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Dear Council Members,
nancy carlson <nenancy47@gmail.com>
Thursday, August 31, 2017 2:57 PM
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alley resurfacing
I was very appreciative of the wonderful co-operation I got from the streets department in resurfacing my
alley between Jefferson and Market from Governor to Clapp.
I would also like to thank the Council for making money available for PIN Grants,which made this possible.
Again a big thank you to both groups for their involvement in making driving down my alley a pleasant
experience.
Sincerely,
y Carlson
1002 E. Jefferson
Nanc
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Wednesday, September 13, 2017 5:21 PM
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Marcia Bollinger
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Council; Geoff Fruin; Tracy Hightshoe; Wendy Ford; Kellie Fruehling
Subject:
Re: Iowa City Public Art Budget Proposal 2017
Thank you.
To the future UNESCO City
of Arts and Literature 2020.
Nancy L Purington, MFA
Public Art Consultant
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On Sep 13, 2017, at 4:01 PM, Marcia Bollinger <Marcia-Bollinger(diowa-city.ory> wrote:
Hello Nancy—
Thanks for your email. I have been asked to respond.
As a founding member of the Public Art Program and previous member of the Public Art
Advisory Committee (PARC), your review of the program over the years is valuable and your
dedication and commitment to the arts in Iowa City always appreciated. As you suggested, and
have witnessed on several occasions in Iowa City, opinions regarding public art — or even the
need for it - are often heated and heartfelt. As a publicly funded program, the budgetary reality
places it in competition with the same funds that ensure residents have strong municipal
services, enjoyable public spaces and reliable infrastructure.
The funding of the Public Art Program has diminished significantly since it was founded in
1997. Regardless, we been able to see the installation of permanent public art pieces valued at
over $1,000,000 since 1997 along with dozens of temporary installations and performance
based events funded though the program. There has been an annual increase in funding over
the past several years since the lowest point in 2013 and the Public Art Advisory Committee
continues to be creative in stretching these dollars. A Matching Fund program has been
allocated $8000 for each of the past three years and has enabled 8-10 projects/year become
reality. All installations/displays/performances funded with matching funds have taken place in
Iowa City and are almost always created by local artists. PAAC has funded a smaller project
annually ($5000) that typically requires that applicants be Johnson County residents. I think
we're all excited to see the energy by the Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) in hosting public
art installations and performances. PAAC has approved $6000 in matching funds for three such
projects by the ICDD in the last year. Their commitment to the arts in the downtown has
allowed more of the Public Art Program funding to support projects outside of the downtown
area.
The Iowa City Public Library Board has recently discussed and evaluated the option for
providing gallery space within the library but found that the cost could be as high as $30,000 for
necessary improvements and lighting - so have deferred that project for the time being. They
are excited about their ability to continue the Art -to -Go Program that purchases work from
local artists and then makes that art available to the public to check out to display in their
homes.
Staff has been approached to assist arts organizations in creating a sustainable, self-supporting
arts center in Iowa City. Given the creative population of Iowa City as well as the University's
recognized visual arts program, the interest in an arts center is unquestionable. Artifactory (aka
Arts Iowa City) has been inclusive in reaching out to other arts organizations and stakeholders
to evaluate the interest, need and resources to create such a center. They found as part of the
process that there is also a need for affordable studio space which would provide another
source of revenue. This City looks forward to continuing to explore partnerships that can
facilitate this type of use in the downtown area.
The current annual expenses paid by ICAD for the Merge space approximate $90-95,000
including rent, taxes, utilities and maintenance. The space is leased until 2020 with an option
for a 4 year renewal. Representatives of Artifactory are in touch with City staff and have
communicated with the City Council in the past. We expect those conversations will continue
in the coming year.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information.
Marcia Bollinger
City of Iowa City
UNESCO City of Literature
www.icgov.org
410 E Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
319-356-5237
From: Nancy Purington[mailto•nancypuringtonCalomail.coml
Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2017 1:02 PM
To: Council
Subject: Iowa City Public Art Budget Proposal 2017
Requesting Staff Response.
Thank you,
Nancy L. Purington
<IC Public Art Budget Proposal 2017 pdfpdf>
<A. News Release IC Area Chamber 1997.pdf>
<B. IC Public Art Resolution#97-326.pdf>
<C. IC Public Art Vote City Council 1997.pdf>
<D. Arts for Iowa City Compresive Plan 1997 cover.pdf>
<E. 1994 Task Force Members.pdfl
<F. Art, Culture, Human Mission pg 11997.pdf>
<G. Arts, Culture, Human, StrategyGoals pg 2 1997.pdf>
<1. Public Library Art Galleries.pdf>
<2. Public Library Art Galleries.pages>
<3. art galleries and libraries in iowa.docx>
<4. PA PL&PAG pdfpdf>
FR:
Nancy L. Purington
1706 Prairie du chien Road
Iowa City IA 52245
nancypurington@gmail.com
September 1, 2017
RE: Iowa City Public Art Budget Proposal
Staff Response Requested
Mission: A Public Art Gallery in Downtown Iowa City
"It was twenty years ago today" on September 23, 1997, the City of Iowa City
voted to adopt a Public Art Program.
This program was proposed by two long-time members of Arts Iowa City, Carol
Spaziani and Nancy L. Purington, who were also members of the Arts/Business
Partnership Committee of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce. This Arts/
Business Partnership Committee was tasked with engaging local artists in
commercial and public artwork projects to enhance the vibrancy of Iowa City/
Johnson County, showcase cultural contributions and help strengthen business
efforts of artists as a community building strategy and goal.
It took one year of refining the original draft as it was reviewed and revised by
several IC Area Chamber committees during the time.
"The Proposal For A Public Art Program for Consideration by Local Government
in Johnson County" was approved by the numerous committees at the
Chamber, whose members were business owners throughout the county, and
presented by the Director of the IC Area Chamber to the City of Iowa City for a
vote, which was winning.
(See Attachment A. News Release by Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce)
(See Attachment B.&C. Resolution #97-326 Establishing A Public Art Program)
A budget was established that evening by the City Council.
By taking 1/2 of 1 % of municipal building construction costs over a 5 year
period, an average of $100,000.00 a year was committed to the new IC Public
Art Program. The Public Art Advisory Committee (PARC) was established.
Although an ordinance form was preferred, the City Manager argued for a
resolution form. This made it easy for the annual artwork budget to be
vulnerable and become reduced over the years without public hearing.
The subject of the dwindled Public Art budget came to my attention when I
watched the live broadcast of the City Council Meeting on PAN for the final vote
for the Lens sculpture in early 2016. Without arts professional management of
the PAAC to fight for that program reduction of funds was undefended. This
indeed showed how interested the City of Iowa City has been in support of a
community backed Public Art Program.
The Iowa City Downtown District is currently very interested in managing and
supporting public art for the downtown of Iowa City. Recently they envisioned a
500-800K investment for one work and are willing/able to raise that money.
Because they also sought and were awarded $25,000.00 from the City for the
chosen artist to create a sketch, they asked for $50,000.00 to fund a fund-raiser
to help organize the effort. By then they had alerted the public to this issue of
Iowa City Public Art showing up to give their opinions about public art and the
money that was being awarded in this case. Protest over Public Artworks is
standard. Discussions about art are heated and heartfelt. Art stirs the emotions
and it rarely finds consensus. Couples cannot agree on art, etc. And the public
voted NO. AT this event I learned that the 100K had dwindled to 1.51K. It was
obvious that the City of Iowa City was not prepared to support or approve such
an expensive idea.
Since that time the ICDD has hired their own art director, Thomas Agran, and his
ideas about how to create a stir for art events in the ICDD are energetic and
apropos. $550,000.00 — $800,000.00 will go far to help ICDD create a vibrant
environment that engages local artists under his direction. These visions are
mainly `outdoor' activities and geared toward interaction and physical labor
performed on site. The results shown at a recent meeting at MERGE showcased
exciting examples that seemed to meet with general consensus as many are
impermanent and can be rotated to keep momentum in the downtown area,
which is the goal of the invested merchants.
However, not all visual artists are Public Artists. Most work alone, in private, as
do musical composers and poets. When the work of art is satisfactory it is
shared with the public. Iowa City has many venues for performance and
literature, but we have no public art gallery where artists of all ages can share
their intellectual property, which is not driven by market concerns. Iowa City art
market is very soft due to a tradition called `the thieves market'. Yes, thievery is
a factor in the business, value and prices of visual art in Iowa City. Most artists
have series of works that describe in full a train of thought in entirety, like a book
chapter or musical score, and would love to share their works with our public. It
is a community -building event and it is also an indoors, four -seasons program.
Arts Iowa City tried to find and fund a permanent location in IC between 1975
and 2000. Hundreds of community people and local business owners were
members for all these years. As time marched on Arts Iowa City helped create
the creative environment you know about Iowa City: Iowa Arts Festival, Poetry
Out Loud (not current), exhibitions in commercial spaces all over the City, major
support for the Chait Galleries and activated the gallery space now known as
the Artisans Gallery at 207 E. Washington Street. They raised the money for the
elevator at the Englert Theater, etc. But by the time AIC celebrated its 25th
anniversary fundraising was extremely challenging in Iowa City.
The UI fundraising office, which was formerly located in a couple rooms of the
old UIMA facility, burgeoned into an entire office building known as the Levitt
Center. Legions of professional fundraisers and grant writers are ensconced
across the river and highly successful in wooing the public into joining and
supporting the projects of their departments. Visual artists and arts
organizations cannot compete with their forces. After 25 years of creating and
fostering a creative culture in Iowa City, AIC was simply unable to achieve a
permanent location and went dormant.
In 2014 or 2015 the Artifactory called and asked me, the last Director of Arts
Iowa City, if I knew where the articles of incorporation for the Arts Iowa City non-
profit status were currently located. I still had them after 15 years and handed
them over to Patricia Knox, a former member of Arts Iowa City whom I had
known as an artist before she left and returned to Iowa City. She wanted to
become engaged in the mission once again and I gladly gave them to her with
best wishes for success. Artifactory and AIC are also seeking funding for
permeant space to revive local visual arts endeavors. As a member of AIC since
1978 and active in the fundraising since that time, I know it is not really possible.
After 15 years of reflection and analysis the answer is: the City of Iowa City
needs to rebuild confidence for its public by fulfilling the mission of its strategic
plan, which was envisioned and outlined as a strategy for 2000 and beyond.
Twenty years ago the City of Iowa City engaged its citizens in developing a
"Downtown Strategy: Iowa City's Vision for Downtown". It was part of a 1994
effort by the City of Iowa City to develop a Strategic Plan called "Iowa City:
Beyond 2000."
(See Attachments:
D. TASK FORCE MEMBERS
E. IOWA CITY: BEYOND 2000, 1994 Task Force Members
F. Art, Culture and Human Development Mission
G. Arts, Culture and Human Development Goals/Strategies/
The combined number of community members engaged in developing dynamic
visions for Iowa City includes: The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce
Committees, committee members of the IOWA CITY BEYOND 2000 1994 TASK
FORCE, Center Space Initiative and long -serving, active members of Arts Iowa
City.
Community volunteer members of Arts Iowa City took these visions and
missions to heart by working to create a "cultural district" using published
guidelines by Americans for the Arts. Under those parameters one of the
strategic elements in establishing a Cultural District was to anchor a'public art
gallery' in the heart of a cultural district.
The downtown of Iowa City was and is that district. In 2000, Arts Iowa City held
many public charretts, which resulted in naming of The Epicenter for our
perceived 'cultural district". We wrote grants, raised money and contributed to
the IC public art collection: example Dorothy and Irving Weber sculptures. AIC
helped to write part of the Community Development Block Grant application
supporting elements of the emerging Englert Theater effort to establish a public
art gallery on the second floor and a third floor suite of offices for all the arts
non -profits in town calling it The Iowa City Cultural Incubator. That CDBG was
awarded to UAY with $382,000.00 for a premier space in the then new parking
building on Iowa Avenue to use as an arts activities center for their clients, which
is not an all ages base. We still need an all ages base for a public art gallery in
Iowa City after all these years. The Englert Theater Board voted not to open the
second floor into an open gallery space as it interfered with Historic Preservation
notions by some Englert Board Members.
Arts Iowa City gave it a good 25 years and was encouraged by the Beyond 2000
Comprehensive Plan, Strategies and Goals doing all it could to forward those
missions. Another group of AIC members, business owners and community
people engaged in designing a complex for the arts that is akin to the current
goals of Artifactory. It was called Center Space and had its sights on a city
owned empty lot that was sold to become Tower Place. The City of Iowa City
would not commit to supporting an arts complex of any kind, even though over
the decades hundreds of people and thousands of volunteer hours have been
spent designing and requesting these municipal facilities and services.
Private and business funds continue to flow to the University of Iowa missions
via Levitt Center professionals and the City officials still stand silent. Iowa City
government does not seem to accept the populations of citizens who worked
for free, at their request, to create a vision for the arts in Iowa City. The one
program they had, The Public Art Program, became defunded by 98.5% within
15 years and no one on the City staff cared. Meanwhile, people still carry on
trying to help the City to accomplish its goals not realizing the futility unless
there is funding of space from the City.
Twenty years later, many groups from the public are still clamoring for the same
exact visual arts venues. City Counselors, please commit to the strategies, goals
and interests of the public by creating a center for the arts in a 'municipal
space.' Your citizens have been organized, engaged and actively supportive in
this endeavor since 1975.
The logical and available, municipal owned space is the addition to the Iowa City
Public Library. Hundreds of Public Libraries across the nation have an addition
of a Public Art Gallery. Every Big Ten town library has a public art gallery, except
for Iowa City. When this space was built it was vacant for years. As the Director
of Art Iowa City I had a meeting with Susan Craig to see if AIC could find some
terms to occupy that street -level space as it is the jewel in the crown of Iowa
City downtown. She replied that the library mission was to move into that space
and convinced me that it would be too temporal of a move for out organization.
It continued to be empty for a long time after that conversation. Let week at the
ICDD meeting regarding Public Art, which was held in that space, I asked Susan
Craig if they were going to be moving into the space in the future. She replied
no. I am so sorry that I did not pursue it more at that time and even last year
before the City leased it to MERGE. However, I did send this idea to the City
Council last year before MERGE was awarded lease of the space. I had no reply
and recently learned that MERGE had its negotiation well in place after reading
the following article in the Corridor Business Journal:
"A prime location in downtown Iowa City could become home to a new
collaboration between the University of Iowa and the Iowa City Area
Development (]CAD) Group, which organizers hope will foster partnerships tied
to technology, business and education.
The space, currently being referred to as MERGE, would be located on
Iowa City's pedestrian mall at 136 S. Dubuque St., which had previously
housed The Wedge pizzeria until it closed in the fall of 2014. Since then,
the space has served as a holiday pop-up store, and more recently as the
headquarters for this year's EntreFEST.
The entrepreneurial spirit at the space is likely to continue next year with
the possible opening of MERGE, the working name for a two -floor, joint
partnership between ICAD and the UI's Office of Research and Economic
Development.
The proposed center would support business partnerships forged through
programs such as UlPartners and its subsidiary, Dev/Iowa, which provide
technology services and tech training for small businesses. It also is being
designed to incorporate faculty, staff and post -undergraduate students
working with the UlVentures program, which provides entrepreneurs with
mentoring, research and funding assistance."
This "prime location in downtown Iowa City" is sadly under utilized by its
owners, the citizens of the City of Iowa City. An endeavor such as the UI
MERGE could be located anywhere. It does not command "prime", street -
level space. A public art gallery located in that space would fit the mission
of a `cultural district' by the Americans for the Arts and fulfill any number of
missions set forth by the citizens of Iowa City in its 1997 DRAFT. Iowa City
Beyond 2000.
Publicly owned property is the only way our citizens will get what they need
and desire in terms of a public art gallery. 136 S. Dubuque Street is that
location. MERGE certainly has access to space owned by its sponsors,
The University of Iowa. We continue a tradition of selling and leasing our
prime assets to the University and weakening our tax base. The rental
lease rate for MERGE is extraordinarily generous for prime real estate in
downtown Iowa City.
If Iowa City would reinstate the 1997 100K annual budget allocation for public
art and spend it on renting 136 S. Dubuque from itself, at the current rate
awarded to MERGE, there would be enough money pay a full-time public art
gallery director and a part-time staff member. It is a good investment serving all
ages in four seasons of public, visual arts activities. The lower level could
become the once dreamed about Iowa City Cultural Incubator by renting office
space to other non-profit arts organizations who also receive money from the
City of Iowa City. This way, the money goes back to the City.
Iowa City's reputation as an enlightened community will be expanded by
attaching a Public Art Gallery to the Public Library and calling the combination
The Center for Arts and Letters. The current banner designed by UNESCO could
be enhanced as The City of Arts and Literature, or Arts and Letters.
The Iowa City Public Library Board of Directors was recently contacted by
another community based artist, Alan Weinstein, to consider including a Public
Art Gallery within is parameters. The combination is a traditional one. (See
Attachments: 1., 2., 3., & 4. Lists of Public Libraries with Public Art Galleries.)
My mission is to once and for all help get this mission realized for all the citizens,
by all the citizens, of Iowa City to enjoy. Parks and Recreation Department has
thousands of acres for sports and leisure. Visual Arts have none. Additional art
courses within Parks and Recreation could also be allocated within their budget.
I will be happy to answer any questions at your convenience.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy L. Purington, MFA
nancypurington.com
Artist/Art Consultant/Art Educator
Past President/Director of Arts Iowa City
Co -Author of the Public Art Program for the City of Iowa City
Art Consultant for City of Iowa City, Iowa Avenue Literary Walk
Member of 1 st Public Art Advisory Board
We've dot it!"
IOWA CITY
AREA
News Release �CHAMBER
OF
COMMERCE
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact SHELBY KRAUS
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
319.337.9637 (tel) 319.338.9958 (fax)
AREA CHAMBER ENDORSES IDEA OF A PUBLIC ARTS PROGRAM
Iowa City, IA (April 30, 1997) —At its April board meeting, the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors voted eight to six to endorse the concept of a public arts program. The program proposal asks local
government bodies in Johnson County (municipalities, Johnson County and the school district) to consider the
adoption of policies or ordinances which would allow for dollars to be set aside for the commission and/or acquisi-
tion of original art or ornamentation to be installed at any new publicly -financed local building project The Area
Chamber's endorsement does not make specific recommendations on the amount of dollars which should be
allocated for art or how such a program should be governed.
The proposal outlines optional approaches that each individual government body could include in a public arts
program depending on its unique circumstances. The proposal also suggests that private funding may be used to
implement the development of art into a particular public structure.
If you have questions about the proposal, please call Shelby Kraus at the Area Chamber (337-9637).
The Iowa CityArea Chamber of Commerce represents and serves more than 1,000 area businesses, approxi-
mately 65 percent of all businesses in Johnson County. For 76 years the Area Chamber has been dedicated to
enhancing the business climate and improving the quality of life in Iowa City Coralville, North Liberty and Johnson
County.
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Prepared by: Karin Franklin, Director, PCD, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA (319) 356-5232
RESOLUTION NO. 97-326
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC ART PROGRAM
WHEREAS, public art expresses a community's spirit and improves a community's image; and
WHEREAS, the public welfare is furthered by the presence of art in public places; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that financial and technical support for a public art
program is in the best interest of the people of Iowa City; and
WHEREAS, such a program should enhance public spaces, promote Iowa city's reputation as a
cultural center, and build Iowa City's image as a vital place to live and work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
1. Each fiscal year, a minimum of $100,000 will be allocated in the Capital Improvements
Program for public art.
2. A Public Art Advisory Committee will be appointed by the City Council to develop the Iowa
City Public Art Program including, but not limited to, by-laws for the Committee, and
procedures for the commissioning, procurement, maintenance, and deaccessioning of
public art.
3. This resolution shall be in effect until amended or rescinded by an action of the City Council,
after public hearing on the amendment or recision.
Passed and approved this 23rd day of September 1997.
ATTEST:
CI CLERK
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IOWA CITY: BEYOND .2000
1994 TASK FORCE MEMBERSHIP
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Facilitator - Susan Craig
Peggy Doerge
Harold Engen
Clark Houghton
Jody Hovland
Mike Huber
ECONOMIC WELL-BEING
Facilitator - Stephen Atkins
Ailliam Gerhard Loren Schmitt
cki Lensing Mark Smith
Derek Maurer Tom Werderitsch
Mary New Cheryl Whitney
Lynn E. Rowat
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Facilitator - Melody Rockwell
Kerry M. Fitzpatrick
Nancy Seiberling
Michael Garvin
Frieda Shannon
Marc Libants
Robert M. Sierk -
Gertrude MacQueen
Ron Vogel
Mark Phillips
Jay Mendenhall
.HOUSING
Facilitator - Marianne Millman
Paula Brandt Charles Eastham
Robert C. Carlson Mark F. Kamps
Jason Chen Betty Kelly
Carolyn Corbin Eric A. Nilataen
Susan Dulek
LAND USE AND URBAN PATTERN
Facilitator - Karin Franklin
W. Michael Blair Nancy Osrognai
John S. Casko Douglas S. Russell
Gertrud Champe Robert J. Saunders
Casey Cook Dee Vanderhoef
Steven L. Droll
Christine K. Pacek
Cheryl J. Schlote
Eldon Snyder
Charles T. Traw
PARKS, RECREATION & OPEN SPACE
Facilitator = Terry Trueblood
Eric L. Engh Dee W. Norton
Richard Hoppin Janelle R Rettig
Kevin Houlahan Maris Snider
Jean Kistler Kendall Bill Snider
Deb Liddell
PUBLIC SAFETY
Facilitator - Chief R.J. Winkelhake
James R. Berry Mitchell F. Jones
Richard Blum Terrence L. Neuzil
Am Bo*crg Gregory M. Smith
Anna Buss Steven L. Stirnmel
Margery Hoppin
SOCIAL
SERVICES
Facilitator -
Marge Penney
Sara Mehlin
Carrie Norton
Lowell Brandt
Jennifer Olson
Barbara Curtin
Jim Swaim
Jay Mendenhall
Linda A. Whitaker
TRANSPORTATION
Facilitator - Jeff Davidson
Linda Heneghan Gregory Kovaciny
Del Holland Brian McClatchey
Howard Horan Liz Miller
Catherine Johnson Frederic W. Yocum, Jr.
Tim Clancy
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& NUMflN
DEVE[OPMENT
Iowa City has a state and national reputation for its quality of life.
To enhance this reputation the City must provide resources and
opportunities for learning and growth to all citizens. Culture, hu-
man development and the arts must be a prime focus for the.
nmunity.
Programs and services related to culture, human development
and the arts must be accessible to all, responsive to the varied
needs and interests of a diverse population, complimentary to the
rich resources of The University of Iowa and recognized as criti-
cal to the economic success of the city.
Iowa City must meet the on-going challenge to preserve and im-
prove a unique quality of life for a growing population and to pro-
vide a fertile environment for creative endeavors.
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♦IOWA *CITY* BEYOND* 2000***HOW*DO*WE*GET*THERE*7
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■ Goal: Provide additional and �1 Strategy: Expand the public library consistent with the Iowa
improved public spaces for ` City Public Library's Strategic Pian.
arts, culture and human ❑ Strategy. Work with school district to ensure adequate school
development programs. sites are available as the city grows.
❑ Strategy: Include public recreational facilities and meeting
areas in new schools.
■ Goal: Elected officials will consid- 3tretegy: Include public art, culture or human development
er human development components in the redevelopment plans for Parcel
factors when making deci- 64-1a, the last urban renewal parcel.
Si Strategy: Set aside 1% of the budget of any public building,
road, or bridge construction project for public art"in
d the project.
■ Goal: Promote arts, culture, and ❑ Strategy: Include an official representative of Iowa City on
human development in the the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce Arts
community. Committee.
Strategy: Facilitate media coverage of arts, culture and
human development activities.
■ Goal: Offer programs and servic- ❑ Strategy: Establish a fund to provide financial assistance to
es that meet the needs of local arts, culture and human development activi-
all citizens, ties sponsored by non-profit groups.
[3 Strategy: Ensure that facilities used for arts, culture and
human development activities are fully accessible
according to the requirements of the Americans
with Disabilities Act.
■ Goal: Document and preserve ❑ Strategy: Continue implementation of the Iowa City Historic
our cultural heritage. Preservation Plan.
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Public Library Art Galleries
Cedar Rapids, IA The Ladd Library Gallery and the Third Floor Art Gallery at the Downtown Cedar Rapids
Public Library http://www.criibrary.org/about-us/ladd-gallery/
Storm Lake, IA "Witter Gallery" http://www.thewittergallery.org/home.html
Urbandale Iowa Public Library "Art Gallery" http://urbandalelibrary.org/about-the-library/art-gallery/
Omaha, NE Public Library "Michael Phipps Gallery" http://www.omahalibrary.org/michael-phipps-
ga I lery/a bout-the-ga Ilery
Madison Wisconsin Public Library, Central Branch "Gallery"
http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.orp/new/In-the-Galleries
Crawfordsville, IN Public Library Art Gallery http://www.cdpi.lib.in.us/services/gallery
Nashville, TN Nashville Public Library, Main Branch "Art Gallery" and "Courtyard Gallery"
http://www.library.nashviIle.org/artgaIlery/art home.asp
Los Alamos, New Mexico - Mesa Public Library "Art Gallery"
http://www.losalamosnm.us/library/pages/artgaliervexhibits.aspx
San Diego, CA Public Library, Central Branch "Fine Art Gallery" and "Valeiras Sculpture Garden"
http://www.sa ndiego.gov/public-I ibra ry/news-events/visua la rts/index.shtm I
Gary Indiana "Barbara Leek Wesson Art Gallery" at the duBois Library
http://www.garvl)ubliclibrary.org/art-gaileries/
Portland, Maine "Lewis Gallery" https://www.portiandIibrary.com/locations/main-branch/lewis-gallery/
Benicia, CA "Marilyn Citron O'Rourke Art Gallery" http:Hwww.benicialibrary.org/gallery
Boulder Colorado Public Library "The Canyon Gallery" http://br)lnow.bouIderlibrary.org/where/main-
I i b ra ry/ca n v o n-ga I l e ry
New Milford, Ci Public Library "Art Gallery"
httl)://www.newmiIfordlibrary.org/working/art exhibit.htm
Richmond, VA Main Library has 4 different galleries
http://www.richmondpubliclibrary.org/content.asp?contentlD=39
Waldwick, NJ Public Library "Art Gallery" http://waldwick.bccls.org/art gallerv.html
Malden, MA Public Library "Ryder Art Gallery" http://www.cityofmalden.orp/department/library
Public Library Art Galleries
Free Library of Philadelphia, hgps://libwww.freelibrary.org/blog/post/2459
Print and Picture Collection Hallway Gallery, Parkway Central Library,
Second Floor
Mt. Lebenon PA Public Library
http://mtlebanonhbrary.org/184/Art-Gallery-Guidelines
Malden Public Library, Marden MA
http://maldenpubliclib=U.M/converse-art-archives/art-galleries/
Camegie Library of Pittsburgh PA, Gallery at Marin,
hW://www.camegielibraU.owAocations/firstfloor/gaffery archive html
Cedar Rapids, IA The Ladd Library Gallery and the Third Floor Art Gallery
at the Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library http:
//www.crlibrary.org/about-us/ladd-gallery/
Storm Lake, IA "Witter Gallery" http://www.thewittergallery.org/home.html
Urbandale Iowa Public Library "Art Gallery" http://urbandalelibrary.org/
about-the-library/art-gallery/
Omaha, NE Public Library "Michael Phipps Gallery" http://
www.omahalibrary.org/michael-phipps- gallery/about-the-gallery
Madison Wisconsin Public Library, Central Branch "Gallery"
http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/new/in-the-Gaileries
Crawfordsville, IN Public Library Art Gallery http://www.cdpl.lib.in.us/
services/gallery
Nashville, TN Nashville Public Library, Main Branch "Art Gallery" and
"Courtyard Gallery"
• Urbandale Public Library: We have one here at Urbandale! It's been really lovely --we've been able
to feature lots of local artists. It rotates out about once a month. Here's our website for it:
http://www.urbandaleartgailery.com/
• Cedar Rapids Public Library: We have regular gallery space at both branches that have rotating
exhibits curated by staff. Recently, we have taken our Downtown library art gallery space and
converted it to an exhibit space for our local History Center while they are renovating their space.
They'll be with us for about 18 months, then we'll go back to the gallery.
• Indian Hills Community College: We are an academic library but open to the public as is the art
gallery that is attached to the library. It is managed by the art department at the college but is open
when the library is open. Our library is located in the former chapel of the Ottumwa Heights College
and the art gallery is the front area and is alarmed.
Our hours are:
M-TH 7:15 am —9:00 pm
f -Sat —10:00-5:00
Sunday —3:30-10:00 pm
Hours may change this summer
Russell D. Cole (Mt. Vernon —joint public/academic library): Here at Russell D. Cole Library we have
a gallery space on the third floor of the library. It is primarily for Cornell art student displays during
the academic year but during the summer months features area artists.
Stuart Public Library: Hi Scott, the Stuart Library has art exhibitions. When we built a new library,
we repurposed the old shelves into a one -of -a kind exhibit space that is an integral part of our
library. We have had exhibits from the women's prison, DMACC photography class, photos of
children from around the world taken by a writer for Travel magazine ( I kept those and now we
have a permanent exhibit in the kids section), a couple of artists from California with hometown
connections, and others. Our next exhibit is photos of food from the food columnist for Our Iowa.
We might throw in some cookbooks and try and get some programming out of it. We try to have a
reception for each opening. We've kind of slacked off since we had to reduce staff.
• Decorah Public Library: We have an art gallery wall in the mezzanine of our library. There is a local
art group that, at times display. They are a volunteer group and this it can be irregular. Sometimes
we secure a collection for display. Other times we hang pictures we have here at the library.
• Independence Public Library: We don't have an art gallery. We do set up artist showcases that are
up for 3 days at a time, usually featuring local artists. We used to offer one each month during the
school year. We now offer about six a year because we have already showcased so many artists
that there aren't as many options. Let me know if you have any questions.
• Storm Lake Public Library: Storm Lake PL shares space in the same building with the Witter Art
Gallery. http://www.thewittergailery.orp/home.htmi
0 Bettendorf Public Library Information Center: We do provide public display of art within our library.
• Keokuk Public Library: We have the Keokuk Art Center. Their office is in the lower level of the
library. The Director of the Art Center rotates a collection of art in one of our meeting rooms that is
on the main floor of the library. There is also a meeting room in the lower level that is used for
many art classes. Along with a kiln.
• Tipton Public Library: We, here at Tipton, have 17 of the 19 original Grant Wood lithographs, a
Marvin Cone painting and several local artists as well. We don't consider ourselves a gallery, but do
have them up in the library so they can be enjoyed. Our lithographs stay in house and are a
permanent fixture.
• Algona Public Library: For many years we have partnered with the Stinson Prairie Arts Council to
present rotating exhibits, although in the next few years they will be moving to their own location;
we're also beginning to do more with hosting traveling exhibits. The gallery is open during the
Library's regular hours and doubles as a meeting room.
• Others in Iowa: Charles City and Webster City may have something akin to art galleries, but we
aren't 100% sure if this is what you are looking for.
• Out of State: It's not in Iowa, but the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library in Kansas houses the
Sabatini Gallery and it is terrific and run by wonderful people. Contacts there are Sherry Best 785-
580-4516 (voicemail) I sbest@tscpl.ora and Zan Popp 785-580-4586 (voicemail) I Zpopp@tscpl.orR .
Pennsylvania, partial list:
Free Library of Philadelphia: Parkway Central
htto://www. uwish u nu. com/2015/03/the-free-library-of-phi ladelphi a-debuts-frami ng -f raktur-a-
m u Iti-exh ibit-celebration-of-Pennsylvania-german-art-at-the-parkway-central-library/#sm.
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Mt. Lebanon Public Library, PA:
http://mtlebanonlibrary.org/l84/Art-Gailery-Guidelines
Monroeville, OA. Public Library
hftp:/Avww.monroeviIleiibrary.org/gallery-space
Fairfiled Public Library, Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery
http ✓/fai rfieldpu blic I i brary.org/ou r-com m u n ity/bruce-s-kersh ner-gal lery/
From: Palmer Holden <pjholden43@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 04, 2017 9:14 AM
To: Council
Subject: Sanctuary cities
I strongly disagree with your willingness to not enforce the laws of our country. I support the DOJ enforcement
of our nation's laws.
If Iowa City Council prefers not to support these laws they should not receive the federal funds. Put your
money where your mouth is if you truly believe and personally donate the shortfall.
Palmer Holden
15 Mary Ct
Iowa City, IA 52245
Kellie Fruehlina 3f(4)
From: Kayli Reese <kaylirose97@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 04, 2017 2:48 PM
To: Council
Subject: Daily Iowan
Hello,
My name is Kayli Reese, and I am a reporter for the Daily Iowan. I'm currently working on a story about Iowa City signing on to a
lawsuit against the U.S. Justice Department about the federal government not giving grant money to those who do not comply with
federal immigration laws. I would love to speak with a city council member about thoughts on this lawsuit and Iowa City not wanting
to use law enforcement to enforce federal immigration law.
Please let me know at your earliest convenience.
Thank you,
Kayli Reese
Daily Iowan
Metro Reporter
Cell: 563-451-7667
From: Manahl, Isabel <isabel-manahl@uiowa.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2017 6:49 PM
To: Council
Subject: University of Iowa Democrats September 20th
Hello! I'm Izzy Manahl with the University of Iowa Democrats. I'm reaching out on behalf of our club regarding
our event on September 20th. We are wondering if any other city council candidates would be interested
in joining Kingsley Botchway to speak to our members. We are looking forward to having our members
become educated in local politics and elections this semester! We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks.
Izzy Manahl I she, her, hers
Sociology I College of Liberal Arts & Sciences I University of Iowa
Vice President I University Democrats
(515)-460-4796
09-19-17
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September 8,2017
To Ass, City Attorney Sue Dulek A nd ALL the rest of the WHITE Do Gooder's on the city council
board. ESPECIALLY THE TOKEN..
WHILE YOU ARE ALLOWING and concenting to the immigrats to stay in IOWA and the United State's,
You don't have to put up with the racism and harassment I get from Mexicans who have called me
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"NIGGER" on the streets of Iowa City, Some I know from Los Angele"s "SKID -ROW where many many of
the illegal"s hide out Like the " Knight stalker" Richard Ramiraze. I WAS THERE -You don't have work
with them on a $35.00 per -hour UNION JOB..It stopped after I became a Foreman"BOSS on a Union Job.
The Mexicans are allow to harass Blacks on the job to the point of attacking one Black and Breaking his
Ankle, He was so afraid to sue the Union He settle fora Union job. Scarth my new Car that I WAXED 56
time's Because we African American are worried about the job, the Rest do nothing, But Not Me..
Because Black's fear losing there jobs and refuse to work together and form there own Construction
Company's we suffer, because so many "BLACK" have taken the money $500.000.00 "Five -hundred
thousand dollar's in Government check's And more,Like the 9-11 contract's.You don't have to live with
them like at the Home -less Shelter in Iowa City. Jump's up / down on the top bunk waking me up at 3
or 4 AM. That because I told the parasite's to go . at least 30 different ,This with the Shelter Staff know I
am 100% disabled -Banging on your apartment wall's a night. Not to mention the "COKE" and other
drug"s and "GUNS". I found a "WHITE" female on the ground by Water -Front " Hy Vee was not moving
Called 9-11 but this was not the Iowa City I know, Until the United State's Welfare Dept made Iowa A
welfare state It was safe to Walk the streets, Not any more,l get Harrassed as late as Saturday during
the "HAWKS" game at JOE"S bar.. 10 well off "WHITE'S" for $10 dollars each can buy KNOCK —Down
"POT". Makes you think your head will fall off. I sent my "KIDS" as much as $1.000,00 and more in child
support at once to do what ever thay want to do..
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From:
Geoff Fruin
Sent:
Sunday, September 10, 2017 6:09 PM
To:
'Madison Purvis'; Council
Subject:
RE: World Cup Cyclocross
Madison,
I am happy to answer questions you have regarding the City's involvement in this event. However, your best
source for event information will be the team at the Iowa City / Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau.
h=s://www.thinkiowagiiy.com/about-us/meet-the-team/
Best,
Geoff Fruin
City Manager I City of Iowa City
P: 319.356.5013
-----Original Message -----
From: Madison Purvis [mailto:madikay2k17@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2017 4:47 PM
To: Council
Subject: World Cup Cyclocross
Hello City Council,
This is Madison Purvis and I report on city council for the Daily Iowan. At your last meeting the Cyclocross was
discussed, and I was wondering if it would be possible to get information on your guys' involvement in this
event. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Madison Purvis
Sent from my iPhone
From: Christopher Hunter <christopher@downtowniowacity.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 3:13 PM
To: Council; Kingsley Botchway; Rockne Cole; Terry Dickens; Susan Mims; Pauline Taylor,
John Thomas, Jim Throgmorton; aldavis@press-citizen.com
Subject: Prairie Box Photo
Hello,
My name is Christopher Hunter from the Iowa City Downtown District. I will be meeting with Hannah Givler, the Prairie Box artist, this
Friday 9/15 at 10:00am to capture a couple of photos with her. Betsy wanted me to contact the City Council to see if anyone would like to
join in for the photograph. I am also inviting Andy Davis from the Press Citizen to join, in case they would like a photo as well. Please let
me know if you have any questions.
Thank you!
Christopher Hunter
Special Events Assistant
103 E. College St. Suite 200
319-354-0863 extension 505
www.downtowniowacity.com
christo her downtowniowaci .com
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September 19, 2017
Installation of "No Parking 8 a.m. — 5 p.m. Monday — Friday" signs on the
south side of Oakcrest Street between Sunset Street and George Street
Prepared By: Darian Nagle-Gamm; Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner
Reviewed By: Tracy Hightshoe; Interim Director, Neighborhood and Development
Services
Kent Ralston; Transportation Planner
Fiscal Impact: No impact
Recommendations: Staff: Approval
Commission: N/A
Attachments: None
Executive Summary:
As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise City Council of
the following action:
Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (10); Install "No Parking 8 a.m. — 5 p.m. Monday — Friday" signs on
the south side of Oakcrest Street between Sunset Street and George Street.
This action was requested by the neighborhood in the form of a petition. A formal survey
indicates that 65% of responding households (61 % response rate) approve the change to a
weekday 8 am — 5 pm parking prohibition on the south side of the street.
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COUNCIL ACTION REPO 3f(10)
September 19, 2017
Install (1) "Stop" sign on American Pharaoh Drive at the intersection with
Herbert Hoover Highway and (2) "Yield" signs on Charismatic Lane at the
intersection with Grindstone Drive.
Prepared By: Emily Bothell; Acting Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner
Reviewed By: Kent Ralston; Transportation Planner
Tracy Hightshoe; Interim Director, Neighborhood and Development
Services
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Recommendations: Staff: Approval
Commission: N/A
Attachments: None
Executive Summary:
As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise City Council of
the following action.
Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (5); Install (1) "Stop" sign on American Pharaoh Drive for
northbound motorists at the intersection with Herbert Hoover Highway and (2) "Yield" signs on
Charismatic Lane for north and southbound motorists at the intersection with Grindstone Drive.
This action is being taken to establish traffic control at the newly constructed intersections.
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Responding to recommended changes to housing code for all rental units:
These recommendations are anti -affordable housing. CA i1 11
They aim to decrease density, increase parking requirements, and force all to(QW)arge living
room- kitchen areas.
They are discriminatory and adversely impact the low income, the young, renters, and non
families.
Data from 2016 ACS for Johnson County (even more skewed for Iowa City):
42% of all households are rentals.
44% of all rentals are to non families.
75% of those in poverty are non families.
50% of people in poverty are 18-24 year olds.
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2016 Median rent+utilities= $886/month but 54% still pay more than 30% of income for rent.
The oldest form of affordable housing is sharing.
The recommended changes to the Housing Code and Zoning Code:
30% of habitable sq ft maximum for bedrooms:
International standards call for 250 sq ft for living -dining room for 6 occupants, 120 sq ft for
1-2 occupants.
HUD calls for 1.5 people per bedroom with no size specified.
Some existing 4 bedroom units would need to become 3 bedrooms. Some 3 bedroom units
would need to become 2 bedrooms.
70% of space allotted to living room -dining area -kitchen???
100 sq ft required for bedroom in new construction:
How does increasing required footage lead to affordable units?
We should move in the direction of micro units.
National and international standards should be followed instead.
200 sq ft bedroom becomes 2 bedrooms:
A one bedroom unit with a 14.3x14 bedroom would become a 2 bedroom??
Many older homes and apartments have bedrooms this large.
A smaller bedroom is just as likely to house a couple
HUD makes no distinction in size of bedrooms.
International standards would allow 2 adults in a 10x10 bedroom.
Housing vouchers may only allow a set number of bedrooms to be rented. This could
adversely affect those tenants.
Owners with 2 friends living with them need a rental permit:
The Golden Girls now need a rental permit and individual leases??
Mom and Pop rental operations need to be available 24/7:
Is this necessary or realistic?
With 24,000 rental units in the county, many are small operators.
4 bedroom units need to be inspected and charged every year unless they are affordable
units and can have fees waived:
The additional fees may make them less affordable.
Would the Iowa City definition of affordable apply (income 80% AMI paying 30% of income)?
Or would the RFC district definition apply (no more than Fair Market Rent)?
To avoid discrimination, occupancy in rental housing should be defined by accepted
standards of sq ft per occupant and should apply to families and non families alike.
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International standards would allow 2 adults in a 10x10 bedroom.
Housing vouchers may only allow a set number of bedrooms to be rented. This could
adversely affect those tenants.
Owners with 2 friends living with them need a rental permit:
The Golden Girls now need a rental permit and individual leases??
Mom and Pop rental operations need to be available 24/7:
Is this necessary or realistic?
With 24,000 rental units in the county, many are small operators.
4 bedroom units need to be inspected and charged every year unless they are affordable
units and can have fees waived:
The additional fees may make them less affordable.
Would the Iowa City definition of affordable apply (income 80% AMI paying 30% of income)?
Or would the RFC district definition apply (no more than Fair Market Rent)?
To avoid discrimination, occupancy in rental housing should be defined by accepted
standards of sq ft per occupant and should apply to families and non families alike.
Cheryl Cruise
Iowa City, IA
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Sent:
Monday, September 18, 2017 11:52
To:
Geoff Fruin; Council
Subject:
Recommendations for addressing neighborhood stability in response to HF 134
9/18/2017
Dear Geoff and City Council Members,
I am writing regarding the memorandum from the City Manager and Department of Neighborhood and Development
Services dated 9/14/2017 and included as IP3 in the 2017-09-14 City Council Information Packet.
A number of recommendations for addressing neighborhood stability in response to HF 134 are made in the memo. Two
of those recommendations, pp. 3-4, are to impose certain rental permit limits for single family and duplex units in the
designated Impact Area. One recommended rental permit limit is to establish a cap on rental permits in neighborhoods
reaching a to be specified percentage of single family/duplex rental units. The second recommendation has to do with
establishing a minimum spacing between single family/duplex rental units and between single family/duplex rental units
and other residential rental properties.
The memo provides the same four exceptions for both recommendations for limiting rental permits.
I would like to request a fifth exception be added to the rental permit limitations measures recommended in the memo.
That exception should be to allow additional affordable single family/duplex rental units for which funding is available
under the City's Affordable Housing Location Model. Without such an exception the recommended rental permit
limitations may reduce development of permanent affordable rental housing in the Impact Area beyond the restrictions
imposed by the Affordable Housing Location Model. Including this exception is consistent with improving neighborhood
stability by expanding affordable rental options in the Impact Area for permanent residents from diverse demographic
and economic statuses.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Charlie Eastham
953 Canton St.
319-541-3972
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September 19, 2017
City Council
400 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Honorable Members of the City Council,
I am writing in response to the memo dated September 14, 2017, "Recommendations for
Addressing Neighborhood Stability Post HF134."
As a landlord, I have been working with Chatham Oaks for almost 5 years to locate, purchase,
and renovate houses for their community-based services program. I currently rent 6 houses to
Chatham Oaks — 3 on the West Side and 3 on the East Side of Iowa City. This has been a very
positive experience. The Chatham Oaks staff is wonderful to work with and the residents
appreciate a place to live. I believe strongly in the mission of Chatham Oaks to help residents
live in our community in a safe, welcoming and stable neighborhood.
I understand and appreciate what City staff is trying to do to address HF134. We share your
concerns about maintaining safe, welcoming and stable neighborhoods. This is the type of
neighborhood we look for when searching for a home to meet the needs of Chatham Oaks.
Social Services agencies have unique circumstances that should be taken into consideration
when adopting the new Neighborhood Stability Policy. It is my opinion that Social Services
agencies should be exempted from this policy or, at minimum, the requirement of 30% of the
habitable floor area of a dwelling that can be bedrooms should be increased to 35%. This will
allow for five bedrooms while maintaining ample common living areas and be affordable for the
residents.
I urge you to consider the unique needs of our Social Services agencies when making decisions
to address neighborhood stability. Please know there are members of our community who
depend on these houses being affordable and meeting their unique needs in order to live in our
community outside of a residential facility.
Sincerely,
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Ron Logsden
Logsden Properties
Iowa City
CHATHAM OAKS, INC.
4515 Me1rAvenue Iowa City. Iowa 52246-9400
Phone 319-887-2701 • Fax 319-887-9154
www.chathanioaks.org
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September 19, 2017
City Council Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and Council Members
Iowa City, Iowa
Dear Mayor and Council Members,
Re: Potential changes to housing code for all rental units
This letter is to provide comment to the proposed changes to the housing code and the impact it would have
on the individuals living with mental illness who access community based services through Chatham Oaks.
Our community based services assist individuals who are transitioning from hospitals or residential care
facilities and need supports and services in order to transition to community living successfully. We partner
with landlords who are able to provide safe and affordable housing opportunities for individuals who desire
to live, work, and experience the community life that this area has to offer. One of the social deteminates of
health includes affordable and safe housing. Our programs at Chatham Oaks are designed to meet this need
for many of the individuals in a safe and cost effective manner.
Many of the individuals accessing our services live on fixed incomes. The cost of housing in this area
requires the them to spend more than 30% of their income on housing and utilities. Our landlord has been
able to provide us with affordable housing by creating environments that allow for up to 5 individuals to live
together and share the housing costs. The restrictions that are currently proposed would limit the choices of
where to live and for many, limit their financial ability to afford housing in Iowa City. Many have family
and support systems in this area and desire to remain here.
Our program has staff on site up to 24 hours per day to assist individuals in learning skills necessary to live
successfully and provides support and supervision on a daily basis. Straff are able to assist individuals in
maintaining their homes both inside and out. Our landlord completes regular inspections to insure that the
homes are maintained well. Most of the individuals do not own vehicles so we may have 1-2 vehicles at the
house depending upon the time of day.
I would respectfully request that you consider an exemption for individuals with disabilities from the
proposed changes in the housing code. This would allow for Chatham Oaks to continue to offer safe and
affordable housing to our clients where up to 5 individuals, each with their own bedroom, could share a
home in our community.
Thank you for the opportunity to present this request. Please contact me if you would like any additional
information or have any questions regarding this request.
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Diane Brecht, MSN, RN
Executive Director, Chatham Oaks
dbrecht _,AbbeHealth.org
319-887-2701