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JUN 4, 2015
Clippers blast
Demons in
opener.
See page B1.
NL water,
sewer on
the rise
again
Council to hold two more
readings on utlity rate hikes
By Lori Lindner
North Liberty Leader
NORTH LIBERTY– Even flushing the toilet is getting
more expensive.
It its next meeting, the North Liberty City Council will
consider raising municipal water and sewer rates. A public
hearing will be held on the ordinance June 9.
The proposal is to raise water rates by five percent, which
translates to an additional $1.76 per month in a household
that uses 5,000 gallons of water monthly.
Sewer rates would raise slightly more, with a proposed
seven percent increase. A household using 5,000 gallons
per month would see a hike of about $3.06 per month on
the sewer bill. The increases would be applied both to the
base rate and gallons used.
The increase is needed to help pay for both an expansion
of the city’s wastewater treatment plant and the construction
of a new water plant.
The city has anticipated the major upgrades to both utilities for the last few years based on North Liberty’s rapid
increase in population. The current wastewater treatment
plant– a state-of-the-art facility that uses an advanced membrane bioreactor system– was designed for a population
of 14,000. While North Liberty’s official population was
calculated at 13,374 in the 2010 census, unofficial estimates
put it well over 16,000 now.
The plant has been able to keep up, said City Administrator Ryan Heiar, because most North Liberty residents don’t
utilize as much water as is typical. However, a 2013 study
by Fox Engineering recommended expanding the plant to
a capacity that would serve 20,000.
Engineers initially estimated that to cost $13.65 million;
however, the project went out for bids and only received
two, both of which were well over the engineers’ estimates.
At its May 26 meeting, the council voted to accept the low
bid of $15.62 million from Tricon Construction Group in
order to keep the project moving along. An earlier bid deadline was pushed back because, as Steve Troyer from Fox
Engineer said, there is a great deal of major construction
work going on in the area, and contractors have told him
they are having trouble finding skilled subcontractors. He
had hoped that extending the bid deadline would garner
more interest from contractors, but it did not. Troyer said
he knew of several projects in the state that lacked a strong
number of competitive bidders, and also came in well over
estimates.
“It sounds like
Water Rate Increase
a good old supply-and-demand
Gallons FY2016
FY2017
issue,” said counused
increase increase
cilor Annie Polper month per month
lock. “It seems
3,000
$1.22
$1.79
you’ve done your
5,000
$1.76
$2.59
due diligence;
it’s just the con8,000
$2.57
$3.78
straints we have
11,000
$3.39
$4.98
right now.”
Further, re-designing the projSewer Rate Increase
ect in order to try
to cut costs, and
Gallons FY2016
FY2017
then re-bidding it,
used
increase increase
per month per month
was not practical,
Troyer said.
3,000
$2.42
$2.59
“It’s been my
5,000
$3.06
$3.28
experience that
8,000
$4.03
$4.31
re-bidding a project often does not
11,000
$4.99
$5.34
result in cost savings to the owner,” Troyer said. “Plus, there are costs associated with re-design.”
Given that the lowest bid was just 15 percent over estimates, the three councilors in attendance– Pollock, Terry
Donahue and Brian Wayson– all voted to approve it.
“It’s not that far off,” Wayson said. “I think the bidding
climate hurt us a little bit. I think we need to keep moving along; if we try to re-bid it we will lose probably two
months or more.”
Also on the city’s list is a new water plant, an aging facility that hasn’t had any major improvements since 2001.
Fox’s 2013 recommendation was for a new plant and the
eventual addition of two new Jordan aquifer wells, with several intermediate upgrades in between. The water upgrades
Utlity rates:
Continued on page A2
Clippers’ chance
at state foiled in
substate final.
See page B1.
West girls
gir
win at IATC
IA
Pentathlon.
Pentath
See page B2.
Going green (and red, yellow and blue)
North Bend
hosts another
successful
Color Fun Run
By Lori
ri Lindner
NORTH
TH LIBERTY–
What could
ould top off a
leisurelyy run with a
bunch off friends on a
beautiful day?
Looking
ng like a
walking rainbow
when you’re
u’re done.
That was the
scene at North Bend
Elementary
ary School in
North Liberty
berty on Saturday,
April 11, during the school’s
annual Color
olor Fun Run fundraiser. The
he run is sponsored by
the Northh Bend Parent Teacher Group
(PTG), and comprises a 5K run and a
un run for kids and less compet1-mile fun
ners. The routes take runners and
itive runners.
walkers around a large pond behind the
school, with several color stations along
the way. Participants– most dressed in
North Bend fourth
grader Nick Johnson gets engulfed
in a green cloud
as he passes
through a color
station at North
B e n d s c h o o l ’s
Color Fun Run
April 11. (photo
by Lori Lindner)
Color Fun Run:
The
County taxes
for cell tower
that was never
built; refund
request denied
By Lori Lindner
JOHNSON COUNTY–
Johnson County Assessor
Bill Greazel called it an
honest mistake. Supervisor
Mike Carberry called it a
slippery slope.
Morse Road resident Jean
Marie Fisher called it a
hiccup.
Whatever you call it,
there is no easy remedy for
hiccup
an error that has resulted
in the county collecting
roughly $27,000 in added
tax value on a structure that
does not exist.
Fisher asked for a refund
of taxes paid on the error,
but the Johnson County
Board of Supervisors denied
her request in a 2-3 vote last
Thursday, May 28, during
the board’s formal meeting.
The rural Johnson County
property owner, in 2008,
agreed to lease a 100 ft.square parcel of her farm
ground to Verizon Wireless
for a cellular tower, which
required rezoning the parcel
from an agricultural zoning
to commercial. Since then,
Fisher and Verizon have
been paying annual property
taxes based on a commercial
use classification.
The hiccup?
The tower was never actually built. And although land
has continued to be planted
in crops, the county collected the added tax value on the
property after an employee
of the Johnson County Assessor’s office drove out to
Morse Road, saw a different
tower in a location two
miles away, and assumed
it was on Fisher’s property.
Fisher paid an additional
$1,600 per year in taxes,
thinking her higher tax bill
was based on the zoning
change; however, Johnson
County assesses property
on its actual use.
So when Fisher’s tax ac-
countant discovered she was
paying a commercial tax
rate yet receiving no rent,
he urged her to investigate.
Fisher went to the assessor’s office in February
2014 to straighten it out,
and learned that, indeed, the
nonexistent tower was taxed
in error, and while the County Board of Review could
correct it moving forward,
the review board could do
nothing retroactively.
Fisher then appealed to
the Board of Supervisors for
a refund of the erroneously
paid taxes– about $5,000 of
which were paid by Fisher,
and $22,000 by the Verizon
Tax refund:
Dr. Vincent Taeger joins
MercyCare North Liberty team
By Lori Lindner
NORTH LIBERTY– Vince Taeger, MD, has joined the
staff at MercyCare North Liberty, bringing the number of
health care providers at the growing family practice clinic
to four.
Dr. Taeger is new to North Liberty, but he is no stranger to
the area. Originally from the Burlington area, Dr. Taeger is
an Eastern Iowan through and through, as is his wife. After
earning his undergraduate
degree at Loras College, he
attended medical school at
the University of Iowa and
completed his residency in
Iowa City.
Dr. Taeger had been practicing at Great River Medical hospital in Burlington
since he finished his residency in 2004, and moved
to the MercyCare clinic this
past February.
“My wife and I really
loved Iowa City when we
lived here, and we have alVincent Taeger, MD. (subways wanted to come back.
mitted photo)
My wife teaches both at the
University of Iowa and Kirkwood, so it worked that MercyCare also had an opening,” said Dr. Taeger. “It seemed
like a good time to make the change.”
Dr. Taeger’s desire to practice family medicine stems
from his roots: as a child, he sometimes tagged along with
his mother to her work as a physical therapist in Henry
County Hospital.
“I just really liked the hospital atmosphere, and watching the medical practices in general,” said Dr. Taeger. “In
school, I really enjoyed the science classes, so it naturally
took me in that direction. Medicine was a natural fit for me.”
So was practicing general family medicine, he said.
“Family medicine is essentially general practice with
the full spectrum of medicine,” said Dr. Taeger. “We see
newborns up to nursing home patients. That’s why I like
it; there is such a variety throughout the day. We do a little
bit of everything, for every age.”
Dr. Tager’s experience spans a range of patients and
needs.
He served as the medical director for the Danville nursing
care center and regularly cared for about 40 nursing home
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SECTION A
NORTH LIBERTY LEADER
JUNE 4, 2015
NORTH LIBERTY NEWS
Volunteers needed for Summer Lunch & Fun Program
June 8 program to help
families kick off the summer
with free lunch and activities
NORTH LIBERTY–Several area organizations are joining hands Monday, June 8, to
kick off the summer of 2015 with free lunch
and activities for North Liberty parents and
children.
The event will be from 11:30 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. Monday, June 8, on the lawn of
the historic Ranshaw House, 515 W. Penn
St., North Liberty. If the weather is bad,
the event will be moved to the lower level
of the nearby Community Center, 520 W.
Cherry St.
The “Safe Summer Kickoff” event marks
the launch of the 2015 North Liberty Summer Lunch & Fun Program, but is a one-day
collaboration with the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, the Johnson County
Breakthrough Series Collaborative Team,
and Johnson County Americorps.
“The goal of our ‘Safe Summer Kickoff’
is to provide a fun environment for families
to interact and learn more about programs
that will help children and families stay
safe and active throughout the summer,”
said Raquishia Harrington, site director of
the Broadway Neighborhood Center. “Collaborating with the North Liberty summer
lunch program seemed like a great way to
help our program reach more North Liberty
families.”
During the June 8 event, the menu will
be picnic-style food such as hotdogs,
pulled-chicken sandwiches, desserts and
salads. Activities will be a variety of carnival
style games and field games.
Last summer, the North Liberty Summer
Lunch & Fun Program served more than
2,500 free meals to children. Again this summer, it will provide free lunch for kids up to
age 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and
free activities from noon to 1 p.m. weekdays
June 8 through August 14, excluding July 3.
However, the Summer Lunch program
will be hosted at a new location this year:
outside the Ranshaw House at 515 W. Penn
NL SHARE Iowa food program combines giving and receiving
N O RT H L I B E RT Y – S H A R E i s a
non-profit food program for everyone.
SHARE packages contain an assortment
of foods that are nutritious, easy to cook
and offer savings when compared to supermarket prices. Those who have purchased
SHARE packages before know that the only
requirement is to do good deeds for someone else for two hours. Local participants
have done 226 hours of volunteering in the
community during April. Some help with the
SHARE program, some at the food pantry,
hospitals, schools and churches. People can
order the Best Value package with meats,
fresh fruits, fresh vegetables and staples at
a cost of $25. More packages are offered on
Utility rates
will be divided into several
phases of construction over
20 years, and carried an
estimate of $27.2 million,
to serve a population of approximately 33,000 people.
The new water plant project is currently in the pre-design phase, with the staff
piloting a reverse osmosis
(RO) filtering system at the
current facility to assess viability of using an RO system
in the new plant.
In order to stay abreast
of costs for both facilities,
Heiar suggested raising rates
incrementally over the next
several years and keeping
a healthy reserve in both
funds. His revenue and expenditure projection model
shows wastewater rates
increasing every year until
fiscal year 2024, and water
rates increasing through
year 2020, though he told
the council it was difficult
to make projections so far
into the future.
“Revenues could be higher than anticipated, expendi-
the website. SHARE is a valuable resource
right here, right now, in the community helping to budget participant’s grocery needs.
For those interested in ordering, monthly
flyers are available at the public libraries
in North Liberty, Solon, Swisher and Ely.
Pre-orders for June are due by the June 14
with a pick up date of June 27 at the North
Liberty Recreation Center from 10-11 a.m.
Online orders and more package offers can
be seen at www.shareiowa.com or by calling 800-344-1107. The local SHARE Iowa
contact is Carmen and she is reachable at
319-626-3455. Join SHARE Iowa and enjoy
the experience.
(Continued from page A1)
tures could be higher, but we
think we have been conservative from the expenditures
standpoint,” Heiar said.
“Ultimately, our hope is that
percentage (increases) down
the road can be lower. We
are trying to show you the
worst case.”
In fact, the proposed five
and seven percent increases
are lower than even those
projected during the council’s budget work sessions
earlier this year, because the
money that will be borrowed
from the State Revolving
Fund won’t be needed until
later than anticipated.
The rate increases are not
a new trend. Residents saw
a 12 percent increase in the
base water rate in fiscal year
2013, and an eight percent
increase in water consumption rates for 2014. The
base sewer rate increased
by eight percent in 2013 and
saw a five percent increase
in the consumption rate in
2014.
The council is expected
to consider the rate hikes at
its next meeting, June 9, at
6:30 p.m.
The North Liberty Summer Lunch & Fun Program seeks volunteers to help serve food, provide
meals, and host activities on select weekdays this summer.
Food volunteers are asked to help from 10:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Activity hosts are asked to help from 11:45 am. to 1 p.m.
Signup online at https://nlsummerlunch.wordpress.com/volunteer/.
St. instead of outside the nearby community
center. In bad weather, the program will still
be moved to the lower level of the nearby
Community Center, 520 W. Cherry St.
“We are looking forward to another
exciting summer,” said Tracey Mulcahey,
a program organizer and assistant city
manager for North Liberty. “Combining our
first day of service with the Neighborhood
Centers’ summer kickoff event is going to
be a fantastic introduction to our program.
We had so much fun last year, and know
the program helped build a stronger sense
of community among so many families.”
“Families who came to the program last
summer are excited to hear about what will
be happening this year,” said Tina DuBois,
director of the North Liberty Community
Pantry, which hosts the program’s lunch
and activity once a week. “The program is
a great chance for children to have a meal
and stay active over the summer. One grandmother said that her grandchildren woke up
early all summer last year and would ask
if it was time to go to the summer lunch
and fun.”
The summer lunch program still welcomes adult volunteers to help serve food
or host children’s activities. Food service
volunteers are asked to help from 10:45
a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Activities can be hosted
by anyone, and these volunteers are asked to
provide an activity to entertain the children
from 11:45 am. to 1 p.m.
“Last year, activities included cupcake
decorating, bubble fun, container gardening, soccer, music, yoga, and a butterfly
demonstration,” Mulcahey said. “We are
fortunate to have so many business owners
and residents willing to work with the kids
to introduce them to new and fun activities.”
Area organizations and businesses serving
youth and families are invited to bring a display table or hand out fliers during the June
8 event. Contact raquishia-harrington@ncjc.
org for details.
For more information about the summer
lunch program, visit its website at http://
nlsummerlunch.wordpress.com. Information about the Neighborhood Center and
its youth programs is online at http://www.
ncjc.org/.
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NORTH LIBERTY LEADER • SOLON ECONOMIST
JUNE 4, 2015
YOUR THOUGHTS
Supporting McAndrew
I received in the mail the notice of the South Slope Cooperative Annual meeting scheduled for June 17. Included
with the notice, for the first time, was a ballot to elect two
members to the South Slope Cooperative Board of Directors.
I was very pleased to see the name of Paul McAndrew from
the North Liberty area listed as a candidate. I cannot think
of a more qualified candidate than Paul McAndrew. Paul
graduated with a law degree with high distinction from the
University of Iowa in 1983 and has practiced law in this area
representing working people for over thirty years.
Paul’s main goal is the help South Slope provide quality
service to its customers, but he also wants to make sure that
members and employees voices are heard by the Board of
Directors. Communication with the present board is difficult; answers needed review by a Des Moines attorney
before getting a simple response. I also found that South
Slope has separate lawyers representing the board in corporate affairs as well as collective bargaining and dealing
with the violations found to have merit by the National
Labor Relations Board by South Slopes CEO. According
to IRS Form 990 South Slope has spent $386,000 for legal
expenses from 2010 through 2013. Wouldn’t it be nice to
have a person on the board of directors representing us, the
customers, members and employees without having to pay
legal expenses. I believe Paul McAndrew to be that person.
The ballots were a surprise because current South Slope
bylaws provide for voting for board members at the annual
meeting. But then I was able to find and download a copy
of new bylaws apparently adopted by the Board on March
16, without much notice to members. Please promote more
transparency from the Board of Directors by putting an X
in the box by Paul McAndrew’s name, attach your signed
sticker to the ballot, place your ballot in the return envelope
and mail it before June 7.
Thank you,
Richard Running
Cedar Rapids
Displays part of library’s programs
There were no “inaccurate assertions” about Paul Deaton
in my recent letter. He was mentioned once to identify a
display. My use of “political” to describe that display was
correct. “Political” is not limited to election campaigns. The
dictionary gives a broader definition– referring to “issues
of policy– government, group, or individual.”
The tax-exempt status of a nonprofit group doesn’t prohibit educational activities (a display) around policy (political)
issues on matters of concern.
I made no reference to any of Deaton’s future windows.
However, the library director told me in September 2013,
that Deaton wanted the windows each August. Obviously,
the library was mistaken.
Paul Deaton is the spouse of a library employee. He
should know a library is about knowledge and information,
not merely books and media for patrons. That knowledge
includes the shared experience, culture, and memories of a
community. The displays brought people to the library who
had never come before. I’m most proud of that.
For the record, the displays were considered part of the
library programs. The Friends have sponsored me since
2011, with a quarterly stipend for six windows a year. Last
spring, with the city’s support, the library board gave me a
budget for each of those six windows, reviewing expenses
annually. I honored this agreement as a verbal contract. I
was not “monopolizing” the displays.
Apparently all four city representatives on the library
board live across the street (two) or within three blocks (two)
of the library director. To me, the board doesn’t represent
the entire community with a variety of economic and social
experience. For this reason, I will ask to be appointed to the
library board at the first opening.
Antonia Russo
Solon
Bipartisan priorities deserve
a vote in the House
As we near the end of the 2015 session, there are many bipartisan issues that have been overlooked in the Iowa House.
This includes initiatives to make our communities safer,
improve health care and boost quality of life that won the
support of Democrats and Republicans in the Iowa Senate.
Among them are efforts to:
· Keep all students safe with adequate
training for schools to investigate
harassment and bullying, including
alleged incidents that occur outside of
school, and to impose school discipline.
· Combat human trafficking through
public awareness efforts, special training for law enforcement officers and
making the crime a forcible felony.
· Prohibit the use of GPS to track a
Kevin Kinney
person without legitimate purpose or
IOWA SENATE
authorization.
· Give adoptive parents time to bond
with their new child by requiring businesses with maternity
leave programs to give adoptive parents the same time off
as birth parents.
· Improve detection of breast cancer by notifying women
in their mammogram results if they have dense breast tissue,
may be at greater risk of developing breast cancer and should
consult with a physician about additional screening options.
· Forbid felons from receiving life insurance proceeds if
they commit a violent crime against an insured person within
the six months prior to the death of that person.
· Provide immunity from prosecution for possessing,
sharing or using controlled substances or drug paraphernalia
to assist those suffering from an opioid overdose.
The House has a second chance to reconsider these bipartisan ideas because they were included in Senate File 510,
which was approved by the Senate on May 14. Making these
initiatives law this year is the right thing to do for Iowans.
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OUR THOUGHTS
SECTION A
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The year of the dandelion
I’ve been keeping an eye on the dandelions this spring,
and I think there’s some sort of plot going on. Have you ever
noticed that the blooms crouch close to the ground when
they first open? And when you mow, unless you’re willing
to practically shave the grass right down to the soil line,
the dandelions manage to escape the mower blades? Then,
a day or two later, you look out your window one morning
and they’re all 19 inches tall with great, white balls of fluff,
loaded with seeds ready to be wafted away by the slightest
breeze and take over the world.
I looked up dandelions in my dictionary and it didn’t give
me much information I wasn’t already aware of, except to
tell me their Latin name, which is teraxacum officinale.
Now, I never studied Latin, so I can’t translate that, but it
sounds definitely evil. Perhaps it means “tooth of the lion,”
which is descriptive of the notched leaf of the plant. In
French, that is “dent de lion” and it’s easy to see how that
phrase evolved into the English version we know today.
I don’t suppose a plant can be considered evil, which
seems to imply maliciousness, a deliberate intent to cause
harm, but if those golden sunbursts dotted around in the
emerald grass weren’t so pretty, I’d be inclined to think
they were inhabited by some sort of devils or evil spirits.
Why else would they launch billions of seeds, attached to
tiny parachutes, into the air to establish whole new colonies
of their kind when already overpopulated? They are not in
danger of extinction, they do not need to compete against
other species of plants for real estate, and they certainly
don’t have to compete against me. I’ve never dug out a
dandelion by its roots in my life. Nor have I been sneaky
enough to douse my lawn with poison to wipe out whole
generations of dandelions in a single sweep.
I do get slightly annoyed after opening a few windows
to let spring breezes freshen the air in my house when I
find my screens clogged with dandelion fluff, but it doesn’t
make me murderous and cause me to overreact. I know that
those lovely little golden finches, our Iowa state bird, love
the dandelion seeds and depend on them in spring and early
summer when other rich seeds are slow to ripen.
Goldfinches rely heavily on thistle plants, both as a nesting site and a food source. Baby finches hatch late and must
grow fast in order to be able to survive the fall migration
and harsh winter weather. They need those rich seeds in
order to survive. I’m pretty sure that dandelion seeds are
an adequate substitute for thistle seeds at this time of year.
My dandelion-infested lawn seems to be a popular feeding
ground for those little birds, and I find it charming to look
out across the lawn and see a family of goldfinches feasting
on dandelion seeds in the green grass.
So, using my “poetic license” I convince myself that
those early golden blossoms are representative of future
goldfinches. Romantic? I suppose so, but it justifies my
lack of ambition when it comes to trying to eradicate the
dandelions, an impossible dream.
Dandelions are not native to North America. They were
intentionally brought here by early settlers from Europe,
who for some
reason doubted
that there would
be adequate edible greenery to
replace the familiar plants of
their homeland.
I have no information as to
whether it was
one, a few, or
nearly all those
immigrants who were responsible, but it wouldn’t have
taken more than a handful of seeds to eventually multiply
into the abundance of dandelions we have today.
Iowa, it seems, provides the perfect environment for a
bumper crop year in and year out.
I don’t know if dandelions are as prevalent in other areas
of the country, but I do know that my sister, living in California many years ago, ordered a packet of seeds labeled
“Iowa Wild Flowers.” She prepared a special flower bed
for them in the front of her house, where visitors would be
sure to notice her nostalgic collection of the wild blossoms
she had grown up loving. Imagine her dismay when the
first seedlings to emerge, and about ninety percent of the
total, turned out to be none other than the lowly dandelion.
Those early settlers wanted the dandelions primarily for
their tender young leaves. I have found recipes for dandelion
wine and dandelion honey, both of which seem to rely on
the dandelion blossom for its color rather than any flavor.
I’ve never seen a recipe that uses the root, though I’m sure
somebody has figured out a use for that parsnip-like part.
It just occurred to me, do you think the dandelion could
solve the problems of world hunger? There’s certainly a
plentiful supply.
food
for
thought
Milli Gilbaugh
Come ride with me
If you have a couple hours free, I invite readers to join
me on a bicycle tour of Iowa City’s historical monuments,
neighborhoods and other points of interest.
We start on Gilbert Street a few blocks south of downtown.
As we head north, the first point of interest is Dirty John’s.
The small, independent grocery, opened in 1946, got the
descriptor “Dirty” back in the 1950s, when it was the only
business in the area to carry Playboy magazine. Today, it
carries an eclectic mix of groceries, beer and wine.
Passing Mercy Hospital, we head uphill to Brown Street
and the Gaslight
Village. It was
founded in the
1950s as a sanctuary for writers.
Kurt Vonnegut,
Philip Roth, John
Cheever, Gene
BRIAN FLECK
Wilder and other
famous people
have come and
gone from this
scenic enclave.
Cruising east on Brown Street, we pass Happy Hallow
Park and enter into the Oakland Cemetery. Among the
sprawling complex of ornate tombstones and mausoleums
are the final resting place of luminaries like Robert E. Lucas, first governor of the territory, and Samuel Kirkwood,
governor during the Civil War. It is also home to the Black
Angel, an 8.5-foot monument erected in 1912 that has
become the subject of myths and superstitions. Scientists
say the angel turned black due to normal oxidation but the
legends are far more interesting and involved witchcraft,
adultery and deadly kisses.
Zigzagging south, we meander through the picturesque
Goosetown Neighborhood. The area got its name back in
the 1800s because many of the Bohemian immigrants living
there maintained flocks of geese. Many of the small frame
cottages still exist today set back from the shaded streets.
Leaving Goosetown, we take a few minutes to explore
the College Green Neighborhood and then the Longfellow
Neighborhood and the Moffitt Cottage Historic District. Described as eccentric vernacular architecture, the cottages are
named after their builder, Howard Moffitt. With no formal
education in architecture, Moffitt designed and built nearly
walkin’
200 homes in the area from 1924 to 1943. His creations
have been described as “mystical dwellings that look as if
Germanic elves constructed houses for Irish Pixies.
After stopping to read the many historical markers in
this area, we head under the railroad tracks, on a path few
besides locals know, and head to Plum Grove Historic
Site. If it’s between Memorial and Labor Day, Wednesday
through Sunday and 1-5 p.m., we can enjoy a guided tour
of the home of Iowa’s first Territorial Governor Robert
Lucas. The seven-room Greek Revival house was built
of local red brick. The State Historical Society owns and
preserves the site, which is listed o the National Register
of Historic Places.
Riding South Dubuque Street back to the downtown area,
we pass some civil war era cottages and the old train depot.
We enter the town square through an alley/path on the edge
of Sheraton Hotel.
After lunch, we head south on Clinton Street to Benton
Street where we cross the river and pick up the Iowa River
Trail. In the early days of settlement, riverboats made it up
the Iowa River from the Mississippi and docked in this area.
Silt in the river made the trip impossible and today all that
remains is a plaque.
From the trail heading north, we pass many University
of Iowa buildings including the Iowa Memorial Union, the
Art Museum, School of Art (both old and new), Advanced
Technology (Laser) Laboratory and Hancher Auditorium.
The old Hancher was closed and never reopened after the
floods of 2008. The new Hancher is rising a few hundred
yards away and scheduled to open in 2016.
Skirting the construction, we cross Park Road and head
into a loop of City Park. This 107-acre stretch of riverfront
property has been a park since 1906. It is home to a miniature amusement park, another Black Angel, bocce ball
courts, outdoor pool and more.
We cross back to the other side of the river using the
pedestrian bridge and come out by North Hall and the
former location of Bill’s Coffee Shop and the University
High School.
To complete our tour, we take the elevator in the North
Campus Parking Lot to cut out the climb back up to the
golden dome of the Old Capitol Building.
Tour length is about 10 miles and three hours long including lunch.
Go to orangehatcycling to sign up.
Keeping higher education affordable will
strengthen Iowa economy
For many, school does not stop with high school graduation. Increasingly, good jobs require higher education or
worker training. Iowans of all ages and backgrounds need
access to college to build a better future for themselves and
their families.
Ideally, these opportunities should be as affordable as possible. Taking on massive student debt is another roadblock
to achieving success, to strengthening our middle class and
to growing our economy.
Iowa students already graduate with more student loan
debt than in most other states. That leads some graduates to
leave the state in search of higher paying jobs elsewhere. Yet
the Republican House disagrees with us on the importance
of college funding.
Community colleges work with employers to address
local skilled worker shortages and provide an affordable
path to a four-year degree. Senate Democrats propose
investing $8 million more in Iowa’s community colleges.
House Republicans oppose any increase.
At our three state universities, there will be a tuition freeze
for in-state students for a third straight year under the Sen-
ate’s budget proposal. Senate
Democrats also support an
increase in tuition grants for
Iowa students attending our
private colleges.
In contrast, the budget
plan approved by the House
Republicans would force
students to pay even more for
their college education. The
House budget actually cuts
funding for the University of
Iowa, Iowa State and needbased grants to Iowans attending our private colleges.
The budget approved by IOWA SENATE
the Senate Democrats proves
we can invest in education at
all levels and balance the budget responsibly. We do it with
an overall budget the same size as the budget proposed by
Republican Governor Terry Branstad.
Bob Dvorsky
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SECTION A
OBITUARIES
David Cilek
JOHNSON COUNTY
June health wise
David Cilek, 79 of Solon, died Friday, May 29, 2015, at
the Solon Skilled Nursing and Care Center. Funeral Mass
Tuesday, June 2, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Solon.
Burial followed in St. Mary Cemetery, where full military
rites were conducted by the Solon American Legion. Visitation
Monday at Brosh Chapel in Solon.
David was born Feb. 12, 1936,
in Iowa City, the son of John and
Marie (Conner) Cilek. He married Jocile Marie Stahle on Oct.
17, 1957, in Solon. He proudly
served in the United States Army
during the Korean War. Dave
worked for over 36 years at the
Iowa City Press-Citizen, a Gannett
Publication. Dave was a member
of the American Legion and St.
Mary Catholic Church. He served as a Solon Volunteer
Firefighter and on the Solon Planning Commission. He
was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and
was a notable giant pumpkin grower, winning a Northern
Hemisphere award for the “Best Looking” giant pumpkin.
He was a winemaker, an arborist, a chainsaw artist and an
accomplished cook. People most enjoyed his story-telling
and his humor.
Dave is survived by his two children; Doug Cilek of
Solon, and Cathy Cilek and husband Charley Luckhardt of
Alamo, Calif.; five grandchildren, Lauren Bowers and her
husband Ryan Bowers of West Branch, Logan Cilek and his
wife Jayme Cilek of West Branch, Charley Luckhardt (IV),
Allyson Luckhardt of Alamo, Calif. and Leah Cilek of West
Branch; two great-grandchildren Teddy Bowers and Mason
Cilek. Also survived by his sisters, Kathryn Henik and her
husband Roland of Mount Vernon and Ellen Stout of Solon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Jocile
(Stahle) Cilek and an infant brother.
Memorials may be directed to the family at 202 E. Elm
St. in Solon. Online condolences may be expressed to the
family at www.broshchapel.com.
SOLON ECONOMIST • NORTH LIBERTY LEADER
JUNE 4, 2015
Check your skin after you’ve been in tall grasses. Usually
a tick needs to be attached to your body for 24 hours or more
before the bacteria spreads to your blood.
If you experience symptoms like chills, fever, headache,
muscle pain, stiff neck, or a rash, see your doctor to be
tested for an infection.
By Peter Hoth, MD
UI Health Care North Liberty
When on safari you don’t need to worry about the lions,
according to an old saying. It’s the bugs you need to be
careful of. Even in the Midwest, some of our most dangerous creatures walk on six or more tiny legs. This summer,
make sure you and your family know when it’s time to see
the doctor for a bug bite.
SPIDERS
Fortunately the two spiders in Iowa with venom strong
enough to pose a health threat are rare.
A bite from a brown recluse spider may go unnoticed.
But the symptoms will go from redness and blistering, at
first, to pain and itching a few hours later, and eventually,
a week later, to an open sore that may begin breaking down
tissue around the site.
Be sure to have your doctor examine any unexplained
open sores in your skin.
A black widow spider bite has more serious consequences.
The shiny black spider has a half-inch of body length and is
about an inch-and-a-half in diameter with its legs extended.
It has a red hourglass-shaped marking on the underside of
its body.
You will want to seek medical attention as soon as possible to monitor your condition.
CHIGGERS
These small hatchlings of mites inject a fluid into skin
that causes the skin cells to rupture. Chigger bites result
in the skin becoming red, swollen and itchy. A visit to the
doctor can help determine if the cause is indeed a chigger
bite and get you started on the right remedy for relieving
the symptoms.
TICKS
Tick bites are capable of leading to infections and, the one
most associated with deer tick bites, a bacterial infection
called Lyme disease.
Bump, set, spike at Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa’s Volley-4-Education
CEDAR RAPIDS—The 23rd annual Cedar Rapids Volley-4-Education, presented by Collins Community Credit
Union, will be held on Friday, June 5, beginning at 6 p.m. at
Volleys on Blairs Ferry Road in Cedar Rapids. Volley-4-Education is a 6-on-6 adult sand volleyball tournament that
guarantees teams a minimum five games of volleyball. Cost
to participate is $250 per team or $350 for a team package
that includes your team fee plus your company name/
logo displayed on an individual banner at Volleys, or the
reservation of a table. The event is a fundraiser for Junior
Achievement of Eastern Iowa’s educational programs in the
Cedar Rapids area that educate kindergarten through twelfth
grade students about work readiness, entrepreneurship and
financial literacy. “Volley-4-Education is a fun and unique
way to support Junior Achievement and Collins Community
Credit Union is proud to be the presenting sponsor again
this year,” said Karen Ultis, Community Outreach Director
of Collins Community Credit Union. “Any investment in
education has value beyond measure and the shared learning
opportunities provided through involvement with Junior
Achievement benefit both students and the community
volunteers who enter the classrooms.”
The round robin volleyball tournament offers a night filled
with volleyball, food, music, and contests. Participants can
gather co-workers, friends and family for a fun night that
celebrates youth educational programs and the community.
Volley-4-Education still seeks teams. For team registration and payment information, please visit their website
www.JAEasternIowa.org. If interested in participating in
the tournament, please contact Amanda Hoffman by email
at [email protected] or by phone at 319-8621100 as soon as possible.
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JOHNSON COUNTY
JUNE 4, 2015
Roadside maintenance agreements
IOWA CITY– Organic producers, vineyards, orchards,
beekeepers and other landowners who are trying to avoid
herbicides may participate in Johnson County Secondary Roads’ Roadside Maintenance Agreement (RMA)
program available for landowners who want to manage
vegetation in the county right-of-way along their property
without the use of herbicides by the county.
The program is available to all landowners, organic
producers, vineyards, orchards, beekeepers, etc. Participants must agree to manage roadside vegetation such
as trees, brush and noxious weeds to county policy and
the county agrees to not apply herbicide to the roadside
for vegetation management. Johnson County provides
official “DO NOT SPRAY” signs for the landowner to
post in the right of way.
Visit the Secondary Roads web page at www.johnson-county.com/roads and click on Roadside Vegetation
Management for more information.
Adopt-A-Roadway program
SECTION A
5
Learn about organic and conventional grain
production at Schaefer farm field day June 17
KALONA— Extending a corn-soybean rotation by
adding wheat, alfalfa or small grains can help improve soil
quality, build organic matter and improve a farm’s resiliency
to unpredictable situations, like weather or pests. But trying
to grow a new crop for the first time can be a daunting prospect, from the costs to the logistics of planting, harvesting
and deciding how best to use it.
Brothers George and Steve Schaefer have been farming
together for 20 years, growing both organic and conventional row crops. They use an extended rotation of corn,
beans oats-and-alfalfa, and alfalfa in their organic system.
They also plant a rye cover crop, have a 140-head cow herd
they rotationally graze and have received recognition for
their conservation practices. George and Steve will host a
Practical Farmers of Iowa field day on Wednesday, June 17,
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., near Kalona. They invite farmers and
the public to learn how they manage these different systems
and use an extended rotation on their farm. The farm is at
2475 135th St., about 6 miles southeast of Kalona.
The event, “Rotations: Organic and Conventional Grains
and Cattle Grazing,” is free to attend and will include a pizza
lunch. RSVPs are requested for the meal. Please contact
Lauren Zastrow at 515-232-5661 or [email protected] by Friday, June 12. The event is being held in
partnership with Iowa Learning Farms, and is sponsored by
Frommelt Ag, Grain Millers and Washington County Soil
and Water Conservation District.
In addition to explaining the differences between their
conventional and organic grain production systems, attendees will learn how George and Steve use a rye cover crop,
how oats are used in their organic rotation and how their
rotational grazing system is set up. The brothers will also
discuss a long-term cover crop trial they have been participating in with Practical Farmers and Iowa Learning Farms.
Other speakers will include Steve Berger, a farmer from
nearby Wellman, and a representative from the Washington
County Natural Resources Conservation Service.
George says that for farmers with both row crops and
cattle who are considering trying a small grain, feeding it
to the cattle is one way to work it into the rotation. “Our
cattle graze our rye whenever possible, and if we raised
conventional oats, we would use the oats to feed our calves
when we wean them in the fall.”
Directions: From Kalona: Go two miles south on state
IOWA CITY– Johnson County’s Integrated Roadside
Vegetation Management program is seeking groups and
individuals interested in volunteering to clean up county roadsides by participating in the Adopt-A-Roadway
program.
Adopt-A-Roadway activities may take the form of litter
pick-up, wildflower and native prairie plantings, preservation of existing native plant communities, landscaping
or erosion control projects, the improvement of wildlife
habitats and the control of invasive weeds or brush within
the right-of-way. These activities are generally labor
intensive and expensive to complete using paid staff,
and are often considered a lower priority than pavement
maintenance or public safety needs. Adopt-A-Roadway
volunteers assist the county in providing the most effective management of roadside areas and resources.
Volunteers can adopt a specific section of a county road
and are asked to make a two-year commitment to at least
a one-mile stretch of road. Volunteers receive materials
needed for litter cleanups, including signs, vests, bags
and training information. Interested groups or individuals
may contact Chris Henze, Johnson County Roadside
Vegetation Manager, at [email protected], 319356-6046, or 4810 Melrose Avenue West in Iowa City.
The objective of the Adopt-A-Roadway program is
to increase public awareness of the environmental and
maintenance needs along
Johnson County’s roadways
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Thank you Mrs. Holubar for an Awesome
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Route 1 turn left (east) into Richmond. Go straight through
the stop sign and then 2.5 miles to the farm.
From Riverside: Go south one mile, turn right on 130th
Street and drive about 1.5 miles. When 130th Street intersects 135th Street, turn right (west) to the farm.
Practical Farmers of Iowa’s 2015 field day season features
40 field days around Iowa. All field days are open to the
public, and most are free to attend. The guide is available
online at practicalfarmers.org, or contact the PFI office at
515-232-5661 to request a printed copy.
Practical Farmers’ 2015 field days are supported by several sustaining and major sponsors, including: Albert Lea
Seed; Applegate Natural and Organic Meats; BlueStem
Organic Feed Mill; Center for Rural Affairs; Featherman
Equipment Company; Grain Millers, Inc.; Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance; Iowa Beef Center; Iowa Farm Service
Agency (USDA); Iowa Farmers Union in partnership with
Town and Country Insurance and Hastings Mutual Insurance; Iowa State University Department of Agronomy; Iowa
State University Extension and Outreach; Iowa Sustainable
Agriculture Research and Education (SARE); Iowa’s Center
for Agricultural Safety and Health (I-CASH); ISU Graduate
Program in Sustainable Agriculture; Klinkenborg Aerial
Spraying and Seeding, Inc.; La Crosse Seed; Leopold Center
for Sustainable Agriculture; Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES); MOSA Organic Certification; National Wildlife Federation; Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS); Organic Valley – Organic
Prairie – CROPP Cooperative; The Nature Conservancy in
Iowa; Pro-Soil Ag Solutions; Wallace Chair for Sustainable
Agriculture; and Welter Seed and Honey Company.
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Event in our
Community Calendar
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JOHNSON COUNTY
JUNE 4, 2015
Learn how to properly
preserve food at home
Iowa residents enjoy free
fishing days June 5-7
ISU Extension and Outreach offers “Preserve the Taste
of Summer” online classes and hands-on workshops
DES MOINES– Iowa
residents may fish without a
license on June 5, 6 and 7 as
part of the Iowa Department
of Natural Resources’ free
fishing weekend.
Free fishing weekend is
the first weekend in June
each year. It allows Iowans
an opportunity to try fishing without purchasing a
license. All other regulations
remain in place.
Fishing is an activity that
can be done during any
stage in life and is a great
way to spend time together
as a family.
“We want people to fish
because it is a good, wholesome activity,” said Joe
Larscheid, chief of the Iowa
DNR’s Fisheries Bureau.
DNR staff will be at popular fishing spots across
the state to help beginner
anglers get started. They
will assist with setting up
fishing poles and distribute
small kits with basic terminal tackle for panfishing
along with tips and a few
By Sarah Francis, Kendall Evans
ISU Extension and Outreach
AMES– Due to an increased interest in home food
preservation, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has developed the “Preserve the Taste of Summer”
program. The program includes both online lessons and a
hands-on workshop focusing on home food preservation
with the most current USDA-approved food preservation
recommendations.
“Preserve the Taste of Summer” is a comprehensive food
preservation program offered for those 18 years or older.
The program includes eight online lessons and the choice
of one of four hands-on workshops. The workshops and
classes focus on how to can, freeze, make jam and dehydrate
food properly.
“We created ‘Preserve the Taste of Summer,’ to help Iowans learn research-based food preservation information,”
said Sarah Francis, a human sciences state specialist in nutrition and wellness. “Everything we teach is research based.”
When food preservation is done correctly, it is a great way
to have fresh, homegrown produce year round. However,
when food is preserved incorrectly, it has great potential to
cause food borne illness to a person or family. The “Preserve
the Taste of Summer” program teaches research-based food
preservation techniques to show how to properly preserve
food and stay away from foodborne illness, like botulism.
“We are your source for research based food preservation,” said Francis.
The online classes are flexible and the hands-on workshops are offered multiple times regionally.
“All the in-depth information is online,” said Francis.
“That education online can be done at any time that is
convenient for participants.”
Two participation levels are offered with “Preserve the
Taste of Summer.” The first level, professional, is offered
for registered dietitians and Iowa teachers. The level is
$100 and includes the eight online lessons and two handson workshops, as well as continuing education credit, one
renewable credit for teachers and 12 credits for dieticians.
The second level, home food preserver, is offered for
those not needing continuing education credits. The level is
$35 and includes the eight online lessons and one hands-on
workshop. Additional workshops are $20.
“Preserve the Taste of Summer” registration is now open.
Workshop dates are coming fast and participants must complete the online lessons to attend a workshop.
For more information on “Preserve the Taste of Summer” online lessons and specific workshop locations and
dates visit www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/
preserve-taste-summer.
fun items.
“If someone needs a little
instruction, there are fun,
hands-on fishing clinics
available to teach parents or
kids the basics of fishing,”
said Larscheid.
A list of fishing clinics,
derbies and other fun events
co-sponsored by the DNR
are available on the special events page. Log on
to www.iowadnr.gov then
click on Special Events Application System under the
Event Calendar and Search
for Events.
Anyone catching their
first fish is encouraged to
take a photo of it and send
it in to receive the DNR’s
first fish award. The DNR
will commemorate the event
with a certificate suitable for
framing and the submitted
photo.
Information on the first
fish program is available
in the Iowa Fishing Regulations and online at www.
iowadnr.gov/Fishing/MasterAnglerFirstFish.aspx.
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worship
Sun. School 9:30am
Sun. Morning 10:30am
Super Church ages 3-11
(During Sun. Morning Worship)
Sun. Evening 6pm
Wed. Bible Study 7pm
Nursery provided
during all services
NORTH LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH
85 Sugar Creek Ln. (319) 665-2527
www.northlibertybaptist.com
email: [email protected]
Service Times:
Sundays 8:30
10:00 & 11:30 am
SWISHER
To follow
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others to
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Jesus Christ
Pastor Alecia Williams
85 N. Jones Blvd • North Liberty • 626-2762
Sunday School: 8:45am & 10am
Worship: 8am, 9:45am & 11:15am
King of
Glory
Lutheran
Saturday Evening Services 6:00 p.m.
Christian Education Hour 4:45 p.m.
2720 120 Street NE • Swisher • 857-4241
SOLON
Our Lord’s
Church
Pastor: Dennis Arnold
Sunday Worship Service: 9:00 a.m.
Children & Adult Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.
www.OurLordSolon.com
131 North Market Street, Solon • 624-5056
E LY
Lead Pastor:
Rich Greene
Come Share the Spirit!
Children’s ministries & nursery provided
at all service times.
Web site: www.LifeChurchNow.org
Email: [email protected]
625 Meade Dr. North Liberty 319-435-8090
Worship Sundays
8:15 and 9:45
Love, Live
& Share
Christ
ELCA
www.holytrinityNL.org
650 240th Street • North Liberty • 665-2200
St. John
Lutheran ELCA
Worship Services - Wed. 6:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 & 10:30 am
Worship: 8am and 10am
1420 Walker St. • Ely • 848-4510
www.stjohnely.org
St. Mary’s
Catholic
Church
Sunday Service 10 am
70 S. Kansas Ave., North Liberty
Sunday Worship • 9:30 am
Education for all ages: 11 am
Over 150 Years Serving Our Lord
Sunday Worship
9:30 a.m.
Sunday School
10:45 a.m.
www.hope-presbyterian.org
420 N. Front St. • North Liberty • 665-2800
1749 Racine Ave. NE • Solon
Masses: Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Just 10 minutes NE of North Liberty
2 blks north of the new Solon High School
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Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.
nursery provided
Sunday School at 9:00 in the fall
900 Lincolnshire Place • Coralville • 337-4181
at N. Dubuque St., 6 minutes S. of N. Liberty
web: icdisciples.org • Email [email protected]
Sunday Worship
Traditional:
8:00 & 9:15 am
Contemporary:
10:45 am
JUNE 4, 2015
NORTH LIBERTY NEWS
Tax refund: Carberry calls for reconsideration
company– and attended the board’s May 20 work session
to explain her actions.
“Once I learned it was an issue, I began to ask questions
politely, patiently, politically correctly, without wanting to
advertise anybody’s egg on their face,” Fisher told the board.
“So if I need to send a new letter to the Board of Review–
even though I did it once– I will, but I’m not going to go
away. I don’t want to spend any more tax dollars or time
or effort on the little hiccup that happened on Morse road
where the ‘charge her’ box got checked.”
But some county officials say that Fisher’s failure to
follow due process in a timely manner– essentially, filing a
petition with the Board of Review when the mistake initially
occurred– legally precludes the county from refunding the
taxes that were overpaid in the last three years.
Johnson County Assistant Attorney Andy Chappell reviewed Fisher’s documents and wrote a memo to the board
of supervisors explaining the two sections of Iowa law that
addresses property tax review. Iowa Code section 441.37
provides the mechanism for a taxpayer to appeal a property’s
valuation to the Board of Review.
And under that law, Greazel pointed out, the Board of
Review is subject to a strict timeframe to make corrections.
“The assessor has until April 1 to value property. During
the month of May, the Board of Review, if people file (an
appeal), can make any change they want. After the board
goes home in May…nobody can change that value,”
Greazel explained. It is done that way so the county can
plug its taxable valuation into budget calculations for the
upcoming fiscal year.
Greazel said that as soon as Fisher brought it to his attention, his office did everything within its legal authority
to correct the valuation on her property beginning this
March, but there was no legal recourse to go further back
than one year.
Chappell also referred to another section of Iowa Code,
445.60, which provides for the board to direct its county
treasurer to refund any tax found to have been erroneously
paid. However, Chappell noted that the code does not
define circumstances under which taxes are “erroneously”
paid, and that not every error made during the assessment
process is entitled to relief. He cited a 1948 Iowa Supreme
court ruling outlined four categories of error or illegality in
assessing taxes, and “generally, if the taxpayer’s complaint,
and the alleged ‘error or illegality’ does not fall under one
of these specific categories, the taxpayer’s exclusive remedy
is before the Board of Review and a refund should not be
given,” Chappell wrote.
Supervisor Janelle Rettig argued that Iowa Code section
445.60 absolutely applies to Fisher’s case.
“This is not a difference of opinion on the sale price of
a piece of property. In this case, this property was assessed
based on a structure that was never built, and that’s not what
we do. We assess based on use,” Rettig said, “and I think
this code section allows the board of supervisors to fix it.”
Greazel said if the supervisors did grant the refund, they
should expect an onslaught of similar requests. Of the
approximately 2,000 property sales that occur in Johnson
County during a year, “I doubt there will be one property
we are absolutely right on the sale price,” Greazel said.
Assessed values and market prices rarely match exactly,
he added.
“Be prepared,” he warned. “If you are going to try to make
everything right, down the road, there are people who have
much bigger problems where they have been mis-valued,
so be prepared for them to say, ‘you made hers right, why
don’t you make mine right?’”
Supervisor Mike Carberry offered similar reasoning at the
May 28 meeting when he voted to deny Fisher’s refund. He
said he had spoken extensively with the county’s assessor,
attorney and treasurer to learn all he could about the legal
recourse available to the county. Based on those conversations, he decided he could not support Fisher’s request.
“We had (County Treasurer) Tom Kriz in here asking
for people to waive their penalty fees for late taxes, and so
on. We were very consistent and denied all those requests,
and we need to remain consistent,” said Carberry. “If we
do this (refund), there’s going to be more and more people
that we’ll have to grant a lot more refunds based on sad
stories, and I don’t think that is a road we should go down.
It creates a slippery slope.”
Rettig contended the circumstances were nothing alike.
“When people don’t pay their taxes and get a penalty,
that has nothing to do with this situation. This situation
has only been replicated once in 44 years. And the board
of supervisors, if they didn’t correct that, were wrong.”
Rettig was assured by the infrequency of such circumstances.
“Therefore, it seems this will come up rarely. I don’t see
it as precedent-setting. I think we should refund these taxes
to the degree we are legally able to do so,” Rettig said.
And Supervisor Pat Harney said he could not disagree
more with Carberry.
“This mistake was made by a new assessor. The tower
did not even exist on this property; he looked at the wrong
tower,” said Harney. “It’s (the assessor’s) responsibility to
make sure they are taxing the right locations and making
the right application. Asking for late taxes notices to be
relieved does not compare to a taxation that was made
totally erroneously from what the property and location is.”
Earlier, Greazel made his opinion clear that mistakes were
made on both sides; Fisher should have let his office know
the tower was never built, he said.
SECTION A
7
“Ultimately the culpability falls on the taxpayer when
it comes to valuation of their property. It’s the owner’s
responsibility to remedy the situation through either the
Board of Review or the assessor, and if they don’t agree,
they can go to the Property Assessment Appeal Board, or to
district court. There is a process you have to go through,”
Greazel said.
Supervisors Terrence Neuzil and Rod Sullivan offered
no comment during the May 28 discussion, but rendered
two negative votes to match Carberry’s, and the refund
was denied.
The decision prompted state legislators to get involved.
Iowa House Representative Bobby Kaufmann took action
the next day, garnering the support of Iowa Senator Bob
Dvorsky, to demand a re-vote on Fisher’s behalf.
“Their decision was asinine,” Kaufmann said in a phone
conversation last Friday. “I think it’s my job to protect my
constituents from government overreach, and this is textbook government overreach.”
Kaufmann said he had urged Carberry to file a motion to
reconsider the item, and was willing to attend the supervisor’s meeting to advocate on Fisher’s behalf.
“The public outcry and public pressure has been intense,
so I’m asking for Carberry, or either of the other two, to file
a motion for reconsideration.”
As of Monday, June 1, Carberry said that was his plan,
prompted by the number of public comments he had received since the vote took place.
“I’ve been contacted about 100 times since then, by
voice mail, emails, Facebook posts, tweets and texts, and
only about two people have told me I did the right thing,”
Carberry said.
Therefore, Carberry said he asked attorney Chappell to
look into the proper procedure for requesting a reconsideration. It would take the consensus of three supervisors.
Carberry did not want to assume whether Rettig or Harney
would join him, or what a new vote might bring.
“I’ve been around long enough to know that’s not a slam
dunk,” Carberry said. “Hopefully, we can bring it up again
shortly.”
Fisher said last Friday she remains optimistic because
she feels it’s not over.
“I intend to step back, take a good look at the situation,
make sure I have my head on square, and then I will find
an organizational chart to see who is next in the chain of
command, in order to convince them the board’s decision
was wrong,” Fisher said.
Edible Outdoors to host bow and fly fishing event June 6
NORTH LIBERTY– On
June 6, from 1-3 p.m., Edible Outdoors (EO) will host
a Bow and Fly Fishing event
at the Liberty Centre Pond
in North Liberty. The pond
is located at the intersection
of Cherry Street and Highway 965.
Participants will learn
bow fishing from expert
Laura DeCook (Mahaska
County Naturalist and member of the Bowfishing Association of Iowa). Instruction
will cover basic equipment,
techniques, benefits of fishing carp and other rough
fish, and hands-on bow
fishing.
Charles D’Ambrosio and
Tim Taranto will be teaching
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the fly fishing portion of the
class. D’Ambrosio’s class
will cut through the mystique of fly fishing and get to
its essential simplicity. His
instruction explain how the
rod, reel and fly line work
together, and then focus on
the mechanics of casting,
providing lots of individual,
hands-on instruction. The
hope is that participants
will leave the session with
a good feel for casting that
will, with a little practice,
lead more enjoyment of
local trout streams.
Recipes will be shared
with the opportunity to sample Iowa fish. Local fishing
biologist Paul Sleeper will
be on hand to answer area
fishing questions.
Edible Outdoors (EO) is a
community of people dedicated to learning about foraging, hunting and fishing in
the active classroom of the
outdoors. EO explores the
true nature of what our land
can provide in a respectful
and sustainable way. The
EO mission is to connect
people to people, land and
our resources in a way that
benefits nature.
Those seeking to attend
the class may contact Rachel Vanderwerff at 319358-2542 or buy individual tickets for this event
at: www.eventbrite.com/e/
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PUBLIC NOTICE: CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Public notice is hereby given that the North Liberty
City Council will hold a public hearing on June 9, 2015
at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 1 Quail Creek Circle,
on a proposed amendment to Chapter 92.01, “Service
Charges” of the North Liberty City Code to amend the
rates charged for water service.
You are further notified that you may appear at said
hearing and comment orally or in writing.
Dated at North Liberty, Iowa this 4th day of June,
2015.
/s/ Tracey Mulcahey, City Clerk
Public notice is hereby given that the North Liberty
City Council will hold a public hearing on June 9, 2015
at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 1 Quail Creek Circle,
on a proposed amendment to Chapter 99.02, “Rate” of
the North Liberty City Code to amend the rates charged
for municipal sanitary service.
You are further notified that you may appear at said
hearing and comment orally or in writing.
Dated at North Liberty, Iowa this 4th day of June,
2015.
/s/ Tracey Mulcahey, City Clerk
PENN MEADOWS PARK CONCESSIONS AND
RESTROOM BUILDING
CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY
To Whom It May Concern:
You are hereby notified that at 6:30 p.m., Central Time
on June 9, 2015, at the North Liberty Council Chambers, 1
Quail Creek Circle,North Liberty, Iowa 52317, there will
be a public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimated cost of the Penn Meadows
Park Concessions and Restroom Building project. Any
persons interested may appear and file objections to the
proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, or cost
of such improvement.
Proposed drawings, specifications, and form of
contract may be examined at North Liberty City Administration Building, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m.
Published by order of the City Council of the City of
North Liberty, Iowa.
By: Tracey Mulcahey
Title: City Clerk
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
BIDS DUE: June 17, 2015, 10:00 A.M., North Liberty
City Administration Building, 3 Quail Creek Circle, North
Liberty, Iowa 52317
PROJECT: Penn Meadows Park Concessions and Restroom Building
OWNER: City of North Liberty
Contact: Guy Goldsmith (319)626-5720 office,
(319)430-5106 cell
3 Quail Creek Circle
P.O. Box 77
North Liberty, Iowa 52317
Sealed bids will be received by the Owner at the North
Liberty City Administration Building until 10:00 a.m.,
Central Time, on June 17, 2015.
Bids will be considered by the Owner at a public
meeting to be held at the North Liberty City Council
Chambers at 6:30 p.m., Central Time, on June 23, 2015
or at such later time and place as may then be fixed.
The general nature of the work is as follows:
Design, fabrication, transport and erection of a nominal 1,300 GSF factory built structure on a site prepared
by the Owner. The CONTRACTOR’S Work shall also
include meeting the requirements of the State of Iowa
for factory-built structures, including but not limited to
obtaining the required approvals, seals and certifications
for the project. All fees associated with gaining state approval and associated certifications and seals be included
as part of the Work.
The work must commence within 5 days of the date
of the Notice to Proceed and must be completed by
November 20, 2015.
Bidding documents may be examined at:
North Liberty City Administration Building, 3 Quail
Creek Circle, North Liberty, Iowa 52317
Copies of the Bidding documents may be obtained
by Bidders at Shive-Hattery, 2839 Northgate Drive, Iowa
City, Iowa (319)354-3040.
Each Bidder shall accompany the Bid with a Bid security, in a separate envelope, as security that the successful
bidder will enter into a contract for the work bid upon and
will furnish after the award of the contract corporate surety
bond or bonds, acceptable to the Owner, for the faithful
performance of the contract, in an amount equivalent to
one hundred percent of the amount of the contract. The
bidder’s security shall be 5 percent of the bid amount,
and shall be in the form of a cashier’s or certified check
drawn on a bank in Iowa or a bank chartered under the
laws of the United States of America, or a certified bank
share draft drawn on a credit union in Iowa or chartered
under the laws of the United States of America or a bid
bond with corporate surety satisfactory to the Owner.
NEW PROCEDURE – The Iowa legislature has
changed the way sales tax on construction material is
collected. Under the new legislation contractors using
“materials, supplies, and equipment” on projects in
designated “exempt entities” may purchase these items
without liability for the sales tax. The contractor must have
a purchasing agent authorization letter and an exemption
certificate from the public entity which specifies the
construction project and will be available only for that
project to present to the retailer.
The City of North Liberty will issue an authorization
letter and an exemption certificate to the contractor and/
or subcontractor for the purchase or use of building
materials, supplies, and equipment to be used on this
project only. The City is using the new electronic filing
procedure. Do NOT include sales tax on your bid form.
By virtue of statutory authority, a preference will be
given to products and provisions grown and coal produced
within the State of Iowa, and to Iowa labor to the extent
lawfully required under Iowa law.
Iowa law provides that on public improvements a
resident bidder shall be allowed preference as against a
nonresident bidder from a state or foreign country which
gives or requires a preference to bidders from that state
or foreign country. The preference so allowed shall be
equivalent to the preference given or required by the state
or foreign country in which the nonresident bidder is a
resident.
It is the intent of the Owner to award a contract to
the lowest responsible bidder provided the bid has been
submitted in accordance with the bidding requirements.
The Owner reserves the right to waive informalities or
irregularities. The Owner reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
Published by order of the City of North Liberty, Iowa.
By: Tracey Mulcahey
Title: City Clerk
NL PENN MEADOWS PARK WATER & SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS
To Whom It May Concern:
You are hereby notified that at 6:30 p.m., Central Time
on June 9, 2015, at the North Liberty Council Chambers, 1
Quail Creek Circle, North Liberty, Iowa 52317, there will
be a public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimated cost of the NL Penn
Meadows Park Water & Sewer Improvements project.
Any persons interested may appear and file objections to
the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, or
cost of such improvement.
Proposed drawings, specifications, and form of
contract may be examined at North Liberty City Administration Building, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m.
North Liberty, Iowa.
By: Tracey Mulcahey
Title: City Clerk
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
PROJECT: NL PENN MEADOWS PARK WATER &
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
BIDS DUE: JUNE 17, 2015 AT 10:00 A.M.
OWNER: The City of North Liberty (hereinafter referred
to as Owner):
City of North Liberty
3 Quail Creek Circle
North Liberty, Iowa 52317
ENGINEER: Shive-Hattery, Inc.
2839 Northgate Drive
Iowa City, IA 52245
TO: POTENTIAL BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Owner at the North
Liberty Administration Building, 3 Quail Creek Circle,
until 10:00 a.m., Central Time, on June 17, 2015.
Sealed bids will be opened and publicly read at the
North Liberty Administration Building, 3 Quail Creek
Circle at 10:00 a.m., Central Time, on June 17, 2015 or
at such later time and place as may then be fixed.
Bids will be considered by the Owner at a public meeting
to be held at the North Liberty Council Chambers, 1 Quail
Creek Circle at 6:30 p.m., Central Time, on June 23,
2015 or at such later time and place as may then be fixed.
The general nature of the work is as follows:
Installation of approximately 700-feet of 8” sanitary
sewer and 6” water main in Penn Meadows Park. Project
also includes directional drilling under Penn Street.
The work must commence within 10 days of the
date of the Notice to Proceed and must be substantially
completed by September 1, 2015.
Bidding documents may be examined at the Architect/
Engineer’s office, at the Owner’s office, and at:
North Liberty City Administration Building, 3 Quail
Creek Circle, North Liberty, IA 52317
Master Builders of Iowa, 521 3rd Avenue SW, Suite
A, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
The proposed Contract Documents are on file with the
OWNER and with ENGINEER for public examination.
Copies of said Contract Documents and one unbound copy
of the Bid Form, Bid Bond, and Bidder Status Form may
be secured at DB Reprographics, Inc., 810 Maiden Lane,
Suite 1, Iowa City, Iowa 52240, (319) 359-1069. There
is no deposit for the plans and specifications, but there is
a shipping charge (UPS) of $10.00 made payable to DB
Reprographics, Inc.
Each Bidder shall accompany the Bid with a Bid
security, in a separate envelope, as security that the
successful bidder will enter into a contract for the work
bid upon and will furnish after the award of the contract
corporate surety bond or bonds, acceptable to the Owner,
for the faithful performance of the contract, in an amount
equivalent to one hundred percent of the amount of the
contract. The bidder’s security shall be in an amount
equivalent to 5% of bid amount, and shall be in the form
of a cashier’s or certified check drawn on a bank in Iowa
or a bank chartered under the laws of the United States of
America, or a certified bank share draft drawn on a credit
union in Iowa or chartered under the laws of the United
States of America or a bid bond with corporate surety
satisfactory to the Owner. The bid security will be held
by the Owner until a contract is fully executed and bonds
are approved by the Owner.
All Bidders are required to provide a completed
Bidder Status Form regarding their residency status as
required by 875 Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 156.
Failure to provide the statement with the bid may result
in the bid being deemed nonresponsive. This may result
in the bid being rejected.
Contractors using “materials, supplies, and equipment” on projects in designated “exempt entities” may
purchase these items without liability for the sales tax.
The contractor must have a purchasing agent authorization
letter and an exemption certificate from the public entity
to present to the retailer, which specifies the construction
project and will be available for that project only.
Owner will issue an authorization letter and an exemption certificate to the contractor and/or subcontractors
for the purchase or use of building materials, supplies,
and equipment to be used on this project only. DO NOT
include sales tax on your bid form.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 30 days after
the date of the scheduled closing time for the receipt of
bids.
Bidders shall be prepared to submit a performance
bond and payment bond and a two-year maintenance bond
conditioned on the faithful performance of the contract.
Out-of-state bidders shall be prepared to submit an Outof-State Contractor Bond to the Iowa Division of Labor
in accordance with Chapter 91C of the Code of Iowa.
By virtue of statutory authority, a preference will be
given to products and provisions grown and coal produced
within the State of Iowa, and to Iowa labor to the extent
lawfully required under Iowa law.
Iowa law provides that on public improvements a
resident bidder shall be allowed preference as against a
nonresident bidder from a state or foreign country which
gives or requires a preference to bidders from that state
or foreign country. The preference so allowed shall be
equivalent to the preference given or required by the state
or foreign country in which the nonresident bidder is a
resident.
It is the intent of the Owner to award a contract to
the lowest responsible, responsive bidder provided the
bid has been submitted in accordance with the bidding
requirements. The Owner reserves the right to waive
informalities or irregularities. The Owner reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
North Liberty, Iowa. Iowa
By: Tracey Mulcahey
Title: City Clerk
8
SECTION A
JUNE 4, 2015
THE BACK PAGE
1…2….3! The crowd at North Bend’s colorful Fun Run gets plastered with pigment during the color burst activity, April 11, at North Bend Elementary School in North Liberty.
Color Fun Run: Perfect weather for annual fundraiser
North Bend Elementary School Principal Brenda Parker
is excited about finishing the run– and getting a little
dose of color on the bright and sunny day. (photos by
Lori Lindner)
Dr. Taeger
patients there.
As the unofficial team
doctor for the Burlington
High School sports teams,
Dr. Taeger attended many
sporting events there and
worked with young athletes.
“I really feel comfortable
with the geriatric side of
medicine, and also taking
care of the athletes and
helping them with any problems,” he said. “Those are
both areas I really enjoy–
along with everything else,
of course.”
Dr. Taeger joins Amy Andersen, MD, Tom Drahos,
PA-C, and Megan Cooley,
DNP, at the North Liberty
location.
He said patients are sometimes surprised when they
come in with specific problems that family medical
practitioners like himself
and his colleagues at MercyCare North Liberty are able
to treat, instead of having
to send them to a specialist.
“It’s nice because patients
can have one doctor to call
who can handle just about
everything, but if we can’t,
we know who to refer them
to,” he said.
Technology has made it
possible for even Dr. Taeger’s patients in far Southeast Iowa to continue to see
him regularly since he came
to the North Liberty practice. About 40 of his current
patients drive from Burlington to the North Liberty
clinic for appointments, but
Mercy’s use of the MyChart
system creates a new and
convenient way for patients
white, some wearing tutus,
striped socks and various
other get-ups– run through
a spray of cornstarch-based
powder at each station, and
get doused with different
colors to show their school
spirit and get jubilantly
messy.
The routes eventually
lead back to the playground
where runners and walkers had a chance to grab
a healthy snack, view the
Lifeguard helicopter up
close, listen to some jamming music, enjoy a bouncy
slide and pose for photos
with their colorful friends.
“There were so many
smiles and the energy was
amazing. The families enjoyed the fun from the moment they set foot on North
Bend grounds,” enthused
c o - o rg a n i z e r S u z a n n e
Schloss. “The helicopters,
and their health care providers to communicate without
the drive or the wait.
MyChart is an online application that allows patients
to create individual accounts
and sign in to view medical
records, receive appointment reminders, see test
and lab results, request prescription refills, keep track
of medications, request referrals to specialists and,
perhaps most significantly,
send emails directly to their
physicians.
“It’s very nice for patients to be able to log on
and correspond through the
computer without having
to call or be put on hold
or wait to be called back,”
said Dr. Taeger. “It’s a very
patient-friendly system.
Most of my patients from
Burlington love the fact that
they can email us and get
a response, usually within
hours.”
The rapid growth in the
Corridor, between Cedar
Rapids and Iowa City, has
created a big demand for
family practice physicians,
Dr. Taeger said, and it’s a
need he can help fill.
“I’ve had some patients
tell me they’ve had difficulty finding a doctor in the Cedar Rapids area; they were
unable to get in to see anybody even for a couple of
months because they didn’t
have a regular doctor,” he
said. “Here, we have the
capability of getting patients
in very quickly– usually in
the same day– without any
difficulty. When you have a
medical problem, you don’t
want to wait two months.”
Currently, Dr. Taeger is
available for appointments
beginning at 7 a.m., so people can make early appointments and get in and out
before work or school. His
hours may change slightly
so he can offer later appointments, after his family
moves from Burlington to
the North Liberty area.
It’s a move they seem
excited about, he said.
“It seems like there is
always something to do,
and you can always find
a group of people to do it
with. Just going out and
enjoying the bike paths or
having places to go for a run
has been great,” Dr. Taeger
said. “We just love this part
of the county. You can travel
and go different places, and
this is a nice place to raise
a family.”
He likes North Liberty’s
blend of big town amenities
and small town familiarity.
It’s a good place for him to
help others as well, he said.
“I like meeting people
and taking care of them.
One good thing about family practice is you can take
care of people over a span
of time. I had one family
in Burlington that I took
care of four generations.
That’s kind of a neat thing
to be able to do. You become much closer than just
the typical doctor-patient
relationship most people
are accustomed to, which
I enjoy.”
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bounce house, dancing,
healthy snacks… and, of
course, the color– especially
the red station– made it fun
for all ages and didn’t make
it feel like those participating had to spend additional money to support the
school.”
A favorite culminating
event was the crowd color
burst. Each person is given
a packet of colored powder,
they all gather in a single
spot on the playground, and
on the count of three, release
their bags of powder into
the air, creating a billowing,
multi-colored cloud that
descends on the squealing,
happy bunch below.
About 300 people attended this year’s Fun Run,
a smaller attendance than
last year’s crowd, likely
because of several other
running events in the area
on the same day. But event
organizers were not disappointed.
“When you get that many
people together– and quite
a few were not school families– and they are laughing
and smiling while running…
it has to mean it was a success,” said Schloss.
Through participant registrations, this year’s run
raised more than $4,000,
funds that will be put toward
next year’s PTG budget.
“A portion of our profits
went to our new district
school, Tiffin Elementary,
to help their Parent Teacher
Group during start up,”
Schloss explained. “The
remainder will go toward
teacher allocations for enrichment events, classroom
technology, literacy, and
special requests by our
teachers.”
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THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2015
Clippers blast Demons in season opener
By Chris Umscheid
TIFFIN– The Clear Creek Amana (CCA)
Clippers overcame an early three-run deficit
and exorcised the Washington Demons for
a 9-3 non-conference season-opening win
Wednesday, May 27, at home.
The Clippers were stymied through the
first two innings but came alive in the bottom of the third with three runs to tie. Chase
Rourke scored on a Cody Ogden line drive
single to right field, Robby Swails came
home on a Jake Neubauer single and Ogden
scored when Logan Viktora reached first on
a dropped ball.
A two-run single by Viktora in the fifth
gave CCA a 5-3 lead, capped with four more
in the sixth.
Travis Bowman pitched six innings to
take the win, giving up only one earned
run and four hits while walking three and
striking out three.
Nile Rourke relieved Bowman in the top
of the seventh with a trio of strikeouts to
end the game.
Viktora, Cody Ogden and Jake Neubauer
led the Clippers with two hits apiece, while
Stephen Jensen, Nile Rourke, Chase Rourke, Bowman, Swails and Kobey Schlotman had one hit each. Viktora had four RBI
and Neubauer drove in two.
The win opened coach Brent Henry’s third
season with the Clippers in grand fashion.
Henry has a 49-65 career coaching record
and, in two years with CCA went 33-43.
Last year, the squad was district champ and
a substate finalist, posting a 20-18 showing.
The 2014 edition of Clipper baseball put up
the most wins and had the highest winning
percentage and first finish over .500 since
CCA moved up to Class 3A in 2005.
Henry noted the substate appearance was
the second in the school’s history. He also
pointed out the team’s progressive improvement from six wins in 2011 and 2012 to 13
in 2013 and 20 last year.
The Clippers only lost two players to
graduation and one that chose not to go
out this year. Henry said they will be tough
to replace. “We lost our top hitter, our top
slugger and top-three on-base percentage
player,” he said.
On a more positive note, the Clippers return all four starting pitchers from last year,
along with other experienced veterans. Four
seniors– Tanner Bandy, Travis Bowman,
Stephen Jensen and Nile Rourke– make up
the core of the returning starters.
Bandy is a center fielder with a .301 batting average who stole 23 bases last year.
Bowman alternates between the mound
Clippers baseball:
Continued on page B2
(Above) The baseball passes Logan Viktora on his way to second, but the junior
designated hitter had little to fear as nobody was around to catch it and tag him.
(At left) Jake Neubauer fires the ball toward first for a double-play after cutting off
Washington’s Aaron Vittetoe in varsity action Wednesday, May 27, at home. (photos
by Chris Umscheid)
CCA can’t get around Saints on path to state Nine starters, experience
Clippers sink
Mt. Pleasant,
fall to Xavier
By Chris Umscheid
CEDAR RAPIDS– Hopes
of a state tournament appearance for the Clear Creek
on the mound lead West
women into softball 2015
Amana (CCA) Clippers
were dashed by the Cedar
Rapids Xavier Saints in a
Class 2A Substate Final
game Saturday, May 30, at
Xavier. The Saints sank the
Clippers, 4-0, to advance to
CCA soccer:
(Below) Jon Jacobson takes a shot at the Panthers’ goal.
Jacobson nailed CCA’s third and final goal. (photos by
Chris Umscheid)
Anthony Pocasangre boots the ball downfield in the
first half of a Class 2A Substate No. 5 Semifinal game
against Mount Pleasant.
I O WA C I T Y – We s t
High’s Women of Troy return nine starters from last
year’s 29-10 squad for the
2015 Mississippi Valley
Conference (MVC) softball
campaign.
Justin Lutjen is in his
second year as head coach
with a 139-70-career record,
and an eye on a strong conference with Cedar Rapids
Jefferson, Cedar Rapids
Xavier and Cedar Rapids
Prairie looming large on the
horizon.
Three seniors– Grace Tafolla, Laynie Whitehead
and Madi Miller– lead the
returning starters.
Tafolla earned Second
Team All-Conference honors last year and is a shortstop.
Whitehead worked
the mound and first base
and earned Second Team
All-Conference honors.
Miller, a left fielder, was
a unanimous First Team
All-Conference pick.
Juniors Jessie Harder,
Adara Opiola and Taylor
Libby add to the depth.
Harder also worked the
mound and first base, was a
Second Team All-State pick
and a First Team All-Conference selection.
Opiola covered third base
and racked up numerous
honors including First Team
All-State and All-District,
was a unanimous First-Team
All-Conference pick and
West softball:
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JUNE 4, 2015
NORTH LIBERTY SPORTS
Clippers baseball
West girls win at IATC Pentathlon
Welch is top
individual
WASHINGTON– Iowa
City West High’s Valerie
Welch won the Iowa Association of Track Coaches
(IATC) 2015 Iowa Pentathlon Championships held
Tuesday, May 26, at Case
Field in Washington.
Welch was the top individual in the Senior Girls
division while the Women of
Troy (Welch, Grace Young,
Micaela Gravelin, Alex Willis and Tia Saunders) took
the top team honors.
Welch won the 100-meter
hurdles in 15.31 seconds
and the long jump with a
16-1 1/2 leap while Willis
won the high jump by clearing 5-1/4 and Tia Saunders
won the 800-meter run in
2:29.60.
Results:
100-meter hurdles, junior
girls: 34, Peyton Steva,
22.16.
100-meter hurdles: 1,
Valerie Welch, 15.31. 4,
Grace Young, 16.93. 9,
Micaela Gravelin, 18.86.
10, Alex Willis, 19.18. 16,
Tia Saunders, 20.05.
Long jump: 1, Welch,
16-01.50. 6, Gravelin,
14-04.00. 9, Saunders,
14-01.25. 12, Young, 1311.50. 13, Willis, 13-10.50.
Shot put: 4, Young, 2400.75. 7, Welch, 23-03.25.
Saunders, 20-06.50. 15,
Gravelin, 19-06.75.
High jump: 1, Willis,
5-00.25. 2 (3-way tie),
Welch, 4-10.25. 7 (3-way
tie) Gravelin and Young,
4-06.25. 17, Saunders,
3-08.00.
800-meter run: 1,
Saunders, 2:29.60. 2,
Welch, 2:32.36. 8, Gravelin, 2:48.07. 12, Young,
2 : 5 2 . 9 8 . 1 3 , Wi l l i s ,
2:54.23.
Individual rankings: 1,
Welch. 4, Young. 7, Willis.
9, Gravelin. 11, Saunders.
Team rankings:
1, IC West, 17. 2, Mt.
Pleasant, 8. 3, Woodward-Granger, 6. 4, Oskaloosa, 5. 5, Waukee, 3.
CCA soccer
Des Moines and a Thursday,
June 4, quarterfinal round
game with ADM, Adel.
The Clippers and Saints
had both drawn byes in
the first round of substate
action, setting up semifinal
round battles between the
Saints and Fort Madison
and the Clippers and Mount
Pleasant.
CCA knocked off the Panthers, 3-1, at home on Thursday, May 28. Erick Martinez, a sophomore, knocked
(Continued from page B1)
in the Clippers’ first goal
with 13:58 remaining in
the first half while Tyreke
Williams, also a sophomore,
lobbed in a long-distance
shot to score the first goal in
his high school career with
16:54 left in the second half.
The Panthers slipped in their
only goal with 14:48 left to
play but senior Jon Jacobson
put in an insurance goal with
11:01 remaining.
With the loss to Xavier,
the Clippers end the season
West softball
was named the Conference
Player of the Year.
Libby is back as a catcher.
Sophomores Shea Lewis
(second base), Taleah Smith
and Skylar Ryan (right field)
are back in the mix as well.
Smith, a center fielder,
earned Third Team All-State
honors along with being
a unanimous First Team
All-Conference pick.
Juniors Edie Schwickerath (catcher), Christine Kallson (outfielder) and Megan
Stewart (infielder) are back
and the outfield, and had a
2.27 ERA last year and 46
strikeouts.
Jensen alternates between
catching and pitching; last
season he had a .353 batting
average, a .488 on-base percentage and gunned down
16 base stealers.
Rourke hit .308 last year
and struck out 38 batters
in 59-2/3 innings on the
mound. When not pitching,
Rourke plays first or third
base.
Juniors Jake Neubauer and Robby Swails are
back in the starting lineup,
with Neubauer working the
mound and at shortstop. He
had a 3.22 ERA, threw 50
innings and struck out 32.
Swails posted a 3-2 record
pitching with a pair of saves
last season and a 2.97 ERA.
Sophomores Grayson
Rotter (infielder) and Kobey
Schlotman (pitcher/outfielder) round out Henry’s returning starters. Schlotman
went 2-1 on the mound with
a 2.59 ERA.
Others back in the line-
with an 11-8 record overall.
The team loses 17 seniors
to graduation: Miles Lucas,
Danny Espinoza, Daniel
Brechtel, Alex Ritchie, Jai
Scirpo, Jon Jacobson, Anthony Pocasangre, Lucas
Berger, Noland Lukes, Riley
Johansen, Matthew Suther,
Sebastian Calderon, Adam
Mass, Bryce Jones, Pierre
Buffard, Josh Fultz and
Jacob Aldrich.
up include seniors Chase
Rourke (outfielder), Killian
Walters (catcher, first base)
and freshmen Camden Armstrong (first base) and David
Jensen (catcher).
Logan Viktora is new
to the program this season
and will handle infield and
designated hitter duties.
“Overall we will be an
experienced group. We’ve
started to learn how to win,
and we will have great senior leadership.” Henry
said. “We look to have a
successful season, it should
be a lot of fun.”
The Clippers will need
that experience and high
morale, as Henry figures
the WaMaC to be potentially the most competitive conference in the state.
Nile Rourke gets the easy out at first ahead of Washington’s Ryan Loy May 27 in CCA’s varsity season opener.
(photo by Chris Umscheid)
“Solon, Marion, Beckman,
Williamsburg…there are
numerous teams to beat,”
he said.
With tough competition
all but ensured each night
of the season, Henry en-
couraged fans to support
the team.
“Come out to the field,”
he said. “It’s a great environment to catch a game, and
it’s a fun team to cheer for.”
2015 Clear Creek Amana Baseball Schedule
Thurs., June 4 ..... HOME vs. West Delaware (DH) ............... 5 p.m.
Mon., June 8 ....... AT Marion High School (DH) ................... 5 p.m.
Weds., June 10 ... HOME vs. Mount Vernon (DH) ................ 5 p.m.
Fri., June 12 ........ AT Central Clinton-DeWitt (DH) .............. 5 p.m.
Mon., June 15 ..... AT Williamsburg (DH) .............................. 5 p.m.
Thurs., June 18 ... HOME vs. Western Dubuque (DH).......... 5 p.m.
Fri., June 19 ........ AT U of I vs. Iowa City Regina ................ 5 p.m.
Mon., June 22 ..... HOME vs. Vinton-Shellsburg (DH) ......... 5 p.m.
Thurs., June 25 ... AT Solon (DH)........................................... 5 p.m.
Sat., June 27 ....... At Grinnell Tournament .............................. TBD
Mon., June 29 ..... HOME vs. Independence (DH) ................ 5 p.m.
Weds., July 1....... AT Dyersville Beckman (DH)................... 5 p.m.
Fri., July 3 ........... HOME vs. Maquoketa (DH)...................... 5 p.m.
Mon., July 6 ......... HOME vs. Center Point-Urbana (DH) ..... 5 p.m.
Tues., July 7 ........ AT Highland (JV/Varsity) ....................5:30 p.m.
Fri., July 10 ......... AT South Tama (JV/Varsity) .................... 5 p.m.
Mon., July 13 ....... AT Washington (JV/Varsity) ...............5:30 p.m.
2014 WATER QUALITY REPORT FOR NORTH LIBERTY WATER SUPPLY
This report contains important information regarding the water quality in our water system. The source of our water is groundwater. Our water
quality testing shows the following results:
along with sophomore Anna
Taffola (outfielder).
New faces in the lineup
include: sophomores Darby
Donovan (outfielder) and
Kaitlyn Fangmann (catcher)
and eighth-graders Lauren
Zacharias (shortstop) and
Cailyn Morgan (outfielder).
“The conference is very
deep, hopefully we will
contend for a conference
title,” Lutjen said, pointing
out that “Six girls have two
to three years on varsity and
we return both of our start-
ing pitchers from last year.”
Kelsey Lutjen, Morgan
Yoder and Grace Chabal
will assist Lutjen with
coaching this season.
The season opens on
Tuesday, May 26, with a
doubleheader at Cedar Rapids Xavier starting at 5:30
p.m.
West’s first home game
was Thursday, May 28,
against Cedar Rapids Prairie.
2015 Iowa City West High Softball Schedule
Thurs., June 4 ..... AT Waterloo West, varsity (DH) .........5:30 p.m.
Fri., June 5 .......... Classic AT UI Hawkeye Complex ........... 1 p.m.
Sat., June 6 ......... Classic AT UI Hawkeye Complex ........... 9 a.m.
Tues., June 9 ....... HOME vs. CR Kennedy, (DH) ............5:30 p.m.
Thurs., June 11 ... AT CR Washington, (DH) ...................5:30 p.m.
Sat., June 13 ....... Classic AT CR Jefferson ............................ TBD
Tues., June 16 ..... HOME vs. Waterloo East, (DH) .........5:30 p.m.
Thurs., June 18 ... HOME vs. Dubuque Wahlert (DH) .....5:30 p.m.
Sat., June 20 ....... Classic AT Oskaloosa ....................... 9:15 a.m.
Tues., June 23 ..... AT Cedar Falls, varsity (DH)...............5:30 p.m.
Thurs., June 25 ... HOME vs. Dubuque Senior (DH)........5:30 p.m.
Sat., June 27 ....... Classic AT Solon ......................................... TBD
Tues., June 30 ..... AT CR Jefferson, varsity (DH)............5:30 p.m.
Thurs., July 2 ...... AT Dubuque Hempstead, varsity (DH) ... 4 p.m.
Fri., July 3 ........... Classic at UI Hawkeye Softball .............. 1 p.m.
Sat., July 4 .......... Classic at UI Hawkeye Softball ............... 9 a.m.
Mon., July 6 ......... HOME vs. Linn-Mar, varsity (DH) .......5:30 p.m.
Thurs., July 9 ...... REGIONAL, TBD ...................................... 7 p.m.
Sat., July 11 ......... REGIONAL, TBD ...................................... 7 p.m.
Tues., July 14 ...... REGIONAL, TBD ...................................... 7 p.m.
July 20 –July 24 .. STATE TOURNAMENT, FT. DODGE ........... TBD
Note: Contaminants with dates indicate results from the most recent testing done in accordance with regulations.
DEFINITIONS
• Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) – The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to
the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
• Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) -- The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk
to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
• ppb -- parts per billion.
• ppm -- parts per million.
• pCi/L – picocuries per liter
• N/A – Not applicable
• ND -- Not detected
• RAA – Running Annual Average
• IDSE – Initial Distribution System Evaluation
• Treatment Technique (TT) – A required process intended to reduce the
level of a contaminant in drinking water.
• Action Level (AL) – The concentration of a contaminant which,
if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water
system must follow.
• Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) - The level of
a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected
risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
• Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) - The highest level of
a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence
that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial
contaminants.
• SGL – Single Sample Result
• TCR – Total Coliform Rule
GENERAL INFORMATION
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected
to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence
of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water posed a health
risk. More information about contaminants or potential health effects
can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe
Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking
water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such
as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have
undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune
system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from
infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from
their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means
to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial
contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800426-4791).
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems,
especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking
water is primarily from materials and components associated with service
lines and home plumbing. NORTH LIBERTY WATER SUPPLY is
responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control
the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water
has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead
exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using
water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your
water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead
in drinking water, testing methods and steps you can take to minimize
exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://
www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
This water supply obtains a portion of its water from the dolomite and
limestone of the Silurian-Devonian aquifer. The Silurian-Devonian aquifer was determined to have low susceptibility to contamination because
the characteristics of the aquifer and overlying materials provide natural
protection from contaminants at the land surface. The Silurian-Devonian
wells will have low susceptibility to surface contaminants such as leaking
underground storage tanks, contaminant spills, and excess fertilizer
application. A detailed evaluation of your source water was completed
by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and is available from the
Water Operator at 319-626-5719.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions regarding this information or how you can get involved
in decisions regarding the water system, please contact NORTH LIBERTY WATER SUPPLY at 319-626-5719. Decisions are made at the city
council meetings held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30
pm and are open to the public.
PUBLIC NOTICE: CITY OF TIFFIN
CITY OF TIFFIN
MAY 27, 2015
WORK SESSION
The City of Tiffin City Council met in a work session on Wednesday,
May 27, 2015 at Tiffin City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Steve Berner
called the meeting to order at 6:30 P. M. Roll Call: Joann Kahler, Peggy
Upton, Jim Bartels, Al Havens. Absent: Mike Ryan. Also present: City
Administrator/Clerk Doug Boldt, Interim Assistant City Administrator
Tim Long, Engineer Doug Frederick, Public Works Director Brett Mehmen and Deputy Clerk Ashley Jay-Platz.
Motion to approve agenda by Bartels. Seconded by Havens. All ayes,
motion carried.
Discussion Tiffin City Parks Plan Preliminary Park Design Ideas.
Rob – HBK Engineers- Will be hanging park design ideas in City Hall
for a month so residents can come view these and give feedback.
Public Work Director Brett Mehmen requests to focus on practice
baseball/softball fields.
Questions from Council regarding agenda items
Dr. Mark Brinkman- Veterinary Clinic coming to Prairie West. Discussion about Tiffin loose/stray animals being brought to the new Vet
Clinic where they can scan for a chip and post photo on Facebook to be
claimed. Owner is responsible for paying the fee to get pets out of the
clinic.
Motion to adjourn by Upton. Seconded by Kahler. All ayes, meeting
adjourned at 7:07 PM
CITY OF TIFFIN
MAY 27, 2015
COUNCIL MEETING
The City of Tiffin City Council met in regular session on Wednesday,
May 27, 2015 at Tiffin City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Steve Berner
called the meeting to order at 7:08 P. M. Roll Call: Joann Kahler, Peggy
Upton, Jim Bartels, Al Havens. Absent: Mike Ryan. Also present: City
Administrator/Clerk Doug Boldt, Interim Assistant City Administrator
Tim Long, Engineer Doug Frederick, Attorney Bob Michael, Public
Works Director Brett Mehmen and Deputy Clerk Ashley Jay-Platz.
Motion to approve agenda by Bartels. Seconded by Upton. All ayes,
motion carried.
Community/Citizen Forum- No one here to speak. Don Wick submitted
letter to council regarding Pinnacle Ridge PAD.
Motion to approve payables by Havens. Seconded by Kahler. All
ayes, motion carried.
Motion to approve Resolution 2015-073The Depot Cigarette Permit
by Kahler. Seconded by Upton. Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Kahler,
Absent: Ryan. All Ayes, Motion Passed.
Motion to approve Resolution 2015-075 Approving Change Order #3
for WRH, Inc on the 2014 Water & Sewer Extension Div 3 (CCA Schools)
in the Amount of $1,413.36 by Upton. Seconded by Bartels. Roll Call:
Upton, Bartels, Havens, Kahler, Absent: Ryan. All Ayes, Motion Passed
Motion to approve Resolution 2015-076 Setting a Public Hearing to
Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa Chapter 63, Speed Regulations, To Include a Special Speed Limit for Park Road and Make Technical
Corrections by Bartels. Seconded by Haven. Roll Call: Upton, Bartels,
Havens, Kahler, Absent: Ryan. All Ayes, Motion Passed
Motion to approve Resolution 2015-077 Setting a Public Hearing for
Sunnybrook Park Rezoning by Kahler. Seconded by Upton. Roll Call:
Upton, Bartels, Havens, Kahler, Absent: Ryan. All Ayes, Motion Passed
Discussion and Possible Action On Sunnybrook Park Conditions for
Annexation. City Administrator Doug Boldt discussed and reviewed the
Annexation Agreement DRAFT.
Discussion and Possible Action Including Prairie West’s Commercial
Lots 1-10 in the TIF district. Motion to authorize staff to move forward
with by Bartels; seconded by Kahler. All ayes, motion approved.
Discussion and Possible Action Prairie West Landscaping Funds
for Upgrades opposed to the Code’s Minimum Requirements for Landscaping. Present: Anna Buss, Jim Glasgow, and Laura – Landscaping
Architect. Anna discussed about the established businesses they are
bringing into the commercial lots. Anna presented how the development
will look based upon city minimum requirements vs what they prefer
to do. They plan on having an enhanced streetscape to attract people
to enjoy the development. They are seeking support from the City in
helping with the extra expenses due to having enhanced beautification.
Jim Glasgow discussed the self-watering system for the plants to make
it easier for Public Works to upkeep.
Discussion Tiffin City Parks Plan Preliminary Park Design Ideas. Covered
in the work session. No action needed.
Discussion and Possible Action Hairball Concert Sponsorship for
Bella Sala- Mayor request to have charge for parking for use of the
Park potential of $750 or $500 and also Hold Harmless Insurance and
any damages. Bella Sala will need a special event application as well.
Motion have legal draft an agreement and work with City administrator
by Upton; Seconded by Bartels. All ayes, motion passes.
Closed Session per State of Iowa Code 21.5(J) - Discussion and
Possible Action on Potential Real Estate Purchase
To discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature
disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the
tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph shall be available
for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed.
Motion to go into closed session by Bartels.
Seconded by Haven. Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Kahler, Absent: Ryan. All Ayes, Motion Passed. Entered closed session at 8:08PM.
Motion to go into open session by Upton. Seconded by Havens. Roll Call:
Upton, Bartels, Havens, Kahler, Absent: Ryan. All Ayes, Motion Passed.
Entered open session at 8:32 PM
Motion to approve Resolution 2015-078 Setting the date for addition
action on entering into General Obligation Loan Agreement by Kahler.
Seconded by Bartels. All Ayes, Motion Passed. Motion to approve
Resolution 2015-074 Approving Preliminary Official Statement by Havens. Seconded by Bartels. Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Kahler,
Absent: Ryan. All Ayes, Motion Passed. All Ayes, Motion Passed.
Motion to adjourn by Upton. Seconded by Havens. All ayes, meeting
adjourned at 8:55 PM.
CLAIMS REPORT
All Flags; USA Flag For Park ...................................................... 32.36
Alliant Energy; Roberts Ferry Rd Siren................................... 6,143.17
Bankers Trust Company; Go Bond-Principal,Intrest&Fee .. 478,552.50
Capital One Commercial-Costco; Concessions Supplies ................ 104
Capital One Commercial-Costco; Concessions Supplies ........... 127.27
Capital One Commercial-Costco; Concessions Supplies ............. 55.34
Cedar Rapids Photo Copy Co; B/W Toner ................................. 260.34
City Tractor Co.; Parts And Repairs Equipment ......................... 918.16
Consumers Cooperative; Parks-Weed Control Etc ..................... 242.35
Custom Hose And Supplies; Sewer Operating Equipment ......... 887.18
Hart Frederick Consultan; Engineering Fees ......................... 53,973.75
HBK Engineering, LLC; City Parks Plan Design .................... 4,100.00
HD Supply Waterworks Ltd; Water Meters And Components 5,254.91
Iowa DNR; Waste Water Certification Renw ................................... 120
Iowa Dept Of Revenue W/H; State Taxes................................... 289.65
Iowa Interstate Railroad, LTD; Signal Maintenance Bike Path .... 194.4
Iowa League Of Cities; Municipal Prof Acadamy-Ashley .............. 530
Iowa One Call; Digging Protection................................................. 48.7
Iowa Prison Industries; Signs And Supplies ...................................... 34
IPERS; IPERS............................................................................. 448.39
IPERS; IPERS............................................................................. 517.99
John Deere Financial; Parks-Rope & Rope Clamp..................... 360.78
Kay Park Rec Corp; Parks- Benches & Equipment ...................... 509.5
Lewis, Darren J.; Rip/Rap Reimbursement 287w.Gdf..................... 361
Lopez, Michael; Refund Lawn Water Meter-Retrnd ....................... 195
Lynch, Michael & Raiber; Ireland Ave Redesign- Legal ......... 2,560.00
McGladrey; Monthly Service Charge ...................................... 1,259.00
McGladrey; System Upgrade Server&Rack .......................... 17,861.00
Merry Maids; May 13 City Hall Cleaning ....................................... 125
Mississippi Valley Pump; Pull Pump From Wet Well...................... 615
Northway Well And Pump Company; Well #4 Repair & Replacement
.......................................................................................... 10,208.00
River Products; Road Stone/Revetment Stone ........................ 1,783.29
Schimberg Co; Sewer Operating Equipment .............................. 449.46
Solon State Bank; F350 Revenue Loan ...................................... 795.52
State Hygienic Lab; Water Testing................................................... 164
The Depot Tiffin; Parks- 2 LP Refills For Grill .......................... 125.85
US Cellular; Streets Cell Phones ................................................ 205.44
Utley, Ronda; Lawn Wtr Meter Refund-Retrnd............................... 195
Wellmark; Medical Insurance .................................................. 2,791.31
Paid Total
Sched Total ........................................................................ 593,398.61
Report Total......................................................................... 593,398.61
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa Chapter 63, Speed Regulations, To Include a Special Speed Limit for Park Road and Make
Technical Corrections
Notice Is Hereby Given: That at seven o’clock p.m., at the Tiffin
City Hall Council Chambers, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa, on June
10th, 2015, the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, will hold a
public hearing to amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa Chapter
63, Speed Regulations, to include a special speed limit for Park Road
and make technical corrections. The purpose of this public hearing is
to inform public of the proposed change. All members of the public are
invited to attend and may make statements concerning this matter. In
addition, comments may be submitted in writing at the time, or before
and said comments shall be made a part of the public record concerning
this hearing. A copy of the proposed ordinance can requested at Tiffin
City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa.
At said hearing any interested person may file written objections or
comments and may be heard orally with respect to the subject matter of
the hearing.
If you have any questions or would like to submit written comments,
please contact:
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO ENTER INTO A LOAN AGREEMENT AND TO BORROW MONEY THEREUNDER IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $260,000
(GENERAL OBLIGATION)
The City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, will meet on June 10,
2015, at the City Hall Council Chambers Tiffin, Iowa, at seven o’clock
p.m., for the purpose of instituting proceedings and taking action on a
proposal to enter into a loan agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) and to
borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $260,000
for the purpose of paying the cost, to that extent, of acquiring land for
future municipal uses
The Loan Agreement is proposed to be entered into pursuant to
authority contained in Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa and will
constitute a general obligation of the City. Some or all of the repayment
of principal under the Loan Agreement may be made subject to annual
appropriation by the City Council.
The maximum rate of interest which may be payable under the Loan
Agreement is 7% per annum.
At any time before the date fixed for taking action to enter into the
Loan Agreement, a petition may be filed with the City Clerk of the
City asking that the question of entering into the Loan Agreement be
submitted to the registered voters of the City, pursuant to the provisions
of Section 384.26 of the Code of Iowa.
By order of the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa.
Doug Boldt
City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON FOR THE REZONING
OF SUNNYBROOK PARK FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA,
HELD AT THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN
TIFFIN, IOWA
Notice Is Hereby Given: That at seven o’clock p.m., at the Tiffin
City Hall Council Chambers, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa, on June
10th, 2015, the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, will hold a public
hearing on the question of approving the rezoning of Sunnybrook Park
(Goedken Property) 2447 Banbury Street NE, Iowa City, Johnson County,
Iowa, in accordance with the plat thereof, containing 33.9 acres and subject to easements and restrictions of record. The purpose of this public
hearing is to inform the public of the Rezoning application submitted to
the City from the developers of Sunnybrook Park. All members of the
public are invited to attend and may make statements concerning this
matter. In addition, comments may be submitted in writing at that time,
or before and said comments shall be made a part of the public record
concerning this hearing. A copy of the current PAD Lot 109, Tiffin
Heights, Part Two may be reviewed at Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad
Street, Tiffin, Iowa.
At said hearing any interested person may file written objections or
comments and may be heard orally with respect to the subject matter of
the hearing.
HAWK TALK
JUNE 4, 2015
SECTION B
3
Hawkeye men’s basketball PART TWO
By Don Lund
Sports Writer
This is the second part of a two-part story
on the Iowa men’s basketball team.
Last week, I talked to Iowa Assistant
Coach Kirk Speraw about the Hawks’ 2212 season, the Big 10 Tournament and the
NCAA Tournament where Iowa won its first
tournament game since 2001.
We talked about the great career of Aaron
White, who finished as the all-time Hawkeye leader in free throws and free throw
attempts, the second most points and the
third most rebounds.
This week I’ll talk to Kirk about the other
two seniors, Gabe Olaseni and Josh Oglesby,
the returning players and the new recruits.
Josh Oglesby was a co-captain on the
team this season, finishing his career as the
eighth best 3-point shooter in Iowa history
with 146. One of the most interesting stats
for Josh is that he didn’t commit a turnover
in 18 games this year.
“People really undervalued him as a basketball player,” said coach Speraw. “He is a
very good shooter and sometimes he didn’t
shoot as well in games but he was one of our
better defenders. He understood angles and
he could be really explosive with his slide.
Mike Gesell and Josh were the two best guys
we had at containing dribble penetration.”
Gabe Olaseni improved every season.
As a freshman, Gabe played in 18 games
and averaged 1.4 points, 1.2 rebounds and
had eight blocked shots. In his sophomore
year, he played in 37 games, averaged 2.7
points, 2.6 rebounds and had 36 blocks.
Gabe’s junior year produced 6.5 points per
game, 4.9 rebounds and 43 blocked shots.
Last year, Gabe was named the Big Ten’s
Sixth Man of the Year. The big guy from
London played in 34 games with one start,
averaged 8.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and had
54 blocked shots.
“When he first stepped on campus to
when he left, his shooting improved dramatically,” said the coach. “His confidence
in shooting and being a scorer improved.
He was always a great runner and great in
transition. I thought he became more of a
force defensively the last two years. He
was a great combo to Woody because they
brought different things to the table and he
was such a good young man. I think he’s
got a great future.”
RETURNING PLAYERS
Iowa will have four starters back, plus
senior Anthony Clemmons.
Adam Woodbury was a top-50 recruit
from Sioux City and his final two schools
were North Carolina and Iowa. Woody has
started 104 of 105 games in his career, averaged 5.7 points, 5.2 rebounds and has 61
blocked shots.
“He’s our best screen defender, he’s our
best communicator, he’s a very good passer
and he knows the scouting report inside and
out,” said Speraw. “He has great instincts
for the game and he is getting better scoring and shooting. He can now knock down
15-17 foot jumpers with consistency. We’re
going to need him to have a big year and I
think he will.”
Mike Gesell also was a top-ranked recruit
coming out of South Sioux City, Neb. Mike
was academic All-Big Ten the last two seasons and is only the third Hawkeye to amass
800-plus points, 350-plus assists, 200-plus
rebounds and 100-plus steals his freshman
through junior seasons.
Jeff Horner and Dean Oliver are the
other two Hawkeyes to accomplish those
numbers.
“Mike is one of the better defenders and I
don’t think he gets the credit he deserves,”
said Speraw. “He’s an outstanding worker
and he plays with high intensity, but I
thought he did a lot better job of being a
quarterback on the floor, showing signs
of leadership in huddles. That was a big
step forward in his growth as a basketball
player.”
Coach Speraw said Mike played his best
basketball when he hurt his elbow. “He
wasn’t worried about his outside shot. He
ran the offense well. He ran the break well
and he really had his eyes up and was distributing the basketball.”
Jarrod Uthoff was named third-team AllBig Ten last season. He is only one of two
Big Ten players to average 12-plus points,
6-plus rebounds and 1.5 blocked shots.
Frank Kaminsky, the Big Ten Player of
the Year, is the only other player to amass
those stats.
Jarrod started every game, averaged 12.5
points, 6.4 rebounds and blocked 56 shots.
“His length is tremendous, his skill set is
tremendous and I think he understands how
he can be effective,” said Speraw. “He works
hard in the weight room and on his diet. I
think his leadership grew over the course of
last year. He’s a unique basketball player and
he has a lot of room for growth.”
Anthony Clemmons played in every game
with 12 starts and led the team in 3-point
percentage (.373). Anthony also made 17
of his last 19 (.895) free throw attempts in
the last eight games.
Anthony Clemmons led the Hawkeyes in 3-point percentage (.373) and made 17 of
his last 19 (.895) free throw attempts in the last eight games. (photo by Brian Ray/
hawkeyesports.com)
“I was so proud of Anthony Clemmons,”
Speraw said. “In this day and age, where
everybody wants instant gratification and
if things aren’t perfect, they cut and run,
change schools or they transfer... he didn’t.
I think that shows his character, the type of
person he is, that he stayed and understood
why he didn’t play as much as a sophomore.
He corrected that and worked himself back
into the starting lineup and then when we
moved Peter (Jok) into the starting lineup,
no issues, no attitude and he was tremendous
off the bench.”
Peter Jok played in every game last year
with 21 starts. Pete missed only four free
throws this year (37-41, 90 percent). He is
64-75 (85 percent) from the free throw line
in his two years at Iowa.
“I think he’s got confidence back in his
legs,” said Speraw. “He showed a lot more
explosiveness last year and did a much
better job of defending. He took a huge step
forward in his entire game.”
Dominique Uhl played in 33 games last
year and needs to hit the weight room to
improve his game.
Brady Ellingston had a foot injury that
didn’t heal, so the 6-4 guard from Wisconsin
redshirted last year. “He’s got a great feel
for the game and he can flat-out knock it
down,” said Speraw.
NEW RECRUITS
Jarrod Uthoff was only one of two Big Ten players to average 12-plus points, 6-plus
rebounds and 1.5 blocked shots last season. (photo by Don Lund)
Iowa signed six players for next year’s
team including Ahmad Wagner (6-7), Brandon Hutton (6-6), Andrew Fleming (6-4),
Isaiah Moss (6-5), Christian Williams (6-5)
and junior college forward Dale Jones (6-8).
“I think we’ve got a group coming in
that’s a little more athletic then maybe some
of the guys that we’ve had,” said coach Speraw. “They are explosive, they are quick and
each guy has different strengths.”
Brandon Hutton is a forward from Chicago, he was a two-time captain and third-team
all state. “Brandon is a high-motor guy that
can really be aggressive, can rebound and
defend,” said the coach.
Andrew Fleming helped lead his high
school team in Nashville, Tenn., to three
straight state titles. “Andrew is a guy that
can flat-out shoot it, but he’s more than a
shooter,” said Speraw. “He’s got a good
body to him, he’s strong and he’s competitive. I think he can be a good scorer.”
Ahmad Wagner shot 61 percent from the
field as a senior in Yellow Springs, Ohio, and
was named Player of the Year in his conference. He also played football. “Ahmad is
a tremendous athlete,” Kirk said. “He’s a
good skilled forward that can play three or
four different positions and can be a great
rebounder and scorer.”
Christian Williams was the all-time
leading scorer at St. Teresa High School
in Illinois, a two-time all-state selection.
“Christian has great vision, can really see
the floor and can really pass the basketball,”
the coach said. “He’s a big-time athlete.”
Dale Jones is originally from Waterloo.
He went to junior college in Tyler, Texas,
where he averaged 16.8 points, 8.3 rebounds
and shot 45.4 percent on 3-pointers last
season. “Dale can shoot it and he can shoot
it from deep,” Speraw commented.
Isiah Moss is from Chicago and played
small forward. “Isiah is really explosive
and can score in many ways,” Speraw said.
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Hawkeye Community
College honors student
artists, scholars April 19
WATERLOO– Hawkeye Community
College honored the talents of its student
artists and scholars on Thursday, April 9,
at the opening of the Student Art Show and
Honors Fair in the library on Hawkeye’s
main campus.
The 16th annual Student Art Show featured works by students in Photography,
Fine Art, Graphic Communications, Digital
Mass Media, Interior Design and Welding
programs. The juror for the annual student
art exhibition was Chawne Paige, curator
for the Waterloo Center for the Arts and a
member of the Board of Directors for the
Iowa Arts Council.
Mitchell Bruegge, of North Liberty re-
ceived the $75 Culture Committee Award
for “Lily Lake” and the $130 Math, Natural
and Social Sciences Award recipient for
“Meat.”
Crow named a top senior
at Wartburg College
WAVERLY– Eric Crow, of North Liberty,
was recognized Thursday, April 9, as a top
student in history during the Wartburg Col-
lege Excellence in Teaching and Scholarship
Convocation.
The award honors students for their academic excellence, service to the department
and attitude.
Wartburg, a four-year liberal arts college
internationally recognized for community engagement, enrolls 1,661 students.
Wartburg is affiliated with the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America.
NORTH LIBERTY CITY COUNCIL
MAY 26, 2015
REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Nielsen called the May 26, 2015 Regular Session of the North
Liberty City Council to order at 6:30 p.m. Councilors present: Donahue,
Pollock, Wayson; absent: Chipman, Hoffman.
Others present: Ryan Heiar, Tracey Mulcahey, Scott Peterson, Kevin
Trom, Dean Wheatley, Steve Troyer, Stefan Juran and other interested
parties.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Donahue moved, Pollock seconded to approve the agenda. The vote
was all ayes. Agenda approved.
CONSENT AGENDA
Wayson moved, Pollock seconded to approve the Consent Agenda
including City Council Minutes from the Regular Session on May 12,
2015; the attached list of Claims; April Revenues; the Liquor License
Renewal for Casey’s General Store, 625 W. Zeller St., Class C Beer Permit
with Sunday Sales endorsement; the Liquor License Renewal for Bobby’s
Live on 965, Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales, Outdoor Service
and catering endorsements; Pay Request Number 2 for the North Liberty
Sanitary Sewer Upgrade Project to Maxwell Construction in the amount
of $261,458.90; and Pay Request Number 5 for the Highway 965 Project,
Phase 2 to Horsfield Construction in the amount of $467,546.10. After
discussion, the vote was ayes – Donahue, Wayson, Pollock; nays - none.
The consent agenda was approved.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment was offered.
CITY ENGINEER REPORT
City Engineer Trom reported on the sewer upgrades project. Work
has moved to the west side of Front Street. The water main preconstruction meeting will be held tomorrow. The trail project preconstruction
meeting was held last week. The plan is to start June 3 and be completed
in August. The North Liberty Road/Dubuque Street project team met
today to review the roundabout and other proposed improvements. Staff
has met to review preliminary plans for the Penn Street ICAAP Project.
The Penn Meadows Park Concession/Restroom plans are out for bids.
The water/sewer utility bids will be going out on Friday. Bids will be
considered at the second council meeting in June.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Peterson offered to answer questions.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
City Administrator Heiar reported on the wastewater treatment plant
expansion project. The Southeast Utilities Project is moving along slowly
with the wet weather conditions. 3,600 feet of sanitary sewer pipe has
been installed. The City will be working closely with the school to install
pipework on school property. All disturbed area has been seeded. Heiar
explained the Highway 965/Penn Street closure and detour. Evaluations
for the City Administrator, City Attorney and City Engineer will be
coming out this week. Council discussed the report with Heiar.
MAYOR REPORT
Mayor Nielsen proclaimed June 7-13 as Childhood Cancer Awareness
Week.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, PHASE 2
Heiar and Steve Troyer, FOX Engineering, presented information
regarding the bids received for the project. Council discussed the bids
with Troyer.
Wayson moved, Donahue seconded to approve Resolution Number
15-64, A Resolution accepting the bid and authorizing acceptance of the
contract between the City of North Liberty and Tricon Construction Group
for the North Liberty Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project,
Phase 2. The vote was: ayes – Wayson, Donahue, Pollock; nays – none.
Motion carried.
ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION
Wayson moved, Donahue seconded to approve Resolution Number
15-65, A Resolution authorizing the assessment of delinquent amounts
owed to the City of North Liberty, Iowa to individual property taxes.
The vote was: ayes – Pollock, Donahue, Wayson; nays – none. Motion
carried.
WATER & SEWER RATES
Heiar presented information regarding proposed amendments to water
and sewer rates for FY 16. Council discussed the models with Heiar.
OLD BUSINESS
No old business was presented.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilor Wayson reported on Blues and BBQ music line up for
the July 11 event. Councilor Donahue complimented the residents on
Pheasant Lane for being patient during construction and the “slow, kids
at play” signs.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:15 p.m., Donahue moved, Pollock seconded to adjourn. All ayes.
Meeting adjourned.
/s/Tracey Mulcahey, City Clerk
CLAIMS
Access Systems Leasing Contract .............................................. 213.88
Ace Electric Inc Generator Contract Service Se ...................... 2,595.20
Agency 360 Yearly Service Field Track G...................................577.00
Allen Occupational Health Services Drug Screens ....................264.00
Alliant Energy Electric Service................................................... 237.30
Alphagraphics Services ................................................................921.06
Altorfer Inc Equipment ............................................................ 3,959.00
American Red Cross CPR/AED Training ...................................588.00
Applied Industrial Tech Inc Couplers, ....................................................
Automated Systems Of Iowa Service/Calibrate Scissor ......... 1,093.00
Baker & Taylor Books Books ................................................. 8,250.75
Bauer Built Tire For Dump .........................................................482.40
Bright Eyes & Bushy Tails Vet Services .....................................107.33
Brown Supply Co Parts .............................................................1,372.00
Brownells Inc Multi Mission Sling ............................................. 113.94
Bsn Sports Dry Line Marker, Rol-Dri ........................................ 562.04
Business Radio Sales Waterproof Mic ........................................ 114.00
Business Solutions Group Inc Standard Payment .........................97.73
Cargill Incorporated Softener Salt ...........................................7,449.30
Carpenter Uniform Co Jackets ....................................................265.75
Cedar Rapids Photo Copy Inc Black/White, Color Copies ....... 137.89
Cedar Valley Humane Society Shelter Charges ..........................650.00
Central Iowa Distributing Inc Supplies....................................... 621.85
Cook Appraisal Narrative Report .............................................2,800.00
Copyworks Employee Orientation Booklet ................................204.75
Creative Software Service Inc. Software Support G ................2,625.20
Dan Corbin Inc Aerial Mapping Project .....................................714.00
Debra K Hilton Mileage ............................................................... 41.40
Decatur Electronics Inc Scout Radar ...................................... 1,014.00
Electrical Engineering & Equip Co Generator Contract ......... 5,929.00
Emily A O’Sheridan-Tabor Reimburse Tution ........................ 3,262.00
Fareway Stores Supplies ............................................................... 83.06
Fastenal Company Misc Supplies .................................................66.38
Forever Green Landscaping SQR Demonstration .......................200.00
Fox Engineering Inc. Services ................................................53,256.20
Great Western Bank Furniture, Equip, Training, Supplies ......6,331.51
Hach Company Parts & Supplies ..............................................6,847.19
Harrys Custom Trophies Name Badges ....................................... 46.50
Heiman Fire Equipment Gloves ..................................................860.10
Horsfield Construction Highway 965 Phase 2 .................... 467,546.10
Hupp Electric Motors Inc Hoist Inspection .............................1,291.00
Hupp Toyotalift Forklift Certification S.......................................210.00
Iowa County Ambulance Medical Co-Pays .............................1,030.00
Iowa County Attorneys Assoc. 2015 Iowa Acts Of Interest .........60.00
Iowa Fire Equipment Company Annual Inspection ....................315.45
Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Animal Investigations ......... 100.00
Iowa One Call Locate Service ....................................................527.60
Iowa Prison Industries Park Bench ............................................ 416.50
Jakeprints Inc 2015 Flyers ......................................................... 419.10
Janda Motor Services 5 Hp Motor .......................................... 1,054.98
Jennifer G Garner Mileage ......................................................... 261.05
Joel Miller Mileage .................................................................... 143.75
Johnson Controls Inc Services & Contract .............................. 5,640.91
Johnson County Recorder Recording Fees ................................ 287.00
Johnson Co Secondary Road Dept Resurfacing N Front ..... 520,864.19
Kansas City Calibration Lab Inc Recalibrated Meter ................ 125.63
Kellie Helm Medical Deductible ............................................... 117.89
Leads Online LLC Investigation System Service .....................1,488.00
LL Pelling Company Hi Performance Premix ............................131.04
Lonza Pool Chemicals ............................................................ 2,530.80
Maxwell Construction Company Inc. Pay # 2 .....................261,458.90
Mcclure Engineering Co Highway 965 Phase Ii H .................24,204.25
Menards Tools & Parts .................................................................330.40
Midwest Mini Melts Mini Melts ..............................................1,342.50
Midwest Wheel Companies Spiral Wrap ......................................76.03
Overdrive Inc E Books & E Audio ..........................................3,000.00
Partition Pros Inc Maintenance & Repair Wall System ........... 3,350.00
Pepsi-Cola Supplies .................................................................3,386.63
Peterson Floor Servicing Sand & Refinish Floor..................... 3,000.00
Pinnacle Engineering 100 Hp High Service Pump ................14,546.19
Plumbers Supply Company Parts.................................................768.60
Pool Tech Midwest Inc Overflow Switch .................................... 58.77
Baymont Inn & Suites Lodging For Training .......................... 2,475.00
CCT Holding Deposit Refund......................................................... 4.64
Coohey, Shane Deposit Refund .................................................... 94.54
Darcie Mcgrath Services ............................................................. 120.00
Greco, Anthony Deposit Refund ................................................. 110.77
Iowa Des Moines Miss Deposit Refund ....................................... 84.76
Jensen, Sue Deposit Refund ....................................................... 121.11
Lois Rugger Refund ...................................................................... 45.00
Megan Scott Refund ....................................................................... 7.33
Melissa Ertle Deposit Refund .......................................................37.50
Miranda Sauve Refund ................................................................. 19.73
Steven Randall Deposit Refund .................................................. 190.00
Stutzman, Carlin Deposit Refund ............................................... 105.29
Twinz Bar And Grill Deposit Refund .........................................103.59
Ung, Melanie Deposit Refund ...................................................... 93.06
Valerie Rodriguez Stormwater Bmp Match .................................419.99
Waldschmidt, Jonatho Deposit Refund ........................................ 79.76
Wittman, Jamie Deposit Refund ................................................. 105.29
Prime Construction Services Operable Wall ...............................456.00
Push.Pedal.Pull Inc Power Handle, Labor ....................................65.00
Ray And Associates Inc Police Union ........................................416.67
Red Wing Shoe Store Boots ...................................................... 227.80
Ricoh Usa Inc Contract ................................................................ 364.11
Ryan Ellis Mileage ......................................................................148.35
Ryan P Rockafellow Meals, Mileage ......................................... 191.79
Sherwin-Williams Co Paint ...........................................................18.99
Shive Hattery Inc. Services .................................................... 17,279.79
State Hygienic Laboratory Services.............................................510.00
Storm Steel Alum ........................................................................208.16
The Lifeguard Store Inc Towels, Whistles, Lanyards ................ 659.26
Titan Machinery Clamp ................................................................57.01
Tyler Technologies Monthly Support Fee .................................. 205.00
U of I Healthworks Services .....................................................1,017.15
UICCU TIF Payment ........................................................... 188,007.65
University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Co-Pays .........................8.09
US Bank Prime Membership Fee .................................................99.00
US Bank Equipment Finance Contract ...................................... 146.00
US Foods Inc Concession Supplies .........................................1,792.06
Utility Equipment Company Meter Tails .............................. 11,150.00
Verizon Wireless Cell Phones, Data Card, Ip G....................... 3,464.51
Will Enterprises Tshirts ............................................................ 1,480.82
Windows By Pella Inc Replacement Sash ................................. 333.83
**Payroll Expenses
Police Operations .......................................................................... 68.21
Fire Protection.......................................................................... 3,240.00
Library Services .......................................................................... 510.40
Recreation ..............................................................................22,998.27
Pool .......................................................................................... 7,614.91
Executive/Administration ...........................................................136.42
Wastewater Operating ............................................................13,267.17
Payroll Total ........................................................................... 47,835.38
Fund Totals
010 General Fund ................................................................. 110,305.82
018 Park Capital Fund .............................................................4,616.50
019 Youth Sports Scholarship ..................................................2,834.94
024 Drug Task Force ................................................................1,014.00
060 Road Use Tax Fund ........................................................... 2,656.23
061 Street Capital Project ....................................................520,864.19
090 TIF Fund ....................................................................... 188,007.65
315 Highway 965 Improvements ......................................... 495,709.35
510 Water Fund ...................................................................... 40,201.23
514 Water Capital Projects ....................................................... 1,071.32
520 Sewer Fund ..................................................................... 29,608.47
524 Sewer Trunk And I&I ....................................................317,953.65
530 Stormwater Management .....................................................619.99
Grand Total: ......................................................................1,715,463.34
April Revenues
010-General Fund .............................................................2,446,605.14
014-Police Capital Fund .............................................................900.00
017-Tree Program .....................................................................1,000.00
019-Youth Sports Scholars.......................................................... 686.90
020-Equipment Revolving .......................................................... 557.05
060-Road Use Tax Fund ........................................................96,097.39
090-TIF Fund ....................................................................1,436,903.07
110-Debt Service Fund ........................................................379,985.01
210-Trust And Agency .........................................................439,585.54
280-Customer Deposits.......................................................... 10,800.00
322-Library Building Fund ......................................................... 210.42
510-Water Fund ....................................................................240,813.42
511-Water Capital Reserve .........................................................906.70
512-Water Sinking Fund ........................................................68,979.33
520-Sewer Fund ...................................................................291,340.10
521-Sewer Capital Reserve ....................................................15,583.33
522-Sewer Sinking Fund........................................................ 86,077.17
530-Stormwater Management ................................................15,727.70
Grand Total Revenue ........................................................ 5,532,758.27
PUBLIC NOTICE: JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Cost of this publication: $174.17
Fiscal year to date cost
(as of 7/1/14): $7,514.71
THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS
FORMAL MEETING MINUTES
MAY 21, 2015
Chairperson Harney called the Johnson
County Board of Supervisors to order in the
Johnson County Administration Building
at 9:00 a.m. Members present: Mike Carberry, Pat Harney, Terrence Neuzil, Janelle
Rettig, and Rod Sullivan.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were
taken unanimously.
Veterans Affairs Director Gary Boseneiler and Veterans Affairs Commissioners
Bryan Davis, Chad Gerdes, Mandy Coates,
and JoAnne Downes spoke and accepted
the following proclamation.
PROCLAMATION 05-21-15-01
PROCLAMATION HONORING
VETERANS ON MEMORIAL DAY
MAY 25, 2015
Whereas, from the beginning of our
nation’s history, the men and women of the
United States military have played an important role in safeguarding the rights and
freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution
and in protecting the lives and property of
our citizens; and
Whereas, on Memorial Day we pause
to remember that freedom comes at a great
cost; throughout history, in fields, skies, and
seas around the world, American military
personnel have given their lives to defend
our liberty and uphold the promise of our
democracy; and
Whereas, it is important that people
know and understand the problems, duties
and responsibilities of military Veterans and
their personal courage, love of country, and
dedication to duty; and
Whereas, it is fitting and proper that we
express our gratitude for their dedicated
service, courageous deeds, sacrifice, and
for the contributions they have made to the
security and well-being of all our citizens;
and
Whereas, the first Memorial Day was
observed in 1868 in remembrance of soldiers who died in the Civil War; for 147
years, our nation has set aside this day to
pay homage to Americans who have fallen
in service to our country; and
Whereas, many communities and organizations throughout Johnson County
will hold memorial observances for fallen
soldiers, including the Veteran’s Trail Memorial Day Ceremony starting at 1:30 p.m.
at 2850 Prairie Du Chien Road NE, Iowa
City.
Now, Therefore, be it resolved that we,
the Johnson County Board of Supervisors,
do hereby recognize: MEMORIAL DAY
on Monday, May 25, 2015, and invite all
government officials; patriotic, civic and
educational organizations; and all residents
of Johnson County to observe this day by
commemorating veterans, past and present,
who by their faithful and loyal devotion
to their responsibilities have rendered a
dedicated service for preserving liberty and
the rights and security of all citizens.
Motion by Rettig, second by Neuzil, to
approve Proclamation 05-21-15-01.
Motion by Rettig, second by Sullivan, to
approve the claims on the Auditor’s Claim
Register as approved by a majority of the
Supervisors.
29th St Financial Asse................... 400.00
4 C’s Community Coor ............. 13095.99
Advance Auto Parts......................... 14.58
Advanced Electrical S ................. 4640.00
Alliant Energy ............................... 178.00
Amy Lynn Barney ........................... 94.70
Andrew B Chappell......................... 86.00
Andrew M Johnson ....................... 112.40
Angela L Laffey .............................. 50.00
Anna L Geyer Dba Geyer ............. 235.00
Anne M Lahey .............................. 142.63
Automated Flagpole Part ................ 59.48
Bankers Advertising C ................ 1555.71
Barron Motor Supply .................. 2186.22
Big 10 University Towi ................. 120.00
Big Brothers Big Sist .................. 3340.48
Bound Tree Medical Llc ............... 219.28
Candy Spencer .............................. 630.00
Carahsoft Technology ................. 1550.00
Carpenter Uniform Co .................. 417.66
Centurylink ..................................... 10.40
Charles Gabus Ford................... 14390.64
Cherie White ................................. 308.14
Chuck Pence.................................... 78.09
City Of Iowa City........................ 1052.97
City Of Iowa City - L .................. 1656.12
City Of Iowa City - Uti ................... 67.28
City Of Iowa City-Ac................ 11992.08
Cletus F Klein ............................... 686.90
Connie M Lynch Trust D .............. 475.00
Craig Haesemeyer Dba: ................ 342.00
Cs Services Asheville.................... 135.00
Dana Greer Dba Coralvi ............... 607.20
Deery Brothers Ford Li ................. 905.75
Dell Marketing Lp......................... 857.95
Delta Dental Of Iowa .................. 4778.34
Dickinson, Mackaman, ............... 5536.00
Douglas J Mason ........................... 400.00
Dustys Precision Auto ................. 1924.67
E & J Electric Inc ........................ 2548.55
Eastern Iowa Light & Po................. 18.75
Ed Stivers Ford Inc ................... 67877.00
Edwards Reporting Svci ................. 66.00
Electronic Engineering.................... 80.00
Erik W Harms ............................... 160.92
Families Inc................................. 2350.00
Four Oaks .................................... 5531.18
Freeman Lock & Alarm I .............. 650.94
Gay & Ciha Funeral Ho .............. 1670.00
Gazette Communications .............. 224.16
Golfview Investors Lc................... 285.00
Goodfellow Printing I ................. 1800.00
Goodwill Employment S............. 2100.00
Goodwill Industries................... 48468.48
Gordon Last Ravitz Dba ............... 325.00
Grainger ........................................ 136.88
Grant Wood Aea .......................... 5579.30
Hawkeye Communication/............ 106.24
Hawkeye Touchless Inc ................ 123.24
Henry Schein................................. 381.24
Heritage Development I ................ 475.00
Holiday Mobile Home Co............. 265.00
Howie Moffit................................. 100.00
Hy Vee Food Stores......................... 30.02
Hy-Vee Pharmacy #1080 ................ 38.00
Iaccvso ............................................ 50.00
Imagetek Inc................................ 6094.57
Insight Public Sector ..................... 242.64
Iowa Bridge & Culve ................ 18864.70
Iowa Business Supply L................ 295.48
Iowa Communities Assura .............. 75.31
Iowa County Recorders As ............... 7.50
Iowa Law Enforcement A ............. 590.00
Iowa Lodge Inc Dba The .............. 800.00
Iowa Paper Inc .............................. 912.50
Irish Reporting Inc .......................... 92.50
Janet Lyness .................................. 170.70
Jason Jiras ....................................... 80.99
Jeanne A Strand ............................. 112.50
Johnson County Auditor ............... 215.33
Johnson County Audito ............... 4773.08
Johnson County Extens ............... 1683.38
Johnson County Mh/Ds............... 1843.33
Johnson County Sherif ................ 1292.67
Joint Emergency Communi............. 71.68
Jonna Osborn .................................. 27.50
Jordan Seymour .............................. 87.00
Joshua F Busard .............................. 61.00
Karen A Stueland .......................... 266.00
Kenneth J. Hahn ............................ 351.74
Klb Bauer Inc .................................. 81.79
Koch Brothers ............................... 477.08
Kucera International I ................... 850.00
Laurie Nash ................................... 305.45
Lexington Place Apts .................... 400.00
Linn County Rec ........................... 471.80
Linn County Sheriff ........................ 53.09
Ll Pelling Co Inc ..................... 104580.00
Lonny Pulkrabek ............................. 50.00
Lori Mulherin Csr ........................... 78.00
Lowe’s ............................................. 85.45
Mathews & Associates L............... 925.00
Matthew Bender & Co I.............. 1397.00
Mercy Occupational He .............. 1527.00
Michele Miller .............................. 220.61
Mid American Energy ................. 1956.81
Mid-American Energy .................. 108.00
Midwest Janitorial Se.................. 2337.75
Midwest Wheel & Equipme............ 72.50
Mike Carberry ............................... 740.86
Mischeale Luze ............................... 14.07
Myrtle Grove Apartment ............... 305.00
Naeda E Erickson ............................ 71.04
North Liberty Communi ............. 1270.00
Patrick L Harney ........................... 363.44
Pauls Discount Store ..................... 265.67
Philip O Sickles............................... 18.90
Pioneer Telephone ....................... 1194.13
Pip Printing ................................... 435.21
Plumbers Supply ............................... 1.93
Praxair Distribution In .................... 21.76
Prelude Behavioral Se ................. 5833.33
Press-Citizen Media .................... 1532.38
Professional Muffler I ................... 180.01
Pyramid Services Inc. ................... 132.98
Quad Cities Tas Inc ....................... 130.89
Quality Engraved Signs .................. 25.90
Randall D Jensen Dba J ................ 400.00
Randy Lee Eckrich ...................... 1032.50
Rebecca E Soglin .......................... 112.60
Reserve Account ......................... 6000.00
Ricoh USA Inc .............................. 242.66
Rod Sullivan.................................. 305.56
Scott Van Keppel Llc .................... 273.48
Selzer Werderitsch .................. 202231.82
Sharon Telephone Co .................... 707.56
Sjre Young Partnership.................. 400.00
Solarwinds Inc Dbs So ................ 1199.00
South Slope Coop Comm............ 2711.44
Southland Medical Llc .................. 221.37
Spee Dee Delivery Serv ................ 141.60
Staples Business Advan ................ 769.11
Steve Spenler .................................. 38.00
Steven Rhodes............................... 165.00
Successful Living .......................... 325.00
Systems Unlimited Inc ................ 1746.80
Tallgrass Business Res .................. 497.82
Technical Specialty ................... 24949.00
Travis J Weipert ................................ 8.00
U S Cellular................................... 861.32
Ui Diagnostic Labora ................ 18502.74
Uniform Den Inc ........................... 167.01
University Of Iowa ..................... 2141.66
US Bank National Assn ................ 127.61
Van Meter Industrial I ................... 255.89
Verizon Wireless ........................... 241.24
Vic’s Collision Cente .................... 500.00
Visa ............................................. 1390.97
Wellmark Blue Cross .............. 110500.00
West Branch Communica............ 1631.26
West Liberty Telephon ................ 1282.24
Wilma L Porter .............................. 175.00
Motion by Sullivan, second by Carberry,
to approve the minutes of the formal meeting of May 14, 2015.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Carberry,
to approve the payroll authorizations submitted by department heads, as approved
by a majority of the Supervisors.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Rettig, to
approve a Retail Cigarette/Tobacco Permit
for Funcrest Bait & Tackle Shop, Iowa City,
as submitted by William Kallaus.
Motion by Neuzil, second by Sullivan,
to approve a Retail Cigarette/Tobacco
Permit for Guppy’s on the Go, Swisher, as
submitted by John Frese.
Convened Public Hearing on the FY15
Spring Budget Amendment at 9:10 a.m.
Finance Administrator Dana Aschenbrenner presented the FY15 Spring Budget
Amendment.
Rettig asked if the gas tax revenues
were included, and if not, would another
amendment be forthcoming to account for
the unanticipated revenues that will fund
the Sutliff Bridge Road project. Aschenbrenner said no, and that he believes an
amendment will not be necessary; excess
revenue will convert to surplus.
Sullivan noted that amendments are
a built-in part of the budget process and
Aschenbrenner and Rettig commented further. Board members and Aschenbrenner
discussed the frequency of and the deadline
for budget amendments.
Public Hearing closed at 9:25 a.m.
Rezoning Application 25453 of Iowa
City Community School District, signed
by Glen Meisner MMS Consultants,
requesting rezoning of 1.95 acres from
R-Residential to P-Public of a certain property described as being in the NE 1/4 of the
SW 1/4 and in the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4
of Section 17, Township 80 North, Range
6 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County,
Iowa. This property is located on the north
side of Dubuque Street NE, lying west of
the Dubuque Street NE and the 275th Street
NE intersection in Penn Township.
ORDINANCE 05-21-15-01
Zoning Application 25453
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
JOHNSON COUNTY UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE BY
CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION
OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM
R-RESIDENTIAL TO P-PUBLIC
Section I. Purpose. The purpose of
this ordinance is to amend the Johnson
County Unified Development Ordinance
by changing the classification of the real
estate described in Section II hereof from
R-Residential to P-Public.
Section II. Change In Classification.
The zoning classification of the following described real estate located in Penn
Township to wit:
DESCRIPTION - REZONING PARCEL
(R) TO (P)
A PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST
QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST
QUARTER, AND THE NORTHWEST
QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST
QUARTER ALL OF SECTION 17,
TOWNSHIP 80 NORTH, RANGE 6
WEST, OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA,
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
Commencing at the Southwest Corner of
the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast
Quarter of Section 17, Township 80
North, Range 6 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian; Thence N02°05’00”W,
along the West Line of said Northwest
Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, 39.74
feet, to its intersection with the Northerly
Right-of-Way Line of Dubuque Street
NE; Thence S89°33’23”W, along said
Northerly Right-of-Way Line, 50.02 feet,
to its intersection with the West Line of
Auditor’s Parcel 2014024, in accordance
with the Plat thereof Recorded in Plat
Book 58 at Page 206 of the Records of the
Johnson County Recorder’s Office; Thence
N02°05’00”W, along said West Line, 60.18
feet, to the Northwest Corner thereof;
Thence N89°25’21”E, along the North Line
of said Auditor’s Parcel 2014024, and the
Easterly Projection thereof, 1362.79 feet,
to its intersection with the East Line of
said Northwest Quarter of the Southeast
Quarter; Thence S02°06’52”E, along said
East Line, 68.48 feet, to its intersection with
the the North Right-of-Way Line of 275th
Street NE; Thence N89°35’33”W, along
said North Right-of-Way Line, 172.40 feet,
to its intersection with the said Northerly
Right-of-Way Line of Dubuque Street
NE; Thence N51°10’49”W, along said
Northerly Right-of-Way Line of Dubuque
Street NE, 4.05 feet; Thence S89°33’23”W,
along said Northerly Right-of-Way Line,
1137.53 feet, to the Point of Beginning.
Said Rezoning Parcel contains 1.95 Acres
(84,812 square feet), and is subject to easements and restrictions of record.
Section III. District Maps. The portion of
the District Maps maintained in accordance
with Chapter 8:1.5.I of the Johnson County
Unified Development Ordinance as pertains
to the real estate described in Section II
of this ordinance is hereby repealed and
amended to reflect the foregoing change
in classification.
Section IV. Repealer. All other ordinances
or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Section V. Savings Clause. If any section,
provision or part of this ordinance shall be
adjudged invalid, illegal or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the
validity of the ordinance as a whole or any
section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid, illegal or unconstitutional.
Section VI. Effective Date. This ordinance
shall become effective, after its passage and
approval, upon publication as part of the
proceedings of the Board of Supervisors.
On May 14, 2015 motion by Sullivan,
second by Rettig, to approve An Ordinance
Amending the Johnson County Unified
Development Ordinance, and approve
Rezoning Application 25453 on first and
second consideration. Roll Call: aye:
Carberry, Harney, Neuzil, Rettig, Sullivan.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Neuzil,
to approve Zoning Application 25453 on
third and final consideration and approve
Ordinance 05-21-15-01, amending the
Johnson County Unified Development Ordinance. Roll Call: aye: Carberry, Harney,
Neuzil, Rettig, Sullivan.
Rezoning Application 25665 of Dale
Miller requesting rezoning of .918 acres
from RUA-Urban Residential to RTF-Two
Family Residential of a certain property
described as being in the NE 1/4 of NE
1/4 Section 14, Township 78 North, Range
8 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County,
Iowa. This property is located on the west
side of 3rd Street SW approximately 200
feet north of Yoder Avenue SW. This parcel
is also legally described as Lot 13 of Country View Subdivision Part II in Washington
Township.
ORDINANCE 05-21-15-02
Zoning Application 25665
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
JOHNSON COUNTY UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE BY
CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION
OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM
RUA-URBAN RESIDENTIAL TO
RTF-TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Section I. Purpose. The purpose of
this ordinance is to amend the Johnson
County Unified Development Ordinance
by changing the classification of the real
estate described in Section II hereof from
RUA-Urban Residential to RTF-Two Family Residential.
Section II. Change In Classification.
The zoning classification of the following
described real estate located in Washington
Township to wit:
LOT 13 OF COUNTRY VIEW SUBDIVISION PART II, AS RECORDED IN BOOK
44 PAGE 223 OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE, JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA. SAID RTF REZONING
PARCEL CONTAINS .918 ACRES, AND
IS SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND
RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.
Section III. District Maps. The portion of
the District Maps maintained in accordance
with Chapter 8:1.5.I of the Johnson County
Unified Development Ordinance as pertains
to the real estate described in Section II
of this ordinance is hereby repealed and
amended to reflect the foregoing change
in classification.
Section IV. Repealer. All other ordinances
or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Section V. Savings Clause. If any section,
provision or part of this ordinance shall be
adjudged invalid, illegal or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the
validity of the ordinance as a whole or any
section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid, illegal or unconstitutional.
Section VI. Effective Date. This ordinance
shall become effective, after its passage and
approval, upon publication as part of the
proceedings of the Board of Supervisors.
On May 14, 2105, motion by Sullivan,
second by Neuzil, to approve An Ordinance
Amending the Johnson County Unified
Development Ordinance, and approve
Rezoning Application 25665 on first and
second consideration. Roll Call: aye:
Carberry, Harney, Neuzil, Rettig, Sullivan.
to approve Rezoning Application 25665 on
third and final consideration and approve
Ordinance 05-21-15-02, amending the
Johnson County Unified Development Ordinance. Roll Call: aye: Carberry, Harney,
Neuzil, Rettig, Sullivan
County Treasurer Tom Kriz spoke about
taxpayers’ requests pertaining to delinquent
property tax payments.
Motion by Rettig, second by Sullivan,
to deny the request to refund interest and
fees paid for late property tax payment on
parcel 0718212001.
Motion by Rettig, second by Sullivan, to
deny the request to waive the interest and
fees for delinquent property tax payment
on parcel 0601308001.
parcels 0636127005 and 1010433004.
parcel 1004158038.
Motion by Neuzil, second by Carberry,
parcel 0702328001.
Aschenbrenner spoke about the following resolution.
RESOLUTION 05-21-15-01
FY15 APPROPRIATION CHANGES
TO JUVENILE JUSTICE/COURT
SERVICES (DEPT. 27) AND JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION (DEPT.
54)
Whereas, the appropriations for the
Juvenile Crime Prevention Department,
are not sufficient to meet payments for
impending juvenile crime prevention block
grant payments, and
Whereas, the Juvenile Justice/Court
Services Department has available funds
in its budget; and
Whereas, pursuant to section 331.434(6)
of the Code of Iowa, a department appropriation may be decreased without a public
hearing if the decrease is not more than
the greater of $5,000 or ten percent of the
department’s total budget; and
Therefore, be it Resolved that Juvenile
Crime Prevention (Dept. 54), Public Safety
& Legal Services Service Area, is herewith
appropriated an additional $10,000 and a
total appropriation of $265,000 for fiscal
year 2014-2015. The appropriation for
Juvenile Justice/Court Services (Dept. 27),
Public Safety & Legal Services Service
Area, is decreased $10,000 for a total of
$773,436 for fiscal year 2014-2015. The
relevant county service area is Public
Safety & Legal Services, which remains
unchanged.
Motion by Rettig, second by Carberry,
to approve Resolution 05-21-15-01.
to approve and authorize the Chairperson to
send a letter to communities regarding the
Community Identification Card program.
to designate Supervisor Carberry as the eligible voter, and Iowa State Association of
Counties Executive Director William Peterson as alternate, at the National Association
of Counties 2015 Annual Conference.
Adjourned to Informal Meeting at 9:48
a.m.
/s/Pat Harney, Chair, Board of Supervisors
Attest: Travis Weipert, Auditor
Recorded By Kymberly Zomermaand
These minutes were sent for formal approval and publication on May 28, 2015.
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