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ITEM 3. PROCLAMATION.
a) Americans with Disabilities Week: July 18-24, 2010
Hayek: (reads proclamation)
Karr: Here to accept the proclamation is Keith Ruff, Access 2 Independence.
(applause)
Ruff: Thank you. On behalf of Access 2 Independence, we'd like to thank the City for
its (mumbled) on keeping everything accessible, more than (mumbled). So on
behalf of all Iowans, especially in this community, we thank you very much.
Thank you. (applause)
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ITEM 3. PRESENTATION.
a) West High State Champions Girls Track & Field Team
Hayek: Next I'm going to come around to the front for a, uh, special presentation to a
couple of teams from West High School. First is the, uh, 2010 track and field
team, the girls' team. I' 11 be right around the corner.
Karr: Here to accept the proclamation is Mike Parker, Coach, and members of the girls'
track and field team.
Hayek: Welcome everyone. We are extremely proud of your accomplishments and we've
got a presentation for you here. It's called an Award of Excellence. (reads
proclamation) (applause)
Hogeland: I'm Chloe Hogeland.
Robinson: I'm Jessie Robinson.
Felberg: And I'm Taylor Felberg.
Hayek: Thank you (laughter) (applause) Congratulations, guys! Nice work!
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ITEM 3. PRESENTATION.
b) West High State Champions Boys Soccer Team
Hayek: All right, we're going to bring up some more star athletes here.
Karr: And members of the West High state champion boys' soccer team; Brad Stiles,
Coach, and members of the team.
Hayek: Welcome everyone! And like I said to the other team, we're extremely proud of
your accomplishments. I didn't see any of you on, uh, the, uh, World Cup, uh,
channel yesterday, but we hope to see, uh, at least one or more of you in the years
to come. Let me read this as well. This is called an Award of Excellence. (reads
proclamation) (applause)
Stiles: I'm the head coach, Brad Stiles.
Hirsch: Will Hirsch.
Ryken: Um, Joe Ryken.
Brown: Um, Bob Brown.
Wall: I'm Brian Wall.
Troester: And I'm Alex Troester, and thanks! (applause)
Hayek: And actually, before I move on, I want to recognize the, uh, soccer teams from
City High and Regina who also, uh, made our community proud this year.
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ITEM 4. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS
PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
Champion: Move adoption.
Dickens: Second.
Hayek: Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens. Discussion? Roll call, please. Item
passes 7-0. And I...before we move on, I do want to recognize, um, Howard
Horan, Stephen Dewey, and Arthur Small, uh, their contributions of art work to
the public art program, uh, and our parks, uh, was part of that Consent Calendar,
and it was a very gracious gift on their part, and the community thanks them!
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ITEM 5. COMMUNITY COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
Hayek: This is the opportunity, uh, at this meeting for members of the public to address
the City Council on items that are not on tonight's agenda. If there's something
you'd like to bring to our attention, please come to the podium, sign in, uh, give
us your name and please limit your comments to five minutes or less.
Roberts: Good evening, Mayor, and Council Members. I've actually been sent here by one
of my daughters (laughter) to do a business item that I'm actually rather
embarrassed I didn't think of myself. And it came out of a discussion I had with
my 19-year-old. She reads the paper regularly and she had made a comment to
me recently. "Gosh, Mom, it seems like the Iowa City Council is, you know,
really trying to do things to make a difference in our neighborhood and
downtown." You know, two things that I talk about quite a bit at home, and um,
seems like they're really trying to do things for a positive change. I don't think
she quite used that phrase. That's a mother phrase, but... and I said, "Yeah, they
really have," and them, um, she asked the question, "Well, every now and then
you've gotten up and you've talked at Council meetings," and I said, "Well, every
now and then. I don't do that too frequently." And she said, "So have you ever
thought about just standing up to say `thank you'?" And I paused...and I said,
"No, I had not thought about doing that." And she gave me this look. It was like
almost a look a mother would give their child, and she didn't really have to say
anything more, but she of course had more to say to her mother, and she said,
"Gosh, when I think..." and she was saying to me, I remember when I was old
enough to write, how you would...you and Papa would say, you know, write your
-thank-you notes, express your appreciation, and I could just hear myself, yadda,
yadda, yadda as she was talking to me. And then I said, "Well, I...I guess I have
some business I should take care of," and she said, "Yeah, I think you do," and
then my younger daughter, who just chimed right in, because you know they were
just kind of in this mode of, "Yes, tell your mother what you think she should be
doing." So I'm here to take care of business. I'm here to say thank you. And I'm
not here to say thank you for the times when I agree with what you may do or
may not do. That's really irrelevant. I'm here to thank you as a group (mumbled)
when there are individuals such as yourself who put yourself on the front line like
this for...from my viewpoint as a resident, seems to be a pretty thankless job most
of the time. It's, uh, not like you're making a bunch of money doing this. And,
uh, I'm sure it takes its toll on your personal time, as well as your professional
time, and I think every now and then as a resident of Iowa City, I want to
remember to say thank you for what you do. Now I can go home and face my
daughter (laughter) well, both my daughters, and say that I took care of business!
Thank you!
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Hayek: Thank you (several talking) (applause) Your comments are...are appreciated.
We appreciate that! Anyone else? Hearing none, we will move on to Item 6,
which is Planning and Zoning matters.
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ITEM 6. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
a) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 24.35
ACRES LOCATED WEST OF MORMON TREK BOULEVARD,
SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 1, AND ADJACENT TO THE CITY VIEW
DRIVE FROM HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (CH-1) TO INTENSIVE
COMMERCIAL (CI-1). (REZ10-00008) (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Hayek: This is second consideration, and expedited action has been requested.
Wilburn: I move that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered on and voted for
passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be suspended, that the second consideration and vote be waived, and that
the ordinance be voted for final passage at this time.
Champion: Second.
Hayek: Moved to collapse by Wilburn, seconded by Champion. Discussion? Roll call,
please. Motion passes 7-0.
Wilburn: I move the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Hayek: Motion to pass and 'adopt.
Mims: Second.
Hayek: Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Mims. Discussion? Roll call, please. Item
passes 7-0.
Karr: Could we have (both talking) go ahead.
Hayek: ...we need to disclose ex pane communications. And we already took our vote.
Has anyone, uh, heard from anybody on the rezoning since the last time we
(several responding) All right.
Karr: Motion to accept correspondence.
Wilburn: So moved.
Wright: Second.
Hayek: Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright. Discussion? All those in favor... say
aye. Opposed say nay. Motion carries unanimously.
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ITEM 6. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
b) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE IOWA CITY
ZONING CODE, SECTION 4-4E-8, NONCONFORMING
DEVELOPMENT. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Hayek: This is second consideration, and staff has requested expedited action.
Bailey: I moved that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on
for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be
finally passed be suspended, that the second consideration and vote be waived,
and the ordinance be voted on for final passage at this time.
Champion: Second.
Hayek: Moved to collapse by Bailey, seconded by Champion. Discussion? Roll call,
please. Motion passes 7-0.
Bailey: I move that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Champion: Second.
Hayek: Moved to, uh, pass and adopt by Bailey, seconded by Champion. Discussion?
Champion: Well, I'd just like to point out to the public that one reason we're expediting these
things is we don't meet again until August 17th, and some of these things are kind
of time sensitive.
Hayek: Roll call, please. Item passes 7-0.
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ITEM 7. INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR
THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $5,405,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2010.
a) PUBLIC HEARING
Hayek: This is a public hearing. (bangs gavel) The public hearing is open. Kevin, do
you want to address us during this, just so that we get that information.
O'Malley: Sure, Mr. Mayor, uh, esteemed Council, today we had a...a bond issue, um, and
this...this particular item is the essential corporate purpose. We had many, uh,
streets, airports, uh, park development projects, uh, slated for this summer and
next, and this $5.4 million, uh, will help us get that. If I may, I want...wanted to
speak about our bond sale today. Uh, Marian and I were there and was the, uh,
most bids we ever received. It was ten bids, and they're very close, and it's the
lowest bid we've ever received. It was 2.18%. Last year we had 2.23, I think,
and so we were very happy with that...that bid, the outcome of that bid. Um, are
there any questions about this item (mumbled) any of the others?
Hayek: Translate that low number into plain English.
O'Malley: Uh, well, would you like to have your house mortgage at 2.18%? (laughter)
That's how I look at it. It's very...I wish I had more...more of that money
(mumbled) I don't. I like staying...keeping our bond...bond rating AAA and our
interest rates low.
Champion: That's great news! That's good.
O'Malley: Thank you!
Hayek: Anyone else for this public hearing? (bangs gavel) Public hearing is closed.
b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Wilburn: Move adoption of the resolution.
Wright: Second.
Hayek: Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright. Discussion? Roll call, please. Item
passes 7-0.
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ITEM 8. INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR
THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2010.
a) PUBLIC HEARING
Hayek: This is a public hearing. (bangs gavel) The public hearing is open. Yeah, Kevin,
if you wouldn't mind.
O'Malley: (mumbled) Excuse me. Just to give you a little more information on this, uh,
State law has two types of bond issues. They have the essential corporation
purpose, which we just...which you just, uh, approved, and then any time we
have, um, different items such as any building, any structure, is...is considered
general corporate purpose, and then there's certain other categories that only the
legislature can tell you why they're general corporate purpose, uh, somewhat
arcane, but in any event, these resolutions that are coming up, uh, are subject to
reverse referendums. So if within 30 days of your approval, if you so do approve
tonight, the public could come up with a petition to, uh, put this on the ballot.
These also could be ballot issues. And this is for the Fire Station. We can only
spend $700,000 per building on, um, on general corporate purpose.
Hayek: Okay, thanks, Kevin.
O'Malley: Any questions? Thank you.
Hayek: Anyone else on this public hearing? Hearing none (bangs gavel) public hearing's
closed.
b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Bailey: Move adoption of the resolution.
Wilburn: Second.
Hayek: Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn. Discussion?
Champion: I don't think anybody's going to force this to a bond referendum. (mumbled)
long time coming.
Hayek: Thanks for jinxing that. (laughter)
Bailey: This is our fire station, Connie! (laughter)
Hayek: Roll call, please. Item passes 7-0.
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ITEM 9. INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR
THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2010.
a) PUBLIC HEARING
Hayek: And this relates to the new Public Works fuel facility. This is a public hearing.
(bangs gavel) Public hearing is open.
O'Malley: Just, excuse me, just to give you a comment on this, uh, this structure is, uh, going
to be in addition to the existing Public Works facility that we have out, uh, on
South Gilbert. This is a campus that we're trying to build over time. The, uh,
second structure that we built out there was the salt building, and uh, this is for
our fuel facility. Thank you.
Hayek: Anyone from the public on this item? (bangs gavel) Public hearing is closed.
b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Wright: Move adoption.
Mims: Second.
Hayek: Moved by Wright, seconded by Mims. Discussion? Roll call, please. Item
passes 7-0.
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ITEM 13. AMENDING TITLE 3, ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND
FEES," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES,
CHARGES, BONDS, FINES, AND PENALTIES," SECTION 3-4-5,
ENTITLED "SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL," OF THE CITY CODE TO
INCREASE OR CHANGE CERTAIN SOLID WASTE CHARGES.
a) PUBLIC HEARING
Hayek: This is a public hearing. Public hearing is open. (bangs gavel)
O'Malley: Honorable Mayor, esteemed Council, I recommend that you approve this, uh, rate
increase. As you may know, the other utilities we have, uh, have bonds issued
that we've been able to, um, refinance and make some savings, and those savings
help us keep the rates down. Unfortunately, refuse...well, fortunately refuse
doesn't have any bonds outstanding. So, therefore, these are truly operating costs
that come to play in this 50-cent increase. Thank you.
Wilburn: There's no savings with solid waste?
O'Malley: (laughter) Thank you.
Hayek: Anyone from the public on this item?
Wilburn: I guess I shouldn't have gone ahead.
Hayek: Public hearing is closed. (laughter)
b) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Wright: Move first consideration.
Mims: Second.
Hayek: Moved by Wright, seconded by Mims. Discussion? For the public's information,
uh, this is actually consistent with the budget that we passed. Roll call, please.
Item passes 7-0.
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ITEM 15. CONSIDER REPEAL OF REFERRED MEASURE AS PROPOSED BY
CITIZEN REFERENDUM.
Hayek: (reads repeal)
Bailey: Move consideration.
Champion: Second.
Hayek: Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion. Discussion? We all...are you all
(several talking) yeah! It...yeah, uh, this is...this is where the City Council, uh,
reacts to the, uh, signature drive that was recently concluded that requires us by
law to either act to repeal the recently enacted 21-ordinance, or not, and if we do
not, then the next item on the agenda is to put it up for a public vote, which was
scheduled for November 2. So, if, uh, for those Councilors who, uh, do not wish
to repeal, uh, the recently enacted ordinance, a "no" vote would be appropriate.
And if you feel otherwise, a "yes" vote would be appropriate. Any further
discussion?
Wilburn: Um, just a comment; uh, when this item and the petition came around for the
public, uh, there's several comments about the democratic process and contained
within our Home Rule Charter is this option. So this is part of the...of the
process. It can either be, uh, um...accepted to repeal it, or to place it on the
ballot. So that's...representative government and that's part of our Home Rule
Charter, so it is the democratic process.
Bailey: It was what Kevin talked about in the other items previously actually. That option
exists for people.
Wilburn: Yeah.
Hayek: Further discussion by Council? Roll call, please. Item fails 6-1.
Karr: Motion to accept correspondence.
Champion: So moved.
Wilburn: Second.
Hayek: Moved by Champion and seconded by Wilburn. Discussion? All those in favor
say aye. Opposed say nay. Motion carries.
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ITEM 16. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
JOHNSON COUNTY AUDITOR TO PLACE THE QUESTION OF
WHETHER TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 10-4388, WHICH AMENDED
THE BAR ENTRY AGE FROM NINETEEN (19) YEARS OF AGE TO
THE "LEGAL AGE", WHICH IS CURRENTLY TWENTY-ONE (21)
YEARS OF AGE, BEFORE THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AT THE GENERAL ELECTION ON
NOVEMBER 2, 2010.
Mims: Move the resolution.
Dickens: Second.
Hayek: Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens. Discussion? So a yes vote puts this on
the November 2nd ballot. Roll call, please. Item passes 7-0.
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ITEM 20. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR THE SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE
REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN MOSS GREEN
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MOSS GREEN URBAN VILLAGE
(DEFERRED FROM 6/1 AND 6/15).
Bailey: Move to defer indefinitely.
Dickens: Second.
Hayek: Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens. Discussion? All those in...
Mims: I would just make a couple comments, I mean, we voted on three of these relate
tonight...related to Moss Green where we've deferred indefinitely. Um, it is not
that the Council's not completely supportive of this development. We certainly
are! It's a case of the developer having to wait on some final determinations from
the Corp of Engineers on wetlands, and so rather than deferring to a specific date,
um, and we couldn't act on it and we're not meeting right now in the summer
except monthly this would allow us to schedule a special meeting, if in fact they
get the information back, uh, from the Corps in a more timely manner. So, we
certainly are supportive of the development. We want to see it go forward, um,
things are just slowed up right now waiting for the Corps of Engineers on some
issues.
Hayek: Good clarification. Thank you! Further discussion? All those in favor say aye.
Opposed say nay. Motion carries 7-0.
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ITEM 21. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (NDC) FOR SERVICES TO
ENABLE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN IOWA CITY.
Bailey: Move the resolution.
Mims: Second.
Hayek: Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims. Discussion? This, uh, for the public's
information, this has to do with, uh, getting outside consulting assistance with, uh,
some of the new development projects, uh, either underway or contemplated in
Towncrest, Riverfront Crossings, uh, and St. Patrick's area.
Bailey: And those who have concern about using outside consultants, the ultimate, um,
objective of these projects is to actually increase our tax base, so I think this is a
good investment of our... our funds.
Mims: And it's money that we had already basically set aside for economic development.
Bailey: Yes!
Hayek: Correct. Further discussion? Roll call, please. Item passes 7-0.
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ITEM 23. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES LLC FOR THE LEASE AND
OCCUPATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT SUITE 1067 HIGHWAY 6
EAST (PEPPERWOOD MALL), IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR THE
PURPOSE OF INSTALLING AND OPERATING AN IOWA CITY
POLICE DEPARTMENT SUBSTATION.
Bailey: Move adoption of the resolution.
Wright: Second.
Hayek: Moved by Mim...Bailey, seconded by Wright. Discussion? Chief.
Hargadine: Mr. Mayor, Council...I request that you authorize the signing of the lease. It's a
collaboration I believe between commercial...the commercial industry down
there, the Police Department, and I believe it is also good for the residential area
down there as well.
Hayek: Can...do you want to give us just the very broad outlines of what this proposal is.
Hargadine: This proposal is to open up a substation in the Pepperwood Mall. It would be in
the business...on the end of the building, closest to Highway 6. Um...the...the
space is large enough where, uh, our intent is to build some secure office space
for our officers to work out of in the back eastern portion of the building and then
for, um, a meeting room to be in the front western part of the business, uh,
meeting rooms for our use as well as the community's, uh, we envision it as
being, uh, a first come, first served. You have to reserve it, but it'll be available
for use for, uh, anybody that had the desire to meet there.
Champion: Can you talk a little bit about staffing it.
Hargadine: Our intent is to put the, uh, crime prevention officer down there, uh, and move his
office permanently there. There would also be available for use by the beat
officers, uh, 24 hours a day. So even if, uh, the crime prevention officer was not
there, uh, there may be a beat officer coming in to use the computers, telephone,
um, whatever the facility has that they may need. Um, otherwise, and we're also
potentially having, uh, volunteers work out of there.
Champion: And what would the volunteers be doing?
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Hargadine: Working as, uh, reception and uh, as an assistant to, uh, the crime prevention
officer. There's already volunteers working out of that office now. So when the
officer goes, the volunteers would go.
Bailey: And just as a sort of, um, scan it out to not the day-to-day, but the broader
implications of a substation, um, because I'm one who tends to be very cautious
in the community when we had this discussion about the Library, a branch for
example, for example, in a community of this size doing substations or branches,
can you talk a little bit about, um, the potential for ongoing, is it intended to be an
ongoing substation. Are we using this, you say something about, um, checking in
for success, and then...what are the criteria that you looked at to...to determine a
substation here versus somewhere else in the community, if there are expectations
for these kinds of things throughout the community. Can you talk a little bit about
that to let us know kind of the direction we're going with this.
Hargadine: Well, the...the reason why we picked that particular area is because of the
incidents of crime that occurred last summer. So far, knock on wood, things have
been quiet this, uh, summer; however, um, we can't just forget what we went
through in the last year. Um, as Iowa City grows, uh, that may be discussions
down the road in other parts of the town; however, um, the southeast portion of
Iowa City is where we're focusing right now. Um, and trying to revitalize that
particular area, and that's...that's why, um, we're interested in that particular
location and that's why the, um, Southgate Development Corporation is interested
in having us there. Um...
Bailey: So if it's...it says something about...the hope is that, or their hope is that if the
substation is successful that the City would release in year three and beyond.
So...what are you thinking about (both talking) success and...
Hargadine: ...that's something that we're not promising at this point, uh, and it's something
that it's somewhat of an experiment. If this is successful, and the residents and
the commercial, uh, entities down there want us there permanently then that's
something they need to relay back through the Police Department, and come back
through you, as well, but that's something...that's adecision that we can make,
uh, twelve months from now to eighteen months from now. Has this been
successful and is our presence down there still needed?
Bailey: Okay. So we'll look at if the presence is needed, if the presence is needed
somewhere else potentially. That sort of thing, based upon crime rates and
activity.
Hargadine: Absolutely!
Bailey: Okay. Thanks!
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Wilburn: Chief, can you talk us through, um, expect...this is related to expectation of the
folks that have been asking for this, uh, any communications about... about the
hours that someone will be available. How, uh, have you given thought to how
we would go about educating, uh, community members, business and residents,
uh, what those hours would be. The availability. Uh, a concern would be that
someone has the expectation that someone is down there, and they're needing
assistance, and they go down and, you know, I went down there and no one was
there. So, have you given thought, and if so, can you talk us through at least the
direction you think that you're heading, both expectations from what's been asked
of you at the meetings that you observed, and uh, and looking forward.
Hargadine: First from the, um, from the Southgate, they're aware that (coughing) there may
be times when there is nobody staffing it on a particular day or a weekend. So
there is no expectation on their part that we, uh, staff it in any, um, permanent
fashion. Uh, from the citizens' standpoint, um, you know, there are times when
we know, um, the community...the crime prevention officer will be called out,
whether it's at a meeting at a school or, uh, doing an inspection of some kind.
Those...those things will come up. It'd be nice to be able to have somebody in
there all the time. If it's not, um, the crime prevention officer, then...then a
volunteer. But there may be times when we have to lock the door, put a sign on it
that we' 11 be... we' 11 be back in an hour, or something to that effect. Um, it will
be, um, monitored by video, uh, and that video will be monitored at our front
desk. So if there were...if there were a disturbance in front when the door's
locked, or if there was somebody obviously in distress trying to get in, we're
going to be able to see that from our front desk. Um, but, um, can we guarantee
that there's going to be somebody there, um....all the time? That's not a realistic
expectation.
Bailey: Is that the way branches are...or substations are handled in other communities of
our size, typically that the staffing is not necessarily 24/7?
Hargadine: More often than not. Precincts you would expect to be open, um...because
they're a...they're amini-police department within a particular, uh, jurisdiction,
but um, substations, for example in Cedar Rapids, they're not open 24/7.
Bailey: And then...talk a little bit...I'm sure that, you know, we've had a lot of
discussions this year about the budget, can you talk about potential, I mean, this is
a very generous situation with Southgate right now, but...potential for ongoing
funding through grants, through the Housing Authority, what...what do you know
about that, and what are you looking at?
Hargadine: In our preliminary discussion, um, with Mr. Helling, um, the Housing Authority,
when they first learned of it, um, they, cause we weren't planning on having
access to the grant funding until this fall. Um, our discussions with the Housing
Authority, they generously, um, pledged $30,000 to get this moved up, um,
hopefully by August ls`. Um, we apply for these grants every year. Typically
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we...we, um, ask for equipment-related, uh, police equipment and um, uh...after
last year's stimulus, uh, series of grants...we bought all the equipment we can
store right now. So, uh, the timing just worked out that when this year's grant
came up, this idea was on the front burner, and we decided to allocate it towards
that. If...if in, um...this will also...this year's funding will fund two year's
worth, so it's not something we have to worry about in year two. Year three we
could certainly look at, um, utilizing those...that same revenue stream, uh, to fund
it in year three, if that were, uh, agreed that this is something we should proceed
with.
Bailey: Because that's a grant that...that has typically recurred, and we've typically had
access to it very...
Hargadine: Correct!
Bailey: Okay.
Helling: We will talk about it in budget whether or not we'll budget it for future years,
FY13, 14, uh, keep in mind a lot of the costs are upfront costs. The...the first
time we open a station, so the annual operating cost would be significantly less
than what you're seeing for years one and two, uh, particularly for year one, but
we'll talk at budget about whether or not that's...we'll probably build it in for you
to look at for the out years, beyond the two years, but that doesn't mean you're
committed to it. It just means we're planning ahead.
Bailey: But if we want to do something different staffing-wise, there would be increased
(both talking)
Helling: There...there would certainly be implications there.
Bailey: Okay.
Wilburn: That's helpful information to know, and...and thank you, Chief, for that
information. Um, the last time you were present and we were asking questions
about, uh, you know some project, there were some members of the public that
interpreted we were being hostile towards you, and that's certainly not the intent
here. We want to understand the long-term implications because, uh, with you
and Fire and Parks and Rec and all of them, there are costs associated with...this
is an opportunity that, uh, is being presented and uh, sometimes you can afford to
take advantage of some opportunities other times, um, you can't. So...
Bailey: Well, and I think it's important to set up clear expectations among the public
about...if we'll have a bunch of these, if we're looking at this for other services as
well, and just how we're stepping into this decision, and it doesn't necessarily
mean that down the road other departments will have these kinds of substations or
branches or whatever.
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Wilburn: And just looking ahead too, I know there's a member of the public that wants to
address, um, it might be helpful for me, uh, and maybe some of us, uh, in terms of
that, uh, that communication plan. Uh, you yourself pointed out kind of a
distinction between a precinct and a substation. That might be helpful
information to...to get out to the public too (several talking)
Bailey: Yeah, that was an interesting distinction.
Wright: I'm afraid there might be some expectations that, oh, this means a 24/7 facility.
Bailey: Absolutely!
Wright: And we need to be clear up front that that's not necessarily going to be the case.
Bailey: But I'm glad to hear that it'll be monitored and we'll be aware, and...and
that...that makes a lot of sense to me.
Hargadine: And that's not...that doesn't prevent someone from contacting us through their
normal (several talking)
Bailey: Right.
Hargadine: ...or through the front desk, and asking to meet the officer there. That can
happen, uh, very easily, so...
Hayek: To recap the hours though, it would be normal, I don't know, 8:00 to 5:00,
something like that, with, uh, with certain times in the day that we can't predict
when the crime prevention officer would be pulled away to other appointments,
and during those periods of time, you mentioned something about the volunteers
(mumbled) if there's not an officer present. Did I get that right?
Hargadine: Um...
Hayek: Or could a volunteer be there.
Hargadine: A volunteer could be there, uh...and...that's something that's just tough to plan
around because when you're at the mercy of volunteers, uh, you've got to adjust
(both talking)
Hayek: ...we're talking about that, you know, 5:00 or 6:00 P.M. through the night until
the next morning, generally not occupied, unless an officer out (both talking)
Hargadine: ...it would be the random stop-in, if there was an officer, uh, with the exception if
there was a meeting or someone reserved it, uh, for those late-night hours, uh, we
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would just have to work out the logistics similar to, uh, reserving this room. Uh,
we would need to know who's locking up and those kinds of things.
Champion: I just have one more question, and I'm totally in favor of this, don't
misunderstand me. Uh, what kind of equipment will be in this new facility?
Hargadine: Um...
Champion: Obviously a phone.
Hargadine: Phones, and, um, computer system, um, computer work stations, just like we have
within the Police Department here, and that's a pretty good chunk of the expense.
Champion: And so the police officer will be able to actually file reports there?
Hargadine: Yes.
Champion: Yeah, they won't have to come back.
Hargadine: Correct.
Bailey: So the communication system, that computer system, will be tapped into this
and...it will be literally a satellite office.
Hargadine: Correct, and tied up to the City fiber that's close by there. And, uh...basically
would be an extension of City Hall, I mean, all of the electronic features that we
have here, to include wi-fi, would be available there.
Champion: Great! Thank you.
Hayek: Thank you. Any other questions for Chief Hargadine? Thank you.
Brandon: (noise on mic) Everyone keeps kicking that! Um, hi, my name is Joelyn Brandon
and I'm here to actually piggyback on what the Chief said because I think it is not
only appropriate, but also propitious. I live at, um, 1102 Hollywood Boulevard.
It's, uh, an apartment complex right there. I'm close to Taylor, and I understand
maybe two or three weeks ago there was a stabbing on that corner, and recently,
um, although I'm a business and training consultant, I also work part-time at
Tuesday Morning, and we had a window blown out, um, a brick was thrown
through it and if it wasn't actually for the police officer who was patrolling by, we
wouldn't even have known it was broken into because our alarm didn't work, but
if I'm understanding the Chief correctly, what I like about this idea is it's
proactive. It's getting a presence in the community, more for communication,
um, a little bit to kind of talk about what we can do for crime prevention. There's
a lot of really good families around there that have kids that I think it's really
critical that they have that kind of support, um, whether or not it's going to be
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manned 24/7, I think, is something that actually will probably evolve over time,
um, starting out the way the Chief has envisioned and designed it, I think, sounds
great. And if it looks like we're going to need more support as time goes by,
sounds to me like that might happen. So, I just wanted to come in tonight to tell
you please do this. Please! That's it. Thank you.
Hayek: Thank you.
McKenzie: Good evening, Mayor and Council Members. My name is Theresa McKenzie.
Um, I live in the Grant Wood neighborhood, um, and I've been active in the
Neighborhood Association for about five and a half years. Currently, um, I work
in Administration with Mayor's Youth and Fast Track under that umbrella. Um,
the reason I came up to speak is that I too think that the substation is a great idea.
It's a great idea for a lot of reasons. Um, number one I think just the implication
of better safety makes people feel more relaxed and I think that that's...that's
cool. I would hope that a lot of officers would stay on the southeast side of Iowa
City if there's nothing going on downtown or on the west side, at that substation,
so that they might be faster and more effective in their answering to calls, and um,
but primarily the reason I got up to speak was that I see this as an opportunity,
um, for the Police Department, um, to become partners in the community, um,
more than just on the safety aspect. That, you know, our children and our
neighbors become comfortable with the police, understand what they're doing,
you know, maybe occasionally, um, have youths come into the substation and get
an opportunity to see what's going on and to have some mentorship, um, with
certain officers if... if that's something that they want to do, because I think that
when you put the scary factor out there, the police you know are going to be, you
know, right next store, sometimes that takes people back a little bit, um, they
don't understand what it's all about. They may feel a little targeted, um, you
know, whether that's right, wrong, or indifferent, I'm not here to judge that, but
um, I...just working in the community for a long time, I think that any component
of the community, um, I think is important for them to view the police officers for
what they are, which are, you know, great citizens here to help. They don't make
a lot of money, but they certainly have a very important job, and that connection
could be met in many ways by having that substation, um, I won't elaborate, but
it's just a thought and an idea that...that I have and, you know, police get to know
first-name basis, the kids, you know, waving at `em down the street, um, it
becomes a totally different...way of...of viewing our...our, um, police
department, and I...for one think that's important. So, thank you.
Hayek: Thank you.
Badgett: Good evening. I am Kenya Badgett, and um, I live in...live on Lakeside Drive,
and I struggle with this topic because, um, I am a homeowner and I don't want
what I envision as a police station to affect, uh, someone wanting to purchase a
home in this area. Um, but on the other hand, I understand...I can't be naive and
say that there's no crime in the area. Um, I think...that having Officer Jorie
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Bailey, if that is the officer that I believe will be coming to the area, having him
over there would be good. He has a relationship with many of the families and
the kids in the community, and um, I think he's excellent, um, and he would help
build that relationship further with the community. But I think that what I
envision, and maybe what Police Chief envisions, what most people are seeing as
this police substation is not really what we need. Um, we have an opportunity, I
believe, right now for a greater collaboration with the community, um, and I guess
it hasn't come out, um, officially yet, but we've been working with the Boys and
Girls Club to come to Iowa City and to form a branch in Iowa City. Um, one of
the areas that we've been looking at is, um, the old Mayor's Youth building,
beside The Spot, um, collaborating with Henry Harper, Doug Fern, and Roger
Lasolla, um, to form a Boys and Girls Club unit there. Um,1 believe that if the
City, if Southgate is offering, and the City is looking to bring in, you know, a
police officer part-time, whatever, um, this will be an opportunity for us to maybe
get a...the larger building, the Mayor's Youth building, have Southgate donate
that, um, for free for however many years they're giving it to the Police
Department, and um, have Officer Bailey or whoever else come in and...and
there's an office in there, and to work in there with...with the kids, one-on-one,
with the families one-on-one, um, through Boys and Girls Club, through Fast
Track. We've got some amazing programs that are going to come out of this, uh,
this collaboration that, um, I think that having the Police Department
would...would be beneficial, um, I just don't think that what we need is what
we've been looking at. We...we keep trying to implement the same things, and
we've done...they've done a good job over the last year. I, you know, I don't feel
the way we felt a year ago. Um, and that's due to not only the Police Department,
but a lot of folks in the community who have stepped up. And I think that...we
deserve more on the southeast side of Iowa City, and that...that more would
involve more collaboration, um, more thinking outside of the box and not just
dropping in a substation that's going to be manned, maybe 8:00 to 5:00. We...we
can do much better than that. Thank you.
Hayek: Thank you.
Harper: Uh...I'd like to thank the Mayor, the City Council...I wasn't planning on talking
tonight but I just wanted...
Hayek: Henry, could you just state your name...
Harper: Oh, I'm sorry! My name is Henri Harper, and I'm actually now the Director of
Fast Track and Mayor's Youth Leadership program. Like I said, I wasn't...we
were here last year and (mumbled) tough decisions last year about some...the
curfew, and I have to commend the Police, the City, uh, agencies, neighborhood
centers, uh, UAY, all these agencies collaborated, did some great programming
on the east side of town, that's changed the attitude of the youth and some of their
families, and we have come a long way from last year. You know, I know it's
been kind of quiet some people say, but uh, it's quiet because people have worked
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hard to give kids and the families some ownership of their community. So I think
right now is an excellent opportunity for us as a community and a city to move
forward with the subway...substation, because right now I think that we...if it's
done correctly, we can include the community, the Police Department, and the
other agencies in this to change the east side of town. So my...my question, my
concern always is the fact it (mumbled) all those that will be involved with the
change, and so I just wanted to step up and say that, again, I just wanted to thank
everyone that is involved with the change last year, to continue on the path that
we started from that one on. So I think we need to think things through about
how we want to implement this, along with the Police, and I can't say more great
things about Jorie, because Jorie has worked extensively with the Fast Track
program, of helping kids to understand how the system works. That's why I
brought some of the students here tonight to understand how our city work, about
changing, making laws, making, uh, issues uh, for everyone to be involved in. So
that's some of the change we're trying to make, give them some ownership and
responsibility, accountability, for their own community. So those are things that
we're trying to include there, along with the substation. I believe with some
cooperation with the Police Department, and some community members, I think
we all can feel more comfortable (mumbled) we need a substation on that side of
town, and I have no objections, opposition to the substation, but I just want to
make sure it is seen as including everyone, and it's not there to control or...or get
anyone in trouble, or this is why we need...cause I have a concern with the
criminal aspect of it. The fact that when you use that tone to describe something
you decide to do in the community, you put people on the defensive
automatically, because now we feel, some people feel, this is put there for us. I
want to get away from that `us' thing because we as a community as a whole, we
all want the same thing. We want safety for our families. We want to feel, uh,
proud of where we live, and we want to feel that this is a place that I want to be.
So I think by saying all that, we have done a great job as a community, and I also
agree the Council (mumbled) for that because it is a tough decision to make, and
no one, everyone is not going to be happy, but we make a tough decision, and you
guys did that, and I'm proud of the decisions that we made last year, but I just
wanted to continue to think outside the box about what the goals are, about what
are we trying to do in the community, not just on the east side of town, but also in
the city of Iowa City, and I want those that live on the east side of town to feel
included in the whole city, not just the east side of town. You know, they live in
Iowa City. They don't live on the east side of town. So those are things I'm
concerned with, and I also want to thank the kids for coming tonight, I mean,
cause they...you know, need to understand how this work, instead of sitting back
complaining and pointing the finger at everybody, they need to understand how
this whole system work. So, uh, that's all I have to say about it, but I just thought
also again, just wanted to thank the Police Department and, uh, the City Council
for making some changes on the east side of town in a positive way, and including
and listening to everyone that has something to say. All right, thanks!
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Hayek: Thank you, Mr. Harper. Would anyone else like to address us on this issue? Any
further discussion on the Council level?
Wilburn: Just a quick comment that, um...um, I think again will be important to, uh, be
clear about expectations, as uh, the concept moves forward, and I know the Chief
will keep us informed about, um, any decisions, relations with, uh, the partners
that are going in with this.
Wright: I...I think this is a... another good first step in helping to promote community
policing within Iowa City. Uh, hoping to get more collaboration between, uh, the
police and the neighborhoods, um, it's a beginning and...we'll see how well this
goes, but I'm...really quite optimistic. This is a good step for us.
Champion: Well, it is, and it is an experiment. And the only way to try it if it works is to do
it. And I hope it has a positive influence on the east side of town, and not a
negative one. Um, I do think sometimes you can get negative reactions to the...a
special police presence in an area of town that already has got some of a bad
reputation in the community, but that reputation is changing, and that's very
positive. I think there have been some very positive things going on, and I'd like
to see it continue, but I am going to support this, at least temporarily until we see
if it works.
Bailey: Well and I think clearly part of the, um, the ongoing success on the southeast side,
um, comes back on us, as...as leaders, all of us, as leaders in the community, and
acknowledging that a substation is not a panacea to address all issues, I mean, as
Kenya pointed out, you know, this continuing collaboration, uh, our continued
support of the services that we provide through neighborhood services, our
continued examination of economic development initiatives in the area, all of that
works together to move an area of town and our entire community forward. So,
we can't view this just as, um, a single step. It has to be accompanied with other
actions and other commitments to other programs, and to other...and working
with other, um, community and, um, entities, such as our non-profit sector. So,
I...I think that this is a...I'm willing to try this experiment. I think community
policing is really important. I've been very, um, happy with our crime
preven...crime prevention officer, and perhaps that's something that we need to
consider expanding throughout the community. Um, because it's working, um, or
it seems to be working very well.
Champion: And I love your new splash pad! (laughter)
Hayek: I think this is an appropriate move, um, and...but...I'mpleawd to see that the
ongoing discussion between the stakeholders, concerning some of the broader
issues, continues to be productive and... and civil, and results-oriented, and... and
collaborative. Um, we're seeing a lot of good things over the last year too, that
have in my opinion emerged from that spirit, and um, I'm pleased to see that
continue with this. I'll be supporting this. Roll call, please. Item passes 7-0.
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ITEM 30. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE BOWERY
STREET BRICK REPAIR PROJECT -SUMMIT STREET TO CLARK
STREET.
Hayek: Engineer's estimate was $205,000. Public Works recommends awarding the
contract to All American Concrete of West Liberty who came in at $192,410.
Bailey: Move adoption of the resolution.
Champion: Second.
Hayek: Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion. Discussion?
Champion: Anyone who drives down this street will be eternally grateful for this (laughter
and several talking)
Hayek: Roll call, please.
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ITEM 31. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 420TH STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Hayek: Engineer's estimate was $4,620,000. Public Works and Engineering recommends
awarding the contract to Minger Construction, uh, of Chanhassen, Minnesota.
They came in at... $4,455... (laughter) $4.5 million and some change!
Bailey: Move adoption of the resolution.
Dickens: Second.
Hayek: Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens. Discussion?
Wright: Just mention that part of this money is coming from an Iowa DOT grant. About a
million two.
Hayek: Further discussion? Roll call, please. Item passes 7-0.
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ITEM 33. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT
SCHEDULE OF UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY, SNOW
REMOVAL, SIDEWALK REPAIR, AND STOP BOX REPAIR CHARGES
AND DIRECTING THE CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SAME TO THE
JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME
MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES.
Champion: Move the resolution.
Bailey: Second.
Hayek: Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey. Discussion?
Wright: We had a couple of properties...that indicated they wanted to, uh, contest. This
one on Davenport, and...
Champion: 808 E. Davenport.
Wright: ...yeah, East Davenport, and then the condo project. (several talking) 2360
Willowbrook Lane.
Champion: Would you like to pull those? (mumbled)
Wright: Yeah, can we pull those out for discussion at our August meeting?
Karr: You'd like to defer those two until August 17tH
Wright: Yes.
Hayek: We need a motion for that.
Champion: He moved it.
Dickens: Second.
Bailey: I'll second it.
Hayek: (laughter and several talking) Okay! Sort of moved by (laughter) Wright and
seconded by Dickens to pull the Willowbrook Point Condo Association, uh, and
the 808 E. Davenport, um, request for (mumbled) hearing, so to speak, from this,
and set them for hearing at the...which meeting?
Champion: August 17tH
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Hayek: The August 17th meeting.
Karr: Just to clarify. It's not a hearing. We're just simply not going to assess them
tonight. We're going to defer consideration, so that they can (both talking)
Wright: ...hear from them at the August meeting.
Hayek: And will we hear from staff at that meeting, as well? Okay. Discussion on that?
All those in favor say aye. Opposed say nay. Motion carries. Any further
discussion as to the balance of the items on that list? Roll call, please. Passes 7-
0.
Karr: Motion to accept correspondence.
Wright: So moved.
Wilburn: Second.
Hayek: Moved by Wright, seconded by Wilburn. Discussion? All those in favor say aye.
Opposed say nay. Motion carries unanimously.
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ITEM 38. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
Hayek: Why don't we start with Mr. Dickens.
Dickens: Uh, I was...had the honor of hosting the Friends of Hickory Hill and the Johnson
County Heritage Trust at my home Friday night, and they are in the process of
trying to raise $40,000 to, for stewardship and to repair the Hickory Hill Park that
had some damage because of the rains, so if you're interested just go to their web
site, uh, they have a matching, person that will match some of the money, so it's a
worthwhile project, I think.
Bailey: Um, a look back - a great Jazz Fest, except for that one little problem with rain on
Sunday night, missing the band I really wanted to hear, but all in all, a great Jazz
Fest. Thanks to all the...the staff and the volunteers of Summer of the Arts who,
uh, produced that. Lovely fireworks. Thank you for your work on that, Marian.
And then a look forward this weekend, um, always something to do in Iowa City
in the summer and it's the Iowa City Book Festival. Go to their web site for the
schedule, but a lot of great author readings and a lot of activities in downtown
Iowa City on Sunday.
Wilburn: Want to welcome Steve Murley of the new Iowa City School District
Superintendent, uh, to town. He's on the job as we speak. And invite the public
to a welcome reception for him tomorrow night, July 13th, from 4:00 until 6:00
P.M. at the Central Administration Office, uh, boardroom at 509 S. Dubuque
Street. And um, stop by and tell him welcome!
Wright: Um, lost in all the other good activities this summer, uh, the Joint Emergency
Communication Center went live online 3:00 A.M. on June 29th. Things are
going very well. Staff are very excited, uh, there have been a few burps with
some of the old telecommunication systems, the legacy systems, uh, that will soon
be phased out, but the, the center is up and operating, and uh, really doing a
terrific job to further public safety in Johnson County, and I'm so pleased to
report that that finally happened!
Champion: Everybody's excited about that! I had several calls today about this article on this
horrible trailer park, because it's not in Iowa City, but it says near Iowa City and
people didn't see the word near, and this is really...I hope everybody gets a
chance to read this. What terrible conditions some people are living in, right here
in Iowa, and very close to Iowa City. I just like sometimes if I could...just if the
Council's interested, on information on how we inspect trailer parks and what
authority do we have to go in and see what's really going on...cause I would hate
to think that this is going on in one of our trailer parks.
Wright: Fortunately I don't think it is.
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Champion: I don't think so either, but...I just wonder what authority we actually have. This,
uh, whole series is going to continue all week on what horrible conditions people
are living under.
Mims: That is the Des Moines Register.
Champion: Yes! That's probably the first good thing they've written in a long time.
(laughter)
Mims: I have nothing, thank you.
Wright: How could you top that?
Hayek: Uh, last Thursday, uh, Mayor Pro Tem Wilburn and uh, Dale Helling and I went
to Ames to Metropolitan Coalition meeting which is a group of the largest
communities in Iowa who, uh, collaborate on issues before the State House, uh,
and cooperate on... on issues affecting urban interests throughout the state. Had a
very good meeting, um, Ross is extremely well respected by that group, and he's
been leading it for a period of time, and I got to see firsthand the appreciation the
other cities have for him. Um, very well attended, uh, event. Cedar Rapids was
not there, but uh, all the other cities were, um, and uh, I think it's...important for
Iowa City to continue to play a strong role in that group.
Wilburn: Thank you.
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