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I131 Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
MISCELLANEOUS
I132 Information from City Manager: 2016 Job and Resource Fair
I133 Memo from Fin. Director: Quarterly Financial Summary for Period Ending June 30, 2016
I134 Copy of Press Release: Local entertainers present musical roast to raise funds for
animal groups
I135 Copy of Press Release: First Avenue in Iowa City to close Saturday, August 20 through
early September
IP6 Civil Service Entrance Examination — Community Outreach Assistant
DRAFT MINUTES
I137 Airport Commission: July 21
I138 Airport Commission: August 5
I139 Board of Adjustment: August 10
I1310 Planning and Zoning Commission: August 4
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CITY IOWA CITY
Date
Time
Meeting
Location
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Monday, October 24, 2016
4:00 PM
Reception
Johnson County Health
4:30 PM
Joint Entities Meeting
Human Services Bldg.
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Tuesday, November 1, 2016
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:OD PM
Formal Meeting
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Date: August 15, 2016
To: City Manager, City Council
From: Dennis Bockenstedt, Finance Director
Re: Quarterly Financial Summary for Period Ending June 30, 2016
Introduction
Attached to this memorandum are the City's quarterly financial reports as of June 30, 2016.
The quarterly financial report includes combined summaries of all fund balances, revenues, and
expenditures for fiscal year 2016 through the end of the fiscal year. This report represents the
entire fiscal year's activities, but the totals presented are still preliminary and unaudited.
Accruals will continue to be posted through August and September and until the annual financial
audit is completed by Eide Bailly.
Revenue Analysis
This revenue analysis pertains to the revenue reports, Revenues by Fund and Revenues by
Type, on pages 4-6. In these two reports, the actual revenues would ideally be near 100% of
budget since we have completed the fiscal year; however, not all of the accrued revenues have
been received and posted yet.
For the major governmental funds, their actual revenues appear to have finished the year very
close to their revised budget estimates. The General Fund is at 99.0%, the Road Use Tax Fund
is at 106.6%, the Employee Benefits Fund is at 99.7%, and the Debt Service Fund is at 100.2%.
Some large accruals are still outstanding such as the final Hotel/Motel Tax receipt (Other City
Taxes) in the General Fund, but overall, these funds appear to have received revenues in line
with what we were anticipating.
In the major enterprise funds, the actual revenues as a percentage of the budget ranged
between 94.4% and 167.8%. The Wastewater Fund finished with revenues at 167.8% of
budget and the Water Fund finished with revenues at 134.7% of budget. These percentages
are misleading, however, as the actual figures include the unbudgeted bond proceeds. When
the bond proceeds are removed from the totals, the actual percentages fall to 93.9% for the
Wastewater Fund and to 93.3% for the Water Fund. These two funds also have a large accrual
remaining for unbilled water/sewer fees which should push their actual revenue totals closer to
100%.
Several funds are below the 100% benchmark due to the timing of grants. These funds include
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund at 57.4%, the HOME Fund at 51.5%,
the Other Shared Revenue Fund at 28.8%, the Metro Planning Org of Johnson County at
75.1%, and the Governmental Projects Fund at 68.6%. Revenues for these funds are
significantly below budget due to the timing of the state and federal grant revenues and private
loan repayments. These revenues have not yet been received or earned and will be amended
into next year's budget.
The combined total actual revenues for all budgetary funds through June are $171,866,881 or
102% of budget. When the two revenue bond refunding transactions are removed the total
drops to $167,748,300 or 93.6% of budget. The budget shortfall of $10,752,511 is primarily due
to the timing of the aforementioned grant revenues and other unrecorded accruals. Overall, the
City's revenues are not substantially different than projected, and most of the anomalies and
budget variances can be explained.
Expenditure Analysis
This expenditure analysis pertains to the expenditure reports, Expenditures by Fund and
Expenditures by Fund by Department on pages 7-9. The analysis of the City's expenditures for
fiscal year 2016 through June is similar to the analysis for the City's revenues. We generally
expect the actual expenditure levels to be around 100% of budget at this time of year. Also,
similar to the revenues, not all accruals have been recorded and posted yet.
For the majority of the City's funds, their actual expenditures are currently at or below 100% of
their budgeted expenditures. The General Fund is at 92.0°/x, the Road Use Tax Fund is at
91.8%, and the Debt Service Fund is at 98.7%. The same is true for most of the City's
enterprise funds; however, the Airport Fund finished at 118.5% of budget primarily due to a
number of major repairs that occurred, and the same is true with the Wastewater Fund finishing
at 100.2%.
Some of the other funds have actual expenditures that well are below the 100% benchmark.
Those funds include the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund (38.6%), the
HOME Fund (65.3%), and the Other Shared Revenue Fund (30.6%). Also well below budget
are the Governmental Projects Fund (32.0%), and the Enterprise Projects Fund (9.9%). All of
these funds contain a great deal of grant and project activity which does not always occur
evenly throughout the fiscal year. Unexpended appropriations will be carried forward into the
next fiscal year and amended into the fiscal year 2017 budget.
The combined total actual expenditures for all budgetary funds through June are $138,727,055
or 69.5% of budget. When the capital project funds and the CDBG, HOME, and Other Shared
Revenue funds are removed from the calculation, the actual percentage of expenditures versus
budget increases to 94.4%. Overall, the City's expenditures are expected to finish at or below
budget and in compliance with State law.
Conclusion
Generally, there are no major concerns or shortfalls to report with the City's fund balances at
yearend; most of the City's fund balances finished the year near expectations or had
explainable variances. This year-end report is preliminary and accruals for revenues and
expenditure are still outstanding. The City's final financial performance will be available for the
start of the fiscal year 2018 budget process in October. Additional information is available from
the Finance Department upon request.
City of Iowa City
Fund Summary
Fiscal Year 2016 through June 30, 2016
Beginning Ending Restricted, Unassigned
Fund Year -to -Date Transfers Year -to -Date Transfers Fund Committed, Fund
Balance Revenues In Expenditures Out Balance Assigned Balance
Budgetary Funds
General Fund
10" General Fund
$ 49,045,399
$ 48,114,437
$12,468,366
$ 49,827,560
$12,806,282
$ 46,994,360
$ 24,714,225
$ 22,280,135
Special Revenue Funds
2100 Community Dev Block Gmr
144,414
979,248
-
660,467
25,000
438,195
-
438,195
2110 HOME
132,858
594,459
-
747,609
-
(20,292)
-
(20,292)
2200 Road Use Tax Fund
5,564,215
8,408,347
396,132
5,432,194
3,167,781
5,768,719
-
5,768,719
2300 Other Shared Revenue
(109)
357,810
218,879
446,465
-
130,114
-
130,114
2350 Metro Planning Org of J.C.
292,006
249,072
270,235
558,140
-
253,173
-
253,173
2400 Employee Benefits
1,592,570
10,488,946
-
1,120,494
9,383,633
1,577,388
-
1,577,388
2500 Affordable Housing Fund
-
1,000,000
-
-
-
1,000,000
1,000,000
2510 Peninsula Apartments
105,146
71,906
-
52,501
-
124,551
-
124,551
26" Tax Increment Financing
835
1,028,035
-
-
791,965
236,906
236,684
222
2820 SSMID-Downtown District
-
293,683
-
295,284
-
(1,601)
-
(1,601)
Debt Service Fund
5••• Debt Service
6,444,718
13,256,204
1,269,704
15,016,250
-
5,954,376
825,151
5,129,226
Permanent Funds
6001 Perpetual Care
115,882
96
-
-
-
115,978
-
115,978
Enterprise Funds
710' Parking
3,713,076
10,989,478
5,500,000
3,204,961
6,274,551
10,723,042
5,885,583
4,837,459
715` Mass Transit
4,762,385
4,553,000
3,108,169
6,674,828
79,651
5,669,075
1,202,688
4,466,386
720' Wastewater
19,788,658
21,755,066
4,923,113
10,664,693
6,673,113
29,129,031
19,933,301
9,195,730
730' Water
12,332,979
12,674,347
1,999,258
7,625,628
3,796,554
15,584,402
8,181,849
7,402,554
7400 Refuse Collection
1,050,437
2,935,624
-
2,929,113
-
1,056,948
-
1,056,948
750` Landfill
24,052,855
6,178,128
1,341,538
4,500,699
2,047,419
25,024,402
23,042,752
1,981,650
7600 Airport
611,028
339,830
121,929
410,190
93,307
569,290
100,000
469,290
7700 Storm water
1,571,993
1,077,258
-
707,887
836,945
1,104,419
-
1,104,419
780' Cable Television
1,571,324
-
-
-
1,571,324
0
-
0
79" Housing Authority
5,911,702
8,794,448
-
8,305,405
45,184
6,355,561
2,931,843
3,423,718
Capital Project Funds
Governmental Projects
12,886,726
15,958,068
12,640,898
18,116,009
621,770
22,747,914
-
22,747,914
Enterprise Projects
8,108,609
1,769,392
4,206,257
1,430,678
200,000
12,453,580
-
12,453,580
Total Budgetary Funds
$159,799,706
$ 171,866,881
$48,464,479
$ 138,727,055
$48,414,479
$ 192,989,533
$ 87,054,076
$105,935,457
Non -Budgetary Funds
Capital Project Funds
Internal Service Projects
$ 465,596
$ 25,195
$ -
$ 424,014
$ -
$ 66,777
$ -
$ 66,777
Internal Service Funds
810* Equipment
11,018,138
5,865,075
2,654,484
5,133,217
2,654,484
11,749,997
10,483,556
1,266,441
8200 Risk Management
3,298,488
1,538,154
-
1,386,283
-
3,450,359
-
3,450,359
830• Information Technology
2,530,336
1,863,768
3,128,118
1,827,236
3,178,118
2,516,869
536,996
1,979,873
8400 Central Services
658,527
241,027
-
233,977
-
665,577
-
665,577
8500 Health Insurance Reserves
10,620,338
7,192,271
-
7,592,427
-
10,220,182
3,969,641
6,250,541
8600 Dental Insurance Reserves
142,803
364,025
-
370,061
-
136,768
-
136,768
Total Non -Budgetary Funds
$ 28,734,226
$ 17,089,516
$ 5,782,602
$ 16,967,215
$ 5,832,602
$ 28,806,527
$ 14,990,192
$ 13,816,335
Total All Funds
$188,533,932
$ 188,956,397
$54,247,081
$ 155,694,270
$54,247,081
$221,796,060
$102,044,268
$119,751,792
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City of Iowa City
Revenues by Fund
Fiscal Year 2016 through June 30, 2016
Budgetary Fund Revenues
General Fund
10" General Fund
Special Revenue Funds
2100 Community Dev Block Grant
2110 HOME
2200 Road Use Tax Fund
2300 Other Shared Revenue
2310 Energy Eff & Cons Block Grant
2350 Metro Planning Org of Johnson Cc
2400 Employee Benefits
2500 Affordable Housing Fund
2510 Peninsula Apartments
26" Tax Increment Financing
2820 SSMID-Downtown District
Debt Service Fund
5"' Debt Service
Permanent Funds
6001 Perpetual Care
Enterprise Funds
710' Parking
715` Mass Transit
720* Wastewater
730' Water
7400 Refuse Collection
750' Landfill
7600 Airport
7700 Storm water
780' Cable Television
79" Housing Authority
Capital Project Funds
Governmental Projects
Enterprise Projects
Total Budgetary Revenues
Non -Budgetary Fund Revenues
Capital Project Funds
Internal Service Projects
Internal Service Funds
810' Equipment
8200 Risk Management
830' Information Technology
8400 Central Services
8500 Health Insurance Reserves
8600 Dental Insurance Reserves
Total Non -Budgetary Expenditures
Total Revenues - All Funds
2015 2016 2016 2016
Actual Budget Revised Actual Variance Percent
$ 46,753,570 $ 45,535,046 $ 48,614,309 $ 48,114,437 $ (499,872) 99.0%
685,596
859,962
1,706,962
979,248
(727,714)
57.4%
1,476,424
533,378
560,456
1,153,965
594,459
(559,506)
51.5%
1,863,768
7,414,926
6,794,627
7,887,080
8,408,347
521,267
106.6%
7,508,804
129,659
-
1,240,308
357,810
(882,498)
28.8%
377,699
1,168
-
-
-
-
0.0%
(1,424,603)
321,768
331,761
331,761
249,072
(82,689)
75.1%
9,782,477
10,480,961
10,520,961
10,488,946
(32,015)
99.7%
-
-
1,000,000
1,000,000
-
100.0%
73,697
70,119
70,119
71,906
1,787
102.5%
640,244
1,020,126
1,020,126
1,028,035
7,909
100.8%
296,141
294,092
294,092
293,683
(409)
99.9%
13,651,221
13,230,050
13,230,050
13,256,204
26,154
100.2%
432
96
96
96
0
100.5%
5,619,653
5,328,876
10,828,876
10,989,478
160,602
101.5%
4,419,840
4,206,668
4,523,468
4,553,000
29,532
100.7%
12,592,429
12,965,154
12,965,154
21,755,066
8,789,912
167.8%
8,753,178
9,412,456
9,412,456
12,674,347
3,261,891
134.7%
3,182,296
3,057,022
3,057,022
2,935,624
(121,398)
96.0%
6,037,167
5,833,264
5,833,264
6,178,128
344,864
105.9%
1,281,691
324,100
324,100
339,830
15,730
104.9%
1,374,913
1,140,978
1,140,978
1,077,258
(63,720)
94.4%
754,999
-
-
-
-
0.0%
8,091,662
8,055,240
8,633,411
8,794,448
161,037
101.9%
17,267,580 19,661,327 23,265,528 15,958,068 (7,307,460) 68.6%
3,414,404 762,258 1,446,725 1,769,392 322,667 122.3%
$153,074,089 $149,924,639 $168,500,811 $171,866,881 $ 3,366,070 102.0%
$ 100,760 $ 100,000 $ - $ 25,195 $ 25,195
6,343,244
6,446,145
6,446,145
5,865,075
(581,070)
1,581,498
1,476,424
1,474,136
1,538,154
64,018
1,765,501
2,092,829
2,092,829
1,863,768
(229,061)
251,501
256,208
256,208
241,027
(15,181)
7,508,804
7,841,907
7,841,907
7,192,271
(649,636)
362,316
377,699
377,699
364,025
(13,674)
$ 17,913,624
$ 18,591,211
$ 18,488,924
$ 17,089,516 $
(1,424,603)
$170,987,713
$168,515,850
$186,989,735
$188,956,397 $
1,941,467
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0.0%
91.0%
104.3%
89.1%
94.1%
91.7%
96.4%
92.4%
101.1%
City of Iowa City
Revenues by Type
Fiscal Year 2016 through June 30, 2016
Intergovernmental
Fed Intergovemmenl Revenue
2015
2016
2016
2016
(11,680,067)
52.0%
Property Tax Credits
Actual
Budget
Revised
Actual
Variance
Percent
Budgetary Fund Revenues
7,230,663
6,744,663
7,837,116
8,320,117
483,001
106.2%
Property Taxes
$ 51,492,986
$ 52,033,986 $
52,033,986 $
51,873,416 $
(160,570)
99.7%
Delinquent Property Taxes
3,366
-
-
189
189
0.0%
TIF Revenues
640,244
1,020,126
1,020,126
1,025,601
5,475
100.5%
Other City Taxes
2,877,888
2,786,289
2,786,289
2,485,227
(301,062)
89.2%
Licenses, Permits, & Fees:
989,787
980,701
980,701
1,459,048
478,347
148.8%
General Use Permits
103,958
87,011
87,011
82,496
(4,515)
94.8%
Food& Liquor Licenses
120,434
99,912
99,912
92,738
(7,174)
92.8%
Professional License
18,704
16,610
16,610
18,700
2,090
112.6%
Franchise Fees
750,167
727,698
727,698
582,547
(145,151)
80.1%
Construction Permits & Insp Fees
1,537,002
1,280,144
1,280,144
2,102,774
822,630
164.3%
Misc Lic & Permits
38,115
37,960
37,960
35,657
(2,303)
93.9%
Subtotal
2,568,380
2,249,335
2,249,335
2,914,912
665,577
129.6%
Intergovernmental
Fed Intergovemmenl Revenue
13,160,509
16,406,042
24,328,895
12,648,828
(11,680,067)
52.0%
Property Tax Credits
1,135,396
2,152,703
2,152,703
2,088,758
(63,945)
97.0%
Road Use Tax
7,230,663
6,744,663
7,837,116
8,320,117
483,001
106.2%
Slate 28E Agreements
1,753,673
1,684,894
1,820,083
2,058,908
238,825
113.1%
Operating Grants
84,126
90,067
90,067
106,547
16,480
118.3%
Disaster Assistance
61,259
-
86,927
117,562
30,635
135.2%
Other State Grants
10,543,117
2,237,352
3,700,058
5,997,654
2,297,596
162.1%
Local 28E Agreements
989,787
980,701
980,701
1,459,048
478,347
148.8%
Subtotal
34,958,530
30,296,422
40,996,550
32,797,422
(8,199,128)
80.0%
Charges For Fees And Services:
Building & Development
694,796
358,082
1,358,082
1,723,559
365,477
126.9%
Police Services
226,621
31,335
31,335
112,112
80,777
357.8%
Animal Care Services
9,945
10,000
10,000
10,400
400
104.0%
Fire Services
11,404
7,500
7,500
9,304
1,804
124.1%
Transit Fees
1,448,151
1,385,691
1,385,691
1,299,179
(86,512)
93.8%
Culture & Recreation
741,912
805,961
805,961
737,820
(68,141)
91.5%
Library Charges
39
-
-
22
22
0.0%
Misc Charges For Services
67,073
52,236
52,236
71,270
19,034
136.4%
Water Charges
8,531,499
9,271,112
9,271,112
8,498,915
(772,197)
91.7%
Wastewater Charges
12,180,738
12,555,993
12,555,993
11,359,089
(1,196,904)
90.5%
Refuse Charges
3,925,946
3,446,256
3,446,256
3,299,386
(146,870)
95.7%
Landfill Charges
5,043,246
5,269,970
5,269,970
5,631,337
361,367
106.9%
Stone water Charges
1,147,390
1,140,000
1,140,000
1,075,379
(64,621)
94.3%
Parking Charges
5,972,285
5,751,956
5,751,956
5,927,772
175,816
103.1%
Subtotal
40,001,045
40,086,092
41,086,092
39,755,543
(1,330,549)
96.8%
Miscellaneous:
Code Enforcement
322,537
415,841
415,841
253,174
(162,667)
60.9%
Parking Fines
614,363
512,997
512,997
549,575
36,578
107.1%
Library Fines & Fees
166,785
175,666
175,666
155,519
(20,147)
88.5%
Contributions & Donations
547,781
413,318
1,121,279
667,526
(453,753)
59.5%
Printed Materials
49,104
43,136
43,136
50,376
7,240
116.8%
Animal Adaption
12,912
11,060
11,060
14,190
3,130
128.3%
Misc Merchandise
66,801
59,036
59,036
61,049
2,013
103.4%
Intra -City Charges
2,760,448
2,766,196
3,237,534
3,112,634
(124,900)
96.1%
Other Misc Revenue
930,739
634,418
1,710,511
707,310
(1,003,201)
41.4%
Special Assessments
604
979
979
1,192
213
121.8%
Subtotal
$ 5,472,074
$ 5,032,647
$ 7,288,039 $
5,572,544
$ (1,715,495)
76.5%
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City of Iowa City
Revenues by Type
Fiscal Year 2016 through June 30, 2016
6
2015
2016
2016
2016
Actual
Budget
Revised
Actual
Variance
Percent
Use Of Money And Property:
Interest Revenues
$ 1,139,734
$ 742,838
$ 742,838
$ 616,927
$ (125,911)
83.1%
Rents
1,291,672
1,192,640
1,192,640
1,286,919
94,279
107.9%
Royalties & Commissions
105,454
80,634
80,634
149,751
69,117
185.7%
Subtotal
2,536,860
2,016,112
2,016,112
2,053,597
37,485
101.9%
Other Financial Sources:
Debt Sales
7,866,773
12,982,068
9,476,888
23,897,097
14,420,209
252.2%
Sale Of Assets
2,316,495
494,150
8,469,982
7,747,095
(722,887)
91.5%
Loans
2,339,448
927,412
1,077,412
1,744,239
666,827
161.9%
Subtotal
12,522,716
14,403,630
19,024,282
33,388,431
14,364,149
175.5%
Total Budgetary Revenues
$153,074,089
$149,924,639
$168,500,811
$ 171,866,881
$ 3,366,070
102.0%
Non -Budgetary Fund Revenues
Capital Project Funds
$ 100,760
$ 100,000
$ -
$ 25,195
$ 25,195
0.0%
Internal Service Funds
17,812,864
18,491,211
18,488,924
17,064,321
(1,424,603)
92.3%
Total Non -Budgetary Revenues
$ 17,913,624
$ 18,591,211
$ 18,488,924
$ 17,089,516
$ (1,399,408)
92.4%
Total Revenues - All Funds
$170,987,713
$168,515,850
$186,989,735
$ 188,956,397
$ 1,966,662
101.1%
6
City of Iowa City
Expenditures by Fund
Fiscal Year 2016 through June 30, 2016
Debt Service Fund
5"' Debt Service
Permanent Funds
6001 Perpetual Care
Enterprise Funds
710' Parking
715' Mass Transit
720' Wastewater
730' Water
7400 Refuse Collection
750' Landfill
7600 Airport
7700 Storm water
780' Cable Television
79" Housing Authority
Capital Project Funds
Governmental Projects
Enterprise Projects
Total Budgetary Expenditures
Non -Budgetary Funds Expenditures
Capital Project Funds
Internal Service Projects
Internal Service Funds
810' Equipment
8200 Risk Management
830' Information Technology
8400 Central Services
8500 Health Insurance Reserves
8600 Dental Insurance Reserves
Total Non -Budgetary Expenditures
Total Expenditures -All Funds
17,208,781 13, 207,838
15,210,235 15,016,250 193,985 98.7%
0.0%
11,228,816
2015
2016
2016
2016
94.4%
6,485,716
6,556,267
Actual
Budget
Revised
Actual
Variance
Percent
Budgetary Fund Expenditures
10,395,608
10,644,078
10,664,693
(20,615)
100.2%
General Fund
8,423,501
8,606,087
7,625,628
980,459
88.6%
10" General Fund
$ 49,320,669
$ 50,327,585
$ 54,180,252 $
49,827,560
$ 4,352,692
92.0%
Special Revenue Funds
4,437,980
4,699,796
4,500,699
199,097
95.8%
2100 Community Dev Block Grant
535,735
753,955
1,711,569
660,467
1,051,102
38.6%
2110 HOME
387,664
551,612
1,145,121
747,609
397,512
65.3%
2200 Road Use Tax Fund
5,563,553
5,840,581
5,919,223
5,432,194
487,029
91.8%
2300 Other Shared Revenue
129,831
-
1,459,187
446,465
1,012,722
30.6%
2350 Metro Planning Ong of Johnson Co.
541,601
610,325
610,325
558,140
52,185
91.4/0
2400 Employee Benefits
976.606
951,539
1,091,539
1,120,494
(28,955)
102.7%
2510 Peninsula Apartments
59,957
48,206
48,206
52,501
(4,295)
108.9%
26" Tax Increment Financing
18,670
42,500
42,500
-
42,500
0.0%
2820 SSMID-Downtown Disbict
296,141
294,092
294,092
295,284
(1,192)
100.4/0
Debt Service Fund
5"' Debt Service
Permanent Funds
6001 Perpetual Care
Enterprise Funds
710' Parking
715' Mass Transit
720' Wastewater
730' Water
7400 Refuse Collection
750' Landfill
7600 Airport
7700 Storm water
780' Cable Television
79" Housing Authority
Capital Project Funds
Governmental Projects
Enterprise Projects
Total Budgetary Expenditures
Non -Budgetary Funds Expenditures
Capital Project Funds
Internal Service Projects
Internal Service Funds
810' Equipment
8200 Risk Management
830' Information Technology
8400 Central Services
8500 Health Insurance Reserves
8600 Dental Insurance Reserves
Total Non -Budgetary Expenditures
Total Expenditures -All Funds
17,208,781 13, 207,838
15,210,235 15,016,250 193,985 98.7%
0.0%
11,228,816
3,270,015
3,395,921
3,204,961
190,960
94.4%
6,485,716
6,556,267
6,879,486
7,250,374
6,674,828
575,546
92.1%
$157,987,398
10,384,032
10,395,608
10,644,078
10,664,693
(20,615)
100.2%
7,646,828
8,423,501
8,606,087
7,625,628
980,459
88.6%
2,922,269
3,088,438
2,975,446
2,929,113
46,333
98.4%
4,677,884
4,437,980
4,699,796
4,500,699
199,097
95.8%
365,460
346,072
346,072
410,190
(64,118)
118.5%
1,095,239
786,064
793,193
707,887
85,306
89.2%
687,397
-
-
-
-
0.0%
7,730,524
7,537,903
8,217,730
8,305,405
(87,675)
101.1%
24,859,198
36,301,340
56,597,763
18,116,009
38,481,754
32.0%
6,485,716
3,892,758
14,450,028
1,430,678
13,019,350
9.9%
$159,678,838
$157,987,398
$199,688,737 $
138,727,055
$ 60,961,682
69.5%
$ 62,526 $ 100,000 $ 465,596 $ 424,014 41,582 91.1%
5,194,488
5,990,748
5,990,748
5,133,217
857,531
85.7%
1,435,706
1,329,373
1,329,373
1,386,283
(56,910)
104.3%
1,786,707
2,018,404
2,118,404
1,827,236
291,168
86.3%
308,846
308,458
315,258
233,977
81,281
74.2%
7,285,127
7,880,283
7,880,283
7,592,427
287,856
96.3%
354,318
359,275
359,275
370,061
(10,786)
103.0%
$ 16,427,718
$ 17,986,541
$ 18,458,937
$ 16,967,215
$ 1,491,722
91.9%
$176,106,556
$175,973,939
$218,147,674
$ 155,694,270
$ 62,453,404
71.4%
7
City of Iowa City
Expenditures by Fund by Department
Fiscal Year 2016 through June 30, 2016
2015
2016
2016
2016
Actual
Budget
Revised
Actual
Variance
Percent
Budcetary Funds Expenditures
General Fund
10'• General Fund
City Council $
97,273
$ 119,412
$ 121,412 $
106,882
$ 14,530
88.0%
City Clerk
518,724
576,888
576,888
530,821
46,067
92.0%
City Attorney
690,901
712,939
712,939
678,868
34,071
95.2%
City Manager
1,805,223
2,260,704
2,339,031
2,147,490
191,541
91.8%
Finance
3,751,801
4,097,972
4,057,257
4,347,083
(289,826)
107.1%
Police
12,389,622
12,892,439
13,015,803
12,430,594
585,209
95.5%
Fire
7,598,771
7,754,662
7,795,901
7,479,742
316,159
95.9%
Parks & Recreation
7,628,887
8,147,163
8,192,787
7,283,313
909,474
88.9%
Library
5,908,777
6,150,211
6,280,211
6,073,366
206,845
96.7%
Senior Center
834,813
898,419
937,254
816,986
120,268
87.2%
Neighborhood & Development Services
6,958,307
5,326,434
8,333,300
6,596,507
1,736,793
79.2%
Public Warks
1,137,570
1,390,342
1,817,469
1,335,908
481,561
73.59/.
Total General Fund
49,320,669
50,327,585
54,180,252
49,827,560
4,352,692
92.0%
Special Revenue Funds
2100 Community Dev Block Grant
Neighborhood & Development Services
535,735
753,955
1,711,569
660,467
1,051,102
38.6%
2110 HOME
Neighborhood & Development Services
387,664
551,612
1,145,121
747,609
397,512
65.3%
2200 Road Use Tax Fund
Public Works
5,563,553
5,840,581
5,919,223
5,432,194
487,029
91.8%
2300 Other Shared Revenue
Neighborhood & Development Services
129,831
-
1,459,187
446,465
1,012,722
30.6%
2350 Metro Planning Ong of Johnson Cc
Neighborhood & Development Services
541,601
610,325
610,325
558,140
52,185
91.4%
2400 Employee Benefits
Finance
976,606
951,539
1,091,539
1,120,494
(28,955)
102.7%
2510 Peninsula Apartments
Neighborhood&Development Services
59,957
48,206
48,206
52,501
(4,295)
108.9%
26" Tax Increment Financing
Neighborhood & Development Services
18,670
42,500
42,500
-
42,500
0.0%
2820 SSMID-Dovmlovm District
Neighborhood& Development Services
296,141
294,092
294,092
295,284
(1,192)
100.4%
Total Special Revenue Funds
8,509,758
9,092,810
12,321,762
9,313,154
3,008,608
75.6%
Debt Service Fund
5" Debt Service
Finance
17,208,781
13,207,838
15,210,235
15,016,250
193,985
98.7%
Total Debt Service Fund
17,208,781
13,207,838
15,210,235
15,016,250
193,985
98.7%
Permanent Fund
6001 Perpetual Care
Parks & Recreation
0.0%
Total Permanent Fund $
-
$ -
$ - $
-
$ -
0.0%
City of Iowa City
Expenditures by Fund by Department
Fiscal Year 2016 through June 30, 2016
Internal service Funds
810' Equipment
Public Works
8200 Risk Management
Finance
830' Information Technology
Finance
8400 Central Services
Finance
8500 Health Insurance Reserves
Finance
8600 Dental Insurance Reserves
Finance
Total Internal service Funds
Total Non -Budgetary Expenditures
Total Expenditures - All Funds
5,194,488 5,990,748
1,435,706 1,329,373
1,786,707 2,018,404
5,990,748 5,133,217
1,329,373 1,386,283
2,118,404 1,827,236
308,846 308,458 315,258 233,977
7,285,127 7,880,283 7,880,283 7,592,427
857,531 85.7%
(56,910) 104.3%
291,168 86.3%
81,281 74.2%
287,856 96.3%
354,318
2015
2016
2016
2016
103.0%
16,365,192
17,886,541
Actual
Budget
Revised
Actual
Variance
Percent
Enterprise Funds
$ 16,967,215
$ 1,491,722
91.9%
$176,106,556
$175,973,939
$ 218,147,674
710' Parking
$ 62,453,404
71.4%
Transportation & Resource Managemer $
11,228,816
$ 3,270,015
$ 3,395,921
$ 3,204,961
$ 190,96D
94.4%
715' Mass Transit
Transportation & Resource Managemer
6,556,267
6,879,486
7,250,374
6,674,828
575,546
92.1%
720• Wastewater
Public Works
10,384,032
10,395,608
10,644,078
10,664,693
(20,615)
100.2%
730• Water
Public Works
7,646,828
8,423,501
8,606,087
7,625,628
980,459
88.6%
7400 Refuse Collection
Transportation & Resource Managemer
2,922,269
3,088,438
2,975,446
2,929,113
46,333
98.4%
750' Landfill
Transportation & Resource Managemer
4,677,884
4,437,980
4,699,796
4,500,699
199,097
95.8%
7600 Airport
Airport Operations
365,460
346,072
346,072
410,190
(64,118)
118.5%
-
7700 Storm water
Public Works
1,095,239
786,064
793,193
707,887
85,306
89.2%
780' Cable Television
City Manager
687,397
-
-
-
-
0.0%
79•• Housing Authority
Neighborhood & Development Services
7,730 524
7,537,903
8,217,730
8,305,405
(87,675)
101.1%
Total Enterprise Funds
53,294,716
45,165,067
46,928,697
45,023,404
1,905,293
95.9%
Capital Project Funds
Governmental Projects
24,859,198
36,301,340
56,597,763
18,116,009
38,481,754
32.0%
Enterprise Projects
6,485,716
3,892,758
14,450,028
1,430,678
13,019,350
9.9%
Total Capital Project Funds
31,344,914
40,194,098
71,047,791
19,546,686
51,501,105
27.59/6
Total Budgetary Expenditures $159,678,838
$157,987,398
$199,688,737
$138,727,055
$ 60,961,682
69.5%
Non -Budgetary Funds Expenditures
Capital Project Funds
Internal Service Projects $
62,526
$ 100,000
$ 465,596
$ 424,014
$ 41,582
91.1%
Total Capital Project Funds
62,526
100,000
465,596
424,014
41,582
91.1%
Internal service Funds
810' Equipment
Public Works
8200 Risk Management
Finance
830' Information Technology
Finance
8400 Central Services
Finance
8500 Health Insurance Reserves
Finance
8600 Dental Insurance Reserves
Finance
Total Internal service Funds
Total Non -Budgetary Expenditures
Total Expenditures - All Funds
5,194,488 5,990,748
1,435,706 1,329,373
1,786,707 2,018,404
5,990,748 5,133,217
1,329,373 1,386,283
2,118,404 1,827,236
308,846 308,458 315,258 233,977
7,285,127 7,880,283 7,880,283 7,592,427
857,531 85.7%
(56,910) 104.3%
291,168 86.3%
81,281 74.2%
287,856 96.3%
354,318
359,275
359,275
370,061
(10,786)
103.0%
16,365,192
17,886,541
17,993,341
16,543,201
1,450,140
91.9%
$ 16,427,718
$ 17,986,541
$ 18,458,937
$ 16,967,215
$ 1,491,722
91.9%
$176,106,556
$175,973,939
$ 218,147,674
$155,694,270
$ 62,453,404
71.4%
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Local entertainers present musical roast to raise funds for
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It won't be raining cats and dogs this weekend at the Johnson County Fairgrounds, but rather,
"Reigning Cats and Dogs," a musical roast to benefit the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center,
Friends of the Animal Center Foundation, and the Johnson County Humane Society.
The musical extravaganza, directed by June Braverman, will feature local entertainers as well as
friends, neighbors, and family members whose starring roles will include those of cats and dogs. The
group will perform parodies of popular songs that have been rewritten to feature lyrics about animals
and their owners, such as "Super Cat A Fragalistic" and "Don't Crate Me In." Performances will also
represent the Young Footliters, Best Buddies of Iowa City High School, Gospel Explosion Church, The
Quire, Iowa City Comedy Troupe, Keep on Dancing, Iowa City Hospice, and Combined Efforts.
Shows are scheduled Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. in Building B
at the Johnson County Fairgrounds, 4261 Oak Crest Hill Rd SE. Tickets are available online at
http://bit.ly/animalmusical or at the door one hour prior to performance time. Tickets are $10 for adults
and $5 for students K-12.
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Construction of the First Avenue Grade Separation Project, which elevates the railroad crossing and
lowers the road, is progressing and will require the closure of First Avenue beginning Saturday, August
20, 2016.
The closure will impact First Avenue, south of Bradford Drive through Mall Drive, which will be closed
to thru traffic and is necessary for crews to remove the temporary road and begin paving under the
new railroad bridge.
During this closure, First Avenue traffic will detour onto Muscatine Avenue, Scoff Boulevard and US
Highway 6. South East Junior High School, from the north, and businesses along First Avenue and
Mall Drive, from the south, will remain accessible. It is anticipated that First Avenue will re -open to
traffic in early September.
This closure will also affect pedestrians. People looking to safely cross the railroad during the closure
should use the Longfellow tunnel located at the corner of Lower Muscatine Road and Kirkwood
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to the school.
• City High and Tate High students not eligible for the school bus, will need to find an alternate
walk/bike route as there will not be access to cross the railroad tracks at First Avenue.
• South East Junior High parents are urged to avoid Bradford Drive to drop-off and pick-up
students. An alternative drop-off and pick-up area will be at Mercer Park Aquatic Center.
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — Community Outreach Assistant
Under the authority of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, I do hereby
certify the following named person(s) as eligible for the position of Community Outreach
Assistant.
Henry Harper
IOWA CITY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
LyraCW. Dicker'son, Chair
July 21, 2016
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MINUTES DRAFT
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
JULY 21, 2016 — 6:00 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
Members Present: Julie Bockenstedt, Minnetta Gardinier, Robert Libby, A. Jacob Odgaard,
Chris Ogren
Staff Present: Michael Tharp, Sue Dulek
Others Present: Matt Wolford, Melissa Underwood, Harrel Timmons, Philip Wolford
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council
action):
None.
DETERMINE QUORUM:
The meeting was called to order at 6:08 P.M. by Odgaard.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the June 16, 2016, meeting were reviewed. Tharp noted that Dulek gave him a
couple of corrections — on the front page of the minutes she suggested making it clear how
often the University plans to do their testing, which will be 12 to 18 times total per year. Then on
page 3 of the minutes, second paragraph — where the conversation was centered on there
being an inflatable car and pedestrians being used in the testing. Ogren moved to accept the
minutes of the June 16, 2016, meeting as amended. Libby seconded the motion. The
motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
*. Motion to move Item 4f up in the agenda — Odgaard noted that there is
a desire to move Item 4f — Jet Air — up in the agenda as Matt and Philip Wolford
need to leave early. Ogren moved to allow Item 4f to be moved up in the
agenda. Odgaard seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.
f. FBO / Flight Training Reports -
i. Jet Air — Matt Wolford with Jet Air shared the monthly maintenance
reports with Members. He noted that there has been a lot of grass
mowing this season with the rain and heat. There have also been several
storms that left debris needing to be picked up around the grounds. He
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added that with the storms they have had to replace some door seals as
water was coming in. The bushes in front of the terminal have been
trimmed, new plants have been planted, and mulch has been laid down.
Wolford continued, noting other odds and ends that staff took care of.
The self -serve pump is down currently and parts have been ordered to
repair this. Gardinier suggested that a large sign be posted when the
self -serve pump is not working so pilots know this. Referring to the July
report, Wolford noted that there was more of the same — mowing and
debris pick up. A fuel filter was replaced, as well. Wolford noted that
earlier today they purchased some nice Rubbermaid tables for the
Congressional meeting. These will come in handy for other activities as
well. Philip Wolford noted that with some of the storms that came through
a couple of airplanes that were outside were damaged. He also spoke to
the t -hangar that Jet Air would like to build. He stated that the sub-
committee has met to review the new plans, with the change being that
the Airport would be buying hangar M at a reduced rate, and then do a
lease on it with Jet Air. This way there would be no lost funding for the
Airport. Tharp stated that they will need to move forward with this and get
the paperwork together in order to have the Commission review the
plans. Speaking to Jet Air's business, Philip Wolford noted that they did
sell an aircraft that is going to be based in Iowa City and that they are
working with a company that is interested in relocating their airplane to
Iowa City, as well.
a. Airport Master Plan — Melissa Underwood spoke next, bringing Members up to
date on the Master Plan process. She noted that last Friday they did receive the
FAA's comments on the Airport layout plan. They have addressed these
comments, according to Underwood, and she shared some of the changes that
were recommended. The main change involved taxiway and taxilane
connections, and Underwood further clarified these changes. She added that
none of these changes need to be handled immediately, that it will probably be
something they could do when the parallel taxiway is reconstructed or the runway
— some major pavement project. The changes are basically safety measures,
according to Underwood. Members reviewed these changes and asked
questions of Underwood. Continuing, Underwood spoke to the location of the
ASOS. The FAA is questioning the location being close to where planes are
parked and possible interference with the ASOS and wind data. Underwood
stated that she sent back a response to the FAA saying she disagreed with this,
that you can have objects 15 -feet below the sensor in the 500 -foot radius circle of
the ASOS with no interference. In addition, the planes that would be in this area
would be smaller planes, not the bigger jets. She noted that Tharp is looking for
the ASOS sighting study that was done when it was first put in this location to
see if they can obtain some data from this, in order to keep the conversation
going with the FAA. Underwood and Tharp then responded to Member
questions regarding the Master Plan process and when they can move forward
with various projects.
b. FAA/IDOT Projects: AECOM / David Hughes -
i. FY16 Apron Expansion — Tharp stated that Hughes is not available this
evening. As for the apron expansion work, Tharp noted that the apron is
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open and usable. He noted that they are wrapping up some punchlist
items at this point and there will be some final seeding yet to come.
ii. FYI Obstruction Mitigation —As mentioned in the previous
conversation, the obstruction mitigation is on hold until the Master Plan is
finalized.
C. FY2017 Iowa DOT Grant Application — Tharp stated that he put this in the
meeting packet so that the Members could see what it looks like filled out and
what levels were applied for. Both projects are on the funded list, according to
Tharp, in terms of being recommended to the Transportation Commission — the
taxiway extension and the north t -hangar bathrooms. Both are funded at 70%.
Tharp then responded to Member questions and concerns, further explaining
how these projects will be handled.
d. 2016-2017 T -Hanger Rates — Tharp noted that Gardinier will need to recuse
herself from this item as she has a hangar at the Airport. He explained how each
year the Commission reviews the hangar rates before he sends out the yearly
contracts. He noted that he looks at other airports to see what they are charging
in order to compare rates. Tharp stated that the last time they raised rates was
during the 2014-2015 cycle. At that time the south t -hangars had a 4% increase,
with the north t -hangar rates remaining the same since 2011. Tharp stated that
he still believes the north hangars are at a market cap. His recommendation is to
leave all of the t -hangar rates the same at this point. Members responded to this,
asking questions of Tharp regarding how often rates have increased. Odgaard
moved to maintain t -hangar rates at the current levels. Libby seconded the
motion. The motion carried 4-0, Gardinier recusing herself. Tharp stated
that there is also a copy of the t -hangar lease in the packet. He noted that last
year he was given authority by the Commission to enter into the t -hangar leases.
e. Airport Operations -
i. Strategic Plan — Implementation — Tharp stated that in the on-going
effort to get people out to the Airport, they hosted the FAA Congressional
outreach meeting recently. He noted that there were approximately 28
people in attendance, with 12 being from the FAA. He briefly shared what
the meeting entailed, noting that the FAA spoke about the AIP program
and also the medical reform that was part of the FAA extension.
Gardinier asked if there will be minutes or some type of report available
from this meeting, and Tharp stated that he will ask about this. Gardinier
suggested they put out a press release regarding this visit and share with
others what took place here. Regarding the strategic plan, Tharp noted
that he had a conversation recently with Regenia Bailey, who runs a
leadership group and does strategic planning activities. He would like to
invite her to speak to the Commission regarding their strategic planning
process.
ii. Budget —
1. FY2017 Budget Review — Tharp stated that he put this in the
packet so Members could review the FY17 budget and pose any
questions they may have. Bockenstedt asked for some
clarification on the total revenues and expenditures section.
Tharp responded, explaining what some of the expenditures were
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for. Members continued to discuss the FY17 budget, questioning
various line items. A discussion continued about the fuel tank and
when they may need to discuss replacing it. Gardinier asked if
they have given any thought to replacing the self -serve as the
repairs are costing quite a bit. Tharp stated that he has begun to
research the cost of upgrades and what would be needed to do
this.
iii. Management — None.
g. Commission Members' Reports — Libby spoke to the issue of the Airport
having a disaster drill. He noted that he has talked with Dave Wilson, the
Emergency Manager, regarding this. The goal is to have this drill in May, with
planning done on a regional basis, and he briefly explained what they would like
to see take place in this drill. Members briefly discussed who all should take part
in this drill. Gardinier spoke about her recent participation in the Air Race
Classic, noting that they finished 22nd in the race. She stated that after the race
she flew to Ottawa, which was her first time flying into Canada. Ogren stated
that she was at the Airport on Saturday for the Young Eagles' event, as was
Gardinier. She noted that it was quite busy at first and turned out to be a
successful event. Odgaard noted that there is interest in making the Young
Eagles' events into half-day camps for the youngsters. He also shared that he
helped to fly an airplane to Phoenix, one that was previously housed at the
Airport.
h. Staff report — Tharp stated that he too was at the Young Eagles' event. There
were approximately 31 participants. He also noted that at the end of the month
and early August he will be out of the office here and there. He reminded
Members of the Sertoma pancake breakfast on August 28th.
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR:
The next regular meeting of the Airport Commission will be held on Thursday. August 18,
2016. at 6:00 P.M. in the Airport Terminal Building. Ogren noted that she will be out of town on
this date.
ADJOURN:
Ogren moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 P.M. Gardinier seconded the motion. The
motion carried 5-0.
CHAIRPERSON
Airport Commission
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July 21, 2016
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MINUTES
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
AUGUST 5, 2016 — 5:00 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
Members Present: Minnetta Gardinier, A. Jacob Odgaard, Chris Ogren
Members Absent: Julie Bockenstedt, Robert Libby,
Staff Present: Michael Tharp, Eric Goers
Others Present:
DETERMINE QUORUM:
The meeting was called to order at 5:04 P.M. by Odgaard.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
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a. Consider a resolution setting a public hearing on a 30 year ground lease
with Jet Air Inc.
Gardinier moved the motion, seconded by Ogren. Motion approved 3-0
(Bockenstedt and Libby absent)
Consider a resolution setting a public hearing on a 30 hangar lease with Jet
Air, Inc for Hangar M —
Ogren moved the resolution, seconded by Gardinier. Motion approved 3-0
(Bockenstedt and Libby absent)
Consider a resolution setting a public hearing to extend the FBO
Agreement for four additional five year options
Ogren moved the resolution, seconded by Odgaard. Motion approved 3-
0(Bockenstedt and Libby absent)
Gardinier nominated Ogren to be Acting Secretary for the meeting, seconded by Odgaard.
Motion approved 3-0
ADJOURN:
Ogren moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:08 P.M. Gardinier seconded the motion. The
motion carried 3-0. (Bockenstedt and Libby absent)
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MINUTES PRELIMINARY
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
AUGUST 10, 2016 – 5:15 PM
EMMA HARVAT Hall, CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Baker, Gene Chrischilles, Connie Goeb, Becky Soglin, Tim
Weitzel
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STAFF PRESENT: Susan Dulek, Sarah Walz
OTHERS PRESENT: Adam Pretorius, Jessica Kinney, Cory Wilson
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 PM.
ROLL CALL:
A brief opening statement was read by Baker outlining the role and purpose of the Board and
the procedures that would be followed the meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF THE JULY 13. 2016 MEETING MINUTES:
Goeb moved to approve the minutes of July 13, 2016.
Weitzel seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0
SPECIAL EXCEPTION ITEM:
Discussion of an application for a special exception submitted by Adam Pretorius to allow an
eating establishment to be located in in the Planned Development Overlay, Low Density
Single -Family Residential (OPD -5) zone at 1040 Martin St.
Walz began the staff report showing an aerial photo of the site. The building is located on the
corner next to the public square which is the centerpiece of the larger Peninsula development.
The Peninsula development is unusual for Iowa City, it is a master -planned neighborhood. The
entire neighborhood is zoned RS -5 and open space was set aside to allow for a more dense
type of development. The master -plan also allowed for of residential types—single-family
homes, townhomes, and multi -family buildings. The area around the public square allowed for a
mixed of uses as well, there can be home-based businesses and more traditional commercial
uses on the ground floor with residential uses above. Those uses were meant to primarily be
neighborhood servicing such as office uses and retail uses. Eating establishments (restaurants,
coffee houses, cafes, etc.) were not originally considered but were later written into the Plan to
be allowed by special exception. This applicant is seeking approval for a coffee shop which is
classified as an eating establishment.
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Walz noted that the applicant has applied some time ago to create some parking along an area
adjacent to the park and the City had approved that application. The creation of that additional
parking is now moving forward. However, when Staff reviewed this application they based their
decision on the on -street parking that is already available. On the weekends there is additional
demand for off-street parking in the area, but staff did not find it to be unmanageable. Walz
stated that the special exception application signs were posted on the site and neighbors within
300 feet were notified. There were a few phone calls but no one expressed any concern.
Walz reminded the Board that a couple of years ago they approved a special exception for a
neighboring property that has become a restaurant. The Board also approved a spot for a
coffee shop at another location but that spot was taken by a retail use (Woofables). That special
exception has now expired. Since this new proposed coffee shop is in a different location a new
special exception is necessary. Walz showed photos of the area and building and proposed
floor plans for the coffee shop. The front portion will be used for the public coffee area and what
was the garage for the building will be converted into backroom storage space. Staff feels that
given the limited square footage of the space that garage conversion seems essential but do
feel it is important to restrict the customer space to not include that area that would need an
additional special exception.
With regards to the standards, Walz stated because this proposed shop is small in size and
located in a remote area of Iowa City it will limit the market for the property, and therefore not
overwhelm the area with traffic or create a burden on the surrounding neighborhoods. The
customer space is only 766 square feet and the storage area will only be 377 square feet. The
residential uses for the building will be parking in private parking spaces behind the building.
The building is entirely built so the only thing that would need further review will be exterior
lighting on the building which has to be reviewed by the building inspector to assure it meets
City standards. There are also strict rules on signage which will also be reviewed. The
application seems consistent with the other commercial uses in the area (the restaurant) which
has received no complaints from the neighborhood.
Staff recommends approval of a special exception to allow an eating establishment to be
located at 1040 Martin Street, subject to the following conditions:
1. Hours of operation are limited to 10 PM weeknights; 11 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
2. Amplified sound on the exterior of the building is prohibited.
3. Outdoor alcohol service requires an OSA permit.
4. All aspects of the commercial establishment are limited to the first floor of the building:
766 feet of commercial space for customer access and operations for the eating
establishment; 377 square feet to be used as backroom storage only.
Chrischilles asked if the outdoor seating is already included in this plan. Walz confirmed it is,
showing on a site plan where the outdoor seating would be and that it will be on private property
not on the public sidewalk.
Soglin asked what the proposed hours of operation would be for this coffee shop and what the
hours of the other commercial uses in the area are. Walz said the restaurant is allowed to be
open until 10 PM on weekdays and 11 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. She noted the hour limits
set forth in the special exception go with the property, not the business. Soglin stated her
concern with the hours is if the restaurant is open until 11 PM, the workers are likely out of there
until midnight, and then if a coffee shop is opening at 6 AM there may be deliveries even earlier
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so that between the two businesses there is a lot of activity almost 24 hours per day.
Weitzel asked about the conditions places on the outdoor alcohol service. Walz said to serve
alcohol outdoors would require the owners to apply for a special permit. An outdoor service
area permit does not stay with a property, each individual business must apply annually. Dulek
noted it is an annual review as well, along with the liquor permit.
Goeb asked for clarification where the outdoor seating area would be. Walz said there is a little
in the front of the building with the majority around the corner. Goeb asked if there was on -
street parking in that area and Walz confirmed there was all around the pubic square.
Baker asked if there was any requirement for parking. Walz replied there was not, the concept
for this area was for the businesses to be neighborhood businesses that pedestrians could use,
and not have large parking areas to generate additional traffic to the area.
Baker also asked about the additional parking and if that was the applicant's property or the
City's. Walz said it was the City's and they gave the applicant permission to take part of the
grass area within the public right-of-way to create parking with the approved special exception.
The park is not a public park, it is owned and maintained by the homeowners association.
Baker is concerned in the report where it states "Staff has observed that there appears to be
sufficient on -street parking to serve the use." and Baker has been out in that area several times
a week and feels that parking is not sufficient and is a mess in that area. Walz stated that the
neighborhood is designed to have an urban pedestrian feel and while there are many cars
parked along the streets, that can slow traffic and create what feels like an issue but that does
not mean there is an inadequate amount of parking. Additionally the idea of the coffee shop is
that people from the neighborhood will be walking to it, not all driving there.
Baker noted that under the Staff recommendation "Amplified sound on the exterior of the
building is prohibited" but what if there is amplified sound coming from inside the building that
can be heard outside? Dulek said that would be addressed through neighborhood complaints.
Weitzel asked in general if there were any restrictions on opening hours anywhere else in town.
Walz said there may be some restrictions on certain uses but could not think of any. Dulek was
also not sure there were any restrictions on opening hours, however said there are restrictions
on noise in certain hours (such as deliveries).
Baker opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward and address the
Board.
Adam Pretorius (670 Walker Circle) addressed some of the questions the Board raised. There
will be 410 households in the Peninsula neighborhood at the time of completion, they are about
9 months from that completion date. There are currently about 2.5 residents per household so
there will be about 1000 residents in this neighborhood. There are also neighboring
developments (Mackinaw with 1,000 residents) that the business will be marketed to. The
coffee shop is looking to capitalize on the park, noting that the bus stop is right across the
street. The first bus of the day comes at 6:30 a.m. There are a lot of law, dental and medical
folks from The University of Iowa that take the bus into work each day. Therefore the hours of
operation they would propose would be 6 AM to 2 PM with the height of their traffic expected
between 6 AM and 8 AM. Pretorius noted that they did tell their developer that the five parking
spaces across the street must be completed for the purchase of this property. The five spaces
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will be diagonal parking spaces and the homeowners association will maintain the spaces (snow
removal, etc.). The parking will have no restrictions (no time limits) and will be open to all (not
just for the coffee shop). Pretorius noted that as a resident of the area, he had expected an
increase in traffic when the restaurant opened and was pleasantly surprised that did not
happen. He also clarified that each commercial unit has a one -car garage, the restaurant did
have two but converted theirs into a kitchen and dry storage area. Pretorius also said they have
no intent to use their dry storage area ever for the public. He noted that they have applied for
both a permit for retail and for food service, the primary focus is the coffee shop but in the future
may want to add in some retail items similar to a mini -mart and also said they do not have an
intent at this time to obtain an alcohol license, but that could come up later. Their main goal is to
compliment but not compete with the restaurant (Apres Bistro — whose current hours are 5 PM
to 10 PM weekdays and 5 PM to 11 PM on Friday and Saturday). With regards to music there
will be music played inside but no intent to have it outside. For signage there will be a 6 by 2
foot sign that will be on the corner of the building and is non -illuminated.
Soglin asked about deliveries and when those would be expected. Pretorius responded that
they have not figured out the logistics yet of who would be doing the deliveries but are in
discussions with the company that Apres Bistro uses and they usually deliver around 2 PM.
Soglin asked how many employees they expect. Pretorius said their initial pro forma shows two
in the busy hours and just one during other times of the day. Soglin noted they would likely
need to drive into the area for their jobs so that would contribute to additional parking. Pretorius
agreed.
Goeb asked about summer hours and being open later to serve ice cream. Pretorius said they
have tabled the ice cream idea for now, eventually they might like to be open later on Friday and
Saturday for that, but they will need to revisit that at a later date.
Dulek stated that from the City Code it does state that "no person should load or unload crates,
containers, building materials, garbage cans or similar objects outdoors between 10 PM and 6
AM" so therefore there should not be deliveries at 4 AM.
Jessica Kinney (co-owner of the coffee shop) will be taking primary responsibility for the
execution of the menu, staffing and front of the house operations. The menu will not be
extensive, focus will be on the coffee service, with about five items offered for breakfast and
lunch. It will be pretty basic with sandwiches and grab -n -go items.
Cory Wilson (1451 Foster Road) lives in the area and works for the development office. He
stated the neighborhood is pretty excited for a coffee shop in the area. With regards to the
parking and the curb cuts, the design of the park had the sidewalk set back with the intention of
future parking there. They will also put in some landscaping once the parking is in to tie it all
into the neighborhood.
Baker closed the public hearing.
Weitzel moves to approve a special exception to allow an eating establishment to be
located at 1040 Martin Street, subject to the following conditions:
1. Hours of operation are limited to 10 PM weeknights; 11 PM on Fridays and
Saturdays.
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Page 5 of 7
2. Amplified sound on the exterior of the building is prohibited.
3. Outdoor alcohol service requires an OSA permit.
4. All aspects of the commercial establishment are limited to the first floor of the
building: 766 feet of commercial space for customer access and operations for
the eating establishment; 377 square feet to be used as backroom storage only.
Chrischilles seconded the motion.
Weitzel finds that the use draws from the neighborhood itself which was primarily intended to
have some small commercial uses as specified in the Staff Report, Comprehensive Plan and
Zoning Ordinance.
Soglin stated regarding agenda item she concurs with the findings set forth in the Staff Report of
August 10, 2016 and conclude the general and specific criteria are satisfied unless amended or
opposed by another Board member he recommends that the Board adopt the findings in the
Staff Report as our findings with acceptance of this proposal.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0.
Baker stated the motion declared approved, any person who wishes to appeal this decision to a
court of record may do so within 30 days after this decision is filed with the City Clerk's Office.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT INFORMATION:
Soglin noted that the Board had an application the previous year (EXC15-00012) regarding the
MidWestOne Bank at Rochester and First Avenue and now that construction of that is underway
she noted that much more of the building has been torn down than she had anticipated from the
application. She asked if Staff could review.
ADJOURNMENT:
Weitzel moved to adjourn.
Soglin seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
ATTENDANCE RECORD
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MINUTES PRELIMINARY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
AUGUST 4, 2016 — 7:00 PM — FORMAL MEETING
EMMA HARVAT HALL — CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Carolyn Dyer, Mike Hensch, Ann Freerks, Phoebe Martin, Max
Parsons, Mark Signs, Jodie Theobald
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Sara Hektoen, Karen Howard
OTHERS PRESENT: None
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
By a vote of 7-0 the Commission recommends approval of the 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 as described in the Staff Report of July 27, 2016 and amended in
the Staff Memo of August 4, 2016.
By a vote of 7-0 the Commission recommends approval of REZ16-00006 the rezoning of
multiple properties encompassing portions of the 500 blocks of Iowa Avenue, College Street,
Washington Street and Burlington Street from Central Business Support (CB -5), Central
Business Service (CB -2) and Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS-20) to Eastside
Mixed Use (EMU).
By a vote of 7-0 the Commission recommends the Council forward a letter to the Johnson
County Board of Adjustment recommending that if a Conditional Use Permit is granted to allow
a tree service business at 4522 Taft Avenue, it be limited to a period of 15 years with the
possibility of future renewals.
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
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
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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 Staff sent a follow-up memo to the Commission in their packets to address
some of the discussion at the last meeting, specifically to answer some of the questions about
commercial uses in this District. Howard stated while they believe there won't likely be a large
demand for commercial uses there are some existing now and other small businesses may
want to move into some of the existing buildings in the District. Staff believes most of the
commercial uses will develop along Van Buren Street because it is closest to downtown.
Nevertheless Staff felt it was reasonable to establish some standards even though it will largely
be residential a neighborhood: they want to be conscientious of livability and the transition from
commercial to residential. Staff is recommending that the uses that tend to draw a lot of
customers to the sites (i.e. restaurants, retail, personal -service orientated and commercial
recreational uses) not be open to the public between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
except if located along the Van Buren Street frontage or along Burlington Street. Staff feels
those are reasonable hours and likely most of the commercial uses wouldn't be open during
those hours anyway. The restaurant that is located in the area now that is open into the early
morning hours is a unique situation and is likely trying to capture the after-hours crowd. If that
business ever moves out and another restaurant moves in the new hour restrictions would
apply. Howard noted in addition there was one other commercial use that probably wouldn't
ever locate in this District but one that would not be desired is the animal -related uses
(veterinary clinic or pet boarding facility) so that would be disallowed.
Dyer asked about a business that makes dog biscuits. Howard stated that would not be animal -
related but rather retail because the animals would not be at the facility.
Freerks asked about the brewery/restaurant that is currently located in the District, would they
need to change their hours to close at 11:00 p.m. rather than 12:00 a.m. Howard said they
have frontage onto Van Buren Street so they would be exempt from those hour restrictions.
Howard stated with regards to the question of lighting, Staff did check with MidAmerican Energy
on the light Pam Michaud mentioned in the alley, it is an old barn -style light so it likely is over -
lighted for the area, but MidAmerican Energy is changing out their fixtures over time and would
come change this one out. The owner of the apartment complex pays for that light service to
light the parking lot of his apartment building for safety and security. The new fixture will be
better, likely downcast and a LED fixture. Other than that, Staff felt the lighting regulations they
had proposed are appropriate.
Howard noted the correction to the side and rear setbacks that disconnect between the graphic
and the form -based code language, there is a minor change that is addressed in the memo and
a portion of the sentence should be kept "Surface Parking, Loading, and Service Area: 5' min. or
0' where parking is shared with the adjacent property. Must comply with the same side and rear
setback requirements as principal buildings. Setback area shall be landscaped to the S2
Standard".
Freerks opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, Freerks closed the public hearing.
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Theobald moved to approve the amendments to Title 14, Zoning Code as described in the
Staff Report of July 27, 2016 and amended in the Staff Memo of August 4, 2016.
Parsons seconded the motion.
Parsons noted that this land with its close proximity to downtown and the historical
neighborhoods to the east will be a desirable area in the future and it is obvious that this code
amendment has been well thought out by Staff.
Signs stated he likes the addition of the set business hours to keep the goal of maintaining that
neighborhood transition.
Freerks asked if property owners were made aware of this change, as there was no public
present this evening. Howard noted the business operation hours wouldn't affect any of the
businesses that are there now, any that are currently open after 11 will be grandfathered in. She
noted that required notifications of this meeting and agenda were followed.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 7-0.
REZONING ITEM IREZ16-00006
Discussion of an application submitted by the City of Iowa City for a rezoning of multiple
properties encompassing portions of the 500 blocks of Iowa Avenue, College Street,
Washington Street and Burlington Street from Central Business Support (CB -5), Central
Business Service (CB -2) and Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS-20) to Eastside
Mixed Use (EMU).
Howard explained that this would be implementing the Code Amendment that the Commission
just recommended and set the new zoning for this area. Staff is recommending approval.
Martin asked again if all the property owners in this area were notified of the proposed change,
Howard said there was a neighborhood meeting as well as notification to all by personal letter.
Freerks opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one Freerks closed the public hearing
Theobald moved to approve REZ16-00006 the rezoning of multiple properties
encompassing portions of the 500 blocks of Iowa Avenue, College Street, Washington
Street and Burlington Street from Central Business Support (CB -5), Central Business
Service (CB -2) and Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS-20) to Eastside Mixed
Use (EMU).
Martin seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 7-0.
5101011Z11VL111610
Discussion of an application submitted to Johnson County from Mickey and Sarah McGrew
(General Tree Service) for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a tree trimming and removal
business located at 4522 Taft Avenue SE in Area B of the Iowa City/Johnson County Fringe
Area.
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Martin noted that the realtor representing Mickey and Sarah McGrew stopped in her office to
ask how long this meeting tonight would be and noted that their offer on the property was no
longer contingent on receiving this conditional use. Martin stated she has no business interest
in this property and responded with no information.
Howard began the staff report showing where the property is located, on Taft Avenue south of
Highway 6, it is outside the City's growth area but inside the Fringe Area. As always the
conditional use permits for the County that are in the Fringe Area need a recommendation from
the City Council. If the City Council doesn't approve the conditional use, it does take 4/5 of the
County Board of Adjustment to approve a conditional use. The area is currently zoned
agricultural, the McGrews wish to have a tree service business as well as their home at the
location. Staff is recommending that the conditional use permit be limited to a term of 15 years
with the possibility of renewal. While Staff doesn't feel it will have any negative impact on
existing or near -future development within Iowa City the long-term future use is uncertain so a
limit will allow for a revisit to ensure compatible land uses.
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 tree service business at
4522 Taft Avenue, it be limited to a period of 15 years with the possibility of future renewals.
Hensch asked if this land was immediately south of Breckenridge Trailer Court. Howard
confirmed it was.
Freerks asked if there was a set limit of number of employees in a county home-based
business. Howard did not have the answer to that question. Hensch noted that he had this
company cut down trees in his yard after a wind storm that it has one employee and hires extra
employees when needed and they just meet them at the job site.
Freerks opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one Freerks closed the public hearing.
Signs moved to recommend to Council to forward a letter to the Johnson County Board
of Adjustment recommending that if a Conditional Use Permit is granted to allow a tree
service business at 4522 Taft Avenue, it be limited to a period of 15 years with the
possibility of future renewals.
Parsons seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: JULY 21, 2016
Signs moved to approve the meeting minutes of July 21, 2016 with edits.
Parson seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
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PLANNING AND ZONING INFORMATION:
Signs asked about the business hour limitations in neighborhoods and if there was
anything in the Riverfront Crossings District that also limited hours of operations. He
noted that area is intended to be a very mixed-use area and wonders if the question will
arise at some point. Howard said it could come up and will be something Staff can
consider. Hektoen noted that the limited hours of operations is unique to the area
discussed this evening because of the transitional nature of the area, whereas
Riverfront Crossings will be more urban. Howard noted there are some transitional
areas of Riverfront Crossings so it should be reviewed.
ADJOURNMENT:
Theobald moved to adjourn.
Martin seconded.
A vote was taken and motion carried 7-0.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2015-2016
FORMAL MEETING
KEY: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
--- = Not a Member
8/20
9/3
9/17
10/1
10/15
11/5
11/19
12/3
1/7
1/21
2/19
3/3
3/17
417
4/21
5/5
5/19
6/2
7/7
7/21
8/4
DYER, CAROLYN
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
EASTHAM, CHARLIE
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
—
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—
FREERKS, ANN
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
O/E
X
X
HENSCH, MIKE
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
MARTIN, PHOEBE
X
X
O/E
O/E
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
PARSONS, MAX
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
SIGNS, MARK
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—
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X
X
X
X
X
X
THEOBALD, JODIE
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
KEY: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
--- = Not a Member