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CITY OF IOWA CITY
www.icgov.org March 10, 2016
IN Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
MISCELLANEOUS
I132 Information from Council Member Botchway: April 22 Crim(inal) Justice Event
I133 Memo from City Manager Markus: Manager Final Thoughts and Comments Regarding
Continuing Issues and Suggested Courses of Action for Council Consideration
IN Email from City Manager: Iowa Finance Authority Announces More Than $68.6 Million to
Build And Preserve 549 Affordable Housing Units
I135 Article from Asst. City Manager: A Blueprint for More Inclusive Economic Growth
IP6 Letter from Mediacom: Channel changes
IP7 Press Release: Iowa City recognized for sustainability work, receives 4 -star Community
Rating
IP8 Bar Check Report — February, 2016
DRAFT MINUTES
IP9 Historic Preservation Commission: February 25
IP10 Planning and Zoning Commission: March 3
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City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule IPI
Subject to change
March 10, 2016
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Date
Time
Meeting
Location
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Special Formal Meeting
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
5:00 PM
Work Session- - -
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Monday, April 25, 2016
4:00 PM
Reception
Emma J. Harvat Hall
4:30 PM
Joint Entities Meeting
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
Formal Meeting
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Marian Karr
From: Kingsley Botchway
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2016 1:19 PM
To: Marian Karr
Subject: Fwd: April 22 crim justice event
For the packet.
Kingsley Botchway II
Iowa City Mayor Pro Tem
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-------- Original message --------
From: "Farrell, Brian R" <brian-r-farrell@uiowa.edu>
Date: 3/4/2016 3:24 PM (GMT -06:00)
To: Kingsley Botchway <Kingsley-Botchway@iowa-city.org>
Subject: April 22 crim justice event
Dear Kingsley:
We are writing to invite representatives of the City Council and Mayor's office to consider participating in a
symposium on criminal justice reform in Iowa on April 22. The event, convened by the University of Iowa
Center for Human Rights, will provide an opportunity for stakeholders and interested parties from the Iowa City
community to come together to discuss how we can build a fairer and stronger criminal justice system. State
Representative Helen Miller and other state legislators will be in attendance. The symposium will be structured
around four topics: education & socioeconomics; policing; courts & corrections; and solutions. While we plan
to identify a few primary discussants on each topic, we intend for this to be an open dialogue among all
attendees.
The symposium is scheduled to take place from noon -5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 22, in the Lindquist Center on
the University of Iowa campus. We hope that you will consider participating. Please let us know at your earliest
convenience whether we can expect you or another representative from city government leadership.
Best,
Brian
Dr. Brian R. Farrell
Lecturer in Law and Human Rights
Director, Citizen Lawyer Program
Associate Director, Center for Human Rights
University of Iowa College of Law
189 Boyd Law Building
Iowa City, Iowa 52242
319-335-8273
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MEMORANDUM
Date: March 1, 2016
To: City Council
From: Tom Markus, City Manager
Re: Manager Final Thoughts and Comments Regarding Continuing Issues and
Suggested Courses of Action For council Consideration
1. Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
You will hear that TIF is the only tool left for cities in the "economic development toolbox".
There are other tools, but none that have been used as extensively as TIF. Charts outlining TIF
usage in Johnson County are attached. In my mind TIF has been used excessively in a number
of cities across the state of Iowa and in some instances I believe the tool has been abused.
I believe changes are needed at the state level in order to bring some common sense back to
the use of TIF. I have some suggestions that I believe would bring the TIF tool back into a much
more acceptable framework. I will warn you that some of these suggestions will not be well-
received by many groups within the state, including those that would typically be our natural
partners i.e. other city governments. Some of the over -dependency on TIF results from poor
legislative authorization in other areas of state law. The prime example is the general obligation
bond limit for non-essential public improvements set at $700,000 without a referendum for cities
of our size. The $700,000 limit is woefully low and becomes the excuse for city governments to
use TIF for projects that would otherwise be funded through their own municipal funds, including
water, sewer, streets, parks, city buildings, etc. Instead, cities have learned that they can
finance their public improvements through TIF, which allows them to extract a significant portion
of funds that would normally go to school districts and county governments with some backfill
from the state. This is done all in the name of economic development. My suggestions regarding
possible improvements to TIF are as follows:
a. Make amendments to state TIF laws that require "but for" language like many other
states already require. Many cities tout the criteria they use to evaluate TIF projects,
including new jobs, added tax base, catalyst development, and public benefit. These
criteria vary across the state based on which city establishes them. "But for" language
attempts to establish standardized financial criteria demonstrating that without TIF
financing the project would simply not occur. In Iowa City we conduct a "gap analysis"
which basically requires the developer to prove their financial need for TIF funding. In
my opinion, Iowa City needs to advocate for "but for" language in Iowa TIF laws to
require a prescribed financial analysis to prove the need for public funding through TIF.
b. TIF should be limited to rebates. In other words, no upfront funding should be provided
for TIF projects. The project and the district at a minimum should provide adequate tax
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growth to pay the agreed upon TIF on a rebate basis. Rebates would remove a
significant amount of City risk.
c. As we learned, the anti -piracy language in state law is difficult to enforce for projects
financed by TIF versus projects financed by the state's High Quality Jobs Program
(HQJP). We should advocate for state law changes which would require similar
enforcement mechanisms. Amazingly, Iowa City had more influence over the state
HQJP funding than local TIF funding due to stronger anti -piracy language. As a side
note, I would argue that if state law required meaningful "but for" language, the project
that moved a local business out of Iowa City using public incentives likely would not
have been eligible for TIF funding.
d. Affordable housing is an issue across our country. A few cities across the country are
stepping up and addressing the problem. It will continue to be a problem as long as
there is a large segment of the population that is not paid a livable wage and there is an
inadequate supply of affordable housing. While the Iowa Code requires that any TIF
assistance to residential development in an urban renewal area founded on economic
development must include affordable housing, it is my opinion that this requirement
should apply to urban renewal areas funded on slum and blight as well. The definition of
affordable should meet the federal guidelines regarding cost -burdened households and
home affordability. By requiring affordable housing through TIF, the affordable housing
will be spread across the state. Affordable housing is necessary for individuals and
families at lower incomes to gain greater financial independence. By scattering
affordable housing the stigma of concentrated affordable housing is diminished.
e. Recent legislative attempts to limit the number of years for both economic development
TIFs and slum & blight TIFs should be supported. There is currently no required sunset
on slum & blight TIFs. I believe the proposed number of years in current legislative
efforts is too short, but I do believe that there should not be an unlimited number of years
associated with any TIF, including those founded on slum & blight. I would recommend
that we support legislation that would modify the current laws and set time limits for any
TIF.
f. In regard to public improvements I would recommend that both the types of public
improvements eligible for financing and the percentage of a TIF project and TIF district
that can be used for public improvements have limits established.
It is time for Iowa City to lead on TIF reform. The freewheeling use of TIF in Iowa has in my
opinion stretched the intended uses of TIF and pushes cities that might otherwise be more
conservative in their use of public financing to relax their standards in order to remain somewhat
competitive in the arena of economic development. In many places this has essentially become
a race to the bottom.
2. Affordable Housing
In addition to requiring all residential projects incented through TIF to provide a certain
percentage of affordable housing units I would advocate for County bond financing.
I understand the Johnson County Board of Supervisors members have discussed issuing
County bonds for the purpose of adding to our affordable housing supply. I applaud the
County's efforts. County bond financing would help get affordable housing spread across the
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entire County and everyone in the County would help with the funding. Additionally, debt service
levies exempt from TIF capture which would expand the tax base that are used to support bond
levies. It seems justifiable that those businesses that have benefitted from TIF support also
support affordable housing for those employees on their payrolls that may still need affordable
housing options.
3. Fire Service
Fire service should be combined with emergency medical care across the County like it has
been across the country. Cross training firefighters and paramedics should be the norm. A
County -wide fire/emergency medical/disaster response agency should be created, eliminating
the numerous departments currently serving the County. A hybrid model of both full-time and
paid on-call personnel should be considered for providing this service. Full-time personnel and
paid on-call personnel would be spread across the County. The paid on-call personnel would
become the `farm team' for advancement to full-time when openings occur. For example, there
could be a ratio established, such as sixty percent full-time to forty percent paid on-call.
I would expect that a combined County -wide operation would be a more efficient service
delivery mechanism and provide enhanced services to our public.
Public safety services are some of our most expensive services. We need to look for more
efficient models of service delivery to serve our public, especially at a time when our tax
revenues are expected to decline.
4. Law Enforcement
a. Currently, there are at least seven different police agencies providing service to the
greater Iowa City metropolitan area which serves a population of approximately 110,000,
when counting the five contiguous cities. There are many cities of our size and greater
that have one department serving the same population. I would recommend that the
local agencies including the University of Iowa consider consolidating into a metro area
police department. The County Sherriff's department would continue to operate the jail
and patrol the rural areas of Johnson County.
Obviously, as with the recommended consolidation of fire and emergency medical
services there are numerous details that would need to be considered and resolved, not
the least of which is governance. As with any consolidation, there are a number of ways
to achieve the end result, including a number of provisions in chapter 28E of state code.
Some advantages may include: the standardization of rules, regulations, policies, and
enforcement; reduced administrative overhead; better communication within the larger
department than exists across multiple jurisdictions; opportunity for specialized services;
and better services and reduced costs.
b. Iowa City should throw our support behind the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training
approach to policing. Eventually, all of our officers and key public employees who
interact extensively with the public should receive training. This jail diversion program
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has proven successful in other parts of the country. CIT will require strong
intergovernmental support. Again, the County deserves credit for pursuing this initiative
and will be an indispensible partner in making CIT a success. Beyond law enforcement,
we will need the support of social services, both public and nonprofit, mental health
facilities, courts, hospitals, etc. to make this a success. While we have visited and some
of our officers have been trained through the City of San Antonio, Texas, I would expect
our County and all participating agencies to make this effort reflect our needs and
culture.
c. Disproportionate minority contact (DMC) study and the compilation of the associated
statistics need to continue. My expectation is that we will need to drill down into these
statistics to have a more complete understanding of their meaning. It will require
everyone to look for the causes of DMC and take the necessary actions to correct any
and all inappropriate policies, practices, actions, and attitudes that lead to
disproportionate minority contact.
5. Finance
I always find it curious when Iowa City is criticized for its extreme views. And while I recognize
that we have our eccentricities I would also note that we are one of the best cities in the state
when it comes to managing our financial affairs. We are one of only two Aaa bond rated cities
in Iowa. This rating results from a rigorous evaluation of Iowa City's financial operations by the
highly regarded Moody's financial analysts. I am proud that they do attribute their rating in part
to prudent management. This is a comment that all of us, including City Council, management,
department heads, city employees, and the community should take pride in. Additionally, with
the adoption of this year's budget it will mark the fifth consecutive year that Iowa City has
lowered its tax rate. Our budgets and annual financial reports continue to be awarded the
Government Finance Officers Association awards for excellence. Not many cities in Iowa or for
that matter the country can boast of our record of financial achievement.
Vigilance will be even more important as we face continued financial challenges resulting from
the property tax reform measures approved by the Governor and the state legislature in 2013.
In one of my previous places of employment I had an elected official who used to chide his
fellow elected officials with the comment, "I am not worried about anyone stealing our finances;
however, I am concerned that the rest of you might give it away." It was always said in jest, but
his point was that we are entrusted with the ability to spend the public's money and we need to
be careful with that obligation. Enough said.
6. Personnel
When I started over five years ago the then -City Council (members of Hayek, Mims, Champion,
Wright, Bailey, Dickens, and Wilburn) emphasized the need for a 'succession plan' to prepare
for a significant number of expected retirements at key city government leadership positions.
That Council was absolutely right. Since starting the succession planning process we have
faced an almost sixty percent turnover in administrative and higher supervisor ranks. I am
proud of the staff that was here when I started and continue their service to this day. I am
equally proud of the people that have begun their careers with the City after my start. Together,
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long-term and new employees have managed to work together to keep delivering high quality
public services without the public even noticing any significant personnel turnover. Succession
planning is a regular part of performance evaluation and we are constantly looking for the next
leaders in all phases of our city operation, including the manager's office.
I could point out numerous employees who are some of the best in their fields that I have ever
been associated with but I would likely miss someone, so I will not mention anyone by name.
Suffice it to say, our employees understand the valuable role they play in providing public
service and are dedicated to the Iowa City community. I am proud to have served with them. I
have no regrets in leaving at this time knowing the depth of staff at all levels of our municipal
operation. Our management staff is completely capable of moving to the next level and will in
my opinion perform at an exceptionally high level.
7. Closing Comment to Our Elected Officials
To our elected officials, thank you for your service and thank you for allowing me the opportunity
to serve as your City Manager. As you know, my father decided to run for my hometown City
Council and was elected and subsequently served as the Mayor of the city. My wife and children
helped my dad campaign door to door. So I have a personal connection to the importance of our
elected city officials. One of my faults among many is my complete faith and support of the city
councils I have worked for, even when I disagree with them. Despite my formal education and
years of service it was my Dad's election and service as a councilmember that brought home
how important local elected officials are to our process of government.
I enjoyed my conversations with my Dad and watching his transformation into a wonderfully
dedicated local elected official. My mother, siblings, wife, and children were all positively
impacted by Dad's experiences as a councilmember. It is a part of our family legacy.
Eventually, he was defeated because he would not support the construction of an ice arena.
That just isn't acceptable in Minnesota. I told him he was likely going to be defeated if he chose
to vote no. Knowing the consequences he still voted his conscience. I was never more proud of
him.
Your work is not easy and there is always someone who will disagree with you. Always vote
your conscience and you will be happy you did regardless of the consequences, including
removal from office.
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From: Tom Markus
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2016 4:13 PM
To: Marian Karr
Subject: Fwd: IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $68.6 MILLION TO BUILD
AND PRESERVE 549 AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS
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Subject: FW: IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $68.6
MILLION TO BUILD AND PRESERVE 549 AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS
Good news! Three Diamond was approved for tax credits. This is our 3rd try, but it finally got
funded! As a reminder, this is the senior housing project on William Street in the Towncrest
neighborhood. There will be 36 affordable rental units and four market rate units. This
represents an additional $7.4 million investment in Towncrest. It is estimated they will
demolish the existing vacant building this July and start construction this fall. The City
committed $600,000 if the project was awarded tax credits. Another 50 unit senior housing
project was approved at 915 20th Ave. in Coralville. This represents an additional 80+ units of
affordable senior housing in our metro area once built. Please see the IFA announcement below.
Tracy Kiq t Aoe
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
319.356.5244
Fax 319.356.5217
www.icgov.orq
From: Jared, Ashley [IFA] [mailto:ashleyJared(a,iowa.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2016 11:19 AM
To: Jared, Ashley [IFA]
Subject: IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $68.6 MILLION TO
BUILD AND PRESERVE 549 AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 9,
2016
Ashley Jared
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Contact:
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ashley.
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $68.6 MILLION TO
BUILD AND PRESERVE 549 AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS
Affordable Housing Projects to Move Forward in Clinton, Des Moines, Dubuque, Johnson,
Muscatine, Polk and Pottawattamie Counties
DES MOINES — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors today awarded federal
Housing Tax Credit awards to eleven affordable rental projects totaling more than $68.6 million
to build and preserve 549 affordable housing units in seven Iowa counties.
"I congratulate the developers and organizations awarded tax credits to move their projects
forward today and thank them for sharing in the Iowa Finance Authority's commitment to
advancing affordable housing for Iowans," said Iowa Finance Authority Executive Director Dave
Jamison. "These projects have leveraged an additional $5.3 million in local contributions, and
each of these communities will see the far-reaching benefits of these projects for many years to
come."
The Internal Revenue Service makes an annual per capita allocation of federal tax credits to each
state for the federal Housing Tax Credit program. The Iowa Finance Authority is charged with
allocating those credits to affordable housing developers. The developers who receive tax credits
sell them to investors to generate equity for the housing developments. The tax credits provide a
dollar -for -dollar reduction to the investor's federal tax liability on ordinary income.
The Iowa Finance Authority had more than $7.8 million to allocate in the 2016 Tax Credit
Round and received 31 applications requesting more than $19.2 million in Housing Tax Credits.
The IFA Board of Directors today awarded more than $6.8 million in Housing Tax Credits to
eleven projects. The actual awards exceed $68 million because the credits are committed
annually for a 10 -year period. The remaining 2016 credits will be used to assist current housing
tax credit projects that are under construction and have incurred cost increases.
The Iowa Legislature created The Iowa Finance Authority, the state's housing finance agency, in
1975 to undertake programs to assist in the attainment of housing for low and moderate -income
Iowans.
2016 Housing Tax Credit Awards
Villas at Meadow Springs, Ankeny
Address: 710 South Ankeny Blvd.
Units/Eligibility: 43 affordable units for seniors 55+
Project Type: New Construction
Tax Credit Award: $575,940
Set -Aside: Senior
Developers:
o Zimmerman Properties: 417-883-1632
o MBL Development Co.: 816-569-6420
Steamboat Landing, Burlington
• Address: 420 S. 4th Street
• Units/Eligibility: 75 affordable units for families
• Project Type: Acquisition/Rehabilitation
• Tax Credit Award: $683,152
• Set -Aside: Preservation
• Developer: Millennia Housing Development, ltd: 216-520-1250
4th Avenue Lofts, Clinton
• Address: 214-238 4th Avenue N
• Units/Eligibility: 43 affordable units for families
• Project Type: New Construction
• Tax Credit Award: $706,071
• Set -Aside: Rural
• Developers:
St. Mary Development Corporation: 937-277-8149
— MV Residential Development, LLC: 513-774-8400
Coral Ridge Apartments, Coralville
Address: 915 20th Avenue
Units/Eligibility: 50 affordable units for seniors 55+
Project Type: New Construction
Tax Credit Award: $800,000
Set -Aside: Senior
Developer: St. Michael Development Group, LLC: 320-202-3100
Bluffs Towers Apartments, Council Bluffs
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Address: 38 Pearl Street
Units/Eligibility: 70 affordable units for seniors 62+
Project Type: Acquisition/Rehabilitation
Tax Credit Award: $652,700
Set -Asides: Preservation, Senior
Developer: Knudson Development Company, LLC: 712-328-2222
The Brickstones at Riverbend, Des Moines
Address: 513 Forest
Units/Eligibility: 27 affordable units for seniors 55+
Project type: New Construction
Tax Credit Award: $456,296
Set -Asides: Non -Profit, Senior
Developer: Anawim: 515-244-8308
Corinthian Gardens, Des Moines
• Address: 1011 University Avenue
• Units/Eligibility: 75 affordable units for seniors 62+
• Project type: Acquisition/Rehabilitation
• Tax Credit Award: $748,246
• Set -Asides: Non -Profit, Preservation, Senior
• Developers:
— Newbury Management Company d/b/a Newbury Living: 515-490-9001
— Corinthian Gardens, Inc.: 515-280-3531
Applewood IV, Dubuque
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• Address: 3275 Pennsylvania Avenue
• Units/Eligibility: 54 affordable units for seniors 55+
• Project Type: New Construction
• Tax Credit Award: $670,353
• Developers:
Horizon Development Group: 608-354-0900
Midwest Affordable Housing Corporation: 414-588-2221
Paragon Square, Dubuque
• Address: 2901 Central Avenue
• Units/Eligibility: 24 affordable units for seniors 55+
• Project Type: Adaptive Reuse
• Tax Credit Award: $244,930
• Developer: Frantz Community Investors: 319-390-0113
Diamond Senior Apartments of Iowa City, Iowa City
• Address: 1030 William Street
• Units/Eligibility: 36 affordable units for seniors 55+
• Project Type: New Construction
• Tax Credit Award: $562,432
• Developer: 3 Diamond Development, LLC: 847-677-7206
Harrison Lofts, Muscatine
• Address: 1716 Bandag Avenue
• Units/Eligibility: 52 affordable units for families
• Project Type: New Construction
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• Tax Credit Award: $762,022
• Set -Aside: Rural
• Developers:
St. Mary Development Corporation: 937-277-8149
MV Residential Development, LLC: 513-774-8400
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A Blueprint for More Inclusive Economic Growth
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A Blueprint for More
Inclusive Economic Growth
by Amy Liu
MARCH 03, 2016
A recent survey of Harvard Business School alumni found that fully 71% of
respondents felt their business was harmed by rising inequality, middle-class
stagnation, growing poverty, or limited economic mobility. And 66% of respondents
felt that addressing these issues mattered more than promoting economic growth.
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Nonetheless, too many employers still act as if improving the well-being of workers
and families is someone else's job.
That mindset is a mistake. Business leaders are not just employers: as frequent board
members for regional economic development entities, they have a major influence on
the civic agenda in the cities and metropolitan regions in which their firms are
located. Along with partners in government and the nonprofit sector, they have the
power to shift and broaden the purpose and practice of economic development.
In a recent paper, I lay out a framework for remaking economic development, and I
argue that sustainable regional growth needs to improve living standards for all.
Economic inclusion must be a priority both for economic policy makers and for
business. If the next generation of workers is not prepared to meet the needs of major
employers, that will stifle industry productivity, expansion, and retention. If people
are unemployed or underemployed, they cannot purchase many of the goods and
services the economy produces, hurting small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Inefficient use of land and infrastructure — including the congestion it can create —
hampers job access, limits productivity, and hurts property values.
Recognizing the need to promote economic inclusion is one thing, but doing it is
another. Across the country, some business and civic leaders are providing a blueprint
for how to bring about more inclusive growth. Here are three concepts that have
emerged:
Make inclusion a stated goal, and measure it.
Promoting economic inclusion begins with agreeing on goals. In Minneapolis -St. Paul,
a diverse set of stakeholders from economic development, philanthropy, business,
government, and community development came together to reach consensus on
more than 50 indicators of economic, social, and environmental progress that will
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guide their regional strategy. With inclusion as a fundamental goal, they settled on a
core mix of metrics to measure innovation, talent development, job access, and job
quality while increasing attention to measures of poverty and inequality based on
race. The new regional dashboard includes indicators such as "percent of foreign -born
population aged 16-64 who are working" and "employment gap between whites and
people of color." Progress on economic inclusion cannot begin until stakeholders
across a region agree on collective goals and set out to achieve them.
Focus on supporting industries that actually deliver good jobs.
Not all jobs are created equal. Almost one in four working American adults in the
United States has a job that pays less than a living wage, and the share of low-wage
jobs in the national economy is increasing. According to a report by the National
Employment Law Project, 2.3 million more workers are employed in low-wage
industries now than at the start of the recession, while 1.2 million fewer are employed
in middle- and high -wage industries. Economic inclusion for all groups begins with
the availability of jobs that can lift a worker out of poverty; jobs that fail to do so will
also fail to close racial gaps or increase economic mobility. To promote inclusion,
leaders must prioritize industries that provide good, family -sustaining jobs that raise
per capita incomes.
INSIGHT CENTER
The Global Digital Economy
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Strategies for growth in a connected world.
In seeking to increase these jobs, regional
leaders must look to promote innovation
and trade within their core industry
clusters, particularly traded sectors and
advanced industries that are the most
R&D- and STEM -intensive. Examples
include San Diego's CONNECT, which
promotes innovation and sustained growth among high-tech companies, and EWI in
Columbus, which researches advanced manufacturing technologies for industry.
Leaders in the life sciences cluster in Indianapolis have deployed a portfolio of
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strategies under the umbrella of "BioCrossroads," including support for
entrepreneurs, connections to capital, and facilitated relationships between
interrelated businesses, contributing to the formation of more than 300 companies.
These collaborations help strengthen core industry clusters, increasing the number of
family -sustaining jobs in a region.
invest in people, including through apprenticeships.
Family -sustaining jobs can only benefit those with the skills to obtain them;
correspondingly, economic inclusion requires a deeper commitment to skills
development. In Louisville and Lexington, leading manufacturers such as GE
Appliances and Lighting and Toyota Motor Manufacturing came together at the
invitation of the cities' mayors to harness the resurgence in manufacturing under
way. Those firms and others formed the Kentucky Federation for Advanced
Manufacturing Education (KY FAME) to launch employer-sponsored apprenticeships
for middle -skill jobs, adopting a model developed by Toyota. Today, nine FAME
chapters extend across the state, with dozens of firms supporting paid apprentices
who work part-time and attend community colleges to earn credentials toward
associate degrees.
Achieving inclusive growth isn't easy, but these innovative efforts demonstrate the
potential for improvement when businesses, community leaders, and policy makers
collaborate. The alternative, continued focus on short-term profits at the expense of
the community, isn't sustainable — politically or economically.
Amy U U is Vice President and Director of the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institution.
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Iowa City recognized for sustainability work, receives 4 -STAR Community Rating
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City of IOWA CITY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Contact: Brenda Nations, Sustainability Coordinator
Phone: 319-887-6161
Contact: Lacey Shaver, STAR Communities Community Engagement Manager
Phone: 855-890-7827 ext. 105
Iowa City recognized for sustainability work, receives 4 -STAR
Community Rating
The City of Iowa City was awarded a 4 -STAR Community Rating
for sustainability excellence today by being formally certified in the
STAR Community Rating System (STAR). The city's approved♦ `
final score is 484.8, which qualifies Iowa City as a Certified 4-
STAR Community and the highest -scored city in the State of Iowa.
Iowa City is the fifth community in Iowa and 47th nationwide to
achieve certification from STAR Communities, a nonprofit
organization that certifies sustainable communities. Other STAR -
Certified Iowa communities include Charles City, Dubuque, `�
Davenport and Des Moines.
The community is invited to learn more about the STAR program
and Iowa City's rating at a public presentation from 7 to 8 p.m. on
Monday, March 28 at the Iowa City Public Library, Meeting Room A. City of Iowa City Sustainability
Coordinator Brenda Nations and Housing Program Assistant Carri Fox-Rummelhart, who led the
Iowa City effort, will discuss the STAR program and answer questions.
STAR is the nation's leading framework and certification program for evaluating local sustainability,
encompassing social, economic and environmental performance measures. STAR helps
communities evaluate their strengths and weaknesses across seven areas: the built environment;
climate and energy; economy and jobs, education, arts and community; health and safety; and
natural systems. For instance, communities get credit for reductions in energy use or increased
transportation access. STAR Communities provides support as localities benchmark progress, and
a third -party review ensures accountability.
"The STAR program provides City staff with a guide to measure our programs and policies and how
they impact our progress in reaching our sustainability goals," City Manager Tom Markus said. "We
are honored to be recognized nationally for our achievements and look forward to utilizing the
information gathered through the STAR program to continue to improve and enhance our
siistainahility efforts I am asnarially nrnud of Rrende and Carri for their hard wnrk in hAninn the
City earn this recognition.
In March 2015, Iowa City joined STAR Communities' Leadership Program, which provides
extensive staff support and services to a cohort of communities as they collect data, measure
progress and work towards STAR certification. This effort enabled the city to gather a baseline
assessment of local sustainability progress, as well as compare best practices with other
communities nationwide.
Communities pursuing STAR certification accumulate points for their achievements that are used to
determine their rating. There are three STAR certification levels: 3 -STAR Community (200-399
points), 4 -STAR Community (400-599 points), and 5 -STAR (600+ points). The city received its final
score of 484.8 points and the Certified 4 -STAR Community Rating for national excellence in
sustainability. Some highlights from the city's application include:
• Built environment: Iowa City's citizens use a variety of transportation options for their
commutes to work -56.3 percent drive alone; 29.9 percent bike, walk or use transit; and
20.3 percent bike or walk. Those percentages go well beyond the STAR thresholds—a
maximum of 60 percent drive alone; minimum of 25 percent bike, walk or use transit; and
minimum of 5 percent bike or walk.
Economy and jobs: The economy of Iowa City is seeing growth; 169 new businesses
were created between 2011-2013, local sales were up 29.7 percent from 2002-2012, and
employment was up 1.4 percent from 2011-2013.
• Education, arts and community: Iowa City's designation as a UNESCO City of Literature
was reflected in the City's strong performance in the EAC goal area, receiving 65.3 out of
70 points. The city demonstrated that 100 percent of residents live within one mile of a
community venue, 59 percent of residents attend a performing arts event annually, and
creative industry makes up 5 percent of all businesses.
• Natural systems: More than 90 percent of Iowa City's population is within Y mile of green
infrastructure, such as parks or greenways.
Information and data was gathered for the certification application throughout 2015 with the
assistance of dozens of city staff members, community partners, state agencies, local and regional
governments, and private sector employers. Thank you to all community partners that assisted the
City in this effort, especially the Iowa City Area Development Group, Iowa City Community School
District, Johnson County and University of Iowa.
"Sustainable cities provide a healthy environment, support a strong economy, and continually
improve the well-being of the community," said Hilari Varnadore, Executive Director of STAR
Communities. "The data and information that Iowa City gathered through the process will help them
continue to make improvements that benefit the whole community." Hundreds of communities are
actively using the STAR Community Rating System around the country, with more than 70 engaged
in the certification process.
Iowa City's full rating profile is available at https:/Ireporting.starcommunities.orq/communities/107-
iowa-city-iowa. To learn more about the STAR Community Rating System, visit the STAR
Communities website at www.STARcommunities.org. To learn more about sustainability in Iowa
City, visit www.icgov.org/sustainability.
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(Blue Moose— 436
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]Carlos O'Kelly's- 299
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Colonial Lanes- 502
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Bar Check Report - February, 2016
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MINUTES PRELIMINARY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
EMMA J. HARVAT HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kent Ackerson, Thomas Agran, Esther Baker, Kate Corcoran,
Andrew Litton, Pam Michaud, Ben Sandell, Ginalie Swaim, Frank
Wagner
MEMBERS ABSENT: Gosia Clore
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Miklo
OTHERS PRESENT: Anne Burnside, Alicia Trimble
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (become effective only after separate Council action)
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Swaim called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA:
There was none.
CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS:
610 Ronalds Street.
Miklo said this property is a contributing structure in the Ronalds Street extension of the Brown
Street Historic District. He said the current proposal is for the removal of an addition on the
back of the house and then rebuilding that with a pitched roof. Miklo stated that the application
also includes the removal of a window that is of a somewhat unusual shape for this type of
house and replacing it with a more appropriate window. He showed where a window would be
closed and where a new window would be installed where it is believed there was one
historically.
Miklo showed a photograph of the north side of the house where the work will primarily occur.
He said the packet contains some very clear illustrations showing what is proposed.
Miklo showed where, on the east side of the house, the inappropriate window would be replaced
with a double hung that is more appropriate for the style of the house. He showed the window
that would be closed in and where a new window following historic patterns would be located.
Miklo said there would be two skylights, which would not be visible from the street, on the roof.
Miklo showed the west side of the house with the old addition being replaced with the pitched
roof and a set of clear story windows.
Miklo said the south side of the house is essentially staying the same.
Miklo stated that there is aluminum siding on the house, and that may be removed as part of
this project or at a later date. He said the proposed reconstruction of the addition will include
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February 25, 2016
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wood or an approved wood substitute siding to match the profile of the original siding that is
under the aluminum.
Miklo said staff finds that the proposed changes comply with the guidelines. He referred
Commission members to the staff report for more detail. Miklo said staff therefore recommends
approval subject to staff and chair approval of the doors, if they are replaced.
Burnside said that she and Linda Maguire are now the owners of 610 Ronalds Street. She
thanked the Commission for continuing its consideration of the project.
Burnside said there is an addendum/correction that she would like to make. She said that the
addition that they would like to remove is not a porch, as indicated in the report. Burnside
stated that it was a kitchen that was added in the 1940s, as was revealed by the previous
owners who did the work.
Burnside said the addition is beyond saving. She said the flat roof has leaked for years, and the
walls are completely rotten.
Burnside said that in the basement in the concrete, they found initials scratched with an
apostrophe 17, which supports staffs belief that the house may have been relocated here in
1917.
Burnside said that, with the help of hundreds of hours of labor from friends and neighbors and
family, they have completely gutted it and are down to the studs. She said that the odor from
cat urine that was of concern during the_previo-us application for this property is gone. Burnside
said the foundation has been repaired and is solid, and the joists have all been sistered. She
said they are looking forward to getting this rebuilt.
Baker referred to the upper window on the north elevation. She said that is obviously going
away if the roof is peaked. Baker asked if that is an original window.
Burnside said it may well be an original window, as that portion of the house where the window
is does seem to be original. Baker asked if the window will be salvaged and reused. Miklo
stated that the proposal does not include the reuse of the window.
Corcoran asked if the upstairs of the house can be used at all. Burnside responded that it is not
habitable according to City code. She said that it has a high roofline but is just not wide enough
to be habitable. Burnside said they intend to go ahead and drop knee walls so they can use a
lot of it for storage. She added that on the east L and the south L, both of which will have
windows, they will probably have a sitting area and a desk area, since there is not room
downstairs for that sort of activity. Burnside said that it cannot be a bedroom or a bathroom.
Swaim asked Burnside if she was aware of the salvage barn in the event they intend to discard
the window. Burnside confirmed this.
Sandell referred to the rendering and asked if a sloped walkway or stairs is proposed for the
area that says "new walk." Burnside said that is something that they are still discussing. She
said they plan to use this home in their later years and are doing the work so that, if need be,
they can get around in a wheelchair or a walker.
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Burnside stated that the access from Ronalds Street is incredibly steep and will not be
accessible when they are less mobile. She said they will have to have some way to get in the
house from the alley. Burnside said that at this point, they have not yet figured it out.
Sandell asked what the guidelines say about this kind of thing on the back of a house. Miklo
said that all sides of a property are looked at, and there are guidelines for ramps. He said this
may be able to be done with grading and without a structure, but that is something that could be
approved administratively by staff. Miklo said that if it is simply a matter of grading and putting
in a new concrete walk, that does not require review.
MOTION: Wagner moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at
610 Ronalds Street as presented in the application with the following condition: staff and
chair approval of the doors if replaced. Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried
on a vote of 8-0 (Clore and Michaud absent).
623 College Street.
Wagner recused himself from discussion of this application.
Miklo stated that this is a two-part application. He said it involves a demolition, and the
guidelines require that, before the Commission approves a demolition, it also has to approve the
replacement building.
Miklo said the property was damaged by a fire last fall, and there are obvious signs of damage,
as discussed in the report. He said that because of the fire, there was some water damage, and
mold then began to grow in the building. Miklo said that has become more severe over the past
months.
Miklo said that, based on the fire damage and especially the mold damage, staff is finding that
there is a case to be made that this property is irretrievable in terms of the expense necessary
to correct the damage. He said staff recommends approval of the demolition of this property.
Miklo stated that the second part of the application involves the Commission approving the
replacement structure at the same time it approves the demolition. He said that is to help
ensure that the city is not left with vacant lots or someone coming back later to propose an
inappropriate structure.
Miklo said the proposal is to remove an existing house from 422 Iowa Avenue to 623 College
Street. He said that 422 Iowa Avenue is slated for demolition if it is not moved, as part of a
redevelopment project based on the current zoning.
Miklo said the current owner of the property has indicated a willingness to donate the building,
provided it is moved off the property in time for the redevelopment. He said the building is
somewhat older than the current house at 623 College Street. Miklo said staff believes the 422
Iowa Avenue house was built before the turn of the century, whereas the house at 623 was built
slightly after. He said that they are similar in style and design, since both of them are Queen
Anne style houses. Miklo said it is also very similar in scale and size to the existing house, so
staff feels that it does meet the criteria in terms of what a replacement building should look like.
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Miklo showed an image of the footprint of the 422 Iowa Avenue building, comparing it to a
footprint of the College Street building. He said one can see that the Iowa Avenue building does
not extend into the lot as far, and the College Street building is slightly wider when considering
the porch, but otherwise they are similar in scale and height. Miklo said staff feels the Iowa
Avenue house would be an appropriate addition to the historic district.
Miklo showed more images of the building to show its character. He said that the window
design is also found on the house on College Street.
Miklo said, based on the criteria, that it is staff's opinion that the building at 422 Iowa Avenue
has an appropriate design and scale for the College Green Historic District. He added that if the
Commission determines that 623 College is basically beyond repair because of fire damage and
mold damage and votes to demolish it, then staff would recommend that the house at 422 Iowa
Avenue house be approved to be moved onto the property.
Miklo said that the applicants for the demolition and the current owners of the house are Hans
and Barbara Breder, and the applicant for moving the house on Iowa Avenue is Friends of
Historic Preservation.
Agran said he noticed on the property that would be moved that the front porch is supported
with what looks like original brick peers. He asked if it would be standard for all the foundation
to be new and/or if the bricks would be repurposed.
Miklo said the intent is to pour a new concrete foundation. Agran asked about the parts that are
exposed to the street. Miklo responded that the Commission may want to subject the design of
the new peers to chair and staff approval. He said he did not believe that this has approached
that level of design, as this is a time -sensitive application in terms of fulfilling the need to move
the house. Miklo said that is a detail that will need to be worked out. He said he believes it
would be appropriate to use a new brick or a rusticated, concrete block that looks like stone.
Litton said, as a matter of public record, that he had once looked into purchasing this property.
But because he did not pursue it, he feels that he does not have a conflict.
Trimble said she could answer questions on behalf of Friends of Historic Preservation. With
regard to Agran's question, Trimble said the porch will sit a little bit lower because of the grade
of the lot. She said therefore there probably will have to be a couple of steps taken off the
porch.
Trimble said that right now, the house sits on a limestone block foundation, but it will have a
poured concrete foundation. She said they are trying to figure out a way to face the concrete
foundation with some sort of limestone so that it looks more like it did originally. Trimble said
that as far as what the porch will sit on, she is not sure, but they will do whatever is historically
appropriate.
Trimble said the movers right now plan to cut across the City parking lot to Washington Street,
go east on Washington Street, go on Dodge Street, turn back down onto College Street, and
then back the house onto the lot. She said there is a pin oak in questions that the movers have
said they can avoid.
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Trimble said Friends of Historic Preservation has entered into an agreement with Hans and
Barbara Breder to purchase the house, with the transfer to take place after the house is
demolished. She said they have asked Friends of Historic Preservation to come in and salvage
whatever can be saved. Trimble said it is clear that the mold problems have made the house
unsalvageable.
Miklo stated that there is an exterior stairway that was added to the side of the house with a
doorway halfway up, and staff would like to have that removed.
MOTION: Corcoran moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at
623 College Street as presented in the application with the following conditions: 1)
foundation design and materials to be approved by the chair and staff according to the
guidelines for foundations (section 4.5); 2) any exterior alterations not approvable as a
certificate of no material effect will be reviewed by the Commission; and 3) removal of
the doorway, exterior entrance, and the exterior staircase on the east side of the building.
Ackerson seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0 (Clore and Michaud
absent).
Corcoran stated that, based on the staff report, photographs and Trimble's comments, it does
appear that the mold is absolutely overwhelming.
Michaud arrived at the meeting.
MOTION: Michaud moved to approve the demolition of the house at 623 College Street,
based on the information that the house is structurally unsound and irretrievable. Litton
seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0 (Clore absent).
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 11, 2016:
MOTION: Corcoran moved to approve the minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission's
February 11, 2016 meeting, as written. Ackerson seconded the motion. The motion carried on
a vote of 9-0 (Clore absent).
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 5:26 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Anne Schulte
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MINUTES PRELIMINARY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MARCH 3, 2016 — 7:00 PM — FORMAL
EMMA HARVAT HALL — CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Carolyn Dyer, Charlie Eastham, Ann Freerks, Mike Hensch,
Phoebe Martin, Max Parsons, Jodie Theobald
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Sara Hektoen, Bob Miklo
OTHERS PRESENT: Ross Nusser
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
By a vote of 7-0 the Commission recommends approval of REZ16-00014 an application to
designate 716 North Dubuque Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark.
Freerks called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
There were none
REZONING ITEM (REZ16-00001):
Discussion of an application submitted by Ross Nusser for a rezoning to designate the property
at 716 N. Dubuque Street as a Historic Landmark.
Miklo began the staff report showing a photograph of the property. The building was built in the
early 1930's as a fraternity house and was used as a fraternity house up until the late 1990's
when it became an assisted living facility. It was built with 21 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, and shared
bathrooms. When it changed from a fraternity to an assisted living use it lost its right to a
fraternity because of its lack of parking. The property only has two parking spaces. Miklo
explained that there is a provision in the zoning code that allows landmark properties to be
considered for special exceptions to allow a reduction in the parking requirements.
The Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the property and determined the property is
eligible to be a landmark. The building maintains much of its original character with only the
windows and a few minor changes to the landscaping have been made to the exterior.
The Board of Adjustment also reviewed the request for the special exception and did approve the
request with a number of conditions designed to ensure that there is an investment in the
property in exchange for the reduction in the parking, which is a significant bonus. Allowing the
use of the property as a fraternity should serve as an incentive to make improvements to
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preserve the property in the long-term as a landmark.
The Planning and Zoning Commission's role in this process is to determine whether the
landmark designation complies with the Comprehensive Plan. The Central District Plan
encourages restoration of historic properties. Staff feels that the historical landmark designation
would conform to the Comprehensive Plan.
Staff recommends that REZ16-00014 an application to designate 716 North Dubuque Street
as an Iowa City Historic Landmark be approved.
Parsons asked about the boundaries for the Northside Historic District. Miklo said that
district begins a few lots to the east of this property, as does the Brown Street Historic
District. Miklo showed a map of the area.
Eastham asked about the Board of Adjustment's conditions imposed on the granting of
special exception, and asked if the Planning and Zoning Commission had any review over
those conditions. Hektoen replied that they do not.
Freerks opened the public discussion.
Ross Nusser (applicant) came forward to answer any questions from the Commission.
Hensch noted the concern about lack of parking and how that will be addressed. Nusser
explained that was addressed at the Board of Adjustment meeting. They have provided a
couple different parking solutions, one they will provide moped parking (one space for every
two occupants) in the area where the deck is now (the deck will be removed). They will also
provide indoor bicycle parking, and since this property is less than one mile from campus
they feel many will walk.
Freerks closed the public discussion.
Hensch moved to approve REZ16-00014 an application to designate 716 North
Dubuque Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark.
Parsons seconded the motion.
Parsons believes this building has historical merits and is close in proximity to other
historical buildings.
Freerks noted there was discussion a few years back about where fraternities and sororities
could place themselves in the community and this appears to be a well thought out solution
to a number of issues. This is a path to stabilize and restore this building. She also noted
her agreement with the points outlined by the Board of Adjustment. She noted that it
provides for a revocation if there are problems such as a disorderly house. She encouraged
the owner to educate the students that live there that this is a special use that they have
been granted. A lot of people have worked toward making this possible. They have an
opportunity for a stable environment to live and enjoy community. That this can continue for
many years if well managed. She appreciated the applicant addressing the bicycle and
moped parking needs and encourage the owner to educate that students about how difficult
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it would be to have a car here.
Eastham agreed that this building is an important structure along one of the gateways into
the city and it is a great way to have a plan to maintain its historic appearance for a use that
will be economically viable over the years. He commented on the conditions regarding
fraternity chapter meetings being held off-site and disorderly house convictions leading to the
loss of the special exception. He suspects that the owner will pay attention to them as the
project moves forward.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 7-0.
CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Hensch moved to approve the meeting minutes of February 18, 2016 with one change
noting that the link to Ed McMahon's talk should be forwarded to Council.
Martin seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Martin nominated to elect Freerks as Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Theobald seconded that motion.
Freerks noted that two member's terms were expiring. Dyer can reapply for a second
term but Eastham has already served two full terms.
Theobald nominated Hensch for Vice Chair.
Martin seconded that motion.
Dyer nominated Parsons to be secretary.
Martin seconded that motion
A vote was taken and the motions carried 7-0.
PLANNING AND ZONING INFORMATION:
Miklo noted a national Planning and Zoning Commissioners meeting that is in Phoenix
Arizona, only one Commissioner can attend and if interested to let Miklo know.
Theobald mentioned she had gone to the Iowa State Shade Tree Short Course last week
and the key note speaker was from Germany and she went to several different
workshops that were community related; community tree plans, community tree
inventory, preserving trees in developments, and enacting municipal tree and street
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ordinances. She note that some local landscape architects were in attendance and
hoped that some of the practices would be applied in Iowa City.
ADJOURNMENT:
Theobald moved to adjourn.
Parsons seconded.
A vote was taken and motion carried 7-0.
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