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CITY OF IOWA CITY 3b(1)
�;;� MEMORANDUM
Date: 01/10/18
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Chris Olney, Community Police Review Board Staff
Re: Recommendation from Community Police Review Board
At their January 9, 2018 meeting the Community Police Review Board made the following
recommendation to the City Council:
(1) Accept CPRB #17-04
Additional action (check one)
X No further action needed
_ Board or Commission is requesting Council direction
Agenda item will be prepared by staff for Council action
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FINAL/APPROVED
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES — December 7, 2017
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Orville Townsend called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Monique Green, Donald King, David Selmer
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mazahir Salih
STAFF PRESENT: Staff Kellie Fruehling/Chris Olney
OTHERS PRESENT: Iowa City Police Chief Matherly
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
(1) Accept CPRB #17-03
(2) Accept CPRB #17-04
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by King, seconded by Green to adopt the consent calendar as presented or amended.
Minutes of the Meeting on 11/14/2017
Office Contacts November 2017
Motion carried, 4/0, Salih absent.
NEW BUSINESS
None
OLD BUSINESS
Proposed Ordinance Discussion, King mentioned that if the Board wanted to look at trying to change
legislation they could use resources available from (NACOLE) National Association for Civilian
Oversight of Law Enforcement which provides information regarding civilian oversight in law
enforcement nationwide. Further discussion on this topic was deferred to the next meeting when Legal
Counsel is present.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
None
BOARD INFORMATION
None
STAFF INFORMATION
Olney noted that there is a voluntary training opportunity being offered for City Board and Commission
Members. The training will cover Open Meetings Law, Public Records Law and Robert's Rules of
Order.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by King, seconded by Green to adjourn into Executive Session based on Section 21.5(1)(a) of
the Code of Iowa to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law
to be kept confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition for that government body's possession
CPRB
Dec 07, 2017
Page 2
FINAUAPPROVED
or continued receipt of federal funds, and 22.7(11) personal information in confidential personnel
records of public bodies including but not limited to cities, boards of supervisors and school districts,
and 22-7(5) police officer investigative reports, except where disclosure is authorized elsewhere in the
Code; and 22.7(18) Communications not required by law, rule or procedure that are made to a
government body or to any of its employees by identified persons outside of government, to the extent
that the government body receiving those communications from such persons outside of government
could reasonably believe that those persons would be discouraged from making them to that
government body if they were available for general public examination.
Motion carried, 4/0, Salih absent. Open session adjourned at 5:37 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION
Returned to open session at 6:21 P.M.
Motion by Green, seconded by King to accept CPRB Complaint #17-03 and CPRB Complaint #17-04
as amended and forward reports to City Council
Motion carried, 4/0, Salih absent.
TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS (subject to change)
January 9, 2018, 5:30 PM, Halling Conference Rm
February 13, 2018, 5:30 PM, Halling Conference Rm
March 13, 2018, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm
April 10, 2018, 5:30 p.m. Helling Conference Rm
ADJOURNMENT
Motion for adjournment by King, seconded by Green.
Motion carried, 4/0, Salih absent.
Meeting adjourned at 6:23 P.M.
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2016-2017
eeting Date
KEY: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = No meeting
--- = Not a Member
TERM
11/7
11/15
12/15
1/10
2/14
1114
4/12
519
7/11
U31
818
8/29
9/12
10/10
11/14
12/7
NAME
EXP.
Joseph
7/1/17
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/
—
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Treloar
E
Mawhir
7/1/21
X
O
X
X
X
O/E
X
O/
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
Salih
E
Donald
7/1/19
O/E
O/E
O/E
O/E
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
King
Monique
7/1/20
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
Green
Orville
7/1/20
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Townsend
David
9/1/21
---
---
--
---
---
---
---
X
O/E
X
X
O
X
O/E
Selmer
KEY: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = No meeting
--- = Not a Member
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
A Board of the City of Iowa City
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240-1826
(319)356-5041
December 7, 2017
Re: Investigation of CPRB Complaint #17-03
This is the Report of the Community Police Review Board's (the "Board") review of the investigation of
Complaint CPRB #17-03.
BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITY
Under the City Code of the City of Iowa City, the Board's responsibilities are as follows:
1. The Board forwards all complaints to the Police Chief, who completes an investigation.
(Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(A).)
2. When the Board receives the Police Chiefs report, the Board must select one or more of the
following levels of review, in accordance with Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(1):
a. On the record with no additional investigation.,
b. Interview /meet with complainant.
c. Interview /meet with named officer(s) and other officers.
d. Request additional investigation by the police chief, or request police assistance in the
board's own investigation.
e. Perform its own investigation with the authority to subpoena witnesses.
f. Hire independent investigators.
3. In reviewing the Police Chiefs report, the Board must apply a "reasonable basis" standard of review.
This means that the Board must give deference to the Police Chiefs report, because of the Police
Chiefs professional expertise. (Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(2).)
4. According to Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(2), the Board can recommend that the Police Chief
reverse or modify the Chiefs findings only if:
a. The findings are not supported by substantial evidence; or
b. The findings are unreasonable, arbitrary or capricious; or
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This is the Report of the Community Police Review Board's (the "Board") review of the investigation of
Complaint CPRB #17-03.
BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITY
Under the City Code of the City of Iowa City, the Board's responsibilities are as follows:
1. The Board forwards all complaints to the Police Chief, who completes an investigation.
(Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(A).)
2. When the Board receives the Police Chiefs report, the Board must select one or more of the
following levels of review, in accordance with Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(1):
a. On the record with no additional investigation.,
b. Interview /meet with complainant.
c. Interview /meet with named officer(s) and other officers.
d. Request additional investigation by the police chief, or request police assistance in the
board's own investigation.
e. Perform its own investigation with the authority to subpoena witnesses.
f. Hire independent investigators.
3. In reviewing the Police Chiefs report, the Board must apply a "reasonable basis" standard of review.
This means that the Board must give deference to the Police Chiefs report, because of the Police
Chiefs professional expertise. (Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(2).)
4. According to Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(2), the Board can recommend that the Police Chief
reverse or modify the Chiefs findings only if:
a. The findings are not supported by substantial evidence; or
b. The findings are unreasonable, arbitrary or capricious; or
c. The findings are contrary to a police department policy or practice, or any federal, state or
local law.
5. When the Board has completed its review of the Police Chiefs report, the Board issues a public
report to the city council. The public report must include: (1) detailed findings of fact; and (2) a
clearly articulated conclusion explaining why and the extent to which the complaint is either
"sustained" or "not sustained ". (Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(3).)
6. Even if the Board finds that the complaint is sustained, the Board has no authority to discipline the
officer involved.
BOARD'S PROCEDURE
The Complaint was initiated by the Complainant on July 5, 2017. As required by Section
8-8-5(B) of the City Code, the Complaint was referred to the Chief of Police for investigation.
The Chiefs Report was filed with the City Clerk on October 3, 2017.
The Board voted on November 14, 2017 to apply the following Level of Review to the Chiefs Report: On
the record with no additional investigation, pursuant to Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(1)(a).
The Board met to consider the Report on November 14, 2017 and December 7, 2017.
Prior to the November 14, 2017 meeting, the Board reviewed audio or video recordings of the incident.
FINDINGS OF FACT
On June 25, 2017 the Complainant came to the Police department to report he had been threatened
and assaulted by a neighbor.
Officer A interviewed the Complainant and witnesses regarding an allegation of assault and threats at
an apartment complex. The Officer listened to all of their accounts and did not find sufficient evidence
to file charges.
ALLEGATION 1— Discrimination.
Upon review of audio and video recordings in Incident 17-03, the Board found no evidence of
discrimination by Officer A against the Complainant.
Allegation 1: Not sustained
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COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
A Board of the City of Iowa City
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240-1826
(319)356-5041
From: Community Police Review Board
Re: Investigation of CPRB Complaint #17-04
This is the Report of the Community Police Review Board's (the "Board") review of the investigation of
Complaint CPRB #17-04.
BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITY
Under the City Code of the City of Iowa City, the Board's responsibilities are as follows:
1. The Board forwards all complaints to the Police Chief, who completes an investigation.
(Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(A).)
2. When the Board receives the Police Chiefs report, the Board must select one or more of the
following levels of review, in accordance with Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(1):
a. On the record with no additional investigation.
b. Interview /meet with complainant.
c. Interview /meet with named officer(s) and other officers.
d. Request additional investigation by the police chief, or request police assistance in the
board's own investigation.
e. Perform its own investigation with the authority to subpoena witnesses.
f. Hire independent investigators.
3. In reviewing the Police Chiefs report, the Board must apply a "reasonable basis" standard of review.
This means that the Board must give deference to the Police Chiefs report, because of the Police
Chiefs professional expertise. (Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(2).)
4. According to Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(2), the Board can recommend that the Police Chief
reverse or modify the Chiefs findings only if:
a. The findings are not supported by substantial evidence; or
b. The findings are unreasonable, arbitrary or capricious; or
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Complaint CPRB #17-04.
BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITY
Under the City Code of the City of Iowa City, the Board's responsibilities are as follows:
1. The Board forwards all complaints to the Police Chief, who completes an investigation.
(Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(A).)
2. When the Board receives the Police Chiefs report, the Board must select one or more of the
following levels of review, in accordance with Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(1):
a. On the record with no additional investigation.
b. Interview /meet with complainant.
c. Interview /meet with named officer(s) and other officers.
d. Request additional investigation by the police chief, or request police assistance in the
board's own investigation.
e. Perform its own investigation with the authority to subpoena witnesses.
f. Hire independent investigators.
3. In reviewing the Police Chiefs report, the Board must apply a "reasonable basis" standard of review.
This means that the Board must give deference to the Police Chiefs report, because of the Police
Chiefs professional expertise. (Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(2).)
4. According to Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(2), the Board can recommend that the Police Chief
reverse or modify the Chiefs findings only if:
a. The findings are not supported by substantial evidence; or
b. The findings are unreasonable, arbitrary or capricious; or
c. The findings are contrary to a police department policy or practice, or any federal, state or
local law.
5. When the Board has completed its review of the Police Chiefs report, the Board issues a public
report to the city council. The public report must include: (1) detailed findings of fact; and (2) a
clearly articulated conclusion explaining why and the extent to which the complaint is either
"sustained" or "not sustained ". (Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(3).)
6. Even if the Board finds that the complaint is sustained, the Board has no authority to discipline the
officer involved.
BOARD'S PROCEDURE
The Complaint was initiated by the Complainant on August 8, 2017. As required by Section
8-8-5(B) of the City Code, the Complaint was referred to the Chief of Police for investigation.
The Chief's Report was filed with the City Clerk on October 30, 2017.
The Board voted on November 14, 2017 to apply the following Level of Review to the Chiefs Report: On
the record with no additional investigation, pursuant to Iowa City Code Section 8-8-7(B)(1)(a).
The Board met to consider the Report on November 14, 2017 and December 7, 2017.
Prior to the November 14, 2017 meeting, the Board reviewed audio or video recordings of the incident.
FINDINGS OF FACT
On July 29,2017 the Complainant called the police to report an arson at his apartment. The
Complainant stated that his neighbor set his flowerpot on fire. After carefully checking the flowerpot,
Officer A did not believe any fire was intentionally set and tried to explain to the Complainant about
what he felt happened and that he would not be investigating any further. Officer A did enter the
incident into the Call for Service system (CFS).
ALLEGATION 1— Discrimination.
After reviewing video and audio worn by Officer A, the Board found no evidence of discrimination
against the Complainant and that Officer A had entered the incident into the CFS and therefore
submitted a report.
The Complainant alleged Officer A failed to summon emergency medical services and left him alone
during his medical emergency. After reviewing audio and video worn by Officer A, the Board found no
evidence that the Complainant ever mentioned to the Officer he was having an immediate medical
problem. The Complainant did mention a future operation, but since nothing was immediate the
Officer's response was appropriate.
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Minutes for the Human Rights Commission 312)
Regular Meeting
November 21, 2017
Helling Conference Room
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
1. Call to Order
Chair Hanrahan called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
Commission Members Present:
Jeff Falk, Kim Hanrahan, Eliza Willis, Barbara Kutzko, Shams Ghoneim, Andrea Cohen,
Tahuanty Pena.
Commission Members Absent:
Joe Coulter, Adil Adams.
Staff Present:
Stefanie Bowers
2. Recommendations to City Council: None
3. Public Comment of Items not on the Agenda:
None.
4. National Native American Heritage Month Proclamation to City Council:
Commissioner Coulter accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Commission at the City
Council meeting of November 7.
5. Approval of October 17, 2017 Meeting Minutes:
Commissioner Ghoneim moved to approve the minutes; the motion was seconded by Vice
Chair Willis. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
6. The Social Justice Racial Equity Grant Process and Evaluation Rubric for FY18:
The grant application will go live on December 1. The last day to submit is January 2.
7. Everyone Deserves a Fair Chance:
The two events (one held in September the other in October) and sponsored by the
Commission and Iowa Legal Aid, looked at how criminal histories Can affect employment
and housing prospects while also discussing expungement of criminal records for the state
of Iowa. Both programs can be streamed on City Channel 4 online.
8. Rapid Response Team:
A subcommittee of Commission members met to formalize a rapid response team. The plan
at this time is to join with the Center for Worker Justice and the Consultations of Religious
Communities to work towards a plan of action. This will be further discussed at the
Commission's strategic meeting.
9. Human Rights Annual Award Breakfast:
Commission members will personally thank keynote speaker Jean Lloyd -Jones via email.
The event that honored the following individuals: Stella and Bram Elias, Officer David
Minutes for the Human Rights Commission
Regular Meeting
November 21, 2017
Helling Conference Room
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Schwindt, Gregory L. Hearns, Fred Martin, Jr. (posthumously) and Helen Paige Martin, and
Kimberly Shiu, had good attendance and was well received by those in attendance.
10. University of Iowa's Center for Human Rights Advisory Committee:
The third program, The Right to a Livable Future: Making All Children Matter,
of a three-part series on Making All Children Matter is scheduled for December 10.
11. Iowa City Community School District Equity Committee:
The committee has been working on making its meetings more productive and creating
action plans that can be reported out on.
12. Outreach to Broadway and Pheasant Ridge Neighborhood Centers:
Vice Chair Willis has been working with the League of Women Voters to registers voters at
these two centers. During this outreach, concerns were raised over landlord and
management companies overcharging consumers for rent. Vice Chair Willis will work with
Commissioner Pena and staff to address some of these concerns.
13. December Board Meeting:
The Commission voted to cancel its meeting scheduled for December 12, 2017.
Vice Chair Willis moved to cancel the December meeting; the motion was seconded by
Commissioner Ghoneim. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
14. Commission Member Board Training:
There is a voluntary training being held for City board and commission members, as well as
staff to the boards and commissions on December 19. The training will go over Robert's
Rules of Order, open meetings law and public records.
15. Announcements from Commissioners:
Ghoneim spoke to junior high aged students as part of International Day on November 1.
Her presentation centered on the effect war and violence has on education.
Kutzko serves on the Diversity and Social Justice Committee for the University of Iowa's
School of Social Work. The committee is considering creating an advisory group or holding
focus groups to bridge the connection between the school and the larger community.
Cohen reminded Commissioners of "Giving Tuesday" and asked Commissioners to support
the Empower -Her Project, which raises funds for feminine hygiene products.
16. Announcements from Staff:
Staff presented plaques of service to Commissioners Ghoneim, Cohen, and Chair
Hanrahan. Each served on the Commission for two terms.
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn at 6:41 PM.
The next Commission meeting will be on Tuesday, January 9, 2018.
Minutes for the Human Rights Commission
Regular Meeting
November 21, 2017
Helling Conference Room
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Member Attendance Sheet
Member
Term
Exp.
1/17
2/21
3/14
4/25
5/16
6/20
7118
8/16
9/19
10/17
11!21
Kutzko
1/2020
Present
I Present
Present
Present
Present
Excused
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Falk
1/2020
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Pena
1/2020
----- --
--
--
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Excused
Present
Present
Coulter
1/2019
Present
Present
Excused
Present
Present
Present
Excused
Present
Present
Present
Present
Adams
1/2019
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Not
Present
Willis
1/2019
Present
Present
Present
Present
Excused
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Cohen
1/2018
Present
Present
Present
Excused
Present
Excused
Excused
Present
Present
Present
Present
Hanrahan
1/2018
Present
Present
Present
Excused
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Ghoneim
1/2018
Present
Present
Present
Present
Excused
Present
Excused
Present
Present
Present
Present
APPROVED 0116-18
3b(3)
MINUTES
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE
November 2, 2017 — 3:30 PM
LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM — CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Knoche, Erin Fitzgerald, John Engelbrecht, Tam Bodkin Bryk,
Sayuri Sasaki Hemann, Kumi Morris (for Juli Seydell Johnson)
NOT PRESENT: Wendy Brown
STAFF PRESENT: Marcia Bollinger, Aubrey Nekvinda
PUBLIC PRESENT: Kay Colangelo
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
There was no public discussion of items not on the agenda.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF THE APRIL 6T" 2017 MEETING
Knoche moved to approve the August 16th minutes. Bryk seconded the motion. Motion passed
unanimously.
REVIEW OF SUBMISSIONS FOR THE PUBLIC ART MATCHING GRANT
Bollinger asked the committee how much of $8,000 allocated for matching funds they are willing
to allocate for this period. Bollinger stated that there is $7,600 being requested not including Art
for Peace which had a flexible budget. Bollinger stated that she has spoken to Fatima Saeed (of
Art for Peace) and Saeed approximates that she will need $600 to fund her project. Bollinger
stated that the matching grant fund has been advertised as having two deadlines. Sasaki
Hemann stated that in the past, when there has been a proposal that has a project starting after
or during the second deadline, they have encouraged them to apply during the second round of
applications. Bryk stated that some people, knowing that there were two deadlines, held off and
did not apply during the first round of applications. Morris asked if the funds were typically split
in half. Bollinger stated that that had been their decision the last two years.
Art for Peace -- Fatima Saeed
Saeed introduced herself to the committee and stated that she is a Sudanese American
and has lived in Iowa for 15 years. Saeed graduated from Kirkwood Community College
majoring in Interior Design. Before she came to the United States she went to school for
Interior Design and Painting. Saeed works with organizations such as UNICEF to
complete her projects. She has held several workshops in Iowa City and in Sudan.
Saeed used symbols of peace in the artwork, to bring the community together and have
conversations about peace. Bollinger asked Saeed how she would use the funds if she
was awarded them by the committee. Saeed stated that she would use the funds to
purchase supplies for her workshops including a projector and sound system. Sasaki
Hemann asked if Art for Peace was an ongoing project or single event. Saeed stated
that she has several ideas, one is honoring the people who work for the city. Tentative
locations for the event include Old Brick Church and Robert E. Lee Recreation Center.
Tree- Cycled Learning — Ann Valentine, Kirkwood Community College
This project was created by a statistics professor at Kirkwood. His premise is that
Kirkwood Community College can use an outdoor classroom situated on their campus to
teach important mathematical theoretical concepts such as the Divine Ratio and Golden
Geometry. Valentine stated that the point of the tree is that it is a volumetric histogram.
The college has committed to site development. Valentine stated that the location of the
outdoor classroom is a well -traveled area. Valentine stated that the outdoor classroom
would be a 12'X12' space and the college would provide benches around the area.
Valentine stated that the classroom could be used by faculty from a variety of disciplines.
The material for this project will be salvaged recycled material. The artist for this project
(Meggann Fischer) is a graduate of Kirkwood Community College, and an arborist. Bryk
asked how the project will move forward if they are not awarded funding from PARC.
Valentine stated that if they do not receive funding from PARC, they will have to explore
other funding options such as Johnson County Community Foundation and Kirkwood
Foundation. In response to Bollinger's email, asking if the outdoor classroom could be
moved to a location that is visible from the street, Valentine stated that there is one
location that would be feasible but stated that it would require significantly more site
preparation. Fitzgerald asked if there would be student involvement in creating this
piece. Valentine stated that the honors society at the college is currently working to
fundraise for the project and students will be involved in selecting and siting the artifacts
on the tree. Engelbrecht asked when the project will be completed. Valentine stated that
they are aiming to complete the project for the 2018/2019 school year.
This Art is Garbage! — Vero Rose Smith/Allison Heady
Bollinger stated that she and Smith have met with Mark Rummel, who oversee the
parking ramps, to discuss the logistics of this project. Smith stated that the project has to
do with waste, wastefulness, and how to address an ever-changing climate at the hands
of humankind. This project will be located in Tower Parking Ramp. Smith stated they
plan to suspend crocheted and braided 'plarn' (made of plastic bags) over the parking
ramp. The colors of the piece are used to demonstrate the 4.3 pounds of garbage, which
is how much waste the average human produces per day. Smith and Heady want to
activate the space with four performances between the months of March and November.
Smith stated that these performances will be produced with Justin Comer, a local
composer and the organizer of a group called "I Hear, I See' (a group of composers who
perform in Iowa City with no charge to the public). Smith stated that the four
performances will take place the pit of the parking ramp, creating an experimental
sound. Engelbrecht asked where this art piece would be visible from. Heady stated that
they plan to locate their piece in the part of the ramp which is most heavily used, and
that the ramp's elevators have windows that look out into where the piece will be
located. Sasaki asked how a passer-by would understand the purpose of the piece.
Heady stated that they have considered locating signage either in the elevator or on the
sidewalk leading into the parking ramp. Bryk asked how Smith and Heady plan to ensure
that this art piece, uses garbage as its primary material, will not just become more
garbage. Heady stated that 'plarn' can be used to make mats for the homeless and that
they are in contact with Jen Jordan, the Recycling Coordinator, and are working on a
solution for the items in their piece that may not be able to be repurposed. Fitzgerald
asked how the 'plarn' will be secured inside the parking ramp. Smith stated that they will
use bike chains to secure the piece, which will not require them to change the ramp
structurally. Bryk asked if they are planning to use a single color for each strand of plarn,
Smith stated that if they have the resources to do so they will. Fitzgerald asked how they
are planning to advertise for the performances. Smith stated that Comer has a strong
following for his performances through "I Hear, I See' and also has a radio show he
could use to advertise for the performances. Smith stated that the Downtown District has
expressed interest in this project and may also help in the marketing process.
Dazzle Crawl -- PS1/ John Engelbrecht
Engelbrecht stated that PS1 was contacted by Hancher to do a collaboration. This
project stemmed from the residency program Hancher is putting on when Taylor Mac, a
trans performance artist, comes to town in April with his costume designer, Machine
Dazzle. Taylor Mac just won a MacArthur Grant for a 24-hour performance representing
24 decades of pop music starting at the founding of the country and ending in 2016. Mac
will perform an abridged version of this show at Hancher in April. This project would be a
stand-alone gallery walk in which local artists will work with business owners and the
Iowa City Downtown District as well as the Flyover Fashion event. There would be
various forms of art located at the 24 sites throughout Iowa City. Engelbrecht hopes to
expand this project outside of the downtown area. Engelbrecht stated that he is primarily
interested in getting the blessing of this committee and using the committee to spread
the word about this event. Engelbrecht stated that, to be transparent, Hancher will most
likely be willing to fund the entire project if the committee does not award PS1 funding.
Morris asked if all 24 sites will be in Iowa City, Engelbrecht stated that they would be.
Fitzgerald asked if the artists would be submitting original pieces for this project.
Engelbrecht stated that the UI Special Collections will work with the artists to create
authentic period pieces. Some artists may not need to create a new piece as they may
have work that fits in with the overall piece. Bollinger stated that since Engelbrecht and
Sasaki Hemann are both associated with PS1 they will both need to recuse themselves
when the committee discusses allocating funds. Engelbrecht concluded by stating that
he is hopeful that this is the type of event that PAAC will support either with money or
word of mouth. Engelbrecht stated that he has spoken with Thomas Agran, of the
Downtown District, and they are supportive of this project.
IC Dance PIN: A Community Project (The NELKEN Line) — Nora Garda
Garda told the committee she is excited that this dance performance is being considered
public art by PARC. Garda said that her interest in this project stemmed from her belief
that performers and dancers should be willing to go out into the community rather than
asking the community to come to them. Garda stated that she found this concept online,
and that it is a project that has occurred all over the world. Garda explained that it is a
series of four simple dance moves that can be performed while walking. Her idea is to
introduce this dance to the community of Iowa City using several dance leaders and
community involvement. Garda stated that she plans to record the event with videos and
photographs. Sasaki Hemann asked Garda if she had a studio in mind for their dance
practices, Garda stated that they did and that it costs $25/hour. Garda stated that
community members can learn the dances online but the two months prior to the event
will be used to rehearse. Garda stated that she hopes to be able to pay dancers or the
groups involved, as they are usually asked to work for free.
Bollinger asked the committee how they wanted to split the $8,000 between the two application
periods. The committee decided to split the funds in half, allotting $4,000 for the fall and $4,000
for the spring. Sasaki and Engelbrecht excused themselves from the room and the committee
discussed the proposals for the Public Art Matching Grant. Morris asked if there was a deadline
that the work must be completed by. Knoche stated that they must be used in the fiscal year.
Fitzgerald asked how that applied to the Kirkwood Community College project. Knoche stated
that it appeared that they would have their project complete by August 2018. Bollinger stated
that it is possible to carry the funds forward, if necessary.
Regarding the Art for Peace project, Fitzgerald stated that she would be comfortable allocating
$250, but due to the lack of concrete events could not justify allocating more. Bollinger stated
that she had spoken to Saeed about giving the committee specifics on how the funding would
be used. Bollinger mentioned the idea of Saeed coming back and reapplying for the March
deadline. Knoche stated that he agrees that Saeed should apply for the March Deadline.
Fitzgerald again stated that she would be willing to allocate a small amount of funds for Saeed's
supplies, stating that it may motivate her to come back with a more complete application to get
more funding. Knoche stated that Saeed was the only one who did not indicate a specific dollar
amount or have a budget for her project and stated he would be comfortable holding back $200
for Saeed to be awarded in the spring should she reapply. It was agreed to not fund Art for
Peace but to encourage Saeed to come back to the committee in March with a more detailed
and complete application listing specific events and including a budget for her project.
Colangelo asked the committee if any funds that were not allocated this fiscal year could be
carried over to the next year. Bollinger and Knoche both stated that the funds could be carried
over. Colangelo stated that as a citizen, she was wondering why the committee would spend
money on a project they were not excited about and asked if that could be due to a fear of the
funds not carrying over. Fitzgerald stated that they are not spending money on projects they
aren't excited about, but are attempting to spread the money throughout various projects to
ensure that citizens will have a better chance of being excited about one. Colangelo asked if the
goal of the committee is to support artists or to create art for the community to consume.
Fitzgerald stated that the two go hand-in-hand and that funding art projects keeps artists in the
community.
Regarding Tree -Cycled Learning, Fitzgerald stated that she supports this project but wishes the
piece could be more visible to the public. Bryk mentioned that the artist for this piece has
proposed a project to the committee before and Bryk stated that she considers her to be a very
capable artist. Bryk stated that they are asking for a large amount of money. Knoche and
Fitzgerald agreed and stated they would both be comfortable allocating $1,000 to the project. It
was agreed to fund $1,000 of the requested $2,000 to Tree -Cycled Learning.
Regarding This Art is Garbage! Fitzgerald stated that she does not feel comfortable awarding
this project the full $1,600 requested stating that she worries what the community reaction to the
piece will be. Both Knoche and Fitzgerald agreed that they enjoyed the performance element of
the piece but do not like the idea of using 'plarn'. Knoche stated that the budget for this project
does not add up. Fitzgerald stated that she would be comfortable allocating the project a small
amount of funding but agreed that their budget was not accurate. Fitzgerald asked what the
spray paint that is mentioned in the budget will be used for. Fitzgerald stated that if they plan to
put spray paint on the plastic it would most likely not be able to be recycled afterwards. Bryk
seconded this idea and stated that toxic paint would not be able to be recycled but non-toxic
would not be durable enough for the project. Bollinger stated that there appears to be enough
doubt in the project that they should ask the artists to come back with a new proposal in the
spring. The committee thought perhaps more appealing presentation of recycled materials
would be a better project. Bollinger stated that the idea of this piece is for it to not be attractive,
but to raise awareness. Bryk stated that she would then vote against the piece for that reason.
The committee stated that they enjoyed the performance portion of this piece but the art portion
needs to be redesigned. Morris mentioned that she has seen pieces like this before, and that
even the artists admitted that 'plarn' is not their own original idea. The committee decided to not
fund this project, but to encourage them to come back with a more visually appealing, original
idea with an accurate budget.
Regarding the Dazzle Crawl, Bollinger stated that she has researched Taylor Mac and was very
impressed by his costuming and performances. Morris stated that it appeared Hancher is willing
to fully fund this project so the committee may just want to give a small amount of funding
simply to be supportive of the project. Knoche stated that $500 would be an appropriate amount
to allocate for this project. The committee concurred, and decided to award $500 of the
requested $2,000 to the Dazzle Crawl project.
Regarding the IC Dance PIN, Bryk stated that she was not in support of the project. Knoche
stated that their budget does not add up. Fitzgerald asked whether people could watch the
video at home and join in with the dancing or if they would have to go to the practices to
participate. Knoche stated that he believed you could participate without going to the practices.
Bryk stated that the application needed to be cleaned up. Fitzgerald stated that she enjoyed that
the idea was original. Morris stated that she liked the interactive portion of the project. Fitzgerald
stated that she would be comfortable allocating $200 for the practice studio. Bollinger
mentioned that they were also asking for funds to purchase a speaker system to use for the
event. Knoche stated that he would be comfortable funding them with $500. Bollinger stated that
they would have to approach Garda and confirm that she could still put the event on with that
amount of funding. Bryk again stated that she was not in support of funding the project and
mentioned the inaccurate application. Fitzgerald stated that she is comfortable funding the
project with a small amount of money. Knoche noted that the weather may not be ideal for this
project considering the date they selected but stated that he likes the concept. Fitzgerald stated
that she thought $500 would be an appropriate amount to allocate to them. The committee
decided to award the IC Dance PIN $500 of the $2,000 requested.
Knoche proposed the allocation of the matching grant be as follows.
Art for Peace -- $0 of the flexible amount requested was awarded
Tree -Cycled Learning -- $1,000 of the $2,000 requested was awarded
This Art is Garbage! -- $0 of the $1,600 requested was awarded
Dazzle Crawl - $500 of the $2,000 requested was awarded
IC Dance PIN -- $500 of the $2,000 requested was awarded
Motion passed three to one. Bryk opposing.
After the discussion, Bollinger stated that perhaps the committee should consider requiring that
half of the matching amount be a cash match, and not just an in-kind match.
REVIEW OF RFQ SUBMISSIONS FOR CITY HALL LOBBY STAIRWELL ART PROJECT
Sasaki Hemann returned to the meeting. Englebrecht needed to leave early.
The committee began discussing the RFQ submissions for City Hall lobby artwork. Knoche
asked if the committee had required the artist have a tie to Iowa for this project. Bollinger stated
that the Request for Qualifications include a statement that there would be a preference given to
artists with a tie to Iowa. The committee decided to go through each artist's RFQ individually and
score them on a scale of one to three, then add up the total and determine the three artists with
the most votes.
Regarding Sue Hettansperger, Sasaki Hemann stated that this artist's work is not minimalist,
like the art the committee had in mind for this project. Regarding loan Marcu, Bollinger stated
that he was very interested in the project and had personally stopped by City Hall. Fitzgerald
stated that she enjoyed the color of this piece. Fitzgerald questioned whether Marcu was going
to create an original piece or use the pieces he had already created. Regarding Dado Motta Art,
the committee decided not to select this artist. Regarding Victoria Primicias, the committee
discussed the fact that the artist had no ties to Iowa. Regarding Tim Adams, Fitzgerald said his
work in Cedar Rapids is well done. Regarding Robert Delgado, Bollinger stated that he created
art for the walkway of Catlett dorm for University of Iowa. Fitzgerald asked if this artist was from
Iowa. Sasaki said that no, he was not, and that his connection to Iowa was the work he did on
Catlett dorm. Regarding Jonathan Berger, Morris stated she particularly enjoyed one of the
pieces in his RFQ. Bollinger stated that he was a very diverse artist. Regarding Nataliya Scheib,
Morris asked if she was from Iowa. It was determined that she is not. Fitzgerald stated that her
pieces are hard to see in the format they are presented in. Bollinger stated that the artist does
not mention how she will connect the piece with Iowa. Fitzgerald stated that Scheib's skill level
would fit the project. Regarding the Oxide Studio, Fitzgerald said his work is not very diverse.
Regarding Isabel Barbuzza, Sasaki Hemann stated that she appreciated Barbuzza's statement
of interest and that she is very talented. Regarding Casey Whittier, Sasaki Hemann stated that
she enjoys her work but she lacks an Iowa connection. Fitzgerald stated that she enjoys the
material that Whittier uses to create her pieces, but she is concerned with the fact that the artist
is repurposing artwork she has already completed for the project. Regarding Vako Darjania,
Fitzgerald stated that she knows of him through the State Fair and has seen his work at Moss in
Iowa City. Knoche stated that he enjoyed the piece he proposed to create for the City Hall lobby.
Regarding Ariane Parkes-Perret, Fitzgerald stated that she was confused by this artist's RFQ
because she did not build the art pieces she submitted, she painted them. Sasaki worried that
Parkes-Perret lacked the experience to execute this piece. The committee voted and the three
artists with the highest scores were Stony Creek Landscapes (Tim Adams), Isabel Barbuzza,
and Vako Darjania.
Fitzgerald motioned that the top three finishers be awarded $250 to present their design to the
committee. Morris seconded. Bryk told the committee she thought perhaps they should select
the top four. Morris asked Bryk if it made a difference to her that the fourth finalist was not an
Iowa resident. Bryk asked if all the other finalists were. Several members stated that yes, they
were. Fitzgerald stated that she did not think it would be a bad thing to bring in a fourth. Bryk
stated that because the fourth finalist was not an Iowa resident she did not think they should
select them. Fitzgerald mentioned that she was in support of Delgado's (the fourth finalist) work
because he represents diversity. Bryk stated that she was in favor of the motion Fitzgerald
proposed to select the top three finalists. Motion passed 6-0. Fitzgerald asked if one of the
finalists dropped out of the process, could Delgado take their place. Bollinger stated that the
artists will come back to the committee in January with their design
COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS OR REPORTS:
There were no committee announcements or reports
STAFF REPORTS:
Bollinger updated the committee that both Engelbrecht's and Sasaki Hemann's terms are going
to be up in December. Bollinger also mentioned that there is a gender balance requirement for
boards and commissions and the committee's male membership was low. Fitzgerald mentioned
that she knows of an architect that moved to Iowa City recently who is interested in getting
involved. His name is Steve Miller. Bollinger stated that they have had several architects on the
committee before. Bollinger stated that November 141h is the deadline to apply to be a
committee member and that the December meeting will be Engelbrecht's and Sasaki Hemann's
last meeting. The Robert A. Lee STEAM mural ribbon cutting will be January 10th at 5:00 PM.
Bollinger stated that the Prairie Box has been moved from its location in Blackhawk Mini Park.
ADJOURNMENT:
Knoche moved to adjourn. Morris seconded. Meeting adjourned 5:55 pm.
Public Art Advisory Committee
Attendance Record
2016-2017
Key
X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
--- = Not a member
Term
Name
Expires
11/3
1/5
2/5
3/2
4/6
7/6
8/16
9/7
11/2
Bodkin
Bryk, Tam
01/01/19
x
X
x
O/E
O/E
x
x
x
x
Brown,
Wend
01/01/20
--
--
x
x
x
x
x
x
O/E
Engelbrecht,
John
01/01/18
X
X
x
x
O/E
x
x
x
x
Hemann,
Sayuri
Sasaki
01/01/18
X
X
x
O/E
x
O/E
x
O/E
x
Erin
Fitzgerald
01/01/20
--
--
--
x
x
x
x
x
x
Knoche,
Ron
X
X
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Seydell-
Johnson,
Juli
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
O/E
x
Key
X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
--- = Not a member