HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-08-02 CorrespondenceAugust 2, 2016
Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission
913 S. Dubuque Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
RE: Rezoning Prairie Du Chien Road NE
Item CZ16-00002
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
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The Iowa City City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission have reviewed the
request submitted by Robert and Roxanne Mitchell to rezone 9.75 acres of property at the
intersection of Prairie Du Chien Road NE and Westcott Drive NE from County Agricultural (A) to
County Residential (R).
The Fringe Area Agreement allows for City review of County rezoning cases for property within
two miles of Iowa City. The subject property is located in the North Corridor Fringe Area, which
is outside of Iowa City's growth area. For property located in the North Corridor Fringe Area, the
Fringe Area Agreement states that any rezoning will be considered on the basis of conformity with
the Johnson County Land Use Plan, which identifies this area as being appropriate for residential
use. The Fringe Area Agreement also states that rezonings to County Residential (R) will be
considered if the application to rezone includes a concept plan showing a minimum of 50% of
the property designated as an outlot for open space. The applicant has submitted a concept
plan showing that 50% of the property will be designated as outlots for open space. The
proposed rezoning would therefore be consistent with the Land Use Plan designation and the
Fringe Area Agreement.
At its July 2151 meeting, the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval
of this rezoning. The City Council concurs with the Commission and recommends that the
rezoning be approved subject to 50% of the development being designated as outlots for open
space at the time of plat approval.
Thank you for your consideration of our comments on this application.
Sincerely,
J es Throgmorton
Mayor
August 2, 2016
Johnson County Planning andning Commission
913 S. Dubuque Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
RE: Rezoning Prairie Du Chien Ro d NE
Item CZ16-00002
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MEMORANDUM
Date: July 21, 2016
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Bob Miklo, Senior Planner and Marti Wolf, Planning Intern
RE: Item CZ16-00002, Prairie Du Chien Road NE
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The applicants, Robert and Roxanne Mitchell, are requesting a rezoning from County
Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R) for approximately 9.75 acres of property located in
Johnson County at the southwest corner of the intersection of Prairie Du Chien Road NE
and Westcott Drive NE. The subject property falls in the North Corridor Fringe Area.
Because the property is within Iowa City's two-mile Fringe Area, the Fringe Area Agreement
specifies that the City will make a recommendation to the County Planning and Zoning
Commission before the County Commission considers the application. City approval will be
required when the property is subdivided.
ANALYSIS
Existing Land Use and Zoning
The 9.75 -acre subject property is zoned County Agricultural (A) for agricultural uses, and
currently has one single-family dwelling, a barn, and multiple detached storage structures.
Adjacent properties to the north and west are zoned County Residential (R) and have been
developed as a residential subdivision, Westcott Heights. Properties to the east are zoned
Residential (R) and Agricultural Residential (AR). The property immediately to the south of
the subject property is zoned County Agricultural (A).
Proposed Zoning
The Fringe Area Agreement states that rezonings to Residential (R) will be considered if the
application to rezone includes a concept plan showing a minimum of 50% of the property
designated as an outlot for open space or agriculture. The applicant includes a concept for a
seven -lot residential development with six outlots. Outlots A, B, and E are for open space.
Out lots C and D are for shared septic systems. Outlot F is a remnant parcel on the
opposite side of Prairie Du Chien Road from the remainder of the subdivision. A private cul-
de-sac street is proposed, and the existing private street currently running south from Prairie
Du Chien Road will have to be improved to meet County code standards. As currently
proposed, the three outlots dedicated to open space are just short of the 50% benchmark of
the 9.75-2cre rezoning. At the time of plat review the lots lines will need to be adjusted to
meet 50% open space requirement.
July 14, 2016
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Compliance with Comprehensive Plan
The Fringe Area Agreement, an element of the Comprehensive Plan, is intended to provide
guidance regarding the development of land located within two miles of Iowa City's corporate
limits. The agreement's stated purpose is to provide for orderly and efficient development
patterns appropriate to a non -urbanized area, protect and preserve the fringe area's natural
resources and environmentally sensitive features, direct development to areas with physical
characteristics which can accommodate development, and effectively and economically
provide services for future growth and development.
For property located in the North Corridor Fringe Area outside of the City's growth area, the
Fringe Area Agreement states that any rezoning will be considered on the basis of conformity
with the Johnson County Land Use Plan. The Johnson County Land Use Plan designates
this area as appropriate for residential use. The proposed rezoning would therefore be
consistent with this designation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the requested rezoning of 9.75 acres of property at the southwest
corner of Prairie Du Chien Road and Westcott Drive NE, from County Agricultural (A) to
County Residential (R) be approved subject to 50% of the development being designated as
outlots for open space at time of plat approval.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Location map
2. Rezoning exhibit with subdivision concept plan
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MINUTES PRELIMINARY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
JULY 21, 2016 – 7:00 PM – FORMAL MEETING
EMMA HARVAT HALL – CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Carolyn Dyer, Ann Freerks, Max Parsons, Mark Signs, Jodie
Theobald
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mike Hensch, Phoebe Martin
STAFF PRESENT: Sara Hektoen, Karen Howard, Bob Miklo
OTHERS PRESENT: Glen Meisner, Bob Mitchell, Pam Michaud
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
By a vote of 6-0 the Commission recommends sending a letter to the Johnson County Planning
and Zoning Department recommending rezoning of 9.75 acres of property at the southwest
corner of Prairie Du Chien Road and Westcott Drive NE, from County Agricultural (A) to County
Residential (R) subject to 50% of the development being designated as outlets for open space at
time of plat approval.
By a vote of 6-0 the Commission recommends approval of REZ16-00004, a rezoning from 1-1 to
CI -1 for approximately 35,000 square feet of property located at 2114-2118 Riverside Drive
and 103 Commercial Drive subject to a conditional zoning agreement specifying that that vehicle
sales will be limited to the west side of the building at 2114-18 S. Riverside Drive.
CALL TO ORDER:
Freerks called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
There were none
—> COUNTY REZONING (CZ16-00002):
Discussion of an application submitted to Johnson County by Robert and Roxanne Mitchel for a
rezoning from County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R) for 9.75 -acres of property
located at 3055 Prairie Du Chien Road N.E. in Area A of the Iowa City/Johnson County Fringe
Area.
Miklo noted that this property is not within Iowa City but is within the Iowa City/Johnson County
Fringe Area and therefore the State Code gives Iowa City the right to review and approve
subdivisions to ensure that development is consistent with the City's goals, especially in those
areas that may be annexed into the City in the future. The City also has an agreement with the
County to review rezonings in addition to subdivisions within that same Fringe Area. The
request is to rezone this area from agricultural to residential to allow a subdivision of one -acre
lots. Miklo showed images that indicated the zoning patterns around this property. Much of the
Planning and Zoning Commission
July 21, 2016— Formal Meeting
Page 2 of 12
area around this property is already zoned residential. The Fringe Area Agreement indicates
that this area north of the City is the growth area of the County where residential development is
allowed. There are some guidelines in the Fringe Area Agreement that if residential rezoning is
to be approved it should be clustered and 50% of the property should be set aside as open
space or agricultural use or set aside for development if it is ever annexed into the City.
Miklo showed a concept plan for this area that does contain a large outlot, which coincides with
the wooded area in the middle of the property. There is also another outlot that coincides with
the pipeline easement as well as other open space that would be set aside for common open
space. Therefore the lot sizes would be smaller than one-acre lots, they would be closer to half
an acre. The open space would be owned in-common by the homeowners association. With
this subdivision there will be two new streets built to County design standards, which the City
has agreed to with the Fringe Area Agreement.
Staff recommends that the requested rezoning of 9.75 acres of property at the southwest corner
of Prairie Du Chien Road and Westcott Drive NE, from County Agricultural (A) to County
Residential (R) be approved with a letter of approval sent to the Johnson County Planning and
Zoning Department.
Signs asked about the parcel of agricultural that is to the south of this proposed subdivision and
where access to that parcel will come from. Miklo said there is currently a private driveway
there that leads from Prairie Du Chien, and that driveway will be converted to a private county
residential road. With regards to the two parcels south of that Miklo is unsure about the access.
Freerks opened the public hearing.
Glen Meisner (MMS Consultants) noted that this parcel is a remnant of the Westcott Farms, he
is not sure the ownership of the two parcels to the south but would guess it is the farmer that is
in the area and the access is out to Prairie Du Chien.
Hektoen noted that this is just a rezoning application at this point and the County will investigate
parcel access and make sure that is clarified.
Meisner stated that with this new subdivision they will either join Westcott Heights on their wells
or will construct their own wells for the seven lots proposed. The subdivision and rezoning does
meet the North Corridor Plan between Johnson County and Iowa City.
Freerks note that the plat showed a barn on the property. She asked if it would be saved.
Bob Mitchell (developer) commented on the barn that is on the property, noting it could be
saved but it is in pretty rough condition currently.
Freerks closed the public dicussion.
Parsons moved that the Commission recommend sending a letter to the Johnson County
Planning and Zoning Department recommending rezoning of 9.75 acres of property at the
southwest corner of Prairie Du Chien Road and Westcott Drive NE, from County
Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R) subject to 50% of the development being
designated as outlets foropen space attime of platapproval.
Planning and Zoning Commission
July 21, 2016— Formal Meeting
Page 3 of 12
Signs seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 6-0 (Hensch and Martin absent).
CODE AMENDMENT ITEM:
Discussion of amendments to Title 14, Zoning Code, to establish standards for a new form -
based code district, the Eastside Mixed Use District, to clarify and refine the language of certain
provisions of the Riverfront Crossings form -based code, to adjust parking requirements and
apartment mix standards to encourage student housing in areas abutting the University campus
and to encourage housing for a broader mix of populations throughout Riverfront Crossings and
the Eastside Mixed Use Districts; and to ensure that zoning requirements for exterior lighting are
applied in the Riverfront Crossings and Eastside Mixed Use Districts.
Howard noted that in May 2015 the Comprehensive Plan was amended to include a small area
of the blocks between Van Buren and Johnson Streets, south of Jefferson Street and north of
Burlington Street into the Central Planning District. When this change was approved it was
recommended by the Commission and the Council to do something to make a better transition
from the downtown to the residential areas and to establish zoning standards to ensure that if
redevelopment occurs in this area is compatible with the character and scale of the surrounding
neighborhoods. Howard noted that Staff felt like a form -based zoning code is a good tool to
achieve those goals, similar to what was done in the Riverfront Crossings District. So along
with adopting a form -based zoning ordinance, part of that process is to examine the
neighborhood character. This area is tree -lined streets, older neighborhoods, landscaped front
yards, and parking is located from behind, mid -block alleys. The single family homes in this
area were constructed about a hundred years ago, most have front porches which
predominates the frontages. Many of these homes have been divided into apartments over the
years since they are so close to campus and downtown, but a lot of them retained their original
building form. Some of the original homes have been extensively remodeled so the building
form is no longer recognizable and some of the building have maintained their original building
form but now contain small businesses. Therefore there is a mix, and already creates a
transition from the density of downtown to the neighborhood. There are also some infill
apartments in this area of more modern design that don't necessarily fit with the character of the
neighborhood. All of the commercial buildings that have frontages along this area do not fit with
the character of the neighborhood either, including the large mixed use building constructed on
Washington Street built to the CB -2 standards, which is an example of what the current zoning
will allow. The current zoning in this area is either CB -5 or CB -2 with two parcels zoned RSN-
20. Staff believes the current zoning is not a good fit for the area therefore that is why a
Comprehensive Plan Amendment was requested. The current zoning forces developers to
build commercial and mixed-use buildings in an area where demand for commercial is limited.
Residential uses are not allowed on the ground floor, so that forces a bigger building than what
the market might produce. It also forces buildings to be built lot line to lot line with little or no
green space in an area where landscape front yards are the norm. There is a maximum set
back in the Central Business Zone that won't allow structures to be built back in compliance with
the existing structures in the neighborhood. It also allows for buildings out of scale to adjacent
buildings and most of the buildings in the area are non -conforming with the current zoning. For
example, event The University of Iowa Credit Union on the corner of Van Buren and Iowa
Avenue is non -conforming because of its setback and drive-through, which Central Business
Zoning does not allow.
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Marian Karr
From: Garry Klein <garryfromiowa@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2016 11:05 AM
To: Geoff Fruin; Council
Subject: Iowa City Police Chief Search
Mr. Fruin, Mayor Throgmorton, and Iowa City Council members:
I am pleased to know about the search and recently took advantage of the opportunity to send questions to the
search firm/committee to eventually replace Chief Sam Hargadine, who served capably since 2005. I recall in
the hiring process for him that there was an opportunity for the residents to meet him in an limited forum prior
to his hiring. As a point of history, City Manager Steve Atkins said Councilwoman Regenia Bailey, the sole
dissenting vote in his hiring, brought up concerns about the process, asserting the public should have been more
involved. I believe that was an important precedent and hope that it will be implemented and, perhaps,
improved to allow the public ample opportunity to ask questions to the potential next Chief of Police. This adds
a layer of transparency that I believe our community demands of people in positions of authority.
As I appreciate the sensitivity of these types of searches, I would not have the expectation that all candidates
would be required to comply, but would expect that they be offered the opportunity to meet with the community
in an open forum with most of the time dedicated to concerns that the public may have. I would also see it as a
negative measure of their capability to serve effectively in the position, if they chose to decline the opportunity.
Thank you for your kind attention,
Garry Klein
Marian Karr
From: Kevin Burgess <kevindburgess@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, July 15, 2016 2:00 PM
To: Council
Subject: Bicycle Commuter benefit for city employees
Dear City Council of Iowa City,
After the most recent Think Bicycles of Johnson County meeting I stayed up late thinking thought about what I
thought "bike friendly" meant and what are my perceptions (and experiences) of Iowa City being bike friendly.
It was truly a bicycle party in my mind that night with lots of good thoughts and experiences coming to mind.
One item I think the City of Iowa City should consider and could easily implement, as a small step towards
making Iowa City a more bicycle friendly community, offer employees the Bicycle Commuter Benefit.
In early 2009, the Bicycle Commuter Act was passed by Congress as part of the Renewable Energy Tax legislation.
Introduced by Rep. Earl Blumenauer of Portland, this bill is intended to defray some of the fixed costs associated with
bicycle commuting by offering cyclists a $20/month stipend for equipment and maintenance. Bicycle commuters can
qualify for this monthly allowance if:
• You use a bicycle for the majority of commuting trips, and
• You are not already accepting other qualified transportation fringe benefits, such as those offered to transit riders.
This legislation attempts to extend to cyclists some of the same benefits already offered to employees who use the bus or
drive to work or are offered reduced parking passes.
According to the Human Resources employee handbook page on the city website, the City of Iowa City offers permanent employees
parking permits and bus passes at 50% cost to public. As I understand it, a monthly parking pass at Chauncey Swan is $80 a
month with the city subsidizing the cost by 50% turns it into $40 a month for the driver and a $40 expenditure, deduction
or write-off for the city. Another way to look at it is, instead of the city paying $40 dollars a month for the employee's
parking pass as a qualified commuter benefit, they would instead offer $20 a month to the bicycle commuter to help with
their maintenance and upkeep of their bike. One less car and one more bicyclist downtown! Also, it's one more thing we
can say to the League of American Bicyclists that we are doing to make Iowa City a more bike friendly community.
For more information on how to implement the bicycle commuter benefit please take a look at the bike league
website at http://www.bikeleague.org/content/bicycle-commuter-benefit. Also, if you have any questions on
how such a system could work for employees please don't hesitate to ask me, I initiated and helped coordinate
such a program at my former place of work and helped another employer roll-out a version of their own. It's a
great program and encourages many to take the plunge and commute by bike.
Thank you for your consideration.
Kevin Burgess
Iowa City
Marian Karr
From:
Linda Quinn <quinnhenry@msn.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, July 19, 2016 7:11 PM
To:
Council
Subject:
kudos
Dear City Council,
Thank you for acting progressively on carbon reduction for our fair city! I attended the work session tonight
and want to express my appreciation for your conversation and plans to set goals, hire staff and spend money on
this issue. As a member of two local organizations working expressly toward the same goal (I OOGrannies For
A Livable Future and Iowa City Climate Advocates) it was heartening to hear our leaders make concrete plans.
Linda Quinn
2949 Creighton St, Iowa City IA 52245
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Marian Karr
From: Mark VonStein <moustachecabl@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 1:07 PM
To: Council
Subject: Uber dangers
How long will these violent Uber offenders continue to drive our citizens around? Every weekend I see these
people driving like crazy, driving like chickens with their heads cut off. People are walking up and down the
road to every vehicle asking "Are you my Uber?" I guess that Iowa City likes to have drivers that fail
background checks, and who knows what else.
http://www.whosdrivingyou.org(rideshare-incidents
Marian Karr
From: David Strass <David.Strass@kirkwood.edu>
Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016 1:32 PM
To: Michael Tharp
Cc: Council; Simon Andrew; Geoff Fruin
Subject: RE: helicopter traffic
Thank you so much for your attentive (and quick) reply. I'm extremely proud of the University of Iowa Hospitals and
Clinics (and have benefited tremendously from their services), so it heartens me to know that they can provide those
emergency treatment services.
Thanks again.
David
From: Michael Tharp [Michael-Tharp@iowa-city.org]
Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016 12:06 PM
To: David Strass
Cc: Council; Simon Andrew; Geoff Fruin
Subject: RE: helicopter traffic
Mr. Strass:
I was forwarded your message regarding your concerns about helicopter flights. The overwhelming majority of
helicopter traffic in the area is related to medical transports to the Uofl Hospitals and Clinics. These flights are typically
bringing in critical patients from outside the area to the hospital for treatment and are operated by several companies.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) maintains jurisdiction over the airspace throughout the nation, we have no
other authority to restrict the airspace use.
I'm happy to discuss your concerns further at your convenience.
Sincerely,
Michael
Michael Tharp, C.M.
Airport Operations Specialist
Iowa City Municipal Airport
1801 S. Riverside Drive
Iowa City, IA 52246
Phone: (319) 356-5045 ext 5
Fax: (319) 351-1290
Email: michael-tharo(dDiowa-citv.org
-----Original Message -----
From: David Strass [mailto:David.Strass@kirkwood.edu]
Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 1:28 PM
To: Council
Subject: helicopter traffic
Dear City Council of Iowa City:
I am not sure whom to contact regarding this, so you are welcome to forward my message as appropriate. My concern is
with an extraordinary amount of helicopter flight in the air over Iowa City. I assume the University of Iowa Hospitals and
Clinics have the use of helicopters for an air ambulance kind of service, and of course I am completely in support of that.
Aside from that, however, can the citizens of Iowa City be assured that no helicopters whatsoever fly over the city? It is
an extreme noise nuisance, and with the city becoming more susceptible to noise pollution as it is, this would be a
significant way to preserve some measure of peace and comfort in our area.
If you can help me with directing my concerns to anyone specific who can help, I would appreciate it; otherwise, as I
said, I am happy to have my message forwarded. Thank you for your time.
David Strass
1815 B Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
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From:
bob oppliger <boboppliger@gmail.com>
Sent:
Friday, July 22, 2016 2:47 PM
To:
Scott Sovers; Vall
Cc:
Council
Subject:
Road Diets on Mormon Trek & 1 st Ave
Scott & Brenna,
I attended both meetings regarding road diets on Mormon Trek & 1" Ave. I think a women towards the end of
the Mormon Trek meeting summed it up pretty well. She commented that it boiled down to added safety,
especially for high school drivers, vs. a couple of minutes, or less. I vote for safety.
The travel time disparity on 15` ave. is negilable. With all the construction the past year on the railroad
underpass, we've been living with slower speeds already. Adding bike lanes will make it much easier and safer
for those of us who travel to the Towncrest area stores by bike. I live off south Sycamore and the road diet
there has made things much easier for cars and bikes.
Considering the number of accidents and the personal expenses associated with them, the Mormon Trek change
seems like a good idea too. Several friends, in that area, have commented on the exact challenge you described
as they tried to turn on or off aside street. I'm not sure what contributed to the 2010 death of the West High
volleyball player on Mormon Trek but preventing even one more death justifies the changes. Also, the report/
presentation did not factor in the expense/time police and EMT spent responding to accidents. A cost borne by
the whole community.
I look forward to seeing the changes.
Bob Oppliger
Education & Advocacy Coordinator
Bicyclists of Iowa City
Marian Karr
From: Geoff Fruin
Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016 3:30 PM
To: 'Rise Dotson Eicke'; Council
Subject: RE: post office boxes
Risa,
Thank you for your email. Someone from our Engineering Division will be in touch soon to talk through this situation
with you.
Best,
Geoff Fruin
Interim City Manager I City of Iowa City
-----Original Message -----
From: Risa Dotson Eicke [mailto:risa@hoeferlaw.com]
Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016 8:43 AM
To: Council
Subject: post office boxes
With the removal of the Washington Street post office box, and the one in front of the Old Capitol Mall being picked up
in the early afternoon (I think 2:30), the one and only post office box in front of the old post office on Court and Clinton
is frequently stuffed full (and therefore unable to open) between 5:00-5:30 on weeknights. It has been an on-going
problem for us, since we (and apparently several other downtown businesses) take our mail there after 5 pm. Would it
be possible to add another post office box on Court and Clinton, where they pick up at 5:30 daily?
Thank you,
Risa Dotson Eicke
Office Manager
Hoefer Law Firm PLLC
319-338-5343
www.hoeferlaw.com
Marian Karr
From: Charming Jones <jones.charming@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2016 4:34 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@orangecitycomm.net";
"tkvandebrake@orangecitycomm.net"; "earl@nwciowa.edu"; "mayor@norwalk.iowa.gov";
"StephanieR@norwalk.iowa.gov"; erikai@norwalk.iowa.gov; public@nytimes.com;
publisher@nytimes.com
Subject: Fw: The New York Times Acknowledges Gavin Long (The Marine Sergeant and Mass
Shooter in Baton Rouge) As A Targeted Individual
As I have posted before, I do not condone violence but this Covert Harassment Program is a very violent operation and is
completely responsible for all who lost their lives on this day as well as so many others.
Please find the article below:
The Baton Rouge Gunman and `Targeted Individuals'
MEN
The Baton Rouge Gunman and
`Targeted Individuals'
❑ y The New York Times
ht online posts and videos, Gavin Long interacted with
online groups loosely organized around the belief that
go...
As I have posted before, I do not condone violence but this Covert Harassment Program is a very violent operation and is
completely responsible for all who lost their lives on this day as well as so many others.
---- 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@orangeckycomm.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: Sunday, July 24, 2016 5:08 AM
Subject: Re: Gangstalking at the Old Factory
To Whom It May Concern,
I started working at the Old Factory on July 5th 2016. Since becoming an employee, most people are generally
KIND-HEARTED people, but the tactics of this new age Stasi continues.
The following people are members of Organized Stalking:
1. Bradley Smith
2. Carl Erickson
3. Corey Kundert
They use the same ole tactics of being demeaning and Bradley has mentioned his famous drink, "A Swift Kick
in the Teeth," one too many times in my presence. Their friends, such as Vaughn Donahue, is also a
member. Sheriff DeJong is also a member. The first time I saw him, he was in uniform when he came into Old
Factory to purchase a drink and the two other times he came in, he was not in uniform but I supposed he was on
duty as he was carrying his firearm. He seems pleasant, but even still, his appearance is one meant to
intimidate. When he first came in, I made a point to be nice because I rarely see law enforcement in coffee
shops and I knew he was there to make me feel uneasy. It was the same day a police SUV stopped at the
intersection near the house I live in and did a U -tum. It was the day after I had a conversation with rahn
Franklin and Kevin McMann about the police shootings that take place place involving police officers and
African American males. They brought up the topic and while they believed racism was the cause, without
saying anything about gangstalking, I told them that racism was manufactured and serve only as a distraction to
keep people from recognizing this new Stasi movement. I made the point to say that other races are being
affected as well and we should not forget about them. As long as you keep racism at the forefront, then no one
is paying attention to the bigger picture. The very next day, Sheriff DeJong comes into the Old Factory. The
next time I saw him, I went out of my way to be kind because I wanted to believe he was not capable of
committing such a cruel act as to come into the shop at the time I was working with the intention to intimidate
me, but regardless of what I want to believe or not is neither here nor there. It doesn't matter if he has remorse
or not. The act could potentially lead to violence and after seeing what has been transpiring in the news lately,
there just isn't anymore room for making excuses for this kind of behavior. People are losing their lives to this
madness on both sides. I have a strong feeling that Organized Stalking is responsible for Nice, France and
Munich, Germany.
The gangstalking has intensified in the past week or so.
I will send a more detailed letter at a later date.
Respectfully,
Sharmeen D. Jones
Marian Karr 2f(9)
From:
Geoff Fruin
Sent:
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 7:51 AM
To:
'tozzello'; Council
Subject:
RE: Ralston creek/dumping
Mr. Ozzello,
Thank you for the email. A City staff member will be in touch with you shortly to discuss the situation.
Best,
Geoff Fruin
Interim City Manager I City of Iowa City
P: 319.356.5013
Web I Facebook ITwitter
From: tozzello [mailto:tozzello@mchsi.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 7:07 PM
To: Council
Subject: Ralston creek/dumping
Isn't it illegal for a property owner to dump dirt, rock, chunks of concrete, mulch, etc. into the banks of Ralston
Creek? I live on 6TH Avenue, the property owner behind us, whose back yard is between our yard and the
creek is hauling in stuff and dumping by the creek, and sometimes pushes it over the bank into the creek.
Terry Ozzello
319-530-1098
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-=400*1 MEMORANDUM_
Date: July 18'°, 2016
To: City Clerk
From: Darian Nagle-Gamm, Senior Transportation Engineering Planner
Re: Item for August 2nd, 2016 City Council meeting; Installation of (1) NO PARKING
CORNER TO HERE sign on the northwest comer of the eastern intersection of Earl
Road and Westside Drive.
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 (10); Install (1) NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign on the
northwest corner of the eastern intersection of Earl Road and Westside Drive.
Comment:
This action is being taken to improve visibility and reduce congestion at the intersection.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: July 20, 2016
To: City Clerk
From: Emily Bothell, Acting Senior Transportation Engineering Planners )
Re: Item for August 2, 2016 City Council meeting; Remove the existing ODD/EVEN
parking prohibition and establish NO PARKING ANY TIME prohibition on both sides
of S Linn Street between E Court Street and Harrison 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 (10); Remove the existing ODD/EVEN parking prohibition and
establish NO PARKING ANY TIME prohibition on both sides of S Linn Street between E Court
Street and Harrison Street.
Comment:
This action is being taken at the request of the Public Works Department to accommodate the
CA Ventures development project at the SW corner of E Court Street and S Linn Street.
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-W I®���� MEMORANDUM -
Date: July 215`, 2016
To: City Clerk
From: Darian Nagle-Gamm, Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner
Re: Item for August 2nd, 2016 City Council meeting; Installation of (1) STOP sign on the
southwest corner of the Silver Lane and Scott Boulevard intersection.
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 (5); Install (1) STOP sign on the southwest corner of the Silver Lane
and Scott Boulevard intersection.
Comment:
This action is being taken to assign the right-of-way at the newly constructed intersection of
Silver Lane and Scott Boulevard.
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��N�--"'*VWO� MEMORANDUM -
Date: July 27, 2016
To: Geoff Fruin, City Manager
From: Jason Havel, City Engineer -`'�
Re: Competitive Quotation Results
2016 Summer Sidewalk Repair
Competitive quotations for the 2016 Summer Sidewalk Repair Project were opened on
June 17, 2016 and the following quotes were received:
Feldman Concrete Dyersville, IA
Engineer's Estimate
$ 60,565.60
$ 63,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommended and the City Manager awarded the
contract to Feldman Concrete of Dyersville, Iowa. The project will be funded with road
use tax funds.
Replacement of Variable Frequency Drives - Rochester GSR Pump Station
Competitive quotations for the Replacement of Variable Frequency Drives - Rochester
GSR Pump Station Project were opened on July 14, 2016 and the following quotes were
received:
Esco Electric Marion, IA $ 79,360.00
Neumiller Electric Iowa City, IA $ 79,850.00
Advanced Electric Services Iowa City, IA $ 84,770.00
Engineer's Estimate
$ 85,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommended and the City Manager awarded the
contract to Esco Electric of Marion, Iowa. The project will be funded with Water
revenues.