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City Council Agenda — September 7, 2021 — Regular Formal Meeting
Information submitted between distribution of late handouts on Friday and 3:00pm on Tuesday.
Late Handouts(s):
Regular Formal Agenda
12. Friendship Street Traffic Calming (See correspondence from Katie Broton,
Ginny Paulson, Paul Show)
13. Duck Creek Drive Traffic Calming (See correspondence from Karen Nelson
Rietz (x2), Gene Chrischilles, Jeremy Penn, Weston and Amy Marling)
14. Kenneth Drive Traffic Calming (See correspondence from Katherine Fink,
Kevin Rauch)
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Sarah Walz
From: Katie Broton <katiebroton@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 9:16 PM Late Handouts Distributed
To: Streets for People
Subject: Speed humps on Friendship St.
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As a resident of Friendship St., I support the proposal to add speed humps or other traffic calming efforts.
Thank you!
Katie
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Sarah Walz
From: Ginny Paulson <ginnypaulson@hotmail.com> Late Handouts Distributed
Sent: Monday, September 6, 2021 8:25 PM
To: Streets for People q
Subject: Fwd: Friendship Street speed bumps -I - -7- 2__I
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From:Ginny Paulson <ginnypaulson@hotmail.com>
Date:September 6, 2021 at 7:58:18 PM CDT
To:streetsforpeople@iowa-city.gov
Subject: Friendship Street speed bumps
We are writing in support of more speed bumps on Friendship street between upland and meadow.
With the number of cars parked on the street and the speed at which people drive, it makes sense.We
live on 2816 Brookside Drive, off meadow street, and we can hear speeding traffic at all hours.We also
use Friendship street to leave our neighborhood. Speed bumps would enhance safety and serenity for
our neighborhood. Maybe they would also discourage impatient people from using Friendship street as
a thoroughfare. It wasn't designed for that purpose.
Ginny Paulson and Dan Phillips
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Kellie Fruehling
From: Paul Show <pfshow@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 10:53 AM Late Handouts Distributed
To: *City Council
Subject: Friendship Street traffic calming.
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City Council,
My name is Paul Show,I live at 2806 Eastwood Dr.,43.16 miles from Meadow and Friendship.
I have spoken with Sarah Walz and understand the process by which a speed hump vote tonight has come to
be. I urge you to vote against implementing speed humps on that section of Friendship Street. I have lived at
my current address on Eastwood Dr.,for 38 years. I have used Friendship Street for both biking and driving my
car many many times over that time. I have never encountered a problem or felt unsafe either driving or biking
on this section of street. People on Friendship Street voluntarily bought a house on a street that acts as a
collector street. Obviously,streets like this will have more traffic than side streets. For them now,to come
forward and request traffic calming seems ridiculous.The street has been there for many decades and has
functioned just fine without speed humps. I realize the study the City conducted does show that some people
speed on that street,but it also shows that the overwhelming majority obey the speed limit. I asked Sarah how
many traffic fatalities have occurred over the years on the section of Friendship Street in question. Either
pedestrian, cycling or vehicle.The answer,was none.This is a safe street to drive on and bike on. This seems to
be a desire residents to mark their territory and reduce traffic rather than a specific safety concern.
.Most often traffic is the motivation for speed humps and safety is spoken excuse for speed humps.Again,they
chose to buy a home on a busy street.The study the city conducts,sets the bar so high that any street in the city
would probably fail the test. No one asked,for my input on a street that I live very close to and frequently use
for both biking and driving. If you want to conduct a survey,why not do it within a minimum of a half mile
radius of this entire area.That would give area residents that use the street a chance to have input into what
occurs on that section of street. By adding speed humps,you add to pollution and noise,vehicle's must slow
and then speed up instead of driving at a steady rate.This causes pollution. Studies have shown,that speed
humps slow first responders response time.As a person that is under the care of two cardiologists at the Mercy
Hospital, Iowa Heart Center,I feel I have a legitimate concern that critical care could be slowed in getting to
me by unneeded speed humps. Even minor delays in emergency vehicle response time is far more detrimental
to public health and safety they can be offset by any perceived reduction in speeding.I feel I have given several
legitimate reasons for you to vote against implementing speed humps on this section of Friendship Street.
Please,do the common sense thing and vote against decreasing public safety and adding to pollution.Thank
you for your time.
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Kellie Fruehling
From: karennelsonphd15@gmail.com Late Handouts Distributed
Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 9:58 AM
To: Sarah Walz; *City Council
Cc: karennelsonphd15@gmail.com C — 7- 2
Subject: RE: request to delay 9/7 vote on speed humps Duck Creek urive
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Thank you for providing the information about reported MVAs on Duck Creek Drive since 2015.
Re your email statement "Please know that the Traffic Calming Program is not intended to address an area with
safety/collision issues" Wow, now I am extremely confused. If speed humps are not intended to address safety issues,
please clarify their purpose.
Please also elaborate on the incremental solutions that have been attempted prior to the permanent measure.
Leaders from Johnson County emergency services will say that speed humps of any type delay response times.
As I said in a previous email, even if your office and the Council do not support my preferred outcome (no speed humps
until other solutions are attempted), I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in this lively local process.
Again, I ask for a delay in Council's scheduled 9/7/21 vote.
Respectfully,
Karen Nelson Rietz
From:Sarah Walz<Sarah-Walz@iowa-city.org>
Sent:Thursday,September 2, 2021 10:59 AM
To: 'karen nelson'<karennelsonphd15@gmail.com>
Subject: RE: request to delay 9/7 vote on speed humps Duck Creek Drive
Karen,
Please know that the Traffic Calming Program is not intended to address an area with safety/collision issues. That said,
from what I can tell, since 2015 there have been three collisions along that portion of Duck Creek Drive involving 6
vehicles. None of the collisions resulted in injury. Here are the locations:
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The answer to your question regarding the speed. Depending on people's comfort level and car,you can certainly pass
over the speed humps at 25 MPH and there will likely be drivers who go faster. I think 20 MPH is what most people feel
comfortable going. We would not change the speed limit sings because the speed limit is just that—a limit. It is not a
requirement that you drive at least 25 MPH.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have anything else for me to pass along to City Council. I will
forwarding everything I have to the City Clerk before noon so that council members can review letters at the time they
read their packet.Anything received after 12 PM will be distributed as a late hand-out.
Sarah
From: karen nelson<karennelsonphd15@gmail.com>
Sent:Thursday,September 2, 2021 10:09 AM
To:Sarah Walz<Sarah-Walz@iowa-citv.org>
Subject: Fwd: request to delay 9/7 vote on speed humps Duck Creek Drive
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Sarah,
I am forwarding the email that I sent to IC Council members requesting a delay on vote for speed humps on Duck Creek
Drive.
I called the Iowa City Police to request information about reported motor vehicle accidents and speeding citations on
Duck Creek over a 5 or 10 year period. I was told that your office could provide me with that information. I was also told
I could purchase access to it. I haven't heard back from ICPD records department but I am willing to pay to access this
information.
A question re:your earlier explanation about the type of speed humps planned for my street.You said the humps could
be traversed at 20 mph and were less intense that humps found in mall parking lots.
If the posted speed on a street is 25 mph, and humps intended purpose is to lower motorists' speed to 20 mph,then the
effect is to lower the speed limit from what is posted on that portion of Duck Creek. Will the city be posting new signs to
indicate speed of 20 mph if the humps are installed?
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If yes,then the city needs to post new mph signage on any street where speed humps are installed.Shannon Drive in IC
is close to my home but the traffic cooling section of the city website indicates multiple other locations for humps.
Terry Robinson,former IC Parks Superintendent said that fire officials will say that speed hump installation does slow
response time. Period.
I'm asking for a meeting that includes residents on the rest of Duck Creek Drive before this scheduled 9/7 vote.
thanks for your time.
Karen Nelson
948 Duck Creek Drive
Iowa Clty
319-330-3615
Forwarded message
From: <karennelsonphd15@gmail.com>
Date: Mon,Aug 30, 2021 at 11:51 PM
Subject: request to delay 9/7 vote on speed humps Duck Creek Drive
To: <council@iowa-city.org>
Cc: <karennelsonphdl5Pgmail.com>
Council Representatives:
I request that the council delay the scheduled 9/7/21 vote to approve installation of speed humps on
Duck Creek Drive.
I reside at 948 Duck Creek Drive. Only a subset of residents of Duck Creek Drive were invited to a
meeting at Hunter's Run park to discuss the "traffic cooling" initiative. Residents of homes northwest
of Hunters Run Park (13 homes), residents of the 12 homes on Partridge, Larkspur, Wolfrum cul de
sacs (12 homes) were not invited to attend. If installed, speed humps would impact those of us who
travel the entire length of the proposed installation area.
Residents of Deerfield (parallel to Duck Creek) were not included. If humps are installed on Duck
Creek Drive, motorists may opt to use Deerfield to avoid the Duck Creek humps. So I believe they are
important stakeholders in this decision.
I respectfully ask that the vote be delayed until the remaining residents of Duck Creek Drive can be
educated and included in the process.
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To be transparent, I do not want speed humps on Duck Creek. I am collecting signatures of neighbors
who are not in favor of speed humps on Duck Creek.
Please be aware that the temporary speed indicator sign was not placed where the humps are
proposed.
I have requested but not yet received 5-10 years of reported MVAs and speeding citations on Duck
Creek Drive. I've owned my home at 948 Duck Creek since May 1999 and the only accidents I am
aware of have been related to icy/snow and cars parked on the street. Speed humps are an attempt
to solve a problem. I argue that incremental measures are warranted before speed humps.
Thanks for consideration.
Karen Nelson
948 Duck Creek Drive
Iowa City
319-330-3615
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.
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Sarah Walz
From: karennelsonphd15@gnnail.com
Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 9:45 AM Late Handouts Distributed
To: Janice Weiner;Sarah Walz
Cc: karennelsonphd15@gmail.com
Subject: RE: request to delay 9/7 vote on speed humps Duck Creek Drive _ Z,
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Thanks for your consideration Janice.
The lively process of local decision making is important. I recognize the Council may not support my preferred
outcome. The opportunity to participate in the process is meaningful.
From:Janice Weiner<Janice-Weiner@iowa-city.org>
Sent:Thursday,September 2, 2021 10:45 AM
To: karennelsonphd15@gmail.com
Subject: Re: request to delay 9/7 vote on speed humps Duck Creek Drive
Thank you for writing. We have received a number of emails on this topic and I went over to check it out about
10 days ago. Normally the neighbor meetings on speed humps involve only those on the actual street (might
be something we need to take a new look at, to be honest). I appreciate your feedback and will do my best.
Janice Weiner
No correspondence (including emails)to City Council is confidential.All correspondence (including emails)to me as a
City Council member about City issues is a public record.
From: karennelsonphd15@gmail.com <karennelsonphd15@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday,August 30,2021 11:52:02 PM
To: *City Council
Cc: karennelsonphd15@gmail.com
Subject: request to delay 9/7 vote on speed humps Duck Creek Drive
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I request that the council delay the scheduled 9/7/21 vote to approve installation of speed humps on
Duck Creek Drive.
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I reside at 948 Duck Creek Drive. Only a subset of residents of Duck Creek Drive were invited to a
meeting at Hunter's Run park to discuss the "traffic cooling" initiative. Residents of homes northwest
of Hunters Run Park(13 homes), residents of the 12 homes on Partridge, Larkspur, Wolfrum cul de
sacs (12 homes)were not invited to attend. If installed, speed humps would impact those of us who
travel the entire length of the proposed installation area.
Residents of Deerfield (parallel to Duck Creek) were not included. If humps are installed on Duck
Creek Drive, motorists may opt to use Deerfield to avoid the Duck Creek humps. So I believe they are
important stakeholders in this decision.
I respectfully ask that the vote be delayed until the remaining residents of Duck Creek Drive can be
educated and included in the process.
To be transparent, I do not want speed humps on Duck Creek. I am collecting signatures of neighbors
who are not in favor of speed humps on Duck Creek.
Please be aware that the temporary speed indicator sign was not placed where the humps are
proposed.
I have requested but not yet received 5-10 years of reported MVAs and speeding citations on Duck
Creek Drive. I've owned my home at 948 Duck Creek since May 1999 and theonly accidents I am
aware of have been related to icy/snow and cars parked on the street. Speed humps are an attempt
to solve a problem. I argue that incremental measures are warranted before speed humps.
Thanks for consideration.
Karen Nelson
948 Duck Creek Drive
Iowa City
319-330-3615
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.
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Kellie Fruehling
From: Gene Chrischilles <tgenec@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 6, 2021 7:27 PM Late Handouts Distributed
To: *City Council
Subject: Speed bumps on Duck Creek Drive
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As a resident living on Deerfield Drive, I am in favor of the installation of speed bumps on Duck Creek Drive. If it is going
to be done, why not continue up the hill to the west on Duck Creek?
Otherwise, drivers going west will immediately speed up after the last bump by Hunters Run Park. If the goal is a safer
street, go all the way.
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From: Jeremy Penn <jeremy_penn@hotmail.com>
Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 12:51 PM
To: Streets for People Late Handouts Distributed
Subject: Duck creek speed humps
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Dear City Council Member,
Jeremy Penn, 3627 Foxana Dr, Iowa City
I am writing to you today in strong support of the installation of speed humps on Duck Creek Dr. I live
just a few blocks from the area where the speed humps would be installed and use this area regularly,
particularly Hunter's Run Park.
Vehicle speed is a critical factor in whether a crash will occur and in the severity of the damage caused
by a crash. According to a federal report(Tefft, 2011: Impact Speed and a Pedestrian's Risk of Severe Injury
or Death, https://aaafoundation.orci/impact-speed-pedestrians-risk-severe-iniury-death/), the risk of death for a
collision at 23 MPH is only 25%, but at 39 MPH this risk is 75%. Reducing vehicle speed is therefore a critical
step in keeping street crossings safe for pedestrians.
We regularly make use of Hunter's Run Park and have noticed a high rate of speed of many vehicles
on Duck Creek Dr. This can make crossing Duck Creek drive to access Hunter's Run Park from our home
treacherous, as even though there are relatively few cars on Duck Creek, those that we do observe are often
going quite fast, presenting a significant danger to pedestrians. This is particularly a concern in the winter when
we spend time sledding on Hunter's Run Park's hill, which begins at the sidewalk immediately adjacent to Duck
Creek Dr. In the winter, the piles of snow from the snowplow decrease visibility for pedestrians and drivers and
slippery sidewalks and roads increase the chance of a collision.
Children have a right to enjoy recreation and a right to engage in safe, outdoor play. These activities
are good for their health and have been one of the few ways to get out of the house during the pandemic. But
the high rate of vehicle speed on Duck Creek Dr. is dangerous to children trying to get access to the park and
requires an adult be present to assist them in crossing the street. This means that children are not able to
access their right to recreation when an adult is not available to walk them across the street.
I am asking you to please vote to support our children's right to safe recreation and health by voting in
favor of adding speed humps to Duck Creek Drive. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Penn
3627 Foxana Dr
Iowa City
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Sarah Walz
From: Wes Marling <wes.marling@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 6, 2021 10:28 PM Late Handouts Distributed
To: Sarah Walz
Subject: Duck Creek Dr Traffic Calming- Comment for City Council
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Hi Sarah,
Thank you for your time and help throughout this process. I thought the neighborhood meeting was especially beneficial
for informing the affected residents and providing opportunity for constructive conversation.
We reached out to your office to initiate this process for our street after observing many incidents of vehicles traveling
at high speeds.When gathering petition signatures, many of our neighbors were in enthusiastic support of speed
humps. Many made comments that our road is extremely unsafe, especially for children. They also thanked us for
starting the process for traffic calming.
I would also like to highlight the data collected from the traffic study on our street.With an average of 590 vehicles
traveling northbound daily, speeds in the top 15%exceeded 48 mph.This indicates that roughly 88 vehicles per day are
traveling at nearly double the speed limit in a residential area.These results confirmed the concerns of many who
believe that the current traffic condition poses a danger.
We appreciate the City Planning Office's timeliness and expertise in their efforts to make our street safer.We are in
favor of speed humps as a traffic calming measure and look forward to it passing without delay.This is because we
believe it will make our street safer for the children who live on it, including our own.
Thanks again,
Weston and Amy Marling
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Sarah Walz
From: Eberle Fink, Katherine A <k-eberle-fink@uiowa.edu>
Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 5:54 PM Late Handouts Distributed
To: Streets for People
Subject: Kenneth drive speed bump opinion
Hello, I live right off Kenneth Drive and wish to share my opinion about traffic control. (Date)
Since Kenneth St. has become a bus route, as well as allowing parking on both sides of the street it is very difficult to get
up and down it easily. I already have to drive quite slowly to negotiate the parked cars.
I assume that many parents of children who live on the street are concerned about those drivers who do speed down
the street. I share their concern as some do drive very fast.To solve that issue I would recommend that a stop sign be
placed at the intersection of Camden and Kenneth stopping those that are speeding. However the current yield sign for
those turning off Camden on to Kenneth is sufficient and very helpful when the roads are snowy.
However, not only does Kenneth have a curve in the street and a hill as one ascends off Court St., winter snow removal
with the addition of speed bumps will become problematic. I do not have four wheel drive so there are times I have
gotten stuck driving up to Camden when it is icy. I also worry about speed bumps being added to an already very
crowded street.
I encourage the city to not add speed bumps, but rather limit parking to one side of the street and insert stop signs on
Kenneth at the intersection of Camden Dr.
Thank you.
Sincerely, Katherine Fink
32 Brentwood Lane
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Sarah Walz
From: Kevin Rauch <kjryankee@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 6, 2021 9:40 PM Late Handouts Distributed
To: Sarah Walz
Subject: Re: Speed Humps on Kenneth Dr.
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Sarah,
I have been reviewing the agenda for the city council meeting scheduled for September 7 posted late last week..
I am a little confused about some of the findings and the statement that the majority(61.5%) of the people along
Kenneth Dr. are in favor of the speed humps. If I am reading the communication correctly, 21 households along Kenneth
were queried. 61.9%of those households responded (13/21). Of the 13 that responded 61.5%were in favor(8/13). If I
am doing the math correctly that would mean that 8 out of the 21 voted in favor of the speed humps--that is only 38%
of the households queried in favor of the speed humps. With all due respect, I believe that the resolution that was
presented does not accurately reflect the desire of those households along Kenneth,the numbers were skewed tor the
benefit of one group. I do not believe that a failure to respond on the part of a household can be counted as a vote in
favor of the speed humps. I could just as easily make the case that it would appear to me that a minority of the people
along Kenneth actually voted in favor of installing speed humps.The fact is that no one group-- 1) in favor of(38%); 2)
against (24%); or 3) abstaining (38%) -- have a majority from this survey. I am not sure how you draw the conclusion of
people being in favor of the speed humps..
I would also like to reiterate that I do not believe that surveying 21 households is representative of the individuals in the
neighborhood (100 households)that use Kenneth to travel to and from our homes. We would be affected by the speed
humps even more so than some of the people who live on Kenneth who, depending on where they live on Kenneth,
might never have to cross a speed hump to reach Court or Lower West Branch Road. I believe that if there is a need for
traffic calming and speed humps are going to be a consideration to address this need, that input from all parties that use
Kenneth Dr. on a daily basis should be taken into consideration. I understand that the city policy only requires that
those households along the street directly affected be included in the survey but I believe that policy is flawed.The
policy needs to be reviewed and needs to be revised to ensure equal representation and provide the opportunity of all
parties impacted by decisions such as this to vote on the solutions. One thing that I have observed in this city over the
past 18 months is that they are striving to provide representation to all citizens of this community. I think this is another
example where change needs to occur. to include a wider group of people.
I would request/suggest that this be tabled until a survey involving all residents of the neighborhood bordered by
Kenneth, Charles and Camden to determine what, if any, action the majority of the people would like to see take place.
Sarah, I am requesting a list of those that responded to the survey and how they voted.
I trust that this communication like others provided earlier, will be shared with the city council in advance of their
meeting on the 7th..
Sincerely
Kevin Rauch
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Iowa City, Iowa 52240- 1826
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City Council Agenda — September 7, 2021 — Regular Formal Meeting
Information submitted between distribution of packet on Thursday and 4:30pm on Friday.
REVISED Late Handouts(s):
Item 5. Resolutions and Motions
6.c. Approval of FY2022 Interfund Transfers
Resolution Adopting Amending FY2022 Inter-fund Transfers.
(See corrected agenda title)
Regular Formal Agenda
11. TRC Preliminary Budget (See memo and attachments from Human Rights
Coordinator)
13. Duck Creek Drive Traffic Calming (See correspondence from Nicole
Weinkauf, Sara Penn, Mark and Tiffany Olson, Jian Huang and Sheen Liu, Tracy
Vest, Marvin Reiland, Pat Penn
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 3, 2021 Late Handouts Distributed
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Stefanie Bowers, Human Rights Coordinator v1 y 2 1
Re: Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Preliminary Bt )
City Council Resolution No. 20-228 established the Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation
Commission (hereinafter "Commission") on September 15, 2020. The resolution provides that
the Commission shall be facilitated by an independent consultant, funded by the City. The
resolution further asks that the Commission submit a preliminary budget for funds needed to
carry out the charges of the TRC beyond what existing City staff, programs, and services can
provide.
In June of 2021, the Commission put out a request for proposals for a facilitator. On July 14,
2021 the Commission received a response from Kearns and West, a woman-owned
collaboration and strategic communications firm founded in 1984. The proposal offers a national
team of experts in truth and reconciliation, human rights, mediation, conflict resolution,
restorative justice, policing, and social justice to serve as facilitators to the Commission with a
proposed timeline of 7-9 months.
The Commission submitted a preliminary budget for Council consideration and approval for
Council formal meeting date of July 27, 2021. This item was deferred by Council to the August
17, 2021 formal meeting. The Commission submitted a subsequent preliminary budget for the
formal Council meeting of August 17, 2021, this budget was deferred to the formal Council
meeting of September 7, 2021.
Kearns and West presented on their proposal which was followed by Q&A with the Commission
at their meeting of September 2, 2021. At this same meeting, the Commission discussed and
decided to submit the attached itemized budget to the Council. The vote passed 7-1
(Commissioner Nobiss in the negative). This itemized budget replaces all previous versions.
The only line item on this budget is the cost to the City to hire a facilitator.
Kearns and West have been able to demonstrate both in their proposal and presentation that
they have the experience and expertise that is desired of a facilitator for the Commission as
outlined in Resolution No. 20-228. If this itemized budget is approved by Council, the
Commission plans on presenting Council with the facilitator agreement for the September 21,
2021 formal Council meeting. If approved, the Commission will work with Kearns and West to
develop and submit their preliminary budget to Council in the near future.
City of Iowa City
Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission
Itemized Budget Proposal
Budget Line Item Amount Notes for Line Item(s)
The listed amount is proposed for the facilitator position that
the Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission is tasked with
Budget Facilitator 5197,907.00 hiring based on the requirements provided by the City of Iowa
City Council(for over a year)through their 7-1 vote to establish
a"TRC"
$197,907.00
K EARNS . . WEST
ITEM C: Price Schedule
Project Assumptions
Manager Senior Facilitator Facilitator Strategic
Role and Senior Advisor Associate and Advisor and Advisor Advisor TOTAL
Facilitator
Mr.Gonzalez's time is paid for by his salary with Beyond
Rate $185.00 $185.00 $160.00 $550.00 $300.00 $0.00 Conflict.
Task 1:Con and Understands .
1.a:Kickoff call(scheduling and TRC meeting kickoff-virtual 90-minute meeting hosted
.tannin•,next ste.s list) 2 2 1 0 0 2 8 b the Ci .
Manage project budget,schedule,and deliverables.
1.b:Project management& Coordinate with City staff.Assume half-hour weekly
Team Coordination 17.') 4 4 0 83 team meetin. for duration of TRC work
Background research(including reviewing Iowa City
NMreports,previous TRC materials,and relevant media
1.c Back round research 11 4 4 2 40 articles
Assume 1-on-1 interviews with TRC members,selected
City staff/Council members.Assume one review from
1.d:Develo.work elan 10 5 15 2 7 2 36 TRC and Staff.rior to finalization
Strategic assistance to provide support to City staff and
other stakeholders for unanticipated TRC coordination
1.e:Strat-.ic assistance 10 1 I 1 15 as the need arises.
Task 1 total hours 59 26.5 67.5 11 11 7 182
Task 1 total labor $10,915.00 $4,902.50 $10,800.00 56,050.00 53,300.00 $0.00 $35,967.50
Total-Task 1 ---- $35,967.50
Task 2:Desi.n of Fact-Findi ./Truth-Tellin./Reconciliation Process
2.a Conduct interviews via Discuss how best to engage their respective
phone,video conference,and communities. Assumes 12 45-minute interviews+
email/electronic survey with follow up reporting
communi or•anizations 9 0 15 0 0 0 24
•Begin facilitation of Task Force process to identify
locations for listening sessions
•Hold and Facilitate Listening Sessions(Number to be
determined by Commission)
2.b Draft fact-finding and Prepare Task Force for attendance at Listening Sessions
.rocess re.•rt 10.5 10.5 21 0 0 0 42 (Assume u. to 6 90-minute listenin. sessions)
2.c TRC communication Assume drafting content for online portal to assist with
includes draftin• content for 12 24 60 0 0 0 96 fact-findin.-truth-tellin.,for traditional and social
Kearns&West Response to Facilitator for Truth and Reconciliation Commission Page 14
KEARNS WEST
Project Assumptions
Manager Senior Facilitator Facilitator Strategic
Role and Senior Advisor Associate and Advisor and Advisor Advisor TOTAL
Facilitator
Mr.Gonzalez's time is paid for by his salary with Beyond
Rate $185.00 $185.00 $160.00 $550.00 $300.00 $0.00 Conflict.
online portal,traditional media media,and other means of outreach as needed
release,and public service throughout the project timeline.
announcements)
Task 2 total hours 31.5 34.5 96 0 0 0 162
Task 2 total labor $5,827.50 $6,382.50 $15,360.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $27,570.00
Total-Task 2 1 $27,570.00
Task 3:Fact-Finding +Truth-Telling Public Process
3.a:Coordinating logistics for in- Assume coordinating logistics,RSVPs,and other one-
person events 6 0 32 0 0 0 38 site logistics.Assumes the City provides location.
Assumes design and delivery of training for up to 25
3.b:Train Conversation Corps 24 0 0 2 2 2 30 community volunteers for half-day training
Assume drafting agenda,facilitation plan,and
facilitating and/or helping TRC members facilitate four
fact-finding/truth-telling public events,including help
3.c Coordinate and facilitate with developing script for events,questions for
fact-finding meetings 24 8 24 4 8 8 76 witnesses,etc.
Assume analyzing results of public events (testimonies,
3.d:Develop after-action report 2 0 6 0 0 0 8 comments,etc.)and developing report.
Task 3 total hours 56 8 62 6 10 10 152
Task 3 total labor $10,360.00 $1,480.00 $9,920.00 $3,300.00 $3,000.00 $0.00 $28,060.00
Total-Task 3 528,060.00
Task 4:TRC Meetings
4.a:Develop meeting strategy, Assumes K&W will take lead on developing agenda
proposed and annotated content
agendas,and
presentation/meeting materials 15 LS .' 2 2 51
•Kearns&West Team to provide draft materials within
agreed upon review timeframes for distribution by the
City one week prior to Task Force meetings
•Keams&West Team to participate with the City in up
4.b:Coordinate and facilitate to 2 planning meetings with City staff team per Task
project team meetings and Force meeting
individual coordination •Keams&West Team to participate in up to 2
meetings to prepare for TRC individual coordination meetings with key City
meetings 45 0 45 0 0 0 90 departments per Task Force meeting
Kearns&West Response to Facilitator for Truth and Reconciliation Commission Page 15
K EARNS W E S T
Project Assumptions
Manager Senior Facilitator Facilitator Strategic
Role and Senior Advisor Associate and Advisor and Advisor Advisor TOTAL
Facilitator
Mr.Gonzalez's time is paid for by his salary with Beyond
Rate $185.00 $185.00 $160.00 $550.00 $300.00 $0.00 Conflict.
Assume facilitating up to 15 TRC meetings.TRC
4.c:(oordinate and facilitate meetings will be up to 3 hours each,once a month,and
I R( meetings 60 0 60 15 15 60 210 follow a regularly set meeting schedule.
Develop meeting summaries following each TRC
meeting for City staff team review.Assume 2 review
4.d Develop meeting rounds per deliverable(draft and final for distribution by
summaries 15 0 45 0 0 0 60 City to TRC;refinements for final version from TRC input)
Task 4 total hours 135 7.5 172.5 , 17 17 62 411
Task 4 total labor $24,975.00 $1,387.50 $27,600.00 $9350.00 $5,100.00 __ $0.00 $68,412.50
Task 5:Report Compilation
54 Compile information from
TRC and subcommittee meeting
summaries 6 0 24 0 0 0 30
5.b Draft report 10 2.5 15 1 1 0 29.5 Assume up to 1 round of review
5.c Revise and prepare final
report 5 2.5 15 0 2.5 0 25
Task 4 total hours 21 5 54 1 3.5 0 875
Task 4 total labor $3,885.00 5925.00 _ $8,640.00 $550.00 _ $1,050.00 $0.00 $15,050.00
Total-Task 5 $15,050.00
Total Hours for all Tasks 3025 81.5 452 35 413 79 991.5
Total Labor for all Tasks $55,962.50 $15,077.50_ $72,320.00 $19,250.00 $12,450.00 $0.00 $175,060.00
Total Labor J $175,060.00
Other Direct Costs
technology to bolster reach of Can include ability to host televised town hall,
fact-finding and truth-telling $10,000 specialized software
ODC total for all Tasks $10,000.00
Travel
Airfare to Iowa City $275.00 $275.00 $275.00 $325.00 $400.00 $350.00 $1,900.00
Hotel(2 nights) $192.00 $192.00 $192.00 $192.00 $192.00 $192.00 $1,152.00
Kearns &West Response to Facilitator for Truth and Reconciliation Commission Page 16
K EARNS WEST
Project Assumptions
Manager Senior Facilitator Facilitator Strategic
Role Advisor TOTAL
and Senior Associate and Advisor and Advisor Advisor
Facilitator
Mr.Gonzalez's time is paid for by his salary with Beyond
Rite $185.00 $185.00 $160.00 $550.00 $300.00 $0.00 Conflict.
Per Diem meals/incidentals 137.50 137.50 $137.50 137.50 137.50 $137.50 $825.00
Travel time(billed at 50%of
total) $1,20250 $1,202.50 $1,040.00 $3,575.00 $1,950.00 $ $8,970.00 IIEE
Travel total for all Tasks $1,807.00 $1,807.00 $1,644.50 $4,299.50 $2,679.50 $679.50 $12,847.00
Assumes four trips for face-to-face engagement among
Total Travel Costs $/,718.00 51.728.00 $6,5/815) 54,229 0 $7,611).`,0 $679.50 $28,622.50 core team(Schooler/Vint/Omar),one from advisors
$109,847.0 $137,644.5
GRAND TOTAL 0 $31,037.00 0 $42,179.50 $26,529.50 $679.50 $197,907.00
Kearns & West Response to Facilitator for Truth and Reconciliation Commission Page 17
Kellie Fruehling
From: Nikki Weinkauf <nikkirose87@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 2, 2021 4:44 PM Late Handouts Distributed
To: *City Council
Subject: Duck creek speed bumps
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RISK
I am writing to request you vote not to install speed humps on Duck Creek Drive in Iowa City or delay the
vote until you can get feedback from all those who would be affected by the humps.
I am a neighborhood resident and am nit in favor of these speed bumps.This is a costly and unnecessary
initiative.
Nicole Weinkauf
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From: Sara Penn <spenn28@hotmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 2, 2021 5:15 PM
To: *City Council Late Handouts Distributed
Subject: Speed Humps on Duck Creek
q - 3- 21
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RISK
Good afternoon,
My name is Sara Penn and my family and I live in the neighborhood where you are planning to install
the speed humps on Duck Creek. I've heard there may be some neighbors petitioning against this
installation. However, I just wanted to let you know that we are fully in favor of adding the speed
humps. We live on Foxana Drive and use Hunters Run Park frequently. We have younger children
and I am always worried about them crossing that street to get to the park, as cars tend to speed by,
and it's a bit of a blind spot because of the hill, curve in the road, and trees. I know there are several
other families with small children that live in the area and utilize the park as well. We hope you do
follow through with the installation for these reasons.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sara Pevuv
"Do not be anxious of anything but in everything, by prayer and petition, present your requests to God. And
the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
(Philippians 4: 6-7)
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From: Tiffany Olson <tiffanyrolson@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 2, 2021 10:34 PM
To: *City Council Late Handouts Distributed
Subject: Objection to Duck Creek Speed Hump Installation
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RISK
Hello,
My family lives on Pheasant Valley St which connects to Duck Creek Drive in Iowa City. We have seen the posted signs
about a vote for potential speed hump installation on Duck Creek Drive. We oppose speed hump installation on Duck
Creek.
We drive on speed humps pretty much every day on Shannon Drive and feel that the negative aspects of speed humps
(hard on vehicles including city vehicles, hard on the roads, reduce property values, etc) far outweigh any kind of
benefits. We use this road frequently to access Hunter's Run park and feel it is very safe to walk/bike/drive along and
for our 5 kids to cross the street to access the park. I can think of many other areas (Melrose Ave and Dublin Drive as
one example) where city funds should be directed to help alleviate traffic concerns. Duck Creek Drive is not a concern.
Thank you,
Mark and Tiffany Olson
1122 Pheasant Valley St
Iowa City, IA 52246
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Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 7:52 AM
To: Janice Weiner
Cc: *City Council; Sheen Liu
Subject: Re: Speed bump installation in Duck Creek Drive, Iowa City, IA 52246
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(Date)
Dear Janice and Iowa City Council members,
We write to express our opposition to the installation of speed bumps on Duck Creek Avenue in Iowa City.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Jian Huang and Sheen Liu
924 Duck Creek Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
On Thu, Sep 2, 2021 at 10:41 AM Janice Weiner<Janice-Weiner@iowa-city.org>wrote:
Thank you for letting me know.Janice Weiner
No correspondence(including emails) to City Council is confidential.All correspondence (including emails)to me as a
City Council member about City issues is a public record.
From:Jian Huang<jianhiian2@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday,August 30,2021 8:25:59 PM
To: *City Council
Subject:Speed bump installation in Duck Creek Drive, Iowa City, IA 52246
RISK
Dear Iowa City Council Members,
We would like to request a postponement of the vote on Speed Bump Installation in Duck Creek Drive, Iowa City.
Thank you for your consideration.
Jian Huang and Sheen Liu
924 Duck Creek Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
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From: Tracy Vest <tvest711 @gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 10:29 AM Late Handouts Distributed
To: *City Council
Subject: Speed humps on Duck Creek Dr.
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City Council, (Date)
I am writing with regard to the proposed installation of speed humps on Duck Creek Drive. I have spoken to
several neighbors that use Duck Creek and they are all against the installation of speed humps.
I called several weeks ago and spoke with one your employees about the proposal. First,the very small signs
that were posted along the road were difficult to read. If I hadn't stopped to see what they said I would not
have know about this. An email or letter to all the residents of this subdivision should have been notified. I live
on Larkspur Court and use Duck Creek daily for my commute.
The mobil radar unit that was set up was at the bottom of a hill. If the cameras was set heading south midway
up Duck Creek there would have been no change in the speed. I don't believe the data that was collected
represents a good picture of the traffic on the street.
The problem with speed humps:
-damage to vehicle suspensions,breaks and general maintenance expense
-the cost to the city to install and uninstall the speed humps, waste of taxpayers dollars
-loss of property value to houses in the area
-slow response of emergency vehicles
The alternative is radar flashing speed signs, similar to University Heights right by Finkbine Golf Course. This
appears to be a better alternative to the speed humps, in making drivers aware of their speed.
I request you vote no for Speed Humps on Duck Creek or delay your vote until you get full feedback from all the
neighbors in our subdivision during you Sept. 7 meeting.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Tracy Vest
70 Larkspur Ct.
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From: Marvin Reiland <mmreiland@gmail.com> Late Handouts Distributed
Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 11:25 AM
To: *City Council
Subject: Duck Creek Speed Humps q _ 3 _ 2_1
To Iowa City Council Members: (Date)
I'm writing to strongly oppose installing speed humps on Duck Creek Drive. I have lived on Duck Creek Drive
for 29 years and do not recall seeing any traffic accidents or excessive speeding on the street during that time.
In my opinion, Duck Creek is not known for high traffic volume and most of the traffic is from the people who
live in the neighborhood.
Speed humps over time cause damage to vehicles suspension and drive trains and create a hazard for drivers
with the repeated acceleration and deceleration needed to navigate the humps, and or trying to miss part of the
hump. Seems to me that the humps would be a problem for snow removal equipment in winter as well.
The cost of installing speed humps on Duck Creek Drive is money that could be better spent addressing high
traffic areas or on improving the quality of streets in Iowa City.
I strongly urge you to vote against the installation of speed humps on Duck Creek Drive when it comes to the
Council for a vote.
Thank you
Mary Reiland
94o Duck Creek Dr.
319-53o-9328
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From: Pat Penn <pat_penn@hotmail.com>
Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 1:25 PM Late Handouts Distributed
To: *City Council
Subject: speed humps
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(Date)
RISK
I am in favor of adding speed humps on Duck Creek Dr. It is perilous for anyone with trouble seeing or walking to get
across the street to the park.
Please vote yes to add speed humps.
Pat Penn
Hunters Run
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