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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-07-19 CorrespondenceFrom: Laura Hahn <Ijhahn@me.com> Sent: Monday, July 04, 2016 12:49 AM To: Council Cc: Laura Hahn Subject: Road diet on Mormon Trek and 1st Avenue Mayor Throgmorton & Council members: I am writing to strongly encourage you to adopt the proposed road diet plans for Morman Trek Avenue and First Avenue. I drive motor vehicles and I ride bicycles, so have both perspectives. It seems clear from other streets in Iowa City where center turning lanes have been installed that this is a much more efficient method for moving motor vehicle traffic, not to mention that it lessens accidents. With respect to bicycling it would be particularly helpful for those of us living near 1st Avenue to have a less complicated and safer way to ride to our destinations in that area. And while I do not travel Mormon Trek as often, I have had the experience of finding the current 4 lane set-up to be not easy to negotiate by bike and not as efficient for making turns by car. Thank you for your consideration. Laura Hahn 1223 Michelle Ct. Iowa City IA 52240 From: Susan Mims Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 8:15 AM To: Council Cc: Geoff Fruin; Simon Andrew Subject: FW: Safety with Ridge Road Increased Traffic/Gateway Project For packet From: Kristin Wildensee [mailto:kkwildensee@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2016 2:48 PM To: Kingsley Botchway; Jim Throgmorton; John Thomas; Rockne Cole; Susan Mims; Pauline Taylor; Terry Dickens Subject: Safety with Ridge Road Increased Traffic/Gateway Project Dear City Council members: I am sure you hear a lot about issues with traffic related to the Gateway construction project on Dubuque Street. I live on Ridge Road, a street that is experiencing a significant increase in through traffic as drivers seek a way out of the long delays on Dubuque. Unfortunately, the two other streets that can provide outlets to get off Dubuque (at Brown Street and Kimball Road) are both currently closed due to the construction, shunting all those frustrated drivers up Ridge Road as the only alternative out of the line-up on Dubuque. The volume of vehicles is an issue on a road like Ridge, which is a steep incline with a hairpin turn, but the real factor is the speed. I totally understand drivers' frustration trying to escape that bottleneck on Dubuque that must feel interminable at commute times, but the speed people take on Ridge is dangerous --to other drivers, to pedestrians, cyclists, pets and the abundant wildlife that frequent our neighborhood. (Our area is heavily wooded and backs up to Bur Oak Land Trust conservation land to the north and east.) Ridge Road is relatively narrow with no sidewalk or shoulder on the steepest parts. Cars also occasionally park on one side of the street, narrowing the passage even more. This issue needs addressing, particularly since the Gateway construction will continue for two years, and the Brown Street and Kimball Road alternatives are not scheduled to reopen until mid-September. I assess Ridge Road with its steep incline and hairpin turn is the most dangerous, but I know the volume and speed of vehicles continues as Ridge turns into Whiting Avenue and drivers continue through neighborhood streets trying to connect back to a main road (likely Dodge Street). As a way to help mitigate this dangerous situation, would you please consider installing speed bumps along Ridge Road and possibly Whiting Avenue, perhaps permanently, but at least until the Gateway construction is complete? Thank you for considering this matter. I am happy to help with any more information. Kristin Wildensee 1710 Ridge Road Iowa City, IA 52245 kkwildenseeAyahoo.com 503 330-8232 (cell) Marian Karr From: Geoff Fruin Sent: Friday, July 15, 2016 3:47 PM To: Marian Karr Subject: FW: Gateway Project complaint Marian, Public Works was able to accommodate this interview request. Geoff Fruin Interim City Manager 319.356.5013 From: Brady Smith [mailto:brady.smith@kcrg.com] Sent: Friday, July 15, 2016 1:42 PM To: Council Subject: Re: Gateway Project complaint Iowa City Council Members, Late Handouts ll►stnoute4 ,I1v��1kr (Date) You may have seen this email (copied below) that was forwarded to our newsroom. I'm trying to see if anyone on the council has a few moments this afternoon or evening for a brief on -camera interview to discuss any other complaints you may have received on this project and the traffic issues related to it, and what the plan is moving forward. I've listed my cell phone number after the email below, if you need to reach me. Thanks for your time! Dear City Council Members, There is a huge increase in traffic on Ridge Road with the Gateway Project lane reduction on Dubuque Street that now includes closures to both Kimball Road and Brown Street. The traffic on Dubuque is horrible anyway, and this morning the inbound traffic was backed up as far as I could see both north and south. The outbound traffic jam yesterday evening forced many drivers to take Ridge Road to avoid the standstill traffic on Dubuque. There is a significant turnover of residents on Ridge Road and the surrounding neighborhood the past few years, and there are now many new small children living in the area. As I'm sure you are also aware, there is a large wildlife population in this area unaccustomed to high volume traffic. Additionally, there is an ongoing resurfacing project on Whiting A venue, at times reducing traffic on Whiting to a single lane. The volume and speed of the traffic on Ridge Road is untenable, especially with the construction on the Gateway Project is slated to continue for the next two years; the Kimball Road and Brown Street accesses are not scheduled to resume until mid-September. Therefore, we request that the city council act to install either permanent or temporary speed bumps at intervals along Ridge Road until the Gateway Project is complete. Thank you for your consideration. I lookforward to your reply. Sincerely, Diana Kruse 1686 Ridge Road 3 Iowa City, IA 52245 diana-kruseAuiowa.edu 335-1058 / 354-1265 Brady Smith KCRG-TV9 319-551-0096 (mobile) From: Marian Karr Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 8:56 AM To: 'Brian Decker' Cc: Council Subject: RE: Approval of Class E License for JBD Holdings Brian, Good Morning Brian, Your Liquor License was an item on the Consent Calendar and approved. Please let me know if you have additional questions. Marian .Magian x ,9faN4, .M,Me City Clerk I City of Iowa City P. 319-3S6-5041 F. 319-356-5497 Population 67,862 Proud Home of the Iowa Hawkeyes! From: Brian Decker [mailto:deckerbrian@outlook.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 8:41 AM To: Council Subject: RE: Approval of Class E License for JBD Holdings Hello, I wanted to check on the results of the City Council meeting last night. Specifically, ITEM 2c(19) Class E Liquor License for JBD Holdings LLC.,dba Sauce, 108 E. College. Let me know if there is anything else you need from us regarding this. Thanks, Brian Decker 06. Marian Karr 3f(4) From: David Robertson <davidl101 @msn.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 10:03 PM To: Council; Marcia Bollinger; Jerry Subject: Fw: Wetherby Area Disturbances From: David Robertson <david1101@msn.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 6, 2016 10:01 PM To: Henry-Harper@iowa-city.org Subject: Wetherby Area Disturbances I have contacted Marcia Bollinger and talked to Officers Kelsey and Neeld. I was going to call you after I talked to Kelsey, but we had a family emergency and I was out of town. I have contacted the police department several times in the last month. We have groups of 15 to 30 kids causing disturbances at Wetherby Park again. This is directly behind one duplex I own. One night a group of these kids went down into Briar Circle and tried breaking into cars. I saw them trying to open several car doors. They were also having fun ringing doorbells and running and hiding. At least one resident called police beside me. One night a group of high schoolers were throwing rocks at cars at the corner of Taylor and Bums. I called police that night too. I run up at the park on Monday and Wednesday evenings sometimes. I had a group of about eight males threaten me. One took his shirt off and raised his fist threatening to punch me. I did not say a word to any of them. They were blocking the bike path so I was forced to go another way. It is disgusting that I have to put up with this crap in the neighborhood I have lived in since 1981. I have rental property in this area as you know. We met at a meeting at Jerry's duplex right next to the park. I hope that within the next 5 years, I will have sold all my property and moved out of this neighborhood. I have all but given up and am tired of this. This racist crap goes both ways. I treat everyone with respect, but am singled out by the black youth. When I visit my son in Chicago, I don't have to put up with this garbage. Why here in my neighborhood? 3f(5) Marian Karr From: Adam Potter <adpotter72@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 2:34 PM To: Council Subject: Mayors' Monarch Pledge I would like to see Iowa City join this effort: http://www nwf org/Garden-For-Wildlife/About/National-Initiatives/Mayors-Monarch-Pledge.aspx Please review the site, and join the effort in doing our part in protecting the Monarch populations. Best Regards, Adam Potter Marian Karr 3 From: Coker Gunnink, Sophia C <sophia-cokergunnink@uiowa.edu> Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 2:19 PM To: Simon Andrew Cc: Council Subject: Re: Police Brutality Policies in Iowa City Yes 3:15 works for me. PH call you then. Thanks again, Sophia Coker Gunnink BS Environmental Science; Minor in GIS The University of Iowa, 2018 University of Iowa Student Garden Co -President Round River Radio Co -Host soohja-cokereunnink64uiowa.edu 1(515) 556-6063 From: Simon Andrew <Simon-Andrew@iowa-city.org> Sent: Thursday, July 7, 20161:51:47 PM To: Coker Gunnink, Sophia C Cc: Council Subject: RE: Police Brutality Policies in Iowa City Thank you. You are correct that it is city government that is responsible for the Iowa City Police Department, though our community is also served by the University of Iowa Department of Public Safety and the Johnson County Sheriff's Department. We have a number of training initiatives (both for the Police Department and other city departments) that you may find of interest, a Community Police Review Board, and have recently implemented the use of body cameras. We can discuss these and other initiative and I would love to get your feedback. I am heading into a meeting here at 2pm — does 3:15 work for you for a phone conversation? My contact information is below. Thanks again! Simon Andrew Assistant to the City Manager City of Iowa City 410 East Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (319)356-5010 simon-andrew(d,iowa-citv.ore From: Coker Gunnink, Sophia C [mailto:sophia-cokergunnink@uiowa.edu] Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 1:37 PM To: Simon Andrew Cc: Council Subject: Re: Police Brutality Policies in Iowa City I appreciate your quick response on this matter. I mainly have questions about what we have in place currently in terms of prevention of police brutality? Is it the city that decides how the police force is run? Is there a way to increase training for police in Iowa City so that they react with appropriate force? I am available to talk over the phone after 2:30 if that is an easier way to explain. This is the first time I've engaged in my local government beyond voting so I appreciate any explanation you can give me. Thank you, Sophia Coker Gunnink BS Environmental Science; Minor in GIS The University of Iowa, 2018 University of Iowa Student Garden Co -President Round River Radio Co -Host sonhia-cokergunninknd.uiowa.edu 1 (515) 556-6063 From: Simon Andrew <Simon-Andrew@iowa-city.org> Sent: Thursday, July 7, 2016 1:10:37 PM To: Coker Gunnink, Sophia C Cc: Council Subject: RE: Police Brutality Policies in Iowa City Hi Ms. Coker Gunnink, Thank you for your email. I would be more than happy to discuss these issues with you and our local policies/procedures. Is there a time when you would be available for a meeting, over the phone or in person? Thank you again for reaching out. Have a good afternoon! Best regards, Simon Andrew Assistant to the City Manager City of Iowa City 410 East Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (319) 356-5010 simon-andrew(i�iowa-city.org From: Coker Gunnink, Sophia C [mailto:sophia-cokergunnink@uiowa.edu] Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 12:43 PM To: Council Subject: Police Brutality Policies in Iowa City Hello, I'm contacting you about recent events that happened in Falcon Heights and in Baton Rouge. Police in both places essentially murdered two black men. This is not the first time this has happened and it is not expected to be the last. I am curious about what Iowa City is doing at a policy level to ensure this does not happen in our city? I believe in making changes locally and I would like to do whatever we can as a city to ensure that black lives are safe in our city. Thanks, Sophia Coker Gunnink BS Environmental Science; Minor in GIS The University of Iowa, 2018 University of Iowa Student Garden Co -President Round River Radio Co -Host MmTrTrTr- 3f(7) TO ALL CITY COUNCIL PERSON,ESPECIALLY THE DIAMOND MERCHANT, JUNE 29,2016 BOOOOOOOOOO,B000000000,B0000000. YOU PEOPLE, SEEM TO BE UNCONSCIOUS ABOUT WHAT YOU AND LOW-INCOME HOUSING BRINGS TO IOWA,AND IOWA CITY. -PARASITES LIKE THE TWO- MEXICANS FROM L.A. i KNOW..QUALITY OF LIFE, HOME SECURITY,CAR SECURITY, JUST BEING ABLE TO WALK THE STREETS IN IOWA CITY I WAS THREATEN,AND CALLA "NIGGER 25 TIMES BYA MEXICAN. THE PEOPLE COMING HERE FROM CHICAGO ,L.A. AND ELSE WHERE ARE SLOWLY DESTROYING THE TOWN. -WHILE YOU "WHITE PEOPLE;" THINK YOUR DOING "GODS WORK" YOUR REALLY AS BAD AS THE PEOPLE YOUR BRING HERE..YOU CANNOT HELP AFRICAN -AMERICANS BY HOLDING THERE HANDS AND TAKING A WAY INCENTIVE TO WORK.. YOU DON'T WORK YOU DON'T EAT.THERE IS A $100,000,000,00- HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS JOB TRAINING PROGRAM THAT HAS BEEN CREATED BY "OBAMA & CO" THE ONE I SAW IN CALIFORNIA WAS NOT TAKEN ADAVANTEGE OF BY "BLACK" I WENT TO UNION CARPENTER TRADE SCHOOL,AND OUT OF 40 OR MORE APPRENTICES ONLY 3 OR 4 WERE BLACK.WE WOULD RATHER SET IN PRISON,AIND SMOKE DOPE THAN HAVE A JOB AT $35.00 PER-HOUR,LIKE I DID. I ALSO MADE CARPENTER -FOREMAN AND WAS THE LEADER OF THE PACK.MY GOAL WAS TO PAY CHILD-SUPPORTTO MY TWO DAUGHTERS AND DO THE BEST JOB I COULD,SO NOT TO GIVE THE "WHITE BOSS" A REASON TO FIRE -ME. IN DOING SO HE PUT OUT ON MY FIRST JOB"ALONE" WHICH MADE BE THE FOREMAN, BECAUSE THERE WAS NO ONE FOR ME TO REPORT TO. -LAST HIRED,FIRST FIRED/ TO FIRST HIRED.MOST OF THE "WHITE PEOPLE I TALK TO ATTHE FRIDAY-NITE MUSIC SHOWS" DON'T WANTTO BRING POOR-PEOPLE,AND HANDICAPS DUMP ON IOWA,IONIA CITY. YOU CANNOT TAKE AWAY MY EDUCATION,CRAFT OR MY ABILITY TO BE SELF SUPPORTING.VETERANS,AND SENIORS AND IOWA NATIVES ARE THE ONLY PEOPLE YOU ARE RESPONCABLE FOR. NOT SOME COWARD FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY THAT LOOKING FOR A FREE RIDE AND BEA POSSIBLE TERROIST.. IF THESE PEOPLE CANNOTAFFORD TO LIVE IN IOWA LET THE GOVERNMENT BUILD THEM A CITY IN "DEATH VALLEY OR'NORTH DAKODgTA,NOTH POLE. THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD HAVE GIVE MONEY FOR JAILS AND PRISON IN IOWA SO GIVE THEA PLACE TO LIVE..2-4-6-8 I DON'T WANT TO INTERGRATE. c�- JERRY dOKASSA,EX BLACK PANTHER CARPENTERFOREMA�N() I__A�M g PRODUCT OFI ON JOURNEYMAN MY INVIOMENT, THE STATE OF IOWA qNQ PURE IEIDVgN. 6 i P.O.BOX 1905 — 1 Sc� 7 IOWA CITYAOWA.52244J _. 1 t w From: Shannon McMahon Sent: Friday, July 08, 2016 10:03 AM To: mennenga2@gmail.com' Cc: Council Subject: Re: Storm debris Good morning, Mr. Mennenga. I'm sorry to hear that you were negatively impacted by Wednesday night's storms. We are sympathetic to all of our residents who need extra time and assistance in getting their properties cleared after such a weather event. Unfortunately, the City is unable to help all of our residents with the cleanup of their private property, as staff is busy clearing storm debris from public areas, as well as carrying on their normal work duties to keep our waste and recycling services running on time and smoothly as our residents expect. We are running extra yard waste routes as staff resources become available. We recommend that residents who need help with cleanup of large items that are not suitable for the yard waste program reach out to private contractors for assistance. Thank you for reaching out to us. Shannon McMahon Communications Coordinator I City of Iowa City 410 E Washington St I Iowa City, IA 52240 Office: 319-356-5058 Online: http://icgov.org Follow the City of Iowa City on Facebook and Twitter! -----Original Message ----- From: Gordon & Lynn Mennenga [mailto:mennenga2@gmail.comj Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 1:04 PM To: Council Subject: Storm debris I have been told that storm debris can be taken to the landfill for no charge. That is as it should be but I have no way of doing that nor do my neighbors. Cutting the debris into three feet sections and then bundling it takes a lot of time. Why not declare a special pickup and have residents pile it at the curb as is. With each storm this issue seems more important. My taxes should be paying for a better response. Gordon Mennenga Marian Karr 3f(9) From: Starr, Debra <debra-starr@uiowa.edu> Sent: Friday, July 08, 2016 12:29 PM To: Council Subject: my neighborhood My name is Deb Starr and I have lived in Iowa City for 38 years. I came to this community right after graduating with my Nursing Degree from Morningside College and began working at the UIHC. I use to love this community and have always felt safe in Iowa City, no matter where I would go. That is no longer true. We purchased a home on Esther Court 28 years ago. We chose the area as it was close to elementary and junior high schools, close to the park- Mercer and Aquatic Center. It was a quiet cul de sac and we raised our daughter here. Again, we never felt threatened and all our neighbors were respectful of everyone. I have slowly watched over the past 5 years, this neighborhood change and it started when low income properties were established in and around our neighborhood. But the past year has been terrible. The police are called to our quiet Esther Ct at least 2-3 times a month. They are usually called for fights that happen in our street or for loud parties with underage drinking, or robbery. There have been numerous robbery's the past year on both Esther Street and Esther Court. You can not be in the park at dusk or later- it is not safe. You can't even walk in the neighbor hood when it cools down in the summer after dark for fear of getting assaulted or robbed. Right now on Esther Court, there is one family dwelling that has been the cause of many issues this past year. —they moved in July 2015. They are African —American but I don't care what color they are- I would feel the same way whether they are white, black, Hispanic, Indian, etc. They are completely disrespectful to everyone around them. I won't go in to the specifics but we have complained about un -kept lawns and weeds, littering in the yard and the street, tearing down street signs, old cars in the street etc. The children are unsupervised and we are yelled at and sworn at constantly by certain kids and the mother. Now- all of us on Esther Court and Esther Street aren't even safe in our own area- there was a shooting Wednesday night and I was one of the people that were outside when it happened. You have NO clue how devastating this is to us!! This happened at 7pm when people were walking their dogs, outside with their children playing and the park was full of people enjoying the evening with family. The mother of those involved says her kids where in the house when this kid from cedar rapids confronted them- not true. They were in the street, on their bikes, blocking the street as they like to do and the fight started on the street. It was a blessing that no one was killed! He fired 5 shots directly at the kids in the area as they were running. One of the shots imbedded in the duplex right next to my home. This is totally unacceptablel! 16 year olds with guns - and I am sorry to say this- but these kids have no role model and they are always unsupervised. But there is always an excuse and we always have to find things for these kids to do and keep them off the street...... until these kids have better role models and supervision , nothing will help. I see it every day in my neighborhood. Iowa City was lucky this time- no one was killed in this shooting. But it will happen ...... an innocent person will be in the way of these bullets and will die. It is just a matter of time. I think one of things that bothers me the most is this- It truly seems that those who "run" this city are only concerned about the beautification of downtown Iowa City, the penthouse apartments, the riverfront....... And are closing their eyes to what is really happening in the wonderful neighborhoods of Iowa City. You are placing these low income duplexes/apartments in quiet, middle class family neighborhoods and neighborhoods are no longer safe for anyone. Landlords are not being responsible for their tenants- rental units are falling apart and yards are un -kept. The police were wonderful Wednesday evening. They are trying their best in these neighborhoods but rely on us to call when we see anything suspicious. We have been doing that but then we are called "racist" from the people involved in the behavior and have been spit at and called numerous names that I won't mention- the entire neighborhood is tired of all this behavior and disrespect! If this continues, we will never be able to sell our home- does the city of Iowa City want to buy it from us at our asking price!!!! 11! So many people that feel the same way I do. I am sure you have heard from some of them. Its so sad.... To see this happen all over the city. With the exception of your wealthy neighborhoods..... because I am sure you do not place low income housing In these areas .......... I predict in the next 5-10 years that Iowa City will be like Waterloo/Davenport and Cedar Rapids. Shootings will happen daily- people will be killed. Innocent people will be hurt or killed. Gangs will pop up all over and no one will want to leave their homes. I hope I am exaggerating but I don't think so. Speaking for a majority of the homeowners on Esther Court. Deb Starr Notice: This UI Health Care e-mail (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521 and is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy all copies of the original message and attachments thereto. Email sent to or from UI Health Care may be retained as required by law or regulation. Thank you. From: Charming Jones <jones.charming@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 10:20 AM To: ocpdjimp@orangecityiowa.com Cc: "president@whitehouse.gov"; "vicepresident@whitehouse.gov"; statedeptgov; Jim Throgmorton; "cityadmin@orangecityiowa.com"; "debdunlopdehaan@gmail.com"; Council; "rbdeboer@orangecitycomm.net"; "chad@oolman.com"; "sroesner@orangecitycom m. net"; "tkvandebrake@orangecitycomm.nef; "earl@nwciowa.edu"; "mayor@norwalk.iowa.gov"; "StephanieR@norwalk.iowa.gov"; "Erika)@norwalk.iowa.gov" Subject: Re: The Plumber To Whom It May Concern, I was told by the landlord that the plumber would be here on August 12th 2016. They should be on their best behavior when they come. Respectfully, Sharmeen D. Jones Marian Karr From: Charming Jones <jones.charming@yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 9:03 PM To: ocpdjimp@orangecityiowa.com Cc: "president@whitehouse.gov"; "vicepresident@whitehouse.gov"; statedeptgov; Jim Throgmorton; "cityadmin@orangecityiowa.com"; "debdunlopdehaan@gmail.com"; Council; "rbdeboer@orangecitycomm.net ; "chad@oolman.com"; "sroesner@orangecitycomm.net"; "tkvandebrake@orangecitycomm.net"; "earl@nwciowa.edu"; "mayor@norwalkJowa.gov"; "StephanieR@norwalk.iowa.gov"; "Erika)@norwalk.iowa.gov" Subject: Re: The Plumber and Things Come to a Head with Mrs. Diane Broek To Whom It May Concern, On July 8th 2016, I met with Diane, Broek, the landlord for the residence in which I live. She came to the house to do some things concerning her mother. While there, as we stood in the basement, she told me the plumber would be there at August 12th at l Oam. While out together, we talked about the date the plumber was to arrive again. Before we left, she repeated the same date. Then, she told me, I only had a few months left before the house would be sold. However, on July 12th 2016, someone came to the house at about 9am. Mrs. Broek left a note asking me to call her. I called her from a phone at a nearby church. I did not use my phone because I do not have a lot of minutes on the phone and have to watch how much I spend as I have been working for less than 2 weeks now. Also, though I know Mrs. Broek needs to have my number to contact me by phone, she uses it to gangstalk me. I have never mentioned this before, but Mrs. Broek is a participant of this new age Cointelpro system. She has done a lot for me. She brought me from South Florida on her dime and she has allowed me to stay in her house without paying rent because I don't have the money to afford rent or utilities bills. However, she is only allowed to help me if she uses gangstalking tactics while doing so. This is house this new age Stasi works. I have never mentioned her name because she has been so helpful and I have not wanted to upset her in any way, but I try to minimize the amount of stalking she does as described below. As I have mentioned in letters before, Mrs. Broek made it very clear to me that I was the only person who had a key to the house. When I came home to find that someone had some into the house and left the lights on, Mrs Broek played it off as if she knew nothing about it. She even suggested that the plumber may have been in the house. Why would she assume the plumber had been in the house, when she knew the door was locked? At that moment, Mrs. Broek was taunting me because she knew the role the plumber was playing to intimidate me with the presence of a male in the house. She was attempting to add insult to injury. She is also guilty of harassing me by phone. Because the listening devices and cameras in the house track my movements, she was being instructed to call me as soon as I got out of bed. She also sends me messages with the time reflecting 911 which is a very popular signal for Cointelpro. In one day, I received text messages from her at 11:09 and at 11:49. So, I decided to change my number and not give it to her. On another occasion, she came by the house, shortly after the Tulip Festival. While speaking with Mrs. Vanderhill (as I described in the letter dated June7th 2016), Mrs. Vanderhill told me she only takes home $200 from the store where she volunteers as we talked about many things. When Diane came to the house the following week, she brought me $200. I had absolutely no money, so I asked her for a loan to pay my bills. She brought the money, but before she gave it to me, she took me out for dinner where she carefully selected the table in the middle of the restaurant close to a family already enjoying dinner. At that moment, she went off on me and made it seem as if I was taking advantage of her, but I wasn't. She knew I had nothing and I told her I would pay her back, but then she said, "That's not going to happen." Why was she so sure I was not going to be able to do so? Because she knew as a targeted individual what my life would be like in Orange City. I did not suspect Diane at this point and I understood very clearly from where she was coming. I do not know her financial standings and I know I am not her family. Whatever help she gave me, was more than I could have hoped for. Though I felt the goal was to humiliate me in public, I accepted it because she has been better to me than my own family in this regard. The next week, I was hired at Pioneer Memorial Home. I was given the job because of what had transpired with Mrs. Broek. You are rewarded only if you suffer some kind of humiliation. I knew Mr. Netten knew me before I walked by his behavior in the interview which really wasn't much of an interview. All the other employees knew as well and they were prepared to make life difficult for me. It didn't matter how hard a worked or well I did my job. I was under mental and physical attack and there was nothing I was going to be able to do about it. Though I gathered Mrs. Brock wasn't being informed about everything, I knew she was being told some things. On a Sunday, as I was approaching the house from work, she and her husband were just pulling up to house. It was so calculated. The night before, I kept burning the rice and didn't have very much left. Guess what Diane left for me in the mailbox on that day? A bag of rice only. Moving to the present, I called Diane today, July 13th 2016. She wanted to know why I didn't answer. I told her that she told me that the date to expect the plumber was August 12th 2016. She refuted that by saying that she told me it was next week. Then, she went on to say that she tried her key, but it wouldn't work. When I tried to explain to her, she shut me down like she always has. Though she is helping me in a grand way, she has always treated as if I have no voice - the way you would treat a child. She's very dehumanizing, but I never complained because as I have written before, I never wanted to upset her as I know people who are members of Cointelpro will help you as well as abandon you in the same breath. Because Mrs Brock uses Cointelpro tactics to harass me by phone, I changed my number again. She wanted to give me more money, in order to recharge my phone, but I told her I did not want her money because I have taken enough of it and I often leave my phone inactive to stop the harassing phone calls not only from her but from other people as well. Lately I have been getting calls from a number that reads 0000000000 which to me is a death threat. Our conversation ended with Mrs. Broek saying, "We're done." a.) First of all, she made a point to ingrain August 12th in my mind and because the attempt failed to mentally disturb me, then my head has been put on the chopping block. Any time Mrs. Broek has given me the correct time to be at the house to let someone in, I have always been there. b.) What key did she try, if she said I had the only one? Mrs. Broek told me in early July the water usage in the house was industrial. If that was the case, why has it taken more than a month to have someone come out to fix this problem. The goal of showing up on July the 12th was to take me off guard because that coupled with a male presence in the house was to upset me somehow. Here's the thing, that house belongs to Mrs. Broek. So, she can come in whenever she wants to. I am not intimidated by the presence of a male where it's just the both of us, but when it's being done to intentionally bring me harm in some way, I am going to speak out about it. While Mrs. Broek is helping me, she's also doing things to bring me mental harm as a member of Cointelpro. Though I know she is a member, in her presence I have always shown her respect and have always told her thank you for helping me, but when I have said it, she brushes it off as if I haven't said anything. Any time I have told her that I feel she has a good HEART, she always dismisses it and responds by saying that she will not be getting into heaven. Even when she has said it, I always tell her that regardless of what she does, if her HEART is good, then she should not be so easy to dismiss the possibility of forgiveness. But that does not mean I agree with what she's doing and that I won't fight for my rights to be treated like a human being. Helping me and gangstalking me is no good, because it could ultimately lead to my suicide, which I would never do, but she doesn't know that. Every effort is being taken to keep me from staying in Orange City. I have been blacklisted from good paying jobs, but recently, I was hired as a part time worker. The police have made their presence known there and people like Mr. Bill Minnick (a member of Cointelpro and a Northwestern College employee) have come in to make their presence known as gangstalkers as well. Anyone reading this would say that Mrs. Broek as done a lot for me and they would be correct, but what does that mean, when she could possibly doing mental damage. I would leave, if I had the money to do so, but right now, it's the only place I have to go. Does it mean I should allow her to mentally or verbally abuse me? Respectfully, Sharmeen D. Jones ---- Forwarded Message ---- From: Charming Jones <jones.charming@yahoo.com> To: "ocpdjimp@orangecityiowa.com" <ocpdjimp@orangecityiowa.com> Cc: "president@whitehouse.gov" <president@whitehouse.gov>; "vicepresident@whitehouse.gov" <vicepresident@whitehouse.gov>; statedeptgov <ehrendreichr@state.gov>; "jim-throgmorton@iowa-city.org" <jim- throgmorton@iowa-city.org>; "cityadmin@orangecityiowa.com" <cityadmin@orangecityiowa.com>; "debdunlopdehaan@gmail.com" <debdunlopdehaan@gmail.com>; "council@iowa-city.org" <council@iowa-city.org>; "rbdeboer@orangecitycomm.net" <rbdeboer@orangecitycomm.net>; "chad@oolman.com" <chad@oolman.com>; "sroesner@orangecitycomm.net" <sroesner@orangecitycomm.net>; "tkvandebrake@orangecitycomm.net" <tkvandebrake@orangecitycomm.net>; "earl@nwciowa.edu" <earl@nwciowa.edu>; "mayor@norwalk.iowa.gov" <mayor@norwalk.iowa.gov>; "StephanieR@norwalk.iowa.gov" <StephanieR@norwalk.iowa.gov>; "Erika)@norwalk.iowa.gov" <Erikal@norwalk.iowa.gov> Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 10:20 AM Subject: Re: The Plumber To Whom It May Concern, I was told by the landlord that the plumber would be here on August 12th 2016. They should be on their best behavior when they come. Respectfully, Sharmeen D. Jones Marian Karr From: Charming Jones <jones.charming@yahoo.com> Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2016 3:39 AM To: ocpdjimp@orangecityiowa.com Cc: "president@whitehouse.gov"; "vicepresident@whitehouse.gov"; statedeptgov; Jim Throgmorton; "cityadmin@orangecityiowa.com"; "debdunlopdehaan@gmail.com"; Council; "rbdeboer@orangecitycomm.net"; "chad@oolman.com"; "sroesner@orangecitycom m. net"; "tkvandebrake@orangecitycomm.net"; "earl@nwciowa.edu"; "mayor@norwalk.iowa.gov"; "StephanieR@norwalk.iowa.gov"; "Erikal@norwalk.iowa.gov" Subject: Fw: Evidence on All Zeros Attachments: IMG 5787.JPG Dear Officer Pottebaum, In the e-mail I sent before this one, I mentioned receiving harassing phone calls, some of which come from phone numbers marked in all zeros as such, 0000000000. Attached is a picture of those missed phone calls. The calls came in at 11:53am on June 2nd 2016, 12:29pm on July 1st 2016, and 12:37pm on July 12th 2016. These calls did not start appearing until I started to make comments on Ms.Connie Marshall's posts. Ms. Marshall has been a targeted individual for more than two decades and is one of the few TIs who has been able to get her case heard in court. She makes many posts of her harassment on Youtube. She posted a video concerning fabricated pleadings that she did not send. These pleadings originated from a number in all zeros as you can see in the video below. Kv Supreme Court Judge Minton Knew 2 Fabricated Pleadings were Filed - Connie Marshall - 6/26/16 Ky Supreme Court Judge Minton Knew 2 Fabricated Pleadings were H iled - Conn... I did not file/send these two (2) fabricated forged pleadings in my Kentucky Supreme Court Case #2015 - SC -000488 ... David Voights is a former Naval Officer. He is concerned about the targeting crime, where People calling themselves Targeted Individuals who are American Citizens are subjugated for Eugenics and human experimentation by Universities and Corporations. It is also a global crime. As a US Naval Officer,he was so concerned in fact that he decided to take bringing awareness of the crime on in order to stop it, as a personal project of his, After all, this Targeting crime is in fact genocide and murder. He realized that in order to really bring awareness, he would have to actually be a victim, As Targeted Individual (TI) and so he actually was abe to get himself targeted through ACTIVISM which was the first phase of his project. as a victim of the crime he would be able to speak to TI's and also to the perpetrators of this crime. This is an entirely selfless act and I wish David, luck in his quest.... Written by James F. Lico. Check out his video below: M Respectfully, Sharmeen -- Forwarded Message --- From: Charming Jones <jones.charming@yahoo.com> To: "ocpdjimp@orangecityiowa.com" <ocpdjimp@orangecityiowa.com> Cc: "president@whitehouse.gov" <president@whitehouse.gov>; "vicepresident@whitehouse.gov" <vicepresident@whitehouse.gov>; statedeptgov <ehrendreichr@state.gov>; "jim-throgmorton@iowa-city.org" <jim- throgmorton@iowa-city.org>; "cityadmin@orangecityiowa.com" <cityadmin@orangecityiowa.com>; "debdunlopdehaan@gmail.com" <debdunlopdehaan@gmail.com>; "council@iowa-city.org" <council@iowa-city.org>; "rbdeboer@orangecitycomm.net" <rbdeboer@orangecitycomm.net>; "chad@oolman.com" <chad@oolman.com>; "sroesner@orangecitycomm.net" <sroesner@orangecitycom m. net>; "tkvandebrake@orangecitycomm.net" <tkvandebrake@orangecitycomm. net>; "earl@nwciowa.edu" <earl@nwciowa.edu>; "mayor@norwalk.iowa.gov" <mayor@norwalk.iowa.gov>; "StephanieR@norwalk.iowa.gov" <StephanieR@norwalk.iowa.gov>; "Erika)@norwalk.iowa.gov" <Erikal@norwalk.iowa.gov> Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2016 1:00 AM Subject: Re: Gangstalkers Just Outside the Old Factory Dear Officer Pottebaum, Instead of waiting for things to pile up, I have decided to send you an e-mail as things develop concerning Organized Stalking. Tonight, at about 10:45pm (July 13th 2016), 4 Latino males sat outside of the Old Factory as I was having a conversation with someone inside. The person noticed that someone was standing very close to window staring inside while talking on the phone. When I turned around to look, he stared at me with intent and I returned the stare. When I left, they all turned their attention to me as I walked away. I got home and returned to give them information on Organized Stalking and to let them know that their scare tactic had been wasted. I tried to find them, but because they left shortly after I did, they were nowhere in sight. There were two people who looked like teenagers, one male and one female, sitting outside talking. I did not actually see how many there were of them and what they looked like, so I asked the two people sitting there. They told me they saw 4 Latina males, but could not be sure if they were all Latino males. I asked them if they noticed how one of them got up from his seat to stand next to the window and the young man agreed he thought it looked very suspicious. No doubt, this was in response to all that has transpired in the past two days. Until the next email. Respectfully, Sharmeen 38M�� 0 ?1*000ft0000000—m; 1& 616-202-1020 000-000-0000 (2) * 740-392 IS981-1038 887-6767 Options \Aew Back Marian Karr From: Charming Jones <jones.charming@yahoo.com> Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2016 12:00 AM To: ocpdjimp@orangecityiowa.com Cc: "president@whitehouse.gov"; "vicepresident@whitehouse.gov"; statedeptgov; Jim Throgmorton; "cityadmin@orangecityiowa.com"; "debdunlopdehaan@gmail.com"; Council; "rbdeboer@orangecitycomm.neY; "chad@oolman.com"; "sroesner@orangecitycomm.neY; "tkvandebrake@orangecitycomm.neY; "earl@nwciowa.edu"; "mayor@norwalk.iowa.gov"; "StephanieR@norwalk.iowa.gov"; "Erikal@nonvalk.iowa.gov" Subject: Re: Gangstalkers Just Outside the Old Factory Dear Officer Pottebaum, Instead of waiting for things to pile up, I have decided to send you an e-mail as things develop concerning Organized Stalking. Tonight, at about 10:45pm (July 13th 2016), 4 Latino males sat outside of the Old Factory as I was having a conversation with someone inside. The person noticed that someone was standing very close to window staring inside while talking on the phone. When I turned around to look, he stared at me with intent and I returned the stare. When I left, they all turned their attention to me as I walked away. I got home and returned to give them information on Organized Stalking and to let them know that their scare tactic had been wasted. I tried to find them, but because they left shortly after I did, they were nowhere in sight. There were two people who looked like teenagers, one male and one female, sitting outside talking. I did not actually see how many there were of them and what they looked like, so I asked the two people sitting there. They told me they saw 4 Latina males, but could not be sure if they were all Latino males. I asked them if they noticed how one of them got up from his seat to stand next to the window and the young man agreed he thought it looked very suspicious. No doubt, this was in response to all that has transpired in the past two days. Until the next email. Respectfully, NO nfT"�T_ i1 Late Handouts Distnbuteo Marian Karr From: Charming Jones <jones.charming@yahoo.com> Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2016 12:21 AM To: "ocpdjimp@orangecityiowa.com" ; (Date) Cc: Cc: "president@whitehouse.gov"; "vicepresident@whitehouse.gov"; statedeptgov; Jim Throgmorton; "cityadmin@orangecityiowa.com"; "debdunlopdehaan@gmail.com"; Council; "rbdeboer@orangecitycomm.net"; "chad@oolman.com"; "sroesner@orangecitycomm.net"; "tkvandebrake@orangecitycomm.net"; "earl@nwciowa.edu"; "mayor@norwalk.iowa.gov"; "StephanieR@nonwalk.iowa.gov"; "Erikal@norwalk.iowa.gov" Subject: Fw: Vaughn Donahue Attachments: IMG 5787.JPG To Whom It May Concern, Vaughn Donahue is an active gangstalker. His hang out spot is the Old Factory. No matter how nice I have tried to be to him as an employee, he displays intentional interest and disinterest and can come off as a little hostile. This was is behavior today, July 15th 2016 and is classic behavior of members of Cointelpro. As time progresses, I will submit a list of names as I am approached by supporters of Organized Stalking. Respectfully, Sharmeen D. Jones — Forwarded Message — From: Charming Jones <jones.charming@yahoo.com> To: "ocpdjimp@orangecityiowa.com" <ocpdjimp@orangecityiowa.com> Cc: "president@whitehouse.gov" <president@whitehouse.gov>; "vicepresident@whitehouse.gov" <vicepresident@whitehouse.gov>; statedeptgov <ehrendreichr@state.gov>; "jim-throgmorton@iowa-city.org" <jim- throgmorton@iowa-city.org>; "cityadmin@orangecityiowa.com" <cityadmin@orangecityiowa.com>; "debdunlopdehaan@gmail.com" <debdunlopdehaan@gmail.com>; "council@iowa-city.org" <council@iowacity.org>; "rbdeboer@orangecitycomm.net" <rbdeboer@orangecitycomm.net>; "chad@oolman.com" <chad@oolman.com>; "sroesner@orangecitycomm.net" <sroesner@orangecitycomm.net>; "tkvandebrake@orangecitycomm.net" <tkvandebrake@orangecitycomm.net>; "earl@nwciowa.edu" <earl@nwciowa.edu>; "mayor@norwalk.iowa.gov" <mayor@norwalk.iowa.gov>; "StephanieR@norwalk.iowa.gov" <StephanieR@norwalk.iowa.gov>; "Erikal@norwalk.iowa.gov" <Erikal@norwalk.iowa.gov> Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2016 4:38 AM Subject: Fw: Evidence on All Zeros Dear Officer Pottebaum, In the e-mail I sent before this one, I mentioned receiving harassing phone calls, some of which come from phone numbers marked in all zeros as such, 0000000000. Attached is a picture of those missed phone calls. The calls came in at 11:53am on June 2nd 2016, 12:29pm on July 1st 2016, and 12:37pm on July 12th 2016. These calls did not start appearing until I started to make comments on Ms.Connie Marshall's posts. Ms. Marshall has been a targeted individual for more than two decades and is one of the few TIs who has been able to get her case heard in court. She makes many posts of her harassment on Youtube. She posted a video concerning fabricated pleadings that she did not send. These pleadings originated from a number in all zeros as you can see in the video below. Marian Karr 3f(11) From: Shirley Nelsen <snelsen210@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 10:57 AM To: Council Subject: from Iowa City native living in Seattle Hello, it is my understanding that keeping chickens is not allowed in Iowa City. I am enclosing the following brief article from my neighborhood blog. It is very common for people to have 24 chickens in their back yard. They are wonderful!! I thought you might enjoy reading this. I hope my wonderful home town decides to revisit this topic. I'll be in Iowa City the fust week of August. Shirley Taylor Nelsen Seattle Tilth's Chicken Coop & Urban Farm Tour — filed under: July, Special Event, Livestock July what Special Event Livestock when Jul 16, 2016 from 10:00 am to 04:00 pm where Several neighborhoods across Seattle contact name Van Dien contact phone (206) 633-0451 ext. 129 add event to calendar R4 vCal da iCaliCal See Seattle's Best Urban Farms! Seattle is a national hot spot for chicken coops and urban farms! This is your chance to visit folks who are keeping chickens and creating unique and inspiring urban farms. On Saturday, July 16, glean great ideas from creative neighbors who are incorporating animals and gardens into their home landscapes. In this self -guided tour, you will see simple chicken coops built in an afternoon and elaborate finely -crafted coops that took weeks of planning and building. See what's needed for keeping miniature goats, ducks, mason bees, honey bees and rabbits. around Seattle. Enjoy a unique and inspiring urban adventure! Seattle Tilth has been hosting this event, or a version of it, since 1999. There are sites all Marian Karr From: Geoff Fruin Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 9:07 AM To: Marian Karr Subject: FW: Urban Chickens in Iowa City From: Liz Ford Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 12:05 PM To: *Council Members; Geoff Fruin Cc: Bill Campbell Subject: Urban Chickens in Iowa City Dear Ms. Nelsen, Thank you for sending the information on the Seattle Urban Farm Tour. In 2012, the City of Iowa City adopted an urban chicken ordinance which allows for "back yard chickens". For more information about the policy and application, follow this link: https://www.icgov.org/permits I hope you have a successful event and safe travels back to Iowa City. Regards, Liz Liz Ford Animal Services Supervisor Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center 3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA 52240 Office: 319/356-5295 Online: www.icanimaicenter.org Marian Karr From: Geoff Fruin Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 3:01 PM To: Marian Karr Subject: FW: Request for location of ICHA "Family Obligations" From: Sue Dulek Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 2:58 PM To: 'eastham@outlook.com' Cc: Geoff Fruin Subject: FW: Request for location of ICHA "Family Obligations" Hello: Steve Rackis is on vacation this week and next so Geoff asked me to respond. The HVC voucher can be found at httos://Dortal.hud.aov/hudoortal/documents/huddoc?id=DOC 11741.1)df The obligations of the family are found on Page 2, Paragraph 4 of this document. The federal regulations are at 24 CFR 982.551. Susan Dulek Assistant City Attorney 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 319-356-5030 319-356-5008 Fax sue-dulek(&iowa-citv.org Notice: Since e-mail messages sent between you and the City Attorney's Office and its employees are transmitted over the internet, the City Attorney's Office cannot assure that such messages are secure. You should be careful in transmitting information to the City Attorney's Office that you consider confidential. If you we uncomfortable with such risks, you may decide not to use e-mail to communicate with the City Attorney's Office. Without written notification that you do not wish to communicate with the City Attorney's Office via e-mail communication, the City Attorney's Office will assume you assent to such communication. This message is covered by the Electronic Communication Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. Sections 2510-2515, is intended only for the use of the person to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is confidential and subject to the attorney-client privilege. It should not be forwarded to anyone else without consultation with the originating attorney. If you received this message and are not the addressee, you have received this message in error. Please notify the person sending the message and destroy your copy. Thank you. From: Charlie Eastham [mailto:eastham@outlook.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 1:18 PM To: Geoff Fruin Cc: Council Subject: Request for location of ICHA "Family Obligations" Geoff, I am interested in the rules the ICHA is currently using in considering denying or terminating rental assistance under the HCV program. The "Denial/Termination of Assistance" page of the ICHA web page on the City's website states that rental assistance may be denied for "Violation of any the HCV Program Family obligations" and further that "The Family Obligations are listed in HUD's HCV Program regulations and in the Housing Choice Voucher". Can you please provide a copy or direct me to where I can find the referred to "Family Obligations". Regards, Charlie Eastham Marian Karr From: Geoff Fruin Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 10:45 PM To: 'rafael'; Council Cc: Charlie Eastham; r_clark_1@msn.com Subject: RE: Forest View Tenants Association : Rafael, It was nice meeting you today. Again, welcome to Iowa City. ;Jesse Case Core Principles of a Just Development Would next Friday, the 22nd work for you? I am free after 10 a.m. that day. Best, Geoff From: rafael [mailto:rafael@cwjiowa.org] Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 1:38 PM To: Geoff Fruin; Council Cc: Charlie Eastham; r_clark_S@msn.com; Jesse Case Subject: Forest View Tenants Association : Core Principles of a Just Development Dear Geoff, 3f(1 Please receive the attached statement from the Forest View Tenant's Association of the core principles to be followed for developing a relocation plan for the residents of Forest View Mobile Home Court. Removal of the current Forest View Mobile Home Court and relocation of all residents has been proposed by North Dubuque LLC as part of a development concept that includes commercial, office, and residential uses for an area including the mobile home court and surrounding parcels. The development is expected to result in the construction of 400 to 500 hotel rooms, more than 100,000 square feet of office space and hundreds of apartments. New tax revenue available to Iowa City after the development is complete is estimated to exceed $2,000,000 per year. A Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezoning approval by Iowa City will be required for any of the development to occur. Members of the Association see these core principles as best serving their and other community residents long term needs for affordable, stable, and secure housing and as a positive enhancement for the development of surrounding areas into a major Iowa City gateway. We are requesting to meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss these principles and to agree on a process for developing an acceptable relocation plan as part of any comprehensive plan amendment or rezoning request proposed by North Dubuque LLC. Rafael Morataya Executive Director Center for Workers Justice 319 - 499 8363 Forest View Tenants Association: Core Principles of a Just Development 1. Preserve our Community: Space for ALL Current Residents The residents of Forest View are a tight -knit community. Many of us have lived there for years. We take care of each other, and we believe a just development must give all current residents the option to stay. There is a severe housing crisis in Iowa City; forcing any number of residents out leaves them at risk of homelessness. 2. Housing Structures that are Safe & Sustainable for the Future The trailers in Forest View are our homes. We bought them, invested money in maintaining them, raised our families in them, and had expected to stay in them. But they are also very old, do not comply with modern safety codes, and are in no shape to be moved. Dragging 1960's trailers to new sites is not a sustainable plan. If our community must be relocated as part of a new multi-million dollar development, the end result should include safe and sustainable homes that can last. We would particularly like to explore the possibility of developing a complex of small houses, with financing that current residents could afford. This could provide a sustainable alternative for low-income housing in our area, and would be a step toward addressing Iowa City s housing crisis. 3. New Housing Costs Comparable to Current Costs Many residents at Forest View survive on very low incomes. In spite of our hard work in area factories, restaurants, hotels, and construction sites, our wages are simply not enough to allow us provide for our families while paying more than we currently pay in lot rent. 4. Compensation for Relocation Costs and Loss of Property Whether a resident chooses to relocate to other housing in the area, or decides to live in the new Forest View development, the resident should receive compensation to cover the cost of the unexpected move (for example: cost of moving trucks, lost time from their jobs, temporary housing). Residents should also be compensated for the loss of their trailers. 5. Adequate Time to Prepare for Relocation The relocation plan is far from finalized, which makes it very difficult for residents to make any decisions about our future. A just relocation plan will give us plenty of time, ideally a year, to consider our options, decide what is best for our family and prepare for the move. 6. Right to Organize without Intimidation or Retaliation The Forest View redevelopment will have a huge impact on residents' lives. We have a moral and legal right to organize our tenants' association, to openly discuss our ideas and concerns, and raise views that may not be the same as the developers without retaliation. Late Handouts Distr►butet. 3 x(13 Marian Karr From: rafael <rafael@cv&wa.org> `11) g Wf Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2016 1:11 PM To: Geoff Fruin; Council (Date) Cc: Charlie Eastham; r_clark_I@msn.com; Jesse Case Subject: RE: Forest View Tenants Association : Core Principles of a Just Development Hello Geoff nice to meet you too, I'm available on Friday at 11 am. Thank you Rafael Morataya Executive Director 319 499 8363 -------- Original message -------- From: Geoff Frain <Geoff-Froin@iowa-city.org> Date: 7/13/16 10:44 PM (GMT -06:00) To: rafael <rafael@cwjiowa.org>, Council <Council@iowa-city.org> Cc: Charlie Eastham <eastham@outlook.com>, r_clark_1@msn.com, Jesse Case <jcase@iowalabor.com> Subject: RE: Forest View Tenants Association : Core Principles of a Just Development Rafael, It was nice meeting you today. Again, welcome to Iowa City. Would next Friday, the 22°d work for you? I am free after 10 a.m. that day. Best, Geoff From: rafael [mailto:rafael@cwjiowa.org] Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 1:38 PM To: Geoff Fruin; Council Cc: Charlie Eastham; r_clark_I @msn.com; Jesse Case Subject: Forest View Tenants Association : Core Principles of a Just Development Dear Geoff, Please receive the attached statement from the Forest View Tenant's Association of the core principles to be followed for developing a relocation plan for the residents of Forest View Mobile Home Court. Removal of the current Forest View Mobile Home Court and relocation of all residents has been proposed by North Dubuque LLC as part of a development concept that includes commercial, office, and residential uses for an area including the mobile home court and surrounding parcels. The development is expected to result in the construction of 400 to 500 hotel rooms, more than 100,000 square feet of office space and hundreds of apartments. New tax revenue available to Iowa City after the development is complete is estimated to exceed $2,000,000 per year. A Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezoning approval by Iowa City will be required for any of the development to occur. Members of the Association see these core principles as best serving their and other community residents long term needs for affordable, stable, and secure housing and as a positive enhancement for the development of surrounding areas into a major Iowa City gateway. We are requesting to meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss these principles and to agree on a process for developing an acceptable relocation plan as part of any comprehensive plan amendment or rezoning request proposed by North Dubuque LLC. Rafael Morataya Executive Director Center for Workers Justice 319 - 499 8363 I `=.-4 CITY OF IOWA CITY �'=;�� MEMORANDUM 1 07-19-16 3f(14) Date: July 7, 2016 To: City Clerk From: Emily Bothell, Acting Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner Re: Item for July 19th, 2016 City Council meeting; Removal of (1) HANDICAP PARKING space in front of 821 Roosevelt Street. As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action. Action: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (14); Remove the HANDICAP PARKING space in front of 821 Roosevelt Street. Comment: This action is being taken as the resident for whom the parking space was designated no longer resides at this address. Late tiantlouts llts[ributea 3 -� 0 Marian Karr From: Jean Jordison <jcrjordison@icloud.cwm> 1 �b �1 b Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2016 2:45 AM Date To: Council Cc: Chris Lynch; Brian Kirschling; latasha.deloach@iowacityschools.org; Stephen Murley Subject: A city council member who doesn't support Iowa City I find it disturbing that an Iowa City council member who was elected by the people of Iowa City to serve the people of Iowa City is openly supporting a candidate for the school board who is defending and promoting policies that will only hurt the students of Iowa City. Mr. Cole says that he supports the vision of a candidate who wants to re -do the FMP and keep the current boundary scenario that definitely does not benefit the students of Iowa City. Nothing in that vision benefits our older neighborhoods, our most disadvantaged neighborhoods, and the future growth of our city. Mr. Cole was elected to serve the citizens of this community. He was not elected to the school board which must serve all of the citizens of the district. That is not his job. I seriously doubt if elected officials in the other municipalities that are in this school district are supporting a candidate who is openly advocating for policies that could disadvantage their communities in the same ways for years to come. The tax dollars of Iowa City residents have funded a very large portion of the new building and improvements in the district and most especially in other communities. When many have fought so hard for years - including past city councils - for some equity and balance in facilities, student demographics, and curricular and extra -curricular programming in the schools located within iowa City's boundaries, it is disheartening in the least to see a member of our city council standing side by side with a candidate who agrees with three of our current school board members who have undone and abandoned long range planning and boundary decisions in a cavalier manner. There are many who are asking why Mr. Cole is so willing to abandon the long range plans that were so carefully crafted after so much consensus building and input from parents, our community, our municipalities, and our district? Why is Mr. Cole not fighting for equity and balance in all of our schools? Why is Mr. Cole siding with a candidate who has openly said he hasn't really been paying attention to these issues for the past years but he knows better than anyone what should be done on almost every issue that comes up in forums and in conversation? Why is Mr. Cole more vocal for one school and one group of parents to the disadvantage of all others? Why is he supporting a PAC in our school board elections? What will he do if every school that has an issue forms a PAC? Will he join them all? I and many others are stunned that someone on our city council has such disregard for our city and its future. When many finally woke up and recognized the disadvantages our children faced because no one seemed to have been paying attention to our schools for decades, we went to work for our kids. We spent hundreds if not thousands of collective hours talking about the issues, doing our research, and participating in the process. To have finally come out on the other end of this - it has been a process since 2001- and to have one of our own out working to elect a board member who essentially wants to dismantle everything is painful. It is disheartening. It is depressing. It is unacceptable. MEARS LAW OFFICE ATTORNEYS AT LAW PAUL -HELEN BUILDING, SUITE 203 209 EAST WASHINGTON STREET n,+ PHILIP B. MEARS IOWA CITY. IA 5224 951 Late Handouts L!Stl 10 U LSI. LYNN M. ROSE JULIA MEARS PHONE: (319) 3514383 ELIZABETH ARAGUAS FAX: (319)351-]911 E-MAIL: MEARSLAW@MEARSLAWOFFICE.COM "� Ili Ilb Iowa City, IA 52240 "' Dear Mayor Throgmorton and City Council Members, I am writing on behalf of my client, Deanna Carter, who owns a home at 904 Oakcrest Street, in Iowa City. I am writing on Ms. Carter's behalf to register her objection to the city's proposed plan to install a sidewalk that will cross Ms. Carter's property. Ms. Carter experiences symptoms of severe Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and General Anxiety Disorder, and she has done so for some years. One of the reasons she purchased the property where she now lives is because of its being secluded, including the absence of a sidewalk. Ms. Carter experiences distress at the prospect of strangers appearing on her property. Moreover, Ms. Carter is concerned about her ability to maintain a long stretch of sidewalk, especially in the winter months. Ms. Carter has expressed the opinion that the other side of the Oakcrest Street is more suitable for public sidewalk and that it would not be necessary to install one on her side of the street. She believes that her neighbors share her opinion, both as to the value of privacy and also to the lack of necessity of installing the sidewalk on that side of the street. Please take Ms. Carter's opinion into account as you go forward with this proposed project. Sincerely, Julia Mears Cc: Iowa City Engineer Jason Havel Deanna Carter JM:cmr July 15, 2016 (Date) Kingsely Botchway N Rockne Cole o Terry Dickens c Susan Mims �- Pauline Taylor m John Thomas Jim Throgmorton aP 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 "' Dear Mayor Throgmorton and City Council Members, I am writing on behalf of my client, Deanna Carter, who owns a home at 904 Oakcrest Street, in Iowa City. I am writing on Ms. Carter's behalf to register her objection to the city's proposed plan to install a sidewalk that will cross Ms. Carter's property. Ms. Carter experiences symptoms of severe Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and General Anxiety Disorder, and she has done so for some years. One of the reasons she purchased the property where she now lives is because of its being secluded, including the absence of a sidewalk. Ms. Carter experiences distress at the prospect of strangers appearing on her property. Moreover, Ms. Carter is concerned about her ability to maintain a long stretch of sidewalk, especially in the winter months. Ms. Carter has expressed the opinion that the other side of the Oakcrest Street is more suitable for public sidewalk and that it would not be necessary to install one on her side of the street. She believes that her neighbors share her opinion, both as to the value of privacy and also to the lack of necessity of installing the sidewalk on that side of the street. Please take Ms. Carter's opinion into account as you go forward with this proposed project. Sincerely, Julia Mears Cc: Iowa City Engineer Jason Havel Deanna Carter JM:cmr Marian Karr _le Weft-Jea-s LIW- —, 'i From: Harry03 <Harry03@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 12:02 PM To: Mears Law Office Cc: Geoff Fruin; Marian Karr; Jason Havel Subject: RE: Fwd: 904 Oak Crest Street Not only are they preferable, but absolutely necessary. How is a person in a wheelchair supposed to get to a house on her side of the street? Answer: with great difficulty especially after a snow. If Ms Carters wants to experience what I mean I'll be glad to come over there and provide her with a wheelchair to use. Respectfully, Hang Olmstead Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A -------- Original message -------- From: Mears Law Office <mearslaw@mearslawoffice.com> Date: 07/19/2016 9:56 AM (GMT -06:00) To: Hany03@aol.com Cc: Geoff-Fruin@iowa-city.org, marian-karr@iowa-city.org, jason-havel@iowa-city.org Subject: Fwd: 904 Oak Crest Street ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Julia Mears <iuliamears(d�mearslawoffice.com> Date: Tue, Jul 19, 2016 at 9:47 AM Subject: Re: 904 Oak Crest Street To: Mears Law Office <mearslaw(a)mearslawoffice.com> Dear Harry, Thanks for writing. I think that Deanna believes that a sidewalk on the other side of the street would be responsive. I understand your position that sidewalks on both sides of the street are preferable. JM On Tue, Jul 19, 2016 at 8:37 AM, Mears Law Office <mearslaw(a)mearslawoffice.com> wrote: Forwarded message From: Harry03 < Harrv03(a),aol.com> Date: Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 6:30 PM Subject: 904 Oak Crest Street To: MEARSLAW(a)mearslawoffice.com Cc: Geoff Fruin < Geoff-Fruin(a)iowa-city.org>, City Clerk <marian-karr@iowa-citv.orQ>, Jason-havelaiowa-citv.org I appreciate your client Derma Carters disability and concern for laying a sidewalk outside her home. Othe , like myself also have disabilities. I'm a person with a physical disability that requires me to use a power wheelchair. If I needed to be on her street, I would appreciate having a sidewalk which makes for a more comfortable and safe ride. As for snow shoveling, that is part of home ownership and she could hire a neighborhood youth or a small company that does that work. Who mows her lawns? I believe strangers co d go on her property with or without a sidewalk. I hope she understands my concern for not only her, but for all persons with disabilities in Iowa City. Truly, Harry Olmstead 319-338-2931 Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Marian Karr I 1tP LIOBAMttC Ii.. tr;hsitpA From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear council members, Sara Riggs <mamasarika@gmail.com> Tuesday, July 19, 2016 12:49 PM Council Rose Oaks -1�19li. (Date) 3Lfl<,) Please support the proposed $50,000 to assist Rose Oaks residents with their transition from Rose Oaks to alternative affordable housing. There is not enough affordable housing in this metropolitan area and these families are the most vulnerable of our residents. All help is needed before there is a large amount of homeless families crowding into Shelter House and any other place they can find. Thank you, Sara Riggs 629 Diana Ct. Iowa City, IA mamasarikaAginail.com Marian Karr From: Laura Crossett <newrambler@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 2:36 PM To: Jim Throgmorton; John Thomas; Susan Subject: Rose Oaks assistance Dear Councilors, I'm writing you in advance (barely) of tonight's work session to encourage you to support the proposal from Councilors Cole, Botchway, and Taylor to give $50,000 to assist Rose Oaks residents with their transition from Rose Oaks to alternative affordable housing. I've been pleased to see the steps the Council has taken lately on inclusionary zoning, and I'm glad the situation at Rose Oaks is on the Council's radar. But we cannot simply pass laws. We also have to help people. As you know (probably better than I do) the city also has extremely low vacancy rates in rental units, and very, very few of those are affordable, and more and more of them are being torn down. For instance, while the planned condos off Riverside and Benton that were recently approved as part of the Riverfront Crossings district look lovely, they are displacing rental property, not replacing it. We may deplore ugly old rental units, and many of them are in need of updates (or even of condemnation). But until we commit fully to making sure that affordable rental units are available in our city, the least we can do is to assist those displaced in the name of progress. Thank you for your time, work, and consideration. Sincerely, Laura Crossett 1420 Yewell Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Laura Crossett I newrambler.net late Handouts Distributed -1(II(I1e (Date) r-V[c Hsugancr �,t�sr.�t� Memo To: City Council, Iowa City :.a[e Handouts Distributed From: Center for Worker Justice Date: July 18, 2016 a f 18 0i Re: CWJ Support of Mass Dislocation Funds for Rose Oaks Residents We are writing in support of Council Member Rockne Cole's proposal to set aside a $50,000 fund to provide direct financial support for residents impacted by the mass dislocation at Rose Oaks apartment complex from March through August of this year. Our conversations with residents demonstrate clearly that the Rose Oaks redevelopment has had a serious impact on over 100 area residents and families, who are still struggling today with the financial and human costs of their dislocation. Relocation assistance for large-scale displacement of tenants is a commonly - accepted principle in many cities across the nation; in Iowa, we are familiar with flood assistance, which is a comparable program for residents facing unforeseen crisis. Rose Oaks residents we have spoken with have stressed that even a modest financial assistance package would help to ease at least some short-term financial pressures resulting from their dislocation. It is also clear from talking to residents that they have absorbed widely varying costs as a result of the dislocation, and that restricting funding to a narrow set of expenses will only help a fraction of residents. Background: Since March, the Center for Worker Justice has organized home visits, phone calls, events, and meetings with Rose Oaks residents impacted by the mass dislocation caused by College Fund Property's purchase and redevelopment of one of thol city's largest low-income housing complexes. Based on past and curre �b 16 JUL 19 b' g: p conversations with residents, it is clear to us that this dislocation caused a large- scale, unforeseen crisis for residents, and its direct consequences are far from QVQr, Most obviously, over 100 residents and their families had very little time to try to find similarly -priced housing in a city with notoriously high-priced rental units and a miniscule vacancy rate. But narrowly focusing on the difficult search for new affordable housing understates the full impact. Many residents lack cars and relied on their ability to walk to industrial and retail jobs near Rose Oaks; these residents face an even more limited housing search, or higher transportation costs, or job loss. Residents have repeatedly reported that the insect infestations at Rose Oaks destroyed their furniture and forced them to replace at least some of their furniture in the move, rather than introduce insect infestations into new housing. Many residents have kids — relocation can mean the loss of affordable child care alternatives and transportation expenses to continue participating in extra- curricular activities. CWJ was proud to join with Rose Oaks residents to demand a more just redevelopment process, and to win a small but important concession — pushing back the moving date until August 1 st for tenants whose leases expired before then. Shelter House, Crisis Center, and other agencies have also contributed important resources and information that have assisted some residents with their relocation. Last week, volunteers from the Center for Worker Justice made dozens of calls and had long discussions with 12 Rose Oaks residents impacted by the dislocation (some still at Rose Oaks, some who have left). Perhaps the most disturbing finding is that four of the twelve residents we spoke with experienced homelessness as a result of the move, and three of these are still staying in temporary housing arrangements on friends or family members' couches to avoid being out on the i L L street. 2016 JUL 19 Al 8: 07 Summary of CWJ discussions with Rose Oaks residents: Resident 1: Applied for Shelter House funds 1 %i months ago, but never received a response. Difficulty finding housing here, moved to Arkansas. Had significant moving expenses, and still struggling to recover. Resident 2: Evicted for late payment, didn't receive security deposit or $500 "buy out" from Rose Oaks. Received security deposit and partial I't month rent from Shelter House, along with an application fee. Living in temporary housing until apartment becomes available, struggling to pay for moving costs, furniture (had been rented, now returned to store), and I' month's rent. Resident 3: Left in April, still living on relative's couch without a long-term home. Continued difficulty finding affordable housing option, or funding to pay for it. Did not apply for Shelter House funding because some of her neighbors said they applied and did not qualify, so she thought she wouldn't either. Plans to apply for Shelter House funding now; along with additional funding, this could help her move into more stable housing. Resident 4: Moved, but still struggling financially from the costs of the unexpected move. Only learned about the Shelter House funding a few weeks ago. Has gone to the office several times, but it is always closed when he isn't working. Will try again to contact someone from Shelter House, and could also use any additional funding possible to get back on his feet. Resident 5: As a result of dislocation from Rose Oaks, moved to Colorado, then homeless in Iowa City, then Waterloo. Applied for Shelter House funding for security deposit and 0 month's rent in Waterloo, but told he doesnifq i�y`.. l_ because he moved out of Iowa City. 201`o JUL 19 V; 0 Resident 6: Still at Rose Oaks, moves August 1. Received Shelter House assistance with V month's rent and moving costs. Says Shelter House application was simple, but she had to show ID, copy of Social Security card, and tax statement as part of application process, which she knows some residents don't have. Won't get the $500 Rose Oaks "buy out" because she stayed through the end of her lease. Struggling with cost of move. Resident 7: Still lives at Rose Oaks, says it's "like a refugee camp" now. Frequent interruptions in water supply, often at different times than the notices had indicated. She had to get rid of most of her furniture and belongings because of water seepage, insects, mold. No air conditioning, Crisis Center brought fans. The security officers are harassing anyone who comes to Rose Oaks to visit tenants. Applied for Shelter House funding, and waiting to hear whether she was approved. Resident 8: Evicted for late payment, didn't receive security deposit or $500 "buy out" from Rose Oaks. Family is homeless, staying in temporary situations with family, but haven't been approved for a new apartment. Understands that Shelter House will pay up to $600 for hotel, maximum. Resident 9: Found a new home but the rent, electric bill, and water bill are more expensive, and there are things that need to be fixed in the home that cost money. Received funds for the security deposit and water bill from Shelter House, but still struggling since wages are the same and new housing costs are higher. Said a few hundred dollars may not seem like a lot to city officials, but it's a lot for residents. Also said the Shelter House program is challenging for many people because of its eligibility criteria— you need proof of income, the new home has to be approved, you have to show social security number, and some people haven't had enough time to find new homes because Rose Oaks stopped accepting partial payments every two weeks and started evicting tenants. Resident 10: Still at Rose Oaks, having a very difficult time finding a new home for his family. Has filled out an application for Shelter House funds, but has not received an answer. Resident 11: Moved to a new apartment with higher rent and water bill. Received a partial payment toward rent and a water deposit from Shelter House, as well as use of a moving truck. Did not receive $500 "buy out" from Rose Oaks. Continues to struggle with new costs associated with the move. Knows people who did not apply for Shelter House funds because of lack of Social Security number. Resident 12: Still lives in Rose Oaks. Has another place to live beginning Sept 1, and trying to find a way to stay until then. Has not applied for Shelter House funds, because he isn't the lease holder in the new house, and thinks he won't qualify for any assistance. Won't receive the $500 "buy out" because his lease expired at the end of June. Will apply for Shelter House funds, and really needs assistance. Lost his job due to the relocation. The new home will also cost at least $50 per month more in rent, plus the water bill that he didn't used to have to pay. He says the security officers are really harassing people. His roommates have been stopped by security, who demanded to see their ID when they were just walking to their apartment. If a family member comes to visit Rose Oaks residents, the security guards stop them, demand IDs and tell them only tenants can be on the property. N O T CQ O Conditional Use Item CU16-00002 Discussion of an application submitted by Rittenmeyer Trucking Company for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the continuation of a truck and equipment storage business as a home business at 4525 Taft Ave. SE in Area B of the Iowa City/Johnson County Fringe Area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6-0 rrY" i JJ�� t: An application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the continuation of a truck and equipment storage business as a home business at 4525 Taft Ave. SE in Area B of the Iowa City/Johnson County Fringe Area. July 19, 2016 Johnson County Board of Adjustment 913 S. Dubuque Street Iowa City, IA 52240 RE: Conditional Use Permit for 4529 Taft Avenue SE Dear Members of the Board, CITY OF IOWA CITY The Iowa City City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission have reviewed the request submitted to Johnson County by Rittenmeyer Trucking Company to renew a Conditional Use Permit to allow the continuation of a truck and equipment storage business as a home business at 4529 Taft Ave SE. A conditional Use Permit to allow the establishment of this business was originally granted by the Johnson County Board of Adjustment in 2011. The County placed a 5 -year limitation on the permit to allow the business to establish itself in order to assess its compatibility with the adjacent land uses. The Johnson County Zoning Code requires review by the City for all conditional use permits for property within the Fringe Area. In a memo dated July 7, 2016, City Staff noted that because the site for the conditional use is outside of the Iowa City growth boundary, it is unlikely to have negative impacts on existing or planned development within Iowa City in the near future. However, the future land use of the area is uncertain and as the city expands into growth areas, it is important to ensure compatible land uses. If the County chooses to approve the Conditional Use Permit, staff recommends that it be limited for a term of 15 years. At the end of the 15 -year term, the status of development within the area could be reassessed. No business, other than storage, should be conducted at this site, and hours of operation would be limited to 7AM to 6PM on weekdays and 7AM to 12PM on Saturdays to reduce potential disturbance that the movement of heavy equipment may have on the nearby manufactured home park. At its July 7'h meeting, the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this Conditional Use Permit for a limited period of 15 years with the possibility of future renewals. The City Council concurs with the Commission and recommends that the Conditional Use Permit requested by Rittenmeyer Trucking Company be approved for a limited period of 15 years with the possibility for renewal in the future. Thank you for your consideration of our comments on this application. Sincerely, � �' J Throgmorton Mayor July 19, 2016 Johnson County Board of Adjustment 913 S. Dubuque Street Iowa City, IA 52240 RE: Conditional Use Permit for 4529 Taft Avenue SE Dear Members of the Board, CITY OF IOWA CITY The Iowa City City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission have reviewed the request submitted to Johnson County Rittenmeyer Trucking Company to renew a Conditional se Permit to allow the continuation of a truc and equipment storage business as a home business at 4 29 Taft Ave SE. A conditional Use Permit to llow the establishment of this business was originally anted by the Johnson County Board c Adjust nt in 2011. The County placed a 5 -year limitation/6n the permit to allow the business to establish itselorder to assess its compatibility with the adja nt land uses. The Johnson County Zoning Code require review by the City for all conditional use ermits for property within the Fringe Area. In a memo dated July 7, 2016, City Staff noted that because the site for the the Iowa City growth boundary, it is unlely to development within Iowa City in the near future. owe as the city expands into growth areas, it is imp chooses to approve the Conditional Use Permit, sta e At the end of the 15 -year term, the status of deve business, other than storage, should be conducted at th 7AM to 6PM on weekdays and 7AM to 12PM on S movement of heavy equipment may have on the nearby have negative ver, the future 5nditional use is outside of s on existing or planned of the area is uncertain and t to ensure copipatible land uses. If the County ,ommends thX if be limited for a term of 15 years. ment wi in the area could be reassessed. No I ite, a hours of operation would be limited to atu s to reduce potential disturbance that the ma actured home park. At its July 7`h meeting, the Iowa City Planning and ning Co Conditional Use Permit for a limited period of 15 ye s with the p ir The City Council concurs with the Commis/onand recommer requested by Rittenmeyer Trucking Comp be approved for a possibility for renewal in the future. Thank you for your consideration of 9dr comments on this application. Sincerely, Jim Throgmorton Mayor recommended approval of this of future renewals. that the Conditional Use Permit Cited period of 15 years with the CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: July 7, 2016 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Bob Miklo, Senior Planner Re: CU16-00002 County Conditional Use Permit Application: Rittenmeyer Trucking Co. Rittenmeyer Trucking Co. has submitted an application to the Johnson County Board of Adjustment to renew a Conditional Use Permit to allow the continuation of a truck and equipment storage business as a home business at 4525 Taft Ave SE. A Conditional Use permit to allow the establishment of this business was originally granted by the Johnson County Board of Adjustment in 2011. The County placed a 5 year limitation on the Conditional Use Permit to allow the business to establish a track record for a period to assess its compatibility with adjacent land uses. The property is located on the west side of Taft Ave SE approximately 3000 feet south of its intersection with Highway 6 in Scott Township, outside of the City's growth boundary but within Fringe Area B of the Fringe Area Policy Agreement. The Johnson County Ordinance requires that cities be allowed to review Conditional Use Permits within their extraterritorial jurisdiction. Conditional Use Permits in Johnson County require a 4/5 majority vote of the Board of Adjustment to approve if the use is opposed by a vote of the City Council. The current zoning of the site is Agricultural (A). To the south, west, and north of the property is agricultural zoning. Also to the north and to the east of the site is residential zoning, with a nearby manufactured home park and RV storage. The applicant stores his businesses' three dump trucks, three earthmovers, a Bobcat tractor and a dirt pulverizer on site. The equipment is generally stored within metal buildings located on the property. Hours of business operation are be limited to 7AM until 5PM on weekdays and 7AM until 12PM on Saturdays to reduce potential disturbance that the movement of heavy equipment may have on the nearby manufactured home park. Two non -family employees work from this site and pick up the dump trucks and other equipment for transport to job sites. No business, other than storage, is conducted at this location. As noted above, the proposed site is outside of the Iowa City growth boundary and is therefore unlikely to have negative impacts on existing or planned development within Iowa City in the near future. However, the future land use of the area is uncertain and as the city expands into growth areas it is important to ensure compatible land uses. If the County chooses to approve the Conditional Use Permit, staff recommends that it be limited for a term of 15 years. At the end of the 15 year term the status of development within the area could be reassessed. If it is determined that the city is not growing in that direction the County could then consider reapproving a Conditional Use Permit, however if growth patterns indicate that the trucking business has become incompatible with development in the area, the County could choose to not extend the permit. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the City forward a letter to the Johnson County Board of Adjustment recommending that if a Conditional Use Permit is granted to allow a truck equipment and storage business at 4525 Taft Avenue, it be limited to a period of 15 years with the possibility of future renewals. John Yapp, Development Services Coordinator, Department of Neighborhood and Development Services Attachment: Location Map CITY OF 10#Ar CITY N :z OPD8 g P -AS RSB OPDIRS12 o � i b � I0.H HM72 I Rfl1 0 4f s� o` r ' ID-RM I ' P1 � � OSAGE ST. _ _ _ _ _ _ — — — 7 ' 99 R-010 � 6 ob � 0o CITY GROW H LIMITS w a a I SITE LOCATION: Property west of Taft Ave. and south of Osage St. CU16-00002 Planning and Zoning Commission July 7, 2016 — Formal Meeting Page 4 of 7 sensitive features that are in that ravine. Amelon also addressed the buffer from the interstate noting it is something that the developer is conscious of and wants to make sure that there is a good buffer. The site itself does have a natural buffer from the interstate, the site is about 25 feet higher than the interstate. Hencsh asked how many feet it would be from the back of the lots to Highway 218. Amelon feels it is between 200 to 250 feet. Hensch also addressed the water quality issue, and asked if it was a radon issue with the water. Amelon said another subdivision has some issues with their water quality with radionuclides being borderline lower than what is acceptable by the DNR. This proposed subdivision will have two separate wells and two separate homeowners associations so each well will be considered private. That will allow for in-home treatments to deal with the radionuclides (water softner, iron removal, etc.) that will make it acceptable to the standards. If it were to be a public system the DNR does not allow in-home treatments. Hensch asked if the County will require any monitoring of the radionuclide levels. Amelon was unsure of the answer and would have to ask the County. Miklo stated to clarify that it is approximately 180 feet from the edge of the interstate pavement to the property line, and then another 60 feet to the closest house. He said the City subdivision regulations measure from the edge of the highway right-of-way, not the pavement. He also noted that City Standards to do state that the 300 foot buffer can be reduced if there is a natural buffer that results in a noise level of less the 60 dBA. He said that due to the topography that may be the case here, but because the regulation does not apply no measurements were taken. Hensch closed the public discussion. Signs noted for the record that he is acquainted with the developer, he is an agent in the same office as Signs, but Signs has no financial or business interests with the developer or this development. Martin moved to approve SUB16-00007 an application submitted by Hochstedler Building and Development for a preliminary plat of Glenwood Springs, a 13 -lot, 22.31 acre residential subdivision located at Dane Road SW and Highway 218 subject to the final plat addressing 1) dedication of Dane Road right-of-way and 2) an easement to allow access to Palisades Place if the adjacent property develops for a residential subdivision in the future. Parsons seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0 (Freerks absent). CONDITIONAL USE ITEM (CU16-00002): Discussion of an application submitted by Rittenmeyer Trucking Company for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the continuation of a truck and equipment storage business as a home business at 4525 Taft Ave SE in Area B of the Iowa City /Johnson County Fringe Area. Miklo stated that this application is a renewal of a conditional use permit that the Commission recommended approval of five years ago. There was a five-year time limit placed on the Planning and Zoning Commission July 7, 2016 — Formal Meeting Page 5 of 7 approval by the County so that this could be reassessed in terms of its compatibility with current development within the County. Iowa City had recommended a 10 -year period for reassessment. So the proposal is to renewal the conditional use permit to allow a trucking business to store their equipment on this property. Miklo noted this area is not one the City anticipates being annexed into the City any time soon and therefore is comfortable recommending renewal of this permit for a period of 15 years. After the 15 years, the City and the County can then reassess to see if there is residential growth. Staff recommends that the City forward a letter to the Johnson County Board of Adjustment recommending that if a Conditional Use Permit is granted to allow a truck equipment and storage business at 4525 Taft Ave, it be limited to a period of 15 years with a possibility of future renewals. Martin asked if in the last five years has there been any complaints about the property. Miklo said he asked the County staff and they said there has not been. Hensch opened the public discussion. Mike Rittenmeyer (4529 Taft Avenue SE) is the owner of Rittenmeyer Trucking and stated he is happy with the Staff recommendation. Signs asked what the road is constructed of. Rittenmeyer said it is chip -seal. He had to add the chip -seal and is also required by the County to maintain it from the south edge of Breckenridge to his property. Hensch closed the public hearing. Parsons moved that the City forward a letter to the Johnson County Board of Adjustment recommending that if a Conditional Use Permit is granted to allow a truck equipment and storage business at 4525 Taft Ave, it be limited to a period of 15 years with a possibility of future renewals. Martin seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0 (Freerks absent). CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: JUNE 2, 2016 Parsons moved to approve the meeting minutes of June 2, 2016 with a minor edit. Martin seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0. PLANNING AND ZONING INFORMATION: Miklo passed out an article about retirement housing that discusses zoning implications that might be of interest to the Commissioners. ADJOURNMENT: