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Home My WebLink About2017-04-13 Info Packett1 L CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org April 13, 2017 IPI Council Tentative Meeting Schedule APRIL 18 WORK SESSION IP2 Work Session Agenda IP3 Letter from Police Chief to City Manager: ICPD Strategy on Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) IP4 Memo from Mayor Pro Tem Botchway: Addressing Racial Disparities IPS Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD): Joint Work Session Minutes — April 4 IP6 Pending Work Session Topics MISCELLANEOUS I137 Report from Human Rights Coordinator & Equity Director: Social Justice and Racial Equity First Quarter Update for 2017 IP8 Memorandum from Assistant City Manager: Exploration of Sustainability and Carbon Reduction Projects IP9 Joint Entities Meeting agenda: April 17 IP10 Copy of Press Release: Police Department awarded accreditation for the sixth time IP11 Copy of Press Release: Council Listening Post scheduled for April 27 IP12 Copy of Press Release: City receives award for financial report IP13 Memorandum from Historic Preservation Chair & Specialist: Historic Preservation Commission Annual Planning Session Report and Work Plan for Calendar year 2017 IP14 Memorandum from Parks & Recreation Dir.: Johnson County Master Gardener Annual Report IP15 Invitation: Community Conversation about violence in Iowa — April 18 IP16 Copy of email from DOT: 1-380 Planning Study IP17 Invitation: Universities and Affordable Housing: April 27 IP18 Invitation: National Bike to Work Day: Save the Date —May 19 April 13, 2017 Information Packet (continued) 2 IP19 Email from Shams Ghoneim: Mosque Flyer for April 14 IP20 Emails from Nancy Yowell and Georgina Dodge: Deer Population IP21 Email from National Association of Recreational Equality: Socialization, Integration, and Inclusion in Iowa City Parks and Playgrounds IP22 Civil Service entrance Examination — Custodian, Government Buildings DRAFT MINUTES IP23 Historic Preservation Commission: March 9 J r 1 CITY OF IOWA CITY Date City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule IP1 Subject to change April 13, 2017 Time Meetina Location Monday, April 17, 2017 4:00 PM Reception North Liberty/City Hall 4:30 PM Joint Entities Meeting 3 Quail Creek Circle, NL 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 Tuesday, June 6, 2017 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, June 20, 2017 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2017 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, August 1, 2017 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, August 15, 2017 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting � r -.9% -MAL. CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City. Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org City Council Work Session Agenda Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Emma J. Harvat Hall - City Hall 5:00 P.M. • Discuss disproportionate minority contact strategy [IP #3 of 4/13 Info Packet] Discuss support of the ICCSD Bond Referendum [IP #4 of 4/13 Info Packet] • City Clerk Recruitment • Clarification of Agenda Items Information Packet Discussion [April 6, April 131 TO: Geoff Fruin, City Manager FROM: Jody L. Matherly, Police Chief RE: ICPD Strategy on Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) DATE: April 18, 2017 The Iowa City Police Department has participated in collecting demographic data in traffic stops since 1999. While disproportionality in minority contacts (DMC) in traffic stops still exists, much progress has been made. After my hire, I reviewed the DMC study, arrest statistics by race, and met with numerous community members and police staff. As a result of this initial review and dialogue, the police department has developed a strategic plan to aggressively address DMC issues over the next five years. There are four components to this plan: Goals and Objectives, Education and Training, Community Outreach, and Deployment of Resources. Goals and Objectives • Goal #1 Reduce DMC involving discretionary charges in non -traffic related incidents o Objective: address DMC in crimes where officer discretion may be a factor. Officer discretion is typically at the highest levels for low level offenses. Officers will be reminded that in addition to the relatively minor nature of the offense, they should consider the need to build community trust and determine if alternative enforcement will have a stronger, long-term positive impact on low level offenders. Examples of such crimes are disorderly conduct, possession of drugs, interfering with police, and curfew. Juvenile diversion programs that presently exist such as LADDERS are preferred and will be expanded on as appropriate. Goal #2 Reduce disproportionality in DMC statistics in the St. Ambrose University traffic study regarding traffic stops, consent searches, citations and arrests. Education & Training • Dr. Barnum will present his DMC study to all ICPD officers so there is a full understanding: What the results of the study mean How to properly define, document and submit data Include a lesson on dispelling the crime/race association and reiterate our expectation that we deploy resources based on crime trends and not solely by neighborhoods or specific populations within our community. • The department presently trains annually in cultural diversity, understanding racial profiling and the policies, civil and criminal liability that applies. New police recruits also receive such training at the basic police academy. We will continue to combat implicit bias through regular training. Emphasis will be placed on supervisor training in identifying racially equitable police practices. • Continue to train in crisis intervention, use of force with emphasis on de-escalation, verbal influence and defense, reasons officer have discretion in arrest, etc. Community Outreach • Enhance problem -oriented policing and increase involvement in social organizations and community groups. The goal is to educate the public and continually reassess what the public wants and expects from their police agency. • Increase neighborhood foot beat patrols and encourage officers to get out of their patrol vehicles to engage the community and build relationships through non -enforcement interactions. Constant interaction with minority populations will help reduce implicit bias. • Continue and enhance ICPD's formal community policing programs such as Coffee with a Cop, Citizen's Police Academy, Special Olympics, Shop with a Cop, Free Wheels bicycle program: which teaches bicycle safety and donate bikes to deserving youth, etc. • Invite interested community members to use of force training that requires police to make judgment calls in a matter of seconds. This will provide a better understanding of what options officers have in various scenarios and how they prepare to make difficult decisions regarding the use of force. The opportunity for the public to attend and participate is intended to help foster healthy dialogue and understanding of a topic that can be quite controversial. • Launched a police/community events calendar to enhance the effectiveness of community outreach positions. This calendar is available to all police, and city employees and will encourage greater participation and interdepartmental cooperation. • Start a police chiefs informal committee consisting of community members to enhance their involvement in police matters. Example of topics for discussion would be what information can legally be released during critical incidents, review of police general orders particularly those related to bias -based policing, body worn cameras and use of force. By allowing the community to have a part in these decisions, it will build trust in the decisions we make. The City's Equity Director and Community Police Review Board will continue to be a part of the policy review process. Create innovative programs to be part of the solution for our community members to maintain their vehicle equipment and possess a valid driver license. Deployment of Resources • Assign supervisors of community outreach unit and patrol officers to coordinate collaboration so options can be formulated to address crime issues to reduce formal enforcement action. • Increase foot and bicycle patrols by police officers and community outreach officers in all neighborhoods to foster dialogue between police and residents, build trust, enhance quality of life and reduce crime. The downtown beat officer is an example of success in this effort. Full implementation would be a long-term goal as it requires additional resources. • Encourage our police chaplain unit to attend police/community events. This solves two issues: it enhances the involvement of the chaplains and gives ICPD another tool to collaborate into the community. • Maintain systems that provide checks and balances internally. This will serve as a means to quickly audit enforcement activities, and address signs of disparate practice. This process is being researched to determine if the records system can produce the information needed to carry out the review. • Form an ICPD internal disproportionate policing committee consisting of a captain, lieutenant, sergeant, two patrol officers, and a civilian position. Mission: to keep open communication amongst all levels in the PD regarding the DMC issues and strategies on addressing it. • CALEA—continue participation in national accreditation to ensure that policies and procedures are considered best practices. We recently achieved our 6th reaccreditation. • Build better communication with our Human Rights Office. That starts with ensuring that public copies of police reports involving hate crime and similar conduct are sent to them in a timely manner. • While citizen complaints are one tool to address alleged acts of use of force, racial profiling, etc. we also are keenly aware that many community members, especially young people and minorities, are reluctant to report their concerns due to a lack of trust in law enforcement. As such, our supervisors will continue to closely monitor officer activity and review in -car and body camera video. • Continue to diversify our police force. This means not only hiring staff that reflects the diversity of our community but also ensuring that once hired, they can remain being an individual and have equal opportunity for sought-after assignments and promotions. This was a discussion the Police Chief had recently with Jason Sole, NAACP Minneapolis Chapter. • Enhance use of Southside Precinct o It should be a remote site serving many neighborhoods to report crimes, use as resource center and community meetings. It should not be considered as a police outpost only used to oversee a particular neighborhood. Through implementation of these actions, I believe the ICPD can significantly reduce DMC and become a national leader in community-based policing that is rooted in trust with residents. Building trust will take time but we are committed to doing what is necessary to accomplish this goal. Lastly, the ICPD will continue to refine our data collection in an effort to be very transparent on our progress with the entire community. As I continue to meet with community members and engage with our officers and staff, additional strategies will be developed to help us reach our ultimate goal of eliminating DMC while providing extremely high-level policing services to the community that result in safe, healthy neighborhoods for all. To: Iowa City Council From: Kingsley Botchway, Iowa City Council Member cc: Date Thursday, April 13, 2017 Re: Addressing Racial Disparities Addressing Racial Disparities: Creating A Culture of Accountability and Respect between the Iowa City Police Deparnnent and the Iowa City Community Over the last 3-5 years, our city and police department has made significant strides in our community to acknowledge racial disparities and proactively engage with our minority community in a positive way. However, we in City Government must continue to always strive for improvement especially in community and police relations, which frequently have dynamics that are largely impacted by race. This document is a compilation of strategies to work to eliminate racial disparities from research articles listed below and community input. I truly believe by continuing to improve our policies and practices with the strategies below, focusing on goals to reduce disproportionality in key areas, and continuing to do the work we will continue to make the progress our community has been and will be proud of. 1. Component One: Clearly Defined Policies Related to Disparities o Adopt clear policy directive banning racial profiling • Incorporate within ICPD's Policies and Procedures • Incorporate by Council resolution • Continue to follow council resolution limiting our law enforcement in assisting federal immigration enforcement efforts outside the scope of our local duties and powers o Restructure Community Police Review Board (CPRB) • Focus on policies and procedures and whether these policies and procedures align with community expectations • Focus on use of force data and whether patterns align with community expectations • Review key areas of disproportionality and report improvement • Require independent investigation of any police misconduct as determined by the CPRB o Develop and publish clear procedures on how to address confrontational situations to keep officers and residents safe 2. Component Two: Define Key Areas of Racial Disproportionality and Implement Accountability Measures to Build Trust with the community o Continue to provide data on disproportionality • Continue Dr. Barnum study • Define key areas of focus to address disproportionality (examples below) • Traffic stops • Searches • Arrests for highly discretionary crimes • Modifying "hotspot" policing to reduce "broken windows policy" • Continue usage of body cameras • Develop accountability measure to ensure they are in use and what happens when they aren't • Provide public information about the use of body cameras and filming of police • Provide ways for all people to provide written information regarding individual rights and processing of filing complaints • Provide cards with badge number and other easily identifiable information as well as a process to submit immediate feedback both positive and negative via phone 3. Component Three: Training on Cultural Competency & Implicit Bias and Implementation o Culture specific orientation trainings related to diverse groups throughout our community (e.g. Crisis Intervention Training) o Intensive training of managers, supervisors, command staff, and chief on identifying racially equitable police practices and developing proactive intervention system o Have all officers provide training and public forums on rights and emerging practices 4. Component Four. Incorporate and Collaborate with Community o Create programs to implement arrest alternatives (e.g. Crisis Intervention Training) o Collaborate with community and faith -based organizations to develop programs to use as alternatives to arrest o Create plans for addressing key areas of need in the community Sources: 1. Campaign Zero www.ioincampaignzero.orQ 2. Sentencing Project. Reducing Racial Disparity in the Criminal Justice System. htto://www.sentenci n£proiect.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/0l/Reduci ng-Racial-Disoarity-in-t he-Cri mi na (-Justice-System-A-Manual-for-Practitioners-and-Pol icvmakers.pdf 3. International Association of Chiefs of Police. Addressing Racial Profiling: Creating a Comprehensive Commitment to Bias -Free Policing. http://www.theiaci).org/portals/O/pdfs/l)cr Idrshpade oart3 pdf 416/2017 BoardDocs® Pro Iowa City Community School District IPS Board Joint Work Session with Iowa City City Council Tuesday, April 4, 2017 Educational Services Center 1725 N. Dodge Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Generated by Kim Colvin on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 Members Present: LaTasha DeLoach, Phil Hemingway, Brian Kirschling, Chris Liebig, Chris Lynch, Paul Roesler, Lori Roetlin City Council Members Present: Kingsley Botchway II, Rockne Cole, Terry Dickens, Susan Mims, Pauline Tayor, John Thomas, Jim Throgmorton Also Present: Steve Murley, Superintendent, Matt Degner, Assistant Superintendent; Amy Kortemeyer, Assistant Superintendent; Craig Hansel, Chief Financial Officer/Board Secretary; Duane Van Hemert, Facilities Management Director; Geoff Fruin, Iowa City's City Manager President Lynch called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. He welcomed everyone and thanked them for attending. Lynch stated he believes there are common objectives of supporting education and supporting neighborhoods and neighborhood schools. Mayor Throgmorton stated they strongly desire to keep the Mann project on schedule and they fully support the District's need to ensure equitably facilities, however, they also want to make sure the renovations are compatible with the site and neighborhood historical context. Facilities Master Plan - Mann Elementary School Lynch stated the Facilities Master Plan is about transforming the learning environment, delivering a 21st Century learning environment, and having an equitable learning environment throughout the District. The overview and discussion regarding Mann will be a high level view of design elements and boundary conditions for consideration. Murley gave a presentation on the Mann site. The presentation included an aerial view of the Mann property and North Market Square Park, an aerial view of the Goosetown/Mann conservation district, information from the BLDD Educational Adequacies Report done July 2013 including what it would take to make Mann equitable, photos of play structures at Mann and at North Market Square park, site comparisons to other elementary buildings in the district, and seven site improvement options which include desired parcels to acquire. It was clarified that the District owns part of North Market Square Park, that three properties south of Fairchild St. are in the Goosetown/Mann conservation district, 630 Fairchild St. is not in the Goosetown/Mann conservation district but is on the National Historic Register, and that in all site improvement options the 10,000 square foot addition stays the same. Throgmorton stated three areas of interest for the City are shared use of the park, mix of on street and off street parking, and preservation of the house on the National Historic Register. Discussion included the timeline for a decision, community input, input from the church, possible use of church parking, parking and the number of parking spaces needed, bus drop off lane, hard and soft space play areas, importance of open green space and its importance educationally, options on building addition locations, preservation of house on National Historic Registry, feedback from the community on the three houses in the conservation district, gym space, keeping the project on schedule, and likes and dislikes of each site improvement option. Kirschling and Degner left the meeting at 5:55 pm. The group agreed that site improvement options C, E, and G (with the house on the National Historic Register staying) are viable options. All three consider the National Historic Register house remaining, some shared use agreement of the park, some mix of on street and off street parking and Fairchild St. staying open. Thomas would also like to see that outdoor spaces are fully integrated. General Obligation - Overview Roesler gave a brief overview of the General Obligation Bond presentation that has been presented at some of the PTA and PTO meetings. The overview included the history and make up of the 2013 Steering Committee to address the District's growth, key dates of the approval of the original Facilities Master plan up to the September bond vote, bond projects, Facilities Master Plan funding, 100% of all buildings air conditioned by 2021, elimination of temporary classrooms, dedicated art and music rooms, 21st Century classrooms, athletic improvements, historic renovations, multi-purpose rooms, safety and security upgrades, the Facilities Master Plan timeline showing completed projects, projects in progress, and future projects subject to bond approval, tax impact, tax rate vs. comparable districts, ninety-eight cent proposed levy tax rate, and homeowner impact. Adiourn Motion by Hemingway, seconded by Cole to adjourn. All were in favor and the meeting adjourned at 6:22 pm. Chris Lynch, Board President Craig Hansel, Board Secretary Mtps:I www.boarddocs.comriariccsdBoard.mf Private?openglogin 1/1 Horace Mann Elementary Joint Work Session April 4, 2017 Iowa City Community School District City of Iowa City, City Councl A Alaa. A ria a AN"t"'I North 5 h � ..., s � S o. as a • a P PKK'+ -5a"' �y _ ',�� i i � as a • a P PKK'+ -5a"' �y _ ',�� i i � —z 61= Ml ]/LS 411'.I1:9M it CITY OF IOWA CITY Horace Mann Elementary BLDD Educational Adeauacies J U Iv 201 Schools Ranged from 60.6 to 96.E (ioo) _ Gymnasium, Lunchroom/Multi-purpose Room ADA, Entrance, Elevator, Admin Office Staff/Visitor Parking Undersized Pre -K, K, Music Rooms Dedicated Art Room Public Access to Media Center Soft Play/ Playground Areas/Green Space Horace Mann Elementary To Make Mann Equitable (Education &Programs Acquire Adjacent Properties Increased Use of North Market Square Park Building Addition,10,000 sq. Ft. Gymnasium, 4,900 sq. Ft. Media Center, 2,500 sq. Ft. Net +2 Classrooms Admin Office, Nursing Office, 1,875 sq. Ft. Circulation, Storage & Restrooms, 725 sq. Ft. Inv A 9 R, N AG NORTH MARKET iJ 'LL PARK �8 �"ar "'. ■ Owe ori': .,tom SQUARE . , .... a Park Playground Structure x,: t Iowa City CommunitySchool District Horace Mann Elementary Elementary School Site Comparisons Building 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 Site Square Footprint Foot priat%of Enroll Enroll Enroll Avg. Enroll Site Acreage Footage Building Sq. Ft. Sq.Ft. Site Parking Stalls ADA 223 222 242 229 1.65 2074 (9) 31,910 (7) 13,422 (9) 18.6794(9) n 23 +2 (9) 378 431 431 ¢47 644203 (2) 67,714 (1) 52288 W 8.a5%(3) 95 102 7 W 311 22 261 281 57 248,292 (7) 42,314 (4) 32,094 (5) 12.9394(7) 39 41 +2 (6) 407 395 32 393 9.0 392,040 (4) 36,878 (5) 36,878 (4) 941%(4) 68 72 +4 (3) 237 239 237 238 3.6 156,816 (8) 31,604 (8) 23,818 (7) x5.19%(8) 35 36 +1 (8) 329 338 335 334 8.1 352,836 (6) 35,356 (6) 13,941 (8) 39594(2) 59 61 +2 (5) 405 442 441 429 83 364548 (5) 46,25• (3) 46,25• (3) 12,7994(6) 74 n +3 (2) 220 212 215 212 20.4 888,624 W 28,213 (9) 28,213 (6) 3.1794(1) 67 69 +2 (4) 378 262 311 317 9 5 411820 (3) 511051 (2) 511051 (2) 12.3.94(5) 53 56 +3 (7) Total Play Total Sq.Ft. Soft Fall Play Hard Surface Hard + Soft Useable Green Green+ Soft+ Sq. Ft./ Sq.Ft. Play Sq.Ft. Sq.Ft. Space Sq.Ft. Hard Student 5,920 (9) 15,930 (6) 21,850 (8) 4,728 (9) 26,98(9) 116 (9) 17,405 (2) 29,481 (2) 46,886 (2) 198,170 (1) 245,056(1) 569 (4) 7,709 (7) 21,186 (4) 28,895 (5) 75,240 (7) 104,135(7) 370 (7) 12,383 (5) 23,244 (3) 35,627 (3) 154,589 (5) 190,216(5) 484 (5) 6,872 (8) 9,497 (8) 16,369 (9) 22,166 (8) 38,535(8) 162 (8) 13,809 (4) 14,020 (7) 27,829 (6) 165,762 (3) 191591(4) 580 (3) 10,616 (6) 20,623 (5) 31,239 (4) 12,368 (2) 201607(3) 474 (6) 16,wo (3) 8,905 (9) 24,905 (7) 111596 (6) 136,50"1(6) 643 (2) a8,1o9 W 34,229 W 52,338 W 164,005 (4) 216343(2) 682 (a) MANN LINCOLN HOOVER LONGFELLOW LUCAS LEMME TWAIN ALEXANDER SHIMEK Site Acreage 0.0 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 Building Footprint % of Site SHIMEK LONGFELLOW ALEXANDER LEMME TWAIN LUCAS HOOVER LINCOLN MANN�......................................L....................................L....................................L....................................L...................................�.uu i i i i i 0.00 2.00% 4.00% 6.00% 8.000/0 10.00% 12.00% 1400% 16.00% 18.0045 20.0046 MANN LINCOLN HOOVER LUCAS LEMME ALEXANDER LONGFELLOW SHIMEK TWAIN Sq. Ft. Play/Hard/Green Spaces / Student 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Parking Stalls MANN LINCOLN HOOVER TWAIN LONGFELLOW SHIMEK LEMME LUCAS ALEXANDER Iowa City CommunitySchool District Horace Mann Elementary Site Improvement Options 07 Kill y I . Flo. ti — CHURCH STREET' - - Existing Site Plan---� Desired Parcels �➢k HARD PLAY Existing 1 15,555 SF •, ,+G ➢ Acreage 1.65 EXISTING ➢ Total Site ➢ Soft Play ,•, HELEMENTARY MANN.'- ''� `d ' SCHOOL �x ,P 1.65 Acres '� 211 31550 Sq. Ft.NkI a mai "! F STAFF PARKING y ➢Pros ➢ Hard Surface PlayLocation 15, 555 Sq. Ft. i k q F Hard Surface R s4" ➢ Green Space FAIRCHILD '' ➢ Cons 41728 Sq. Ft STT �,.`' � Small Site Lack of Parking KETPAR •...� e ➢ Parking Stalls E v, Bus Drop-off 21 + 2 ADA .�� Parent Drop-off d - N MARKET SGIUV z Small Green m� Small Soft Play Option "A" ➢ Acreage 2.823 ➢ Soft Play 141000 Sq. Ft. ➢ Hard Surface Play 171280 Sq. Ft. ➢ Parking Stalls 60+2ADA 0,000 SOFT PLAY 5.210 SF ' PARENT D x, ��III€ill :ISTIN6 "Y PAR PLAY Desired Parcels ➢ 630 Fairchild ➢ 618-620 Fairchild ➢ 619 Fairchild ➢ 623 Fairchild ➢ 427 N Dodge ➢ Fairchild Street ➢ Pros Hard Surface+ Play Areas+ Parent Drop-off Bus Drop-off Parking Park Synergy ➢ Cons Cost/Process N z 0,000 SOFT PLAY 5.210 SF ' PARENT D x, ��III€ill :ISTIN6 "Y PAR PLAY Desired Parcels ➢ 630 Fairchild ➢ 618-620 Fairchild ➢ 619 Fairchild ➢ 623 Fairchild ➢ 427 N Dodge ➢ Fairchild Street ➢ Pros Hard Surface+ Play Areas+ Parent Drop-off Bus Drop-off Parking Park Synergy ➢ Cons Cost/Process Option "B" ➢ Acreage 2.256 ➢ Soft Play 151650 Sq. Ft. ➢ Hard Surface Play 161010 Sq. Ft. ➢ Parking Stalls 49+2ADA CHURCH STREET - .;�wyy�YB`bi d f (n z , > SOFT PLAY . O _.__y T _ 7 650 SF $. 0 r� i XISTING -RACE Mp �� LEMENTA ROPOSED SCHOOL. 10,000 SF BUILDING N M{kRKC„�,Uq* ADDITION NY ' PARENT DROP DEE t 0 O �p j YfOT OT N.. HARD PLAY T D T j D 9,430 SF FAIRCHILD STREET' E N MARKET z m� -ISTING CHURCH PARKING UAQ �. Desired Parcels ➢ 630 Fairchild ➢ 618-620 Fairchild ➢ 619 Fairchild ➢ 623 Fairchild ➢ 427 N Dodge ➢ Pros Hard Surface+ Play Areas+ Parent Drop-off Bus Drop-off Parking ➢ Cons Traffic Flow Cost/Process Option«C„ _ __ ..�,:.��:-. "' � � . , Desired Parcels zur a� �'sti ➢ 618-620 Fairchild ➢ Acreage 1.98 r � ➢ 619 Fairchild HSTINC'i �� ➢ 623 Fairchild ➢Soft Play PROPOSE '. ACE Mp �rgk CHO L t,lw➢ 427 N Dodge 71650 Sq. Ft. 10,000 BUILDIsG UYLDING �.i mew PARENT DROP OFF -mi 5` ➢ Pros ➢ Hard Surface Ttl M Hard Surface - Play SOFTPLAY RED ,�A HOUSE_ �' Play Areas - 14, 530 Sq. Ft. 6,23o SFS Parent Drop-off FAIRCHILD FAIRCHILD�TREET Bus Drop-off ➢ Parking Stalls STREET �„; "' ; n Parking 49 + 2 ASA OR T PROPOSED 30 STALLS _ ➢ s Cons E - Traffic Flow -, `ISTINC CHURCH PARKING �+ Use of Park NMARKET Cost/Process Option "D" ➢ Acreage 1.933 ➢ Soft Play 71950 Sq. Ft. ➢ Hard Surface Play 11440 Sq. Ft. ➢ Parking Stalls 37+2ADA FAIRCHILD STREET. E �� I `3 m ; 2010 SF Play Areas- EXISTING v ' ri �4'tb-� v i`� HORACE MAu.�� s l ELEMENTA I r„+ Cons ?ROPOSED SCHOOL' 710,000 SF wn v 77RLAY� �;T y 6,230 SF M,i^>3W PARENT DROP OFF Do HARD PLAY 9430SF r � rF� FAIRCHILD: STREET EXISTING HOUSES EXISTING CHURCH PARKING:.... i. z N MARKET SQUARE m Desired Parcels ➢ 630 Fairchild ➢ 618-620 Fairchild pp ➢ Pros Hard Surface - w rm. Play Areas- Parent Drop-off Bus Drop-off ➢ Cons ' Less Parking Traffic Flow Use of Park Cost/Process CtURCH`$7�iEE'f Option 64 E)) O PROPOSED 34 STALLS ➢ Acreage 1.84 . - ° PARENT CROP OFF .. m HARD PLAY., � 5.785 SF EXISTING FORAGE MAN ➢ Soft Play PU$L PROPOSED ELSCHOOL' 31720 Sq. Ft. SCHOOL 0,000 SF BUILDING R N MARKET SQUARE ADDITION z PARENT DROP OFF R ➢ Hard Surface EXI$TI U' Play 1 BASKETBALL $OFT PLAY SOFT PLAY > RED HOUSE a COURTS 6,230SF 3,720 SF �\ 5,785 Sq. Ft. FAIRCHILD irya'"'V FAIRCHILD STREET STREET ➢ Parking Stalls �„;�,� �_ 37 + 2 ADANORTH xP�3E MARKET PARK x,' ' y $JMARKETS {{ Desired Parcels ➢ 618-620 Fairchild ➢ Pros t Parent Drop-off Bus Drop-off 2 ➢ Cons Less Parking Less Hard Play Less Soft Play Traffic Flow Increased Use of Park Cost/Process Option T" ➢ Acreage 2.256 ➢ Soft Play 191230 Sq. Ft. ➢ Hard Surface Play 14710 Sq. Ft. ➢ Parking Stalls 44+2ADA &A A N MARKET SOUAF t z 0 O S 2 O z I SOFT PLAY HARD PLAY 7,650 SF 6.580 SF 10,000 SF BUILDING ADDITION SOFT PLAY 5,080 SF EXISTING HORACE MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HARD PLAY SOFT PLAY 8,130 SF 6,500 SF �E1 FAIRCHILD: STREET c_ N PROPOSED 30 STALLS -ISTING CHURCH PARKING Desired Parcels ➢ 630 Fairchild ➢ 618-620 Fairchild ➢ 619 Fairchild ➢ 623 Fairchild ➢ 427 N Dodge ➢ Pros Hard Play ++ Soft Play ++ Parent Drop-off Bus Drop-off Parking ➢ Cons Traffic Flow Option "G" ➢ Acreage 1.94 ➢ Soft Play 221560 Sq. Ft. ➢ Hard Surface Play 11,085 Sq. Ft. ➢ Parking Stalls 16+2ADA FAIRCHILD STREET' E SQUARE Desired Parcels SFsv ➢ 630 Fairchild ➢ 618-620 Fairchild 10,000 SOFT PLAY 9,370 SF FAI ➢ Pros Hard Surface - Play Areas - Parent Drop-off Bus Drop-off ➢ Cons Less Parking Traffic Flow Cost/Process ti Cin of IOWA CITY UNUCOC OFMMWRE PENDING CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TOPICS April 12, 2017 May 2nd 1. ICPL Bookmobile tour (May 2) Strategic Plan / Budaet Related Topics: 1. Provide timely and appropriate input on the ICCSD's planned 2017 bond referendum 2. Significantly improve the Council and staff's ability to engage with diverse populations on complex or controversial topics 3. Identify a substantive and achievable goal for the provision of affordable housing in Iowa City and implement strategies to achieve this goal 4. Determine scope of Council identified complete streets study 5. Discuss expectations for working with the ICCSD, Kirkwood Community College, Iowa Works, labor organizations, and others to explore the feasibility of an industrial arts/crafts facility in Iowa City Other Topics: Review the Child Data Snapshot (IP2 2/18) and discuss related strategies with local stakeholders 2. Discuss creation of an ad-hoc committee on social justice and racial equity 3. Joint meeting with Johnson County (May 24a') 4. Joint meeting with the Telecommunications Commission 5. Neighborhood Stabilization rrMl �p CITY OF IOWA CITY 1P7 MEMORANDUM Date: April 12, 2017 To: Geoff Fruin, City Manager From: Stefanie Bowers, Human Rights Coordinator & Equity Director Re: Social Justice and Racial Equity First Quarter Update for 2017 Attached please find the first quarter Social Justice and Racial Equity Update for 2017. Included as a part of this update is the Police Department's first quarter report on community outreach, community presentations, cultural competency trainings, public education efforts on rights, and community partnerships. Social Justice & Racial Equity FIRST QUARTER UPDATE (January — March 2017) ' -.i ; wy�_ y E'�III � } CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE CITY OF IOWA CITY SOCIAL JUSTICE & RACIAL EQUITY Accountability January 17, the City Council unanimously passed a resolution reaffirming the public safety function of local law enforcement. The resolution was translated into Arabic, Chinese, French and Spanish. Copies in all languages are available for free at the Library. February 7, Human Resources incorporated new race and ethnicity categories to the Munis Employee Self - Services system. City staff can now select more than one race and ethnicity code which was not previously allowed. February 13, the City Manager, Police Chief and Equity Director met with the Director of Public Safety and the Chief Diversity Officer for the University of Iowa. The meetings are held quarterly and allow the City and University to work together on matters of equity. The Executive Director for the Downtown Business District also attends the meetings. February 22, Mayor Throgmorton and staff from the City Manager's Office and Police Department met with representatives of the Center for Worker Justice for a discussion on local immigration enforcement. February 27, staff of Human Resources and the Office of Equity and Human Rights attended the Building Campus/Community Partnerships for Dual -Career and Diversity Hiring. The program focused on recruiting diverse applicants and how to assist dual -career couples. It was sponsored by the Higher Education Consortium (NERC) which the City joined last fall. March 21, Mayor Jim Throgmorton joined mayors across the country to demonstrate Iowa City's support for immigrants and immigration reform by proclaiming March 21 as Cities Immigration Day of Action. CITY OF IOWA CITY SOCIAL JUSTICE & RACIAL EQUITY Conversations March 2017, Chief Jody Matherly gave an in—depth interview for City Channel 4's Iowa City In Focus, where he discussed his philosophy for running a premier police department. Iowa City In Focus is a monthly video program that spotlights people, places and projects in the community. March 22, the Library sponsored an employee book club on Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond. The book follows eight families in one of the poorest neighborhoods of Milwaukee. Staff from Neighborhood and Development Services, City Manager's Office, Equity and Human Rights, Human Resources, City Attorney' s Office and Purchasing participated in the noon hour discussion. CITY OF IOWA CITY : SOCIAL JUSTICE 8 RACIAL EQUITY Justice January 10, 11, the City partnered with the University of Iowa and the Downtown Business District to host a training for business owners that focused on building cultural competence across group identities. Over fourteen businesses attended the training. January 16, the Historic Preservation Commission was awarded a Civil Rights Grant from the National Park Service. This grant will be used to help fund the nomination of Iowa City's Tate Arms rooming house and the Iowa Federation Home Dormitory to the National Register of Historic Places. The two building are significant to the history of civil rights in Iowa City, as both serve as landmarks associated with the struggle for housing equality for Black students at the University of Iowa. February 6, the Police Department met with Dr. Jason Sole. Dr. Sole offers juvenile and criminal justice agencies the tools they need to influence people affected by delinquency, incarceration, poverty, and other social ills. Dr. Sole also hosted a book signing at the Library. March 31, the City co—sponsored The Future of Black Iowa. The 2—day event led by the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights focused on the healthcare and education of Black Iowans. CITY OF IOWA CITY SOCIAL JUSTICE & RACIAL EQUITY Outreach January 11, the City Manager' s Roundtable was held with representatives attending from the Center for Worker Justice, the Coalition for Racial Justice, the Human Rights Commission, the Black Voices Project and the Community Police Review Board. The group discussed Invest Health. Invest Health is an initiative to make improvements in neighborhoods facing the biggest barriers to better health. January 23— Parks and Recreation hired a new Program Supervisor for Special and Underserved Population Programs. The new Program Supervisor has a rich perspective on working with under—represented populations and has worked in the Iowa City area for a number of years. January 24, the Library added mobile hotspots to its list of material available for persons to check out. ICPL HotSpot allows users to connect to the internet anywhere on any wireless—enabled device, such as a smartphone. Hotspots can be used to assist in completing homework assignments, applying for jobs or exploring the Internet. January 27, the Police Chief held Coffee with a Cop at the Bruegger' s Bagels on Iowa Avenue. February 2017, the Library celebrated Black History Month with several special programs, live performances and book discussions. February 23, the Office of Equity and Human Rights updated the City' s Diversity Resource email list. This list is used to share information on upcoming City programs, services and initiatives to the broader community. February 24, the Iowa City Police Department held Coffee with a Cop at the Pheasant Ridge Neighborhood Center. February 28, Human Resources distributed over 200 recruitment posters to local organizations including the neighborhood centers, places of worship, and for display at City facilities and in City transit buses. The posters advertised the City as an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes applicants from diverse populations. March 1, the City Manager' s Roundtable was held with representatives attending from the Center for Worker Justice, the Coalition for Racial Justice, the Human Rights Commission, Black Voices Project and the Community Police Review Board. Topics discussed included the Library Bookmobile and pending State legislation. March 18, the Iowa City Police Department held Coffee with a Cop at the Java House on 1 st Avenue, Iowa City. March 20, the Communications Division created a list—serve for the Office of Equity and Human Rights. Community members can now sign up to receive equity and human rights news from the City straight to their inbox. OF IOWA CITY SOCIAL JUSTICE & RACIAL EQUITY AAACITY Training January 23, staff from the Office of Equity and Human Rights participated in the monthly Government Alliance on Racial Equity's (GARE) membership network. January 24, staff from the Office of Equity and Human Rights participated in Implementing Diversity and Inclusion Initiative in the Workplace. The continuing legal education course was sponsored by the section of labor and employment law of the American Bar Association. January 26, staff from the Office of Equity and Human Rights participated in the My Brother' s Keeper webinar on Community Leadership for Policy & Systems Change. The webinar highlighted strategies proven effective by community leaders to drive policy and systems change at the local, state, and federal levels, based on best practices that remove barriers and expand opportunity for boys and young men of color. January 27, staff from the Office of Equity and Human Rights participated in the Government Alliance on Racial Equity's Midwest (GARE) members meeting. At the meeting, participants heard from staff of the Saint Paul Human Resources Office on best practices for increasing the racial diversity of the applicant pool. February 9, staff from Neighborhood and Development Services and the Fire Department attended the Leadership for Equity and Inclusion training. The program enables participants to develop skills in areas of prejudice reduction, violence prevention, and conflict resolution. February 15, staff from the Office of Equity and Human Rights participated in the Government Alliance on Racial Equity's webinar on Equitable Development. The webinar discussed a systematic approach that requires coordinated and comprehensive investments, policies, and protections to prevent displacement of vulnerable residents, businesses, and community organizations. March 24, staff from Accounting, the Office of Equity and Human Rights and Neighborhood and Development Services attended the Accomplices in Eliminating Racial Bias Spring Conference at the Sheraton. The City was a co—sponsor of the all—day event. TO: Stefanie Bowers FROM: Captain Bill Campbell RE: DIF Reporting for ICPD —1st Quarter 2017 DATE: April 11, 2017 The Iowa City Police Department's DIF reporting for the first quarter of 2017 is below. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Documentation of participation in any event attended or presented, by a Department member to a community member or organization. 38 officers attended 286 events in the first quarter of 2017, totaling 333 hours and contact with approximately 5,900 community members. Events included: • Trivia Night to benefit Shop with a Cop • Martin Luther King Day event at Grantwood Elementary School - a number of officers attended this event who were both on and off-duty • Evening visits to the Shelter House WET Shelter • Sudanese Potluck at the Iowa City Recreation Center • Black Living History Museum at the Iowa City Recreation Center • Soul Food Supper for Black History Month at the Iowa City Recreation Center • Clothing donations collected by officers and taken to the Youth Shelter • "Coffee with a Cop" events • City Manager's Roundtable • Attendance at various school sporting events • Assembly of law enforcement appreciation bags by West High students • Monthly reading at Lucas Elementary School • ICPD tours with Heritage Christian School students DIF Reporting for ICPD — 1 st Quarter 2017 • Attendance at the City's "Lunch and Blankets" event • Safety Village/Polar Plunge brochure distribution at area schools COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS: Documentation of any participation in a community presentation by a Department member. 10 officers participated in 49 community presentations in the first quarter of 2017, totaling 89 hours and contact with 1,500 community members. Presentations included the following topics/groups: • Police K-9 presentation to 3rd graders of Twain Elementary School • Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) presentation on the homeless at a local church • What is the Citizen's Police Academy? • "ALICE" active shooter response training • ODARA risk assessment presentation to District Court Judges • Domestic violence panel discussion with UI Medical School • Iowa City Public Library staff meeting presentation • Common scams to be aware of • Alcohol education at Southeast Junior High with Fatal Vision Goggles— multiple sessions • Drivers Education classes • Cub Scout Den meetings • Child safety issues CULTURAL COMPETENCY TRAINING: Documentation of any training received by a Department member involving cultural competency. Cultural competency training refers to training directed at the ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures, ethnicity and socio-economic backgrounds. 72 officers attended 382 hours of training during this quarter. The majority of this time encompassed a five hour block of instruction that most officers attended as a part of yearly joint training that all agencies in Johnson County participate in. This session focused on fair and impartial policing. A group of supervisors also attended a presentation by Jason Sole, nationally known motivational and equity presenter, on racial equity in policing. DIF Reporting for ICPD —1st Quarter 2017 2 PUBLIC EDUCATION EFFORTS ON RIGHTS: Documentation of any participation at an event, attended or presented by a Department member, to a community member or organization where the focus is education on an individual's rights. 2 officers conducted 2 training sessions during this quarter, reaching 67 participants. One of the events focused on knowing your rights in regards to domestic violence. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS: Documentation of any partnership between the Department and another community organization. The Department worked with community partners that led to attendance at 126 events by 22 officers who spent 251 hours engaging 6,075 community members. Below are some highlights from those partnerships. • Special Olympics Mid -Winter Banquet, attended by over 1,000 Olympians, coaches and fans • Coordination, development and presentation of a human trafficking conference at a local church. The conference had some 300 attendees from around the State and was a first of its kind, bringing together various disciplines to train on this growing concern. The ICPD is a member of the Johnson County Sexual Assault Response Team (JCSART) which sponsored the event. • Reception and roundtable discussion with UI student athletes on "Racial Violence in America" • Discussion with UI student athletes on profiling and implicit bias • Special Olympics "Polar Plunge" at Coralville Lake • Quarterly UI/City of Iowa City diversity meeting • ACLU Hawkeye Chapter meeting • Showing up for Racial Justice forum • UI sponsored discussion on alcohol and drugs on college campuses • Racial Equity in CJ system • Johnson County Suicide Prevention Coalition • Domestic Abuse Investigations Team • Citizen Police Academy—all law enforcement agencies in Johnson County put on a 14 week program for participating community members that covers a vast number of policing topics. Officers from the Department both facilitate the Academy and present on a number of topics. DIF Reporting for ICPD —1st Quarter 2017 3 • Iowa City Downtown District —To champion the Iowa City Downtown District as a progressive, healthy, and culturally vibrant urban center of the region. • Local Homeless Coordinating Board —The Local Homeless Coordinating Board is a community collaboration dedicated to preventing homelessness in Johnson County. The WET Shelter sub- committee successfully operated a temporary shelter to provide an alternate housing option for the winter months. This alternate housing provides shelter for individuals who are intoxicated or are otherwise ineligible to receive housing at Shelter House. • The Downtown Liaison continues to represent the Iowa City Police Department and participate in the White House's Data -Driven Justice Initiative. This is a coalition of city, county, and state governments who have committed to using data -driven strategies to divert low-level offenders with mental illness out of the criminal justice system and change approaches to pre-trial incarceration. • The ICPD continues to collaborate with the Iowa City Bike Library to repurpose abandoned bicycles impounded by the Department. Instead of being auctioned or recycled as scrap metal, the Iowa City Bike Library refurbishes some of the bicycles which are then lent out through their organization. The remaining bicycles are collected by Working Bikes. Working Bikes is a non- profit that rescues discarded bicycles and gives them new life by redistributing them in global communities. During this quarter the Downtown Liaison worked with staff and the City Manager to amend City Code which covers impounded bicycles. The amendment will allow the police department and other City Staff to repurpose unclaimed bicycles for community outreach with disadvantaged youth and adults. • Johnson County Public Safety Leadership Academies, providing an avenue for area youth interested in searching the possibility to become a police officer/firefighter/medic in Johnson County via partnership with ICPD/ICFD/JCAS as well as the Iowa City Community School District, Boy/Girl Scouts, Dream Catchers, Diversity Focus. The Department also continues to partner with entities such as The Dream Center, Broadway Neighborhood Center, DVIP, DMC, Diversity Roundtable and the Johnson County Attorney's Office. The Department also provided extra patrol on 1,230 occasions where criminal activity or safety concerns had been identified. DIF Reporting for ICPD —1st Quarter 2017 4 r X..CITY OF IOWA CITY 1P8 I. MEMORANDUM Date: April 13, 2017 To: Mayor and City Council From: Ashley Monroe, Assistant City Manager Re: Exploration of Sustainability and Carbon Reduction Projects Introduction: At the March 7, 2017 City Council meeting, Council directed staff to prepare a list of potential energy efficiency or renewable energy projects that will showcase the City's commitment to carbon emissions reduction. This memo provides an overview of the potential opportunities for a demonstration project or options for improvements to current City services and infrastructure as well as a summary of the forthcoming community partnership sustainability grant program. History/Background: As part of the City Council Strategic Plan goal to expand on sustainability and carbon emissions reduction efforts, many projects and programs have already been started. Examples of recent projects include the energy auditing and upgrade of over 90 publicly owned housing units through partnership with AmeriCorps and developing a community grant program for non-profit facility energy efficiency improvements. Through planned maintenance and replacement schedules, City buildings continue to receive heating, cooling, lighting and building controls improvements that increase energy and cost savings. Furthermore, as new projects come to light, staff looks for ways to incorporate efficient technologies or renewable energy installations. For example, an RFP including solar -lit bus shelters along the Towncrest and Lakeside bus routes is planned for release soon. The outlined projects may be scalable, based upon preference, available space, and cost. Although additional research or analysis may be needed to confirm the best approach to the selected project, see suggested options for new sustainability projects below: Potential Solutions Renewable Energy Projects Install a large wind turbine or solar photovoltaic system o Mounting a large expanse of solar panels at the Wastewater Treatment Plant had been considered several years ago. As part of this finding, the amount of space (14 acres) would be required to power the south treatment facility. The expense, minimal ROI and encroachment on other facilities did not make this a feasible option at that time. If desired, the feasibility of a large-scale solar or wind installation could be reevaluated. Over time, some options for renewable installations have become smaller, more powerful and less costly. MidAmerican Energy is planning to eventually convert to 100% renewable energy generation. Therefore, to achieve the greatest ROI possible, the best location for a project like this would be on a property such as the Wastewater Treatment Facility or the Iowa City Landfill, which are not currently served by MidAmerican. Introduce small wind or solar installations o A better ROI maybe possible for small wind or solar installations on parking ramps, park shelters or other public buildings. The current wind turbine at the Eastside Recycling Center generates limited power and is an excellent demonstration fixture. April 13, 2017 Page 2 It is possible that small installations could be fixed to various public structures at a height, location, and direction that will generate an efficient ROI. It should be noted that these types of projects offer high visibility but may provide lower ROI than a lighting or HVAC project. Fleet Opportunities Use an alternate fuel source for City fleet vehicles o City can explore electric vehicles (EV) for local use. The electric grid is becoming increasingly more "green" and EVs reduce carbon emissions. Integrating EVs into the fleet would entail tracking current vehicle mileage to assess which vehicles are most appropriate for replacement in favor of solar or electric grid charging vehicles. The City would also need to add charging stations in various locations and learn more about EV maintenance. The State of Iowa is currently reviewing and compiling specifications for adding electric vehicles as an option in their purchasing contract. Conversion of City vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) would require an installation of fairly costly storage and fueling infrastructure. Additionally, the existing equipment shop would need to have proper ventilation and other requirements to safely operate. As we plan for the new Public Works facility, this option will be considered in design. Expand Big Belly solar recycling to parks o Bringing recycling to City parks with expansion of Big Belly containers would be a community -wide, visible commitment to both solar energy and waste minimization. This idea is noted in the "Fleet" section because of the significant reduction in pick- up frequency, therefore reducing carbon emissions and fuel costs. Recently, the Big Bellies moved to a subscription service, therefore all new containers would be rented and require continued budgeting for the foreseeable future. Facility and Community Improvements Continue standard energy efficiency upgrades of public buildings o Projects that provide substantial energy savings include building improvements such as LED and other high -efficiency lighting, digital and automated controls, efficient windows and building insulation. These types of projects offer low visibility but a high and faster ROI. If directed, it is possible to design and install wall plaques in places of interest within public buildings that describe the savings and efficiency measures of improvements that relate to the location, i.e. automated water faucets in restrooms or solar -lighting fixtures on a park shelter. Choose a corridor for a significant tree planting effort o Benefits of substantially increasing the tree cover along main roads would improve the area's walkability and improve aesthetic appeal of the neighborhood. A "heat island effect" would also be reduced by increasing the green cover and shade over paved areas. This effort would likely require contracting to help the City with additional planting. While this project may not significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, it would contribute to the livability of the corridor and have great visual impact. An example of this kind of project includes the recent landscape upgrade at the Sycamore and Lower Muscatine corridor. Finally, as directed by Council, a community partnership grant is nearing final development. The $25,000 grant program will offer partnered community groups an opportunity to initiate innovative projects supportive of the City's sustainability objectives. The application will further define program goals and be ready to post and promote by the end of June. Staff will present program details to Council for consideration prior to officially opening up the grant program. Financial Impact: The fiscal impact of the selected project will be based upon the scale and project selected. Projects such as the Big Belly expansion or a solar project would require annual budgeted line April 13, 2017 Page 3 items, where others, such as an electric vehicle fleet would be a significant capital expense and require maintenance. A feasibility study would be conducted for any selected project. The project is anticipated to be funded with $150K allocated in the FY 18 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for climate mitigation efforts. Any remaining funds will be reserved for recommendations made through the Climate Action Plan report. Joint Meeting Johnson County Board of Supervisors - Iowa City Community School District - City of Iowa City - City of Coralville - City of North Liberty - Other Johnson County Municipalities and School Districts Monday, April 17 North Liberty City Council Chambers 1 Quail Creek Circle Reception 4:00 p.m. Meeting 4:30 p.m. AGENDA 1. Call to order 2. Welcome and Introductions Discussion/update of the following: a. ICCSD Facilities Master Plan (ICCSD) b. ICCSD GO Bond (ICCSD & Iowa City) c. Minimum Wage (Iowa City) d. Update on programming and facilities for Crisis Intervention (CIT) (Johnson County) e. Local impact of bills passed during the 2017 Legislative Session (Johnson County) f. General entity updates g. Next meeting date and time h. Other 4. Public comment 5. Adjournment Entity in parenthesis requested the item be placed on the agenda. Police Department awarded accreditation for the sixth time Page 1 of 3 IP10 ©©ME30 Receive Updates I Enter Email Address Go F Police Department awarded accreditation for the sixth time City of Iowa City sent this bulletin at 04/07/2017 11:35 AM CDT O SHflFF Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. =�� IOWA CITY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 04/07/2017 Contact: Sat. Scott Gaarde, Public Information Officer Phone: 319-356-5293 Iowa City Police awarded accreditation for the sixth time https:Hcontent.govdelivery.com/accounts/IAIOWA/bulletins/192ddae 4/7/2017 Police Department awarded accreditation for the sixth time Page 2 of 3 Pictured above from left to right. CALEA Chairman of the Commission Richard W. Myers, Lt. David Droll and Capt Troy Kelsey. Not pictured Sgt. Doug Hart. The Iowa City Police Department is honored to announce that it has been awarded CALEA Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation effective March 25, 2017 for the sixth time. The Department was recently recognized at the CALEA National Conference in Mobile, Alabama. The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., also known as CALEA, was created in 1979 as a credentialing authority through the joint efforts of major law enforcement executive associations: • International Association of Chiefs of Police, or IACP • National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, or NOBLE • National Sheriffs' Association, or NSA • Police Executive Research Forum, or PERF The purpose of CALEA's Accreditation Program is to improve the delivery of public safety services by maintaining a body of standards developed by public safety practitioners that covers a wide range of up-to-date public safety initiatives, while also establishing and administering an accreditation process, and recognizing professional excellence. CALEA Accreditation serves as the international gold standard for public safety agencies. This voluntary process of CALEA Accreditation begins with a rigorous self- assessment, requiring a review of policies, practices and processes against internationally accepted public safety standards. This is followed with an assessment by independent assessors with significant public safety experience. https:Hcontcnt.govdelivery.com/accounts/IAIOWA[bullctins/192ddae 4/7/2017 Police Department awarded accreditation for the sixth time Page 3 of 3 Additionally, public feedback is received to promote community trust and engagement, and structured interviews are conducted with select agency personnel and others with knowledge to assess the agency's effectiveness and overall service delivery capacities. The decision to accredit is rendered by a governing body of twenty-one commissioners following a public hearing and review of all reporting documentation. To earn the most recent CALEA reaccreditation, the Iowa City Police Department collected and maintained proofs of compliance with 189 applicable standards for each of the preceding three years (March 2014 - March 2017). On December 3-6, 2016, a team of CALEA Assessors arrived at the Police Department to conduct a thorough onsite assessment. On March 25, 2017, ICPD Captain Troy Kelsey, Accreditation Manager Sergeant Doug Hart, and former Accreditation Manager Lieutenant David Droll sat before a panel of CALEA Commissioners during the final phase of the reaccreditation process. As a result of the hearing, the department was again awarded CALEA Accreditation. "We are pleased to be reaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. This certification is validation that the high standards we hold our personnel is aligned with national guidelines and the expectations of the Iowa City community," Chief Jody Matherly said. ! cas:_,fit ir�Questions? ...�` Contact Us CITY OF IOWA CITY tOWIMO cnv a uruarua STAY CONNECTED: SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences I Unsubscribe I Help Powered by g(WDEL/VEWI P https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IAIOWA/bulletins/192ddae 4/7/2017 Julie From: City of Iowa City <CityoflowaCity@public.govdelivery.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 12:05 PM To: Julie Voparil Subject: Council Listening Post scheduled for April 27 o SHARE Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. LLL1 IOWA CITY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 04/11/2017 Contact: Julie Voparil, Deputy City Clerk Phone: 319-356-5040 Council Listening Post scheduled for April 27 Join Iowa City Council members at their next community listening post. The sixth City Council Listening Post will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2017 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Broadway Neighborhood Center, 2105 Broadway Street. Council listening posts provide opportunities for the community to engage with City leaders on topics that are important to them in an informal setting. Two Council members are in attendance at each event and report back to the entire Council on what they have heard from the community during their discussion. All community members are encouraged to stop by and meet with Council representatives to discuss any community issue. No formal agenda or presentation is planned. For additional information, questions, or suggestions on future locations for listening posts, contact Deputy City Clerk Julie Voparil at Julie-Voparil(a)Iowa-citv.org or 319-356-5040; or Equity Director Stefanie Bowers at Stefanie-Bowers(Iowa-citv.org or 319-356-5022. 3 �=37T,jy Questions? Contact Us CITY of IoiVA CITY STAY CONNECTED: pp E © ® ® T SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preference I Unsubscribe I Help Julie Voparil From: City of Iowa City <CityoflowaCity@public.govdelivery.com> Sent: Monday, April 10, 2017 12:02 PM To: Julie Voparil Subject: City receives award for financial reporting SNARE Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. �M� IOWA CITY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 04/10/2017 Contact: Nicole Davies, Controller Phone: 319-366-5085 City receives award for financial reporting For the 32nd consecutive year, the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Iowa City for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, or CAFR, for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2016. The Government Finance Officers Association, or GFOA, awarded the Certificate of Achievement, the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting for "significant accomplishment by a government and its management." The CAFR is the document prepared after the fiscal year ends to report the City's actual income, incurred expenses, and financial position in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, or GAAP. The FY2016 report is available at icgov.org/CAFR. The GFOA established the awards program in 1945 to encourage state and local governments to exceed minimum accounting requirements by preparing comprehensive annual financial reports that provide transparency and full disclosure, and then recognize cities, counties, states, school districts and other government entities that achieve that goal. Annual financial reports submitted to the program for consideration for the award are reviewed by selected members of the GFOA professional staff and Special Review Committee, comprised of individuals with expertise in public sector financial reporting. For more information, contact City of Iowa City Controller Nicole Davies at 319-356-5085 or nicole- daviesCr-Diowacitv.ora. aly $I MND Gly [Nyreklialve AYIW F umdal Report M Comprehensive Annual Financial Report To view the 2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report visit icgov.org/CAFR and click on the FY2016 CAM link. ,e Questions? Contact Us CITY OF IOWA CITY STAY CONNECTED: pp M © ® ® T SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences I Unsubscribe I Help This email was sent to julie-voparil@iowa ity.org using GovDelivery, on behalf of: City of Iowa City -410 E Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 w..s P -Q-: .CITY OF :r`9 M E IOWA CITY RANDUM Date: April 6, 2017 To: City Council Geoff Fruin, City Manager From: Ginalie Swaim, Chair, Historic Preservation Commission Jessica Bristow, Historic Preservation Specialist Re: Historic Preservation Commission Annual Planning Session Report and Work Plan for Calendar Year 2017 Attached please find the Historic Preservation Commission's Annual Planning Session Report from its planning session held on March 9, 2017. The report outlines the Commission's work plan and priority issues for the 2017 calendar year. IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Annual Planning Session Report Priority Issues for 2017 The Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission held Its annual planning session on Thursday March, 9 2017, as part of its regular monthly meeting, at 5:30 p.m. in Emma Harvat Hall. At this time, the Commission discussed and prioritized its activities and projects for the 2017 calendar year. Each year the Commission holds a planning session to review its progress in Implementing the goals and objectives of the Historic Preservation Plan, and to set objectives for the upcoming year. This report details the results of that planning session, and is Intended to serve as a guide for the Commission's activities for the upcoming calendar year. Priority Issues for 2017 Key Prolects: The Commission felt it was important to focus its efforts on current active projects for the upcoming year. These key projects include elements of many of the Goals outlined in Iowa City's Historic Preservation Plan. Local Landmark Designations: Originally added to the work plan during the 2015 calendar year, the Commission determined that the proactive effort to identify and nominate potential landmark properties is a critical project for continuation. Properties have been identified and researched by staff and a Commission Sub -committee. The next step, which will also utilize Commissioners, Is meeting with Individual property owners to discuss the designation process - Civil Rights Grant Implementation: In late 2016, the City was successful In a grant request for the National Register Nomination, signage, and educational materials for the Tate Arms and Iowa Federation Home on Iowa Avenue. The Commission will work with Individuals in both the Preservation and African American communities to draft educational materials for those properties. The Office of the State Archeologist will prepare the National Register Nomination. HRDP Cabin Grant Implementation: In June 2016, the City was successful In a grant request to rehabilitate the roof structures of the City Park Cabins. Staff will continue to work with the Parks and Recreation Department as they Implement the grant. Historic Preservation Fund rollout: Staff and the Commission are preparing to rollout the new Historic Preservation Fund. Informational brochure, application, and review process are currently In development Other Current Issues: Downtown District Survey Implementation: At the request of City Council, an updated downtown survey will be completed in the current year. The Commission will work with a qualified historian to review and update the survey to Identify properties and or areas of downtown that are eligible for listing In the National Register of Historic Places. Upon receipt of the results and recommendations generated from this survey, the Commission will have to re-evaluate Its work plan to see how downtown preservation initiatives should be prioritized. Digital Library: The City has valuable resources and information on historic properties in several different formats. Currently the ability for the public to access this information is dependent upon the format of the Information. Digitizing hardcopy Information and combining It In with existing digital information In a searchable online database would make this information about city history more available for property owners and researchers. Other Issues for Future Consideration beyond 2017: EducationfOutreach: This includes efforts to organize special events and assist in the planning for the annual awards program in January. Many of the maps, brochures and other publications produced by the Commission in the past are in need of an update for web -based distribution. Design Guideline Update: The current Historic Preservation Handbook, adopted In September 2010 and revised from the original adoption in June 2000, will need to be revised to include the current updated maps of all districts, revised lists of local and National Register landmarks, and updated guidelines. While it does not appear that major changes will be necessary, the update will ensure consistency. Additional Survey and Evaluation Work: Additional survey areas for the Commission to consider In future years include Kirkwood Avenue and the Lucas Farms Neighborhood. Other Items: • Continue annual reminder letter to Historic and Conservation District and Landmark property owners. • Continue to update the Iowa City Historic Preservation Facebook Page. • Continue to work with other Iowa City and Johnson County preservation organizations. • Manville Heights residents asked the Commission to hold an informational meeting about the possibility of a Historic District Designation In the neighborhood. April 2017 r _-® CITY OF IOWA CITY LLI4 �-'°'�� MEMORANDUM Date: April 11, 2017 To: Geoff Fruin, City Manager From: Juli Seydell Johnson, Parks & Recreation Director Re: Johnson County Master Gardener Annual Report Johnson County Master Gardener Linda Schreiber has provided the attached six page document outlining volunteer efforts to maintain landscaped areas within the Iowa City Downtown District and a few other select locations. The efforts of Linda and numerous volunteers are very valuable and greatly appreciated by residents, visitors and the City staff who also work to maintain the downtown plantings. Downtown City Gardens Johnson County Master Gardener — 2016 Report Creating and maintaining beautiful gardens in an active, ever-growing populous urban environment like Iowa City is more than just a little challenging. It's downright difficult and it can be expensive. Determining where to put your assets when absolutely everything needs attention simultaneously is also hard. But trust me it's absolutely worth it. An attractive environment in our downtown compliments Iowa City's designation as a UNESCO City of Literature and home to a B1G Ten University. History: Downtown City Gardens (DCG) became a JCMG core project in 2016, after undergoing a three- year wait period for Master Gardner Steering Committee approval. The project working with Iowa City officials / staff debuted in 2008 prior to eastern Iowa flooding. It started in the Pedestrian Mall and evolved to Washington Street, Burlington Street and Clinton Street as well as pockets of gardening treasures elsewhere throughout the city. Summary of Activities and Partners: In 2016, DCG enjoyed assistance from interns and Master Gardeners nearly every weekend throughout the 2016 growing / fall season; and had the pleasure of working with several groups including: a) members of the University of Iowa Soccer Team to pick litter up along Highway 6; b) Swim / Dive Team to clean and mulch Chauncey Swan c) helped a busload of West Branch High School students mulch the entire downtown; d) Master Gardeners helped City staff replant the Dubuque Street Parking Garage areas and Washington Street median; and e) our work with University of Iowa REACH (Realizing Education and Career Hopes) students, their coordinators and helpers continued this fall, marking our fourth year. We also held a Mayor's Walk of Downtown City Gardens to discuss challenges, successes and future projects. Downtown Construction: This summer brought a number of hits and misses as downtown Iowa City experienced a record construction year. The first phase of the Washington Streetscape project (started in April before an anticipated mid-May launch) missed its mid-July completion date. The one -block project was finally opened to the public in time for the University of Iowa Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 1. (Photos shows the public standing in the new gardens — trampling new plants. Suggest attractive fences, such as the one near the University of Iowa Main Library, are warranted in planting areas to protect plants from people and trees from dogs.) The attractive, new area offers wider sidewalks and new walkways that improve the appearance of Downtown City Gardens December Linda Schreiber — 2016 Annual Report to JCMG — FINAL -1 downtown. Four gardens within the one -block area were replaced with nine new, smaller gardens on each side of the street. Each garden contains a deciduous tree. The new areas, with new soil, will respond better for some time. The shallow depth of each garden however, will eventually create growing problems for the trees as they will ultimately rob perennial / annual plants and flowers of necessary nutrients and moisture. Gardeners understand the importance of using a variety of plant materials to create a natural environment including using separate containers for trees and plants. The second phase of Washington Street, from Dubuque Street to S. Linn Street, is underway and will hopefully be completed before winter (as of December the project is ongoing) snows begin to fall. Future improvements on the Pedestrian Mall, originally scheduled for 2017, have been pushed back to 2018 due to city budget constraints. City Council did approve moving forward with bid documents. Hopefully Master Gardeners will continue to weigh in on the designs and plans for the area, like area bicyclists did. NOTE: Visitors to the downtown always compliment the roses that bloom multiple times throughout the year. The hardy specimens withstand punishment from this urban environment as well as trespassers who walk through the gardens although a sidewalk is available. Challenges: Volunteers faced an abundance of weeds this year. Hand removal was the only available method as the city has taken a "no herbicide" approach in the gardens - the prohibition is lifted when poison ivy is present. The hollyhocks that invaded the Dubuque Street Parking Garage along Burlington Street have been a summer -long effort, but each week the number of hollyhock plants appeared to be declining. Garage has increased substantially. This weeded three times and Russian sage with help from Master Gardener be monitored throughout 2017. Rudbeckia plants from the Master Market were added to downtown plants grew, they did not do as well as healthier soils. Twelve rudbeckia plants southeast corner of S. Linn and College (see Downtown Pet Relief Stations). Successful plantings near MidWestOne struggled during the Washington Street redesign. Some plants south of the bank's entrance have been replaced multiple times and they continue to struggle. Soil amendments will hopefully make an improvement. Canadian thistle on the west side of the Old Capitol Parking Downtown City Gardens December 2016 Linda Schreiber — 2016 Annual Report to 1CMG — FINAL -1 summer the area was was trimmed this fall interns. The area will Gardeners Flea locations. While others planted in a added to the streets did not survive The Secret Garden extension (pictured page 2 lower left) grew little. The very shallow soil was not amended prior to planting. Time will tell if plants will improve without soil amendments. Successes: Purple hyacinth beans were added to vine up columns of the parking garage this year (top right). (Hyacinth plants added to the Old Capitol Parking Garage, unfortunately they did not survive rodents in that area.) The yellow annual flowers at the corner of the Old Capitol Parking Garage (corner of Clinton and Burlington streets) were a positive addition to the downtown and welcome to the University of Iowa new Voxman Music building. (Photo Sweet potato vines planted bet% Clinton and Capitol streets adde colorful foliage as did the sturdy canna plants. (Photo below.) REACH students helped remove much Russian sage that grew out of control along Burlington Street, overtaking day lilies (see the right corner top left photo). Opportunities with University Iowa REACH expanded. In addition to five scheduled work days with sti in the gardens, an introductory session discussing the value of voluntee. service with government entities along with cost savings for the community was discussed. REACH students helped install 260 plants in the garden located at the southeast corner of Washington and S. Linn streets. Additionally, students collected seeds, packaged and labeled a variety of flower seeds to give to other REACH students, faculty and staff. Canna bulbs continue to grow very well in DCG. Once started, the tropical plant thrives in Iowa's climate and the gardens' dry soils. An abundance of harvested bulbs were stored for next year. Excess bulbs were given to Iowa Medical Classification Center (Oakdale Prison) for their gardens, Quality Care Nature Company and North Liberty Community Pantry Growing Together Garden. The remaining bulbs were composted at the landfill. Additional flower seeds were also given to the NLCP Growing Together Garden and Iowa Medical Classification Center. Downtown City Gardens December 2016 Linda Schreiber — 2016 Annual Report to JCMG — FINAL -1 DCG volunteers also worked with Project GREEN volunteers to enhance the entrance to Willow Creek Park along Benton Street. Neighbors noticed the poor conditions and volunteered to weed the area before recruiting additional helpers to paper and mulch the area with city staff assistance. Iowa City provided mulch. (See article below.) (Hours for this project were not recorded.) Downtown Pet Relief Stations: After noticing a pet and owner in a raised garden bed outside dc's (former location of the Iowa Theater) on the Pedestrian Mall this spring, the owner was approached to suggest other areas that her golden retriever might use noting that her dog was trampling plants and dog urine would eventually kill all of the plants in the garden —two-thirds of the plants had been trampled or died. After realizing the dog owner didn't know where to take her pet in the downtown area, gardeners were assembled to discuss the issue with Iowa City Downtown District and Iowa City staff. After some research city staff came up with three locations that might be identified as the "pet relief stations": 1) southeast corner of S. Linn and College streets, 2) north of the alley by the Senior Center and 3) outside dc's on the Pedestrian Mall. Master Gardeners dug and transplanted roses from the S. Linn and College streets location to the Johnson County Fairgrounds. Master Gardeners recommended using smooth round stones instead of colored mulch to make pet -friendly station locations easy to identify (with smooth stones) and which are gardens are plant -friendly (mulched areas). City staff reported installation would occur in the fall 2016. Noteworthy: More than 90 bags of plant debris from DCG were taken to the landfill for recycling this year. (The number does not reflect canna stalks and numerous gardens cleaned that were thankfully transported by city staff.) I recorded more than 285 volunteer hours on DCG projects. A total of 17.25 education hours were recorded this year. JCMC's 120 volunteers are fifth in the state in the number of hours contributed in 2016-6,631. Via a meeting arranged by Rep. Mary Mascher with IMCC, Johnson County Extension was contacted about restarting the Master Gardening program in that location. The program provides inmates with opportunities to learn and enhance their gardening skills. Seed pods from annual flowers (corner of Burlington and Clinton streets) were gathered, dried and will soon be packaged to plant in 2017. Numerous seeds from home gardeners were also gathered, dried, labeled and packaged for 2017. 2017 Growing Season: Volunteers will work with city staff to make gardening improvements to the Old Capitol Parking Garage along Burlington Street, Iowa City's historic highway. This report is in appreciation to Iowa City staff and Master Gardener volunteers and interns for their continued interest and help to make Downtown City Gardens beautiful! Downtown City Gardens December 2016 Linda Schreiber — 2016 Annual Report to JCMG — FINAL -1 Project GREEN Fall 2016 Newsletter Couple enhances park entrance Project GREEN founder Nancy Sieberling continues to motivate others to excellence Those who knew Project GREEN co-founder Nancy Sieberling say she was a force who often enlisted friends, acquaintances and businesses to achieve environmental excellence in our area. "Before retiring from public life, Nancy was a no-nonsense spokesperson for environmental and social concerns, an organizer who brought the best out of people, and drew them together to work toward a better community." Although Nancy died last year, she continues to inspire others. Like Nancy, devoted gardeners and dedicated Project GREEN volunteers Monica & Paul Hoherz have given more than 40 years of service through the years to the nonprofit organization. Living on Iowa City's west side, it's no surprise they recognized the entrance to Iowa City's west side Willow Creek Park needed some love and attention. And in a Nancy -like fashion, Paul and Monica committed to do the necessary work. After receiving permission from Iowa City officials for enhancements, they donned gloves and got to work. Paul, who retired from CenturyLink in 2002, performed a yeoman's job prepping the entire area surrounding three mature blue spruce trees at the park entrance on Teg Street. After trimming the trees, thoroughly clearing the weeds and edging the entire space, Paul moved excess soil to Melrose Avenue, an area Project GREEN volunteers had improved in the 1970s. In September, Monica expanded a Melrose Avenue perennial flower bed dedicated to longtime KXIC radio show host Dottie Ray that had been planted a few years ago by another Project GREEN volunteer. Next, Monica, who works as a stylist, recruited more than a dozen Project GREEN volunteers to place newspapers (to discourage weeds from reappearing on the cleared land) before Iowa City crews brought in and helped spread four loads of top quality mulch that greatly improved the appearance of the park's entrance. The Hoherzes say their work isn't done. Monica designed a flower garden for the space. "We'll add daffodil and allium bulbs this fall to complement Nancy Sieberling peonies that we planted in September." Next spring, the couple will fill the area with blooming perennials — day lilies, Liatris, cleome and Dictamnus albus (gas plant). After the couple expanded their gardens with a land purchase, they opened their property to a recent Project GREEN Garden Tour. The added space serves as a large vegetable and flower garden, an incubator for Project GREEN Garden Fair plants as well as a secondary access to their property. Downtown City Gardens December 2016 Linda Schreiber — 2016 Annual Report to JCMG — FINAL -1 When the snow begins to fly, Monica and Paul will seek a respite from gardening and warmer weather that includes opportunities to visit their daughter in San Diego and son in Jacksonville, Fla., and seven grandchildren ranging in age from 18 to 5 years. The Willow Creek project undertaken by these enthusiastic Project GREEN volunteers demonstrates the importance of caring for and protecting community resources for the good of all. Author Jay Walljasper would be pleased with their work. He referred to commons as things we inherit — such as air, oceans and wildlife — and create jointly — public spaces, parks, libraries, scientific research, creative works — is a responsibility shared by all. Thank you Monica and Paul for carrying forward Nancy's legacy of nurturing the environment. Well-known for its dedication to improve the natural environment since organizing in 1968, Project GREEN works to enhance and beautify public green spaces and schools, and provide education about native prairie restoration. The organization will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 1018. Linda Schreiber Downtown City Gardens December 2016 Linda Schreiber — 2016 Annual Report to 1CMG — FINAL -1 Julie IP15 Subject: FW: Community Conversation about violence in Iowa Attachments: image001.jpg From: Jim Throgmorton <Jim-Thrommorton(a,iowa-citv.ore> Date: April 10, 2017 at 2:11:32 PM CDT To: Geoff Fruin <Geoff-Fruin cr,iowa-citv.org> Subject: FW: Community Conversation about violence in Iowa FYI, Geoff. See below. Mayor Jim Throgmorton Iowa City City Council, At -Large From: Overton, Mitchell L [mitchell-overton(iiluiowa.edul Sent: Monday, April 10, 2017 12:24 PM To: tkitzmann(7a,coJohnson.ia.us; Emrich, Kaitlin; Iowa Publc Health Association; dpettitmajewskiQwashph.com; Pierce, Martha E; Jim Throgmorton; Kingsley Botchway Subject: Community Conversation about violence in Iowa Good afternoon! Below is a message with information about a free event we'll be hosting in Iowa City at the UI College of Publc Health next week with special guest Dr. Leana Wen, health commissioner for the city of Baltimore. I was wondering if you would you be able to get this information into circulation within your organization's networks. Feel free to use the info as you think necessary.... social media, in- house newsletters, emails, etc. Thanks in advance for your help and please let me know if you have any questions! Mitch Overton UI College of Public health [cid:image001.jpgtn7,01 D2B1DD.08676BD01 Community Conversation on Violence in Iowa Tuesday, April 18, 2017 5 to 6 p.m. Callaghan Auditorium (N110), College of Public Health Building 145 N. Riverside Drive, Iowa City, Iowa The public is invited to join Dr. Leana Wen, Health Commissioner for the City of Baltimore and the UI College of Public Health's Hansen Award recipient, as she and a panel of Iowa experts discuss violence trends and prevention efforts in Iowa. Add this event to your calendar<htty://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/ics/wen-panel.ics> Other panel members include: * Dr. Corinne Peek -Asa, UI professor of occupational and environmental health and director of the UI Injury Prevention Research Center * Carletta Knox Seymour, Cedar Rapids businesswoman and president of Iowans for Gun Safety * Binnie LeHew, Iowa Department of Public Health Office of Disability, Injury and Violence Prevention Iowa Public Radio host Ben Kieffer will moderate the discussion. Parking available at Newtown Road Parking Ramp<hiips://transportation.uiowa.edu/facility/newton- road-ramp>. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa -sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the College of Public Health in advance at 319-384-1500. Julie Voparil I IP16 From: Geoff Fruin Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 10:12 AM To: Julie Voparil; Kellie Fruehling Subject: Fwd: 1-380 Planning Study Can you add the DOT email below to the info packet? Thanks 'Wn, *iii Sent from my Whone Begin forwarded message: From: Kingsley Botchway <Kingsley-Botchway(a,iowa-city.org> Date: April 11, 2017 at 8:41:30 AM CDT To: Geoff Fruin <Geoff-Fminna,iowa-cit}_org> Subject: Fwd: I-380 Planning Study Geoff, Is this just for council members or something we can share for the entire community? Kingsley Sent from my Wad Begin forwarded message: From: Iowa DOT <IowaDOTta Public.govdelivery.com> Date: April 10, 2017 at 2:43:22 PM CDT To:<kingsley-botchwayna,iowa-city.org> Subject: I-380 Planning Study Reply-To:<IowaDOT6ftublic.govdelivery.com> 1-380 Planning Study The Iowa Department of Transportation is conducting a planning study of Interstate 380 between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City and would like your input. The study will be developed and released through a series of technical reports that identify the existing conditions of I-380, the way the system is performing, short- and long-term issues, and strategies to improve the route. These technical memorandums will make recommendations that will conclude in an investment strategy (or vision) for the corridor. Each report will be accessible online as it becomes available on the Iowa DOT's I-380 Planning Study website: www.iowadot.gov/I380PlanningStudy. The Iowa DOT is asking interested parties to take a few minutes to review the materials on the I-380 Planning Study and provide feedback. The website offers a way for those interested to receive future emails or text messages regarding the study. Use the "Stay Connected" link on the I-380 Planning Study website to sign up. For information regarding the I-380 Planning Study, contact Catherine Cutler, transportation planner, Iowa DOT District 6 Office, 5455 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404, phone 319-364-0235 or 800-866- 4368, email Catherine.Cutler@iowadot.us or online at http://bit.ly/Iowadot906882. The Iowa DOT will be using the hashtag #I380IowaPlan and you can use that key phrase to find relevant tweets about the planning study. When posting to Twitter about the planning study, please use #I38OIowaPlan and reference @iowadot in your post. For information regarding the I -380 Planning Study, contact Catherine Cutler at Iowa DOT District 6 Office, 5455 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404, phone 319-364-0235 or online at www.bit.ly/Iowadot906882 2 Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Paee. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp. govdeliverv. com. This email was sent to kinaslev-botchwayalioMa itv.ora using GovDelivery, on behalf of: State of Iowa,* 1007 E Grand Ave Des Moines, IA 50319 Julie Voparil From: Geoff Fruin Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2017 2:56 PM To: Julie Voparil; Kellie Fruehling Subject: FW: Universities and Affordable Housing Could you please place this email in the Info Packet (next week's is fine)? Thanks — Geoff -s- IP17 From: Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition [mailto:jcaffordablehousing=gmail.com@mail184.wdc02.mcdlv.net] On Behalf Of Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2017 1:34 PM To: Geoff Fruin Subject: Universities and Affordable Housing News and Updates from the Johnson County Affordable Is this email not displaying correctly? Housing Coalition! View it in your browser. Dr. Robin Bachin to discuss Universities and Affordable Housing on 4/27 at 5:30pm! Free and open to the public! Dr. Robin Bachin, Assistant Provost for Civic and Community Engagement, and Associate Professor of History at the University of Miami, will discuss "Scholarship, Service and Affordable Housing: How the University of Miami Makes 2 Connections " on Thursday, April 27th from 5:30 to 7:00pm, in room W-151 of the Pappajohn Business Building. Dr. Bachin recognizes that there is a disconnect between grassroots organizations promoting affordable housing, the people who need that housing, and the government agencies overseeing housing policy. She will discuss how and why universities have a key role to play in fostering connections among those groups, promoting change in the community, and translating local activism into policy. Please join us for this important presentation! Click here for additional information. 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What was once an undeveloped park made up of former mining land became a mountain biking destination that has increased visitation 66% since 2011. He'll share ideas that the Iowa City area can take away to build its reputation as a bicycling destination. with Aaron Hautala r V<_ i;�4 IOWA CITY � ®R CITY OFYIOWAOF [C N thaw bi s - CA- I - 07 e[.I- 1 co --TON O[ COPIOUS COMM VNRi[5 U. AnJRE IP19 From: Shams Ghoneim <shamsghoneim@mchsi.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 12:31 PM To: Stefanie Bowers; Jim Throgmorton; Jody Matherly; Janelle Rettig; Dave Bright; Dave Leshtz; Geoff Fruin; Lonny Pulkrabek; Kingsley Botchway; Ramsey Ali; Jeff Portman; Sonja Spear; Amy Weismann; sarah Frank; bob@goodfellowprinting.com Goodfellow; Jaime Spencer; Katie Brumbeloe; Jennifer Hemmingsen; James A Leach; Adrian K Wing; John Greve Cc: sups@co.johnson.ia.us; Council; HarryO Olmstead; Jean Lloyd -Jones; Nellie Kremenak; LaTasha DeLoach; Diane Finnerty; Dorothy Whiston; Mark Pries; Beverly Jones; Roger Dykstra; barrjohno Barr; Charlie Eastham; Aleksey Gurtovoy; Jo Butterfield; Yarrow, Jacob N; James, Micah Ariel; Renteria, Jesus J Subject: Mosque Flyer for April 14. Attachments: open house flier 1.docx Thank you. Blessings Shams Ghoneim On Apr 9, 2017, at 5:30 PM, Shams Ghoneim wrote: > Dear Friends , neighbors, and Supporters; > On behalf of the Iowa City Mosque and Muslim community we are > delighted to announce that an Open House at the Mosque will be held > on Friday, April 14th from 5:30Pm to to express our deep > appreciation to the greater Iowa City and Coralville communities for > their support and goodwill. > Please join us on the 14th. > Many thanks. > Best regards > Shams Ghoneim,Member > Iowa City Mosque's Board of Directors. YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE IOWA CITY MOSQUE OPEN HOUSE PLEASE COME JOIN US TO SHOW OUR APPRECIATIONS AND GRATITUDE FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND SOLIDARITY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIMES FOR OUR COMMUNITY FRIDAY, APRIL 3.4, 201] FROM 5:45 PM To 8:oo PM IOWA CITY MOSQUE, 1812 W. BENTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA 52246 AL -I MAN CENTER OF IOWA CITY MOSQUE, 18121 W. BENTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IA 52246 04-13-17 Julie Voparil IP20 From: Georgina Dodge <georg79@me.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 4:26 PM To: 'Nancy Yowell'; rdorzweiler@juno.com; jatkins400@aol.com Cc: jatkins400@aol.com; mitchellprice@gmail.com; Locherj@mchsi.com; lochers@mchsi.com; dschoelerman@gmail.com; paulpomrehn@gmail.com; debra-dorzweiler@juno.com; rreardon@mchsi.com; bergmaryanne@gmail.com; jmcdonald@mchsi.com; sdohrman@msn.com; dorief@mchsi.com; k.durian@mchsi.com; garykatycarlson@msn.com; markpamwilson@msn.com; davekriz@centurylink.net; dklockau@msn.com; Neill -Hudson, Tina M; brianna.wills@gmail.com; j.kardos@mchsi.com; t.rosenberger@mchsi.com; linnnoble@yahoo.com; dojmplu@gmail.com; kellygallagherl@gmail.com; idarcymath@gmail.com; andic@mchsi.com; buch395@gmail.com; bamiller908@gmaii.com; Benson, Christopher; ramonahegstad@aol.com; aburer@gmail.com; cmcgehee@mchsi.com; pmhawks@yahoo.cwm; sheriroggy@gmail.com; jjordison@mchsi.com; rschultz2@mac.com; Sanknmari@aol.com; acm657@gmail.com; "'Smith, Louise W"'@me.com; whitneymblack@yahoo.com; lindapaull@mchsi.com; Sullivan, Shannon (Pediatrics); epiercethomas@yahoo.com; ssgstelzer@yahoo.com; f stelzer@yahoo.com; Campbell, Kevin P - Physiology; Rodriguez Rodriguez, Ana M; Martin-Estudillo, Luis; jeanlittlejohn@gmail.com; melgell@aol.com; Miller, Maria L; sloanehhenry@gmail.com; Henry, Michael D; brenna.eldeen@gmail.com; baw25@aol.com; dmish73@aol.com; mimidoctor@gmail.com; npienta6 @gmail.com; Schulein, Thomas M; Kusiak, Andrew; cbuchmiller@gmail.com; thefordes@mchsi.com; gshamdorf@aol.com; jananabanana86@hotmail.com; jasnap23 @yahoo.com; michelledwardsmail@gmail.com; Jlawic@gmail.cwm; Ckmeis@gmail.com; Mitchmeis@gmail.com; Boileauconstruction@hotmail.com; Ydkoch@gmail.com; jdeprenger@gmail.com; DePrenger, Thomas K; rodygessner@hotmail.com; neiljossl@gmail.com; jossfam@gmail.com; bruce-tarwater@uiowa.edu; jean.rude@gmail.com; Rory.triplett@gmail.com; Mlbeuning@gmail.com; iadodger2851@gmail.com; loria.rachel@iccsd.kl2.ia.us; covington425 @gmail.com; Helena hillman@yahoo.com; jeff@jeffreyrich.com; Loria.Adam@iowacityschools.org; darcyl28@aol.com; Council Subject: RE: /deer population I agree with Nancy. I love the deer, even when they munch my hostas. That's what I get for planting such delicacies in their path of travel. But I am tired of the stray cats that seem to be multiplying. I like cats—in the house—but hate finding dead birds, disgusting scat in the dirt, and things dug up in my yard. I would rather have the city use resources to trap and remove them before we have a feral cat issue. And this is a problem caused by people who are irresponsible pet owners. From: Nancy Yowell [mailto:nancy@icdentalhealth.com) Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 9:55 PM To: rdorzweiler@juno.com; jatkins400@aol.com Cc: jatkins400@aol.com; mitchellprice@gmail.com; Locherj@mchsi.com; lochers@mchsi.com; dschoelerman@gmail.com; paulpomrehn@gmail.com; debra-dorzweiler@juno.com; rreardon@mchsi.com; bergmaryanne@gmail.com; jmcdonald@mchsi.com; sdohrman@msn.com; dorief@mchsi.com; k.durian@mchsi.com; garykatycarlson@msn.com; markpamwilson@msn.com; davekriz@centurylink.net; dklockau@msn.com; Neill -Hudson, Tina M <tina-neill- hudson@uiowa.edu>; brianna.wills@gmail.com; j.kardos@mchsi.com; t.rosenberger@mchsi.com; linnnoble@yahoo.com; dojmplu@gmail.com; kellygallagherl@gmail.com; idarcymath@gmail.com; andic@mchsi.com; buch395@gmail.com; bamiller908@gmaii.com; Benson, Christopher <chris-benson@uiowa.edu>; ramonahegstad@aol.com; aburer@gmail.com; cmcgehee@mchsi.com; pmhawks@yahoo.com; sheriroggy@gmail.com; jjordison@mchsi.com; rschultz2@mac.com; Dodge, Georgina <georgina-dodge@uiowa.edu>; Sanknmari@aol.com; acm657@gmail.com; Smith, Louise W <louise- smith@uiowa.edu>; whitneymblack@yahoo.com; lindapaull@mchsi.com; Sullivan, Shannon (Pediatrics) <shannon- sullivan@uiowa.edu>; epiercethomas@yahoo.com; ssgstelzer@yahoo.com; f stelzer@yahoo.com; Campbell, Kevin P - Physiology <kevin-campbell@uiowa.edu>; Rodriguez Rodriguez, Ana M <ana-m-rodriguez@uiowa.edu>; Martin-Estudillo, Luis <luis-martin-estudillo@uiowa.edu>; jeanlittlejohn@gmail.com; melgell@aol.com; Miller, Maria L <maria-miller@uiowa.edu>; sloanehhenry@gmail.com; Henry, Michael D <michael-henry@uiowa.edu>; brenna.eldeen@gmail.com; baw25@aol.com; dmish73@aol.com; mimidoctor@gmail.com; npienta6@gmail.com; Schulein, Thomas M <thomas-schulein@uiowa.edu>; Kusiak, Andrew <andrew-kusiak@uiowa.edu>; cbuchmiller@gmail.com; thefordes@mchsi.com; gshamdorf@aol.com; jananabanana86@hotmail.com; jasnap23@yahoo.com; michelledwardsmail@gmail.com; Jlawic@gmail.com; Ckmeis@gmail.com; Mitchmeis@gmail.com; Boileauconstruction@hotmail.com; Ydkoch@gmail.com; jdeprenger@gmail.com; DePrenger, Thomas K <thomas-deprenger@uiowa.edu>; rodygessner@hotmail.com; neiljossl@gmail.com; jossfam@gmail.com; bruce-tarwater@uiowa.edu; jean.rude@gmail.com; Rory.triplett@gmail.com; Mlbeuning@gmail.com; iadodger2851@gmail.com; loria.rachel@iccsd.kl2.ia.us; covington425@gmail.com; Helena_hillman@yahoo.com; jeff@jeffreyrich.com; Loria.Adam@iowacityschools.org; darcyl28@aol.com; Council@iowa-city.org Subject: Re: /deer population I love everything about the deer, as does my entire family. I love to watch them play. I love to see them sleeping in my yard early in the morning. I don't care if they eat my grass or whatever they find of nourishment in my yard. That's actually one of the reasons I moved here... to enjoy all of the wildlife, yet have the conveniences of living in the city. I'd rather have our taxpayer money be put to better use than "white buffalo' where the city hires a company to slaughter mass quantities of deer to "control the deer population." I don't want the city to destroy God' creation and would prefer that we leave that up to the circle of life. Nancy Yowell Business Manager Glenn D. Yowell, D.D.S. Tel 319.321.0100 nancv@icdenta I health.com www.icdentaIhealth.com IOWA CITY DENTAL HEALTH This e-mail and any attachment(s) are for the intended recipient's sole use and may contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential, or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure. 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From: "rdorzweiler@iuno.com" <rdorzweiler@iuno.com> Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 8:46 PM To: <jatkins400@aol.com> Cc: <4atkins400@aol.com>, <mitchellprice@gmail.com>, <Locheri@mchsi.com>, <lochers@mchsi.com>, <dschoelerman@gmail.com>, <paulpomrehn@gmaii.com>, <debra-dorzweiler@muno.com>, <rreardon@mchsi.com>, <bergmarvanne@gmail.com>, <imcdonald@mchsi.com>, <sdohrman@msn.com>, <dorief@mchsi.com>, <k.durian@mchsi.com>, <garykatycarlson@msn.com>, <markpamwilson@msn.com>, <davekriz@centurylink.net>, <dklockau@msn.com>, <tina-neill-hudson@uiowa.edu>, <brianna.wills@amail.com>, <i.kardos@mchsi.com>, <t.rosenberger@mchsi.com>, <linnnoble@vahoo.com>, <doimplu@gmail.com>, <keIIyRallazherl@gmail.com>, <idarcvmath@amail.com>, <andic@mchsi.com>, <buch395@amail.com>, <bamiller908@gmail.com>, <chris- benson@uiowa.edu>, <ramonahegstad@aol.com>, <aburer@gmail.com>, <cmcgehee@mchsi.com>, <pmhawks@yahoo.com>, <sheriroggv@gmail.com>, <iiordison@mchsi.com>, <rschultz2@mac.com>, <georgina- dodae@uiowa.edu>, <Sanknmari@aol.com>, <acm657@gmail.com>, <louise-smith@uiowa.edu>, <whitnevmblack@vahoo.com>, <lindapaull@mchsi.com>, Nancy Yowell <nancv@icdentalhealth.Com>, <shannon- sullivan@uiowa.edu>, <epiercethomas@vahoo.com>, <ssgstelzer@vahoo.com>, <f stelzer@vahoo.com>, <kevin- camobell@uiowa.edu>, <ana-m-rodriauez@uiowa.edu>, <luis-martin-estudillo@uiowa.edu>, <ieanIittIe*ohn@Rmai1.com>, <melgell@aol.com>, <maria-miller@uiowa.edu>, <sloanehhenry@gmail.com>, <Michael-henry@uiowa.edu>, <brenna.eldeen@email.com>, <baw25@aol.com>, <dmish73@aol.com>, <mimidoctor@gmail.com>, <npienta6@gmail.com>, <thomas-schulein@uiowa.edu>, <andrew-kusiak@uiowa.edu>, <cbuchmiller@gmail.com>, <thefordes@mchsi.com>, <gshamdorf@aol.com>, <6ananabanana86@hotmail.com>, <iasnap23@vahoo.com>, <michelledwardsmail@gmail.com>, <Jlawic@amail.com>, <Ckmeis@gmail.com>, <Mitchmeis@gmail.com>, Matt Boileau <boileauconstruction@hotmail.com>, <Ydkoch@gmail.com>, <ideprenger@gmail.com>, Tom De Prenger <thomas-deprenger@uiowa.edu>, <rodvgessner@hotmail.com>, <neiliossl@Rmail.com>, <iossfam@gmail.com>, <bruce-tarwater@uiowa.edu>, <!ean.rude@gmail.com>, <Rorv.triplett@gmail.com>, <Mlbeuning@gmail.com>, <iadodger2851@gmail.com>, <loria.rachel@iccsd.kl2.ia.us>, <covington425@gmail.com>, <Helena hillman@vahoo.com>, <ieff@ieffrevrich.com>, <Loria.AdamCuliowacitvschools.org>, <darcy128@aoI.com> Subject: Re: /deer population One more thought on the deer issue. I contacted Marsha Bollinger who is the city contact to the neighborhoods. She has emailed Simon Andrew of the City Manager's office. He over saw the previous deer hunts and will let me know his thoughts soon. I'll pass along what he says. At least they know we are concerned about the deer! Today on a walk I saw one group of 4 and second group of about 6. Dick Dorzweiler ---------- Original Message --------- From: jatkins400@aol.com To: 4atkins400@aol.com, mitchellprice@gmail.com, rdorzweiler@!uno.com Cc: Locher!@mchsi.com, lochers@mchsi.com, dschoelerman@gmail.com, pauloomrehn@gmail.com, debra-dorzweiler@!uno.com, rreardon@mchsi.com. bergmarvanne@Rma!I.com, !mcdonald@mchsi.com, sdohrman@msn.com, dorief@mchsi.com, k.durian@mchsi.com, garvkatvcarlson@msn.com, markpamwilson@msn.comdavekriz@centurvlink.net, dklockau@msn.com, tina- neill-hudson@uiowa.edu. brianna.wills@gmail.com, !.kardos@mchsi.com, t.rosenberger@mchsi.com, linnnoble@vahoo.com, do!mplu@gmail.com, kelivgallagherl@gmail.com, idarcvmath@gmail.com, andic@mchsi.com, buch395@gma!I.com, bamiller9o8@gmail.com, chris-benson@uiowa.edu, ramonahegstad@aol.com, aburer@gmail.com, cmcgehee@mchsi.com, pmhawks@vahoo.com, sheriroggy@gmail.com, !!ordison@mchsi.com, rschultz2@mac.com, georgina-dodge@uiowa.edu, Sanknmari@aol.com, acm657@gmail.com, louise- smith@uiowa.edu, whitnevmblack@vahoo.com, lindapaull@mchsi.com, nancv@icdentalhealth.com, shannon- sullivan@uiowa.edu, epiercethomas@vahoo.com, ssgstelzer@vahoo.com, f stelzer@vahoo.com, kevin-campbell@uiowa.edu, ana- m-rodriguez@uiowa.edu, luis-martin-estudillo@uiowa.edu, !eanlittle!ohn@gmail.com, melgell@aol.com, maria-miller@uiowa.edu, sloanehhenrv@gmail.com, Michael-henrv@uiowa.edu, brenna.eldeen@gma!l.com, baw25@aol.com, dmish73@aol.com, mimidoctor@gmail.com, npienta6@gmail.com, thomas-schulein@uiowa.edu, andrew-kusiak@uiowa.edu, cbuchmiller@Rmail.com, thefordes@mchsi.com, gshamdorf@aol.com, Iananabanana86@hotmail.com, !asnap23@vahoo.com, michelledwardsmail@gmail.com, Jlawic@gmail.com. Ckmeis@gmail.com, Mitchmeis@gmail.com, Boileauconstruction@hotmail.com, Ydkoch@gmail.com, !deprenger@gmail.com, thomas- deprenger@uiowa.edu, rodvgessner@hotmail.com, neil!ossl@gmail.com, aossfam@gmail.com, bruce-tarwater@uiowa.edu, aean.rude@gmail.com, Rorv.triplett@gmail.com, Mlbeuning@gmail.com, iadodger2851@gmail.com, loria.rachel@iccsd.kl2.1a.us, covington425@gmail.com, Helena hillman@vahoo.com, jeff@ieffrevrich.com, Loria.Adam@iowacitvschools.org, darcvl28@aol.com Subject: Re: /deer population Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2017 20:14:17 -0400 Hi everyone, I just wanted to let you know that I have contacted Susan Mims and she suggests that contacting the council would also be helpful. Counc!I@!owa-citv.org. Some of our neighbors have also contacted Geoff Fruin and for that, thank you. Unfortunately, the mole situation is another thing entirely. I just hope they stay off of Stuart Court. For the first time since I have lived here I had moles four years ago. I had to have them trapped. Thanks for your patience on this deer situation. Judy Judith K. Atkins 319-351-4171 ----Original Message ----- From: jatkins400 <iatkins400(cDaol.com> To: Mitch Price <mitchellpricetagmail.com>; rdorzweiler <rdorzweiler(a)'uno.com> Cc: Locherj <Locheri(d)mchsi.com>; lochers <lochers()mchsi.com>; Deb Schoelerman <dschoelerman g[_gmail.com>; paul pomrehn <pauloomrehn(gmail.com>; debra-dorzweiler <debra-dorzweiler(g)'uno.com>; Robert Reardon <rreardon(a)mchsi.com>; Mary Anne Berg <beromarvanne(ZDgmail.com>; jmcdonald <imcdonald(a)mchsi.com>; Shirle Dohrman <sdohrman(a)msn.com>; dorief <dorief(rDmchsi.com>; Ann Kacena Durian <k.durian(cDmchsi.com>; garykatycarlson <garvkatvcarlson(g msn.com>; markpamwilson <markpamwilson(ci)msn.com>; Dave Kriz <davekriz(g centurvlink.net>; david klockau <dklockau(a)msn.com>; Neill -Hudson, Tina M <tina-neill-hudson cDuiowa.edu>; Brianna Wills <brianna.wills(o)gmail.com>; j.kardos <0.kardos0mchsi.com>; t.rosenberger <t.rosenberger(q)mchsi.com>; linnnoble <Iinnnoble(a)vahoo.com>; dojmplu <doimplu(ogmail.com>; Kelly Gallagher Terrill <kellvgallagherl (G)..gmail.com>; idarcymath <idarcvmath(a)gmail.com>; Alan Frank <andic(cDmchsi.com>; buch395 <buch395(g�gmail.com>; bruce miller <bamiller908(c amail.com>; Christopher Benson <chris-benson(&uiowa.edu>; ramonahegstad <ramonahegstad(a)aol.com>; Angela Burer <aburer(o)gmail.com>; cmcgehee <cmcgehee(cilmchsi.com>; Peter Matthes <pmhawks@vahoo.com>; Sheri Roggy <sheriroggv(a)gmail.com>; Jean Jordison <iiordison(&mchsi.com>; Bob Schultz <rschultz2C&mac.com>; georgina-dodge <georgina-dodgetg7.uiowa.edu>; Sanknmari <Sanknmari(aaol.com>; Anne Murray <acm657(d,)gmail.com>; Louise Smith <louise- smith(Duiowa.edu>; Whitney Fraga <whitnevmblack(ci)vahoo.com>; lindapaull <lindapaull (cDmchsi.com>; Nancy Yowell <nancvg( 2icdentalhealth.com>; shannon-sullivan <shannon-sullivan(cDuiowa.edu>; epiercethomas <epiercethomas@vahoo.com>; ssgstelzer <ssgstelzer ZDVahoo.com>; Fre S <f stelzer(7g.vahoo.com>; kevin-campbell <kevin- campbell()uiowa.edu>; Ana Maria Rodriguez <ana-m-rodriguez(a)uiowa.edu>; luis-martin-estudillo <luis-martin- estudillo(a)uiowa.edu>; Jean Littlejohn <ieanlittleiohn()amail.com>; jatkins400 <iatkins400()_aol.com>; melgell <melgell(o)aol.com>; maria -miller <maria-miller(cDuiowa.edu>; sloanehhenry <sloanehhenrv(cilgmail.com>; Michael -henry <Michael-henrv(a)uiowa.edu>; Brenna Eldeen <brenna.eldeen(a)gmail.com>; baw25 <baw250aol.com>; dmish73 <dmish73(a)aol.com>; mimidoctor <mimidoctor(qgmail.com>; npienta6 <npienta6()gmail.com>; thomas-schulein <thomas- schulein(i)uiowa.edu>; andrew-kusiak <andrew-kusiak(i)uiowa.edu>; cbuchmiller <cbuchmiller(a)_gmail.com>; thefordes <thefordes(Dmchsi.com>; Garry Hamdorf <gshamdorf(o)aol.com>; jananabanana86 <iananabanana86(a)hotmail.corn jasnap23 <iasnap23(cDvahoo.com>; michelledwardsmail <michelledwardsmail amail.com>; jlawic@gmail com <Jlawic(c amail.com>; Cindy Mels <Ckmeis(o)gmail.com>; Mitch Mels <Mitchmeis(a)gmail.com>; Matt Boileau <Boileauconstruction(cDhotmail.com>; Ydkoch <Ydkoch gt7gmail.com>; jdeprenger <jdeprenger0_gmail.com>; thomas-deprenger <thomas-deprenger(cDuiowa.edu>; rodygessner <rodygessner(cilhotmail.com>; neiljossl <neiliossl (cDgmail.com>; jossfam <iossfam(a)gmail.com>; bruce-tarwater <bruce-tarwater(a)uiowa.edu>; jean.rude <iean.rude(g�gmail.com>; Rory Triplett <Rorv.triplett(a)gmail.com>; Mlbeuning <Mlbeuninq(a)gmail.com>; iadodger2851 <iadodger2851(cDgmail.com>; loria.rachel <Ioria.rachel(o)iccsd.kl2.ia.us>; covington425 <covington425()gmail.com>; Helena _hillman <Helena hillmantcDvahoo.com>; jeff <iefftaieffrevrich.com>; Loria.Adam <Loria.Adam(a)iowacitvschools.org>; darcyl28 <darcv128(g aol.com> Sent: Sat, Apr 8, 2017 4:03 pm Subject: RE: Lost Black Fitbit/deer population Hi everyone, I thought I would again take the opportunity to remind you that if you have deer concerns and would like to see something done to please contact geoff-fruin(&iowa-citv.org. We are seeing sizeable herds in the neighborhood already eating barely risen plants. I can't make a case alone. Happy spring Judy Sent from my U.S.Cellular® Smartphone Hi everyone,I thought I would again take the opportunity to remind you that if you have deer concerns and would like to see something done to please contact qeoff-fruin(i)iowa-citv.orq.We are seeing sizeable herds in the neighborhood already eating barely risen plants. I can't make a case alone.Happy spring Judy Sent from my U.S.Cellular® Smartphone --- Original message ------ From: Mitch Price <mitchellprice cDgmail.com> Date: 4/8/2017 7:41 AM (GMT -06:00) To: rdorzweilertg..iuno.com Cc: Locherm(a) chsi.com, lochersamchsi.com, Deb Schoelerman <dschoelerman(a)gmail.com>, paul pomrehn <paulpomrehn(a)Qmail.com>, debra-dorzweiler(cDiuno.com, Robert Reardon <rreardon(&mchsi.com>, Mary Anne Berg <bergmarvanne0amail.com>, imcdonald(a)mchsi.com, Shirle Dohrman <sdohrman(aa,)msn.com>, doriefomchsi.com, Ann Kacena Durian <k.durian(o)mchsi.com>, garvkatvcarlsonOmsn.com, markpamwilsonomsn.com, Dave Kriz <davekriz(&centurvlink.net>, david klockau <dklockauOmsn.com>, "Neill -Hudson, Tina M" <tina-neill-hudson gnuiowa.edu>, <andic(a�mchsi.com>, buch395(a)gmail.com, bruce miller <bamiller908ta7gmail.com>, Christopher Benson <chris- benson(a)uiowa.edu>, ramonahegstad(a)aol.com, Angela Burer <aburert7a.gmail.com>, cmcaehee(a)mchsi.com, Peter Matthes <pmhawksna.vahoo.com>, Sheri Roggy <sheriroQay(a)gmail.com>, Jean Jordison <liordison(d)mchsi.com>, Bob Schultz <rschultz2ta7mac.com>, georgina-dodge(a7uiowa.edu, Sanknmari cDaol.com, Anne Murray <acm657(ogmail.com>, Louise Smith <louise-smith().uiowa.edu>, Whitney Fraga <whitnevmblack(avahoo.com>, lindapaull(cDmchsi.com, Nancy Yowell <nancv(cDicdentalhealth.com>, shannon-sullivano_uiowa.edu, epiercethomasta')vahoo.com, ssgstelzer a()vahoo.com, Fre S <f stelzen vahoo.com>, kevin-campbellauiowa.edu, Ana Maria Rodriguez <ana-m-rodriquez(cDuiowa.edu>, luis-martin- estudillo(d)uiowa.edu, Jean Littlejohn <ieanlittleiohnta7gmail.com>, iatkins400 ZDaol.com, melgell(a)-aol.com, maria- miller(a)uiowa.edu, sloanehhenrv(cilgmail.com, Michael-henry(o)uiowa.edu, Brenna Eldeen <brenna.eldeen(c)_gmail.com>, baw25(aaol.com, dmish73(a)aol.com, mimidoctor(ftmail.com, npienta6 atmaiLcom, thomas-schuleinaa.uiowa.edu, andrew- kusiak(a)uiowa.edu, cbuchmiller(cDomail.com, thefordes(cDmchsi.com, Garry Hamdorf <gshamdorf(o)-aol.com?, iananabanana86(o)hotmail.com, lasnap23 cDvahoo.com, michelledwardsmail(&gmail.com, jlawic@gmail com" <Jlawic(agmail.com>, Cindy Meis <Ckmeis(agmail.com>, Mitch Meis <Mitchmeis(a)gmail.com>, Matt Boileau <Boileauconstruction(a)hotmail.com>, Ydkoch(a)gmail.com, ldeprengerta)amail.com, thomas-deprenger@uiowa.edu, rodvaessner(aahotmail.com, neiliossl(o)amail.com, iossfam(a)gmail.com, bruce-tarwater&uiowa.edu, iean.rude(a)amail.com, Rory Triplett <Rorv.triplett(aDgmail.com>, Mlbeuning a[ ..gmail.com, iadodger2851(ftmail.com, loria.rachelO)iccsd.k12.ia.us, Hello Neighbors, We found a black Fitbit by our mailbox yesterday. Let me know if it is yours. Mitch Mitch Price / REALTOR® 319-631-1328 Urban Acres Real Estate Office: 319-351-1111 1519 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA 52240Licensed to sell real estate in Iowa www.urbanacres.com ----- Original message ---From: Mitch Price <mitchelIPriceta7gmail.com> Date: 4/8/2017 7:41 AM (GMT -06:00) To: rdorzweilerftuno.com Cc: Locheri(a)mchsi.com, lochers(cDmchsi.com, Deb Schoelerman <dschoelerman0_gmail.com>, paul pomrehn <paulpomrehn0gmail.com>, debra-dorzweileromuno.com, Robert Reardon <rreardonOmchsi.com>, Mary Anne Berg <bergmarvanne(agmail.com>, imcdonald(n)mchsi.com, Shirle Dohrman <sdohrman(a7msn.com>, doriefO)mchsi.com, Ann Kacena Durian <k.durian(a)mchsi.com>, aarykatvcarlson(cDmsn.com, markpamwilson&msn.com, Dave Kriz <davekriza()genturvlink. net>, david klockau <dklockaulg7.msn.com>, "Neill -Hudson, Tina M" <tina-neill-hudson0,uiowa.edu>, Brianna Wills <brianna.wills()agmail.com>, i.kardos(a)mchsi.com, t.rosenberger aomchsi.com, linnnoble a().vahoo.com, doom plu(a)gmail.com, Kelly Gallagher Terrill <kellvaallagherl ta-)gmail.com>, idarcvmathOmmail.com, Alan Frank <andicomchsi.com>, buch395ogmail.com, bruce miller <bamiller908ta-)amail.com>, Christopher Benson <chris- bensonta7uiowa.edu>, ramonaheastad(d)aol.com, Angela Burer <aburerta)gmail.com>, cmcgehee(&mchsi.com, Peter Matthes <pmhawks(aDvahoo.com>, Sheri Roggy <sherirogav(&gmail.com>, Jean Jordison <iiordison(a(7mchsi.com>, Bob Schultz <rschultz2(cilmac.com>, georgina-dodgeouiowa.edu, Sanknmari@aol.com, Anne Murray <acm6570amail.com>, Louise Smith <louise-smith())uiowa.edu>, Whitney Fraga <whitnevmblack( vahoo.com>, lindapaull(a)mchsi.com, Nancy Yowell <nancvna icdentalhealth.com>, shannon-sullivanta')uiowa.edu, epiercethomasOvahoo.com, ssgstelzerta7vahoo.com, Fre S <f stelzer(d,)vahoo.com>, kevin-campbeli(a_uiowa.edu, Ana Maria Rodriguez <ana-m-rodriguez(d)uiowa.edu>, luis-martin- estudillo(aa)uiowa.edu, Jean Littlejohn <ieanlittleiohn a()gmail.com>, iatkins400 &aol.com, melgell(aa.aol.com, maria- millerOuiowa.edu, sloanehhenry(ftmail.com, Michael -henry( uiowa.edu, Brenna Eldeen <brenna.eldeen(rDgmail.com>, baw25(a)aol.com, dmish73(a)aol.com, mimidoctorgnamail.com, npienta6(rDgmail.com, thomas-schulein(a)_uiowa.edu, andrew- kusiaktauiowa.edu, cbuchmiller&gmail.cwm, thefordes(a)mchsi.com, Garry Hamdorf <ashamdorfgnaol.com>, 4ananabanana86(g)-hotmail.com, 4asnap23(g)vahoo.com, michelledwardsmailtagmail.com, "jlawic@gmail com" <Jlawic(agmail.com>, Cindy Meis <Ckmeis0gmail.com>, Mitch Meis <Mitchmeis()amail.com>, Matt Boileau <Boileauconstruction0hotmail.com>, Ydkoch(agmail.com, jdeprenger(q_)gmail.com, thomas-deprenger(cDuiowa.edu, rodvgessnergnhotmail.com, neiliossl ftmail.com, iossfamtagmail.com, bruce-tarwater(gD_uiowa.edu, iean.rude(ftmail.com, Rory Triplett<Rorv.triplett(a)Qmail.com>, Mlbeuning(a)gmail.com, iadodger2851apmail.com, loria.rachel(g_iccsd.kl2.ia.us, covington425(a)gmail.com, Helena hillman(a)vahoo.com, ieff(rDieffrevrich.com, Loria.Adam(aiowacitvschools.org, darcv128(&aol.com Subject: Lost Black Fitbit Hello Neighbors, We found a black Fitbit by our mailbox yesterday. Let me know if it is yours. Mitch -- Mitch Price / REALTOR® 319-631-1328Urban Acres Real Estate Office: 319-351-1111 1519 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA 522401-icensed to sell real estate in Iowa www.urbanacres.com Why Your City Doctors No Longer Prescribe Metformin Vibrant Health Network "TrIMM IP21 Julie Voparil MEL. From: nareletsplayfair@aol.com Sent: Friday, April 07, 2017 8:23 AM To: Jim Throgmorton Cc: parksandrecrealion, Chad Dyson, Council, Geoff Fruin Subject: SOCIALIZATION, INTEGRATION, AND INCLUSION IN IOWA CITY PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS Attachments: selfcompetitivemainstreaming-sportswithoutopponents.docx; SportStructures (Play and Playground).docx, The ADA Milestone Reconsidered. docxI ChallengeoflnclusiveSports- ReeveBrenner-Vo114No2 -ARTICLE-.pdf Dear Mayor Jim Throgmorton, Recreation Superintendent Chad Dyson, City Council Members and Associates Dr. Reeve Brenner from NARE (The National Association for Recreational Equality) asked me to pass along these materials to you. Perhaps you would also pass the information on to others who are especially concerned with the recreational needs of the physically and cognitively challenged. After all, the population on the autism spectrum has grown considerably of late as you know. This concerns the opportunity in to serve the recreational needs of special populations which are often under -served. Iowa City has undertaken a new initiative in the playgrounds and parks with special interest in the inclusion and socialization of the mobility impaired, the autistic community, and others who are atypical and differently able. Perhaps for a pilot project for Fairmeadows Park Playground or at another park and playground that are near a school. NARE advocates for walk-on, drop-in sports, particularly ball playing sports which receive the most attention, budget and space. In this regard we call attention to the Children's Museum of Memphis (http://www.cmom.com/exhibits/bankshot-basketball/), the latest such outreach to disabled visitors. It can be seen that sports without opponents, offering alongside play, not play against others, affords the inclusion we seek. The autism community does not take to team -play or opponent -play. NARE advocates, "You don't have to win to be a winner." Hundreds of communities have turned to Bankshot, for example, developed for the purpose of "alongside play." The National Association for Recreational Equality website calls attention to communities around the world that are beginning to include in their parks non-aggressive, non -body contact sports and playground facilities such as bowling, mini golf, and Bankshot which requires modest space and budget. These are sports played alongside and not against others as advocated by NARE. "Setting aside the game's objective of addressing the needs of special populations, an important and novel aspect about Bankshot is its educational merit. The game offers an enriched play environment composed of a series of novel sport challenges that invigorate the brain with mind -nurturing play experiences. Bankshot's design is also intended to stimulate motor coordination in a dynamic kid -friendly, inclusionary game. Because of Bankshot's spatial relationships, particularly in geometrical composition and court design, the Bankshot court is part of a new genre in the art/play/think world of wonder. It combines creative and scientific elements to produce an advanced participatory art form for today's young person. Bankshot is pure physics: an exercise in translating science into action. " (Florida Park & Recreation Quarterly) We, at the National Association for Recreational Equality, understand that providing for special populations and their families is a human rights and social justice issue. There are two 3 -minute YouTube videos and several photographs that have been sent along with this email. The first photograph is from the League for Autistic Adults in a community park in Rockville, MD. The third photograph is from a new park in Sacramento, CA. Also see the photograph of the Bankshot Recreational System at the Phoenix Center School for students with autism in Nutley, NJ. We ask that you review these and the other materials and share with Nashville residents, professionals, community activists, and public servants as you see fit. There is nothing quite like experiencing firsthand the integration, socialization, and mainstreaming in recreation of the individuals with autism. These YouTube videos present participants from Montgomery County group homes and agencies attending the developmentally disabled and various other cognitively and physically challenged. These 3 -minute YouTube videos capture a sense of almost being there. The obvious deduction is that the desired outcome must be achieved through inclusion, not accessibility alone. In this sense, the ADA is leaning in the wrong direction because there is no point in access to exclusionary recreational facilities. "With spontaneous drop-in, walk-on inclusion Total -Mix diversity is achieved based on Universal Design. I encourage and invite you to view these 3 -minute YouTube of the individuals with autism. It proves to be an extraordinary experience." Ricky Nguyen National Association for Recreational Equality (NARE) 301.309.0260 Please share and review the YouTube links and materials below as well as the attached material Visit for more information. www.nareletsplayfair.org Short Bankshot Clip : http://youtu.be/ndjWgyvPkQc Teaching Bankshot : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGzc20HVR8M Bankshot League : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhvUfQYOQOM Incidentally, the physically and cognitively challenged, and the wounded warriors in particular in your community would be beneficiaries of such a Bankshot Sports attraction. What are Bankshot Sports? Bankshot Family Sports (Bankshot Tennis, Bankshot Soccer, Tri Sport, Etc.) were designed to be self - competitive. Participants play alongside not against one another. These sports are characterized as Total -Mix diversity based on Universal Design. Bankshot basketball, for example, is the other basketball sport. Often called "miniature golf with a basketball." Played on a course laid out in any shape, recreation centers, parks, schools and museums (the Boston Children's Museum; Children's Museum of Memphis) are ideal placements for Bankshot achieving inclusion, socialization and integration of the differently able and all members of the community regardless of ability. For all levels of ability, inasmuch as there is no running orjumping, or aggression. And there are no opponents. A pure shooting sport whereat, age, stature, gender are irrelevant. Sports Illustrated covered an excellent story about the new sport which may be found on the Bankshot.com website. There are hundreds of Bankshot playcourts worldwide. Conceived for inclusion, integration and socialization, participants play the court like at bowling, golf and too few others. No body contact. The concept is play alongside not against others. We need not play sports solely to defeat opponents. There need not be opponents in the offense defense rivalries. Courts are indoors or outdoors and several museums including the Bridgeport Science Museum offer a Bankshot pavilion for the interactive convergence of sport, play and art. The importance of Bankshot is best understood as a drop-in, walk-on facility requiring no supervised programming and no staff necessary. We call Bankshot Family Sports, "Total Mix diversity based on Universal Design." Only a swimming pool rivals Bankshot in diversity of participation. Bankshot Sports are figure -it -out games requiring focus and concentration, intelligence, especially in understanding trajectories and calibration - a couple of science museums present Bankshot for teaching physics- (and a very soft touch). Little Jimmy in a wheelchair can go out with his brother Stevie on a given sunny day without waiting for a supervised program - that's important - for a drop-in facility as at a Bankshot court. What other sports facility could you think of which provides immediate walk-on access, inclusion and drop-in participation for everyone at a ball -playing sport? NARE National Association for Recreational Equality 301-309-0260 www.nareletsplayfai r.org n a re I ets p l a yfa i rCcDa o I. co m N I i 5:: �� 't"�r , �� -'e� _ _ .. i - i SELF -COMPETITIVE MAINSTREAMING: Sports Without Opponents Ball playing sports facilities and play spaces, including community fields, courts and courses, receive the greatest funding, attention, promotional support and real estate in our communities. These "mainstream" play spaces do not mainstream. They exclude the differently able, the physically and cognitively challenged, the mobility impaired and even mixed age and gender families. Stevie age 12 uses a wheelchair and his 10 year old brother Andy does not, and with their seven-year-old sister they'd like to go out and play ball together at a community playfield or playcourt on a nice Sunday at a nearby park facility like other kids without waiting for a program and adult supervision. They cannot. There are no inclusive mainstream sports that accomplish the matter of addressing the needs of the physically challenged. Nor their families. There are no drop-in, walk-on wheelchair accommodating ball playing sports in the community. There should be. We should recognize the facility shortages and the missing venues which bring about exclusion. Our community sports are composed of competing teams; most require physical contact, strength, size or stamina; they require comparable age participation and alignment and are gender exclusionary. The three siblings have no play -together opportunity participating at mainstream sports and games in the community. Programs, however excellently conducted, cannot replace facilities that are always walk-on, drop-in available and inclusive not merely accessible. Other youngsters do not have to wait till next Thursday for an activity or program that provides inclusive play. A fundamental requirement is that communities offer ballplaying sports fields and play spaces for the inclusion of the differently able, of the physically and cognitively challenged, and all individuals with disabilities, and that the sport be self competitive, not played against others but like bowling, golf and Bankshot - designed for that purpose - energizing and uniting a community by providing alongside play. Inclusive means alongside -play - equality achieved not by requiring rivals to defeat. But rather by providing a venue that unites and socializes the entire community at play. And that starts with the understanding that diversity is accomplished together side-by-side and by friendship, not face-to-face rivalry. Companionable participation also attracts and brings about diversity. No opponents are necessary; certainly not in every one of our mainstream sports venues communities provide today. A sport requiring no offense or defense permits full participation; one takes on the challenge of the court, not one another. Stevie and his family have just what they're looking for when provided with inclusive participation particularly at a sports facility which needs no aggression and no need to defeat opponents. Self competitive mainstreaming should be the fust order of business when we plan our parks and their amenities. Bankshot in particular inspired by universal design was developed for the express purpose of alongside non -exclusionary play based upon achieving total mix diversity. Plav and Playground News Center • 4 \ Today's Play News and VieWSTM Sports Structures, Sculpture, Bankboards, Calder, Picasso, Stella :WS Ab .W&.1v )�H—B., spm:5.ak — The exuberant sense of play, merging the obvious aspects of art understood as form and function - itself a heady mixture - suggests to a visitor that Reeve Brenner's Bankshot Playcourt is something of the legendary logic of Abstract Impressionism's immersion into the world of sports. Just imagine artists Paul Klee, Joan Mir6 and Wassily Kandinsky at a Bankshot Playcourt, with a basketball in their hands and seeing for the first time these striking geometries in bold inviting display. Also imagine famous sculptors Alexander Calder and Marcel Duchamp being asked to shoot a ball at these structures, which they inspired with whim and fancy. They might witness and bear testimony for themselves the transformation of art into the playful world of sports. It would be what Frank Stella, an abstractionist artist, called "form" transforming into an inclusionary affordance he called "function." The functionality these sport structures present to children and adults, who have never heard of this art form, will perhaps only be seen as a sport's challenge. But form, when Bankshot structures are viewed alongside Frank Stella's work, is at once evident. Besides, children of all ages, sizes, shapes and diversity, including physically and cognitively challenged, and wheelchair users, participate together achieving real socialization and integration of the community within the world of art and play. Bankshot's appearance provides a range of impetuously colored configurations, alternating with glowing abstract shapes and excursions relative to Picasso (when he was in his Cubist stage), Frank Stella's humongous -gigantic abstractionist structures (at the new Whitney Museum of American Art) and Alexander Calder's Stabiles. All the while participants are immersed in what Sports Illustrated, (in an article entitled the "Rabbi of Roundball"), referred to as an experience merging art with play: "With their odd shapes and bright colors, Brenner's bankboards have a surreal, futuristic look, like hoop saplings sprung from radioactive soil." Although, for the most part, created at the Wingate Sports Institute outside of Netanya, the Israel National Museum in Jerusalem was the first international art museum, foreshadowing several others, to exhibit Bankshot as sports structures with the opportunity for play and participation. Available outdoor in the courtyard is a bin of basketballs in various sizes for visitors to choose from. Indoor, wall -hangings display Bankshot Bankboards merging art and play. Since then, the design department of The Museum of Modern Art in New York; the Boston children's Museum and the Bridgeport Connecticut Science Museum have placed Bankshot on permanent display indoors in space for that purpose. The Children's Museum of Memphis (CMOM) has begun construction of a Bank -around -the -circle Bankshot playcourt. Bankshot simultaneously art and play constitutes a kind of spiritual union formed within the surrounding post-modern space conceived as universal design and set aside for the socialization and the integration of a community. An important and novel aspect about Bankshot is its educational merit. The game offers an enriched play environment composed of a series of novel sport challenges that invigorate the brain with mind -nurturing play experiences. Bankshot's design is also intended to stimulate motor coordination in a dynamic kid friendly, inclusionary game. Because of Bankshot's spatial relationships, particularly in geometrical composition and court design, the Bankshot court is part of a new genre in the art/play/think world of wonder. It combines creative and scientific elements to produce an advanced participatory art form for today's young person. Bankshot is pure physics: an exercise in translating science into action. (Florida Park & Recreation Quarterly) NARE National Association for Recreational Equality Invented by Rabbi Dr. Reeve Brenner in 1981, the sport of Bankshot Basketball allows a large number of people of varying abilities to participate together at a challenging non -contact self -competitive ball -playing sport that merges art with play. Find the article online here: http://www. playgroundprofessiona ls.com/news/press-releases/sports-structures-scu I ptu re -ba n kboa rds-ca lde r- picasso-stella101 Reconsidered June 4, 2015 1 don't know how happy we should be celebrating an ADA milestone birthday. The ADA as an enactment remains in large measure a distraction from and perhaps a distortion of the purpose of inclusion of the disabled. In the parks, there are a great many aggressive exclusionary ball playing fields which communities provide. What's the point of a ramp to them or access to them in that the access leads invariably to exclusion? When was the last time you saw a physically or cognitively challenged person or a teenager in a wheelchair waiting for next at a ball playing sport? Any ballplaying sport? Only at an atypical structured setup event. Not a drop-in inclusion opportunity. Others have at their convenience all the fast moving exclusionary ball playing sports communities provide as well as the space and budgets. Not the disabled. Not the physically or cognitively challenged. Accessibility often obscures inclusion. So we end up with ramps to exclusion. That is why, of course, we advocate for drop-in facilities like Bankshot not solely programs which segment rather than integrate the differently able. Facilities are much less costly in the long run than programs. We still think the best— and only so far— ball playing Total -Mix family sports based on Universal Design yet introduced are Bankshot Sports because they provide balance to the aggressive team sports which exclude the physically and cognitively challenged and their families. We need many more sports facilities like Bankshot not intended for superior athletes of the Special Olympics but for Kevin, who uses a wheelchair, and lives down the street. Where are they? The Challenge of Inclusive Sports by Reeve Brenner THE QUESTION needs to be asked: How can we mainstream the physically chal- lenged into sports activities? The trend to make playgrounds more inclusive has been a tremendous stride in the right direction. However, inclusive playgrounds do not answer the challenge to offer ball -playing sports to those with special needs. While there are some excellent programs like Miracle League that provide a baseball expe- rience with a host of buddies to assist the players, these programs limit the opportuni- ty to play to specific planned events. Where can the physically challenged play ball with- out waiting for a planned program? Generally, sports involve teams, which require contact, strength, and stamina. We invest large budgets on sports programs and playing fields. However, these oppo- nent -based sports bring about exclusion. Those with physical challenges would best enjoy a sport that is self -competitive, that is, not against but alongside others. Taking on the challenge of the course or court rather than against others allows for alongside play. The National Association for Recreational Equality calls for communities to be sufficiently sensitive to the needs of all children. It is not being suggested we do away with traditional sports, but that we augment them with new, innovative, and inclusive opportunities. Published articles continue to be written by playground and recreational professionals that comment favorably on winning at sports. Often, "winning at all cost, and they mean that. Winning is defined as defeating other contestants, beating opponents. The articles reflect an unfamiliarity of the important recent research documenting evidence to the moting participation in sports and recreation oriented to winning and losing. Many apparently remain oblivious of the research especially by Alfie Kohn in his very important book, No Contest. The Case Against Competition, and Emily Bazelons, Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying, my own, and Barbara Coloroso's books as well as other important studies on bullying and violence that can stem from an overemphasis on competition and winning. Play without winners or losers, without defeating and "beating" others, scores as among the most promising but inadequately explored approach to ratcheting down vio- lence in society. When competing against others, there is but one winner and many losers, any number of whom, defeated, walk off deflated and discouraged, understanding themselves to be "playground losers" They learn to see themselves as unsuccessful, non -winning, non -athletes often enough, particularly when they are young. They walk off the field of "play" with feelings of failure and discouragement. Just as the win- ner walks off inflated, often thanks to some physical attributes, such as size, strength, age, and gender, the opponent leaves the area of play defeated. In the mind of the commu- nity and our recreation and playground pro- fessionals who provide leadership in matters of inclusion, integration, and socialization, play can still be play without the need for opponents to defeat. I would suggest Alfie Kohn's book, No Contest, from which the following quotation is taken: "...competition sabotages self-esteem. Often it even warps recreation by turning the playing field into a battlefield." Precisely the reason why when considering our play areas, playgrounds, and playcourts, communities design - those accommodating participants not motivated or oriented towards having to defeat others at sports and games. We need more ball playing sports at which there are no losers or winners. The concept of self improvement at play with growth in self-esteem and proficiency as one begins to master the challenge of the sport should be advanced. This is achieved irrespective of ability or disability. Fast moving sports with body contact exclude. Sports played alongside one another include. There me many of the one. Too few of the other. In short, there is an obvious need for universal design drop-in recreation facilities - not solely programs - for the sake of balance. Communities should see to it that the sports a community provides me fun and challeng- ing but also purposeful. There are important benefits of inclusion and integration for all, including special populations, derived from alongside, self -competitive play sorely missing in sports intent upon vanquishing foes. We know but fail to act upon the awareness that there should be integration and inclusion in our society's sports for the differently able, wheelchair participants, and special popula- tions. There ought to be drop-in facilities for them as for everyone else. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rabbi Reeve Brenner formed the National Association for Recreational Equality to advocate for non-aggressive, fully inclusive sports and recreation. Reeve invented the sport of Bankshot Basketball in 1981 as a way to have a non -exclusion- ary, non-competitive basketball game for all ages and abilities based on skill alone. His company also offers Bankshot Tennis, r Emir! ®a IP22 CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (3 19) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www,icgov.org April 11, 2017 TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — Custodian — Government Buildings 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 Custodian — Government Buildings. Collin Lenton IOWA CITY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Ly aDick Dickerson, MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION MARCH 9, 2017 EMMA J. HARVAT HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: PRELIMINARY COMMISSION Kevin Boyd, Zach Builta, Gosia Clore, Sharon DeGraw, Cecile Kuenzli, Andrew Litton, Pam Michaud, Ginalie Swaim, Frank Wagner Thomas Agran, Esther Baker Jessica Bristow, Bob Miklo, Dave Panos Alicia Trimble �� IP23 NOWUMM RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: By a vote of 9-0 (Agran and Baker absent) the Commissioned endorsed the plans submitted by the Public Works Department for the Davenport Street Brick Renovation. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Swaim called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA: Trimble said that the Parade of Historic Homes is being planned for the Manville Heights Neighborhood this year. She said that she is working with a lot of mid-century modern homes, which are small, so the more the better. Trimble asked Commission members to inform her if they know anyone who might be interested in having his/her home on the Parade this year. She provided her contact information. Trimble said the focus is on Henry Fisk houses but is not limited to those homes. REVIEW OF PLANS FOR DAVENPORT STREET BRICK RECONSTRUCTION: Panos stated that he is with the City of Iowa City Public Works Department. He referred to the distributed memo providing information about the introduction, history, and background. Panos referred to handouts that he had provided and said that he would have a slide presentation. He said this refers to the two blocks of Davenport Street from Linn Street to Clinton Street. Panos said that a portion of that is in the Gilbert/Linn Historic District. Panos said that the brick here is in really bad shape. He said that the brick underlying surface is likely sand and gravel, and the base is just gone. Panos said it is deteriorated enough that there is the waviness of the brick. He stated that water gets down through the brick surface and stays there so that over time there is the wave action on the top. Panos discussed the condition of the curb and gutter. He said there is some concrete curb and gutter there but also some stone curb and gutter. Panos said the main goal with the project is to fix the brick, replace the brick, and to replace the curb section as well. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION March 9, 2017 Page 2 of 8 Panos presented information on the cross section of the right-of-way on Davenport Street. He said it is 85 feet wide, which gives a lot of room to work between the sidewalks and the street section. Kuenzli asked about the abbreviations HMA and PCC. Panos said that PCC stands for portland concrete cement. Panos said the intention is to remove the brick surface and replace the sub -grade with a twelve - inch compaction preparation, which solidifies the base. He said that a six-inch, modified sub- base will be put in, along with some sub -grade lines to provide for a drainable base layer under the road. Panos said that on top of the drainable base, a seven-inch PCC slab will be installed. He said that on top of the concrete slab, a one -inch HMA, (hot mix asphalt) which is an asphalt setting bed, will be installed. Panos said that helps to seat the brick, which is installed directly on top of that. Panos said what is left is a seven-inch concrete street and then the brick veneer on the top. He said they will be removing the existing brick and then resetting the brick. Wagner asked what is done with the old limestone curbs. Panos answered that they can be stockpiled. Panos said that they can then be used on other projects. Panos said that all of the brick is not in the best shape. He said it will need to be supplemented with brick that is on hand or purchased. Michaud asked if it is possible to have any rain drain into the soil for run-off mitigation. Panos replied that, with this project, with the sub -drain lines, they are providing a new storm sewer system on each block. He said the intent is that the water drains through the surface, gets into the crushed rock, and then drains out to the sub -drain or the storm sewer system. Panos said the idea is to get the water away from the road. Panos said that at the Clinton Street intersection, they will be removing and replacing the curb ramps at each quadrant of the intersection. He said the project will include curb ramp removal and replacement at the three intersections. Panos said the project will probably require a slight adjustment in the profile - a matter of difference between the crown of the road now and what will be installed. He said the driveway aprons for the properties along here will likely have to be removed, and there will be some sidewalk removal. Panos said the block will include removal and replacement of the water main. He said that any time there is a new street construction project, they like to replace the utilities that are there to prevent having to go in later for repair. Panos said the plans are in the preliminary stages, but he thinks it will move fairly quickly. He said the plan is to replace sidewalk as needed and where the driveway approaches need to be replaced as needed to match back into the existing driveways. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION March 9, 2017 Page 3 of 8 Panos showed the Dubuque to Linn Street block. He said this will include installation of new storm sewer piping on the north side of the road, which will help with the drainage in that area. Panos said that some of the driveway aprons will be replaced. He said that at Linn and Davenport, it will be in the best interest to replace that intersection as well. Panos said the condition of the brick within that intersection is fair to marginal, so it would make sense to possibly redo that intersection when the contractor is there. Panos said there will be curb ramps and utility replacement in that block also. Panos said that McClure Engineering has been hired for this project to complete the plan and development. Panos said his role is to review the plans and take care of contract administration. He said they will develop the plan, send it out to bid, and then his department will administer the project. Panos said the plans are preliminary, to mid -phase. He thought the final plans would be completed mid-March to April, with a bid -letting date in May and construction summer to fall. Referring to the picture of the area going from Clinton to Linn Street, Kuenzli said that north and south of the street it looks as though it is just one rental property after another. She said that new storm sewers are being installed. Kuenzli asked if there is some plan to raze the old houses there and put up mega -structures for rental again. Panos responded that he is not aware of any plans out there to install anything different. Miklo said that nothing like that is associated with this project. Kuenzli said that in a way it is, because of the storm sewer issue. She asked if the storm sewers are being enlarged to accommodate structures to come. Miklo said they are not. Panos said there will be discussion with the property owners as to whether they would like to replace their pipes as well, since it would make sense to do it at this time. He said it would be more so for the west block from Clinton to Dubuque Street, where the water main is being replaced. Swaim said the City has continued to maintain the brick streets for several years. She thanked the City and City Council for the commitment and investment to this work. MOTION: Kuenzli moved to endorse the City's project for the Davenport Street Brick Renovation. Michaud seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0 (A -gran and Baker absent). CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS: 1519 Muscatine Avenue Bristow said this house is on the north end of the Dearborn Street Conservation District. She said the survey discusses it being a Moffitt and Blakely house, although she did not know if that is a fact. Bristow said that it does have some historic character. She said it has its original historic windows, and the siding has interesting details. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION March 9, 2017 Page 4 0£8 Bristow said the project is to install a basement egress window. She said the owners are finishing the basement, and the bedroom is in the front corner next to the adjacent property. Bristow said the house almost faces into the corner of the adjacent property, and the location of the egress window would be on the front of the house. Bristow said her staff report discusses making an exception for the location of the egress window. She said that a location right around the corner is not available because of a deck all along that side. Bristow said that because of this kind of siting, the neighbor has a fence that comes up almost into that corner, and the street is lower than the property, staff finds that an exception could be made for the location of the egress window on this particular house. Bristow said this would have a concrete window well. She stated that the house has a rock -face block foundation. Bristow said there would be a top course of that on the window well. Bristow said the window would be a casement window for egress. She said that at this point, it is a metal -clad wood that would have muntin bars to make it look like a double hung window. Bristow said the basement windows are all three -light windows, although there is a replacement window on the back that has no divided lights, and it seems to stand out. She said that, on the house, one can see that the second floor windows are all two over two but are all horizontally divided, which is a little bit unusual and unique. Bristow said staff is considering recommending something that is three divided in the top and a single on the bottom type of look. She said that may match the other windows better. Bristow stated that the material for the windows meets the guidelines. She said it is just a matter of making an exception for the location, which staff does recommend in this case. Swaim said that Howard Moffitt did build a lot of non -stone, less ornate houses. She said that there is a sort of informal inventory of houses that are attributed to Moffitt at the State Historical Society. MOTION: Boyd moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 1519 Muscatine Avenue as presented in the application with the exception that the new window may be located on the primary elevation due to the room location and site situations with the following conditions: window product information to be submitted for staff approval. Michaud seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0 (A - ran and Baker absent. Wanner abstaininal. REPORTS ON CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY CHAIR AND STAFF: Certificate of No Material Effect - Chair and Staff Review. 737 South 7th Avenue Bristow said this property is the second house north of Sheridan and is in the Dearborn Street Conservation District. She said the front step is being rebuilt. Bristow said the owners are basically reusing the stringer; there were some gaps. She said the owners are also replacing the unfinished aluminum storm door with a metal -clad wood core door that will fit a little bit better. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION March 9, 2017 Page 5 of 8 328 Brown Street Bristow referred to a photograph showing that there is a little bit of a plain picket fence and a little bit of a picket with spaces attached to each other that is totally overgrown with vines. She said the owners will be replacing this with a six-foot plain fence with a foot of lattice on the top. Bristow said this had to come to the City, because the fence is one foot taller it requires a building permit. She said the owners will be using steel posts hidden by wooden pieces put over them. Bristow said it will basically look like any other wood picket with fence but will have steel posts instead. Minor Review - Staff Review. 629 Oakland Avenue Bristow said this house is a small bungalow with very tight, two-inch lap siding. She said the garage is covered in steel siding. Bristow said the owners plan to remove the steel siding and replace it with cement board. She said this is kind of a compromise in that the owners are going with a four -inch lap. Bristow said it is a little step down in the formality for the garage. She said the owners plan to add in corner boards to match the house and frieze board at the top of the wall 1230 East Burlington Street Bristow said that at one time, the Commission allowed the owners of this house to put on vinyl siding. She stated that this house is considered non-contributing, because it is a 1940s house in a district of older houses. Bristow said the owners also replaced some of the windows at that time. Bristow said the owners now intend to replace all of the rest of the windows except for the front four on the first floor. She said this house does have its original windows. Bristow said that, because the house was built in the 1940s, the windows are not quite in the condition in which staff would like to see them maintained. Bristow said that because of that, because of its non-contributing status, and because of the fact that this house has a mixture of window types and vinyl siding, the owners have been allowed to replace the windows except for the front windows. DISCUSS HISTORIC PRESERVATION WORK PLAN FOR 2017 Bristow said the Commission usually meets once a year to discuss the work plan for the year to decide what to work on. She said she then sends a memo to the City Manager. Bristow said that over the past couple of years, the Commission has been working on the landmark properties. She said there is a pretty extensive list of individual landmark properties that were earmarked in 2015. Bristow said they are still on the list and will probably move forward very soon. Bristow said there have also been some successful grant requests, such as the City Park cabin roof rehabilitation. She said there have not been bids for that, but the City will be re -bidding it HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION March 9, 2017 Page 6 0£ 8 and working on the schedule and other qualifications for the contractors to get some bids to come through on that. Bristow said there has also been a civil rights grant that came through for the signage, educational materials, and National Register nomination for the two homes for African-American students at The University of Iowa. Bristow said there has been work done on the Facebook page, and there have been some speakers. Bristow said that currently, the local landmarks are being worked on. She said that the civil rights grants will have to be implemented. Bristow said the City Council has directed that the downtown survey be redone, and a consultant will need to be hired for that. Bristow said the cabin grant is continuing. She said the Manville Heights residents have approached the staff about meeting and discussing a district. Bristow said the City Council has approved beginning an historic preservation fund, which will be rolled out and implemented. She said that this will be a fund that will go out to homeowners and landlords, and the specifics to help them, either in the form of loans or grants to help them maintain, rehabilitate, and repair historic homes will need to be worked out. Bristow said this money will only be for homes in districts or for landmarks, and it will not be for non -historic homes. She said that non-contributing homes would still be eligible, because they might be made contributing. Bristow said staff really wants to see work that removes synthetic siding, opens up an enclosed porch, or takes away the things that detract from the historic character but also maintains some of the historic details. She said this will be funded by the City. Bristow said that there may be some matching requirements. Bristow stated that for all of the work that the Commission has going on, staff recommends that the current workload be focused on and new projects not be introduced. Boyd asked what role staff would like the Commission members to play in terms of implementing these projects. Bristow said that she believes that this will come up as things will move along. She said that for some of these things, the expertise of individuals will be involved. Miklo said that there will have to be a series of meetings with the owners of potential landmarks. He said there is a need for Commissioners to present proposals to encourage property owners to agree with making their properties landmarks. Miklo said those will be set up over the next few months, and one or two Commission members attending those meetings would be helpful. MOTION: Boyd moved that the Historic Preservation Work Plan for 2017 move forward as presented. Builta seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0 (Agran and Baker absent). CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 12,2017: MOTION: Kuenzli moved to approve the minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission's February 9, 2017 meeting, as written. Builta seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0 (Agran and Baker absent). HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION March 9, 2017 Page 7 of 8 COMMISSION INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION Bristow said that since the agenda for the meeting was distributed, staff received the revised drawings for the Longfellow School, which the City signed off on. She showed the plans to the Commission: the site plan, the views from all directions, the existing building, the new glass entry, and the addition. Bristow also showed an aerial view. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:04 p.m. Minutes submitted by Anne Schulte HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2016-2017 NAME TERM EXP. 3/12 4/14 5/12 619 7/14 8/11 9/8 10/13 11/10 12/8 1/12 2/9 3/9 AGRAN, THOMAS 7/1/17 X O/E X X O/E O/E X X X X X X BAKER, ESTHER 7/1/18 X X X X X X X X O/E X X X BOYD, KEVIN 7/1/17 — — — — — — X X X O/E X X X BUILTA, ZACH 7/1/19 -- X X X X X X X X X 0/E X X CLORE, GOSIA 7/1/17 X X X O/E X X X O/E X X X O/E X DEGRAW, SHARON 7/1/19 — X X X X O/E X O/E X X X X X KUENZLI, CECILE 7/1/19 — 0/E 0/E X X X X X X X O/E X X LITTON, ANDREW 7/1/17 X X O/E 0/E X O/E X X O/E O/E X X X MICHAUD, PAM 711/18 X X X X X O/E X X X X X X X SANDELL, BEN 7/1/17 X X X X X SWAIM, GINALIE 7/1/18 X X X X X X X X O/E O/E X X WAGNER, FRANK 7/1/18 X X X X X X X O/E X X X X X KEY: X = Present O = Absent 0/E = Absent/Excused — = Not a Member