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cci CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET CITY OF IOWA CITY April 10, 2014 www.icgov.org IP1 Council Tentative Meeting Schedule APRIL 15 WORK SESSION MEETING IP2 Work Session Agenda IP3 Memo from Neighborhood Services Dir. to City Manager: Proposed update of the South District Plan IP4 Copy of letter to Iowa City Community School District Supt. Murley from City Manager: Two aspects of school proposed on South Sycamore Street IP5 Pending Work Session Topics IP6 Memo from City Clerk: Joint meeting agenda items for April 28 MISCELLANEOUS IP7 Memo from Asst. City Manager: Strategic Plan Status Report IP8 Email from Council Member Botchway: Johnson County Sealing Day IP9 Memo from Council Member Throgmorton: Municipal infractions instead of simple misdemeanors IP10 Memo from City Attorney: Entertainment venues IP11 Memo from Administrative Analyst: Accessibility Assessment IP12 Copy of email from City Manager: Blu is ICAD Group's Favorite Color IP13 Article from City Manager: Iowa City Inspires IP14 Bar Check Report — March 2014 IP16 Memo from Dir. of Neighborhood & Community Development Services: Neighborhood Services Coordinator and Development Services Coordinator appointment IP16 Copy of Press Release: Citizens Police Review Board Community Forum IP17 Invitation: Spring Wildflower Walk at Ryerson's Woods /Iowa Wildflower Month IP18 Economic Development Committee — Draft minutes April 1, 2014 News Release: 1105 Project Meeting City's Fundraising Challenge [Distributed as late handout 4/15/14.] rt AN 11 5-Aft M-102 0: k M CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET IP1 Council Tentative Meeting Schedule APRIL 15 WORK SESSION MEETING IP2 Work Session Agenda I133 Memo from Neighborhood Services Dir. to City Manager: District Plan IP4 Copy of letter to Iowa City aspects of school propo IP5 Pending Work Session Topi IP6 Memo from City Clerk: Joint imunity School District S on South Sycamore Sti April 10, 2014 update of the South Murley from City Manager: Two ng agenda items/for April 28 MI ELLANE 2 US IP7 Memo from Asst. City Manager: Strate Plan tatus Report IP8 Email from Council Member Botchway: Joh n County Sealing Day IP9 Memo from Council Member Throgmorto Municipal infractions instead of simple misdemeanors I1310 Memo from City Attorney: Entertainme venues IP11 Memo from Administrative Analyst: Ac essibility Asse ment IP12 Copy of email from City Manager: B is ICAD Group's Fa orite Color IP13 Article from City Manager: Iowa Ci Inspires IP14 Bar Check Report — March 201 IP15 Memo from Dir. of Neighbo ood & Community Development rvices: Neighborhood Services Coordinator and velopment Services Coordinator app intment IP16 Copy of Press Release: Ci izens Police Review Board Community Fo m IP17 Invitation: Spring Wildflower Walk at Ryerson's Woods /Iowa Wildflowe `Month IP18 Economic Development Committee — Draft minutes April 1, 2014 • y�o/i� CITY OF IOWA CITY Date Tuesday, April 15, 2014 Monday, April 28, 2014 Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Tuesday, June 3, 2014 Tuesday, June 17, 2014 Tuesday, July 1, 2014 Tuesday, July 15, 2014 : IN City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule Subject to change April 10, 2014 Time 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 1 • 1/ 11 I /1 •11 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 111 •11 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM Tuesday, August 5, 2014 5:00 PM Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Tuesday, August 19, 2014 5:00 PM Joint Meeting /Work Session 7:00 PM Tuesday, September 2, 2014 5:00 PM Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Tuesday, September 16, 2014 5:00 PM Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Tuesday, October 7, 2014 5:00 PM Joint Meeting /Work Session 7:00 PM Tuesday, October 21, 2014 5:00 PM Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Meeting Location Work Session Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall Formal Meeting Joint Meeting /Work Session TBA / ICCSD Work Session Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall Formal Meeting Work Session Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall Formal Meeting Work Session Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall Formal Meeting Work Session Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall Formal Meeting Work Session Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall Formal Meeting Work Session Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall Formal Meeting Work Session Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall Formal Meeting Work Session Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall Formal Meeting Work Session Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall Formal Meeting Work Session Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall Formal Meeting Work Session Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall Formal Meeting Work Session Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall Formal Meeting Tuesday, November 4, 2014 5:00 PM Work Session Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, November 18, 2014 5:00 PM Work Session Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, December 2, 2014 5:00 PM Work Session Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, December 16 2014 5:00 PM Work Session Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Nqt--�� IP2 CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washftton Street Iowa City. Iowa 52240 -1826 (319) 3S6 -SO00 (319) 336 -5009 FAX www.1c6ov.org City Council Work Session Agenda April 15, 2014 Emma J. Harvat Hall - City Hall 410 E. Washington Street • Questions from Council re Agenda Items • Appointments [# 20] • Presentation on the Riverfront Crossings Form Based Code [# 6a] • Discuss Council's neighborhood planning and development expectations near the new elementary school locations [IP# 3 and 4 of 4/10 Info Packet] • Information Packet Discussion [April 3, 10] • Council Time ■ Meeting Schedule ■ Pending Work Session Topics [IP# 5 of 4/10 Info Packet] ■ Upcoming Community Events /Council Invitations CITY OF IOWA CITY Mpg _,.� MEMORANDUM Date: April 10, 2014 To: Tom Markus, City Manager From: Doug Boothroy, Department of Neighborhood and Development Services Re: Proposed update of the South District Plan In anticipation of future neighborhood development that will occur in areas surrounding the proposed new Sycamore Street elementary school, the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended that that City Council direct staff to update the South District Plan (adopted 1997). We have identified three approaches that Council may take on this item: 1. Do nothing, relying on the existing South District Plan to provide a general guide for development and change in the area in accord with the neighborhood principles in the Comprehensive Plan. 2. Direct planning staff to update the plan in coordination with other offices (e.g. Sustainability, Transportation, Public Works, Parks and Recreation). Over the summer, planning staff would begin assembling the background materials, such as development history, maps, recent and planned infrastructure improvements, census data, new challenges or opportunities that have arisen since the plan was adopted, etc. Staff would schedule community workshops in early fall, with a final plan to be prepared for public review and feedback by early 2015. This would follow the established approach that has served other district planning efforts with emphasis on outreach to stakeholders in the district (residents, business and property owners, developers, neighborhood groups, etc.). Based on the neighborhood policies of the Comprehensive Plan, the plan would focus on street connectivity, walkability, identifying appropriate locations for various densities or styles of housing or other development such as neighborhood commercial nodes. This planning process would also be used to call attention to recent investments in the district and identify new initiatives or other opportunities to enhance the long -term health and sustainability of the district, including its identity within the larger community. With this option we anticipate additional funding (estimated $7,000 to $10,000) for a landscape architect to illustrate concept plans setting a vision for future neighborhood development similar to what is included in the Southwest, Northeast, and Southeast Planning Districts. We believe this option can be completed by current staff with Sarah Walz, our part-time position, temporarily funded for additional hours as project manager — estimated at 80 to 100 hours allocated over the course of the 6 -8 month project timeline. 3. Hire a consulting firm to prepare the plan with staff assistance as was done with the Riverfront Crossings and Downtown Master Plan, Towncrest Redevelopment Plan, as well as the Peninsula Neighborhood Plan. A consultant may produce a more detailed plan covering building styles and development standards. Staff time would also be required in drafting the plan. Staff would coordinate with the consultant to assemble background materials and conduct community workshops in the fall. We estimate this cost to be $50,000 to $75,000 depending on the level of detail desired. Recommendation: Given the limited scope of the project and the estimated costs, we recommend using Option 2. This is the most efficient and straightforward way to ensure the proposed update to the South District Plan is consistent with our newly adopted Comprehensive April 10, 2014 Page 2 Plan and with other completed District Plans. Our staff has considerable experience conducting these workshops, and our experience indicates they have proven successful in building community support and raising awareness of opportunities for improvement in the community. Cc. John Yapp Bob Miklo (cop April 9, 2014 Mr. Stephen Murley Superintendent Iowa City Community School District 725 N. Dodge Street Iowa City, IA 52245 Dear Steve: LU4-10-14 :1IP4 CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa S2240 -1826 (319) 3S6 -5000 (319) 3S6 -S009 FAX www. Icgov. org I am writing to discuss two aspects of the school proposed to be built on South Sycamore Street. First, the City of Iowa City fully supports the District's decision to locate an elementary school at this site, as well on American Legion Road, because equitably distributing resources throughout the metropolitan area stabilizes neighborhoods, a goal of the City Council's Strategic Plan. Because Iowa City expects the District to build an elementary school at this site, Iowa City is planning to construct infrastructure along Sycamore Street to service the school. Providing the infrastructure for a school supports healthy neighborhoods, a Council priority. But for the expectation that the school will be built, Iowa City would not be constructing the infrastructure at this time. In using capital funds to construct the infrastructure for the school site necessarily means that Iowa City cannot pursue one or more other important capital projects. On Tuesday, April 1, 2014, the City Council authorized an agreement with McClure Engineering Company for design services for Sycamore Street Improvements. Later this year we will award the actual construction contract. Accordingly, Iowa City requests that the District affirmatively state and commit to the construction of the south side elementary school before the City awards a construction contract for the Sycamore Street improvements. By infrastructure, I mean streets, curb and gutter, sidewalks, stormwater, sanitary sewer, and water lines as determined necessary and appropriate by the City Engineer. Please let me know if this request is unacceptable. Second, as we have previously discussed, Iowa City expects neighboring jurisdictions where District schools will be built in the future to provide infrastructure just as we are doing on South Sycamore Street. Please let me know if Iowa City's expectations with respect to the neighboring jurisdictions are not consistent with those of the District. I look forward to hearing from you and to working with you and your staff on the construction of the first elementary school to be built in Iowa City since 1993. Sincerely, Thomas M. Markus City Manager Copy to: Rick Fosse, Public Works Director Ron Knoche, City Engineer aIPS i L i .0 VP iMr•�• - tea...._ CITY OF IOWA CITY PENDING CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TOPICS April 9, 2014 Pending Topics to be Scheduled 1. Discuss community business attraction and anti- piracy compact 2. Review the National League of Cities Institute for Youth, Education and Families report entitled, "City Leadership to Promote Black Male Achievement" (originally distributed in the 5/16/2013 Information Packet) — To be considered in context with the City's annual equity /diversity report 3. Discuss recycling opportunities for multi - family housing (UISG letter in 10/1/2013 packet)- To be considered subsequent to Fiberight related decisions 4. Discuss merits of the consolidation of the City and County Assessor offices (May 2014) 5. Receive staff update on Gilbert/Highland/Kirkwood neighborhood concerns (summer 2014) 6. Discuss policy options for expanding mobile vending and/or food truck opportunities in the City 7. Discuss city related marijuana policies and potential legislative advocacy positions �! CITY OF IOWA CITY GPs 3- MEMORANDUM Date: April 9, 2014 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr 0 Re: Joint Meeting Agenda Items for April 28 The next joint meeting with City Councils of Johnson County municipalities, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, the Iowa City School District and neighboring school districts will be held on Monday, April 28, 2014. The meeting will be hosted by the Iowa City Community School District. Please let me know of any agenda items you would like to include on that agenda at your April 15th work session. A complete agenda and meeting date confirmation will be available in your packet preceding the April 28th joint meeting. CITY OF IOWA CITY 0 Lai ..;.� MEMORANDUM Date: April 7, 2014 To: Tom Markus, City Manager From: Geoff Fruin, Assistant City Manager Re: Strategic Plan Status Report Included in this week's information packet is the April 2014 Strategic Plan Status Report. The purpose of this report is to provide the reader with information on the strategic planning process and the City's efforts to achieve the adopted goals. The document also contains an update on various other significant projects and initiatives, including those directly related to the inclusive and sustainable goals of the City Council. We have reformatted the report to incorporate imagery and make it more concise and readable. Also, while a number of the objectives were unchanged from the 2012 -13 Strategic Plan, we have removed the vast majority of the accomplishments from that timeframe. This was done primarily to keep the report concise and focus the content on the more recent accomplishments and future plans. The 2012 -13 Strategic Plan, as well as this current update is temporarily available on our website at www.icaov.ora /strategicplan. Archived versions are maintained in the City Clerk's Office. Due to the number of items on the City Council's pending worksession list, I am recommending that we do not schedule a formal presentation of this report to the City Council unless they specifically request such a forum. x '� .' - '�:.; ..�.::�:...r_ as.�e:.... :-.r� -_ . �._ n.._ Contents City of Iowa City Organizational Profile ............................................................................................................... ..............................2 StrategicPlan Process .......................................................................................................................................... ..............................3 2014 -2015 Strategic Planning Calendar ............................................................................................................ ..............................3 CoreValues for City Employees* ...................................................................................................................... ..............................4 StrategicPlan Priorities ..................................................................................................................................... ..............................4 Strategic Economic Development Activities ........................................................................................................ ..............................5 AStrong Urban Core ............................................................................................................................................ ..............................8 HealthyNeighborhoods ...................................................................................................................................... .............................10 ASolid Financial Foundation .............................................................................................................................. .............................15 Enhanced Communication and Marketing ......................................................................................................... .............................16 Notable Projects and Initiatives Incorporating the Inclusive and Sustainable Values ........................................ .............................18 Other Significant Projects and Initiatives ........................................................................................................... .............................19 City of Iowa City Organizational Profile Iowa City is governed by an elected city council of seven members: four council members at -large and three district members. The council is responsible for appointing the city manager, city attorney, and city clerk. The city manager serves as the chief administrative officer for the organization. The city manager implements the policy decisions of the city council, enforces city ordinances, and appoints city officials, as well as supervises the directors of the city's operating departments. Iowa City employs approximately 600 full -time staff members to execute the city council's policies and provide public services to over 70,000 citizens. The City provides numerous utilities to its citizens including water, sewer, stormwater, and garbage and recycling services. In addition, the city provides many other services including public safety, building and housing inspections, parks and recreation, street maintenance, engineering, development services, transportation, and senior services. In 2008, Iowa City was designated as a City of Literature by UNESCO becoming the third city recognized internationally and the first and only U.S. cityto date. Since 2012, the city has been recognized in over twenty "Best Of' publications including as "One of America's Best Small Cities," by Money Magazine, the "41h Best U.S. College Destination," bythe American Institute for Economic Research, 8th "Best Performing Small City," by the Milken Institute, "A Top Literary City," by Highbrow Magazine and the 131h "Best Small City for Business and Careers," by Forbes. City Council Members Matt Hayek, Mayor Susan Mims, Mayor Pro Tern Rick Dobyns, District A Terry Dickens, District B Jim Throgmorton, District C Michelle Payne, At -large Kingsley Botchway II, At -large Strategic Plan Process The strategic planning process involves multiple steps, including gathering input from the general public, City staff, and the City Council. The planning process focused on 1) Issues, Concerns, Trends and Opportunities 2) On -Going or Committed Projects 3) Significant and New Projects, Programs, Policies and Initiatives and 4) Organizational Effectiveness. The 2014 -2015 Strategic Plan outlines the primary areas of focus for the community. Numerous additional projects, initiatives and policy matters that are not specifically mentioned in this document have been carried out orwill also be addressed as appropriate. The City staff continues to coordinate various actions that contribute to successful outcomes in each of the identified focus areas. This Status Report notes each of the focus areas, explains the major accomplishments to date, and presents a sample of future plans to furtherthese goals. 2014 -2015 Strategic Planning Calendar Fall 2013 Public and City staff input presented to the City Council Strategic planning work session with the City Council Winter 2013 Adoption of the Strategic Plan 2014 -2015 Implementation of action items Periodic status updates Fall 2015 Final action steps completed Creation of a new 2016 -17 Strategic Plan Core Values for City Employees* Strategic Plan Priorities Integrity Inspiration Mean what you say Encourage others Do as you say Help set the pace Fostering a more INCLUSIVE and SUSTAINABLE Iowa City through Be honest Be excited about the future a commitment to: Be ethical Show faith in your team Be consistent Be visionary Be committed Embrace new concepts © Strategic Economic Development Activities Don't quit before you start Communication Be expressive Life -Long Learning�j °��� Provide feedback Be self directed A Strong Urban Core Be friendly /open Show creativity Be clear Find solutionsfrom multiple sources Be authentic Seek to learn may, Be reflective Evaluate and adjust when needed rte! Healthy Neighborhoods Listen Share knowledge Practice what you learn Leadership Seethe whole picture A Solid Financial Foundation . Take risks Show passion Be respectful Be tactful Core values were developed by Iowa City staff Enhanced Communication and Marketing g Engage during the 2012 -13 strategic plan year Empower others Celebrate others Note: The City Council has expressed that inclusivity and sustainability are guiding Be collaborative principles that should be considered when working within each of the stated Be supportive priorities Strategic Economic Development Activities Goal: The City strives to expand and diversify the economic base of the community, particularly in existing planned commercial and industrial areas that have established supporting infrastructure. Targets for Actions Accomplishments Future Plans . Initiated Williams Street streetscape improvements in . Continue to market the Kerr -McGee property for conjunction with the new commercial buildings on redevelopment Muscatine and Williams (completion anticipated in . Identify further redevelopment options in the district spring of 2014) . Continue to offer fagade improvement opportunities Towncrest • Awarded the second faSade grant in the district to to existing businesses Iowa City Hospice (construction underway) . Expand streetscape enhancements as redevelopment . Completed a'Marketplace Profile'to assist realtors occurs and interested businesses . Work with the private sector on redevelopment strategies for the Town and Campus apartments . Initiated public improvement projects on Lower Initiate the First Avenue grade separation project Muscatine, Sycamore and First Avenue to improve (2014 -2016) storm water management, traffic flow, . Continue to work with the Iowa City Marketplace Iowa City Marketplace and First bicycle /pedestrian accommodations and aesthetic ownership group to revitalize the property appeal of the corridor (completion in spring 2014) Avenue Retail Corridor • Started awinter's farmers market in the Iowa City Marketplace that may transition into a year round market . Completed a'Marketplace Profile'to assist mall management and potential businesses Ow Strategic Economic Development Activities (continued) Goal: The City strives to expand and diversify the economic base of the community, particularly in existing planned commercial and industrial areas that have established supporting infrastructure. Targets for Actions Accomplishments Future Plans . Completed environmental assessments on city owned land at Riverside and . Continue to relocate public facilities and market the property at Highway 6 Riverside and Highway 6 for redevelopment . Began relocating public facilities from the Riverside and Highway 6 property . Continue to market the remaining airport parcels for redevelopment Highway 6 / • Facilitated the sale of multiple airport properties in Aviation Commerce Park . Facilitate redevelopment of vacant or underutilized properties along for private redevelopment the corridor Highway 1 • Completed work on the Highway 1 pedestrian trail project . Work with the Airport Commission on the development of unused south airport property . Completed the public infrastructure improvements and achieved shovel . Continue to market the property in coordination with Binswanger th 420 Street ready status from CAD and the State of Iowa and CAD . Engaged Binswangerfor real estate brokerage services Industrial Park Strategic Economic Development Activities (continued) Goal: The City strives to expand and diversify the economic base of the community, particularly in existing planned commercial and industrial areas that have established supporting infrastructure. Targets for Actions Accomplishments Future Plans • Worked with Moss Ridge Campus and Pearson to negotiate an access road to • Continue to work with Moss Ridge Campus and Pearson to the property and secured a secured a $1.9 million RISE grant for the project construct the access road and related site improvements Moss Ridge Campus • Commenced site work associated with the Moss Ridge Road project • Complete the platting of Moss Ridge Campus development lots and Northgate • Assist with private development issues as needed • Finalized a land trade with Hy -Vee to facilitate their relocation and expansion • Continue to explore a'Corridor Compact' with neighboring on the former Robert's Dairy property on North Dodge Street. communities • Executed an agreement with ALPLA to expand their Iowa City operations and • Explore new economic development incentive policies that bring high qualityjobs into the community are tied to high quality job growth Other Economic • Cooperation with significant UI projects including the School of Music, Art • Expand city presence at the CAD Co -Lab and encourage Building West, Hancher, and the Children's Hospital young entrepreneurs to grow their business in the local Development Efforts • Awarded CDBG small business assistance to Butter and included an additional community $75,000 for expanded micro - enterprise assistance in FY 2015 • Revise the City's economic development policies to better • Achieved a 6.3% reduction in the City property tax rate over the last three match strategic plan objectives years • Sponsored Mission Creek and the 2014 Entre Fest, athree -day educational conference for entrepreneurs & innovators, in downtown Iowa City A Strong Urban Core Goal: It is the City's goal to promote growth of the Downtown and Near Downtown areas in a manner that builds upon the existing vibrancy of the region, serves persons of all ages and backgrounds, and complements the surrounding neighborhoods and University community. Targets for Actions Accomplishments Future Plans • Notable continued partnerships with the CUD including Bench Marks, TreeHuggers, • Continue to work with the private sector to advertising, power washing, expanded WiFi, coffee with a cop, support of their strengthen and diversify the economic base 'friends' fundraising effort, and a dedicated police officer position in the district downtown • New and expanded special events including One Book Two Book, Soul Fest, • Implementation of the downtown streetscape plan Oktoberfest, and Hometown Huddle • Offer a second round of the building change program • Executed an agreement with Meta Communications to expand their business to the and consider potential energy efficiency Downtown Iowa City Park at 201 and add high qualityjobs in the community requirements for participants and Northside • Facilitated significant private redevelopment efforts including the MidwestOne • Explore the rehabilitation of the Jefferson Building historic building, Grossix building, and the Northside Commons project with the University of Iowa and other property Marketplace • Finished or commenced work on all first round Building Change fagade grant program owners on Washington Street recipients • Consider additional policy changes that can assist in • Adopted the Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Streetscape Plan meeting the shared goals of the City and CUD (signage, dumpster /alleys, cafe regulations) • Work with the CUD on targeted business recruitment strategies • Continue to strengthen the Downtown Ambassador program Nadhside Commons A Strong Urban Core (continued) Goal: It is the City's goal to promote growth of the Downtown and Near Downtown areas in a manner that builds upon the existing vibrancy of the region, serves persons of all ages and backgrounds, and complements the surrounding neighborhoods and University community. Targets for Actions Accomplishments Future Plans • Working to finalize the Burlington Street Dam and • Market the city/s property at Court and Linn whitewater course study • Continue to develop plans for a parking facility and • Developed the form based code and introduced townhouse project nearthe MidwestOne office changesto parking regulations in the RFCand building downtown areas • Commence the riverfront park master plan process • Partnered with MidwestOne Bank on their new • Demolish the North Wastewater Plant Riverfront Crossings facility that is under construction in RFC • Plan streetscape improvements for Riverside Drive • Secured an $8.5 million state flood mitigation grant to • Continue to work with the private sector on multiple demolish the North Wastewater Plant, stabilize some redevelopment projects creek and river banks, and establish an urban wetland • Work with the University of Iowa on the School of Music and Art Museum projects • Implement the Clinton / Burlington intersection improvements dlulali��lllll � � �' Healthy Neighborhoods Goal: The City aims to invest in and deliver core services to neighborhoods in a manner that enhances overall stability and maintains the intended character while facilitating new opportunities to improve the quality of life. Targets for Actions Accomplishments Future Plans • Completed annexations for two new elementary • Consider adoption of a new Horace Mann schools in Iowa City Conservation District • Consider development expectations for residential Land Use Regulations b' areas surrounding the new elementary school locations s � � 'a SOUTH PLANNING DIOTIRIOT IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT child•C4nto"4 ' :hlpmFxpN4 10 Healthy Neighborhoods (continued) Goal: The City aims to invest in and deliver core services to neighborhoods in a manner that enhances overall stability and maintains the intended character while facilitating new opportunities to improve the quality of life. Targets for Actions Accomplishments Future Plans Ad • Enhanced CIP funding for future neighborhood park • Ensure that future CIP funding is sufficiently provided improvements for core neighborhood improvements • Installed the Sycamore Greenwaytrail head public • Continue to promote the Neighborhood Traffic artwork in the Grant Wood neighborhood Calming Program • Selected a consultant to complete park planning • Continue the Program for Improving Neighborhoods services for Willow Creek and Kiwanis parks (PIN) grant program • Negotiated a purchase agreement for the Chadek • Install a new playground feature at Mercer Park Public Infrastructure property, which could be converted to infill parkland • Implement plan for improvements to Willow Creek • Secured future infill parkland through the Palisades and Kiwanis parks development on North Dubuque Road • Continue to rollout the new park signage • Working with the ICCSD to create a community • Developing an RFP for planning services related to center partnership at the new south elementary City Park school • Execute a purchase agreement for the Chadek • Developed new park signage at eight locations property 11 Healthy Neighborhoods (continued) Goal: The City aims to invest in and deliver core services to neighborhoods in a manner that enhances overall stability and maintains the intended character while facilitating new opportunities to improve the quality of life. Targets for Accomplishments Future Plans Actions • Completed phases one (26 homes) and two (4 homes) of the UniverCity program. • Continue to obtain funding resources to continue the Completed 7 of 17 homes in phase three and commenced work on phase four (10 homes) UniverCity, GRIP and Targeted Neighborhood Improvement Private • Continued the GRIP rehab program and assisted 23 existing homeowners over the last two programs years with 4 more pending Building Stock • Used CDBG and HOME funds to rehab 39 homes with 7 more pending • The new Targeted Neighborhood Improvement Program assisted 18 homes over the last year with 6 more pending • Implementing a Green Building pilot program 12 Healthy Neighborhoods (continued) Goal: The City aims to invest in and deliver core services to neighborhoods in a manner that enhances overall stability and maintains the intended character while facilitating new opportunities to improve the quality of life. Targets for Actions Accomplishments Future Plans • Updated the rental disclosure forms to better inform tenants of local ordinances and • Continue outreach to neighborhoods to promote IC Gov Express increased the fine for non - compliance with the form requirement and the Neighborhood Liaison Police Officer program • Increasingly used existing code provisions to require annual property inspections when nuisance or criminal complaints are received • Working to expand the IC Gov Express mobile application to broaden nuisance reporting capabilities Nuisance • Continue to utilize the new neighborhood liaison position in the ICPD to work with neighborhoods on nuisance mitigation matters Mitigation (D goapress 13 Healthy Neighborhoods (continued) Goal: The City aims to invest in and deliver core services to neighborhoods in a manner that enhances overall stability and maintains the intended character while facilitating new opportunities to improve the quality of life. Targets for Actions Accomplishments Future Plans • Continued staff outreach to various neighborhood associations • Expand IC Gov Express to other parts of the organization and assisted with communications as appropriate • Continue to work with the ICCSD on facility issues, including exploring • Formed new neighborhood association in the Mercer Park / partnerships to enhance facilities and offer before and after school Dover Street neighborhood programming Open Stakeholder • Worked with the ICCSD on various facility matters including the site selection for two new elementary schools Communication • Helped establish a business association in the Gilbert Court area to address growing public safety concerns • Consolidated the HIS and Planning Departments to streamline communication with residents and businesses • Initiated a "Coffee with a Cop' program with the Iowa City Downtown District • Consider updates to the City's South District Plan Updated Planning Documents I downtown bike = lowaCi�ty��� inc—ss I ! . ideas? ppDI �'S'liket � � d tl -91- IOWA CITY COMMUNITY Sa OOLDISM= 14 A Solid Financial Foundation Goal: The City aim to create a strong and sustainable financial foundation that will provide needed stability and flexibility while utilizing taxpayer dollars in the most efficient and responsible manner. Targets for Actions Accomplishments Future Plans • Adopted economic development policies to help guide the use of public • Take steps to deal with the impacts projected from incentives the State of Iowa's property tax relief legislation • Reduced the municipal property tax rate in each of the last three years • Continue to reduce the property tax rate and (6.3% decline) explore options for diversification of our revenue Financial Policies • Reduced debt service payments by nearly 28% since 2013 sources • Created an emergency reserve fund to protect against rapid revenue loss or • Continue to review service charges to ensure that assist with disaster mitigation needs rates are sustainable and sufficiently recover costs • Evaluated fee structures of various services and established new revenue benchmarks to reduce property tax dependency • Maintained the City's AAA bond rating from Moody. • Continue to enhance the budget document and Financial Analysis and • Received the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation award for the first associated financial reporting time in over twenty years in 2012 and received a second award again in • Incorporate performance measures that are linked Communication to the Public 2013 to the City Council's strategic plan • Received the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 281h consecutive year Iowa City Property Tax Rate Trend szom $tem $I &M ste.an st�.an s =e.ao s =s.00 s=a.0 ao Distinguished ao Bu ao M, FVm ter• n_I 112 H13 �r< nr=5 Award 1s Enhanced Communication and Marketing Goal: The City strives to be a high- functioning, customer service orientated organization that actively supports and engages stakeholders through clear, open and innovative communication methods. Targets for Actions Accomplishments Future Plans . Established a growing social media . Continue efforts to better coordinate messages coming from various city presence through multiple platforms departments Coordinated . Initiated a website redesign process in . Continue to implement the Munis centralized computer software program partnership with the University of . Further integrate the use of social media into the organization Communications Iowa . Explore a new city brand to help marketing and communication efforts . Develop select materials in multiple languages including library registration and summer reading program materials The City of Iowa City Government 586 48 miensab,,tm, 21 war- n,r, n, — if x sn d�586 ;.� wnn� o- n a. mn a din. nt �.0 i, Imw,c, �q�4 ��t, anvt — s,s9�anEan =noio. Mao L,�, E���. W. Enhanced Communication and Marketing (continued) Goal: The City strives to be a high- functioning, customer service orientated organization that actively supports and engages stakeholders through clear, open and innovative communication methods. Targets for Actions Accomplishments Future Plans • Finalizing design on a City Hall front lobby remodel and way finding upgrade to provide a • Continue to examine ways to streamline more welcoming environment for the public. interactions between the city and public • Expanding the electronic development plan submission process that was initiated in • Install accessible door openers on the second floor Customer Service 2013 restrooms of the Library Orientation • Received a top score from the sunshine Review for excellence inn website transparency 1 ,'_Ir, =.L_lj 4 - 17 Notable Projects and Initiatives Incorporating the Inclusive and Sustainable Values Category Project Status Inclusive City Park Pool ADA The project is under construction and should be ready for the 2014 summer swimming season. Improvements Curb Ramp Program An inventory has been completed and a work plan is being developed. The City Council doubled the funding for repairs in FY 2015. 1105 Challenge Grant The 1105 Project continues to raise funds and leverage the City's contribution. Fast Trac Funding Work continues through the Diversity Focus organization. Ad Hoc Diversity The recommendations have been received and staff is actively working on implementation. Recommendations Welcoming City Initiative The City has officially signed up for this program and hasjoined a network of other cities aimingto create a more welcoming, immigrant- friendly community. Mayors for the Freedom Mayor Hayek hasjoined nearly 400 other Mayors in this effort to support equal marriage rights for all people. to Mary Coalition Municipal Equality Index Received the top score in the State of Iowa on the Municipal Equality Index ratingfrom the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Sustainable University of Iowa IISC Iowa City was selected as a partner and the City Council has executed the agreement. Work will commence in the spring of 2014. Partnership New Sustainability Office Shifted the focus of the Environmental Coordinator in Public Works to a Sustainability Coordinator in Neighborhood and Development Services. The City partnered with Backyard Abundance to receive a $23k grantfor public orchard projectthat expandsthe Edible Forest Maze in Edible Forest Project Weatherby Park. Heartland Network Iowa City hasjoined with several other Midwestern communities and received a grantto work with climatologists to better understand Climate Adaptation and prepare for challenges associated with climate changes. Initiative Animal Shelter Committed to adding a geo- thermal component to the Animal Shelter project. 18 Other Significant Projects and Initiatives Category Project Status Public Facilities Animal Shelter Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2014. City Hall Lobby Upgrade Design documents are being completed with work planned for late 2014 and early 2015. South Wastewater Plant The project has been awarded to J.J. Henderson. Construction is nearly complete. Expansion Police and Fire Storage The departments are evaluating options anticipating the loss of storage at the North Wastewater Plant. Riverfront Crossings Working with Midwest One Bank on a new facility to be located on Harrison Street in the Riverfront Crossings district. Parking Facility ,f 19 Other Significant Projects and Initiatives (continued) Category Project Status Flood Recovery Gateway Project National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Review Process has been completed. Design and engineering has commenced. West Side Levee Construction is underwaywith final completion expected in late fall of 2014. Rocky Shore Flood The project has been awarded and construction is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2014. Gate /Lift Station North Wastewater Plant The plant has been decommissioned and an $8.5 million state flood mitigation grant has been secured. Work is expected to commence Demolition in summer or fall of 2014. Peninsula Secondary The City is coordinating with a private property owner on the extension of Laura Drive to the Mackinaw subdivision. Access 20 Other Significant Projects and Initiatives (continued) Category Project Status Public Infrastructure Burlington /Clinton This project is being designed. Construction is planned for 2015. Intersection Burlington /Madison Staff is currently pursuing additional funding opportunities. Plans will be completed after final funding is secured. Intersection Downtown Streetscape The plan has been adopted and implementation activities have commenced. Ped Mall improvements are being designed in 2014. Dubuque Street Preliminary concept has been developed. Planned for construction in 2015. Pedestrian Bridge 1 -80 Li 21 Other Significant Projects and Initiatives (continued) Category Project Status Public Infrastructure (cont.) First Avenue Railroad Final design is near completion. Property acquisition is currently underway. Construction to begin in 2015. Grade Separation First Avenue Storm Sewer The project is under construction and is expected to be completed in the spring of 2014. Phase 2 Moss Ridge Road Property acquisition and design are completed. Construction is anticipated in 2014. Lower Muscatine Road Construction will continue through spring 2014. Reconstruction Park Road 3rd Lane The design is being done as part of the Gateway Project and will be constructed with that project. Harrison Street The project is currently under design and is being coordinated with the MidwestOne office building. Reconstruction 22 Other Significant Projects and Initiatives (continued) Category Project Status Parkland Development Kiwanis / Willow Park Master planning and design is underway. Construction expected in late 2014. Improvements Ned Ashton House The facility is open for rentals and final grounds improvements will continue intothe spring of 2014. Lower City Park Project will create an emergency access to only be used for emergencies and access to City Park if the Park Road access becomes Emergency Access unusable during construction associated with the Gateway project Mercer Park Playground The project will be pursued in 2014. Normandy Drive Phase one has been completed. Phase two will be rebid and should commence in the summer of 2014. Restoration 23 Other Significant Projects and Initiatives (continued) Category Project Status Other Utility Billing and ERP Software Staff is currently im plementing the software. Completion is expected in late 2014. 24 Marian Karr 1 •• 8 From: Kingsley Botchway Sent: Friday, April 04, 2014 5:14 PM To: Marian Karr Subject: Johnson County Sealing Day Hello Marian, Can you include the information below in the next packet with the flyer I handed to you at the last council meeting ?. Kingsley Botchway II April 4, 2014 Contact: Lynette Jacoby, Social Services Coordinator Contact phone: (319) 356 -6090 Contact email: ljacobyAcoiohnson.ia.us For Immediate Release Johnson County Youth Development Policy Board to Host Sealing of Juvenile Records Event Johnson County, Iowa - On Friday, April 25, the Johnson County Youth Development Policy Board will host the First Annual Juvenile Records Sealing Day at the Johnson County Courthouse from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Members of the community may be eligible to have their juvenile delinquency records sealed if they are 18 years of age or older, two years have passed since having court or informal supervision involvement, and the individual has had no other serious convictions. Records can only be sealed in the county where the charges originated; therefore only charges from Johnson County will be considered for sealing. In addition to hosting the Sealing Day, the Juvenile Justice Youth Development Policy Board hopes to raise awareness of the public nature of juvenile delinquency records in Iowa. In the vast majority of states in the United States, juvenile delinquency court and law enforcement records for minor offenses are confidential and not public record. In Iowa, these records are public documents. Increasingly potential employers, colleges, and landlords conduct background checks on applicants, and even a minor offense committed as a juvenile can remove an individual from consideration. Lynette Jacoby, Johnson County Social Services Coordinator, says that most people don't understand the lack of confidentiality laws surrounding juvenile records. "Many young adults who are eligible to have their records sealed don't do so," Jacoby said. "They may think their juvenile record is confidential or will not impact them in the future. They may not understand the sealing process and believe their record will automatically disappear. "We want to see all young people lead successful and productive lives. It is unfortunate when minor offenses that occurred during the formative adolescent years have future negative implications for people. Sealing juvenile records is an important step for young adults' futures. The Sealing Day on April 25 is an opportunity for eligible young adults to move swiftly to have their records sealed," Jacoby explained. Applications and procedural information for sealing of juvenile records can be obtained atwww.sealingday.com. To participate in Sealing Day on April 25, applicants must submit completed applications to the Johnson County Clerk of Court's office, Juvenile Division, by Tuesday, April 22. Although walk -ins are welcome the day of the event, there is no guarantee that the sealing process will be completed on the same day. Individuals unable to attend the event may apply at any time; however, they will need to return for a scheduled court date. For more information about the Juvenile Records Sealing Day visit www.sealingdgy.com or contract Lynette Jacoby, Johnson County Social Services Coordinator at ljacobygco.johnson.ia.us, 319 - 356 -6090. Sent from my Wad You can ha your court records April 25 S lunlit m1mird lilt ��rJ�� Join us for Sealing Day Apply and find details at www,sealingday.com Give yourself a fresh start. Apply today! protect iuuenik innnrrl employers, landlords, colleges and others ELIGIBILTY. IM�• �- Two years have passed Isince your probation ended a No other convictions of a felony, aggravated, or serious misdemeanor 4 Charges occurred in Johnson County SPONSORED BY Johnson CountyJuvenile Justice Yoe &Dment Policy Board M IP9 To: Mayor Hayek and City Council From: Jim Throgmorton Subject: Municipal infractions instead of simple misdemeanors Date: April 8, 2014 In last Tuesday's work session we discussed the City's ability to issue municipal infractions in lieu of certain criminal charges currently classified as simple misdemeanors. Our discussion oriented around a March 27 memo from Eleanor Dilkes and Tom Markus. We came to no definitive conclusions; however, Matt Hayek asked me to provide additional information and perhaps offer suggestions about how to proceed. I offer the following in response to Matt's suggestion. In making these suggestions I am fully aware there is a great deal that I do not know. I am eager to learn from others, and to make a decision that is in the best interest of all the people of Iowa City. A summary of the staffs memo The staff's memo reported that between January 1 and March 20, 2014, the Iowa City Police Department issued the following number of criminal citations (which I have placed in rank order): Public intoxication - 1,097 PAULA (Possession of Alcohol Under the Legal Age) - 479 Open container - 144 Under 21 after 10:00 pm - 136 Obstruction - 17. The memo also explained the legal, administrative, and financial differences between a criminal charge (simple misdemeanor) and a civil infraction (municipal infraction). It then offered comments specifically pertaining to disorderly conduct, Under 21 and open container, public intoxication and PAULA, obstruction, and the police's ability to arrest. In a summary paragraph the memo concluded: • Disorderly conduct cannot be made a municipal infraction. • PAULA and public intoxication can be made municipal infractions. Criminal convictions can be expunged after 2 years if the defendant has no additional violations, but a judgment in a civil PAULA could not be expunged. • Treating public intoxication as a municipal infraction would put the public and the person at risk. • Treating obstruction as a municipal infraction would put officers at risk and prevent them from carrying out their duties. • Open container and Under 21 can be made municipal infractions. • Administratively it is more difficult for the City to issue a municipal infraction but procedurally easier for the City to prove (and conversely, more difficult for the person to prevail). The penultimate paragraph made the following recommendation: With respect to the simple misdemeanors addressed in this memo that could be made into municipal infractions, PAULA and public intoxication account for the majority of the charges (15 76 or 84% of the total charges for PAULA, public intoxication, under 21, open container and obstruction between January 1, 2013 and March 20, 2014 (1873)). Staff recommends against the creation of a civil infraction for PAULA principally because PAULA can be expunged after 2 years. Staff recommends against the creation of a civil offense for public intoxication both because public intoxication can be expunged after 2 years and nearly all persons charged with public intoxication are arrested for safety reasons and a civil charge does not allow for arrest. With respect to under 21, open container and obstruction, staff recommends against the creation of a civil infraction because we cannot identify a reason to do so that would justify the additional administrative burden. Most important, the memo stated: "Staff is unable to identify a compelling reason for the creation of a civil infraction for the simple misdemeanors addressed in this memo, particularly in light of the availability of expunging the most frequent charges, safety concerns involved when arrest is not an option and the administrative burdens discussed above" [emphasis added]. My recommendations I find the memo to be enlightening, helpful, and a necessary contribution to our decision making with regard to this topic. With due respect to the staff, however, I do not believe we should make our decision based solely on the staff's point of view and recommendation on a topic as sensitive and important as this. We need to obtain additional factual evidence, and to hear from the public and from local criminal defense attorneys on this matter before making a decision. We should also ask the Human Rights Commission and perhaps the Citizens Police Review Board for their advice. There are five reasons why I think additional input would be beneficial. First, as I see it, there might be at least one very "compelling reason" to substitute a civil charge for a criminal charge for certain offenses, namely to reduce the preventable harm that our arrest policies are doing to young people in our community. Instructors try to prepare young people at the university to succeed in the world, but I have been told that somewhere between 13% and 17% of those students have a criminal record when they graduate, with the situation being about twice as bad for males. This criminal record follows them for their entire life, and it hurts them needlessly. Second, the code prohibits public intoxication throughout the city, but it is a crime that the police inevitably enforce very selectively. This selectivity largely results from the fact that so much of the police's attention is focused on the downtown, at least on weekend nights. I do not challenge the need to have a significant police presence downtown; however, I do question the way that this selective attention results in criminal charges rather than municipal infractions. Public intoxication is currently defined as a criminal act, and it is an act that that most adults in Iowa City have probably committed. But only a select few of us find the crime on our records. Third, it is my understanding that expunging the record about criminal offenses can be far more difficult to accomplish than the memo indicates, especially with regard to alcohol cases. Moreover, expunging a conviction does nothing to deal with the harm done by the ongoing arrest record, which is what employers and graduate schools ask about as often as they ask about convictions. Fourth, I find it very hard to believe there is a safety issue involved in giving a citation for marijuana possession. Fifth, I have been told many stories that clearly indicate many residents think the police regularly use the charge of public intoxication as a power tactic toward anyone who's been drinking when those people don't behave as the officer sees fit. Here's one such story: A 30- year -old white female was leaving the ped mall after a live music show. She had had a couple drinks at the show. As she walked past the ICPL, a couple police cars zoomed up and the officers confronted three young black men near her. The officers had the men lay flat on the ground to be searched. She watched. When it turned out these three young men were not the ones the officers were looking for but simply fit the "three young black men on the ped mall" description, my friend asked the officers if that whole treatment had just been because these guys, minding their own business, fit the description of three young black men on the ped mall. An officer responded to her, "You be quiet and leave right now, or I'll arrest you for public intoxication." Because she was afraid of being arrested, she did leave. It's easy to dismiss such reports as mere stories or hearsay. But personal stories are often all that people have. There is (at least to the best of my knowledge) no local repository of facts or data about occurrences such as the one just described. Who would generate such data, and how? With these considerations in mind, I believe we should enhance our ability to make the best possible decision about possibly decriminalizing certain offenses, especially with regard to public intoxication arrests, by gathering more information from more sources. Some possible ways of doing this include: • Conducting an informal public hearing, with no police officers present, in which citizens can openly share their stories about how local public intoxication laws are being enforced, and explain why they either support or oppose changing public intox, PAULA, Under 21, and/or open container offenses into municipal infractions. Local criminal defense attorneys could also be invited to share their stories and rationales. Such a hearing could be conducted by a committee of 2 -3 Council members, or by 2 -3 people commissioned by the Council, and should take place in a very accessible location outside City Hall. • Obtaining statistics on public intoxication arrests by race. • Obtaining statistics on how many people arrested for public intoxication actually do have their records expunged later. • Reviewing actual police reports of the past year or so for public intoxication arrests and noting whether there was a safety reason for the arrest and, if so, what the specific reason was. • Brainstorming with police about alternatives to arresting people who are genuinely incapacitated but do not need hospital care and have no one to take them home. I look forward to hearing your own views about this topic, and engaging in a spirited discussion about how we should proceed. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: April 9, 2014 To: City Council From: Eleanor M. Dilkes, City Attorne 044--#1 Re: Entertainment venues Attached for your information are the Police Chief's letter of April 3 revoking the Union Bar's entertainment venue exception certificate and his letter of April 7 denying The Summit's application for an entertainment venue exception certificate. If you have questions please call Eric Goers in my office at 356 -5030. Cc w/o encl.: Marian Karr, City Clerk Sam Hargadine, Police Chief Tom Markus, City Manager Geoff Fruin, Assistant to the City Manager Eric Goers, Assistant City Attorney April, 7, 2014 Andrew White c/o The Summit Restaurant & Bar 10 S. Clinton St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Mr. White, 410 E. WASHINGTON IOWA CITY, IA 52240 -1826 PH: 319 - 356 -5275 FAX: 319 - 356 -5449 1 FILED APR 71014 City Clerk Iowa City, Iowa I am writing in response to your application for an entertainment venue exception certificate. For reasons I will explain below, we must deny your application. The first reason your application must be rejected is your failure to show that The Summit Restaurant & Bar (hereinafter, "The Summit ") has hosted shows on at least one hundred fifty (150) calendar days each year, as required by Iowa City Code 4- 5- 8(B)(7)(a)(1). Pursuant to 4- 5-8(B)(7)(c), this requirement can be waived if the application is accompanied by "a credible business plan" and "a notarized affidavit by the establishment owner... attesting that the requirement will meet all requirements of subsection B7a of this section." Your application contained no such business plan or affidavit. The second reason your application must be rejected is that you have failed to demonstrate, to my satisfaction, that your employees have not "sold, given, or delivered alcohol to any patron under the legal drinking age more than once within the last five (5) years ". In fact, our records show that your establishment failed compliance checks twice over the course of the last year — the first being on April 5, 2013, and the second being on February 7, 2014. Because Brad Temple appeared at a City Council meeting and noted that the 2nd employee is contesting the charge, I will make note that the outcome of the criminal charge is irrelevant to our consideration. Under our ordinance, it is not our burden to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the delivery took place, but your burden to prove that the delivery did not take place. Third, a review of your liquor license application shows an omission made clear by Mr. Temple's appearance at our City Council meeting. There, in addition to other earlier correspondence, he identified himself as the General Manager at The Summit. However, he is not identified as such on the liquor license application, which asks for, "all persons having any management interest relating to alcohol sales at this establishment." The only manager listed is yourself, bearing an Urbandale address. It seems incredible to us that, given the size and scope of The Summit, the only person with any management interest is you, in Urbandale. Mr. Temple is a clear omission, and we assume many other managers are omitted as well. This is relevant to our consideration because background checks need to be run on all such managers. In that application, you swore and signed before a notary under the statement, "I hereby declare that all information contained in this Addendum is true and correct." In light of this deliberate omission, we conclude that you have not demonstrated that entrusting The Summit with an exception certificate would not be detrimental to "the safety, health, and welfare of the residents of the city ", as required by 4- 5- 8(B)(7)(a)(15). Moreover, you will need to file an addendum to your liquor license application listing Mr. Temple as a manager, along with any other managers, in order to prevent action being taken against your establishment, including your liquor license. That addendum should be filed immediately. Finally, there has been much discussion about the relation between your entertainment venue exception certificate application and a recent amendment to the ordinance. To be clear, we are ruling on your application under the amended ordinance now in effect. However, even if we were considering your application under the earlier version of the ordinance, we would have denied your application based on all the reasons cited, whether in the requirements or revocation section, all of which were already present in the ordinance. Sincerely, 4 I S muel E. Hargadine, Chief of Police APR 710M, Cc: Tom Markus, City Manager Geoff Fruin, Assistant City Manager Iowa Clerk Eric Goers, Asst. City Attorney City, Iowa Wendy Mayer, License Specialist 410 E. WASHINGTON IOWA CITY, IA 52240 -1826 PH: 319- 356 -5275 FAX: 319 - 356 -5449 Dear Sir and Madam, In reviewing the March 2014 PAULA report, it appears that The Union Bar is over the PAULA threshold of .25, as set by City Council. The PAULA ratio for The Union Bar at the end of March is .2666667. The relevant language is as follows: Good cause for revocation includes, but is not limited to, the following: (2) Where at the end of any month the venue's training twelve (12) month PAULA ratio, as determined solely by the chief of police, rises above the maximum allowed PAULA ratio, as established by city council by resolution,: or Pursuant to Iowa City Code 4 -5 -8 (13)(3)(g)(2), I hereby revoke your entertainment venue exception certificate, effective ten (10) days from the date of this letter. Should you wish to appeal, you may do so by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk's Office no later than ten (10) calendar days from the date of this letter. Appeals will be heard by the City Manager, or designee. You may continue to operate under the exception certificate during the pendency of the appeal to the City Manager. Following that date, The Union Bar must take down their entertainment venue exception certificates and notices, and replace the notices with Under 21 notices, available at the City Clerk's office. Please note this revocation has no effect on your liquor license itself, and affects only the application of the City's Under21 ordinance. However, failure to post the appropriate notices at your entrances is punishable under 4- 5 -8(D), and could affect your liquor license. If you have any questions regarding the effect of this revocation, please contact your own legal counsel. If you do not have an attorney, you may contact Eric Goers in the City Attorney's Office, (319 -356- 6030). Sincerely, amuel . Ha dine, Chief of Police Cc: Eric Goers, Asst. City Attorney Wendy Mayer, License Specialist Q April 3, 2014 e5 -_- George Wittgraf !� w i Victoria Wiftgraf � c/o The Union Bar PO Box 2658 c .. Iowa City, IA 52244 Dear Sir and Madam, In reviewing the March 2014 PAULA report, it appears that The Union Bar is over the PAULA threshold of .25, as set by City Council. The PAULA ratio for The Union Bar at the end of March is .2666667. The relevant language is as follows: Good cause for revocation includes, but is not limited to, the following: (2) Where at the end of any month the venue's training twelve (12) month PAULA ratio, as determined solely by the chief of police, rises above the maximum allowed PAULA ratio, as established by city council by resolution,: or Pursuant to Iowa City Code 4 -5 -8 (13)(3)(g)(2), I hereby revoke your entertainment venue exception certificate, effective ten (10) days from the date of this letter. Should you wish to appeal, you may do so by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk's Office no later than ten (10) calendar days from the date of this letter. Appeals will be heard by the City Manager, or designee. You may continue to operate under the exception certificate during the pendency of the appeal to the City Manager. Following that date, The Union Bar must take down their entertainment venue exception certificates and notices, and replace the notices with Under 21 notices, available at the City Clerk's office. Please note this revocation has no effect on your liquor license itself, and affects only the application of the City's Under21 ordinance. However, failure to post the appropriate notices at your entrances is punishable under 4- 5 -8(D), and could affect your liquor license. If you have any questions regarding the effect of this revocation, please contact your own legal counsel. If you do not have an attorney, you may contact Eric Goers in the City Attorney's Office, (319 -356- 6030). Sincerely, amuel . Ha dine, Chief of Police Cc: Eric Goers, Asst. City Attorney Wendy Mayer, License Specialist � CITY OF IOWA CITY �P�� "ryCW `tv' MEMORANDUM Date: April 10, 2014 To: Tom Markus, City Manager From: Simon Andrew, Administrative Analyst Re: Accessibility Assessment Introduction: City staff is currently working to update its planning documents related to accessibility improvements. This is a multi -phase process that begins with inventories of City facilities and infrastructure, which is used to identify projects and areas of improvement. This is followed by a prioritization of projects with input from the community and staff. Projects are then incorporated into the capital improvement planning process using the established prioritization. The intention is to provide accessibility assessment updates in sections, evaluating a specific set of facilities or infrastructure components each year. These sections will then be revised on a rotating cycle such that the assessment will remain current and useful in the planning process. The first sections to be completed will be recreation facilities and infrastructure in the public right of way. Self- Assessment Process The assessment process begins with inventories of existing City facilities and infrastructure to identify needs. Inventories have been completed on the City's recreation facilities and are well underway for the City's sidewalk network, pedestrian access routes to public facilities, and transit stops. Staff has reached out to the firm hired to evaluate accessibility at the City's recreation facilities in order to explore options for assessing City Hall. The next steps involve using these inventories to identify and prioritize projects. It should be stressed that there are no projects pending the completion of this assessment. Accessibility improvements continue to be completed, including recent projects at Robert A. Lee Recreation Center and City Park Pool. Curb ramp installation and improvements will continue to be made through road repair, sidewalk infill, water /sewer main repair, facility, and dedicated curb ramp capital improvement projects. Public Right of Way Infrastructure Inventory In 2012, at the request of local cities and Johnson County, the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County ( MPOJC) began an inventory of existing sidewalk networks, including curb ramps; transit stops; and pedestrian access routes to municipal facilities. This inventory is largely completed for Iowa City; in the coming months data will be augmented with information regarding sidewalks with a raised curb. MPOJC staff will continue this assessment County -wide. As pavement conditions and slopes change through freeze /thaw cycles and normal wear, this document will be continually updated in order to keep the information accurate and up -to -date. This inventory is intended to inform the prioritization process. Intersections in neighborhoods with a specific need identified by residents are currently and will continue to be given the highest priority. The majority of past funding in the dedicated curb ramp project has gone to projects identified through community input. Funding for curb ramps was doubled during the fiscal year 2014 -2015 budget process. If the recently increased funding is sufficient to complete additional projects beyond those identified through community input, the inventory will be used to help inform which projects will be completed. April 10, 2014 Page 2 The next step in the process is to develop prioritization criteria. Further prioritization of projects needs to combine an intersection's location /proximity to services with the condition of the existing ramp. The goal of the inventory and subsequent prioritization is to organize /plan out projects in order to maximize the number that can be completed each year by being more efficient. As sidewalk infill, curb ramp, and other accessibility projects often compete for the same funding, this coordination is essential. Given recent interest in Iowa City's curb ramp conditions, a preliminary draft of this section is being forwarded to Council at this time. This is a working document that will continue to be revised as more data are collected. This section of the City of Iowa City's Accessibility Self- Evaluation Report provides an assessment of the City's sidewalk network and curb ramp locations. Methodology The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County ( MPOJC) has provided an assessment of all existing ramp locations in Iowa City. There are nearly 5,000 curb ramps, all of which have been measured and inspected for a number of variables including running slope, cross slope, pavement condition, and truncated dome condi- tion, among others. This inventory is the first step in refining our prioritization process and coordinating potential projects with those already planned. The maintenance of curb ramps is an ongoing process, similar to fixing potholes. Freezing and thawing cycles in our climate, tree roots, and normal pavement wear all mean that the condition of installed ramps are in a constant state of flux. At the request of Johnson County jurisdictions in 2012, MPOJC staff began data collection for inclusion in local transition plans. Communities with less than fifty employees are not required to have Transition Plans, but Tiffin and University Heights may participate in the process voluntarily. The first step in the process involves conducting an inventory of barriers to access for persons with disabilities. To date, MPOJC interns have completed the following in Iowa City: • Pedestrian access routes to municipal facilities • Trueblood Recreation Area • Iowa City Transit Main Office • Mercer Park and Scanlon Gym • R.A. Lee Recreation Center • Johnson County Administration Building • Johnson County Health & Human Services Building • Iowa City Public Library • Iowa City Civic Center • Structured parking facilities (5) • Senior Center • Bus stop with pads and /or shelters — 167 locations • Curb ramps — 4,844 locations The technicians used an Wad Mini equipped with a cellular data plan to allow online editing of a cloud -based map. Because the iPads' GPS were deemed inaccurate in establishing the position of the ramp location, the field technicians relied on ortho- photography to correctly identify the precise point at the site of a curb ramp. After re- cording the location of each ramp, field technicians used a digital level and tape measure to determine slopes and widths, entered these values in the appropriate data fields, and captured a digital image of the site. To collect data accurately and efficiently, MPOJC's field technicians needed a comprehensive set of definitions for curb ramp attributes. The data dictionary employed for the curb ramp inventory was: 1. Ramp type: Left or Right (perpendicular); Center (diagonal); Under Construction 2. Detectable warnings (i.e. truncated domes): 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. a. None installed b. 25 percent damaged c. 50 percent damaged d. 75 percent damaged e. None damaged Truncated domes aligned with crosswalk: yes/no /unknown Y '' Common panel slope: cross slope over 2 %, cross slope less than om non pan Ramp running slope: 0 -5 %, 5 -8.3 %, 8.3-11%, 11 %+ Receiving ramp on opposite side of street: yes /no Pavement condition: Good — no major cracks or uneven areas; Fair some major cracks or uneven areas; Poor - major cracks or missing and uneven concrete The data dictionary employed for the sidewalk inventory was: 1. Sidewalks on both sides at midblock: a. Complete on both sides of the street _. b. Complete on one side and partial on the other c. Complete on one side and none on the other d. Partial sidewalk on one side and none on the other e. Partial sidewalks on both sides f. No sidewalks 2. Pavement condition: Good —no major cracks or uneven areas; Fair— some major cracks or uneven areas; Poor - major cracks or missing and uneven concrete 3. Sidewalk width: 5ft or greater; less than 511 4. Sidewalk distance from curb: 0 -5ft, 5 -1Oft, over IOft 5. Is the route pleasant for walking (no litter, visually interesting): yes /no /unknown 6. Street trees planted between sidewalk and curb: yes /no /unknown The data dictionary employed for the bus stop inventory was: 1. Bus stop amenities: a. shelter and pad b. pad but no shelter c. shelter but no pad d. no pad or shelter K 2. Pad width 5ft or more: yes /no /unknown 3. Stop length 8ft or more: yes /no /unknown 4. Stop slope 2% or less: yes /no /unknown 5. Route from shelter to curb: a. Route at least 5ft wide and no impediments b. Route at least 5ft wide with impediments c. Route less than 5ft wide and no impediments d. Route less than 5ft wide with impediments Curb Ramps Curb ramps are structural features that ease access to and from sidewalks, and are a critical part of the City's pedestrian network. Curb ramps not only improve accessibility for disabled individuals, they are also of service to a wide cross section of the City's population including seniors, children, and adults pushing strollers or carts. Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that state and local governments address barriers that persons with disabilities have in accessing pedestrian routes in the public right of way. All newly constructed or altered streets, roads, and highways must contain curb ramps or other sloped areas at any intersection having curbs or other barriers to entry from a street level pedestrian walkway. An important part of this requirement is the obligation whenever streets, roadways, or highways are altered, to provide curb ramps where street level pedestrian walkways cross curbs. This requirement is intended to ensure the accessibility and usability of the pedestrian walkway for persons with disabilities. An alteration is a change that affects or could affect the usability of all or part of a building or facility. Alterations of streets, roads, or highways include activities such as reconstruction, rehabilitation, resurfacing, widening, and projects of similar scale and effect. Maintenance activities on streets, roads, or highways, such as filling potholes, are not alterations. Curb Ramp Inventory Perpendicular ramps (Figure A, page 5) are situated perpendicular to the sidewalk path of travel and users will generally be travelling perpendicular to vehicular traffic when they enter the street at the bottom of the ramp. Of the 4,844 ramps in Iowa City 2,997 (62 %) are perpendicular ramps. Diagonal ramps (Figure B, page 5) are located at the apex of a comer. It is aligned so that: a straight path of travel down the ramp will lead diagonally into the center of the intersection; the ramp is diagonal to the users path of travel; and, users will be traveling diagonal to the vehicular traffic when they enter the street. In Iowa City, there are 1,847 diagonal ramps (38% of all ramp locations). Pavement condition was assessed as "good," "fair," or "poor." The survey team found that of the 4,836 ramps as- sessed on this criterion, 3,613 (75 %) had pavement in good condition, 962 (20 %) had pavement in fair condition, and 261 (5 %) had pavement in poor condition. Ramp panels bring a pedestrian from the level of the sidewalk down to the level of the street. They are compo- nents of all ramps. Ramp panel standards are based on ramp width, ramp running slope, and ramp cross slope. Ramp width (Figure C, page 5) must be greater or equal to four feet. Most wheelchairs have a minimum width of 28 "; 36" of width is necessary to ensure adequate space for wheelchair users or pedestrians with crutches, walk- ers, or canes to pass safely and comfortably. Ramps should span the entire width of the sidewalk; four feet is the minimum standard. Initially, ramp width was included as a data point in Iowa City's inventory. However, it became apparent to staff that all curb ramps in the City meet this standard and staff accordingly focused on other data points. Running slope (Figure D, page 5) is measured parallel to the direction of pedestrian travel. Standard running slopes measure 8.3% or less. A ramp that is too steep makes it difficult for pedestrians with limited mobility to ascend or descend. Of the 4,844 ramps measured for ramp panel running slope, the survey team found that: 2,712 (56 %) had a standard running slope of 8.3 %, 999 (21 %) had non - standard slopes between 8.3 % -I l %, and 1133 (23 %) had highly non - standard running slopes of greater than 1 Cross slope (Figure E, page 5) is measured perpendicular to the direction of travel. Like running slope, excessive cross slope poses a challenge for pedestrians with limited mobility by impairing stability. A standard cross slope is less than or equal to 2 %. Of the 4,837 ramps measured for cross slope, 1,587 (33 %) have standard slopes of less than 2 %, 2,629 (54 %) have non - standard slopes of greater than 2 %, and 621 (13 %) of the ramps evaluated do not have a common panel. Detectable warning surfaces (also called truncated domes, tactile warnings, detectable warnings, Tactile Ground Surface Indicators - Figure F -page 5) consist of small truncated domes built in or applied to a walking surface that are detectable underfoot. On pedestrian access routes, detectable warning surfaces indicate the boundary between a pedestrian route and a vehicular route where there is a flush rather than a curbed connection for pedes- trians who are blind or have low vision. While raised curbs provide one set of accessibility challenges, they do provide a cue for visually impaired individuals that they are approaching an intersection. Thus, when curb ramps are installed, they include detectable warnings. There has been some ongoing research at the federal level regarding detectable warnings. The Department of Jus- tice, Department of Transportation, and Access Board have all at different times taken different stances on wheth- er detectable warnings should be included in design standards. From 1994 to 2001, detectable warnings were sus- pended from design standards as their efficacy was more thoroughly studied. Thus, curb ramps installed in Iowa City during this timeframe and since unaltered do not have truncated domes. For this inventory, the existence of truncated domes was recorded, along with the condition of the domes on ramps where they were installed. Of the 4,831 ramps assessed for truncated dome condition, the survey team found that: 1,527 (32 %) had domes installed and all are in good condition, 412 (9 %) had domes installed that were to some degree damaged, and 2,892 (60 %) did not have truncated domes installed. ITY QE IQ Ciro TURE Curb Ramp Figures Figure A 11 1 "I" 11,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,, S E M 10% u Sampie Curb Ramp Furure C u". s�la .. Fig= B w U mN DIAGONAL RAMP € Yw J J as 2 a o z3 X TRIMI ACCESS ROIITE , ' CURB HEIGHT rNN-WALKABLE OR HEIGHT KABLE SURFACE ` a, 6' HEIGH GHT CURB HEIGHT Fianro n 0 ° Marian Karr From: Sent: To: Subject: Please place in info packet IP12 Tom Markus Tuesday, April 08, 2014 8:29 AM Marian Karr FW: Blu is ICAD Group's Favorite Color From: ICAD Group [ mailto: ehanson= icadgroup .com @mail22.wdc03.rsgsv. net] On Behalf Of ICAD Group Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2014 8:00 AM To: Tom Markus Subject: Blu is ICAD Group's Favorite Color Happy Democracy in the Workplace Day! View this email in your browser Jyke CORRIDOR GOES GLOe4t! G E O N E T R I C0 HE $IBrfl1 ICAD Group Among Three Corridor Companies Certified by WorldBlu Fusionfarm, Geonetric, Hagie Manufacturing and ICAD Group were among the 41 organizations certified this year as part of the WorldBlu List of Most Democratic WorkplacesTm, published annually on "Democracy in the Workplace Day." Based entirely on employee feedback, this groundbreaking global award shines a spotlight on visionary organizations that practice successful organizational democracy. "We believe that practicing democracy is the ideal way for an organization to operate. Top down, fear based cultures are demotivating and limit creativity. We believe that by treating each other with respect and trust we can be creative, innovative and nimble," said Mark Nolte, ICAD Group President WorldBlu uses surveys to evaluate applicants' practices of ten democratic principles including transparency, integrity, dialogue and listening, accountability and choice on leadership, individualism, systems, and processes. "People would rather work in organizations that are based on freedom and democracy rather than fear and control," comments WorldBlu Founder, CEO and Iowa native, Traci Fenton. "WorldBlu- certified organizations model how freedom and democracy in the workplace unleashes the human spirit in order to build high performing companies that change the world for the better." 3 of 4 Iowa WorldBlu Organizations Located in Iowa's Creative Corridor ICAD Group, Geonetric and Fusionfarm are located the greater Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area known as Iowa's Creative Corridor. This is Fusionfarm's second consecutive year on the list. Hagie Manufacturing is located in the North Central Iowa community of Clarion. Regarding her home state's presence on this global list, Fenton states, "It's exciting to see the collective efforts in Iowa to create democratic workplaces paying off. Being raised in Iowa, I take pride in the focus the state is taking on creating impressive workplace cultures." To commemorate this special certification, Iowa City Mayor Matt Hayek has proclaimed today Democracy in the Workplace Day in Iowa City. Read more about this on ICAD Group's website at www.icadgroup.com. Investor Relations: Modern Marvels 2.0 Save the Date I May 9, 2014 ICAD Group investors, clients and partners are invited to see how STEM is shaping the future of skills and careers in Iowa's Creative Corridor. Guests will interact with more than thirty engineering projects from University of Iowa students in computer and electrical engineering. Department faculty and students will be on hand to explain their projects. Plus, robotics teams from local high schools will demonstrate their inventions. Attendees will include fellow University of Iowa students and faculty, local business leaders, University of Iowa alumni, and classes and clubs from area middle and high schools (1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. will have the highest level of 7 -12 participation). Free to attend. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided. Registration will open April 10. More information will be released soon and posted on www.icadgroup.com. Free CoWorking in Coralville Today ICAD Group hosts open coworking sessions each Tuesday at the Coralville CoLab from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ICAD Group invites start-ups, entrepreneurs, and office teams to work in an open, innovative and collaborative environment. Space, wi -fi, and coffee for individuals and companies are provided. Learn more about the Coralville and Iowa City spaces at www.iccolab.com. From: Marian Karr Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2014 5:07 PM To: Marian Karr From: Tom Markus Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2014 5:00 PM To: Marian Karr Cc: Geoff Fruin; Doug Boothroy; Jeff Davidson; Simon Andrew; Bob Miklo; John Yapp; Steve Long Subject: Please info packet the attachment from East Lansing City Manager George Lahanas who was in town during Spring break for the Midwest City Managers Meeting at the same time our State Managers group met which was a first for the Midwest. Iowa City Inspires by: George Lahanas Friday, March 28, 2014 A new 14 -story building in downtown Iowa City. Driving into Iowa City last week for the 2014 ICMA Midwest Regional Summit, I was Impressed by the number of construction cranes looming In the air. New development and growth seemed to be happening around every corner and the downtown evoked such a sense of vibrancy that it was hard not to be inspired. Iowa City's downtown is a great example of mixed -use development done right. There were pedestrian walking plazas, cafes, outdoor dining, play structures, a mix of buildings of varying heights and even a public library nestled right In the heart of it all: Children were out playing on the play structure outside of the library as parents looked on, drinking coffee, and students were right there in the mix as well, shopping and dining. Iowa City has created a downtown with attractions for different generations and It has successfully made it a place of Intergeneratiorial vibrancy and ongoing growth. My visit to Iowa City reinforced my vision for development In East Lansing, which I believe has come a long way in recent years. Recent projects like the Ann Street plaza reconstruction and The Residences are positive steps towards creating new energy in our downtown. East Lansing and Iowa City are both homes to Big Ten universities and, with that, comes great opportunities for future growth and economic stability. It's encouraging to see the success of a university community similar to ours and It made me even more excited for the future of East Lansing. O C C V C C C C C C C C C C C C C L C C C C C C C C Iowa City Police Department and University of Iowa DPS Bar Check Report - March, 2014 IP14 FILED Possession of Alcohol Under the Legal Age (PAULA) Under 21 ChargeA14 APR -3 pp112: 34 Numbers are reflective of Iowa City Police activity and University of Iowa Police Activ�t� r CLEPIJ Business Name Occupancy (occupancy loads last updated Oct 20081 = university of Iowa Monthlv Totals Bar Under2l PAULA Checks Prev 12 Month Totals Bar Under2l PAULA Checks Under 21 tPAYHkA Ratio Ratio (Prev 12 Mo) (Prev 12 Mo) 2 Dogs Pub 120 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 Airliner 223 4 0 1 92 1 20 0.0108696 0.2173913 Airliner 223 4 0 3 92 1 20 0.0108696 0.2173913 American Legion 140 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 Atlas World Grill 165 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Baroncini^ 0 0 0 Basta 176 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 Blackstone— 297 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 Blue Moose— 436 7 0 0 134 8 5 0.0597015 0.0373134 Blue Moose— 436 1 0 0 134 8 5 0.0597015 0.0373134 Bluebird Diner 82 0 0 0 Bob's Your Uncle 260 0 0 0 Bo -James 200 2 0 0 98 3 3 0.0306122 0.0306122 Bo -James 200 3 0 0 98 3 3 0.0306122 0.0306122 Bread Garden Market & Bakery ^' 0 0 0 Brix 0 0 0 Brothers Bar & Grill, [It's] 556 11 1 9 383 65 72 0.1697128 0.1879896 Brothers Bar & Grill, [It's] 556 23 2 8 383 65 72 0.1697128 0.1879896 Brown Bottle, [The]— 289 0 0 0 Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar" 189 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 Cactus Mexican Grill 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Caliente Night Club 498 3 0 0 28 0 0 0 0 Carl & Ernie's Pub & Grill 92 1 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 Carlos O'Kelly's— 299 0 0 0 Chili Yummy Yummy Chili 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Chipotle Mexican Grill 119 0 0 0 Thursday, April 03, 2014 Page 1 of 6 Iowa City Police Department and University of Iowa DPS Bar Check Report - March, 2014 Possession of Alcohol Under the Legal Age (PAULA) Under 21 ChargZ414 APR -3 Pti 12: T. Numbers are reflective of Iowa City Police activity and University of Iowa Police AEiiyaty CLE R„ Business Name Occupancy i Monthly Totals Prev 12 Month Totals Under 21 PAULA (occupancy loads last updated Oct 2008) Bar Bar Ratio Ratio ❑�= University of Iowa Checks IUnder2l PAULA Checks Under2l PAULA (Prev 12 Mo) (Prey 12 Mo) ❑Clarion Highlander Hotel 0 ❑ Clinton St Social Club 0 ❑Club Car, [The] 56 El Coach's Corner 160 El Colonial Lanes— 502 ❑ Dave's Foxhead Tavern 87 ❑ DC's 120 G DC's 120 W Deadwood, [The] 218 ❑ Deadwood, [The] 218 ❑ Devotay` 45 ❑Donnelly's Pub 49 ❑J Dublin Underground, [The] 57 El Eagle's, [Fraternal Order of] 315 OEden Lounge 0 ❑Eden Lounge 0 ❑EI Banditos 25 El El Cactus Mexican Cuisine 0 ❑El Dorado Mexican Restaurant 104 ❑ El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant 161 ❑ Elks #590, [BPO] 205 ❑ Englert Theatre— 838 Fieldhouse 178 ❑D Fieldhouse 178 ❑First Avenue Club— 280 El Formosa Asian Cuisine` 149 0 0 0 0 0 0.2349398 0.2349398 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0391566 0.0391566 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 0 11 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 10 1 1 332 78 13 26 6 0 332 78 13 5 0 0 44 0 0 1 0 0 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 1 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 15 0 0 1 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 240 46 1 16 3 0 240 46 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.2349398 0.2349398 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0391566 0.0391566 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.1916667 0.1916667 0 0.0041667 0.0041667 0.5 Thursday, April 03, 2014 Page 2 of 6 C C C C C C C C C C C F E E C E C C E C C C C C E Iowa City Police Department and University of Iowa DPS FILED Bar Check Report - March, 2014 Possession of Alcohol Under the Legal Age (PAULA) Under 21 Charges013 AP _3 PH I ?' 31+ s are reflective of Iowa City Police activity and University of Iowa Police Ac&'Yry CLE K tr<t��Ea CITY. I!lYl, Business Name Occupancy (occupancy loads last updated Oct 2008) = University of Iowa Monthlv Totals Bar Checks Under2l PAULA Prev 12 Month Totals Bar Checks Under2l PAULA Under2l PAULA Ratio Ratio (prev 12 Mo) (Prev 12 Mo) Gabes— 261 1 0 0 38 1 0 0.0263158 0 George's Buffet 75 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 Givanni's— 158 0 0 0 Godfather's Pizza 170 0 0 0 Graze— 49 0 0 0 Grizzly's South Side Pub 265 3 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 Hilltop Lounge, [The] 90 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 Howling Dogs Bistro 0 0 0 IC Ugly's 72 2 0 0 12 0 0 0', 0 India Cafe 100 0 0 0''. Iron Hawk 2 0 0 28 0 0 0 0 Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack 71 0 0 0 .Jobsite 120 4 0 0 20 1 0 0.05 0 Joe's Place 281 3 0 0 132 0 0 0 0 (Joe's Place 281 2 0 0 132 0 0 0 0 !Joseph's Steak House- 226 0 0 0 Linn Street Cafe 80 0 0 0 Los Portales 161 0 0 0 Martini's 200 2 0 0 178 23 3 0.1292135 0.0168539 Martini's 200 5 0 0 178 23 3 0.1292135 0.0168539 Masala 46 0 0 0 Mekong Restaurant— 89 0 0 0 Micky's- 98 5 0 0 75 0 2 0 0.0266667 Mill Restaurant, [The]— 325 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 Moose, [Loyal Order of] 476 0 0 0 Motley Cow Cafe— 82 0 0 0 Thursday, April 03, 2014 Page 3 of 6 El El El El El El Thursday, April 03, 2014 Iowa City Police Department and University of Iowa DPS Bar Check Report - March, 2014 pp ' Possession of Alcohol Under the Legal Age (PAULA) Under 21 ChQWPR —3 PM 12: 3G Numbers are reflective of Iowa City Police activity and University of Iowa Polic4Actjtt -PII i0d�i CITiiY.. In ' Business Name Occupancy (occupancy loads last updated Oct 2008) = University of Iowa Monthly Totals Bar Checks lUnder2l PAU Noodles & Company` 0 0 0 Okoboji Grill— 222 0 0 0 Old Capitol Brew Works 294 0 0 0 One- Twenty -Six 105 0 0 0 Orchard Green Restaurant` 200 0 0 0 Oyama Sushi Japanese Restaurant 87 0 0 0 Pagliai's Pizza— 113 0 0 0 Panchero's (Clinton St)— 62 1 0 0 Panchero's Grill (Riverside Dr)— 95 0 0 0 Pints 180 4 0 1 Pints 180 14 0 0 Pit Smokehouse- 40 0 0 0 Pizza Hut— 116 0 0 0 Players 114 0 0 0 Quinton's Bar & Deli 149 0 0 0 Rice Village 0 0 0 Ridge Pub 0 0 0 Riverside Theatre— 118 0 0 0 Saloon— 120 0 0 0 Sam's Pizza 174 0 0 0 Sanctuary Restaurant, [The] 132 0 0 0 Shakespeare's 90 1 0 0 Sheraton 0 0 0 Short's Burger & Shine— 56 0 0 0 Short's Burger Eastside 0 0 0 Sports Column 400 18 3 0 I Prev 12 Month Totals I Under 21 HULA LA Bar Under2l PAULA Ratio Ratio Checks (Prev 12 Mo) I (Prev 12 Mo) 5 1 6 169 169 8 8 4 2 8 5 238 0 0 0 10 10 15 0 0 0 0 0 46 0 I 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.0591716 3 0.0591716 2 1 1.875 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 19 0.1932773 Pal 0 0.0177515 0.0177515 0.25 0 0 1 0 0 0.0798319 ;e4of6 C C C C L C C C C C C E E L C C I- Vo F C E Iowa City Police Department and University of Iowa DPS . Bar Check Possession of Alcohol Numbers are reflective of Iowa Business Name Occupancy (occupancy loads last updated Oct 2008) = University of Iowa Under City Monthly Bar Checks Report- the Legal Police activity Totals IUnder2l March, Age (PAULA) and University Prev 12 Bar PAULA Checks _ 7 238 2014 p p� Under 21 CI5QA R —3 PH of Iowa Pol[ Xi i y �� CLERK rC''Js C "y,'Or"P, Month Totals Under 21 Ratio Unde2l PAULA (Prev 12 Vol 12: 34 p;AULA Ratio (Prev 12 Mo) Sports Column 400 6 5 46 19 0.1932773 0.0798319 Studio 13 206 9 0 0 107 1 0 0.0093458 0 Summit. [The] 736 11 1 1 209 39I. 33 0.1866029 0.1578947 Summit. [The] 736 5 4 5 209 39 33 0.1866029 0.1578947 Sushi Popo 84 0 0 0I Szechuan House 0 0 0 Takanami Restaurant- 148 0 0 0 Taqueria Acapulco 0 0 0 TCB 250 2 0 0 93 7 0 0.0752688 0 TCB 250 5 1 0 93 7 0 0.0752688 0 Thai Flavors 60 0 0 0 I Thai Spice 91 0 0 0 Times Club @ Prairie Lights 60 0 0 0 Trumpet Blossom Cafe 94 0 0 0 Union Bar 854 12 3 6 210 22 56 0.1047619 0.2666667 Union Bar 854 14 1 2 210 22 56 0.1047619 0.2666667 VFW Post #3949 197 0 0 0 Vine Tavern, [The] 170 1 0 0 39 6 8 0.1538462 0.2051282 Wig & Pen Pizza Pub- 154 0 0 0 1 0 ! 0 0 0 Yacht Club, [Iowa City]- 206 3 0 0 44 0 0 0 0 Yen Ching 0 0 0 Z'Mariks Noodle House 47 0 0 0 Thursday, April 03, 2014 Page 5 of 6 Iowa City Police Department and University of Iowa DPS FILED Bar Check Report - March, 2014 Possession of Alcohol Under the Legal Age (PAULA) Under 212E6 —3 PH 12: 34 Numbers are reflective of Iowa City Police activity and University of Iowa Pp( Activit h Totals 271 31 as 5706 720 47 LLI 1 410 "' 0.082. Off Premise o 0 5 0 0 252 0 0 Grand Totals 49 1 I 723 includes outdoor seating area ^' exception to 11 ordinance Thursday, April 03, 2014 Page 6 of 6 `� MT41 Date: April 7, 201 To: City Cou ci ), From: Doug Booth 1 Re: Neighborhood CITY OF IOWA CITY IP15 MEMORANDUM of Neighborhood & Development Services and Development Services Coordinator appointment I am pleased to announce the appointments of Steve Long as Neighborhood Services Coordinator and John Yapp as Development Services Coordinator. These appointments are effective 4/7/14. John will continue as Director of the MPO of Johnson County until a replacement is found. Steve Long has master's degree in Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Steve worked at the American Planning Association and then as a planner in Chicago before moving to Iowa City to become a Community Development Planner in 1993. He was the Community Development Coordinator for the City of Iowa City from 2006 until April 2014 when he became the Neighborhood Services Coordinator. Through a variety of federal, state, local and private funding sources, he has been responsible for community and economic development programs and projects such as affordabletworkforce housing, business /development assistance and analyzing community needs. Since the devastating 2008 flood he has also been responsible for a variety of flood recovery projects such as residential buyouts and demolition, land acquisition, financial assistance to businesses & homeowners, levee construction and post -flood land use planning. Recently, he was instrumental in the development of the award winning UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership program, a partnership to create and maintain a healthy balance of housing options near campus and downtown. Steve is a co- founder of the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County. John graduated from the University of Iowa with a Master's in Urban and Regional Planning in 1996. John has worked for the City since 1995 starting as an intern in the Planning Department. For the first 9 years, John worked half -time in the Urban Planning Division on annexation, rezoning and subdivision applications as well as assisting with the comprehensive planning / district planning process; and half -time with the MPO of Johnson County (then called JCCOG) as an Assistant Transportation Planner primarily on pedestrian and trails planning and development review. In 2005, John accepted a full -time position with the MPO and in 2007 was hired as the Executive Director of MPOJC. Through the work with MPOJC, John has gained experience on development issues throughout the metropolitan area and has developed relationships with staff and elected officials in Iowa City and surrounding communities. Steve and John both have the experience, vision, and passion to provide good leadership for the newly created Neighborhood and Development Services divisions. I look forward to working with them in their new capacity with the Department of Neighborhood & Development Services. r- r Marian Karr From: City of Iowa City <webmaster @iowa - city.org> Sent: Monday, April 07, 2014 9:59 AM To: Marian Karr Subject: Revised Date - Citizens Police Review Board Community Forum Contact: Kellie Tuttle Contact Phone: (319) 356 -5143 Revised Date - Citizens Police Review Board Community Forum Issued by: City Clerk Mailing List(s): General City News Originally Posted 4/7/2014 9:58:32 AM The Citizens Police Review Board will be holding its Annual Community Forum for the purpose of hearing Citizens' views on the policies, practices and procedures of the Iowa City Police Department. WHEN: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, TIME: 6:00 PM at WHERE: Iowa City Public Library, Rm A 123 South Linn Street, IC Questions & Comments: Send your questions or comments you'd like addressed at the forum to the following by Monday, April 28th: Please include full name and address. (All correspondence is public) CPRB Or e -mail to CPRB staff: City of Iowa City kellie- tuttlela7iowa- citv.org 410 E Washington St Iowa City, IA 52240 The Board will attempt to address all correspondence received. The forum will be taped and rebroadcast on the Interactive City Channel 4. View this article on the ICGov Web Site: http: / /www.icgov.org /apps /news /?news!D =9516 This media release was sent to: marian- karr0iowa- citv.ora Do not reply directly to this e-mail! It is produced from an automated system, and is not monitored for replies. If you have a question or comment about this information, please contact the individual(s) listed in the release. • Unsubscribe or edit your subscription details. • Visit our iohs page for employment opportunities. • View more news from the City of Iowa City. Z (D S 3 (D 3 0 n rD Q z F 0 (D T O O Q C) O 6 0 cu o, M gill M r o C (D O 0) fD Q 3 < o O v (D z � < Q 00 Ln O_ O (D O r. O < I+ Q° I (D v O r-r O (D cn o O r Q �. o Q o v a a) o � v � r O C7 O r + oz �' v un Qj I-, e-+ O W � O v 3 a1 D W O O N D O I-, W O (D Z nT� rf 2 O• O rf cn O O n O_ �G O N C N m rr CD C) O O -mh O fD -I N Q N O r-h O (A 13 MMI r•� ::E LW M O &0" O Q. im m r) a LQT `V U) U' J �D �-r O r0 m Q rD Q SO C N O v� V ' Celebrate Iowa Wildflower Month! May 2014 Photo from Hamilton - Tapken Prairie Preserve Dedication during Iowa Wildflower Week in 2012. Watch for local events - field trips - talks about native plants - nature center activities - programs about gardening with native plants - library exhibits - work days - or simply visit a natural area and welcome spring! See website calendar for events. www.iowanativeplants.org If you would like to create an event, or if you know of events that have not been posted, email dianne.blankenship @Amail.com with the information. Coordinated by the Iowa Native Plant Society. EDC April 1, 2014 1 IP18 MINUTES DRAFT CITY COUNCIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL 1, 2014 CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, 8:00 A.M. Members Present: Susan Mims, Michelle Payne, Matt Hayek Staff Present: Wendy Ford, Tracy Hightshoe, Jeff Davidson, Tom Markus, Eleanor Dilkes Others Present: Andre Perry, Mission Creek; RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: Payne moved to recommend the request for financial assistance from the Mission Creek Festival per staff recommendation. Hayek seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 -0. Payne made the motion to recommend approval of the updates to the Economic Development Policies as discussed. Hayek seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 -0. Hayek made the motion to deny the request for assistance from I-JAG. Payne seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 -0. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Mims at 8:01 A.M. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the February 10, 2014, Economic Development Committee meeting were reviewed. Payne noted that on page 3, in the paragraph where it states: "Payne asked for an explanation of the difference between Scene One and Film Scene... ", and she questioned the way this is worded. Ford stated that she would work on this wording and will resubmit the minutes for the Committee's approval. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE FOR MISSION CREEK FESTIVAL: Ford introduced the item, noting that Mission Creek will be embarking on their ninth annual festival this year. She briefly spoke to Members about the history of the festival and how well it has been accepted. This year there will be an expansion of youth activities and also the addition of a high -tech component with a lecture and a mini -tech conference at the Englert Theatre. The request is for $5,000, and Ford noted that there are funds in the Economic Development fund that could cover it. She invited Andre Perry to speak to Members about the festival. He thanked the Members for their help over the years, and began to explain what they can expect with the upcoming festival. He added that this year is the biggest expansion of programming they have had, with the high -tech component and working with local entrepreneurs and tech folks to bring that EDC April 1, 2014 2 side of creativity to the festival. There will also be a full - fledged film component and youth activities, according to Perry. Perry noted that about 30% of their funds continue to be contributed income, while about 70% is earned income through ticket sales. Payne asked Ford about the Economic Development fund and if this will be replenished July 1 with the new fiscal year. Ford noted that it would be. Mims stated that she believes this event to be successful and that it attracts people from around the region and beyond. Hayek agreed, stating that he believes this is an excellent event for the City to invest in. He suggested that it be included in long -term economic development funding. Payne moved to recommend the request for financial assistance from the Mission Creek Festival per staff recommendation. Hayek seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 -0. CONSIDER UPDATE TO IOWA CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICIES: Davidson noted that these policies are continually reviewed and refined in accordance with the Council's perspective on these issues. He stated that the City Manager wanted to make sure that these policies reflect the Council's strategic plan objectives. Therefore, after the Council's meeting in January where they reviewed their strategic plan, staff has refined economic development policies to reflect the Council's objectives. By doing this, Davidson stated it gives staff and developers a better guide to work with when looking at projects. Davidson continued, noting that staff just wanted to quickly step through these to see if the Committee agrees with the policies being proposed. Mims brought up the cover letter on staff's packet info, noting that it shows February 10 in the third paragraph. She questioned if this shouldn't be April 1St, today's date. Ford noted that this issue was previously scheduled to be discussed at the last meeting, but that there were a couple of issues left to work out, so it was deferred. Markus and Davidson noted that other communities handle their requests for financial participation in a less formalized way. Iowa City uses a gap analysis to help determine funding requests. This can cover TIF assistance, parking funds, land sale and acquisition, etc. Davidson discussed the policies. Payne asked about the focus on the developer's return. She stated that when she read this, she thinks it appears to convey our interest in the developer making a profit. She finds this wording lacking clarity. It was suggested to use 'scrutiny' in its place. Davidson continued the review, noting that use of TIF rebates shall be considered highly preferable to cash up front. Dilkes proposed that in the last sentence, "...upfront financing... additional security is required," to eliminate the word 'additional' and move this sentence down to the paragraph at the bottom of the page. Then on the second page, where the bullets are, it should note "all or some," not "all" in the objectives. Davidson added that the final three bullets at the bottom of the page are to provide additional clarification and information about the City's processes. Payne noted that on the last page, top paragraph, the last few words say'... as determined by the City Council.' She questioned this, stating that it is more what the EDC April 1, 2014 staff has determined and the Council has approved. Davidson noted that they can clean this up. Then the last bullet, under 'comprehensive planning,' Payne questioned if this shouldn't say 'strategic plan.' Davidson suggested they add "strategic plan" to this, in addition to the comprehensive. Hayek added that also in this section, if we shouldn't consider the order of these bullet items. Markus suggested adding wording that states they are not in order of priority. Davidson continued to discuss the policies of the City, noting that when they are up against other states and areas for business competition, they need to be flexible in their approach. He reiterated how these various projects and initiatives are taken from the strategic planning document. Members continued to discuss ways to incent development and ways to remain flexible while still accomplishing the overall goals and objectives. Davidson noted that if the Economic Development Committee approves these changes to the policy, it can then go before the full Council for approval. Members continued to ask questions of staff concerning how they approach their work with developers and how much the City can and cannot control. Mims spoke to the perception that the public has with development and how much involvement the City has, and she questioned ways to get the information and processes more accessible and into the public realm. Dilkes suggested publishing more detailed analysis, showing why such decisions have been made. Payne made the motion to recommend approval of the updates to the Economic Development Policies as discussed. Hayek seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 -0. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE FOR I-JAG: Mims stated that she is the one who asked to put this item on the agenda. She believes they should remove this request at this time, until I -JAG gets their fundraising formalized and other entities become a part of it. Currently other municipalities are not taking part in this assistance. She added that they have growing private support. She asked if City High still has the one class, and Ford noted that they have two classes now, with the hope to start a third at West High. Hayek asked if they applied for assistance from United Way, and Ford stated that they did not. Members continued to discuss this situation, with staff noting what funding stream would be best for continued support. Ford stated that they should respond to I -JAG, and she reiterated that they should go through the Johnson County United Way joint funding application process, which will begin again in the fall. Hayek made the motion to deny the request for assistance from I-JAG. Payne seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 -0. REVIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND BALANCES: Ford stated that this report focuses on three funds — Aid to Agencies, Community Development, and Economic Development. She noted how each fund is different and EDC April 1, 2014 4 has unique purposes. Ford and Markus then responded to Members' questions about various line items. There was consensus this report was helpful. Davidson then stated that he wanted to have Hightshoe report on the Building Change program. She noted that they currently have a balance of $47,000 in the CDBG Economic Development Fund for small business loans, and then they will have an additional $100,000 coming in July 1St. The plan is to put $25,000 towards small business loans, in conjunction with the $75,000 for minority or those that might not be CDBG eligible, and then they can put up to $93,000 into the Building Change program. Hightshoe shared that a lender recently approached her about being in a partnership where the City would manage money that the bank provides as low- interest loans to expand the Building Change program. This money could only be used for fagade improvements in the downtown urban renewal area, and could be used for sustainability, energy efficiency, and upper -floor renovations. Hightshoe stated that two other banks have also shown an interest in this program. Mims asked if Hightshoe had sought the credit union's interest on this program, in addition to local banks. Hightshoe stated that she had not done this yet, but would. COMMITTEE TIME: Payne asked if staff had an update on the Chauncey project. Davidson noted negotiations are going well, and the gap analysis is moving along. Dilkes has started the preliminary work on the development agreement. Davidson noted the various aspects of this project — FilmScene, a bowling alley, restaurant, office space, and a variety of residential units. Hayek asked if what he has heard is true about some possible partnership with the Co- Op behind the Rec Center. Davidson stated that they are in the middle discussions with a developer, and a gap analysis is underway and there will be more to come. Hayek commented that the Sheraton's lighted sign is missing multiple letters, and he questioned how they could address this since it is a private property. Davidson stated that staff could contact the hotel. Hayek also stated that he has seen some recent press regarding some start-ups out of Iowa City that have received some pretty hefty loans from the State. He said we should keep our eyes on these businesses as they have some influential people on their boards, signaling keen interest. We want to be sure to keep these businesses in town. Payne asked if we had secured a broker for the industrial park. Davidson said yes. Hayek said he wants to ensure, as the park developed out, that there is a good buffer between the industrial and residential neighborhood to the north. Davidson stated that is the plan. Davidson and Markus continued to talk about this industrial area, further explaining how the rail system is meant to work. Payne asked if the University has put out their RFP for the Art Museum. Davidson stated that they are getting ready to do so, and that there is a "pre -RFP release" meeting on April 10 that staff is planning to attend. Davidson stated that he met with the business manager of the University and that learned there were just a few sites of interest to them and that the University does have interest from the owners of these sites. EDC April 1, 2014 OTHER BUSINESS: Davidson noted that residents of the Peninsula area may be present at the Council's meeting regarding getting a flood -proof access to their area so they will not have to contend with another possible evacuation in the future. He added that they have been in contact with the property owner, Mr. Cole, and have been trying to develop a plan for the development of his property. Markus noted that the cost of putting in such a road must be weighed with possible development in the area, and discussions continue. Davidson continued with his updates, noting that the park planning is underway in Riverfront Crossings. They have the flood mitigation grants that they need and are moving forward with the planning. Streetscape planning will be starting soon for Riverside Drive, according to Davidson, so they can be ready as development begins to take place there. In April, the Planning Department hopes to get to the RFP out for the Court-Linn property. Midwest One has started back up on their construction. Dilkes has been working hard on the Harrison ramp and townhouses project that will be next to the Midwest One Bank building. Davidson noted that they have been in constant contact with City Carton. Sycamore Mall has also been in touch with the City quite a bit as they work on filling their vacancies. The Jefferson Hotel project is still active. The Van Patten property that burned down is seeing some movement. A new project may be the Unitarian Church and possible redevelopment of their property. Markus noted the City may be interested in partnering in some way, with the need for more office space. Davidson noted that Towncrest rehab continues to move along well with continued interest in the area. ADJOURNMENT: Payne moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:18 A.M. Hayek seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 -0. EDC April 1, 2014 Council Economic Development Committee ATTENDANCE RECORD 2013-2014 Key: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused TERM o 0 o o o NAME EXP. w o o o w 3 o w w w � 46 Michelle 01/02114 X X X X X Payne Matt 01/02114 X X X X X Hayek Susan 01/02/14 X X X X X Mims Key: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused A -Z Index Residents Business Govemment Visitors 1105 Project Meets City'S Fundraising Challenge Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 1:35 PM City of Iowa City officials awarded $100,000 to the 1105 Project Tuesday, signaling the end of a 17 -month effort by four nonprofit agencies to raise $1.25 million to renovate and furnish the building they now share at 1105 S. Gilbert Courtin Iowa City. City officials determined Tuesday that the 1105 Project had raised enough money to meet a challenge grant the City Council issued January 14, in which the 1105 Project had to raise $200,000 by April 14 to receive a five -year, $100,000 pledge from the City to conclude the project's capital campaign. City Manager Tom Markus said the City is pleased the project met the challenge "We are thrilled that the 1105 Project has met its fundraising goal, and we thank all the generous individuals and organizations that donated funds to this very worthwhile project," Markus said. "The 1105 Project has set an example for the way nonprofits, the public sector, and private individuals can collaborate to improve service delivery and help improve the lives of our community's residents." "I am excited we met the City's challenge and have raised more than $200,000 since January," added Crisis Center Executive Director Beoci Reedus, who has been involved in the project since its inception. "We have had incredible community support and this generous gift from the City of Iowa City brings us so, so close to finjshing up this important project." Sara Langenberg, chair of the 1105 Project fundraising campaign, said the City's gift marks the end of the project's $1.25 million campaign to renovate and furnish the building, based on the building committee's cost estimates from December. The final phase of the project, to repave and landscape the parking lot, may add some to the overall project cost, she said, but she is hopeful additional gifts still in the works will cover any overruns. "It is amazing that so many people, corporations, and government entities came together to make this happen so quickly," Langenberg said. "We could not have come this close to our fundraising goal, however, without the momentum the City's challenge provided. People were eager to see their donations go further with the City's pledge to match each new gift by 50 percent. We are very grateful" The project, a collaboration of the Crisis Center of Johnson County, Free Lunch Program, National Alliance on Mental Illness, and Domestic Violence Intervention Program, anticipates serving about 45,000 requests per year from people struggling with food insecurity, mental illness, or domestic violence. Sharing space in one building allows the agencies to operate more cost - effectively and collaborate on programs to reach more clients in need. The public - private collaboration began in September 2012, when the Johnson County Board of Supervisors sold the building 5 €" its former public health building a€" to the Crisis Center for $1 based on its future use as a social services hub. Markus congratulated Johnson County for the creativity it showed in meeting public need by donating the building and encouraging the nonprofits to collaborate on their efforts to provide services. Since the county sold the building, the City of Iowa City has awarded $288,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to help cover the costs of the exterior building renovations and the upcoming parking lot repaving project. Additional gifts have come from both the public and private sector AE" from individuals, couples, corporations, and local governing bodies. Soon after the City issued the fundraising challenge in January, the Scheels store at Coral Ridge Mall and the Scheels Foundation agreed to donate $100,000. City Councils from North Liberty and Solon pledged $10,000 and $2,000, respectively. The United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties collected about $120,000 for the campaign from its donors. The Community Foundation of Johnson County donated more than $60,000 to the campaign, including the $35,000 Lillig Family Community Impact Grant, and facilitated additional gifts of at least $150,000 for the campaign through its administration of various family and charitable trusts. The 1105 Project is the first of its kind in Johnson County, offering a glimpse into what many believe is the future model for nonprofits and social service agencies: a publio-private collaboration that shares resources to serve clients more efficiently and effectively. A complete list of donors to the 1105 Project campaign is online at http: /tthel105proact.com/donors. For more information about the City's contribution, contact Simon Andrew, Administrative Analyst, at 319/356 -5010 or via e-mail at simon- andrew ()iowa- citv.org.