egress and ingress so there are no safety issues here.
The Planning Staff is recommending that anytime a private developer ask for permanent space
in the ramp, that they get design review just to ensure that the building fits with the surrounding
structures. At the time that they apply for their building permit and go through the design
process is the time they would submit their Covenant for Off -Site Parking, which is their
agreement with the City for the parking spaces. Walz clarified that the address in question is
225 Iowa Avenue and the ramp being discussed is Tower Ramp.
Baker asked about the design review condition and if this building is required to go through
review regardless. Walz said no, and that is why staff has asked that it be a condition. Baker
also wanted to know if they can approve this exception conditional on design review. Walz
Board of Adjustment
January 11, 2012
Page 3 of 8
stated that they could.
Sheerin said she thinks design review seems irrelevant to the parking issue. She said
commissioners are always told to only consider what's in front of them, and if parking is in front
of them, then she doesn't see how the design review is linked.
Holecek explained that the parking is allowing the number of residential units. Otherwise you
might have a totally commercial building. Sheerin wanted to know if looking at the design plan
would include elements such as landscaping or just concentrate on how many residential units
are allowed. Holecek said that they are indeed considering esthetics as well. By allowing the
residential units to be built as a result of the parking, staff wants to make sure it fits esthetically
into the neighborhood. Sheerin said she thought that argument seemed a bit weak.
Walz said the Board can choose whether or not to attach that condition. She said what they
typically look for in design review is that the entrance to residential units be safe and well -
lighted, and those kinds of consideration.
Baker asked that if the condition here is that they submit a plan for design review. For the
special exception to be approved, does it require that their design be approved?
Walz stated that they can't get the special exception without getting design review approval.
Grenis wanted to know if the applicant had a problem with the design review requirement.
Walz said that they had received the packet, but she had not heard from them.
Sheerin asked about the fact that the Director of Transportation Services can relocate the three
permits to any other downtown municipal ramp on an annual basis. She said she understands
why that might be, but doesn't that take away all the work that the Board is doing here?
Walz explained that within the CB -10 zone the parking doesn't have to be within 300 ft. of the
residential unit(s). In the CB -10 zone, the parking can be located anywhere. This is the ideal
ramp for the residents of 225 Iowa Ave. to be in, and the City wouldn't move them unless there
was a circumstance that would require it.
Grenis said that the last time the Board considered a similar application, Jennings brought up
the fact that it seemed the Board is approving parking in perpetuity and not necessarily just to
this ramp.
Walz said that if the Board is concerned about the wording in the Code, they can always ask
P &Z to clarify policy.
Sheerin said she doesn't like setting aside parking spaces in public ramps. By doing so, then
more ramps need to be built.
Walz explained that there is something being added to the Code that indicates that there has to
be practical difficulty with providing the parking on site. Outside of the CB -10 there are situations
where in order to get permits the developer will have to pay a contribution toward future
development of ramps. Rather than getting the permanent privilege of a parking permit, they
Board of Adjustment
January 11, 2012
Page 4 of 8
would be paying an impact fee designated for the construction of future ramps.
Sheerin says she thinks there's confusion about what the Comprehensive Plan is dictating. She
quoted from it. "...People who live in and near downtown will walk to work or classes..." She
thinks the Comprehensive Plan's idea is to get less parking in the downtown area. But by
designating parking spaces in municipal ramps that requires building more ramps is contributing
to the parking problem.
Walz said this came about because previously there was no required parking for CB -10
residential uses, and then it happened that there were lots of residential uses going into the CB-
10. The City felt like some of those people were taking up spaces and the City wasn't
accounting for them. At the time, Walz said, developers weren't allowed to provide parking on-
site. Now, they are required to provide it on -site, and if they can't, some fine - tuning needs to
happen. It is at least accounting for the fact that when you have lots of people living downtown,
they are going to bring cars with them. And you need to account for that in the ramps. Walz said
that next month when there will be four members, the Board can contemplate a letter to P &Z or
Council that these things need to be clarified.
Sheerin thinks it's confusing what they are being asked to do and what the goals of the
Comprehensive Plan are. She thinks it's come up often enough that it needs to be addressed.
Walz said she thinks the change happened when staff recommended that developers have to
provide parking, and when it reached Council the thought was that there would be some
properties that can't do that. The Council wanted to be flexible, so this solution was created
somewhat spontaneously and maybe isn't quite right yet.
Baker asked Sheerin if her concern was that there not be this option or that her issue is with the
language
Sheerin replied that there's a lack of clarity in the Comprehensive Plan and in the zoning code.
There's a tension between whether we want more parking downtown or if we want to be going
toward more pedestrian traffic. If it's not clear what the goal is of the Comprehensive Plan, it's
not clear how the Board should be proceeding. She thinks that Walz's explanation has helped
her understand why it's advisable to have the designated spots in the ramp.
Walz explained that it doesn't mean someone has to use them. In this case, if only one person
in the residential units has a car, only one permit would be issued, with up to three reserved.
Sheerin feels that the City has been trying to force people into the ramps with stricter parking
enforcement, but she's concerned that parking in the ramps will decrease as more permits are
issued at the same time non - residents are parking in the ramps due to parking enforcement.
Sheerin opened public hearing.
Sheerin closed public hearing.
Grenis moved to approve EXC12 -00001 an application submitted by Bruegger's
Enterprises, Inc. for a special exception to allow up to 3 parking spaces in a municipal
parking facility to satisfy the minimum parking requirements for a mixed use building to
Board of Adjustment
January 11, 2012
Page 5 of 8
be constructed in the Central Business (CB -10) zone at 225 Iowa Avenue, subject to the
following conditions:
The applicant must submit the required agreement for off -site parking prior to
securing a building permit. The agreement shall include the following conditions:
o The permits shall only be available to residents of 225 Iowa Avenue at a
cost not to exceed the market rate determined by the Director of
transportation Services at the time of leasing.
• The property manager must provide the Director of Transportation the
name, license plate number, and address of all permit holders. Permits will
only be granted to residents with the primary address of 225 Iowa Avenue.
• The Director of Transportation Services may relocate the permits to
another downtown municipal parking facility on an annual basis as
necessary to accommodate demand for municipal parking facilities.
• The final building plan be approved by the Staff Design Review Committee.
Baker seconded.
Sheerin invited discussion.
Grenis said he's fine with the design review mostly because it seems that the applicant isn't
opposed to it, and it seems appropriate.
Baker stated that the discussion has been very helpful in understanding some of the issues and
that he has no problems with the motion as submitted.
Sheerin said she is fine with the design review and that Walz has clarified the parking issues for
her.
Grenis submitted his findings.
The specific standards that the Board feels are satisfied are:
A. Special Location Plan is met because the applicants will be submitting a plan subject
to approval.
B. Location of Off -Site Parking is satisfied because the subject property is 235 ft. from
the parking ramp.
C. Zoning is satisfied because the parking spaces and principle use served are both are
in the CB -10 zone
D. Shared Use of Off -Site Parking is satisfied because the applicant is not proposing to
share parking with any other use.
E. Off -Site Parking Located in a Municipally -Owned Parking Facility - In the CB -10
zone, up to 100 percent of the required parking number of parking spaces may be
provided in a City -owned parking facility regardless of the distance between the use
and the parking facility - is satisfied because both the ramp and the proposed use is
in the CB -10 zone, and the applicant has requested up to 3 parking spaces for long-
term rental and Director of Transportation Services indicated that was adequate
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January 11, 2012
Page 6 of 8
along with the Director of Planning and Community Development and the City
Manager
F. Approval Criteria and consideration of the desirability of the location of off - street
parking and stacking spaces on a lot separate from the use served in terms of
pedestrian and vehicular safety; and any detrimental effects of adjacent property;
and the appearance of the streetscape are satisfied based on what the zoning code
allows in the CB -10 zone, the distance of ramp from the subject property, the parking
being in a municipal ramp which has adequate ingress and egress and good visibility
and the ramp is already constructed so there will be no change to the surrounding
area.
G. Covenant for Off -Site Parking requiring a written agreement between the owners of
the parking and the owners of the property for which the parking will serve is satisfied
because the parking agreement will be subject to the approval of our Special
Exception
The general standards that the Board feels are satisfied are:
1. The specific proposed exception will not be detrimental to or endanger the public
health, safety, comfort or general welfare is satisfied because the parking facility is
within 300 ft. of the proposed use, pedestrian access is adequate and already
established between the 2 sites with appropriate crossing at a controlled intersection,
and the ingress and egress from the parking ramp is designed safely and has good
visibility
2. The exception will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the
immediate vicinity and will not substantially diminish or impair property values in the
neighborhood is satisfied especially in light of the Board's approval being subject to
the design review process
3. Establishment of the specific proposed exception will not impede the normal and
orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property is satisfied in light
of the Director of Transportation Services reviewing and approving this request and
the condition that this plan be reviewed by the Design Review Committee
4. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and /or necessary facilities have been or
are being provided is satisfied because all utilities, access roads, drainage and
necessary facilities are in place to serve the parking facility and the development of
the proposed building
5. Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress or egress
designed so as to minimize traffic congestion on public streets is satisfied because
as mentioned earlier, the municipal parking facility has been designed to allow that
6. Except for the specific regulations and standards applicable to the exception being
considered, the specific proposed exception, in all other aspects, conforms to the
applicable regulations or standards of the zone in which it is to be located is satisfied
because this municipal parking facility should meet all applicable standards in the
zoning code and all aspects of the residential development will be reviewed by a
building official as part of the building permit process and by the Design Review
Committee
7. The proposed use will be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, as amended is
satisfied based on the language promoting higher density in this area and the
parking requirements that such density requires
Sheerin stated that she adopts Grenis's findings.
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January 11, 2012
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Baker asked if this was standard procedure to enumerate each finding.
Walz stated that while some summarization is fine, must make clear what facts led them to the
conclusion that each criterion is satisfied or, conversely what facts led them to believe a criterion
was not satisfied.
Holecek explained that the law adopts the staff report as part of the record, and the issue is a
reviewing court would ask if there is enough evidence before the Board to make the decision
that had been determined. It is better to articulate the findings overly clearly than to be too brief
or to only infer a finding.
Sheerin explained that this had become the standard procedure with the board and drew a
distinction between articulating conclusions versus the facts that support a conclusion.
Baker adopted Grenis's findings.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 3 -0.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT INFORMATION:
Walz stated that there will probably be a cell tower application at next month's meeting. She
also explained that the update to the Comprehensive Plan will commence at the 2 community
planning workshops. The Comprehensive Plan will also bring in all the work that's being done
on Riverfront Crossings. This will be an opportunity for people to look at the current
Comprehensive Plan and decide if they like the direction its going and state their opinions.
This will not replace the District Plans but rather will build on them. The City has received a
grant to focus on sustainability as part of it in the sense of social and economic sustainability.
ADJOURNMENT:
Baker moved to adjourn.
Grenis seconded.
The meeting was adjourned on a 3 -0 vote.
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CALL TO ORDER:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
STAFF ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
DRAFT
POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES — January 10, 2012
Chair Donald King called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.
Melissa Jensen, Peter Jochimsen, Royceann Porter,
Joseph Treloar
None
Staff Kellie Tuttle and Catherine Pugh
None
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Captain Rick Wyss of the ICPD; Caroline Dieterle, Charles Eastham, and
Marian Coleman Public.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
None
CONSENT
CALENDAR Motion by Jochimsen and seconded by Treloar to adopt the consent calendar as
presented or amended.
• Minutes of the meeting on 11/16/11
• ICPD Use of Force Report — July 2011
• ICPD Use of Force Report — August 2011
• ICPD Department Memo #11 -40 (July- August 2011 Use of Force Review)
• ICPD Quarterly Summary Report (Quarter 4 and all Quarters)
IAIR /PCRB,2011
Motion carried, 5/0.
Motion by Porter, seconded by Jensen to accept additional correspondence by
Annie Tucker, which was handed out at the meeting. Motion carried, 5/0.
Motion by Treloar, seconded by Porter to add correspondence to the next
meeting agenda for discussion. Motion carried, 5/0.
OLD BUSINESS Board Packet Distribution — Tuttle had emailed the Board the meeting packet in a
PDF file and also hard copy. All Board members, with the exception of
Jochimsen who would still like hardcopy distribution, agreed that this was
acceptable for packet distribution with the exception of confidential material
which would still be mailed hardcopy.
January 10, 2012
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NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC
DISCUSSION
BOARD
INFORMATION
STAFF
INFORMATION
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
Community Forum — The Board discussed ideas for the topic of the forum and
agreed that some clarification of the Board name should be discussed and Pugh
also agreed to give an overview of the Review Process and the purview of the
Board.
Dieterle inquired about childcare during the meeting. Tuttle said she would look
into it but did not know what the City's position would be because of liability
issues, staffing, space, etc. It was suggested by Treloar and Porter that an
outside group could be asked to do it. Tuttle will check with the City Attorney's
office and report back to the Board at the next meeting.
Dieterle asked the Board what had happened with the comprehensive review of
the ordinance, by -laws, and standard operating procedures that the Board had
been working on and stated those might be good items for discussion at the
forum. King responded that for the time being those items have been tabled.
Coleman commented on how she believed there was some confusion regarding
the name of the Board and thought some clarification would help citizens.
Dieterle also suggested looking at changing the name of the Board.
None.
None.
Porter read and handed out a statement that she prepared.
Moved by Jochimsen, seconded by Jensen to accept correspondence from
Porter which was read and handed out at the meeting. Motion carried, 4/0,
Porter abstaining.
Motion by Treloar, seconded by Jensen to add correspondence to the next
meeting agenda for discussion. Motion carried, 4/0, Porter abstaining.
Tuttle informed Board members that several new items had been added to the
PCRB webpage. A link to the Board packets is now available, all forum
summaries and annual reports are now assessable on the website, and the
public complaint reports are also being added.
Motion by Jochimsen and seconded by Treloar to adjourn into Executive Session
based on Section 21.5(1)(a) of the Code of Iowa to review or discuss records
which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential or
to be kept confidential as a condition for that government body's possession or
continued receipt of federal funds, and 22.7(11) personal information in
confidential personnel records of public bodies including but not limited to cities,
boards of supervisors and school districts, and 22 -7(5) police officer investigative
reports, except where disclosure is authorized elsewhere in the Code; and
22.7(18) Communications not required by law, rule or procedure that are made to
a government body or to any of its employees by identified persons outside of
PCRB
January 10, 2012
Page 3
government, to the extent that the government body receiving those
communications from such persons outside of government could reasonably
believe that those persons would be discouraged from making them to that
government body if they were available for general public examination.
Motion carried, 5/0.
Open session adjourned at 6:02 P.M.
(Porter left executive session due to a conflict of interest — 6:04 P.M.)
REGULAR
SESSION Returned to open session at 6:21 P.M.
Motion by Jochimsen, seconded by Treloar to set the level of review for PCRB
Complaint #11 -02 to 8- 8- 7(B)(1)(a), on the record with no additional investigation.
Motion carried, 4/0, Porter abstaining.
Motion by Jochimsen, seconded by Jensen to request a 30 -day extension for
PCRB Complaint #11 -02, due to timelines and scheduling. Motion carried, 4/0,
Porter abstaining.
TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS (subject to change)
• February 14, 2012, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm (Moved to 2/22/12)
• February 22, 2012, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm
• March 13, 2012, 5:30 PM. Helling Conference Rm (Moved to 3/21/12)
• March 21, 2012, 5:30 PM. Helling Conference Rm
• April 10, 2012, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Room
• April 17, 2012, 7:00 PM, Iowa City Public Library — Rm A (Community Forum)
Motion by Treloar, seconded by Porter to move the February 14th meeting to
Wednesday, February 22nd and to move the March 13th meeting to Wednesday,
March 21St due to timelines and scheduling. Motion carried, 5/0.
ADJOURNMENT Motion for adjournment by Jensen, seconded by Treloar.
Motion carried, 5/0. Meeting adjourned at 6:27 P.M.
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