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www.icgov.org March 23, 2017
IPI Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
MISCELLANEOUS
IP2 Email from Carol deProsse (X3) [Staff response included]: Airport
IP3 Civil Service Entrance Examination — Maintenance Worker II — Streets
IP4 Copy of News Release: Community Police Review Board Community Forum — April 12
DRAFT MINUTES
IP5 Airport Commission: February 16
IP6 Human Rights Commission: March 14
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Date
City Council Tentative Meeting ScheduleIP1
Subject to change
March 23, 2017
Time Meeting Location
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
5:00 PM
Joint Meeting ICCSD Board
ICCSD Adm Bldg.
1725 N. Dodge St.
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
Monday, April 17, 2017
TBA
Joint Entities Meeting
North Liberty
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
5:00 PM
Joint Meeting JC Brd of Supervisors
TBD
Work Session
From:
Geoff Fruin
Sent:
Thursday, March 23, 2017 2:13 PM
To:
'Carol deProsse'; johnfredericthomas@gmail.com
Cc:
Jim Throgmorton; Rockne Cole; Pauline Taylor; Kingsley Botchway; Susan Mims; Terry Dickens;
Council
Subject:
RE: Airport
Carol and Council Members:
I believe I can offer some clarification on this matter. Jet Air, the Fixed -base Operator (FBO), manages fuel supply among many
other operational matters at the airport. They lease fueling infrastructure from the Airport Commission for a flowage fee. The
flowage is $.05 per gallon deposited into the system and $.05 when fuel is dispensed from the system. The price of fuel is set
by the FBO and not regulated by the Airport Commission. I have not researched how their pricing may differ from other area
airports, but I assume Jet Air considers multiple variables when pricing their fuel.
Regarding the removal of trees, the FAA governs clear runway approaches. The Airport Commission and FAA are working
together to determine how to best address any existing obstructions. The Council may recall getting an update on this effort
last year when the Airport Master Plan was presented at one of your work sessions. I do not believe a definitive course of
action has been determined by the FAA and Airport Commission but rather those discussions continue.
I hope this provides some helpful background.
Geoff Fruin
City Manager I City of Iowa City
P: 319.356.5013
-----Original Message -----
From: Carol deProsse [mailto:lonetreefox@mac.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 2:46 PM
To: johnfredericthomas@gmail.com
Cc: Jim Throgmorton; Rockne Cole; Pauline Taylor; Kingsley Botchway; Susan Mims; Terry Dickens; Geoff Fruin
Subject: Airport
John,
It has come to my attention the following:
Iowa City Airport operator is selling gas for $1/gallon less than the operator at Cedar Rapids. This results in a number of planes
coming to IC for no other reason than to refuel, further resulting in more planes flying over people's homes who are in the
flight path.
Additionally, it is believed that the Commission/Operator want to cut down the trees at the SE end of the runway in order to
give larger planes a flight path in for refueling and thus creating more planes in the flight paths that go over residential areas.
I do not desire more planes coming into Iowa City for the sole reason of saving on gas and putting pressure to cut down trees
to allow more planes in. I can speculate on possible reasons that the Commission and Operator may desire such an end, but
I'm trying to contain speculation given that I have enough of it to do with the fool and his jesters in the White House and
Congress.
I hope you will look into this matter and get back to me with what you find out. It's always best to start with some sense of
suspicion, however, than to assume it's all innocent. The AC has a history ... Caroline could give you an earful of her time on the
Commission!
Carol
Julie Voparil
From: Carol deProsse <lonetreefox@mac.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017 2:15 PM
To: Geoff Fruin
Cc: johnfredericthomas@gmail.com; Jim Throgmorton; Rockne Cole; Pauline Taylor; Kingsley
Botchway; Susan Mims; Terry Dickens; Council
Subject: Re: Airport
Thank you. I'm still unclear as to how the Airport could have operated for years with the trees standing, but now apparently
believe they cannot do so.
> On Mar 23, 2017, at 2:13 PM, Geoff Fruin <Geoff- Fru in@iowa-citv.or¢> wrote:
> Carol and Council Members:
> I believe I can offer some clarification on this matter. Jet Air, the Fixed -base Operator (FBO), manages fuel supply among
many other operational matters at the airport. They lease fueling infrastructure from the Airport Commission for a flowage
fee. The flowage is $.05 per gallon deposited into the system and $.OS when fuel is dispensed from the system. The price of
fuel is set by the FBO and not regulated by the Airport Commission. I have not researched how their pricing may differ from
other area airports, but I assume Jet Air considers multiple variables when pricing their fuel.
> Regarding the removal of trees, the FAA governs clear runway approaches. The Airport Commission and FAA are working
together to determine how to best address any existing obstructions. The Council may recall getting an update on this effort
last year when the Airport Master Plan was presented at one of your work sessions. I do not believe a definitive course of
action has been determined by the FAA and Airport Commission but rather those discussions continue.
> I hope this provides some helpful background.
> Geoff Fruin
> City Manager I City of Iowa City
> P: 319.356.5013
> -----Original Message-----
• From: Carol deProsse [mailto:lonetreefox@mac.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 2:46 PM
> To: johnfredericthomas@gmail.com
> Cc: Jim Throgmorton; Rockne Cole; Pauline Taylor; Kingsley Botchway; Susan Mims; Terry Dickens; Geoff Fruin
> Subject: Airport
> John,
> It has come to my attention the following:
> Iowa City Airport operator is selling gas for $1/gallon less than the operator at Cedar Rapids. This results in a number of
planes coming to IC for no other reason than to refuel, further resulting in more planes flying over people's homes who are in
the flight path.
> Additionally, it is believed that the Commission/Operator want to cut down the trees at the SE end of the runway in order to
give larger planes a flight path in for refueling and thus creating more planes in the flight paths that go over residential areas.
> I do not desire more planes coming into Iowa City for the sole reason of saving on gas and putting pressure to cut down trees
to allow more planes in. I can speculate on possible reasons that the Commission and Operator may desire such an end, but
I'm trying to contain speculation given that I have enough of it to do with the fool and his jesters in the White House and
Congress.
> I hope you will look into this matter and get back to me with what you find out. It's always best to start with some sense of
suspicion, however, than to assume it's all innocent. The AC has a history ... Caroline could give you an earful of her time on the
Commission!
> Carol
Julie Voparil
From: Carol deProsse <lonetreefox@mac.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017 2:18 PM
To: Geoff Fruin
Cc: johnfredericthomas@gmail.com; Jim Throgmorton; Rockne Cole; Pauline Taylor; Kingsley
Botchway; Susan Mims; Terry Dickens; Council
Subject: Re: Airport
Pressure from somewhere is desiring the trees be cut down. Before they are the motivation should be truthfully determined.
The Airport has operated for decades basically error free, especially from landings.
> On Mar 23, 2017, at 2:13 PM, Geoff Fruin <Geoff-Fruin@iowa-citv.ora> wrote:
> Carol and Council Members:
> I believe I can offer some clarification on this matter. Jet Air, the Fixed -base Operator (FBO), manages fuel supply among
many other operational matters at the airport. They lease fueling infrastructure from the Airport Commission for a flowage
fee. The flowage is $.05 per gallon deposited into the system and $.OS when fuel is dispensed from the system. The price of
fuel is set by the FBO and not regulated by the Airport Commission. I have not researched how their pricing may differ from
other area airports, but I assume Jet Air considers multiple variables when pricing their fuel.
> Regarding the removal of trees, the FAA governs clear runway approaches. The Airport Commission and FAA are working
together to determine how to best address any existing obstructions. The Council may recall getting an update on this effort
last year when the Airport Master Plan was presented at one of your work sessions. I do not believe a definitive course of
action has been determined by the FAA and Airport Commission but rather those discussions continue.
> I hope this provides some helpful background.
> Geoff Fruin
> City Manager I City of Iowa City
> P: 319.356.5013
> -----Original Message-----
• From: Carol deProsse [mailto:lonetreefox@mac.comj
> Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 2:46 PM
> To: johnfredericthomas@gmail.com
> Cc: Jim Throgmorton; Rockne Cole; Pauline Taylor; Kingsley Botchway; Susan Mims; Terry Dickens; Geoff Fruin
> Subject: Airport
> John,
> It has come to my attention the following:
> Iowa City Airport operator is selling gas for $1/gallon less than the operator at Cedar Rapids. This results in a number of
planes coming to IC for no other reason than to refuel, further resulting in more planes flying over people's homes who are in
the flight path.
> Additionally, it is believed that the Commission/Operator want to cut down the trees at the SE end of the runway in order to
give larger planes a flight path in for refueling and thus creating more planes in the flight paths that go over residential areas.
> I do not desire more planes coming into Iowa City for the sole reason of saving on gas and putting pressure to cut down trees
to allow more planes in. I can speculate on possible reasons that the Commission and Operator may desire such an end, but
I'm trying to contain speculation given that I have enough of it to do with the fool and his jesters in the White House and
Congress.
> I hope you will look into this matter and get back to me with what you find out. It's always best to start with some sense of
suspicion, however, than to assume it's all innocent. The AC has a history ... Caroline could give you an earful of her time on the
Commission!
> Carol
®a IP3
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March 15, 2017
TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — Maintenance Worker II — Streets
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 Maintenance Worker
11 — Streets.
Kyle Madden
IOWA CITY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
J," Uj. !L�%
Lyra W. Dickerson, Chair
From: City of Iowa City <CityoflowaCity@public.govdelivery.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 9:45 AM
To: Kellie Fruehling
Subject: Community Police Review Board Community Forum
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nna IOWA CITY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 03/21/2017
Contact: Kellie Fruehling
Phone: 356-5043
Community Police Review Board Community Forum
The Community Police Review Board will be holding its Annual Community Forum for the purpose
of hearing views on the policies, practices and procedures of the Iowa City Police Department.
Meet the new Police Chief, Jody Matherly.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 12, 2017
TIME: 6:00 PM
WHERE: Iowa City Public Library, Rm A
123 South Linn Street, IC
Questions & Comments:
Send your questions or comments you'd like addressed at the forum to the following by
Tuesday, April 4th: Please include full name and address. (All correspondence is public)
CPRB
City of Iowa City
410 E Washington St
Iowa City, IA 52240
Or e-mail to CPRB staff:
kellie-fruehling a()..iowa-citv.ora
The Board will attempt to address all correspondence received.
The forum will be taped and rebroadcast on the City Channel 4.
February 16, 2017 1P5
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MINUTES DRAFT
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 16, 2017 — 6:00 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
Members Present: Julie Bockenstedt, Minnetta Gardinier, Robert Libby, A. Jacob Odgaard,
Chris Ogren
Staff Present:
Others Present:
None.
Michael Tharp, Eric Goers
Matt Wolford, David Hughes
DETERMINE QUORUM:
Chairperson Odgaard called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the January 19 meeting were reviewed. Ogren noted a typo on the second
page, the long paragraph beginning with "members," where it says "Gardinier suggested that
they put..." She noted it should say "this." Ogren also questioned the attendance record
portion, and whether the end dates for their terms were going to be changed. Tharp will take
care of this. Gardinier moved to accept the minutes of the January 19, 2017, meeting as
amended. Ogren seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. FAA/IDOT Projects: AECOM / David Hughes
i. Obstruction Mitigation — Hughes spoke to Members concerning the
AECOM projects. He noted that the proposal he mentioned at the last
meeting has been received and that there are a couple of items they need
to check with the FAA on, as to whether these are required items or not.
Hughes hopes to have this on next month's agenda then.
ii. South Taxiway Extension — Hughes stated that plans and specs are
ready for this project. He shared a copy of the estimate for the project
with Members. This should be about a 45 -calendar day project. Tharp
and Hughes then responded to Member questions concerning this
project.
February 16, 2017
Page 2
1. Consider a resolution setting a public hearing on the plans,
specifications, and form of contract for the South Taxiway
Extension — Gardinier moved to accept Resolution #A17-01
setting a public hearing on the plans, specifications, and form
of contract for the South Taxiway Extension. Ogren
seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.
iii. North T -Hangar Restroom — Hughes noted that Members have two
handouts regarding this item. One is a draft of a variance request for the
City. The other is a summary of weather during the period of observation.
Hughes further explained what this process entailed and what they hoped
to achieve. Ogren spoke to the wording in the first line of the fourth
paragraph, where it states: '...the Commission feels that the occupant
load...' She suggested replacing 'feels' with something more positive, like
'has evidence,' for example. Gardinier agreed with Ogren's suggestion,
as did the other Members.
Gardinier then spoke to the first paragraph, second to the last sentence.
She stated that it does not make sense the way it is currently written.
Members reviewed this and agreed with her suggestion of: '—small
aircraft that typically carry four or fewer people.' She also spoke to
'square feet' versus 'square foot,' where it is used in the document.
Hughes stated that he will check on this wording. He then tried to clarify
what 'occupancy load' refers to and how it is calculated. Wording was
reviewed here, as well, with Members agreeing it should say: '...this
results in.' Gardinier pointed out the use of 'occupancy load' and
'occupant load' and asked why this is not consistent throughout the
document. Bockenstedt then asked for clarification on page two, first
paragraph. She suggested the use of 'substantially' instead of
'significantly.' She then questioned what the next sentence means.
Hughes further explained what they are trying to convey here. Members
continued to discuss the wording of this document and where changes
may help their argument. Goers also helped to clarify what the document
is meant to do.
b. Airport Operations
I. Strategic Plan — Implementation — Tharp stated that the RFP did go
out. There have already been some proposals come in and he has been
responding to questions regarding the RFP, as well. Continuing, Tharp
stated that what he needs tonight are volunteers for an Evaluation
Committee, which would review the RFPs and create a finalists' list.
Libby and Gardinier volunteered for this committee.
1. Request for proposals for Strategic Plan —
ii. Budget — Regarding the budget, Tharp stated that unless there are
questions from Members, he does not have much. He added that they
are currently at about the half -way mark on the budget and that things are
looking good.
iii. Management — None.
C. FBO / Flight Training Reports
L Jet Air — Matt Wolford stated that he does not have the reports printed
yet for this month, but Members asked him to go ahead with his verbal
February 16, 2017
Page 3
report. He stated that today they were working in the front office in the
terminal building, replacing the countertops in that area. As for the usual
maintenance, Wolford stated that they haven't had to deal much with
snow removal, but have been replacing light bulbs, picking up trash, and
performing other standard maintenance items. Gardinier noted that the
light bulb in the beacon had to be replaced. Continuing, Wolford noted
that the shop office door and the back door on Jet Air's building had to
have hinge replacements as the closures were worn out.
As for Jet Air business, Wolford stated that they have been very busy. He
added that he is going to be gone on vacation the next few weeks.
Continuing, Wolford stated that plane sales have been going quite well for
them. The shop has been busy with annual maintenance work, but
Wolford noted that this typically slows down as summer approaches. He
also spoke about sending Jet Air employees over to Italy to handle a
plane deal. Wolford noted the progress on their new hangar. The roof is
done, as are two side walls. Currently they are working on the back wall,
and he stated that the actual building itself should be done by the middle
of next week, as long as the weather cooperates.
d. Commission Members' Reports — Gardinier stated that she has had her plane
in for its annual maintenance. Libby noted that the ambulance service and the
Fire Department are getting anxious for the upcoming disaster drill. Members
briefly discussed the importance of having such a drill and that perhaps it should
take place every three years or so. The date for this year's drill is May 20.
e. Staff Report — Tharp first spoke about the Iowa Airports Conference, noting that
this year it is in Cedar Rapids. He gave Members a copy of the agenda and
stated that anyone who wishes to attend should let him know. Next he stated
that he has recently been in Des Moines as part of the Public Airports
Association. The association is pushing a funding bill to increase the grant
program allocations that the airports receive. The hope is to increase this pot of
money from $750,000 to $3 million. Tharp then responded to Member questions
regarding this effort. Tharp then noted that he will be out of the office March 3
through March 10 for his personal vacation time.
f. 100 Year Anniversary Committee — Ogren stated that the committee has met
and has arranged to meet this coming Wednesday with the people at FUEL up in
Hiawatha. They did the program for Fly Iowa. Tharp added that they are starting
to develop the concept they have in mind, and that once this is done they will
share it with the full Commission. Tentative dates being looked at include the
second weekend in June, which is also the Young Eagles aviation day. Tharp
stated that he did speak with the City Manager's office regarding banners for the
event.
Consider a motion to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the
professional competency of individuals whose appointment, hiring,
performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent
needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and those
individuals requested a closed session — Deferred to next month.
February 16, 2017
Page 4
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR:
The next regular meeting of the Airport Commission will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2017,
at 6:00 P.M. in the Airport Terminal Building. Odgaard noted that the next meeting is scheduled
during spring break, and he will therefore have a conflict with this date. Members briefly
discussed if they should go ahead and have the meeting, which they decided they would due to
the scheduled public hearing.
ADJOURN:
Ogren moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:03 P.M. Bockenstedt seconded the motion.
The motion carried 5-0.
CHAIRPERSON DATE
February 16, 2017
Page 5
Airport Commission
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2017
Key:
X = Present
X/E = Present for Part of Meeting
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = Not a Member at this time
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X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Chris Ogren
07/01/18
O
O
X
X
E
X
X
X
E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
A.Jacob
07/01/18
O
Odgaard
/
O/
X
X
E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Julie
07/01/17
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O
O
Bockenstedt
I
I
I
X
E
X
X
X
E
X
E
X
X
X
X
X
X
Robert Libby
07/01/20
O
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X
X
X
X
E
X
X
O
O
E
X
X
X
Key:
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Draft Minutes
Human Rights Commission
Helling Conference Room, City Hall
March 14, 2017
Members Present:
Eliza Willis, Jeff Falk, Shams Ghoneim, Adil Adams, Kim Hanrahan, Barbara Kutzko, Andrea
Cohen.
Members Absent:
Joe Coulter.
Staff Present:
Stefanie Bowers.
Others Present:
Micah Ariel James, Jacob Yarrow, RaQuishia Harrington.
Recommendations to City Council: No.
Call to Order:
Hanrahan called the meeting to order at 5:32PM.
Approval of February 21, 2017 Minutes:
Ghoneim moved to approve the minutes; the motion was seconded by Kutzko. A vote was taken
and the motion passed 7-0.
Hancher Programming Opportunity:
Hancher over the next year and a half will be offering specific programming that focuses on
Muslim identity and culture. The programming will be funded by a grant Hancher received to
increase cross-cultural knowledge and understanding through arts and culture. Commissioners
Cohen, Falk, and Kutzko will meet to discuss ways to collaborate.
Collaborating with Community Organizations:
Hanrahan asked for this item to be placed on the April meeting agenda.
Funding Request Andre' Wright:
The request to assist in bringing Dr. Jason Sole back to Iowa City for further programming was
approved 7-0 for $100 to cover travel expenses. Moved by Willis seconded by Ghoneim.
Funding Request from Recreation Division:
The request to assist with All About Girls Summit was approved for $100 to offset the airline
ticket to Orlando, Florida. Moved by Ghoneim seconded by Falk.
Vendor Request Iowa City Pride:
The Commission will participate in this annual event. Staff will process the payment and
registration.
Report from the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights:
Ghoneim attended Toward a Legal Definition of Islamophobia held February 27. The next
quarterly meeting is May 1.
Announcements:
Cohen reported on the Iowa United Nations Association's Bride's March on March 8. Hike for
Refugees will be held on April 29.
Willis reported on the success of the Know Your Rights program held on March 11.
Falk mentioned that he and his wife recently became a host family to a young man from
Afghanistan who is a student at Scattergood Friends School in West Branch.
Adams reported on the Know Your Rights program and looks forward to holding the event again
in the near future.
Kutzko serves on the Juneteenth Planning Committee. The event will be on June 24 at Mercer
Park Aquatic Center. She is overseeing the health fair for the annual event.
Ghoneim helped plan a potluck for Jewish and Muslim youth. The event was well received by
those who attended. She will also meet with visitors from Italy on April 3 to discuss Community
IDs.
Staff:
The strategic planning meeting for the Social Justice Racial Equity Grant is set for July 11 from
5:15 — 7:15PM at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center.
Next meeting date April 25, 2017 at 5:30PM.
Adjournment: 7:11 PM.
Human Rights Commission
Attendance Record
Key
TERM
April
May
June
July
July
Aug.
Sept.
Oct.
Nov.
Dec.
Jan.
Feb.
Mar.
NAME
EXP.
18,
17,
21,
7,
19,
16,
20,
18,
15,
20,
17,
21,
14,
2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
2017
2017
2017
Barbara
1/1/
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--
--
--
---
---
--
X
X
X
X
X
X
Kutzko
2020
Jeff Falk
1/1/202
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
X
X
X
0
D'Angelo
1/1/202
—
--
---
---
---
---
---
X
X
O/E
R
R
R
Bailey
0
Joe Coulter
1/1/201
X
O/E
X
X
O/E
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
9
Adil Adams
1/1/201
O
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
9
Eliza Jane
1/1/201
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Willis
9
Andrea
1/1/201
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
Cohen
8
Kim
1/1/201
X
X
X
X
X
O
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Hanrahan
8
Shams
1/1/201
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
Ghoneim
8
Key
X
= Present
O
= Absent
O/E
= Absent/Excused
R
= Resigned