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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-03-03 CorrespondenceItem Number: 10.a. x INCITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org March 3, 2020 ATTACHMENTS: Description Dawn Gerlich: construction of new apartments [Staff response included] Kellie Fruehling From: Geoff Fruin Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2020 11:49 AM To: 'Dawn Gerlich' Cc: Council Subject: RE: construction of new apartments Hello Ms. Gerlich, Based on conversations with the development team, we do not anticipate any work on this project to start until the fall semester of 2021 at the earliest. You can verify this information by contacting the company that you have signed a lease with for this coming year. You can also contact the new development team's project manager, Rob Decker, at rdecker@axiom-con.com. Best, Geoff Fruin City Manager From: Dawn Gerlich [mailto:DGERLICH@PCOFIOWA.COM] Sent: Thursday, February 20, 202011:05 AM To: Council <Council@iowa-city.org> Subject: construction of new apartments We have a question on the Apartment high rise that has recently been voted on, that is located on Burlington Street. This building will cover several blocks and our daughter currently lives in the brown brick apartments in that block. When will demolition begin? We have signed a lease for next year already, and need to know if this will be interrupted or we need to make other arrangements? We appreciate any info you have about the construction dates etc. Dawn x INCITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org March 3, 2020 ATTACHMENTS: Description Jerry Bokassa: Issues Item Number: 10.b. To Iowa City,COUNCILmembers Feb 23.2020 This is to inform you of Black Afrian that have gotten put here in Iowa city by the U.S. government.. They seem to think they have special RIGHTS over Americans. They have New Cars FREE rent,gas oline,insurance I think On the Mondays they like to put down some kind of marker .Bags of rocks paper bags and Ieave.While the rest of us Americans wait from 8:am to 12noon when the doors open. I get in line at Sam so that I can get some food. Those PARISITES as many as 10 or more put one person in line and that one bperson turns in many entry papers those putting every one behind then with little chance to get any thing but bread. Because they claim many members in there group there allowed to put as much as they can in there baskets And if there African friends get in line its like LOCUST stripping the trees.Nothing is left for 20 -or more families.Mostly Ameicans like ME. Intimidation the rest of the people are scare to do anything. BUT not M E. If they did this in Africa it would cost a han d or foot. I been therein 1971. Also I want to be MAYOR platform Stop and frisks,No more Low income housing in Joh nson county.. Union trade school Carpenter Item Number: 10.c. x INCITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org March 3, 2020 ATTACHMENTS: Description Tim Weitzel: Development Proposal, 400 Block N Clinton S Kellie Fruehling From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: 1 DISK Honorable Council Members: Tim Weitzel, M.A. <historicconsulting@gmail.com> Saturday, February 22, 2020 11:38 AM Council Development Proposal, 400 Block N Clinton St. 20200221_153410jpg I am writing today regarding three buildings located at the corner of N Clinton Street and E Davenport Street and including the street addresses 400 N Clinton Street, 410 N Clinton Street, 412 N Clinton Street, and 112 E Davenport Street. In general, and probably to the dismay of some of our community's preservationists, I am not supportive of the concept to demolish 400 N Clinton Street and 112 E Davenport Street for the sake of saving 410 N Clinton Street. I say this because while the professional opinions of 410 N Clinton Street are somewhat ambiguous as to if the building could be listed on the National Register, the surrounding properties would not be so adversely affected by the removal of the building that the surrounding district could not still be considered for a National Register Nomination. While we can hope that we demolish no additional buildings that are potentially historical in Iowa City, that seems extremely unlikely. Therefore, the question at hand is somewhat one of ethics as well as property development. It is worth noting that the entire 400 block of the east side of N Clinton Street as well as the adjoining section of E Davenport Street has been recommended as potentially contributing to as yet not designated National Register historic district, absent 430 N Clinton Street (ISN 52-01029), which was moved in 2002 from 219 N Clinton St. Further research and evaluation of current condition of the buildings would need to be conducted prior to consideration of a nomination for the district, however and in general, the exterior condition of these buildings appears good with regards to historic integrity. 112 E Davenport Street (ISN 52-01029) has twice been recommended as contributing to a National Register historic district. 400 N Clinton Street, (ISN 52-01037) has been evaluated three times for eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places, including 1981, 1990, and 1995. The building was not recommended to be individually eligible for the NRHP, but has been recommended as contributing to a potential historic district. 410-412 N Clinton Street, Cochran -Dennis House (ISN 52-01038) has been evaluated twice, including 1980 and 1995. The 1980 recommendation was that the building was not individually eligible. However, in 1995, the building was recommended as individually eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Based on style of construction, the building likely had both additions, including the large "motel style" unit of 412 N Clinton Street at the time of that evaluation. The building is included in Marget N. Keyes book Nineteenth Century Home Architecture of Iowa City (1993) as an example of houses with one-story verandas found in Iowa City.Keyes reported the construction date was 1865 of this building. It should be noted that Keyes was not specifically conducting evaluations of historic properties. In fact, the base work for her book occurred prior to the 1966 National Historic Preservation Act and the subsequent guidance on conducting inventory and evaluation for nominations to the National Register. In summary, the building has an ambiguous history of recommendations to the State Historic Preservation Office. Subsequent research and evaluation would be necessary prior to submitting a nomination for the property. Beyond that, the building has been the subject of two local considerations by City Council to preserve the building, once as a landmark, and secondly for a city- wide property development rights transfer policy. Both times City Council rejected the proposals. While I have not conferred with the State Historic Preservation Office regarding this matter, I have fairly extensive experience working with them and I am all but absolutely certain they would not suggest demolition of a property that is not clearly without historical merit (400 N Clinton St) to save another is a wise choice, particularly when the property to be saved by the proposal (410-412 N Clinton St) isn't clearly eligible for the National Register. Further, a property that has been twice evaluated as eligible to the National Register as part of a potential, as yet not contemplated, historic district further sours the proposal from a dispassionate preservationist viewpoint. Again, no buildings that are potentially historic should be demolished, but the fate of 401-412 N Clinton Street seems to have been sealed in previous City Council decisions. Best Regards, Tim Weitzel Historic Preservation Consultant a-com Bak, At" 'Addw x INCITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org March 3, 2020 ATTACHMENTS: Item Number: 10.d. Description Peter Rolnick: bio -asphalt for iowa city? (Original email previously distributed in the 2/18 meeting packet) [Staff response included] Kellie Fruehling From: Peter Rolnick <prolnick@truman.edu> Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2020 3:51 PM To: Scott Sovers Cc: Council; Geoff Fruin; Ron Knoche; Jason Havel Subject: Re: bio -asphalt for iowa city? AA RIK Hi Scott. So glad you are checking this out. It's many small steps like this that will allow us to make a big difference! Peter On Feb 20, 2020, at 1:30 PM, Scott Sovers <Scott-Sovers@iowa-city.ore> wrote: Good Afternoon Mr. Rolnick! Thank you for reaching out regarding bio -asphalts. As you have indicated in your email below, this appears to be a product that would help reduce our carbon footprint, which is in alignment with our climate action plan. Because we are not familiar with bio -asphalts, staff here at the Iowa City Engineering Department will reach out to Dr. Brown at Iowa State to gather more information on the material. We will then review our capital improvements program to see if there is a project that might be a good candidate for use of this pavement type. Thanks again and have a great day! Scott ----Original Message ----- From: Peter Rolnick [mailto:prolnick@truman.edu] Sent: Sunday, February 9, 2020 4:29 PM To: Council <Council@iowa-city.org> Cc: Robert C Brown <rcbrown3@iastate.edu> Subject: bio -asphalt for iowa city? Dear Members of the Iowa City City Council, First, I want to thank you for your support of the Energy Innovation Act, and for all the work you have done to help the city address the challenges of the changing climate. Recently, at a state-wide Citizens' Climate Lobby meeting, we heard from a researcher at Iowa State, Robert Brown, who is doing work processing organic materials for things like biofuels in such a way that is net carbon negative. In particular, they are doing a project with Stine Seed Farms that would generate from corn stover phenolic oil, which could be used for asphalt, and biochar. Returning the biochar to the soil both improves the soil and removes carbon from the atmosphere. I was wondering if the City might want to work with Professor Brown in obtaining "green" asphalt and biochar for use in city bike trails and and soil amendments, especially if we are spending money on these things anyway from less green sources. I've attached above a concept paper Professor Brown sent to the City Council of Mason City, who had enquired about the same thing. If the City is interested in pursuing this, please let me know, or you can contact Professor Brown directly; his contact information is in the attachment. Thanks! Peter Rolnick State Coordinator, Citizens' Climate Lobby 660-342-2671 This email is from an external source. <image001.png> WWW I CGO V. ORG <image002.png><image003.png><image004. png> <image005. png> Disclaimer Scott Sovers, P.E. Assistant City Engineer p:319-356-5142 410 E Washington St Iowa City, IA 52240 The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Item Number: 10.e. x INCITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org March 3, 2020 ATTACHMENTS: Description Kevin Jepsen: Approval [Staff response included] Kellie Fruehling From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: fi RISK Unbelievable waste of resources. Kevin Jepsen <4919kjepsen.kj@gmail.com> Wednesday, February 26, 2020 6:03 PM Geoff Fruin Ashley Monroe; Council Re: Approval image001jpg On Wed, Feb 26, 2020, 4:58 PM Geoff Fruin <Geoff-Fruin@iowa-city.org> wrote: Mr. Jepsen, The City spent $70.97 on the buttons, which are available to our employees upon their request. I approved the purchase without hesitation. Best, Geoff Fruin City Manager From: Kevin Jepsen[mailto:4919kiepsen.ki@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 2:55 PM To: Ashley Monroe <Ashley-Monroe@iowa-city.ore>; Council <Council@iowa-city.ore> Subject: Approval 0 Preferred pronouns displayed on buttons, to be worn by city officials, what a waste of taxpayer money. Did taxpayers approve of this expenditure? Completely asinine. Kevin C Jepsen Disclaimer The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Item Number: 10.1f. CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org March 3, 2020 ATTACHMENTS: Description Martha Norbeck: Overview of Energy Performance Targets and LEED Kellie Fruehling From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: I RISK Dear Council Members, Martha Norbeck <martha_norbeck@hotmail.com> Thursday, February 27, 2020 12:38 PM Council Overview of Energy Performance Targets and LEED Energy Performance Goals and LEED.pdf Attached is a document that provides a high level overview of Building Energy Performance Targets and the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations Green Building Rating System. I hope and anticipate you will be asked in the coming months to consider policies which encourage or require new and existing buildings to invest in strategies to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of operations. I prepared the attached document to help you understand some fundamental concepts behind proposals you may be asked to consider. Thank you for your support of Climate Action. Sincerely, Martha Norbeck 906 S. 7th Ave. Iowa City, IA 52240 An Introduction to Building Energy Performance Goals and LEED In Iowa City, buildings account for 56% of our greenhouse gas emissions.' New Construction and Major Renovation of buildings is an opportune time to secure lasting restraint on our emissions. The 2030 Challenge' asks new buildings and major renovations 80% 90% GARBON NEUTRAL' to strive for Carbon Neutral operations by 2030. Nearly 1,200 2020 2 0 2 5 2030 firms, organizations and individuals that have adopted the 2030 ❑1—ii Fuel Reduction ❑Renewable ❑ Fossil Fuel Consumption Challenge. The Zero Tool3 — an Architecture 2030 project — was developed for building sector professionals to establish energy reduction baselines and targets, compare a building's energy performance with similar buildings and to codes. AVERAGE COMMERCIAL 100 86 The 2030 Challenge Source Le�1L-�:-r�R[Vl iti Fri rmu -.- ZERO CURRENT IOWA ENERGY CODE ASHRAE/IES 90.1 2004 2007 2010 2013 1 1 1 � 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 USG BC LEED BD+C Version 4- EA ' I 1 18 pts (max) 1 I 1 i I 2020 TARGET 1 1 ' 1 1 ' 1 1 ' 1 ' 1 ' 1 ' 1 ' 75 71 r5 S'N5�4 33 20 TOOL "Iv ----Meow Project teams can use the Zero Tool to set an ENERGY BUDGET for the project as soon as they know the building size, type and location. Like any budget, an ENERGY BUDGET sets parameters that steer the project from beginning till end. 1 Figure 8, Consumption -Based greenhouse gas emissions for Iowa City. Page 16. "Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan." z Architecture 2030 at architecture203O.org 3 Zero Tool at zerotool.org Energy Performance Goals and LEED LEED° Leadership for Energy and Environmental Design is a green building rating system developed and maintained by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). Since the LEED rating system's unveiling in 2000, it has become an international standard for environmentally sound buildings, certifying over 1.85 million square feet every day. Like a nutrition label, the LEED scorecard is a tool to convey the environmental achievements of the project. LEED is a point -based system with pre -requisites and credits. Teams must meet all pre -requisites and can select to pursue the credits that are best suited for their project. The more points a project secures, the higher the level of certification. The seven credit categories in LEED require the team to look comprehensively at the environmental impacts of their project 110 POSSIBLE POINTS (46 CREDITS) 12 PREREQUISITES ALL PREREQUISITES MUST BE MET FOR CERTIFICATION LEED® Facts [Your Project Here] [City, State, county] LEED for New ConstrWion Platinum 100* Suslainable5ites 26 Water Efficiency 16 Energy & Atmosgtlete 35 Materials &Resources 14 Indoor Enrironmemal Quality is .�.,t Ora Poss,tke 100 ponys * 101banuspomis 0 Inncratian & Design 6 Regional NO 4 40 -49 Points COST f)a _ f)9 Points 60 - 79 Points 8a♦ Points Studies rate the cost premium for LEED Silver as 0-2%. When a project is in an area with access to services and transit, LEED Silver certification can be cost -neutral for building construction costs. LEED- related project soft costs are typically fixed and can be managed through the design process, then offset by life -cycle cost -savings. Utility incentives can further offset construction and soft costs. Energy Performance Goals and LEED 2 LEED Credits A hypothetical checklist for a mixed-use building in downtown Iowa City, selecting points that will yield improved occupant experience and return on investment for the owner. Y N Credit Integrative Process 13 19 1 Location and Transportation 2 16 Credit LEED for Neighborhood Development Location 1 Credit Sensitive Land Protection (previously developed, not farmland, not floodway) 2 Credit High Priority Site (Historic Landmark, Brownfield) 5 Credit Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses (built up neighborhood) 5 Credit Access to Quality Transit (bus service) 1 Credit Bicycle Facilities 1 Credit Reduced Parking Footprint 1 Credit Electric Vehicles v4.1 (car charging stations) Projects located in dense area, like a downtown, can secure 12 points due to their proximity to services, transit and bicycle networks. 3 1 l ISustainable Sites Y Prereq Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP, required by law on projects 1 acre +) Credit Site Assessment Credit Site development - Protect or Restore Habitat (25% of site) Credit Open Space (30% of site) Credit Rainwater Management v4.1 Credit Heat Island Reduction (reflective roof and pavement) Credit Light Pollution Reduction 1 2 Y 2 6 1 6 Water Efficiency Y Prereq Prereq Prereq credit Credit Credit fICredit Outdoor water Use Reduction Indoor water Use Reduction (20%) Building -Level Water Metering Outdoor Water Use Reduction (no irrigation) Indoor Water Use Reduction (30-50%) Cooling Tower Water Use Water Metering (sub meter 2 uses) Y Y 20% Water Use Reduction is a minimum requirement for LEED certification. This hypothetical project could secure a 40% reduction in water use with no added cost or reduction in quality with readily available products. Energy Performance Goals and LEED 3 Energy and Atmosphere Pre req Fundamental Commissioning and Verification Prereq Minimum Energy Performance (5% better than code) Prereq Building -Level Energy Metering Prereq Fundamental Refrigerant Management Credit Enhanced Commissioning (MEP Enhanced + BECx) Credit Optimize Energy Performance (2D% = 8 pts to 5D% for 18 pts.) Credit Advanced Energy Metering Credit Demand Response Credit Renewable Energy Production :4 1 (1%- 1D%) Credit Enhanced Refrigerant Management Credit Green Power and Carbon Offsets Building Commissioning is the analysis, documentation and testing of all mechanical and electrical systems within a building to achieve optimum performance as defined by the building's owner. The maximum energy points awarded by LEED are for 50% better than the Iowa Energy Code. Refer to the Zero Tool Chart on the first page. While 50% better than code is fantastic, it still doesn't meet the 2030 Challenge Targets. The question for council is what is an appropriate stretch goal for projects moving forward? 20%, the current TIF minimum requirement, seems an inadequate response to the Climate Crisis. For perspective, each year Mid -American and Alliant present awards for projects with the highest energy efficiency. In 2019, these awards were for projects achieving 42-76% better than code, with many in the 50-60% range. 7 2 Materials and Resources Y Prereq Storage and Collection of Recyclables Y Prereq Construction and Demolition waste Management Planning 3 Credit Building Life -Cycle Impact Reduction (embodied energy in materials) 1 1 Credit Environmental Product Declarations (disclose environmental impacts of materials) 1 Credit Materials with Recycled content v4.1 (2D% of materials with recycled content by cost) 1 1 Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Material Ingredients 1 Credit Construction and Demolition waste Management Building Life -Cycle Impact Reduction rewards building re -use. This is a credit, meaning it's optional - not required. For new buildings, it requires the project team to analyze the environmental impacts "baked - in" to the manufacture of the building materials. The manufacture of cement, for example, accounts for 6-8% of global carbon emissions due how it's manufactured. Therefore, if a project can use less cement, they've reduced the environmental burden of those materials. Energy Performance Goals and LEED 4 Indoor Environmental Quality Prereq Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance Prereq Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control Credit Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies Credit Low -Emitting Materials v4 1 Credit Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan Credit Indoor Air Quality Assessment Credit Thermal Comfort Credit Interior Lighting Credit Daylight Credit Quality Views Credit Acoustic Performance Indoor Environmental Quality includes strategies that improve productivity and learning outcomes which translates to measurable value. IEQ is especially important for those us who spend more than 23 hours a day in a building or a vehicle. Access to daylight and views has been shown to increase retail sales by 20% and increase nightly sleep time by 46 minutes. Supporting indoor environmental quality improves our experience of the places we live, work and play. 1 5 Innovation Credit Innovation: S Credit LE ED Accredited Professional 3 1 Regional Priority 1. MCredit Regional Priority: Optimize Energy 1 Credit Regional Priority: Exceptional Recycled Content S Credit Regional Priority: Renewable Energy S Credit Regional Priority: Density Certified: 4a to 49 points, Silver: 5a to 59 points, Gold: 60 to 79 points, Platinum: 80 to 110 Innovation credits can be exemplary performance for another credit, or building operations such as green cleaning and purchasing, or other innovative solutions developed by the team. Regional Priority points are automatically awarded when a project achieves the corresponding credit. These are tailored to each region to incentivize strategies that may be more challenging in that location. PROCESS —the team tracks their goals through design and construction. Some documentation is sent to 3rd Party LEED reviewers for approval after design. Documentation tied to construction is reviewed after construction. Energy Performance Goals and LEED 5 Select a state Iowa LEED project data only includes commercial rating systems. The underlying data does not include LEED ND or LEED for Homes projects. Cumulative LEED® Registrations Cumulative LEED° Certifications 512 330 — I 2005 2010 2015 2007 2012 2017 Year Registered Year Certified LEED° Rating System LEED® Achievement 10% Silver 111 9% O IDC Certified 101 Gold 99 Platinum 19 81% 0 50 100 BDC Number of Projects Summary (last updated 1/7/2020 8:15:32 PM) Project Status Number of Gross Square Projects Footage Certified 330 26,427,150 Registered 182 17,842,668 Grand Total 512 44,269,818 Certified square footage equivalent to Empire State Buildings. 'pace• Owner Sector Office & Office: Mixed Use 132 Corporate & Investor 245 Retail 103 Education 77 Local Government 80 Public Assembly & Religious Worship 43 Health Care 29 Higher Ed 78 Public Order and Safety 27 Service 24 Non -Profit & Religious 40 Datacenter 13 Industrial Manufacturing 12 State Government 27 Residential (commercial rating syste.. 12 Other 11 Federal Government 23 Laboratory 11 Lodging 8 Other 15 Warehouse and Distribution 6 Military Base 4 K-12 4 � r AIN CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org City Council Agenda — March 3, 2020 Information submitted between distribution of packet on Thursday and close of business on Monday. Late Addition(s): Consent Calendar Item 10 Correspondence: Item 10.g. Allison Jaynes: Disappointment Item 10.h. Andrew Perkins: Officer Michael Harkrider Late Handou 4s): Consent Calendar Item 8.a UISG Appointment— (see correspondenoe from Charlotte Lenkaitis) J Kellie Fruehlin From: Allison Jaynes <allisonjaynes@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, February 28, 2020 3:20 PM To: Council Late Handouts Distributed Subject: Disappointment City Council Members, (Date) You have been shown concrete evidence of shot deer left behind in public places: either by White Buffalo (who would be lying about their shooting activities) or, more disturbingly, by unauthorized hunters who have used the excuse of White Buffalo to conduct clandestine hunts of their own. You have seen the Iowa DNR try to cover up the facts behind the deer bodies found at Terry Trueblood (a scenario even I would not have believed possible until recently witnessing it firsthand). Still you persist in welcoming White Buffalo back into our town and continuing this senseless killing of our deer under a poorly managed plan. You have not listened to the Iowa City Deer Friends advocacy group. You have not listened to the other, independent citizens who have communicated their dismay over these killing practices. We tried so hard to communicate the dangers and the violation of ethics and privacy that these practices represent, but were summarily dismissed at every turn. My opinion now is this: whatever lawsuits and legal problems that are raised against the City in the context of deer "management" (whether from emotional or physical injury or otherwise), they are justified without a doubt. And you as a Council will have to figure out how to deal with the aftermath of the mess you have made. I'm deeply disappointed in the outcome; may better judgement prevail in the future Councils of this city. Allison N. Jaynes, Ph.D. Kellie Fruehling From: Andrew Perkins <andyphilipperkins@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, February 29, 2020 3:49 AM To: Council Subject: Officer Michael Harkrider Af RIK Good day, -it I G. k Late Handouts Distributed 3— "10 (Date) As you are aware, Officer Michael Harkrider, Badge #67 was recently filmed and the conversation became viral on YouTube. It is with great concern that I write this email to you. As you know, the protest Mr. Miano was performing is an expression of his Constitutionally guaranteed right to free speech. Amendment I of the Constitution of the United States of America 1789 (rev. 1992) reads, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." You should be aware of Judge Rebecca Goodgame Ebinger, United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, nominated by President Barrack Obama on September 15, 2015 and approved by the United States Senate Judiciary Committee on October 21, 2015 ruled that the Iowa Code § 723.4(2) was unconstitutional. As a paramedic, I often work closely with law enforcement in the duties I must carry out for the good of the patients I am caring for. I have an immense amount of trust and respect for police officers. When officers, such as Michael Harkrider, blatantly disregard the Constitution that they have sworn to uphold because of their own personal views, biases, or other ideals, it destroys that trust that I have for law enforcement. EMS services and Law Enforcement need to have this mutual trust for the good of the citizens of this country. Do not aid in destroying this trust. Officer Michael Harkrider should not be a member of the Iowa City Police Department if he ignores the first amendment. Disciplinary action, dropping of any and all charges against Mr. Miano, a statement apologizing for this behavior, and an affirmation of upholding Amendment I of the Constitution of the United States of America is what the Iowa and Officer Michael Harkrider owe the public. You may respond to this email: andyphilipperkins@email.com Sincerely, Andrew Perkins