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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-10-01 CorrespondenceItem Number: 8.a. Awl Q- CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org October 1, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Carol deProsse: NYTimes Tennessee Make Way for the Monarchs Kellie Fruehling From: Carol deProsse <lonetreefox@mac.com> Sent: Monday, September 16, 2019 8:36 AM To: Council; Geoff Fruin Subject: NYTimes: Tennessee Makes Way for the Monarchs I think Iowa City should be doing much more along these lines. We had a nice prairie in the Mormon Trek Boulevard and then some hervor Nellies said it impaired sight lines so it was mowed down, but the tree where the girl was killed is still wrapped in plastic ribbons. The City should have a small commission that would promote not putting chemicals on yards (we can't ban them, but we can educated against their use), promoting turning parts of yards into pollinator habitat, update the City's Noxious Weeds Ordinance, re -write new tree requirements for Iowa City, etc. We do nice work as a City, but we could be doing much more. https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/skHoCJ61wki47M3SVal oT?domain=nytimes.com Opinion I Tennessee Makes Way for the Monarchs - The New York Times Page 1 of 4 the New Burk gimes Tennessee Makes Way for the Monarchs A new wildflower meadow at a Tennessee welcome center is just one of many efforts to address the loss of pollinator habitat. . By Margaret Renkl Contributing Opinion Writer Sept. 16, 2019 NASHVILLE — A few years ago I started noticing wildflowers blooming beside the highway: ironweed and goldenrod and snakeroot and black-eyed Susan. The first time it happened the sun was in my eyes as I drove west toward Memphis, and a late summer drought was filling the air with dust motes. For a moment I thought I was imagining flowers where flowers had never been before. A daydream on a lonesome stretch of highway as twilight came on. There was nothing unusual about the flowers themselves — they're the plants that commonly bloom along Nashville's greenways during late summer — but these flowers weren't in a park or a nature preserve. They were growing right on the interstate median and on the side of the road. I figured the state's Department of Transportation simply hadn't gotten around to mowing yet. Then I started to see the flowers in springtime, too, and all summer. The decision not to mow, it turns out, was deliberate. The Tennessee Department of Transportation — like many other state transportation departments across the country — now practices swath mowing, a strategy that allows wildflowers to bloom unmolested in rural areas till after the first frost. Instead of clearing the entire space between the road and the right-of-way fence, mowers clear only a 16 -foot -wide area next to the road. The mowed swath preserves clear sightlines for drivers while allowing wildflowers to grow in the deep margins between the mowed area and the fence. After the wildflowers have gone to seed, and the seeds have had time to ripen and drop, mowers clear the entire area again to keep trees from becoming established too close to the road. In Tennessee, this plan began as an experimental program in 2013 and now encompasses all rural highways managed by the state. That's 13,807 miles of blooming flowers across Tennessee. The flowers are beautiful, of course, and there's a practical benefit to the plan, too: Reducing the frequency of mowing saves money. But neither beauty nor cost-cutting is the primary motive for swath mowing. The real reason behind the change is a concern for the health of the state's pollinators — butterflies, honeybees, native bees, beetles and other insects. hos://www.nytimes. coml20 l 9/09/ 16lopinionitennessee-wildflowers-nature.html?smid=n... 9/16/2019 Opinion I Tennessee Makes Way for the Monarchs - The New York Times Page 2 of 4 William DeShazer for The New York Times Roadsides can offer feeding, breeding and nesting opportunities for pollinators. William DeShazer for The New York Times "We pay attention," said Shawn Bible, the transportation manager of the department's Highway Beautification Office. "We knew there was a problem with pollinators, and we saw an opportunity to help, so we jumped in to do it." Wildflowers once grew in profusion on roadsides everywhere. The shoulder of a highway, from blacktop to tree line, is the perfect setting for flowers that require full sun; it's a ribbon of meadow that unfolds before the eye for as long as the road goes on. During my childhood in Alabama, every highway and back road was alight with butterfly weed, which belongs to the family of milkweeds. In summer it formed a bright corridor of orange flowers so covered with orange monarch butterflies that from a distance it looked as though the flowers themselves were taking flight and floating on the breeze. But the monarch butterfly population has fallen precipitously since then. There are many reasons for the drop in their numbers, including climate change and deforestation in their Mexican wintering grounds. In this country the butterfly's greatest threat is habitat destruction along their migration routes — the loss of both nectar flowers for food and milkweed plants for reproduction — primarily through the widespread use of herbicides like Roundup. https://www.nytimes.coml20l 9/09/ 16lopinionitennessee-wildflowers-nature.html?smid=n... 9/16/2019 Opinion I Tennessee Makes Way for the Monarchs - The New York Times Page 3 of 4 In 1996, the year before Roundup -resistant crops we Ol"#a"United States, the eastern population of the iiigidtuiy uuiaiiu butterfly was around 700 -iui-i. Suit;e tuetco1- ttu-iues ave u<u-t--Atbyt-i-tuta ui_t 0080h-x-et- teiu, according to the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, which works to preserve pollinator populations, and the tally is far worse for the migratory population west of the Rockies. Down by more than 99 percent, it's now on the brink of extinction. But it's not just monarchs. As Ms. Bible noted, other crucial pollinators are in steep decline worldwide, with about 40 percent of insect pollinators now facing extinction, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The transformation of American roadsides from narrow flowering meadows to close -cropped lawns isn't the chief danger to troubled pollinators, but it hasn't helped. And unlike the question of how farmers can limit the use of herbicides and still make money, the question of how to restore roadside meadows so that blooming plants can feed and sustain pollinators isn't controversial. Over the years, we've come to expect unvaried green space to unfold beside us as we drive on interstate highways, but that expectation is changing. The Tennessee Transportation Department was an early adopter of pollinator -friendly practices, but it's far from alone. The Transportation FAST Act, which President Barack Obama signed into law in December 2015, urged state transportation departments to use land -management practices that promote pollinators. A newly planted pollinator meadow near the Tennessee welcome center in Ardmore. William DeSha er For The New York Times "Roadsides can offer feeding, breeding and nesting opportunities for pollinators, and also can aid pollinator migration by linking fragmented habitats and forming habitat corridors," wrote Deirdre Remley and Allison Redmon in "Public Roads," a publication of the Federal Highway Administration. "Roadsides extend through all types of landscapes and can be particularly important sources of habitat in highly altered landscapes such as intensely managed agricultural lands or urban areas." https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/ 16lopinionitennessee-wildflowers-nature.html?smid=n... 9/16/2019 Opinion I Tennessee Makes Way for the Monarchs - The New York Times Page 4 of 4 Coming home from Alabama this month, I stopped aoWeo�W>me center in Ardmore, stepped out oL my car, and Was astonished to UISCU e- Q 11CWly 1J1G.11LCU 11U11111Ct1,Ui 111CdUUW J-USL UUWll Llle 11111 fl Ulll Lilt WC11;V111C UellLe1. Vl) l;1UNe, LllU dUle- size plot was blooming with asters and liatris and ironweed and two different kinds of goldenrod. The plot was so loud with insects that the roar of highway traffic, only yards away up the little hill, was faint by comparison. While I stood there, dumbfounded, a monarch butterfly floated past. I was too stunned to take its picture. The Ardmore rest area is the first meadow that the Transportation Department has specifically planted for pollinators, but others are in the works, among other pollinator -friendly partnerships and initiatives. This summer, the department announced a new partnership with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture to promote pollinators in state parks by planting wildflower meadows within park borders. In Ardmore, just behind the fence beyond the pollinator meadow, is more state property. It is not planted or managed, and yet it, too, is blooming with ironweed and goldenrod and snakeroot. Last week I asked Ms. Bible about it. "That's one of those wonderful opportunities" to let nature set the agenda, she said. "Those plantings are just natural." Margaret Renk] is a contributing opinion writer who covers flora, fauna, politics and culture in the American South. She is the author of the book "Late Migrations: A Natural History of Love and Loss." The Times is committed to publishing a diversity of letters to the editor. We'd like to hear what you think about this or any of our articles. Here are some tips. And here's our email: letters@nytimes.com. Follow The New York Times Opinion section on Facebook, Twitter (@NYTopinion) and Instagram. READ 211 COMMENTS https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/ 16lopinionitennessee-wildflowers-nature.html?smid=n... 9/16/2019 Item Number: 8.b. Awl Q- CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org October 1, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Barbara Vinograde: Iowa City Free Clinic Annual Report Kellie Fruehling From: Barbara Vinograde <bvinograde@freemedicalclinic.org> Sent: Monday, September 16, 2019 11:34 AM To: Council Subject: Iowa City Free Clinic Annual Report Attachments: ICFMC_Annual Report 2019.pdf Dear City of Iowa City Council Members, Thank you for your support of the Iowa City Free Medical and Dental Clinic's work! Attached, please find a digital copy of our FY19 Annual Report. Please contact me if you have questions or concerns, or of any of you would like to visit the Clinic for a tour and additional information. Sincerely, Barbara Vinograde Executive Director 319-337-9727 www.freemedicalclinic.orp, JULY 1, 2018 -JUNE 309 2018 •%:'•• •%4600,19".000 , • • 'FMC:•ft• AnnuaL f reemedicoMentolchnic WWW.freemedicalclinic.org • "Access to affordable health care is a basic human necessity. " limbed Way of Johnson; WashFnglon Ounsles About the Free Medical and Dental Clinic The Iowa City Free Medical and Dental Clinic (FMC) is a non- profit organization, established in 1971. We believe that access to affordable health care is a basic human necessity. We strive to provide the Widest range of medical and dental services possible to people in the Iowa City and surrounding community who would not otherwise have access to care. Our Board of Directors George Bergus, Chair Brandon Keese Ann Rhodes, Vice -Chair Dave Koch Sherri Furman, Treasurer Brad Langguth Gayle Walter, Secretary Mark Patton Jane Dohrmann Richard Perkins Jane Engeldinger Chris Schuster Marty Fields John Westefeld Ann HaugLand Iowa Women's Soccer Team with Executive Director, Barbara Vinograde Your Support The Free Clinic is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Free Clinic welcomes your financial support of our mission; your contributions are tax- deductible. For more information about the Clinic or to donate financially online, please visit www.freemedicalclinic,ora. Thank you! Our Staff Barbara Vinograde, Executive Director Cecilia Norris, Medical Director Stacy Wilkerson, Director of Clinic Operations Nolan Schneider, Office Coordinator Morgan Welch, Volunteer and Clinic Coordinator Mike Catney, Staff Nurse Gail Emmert, Pharmacy Assistant Marta Lopez -Vicente, Staff Physician Bill Riker, Clinic Assistant Jane Walker, Bookkeeper Ariana Block, Dental Assistant Lindsay Ferguson, Dental Assistant Cheri Gahan, Dental Assistant Yolanda Jimenez, Dental Hygienist " a► Whitney Tate, Dental Assistant qII qb, Executive Director, Barbara Vinograde with UI Women's Basketball Star, Hannah Stewart CI FMC Board and Staff "Thanhs to this clinic I was able to receive the care I needed. The clinic allowed me to get the medicine I needed and get my health condition under control. The people are wonderful and I am so thankful. I see when I come here the great work they do and the need they fill. This was the best medical care I have gotten in my life!" CLinic and Volunteer Coordinator, Morgan Welch Message from Our Director As the Free Clinic approaches its 50th year of operation, 1 could not be more grateful for your support. Thanks to you, the Clinic has provided decades or quality, comprehensive care for the uninsured. Our many community partnerships are stronger than ever. We continue to do our very best to provide our patients with quality and compassionate care. Our volunteers are extremely generous With their time. And, despite the uncertainty of healthcare reform in our country, the Iowa City Free Clinic's mission remains steadfast and relevant. "My teeth feel so different - I can't tell you hove good it feels to have seen the dentist - my teeth are clean and I had 2 teeth pulled. Thank you for being here. I I recently heard one of our volunteers say, "if can really tell you all Of you listen carefully and loop closely, you'll care, see magic happening at the Free Clinic. "And she's right. We do see magic here. During every clinic, we see a group of wonderful, caring people coming together to help people in need who have nowhere else to turn. Thank you so much for the invaluable part you play in this very important work! Barbara Vinograde Executive Director FYsg Statistics Age Clients: i,8o6 SII Under 18 Visits: 6,508 — 18-24 Gender: 53% female, 47% male 25-34 35-44 Ethnicity: 44% Hispanic; +� 45-65 53% Non -Hispanic 65 and older 2% No Answer Employment: 58% employed Race Insurance: 98% uninsured ® White 70% below Federal Black/African American Poverty Level; Multi -Racial 24% from loo -200% Asian Federal Poverty Level Other Our Financial Report FY1g Income and The Iowa City Free Clinic ended FY19 Expenses with a positive operating margin of $17,122, primarily due to continued 17,122 strong support from local funding INCOME: sources including the United Way of Local Funding: $237,115 Johnson and Washington Counties, Johnson County, and the Cities of Iowa Contributions: $72,054 City and Coralville. Fundraising: $154.257 Fundraising efforts, which included our Grants: $116,234 signature fundraiser, "Friday After Other $18,095 Clinic", Doc Dash, Rummage in the Ramp, Trick or Treat for Free Med and Total Income: $597,775 our annual holiday appeal letter were also strong. EXPENSES: Success in obtaining grants through Clinic Operations: $183,424 the Community Foundation of Johnson Payroll: $387882 County, Johnson County Public Health, Free Clinics of Iowa, the Pilot Club, the Fundraising: $8,059 American Medical Association Mortgage: $1,288 Foundation and an anonymous grantor provided resources to expand patient Total Expenses: $580,653 services. Revenue Over We were very pleased to have been Expenses: able to hire several part-time staff to help meet our patients' needs, and 17,122 were grateful to be able to pay off our mortgage this year, with resources provided from all sources, Invaluable in-kind partnerships with UIHC, Mercy Radiology, Steindler Orthopedic Clinic and the Iowa Department of Public Health allowed us to provide our patients with labs, medications, radiology procedures and medical supplies Volunteers from a wide range of disciplines donated thousands of hours. According to our most recent audit, in-kind partnerships generated almost 1.6 million dollars of donated services. The Clinic has seen a significant increase in usage over the past several years, and this is only expected to continue. We are extremely grateful for the support of our many partners and friends that allows this very important work to continue. Our Service Highlights In FY19, i,8o6 patients received services during 6,5o8 clinic visits. Our Dental Clinics are going strong! During 527 visits, 252 patients received services, including x-rays, treatment plans, fillings, extractions and hygiene. 59 of these patients received care during our Pediatric Dental Clinics, thanks to our ongoing partnership with Healthy Kids School Based Clinics. 85 patients diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes received year-round education about diet and exercise from our bilingual Community Health Worker, thanks to our partnership with Johnson County Public Health and grant funding through the American Medical Association Foundation. Thanks to a partnership with the University of Iowa College of Nursing and funding from an anonymous donor, weekly Nurse Practitioner -led Clinics are in their second successful year at FMC. These clinics have significantly increased the number of available appointments for our patients. Weekly pre -natal and post -partum clinics are also in their second year, through our partnership with UIHC Family Medicine. Generous grant funding through the Community Foundation of Johnson County allowed us to purchase immunizations, medications, and equipment for these clinics. Community Foundation of Johnson County grant funding also allowed us to purchase a new EKG machine for our chronic disease clinics. Dermatology services were expanded this year, thanks to donations of equipment and supplies from volunteer physicians at UIHC Dermatology. Our dedicated group of almost 300 volunteers were outstanding this year. They include general practitioners, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dentists, specialists in gynecology, dermatology, physical therapy, ophthalmology, orthopedics, and student examiners. Volunteers also provide invaluable help in our lab, dispensary, with reception, patient guiding, clinic coordinating and Language interpretation. Together, our volunteers generously donated over so,000 hours of service, and we would not be here without them! The Free Clinic has a new roof, thanks to monies raised through a fundraiser by Homebrewed and excellent work from Apex Construction. Additionally, thanks to a Johnson County Sustainability Grant, we now have new secure, energy-efficient front doors. 11180 0 Wito a "Thank you for this place - when I walked in, I felt • welcomed right away. ' The doctor listened to me and helped me to figure qb out why I wasn't feeling right. You are all so kind and I don't know what I'd do without you . " FYsg Donors Gifts of $loo and higher I -Friday After Clinic Sponsor We have made every effort to accurately list our donors: please contact the Clinic if we have made an error. $10,000 or more Community Foundation of Johnson County Hills Bank and Trust Company Lyckholm, Laurie and Edmond, Mike $5,000—$9,999 Morcuende, Jose and Gonzalez, Ulpiana Rorex, Robert Tomasini, Wallace "I avant you to know how much you have helped my brother - he hasn't had the money to go to the doctor or dentist for a long time, and the care you've given him is amazing. He has more energy and smiles now! Thank you all so much!" $2,500—$4,999 Ovrom. Fred and Connolly, Maureen Green State Credit Union pilot Club of Iowa City Iowa City Noon Lions Club New Pioneer Coop St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Steindler Orthopedic Clinic, P.L.C. "' $1,000-$2,499 Abboud, Doris and Francois Atkinson, Kendall and Alice Bergus, George and Rebecca Bradley and Riley, PC"" Brennan, Michael Broderick, Ann Brown Street Inn" Byler, Peter and Meghan Caplan Family Foundation Catalano Household Champion, Craig and Connie Corridor Endodontics"" Diekema, Dan and Andrews, Janet Engeldinger, Jane and O'Hara, Michael First United Methodist Church Furman, Sherri Happel, Jay The Haunted Bookshop Hempy, Tally and Van Roekel, David Hodge Construction— Houseworks Iowa Nurse Practitioner Society" Jackson, Robert and Mary Nell Kinsey, Kenneth Kleiber, Charmaine and Paul Kristof-Brown, Amy $500-$999 A.W. Welt Ambrisco Abraham, Molly and Walz, David Moreland, Molly Allen, Charles and Judith Angerer, Kent and Loretta Apex Construction Bean, Andrew Bellomy, Christine Burnside, Anne Cadoret, Jeanne Choi, Won and Jog Choo, Chunghi Conger, James Corbin, Karen and Cahill, Kathleen Davidson, Jay and Beverly DeZorzi, Christopher Dohrmann, Jane Elson, Marygrace and Schroeder, Don Felder, Judith Flake, Steve Koch, Dave and Jill Leary, Daniel and Martin, Janine Lensing Funeral and Cremation Services" Maggie's Farm Wood Fired Pizza"" Mark, Allyn Meardon-Orris, Aimee and Jeff Mehegan, John and Geyer, Pamela Merryman, Don Nowak, Art and Ginger P.E.O. Chapter KZ Palasek, William and Barbara Perkins, Richard and Nancy Pratt, Jim and Mary Rockwell Collins"' Salemink, James Schlechte, Janet Schulze, Konrad Schuster, Chris Showers, Ann and Jeremy Sproule, Steve and Sara Thomas, Christie and Sarah Toyota Scion of Iowa City"" Unitarian Universalist Society University District Dental Society'" Van Beek, Marta Walker, Kent and Leisa Welsh, Michael and Anne Granner, Daryl and Nancy Hegeman, Becky and Bob Hensch, Howard and Josephine Hoffman, Henry and Gloria Hunsicker, Larry and Carol Jacobs, Kathy Jensen, Dexter Johlin, Fred and Bev Kenne, Lynette Knox, Jeff and Audrey Krug, David Larson, Scott Lawler, Judd Longhurst, Don and Sue Mendoza -Shelton, Sarah Miller, Steve and Rhodes, Ann Marie Moreno, Edward and Carol Norris, Cecilia and Andrew Oakland, Daniel Old Capitol Kiwanis $5oo—$999 (cont.) Perino, Ann Ponto, Laura RPC Charitable Foundation SmoLLen, Meg Squier, Susan $250—$499 Anstreicher, Kurt and Van Voorhis, Jane Bedell, David and Ana Ruth Berge, Brian Bianco, Lisa Bluebird Diner Brenner, Doug Burton, Richard and Ann Lewis, Sylvia and Carr, Al DeProsse, Carol Dierks, David FLaum, Michael and Willis, Elizabeth Gomez, Mark and Chong, Patricia Grady, Tim Harrington, Tom and Susan Harris, Shannon Hodgden, Lorri Hovland, Michael and Jones, Nancy Judge-ELLis, Tess Kennedy, Lynnette Klink, William and Judith Kopping, Linda Kunz, Chelsea Levin, Rebecca Link, Tony and Jeannie Longwell, Abigail $so0—$250 ALibasic, Amra Alward, Wallace and Kazuko Andrews, Marcia Arpey, Chris and Diana Ashman, Robert and Claire Atherton, Grant Babor, Terry Ballantyne, Dayna BarLoon, Dave and Julie Bauer, Patrick and Luzzie, Christine Beaumont, Barbara Beeghly, James and Farrell, Helen Stock, Suzanne Towncrest Dental and Associates Treder, Jean Wagner, Blair Wall, Susan and Michael Waterhouse, Janette Wilson, Mark Luhman, Lowell and Joan Lynch, Nancy McGrath, Jessica Mellon, Sharon MidwestOne Bank Mullen, Ken Nichols, Russel and Kristy Payne, Brenda and Harberts, Rich Pi Beta Phi Sorority Potter, Theodore Rettig, Janelle and Butler, Robin Richardson, Sarah Rynes-WeLLer, Sara ScheeLs Sivitz, William and Karen Sorensen, Travis Robert Staniewska, Dorota Strohmer, Gerhard Stumpf Construction Thayer, David and Judy Waldron, Timothy Wallace, Pete and Kathy Wicklund, Gary and La Donna Woodhead, Jerold and Andrea Wright, Ben Zelinskas, Lenda Behrendt, Doug and Linda Benson, John and Patricia Bernard, Sylvia Boerner, Carolyn Bouska, Carol Buchanan, John and Ellen Bunting, Vickie Burchfield, Robert Buresh, Chris and Ginny Campion, Dan Carlson, Wayne Catney, Mike and Chris $100—$250 Christ The King Lutheran Church Clark, Marian Clark, Kathy and Valentine, Richard Clemons, Bryan and Virginia Clothier, Elizabeth Cole, Catherine Colloton, John and Mary Ann Cook, Thomas and Joan Coral West Dental Cox, Lois and Jeff Cretzmeyer, Margaret Croco, Janet Crossett, Judith Curly, Michael and Pat Curran, Vicki Dai, Wugen Dameron, Graham and Maggie Martin Diaz Law Firm Dodge, Brenda Doughy -McDonald, Lauren Durian, Kelly, Durkee, Michael Elliott, Bob and Maggie Elliott, Maggie Engelhardt, John and Margaret Fait, Kathy and Fuller, John Felling, Chuck and Margaret Ferguson, Nkanyezi Fowles, Don and Dorothy Frankel, Anne and Joe Frisch, Lu Ann Fuller, Denise Furlong, Bill and Meg Glasson, Matthew Gleason, Cristi Gloria Dei Women of the ELCA Goertz, Allison Goldstein, Helen Gorney, Carol Gunn, Courtney Hanley, Tom and Martha Harms, Karl Haugland, Ann Hawkins, Benny and Marie Hawn, Sher Hill, Emily Hines, Bill and Jean Hippee, Connie and Charles Hopkins, Linda and Nathan Hoppin, Marge Hornick, Douglas Hubei, Kenn and Jan Jacobsen, James Jakobsen, James and Jane Johnson, Cheryl Johnson, Susan Joy, Susan Judge, Anne Juvan, Frank and Judy Kent, Kristen Kerber, Linda and Richard Kiely, Mike and Susan Kikendall, James and Kathleen Knutson, Claudia Kramer, John and Friedman, Jan Lainson, Phillip and Mary Margaret Lanaal, Lynette Landon, Jonathan and Mary Lauderbaugh, Arnold and Verlee Laughlin, Mary and Swartz, Roger Lawrenson, Gary Lembke, Val and Lois Lensing, Michael Lentz, Steven LeVasseur, Paula Levy, Steven Lutgendorf, Susan Lynch, Chuck and Karen MacKay, Margaret Majusiak, James Maxwell, John Maxwell, John and Kathy McCue, Jim and Mary Meloy, Linda Menezes, Arnold and Meenal Merchant, James and Mary Miller, Jennifer and Gwilliam, Dai Minot, George and Deb Moeller, Audrey Momany, Elizabeth Moser, Mark and Lisa Mullen, Meredithe Murray, Sally Nelson, Margaret and Ted Newman Catholic Student Center Niemeyer, Mary Fran $100—$250 (cont.) Norton, Carrie Novak, Tom Novick, Naomi Olthoff, Nancy and Harry Osweiler, Thomas Otto, Jenny and Gary Parker, Edith Perrin, Marlene Perrinjaquet, PJ Peterson, Barb and Phil Phadke, Sneha Porch, Roscoe and Carol Price, Steven Pruessner, Jonathan and Beth Randak, Christoph and Leigh Ann Reed, Chuck Riggs, Scott and Sheila Ring, Sara Robinson, Jennifer and Muellerleile, Michael Rosazza, John and Trudi Rubenstein, Peter and Linda Rust, David and Smith, Joy Sato, Yutaka and Rebecca Schuldt, Dave and Sandra Schwinn, Debra Segre, Lisa and Alberto Seigley, Lynette Sherock, Tiffany Lee Shirazi, Siroos Shires, Ann and Tom Shultz, Dale and Silliman, Emily Shuttleworth and Ingersoll, PLC South Slope Cooperative Telephone Company Southard, Thomas and Karin Stafford, Haraldine Stanley, Corrinne Stratton, John and Elizabeth Sullivan, Rod and Fath, Melissa Swartzendruber, Sheri Thayer, Keith and Nancy Thompson, Edythe Tingley-Pigge, Elizabeth and Pigge, Christopher Tran, Quan Hung Tucker, David and Ann UreLL, Jason and Tracy Van Dyke, Dona and Su, Honguin Vanhulzen, Donald and Joan Versgrove, Mary Beth Watch, Timothy and Victoria Walker, Joey Walter, Alka and Kuppachi, Sarat Walters, Jim and Christine Walton, Richard and Laura Warkentin, Gretchen West, Stephen and Victoria Wieland, Ronnye and Dennis Williams, Vincent and VerLa Wilson, Mary Wolfe, Steven and Jean Wolfson, Sherwood and Sara WoLken, Stephen WOLLard, Deb Zeitler, Rodney and Deborah Zhu, Darning Ziegenhorn, Lori and BouschLicher, Murray Ziegler, Ekhard and Wendy 60# 0 sells fee dpdo "I came to this clinic not �w knowing what to expect.! '* 16 Was nervous, because I haven't been able to buy my medication for a While and didn't know What Was going to happen. ! want everyone to know that I was treated so well, the doctor was so nice and l had labs and got my medication and even learned that I could get a dental appointment. You listened to me and helped me. You are just great, all of you. Thank you so much!" Free Medical and Dental CLinic 2440 Towncrest Drive Iowa City, IA 52240 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED i CITY of IOWA CITY www.icgov.org October 1, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Item Number: 8.c. Description Mary Gravitt: More trees less potholes needed on 2700 block of Wayne Avenue & truthful official sign postings Kellie Fruehling From: Mary Gravitt <gravittmary@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, September 16, 2019 3:01 PM To: Council Subject: MORE TREES LESS POTHOLES NEEDED ON 2700 BLOCK OF WAYNE AVENUE & TRUTHFUL OFFICIAL SIGN POSTINGS All the trees on the 2700 block of Wayne Avenue are on one side of the street so that there is no shade on the other side of the street for two blocks. Trees help with cleaning carbon from the air and make the street attractive. The 2700 block of Wayne Avenue lost several mature tree: one to the ash bore, and the rest to developers remodeling their properties. Now the street looks out of balance with all the sidewalk (city planted) trees on one side of the street. POTHOLES There are several pot -holes in the middle of the street located on the 2700 block of Wayne Avenue. Two are near the Towncrest bus stop. As the snow falls, these holes will only increase in size. Please make an effort to fill said holes before these holes fill with water and freeze causing accident. POSTING OFFICIAL SIGNS AND NOTIFICATIONS Posting Official signs have a purpose. They let the public know what is going on in their neighborhood or how to avoid inconveniences. The downtown detours are annoying but signs to say that detours are over when then are not, should be updated. This is particularly important at Linn and Washington because of the Senior Center and Ecumenical Towers Senior Apartment and the disabled in general. 1 Iowa City Transit posted a sign at Linn and Washington that stated the Washington Street detour would end on September 11, but it did not. I waited for 15 minutes along with a wheel -chair bound person and his attendant at Linn and Washington—but no bus came. Thus buses were missed at the Exchange. On the same day a detour was made on Wade Street, so that the Towncrest Route did not go down William Street. There was no sign that stated that there would be a detour. This made people waiting at the William Street stop, miss their bus because instead of stopping there, it stopped on Wayne Avenue, one block away. As far as I understand Official postings and notifications, and removing them, are laws that were settled in the 1970s as part of civil rights suits. Please don't give out false information as official notifications. Mary Gravitt 2714 Wayne Avenue #6 Iowa City, IA 52240 319.341.6230 2 Awl Q- CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org October 1, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Courtney Bork: Bike -sharing Item Number: 8.d. Kellie Fruehling From: Bork, Courtney M <courtney-bork@uiowa.edu> Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 10:02 AM To: Council Subject: Bike -sharing: I saw a notice in the Daily Iowan that the Iowa City City Council would be discussing bike -sharing. I would love to put in a recommendation for a bike -sharing station at the fairgrounds or Trueblood Rec Area. Commuters to work places downtown would love to be able to park there and ride a bike the rest of the way! Courtney Bork, she/her/hers Fellowship Coordinator: IR Independent, Neuro, ESN, Peds, VIR Residency Coordinator: Nuclear Medicine, IR Integrated https://mcdicine.uiowa.cdu/radiology/education The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Department of Radiology 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242 Phone: 319.467.5463 1 Fax: 319.384.8114 Notice: This UI Health Care e-mail (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521 and is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy all copies of the original message and attachments thereto. Email sent to or from UI Health Care may be retained as required by law or regulation. Thank you. i CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org October 1, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Jerry Bokassa: Issues Item Number: 8.e. Sept 17,2019 To Iowa City Chief of Police (� Y Subject Food distribution in Iowa City.. Being one of the few Blacks for Iowa City I want to protest the lack of policy in giving out of same.. After many weeks of watching the many poor from all all over the world come to Iowa City and take advantage of the "WHITE" power structor doing It . On Monday Sept 16,2019 after I had watch "AFRICAN " Blacks" abuse the people at the FOOD CRISIS center on Gilbert street by jumping to the head of the FOOD line as many as 12 get in line ahead of others who had been waiting for hours like me. These are the people who have FREE every thing Almost new CARS, RENT,gasoline ,Food stamps, money.All the things the "AMERICAN Dream is suppose to be. Things I was suppose to work for,and did. Icalled one of your officers to complain,just him say that because they had Welfare kids they had some kind of right to do sobecause that's what the people inside told him more or Iess.Apparently he knows Absolutly nothing,nothing about Africa or been there like me.1973 about. Corruption is the PLAN of all leadership ,Class status only the poorer you are the less you get and this is the way its been for last 50 million years. Now that they have came hear in force it is the same..One "BLACK" female kept saying How she "DID'T UNDERSTAND" But when she loaded the "TWO" Food carts to my "ONE" she understood Greed. These "WHITE PEOPLE" say they are doing "GODS" work but they are helping bring "MANY,MANY DRUGS,and "GUNS" into Iowa City like the ones I see and reported in Corralville. There is a great lack of knowleged the come from from "SLUMS" of Amerca that I now see here,like attacking the Iowa City Police. To assume other wise. You must not take your eyes of of them for any reason, Its why I don't hang out with "BLACKS" at any time. No free rides money ,nothing. 213 -840 -2960 -cell V4fol �1 j0 R83%�Q/JCj� b1 jjZ i CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org October 1, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Item Number: 8.f. Description Donald Baxter: In regards to a recent complaint against the Iowa City Iowa Facebook page Kellie Fruehling From: Donald Baxter <donald.baxter@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 9:56 AM To: Council; Shannon McMahon Subject: In regards to a recent complaint against the Iowa City Iowa Facebook page Dear Shannon McMahon and Iowa City Council (since the complaint was written to the Council) I am writing in regards to a complaint sent to you by Rachel Milner in regards to the Iowa City Iowa page. I don't think *any* intelligent person would confuse the Iowa City Iowa page with official communications from the City of Iowa City. This page makes no claim as such and considering the non -official nature of the posts on the page I just do not think someone with any capacity for rational thought could confuse this with a page run by a municipal corporation. Ms Milner cites no examples of a political "hate" post on the Iowa City Iowa Facebook page. She does make note of the fact that she thinks that the page might discourage persons of certain political beliefs from relocating to Iowa City. So be it, the Iowa City Iowa page is pro -feminist, pro-LGBTCI., supports the free speech of citizens, satirizes our right wing citizens and supports progressive political causes. Iowa City is a UNESCO City of Literature. I'll bet a lot of the examples of literature coming out of Iowa City would be found offensive by Ms Milner. What's next? Does Iowa City sympathize with persons who have accidentally stumbled upon writers who so often might go against the delicate sensibilities of certain North Carolina real estate agents? While Facebook can do anything it wants to control speech on its platform, it seems the City of Iowa City might be entering a First Amendment gray area by encouraging someone to make a speech complaint on the city'sbehest. it should be noted that even official symbols and names (logos and trademarks) can be used as satire and this is protected speech. The City of Iowa City should have no comment that might discourage free speech in the form of satire even if the City feels damage to its reputation. As someone who has fielded a phone call from the University Heights city attorney when Louise From complained that I had t -shirts with the City logo and our slogan changed to "More Than Just a Speed Trap," I know the rights to satire afforded to graphic designers, artists and writers. That you (Shannon) were so receptive to this complaint and offered not only ways she could work with Facebook to make complaints but admitted the City had taken steps restrict the Iowa City Iowa Facebook page makes my blood run a bit cold. Your response to her said nothing about Iowa City being a place where the free expression of ideas, however offensive, might be supported in our "inclusive" community. The City of Iowa City's official response to Rachel Milner should have been "thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. The City of Iowa City respects the free expression of all citizens." I find the response incomplete and quite frankly offensive. If the City is seen to be making an attempt to get Facebook to control speech by City request, perhaps this is even legally actionable. Best Regards, Donald Baxter Donald Baxter 316 Ridgeview Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52246 319/337-0494 i CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org October 1, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Item Number: 8.g. Description Andrew McCubbin: City Council Work Session 9-17-19 Dodge/Governor St Overlays Kellie Fruehling From: Andrew McCubbin <acub.one@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 1:07 PM To: Council Cc: Geoff Fruin Subject: City Council Work Session 9-17-19 Dodge/Governor St Overlays Hello Council, I am writing to give a different account of the public meeting summarized by Kent Ralston at the 9-17-19 work session. The meeting was split into two sessions. In one session the residents close to the proposed changes on S. Governor and S. Dodge were able to discuss those changes. The second session was facilitated because of some misinformation in a local news outlet's report for what the meeting was to entail --many arrived expecting a discussion on more general bicycle facility plans. There were approximately 70 people (seats in city council chambers were full), including myself that attended the session with close residents, facilitated by Jason Reichart. Fewer, although not by much, chose to go to the other session to discuss the broader implications of bicycle facilities and the bicycle master plan (which had already been approved and settled as of 2017) and was facilitated by Kent Ralston in another meeting room. Kent Ralston did NOT attend the meeting with close residents, so his reporting on opposition or support of the proposed options is second hand at best. He misled and frankly lied to the City Council in saying: "There wasn't a lot of opposition to the removal of parking on Dodge Street," Ralston said. There were fewer than 5 residents of S. Dodge present at the session with Jason Reichart. They were not notified by the city nor by their property owners that the meeting was occurring. They found out from a Facebook post. All of those S. Dodge residents present voiced opposition to removing the parking spaces much inline with opposition from residents of S. Governor. They preferred an option to keep parking and have the bike lane. It appears Kent is misconstruing information conveyed to him by Jason, his notes or is making things up to tell the council to fit his own and his staff's recommendations. The timing and notification process (posted 6 days before, and presumably mailed out approx. at the same time) for this meeting indicates the City deliberately held this meeting to disenfranchise the renting residents (many of which are UI students) on S. Dodge street. It would seem this was to reduce push -back for their seemingly decided agenda to remove parking on that street. If the city council votes to remove this parking, many of these leaseholders will lose parking for themselves and guests in an area for which they thought it was available, and presumably influenced their decisions to live there currently and will in the future. There has also been no research of impact on renters vs. owner -occupants for any of this discussion. There is a pervasive sentiment from city staff that rental residents, particularly short-term residents, have lower standing in this community and have little to no say in final outcomes for themselves or for the city in general. However, the city seemingly never does its due diligence to separate and actually ascertain impacts on the various groups affected. There is significant hand waving, "feeling," and "I don't know," from a lot of City staff, and in some cases council members themselves, in making decisions on behalf of seemingly a limited and select number of stakeholders. This isn't politics, this is abdication of responsibility. If it is politics driven, be frank, be upfront that you want to disenfranchise renters as a matter of policy, reprehensible as it may be. Have your standard publicly known, showing members of the community where they fit on the spectrum of City Council and Staff's respect. I would suggest, before directing any action by city staff on this overlay, the Council follow up with Jason Reichart to get first hand information on the meeting and resident sentiment. He took seemingly detailed notes and had the transparency to say at the end of the meeting that the City wouldn't be moving along with the project as originally presented because of resident feedback. I want to emphasize that Jason is the actual engineer for the proposed project and ultimately has to exercise the engineering judgement required for any traffic control device removal or installation (including signs and lane markings) per state and federal law. Sincerely, Andrew McCubbin i CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org October 1, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Item Number: 8.h. Description Feather Lacy: Smoke Free in Our Parks, But Not on Our Decks or In Our Homes Kellie Fruehling From: Feather Lacy (Personal) <flacy@pobox.com> Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2019 11:49 AM To: Bruce Teague; Jim Throgmorton; John Thomas; Mazahir Salih; Council; Pauline Taylor; Rockne Cole; Susan Mims; Geoff Fruin; meganalterforcouncil@gmail.com; laura@laurabergus.com; janice4iowa@gmail.com Cc: Feather Lacy (Personal) Subject: Smoke Free in Our Parks, But Not on Our Decks Or In Our Homes Attachments: Iowa -City- Burn -Ord inance-2017-10-06.doc; Wood- Burning-NPR- HereAnd Now-2019-09-19.doc "On why burning wood is also harmful to the environment Author Beth Gardiner (Photo by Suzanne Plunkett) And meanwhile, wood smoke is very very thick with these tiny pollution particles that are very very damaging to our health and that are linked to illnesses from strokes, heart attacks, dementia to premature birth and right up to premature death..." — From Here and Now 'Choked' ey Air Pollution: An Invisible Consequence Of Climate Change. (See attached or read or listen to the entire article below. The wood burning section starts when 3:35 minutes remain.) https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2019/09/19/choked-air-pollution-climate-change I strongly urge you to ban wood fires in Iowa City. Iowa City has already banned leaf burning and residents can no longer smoke cigarettes, use e -cigarettes or chew tobacco in Iowa City's parks. Whatever the health reasons —wood fires are worse. Given the small size of many lots in Iowa City and the close proximity to neighbors there is the constant smell of smoke in our neighborhoods. Many afternoons and evenings this summer my family and I were unable to enjoy the outdoors in our own back yard or even open our windows for the cool night air because of the toxic wood smoke in the air. In addition, many people who have wood files apparently have never even read the burn ordinance and are in violation. (The Iowa City burn ordinance is attached for reference.) They leave their fires burning overnight, leave them unattended, burn too close to structures and/or combustible material and burn tree trimmings and yard waste. The current ordinance is neighbor against neighbor ordinance. (Do you really want to phone the police when your neighbor's fire violates the city ordinance?) Many articles have been published about the toxic health effects of wood smoke. Feather Lacy flacv@pobox.com "As a society, we made a choice that people must not be exposed to secondhand cigarette smoke against their will. Given what we now know, it is time to extend this attitude to wood smoke." — Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution https.Ilwoodsmokei)oilution.ora/ haps://www.icgov.orglcity-governmentldepartments-and-divisions/fire-deuartmentlresources-and- documents Open burning Iowa City Code Section 6-6-1: Open burning prohibited No person shall ignite, cause to be ignited, permit to be ignited, allow or maintain any open fire. (1978 Code §24-170) Iowa City Code Section 6-6-2: Exceptions 1. Open burning of the following types may be permitted, in compliance with fire department guidelines, with a valid open burning permit from the fire marshal: 1. Ceremonial Or Controlled Bonfires: Ceremonial or controlled bonfires may be permitted. 2. Disaster Rubbish: The open burning of rubbish, including landscape waste, may be permitted for the duration of the disaster in cases where an officially declared emergency exists. 3. Prescribed Agricultural Burns: The open burning of fields may be permitted, if necessary for the maintenance of native prairie grass. "Fields," for the purpose of this chapter, means an open land area more than fifty feet (50') from a building or wooded areas. 4. Training Fires: Fires set for the purpose of bona fide instruction and training of public, institutional, or industrial employees in the methods of firefighting. 5. Flare Stacks: Open burning or flaring of waste gas may be permitted. 2. Open burning for campfires and outdoor cooking is permitted without a burning permit if performed in an approved container constructed of steel, brick, or masonry. (1978 Code §24-171; amd. 1994 Code) 3. Open burning in portable, outdoor fireplaces is permitted. (Ord. 02-4034, 8-20-2002) Iowa City Code Section 6-6-3: Penalties Any violation of this chapter shall be considered a simple misdemeanor or municipal infraction as provided for in Title 1, Chapter 4 of city code. (1994 Code) Fire pit regulations Open burning for campfires and outdoor cooking is permitted without any burning permit if performed in an approved container constructed of steel, brick, or masonry. (1978 Code §24-171; amd. 1994 Code) Open burning in portable, outdoor fireplaces is permitted. (Ord. 02-4034, 8-20-2002) International Fire Code (2095)—Locally Adopted Amendments 307.1.1 Prohibited Burning Burning that is offensive or objectionable because of smoke or odor emissions, or when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous, shall be prohibited. 307.1.2 Hours of Operation A person shall not maintain any outdoor burning from 11 PM to 7 AM, unless permitted and approved by the fire code official. 307.3 Extinguishment Authority The fire code official is authorized to order the extinguishment by the responsible person, or the fire department, of any burning that creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation. More information For clarity, a "fire pit" includes below -ground pits, freestanding fireplaces, and portable devices intended to contain and control outdoor fires. All belowground fire pits shall be at least four inches in depth and shall be surrounded on the outside, aboveground, by a non-combustible material such as steel, brick, or masonry. The fire pit cannot exceed three feet in diameter, nor may the fire pile exceed two feet in height. Fire pits may be used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and these regulations: • Only natural firewood/commercial logs may be burned. o Burning of lumber, pallets, scrap wood, tree trimmings, leaves, yard waste, paper, cardboard, garbage and similar items is not permitted. All fire pits must be located away from any structure or combustible material. o Belowground fire pits and freestanding fireplaces must be located a minimum of 25 feet away from any structure or combustible material. o Portable fire pits must be located a minimum of 15 feet away from any structure or combustible material. • The fire must be constantly attended and supervised until the fire has been completely extinguished. A portable fire extinguisher or other approved extinguishing equipment, such as a garden hose, must be readily available. On why burning wood is also harmful to the environment Author Beth Gardiner (Photo by Suzanne Plunkett) "That was something that really surprised me actually as I discovered it in the course of researching the book. I think, like many people, I had this notion of wood as sort of natural and a wood fire is cozy and lovely, and certainly it's not anything as pernicious as a fuel like coal might be. From a climate perspective, wood has been sort of talked about a lot and sold to people in recent years as kind of carbon -neutral, climate -friendly source of particularly heat. Those claims it turns out are very questionable when you start to look at them. Wood can be carbon neutral in the sense that if you replant the tree, you're recapturing the carbon that was released. But at the same time, the conditions to actually make that really be true are, you know, you'd almost need to be burning the wood under absolutely perfect conditions that rarely happen in the real world. And meanwhile, wood smoke is very very thick with these tiny pollution particles that are very very damaging to our health and that are linked to illnesses from strokes, heart attacks, dementia to premature birth and right up to premature death." — From Here and Now 'Choked' By Air Pollution: An Invisible Consequence Of Climate Change, September 19, 2019. (Read or listen to the entire article below. The wood burning section starts when 3:35 minutes remain.) https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2019/09/ 19/choked-air-pollution-climate-change To see the audio time line: 1. Select the Play button 2 2. Select the small arrow in the upper right corner. Page 1 of 1 Item Number: 81 i CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org October 1, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Archie Greene: Walk-in/Roll-in wheelchair showers Kellie Fruehling From: ARCHIE GREENE <greenearchie503@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, September 23, 2019 11:55 AM To: Council Subject: Walk-in/Roll-in wheelchair showers We have been experiencing much construction this summer. While many new apartment buildings have showers molded into the concrete mix already, I am concerned that those people in wheelchairs do not have the same access to the shower. A walk-in/roll shower made of more durable and a heavier material would be the adequate option for a wheelchair. A seat built into the wall to which the disabled individual could transfer would provide adequate stability. I also and wheelchair user and I have not been able to live where I chose because of the lack of a roll -in wheelchair shower. Thank you. Very cordially, Archie Greene i CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org October 1, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Lisa Lloyd: Property taxes Item Number: 8.j. Kellie Fruehling From: Lisa Lloyd <1isafrank212@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 9:02 AM To: Council Subject: Property taxes Hi! I just want to say it would be nice to have a $5,-6,000 cap on homes less than $700, or $800,000 (or so).. that is still a hefty chunk of change you are getting from every house. Not to mention, more & more houses are being built, and so your income is growing. It is just hard to pay that extra $700+/mth on top of the mortgage, at least for middle income homes. Thank you for listening! Iowa City resident Item Number: 8.k. i CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org October 1, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Spencer Herman: Introduction to Boxcar- Parking Solution Kellie Fruehling From: Spencer Herman <spencer@boxcarapp.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 3:25 PM To: Council Subject: Introduction to Boxcar - Parking Solution Councilors, I hope this email finds you well. I recently read about the parking situation in Iowa City and potential upcoming loss of spaces due to development/adding bike lanes and thought we might be of service. My company, Boxcar, helps municipalities with parking shortages and long wait lists free up additional parking at nearby locations via shared parking. We do this through an "Airbnb-type" model. The best example to think of is a church with a parking lot that is needed on Sunday but vacant Monday -Saturday. We add their parking spots to our app and residents can reserve parking, paying for it in the app by credit card. This article from the SF Chronicle reviews our partnership with a church in the City of Stamford, CT. The bulk of the revenue is then passed to the respective property and it doesn't cost the town anything for construction, maintenance, or enforcement. I'd be happy to chat this week and hear if you think we might be able to assist in Iowa City as we have in over 40 other municipalities. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Best Regards, Spencer Herman Spencer Herman Business Development, Boxcar Inc. p:973-900-4442 I e: spencer(ftoxcarapp.com MEM© i CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org October 1, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Craig McNulty: Dog Breed Laws Item Number: 8.1. g, l Kellie Fruehling From: Eleanor M. Dilkes Late Handouts Distributed Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2019 11:19 AM To: Chris Whitmore Cc: Kellie Fruehling; Geoff Fruin Subject: RE: Dog Breed Laws (Date) Thanks Chris. Generally when the email is to Council we will copy Council on the response so Kellie gets it and can put it in the council packet. Kellie — Can you include Chris's response in handouts tonight? Thanks, Eleanor From: Chris Whitmore Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2019 11:14 AM To: Eleanor M. Dilkes <Eleanor-Di lkes@iowa-city.org> Subject: FW: Dog Breed Laws Sorry, not sure if this is adequate for you. Here is the corresponds I had with Mr.Nulty. Thanks, Chris From: Craig McNulty [mailto:c.mcnultv@qut.edu.au] Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 5:07 PM To: Chris Whitmore <Chris-Whitmore@iowa-citv.ore> Subject: Re: Dog Breed Laws Hi Chris, Thank you for following this up for me. It's much appreciated. Warm regards, Craig McNulty, PhD, BExSc(Hons), GradCertAcadPrac, FHEA School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences Faculty of Health Queensland University of Technology OA424, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane QLD c. m cn u Ity(a)o ut. ed u. a u From: Chris Whitmore <Chris-Whitmore@iowa-citv.orz> Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2019 3:54:59 AM To: Craig McNulty <c.mcnulty@qut.edu.au> Subject: RE: Dog Breed Laws Hello Mr. McNulty, We do not have any kind of breed specific ordinance in the City of Iowa City or in Johnson County. I have included the most updated list of BSL in Iowa. https://bs[census.com/bsl/us/iowa/. I have also included the Animal Ordinance that includes City limits of Iowa City. http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book id=953&chapter id=76491#s1319642 I hope this helps and wish you well in your future move. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need further information. Thank you, Chris Whitmore chrLs s W tmore Animal Services Coordinator Iowa City Animal Services 3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA 52240 Office:319-356-5296 From: Geoff Fruin Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 11:38 AM To: Eleanor M. Dilkes < Eleanor- Dilkes@iowa-citv.org>; Chris Whitmore <Chris-Whitmore@iowa-city.org> Subject: FW: Dog Breed Laws Is this something that one of you can respond to? I assume there are no state/local laws on breeds but I don't know for sure. Thanks - Geoff From: Craig McNulty [mailto:c.mcnulty@gut.edu.au] Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 12:09 AM To: Council <Council@iowa-citv.or9> Subject: Dog Breed Laws Hello, I was unsure who to contact for information, and have struggled to find anything definitive online, so I am hoping you could assist. I am looking to move from Australia to the US for work in the coming months. I am currently in discussion with a role in Iowa City, which is moving forward positively. I own a 4 year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier (half American, half English) as a family pet. I am aware of breed -specific laws restricting ownership of particular dog breeds within the US. I was hoping you may be able to direct me to information around this for Iowa City? Thank you kindly for your time. Warmest regards, Craig McNulty, PhD, BExSc (Hons), GradCertAcadPrac, FHEA Lecturer Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation Queensland University of Technology I Kelvin Grove I Room 424, O -Block (A Wing) t: 07 3138 5846 1e: c.mcnulty@gut.edu.auI ®Queensland University of Technology Brisbane Australia 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: 8.m. i CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org October 1, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Mary Gravitt: A plumber for Iowa City Public Librar Kellie Fruehling From: Mary Gravitt <gravittmary@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 2:16 PM To: Council Subject: A PLUMBER FOR IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY Please factor in the price of a plumber in the Iowa City Public Library budget as soon as possible. There has already been a flood in the second floor Men's Room that flowed down to the first floor video collection. Half the sinks in the Women's Rooms on the first and second floor do not dispense soap and water. The handicap toilet on the second floor only flushes intermittently. I have reported my concerns to the Council and to employees of the Library itself. Now I am reporting it to Council for the second time. These plumbing repairs cannot be put off any longer. One reason is that it is important to be able to wash one's hands during the flu season and after using the toilets all year round. If I am being doubted in this matter, please send someone from Iowa City Licenses and Inspection to inspect the plumbing in ICPL—but not the ones that inspected the plumbing at the Ventro. Thank you, Mary Gravitt 2714 Wayne Avenue #6 Iowa City, 52240 319.341,6230 Item Number: 8.n. �, CITY OF IOWA CITY �'�COUNCIL ACTION REPORT October 1, 2019 Establish (5) "Moped and Motorcycle Permit Parking" spaces on the south side of E Prentiss Street, on the east end of the 100 block. Prepared By: Frank Waisath, Acting Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner Reviewed By: Kent Ralston, Transportation Planner Tracy Hightshoe, Neighborhood and Development Services Director Fiscal Impact: No impact. Recommendations: Staff: Approval Commission: N/A Attachments: None. Executive Summary: As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (10); Establishment of (5) "Moped and Motorcycle Permit Parking" spaces on the south side of E Prentiss Street, on the east end of the 100 block. Background /Analysis: This action was requested by the Transportation Services Department to provide on -street spaces for mopeds and motorcycles along E Prentiss Street. Item Number: 8.o. ®I CITY OF IOWA CITY u► IM �� COUNCIL ACTION REPORT October 1, 2019 Establishment of a parking prohibition on one side of Lake Forest Avenue. Prepared By: Sarah Walz, Acting Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner Reviewed By: Kent Ralston, Transportation Planner Tracy Hightshoe, Director, Neighborhood & Development Services. Fiscal Impact: No impact. Recommendations: Staff: Approval Commission: N/A Attachments: None. Executive Summary: As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (10) Install "No Parking Any Time" signs on the north side of Lake Forest Avenue. Background /Analysis: This action is being taken to ensure that City services can safely and efficiently access Lake Forest Avenue, an approximately 150 -foot long stubbed street. The street has a pavement width of 28 feet, however cars parked on both sides of the street make it difficult to perform City services. Residents of the 4 properties located along the street have been notified of the proposed change in a letter dated September 10. The Streets Department supports this change. Item Number: 8.p. �, CITY OF IOWA CITY �'�COUNCIL ACTION REPORT October 1, 2019 Establishment of parking prohibitions in the Peninsula Neighborhood. Prepared By: Frank Waisath, Acting Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner Reviewed By: Kent Ralston, Transportation Planner Tracy Hightshoe, Neighborhood and Development Services Director Fiscal Impact: No impact. Recommendations: Staff: Approval Commission: N/A Attachments: None Executive Summary: As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (10); 1 nstall (1) "No Parking Here to Corner" sign and (1) "No Parking Corner to Here" sign on the inside of the curve approximately 20 feet in each direction from the SW corner of Walker Circle and (1) "No Parking Here to Corner" sign and (1) "No Parking Corner to Here" sign on the inside of the curve approximately 20 feet in each direction from the NW corner of Walker Circle; Install "No Parking Here to Alley" signs and "No Parking Alley to Here" signs at the following locations: on the north side of Walker Circle, approximately 20 feet in each direction from the entrance of the alley between Walker Circle and Foster Road; on the south side of Walker Circle, approximately 20 feet in each direction from the entrance to alley between Walker Circle and Foster Road; on the east side of Foster Road, approximately 20 feet in each direction from the entrance of the alley between Walker Circle and Foster Road; on the east side of Moses Bloom Lane, approximately 20 feet in each direction from the entrances of the two alleys between Foster Road and Walker Circle; on the west side of Swisher Street, approximately 20 feet in each direction from the entrances of the two alleys between Foster Road and Walker Circle; on the south side of Foster Road, approximately 20 feet in each direction from the entrance to the alley between Foster Road and Ball Street; on the east side of Ball Street, approximately 20 feet in each direction from the entrance to the alley between Foster Road and McCleary Lane; on the east side of Canton Street, approximately 20 feet in each direction from the entrance to the alley between Foster Road and McCleary Lane; and Install (6) "No Parking Between Signs" with (6) supplementary arrows on the south side of McCleary Lane, approximately 20 feet in each direction from the driveways opposite the entrances to the alleys between Foster Road and Ball Street, Ball Street and Canton Street, and Canton Street and Willenbrock Circle. Background /Analysis: This action is being taken at the request of the Resource Management Department to provide turning room and accessibility for collection vehicles.