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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET
CITY OF IOWA CITY
www.icgov.org July 11, 2013
IN Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
MISCELLANEOUS
IP2 Memo from City Clerk: Evaluations / Review of City Council Appointees
IP3 Memo from Recycling Coordinator and Recycling Projects Assistant: Multi - Family recycling
pilot update
IN Article from City Manager: Disruptions: How Driverless Cars Could Reshape Cities
IP5 Article from City Manager: Rent -A- Chicken Business Hatches in Traverse City
IP6 Civil Service Entrance Examination: Mechanic I — Equipment
IP7 Civil Service Entrance Examination: Mechanic I — Equipment
IP8 Civil Service Entrance Examination: Maintenance Worker I — Refuse
IP9 Iowa City On- Premise Alcoholic Licensee Information Meeting
IP10 Johnson County Town Hall Meeting with Alcoholic Beverages Division
IP11 Police Department Bar Check Report — June 2013
DRAFT MINUTES
IP12 Airport Commission: June 20
IP13 Historic Preservation Commission: June 13
IP14 Telecommunications Commission: June 24
IP1
City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
ti Subject to change July 11, 2013
CITY of IOWA CGTY
Date Time Meeting Location
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Tuesday, July16, 2013 4:00 PM Spec. Formal /Executive Session Emma J. Harvat Hall
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013 5:00 PM Work Session Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall
Consultation with Planning & Zoning
7:00 PM Special Formal Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
Monday, July 29, 2013
4:30 PM Joint Meeting /Work Session
North Liberty
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5:00 PM Work Session Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM Formal Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
5:00 PM Work Session Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM Formal Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
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5:00 PM Work Session Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM Formal Meeting
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Tuesday, September 17, 2013
5:00 PM Work Session Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM Formal Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
5:00 PM Work Session Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM Formal Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
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5:00 PM Work Session Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM Formal Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
5:00 PM Work Session Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM Formal Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
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Date: July 11, 2013
To: Mayor and City Council -`
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk x1\
Re: Evaluations / Reviews of City Council Appointees
The Mayor has requested the following information for the July 16 meeting:
➢ summary of past compensation
➢ City of Iowa City wage settlements
➢ FY14 administrative /confidential pay plan
City Council Appointments
Base Salary History
[FY43 -FY13]
MANAGER ATTORNEY CLERK
Incumbent Hire Date: 12/10 Incumbent Hire Date: 9/97 Incumbent Hire Date: 4/83
1- New Hire
2 - Pension plan Payment
3 - Cash value of 80 hrs accrued vacation paid directly to pension plan
4 - 60% FTE effective October 3
5 - Full health premium
6 - Car allowance, contract amendment
7 - Full medical insurance, contract amendment
8 - Increased Life Insurance
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Salary
Add'I Benefit
Salary
Add'I Benefit
Salary
Add'I Benefit
3.25% COL
3.25% COL
FY03
3%
3.5% merit
3.5% merit
2002
$132,932.80
3,6
$55,623.36
4,7
$71,718.40
3
FY04
3%
3%
3%
2003
$136,926.40
3,6
$57,295.68
4,7
$73,860.80
3
FY05
2.65%
2.65%
2.65%
2004
$140,545.60
3,6
$58,818.24
4,7
$75,816.00
3
FY06
2005
$144,414.40
3,6
$60,440.64
4,7
$77,896.00
3
FY07
2006
$153,088.00
$65,270.40
4,7
$84,136.00
3
FY08
Interim /Acting
6%
6%
2007
$148,000
$69,189.12
4,7
$89,190.40
3
FY09
6.75%
6.75%
2008
$160,000
$73,856.64
4,7
$95,201.60
3
FY10
Interim /Acting
2%
2%
2009
$160,000
$75,329.28
4,7
$97,115.20
3
FY11
2.87%
2.87%
2010
$160,000
1,2,6,8
$77,488.32
4,7
$99,902.40
3
FY12
2%
2%
2011
$160,000
2,6,8
$79,035.84
4,7
$101,899.20
3
FY13
6%
3%
3%
2012
$170,000 1
2, 6, 8
$81,406.92
4,7
$104,956.80
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1- New Hire
2 - Pension plan Payment
3 - Cash value of 80 hrs accrued vacation paid directly to pension plan
4 - 60% FTE effective October 3
5 - Full health premium
6 - Car allowance, contract amendment
7 - Full medical insurance, contract amendment
8 - Increased Life Insurance
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City of Iowa City Wage Settlements
*FY12 December 1.5% ATB for Police will be used to create a ten -year step
* *FY95 Fire pay plan further adjusted in April 1995 by 2.78%
AFSCME
Police
Fire
Admin /Conf
FYI
TBD
TBD
2%
TBD
FYI
2.20%
2.20%
2.20%
2.20%
FYI
1.25% -1.25%
1.25% -1.25%
1.25% -1.25%
1.25% -1.25%
FYI
1.36%-1.5%
1.35%-1.5%
1.35%-1.5%
1.35%-1.5%
FYI
1.35%-1.5%
1.35% - 1.5 %*
1.35%-1.5%
1.35%-1.5%
FYI
1.35%-1.5%
1.35%-1.5%
1.35%-1.5%
1.35%-1.5%
FYI
3.10%
3.10%
3.05%
3.10%
FY09
3.30%
3.30%
3.30%
3.30%
FY08
3.25%
3.25%
3.25%
3.25%
FY07
2.85%
3.10%
3.10%
2.85%
FY06
2.75%
3%
2.75%
2.75%
FY05
2.65%
2.50%
2.75%
2.65%
FY04
3%
3%
2.75%
3%
FY03
3.25%
3.25%
3.25%
3.25%
FY02
3.25%
3.25%
3.25%
3.25%
FY01
3%
3.25%
3.25%
3%
FY00
3%
3%
3%
3%
FY99
2%-2%
3%
2%-2%
2%-2%
FY98
3%
3%
3.25%
3%
FY97
3.25%
2%-2%
2.80%
3.25%
FY96
3%
3.25%
3.25%
3%
FY95
3%
3%
3% - 2.78 % **
3%
FY94
4%
4%
4%
4%
FY93
2.5%-2.5%
2%-3%
2.5%-2.5%
2.5%-2.5%
FY92
5%
3.85%
5%
5%
FY91
3.50%
3.50%
3.50%
3.50%
FY90
3.25%
3.50%
2.75%
3.25%
*FY12 December 1.5% ATB for Police will be used to create a ten -year step
* *FY95 Fire pay plan further adjusted in April 1995 by 2.78%
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MEMORANDUM
Date: July 8, 2013
To: Rick Fosse, Public Works Director
From: Jen Jordan, Recycling Coordinato &tt
Jane Wilch, Recycling Projects Ass
Re: Multi- family recycling pilot update
Introduction:
Over the past 18 months, Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center staff has been working on
increasing the number of apartments and condominiums that provide recycling services to their
tenants. The City received Solid Waste Alternative Program (SWAP) funding from the
Department of Natural Resources in January 2012 to implement a pilot recycling project for
multi - family dwellings in Iowa City. Five apartment complexes and condominium associations
were involved. Data collection ended in September 2012 and a best management practices
(BMP) manual was completed in December 2012. The BMP manual is available at
www.ic og v.org /recyclepilot and paper copies are available upon request.
Project highlights include:
• All five pilot locations committed to continuing the recycling contracts and services with their
haulers after the pilot period.
• Recycling costs were far less than anticipated —the average cost was $2.57 per unit per
month.
• Diversion rates were between 29% and 54% (the percentage of the total trash that got
recycled).
• Contamination rates were low throughout the pilot at all locations.
• One pilot location reduced the frequency of trash collection from two to one pull weekly.
• Staff has received several calls from landlords and condominium associations requesting
information about recycling. One landlord has hired recycling services for three apartment
buildings. The cost per unit was about $1 per month and the landlord did not need to raise
rent to cover the cost.
• The number of apartments that provide recycling through private haulers increased from
about 37 to about 61. This reflects a change from about 3.6% of multi - family dwellings to
about 5.9 %.
Since the completion of the pilot program and BMP manual, staff has been working to share the
results of the pilot project with property owners, landlords and condominium associations.
Outreach has included:
• mailings to 250 local multi - family property owners and landlords
• booth at the Off Campus Student Housing Fair
• website update (www.icgov.org /recyclepilot)
• press release which garnered some media coverage
• presentation to the Greater Iowa City Area Apartment Owners Association
• conversations with several interested apartment owners and property management
companies
• conversations with private solid waste haulers about the number of inquiries they have
received
July 8, 2013
Page 2
History /Background:
The City of Iowa City performed a pilot recycling program for multi - family dwellings in 1992 and
in October 1995, based on that pilot program, the JCCOG Multi - Family Dwelling Recycling
Committee Final Report made several policy recommendations; no action was taken. Cost,
logistics and space restrictions were recognized as barriers to program improvements. Since
that time, the availability of single stream recycling services by multiple private solid waste
haulers in the area has improved both the cost and logistics of multi - family recycling. This and
repeated requests from Iowa City residents without City recycling service were the impetus for
the pilot project.
Discussion of Solutions:
Sharing information about recycling programs is imperative to help apartment owners /managers
and condominium associations make informed decisions about hiring private recycling services.
After significant outreach efforts throughout the first half of 2013, staff followed up with private
haulers who provide recycling services and found that one hauler did their own outreach for the
recycling programs they offer. With all outreach efforts, the number of apartment complexes
and condominium associations that provide recycling increased from about 37 to 61.
This reflects a change from about 3.6% of all multi- family dwelling complexes to about
5.9% of the total.
While this is a step in the right direction, about 970 multi - family complexes and condominium
associations do NOT provide recycling services to their tenants.
The next step will be direct outreach to tenants to encourage them to contact their landlords
about providing recycling services. Outreach will begin in late August and will include:
• Campus posters
• Tabling at events on campus
• Working with the U of I Office of Sustainability
• Working with U of I Student Government
Financial Impact:
The DNR SWAP funding covered most of the direct costs for the project ($5,107). The City
provided a match of $1,702 in direct costs and another $5,812 in staff time.
City
direct cost
$1,702
City
labor
$5,812
City
costs reimbursed by DNR funding
$5,107
Additional staff time and some printing costs will be incurred for outreach to tenants.
Recommendation:
Recommendations regarding City policy may follow after tenant outreach is complete in late
2013.
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big part of the great American traffic jam
While driverless cars might still seem like science fiction outside the Valley, the people working and thinking about these
technologies are starting to ask what these autos could mean for the city of the fi ture. The short answer is "a lot."
Imagine a city where you don't drive in loops looking for a parking spot because your car drops you off and scoots off
to some location to wait, sort of like taxi holding pens at airports. Or maybe it is picked up by a robotic minder and
carted off with other vehicles, hike a row of shopping carts.
A test ofGoogle's self-driving car.
Inner -city parking lots could become parks. Traffic lights could be less common because hidden sensors in cars and
streets coordinate traffic. And, yes, parking tickets could become a rarity since cars would be smart enough to know
where they are not supposed to be.
As scientists and car companies forge ahead — many expect self - driving cars to become commonplace in the next
decade — researchers, city planners and engineers are contemplating how city spaces could change if our cars start
doing the driving for us. There are risks, of course: People might be more open to a longer daily commute, leading to
even more urban sprawl.
That city of the future could have narrower streets because parking spots would no longer be necessary. And the air
would be cleaner because people would drive less. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
30 percent of driving in business districts is spent in a hunt for a parking spot, and the agency estimates that almost one
billion miles of driving is wasted that way every year.
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"W&t automation is going to allow is repurposing, both of spaces in cities, and of the car itself," said Rxan Calo, an
assistant professor at the University of Washin noon School of Law, who specializes in robotics and drones.
Harvard University researchers note that as much as one -third of the land in some cities is devoted to parking spots.
Some city planners expect that the cost of homes will fall as more space will become available in cities. If parking on city
streets is reduced and other vehicles on roadways become smaller, homes and offices will take up that space. Today's
big -box stores and shopping malls require immense areas for parking, but without those needs, they could move further
into cities.
The Autonomous Intersection Management project, created by the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at the University of
Texas at Austin, imagines cities where traffic lights no longer exist but sensors direct the flow of traffic. Although a video
showing off the automated traffic intersection looks like total chaos, the researchers insist that such intersections will
reduce congestion and fuel costs and can allow cars to drive through cities without stopping.
Of course, getting to a utopian city will take a little longer than circling the block looking for a spot. A spokesman for
Audi said a hilly automated car would not be available until the end of the decade. And the regulatory issues to be
addressed before much of this could come true are, to put it mildly, forbidding.
But the pieces are starting to fall into place, at least enough to excite future- minded thinkers. Last ye , Jerry Brown, the
governor of California, signed legislation paving the way for driverless cars in California, making it the third state to
explicitly allow the cars on the road. And federal agencies are starting to consider their impact. In Mav the
Transportation Department made its first formal policy statement on autonomous vehicles, encouraging cities to allow
testing of driverless cars.
But to some, this promise — or overpromise as the case may be — sounds familiar.
"The fixture city is not going to be a congestion-free environment. That same prediction was made that cars would free
cities from the congestion of horses on the street," said Bryant Walker Smith, a fellow at the Center for Internet and
Society at Stanford Law School and a member of the Center for Automotive Research at Stanford. "You have to build
the sewer system to accommodate the breaks during the Super Bowl; it won't be as pretty as we're envisioning."
Mr. Smith has an alternative vision of the impact of automated cars, which he believes are inevitable. Never mind that
nice city center. He says that driverless cars will allow people to live farther from their offices and that the car could
become an extension of home.
"I could sleep in my driverless car, or have an exercise bike in the back of the car to work out on the way to work," he
said. "My time spent in my car will essentially be very different."
"Driverless cars won't appear in a vacuum," Mr. Smith said. Other predictions for the future city imagine fewer
traditional - looking cars. Taking their place will be drones and robots that deliver goods.
Oh, and that food - delivery car double- parked outside? That, Mr. Calo said, will be replaced by a delivery drone.
E -mail: bilton@nytiines.com
A version of this article appeared in print on 07/08/2013, on page B5 of the NewYork edition with the headline: How Driverless Cars Could
Reshape Cities.
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Rent -A- Chicken Business Hatches In Traverse City
In this June 6, 2013 photo, Leslie Suitor poses in Elmwood Township, Mich. Suitor's Rent -A- Chicken business
provides coop materials and chickens to customers between spring and fall who want fresh eggs. (AP Photo /The
Record- Eagle, Jan - Michael Stump)
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
As of Monday, June 17, 2013, o6:o5 a.m.
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — It's not out of the ordinary to rent things such as textbooks, powerar
tools and designer dresses.
But a chicken?
Leslie Suitor's Rent -A- Chicken business out of Leelanau County makes it possible.
Suitor and her husband, Mark, loan hens from spring until the warm weather fades, as late as
Thanksgiving. They drop off two hens, a coop and feeding materials for $250. First -time chicken
owners are welcome: The Suitors set up the coop and answer questions on chicken raising 101.
"They're so easy to keep I don't understand why everybody wouldn't have chickens," Suitor told the
Traverse City Record - Eagle. "You get the payoff every day they lay eggs. It's like a Christmas present
every day."
Suitor clucked over the business idea after Traverse City officials in 2009 amended an ordinance to
allow citizens to keep up to four chickens, but no roosters, per parcel. Rent -A- Chicken took flight in
2010.
Rent -A- Chicken was the first of its kind in the country, Suitor said. Similar businesses have hatched
in Alabama, Maryland and Massachusetts.
A recent interview with a Chicago radioRF station piqued listeners' interest. Requests to deliver
chickens to Illinois have Suitor considering recruiting out -of -state farmers to be satellites for the
business. Locally, Rent -A- Chicken rents to 12 -15 people a year.
"We're not going to be huge because I don't want it to be like a factory, like a production. We only
have so much room to keep them comfortableg and have a good life," she said.
She wanted to give chicken keeper wannabes a solid starting point because raising chicks is a delicate
operation. Suitor's always on call to answer renters' emergency questions, such as how to break a
broody hen.
"A lot of people don't know the first thing about chickens," said Suitor, who grew up around the
birds.
Often, Suitor's customers are parents who want to show kids where their food comes from. Little
ones enjoy the daily responsibilities.
"They have their chores and they name the chickens. They play with the chickens and pet the
chickens and give them snacks," she said.
Jewelry designer Becky Thatcher keeps two chickens, Mable Mae and Gladys, behind her Glen Arbor
shop Becky Thatcher Designs. This is her second year renting. Customers' kids love learning about
the birds.
"They're really dear," Thatcher said of the hens. "We're still learning their personalities."
The gang of roosters, hens and a few ducks on Suitor's to -acre Elmwood Township farm have
distinct characteristics.
Four "arrogant" roosters — Elvis, Louie, Big Bill and Tony Hawk — run with their groups of "girls." A
"great mom" hen named Mommy looks after a quartet of adopted chicks.
A few dozen eggs are tucked away in an incubator in Suitor's home. They'll hatch at the end of the
month, then shell divide them for a few hens to raise. Those chicks will become next year's chicken
rentals.
Not all the birds on Suitor's farm contribute to the business.
Tina, a blind and docile hen, sunbathed quietly in the corner of the pen on a recent afternoon.
"She's totally a pet," Suitor said.
Thatcher's relationship with her rented chickens is give and take. She feeds them dinner table scraps
— pizza crusts, pasta, rice, greens. They provide an egg a day in return, and their manure enriches
the soil for her fruit trees.
Thatcher was heartbroken when an animal killed her rental hen named Margaret.
That's one of the pitfalls of Suitor's business venture. Suitor herself lost 29 chickens to a neighbor's
dog.
In unpreventable cases such as Thatcher's, Rent -A- Chicken usually replaces the hen for free. A clause
in the rental agreement requires renters pay $20 if a chicken dies in their care to prevent people
from neglecting them.
But customers generally take good care of their chickens. Renters get attached to their feathered
friends and sometimes request the same ones the next year.
"They get to know their chickens. They're very personable," Suitor said.
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa .52240-1826
(3 19) 356 -5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
www.icgov.org
June 19, 2013
TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — MECHANIC I — EQUIPMENT
Under the authority of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, I do hereby
certify the following named person(s) as eligible for the position of Mechanic I —
Equipment.
Danny Striegel
IOWA CITY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Lyra W. Dickerson, Chair
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
(3 19) 356 -5000
(3 19) 356-5009 FAX
www.icgov.org
July 2, 2013
TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — MECHANIC I — EQUIPMENT
Under the authority of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, I do hereby
certify the following named person(s) as eligible for the position of Mechanic I —
Equipment.
Spencer Bettis
IOWA CITY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Lyra W. Dickerson, Chair
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
910 East Washinglon Street
Iowa City. lonu 52290 -1826
(3 19) 356 -5000
(3 19) 356.5009 FAX
www.icgov.orr;
June 26, 2013
TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — MAINTENANCE WORKER I — REFUSE
Under the authority of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, I do hereby
certify the following named person(s) as eligible for the position of Maintenance Worker
I — Refuse.
Scott Hebl
Mark Prohosky
IOWA CITY CIVIL. SERVICE COMMISSION
i
Paul C. Hoffey
IOWA CITY ON- PREMISE ALCOHOL LICENSEE
INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Date: )u1y24,2013
Time; 10:00 -11:30 a.m.
Where: Formosa (221 E. College St., Iowa City; ground level of Hotel Vetro)
What., Representatives from the Iowa City Police Department, City of Iowa City, Iowa Alcoholic Beverages
Division (ABD), and MECCA Services will present information and answer questions aboutstate and local alcohol
laws affecting licensees as well as training opportunities available to you. Because we know there are many
questions about alcohol compliance checks conducted by law enforcement, we will reserve a significant portion
of the agenda for discussion about that topic. We hope you or someone from your business will attend and ask
questions so you have the information you need to be successful.
Who is invited: All Iowa City on- premise alcohol licensees.
ADDITIONAL MEETING OPPORTUNITY:
The ABD is holding an additional meeting on July 24 from 2:00 -3:30 pm with all Johnson County
alcohol licensees at the North Liberty Community Center in the Gerdin Conference Center. The
afternoon meeting will cover state -wide regulations affecting alcohol licensees more broadly
than will be covered in this morning session. On- premise licensees who are invited to the morning
session may find it beneficial to send representatives to both meetings. Contact Karen Freund
at the ABD for more information: Freund @lowaABD.com or 515.281.7414.
Agenda Item
Presenter
Welcome & Introductions
George Etre
• Owner, Formosa & Takanami
Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division
Karen Freund
• Who we are
ABD Deputy Administrator of
• What we do
Regulatory Affairs
• Common questions about ABD regulations
• New legislation
• ]-PACT
MECCA Services
Ashley Moeller
• Free TIPS Training
MECCA Services Prevention Project
Coordinator
Local ordinances affecting alcohol licensees
Iowa City Attorney's Office
Alcohol Compliance Checks
Iowa City Police Department
• Why they are done
• How they are done
Questions and discussion
All
ADDITIONAL MEETING OPPORTUNITY:
The ABD is holding an additional meeting on July 24 from 2:00 -3:30 pm with all Johnson County
alcohol licensees at the North Liberty Community Center in the Gerdin Conference Center. The
afternoon meeting will cover state -wide regulations affecting alcohol licensees more broadly
than will be covered in this morning session. On- premise licensees who are invited to the morning
session may find it beneficial to send representatives to both meetings. Contact Karen Freund
at the ABD for more information: Freund @lowaABD.com or 515.281.7414.
ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES
DIVISION
Stag of I01va
1918 SE HULSIZER ROAD, ANKENY, IA 50021
Please join us on July 24th at the North Liberty Community Center, Gerdin
Conference Room (lower level) located at 520 W Cherry Street, in North Liberty,
Iowa from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for a chance to meet with the Iowa Alcoholic
Beverages Division. The meeting will be educational for local authorities and local
licensees. ABD compliance officers will be visiting your county soon and this
meeting will assist you in preparing for your compliance check. See Attached Flyer
for more details.
Don't forget to RSVP! Hope to see you there!
Karen Freund
Licensing /Regulatory Bureau Chief
PHONE: 515.281.7414
TOLL FREE: 866.469.2223
FAX: 515.281.7375
EMAIL: Freund(a)IowaABD.com
W E BSITE : l owa a bd .corn
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Town Hall Meeting
Johnson County — North Liberty, Iowa
Please join us on July 24th at the North Liberty
Community Center, Gerdin Conference Room
(lower level), North Liberty, Iowa from 2:00 p.m.
to 3:30 p.m. for a chance to meet with the Iowa
Alcoholic Beverages Division. The meeting will
be educational for local authorities and local
licensees.
Please RSVP by email to Freund@lowaABD.com
or by phone at 515.281.7414
Items to be discussed include:
• Overview of TIPS Training
• Age to Sell
• Outdoor Service
• Temporary License Transfers
• Catering Privilege
• Selling on Credit
• Bringing Alcoholic Beverages onto
Licensed Premises
• Purchasing from a Wholesaler
• Refilling Bottles
• Advertising
• Keg Registration
• New Legislation
• Open Discussion
Hosted By:
Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division,
Woodbury County Sheriff's Office
and Jackson Recovery Centers
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Fr July 24, 2013
North Liberty Conmzunity Center
Gerdin Conference Room (lover Level)
520 W Cherry Street, North Liberty
from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Hilltop Lounge, [The] 90
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IC Ugly's 72
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0
0
311
83
31
0.2668810
0.0996785
VFW Post #3949 197
0
0
0,
1
0
0
0
0
Vine Tavern, [The] 170
0
0
0
73
13
4
0.1780822
0.0547945
Wig & Pen Pizza Pub- 154
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Yacht Club, [Iowa City]- 206
2
0
0
97
8
1
0.0824742
0.0103093
Yacht Club, [Iowa City]- 206
3
0
0
97
8
1
0.0824742
0.0103093
Yen Ching
0
0
0
Z'Mariks Noodle House 47
0
0
0
205
36
6
6808
1131
373
0.1661281
0.0547885
Totals
Off Premise
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Grand Totals
6
373
* includes outdoor seating area
exception to 21 ordinance
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Airport Commission
June 20, 2013
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MINUTES DRAFT
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
JUNE 20, 2013 — 6:00 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
Members Present: Howard Horan, Chris Ogren, Jose Assouline, Paul Hofineyer
Members Absent: Minnetta Gardinier
Staff Present: Sue Dulek, Michael Tharp
Others Present: Matt Wolford, Steve Eaton, Jeff Edberg, Eric Scott, Wendy Ford
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council
action):
None.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Horan called the meeting to order at 6:04 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
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Minutes of the May 16, 2013, meeting were reviewed first. Hofineyer asked for clarification
regarding the Fly Iowa event and what was officially decided on as a theme. Members briefly
discussed this and Tharp stated that he could go back and listen to the recording. Hofineyer
also brought up the third line on page five, asking if it was the inspector that spoke with them,
not Hughes. Tharp and Dulek noted that there was someone with Hughes when he returned to
the meeting, but they too were unsure who the other person was. Ogren moved to approve
the minutes as amended; seconded by Hofineyer. Motion carried 4 -0, Gardinier absent.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION /ACTION:
a. Airport Commerce Park — Jeff Edberg spoke with Members, noting that there
have been no new transactions since last month's meeting. He is still working with a
buyer who is in the automotive business.
b. Fly Iowa — Tharp stated that now that they have started conversations about this
event and expressed their desire to host the 2014 Fly Iowa, now they need to move
forward with approving the agreement itself. June 28th is the date being looked at, and
more discussion is needed as to whether this is a one- or two -day event. The discussion
centered on how this might be set up, with Tharp noting that they could have a hangar
dance the night before and then the main event would be the next day. Ogren
questioned the operating agreement, where it states that they need to appoint an Event
Chair. She asked if they need to have a specific chairperson before they sign the
agreement. Tharp responded that he doesn't believe this is necessary right now, but at
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some point in time they will probably want one person to be the main contact for the
event. Members stated that they don't believe having a chair is necessary at this time.
Ogren also noted that she made contact with the Quad City Air Show, Kenneth Hopper,
and that he will know their 2014 date by October 1St. This led to a discussion among
Members about how they would want to avoid a conflict with this air show. With parking
conflicts in Iowa City, the June 28th date is their best option.
i. Consider Resolution #A13 -4 to Approve the Agreement With Iowa
Aviation Promotion Group — Ogren moved Resolution #A13 -4; seconded by
Hofineyer. Motion carried 4 -0; Gardinier absent.
C. FAA/IDOT Projects: AECOM / David Hughes
i. 7/25 Parallel Taxiway Paving & Lighting — Tharp noted that Hughes is
currently out of the country. Steve Eaton is present this evening in Hughes'
place. Tharp noted that they are a bit behind on this project. Currently they are
working with the contractor on some pavement strength issues. Eaton
responded to Members' questions, explaining how they have been working with
the contractor on this issue. He explained how they have been performing
testing to see what types of strengths they have. This needs to be done before
the actual pavement can be completed. He also explained how they have to
follow the FAA guidelines on these projects in order to receive the federal
funding, and therefore have to perform such testing. Tharp responded to
Members' questions regarding the closing of runways and such at this point, and
he noted that things are running as smoothly as can be expected.
ii. Airport Electrical Rehab — Tharp noted that the contractor has finished
up and there is a recommendation letter in Members' packets this evening.
Dulek suggested that Tharp explain this process to the newer Members. He then
briefly explained how once a project is completed, they have to then 'accept' this
finalized project. Hofineyer noted that this was approximately a $75,000 project.
1. Consider Resolution #A13 -5 Accepting Work as Complete on
the Airport Electrical Rehab Project — Hofineyer moved Resolution #A13 -5;
seconded by Assouline. Motion carried 4 -0; Gardinier absent.
iii. Roofing Rehabilitation — Ogren asked about the need for a public
hearing, and Tharp briefly explained to Members the process for this type of
project, with a public hearing being held on the plans and specs for this project.
1. Consider Resolution #A13 -6 Setting Public Hearing on the
Plans, Specifications, and Form of Contract for Building D and Terminal
Roofing Rehabilitation — Assouline moved Resolution #A13 -6; seconded by
Ogren. Motion carried 4 -0; Gardinier absent.
d. Hangar L — Tharp noted that they need to defer this item to next month. He
added that there is one item left to be completed so they need to wait another
month.
e. Hangar #32 — Horan asked if there are any operational concerns they need to
consider. Ogren asked why the public hearing is necessary, and Tharp noted
that it has to do with the length of the contract. Tharp responded to questions
regarding rent and length of contract.
i. Consider Resolution #A13 -7 Setting Public Hearing for a use
Agreement with the University of Iowa for Hangar #32 — Ogren moved
Resolution #A13 -7; seconded by Hofineyer. Motion carried 4 -0; Gardinier
absent.
f. Airport Operations -
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I. Strategic Plan — Implementation — Horan asked that Tharp share the
jpeg he created with the other Members.
ii. Budget — Tharp noted that the Accounting Department will be changing
their software and thus there will be some changes on this end. He will let
Members know when these changes take place. There will be more electronic
participation. Ogren asked about the Budget Committee and their August report.
Tharp explained what the Budget Committee typically does and the timelines
they follow from Accounting.
1. Boiler replacement — Tharp noted that the cost of this
replacement is just above his authorized spending level. He shared that he has
received three quotes — one for $3,500, one for 4,200, and the third is at $5,000
plus. He asked the Members for their approval to go with the lowest bid. This
would be the same boiler that they have. Assouline moved to approve the
lowest boiler replacement bid; seconded by Hofineyer. Motion carried 4 -0;
Gardinier absent.
iii. Management — Tharp stated that the evaluation was processed and
submitted to Human Resources.
g. FBO /Flight Training Reports -
i. Jet Air — Matt Wolford with Jet Air addressed Members. He shared the
monthly reports with Members, noting that for May there has been a lot of
mowing. He also noted the addition of a grill and a picnic table. June has
seen more mowing and weed killing. Wolford also noted how they have
tried to keep up with the restroom cleaning. June has also been the time
to change all the filters, which can be quite expensive, according to
Wolford. Wolford noted the workout the new grill got when both the
Young Eagles and the Beech Nuts were at the Airport. He stated that he
cooked around 80 hamburgers and 40 hot dogs that day. Overall,
Wolford stated that Jet Air has been busy. They recently acquired a
hangar full of Citations in North Carolina via a bank repossession. He
shared with Members how this has been going for them. They also
acquired a building full of supplies, so they are continuing to sort through
things. Jet Air has hired more mechanics at both their Iowa City and
Galesburg locations.
ii. Iowa Flight Training — None.
h. Subcommittee Reports -
i. For June: Infrastructure — Horan asked how everyone feels about the
subcommittees they currently have. Members briefly discussed this
issue, basically trying to decide how much value there is in having these
standing committees. Tharp noted that the Budget is an important
subcommittee, as are special event subcommittees. Assouline asked
what they could possibly do in such subcommittees, if they have any real
purpose. Tharp noted that they meet and discuss special issues as
needed, and that standing committees may not be necessary. Horan
suggested they leave these subcommittees in place in case of an
emergency. Assouline stated that if they have a specific goal or task,
subcommittees serve a purpose, but to have standing committees doesn't
do much. Hofineyer stated that if there is a need, they could formally
reconvene whichever committee is needed.
ii. For July: None.
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I. Commission Members' Reports — Hofineyer noted that he did get up for a flight
recently, flying south towards Riverside. Ogren shared that she enjoyed the
recent Young Eagles' event. She also talked about the plane they are building at
home and how they hope to transport it to a hangar. She also shared her
experience at the air traffic control tower tour in Cedar Rapids recently.
Hofineyer noted that he was also at the tower tour and he shared his experience
with Members. Horan was at the tour, as well.
j. Staff Report — Tharp shared that the DOT grants, the preliminary
recommendations, will be going to the Transportation Commission for approval
next month. He will be working with Hughes to find ways to still get the tank work
done that they spoke about previously. Tharp then shared that he was at a
recent performance of Cirque du Soleil and was chosen from the audience to
perform.
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR:
The next regular meeting will be Thursday, July 18, 2013, at 6:00 P.M. at the Airport Terminal
building.
ADJOURN:
Chairperson Horan adjourned the meeting at 7:04pm
CHAIRPERSON DATE
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MINUTES PRELIMINARY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
JUNE 13, 2013
EMMA HARVAT HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Esther Baker, Frank Durham, Andrew Litton, Pam Michaud,
Ginalie Swaim, Dana Thomann, Frank Wagner
MEMBERS ABSENT: Kent Ackerson, Thomas Baldridge, Kate Corcoran, David
McMahon
STAFF PRESENT: Chery Peterson, Bob Miklo
OTHERS PRESENT: Tony Colby, Joe Coulter, Laurie Cummins, Jim Harris, Bob
Lehman, Steve Tannen
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (become effective only after separate Council action)
None.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Swaim called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Coulter said he provided staff with materials pertaining to the gateway project that is being
developed by the City. He said he is concerned about the raising of North Dubuque Street from
ten to fifteen feet from approximately Foster Road to Park Road Bridge.
Coulter said he lives on North Dubuque Street in the Jacobson - Coulter House, which is a house
that is eligible for the National Register as stated in the material he provided to staff. He said he
sees the Dubuque Gateway Project as seriously compromising the historical integrity of the
neighborhood, including his property and his neighbors in Ball Heights, Bella Vista, across Taft
Speedway, Idyllwild, and the surrounding area.
Coulter said this area includes a number of very significant houses, such as the Englert-Ball-
Panell House that would be affected because the intersection of North Dubuque Street and
Ridge Road would be eliminated and a new cut - across from the elevated Dubuque Street would
cross his property on the south end and connect with Ridge Road. He said there are a number
of aesthetic, safety, environmental and flood mitigation issues that the project has, and he has
formally asked that the Commission allow him at a future meeting to present more of his
concerns.
Coulter asked the Commission to conduct a thorough and complete study of the potential
impacts of the Gateway Project. He asked the Commission to rescind its previous approval of
the Gateway Project. Coulter said he would like to see recommendations developed for the City
Council, the Iowa Department of Transportation, and other relevant governmental bodies with a
report that accurately describes the impacts of the Gateway Project on the City's historic
properties.
Harris said, regarding Project Gateway, that he has lived in the area for 20 years, and there has
always been a clear view of the Iowa River from Bella Vista Place. He asked, if Project
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Gateway elevates Dubuque Street by 15 feet or more, will that elevation block off the view of the
Iowa River and, if so, is it not a part of historic preservation.
Harris said Bella Vista was created 100 or so years ago. Harris asked if his question was
answered previously, and was there a three -D model or any sort of comprehensive diagraming
to show that such a thing would not occur.
Colby submitted a letter to the Commission and read excerpts. He said he has been in Iowa
City for many years and discussed his positions and history with the City.
Colby said that last week he received a form letter, explaining that he lives in an historic district,
and should he contemplate changes to his home, he is obligated to receive approval from the
Commission. He said he read this with some anger and sadness; the ironies are bitter.
Colby stated that last August, the Historic Preservation Commission approved the City's
proposed Gateway Project, stating that it would not adversely affect the Brown Street Historic
District. He said that although it is central to the district, no one from Bella Vista had been told
of the meeting, no one from Bella Vista attended, and no one from Bella Vista was told of the
outcome.
Colby said the Gateway Project as presently configured will have a devastating impact on Bella
Vista. He said the bridge will be elevated twelve feet above its present height. Colby stated
that to accommodate this, Dubuque Street will be elevated twelve feet at the south end of Bella
Vista. He said this will continue at a similar elevation to the corner of Dubuque Street and
Kimball Road.
Colby said Kimball Road will be elevated to an equal height. He said that Dubuque Street and
Kimball Road will essentially form a levee that will affect the entire watershed to the east, which
is the Bella Vista Bluff. Colby said that 60 to 80% of the prime, first growth trees will be
destroyed in the target area. He said these are the barrier trees that stand tall on the lower
portion of the bluff. Colby said that without these trees the bluff will be subject to erosion, as it
will not have a root system to hold it in place.
Colby said that noise levels will be intolerable because of the elevation of the street and also
because of the greatly increased foot traffic on the expanded walkway. He said that at the
present time, all foot traffic to the Mayflower buildings occurs on the west side of Dubuque
Street.
Colby stated that first growth trees will be sacrificed. He said that these trees are a visual buffer
that one sees while driving into the City from the north. Colby said they are a source of beauty
for all Iowa Citians.
Colby referred to the letter that asks residents of an historic district to notify the City of even a
slight change in their homes. He said that when the process is reversed, when outside forces
challenge the neighborhood, the residents are left in the cold.
Colby asked what would happen if the neighbors, as a group, petitioned the Commission to
destroy one hundred trees so that they could have a better view of the new Hancher. He said
the neighbors would be told cutting down the trees is madness, and their sanity would be
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June 13, 2013
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questioned. Colby said that now that the City wants to cut down those trees, apparently it
makes perfect sense.
Colby said residents are witnessing the third worst flood in Iowa City history. He said that in
spite of that, water is flowing nicely beneath the bridge; it has not acted as a dam. Colby said
that a relatively small portion of Dubuque Street is under water. He said that a modest levee
would have kept Dubuque Street dry. Colby said there are solutions that will mitigate against
flood damage, allow a flow of traffic, and preserve the historic nature of Bella Vista and the
Dubuque Street corridor.
Colby said the current plan is far too radical for this City and is wasteful and unnecessary. He
said the Gateway Project as presently conceived will have a major if not lethal impact on Bella
Vista. Colby said a truly historic entity will be lost.
Colby said that when the trees have been sacrificed and traffic has been elevated to a level of
the yards, the current owners will be gone. He said those who buy the properties at bargain
prices will not care about historic preservation; there won't be any history to be preserved.
Colby said it is not too late to prevent what many feel is a terrible mistake. He asked that the
Commission revisit the matter of the Gateway Project to study how it might affect this historic
portion of Iowa City.
Colby said that preservation is a two -way street. He asked the Commission members to come
and walk with residents on the heights and down below, where vulnerable trees have been
tagged with yellow ribbons. Colby said the residents are ready at a moment's notice to
accommodate anyone who would like to get an in -depth understanding of the current realities.
Colby asked that the Commission contact the State Historic Preservation Commission, as well
as the City Council, to help protect not only Bella Vista but all the historic properties in the
Dubuque Street corridor. He provided his contact information for any who care to visit.
Tannen said he moved here just over a year ago. He said he and his family are traveling
musicians who have been to hundreds of cities across the country.
Tannen said they chose to live in Iowa City, in many respects, because of the Commission and
the way the Commission has uniquely preserved the City. He said there are very few places
like this in the world. Tannen said they are concerned that this project is a little hasty and has
not been properly studied in the context of the historical impact it is going to have.
Tannen said he agreed with all of Colby's points. He said the entrance to Iowa City on Dubuque
Street is gorgeous and is one of the things they would visit every time they came through.
Tannen asked the Commission to consider revisiting the issue. He invited the Commission to
walk around to see what the residents are talking about. Tannen said this is the history that the
Commission members are volunteering their time to preserve.
Cummins said that she and her husband grew up in Iowa City but have lived in Italy,
Switzerland, and Belgium. She said they chose to come back here and live their lives in the
Milton - Remley house — the pink house at the end of Bella Vista.
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Cummins said they would really like to see the beauty of the area preserved. She said that is
what drew them here and said that everything the speakers before her stated applies to why
they came here and why they want to stay. Cummins asked that some careful reconsideration
be given to this decision.
Swaim asked Miklo, since the Commission has some new members, if he could review the
process the Commission went through when considering this issue last August.
Miklo said he could not go into too much detail on the issue at this point, because it is not on the
agenda. He said the Gateway Project involves rebuilding the Park Road Bridge and elevating
Dubuque Street.
Miklo said the project is being put forward by the City, and there was a process during which a
consulting engineer presented various scenarios and proposals, held public meetings, held
open houses, and may have held a public hearing at some point. Miklo said that as part of that
process, the Commission was asked to comment on the effect on historic properties after the
August presentation.
With regard to discussing this any further, Miklo said this should be an item on the
Commission's agenda, with the City Engineer involved in the discussion. He said staff could put
this on the agenda for one of the next two Commission meetings.
Tannen said he believes that the City Council is voting on this next week. He said the
Commission's recommendation has already been passed on to the State. Tannen said they
have contacted the State Historical Society to look into this, and they said they would. He said
he would ask that the Commission at least talk to the City Council if it is willing to reconsider, to
let the City Council know that the Commission will look at this again. Tannen said that might
give the City Council the opportunity to put this off temporarily.
Durham asked how the Commission interacts with other government agencies to administer any
decision. Miklo stated that this is not something for which the Commission would necessarily
make a recommendation to the City Council. He added that the Commission could not take any
action on this tonight, because it cannot vote on something that was not put on the agenda 24
hours in advance.
Regarding what is on the City Council agenda for next week, Miklo was unsure but said he did
not think they are approving the project at this time. He said the Commission could hold a
special meeting on Monday to make a comment to the City Council.
Tannen said it was his understanding that the State's actions are based on the Commission's
recommendation to approve this project.
Michaud said she thinks this is a legitimate request. She said that one of the reasons the
Commission members voted to approve this is because the Commission was told that the
neighbors had been informed all along of the proposal. Michaud said apparently the neighbors
were not informed; there was no group meeting, and the residents were told in the beginning
that Dubuque Street would be raised two or three feet.
Miklo said that is why the Commission cannot hold much of a discussion about this without the
City Engineer, who knows the other side of the story. Michaud stated that if there has been
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Page 5 of 12
some misrepresentation, it does need to be resolved. Miklo said the Commission could hold a
special meeting, or this could be on the July or August agenda. He stated that there is no action
legally that the Commission can take at this meeting, because the item is not on the agenda.
Swaim asked Miklo if he could check to see where this item is on the City Council's agenda, to
make sure it is not coming up before the Commission has time to review this. Miklo confirmed
this.
Cummins said she believes that what is happening is that at the next City Council meeting on
the 18th, before the actual City Council meeting, the engineers are presenting their
recommendation. She said that the City Council then has until a meeting in July, possibly the
23'd, to vote on that recommendation. Tannen asked about the County involvement. Durham
asked if the State Department of Transportation is involved in this.
Coulter said the Commission is empowered to call a special meeting as early as next week to
discuss this with the people involved in this neighborhood. He said that, given the time frame,
something like that would be in order. Coulter asked the Commission to seriously consider
having an emergency meeting that is well publicized to the community so everyone who wants
to can speak and discuss this issue.
Swaim thanked the residents for bringing this to the Commission's attention and asked them to
provide their contact information.
CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS:
Trinitv Episcopal Church. 320 East College Street.
Peterson said this church is on the corner of College and Gilbert Streets. She said the
proposed project is for exterior lighting on the north side, which is visible from Gilbert Street.
Peterson showed the window in question and said the project is to install exterior lighting affixed
to the building that would shine in and illuminate the stained glass for evening services. She
said the proposal is for custom, steel tubing that supports light fixtures, as shown in the packet.
Peterson said that more information was provided by the applicant after the packets were sent
out, and she said the applicant is present to describe the additional information. She said staffs
recommendation is to approve the lighting, as it is something that existed at this window in the
past. Peterson added that staff is not comfortable with the design and would like to work with
the applicant on that.
Lehman stated that he is a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and serves on the buildings and
grounds committee. He said he was tasked with soliciting bids and following through on the
project.
Lehman said that one of the bidders told him that if the church put a light on the ground shining
in the window, it would violate code requirements for shielded light. He said that a light on the
ground would be quite a bit further away so that one would need a larger amount of light.
Lehman said he was told that the optimum would be to put a very narrow beamed light on the
building across the alley to focus on the window, but that is not possible.
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Lehman said the handout he submitted has a photograph showing approximately what the lights
might look like. He said there would be a custom bracket made with one -inch steel tube.
Lehman said these would be C- shaped brackets — one on each side of the window, each
holding two lights. He said the lights would be directed at the window at an angle.
Lehman said the drawings on the front of the handout show what was there before, which was a
frame outside the window with lights pointing straight into the window. He said they now want to
be off at a side angle, so that the lights are not necessarily visible from the inside, kind of
simulating daylight.
Peterson asked if the previous design had hot spots of light. Lehman confirmed this. He said
there were six bright lights on the window, and that is the reason it was taken down, to try
something that would be better.
Peterson said that the objective is to get more even lighting. She said the one thing to consider
would be if, instead of on the sides, which is quite conspicuous, if it could be something along
the bottom that shines up.
Lehman said that two of the proposals received were for lights above the window. He said that
what happens then is the top of the window will be bright and the bottom will be dimmer.
Lehman said it is hard to get an even wash of light across the window. He said that is why they
selected the design that had the four lights as evenly spaced as possible on the periphery of the
window.
Lehman said that if the lights are placed on the bottom, the bottom of the window will be
brighter. He said that is going to look unnatural; it is not going to look like daylight when the top
of the window is darker than the bottom of the window.
Swaim asked Lehman why the four lights as proposed would not look like hot spots as well.
Lehman said that if one stands off to the side of the window inside, one would see the lights
directly. He said that for most of the congregation, the lights will not show directly. Lehman
said they would not know the exact positioning until there is a light fixture to try. He said the
lights are not in stock locally, so they would have to be ordered.
Lehman said they would have to experiment with the actual placement. He said the frames will
be about two feet out from the window, and the frames would probably be about six feet tall and
then spaced approximately as in the photograph on the second page of the handout.
Michaud asked if the window involved faces the alley. Lehman confirmed this. He said it is
visible as one comes down Gilbert Street looking across the alley.
Michaud asked Lehman if he could put a pole on the alley to have something that would more
replicate a natural light. Lehman said another possibility might be to put it on the section of the
building to the west, the 1948 addition, which he does not believe is part of the historic structure.
He said that instead of an LED flood light, there would probably be something with a high -
powered bulb and some optics that would produce a narrow beam of light. Lehman said that
was not proposed by anyone they talked to, and he was unsure what the cost of that would be.
Durham asked if Lehman had worked with LED lights and had seen how diffuse they are.
Lehman said the lights proposed by all three contractors are not in stock locally, so until they
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are special ordered and arrive, there won't be a chance to test them. He said that some of the
data was looked at as to the diffusion of the light, but it is kind of hard to tell. Lehman said that
at one point they put up a temporary light with four 150 -watt, par -38 floodlights. He said it made
the window more noticeable at night but was not sufficient. Lehman said that was 6,000 to
7,000 lumens of lights, and they are proposing 10,000 lumens.
Swaim said this is sort of on the back of the church, and it is a stunning window. She asked if
this could be on posts in the ground, as far back as possible, and then have posts camouflaged
with shrubbery or something. Lehman said that then it would be shooting up again. He said
there will not be natural light unless there is a 40 -foot pole out there on the alley, which is not
optimum either.
Lehman said that if they will not be allowed to put the lights on the historic structure, they might
have to put them on the end of the parish hall to the west, above the door. He said there are
plans to change that part of the building. Lehman said there is an old fire escape, and that area
up there is no longer used. Lehman stated that a single light could be put up there at an angle,
but there would be a lot less efficiency that way, because a lot more light would have to be
projected and a lot more would be washed on the outside of the building rather than passing
through the window.
Peterson said the code requirements also require a fixture over 2,000 lumens to be shielded.
She said it cannot shine above the horizontal. Lehman said that the proposed lights are almost
2,500 lumens each. He assumed that mounted on the frames as proposed, they would not only
come in horizontally but would probably be mounted high enough that they would come in at a
bit of a down angle.
Durham asked when the church will have a chance to test out the lights. Lehman said they
would have to have approval for the project before they would pay $500 per light to order them.
He said they may be able to get something at a lesser cost right now, but the highest bidder had
told him that his bid was high because of the fabrication of the frame and the lights that are
$500 each.
Thomann asked if there are any other churches in the area that have done something like this.
She added that Saint Mary's in Riverside has done something like this, although they might not
be under any restrictions.
Swaim said there might also be information in the technical literature from national historic
resources about how to effectively light something like this. Lehman said he would be
interested in a reference tool like that. He said it may be more common to have lights inside to
make the window visible to the outside, but the church's window is on the back of the building.
Durham asked if one could construct a grill to match the rectangular shape of the panes, and
mount the lights to the grill. Lehman said he did not think one would want lights in front of the
window, and that is why they are trying to get off to the side. He said that otherwise there will
be a hot spot of light, as shown on the drawing of the 1970 installation. Lehman said it was ugly
from the inside and the outside.
Peterson said she is not convinced that what has been proposed is stable enough, without
cross bracing. She said that perhaps if it did somehow work with the mullion pattern it might be
an acceptable solution.
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Lehman said he thinks they will end up with brackets and then maybe a leg top and bottom. He
said that instead of just a straight bracket, the top and bottom would have an angled brace out
to the side. Lehman said that with one -inch tubing painted the same color as the building, it will
be nearly invisible from the street.
Michaud said that a number of years ago, the Commission approved lighting for Economy
Advertising. She said the project ended up with gooseneck lighting to illuminate their sign. They
used black gooseneck conduit.
Lehman said that was one of the proposals — for a single light. He said that type of light is best
for illuminating something on a wall. Lehman said that is the equivalent of a 60 -watt bulb, and it
is not going to be visible from the inside.
Michaud asked if the LEDs will be full spectrum. She said they seem like very white light.
Lehman said he believes there are two color temperatures available in the LED fixtures: one
was very white, and the other was warmer. He said he wishes they could go to City Electric and
test it out. Lehman said he is uneasy about that aspect of it.
Michaud said that LEDs that are just glaring white can be pretty nasty. She said that a softer
one would have a better effect.
Swaim asked if this light is something that would be on every evening. Lehman replied that it
would be on probably every Tuesday morning for the early service and probably be turned on
on cloudy days. He said there is a 5:30 Wednesday service for which they would probably turn
the light on in the winter. Lehman said that at Christmas and Easter and other special
occasions they might turn it on, but it would not be on most evenings.
Peterson said staff's recommendation is to approve this. She said the lighting is a good idea,
but staff just wants to make sure they are involved in how this is placed. Peterson suggested
the Commission could approve this so that the church could purchase the lighting and still have
the Commission involved in the final installation.
Lehman said that seems to be a reasonable approach. He said there is a risk that if they buy
the lights and the Commission decides it does not like the look of them at all, then the church
will have $2,000 worth of unusable lights.
Miklo responded that it could be worded such that the light installation is approved subject to the
actual final position being approved by the Commission. He said the thought would be that the
lighting first be tried from below so that it is less obvious.
Lehman asked if it would not be some kind of violation to have lighting on the ground, as he was
told by one of the electrical contractors. Miklo answered that if it is over 2,000 lumens, that is
the case. He asked if it would be possible to get this just under 2,000 lumens. Lehman said
that could be done, but then more of them would probably be needed. He said also that if it is
done from the bottom, there will be uneven lighting on the window.
Miklo said it may be that brackets under the window could come out and then turn up a little,
supporting lights that shine up from the left and right sides. He said this would provide a less
detracting view of the window, because there would not be all of that grillwork and brackets on
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the sides. Lehman said that he was thinking that the brackets from the side would allow one to
see the window, versus having brackets sticking up in front of the window.
Durham said the real test is how far from the window would this have to be to diffuse the light
and avoid hot spots. Miklo said one possibility Lehman suggested was possibly mounting it on
the wall of the parish hall, which may be a better solution in terms of the overall aesthetics of the
exterior of the building. Lehman said then they would have to research a different lighting
fixture, and LEDs may or may not be appropriate. Miklo said this application could be deferred
to allow that research to occur, if that is an option.
Swaim asked Lehman if that is something he would like to explore. Lehman replied that he is
kind of at a loss where to go with this. He said he was hoping that one of the contractors might
come up with this option, but they all came up with similar proposals of something mounted near
the window.
Miklo suggested, knowing that the proposal is not an ideal solution, going back to the
contractors and asking how an alternative would work. Lehman said he could ask them to
research some sort of a projected, narrow -beam spotlight, maybe even something that could be
framed to match the window a little bit.
Baker said she imagines that other churches have had similar dilemmas, and it would be
interesting to see how they resolved them. Lehman said he has not done that kind of research.
Miklo said perhaps a little more research is necessary, and there might be some information
available from the National Trust or the State Historic Preservation Office. He said this could be
deferred until the next meeting.
Swaim said there might not be any churches doing this in this area or even in the State, but
there might be some in larger communities. Michaud said she recalls seeing a Tiffany glass
window in the Congregational Church on Clinton Street. She said she has seen it at night and
assumes it is illuminated, although there is a building right on the other side, so they don't have
to worry about appearance. She said that Saint Wenceslaus also has a big, beautiful window.
Swaim suggested contacting First Presbyterian Church in Davenport, which has done a lot of
historic work on the inside and also has Tiffany windows.
MOTION: Durham moved to defer consideration of a certificate of appropriateness for
the application for Trinity Episcopal Church, 320 East College Street. Baker seconded
the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7 -0 (Ackerson, Baldridge, Corcoran, and
McMahon absent).
Crum - Overholt House. 726 Iowa Avenue.
Peterson said this property is on the north side of Iowa Avenue in the College Hill Conservation
District. She showed a view of the front of the house. Peterson said the proposed project is to
remove the door at the left in the photograph and replace it with a window similar to the window
on the right -hand side.
Peterson said these are original, stone lintel, full- height, brick openings. She said the one on
the right has been in- filled and cannot be an original window. Peterson said that one cannot tell
because of the storm door, but the one on the left is a very old, wood half -light door and
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transom. She said that staff has determined that the door is very much a part of the history of
this building.
Peterson said that removing the door would be a violation of the Secretary of the Interior
Standards. She said the floor plan of this house is interesting in that on the west side, where
there is this separate door, it has always been a separate part of the house. Peterson said it is
conceivable that there has been a door here for a very long time, and this part of the house was
potentially an office space or separate tenant space.
Peterson said the packet includes an engraving of this house from 1859. She said that in all
these years, the house has gone through a lot of changes, including the addition of a porch and
an enclosed entry and some changes to the roof. Peterson said this door, however, has been
there a long, long time, and staff's recommendation is to not approve the proposal to move the
door.
Peterson said this proposal is being triggered by a change in ownership and a change in use,
along with a requirement that there be an interior door from the foyer to the rental unit. She said
the applicant's thought was if the interior door is required, he would close off the exterior door
and possibly repurpose that door on the inside. Peterson said the applicant is looking for the
best way to solve his code problem of needing an interior door to this apartment.
Miklo explained that from a zoning perspective, the owner has the right to an owner - occupied,
single - family house with an accessory apartment. He said the house is no longer owner -
occupied, so according to Code, the interior has to be opened so that it functions as one unit.
Miklo said it can be rented to someone else, as a roomer, but one cannot have it as a separate,
free - standing unit, so the interior door has to be put in to make it function as one house.
MOTION: Baker moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for
the Crum - Overholt House, 726 Iowa Avenue, as presented. Litton seconded the motion.
The motion failed on a vote of 0 -7 (Ackerson, Baldridne, Corcoran and McMahon absent).
REPORT ON CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY CHAIR AND STAFF:
Peterson said there was nothing outstanding in the applications. She said there was some
repair work, a new deck that met the minor review criteria, windows on a sorority that were pre -
approved items, and a project on a non - historic Brown Street property.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR MAY 9 2013 HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION MEETING:
MOTION: Wagner moved to approve the minutes of the Historic Preservation
Commission's May 9, 2013 meeting, as written. Thomann seconded the motion. The
motion carried on a vote of 7 -0 (Ackerson, Baldridae, Corcoran and McMahon absent).
Regarding the Dubuque Street project, Durham said he is unclear about what the Commission
is being asked to resolve and what its authority is as a Commission versus all of the other
entities that might have something to say about flood mitigation and historic preservation at the
local or state level. He asked how the Commission might address the expectations of those
who spoke at tonight's meeting or those who might fill the room when the item is placed on the
agenda. Durham asked if the Commission can solve their problem.
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Miklo said that next there will be a report from the engineer, with the presentation that was given
last year and any update to that information. He said the Commission will need to decide,
based on the information presented, if it approves.
Miklo said he feels this could go on the regular agenda, unless the Commission is expecting a
lot of other information. He said it also depends on the availability of the City Engineer, who he
will invite to the meeting.
Michaud said she thinks there has been a total lack of to -scale contextual design
representation. She said there has been a lot of study on that, and they should come up with an
elevation to see the proportional impact. Michaud said that otherwise, one cannot tell. She said
that right now, that whole bluff is covered with trees. She said all one sees is green, so one
does not see the limestone or whatever is behind it.
Michaud said that should be a requirement on these major things that are being proposed
around the City and downtown. She said there should always be a contextual design, and the
Commission should advocate for that, because it is supposed to protect core neighborhoods.
Durham asked what is done procedurally. He asked if the Commission can propose to the City
Council that this deserves more discussion and get a response from the City Council that is in
the affirmative. Durham asked if the Commission can address the Department of
Transportation or the City Engineer with concerns within the boundaries of the charge of historic
preservation and get them to hold up their agenda while the Commission addresses its own.
Miklo said he feels this will be a community decision that weighs historic preservation, Dubuque
Street, the Park Road Bridge, and the cost of alternatives. He said there was a process for that
that apparently was not to the satisfaction of the neighboring property owners, who are asking to
revisit this.
Miklo said he believes the Commission can revisit this, and that is why before there is any more
discussion, there needs to be information from the City Engineer or Project Manager who knows
both sides here, rather than speculating at this time.
Regarding the proposals that were presented, Michaud said she attended those workshops.
She said the ones she went to showed a much lower elevation. Michaud said she can imagine
that from an engineer's point of view, this is optimizing the choices.
Miklo said this is getting into more than the Commission should be considering at this time,
given that it is not on the agenda. He said it is important to have the engineers here, with the
neighbors, so the Commission can hear both points of view.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
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IOWA CITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
MONDAY, JUNE 24,2013--5:30 P.M.
DRAFT
CITY CABLE TV OFFICE, 10 S. LINN ST. -TOWER PLACE PARKING FACILITY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Nicholas Kilburg, Brain Elias, Alexa Homewood
MEMBERS ABSENT: Matt Butler, Laura Bergus
STAFF PRESENT: Mike Brau, Bob Hardy, Ty Coleman
OTHERS PRESENT: Josh Goding, Bond Drager, Pope Yamada
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL
None.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION
Pope Yamada, PATV's attorney, said that he is still negotiating with Assistant City Attorney Sue
Dulek regarding a provision that permits the city to assume PATV's assets if funding from the cable
operator ceases. Although the contract period will expire before funding from Mediacom likely ends
when they transition to a state- issued franchise in 2018, it is in PATV's and the city's interest to
address the issues sooner rather than later. The language in the draft contract might not allow PATV to
pursue an opportunity to pursue other funding mechanism and continuation of services to the
community. It was not the intent of the contract to tie PATV's existence to funding by the city through
the cable operator. PATV is interested in negotiating an ability to continue to provide public access
services and have continued access to the channel in the event other sources of funding was obtained
as well as what assistance the city might provide to secure alternative funding. Hardy said that in his
discussions with city administration he was lead to believe that a joint PEG facility was off the table.
The city administration has now indicated they are interested in pursuing a joint facility. There is no
intention to move to a joint facility in the immediate future, as the interests of PATV's renter needs to
be taken into account. A move to a joint facility will not be undertaken for at least one year. A
document with a preliminary data analysis of the broadband survey was distributed. Brau asked
Commissioners to look at the questions and forward any groups of questions that they would like to
see further analyzed. Brau said he would be forwarding more analysis as it is finished. Once the
analysis is finished the Commission will need to interpret the data and come to declarative statements
regarding their meaning.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Elias moved and Kilburg seconded a motion to approve the amended June 3, 2013 minutes. The
motion passed unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS
None.
SHORT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
CONSUMER ISSUES
Homewood noted there was a complaint report in the meeting packet and that there were only 2
complaints, both of which have been resolved.
MEDIACOM REPORT
Hardy said Grassley was on vacation and he had nothing to report.
LOCAL ACCESS CHANNELS REPORTS
The City Channel and PATV had written reports in the meeting packet. Goding reported PATV would
hold their next guidelines workshop July 1. PATV's guidelines are being modified to reflect changes
in the new draft contract. A special workshop will be given for an anti- bullying group at United
Action for Youth. It is hoped that an on -going relationship with UAY can be developed. Drager
reported Brent Palmer has been hired as the department coordinator with responsibility for the library
channel.
CABLE TV ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Hardy said he had nothing to report that isn't addressed in other agenda items.
PATV CONTRACT
Pope Yamada, PATV's attorney, said that he is still negotiating with Assistant City Attorney Sue
Dulek regarding a provision that permits the city to assume PATV's assets if funding from the cable
operator ceases. Although the contract period will expire before funding from Mediacom likely ends
when they transition to a state - issued franchise in 2018, it is in PATV's and the city's interest to
address the issues sooner rather than later. The language in the draft contract might not allow PATV to
pursue an opportunity to pursue other funding mechanism and continuation of services to the
community. It was not the intent of the contract to tie PATV's existence to funding by the city through
the cable operator. PATV is interested in negotiating an ability to continue to provide public access
services and have continued access to the channel in the event other sources of funding was obtained
as well as what assistance the city might provide to secure alternative funding.
PEG FACILITY
Hardy said that in his discussions with city administration he was lead to believe that a joint PEG
facility was off the table. The city administration has now indicated they are interested in pursuing a
joint facility. There is no intention to move to a joint facility in the immediate future, as the interests
of PATV's renter needs to be taken into account. A move to a joint facility will not be undertaken for
at least one year.
BROADBANDSURVEY
A document with a preliminary data analysis of the broadband survey was distributed. Brau asked
Commissioners to look at the questions and forward any groups of questions that they would like to
see further analyzed. Brau said he would be forwarding more analysis as it is finished. Once the
analysis is finished the Commission will need to interpret the data and come to declarative statements
regarding their meaning.
ADJOURNMENT
Elias moved and Homewood seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion was approved unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:59 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Brau
Cable TV Administrative Aide
TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
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