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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET
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www.icgov.org May 15, 2014
IP1 Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
MAY 20 WORK SESSION MEETING
I132 Work Session Agenda [See revised posted 5/19/14]
IP3 Memo from the Asst. City Manager: Proposal for Food Truck / Cart Pilot Program
IP4 Incorporating a walkability clause into the school district diversity policy: Memo from
Planning and Zoning Chair; transcription of May 1 Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting; letter from Council Member Throgmorton; Email from Planning and Zoning
Members Charlie Eastham and John Thomas; Email from Planning and Zoning
Commission Member Jodie Barry Theobald
IP5 Pending Work Session Topics
IP6 Memo from City Clerk: KXIC Radio Show
MISCELLANEOUS
IP7 Email to City Council from Erica Bried: Longfellow Walking Students
IP8 Memo from Transportation Services Director: ALDI Bus Stop
IP9 Copy of letter from FEMA: Increase to Class 7 in the National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS)
IP10 Email to City Manager form Executive Director of Iowa City Downtown District: National Poll
Dispels Popular Assumptions
IP11 Police Department Bar Check — April 2014
IP12 Invitation: Dream Center benefit at the Englert
IP13 Invitation: Open House Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County
DRAFT MINUTES
IP14 Airport Zoning Commission: May 1
IP15 Planning and Zoning Commission: April 3 (formal)
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Meeting Schedule
MAY 20 WORK SESSION MEETING
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IP3 Memo from the Asst. C Manager: Proposal for Foo Truck / Cart Pilot Program
IP4 Incorporating a walkabili clause into the school istrict diversity policy: Memo from
Planning and Zoning Chai transcription of May Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting; letter from Counci ember Throgmort ; Email from Planning and Zoning
Members Charlie Eastham an John Thomas; E ail from Planning and Zoning
Commission Member Jodie Ba Theobald
I135 Pending Work Session Topics \
IP6 Memo from City Clerk: KXIC Radio Sh
MISCELL\ANFOUS
I137 Email to City Council from Erica Bried: Longi
I138 Memo from Transportation Services Director:
IP9 Copy of letter from FEMA: Increase to Cl
(NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS)
IP10 Email to City Manager form Executive Direi
Dispels Popular Assumptions
IP11 Police Department Bar Check —April 201
Walking Students
LDI %th Stop
7 in National Flood Insurance Program
of Iowa CityVowntown District: National Poll
IP12 Invitation: Dream Center benefit at the gnglert
IP13 Invitation: Open House Housing Trust fund of Johnson County
DRAFT MINUTES
IP14 Airport Zoning Commission: May 1
IP15 Planning and Zoning Commission: gpril 3 (formal)
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City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
Subject to change May 15, 2014
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Date
Time
Meeting
Location
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
5:00 PM
Work Session Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
5:00 PM
Work Session Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
5:00 PM
Work Session Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
5:00 PM
Special Formal Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
5:00 PM
Work Session Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
5:00 PM
Work Session Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM Formal Meeting
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 5:00 PM Work Session Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM Formal Meeting
Monday, July 28, 2014
TBA
Joint Meeting /Work Session
Tiffin TBA
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
5:00 PM
Work Session Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
5:00 PM
Work Session Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
5:00 PM
Work Session Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
5:00 PM
Work Session Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
5:00 PM
Work Session Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
5:00 PM
Work Session Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
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
REVISED 5/19/14
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City Council Work Session Agenda
May 20, 2014
Emma J. Harvat Hall - City Hall
410 E. Washington Street
• Questions from Council re Agenda Items
• Discuss staff proposal for a 2014 mobile vending / food truck pilot program [IP # 3 of 5/15
Info Packet]
• Review the Planning & Zoning Commission Chair's recommendation for the
City Council to urge the ICCSD to insert a "walkability clause' into its diversity
policy [IP # 2 of 5/8 Info Packet; and IP # 4 of 5/15 Info Packet]
• Summer of the Arts Beer Garden
• Information Packet Discussion [May 8, 15]
• Council Time
• Meeting Schedule
• Pending Work Session Topics [IP #5 of 5/15 Info Packet]
• Upcoming Community Events /Council Invitations
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City Council Work Session Agenda
May 20, 2014
Emma J. Harvat Hall - City Hall ,
410 E. Washington Street //'
• Questions from Council re Agenda Items ,
• Discuss staff proposal for a 2014 mobile vending / ood truck pilot program [IP # 3 of 5/15
Info Packet]
• Review the Planning & Zoning Commissi Cl?►air's recommendation for the
City Council to urge the ICCSD to inse a "walk bility clause' into its diversity
policy [IP # 2 of 5/8 Info Packet; an # 4 of 5/1 Info Packet]
• Information Packet Discussion ay 8, 15]
• Council Time
• Meeting Schedule
• Pending Wor ession Topics [IP #5 of 5/15 Info Packet]
• Upcomi Community Events /Council Invitations
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MEMORANDUM
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Date: May 12, 2014
To: Tom Markus, City Manager
From: Geoff Fruin, Assistant City Manager
Re: Proposal for Food Truck / Cart Pilot Program
Over the last several years, mobile food vending operations have become increasingly popular throughout the
country. As this growth has taken place, cities across the country have debated changes to local regulations that
govern the time, place and manner in which such mobile food businesses can operate. The range of actions
taken by cities has varied considerably.- Some cities have aggressively adopted mobile vending friendly
ordinances that permit such operations in public parking spaces, surface parking lots, vacant property, parks or
other public spaces. Other cities have taken steps to restrict such operations based on concerns from existing
brick and mortar restaurants. Numerous other cities have attempted to find a middle ground that balances
concerns with the desire to accommodate a growing entrepreneurial trend in the food service industry.
Iowa City currently has three -year agreements with six mobile vendors that are permitted to sell food in the
Pedestrian Mall. Over the last decade, there have been several changes to the regulations governing mobile
vendors, and there remains considerable debate among some in the community on whether the current process
serves the downtown community well. Outside of the Pedestrian Mall, mobile vending opportunities in Iowa
City are very limited. Generally, speaking mobile vending in public streets or other public property is not
permitted. Exceptions do exist for special events and for certain circumstances in public parks. Mobile vending
can be permitted on private property through a temporary use permit. Historically there have been numerous
mobile food vendors that have used a temporary use permit to legally vend from private property.
The City Council recently expressed an interest to examine changes to current regulations that would promote
greater opportunities for mobile food vendors. In preparing for this discussion, I read numerous ordinances and
attempted to learn from the debates surrounding this issue in various communities. I have quickly realized that
this issue tends to generate very localized debates. For example, in some cases mobile vending is seen as a way
bolster economic development efforts and inject more street life into commercial districts. Contrarily, other
communities have seen such operations as a threat to the brick and mortar restaurants that invest substantial
resources into the community through property taxes. In other words, while there may be some commonalties
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in approaches, there is no one solution that can be viewed as an ideal fit for Iowa City. With this in mind, I am
hesitant to open a discussion on long -term policy changes without a greater understanding of how the
community values such opportunities in a variety of different contexts.
I am recommending that the City initiate a mobile vending / food truck pilot in 2014. 1 believe a pilot program
can provide valuable insight that will ultimately better inform long -term policy decisions. In cooperation with the
newly formed Mobile Vending Association of Iowa City, staff has prepared a rough outline for a pilot project. To
be fair, it is my understanding that the Mobile Vending Association of Iowa City is new organization that only has
a handful of members. Other input on this pilot project has not been sought from other vendors, including those
that have agreements with the City. Similarly, staff has not actively sought input from other community
stakeholders, such as existing restaurateurs. However, given the limited duration of the pilot, the open nature of
vendor application process, and the fact the primary purpose is to gather information, I am comfortable
proceeding in a fairly quick manner in order to take advantage of the warmer months in 2014 and leave open
the possibility for policy solutions to be considered in advance of the spring of 2015.
The proposed pilot project consists of the following elements. Staff requests that we still maintain flexibility with
these provisions as certain aspects may need to change as we proceed with planning and implementation.
1. Chauncey Swan Park
• Goal: Test a location in close proximity to the downtown where multiple vendors may coexist.
• Operations: Thursdays 11 -4, Fridays 11 -7 from July 10 through the end of October.
• Maximum of three food trucks and two mobile vendors to be selected by a lottery. Eligible
operators must meet minimum requirements (existing operator, insurance, health department
permit, etc,). Existing brick and mortar businesses located within Iowa City will receive a preference
during the selection process.
• Permit cost is $15 /day, paid upfront in total by the selected vendors. The proposed fee is
comparable to the daily rate at the Farmer's Market. Revenue from the program will go toward a
beautification effort downtown.
• Vendors must be self- contained (no public electricity provided) and will be responsible for removal
of all trash from the site.
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• City can revoke individual permits or cancel the program at any time for any reason and will pro -rate
permit fees back to the vendor(s)
2. City Park (near children's rides)
• Goal: Test mobile vending as an added amenity to City operations
• Operations: Saturday and Sundays 11 -8 while rides are being operated
• Maximum of two mobile vendors with selection made by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Operators must meet minimum requirements (existing operator, insurance, health department
permit, etc,). Consideration of menu offerings may play a role in selection. For example, vendors
with healthy food operation may be given preference.
• Permit cost is $15 /day, paid upfront by the selected vendors. Reimbursements will be offered for
days the rides are not open more than three hours. Revenue from the program will support park
operations.
• Vendors must be self- contained (no public electricity provided) and will be responsible for removal
of all trash from the site.
• City can revoke individual permits or cancel the program at any time for any reason and will pro -rate
permit fees back to the vendor(s)
3. East Side Recycle Center
• Goal: Test a 'destination location' that may help raise awareness and increase business to the City's
recycling center and partner non - profit agencies.
• Operations: To be determined but anticipated to be approximately four days throughout the pilot
period
• Maximum number of permits is to be determined, but it is anticipated to be a larger gathering of
vendors. Operators must meet minimum requirements (Existing operator, insurance, health
department permit, etc,).
• Permit is $15 /day, paid upfront by the selected vendors. No reimbursements offered unless event is
cancelled by the City. Revenue from the program will support East Side Recycle Center operations.
• Vendors must be self- contained (no public electricity provided) and will be responsible for removal
of all trash from the site.
• City can revoke individual permits or cancel the program at any time for any reason.
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I believe that these three different operating environments will each provide valuable insight that will help
inform future policy discussions. If the City Council concurs, staff will begin to develop a more detailed
framework and launch the selection process in June. A City Council resolution will be required in order to permit
the staff to carry out the pilot project. That resolution will be ready for the June 3`d meeting if the City Council
chooses to proceed.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: May 5, 2014
To: Tom Markus OP
From: Ann Freerks, Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission
Re: Incorporating a walkability clause into the school district diversity policy
At our meeting on May 1, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to request the City
Council to send a recommendation urging the Iowa City Community School Board to adopt a
"walkability clause" into its diversity policy. The Commission requests that the City Council
forward the following message to the school district:
The City of Iowa City would like to work collaboratively with the school district to
promote a more sustainable community by supporting and investing in our core
neighborhoods, which exhibit many of the attributes we are striving for in our new
subdivisions: a mix of housing types that support families of varying incomes; a
highly connected pattern of sidewalk -lined streets; and a layout of lots and blocks
that places as many homes as possible within walking distance of neighborhood
schools, parks, and shopping areas.
It is well- documented that when a significant number of children can safely walk
to school, it increases the health and welfare of those families and of the
community as a whole. It not only reduces transportation costs for the school
district, it reduces living costs for families. Unfortunately, not every neighborhood
in the school district is designed in a manner that makes it comfortable, safe, or
even possible for children to walk to school. So when a family chooses to live in a
compact, walkable neighborhood within a safe walking distance of their child's
school, we feel that choice should be supported.
Since walkability is a key indicator of healthy neighborhoods, and the City strives
to preserve and sustain the long -term value embodied in our walkable
neighborhoods, we urge the school district to adopt a walkability clause into its
diversity policy that states, "Elementary students that live within % mile
walking distance along safe routes of one or more elementary schools are
guaranteed enrollment in one of said elementary schools. Further,
residential areas within % mile walking distance along safe routes of one or
more elementary schools shall not be redistricted to another elementary
school outside said % mile walkable distance."
Inserting a walkability clause into the diversity policy will provide encouragement
to all jurisdictions within the district to build more compact, walkable
neighborhoods. The sustainable development pattern that results will reduce
costs to the cities, to the school district, and to families and will help make our
future neighborhoods more affordable to all families.
Planning and Zoning Commission
May 1, 2014
Transcript – discussion of walkability and diversity:
Freerks: I have one other thing under "other' that I would like to bring up. I know that there has been a
lot of talk of the redistricting or whatever they've called it recently and I would like to propose that we
ask the City Council to send to the school district a letter or something to request that there be some
type of walkability clause included with the diversity policy so that (and I'm not here to put parameters
on it) the City and the School District can discuss that every school, not just certain schools, have an
amount of walkability which is supported in our Comprehensive Plan and everything that we lay out —
not competing against, but making sure that it's a part of that so that we can support schools and
walkability in our schools. I would hope that is something that people would support here.
Theobald: I think that sounds like a great idea.
Eastham: I would be happy to support the notion of walkability to neighborhood schools. It is
something that we enjoyed when our kids were young, although sometimes they had to walk longer
than they wanted to. I also would like the City to be a little more candid in its use of its policies and
practices that are trying to preserve or enhance neighborhood stabilization. City Community
Development people wrote a memo to the City Manager which got to the School Board that said that
the UniverCity program was increasing stabilization in the Lucas - Governor Street area, which is
perhaps true but that stabilization is achieved by putting people of higher incomes in that area not
people that have kids that are eligible for FRL status.
Freerks: What I'm asking about though is about walkability and I think if you want to bring something –
Eastham: Walkability is fine as long as it is walkability for all households.
Freerks: - -and that is what I'm asking is for walkability at every school. I am not singling out anything.
Eastham: Not for all households at all schools?
Freerks: Well I don't know that every house that goes to every school is walkable. Windsor Ridge is
bussed as an example. What I am talking about is that every school has an area that is a walkable
area and that's important to our comprehensive plan and to what we develop in our communities. I
don't want to spell out what it is. I want them to communicate with each other about it and I want the
communication to happen between the two.
Dyer: It seems like in newly developing areas that means that we also need to have diversity of types
of housing.
Freerks: Yes. And that is something that we support.
Thomas: I think Charlie is only saying that this walkability concept be integrated with a diversity policy.
Freerks: That's what I'm asking- for it to be part of it. I want to make sure that it's a part of the
discussion. Is that something that people agree on?
Commissioners: Yes.
Eastham: As long we are clear that what we are suggesting exactly what Thomas said.
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Freerks: I don't know that is. What are you saying?
Theobald: My concern is that the walkability trumps diversity.
Freerks: I'm not saying one trumps the other. I am saying that at the heart of our Comprehensive
Plan —and it is supported by our Comprehensive Plan —that we have neighborhoods that have
walkability and that neighborhood schools are part of that- schools and neighborhoods. And I want us
to support that and I want our school district to support that as well. That's all. Would you do that then,
Bob? Talk to them.
Bob: Sure. We can draft something. It might be helpful to maybe have an outline or something.
Freerks: Sure. Yeah. I'll do it quickly.
To: Mayor Matt Hayek and City Manager Tom Markus
From: Jim Throgmorton
Subject: Diversity and walkable neighborhoods
Date: May 13, 2014
Item #2 in the City Council's May 8 information packet includes a March 5 memo from
Ann Freerks. Her memo involves an important and substantively challenging problem:
how to help the School District comply with its Diversity Policy without undermining the
city's efforts to preserve and sustain the long -term value embodied in our walkable
neighborhoods.
Posed that way, it sounds as if we face an Either /Or choice between walkability and
diversity.
It's not an Either /Or choice. We can marshal our creativity to achieve both walkability
and diversity.
Freerks' memo states, "At our meeting on May 1, the Planning and Zoning Commission
voted to request the City Council to send a recommendation urging the Iowa City
Community School Board to adopt a "walkability clause" into its diversity policy." The
clause would read, "Elementary students that live within % mile walking distance along
safe routes of one or more elementary schools are guaranteed enrollment in one of said
elementary schools. Further, residential areas within % mile walking distance along
safe routes of one or more elementary schools shall not be redistricted to another
elementary school outside said V2 mile walkable distance." Freerks' memo further states,
"Inserting a walkability clause into the diversity policy will provide encouragement to all
jurisdictions within the district to build more compact, walkable neighborhoods."
Tom's May 8 email to Superintendent Murley indicates our Council is likely to consider
the proposed recommendation at our May 20 meeting. Tom copied us on that email so
that we could be thinking about how to respond to the commission's recommendation.
I have two preliminary responses, one procedural and the other substantive. In offering
these responses, I fully recognize that our staff has far more detailed knowledge about
specific programs than I do.
With regard to procedure, I have two questions. First, is the commission legally
empowered to make recommendations concerning School District policies? And, second,
is the commission authorized to vote on recommendations without giving the public an
opportunity to comment subsequent to due public notice that the topic would be
considered? (I understand the commission "voted" on the general intent of the clause in
its last meeting, despite the fact the topic was not included on its published agenda.
Moreover, I understand that the commissioners did not see the actual language of
Freerks' memo until after it had been sent to Tom.)
With regard to substance, I agree with much of the language contained in Freerks' memo.
Most of it is fully consistent with my long -term advocacy of more compact, walkable
neighborhoods.
But her memo is silent about economic diversity within neighborhoods and about city
policies concerning the distribution of affordable housing within the city. (So too was my
April 25 email to Steve Murley, which appeared in one of our info packets.) This is a
crucial omission.
Not all Iowa City neighborhoods are economically diverse enough to achieve the School
District's Diversity Policy solely on the basis of the school -aged population that lives
within safe walking distance of the neighborhoods' schools.
Moreover, sustainable neighborhoods are not just compact and walkable; they also
contain a diverse mix of housing types and costs, which permit economic diversity within
each neighborhood's population.
Furthermore, many parts of Iowa City, especially those built after 1970, are not
"walkable" in a strong sense; that is, they are not neighborhoods in which it is easy and
safe for residents to walk to elementary school, grocery stores, neighborhood parks,
places of employment, and other activities. In these post -1970s developments, it is simply
not possible for many elementary school children to walk to school, at least not safely. In
some cases, a substantial fraction of these children come from lower- income families.
To be walkable in this strong sense, neighborhoods have to be dense enough for people to
walk to desired destinations, and they have to be designed well enough to make them
want to walk. As architect - planner Peter Calthorpe puts it, "a well- designed city is ... a
place where your destinations are close enough to walk to and where you feel safe
enough to walk. And it's a place that is interesting enough socially to make you feel that
walking is perhaps something more than just getting from point A to point B."
In order to consider Freerks' recommendation wisely, therefore, we need to assess the
fairness of the proposed "walkability clause." Put simply, the question is: who can walk
safely to school? To answer this question, we need to generate /obtain factual information
about the diversity of the school -aged populations that live within' /2 mile safe walking
distance from each of Iowa City's elementary schools. Perhaps this question could be
answered using the District's FRI, data.
We also need to explicitly state or improve policies that promote economic diversity
within Iowa City neighborhoods. The most important step would be to adopt policies that
distribute new affordable housing units throughout the city, partly though inclusionary
zoning and partly through economic incentives.
We need to ensure that all new neighborhoods built in Iowa City are designed to be
walkable in the strong sense. This is especially important for the areas surrounding the
new elementary schools.
And we need to enhance the (srong sense) walkability of existing post -1970s
neighborhoods, especially ones that currently have a disproportionately high
concentration of very low- income households.
This is a complicated and politically challenging issue. I look forward to learning how
you and the five other members of the City Council think we should respond.
Marian Karr
From: Tom Markus
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 8:14 AM
To: 'Charles Eastham'
Cc: Tuyet Dorau; Patti Fields; Sally Hoelscher; Brian Kirschling; Chris Lynch; Jeff McGinness;
Marla Swesey; Stephen Murley; Council; Ann Freerks; John Thomas; Jodie Theobald
(ICTheobald @mchsi.com); Paula Swygard; Phoebe Martin (phoebe @skog man. com); Carolyn
Dyer (Carolyn- dyer @uiowa.edu)
Subject: RE: Incorporating a walkability clause into the Iowa City Community School District diversity
policy
Thanks for sharing your perspective. I will take it up with the city staff and share with the city council.
From: Charles Eastham [mailto:eastham @ mchsi.com]
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2014 10:17 PM
To: Tom Markus
Cc: Tuyet Dorau; Patti Fields; Sally Hoelscher; Brian Kirschling; Chris Lynch; Jeff McGinness; Marla Swesey; Stephen
Murley; Council; Ann Freerks; John Thomas; Jodie Theobald (ICTheobald @mchsi.com); Paula Swygard; Phoebe Martin
(phoebe @skogman.com); Carolyn Dyer (Carolyn- dyer @uiowa.edu)
Subject: Incorporating a walkability clause into the Iowa City Community School District diversity policy
Date: May 12, 2014
To: Tom Markus, City Manager
From: Charlie Eastham and John Thomas, members, Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission
CC: Iowa City Community School District Board of Education, Stephen Murley, Superintendent of Schools,
Iowa City Council, Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission
Subj.: Incorporating a walkability clause into the Iowa City Community School District diversity policy
We are writing as members of the Planning and Zoning Commission to inform you that we do not agree with
the "walkability clause" contained in a memo to you sent on behalf of the Planning and Zoning Commission
dated May 5, 2014. The clause calls for guaranteeing attendance assignments to all elementary schools to
elementary students living within a specified distance from each school.
Purpose of the ICCSD Diversity Policy
The ICCSD adopted a diversity policy in February, 2013. The policy's purpose is to "provide equitable learning
environments for the students attending ICCSD" and states that "enhanced learning will be the result" of
establishing the diversity goals of the policy. Prior to adopting the diversity policy the District received research
reports demonstrating improvements in student learning for all students resulting from reducing socioeconomic
concentrations in schools, The District is now engaged in developing attendance zones necessary to put the
policy into practice. The District proposes that altering attendance zones will result in improved student learning
for all students.
Role of Iowa Cites pursuing its Comprehensive Plan goals and supporting the ICCSD Diversity Policy
Iowa City has legitimate interests in establishing sustainable neighborhoods. Achieving walkable distances to
common destinations is important to creating and maintaining such neighborhoods. The City also has interests
in achieving actual income diversity in neighborhoods. Indeed, the lack of such economic diversity in certain
neighborhoods is contributing to the need for the ICCSD to adopt a diversity policy in the first place. So we
wholeheartedly support walkable, mixed income neighborhoods and agree walkability should be considered by
the ICCSD within its Diversity Policy.
However, attempts by the City to have the District guarantee enrollment in elementary schools for students
living a specified distance from schools places the interest of the City in walkable neighborhoods above the
District's responsibility for creating equitable learning environments for all students and risks hampering the
flexibility the District may need to fulfill its responsibility. We urge the City to instead develop robust programs
to address imbalances in economic diversity and thereby achieve the ICCSD's diversity policy goals and the
City's comprehensive plan goals by providing a mix of housing and incomes within all neighborhoods and
school attendance areas.
Planning and Zoning procedures leading up to the May 5 memo
At the Commission meeting of May 1, under the "Other" part of the meeting agenda, a member of the
Commission proposed that the Commission ask the Council to communicate with the ICCSD for the purpose of
including a walkability provision in the District's diversity policy. During the discussion that followed we
voiced the viewpoint that any walkability concept should be compatible with the District diversity policy. Other
Commission members talked about various other issues, including a concern that walkability not trump
diversity. No motion was made so there was no vote on the proposal to communicate to the Council. The
discussion ended with the staff agreeing to draft a possible memo to Council. The " walkability clause" proposed
in the May 5 memo to you was not introduced at the meeting and in our view the clause is not consistent with
the tone and content of the discussion at the meeting. We say again, we do not support the clause as it appears in
the May 5 memo and we would not have voted for the clause had it been put before us.
Respectfully,
Charlie Eastham
John Thomas
Marian Karr
From: ictheobald @mchsi.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 12:49 PM
To: Tom Markus
Cc: eastham @mchsi.com; Tuyet Dorau; Patti Fields; Sally Hoelscher; Brian Kirschling; Chris
Lynch; Jeff McGinness; Marla Swesey; Stephen Murley; Council; Ann Freerks; John Thomas;
Paula Swygard; Phoebe Martin (phoebe @skog man. com); Carolyn Dyer (Carolyn -
dyer@uiowa.edu)
Subject: Re: Incorporating a walkability clause into the Iowa City Community School District diversity
policy '
May 13, 2014
To: Tom Markus
From: Jodie Barry Theobald, Planning and Zoning Commission member
Re: Walkability clause
I am writing to add support and agree with the concerns expressed in the memo sent by Charlie and John. While
walkability should be one of the goals of the district, it should not be privileged over diversity in our schools and
neighborhoods. I would not have supported the walkability clause as written in the memo.
Respectfully,
Jodie Barry Theobald
- - - -- Original Message - - - --
From: Charles Eastham < eastham @mchsi.com>
To: Tom Markus <tom- markus @iowa - city.org>
Cc: Tuyet Dorau <Tuyet. Dora u @ IowaCitySchools.org >, Patti Fields < Patti . Fie lds @iowacityschools.org >, Sally Hoelscher
< Sally. Hoelscher@ IowaCitySchools.org>, Brian Kirschling < Brian. Kirschling @lowaCitySchools.org >, Chris Lynch
< Chris . Lynch @IowaCityschools.org >, Jeff McGinness < Jeff. McGinness@ IowaCitySchools.org >, Marla Swesey
< Marla .Swesey @lowaCitySchools.org >, Stephen Murley < Murley .Stephen @iowacityschools.org >, council
< council @iowa- city.org >, Ann Freerks <ann- freerks @uiowa.edu >, John Thomas <johnfredericthomas @gmail.com >,
Jodie Theobald (ICTheobald @mchsi.com) <ICTheobald @mchsi.com >, Paula Swygard <pswygard @gmail.com >, Phoebe
Martin (phoebe @skogman.com) <phoebe @skogman.com >, Carolyn Dyer (Carolyn- dyer @uiowa.edu) <Carolyn -
dyer @uiowa.edu>
Sent: Mon, 12 May 2014 22:16:39 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: Incorporating a walkability clause into the Iowa City Community School District diversity policy
Date: May 12, 2014
To: Tom Markus, City Manager
From: Charlie Eastham and John Thomas, members, Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission
CC: Iowa City Community School District Board of Education, Stephen Murley, Superintendent of Schools, Iowa City
Council, Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission
Subj.: Incorporating a walkability clause into the Iowa City Community School District diversity policy
We are writing as members of the Planning and Zoning Commission to inform you that we do not agree with the
"walkability clause" contained in a memo to you sent on behalf of the Planning and Zoning Commission dated May 5,
2014. The clause calls for guaranteeing attendance assignments to all elementary schools to elementary students living
within a specified distance from each school.
Purpose of the ICCSD Diversity Policy
The ICCSD adopted a diversity policy in February, 2013. The policy's purpose is to "provide equitable learning
environments for the students attending ICCSD" and states that "enhanced learning will be the result" of establishing
the diversity goals of the policy. Prior to adopting the diversity policy the District received research reports
demonstrating improvements in student learning for all students resulting from reducing socioeconomic concentrations
in schools, The District is now engaged in developing attendance zones necessary to put the policy into practice. The
District proposes that altering attendance zones will result in improved student learning for all students.
Role of Iowa City in pursuing its Comprehensive Plan goals and supporting the ICCSD Diversity Policy
Iowa City has legitimate interests in establishing sustainable neighborhoods. Achieving walkable distances to common
destinations is important to creating and maintaining such neighborhoods. The City also has interests in achieving actual
income diversity in neighborhoods. Indeed, the lack of such economic diversity in certain neighborhoods is contributing
to the need for the ICCSD to adopt a diversity policy in the first place. So we wholeheartedly support walkable, mixed
income neighborhoods and agree walkability should be considered by the ICCSD within its Diversity Policy.
However, attempts by the City to have the District guarantee enrollment in elementary schools for students living a
specified distance from schools places the interest of the City in walkable neighborhoods above the District's
responsibility for creating equitable learning environments for all students and risks hampering the flexibility the District
may need to fulfill its responsibility. We urge the City to instead develop robust programs to address imbalances in
economic diversity and thereby achieve the ICCSD's diversity policy goals and the City's comprehensive plan goals by
providing a mix of housing and incomes within all neighborhoods and school attendance areas.
Planning and Zoning procedures leading up to the May 5 memo
At the Commission meeting of May 1, under the "Other" part of the meeting agenda, a member of the Commission
proposed that the Commission ask the Council to communicate with the ICCSD for the purpose of including a walkability
provision in the District's diversity policy. During the discussion that followed we voiced the viewpoint that any
walkability concept should be compatible with the District diversity policy. Other Commission members talked about
various other issues, including a concern that walkability not trump diversity. No motion was made so there was no vote
on the proposal to communicate to the Council. The discussion ended with the staff agreeing to draft a possible memo
to Council. The "walkability clause" proposed in the May 5 memo to you was not introduced at the meeting and in
our view the clause is not consistent with the tone and content of the discussion at the meeting. We say again, we do
not support the clause as it appears in the May 5 memo and we would not have voted for the clause had it been put
before us.
Respectfully,
Charlie Eastham
John Thomas
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
PENDING CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TOPICS
May 14, 2014
June 3rd, 2014
1. Discuss merits of the consolidation of the City and County Assessor offices (May
2014)
Pending Topics to be Scheduled
1. 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
2. Discuss recycling opportunities for multi - family housing (UISG letter in 10/1/2013
packet)- To be considered subsequent to Fiberight related decisions
3. Receive staff update on Gilbert/Highland /Kirkwood neighborhood concerns (summer
2014)
4. Discuss city related marijuana policies and potential legislative advocacy positions
5. Discuss community business attraction and anti - piracy compact
6. Presentation on Emerald Ash Borer plans and strategies
7. City Council appointee evaluations
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: May 13, 2014
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: KXIC Radio Show
At your May 6 work session meeting Council Members agreed to the following schedule:
May 14 - Mims
May 21 - Payne
May 28 - Dickens
June 4 - Botchway
June 11 - Throgmorton
June 18 — Dobyns
Future commitments:
August 6 — Dobyns
September 17 — Dobyns
November 12 — Dobyns
U: radioshowappts.doc
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Marian Karr
From:
Tom Markus
Sent:
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 11:58 AM
To:
Marian Karr
Subject:
FW: Longfellow Walking Students
- - - -- Original Message---- -
From: Erica Bried [mailto:erica_bried @hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 201411:06 AM
To: Stephen Murley
Cc: Susan Mims; Terry Dickens; Kingsley Botchway; Michelle Payne; Tom Markus; Jim Throgmorton; Rick Dobyns; Matt
Hayek; Board; Administrators ESC
Subject: Longfellow Walking Students
Superintendent Murley,
Thanks so much for joining us on our walk to Longfellow last Thursday morning. My son Blake, my baby Kelsee and I
appreciate you taking the time to do that.
As was discussed, our kids are considered walkers by the school district for both Longfellow and Twain (proposed). The
route we took to Longfellow does cross the train tracks at Summit over the car /ped bridge on Summit. The route to
Twain requires crossing dangerous intersections and the busy street of Kirkwood, which can be scary, especially during
morning work /school times. I realize that walking is an expectation and not a mandate, but students labeled by the
district as walkers should have a safe route. The route to Twain is not feasible or safe for our walkers.
I also wanted to let you and the board know that in our neighborhood, Walnut /Dodge /Page, there are quite a few
families that are either eligible or participating in the FRL. Sending our portion of the neighborhood to Twain to try and
balance FRL students would be counterproductive.
Lastly, our street, S. Van Buren, is located right on the edge of what is considered by the City to be the "Downtown
Neighborhood ". According to the Iowa City Police Department, there were almost 700 crimes committed in the
Downtown Neighborhood in 2013. Some of these crimes have taken place within a few blocks of our house and there
have also been burglaries and other crimes right on our street. To be honest, I'm just happy the drug dealers down the
block moved out. The longstanding relationship that our neighborhood has had with Longfellow is very important in
keeping our kids safe, since the families are out walking in the neighborhoods to and from school and families and
neighborhoods have that safety network. I think it is really important to continue this neighborhood network by keeping
us in the Longfellow district. It would not be possible to start and maintain the quality of the current network we have
with neighborhoods on the way to Twain because of the natural barrier of Kirkwood. I know this isn't part of the
mandate, but please take this information into consideration.
Sincerely,
Erica Bried
Longfellow Parent
Oak Grove Resident
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: May 15, 2014
To: Tom Markus, City Manager
From: Chris O'Brien, Director of Transportation Services
Re: ALDI bus stop
Introduction: At a recent City Council meeting, questions arose regarding the bus shelter
installed adjacent to the new ALDI store.
History /background: Recently, we installed a bus shelter located on Ruppert Road, adjacent
to the new ALDI store. On this installation, we did not use a four -sided shelter and intentionally
left out the bench. This was done in order to maximize the number of customers that can utilize
the shelter to shield themselves from rain and snow as well as to maximize the amount of space
available for those that require a mobility device. After concerns were expressed about the lack
of seating in the shelter, we are in the process of installing a bench in the shelter. This should
be completed by Friday, May 16, 2014. This will still allow space for one person that requires
the use of a mobility device.
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Mr. Dale Helling
City Manager, City of Iowa City
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Mr. Helling:
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
500 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20472
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FEMA
Congratulations! The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA), has determined that your community will increase to a Class 7 in the National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS). The floodplain management activities
implemented by your community qualifies it for a 15 percent discount of the premium cost of flood
insurance for NFIP policies issued or renewed in Special Flood Hazard Areas on or after May 1,
2014. This increase in CRS class is based on a field verification of your 5 -year cycle CRS
application. I am enclosing the field verification report showing the results of your application
review for your records.
Please note that Preferred Risk Policies, applicable in Zones B, C, and X on your community's NFIP
Flood Insurance Rate Map, are not eligible for the CRS discount. Standard rated flood insurance
policies in Zones B, C, X, D, AR, and A99 are limited to a CRS discount of 10 percent in CRS Class
1 -6 communities and 5 percent in CRS Class 7 -9 communities. The rates for these zones already
reflect significant premium reductions.
If your community does not change its floodplain management practices, the CRS rating for your
community will automatically be renewed annually and a notification letter will not be sent to your
community. This renewal will occur as long as your community continues to implement the CRS
activities you certify each October. If no additional modifications or new CRS activities are added,
the next verification visit for your community will be in accordance with its established 5 -year cycle.
In the interim, FEMA will send the NFIP /CRS Update newsletter and other notices to your CRS
Coordinator to keep your community informed.
I commend you on your community's actions and your determination to lead your community to be
more disaster resistant. This commitment enhances public safety, protects property, preserves the
natural functions of floodplains, and reduces flood insurance premiums.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the FEMA Region VII
Office, CRS Coordinator, Bob Butler, by telephone at (816) 283 - 7980.
Sincerely,
Ye-e�
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Associate Administrator
Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration
Enclosure
cc: Julie Tallman, C.F.M., C.P.E.S.C, Development Regulation Specialist
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COMMUNITY
RATING
SYSTEM
VERIFICATION
REPORT
City of Iowa City, IA Verified Class 7
NFIP Number: 190171 Modification
Date of Verification Visit: March 21, 2013
This Verification Report is provided to explain the recommendations of Insurance
Services Office, Inc. (ISO) to DHS /FEMA concerning credits under the Community
Rating System (CRS) for the above. named community. The modified activity elements
are shown in bold text within the activity statement.
A total of 420 credit points are verified for this modification. Along with the 1157 points
previously verified, the community now has a total of 1577 credit points. This
modification results in a recommendation that the community improve from a CRS
Class 8 to a CRS Class 7. The community has met the Class 7 prerequisite with a
Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) Classification of 313. The
following is a summary of our findings based on the submitted modification with the
modified elements in bold, and the total modified points noted in parenthesis:
Activity 310 — Elevation Certificates: The Building Department maintains elevation
certificates for new and substantially improved buildings. Copies of elevation
certificates are made available upon request. (56 points)
Activity 320 — Map Information Service: Credit is provided for furnishing inquirers
with flood zone information from the community's latest Flood Insurance Rate Map
(FIRM), publicizing the service annually and maintaining records. (140 points)
Activity 330 — Outreach Proiects: The community provides flood information through
a display at City Hall. (17 points)
Activity 340 — Hazard Disclosure: Credit is provided for the Iowa law requiring sellers
to disclose flooding problems to prospective buyers. (10 points)
Activity 350 — Flood Protection Information: Documents relating to floodplain
management are available in the reference section of the Iowa City Public Library.
Credit is also provided for floodplain information displayed on the community's
website. (53 points)
Activity 430 — Higher Regulatory Standards: Credit is provided for enforcing
regulations that require freeboard for new and .substantial improvement construction,
cumulative substantial improvement, lower substantial improvement, protection of
natural and beneficial functions, other higher regulatory standards, and state
mandated regulatory standards. Credit is.also provided for a BCEGS Classification of
313 and for staff education and certification as a floodplain manager. (427 points)
City of Iowa City, IA
NFIP #: 1190171
Page 2
Activity 440 — Flood Data Maintenance: Credit is provided for maintaining and using
digitized maps in the day to day management of the floodplain. Credit is also'provided
for maintaining copies of all previous FIRMs and Flood Insurance Study Reports.
(131 points)
Activity 450 — Stormwater Management: The community enforces regulations for
positive drainage from foundations, soil and erosion control, and water quality.
(88 points)
Section 502 - Repetitive Loss Category: The City of Iowa City is a Category A
community for CRS purposes and no action is required.
Activity 510 — Floodplain Management Planning: Credit is provided for the
adoption and implementation of the Floodplain Management Plan. Since the City
of Iowa City has an approved Floodplain Management Plan, a progress report
must be submitted on an annual basis. (123 points)
Activity 520 — Acquisition and Relocation: Credit is provided for acquiring and
relocating 35 buildings from the community's flood hazard area. (279 points)
Activity 540 — Drainage System Maintenance: A portion of the community's
drainage system is inspected regularly throughout the year and maintenance is
performed as needed by the Public Works Department. Records are being
maintained for both inspections and required maintenance. The community also
enforces a regulation prohibiting dumping in the drainage system. (253 points)
Attached is the Community Calculations Worksheet that lists the verified credit points for
the Community Rating System.
CEO Name / Address:
Tom Merkus
City Manager
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Date Report Prepared: October 7, 2013
CRS Coordinator Name / Address:
Julie Tallman,.CPESC, CFM
Development Regulation Specialist
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
(319) 356 -5132
Community: City of Iowa City, IA NFIP Number: 190171
720m COMMUNITY CREDIT CALCULATIONS (Modification) :
CALCULATION SECTION:
Verified Activity Calculations
722 Community Classification Calculation:
cT = total of above CT = 1577
Community Classification (from Appendix C): Class = 7
CEO Name/Address: CRS Coordinator Name/Address:
Tom Merkus
City Manager
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Julie Tallman, CPESC, CFM
Development Regulation Specialist
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
(319) 356 -5132
Date Report Prepared: October 7, 2013
AW -720M
Previous
Modified
Current
Activity
Score
Score
Credit
Total
c310
56
c310
56
c310
56
56
c320
140
c320
c320
140
140
c330
17
c330
c330
17
17
c340
10
c340
c340
10
10
c350
28
c350
53
c350
53
53
c360
c360
c360
c410
c410
c410
x CGA
=
c420
c420
c420
x CGA
=
c430
290
c430
365
c430
365
x CGA 1.17
= 427
c440
112
c440
c440
112
x CGA 1.17
= 131
c450
75
c450
c450
75
x CGA 1.17
= 88
C510
123
c510
c510
123
123
c520
239
c520
279
c520
279
279
c530
c530
c530
c540
15
c540
253
c540
253
253
c610
c610
c610
c620
c620
c620
c630
c630
c630
722 Community Classification Calculation:
cT = total of above CT = 1577
Community Classification (from Appendix C): Class = 7
CEO Name/Address: CRS Coordinator Name/Address:
Tom Merkus
City Manager
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Julie Tallman, CPESC, CFM
Development Regulation Specialist
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
(319) 356 -5132
Date Report Prepared: October 7, 2013
AW -720M
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Marian Karr
From:
Tom Markus
Sent:
Thursday, May 08, 2014 4:52 PM
To:
Marian Karr
Subject:
FW: National Poll Dispels Popular Assumptions
For next info packet please.
From: Nancy Bird [ mailto :nancy @downtowniowacity.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2014 4:12 PM
To: Mark Nolte; Nancy Quellhorst; Josh Schamberger; Tom Markus; Kelly Hayworth; Ryan Heiar (City of North Liberty);
Stephen Murley; David Kieft; Andy Johnson on behalf of Rod Sullivan (Johnson County)
Subject: National Poll Dispels Popular Assumptions
Esteemed ED colleagues,
I ran into this summary of a new poll taken that addresses assumptions about improving local economies. It's
worth a read to keep our eye on the prize, so to speak.
http: / /www.planning.org/newsreleases /2014 /apr3O.htm
As an aside, Nancy, great article in Envision this week on the Zero Moment. With more consumer
understanding, the competition out there is fierce for all
Nancy Bird
Executive Director
Iowa City Downtown District
downtowniowacity.com
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American Legion 140
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Atlas World Grill 165
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Baroncini—
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Basta 176
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Blackstone— 297
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Blue Moose— 436
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Blue Moose— 436
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Bluebird Diner 82
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Bob's Your Uncle 260
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Bo -James 200
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Bread Garden Market & Bakery
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Brix
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Brothers Bar & Grill, [It's] 556
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0.2100592
Brothers Bar & Grill, [It's] 556
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Brown Bottle, [The]— 289
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Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar- 189
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Cactus Mexican Grill
0
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Caliente Night Club 498
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Carl & Ernie's Pub & Grill 92
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Carlos O'Kelly's— 299
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Chili Yummy Yummy Chili
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Chipotle Mexican Grill 119
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Clarion Highlander Hotel
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Clinton St Social Club
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Club Car, [The] 56
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Coach's Corner 160
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Colonial Lanes— 502
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Dave's Foxhead Tavern 87
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DC's 120
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Deadwood, [The] 218
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Deadwood, [The] 218
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Devotay— 45
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Donnelly's Pub 49
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Dublin Underground, [The] 57
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Dublin Underground, [The] 57
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Eagle's, [Fraternal Order of] 315
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Eden Lounge
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Eden Lounge
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El Banditos 25
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El Cactus Mexican Cuisine
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El Dorado Mexican Restaurant 104
0
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El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant 161
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Elks #590, [BPO] 205
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Englert Theatre- 838
0
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Fieldhouse 178
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38
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0.1871921
0.0098522
Fieldhouse 178
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First Avenue Club- 280
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Gabes— 261
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George's Buffet 75
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Givanni's— 158
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Godfather's Pizza 170
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Graze— 49
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Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack 71
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Jobsite 120
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Joe's Place 281
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Joseph's Steak House— 226
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Linn Street Cafe 80
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Los Portales 161
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Masala 46
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Mekong Restaurant— 89
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Micky's— 98
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Old Capitol Brew Works 294
0
0
0
2
0
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
0
0
0
5
0
0
0
0
Panchero's Grill (Riverside Dr)— 95
0
0
0
Pints 180
5
3
0
147
12
3
0.0816327
0.0204082
Pints 180
6
1
0
147
12
3
0.0816327
0.0204082
Pit Smokehouse 40
0
0
0
Pizza Hut— 116
0
0
0
Players 114
0
0
0
7
13
2
1.8571429
0.2857143
Quinton's Bar & Deli 149
2
0
0
8
0
0
0
0
Quinton's Bar & Deli 149
1
0
0
8
0
0
0
0
Rice Village
0
0
0
Ridge Pub
0
0
0
Riverside Theatre— 118
0
0
0
Saloon— 120
1
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
Sam's Pizza 174
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Sanctuary Restaurant, [The] 132
0
0
0
Shakespeare's 90
0
0
0
7
0
0
0
0
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Monthly Totals
Bar
Checks Under2l PAULA
Prev 12 Month Totals
Bar
Checks Under2l PAULA
Under 21 PAULA
Ratio Ratio
(Prev 12 Mo) (Prev 12 Mo)
Sheraton
0
0
0
Short's Burger & Shine— 56
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
Short's Burger Eastside
0
0
0
Sports Column 400
11
1
3
204
39
20
0.1911765
0.0980392
Sports Column 400
10
6
1
204
39
20
0.1911765
0.0980392
Studio 13 206
6
0
0
78
1
0
0.0128205
0
Summit. [The] 736
8
0
3
177
39
34
0.220339
0.1920904
Summit. [The] 736
10
11
2
177
39
34
0.220339
0.1920904
Sushi Popo 84
0
0
0
Szechuan House
0
0
0
Takanami Restaurant— 148
0
0
0
Taqueria Acapulco
0
0
0
TCB 250
6
0
0
78
6
0
0.0769231
0
TCB 250
1
0
0
78
6
0
0.0769231
0
Thai Flavors 60
0
0
0
Thai Spice 91
0
0
0
Times Club @ Prairie Lights 60
0
0
0
Trumpet Blossom Cafe 94
0
0
0
Union Bar 854
5
1
1
185
13
60
0.0702703
0.3243243
Union Bar 854
20
0
15
185
13
60
0.0702703
0.3243243
VFW Post #3949 197
0
0
0
Vine Tavern, [The] 170
1
0
0
30
1
8
0.0333333
0.2666667
Wig & Pen Pizza Pub— 154
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Yacht Club, [Iowa City]- 206
3
0
0
41
0
0
0
0
Yacht Club, [Iowa City]— 206
2
0
0
41
0
0
0
0
Yen Ching
0
0
0
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Business Name Occupancy
(occupancy loads last updated Oct 2008)
❑1 = University of Iowa
❑Z'Mariks Noodle House 47
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Off Premise
Grand Totals
* includes outdoor seating area
exception to 21 ordinance
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Prev 12 Month Totals
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Bar
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0
0
247
31
42
4958
605
482
0.1220250
0.0972166
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
42
482
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FROM COUNCIL MEMBER BOTCHWAY
GJK C7 B,KOW'
BENEFIT SUPPORTING FATHERS & FAMILIES
THE DREAM CENTER WORKS TO STRENGTHEN AND EMPOWER FAMILIES,
WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON FATHERS AND YOUTH, THROUGH SUPPORT,
ADVOCACY, LIFELONG EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS.
SATURDAY, MAY 17 AT S P.M,
$100 ZONE I PREMIUM SEATING 1$$25 ZONE 2 SEATING
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Marian Karr
From:
Tracey Achenbach <tchenbach @htfjc.org>
Sent:
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 2:31 PM
To:
Council
Subject:
HTFJC Celebration Reminder
Attachments:
Open House Invitation 5.14.pdf
Iowa City City Council Members:
I hope you received the invitation to this week's event and that you are planning to attend. We want to share in
the celebration of our accomplishments with those who have been a part of our success and to thank you for
your support.
We hope to see you Thursday, May 15!
Tracey Achenbach
Executive Director
Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County
322 East Second Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
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May 15, 2014
4to6pm
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Phone: 319 358 0212
Fax: 319 358 0053
E -mail: tachenbachnahtfic.org
Web: www.htfic.org
Who Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County
What Open house to celebrate 10 years
of accomplishments
Light hor d'oeuvres and refresMnents vdll be served
When Thursday, May 15, 2014
4 to b pm, with a short program at 5 pm
Where Park Lodge at Terry Trueblood
Recreation Area
579 McCollister Blvd, Iowa City
The Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County is a 501(C)(3)
organization. Gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law,
please see your financial advisor or accountant for a definitive
ruling on your own unique tax situation.
Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County
322 East Second Street
Iowa City, Iowa 522404501
319.358.0212
www.htf)c.org
Airport Commission
May 1, 2014
Page 1
MINUTES
IOWA CITY AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION
May 1, 2014 — 5:30 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
Members Present: Matt Wolford, Christine Douglas, Elaine Hayes
Members Absent: Terry Dahms, John Etheredge
Staff Present: Michael Tharp
Others Present: None
Draft
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council
action):
None
CALL TO ORDER:
Tharp called the meeting to order at 5:31 P.M.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION /ACTION:
a. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Tharp asked for any edits to the draft minutes. Douglas moved to approve the
minutes as amended, seconded by Wolford. Motion carried 3 -0 ( Etheredge, Dahms
absent).
ADJOURN: Douglas motioned to adjourn, seconded by Hayes. Motion Carried 3- 0(Etheredge,
Dahms absent); Meeting adjourned at 5:32 P.M.
* ** No further meetings scheduled at this time
CHAIRPERSON DATE
Airport Commission
May 1, 2014
Page 2
Airport Zoning Commission
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2014
Key:
X = Present
X/E = Present for Part of Meeting
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = Not a Member at this time
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John Etheredge
12/31/14
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Christine Douglas
12/31/15
X
X
X
X
Matthew Wolford
12/31/17
X
X
X
X
Terry Dahms
03/01/16
X
X
X
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Elaine Hayes
O/
X
X
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Key:
X = Present
X/E = Present for Part of Meeting
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = Not a Member at this time
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PRELIMINARY
APRIL 3 — 7:00 PM — FORMAL
EMMA J. HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Carolyn Dyer, Charlie Eastham, Ann Freerks, Phoebe Martin,
Paula Swygard, Jodie Theobald,
MEMBERS ABSENT: John Thomas
STAFF PRESENT: Karen Howard, Sara Greenwood Hektoen
OTHERS PRESENT:
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
The Commission voted 6 -0 to recommend approval of the amendments to Article 14-4C
of the Zoning Code addressing how accessory uses are regulated in the Riverfront
Crossings District.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
There was none.
Comprehensive Plan Item
Set public hearing for April 17th for discussion of amending the Comprehensive Plan,
Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan, to include a section on affordable
housing.
Eastham moved to set a public hearing for April 17th for discussion of amending the
Comprehensive Plan, Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan, to include a section on
affordable housing.
Theobald seconded.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 6 -0.
Code Item
Planning and Zoning Commission
April 3, 2014
Page 2 of 4
Discussion of amendments to Article 14-4C of the Zoning Code, to address how
accessory uses are regulated in the Riverfront Crossings District.
Howard explained that they are working their way through the Zoning Code to make sure that
nothing in it conflicts with the provisions of the Form -Based Code. She said staff is proposing
minor changes pertaining to Uncovered Decks and Patios in order to clarify the frontage
standards related to decks and patios as they would apply in the Riverfront Crossings Zones.
Similarly, the amendment that applies to Fences, Walls and Hedges is intended to clarify and
cross - reference the Riverfront Crossings standards. She referred the Commission to the staff
memo in their packet.
Howard said the amendments to the drive - through provisions will clarify how drive - throughs are
regulated in the various subdistricts of Riverfront Crossings. In addition, the approval criteria
have been revised and updated to provide the Board of Adjustment additional guidance as they
consider requests for special exceptions for drive - through facilities.
Freerks asked if the existing McDonalds on Riverside Drive is grandfathered in regarding the
drive - through standards. Howard said a drive - through is an accessory use and the restaurant
building is the principal use. Changes could be made to a drive - through as long as the changes
didn't increase any nonconformities with the current zoning. For example, if the property is
rezoned to Riverfront Crossings, changes to the drive - through could be made as long as they
didn't increase any nonconformities related to the new zoning.
Freerks asked if the recommended number of stacking spaces for drive - throughs is based on
industry standards. Howard said staff had looked at other standards and used those as a basis.
She said the Board of Adjustment will look at each case on an individual basis and would have
the discretion to reduce or require additional stacking spaces based on the specific needs and
requirements of the drive - through proposed.
Dyer asked for a definition of a drive - through. Howard explained it's a facility where someone
receives a service from their car, such as fast food restaurants, banks, and pharmacies.
Eastham asked if these proposed standards would allow drive - through uses like fast -food on the
corners of Benton and Orchard Streets. Howard said the standards would potentially allow that
to occur, but if zoned Riverfront Crossings the facility would have to be designed according to
the Riverfront Crossings form -based standards.
Freerks asked who would define or have the burden of proof to decide whether loudspeaker and
intercom systems would diminish the residential character of a neighborhood, as written in the
proposed changes. Howard said those are things that the Board of Adjustment has to decide
with every application. Greenwood Hektoen said it's up to the applicant to prove that their
design satisfies the requirements of the special exception.
Freerks opened public discussion.
Freerks closed public discussion.
Eastham moved to recommend approval of the amendments to Article 14-4C of the
Zoning Code addressing how accessory uses are regulated in the Riverfront Crossings
District.
Planning and Zoning Commission
April 3, 2014
Page 3 of 4
Swygard seconded.
Freerks said she thinks this works as a place to start, and as time goes on adjustments can
always be made if needed. She said she believes the proposed revisions are an improvement
over the current language in the code.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 6 -0.
Consideration of Meeting Minutes: March 20, 2014
Eastham moved to approve the minutes
Martin seconded.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 6 -0.
Other
The Commission agreed to have an Informal Meeting on Thursday, April 17 prior to their formal
meeting.
Adjournment
Dyer moved to adjourn.
Eastham seconded.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 6 -0.