Officers in IC schools?

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NORTH LIBERTY
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THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2015
The road more
traveled
Udderly educational
County and city
officials talk about
future school traffic
By Lori Lindner
North Liberty Leader
NORTH LIBERTY– The school hasn’t
even been built yet, but many residents
throughout Johnson County have concerns
about how a 1,500-capacity high school will
impact local traffic.
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors and the North Liberty City Council
met in a joint session Tuesday, June 23, to
share information about several area infrastructure projects and how they will affect
each other’s jurisdictions.
The biggest overlap is in the county’s
roadways, and the most pressing concern,
for some, is the increase in traffic volume
once Iowa City Community School District’s (ICCSD) Liberty High School opens
in the fall of 2017.
North Liberty City Engineer Kevin Trom,
of Shive Hattery Engineering, highlighted
North Liberty’s current street improvement
projects, including changes that will be
made to North Liberty Road and Dubuque
Street to accommodate traffic to the high
school. Dubuque Street will be widening
from North Liberty Road to 275th Street
to allow for left turn lanes into the two
proposed accesses to the high school, as
well as right turn lanes into both entrances.
North Liberty Road, with a third school
access, will be reconstructed and paved all
the way to the Fjords’ entrance, a residential
subdivision north of the school site.
“There is quite a lot of work to be done
there,” Trom told the two boards of the
North Liberty Road reconstruction. “The
hills need to be flattened so there is much
better sight distance.”
At the intersection of North Liberty Road
and Dubuque Street, a modified single-lane
School traffic
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It’s harder than it looks, folks… Caeson Gingerich of Iowa City attempts to extract
milk from the udders of a cow milking simulator set up at the Johnson County Fairgrounds Saturday, May 16, at the Farm Bureau’s Ag Fest. (photo by Chris Umscheid)
Farm Bureau showcases agriculture at Ag Fest
By Chris Umscheid
IOWA CITY — The theme for the
Johnson County Farm Bureau’s 2015
Agriculture Fest was “From our Farm to
your Table: Eat Healthy, Live Healthy.”
Kathy Swenka, the local Farm Bureau
coordinator for Ag in the Classroom said
the event was in its 21st year, and an
ideal event for families to have fun while
learning about the vital role agriculture
This map shows the area where traffic studies have been conducted to project the
impact of the new Liberty High School near the intersection of Dubuque Street and
North Liberty Road on the east side of North Liberty. (Map courtesy MPOJC)
Officers in IC schools?
ICCSD has initial discussion on adding school
resource officers to secondary schools
By Jen Moore
IOWA CITY- Hiring
school resource officers
(SRO) to serve Iowa City
Community School District’s (ICCSD) secondary
schools could be a possibility in the district’s future.
SROs are law enforcement officers who work
solely in schools. They are
responsible for the safety
and security of faculty and
students and often collaborate with administration to
educate students on the law.
Administration began the
discussion following an incident last October at West
High School, when a student
was found in possession of
a firearm and ammunition.
Though ICCSD Chief
Operating Officer David
Dude said this was likely a
“one-off” incident, he felt
the option of hiring SROs
was worth looking into.
After the incident, a committee began speaking with
other Urban Education Network school districts and
Iowa City Police Chief Sam
Hargadine about the pros
and cons of such a position.
The committee also met
with all secondary administrators, as well as department chairs in those schools,
to gauge their opinions
Dude headed the committee and said the response
was overwhelmingly in
favor of continuing the
conversation on SROs and
further exploring the option.
Dude was careful to clarify that the committee was
only in the very early stages
of its research, and that
no recommendation for or
against had been made.
According to Dude, the
committee’s next steps will
be to meet with Iowa City
Education Association representatives and all area
police departments this summer to gather more input.
In the fall, the committee
will set up additional focus
groups, with more faculty
and students participating.
Should reception continue
to be positive, the committee
will discuss the idea with
Parent Teacher Organizations, student councils and
other affected groups, as
well as outside organizations around the community
through the winter and early
spring.
After that, Dude said the
committee would bring
the issue to the board next
spring.
“We don’t know what the
outcome is going to be, or
if we even make it to that
ICCSD officers:
plays in their day-to-day lives.
The point, Swenka said was, “to learn that
their food is coming from the farm, not the
grocery store, and that we can eat healthy.
We don’t need all that junk food to keep
us going; we need our fruits, our veggies,
our meats our grain and our dairy to keep
us going…” most of which are produced
Ag Fest
Revised plan doesn’t
sway Tiffin neighbors
Public hearing for
Pinnacle Ridge to be
continued July 8
By Lori Lindner
TIFFIN– Several residents returned to
the Tiffin City Council meeting, June 24,
to make their case against a multifamily
housing proposal.
But they may have to make it again July
8, as there were not enough council members present to render the supermajority
vote required for the new Planned Area
Development (PAD) request.
A rezoning request for Pinnacle Ridge
subdivision was unanimously voted down
by the council on May 13. The initial proposal by Hochstedler Building and Development was to rezone 8.5 acres from
RM-1 to RM-2, which would allow duplexes to be built in place of single-family
homes. Proposed in the first PAD were 12
duplexes and eight single-family units.
The council denied the rezoning based
on neighbors’ concerns about the higher
density and the potential for additional
traffic, problems with storm water runoff,
and decreased property values. Sixty people signed a petition against the rezoning,
uncil suggested developer
and the council
Kevin Hochstedler sshould work with the
y s Planning and Zoning
Zo
city’s
Commission
Celebrate locally this July 4 weekend
Red, White and Bluegrass fest July 3
Fireworks over Lake Macbride
acbride July 4
NORTH LIBERTY– The North Liberty American
Legion Post No. 1976 will host its fifth annual Red
White and Bluegrass Festival on Friday, July 3, at
American Legion Post 1976, 2349 Mehaffey Bridge
Rd., North Liberty. Music begins at 4 p.m. and ends
at midnight. Adult admission is $10, and kids 14 years
and under enter free. The post’s annual flag retirement
ceremony will be held at 9:30 p.m., followed by a free
fireworks display. The public is invited to bring American flags for proper military disposal. For those who
cannot attend, flags can be deposited in drop boxes
at North Liberty City Hall, the North Liberty Community Library and the American Legion Post 1976.
SOLON– The public is invited to see th
the fireworks
Ju 4, with the
over Lake Macbride on Saturday, July
show beginning at dusk. Rain date is July 5.
Public support for the event is greatly appreciated. Donations may be sent to Mark Ramsey at 1598
Spartan Ct. NE, Solon, IA 52333. Checks should be
made payable to Fireworks Fund. This is a Cottage
Reserve-sponsored night. The Solon Beef Days Committee has provided assistance with expenses.
A decorated American red, white and blue boat
parade will start at south arm of the causeway with
a 4 p.m. line up. The public is invited to attend by
the beach.
to revise his plan.
Hochstedler returned to the council in
June with a revised plan, this time showing
eight duplex units and 13 single family
homes constructed along a single looped
street, the only access in or out of the neighborhood. The layout changed as well, with
four of the duplexes in the center, surrounded by the single homes, and the other four
duplex units to the back of the subdivision
abutting Woodfield Ridge.
The new PAD did not contain enough
changes to satisfy neighbors, and a large
group assembled in the council chambers
last week to ask the city to turn it down
again. However, with just three council
members present, City Administrator Doug
Boldt told the assembled crowd that there
would be no vote on the item that evening.
“With the submission of the petition to
the city council on May 13, the approval of
the rezoning will require a super majority
of the entire city council; that takes four out
of five,” Boldt said, noting that one of the
absent councilors was out of the country,
preventing even a call-in vote.
Because a hearing had already been
scheduled, neighbors had been notified
and the legal notice published as required
by Iowa law, the council was required to
open the floor to allow public comment.
Boldt told those present that if they chose
Pinnacle Ridge
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NORTH LIBERTY LEADER
JULY 2, 2015
NORTH LIBERTY NEWS
ICCSD officers: More talks to take place this fall
point, depending on the
feedback that we get,” he
said. “We’re taking it very
slow and making sure we
talk to all the right groups
about whether or not it’s
even something we should
bring up again.”
President Chris Lynch
added that once more feedback is received, he would
like to continue the discussion with students to assess
their interest in bringing
SROs to the schools.
Director Patti Fields
questioned whether the
committee had looked into
funding for the position, as
this was a major concern last
time the idea was brought
forward.
“In priority setting and
budget setting, cost is usually where…the conversation
stops,” Fields said. “In concept, it’s one thing.”
Dude said the committee
did look at cost as a factor,
and they had no intention of
making a recommendation
for the position if it came
down to choosing between
an SRO and an educator.
“The key is to find some
sort of external funding
to support that so that it
wouldn’t be a judgment
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call of how you’re going to
use that,” Dude said. “We
don’t think there’s a strong
enough need at this point
that we want to make that
recommendation.”
Superintendent Stephen
Murley said the Iowa City
Police Department had already started looking at
where the district might find
grant funding that could lift
the financial burden off the
schools.
Director Tuyet Dorau
countered that last time the
issue was brought up, there
was an external funding
source, but it was only for a
NORTH LIBERTY– Holy Trinity Lutheran Church,
a growing Lutheran church in North Liberty, will offer
Vacation Bible School (VBS) and Day Camp July 13-17.
Ewalu Day Camp is for those entering first grade through
sixth grade in fall 2015. It will be Monday through Thursday
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is
$60 per child, with a multi-child discount of $55 for each
additional child if more than one child is attending from
the same family.
Hero Training Camp VBS is for 3-year-olds through
those entering first grade and will be held Monday through
Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per child.
All children are welcome. Contact Holy Trinity at 319665-2200 to register or with any questions.
limited time. After that, the
district would have to fund
that SRO position.
“When we’re looking at
1.25 percent supplemental
state aid, (an SRO is) not on
the top of my list,” Dorau
said.
Dude said that both the
committee and the police
departments shared that
concern. Neither wanted to
hire an officer only to have
that position taken away a
few years later.
“The funding may be
short-term, but the conversation needs to be longer
term than that,” he said.
Child Safety Fair held at Creekside Park
Shop smart and do your part to help others with SHARE IOWA
NORTH LIBERTY– SHARE IOWA FOOD takes pride
in knowing that it fulfills its mission by providing the community with affordable, wholesome food choices, and its
members delight in the fact that through these food packages, good deeds have been done: 23 years of good deeds.
SHARE’s mission is two-fold. It asks that as individuals
help themselves to good food at great prices, they pay it
forward and do a good deed for someone else. It is as simple
as that; just spread a little kindness and help someone else
or volunteer in the community. For those interested but not
sure what type of activities can be done, visit the website,
www.shareiowa.org.
SHARE’s packages for July are geared toward summertime. The Best Value Package priced at $25 includes: a
28-ounce Farmland Smoked Ham, 1.25-pound fully cooked
grill-marked chicken breast strips, a 13-ounce package of
fully cooked grilled hamburgers, a 12-ounce Hormel Little
Sizzlers Sausage Links, an 18-ounce DulceDeLeche Roll
and a fresh seasonal produce assortment.
SHARE also has: a Bacon Box at $36, which includes
16 12-ounce packages of center cut bacon; a Delmonico
Steak Box at $20 with four 12-ounce USDA Choice boneless Delmonico rib eye steaks; and a Pork Chop Box for
$23.50 with 15 six-ounce ready-to-cook center cut boneless pork chops. These meat boxes would be great for any
summertime activity.
SHARE has other choice items to enhance the summer,
like the Pie Combo– two eight inch pies in apple and cherry,
perfect for a July picnic, for just $9. SHARE has a number
of other choice items to add to your packages and stretch
food dollars even further.
To order, monthly flyers are available at the North Liberty,
Solon, Swisher and Ely library entrances. Orders must be
placed by July 12, for pick up on July 25 at the North Liberty Recreation Center between 10-11 a.m. Online orders
and other packages are available online at www.shareiowa.
org or by calling 800-344-1107. The local SHARE IOWA
contact is Carmen, available by phone at 319-626-3455.
Blues & BBQ still seeks volunteers
Shueyville to host community blood drive July 23
NORTH LIBERTY– In eight previous years, North Liberty Blues & BBQ has offered a free day of family-friendly
fun for residents and visitors to North Liberty. This year, on
Saturday, July 11, beginning at 12 noon, a volunteer force
of about 200 people will help put on the community party,
and organizers need your help.
Sign up now to help kids at the inflatable activities, keep
the park tidy, direct visitors, set up the event, and more.
Volunteers receive an event T-shirt, goodie bag and other
fun surprises.
It’s easy to sign up for the volunteer role and the shift that
works best for you; just visit northlibertyblues.org/volunteer. Shifts are for two to three hours, and help is needed
from set up to tear down.
North Liberty Blues & BBQ has been North Liberty’s
premiere family-friendly event since 2007. The annual event
offers fun for all ages with including mouthwatering food,
live music, arts-inspired kids’ activities, local craft beers and
more. The festival will be July 11 in North Liberty’s new
Centennial Park. For more information about North Liberty
Blues & BBQ, visit northlibertyblues.org.
SHUEYVILLE– Shueyville will host a community blood
drive from 3-6 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, at Shueyville
Community Center inside the gym.
To make an appointment to donate, please contact the
Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC) at
800-747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use
code 1778 to locate the drive.
Donor eligibility criteria requires that potential donors
must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission
form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh
more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. or MVRBC Donor Card
is required to donate. For questions about eligibility, please
call the MVRBC at 800-747-5401. Donors who last gave
blood on or before May 28 are eligible to give at this drive.
Blood donation is a safe, simple procedure that takes
about 45 minutes to one hour. Individuals with diabetes or
controlled high blood pressure may be accepted as eligible
donors.
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Events &
Happenings
OXFORD– Elementary students from the three Clear
Creek Amana elementary schools were invited and over 50
children attended a Child Safety Fair held Saturday, May
30, at Creekside Park in Oxford.
Over 30 children were fingerprinted and several of the
Boy Scouts from Troop 223 in Amana earned the Fingerprinting Merit Badge. Unit leaders from Pack 222 (Oxford
and Tiffin), Troop 207 (Coralville), and Troop 216 (North
Liberty) were in attendance.
Emergency equipment was the big draw for the event. The
UI AirCare crew arrived about 11:30 a.m., and received a
call about 12:30 p.m. Attendees were in awe watching the
crew take off.
Patrons also met Johnson County K-9 Officer Bary and
his handler, Sgt. Matt Hendricks. Bary is in his second year
of service with the K-9 unit.
The Oxford Fire Department provided a fire truck and
a first responder unit, while the Amana Fire Department
brought its 100-foot ladder truck, new to the department.
Everyone who made the climb was provided a great view
from the top of the ladder.
The Amana Fire Department brought its 100-foot ladder
truck, new to the department, to the Oxford Safety Fair
May 30. (submitted photo)
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SAVVY SENIOR
Simplified cellphones for
hearing impaired seniors
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend some basic simplified cellphones
for seniors with hearing impairment? My 82-year-old
father needs to get a new cellphone for occasional calls or
emergencies, but he needs something that’s easy to use and
one that he can hear on.
Looking Around
Dear Looking,
There are several simplified cellphones on the market
today that are specifically designed for seniors, or for people who just like things simple. These are basic cellphones
– primarily used for talk and text – that come with big
buttons, easy to navigate menus, SOS emergency buttons,
enhanced sound and are hearing aid compatible too. Here
are some top options.
SENIOR-FRIENDLY PHONES
If your dad isn’t locked into a cellphone contract, there are
three senior-friendly options to consider, all from no-contract cellphone companies.
One of best is GreatCall’s Jitterbug5 (greatcall.com, 800918-8543). This custom designed Samsung flip-phone offers
a backlit keypad with big buttons, large text on a brightly
colored screen, and “YES” and “NO” buttons to access the
phone’s menu of options versus confusing icons.
It also offers voice dialing, a powerful speakerphone, a
built-in camera, and a variety of optional health and safety
features like the “5Star” medical alert button that would let
your dad call for help and speak to a certified agent 24/7
that could identify his location and dispatch help as needed.
“Urgent Care,” which provides access to registered nurses
and doctors for advice and diagnoses. And “GreatCall Link,”
which keeps family members informed through your dad’s
phone activities.
The Jitterbug5 sells for $99 with a one-time $35 activation fee, no-contract, and calling plans that start at $15
per month.
If you’re looking for something a little less expensive,
the Doro PhoneEasy 626 sold through Consumer Cellular
(consumercellular.com, 888-345-5509) is a new option.
This flip phone offers a backlit, separated keypad that
can speak the numbers as you push them, which is a nice
feature for seniors with vision problems. It also has a big
easy to read color display screen that offers large text with
different color themes.
Other handy features include two speed dial buttons,
shortcut buttons to texting and the camera, a powerful
two-way speakerphone, and a ICE (in case of emergency)
button on the back of the phone that will automatically dial
one preprogramed number.
The Doro 626 sells for $50 with service plans starting at
$10 per month, and no long-term contract. They even offer
discounts to AARP members.
Another budget-friendly cellphone you should look into
is the Snapfon for seniors (snapfon.com, 800-937-1532),
which costs only $10, with a $35 activation fee, no-contract,
and monthly service plans that start at $10.
This is a bar-style phone that provides big buttons, a color
screen, enhanced volume with a speaker phone, a speaking
keypad, and an SOS emergency alert button on the back of
the phone that can sound an alert when pushed and held
down for five seconds. It then sends a text message to as
many as five emergency contacts and calls those contacts in
order until the call is answered. Or, for an additional $15 per
month you can subscribe to their SOS monitoring service
that will dispatch help as needed.
SHARED PLAN OPTIONS
If you want to get your dad a simple cellphone through
your cellphone provider, most carriers – like AT&T, Verizon,
Sprint and T-Mobile – still offer a few basic cellphones that
are inexpensive and hearing aid compatible.
If you’re an AT&T customer the option is the “LG A380.”
For Verizon users, there’s the “Samsung Gusto 3” and “LG
Revere 3.” If you’re a Sprint customer there’s the “Kyocera
Kona” and “Alcatel OneTouch Retro.” And for T-Mobile
users there’s the “LG 450.”
Local attractions draw visitors
and enhance community
By Kevin Kinney
Iowa Senate
Iowa’s Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) program has enhanced local recreation, culture, entertainment
and learning since 2000.
CAT grants help communities develop multipurpose
attraction and tourism facilities. These investments strengthen their competitiveness as a place to live and work, and
position them to take advantage of economic development
opportunities.
In the last 15 years, $152 million in CAT grants have
contributed to more than 400 Iowa projects with a total
cost of more than $1 billion. That means state dollars are
leveraging significant private, federal and local investment.
This year, the Legislature appropriated $5 million for CAT
(HF 650). At least one-third of CAT funds go to projects
in our smaller cities and counties, ensuring both urban and
rural communities throughout the state see the benefits.
Community attraction projects may include museums,
theme parks, cultural centers, recreational trails, heritage
attractions, sports arenas and more. A tourism facility is
one that draws people into the community from at least 50
miles away.
Eligible applicants include a city, county, public organization or school district. Projects must demonstrate substantial
regional or statewide economic impact, and funds must be
used primarily for “vertical infrastructure,” including land
acquisition and construction, major renovation and repair
of buildings, utilities and site development.
Johnson, Washington and Keokuk counties have reaped
the rewards of CAT grants over the years, including:
• $622,484 for the North Liberty Community Center
Library Expansion.
• $800,000 for the Englert Civic Theatre in Iowa City.
• $360,000 for the Belva Deer Recreation Area.
• $800,000 for the Washington Area Performing Arts
asnd Events Center.
• $108,000 for Downtown Kalona Revitalization.
Learn more about how the CAT program is investing in
local projects, enhancing Iowa’s quality of life and growing
our economy at www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/
Community/VisionIowa.
OUR THOUGHTS
SECTION A
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Wanting it all
Every week, the last half-hour of Friday kindergarten
class was devoted to the rather scary but heady activity of
standing in front of the class and telling about an experience
we considered memorable, or showing off a prized toy or
curiosity. Quite often I had neglected to bring something
to talk about, but that didn’t stop me from taking my turn.
One Friday, I marched to the blackboard and boldly announced that I could write my name in cursive.
After I had carefully inscribed Mildred Lucille Hanson
across the dusty slate, I turned and smiled at my classmates.
Some of them looked impressed, a few looked envious, most
appeared indifferent. I looked at Miss Simon for approval
but failed to find it, instead she asked somewhat sternly,
“Who taught you to do that, Mildred?”
“Dorothy,” I answered. “She’s in fourth grade. She taught
me my ABC’s, too,” I added proudly.
I didn’t reveal the fact that my big sister had also taught
me to add numbers by counting on my fingers, the names
of all 32 of the colors in the Crayola box, how to sound out
words in my storybooks, and coached me in memorizing
literally dozens of nursery rhymes and other short poems. I
was so very proud to have been allowed to be privy to these
magical secrets far in advance of my contemporaries, but
aware that they were secrets, and a privilege.
Somehow I knew that Miss Simon would not have approved. In fact, she informed me that it would be better to
wait until those skills were presented to me in the classroom,
so that I learned to do them the “correct” way. Otherwise,
I might be held back by having to unlearn bad habits and
misguided methods. Much later, I would identify sympathetically with Scout in Harper Lee’s “To Kill A Mockingbird.”
Books had been an important part of my life from my
earliest memories of curling up on Dad’s lap in the big chair
while he read me stories about Peter Rabbit, Raggedy Ann
and Andy, and Pinocchio. New storybooks were constants
under the Christmas tree and as birthday presents.
By junior high, I’d learned that I could escape after-supper kitchen duties by burying my nose in a library book.
“Leave her alone, she’s reading,” Dad would say, as if it
were a sacred ritual.
Is it any wonder I loved books?
At the public library, I was overwhelmed by all that was
available to me. Here was the ultimate smorgasbord for my
hungry mind. Everything—every idea, every dream, every
fact that had ever been recorded was right there on those
shelves, or so it seemed to me. All I had to do was open a
book and help myself. A rainy afternoon at the library was
better than a
birthday party.
I darted from
Edgar Allen
Poe to Zane
Grey to William Shakespeare to Robert W. Service
to Arthur
Conan Doyle
to Mark Twain
in an almost
frantic attempt to read everything. There were books of math
and logic puzzles, tales of travel in strange lands, oversize
tomes filled with reproductions of famous paintings, sculpture, and architecture.
I don’t remember the exact day that I realized those 26
little squiggles we call the alphabet were like magic symbols
that could be rearranged in infinite combinations to reproduce every story ever written, every poem ever penned,
every speech ever composed. I know I was fairly young and
I was awe-stricken by the implications. I needed only those
26 little letters and I could write whole books of my own!
I wrote and illustrated poems and stories, trying to find
a way to bind the pages into “real” books. I used up Mother’s coveted roll of Scotch tape, and a good many of the
staples from Dad’s desk stapler in my attempts to produce
my own books.
Dad’s old Underwood typewriter gave me the means to
“print” my books in a more professional format than my
hand-written versions. Thirty years later, I tore up my old
French textbook to see how professionally bound books
were assembled. It hadn’t been a roaring success when it
came to teaching me French, but it did show me how to fasten pages together and bind them inside a cover. Years after
those earlier attempts I am at last able to design, print, and
hand-bind my own books of stories, essays and poems. That
is one problem solved. I have a gnawing suspicion, though,
that I’ll never have time to read all those books that I haven’t
yet read– people keep writing them faster than I can read!
food
for
thought
Milli Gilbaugh
Benders fishing camp day 4
To mix things up a little, I asked to go out with Chuck
instead of Bob for the morning, 5-7 a.m., fishing session.
In his mid-50s, Chuck designs and builds flow meters for a
company in Chicago. He’s an all-around nice guy, someone
who is very comfortable in his own skin. His spouse, Rosemary, comes to camp but she mostly stays shoreside reading or doing
puzzles while
her hubby fishes. You might
s a y s h e ’s a
good-hearted
woman in love
with a good
BRIAN FLECK
fishing man,
who loves
him despite
of ways she
doesn’t understand.
Like DNA, every fishing party has its own unique signature on the lake. The Tres Amigos, for example, can be
spotted because they’re the only crew with three in a boat.
The Professor and Maryanne like to troll on quiet spots
away from the crowd. If you see two people, one man and
one woman, slowly putt-putting over a lonely spot on the
water, it’s probably them. Each day they set sail for some
charted but deserted idyl. Chuck’s signature, on the other
hand, is that when he moves, he moves full throttle. Baby,
he was born to run.
This has been the best trip ever for weather. Nighttime
lows are in the 40s and daytime highs in the 70s. This
means that the Minnesota state bird, the mosquito, has not
migrated to this area yet.
We’ve had a couple of sprinkles but nothing to keep us
off the lake, at least until this morning.
While Chuck and I were casting on the far side of the
water a storm cloud suddenly rolled over, the wind picked
up and it starting raining to beat the band. Chuck fired up
the Mercury and we headed home full throttle, skipping over
the lake like a stone going where the sun might be shining
thru the pouring rain.
walkin’
Back at camp, Patty had pancakes on the griddle and
rashers of thick, crispy bacon ready to be served. Life ain’t
nothing but a funny, funny riddle, thank God I’m a fishing
boy.
After breakfast I rejoined Bob in his boat, Skeeter’s
Dream. Skeeter is the nickname Bob gave Dad years back.
It’s a good one as Dad is as persistent and pesky at catching
fish as any flying pest.
Before going any further I should say how much I love
and appreciate fishing with my brother. He’s so enthusiastic
and energetic; it’s hard not to have a good time. When we’re
together I always have a ton of fun and catch lots of fish.
He can also be fairly dense between the ears, however.
Every morning, for example, he goes to great lengths to
find out who is catching fish, where and how. Then we do
the opposite. He ain’t heavy (in the mind), he’s my brother.
Until now, we’ve been spending most of our time on the
lake looking for the elusive pike.
“On today’s episode of the deadliest catch,” little brother
likes to intone with an Australian accent “we are after the
fearsome Northern Pike.” Bob keeps saying we have to
catch a northern for Mom. This is partly true; Mom loves the
bony/oily fish that many others eschew. But the real reason,
I suspect, is because it gives him the chance of catching the
biggest fish and the bragging rights that go along with it.
Whatever. While the rest of the fish are biting on the lake,
the pike strikes have been few and far between.
Yet Bob persists, somewhat to my dismay. While he’s
been casting I’ve taken to bottom fishing with a worm and
have had some luck. If only he’d stopped pushing about, I
know we might get into some fish. Meanwhile, I’ve been
sitting at the side of the boat watching time roll away.
And then it happened, it took me by surprise: we set
anchor in some weeds and started pulling up bluegill after
bluegill. They were good-sized ones, too, some as big as
a dinner plate and weighing a full pound. In no time we
had our limit of 20 each. It was so awesome it bordered on
spiritual, my sweet Lord, Hare fishna.
Oh, I’m almost out of space and haven’t had a chance to
tell about the one thing that really drives me crazy about my
brother. It’s the way he sings songs and changes the words
all around. I wonder where he gets that from?
Expanding outdoor recreation in Iowa
Iowa’s parks, recreation areas and open spaces contribute
to our state’s environmental, physical, emotional and social
wellbeing while bolstering the economy. A 2012 report on
the Economic Value of Outdoor Recreation Activities in
Iowa found that more than
$3 billion in spending on
outdoor recreation supports
about 31,000 jobs.
Recreational pursuits
drive entrepreneurs to start
new businesses, providing
an economic benefit to their
communities. Businesses
promote close-to-home
outdoor recreation to recruit new employees. And
those who participate in
outdoor recreation contribute to their communities
through local spending.
Because recreational opportunities are so important
to our quality of life and IOWA SENATE
economy, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources
is always looking for ways to update and implement its
Statewide Outdoor Recreation Plan. The plan’s priorities
include addressing funding challenges to grow outdoor
recreation and open spaces.
Bob Dvorsky
One way Iowa can address funding challenges is through
our state’s Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust
Fund. In 2008 and 2009, the Legislature approved this proposal, which calls for 3/8 of one percent of the next sales tax
increase to be dedicated to natural resources. The concept
received the support of 63 percent of Iowa voters in 2010.
Ultimately, the Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund will serve as a central depository for the
revenue, which will be distributed as follows:
• Seven percent Lake Restoration
• 10 percent Trails
• 13 percent REAP (Resource Enhancement and Protection program)
• 13 percent Local Conservation Partnership Program
• 14 percent Watershed Protection
• 20 percent Soil Conservation and Water Protection
(IDALS)
• 23 percent Natural Resources (DNR)
This year, the Legislature took its first step toward putting
money into the trust fund when the Senate Ways and Means
Committee passed SF 504, but we still have a long way to go
before funding becomes a reality. If Iowa’s environmental
legacy matters to you, contact state legislators and Governor
Branstad and encourage them to support putting money into
the Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund.
To learn more about the trust fund and how it can improve
Iowa’s environment and grow our economy, go to www.
iowadnr.gov/InsideDNR/GrantsOtherFunding/NaturalResourcesRecTrust.aspx.
4
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JOHNSON COUNTY
OBITUARIES
Lawrence “Larry” Dvorsky
Lawrence “Larry” Edward Dvorsky, 78, of Rochester,
Minn., formerly of Solon, died Monday, June 22, 2015, at
the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
Funeral Mass was held Monday, June
29, at St. Mary Catholic Church in
Solon. Burial followed in St. Mary
Cemetery. Visitation was held Sunday, June 28, at Brosh Chapel in
Solon.
Larry was born Aug. 2, 1936, in
Solon, the son of Edward and Blanche
(Shepard) Dvorsky. He was united in
marriage to Juanita Mense-Graham
on July 1, 1978, in Lake Elmo, Minn.
Larry worked for many years with
Continental Telephone and TRW Vidar, in the engineering
group, until retiring in 1991. Larry was immensely curious
about technology, including computers, home automation,
basic programming and electronics. He enjoyed traveling
the country with Juanita to visit family.
Larry is survived by his wife, Juanita; nine children, David
(Kirsten) Graham of Virginia, Carver (Karla) Graham of
Stillwater, Minn., Gayle (Charles) Shure of Seattle, Wash.,
Michael (Karen) Dvorsky of Peoria, Ill., Andrea (Karl) Ylonen of Lake Elmo, Minn., Mark Dvorsky of DeSoto, Mo., Todd
(Tami) Graham of Pittsburgh, Pa., Teresa (Anson) Johnson
of Glen Ellyn, Ill. and Troy (Sherri) Graham of Appleton,
Wis.; 25 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister
Beulah “Boots” Breza of Solon; as well as numerous nieces
and nephews.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers
Elwood and John Dvorsky.
Memorials will be directed to St. Margaret of Scotland
Catholic Church in Foley, Ala. Please send memorials to
Juanita Dvorsky at 2744 Viola Heights Drive NE, Rochester,
Minn, 55906-6957. Online condolences may be expressed
to the family at www.broshchapel.com.
David Jindrich
David G. Jindrich, 68, died peacefully at his home Monday,
June 22, 2015.
Funeral Services were held Friday, June 26, at Grace
United Methodist Church in Tiffin
with Rev. Beverly Marshall Goodell officiating. Visitation was held
afterward at the church.
David is survived by his loving
wife, LaDonna; cousins Delores
Hawkins and Robert Jindrich; mother and father-in-law, Patti Townsend
Jeffery (Richard); brother and sisterin-law, Theresa (Mike) Robertson
and Timothy (Lori) Townsend;
nieces, nephews and his four legged
companions, Rowdy, Festus and
Daisy.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Grace
United Methodist Church or to the Clear Creek-Amana
Community Food Pantry. A complete obituary and online
condolences may be sent to www.lensingfuneral.com.
SOLON ECONOMIST • NORTH LIBERTY LEADER
JULY 2, 2015
Corps hosts open house for Coralville
Lake Master Plan revision July 8
ROCK ISLAND, Ill.– The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
Rock Island District, is revising the Coralville Lake Master
Plan and will be hosting a public scoping open house on
Wednesday, July 8, from 2-7 p.m. at the South Slope Community Center, located at 980 N. Front St. in North Liberty.
The purpose of the open house is to informally meet with
individuals and groups to discuss the Coralville Lake Master Plan revision. The meeting will provide the public an
opportunity to learn about the status of natural resource and
recreation activities, provide comments on land management
issues and resource objectives, and give feedback on their
interests as it relates to Coralville Lake.
During the open house, an overview presentation on the
master planning process and facts about Coralville Lake will
be repeated every hour on the hour. The community center
will be set-up with exhibit areas featuring an informational
poster on recreation, environmental stewardship, cultural
aspects, shoreline management, land classification maps and
recreational boating. Corps staff will be available throughout
the event to answer questions and discuss the various topics.
The Master Plan revision is anticipated to be drafted in
2016 and will be available for public review and comment
through public notice, web posting, and open houses. The
Corps anticipates the final Master Plan will be completed in
the spring of 2017. The Corps is reviewing the separate, but
related, Shoreline Management Plan for potential revision in
2016. Public input on shoreline management and the current
Shoreline Management Plan will be sought throughout 2015.
The Master Plan is not a plan for flood risk management,
nor is it a plan for water level management associated with
prime facilities such as a dam, gates, a spillway or outlet
works. These items are addressed in other documents.
For the latest information on the plan, upcoming focus
groups or to submit comments, visit www.coralvillelake.org.
Interested parties may also contact the Coralville Lake Project
Office by mail at: Coralville Lake, 2850 Prairie Du Chien Rd.
NE, Iowa City, IA 52240-7820; via email at coralville.lake@
usace.army.mil; or by telephone at 319-338-3543, ext. 6300.
Johnson County receives MidAmerican incentive check for $34,249
IOWA CITY– Energy efficiencies built into the new
Johnson County Secondary Roads Maintenance Facility will
generate annual electrical savings of approximately $12,800,
and a one-time bonus incentive of $34,249.
The award comes from the County’s participation in MidAmerican Energy’s Commercial New Construction Program.
The award was presented by a representative from MidAmerican Energy to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors on
Thursday, June 25.
The Commercial New Construction program provides
design advice and technical guidance for energy efficiencies,
and awards an incentive check once the efficiencies are
completed. Johnson County and the building design and engineering team began participation in the program in fall 2013.
The electrical energy saved each year will be 117,600
kWh, which represents a reduction in annual greenhouse
gases by 81.1 tons, or the equivalent of annual greenhouse
gas emissions from 17 passenger vehicles, according to EPA
equivalencies. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is part of
the County’s long-term strategic planning.
“So much of the design of this building, and County buildings going forward, includes energy-efficient features from
the very beginning,” said Michael Kennedy, construction
project manager for the County. “The MidAmerican program
helps us add this value to our buildings for the long-term.”
Kennedy said that wall, roof and door insulation account
for 21 percent of the annual savings. Other energy-saving
features in the new Secondary Roads facility include these
highlights:
· Dimming controls and light harvesting account for 28
percent of the energy savings.
· Sensor-controlled vent fans add 17 percent savings–and
help ensure carbon monoxide does not build up.
· Overall building efficiency adds 20 percent efficiency.
A new facility for the county’s Ambulance Services and
Medical Examiner’s Office, now in the pre-design phase, has
just been accepted into MidAmerican Energy’s Commercial
New Construction program.
Amana Colonies celebrates green thumbs with “Colonies in Bloom” on Aug. 1
AMANA– The scenic seven villages of the Amana Colonies will be in full bloom all summer long as eight homes
will open their private gardens to the public and 14 additional
homes feature flowers and landscaping that can be viewed
from the street. The flower displays will be able to be viewed
throughout the summer with Aug. 1 designated “Colonies
in Bloom” day. It coincides with the blooming of the Lotus
Lilies on the 170-acre Lily Lake between Middle Amana and
the main village of Amana.
The businesses in the seven villages always display
beautiful flowers during the summer and this year several
businesses have added tiny fairy gardens.
Free maps may be picked up at the Amana Colonies Visitor Center or at participating businesses. To reserve a spot
on one of two expert guided garden tours on Aug. 1, call
319-622-7622.
For those that would like to capture flowers in art, join the
fun at “Brushes and Blooms” as a local art instructor guides
you through the creation of a masterpiece.
Space for both the tours and “Brushes and Blooms” is
limited. Please call to reserve a spot and for price details,
319-622-7622 or visit www.amanacolonies.com.
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Thursday, July 2 - Sunday, July 5
5:30 PM-Mayor’s Picnic: Tri-County Community Band, Grilled Food,
Beard Growing Contest, Time Capsule Opening, Past to Present Decade Attire
Contest, Commemorative Tree Planting, Kid’s Games, Painting at Creative Spirits,
Pie Baking Contest, Ice Cream Social, Tipton Public Library
'Memory Book', Food @ Courthouse Square
FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2015
10:00 AM Pet Parade @ Downtown Tipton
11:00 AM-3:00 PM SLIP, SLOP, SLAP & WRAP! @ Courthouse Square:
Sun Safety Sponsored by Cedar County Public Health
11:00 AM-6:00 PM-KID'S DAY @ COURTHOUSE SQUARE: Inflatable Games,
University of Iowa Mobile Museum, Sidewalk Chalking, Bubble Station, Face
Painting, Gunny the Clown, Henna Tatoos, Free Sno-Cones and a Pedal Pull by the
Tipton FFA - The Cost to Attend Kid’s Day Is $10 Plus a Canned Good Per Person
10:00 AM-MIDNIGHT Food Vendors @ Courthouse Square
4:00-6:00 All School Reunion @ Courthouse Square
5:30-7:30 PM Butterfly Pork Chop Dinner @ St. Mary’s Hall
July is UV Safety Month
Protect your skin.
Protect your eyes.
Stop by and see our nice selecon
of prescripon & non-prescripon sunglasses.
(NO RESERVATIONS BEING TAKEN, FIRST COME-FIRST SERVED)
5:00-7:30 PM Centennial Buffet @ First United Church of Christ
7:00 PM-10:00 PM Open-Air Photo Booth @ Courthouse Square
4:00 PM-MIDNIGHT Beer Garden & Live Music Featuring
The Miller Sisters @ 4 p.m. & Adam Keith @ 8 p.m. Sponsored by the
Tipton Chamber of Commerce @ Courthouse Square
ALL DAY Slow Pitch Tournament @ Tipton City Park
SATURDAY, JULY 4
7:00-11:00 AM Tipton Fire Department & Women’s Auxiliary
Breakfast @ Tipton Fire Station
8:00 AM-10:00 AM SLIP, SLOP, SLAP & WRAP! @ Tipton City Park
FIRECRACKER RUN: Registration @ 7:30 a.m., Race @ 9 a.m.
Sun Safety Presented by Cedar County Public Health
10:30 AM 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament @ Tipton City Park
10:30 AM-1:00 PM Tipton Chamber of Commerce & Cedar County Pork
Producers Serving Grilled Pork Chops @ Tipton Family Foods
1:00 PM Annual 4th of July Parade through Downtown Tipton
5:00 PM Gates open for HAIRBALL Concert @ the Cedar County Fairgrounds.
Hard Salami Performs at 7:30 PM & HAIRBALL AT 9:00 PM!!!
ALL DAY - Slow Pitch Tournament @ Tipton City Park
SUNDAY, JULY 5
9:00 AM-NOON Red Oak Veteran’s Commemoration @ Red Oak Church
9:00 AM-NOON Knights of Columbus Breakfast @ St. Mary’s Hall
NOON-3:00 PM-Free Swim @ James Kennedy Family Aquatic Center
1:00 - 4:00 PM -Dunk Tank @ Tipton City Park near
Aquatic Center Sponsored by Tipton Post Prom
2:00 PM -DUSK @ Tipton City Park: Sheltered Reality, Brass Quintet,
Local Entertainment, Bags Tournament, Car & Antique Tractor Show,
Tipton Public Library ‘Memory Book’, Face Painting by the THS Cheerleaders,
Gunny the Clown & Food Vendors.
Biggest & Best Fireworks Show Ever Seen In Tipton starting at
Dusk @ Tipton City Park!
The Visiting
Nurse Association
seeks volunteers
IOWA CITY– The Visiting
Nurse Association (VNA) is
looking for volunteers to
help with registration and
clerical duties at flu vaccination clinics, held in the fall,
throughout Johnson County.
Clinics are held at local
businesses, schools, places
of worship, residential communities and public locations such as shopping malls
and recreation centers. The
clinics are held mornings,
afternoons, and evenings on
weekdays and weekends.
Volunteers are afforded
the opportunity to choose
when and where they work.
Training sessions will be
held in September.
Interested persons seeking
to volunteer or who would
like more information are
encouraged to call the VNA
at 319-337-9686, ext. 1155.
Include your Public
Event in our
Community Calendar
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JOHNSON CUNTY
JULY 2, 2015
SECTION A
5
Caution advised as peak boating season approaches Lend a hand to the land
DES MOINES– Heading toward the peak of Iowa’s boating
season; boaters and other on the water recreationists are urged
to observe safety first, on or near their favorite lake or stream.
Traditionally, the fourth of July weekend is the busiest
period on Iowa waters. Boating, paddling, fishing and swimming are even more popular with what are often the warmest
temperatures of the year. Before setting out, though, help make
sure everybody stays safe.
“We urge boaters…including passengers…to remain alert
to activity around them,” advises Susan Stocker, boating
law administrator for the Department of Natural Resources.
“Don’t overload your craft. The U.S. Coast Guard, along with
manufacturers, determines the capacity of each boat and it is
visible on virtually all boats.”
Operators can brush up on rules and regulations, by taking
the DNR boating safety course. Iowa law requires any person 12-17 years old, who will operate a motorboat over ten
horsepower or a personal watercraft, to successfully complete
the education program. It is available online at www.iowadnr.
gov/Recreation/Boating/BoaterEducation.aspx
Stocker reminds everyone on board that they need a properly fitted lifejacket. Safety officials also urge you to wear it.
“It is similar to seat belts on the road. You won’t have time
to grab it and put it on, when facing an emergency situation,”
she said.
Other lake or river enthusiasts - from paddlers and anglers to
swimmers - can avoid problems, too, by wearing a lifejacket,
especially during heavy periods of boat traffic.
“With the variety of activities out there, a life jacket provides added safety while you are enjoying yourself,” said
Stocker.
The effects of sun, waves and wind over a day on the water
are tiring; especially if alcohol is involved.
“Alcohol has a dehydration effect. It can impede judgment,”
warns Stocker. “Last year, 71 percent of Iowa’s boating fatalities involved alcohol. Boating while intoxicated is against
the law. A sober designated boat operator is vital on board.”
In Iowa, there are more than 235,000 registered boats. Many
of them will be out over the coming weekends. With everyone
aware, everyone stays safe on the water.
Boating Tips
· Don’t drink and operate a boat
· Take a boating safety course
· Always wear a lifejacket – it can’t work if it’s not on
· Have a throwable floatation device on board
· Review boating laws
Remember, youth under age 13 are required to wear a
lifejacket while the boat is underway
· Have patience and be courteous on the ramp and water
· Get a weather forecast before heading out
· Keep watch for other boaters, swimmers, skiers, debris
or other obstacles in the water
· Have a fully charged, usable fire extinguisher
· Maintain your boat trailer [lights, wheel bearings, tires]
· Have a working horn or whistle
· Prepare your boat in the rigging lane prior to launching
· Don’t operate in a careless or reckless manner
· Don’t violate buoys, as they are the road signs of the water
Summer is here and the HACAP
Food Reservoir needs your help!
HIAWATHA– Donations are low and the
HACAP Food Reservoir is in need of your
help! When it comes to alleviating hunger in
this community, every little bit helps. Whether it’s a few cans or a few boxes of food,
donations will be put to good use. Donated
items must be in their original unopened
packages, and within the expiration date on
the package. The HACAP Food Reservoir
and member agencies appreciate the generosity of those who live in Linn, Johnson, Jones,
Benton, Washington, and Iowa Counties. The
food bank provides food to nearly 100 food
pantries and feeding programs.
Individuals wishing to donate bags or boxes of food can deliver the food directly to the
HACAP Food Reservoir at 1515 Hawkeye
Drive in Hiawatha, Monday thru Friday,
between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Civil Service Commission vacancy
IOWA CITY– The Johnson County Board
of Supervisors announces one vacancy on the
Johnson County Civil Service Commission
for a term beginning Oct. 16, 2015, and
expiring Oct. 15, 2021. Due to the current
political make-up of the commission, this
appointee may identify with any political
party or as “no party;” however, all applicants
must disclose their political affiliation, so the
board of supervisors can choose subsequent
appointments which will maintain balance
on the Commission, as mandated by Iowa
Code 341A.2.
The Civil Service Commission approves
all Deputy Sheriff entrance and promotional
examinations used by the County Sheriff’s
Office; administers competitive tests to determine the relative qualifications of persons
seeking employment in any class of position,
and certifies the names and addresses of the
ten candidates standing highest on the eligibility list for the class or grade of the position
to be filled. The commission is responsible
for the effectiveness of, and compliance
with, the provisions of Iowa Code Chapter
341A which governs civil service for Deputy
County Sheriffs. Commissioners shall hold
no elective or other appointive public office
during their terms of appointment to the
commission.
Qualified applicants are required to have
been an eligible elector of Johnson County
for at least the last two years.
Application forms are available on the
Employment and Volunteer Positions webpage of the official Johnson County website,
www.johnson-county.com and in the office
of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors,
second floor of the Johnson County Administration Building located at 913 S. Dubuque
St., Ste. 201 in Iowa City.
Completed applications must be returned
to the board office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday,
Sept. 25.
CEDAR FALLS– Join the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, the Nature Conservancy of Iowa, Bur Oak Land Trust,
Four Mounds Foundation, Whiterock Conservancy and the
University of Northern Iowa’s Tallgrass Prairie Center to
restore a prairie near Cedar Falls on Wednesday, July 15,
from 9 a.m. to noon. Help revitalize Cedar Hills Sand Prairie– a beautiful piece of Iowa’s natural history– and remove
invasive plants that compete with native species.
The diverse 90-acre reserve sits atop a broad sand ridge
and supports over 360 species of native plants and over 50
species of birds and butterflies. Besides restoring Iowa’s land,
this event provides an excellent opportunity to connect with
leaders in land conservation, all five land trusts in the state.
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation and the Nature Conservancy will be bringing their intern crews to complete a lot
of meaningful work, enabling participants to watch the land
transform before their eyes.
Those wishing to attend should register by contacting Iowa
Natural Heritage Foundation Volunteer Coordinator Mary
Runkel at [email protected] or 515-288-1846. Directions
to the Cedar Hills, along with more information about the
prairie, can be obtained there as well.
Transportation is being provided from the Iowa City area.
For additional information contact Tammy Wright at Bur
Oak Land Trust 319-338-7030 or [email protected]
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“Sweet 16” on July 2
... let’s keep it
that way.
Love,
Dad, Mom, Michael, Bubba,
Uncle Mickey & Aunt Deb
August 22 • 11 AM–11 PM • Bobbers Grill • North Liberty
family
amily fun • grea
great food • live music
kids’ activities / poker run / raffle drawing / silent auction
and much more!
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50th Golden Wedding Anniversary
Honoring
Aaron & Loretta Basten
Please join us in an
Open House Celebration
at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Hall
1749 Racine Ave. NE, Solon, Iowa
Sunday Afternoon,
the Twelfth of July
Dinner 1-5 p.m.
Hosting the event will be their
children and grandchildren:
Mark, Sharon, Emily and Collin
Basten of Hoffman Estates, IL,
Tom, Sue, Kyle and Reid Basten,
Washington, IA, and
Mike & Angelica Basten, Salt Lake
City, UT.
Hope you all can come! Your Presence is our gift.
No invitations will be sent but everyone is welcome!
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SECTION A
JOHNSON COUNTY
JULY 2, 2015
Common Application Portal launched July 1 The Eastern Iowa Brass Band to perform a free concert at
DES MOINES– Beginning Wednesday, July 1, all new
U.S. high school graduates who apply for admission to the
University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and/or the University of Northern Iowa will be able to do so from a single
web site location, apply.regents.iowa.gov.
The web site, known as the Common Application Portal,
will provide new U.S. high school graduates with an efficient
process for applying to more than one of Iowa’s public universities. The Portal will guide students through application
questions common to all three universities plus specific
questions applicable to each school.
“The Portal will provide a one-stop shop for new U.S.
high school graduates who are interested in applying to more
than one regent university,” said Board of Regents Chief
Academic Officer Dr. Diana Gonzalez. “The Portal will ease
the process for students because they won’t need to answer
the common questions more than once.”
The Portal will be available for new U.S. high school graduates who wish to enroll for the Fall 2016 semester or later.
The fee will remain at $40 for each university application.
Development of the Common Application Portal resulted
from a recommendation of the Board’s TIER (Transparent,
Inclusive, Efficiency Review) study which is identifying
efficiencies at the Regent universities. A similar Portal is
available at other university application systems across the
country.
The Portal was developed by a team that included Board
Office and university representatives.
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the West Branch High School on the 4th of July
WEST BRANCH– On Saturday, July 4, at 2 p.m., the
Eastern Iowa Brass Band will perform a free concert in the
auditorium of the West Branch High School. Before the band
performance, Revolutionary War leader Sam Adams (played
by Reverend Richard Paulus), will read the Declaration of
Independence to remind us what the day is all about. The
West Branch High School is located at 900 W. Main St. in
West Branch.
For over 25 years, the Eastern Iowa Brass Band has been
entertaining audiences throughout Iowa, the Midwest and
beyond. The 35-member band performs from a repertoire
which features original works for brass band, as well as
arrangements of well known orchestral and wind band
literature. Featured soloists are frequently used in concert
programs which also include marches, medleys, hymn tune
arrangements, folk songs, Broadway show tunes and novelty
features. Members of the EIBB come from all over Eastern
Iowa. As the only brass band of this type in Iowa, the EIBB
presents a truly unique musical experience.
The concert is sponsored by the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library-Museum in West Branch. The Museum is
open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Currently on display is “The
Making of the Great Humanitarian: Herbert Hoover and
World War I.” The concert at the West Branch High School
is free and open to the public, regular admission is charged
to go through the Museum galleries. For more information
please call 319-643-5301.
Iowa City Hospice and Pathways Adult Day Health Center offer a support group for caregivers
IOWA CITY– Iowa City Hospice recognizes the immense
value of family caregivers and strives to sustain them in their
roles through support and education. Iowa City Hospice and
Pathways Adult Day Health Center offer a support group for
caregivers which is open and free to all community members
at any point in their caregiving journey.
The Caregiver Support Group offers emotional and educational support in a nonjudgmental atmosphere.
The group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the
month from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Johnson County Extension
located at 3109 Old Hwy 218 South.
Free respite care is available during the support group at
Pathways Adult Day Health Center, with a reservation. To
make a reservation for the free respite, call 319-339-6162.
For more information on support groups contact Steve
382 Sutliff Rd.
Lisbon, IA
319-455-4093
Youth Soccer Camp
K-6th graders
July 27-July 31, 2015
Siglin at 319-351-5665, or via email at [email protected]; or contact Jeff Kellbach ar 319-339-6162 or
via email at [email protected]
• Comprehensive
Vision Exams
• Large Frame
Selection
• Guaranteed
Contact Lens
Modern Technology,
Success Program
Old Fashioned Caring
Douglas D. Hand, OD • Michelle Stalzer, OD
338-7952
Cornell Soccer Complex
IOWA CITY
Annual 4th of July Antiques Extravaganza
featuring the
Lincoln Hwy Antique Show
Open Air Market
Saturday, July 4
7 am – 4 pm,
CIDER
& LIVE MUSIC
Now open Sundays only.
K-3rd - 9-10:30 a.m.; 4-6th - 11 a.m to 12:30 p.m.
Old Capitol Mall
rain or shine
Live Music 3 - 6 pm
Register Online by Thursday, July 9:
www.cornellcollege.edu/camp-and-clinics
7/5 Nic Arp
Pay online and sign waiver liability form
Cafes and Boutiques
7/12 Dogs on Skis
Cost: $85 ($95 after July 9)
Camp Ball and T-Shirt included!!
P.H.A.T. Daddy’s BBQ Provides Food
Questions: Contact Coach Nate Grosse,
[email protected]
See full schedule at www.sutliffcider.com
319.210.9935 • visitmvl.com
Plus, eight local
antique shops
TIFFIN
CORRIDOR AREA
worship
Sun. Evening 6pm
Wed. Bible Study 7pm
Service Times:
Sundays 8:30
10:00 & 11:30 am
Summer Worship: Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Pastor Alecia Williams
85 N. Jones Blvd • North Liberty • 626-2762
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
E LY
Lead Pastor:
Rich Greene
(across Hwy 6 from the CCA Middle School)
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
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
www.tiffingraceumc.org
300 W. Marengo Road, Tiffin • 319-545-2281
Nursery provided
during all services
NORTH LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH
85 Sugar Creek Ln. (319) 665-2527
www.northlibertybaptist.com
email: [email protected]
Pastor: Bev Marshall-Goodell
SWISHER
To follow
& invite
others to
follow
Jesus Christ
(During Sun. Morning Worship)
Grace United
Methodist Church
With Nursery Care & Children’s Sunday School
NORTH LIBERTY
Sun. School 9:30am
Sun. Morning 10:30am
Super Church ages 3-11
Love, Grow and Serve with
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
1420 Walker St. • Ely • 848-4510
www.stjohnely.org
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
319-848-4624 • 11100 Spanish Road Located a mile west of Ely
C O R A LV I L L E
www.elypres.org
SHUEYVILLE
2707 Dubuque ST NE
North Liberty 626-2040
www.graceb3.org
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
Worship: 8am and 10am
St. Mary’s
Catholic
Church
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
Ph. 624-2228 Website: www.solonstmary.org
I O WA C I T Y
JULY 2, 2015
NORTH LIBERTY NEWS
School traffic: MPOJC study results in recommendations
roundabout will be built.
Trom said the concept designs for the road improvements
were informed by two traffic studies conducted by the
Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County
(MPOJC)– one in 2012 and another in 2015, which used
traffic volume projections based on trips to and from the new
school– and collaboration between engineers from North
Liberty, Coralville and Johnson County Secondary Roads.
The MPOJC’s 2015 report lists traffic counts taken at the
intersection of Dubuque Street and North Liberty Road in
October 2013. Traffic volumes just north of the intersection
averaged 538 vehicles per day, while volumes south of the
intersection reached an average of 3,385 vehicles per day.
Dubuque Street was more heavily traveled; just east of the
intersection, Dubuque Street saw an average of 5,235 vehicles per day, and volumes west of the intersection average
8,049 vehicles per day.
However, a few people who live near the new school site
said the studies did not address a few key issues: that the
earlier MPOJC study did not include projections of traffic
volume that will be generated by the high school; no one
has talked about what will happen on North Liberty Road
south of its intersection with Dubuque Street; and the city’s
plan to pave North Liberty Road north to the Fjords, but not
beyond, did not go far enough.
Supervisor Mike Carberry first asked if any consideration
had been given to the increased traffic on other sections of
the two roads beyond the high school site.
“There is going to be so much traffic on other parts of
Dubuque Street and North Liberty Road, from the high
school and other development; some of it in progress, some
of it (in the) future,” said Carberry. “What are the talks on
working on the rest of the road?”
Trom noted the 2012 MPOJC traffic study indicated
Dubuque Street would have capacity to its “ultimate buildout until 2040; that’s the projection, but they said there
probably would need to be some spot work done at some
of the intersections along the way,” Trom said.
Carberry countered that the early study did not contain
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According to an MPOJC report dated January 2015, a travel demand
model completed in November 2014 includes the future Liberty High
School and the future Grant Elementary School located south of Dubuque
Street NE / North Liberty Road intersection. The model is reflective of both
schools being at maximum student and staffing capacity in the year 2040.
The model anticipates North Liberty Road will experience a greater
increase in traffic growth than Dubuque Street NE as the area develops.
The year 2040 forecasted daily traffic volumes developed with the
travel demand model are as follows (AADT=Annual Average Daily Traffic)
Dubuque Street NE ...2040 FORECAST .....2010 DOT AADT
• East of North Liberty Road .....9,300 ....................4,830
• West of North Liberty Road ....9,930 ....................6,000
• West of 275th .........................8,570 ....................4,830
The area shaded in red is expected to grow from 175 households in
2010 to over 2,500 by the year 2040, based on growth assumptions
provided by the communities expected to annex in the area and by
growth trends in the areas expected to stay unincorporated. (Graphic
and information provided by January 2015 MPOJC report)
projections of traffic related to the new high school. He also
said he has already heard from some people who say during
peak traffic hours, it is impossible to make a left turn onto
Dubuque Street; instead, they turn right and turn around in
driveways to travel the other direction.
“So those road counts, aren’t they almost irrelevant now?
Don’t we need to do it again?” Carberry added.
That was also the contention of resident Darryl Granner,
who lives in Stoney Pointe neighborhood. Granner said he
was familiar with data generated by the MPOJC’s 2012
study, as well as one done in 2005.
“One of the curious things about the last study is that some
of the numbers were identical to the one in 2005; that’s an
impossibility,” Granner said. “It turns out that most of them
weren’t ever measured, they were put together by some sort
of model. We can do better than that.”
Granner made a plea for all jurisdictions to commission
a new study.
“I’m asking you to consider: 25 years ago, would you
have predicted there would be 17,000 people living in
North Liberty, and growing by a thousand people per year?”
Granner posed. “I doubt it. I think it would be a great service
to all of us, kids included, to re-do that study and take into
account what we now know is going to happen.”
Supervisor Terrance Neuzil agreed that MPOJC should
take another look at the area’s roads because the new high
North Liberty Road....2040 FORECAST .....2010 DOT AADT
• North of Dubuque Street NE ..4,360 .......................370
• South of Dubuque Street NE ..7,030 ....................2,180
• Near Penn Street....................1,500 .......................370
school will impact traffic all the way to Iowa City.
“If anyone thinks it is not going to change, drive around
West High, drive around City High, and you’ll know a lot
more traffic is coming,” Neuzil said.
Neuzil also brought up the plan for North Liberty Road
to the north. While he was happy to see the paving to the
Fjords, leaving the rest gravel would be unsafe for students
driving, biking and walking to Liberty High. Deer Creek, a
gravel road that led to West High was eventually closed to
the public because of numerous accidents and even deaths,
Neuzil added.
“People typically go the shortest way from point A to
point B,” said Neuzil. “I hope that North Liberty works with
MPO and the county to get that gravel portion completed.”
North Liberty City Administrator Ryan Heiar said paving
North Liberty Road all the way to Penn Street is part of
the city’s Capital Improvements Plan, but not until Fiscal
Year 2017.
“That is just a plan, but it’s there and we recognize it as
a potential project,” Heair said.
For the projects already in progress, Trom said the first
draft of preliminary plans for the estimated $4 million in
road improvements to Dubuque Street and North Liberty
Road were expected to be done last week, and a local bid
letting for design would be conducted in February 2016.
Construction would begin next spring.
Pinnacle Ridge: Council to take comments July 8
Firefighters Wanted
SECTION A
to speak, they would either have to return and repeat their
statements on July 8, or submit comments in writing prior
to that meeting so they could be considered.
Remarks by three audience members were largely the
same as those offered in May; that the increased density in
the middle of existing single-family residences will create
additional storm water management problems, the lone
access in and out of the neighborhood will bring new safety
concerns for vehicles and pedestrians, and property values
could be negatively impacted.
Resident Kelley Ashby, of Bluejay Court, said she was
one who canvassed the neighborhood and asked for signatures on the petition submitted in May.
“It seemed clear to me after talking with neighbors
about this development they are against rezoning Pinnacle
Ridge to R2,” said Ashby. “I hope the council will take
their concerns into serious consideration when voting on
this rezoning.”
Neighbor Billy McKeag, who lives on Goldfinch Drive,
said she was even concerned about the R1 zoning, if it allowed the developer to put even more homes on smaller lots.
“My concern is, we are over-developing, beyond our capabilities of our sewer and water and runoff,” said McKeag.
“So I’m hoping if it stays R1, that it’s a reasonable amount
of housing up there because the traffic that will come out
on Robert’s Ferry,…it’s going to be nasty. If you put 30some units up there you are talking the possibility of 60
cars. (Keep it) R1 and reasonable, don’t overdo it. And do
it right; grade it correctly.”
Hochstedler attended the meeting with new designs in
hand, but because the council conducted no discussion, he
declined to speak.
The three council members voted to continue the public
hearing at the July 8 meeting, when a full council could be
present. Residents will be able to speak on the issue again
on that date, or may submit remarks in writing prior to
the meeting by emailing ajay@tiffin-iowa.org, or mailing
them to: Tiffin City Hall, P.O. Box 259, Tiffin, IA, 52340,
or dropping them at City Hall, 300 Railroad St. For more
information, contact Ashley Jay-Platz, Deputy Clerk, City
of Tiffin, at 319-545-2572.
PUBLIC NOTICES: CITY OF TIFFIN
PUBLIC NOTICE OF STORM WATER DISCHARGE
The City of Tiffin, Iowa plans to submit a Notice of Intent to the
Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be covered under the NDPES
General Permit No. 2 “Storm Water Discharge Associated with Industrial
Activity for Construction Activities”.
The storm water discharge will be from the construction site of the
2015 Tiffin Trail Phase 5 Project located in Sections 27, 28, 33 & 34
Township 80N, Range 7W of the 5th P.M, City of Tiffin, Johnson County,
Iowa. Storm water will be discharged from ONE source into natural
ditches and drainage ways and ultimately to Clear Creek.
Comments may be submitted to the Storm Water Discharge Coordinator, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Environmental Protection Division, Henry A. Wallace Bldg., 502 E 9th St., Des
Moines, IA 50319-0034. The Public may review the Notice of Intent
from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the above address
after it has been received by the department.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDING THE BURN
PILE ORDINANCE 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 July
8, 2015, the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, will hold a public
hearing on the amending the City Ordinance pertaining to the City Burn
Pile. The purpose of this public hearing is to inform the residents of the
said 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 that time, or before and said comments shall be
made a part of the public record concerning this hearing. A copy of the
proposed ordinance change can be requested at the 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:
Ashley Jay-Platz
Deputy Clerk
City of Tiffin
300 Railroad Street
PO Box 259
Tiffin, IA 52340
319-545-2572
ajay@tiffin-iowa.org
CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA
JUNE 24, 2015
WORK SESSION
The City of Tiffin City Council met in a work session on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Tiffin City Hall Council Chambers. Temporary
Chair - James Bartels called the meeting to order at 6:37 P. M. Roll
Call: Joann Kahler, Peggy Upton, Jim Bartels. Absent: Al Havens, Mike
Ryan, and Mayor Steve Berner. 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 Appoint Jim Bartels by Upton. Seconded by Kahler. Roll
Call: Joann Kahler, Peggy Upton, Jim Bartels. All ayes, motion carried
Kahler motioned to approve the agenda. Seconded by Upton. Roll
Call: Joann Kahler, Peggy Upton, Jim Bartels. All ayes, motion carried.
Correction on page 2- under consent agenda- the minutes correction
needs to be “Pinnacle Ridge PAD”. Correction on page 2 under the
public hearing for Municipal Park Loan should read “Discussion: Jack
Burnham had a question, If the proposed additional 250k was included in
the 400k for parks.” Correction on page 4 – approving the public works
maintenance worker- the vote should reflect 3 ayes and 2 nays.
Discussion/Questions from Council Members regarding items on the
Regular City Council Agenda - Jeff Heil- Northland Securities- presented
information on the General Obligation Annual Appropriation Corporate
Proposed Bonds.
Motion to adjourn by Upton. Seconded by Kahler. All ayes, motion
carried. Adjourned at 7:00pm.
TIFFIN CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 24, 2015
The City of Tiffin City Council met in Regular Session on Wednesday,
June 24, 2015 at Tiffin City Hall Council Chambers. Council Member
James Bartels called the meeting to order at 7:00 P. M. Roll Call: Joann
Kahler, Peggy Upton, Jim Bartels. Absent: Al Havens, Mike Ryan, and
Mayor Steve Berner. Also present: City Administrator/Clerk Doug
Boldt, Interim Assistant City Administrator Tim Long, Engineer Doug
Frederick, Attorney Michael, Public Works Director Brett Mehmen, and
Deputy Clerk Ashley Jay-Platz
Motion to Approve Amended Agenda Upton. Seconded by Bartels.
All ayes, motion carried.
Lisa Gerard – Cross Walk – concern about the cross walk on Roberts
Ferry Rd & HWY 6. City Administrator gave some background on the
intersection. Ben Carhoff and Doug Frederick with HFC gave reasoning
as to why the DOT does not allow a stop light (not enough traffic to
warrant per DOT). Peggy Upton gave more background as to history of
the sidewalk on the north side of HWY 6.
Consent Agenda
Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one motion
without separate discussion unless a Council Member requests separate
consideration.
Approval of City Council Minutes
Correction on page 2- under consent agenda- the minutes correction
needs to be “Pinnacle Ridge PAD”. Correction on page 2 under the
public hearing for Municipal Park Loan should read “Discussion: Jack
Burnham had a question, If the proposed additional 250k was included in
the 400k for parks.” Correction on page 4 – approving the public works
maintenance worker- the vote should reflect 3 ayes and 2 nays.
Approval of Bryant’s Off 6 Liquor License Renewal
Motion to approve Consent Agenda by Kahler. Seconded by Bartels.
All ayes, Motion carried.
Motion to open the public hearing on Pinnacle Ridge PAD by Upton.
Seconded by Kahler
Roll Call: Upton, Kahler, Bartels. Absent: Ryan, Havens. Motion
passes. Public Hearing opened at 7:13 PM
City Administrator Doug Boldt- Requested to have the public hearing
continue on July 8th Council meeting when a full council is present. City
Hall received one call, and one email. We received previously a petition
signed by 62 residents, when the hearing was first attempted, and received
a written letter submitted on May 27th.
Residents wishing to speak:
Kelley Ashby-718 Blue Jay Ct – Main concern is to keep the zoning
R-1 instead of R-2.
Dale McKeag- 302 W Goldfinch Dr.- Safety concerns with increased
traffic with a one access to the development. Concern with the mess of
the development and concern with water run off while development.
Another concern with a high number of feral cats.
Billy McKeag- 302 W Goldfinch Dr.- Concern with drainage and
keeping the zoning R-1 and ensuring the density.
Upton makes a motion to continue public hearing until July 8th
meeting. Seconded by Kahler. All ayes, Motion Carried.
Motion to close the public hearing on Pinnacle Ridge PAD by Bartels.
Seconded by Upton. Roll Call: Upton, Kahler, Bartels. Absent: Ryan,
Havens. Motion passes. Public Hearing closed at 7:26 PM
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015-375 – Ordinance Approving
a Special Speed Zone for Park Road and Make Technical Corrections by
Kahler. Seconded by Bartels. Discussion: Upton wanted to clarify that
the State requires maximum speed limit of 25mph in school zones. Roll
Call: Upton, Kahler, Bartels. Absent: Ryan, Havens. All ayes, Motion
passes.
Motion to approve Resolution 2015-084 - Resolution Approving
Bond Purchase Agreement for General Obligation Annual Appropriation
Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2015A by Kahler. Seconded by Bartels.
Roll Call: Upton, Kahler, Bartels. Absent: Ryan, Havens. All ayes,
Motion passes.
Motion to approve Resolution 2015-085 - Resolution Approving the
Placement of a Stop Sign at the corners of Potter Street and Lilac Street
by Upton. Seconded by Kahler. Roll Call: Upton, Kahler, Bartels. Absent:
Ryan, Havens. All ayes, Motion passes.
Motion to approve Resolution 2015-086 - Resolution Authorizing
Internal Transfer of Funds for Reimbursements from Tax Increment
Finance Revenues to other Funds of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, in the
Amount of $1,354,797 by Upton. Seconded by Kahler.
Tim Long- Interim Assistant Administrator – Gave background
about the TIF funds and financials, and reasons as to why it is necessary
to transfer these funds into the appropriate accounts. Roll Call: Upton,
Kahler, Bartels. Absent: Ryan, Havens. All ayes, Motion passes.
Motion to approve Resolution 2015-087 – Resolution Approving
Amendment No. 1 to Access Easement Agreement for Verizon Wireless
by Kahler. Seconded by Upton.
Roll Call: Upton, Kahler, Bartels. Absent: Ryan, Havens. All ayes,
Motion passes.
Motion to approve the Payables List by Kahler. Seconded by Upton.
All ayes, motion carried.
Motion to approve the replacement of Deputy City Clerk’s Computer
by Upton.
Seconded by Kahler. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion to approve an Application for Zoning Board of Adjustment
member Dave Beitz by Kahler. Seconded by Upton. All ayes, motion
carried.
Motion to approve extending temporary contract of Tim Long by
Upton. Seconded by Kahler. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion to approve the Fiber Internet Build-out from South Slope by
Upton. Seconded by Kahler. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion to approve Setting the date for a public hearing on July
29,2015 at 6:00 PM for the FY 2014-15 Budget Amendment by Upton.
Seconded by Kahler. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion to approve setting the date for a public hearing on July 8,2015
to amend the burn pile ordinance by Kahler. Seconded by Upton. All ayes,
motion carried.
Potential Real Estate Purchase – Closed Session in Accordance With
Iowa Code (21.5.j)
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.
Kahler motioned to go into closed session. Bartels seconded. Roll
Call: Upton, Kahler, Bartels. Absent: Ryan, Havens. All ayes, Motion
passes. Entered closes session 8:16PM.
Upton motioned to go into open session. Kahler seconded. Roll Call:
Upton, Kahler, Bartels. Absent: Ryan, Havens. All ayes, Motion passes.
Entered closes session 8:27PM.
No action was taken by council.
Reports from City Personnel
Mayor’s Report – Absent
City Council Reports – Nothing to report
Director of Public Work’s Report – Justin Fields started and will be a
great fit. Brett has confidence in his abilities. Discussed the 2 boil order
are clear now.
City Engineer’s Report – Lift station ready by July. Park Ave turn
lanes on hold.
City Attorney’s Report – Nothing to report.
City Administrator’s Report – Discussion about Willow Ridge turn
lanes meeting and potential for a partial release of funds. Discussion
about the Park Concessions stand gross profit.
Motion to adjourn by Upton. Seconded by Kahler. All ayes, motion
carried. 8:27pm adjourned.
Submitted by: Ashley Jay-Platz
Deputy City Clerk
CLAIMS REPORT 6-26-15
Action Sewer & Septic Service; Sewer Services ..............................185
Alliant Energy; E Marengo Rd Traffic Lights ..........................6,420.27
Capital One Commercial-Costco; Concessions Drinks ...............410.09
Capital One Commercial-Costco; Concessions Candy Bars ...........53.5
Cargill Inc; Salt For Water Plant ...............................................3,870.52
Carus Phosphates Inc; Water Treatment Chemicals..................1,470.41
HBK Engineering, LLC; City Of Tiffin Parks Plan ..................2,000.00
Iowa City Area Development Grp; Economic Develop Dues ..1,000.00
Imprinted Sportswear; Tank Tops For Anthony ..................................64
Iowa City Ready Mix, Inc; Concrete Hauling .............................201.07
Iowa Dept Of Revenue W/H; State Taxes....................................289.65
Iowa Interstate Railroad, Ltd; Tiffin Bike Path Signal Maint ........194.4
Iowa One Call; Digging Protection..................................................67.7
Iowa Prison Industries; Signs And Supplies .............................1,448.45
IPERS; IPERS..............................................................................448.39
IPERS; IPERS..............................................................................517.99
John Deere Financial; Drain For Furnace City Hall ......................86.03
Johnson County Recorder; Recording Fees ......................................100
Johnson County Refuse Inc; Recylcing .......................................632.93
Johnson County Sheriff; Police Protection ...............................5,661.50
Alex Larsen; Reimbursment-Shackles&Labor ............................476.54
Lifetime Fence Company; 196’ Of 4’ Brown Vinyl Chain .......2,775.00
Lynch, Michael & Raiber; Legal - Woodfield Ridge ................2,290.50
McGladrey; Patch Cables & D Rings ...............................................175
McGladrey; Monthly Service Charge .......................................1,451.00
Merry Maids; Cleaning Services ......................................................125
Office Express; Office Supplies- Folders .......................................53.84
Pyramid Services Inc.; Clutch Asm- Parks Equip Repair .................314
Quill; Shop Printer Ink .................................................................221.94
River Products; Roadstone........................................................3,856.85
Schimberg Co; Curb Stop, Arch Box Etc ....................................303.32
Solon State Bank; F350 Revenue Loan .......................................795.52
State Hygienic Lab; Water & Sewer Testing Suplies........................337
US Cellular; Cell Phone - Water/Sewer/Stret ..............................749.54
Visa; Hills Bank Credit Cards ...................................................1,489.07
Wellmark; Medical Insurance ................................................... 3,811.86
Zephyr Printing & Design; Splash Pad Temp Signs ....................158.75
Paid Total
Sched Total ..............................................................................44,506.63
Report Total.............................................................................44,506.63
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SECTION A
JULY 2, 2015
THE BACK PAGE
retaining recruits
This is the second installment of a three-part series on
the ways the North Liberty Fire Department– a volunteer
unit with only three paid positions– continues to meet the
challenges of protecting an ever-growing community.
By Chris Umscheid
NORTH LIBERTY– In addition to studying, training,
relaxing and cooking, North Liberty Fire Department
(NLFD)’s members now have the luxury of a bed to sleep
in while pulling overnight shifts at the station. It’s a recent
and particularly convenient addition for those volunteers
who live out of town.
Four cubicles were erected in the former city council
chambers, each containing a bed and a small bedside shelf.
A committee examining the concept of on-call firefighters
staying overnight determined such an arrangement would
be beneficial.
“And then, we just made it happen,” said NLFD Asst.
Chief William Schmooke, the department’s Recruiting and
Retention Coordinator and the man responsible for making
sure the department has adequate staffing to respond to
emergencies.
“We put it out for bid, we got the cubicles and the beds
and just put it together. It’s nothing fancy, but I’ve heard
the beds are comfortable.” The project was not funded
through the FEMA grant nor from donations but through
the department’s regular budget.
The cubicles provide privacy, but there are not separate
quarters for men and women.
“We expect people to act like responsible adults,”
Schmooke said. “It’s no different than on my paid fire
department. Is the potential (for indiscretion) there? Yeah.
It’s there in any workplace that has a co-ed environment.”
To date, the biggest concern originating from the bunkroom has been snoring.
“We want people to understand that this is a professional
fire department and it’s not a place you’re going to have your
friends up to eat Doritos and drink beer and play games.
You’re going to be expected to take care of the facility. This
isn’t a playground, it’s a fire department,” Schmooke said,
and inappropriate actions will be met with consequences.
At this point, firefighters sleeping in the department still
have to rely on pagers and phones to summon them to
duty. Schmooke indicated that eventually the department
would like to have an alert system in place, which would
turn on the lights in the room and broadcast the same alert
transmitted over their pagers.
Transition to a career or combination department?
With cooking and sleeping facilities, as well as a part-time
paid chief and assistant chiefs, and over 1,000 responses
per year, could the NLFD transition into a combination
department, with paid and volunteer firefighters, or even
switch to a fully paid department?
“It’s a balancing act between what the community expects and what they’re willing to pay. There’s no doubt (it
becomes necessary) at some point, and there is no ‘magic
formula.” Scmooke pointed out.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards
recommend a ratio of population to number of firefighters,
Schmooke explained. “I’d be hard pressed to find another
community of this size and call volume that isn’t paid on
some level.” Waukee is a similar size community that the
NLFD consulted with before implementing its pay-per-call
program. Boone, a combination department where paid staff
are supplemented by volunteers, also came to mind.
“You won’t find another department in Iowa that’s this
busy, that isn’t paid,” Scmooke said. There is a process for
a department to go from volunteer to paid, and the NLFD is
somewhere along the spectrum. With estimates of 1,000 new
residents each year, the tipping point will likely be reached.
“That (growth) is going to put a strain on our current system
and our individuals,” Schmooke said.
Pay-per-call
Before the implementation of pay-per-call program last
October, NLFD firefighters received a small stipend each
year, the goal of which was to provide a little reimbursement
for fuel costs and for personal equipment not provided by
the department.
Schmooke said it was also a small thanks for their time
and effort.
“It didn’t matter if you made 10 percent of the calls or
70 percent, you got the same stipend. So we looked at the
program and asked if there was a better way to do it. Maybe those that contribute more should get a little more, and
those who give a little less should get a little less,” he said.
North Liberty Fire Department Health and Safety Officer Ryan Brumm gives some last-minute advice to a 2014 recruit
before sending him through a confidence course set up in the station to challenge the new firefighters physically as
well as mentally. (Leader file photo by Chris Umscheid)
Pay-per-call doesn’t kick in until after a firefighter has
served for one year, in order to ascertain if the volunteer is
a good fit for the department, and vice versa.
Once the pay-per-call does start, in addition to being an
incentive to respond, there are other incentives built into
the pay structure. One is length of service; the longer a
volunteer is with the department the more pay he or she
receives per response. For example, a new member with
Firefighter 1 credentials earns roughly $7 per call. As he
or she gains time in the department and earns additional
certifications like Firefighter 2, EMT or driver-operator, the
member receives more money per call. Also, a firefighter
who responds to more than 18 percent of the calls for service
receives an additional dollar per call.
“It incentivizes people to respond to more calls. And
ultimately that’s what we need– people to respond to the
emergencies,” Schmooke elaborated.
For some NLFD members the department provides a nice
supplemental income.
“(If) they make 30-40 percent of the calls…they make
over $1,000 per quarter,” Schmooke explained. The department pays quarterly, with the checks coming via the City of
North Liberty. “We crunch the numbers for them and provide quality control, (to) make sure everything is accurate.”
In addition, firefighters who make over $1,000 in two
consecutive quarters are automatically enrolled in the Iowa
Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS).
It’s part of the department’s retention strategy, Schmooke
said, for “somebody who puts in 15, 20, 25 years, and that’s
really what we’re trying to get at. We’re not trying to bring
on four-year firefighters– we know that’s part of the world
we live in with volunteerism being on a downward trend,
and we know we’re going to have some obstacles in our
way– but we’re doing our best to keep people for as long
as possible.
“The time and effort and training we put into the individual volunteer, it just never ends. When we lose those
individuals, its hard, it really is. It’s hard to get someone
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Traditionally in the volunteer fire service, firefighters wear
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“Unfortunately that is the nature of the volunteer fire
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of that. We’re doing our best to try and meet the demands
the city is placing on us, and I think we do a pretty darn
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“But it’s still a struggle,” he added.
Requiring firefighters to commit to three overnight shifts
from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. each month is another example of
how the NLFD tries to meet those demands.
The basic premise of the on-call shift requirement is to
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whose work obligations make it hard to respond to calls.
“When we implemented the on-call program we said
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Schmooke. Regardless of individual work schedules, most
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routines. “Whatever that eight hours is for you and your
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Paying in to IPERS helps to keep experienced, dedicated
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said. Now, the department is exploring the possibility of
expanding its pay-per-call program with compensation for
the overnight, on-call shifts.
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SECTION
B
Spartans sweep Clippers
Solon takes pair from CCA,
13-6 and 3-2, in Tiffin
By Chris Umscheid
TIFFIN– Soggy conditions at Spartan field led to a
last-minute move to Tiffin for the annual baseball clash
between Solon and Clear Creek Amana (CCA) on Thursday,
June 25, in WaMaC conference baseball. When the dust
settled, the Spartans had swept the Clippers 13-6 and 3-2,
improving their record to 12-11 while dropping CCA below
the .500 mark to 10-12.
Despite the move, the Spartans remained the home team
on the scoreboard and faced the Clippers in their road blue
uniforms.
The Clippers struck first in the top of the second inning,
putting three runs up led by Robby Swails scoring on a
sacrifice bunt by Cody Ogden. Travis Bowman crossed the
plate by stealing home while an RBI fly ball single to center
field by Stephen Jensen brought Ogden home.
The 3-0 lead was quickly cut as the Spartans answered
with two runs in the bottom of the inning, and went on a
six-run rampage in the bottom of the third.
An RBI single to left field by Ogden in the top of the
fourth scored Jake Neubauer to start another three-run effort
by CCA. A passed ball brought in Bowman while Ogden
came home when Jensen grounded out to the shortstop. The
rally narrowed the gap to two runs as Solon led 8-6, but four
Spartan runs in the fifth and one in the sixth closed the deal.
The Clippers put up six runs on nine hits with three errors
to Solon’s 13 runs on 17 hits and two errors.
Bowman went 2-2 at the plate while Jensen was 2-4 with
two RBI and a double. Ogden, Bandy, Nile Rourke, Neubauer and Swails rounded out the hitters for CCA in game one.
Neubauer worked three innings on the mound and was
charged with the loss after giving up 12 hits and eight runs
CCA baseball:
Continued on page B8
CCA earns championship
at Grinnell tournament
GRINNELL– After a disappointing double-loss to rival
Solon, the Clear Creek Amana (CCA) Clippers headed west
for a Saturday, June 27, tournament in Grinnell and came
home with the championship.
The host Tigers pounded the North Mahaska Warhawks,
9-1, in the tourney opener with the Clippers scuttling the
Nevada Cubs, 8-1, in the second game. The Cubs knocked
off the Warhawks in the third game, 10-3, setting the stage
for the Clippers and Tigers in the championship and an 8-2
CCA win.
The Clippers wasted no time in building a 4-0 lead against
Nevada with an RBI double from Robby Swails and a tworun single by Jake Neubauer putting runs across the plate.
An RBI groundout by Logan Viktora put the exclamation
point on the early rally. The Cubs scored in the bottom of
the second but two more Clipper runs crossed in the top of
the fifth as Cody Ogden grounded out allowing Neubauer
to score and a Stephen Jensen line drive to left field brought
in Viktora. Another RBI double from Swails scored Tanner
Bandy in the sixth, and Viktora grounded out, allowing
Viktora to bring in the winning run.
The Clippers had 13 hits and one error against the Cubs.
Bandy and Swails led with three hits each, Ogden and Neubauer put up two each while Killian Walters, Nile Rourke
Clippers:
Continued on page B8
Solon’s Nate Christensen tries to tag out CCA’s Robby Swails at the plate in the top of the second inning of game
one Thursday, June 25, in Tiffin. Swails scored on a sacrifice bunt by Cody Ogden to lead a three-run effort by
the Clippers. (photo by Chris Umscheid)
Clipper girls named to WaMaC
All-Conference teams
Six Clippers earn WaMaC AllConference soccer honors
Matt Harding named West
Division Coach of the Year
CCA’s Jacobson and Buffard
named to First Team
TIFFIN– Clear Creek Amana (CCA) girls varsity soccer
coach Matt Harding was recently named the WaMaC athletic conference’s 2015 West Division Coach of the Year.
Harding, in his third year with the program, led the Clippers
to a 16-2 record.
The conference released its 2015 West Division All-Conference Girls Soccer selections on Thursday June 11, with
four Clippers earning spots on the First Team.
Hannah Bormann, a sophomore, led CCA with 38 goals
this season and was credited with 18 assists.
Kelsey Hall, a senior, scored 15 goals and made 17 assists.
Bailey Mooney, also a senior, scored eight times and had
nine assists.
Sami Schuerer, a junior, started in 17 out of her 18 games
this season.
Megan Hall, Sarah Johnson and Kaitlin Riggle were
Second Team picks. Hall, a senior, put up 20 goals this
season for the Clippers and made eight assists. Johnson,
a sophomore and the team’s keeper, made 86 saves in 18
games. Riggle, also a sophomore, scored six times and
made seven assists.
Allissa Schwarting and Dacia Lipkea earned Honorable
Mention with Schwarting, a junior, and Lipkea, a senior,
each scoring once this season.
TIFFIN– The WaMaC athletic
conference released its West Division All-Conference Boys Soccer
selections for the 2015 season on
June 11, with six Clear Creek Amana (CCA) Clippers earning spots
on the First Team, Second Team or
Honorable Mention rosters.
Jon Jacobson.
Jon Jacobson and Pierre Buffard
were First Team picks for the Clippers. Jacobson, a senior, scored
14 goals this season and had five
assists. Buffard, also a senior, was
responsible for seven goals and
credited with three assists.
Noland Lukes and Trey Godbolt Pierre Buffard.
were Second Team choices. Lukes,
a senior, scored one goal for CCA this season with three
assists. Godbolt put in a pair of goals this season with one
assist. Alex Ritchie and Wyatt Sedlacek were chosen for
Honorable Mention. Ritchie, a senior, scored four times
with three assists. Sophomore Sedlacek sank four goals and
was credited with four assists.
The Clippers finished the season at 11-7 overall.
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JULY 2, 2015
NORTH LIBERTY NEWS
Clear Creek Amana releases its second semester honor roll
SECTION B
Students with 4.0
12th grade
Beckler, Rachel
Crozier, Shaunessey
Huebner, Ahren
Huebner-Lane, Kyl
Johnson, Moriah
Knaack, Andrew
Koenighain, Blake Matthew
Lipkea, Dacia
Mooney, Bailey
Ray, Giselle
Roberts, Denton
Rohret, Erica
Rourke, Chase
Rourke, Nile
Schwarting, Natalie
Seelman, Kiley
Sefzik, Jana
Spiker, Sage
Sweeney, Alexa
Toy, Trevor
Watts, Jenna
Wichhart, Ellie
11th grade
Davidson, Maia
Douglass, Gabriel
Goldsmith, Daniel
Greene, Kaitlin
Hruby, Emma
Kalkhoff, Bryan
Phillips, Makayla
Sherman, Mollie
Siewert, Elizabeth
Williams, Dawson
Zinchuk, Anna
10th grade
Albashair, Yara
Austin, Clare Coady
Burzacott, Joel
Carpenter, Ashton
Davidson, Eli
Elbashir, Israa Ali
Ernst, Katlyn
Godbolt, Elijah III
Harder, Emilie
Johnson, Sarah
King, Skylar
Kirk, Benjamin
Koethe, Sheyanne
Kraus, Joseph
Lopez-Alarcon, Maitreyi
McCreedy, McKenna
Murray, Grace
Navara, Claire Marie
Parthemore, Morgan
Pettinger, Jackson
Ritchie, Nicholas
Robinson, Rachel
Roth, Ethan
Sedlacek, Wyatt
Shrader, Jillian
Swenka, William
VanZante, Joseph
Weih, Jenna
9th grade
Brimeyer, Matthew
Buffard, Thomas
Hennes, Riley Bea
Jensen, David
Johanson, Sebastian
Miller, Megan
Pettinger, Allison
Prather, Gabrielle
Roller, Andrea
Sandersfeld, Graham
Wichhart, Nicole
Wnek, Danielle
Woodward, Alyssa
Wurth, Nicholas
Students with 3.53.99
12th grade
Akers, Michael
Bandy, Tanner
Barney, Mallory Paige
Bearden, Amanda
Becicka, Alison
Brimeyer, Natalie
Butler, Bailey
Chambers, Jillian
Cronbaugh, McKenna
Davis, Logan
Graesser, Ben
Graesser, Samuel
Hall, Kelsey
Hall, Megan
Helle, Grant
Hochstetler, Meridith
Jacobson, Jonathan
Keith, Chloe
Kinnaird, Alexis
Larsen, Alex
Lavalley, Kendra
Lucas, Miles
Lukes, Noland
McGrath, Sarah
Michalec, Sarah
Moore, Elizabeth
Morehouse, Devin Jane
Mougin, Haley
Pfister, Hannah
Schau, Kia
Smith, Mia
Stokes, Hanna
Stopko, Lauren
Suther, Matthew
Tackaberry, Jenna
Watts, Samuel
Wieland, Emily
Wolfe, Dylan
11th grade
Allen, Mallory
Bainbridge, Zachary
Beckler, Megan Michelle
Denham, Nickolas
DeVore, Alison
Donahue, Macy Morgan
Douglass, Monica
Fairholm, Jacquelyn
Goldsmith, David
Halvorson, Emily
Hop, Skylar
James, Courtney Nicole
Lukas, Megan C
Mews, Thomas
Navara, Nolan
Prusha, Ashley Elizabeth
Redenius, Rileigh
Schwarting, Corrine
Wagner, Kali
Weldon, Alyssa
Williams, Rebekah
Wood, Allison
Wurth, Michael L
10th grade
Akers, Anthony
Bainbridge, Madison
Behrle, Jaidyn
Bellus, Alexander
Bormann, Hannah Raye
Carnahan, Alivea
Cox, Jessica
Cronbaugh, Megan
Davis, Emma
DeShaw, Brienna Dar
Duncan, Rylee
Elliott, Lyndsey Ann
Evans, Tiffany
Frith, Alexander
Greathouse, Allison
Helle, Lauren
Kinnaird, Abbigail Jo
Liebe, Devon
Mass, Seth
Mooney, Kendall
Mougin, Drake
Mulder, Gwenyth
Navara, Erin Catherine
Nicks, Mercedes
Oehlerich, Luke
Payne, Nicholas
Petrzelka, John
Riggle, Kaitlin
Rohret, Nicolette
Roller, Mariah
Rotter, Grayson
Schutterle, Ethan
Shoesmith, Ashleah
Siders, Cory
Siewert, Hannah
Smith, Cameron
Szot, Benjamin
Toy, Derek
VanNostrand, Miranda
Wildman, Donovan
Wilgenbusch, Kalista
Williams, Tyreke
Wood, Elizabeth Anne
9th grade
Aguirre, Sophia E
Albashair, Nour
Sandersfeld, Adrian James
Scirpo, Jai
Stopko, Mitchell
Wagner, George
Walters, Killian
Whited, Mackenzie
Beckler, Payton
Black, Caroline
Brandt, Hannah
Brusegaard, Ben
Campbell, Jared
Crozier, Connor
Duke, Holli
Fuller, Taylor Sue
Grell, Stone
Kim, Jaeho
King, Derick
Langridge, Madelynn
Liddell, Dalen
Sheely, Dylan
Siewert, Alivia
Wolfe, Jordan
Zuber, William
Students with 3.03.49
12th grade
Bontrager, Summer
Bowman, Travis
Brechtel, Daniel A
Crawford, Luke
Davis, Clarence
DeLaney, Nancy
Demmel, Kylie
Evans, Abby
Fuller, McKenzie
Gingerich, Benjamin S
Henkle, Rachel
Horning, Cooper
Jensen, Stephen
Johanson, Riley
Judge, Lauren
Kisling, Megan
Manard, Javon
Mass, Adam
McMenomy-Adams, Sydney
McRoberts, Tessa
Miles, Tehya
Morris, Alec
Mougin, Hannah
O’Connell, Mary E
Riggan, Claire
Ritchie, Alex
Rotter, Gabrielle
Sader, Laura
Sanchez, Jennifer
11th grade
Akers, Aaron
Berkson, Ezrah
Carlson, Shailee
Carnahan, Austen
Drake, Lori
Floryanovich, Andrey
Gaffey, Kiera
Graber, Hannah
Green, Kahler
Hegewald, Tyler
Henkle, Julianna
Iglehart, Ellie
Lovell, Samantha
Marple, Michael
McGraw, Andrew
Milam, Elijah Michael
Miller, Cal
Moore, Rosemarie Ann
Murray, Kelli
Nelson, Blake
Neubauer, Jacob William
Owens, Landon
Readman, Joshua
Schulte, Coltyn
Secrest-Seelman, Cooper
Shores, Drake
Smigel, Hannah
Swails, Robby
Tener, Jacob
VanErsvelde, Nicole
Viktora, Logan Patrick
Walton, Catelyn
Weldon, Addison Jade
Williams, Kyla
10th grade
Bolenga, Meligo Karen
Carew, Morgan Kathleen
Condon, Hailey
Espinoza, Oscar
Evans, Samuel Jeffrey
Gerot, Emily
Hallett, Tyler
Hartz, Breanna
Heimovics, Oleg
Hertel, Carter
Kopejtka, Ashlee
Loring, Ashley
Martinez, Sierra
McDonald, Ian
Morlan, Mitchell
Neuzil, Austin
Owens, Gabriel
Oxley, Benjamin
Pocasangre, Christopher
Reighard, Jacoby
Riggan, Grant
Rocca, Malachi
Rohret, Joseph
Schlotman, Kobey
Sly, Jacob
Thomsen, Tate
Wingert, Jack
Wingert, Luke
9th grade
Beckler, Chloe Mae
Brenneman, Mayghan
Buckman, Justine
Cochran, Tanner
Cooper, Skyler
Cullen, Nicole
DeHaan, Kory
Emerson, Mollimarie
Fairholm, Olivia
Gallagher, Cade
Grimm, Lainey
Herrera, Lizbeth Carolina
Herring, Christopher
Hollrah, Andrea
Korschgen, Connor
Kurka, Walker
Lipkea, Kelsey
Lucas, Conor
Mason, Sam
Montross, Madison Kathryn
Moran, Chase
Rogers, Madison
Stratton, Cade
Wernette, Casey
Wildman, Dillon
Lindsey Graham of Swisher participates in spring break service trip to Utah
STORM LAKE– Ten Buena Vista University (BVU)
students participated in an Alternative Week of Off-site
Learning (AWOL) trip during spring break, enabling them to
volunteer their time and service with a focus on being a part
of the animal advocacy movement through direct outreach.
The BVU students traveled to Kanab, Utah, volunteering
at Best Friends Animal Society, where they learned about
animal advocacy, how to care for many different types of
animals and the importance of giving a voice to those who
do not have one.
Service projects included painting fences, repairing dog
runs, cleaning and weeding the horse cemetery and socializing animals. Students attended educational sessions on: trap/
neuter/return programs for feral cats, research conducted on
the long-term effects of puppy mills, and a demonstration
of the Parelli horse training techniques.
Lindsey Graham from Swisher participated in the trip.
Graham is a junior corporate communication and business-marketing concentration major at BVU.
Advisors for this experience were Dr. Inez Schaechterle,
associate professor of English, and Mandy Boothby, director
of counseling services at BVU.
“The AWOL Animal Advocacy trip was a wonderful
experience,” said Boothby. “We were able to do many
projects that helped the animals and the caregivers to the
animals. Best Friends also did a lot of education on different aspects of animal advocacy. We were able to bring
this information back to our own communities and make a
difference at home.”
Tabitha Ubben, a senior biology major from Bristow
and student site leader for the trip, noted, “Not only did we
provide service, we also got to learn the importance about
what they do at the sanctuary and how we could bring that
knowledge back and apply it to our communities.”
“My experience with the animal advocacy AWOL trip
was eye opening,” said Molly Konrad, a senior accounting
and business-human resources concentration major from
Glidden and also a student site leader. “It provided me with
a great education that will allow me to implement animal
advocacy programs within my community.”
AWOL has sent more than 641 volunteers and completed
an estimated 27,916 hours of service worldwide, furthering
its mission to immerse students in different cultures, heighten social awareness and advocate life-long social action
through service on a local, regional and international level.
PUBLIC NOTICE: CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY
NORTH LIBERTY CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 23, 2015
JOINT SESSION WITH JOHNSON COUNTY SUPERVISORS
REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Nielsen called the June 23, 2015 Joint meeting with the Johnson County Supervisors and the Regular Session of the North Liberty City
Council to order at 6:00 p.m. Councilors present: Chipman, Donahue,
Hoffman, Pollock, Wayson.
Johnson County Supervisors present: Mike Carberry, Pat Harney,
Terrence Neuzil, and Janelle Rettig.
Others present: Ryan Heiar, Tracey Mulcahey, Scott Peterson, Kevin
Trom, Dean Wheatley, Stefan Juran and other interested parties.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Chipman moved, Pollock seconded to approve the agenda. The vote
was all ayes. The agenda was approved.
Joint Session with Johnson County Supervisors
CITY PROJECT UPDATES
City Engineer Trom and City Administrator Heiar updated the Board
and Council on projects including Penn Street; Dubuque Street and
North Liberty Road including development around Liberty High School;
Southeast utilities project; Highway 965; Wastewater Treatment Plant
expansion; new Water Treatment Plant; I380/Forevergreen Road potential
interchange project; and trail improvements. The Board of Supervisors
discussed the projects with North Liberty staff. Supervisor Rettig spoke
regarding Highway 965 improvements, detours when I80/380 interchange
is under construction, trail construction.
SOCIAL SERVICES NEEDS AND FUNDING
Supervisor Rettig spoke per Supervisor Sullivan’s request. Sullivan
suggested he come and meet with Ryan and Amy to discuss social service
needs and funding. Rettig presented information regarding funding
structure of social service provision. She requested that North Liberty
join in the community application with United Way and provide additional
funds for social services.
COUNTY PROJECT UPDATES
Supervisor Neuzil presented information on the new west side fleet
facility; updating courthouse security and jail upgrades; the ambulance/
medical examiner/election storage facility under design; Mehaffey Bridge
project; and Mehaffey Bridge trail project.
OTHER
Supervisor Rettig reported that RAGBRAI is coming July 24. She
reported that a light rail study is coming. She requested that whenever
North Liberty builds a new facility, the City should add an ambulance
facility for the county.
Supervisor Carberry reported that RAGBRAI support traffic will
probably come through the community to get to Coralville.
Supervisor Rettig thanked Council for the opportunity to come visit.
Mayor Nielsen reported that Blues and BBQ is Saturday, July 11.
Mayor Nielsen opened the community comment section for the joint
session.
Nancy Goeken, who lives at the corner of Cedar Drive and N.
Dubuque St., was hoping for discussion regarding traffic patterns of
school children commuting to the school. She does not see any plans for
improving traffic patterns. Supervisor Carberry responded.
Daryl Granner, Stoney Point resident, expressed frustration on behalf
of those who live on Dubuque Street and North Liberty Road. There
is an MPOJC report that has never been made public. Granner alleged
major problems in the report. He requested that entities request another
study with the high school development included with a public input
component. Supervisor Rettig responded.
Ron Bandy thanked the supervisors for coming to North Liberty. He
would like to have a discussion on Dubuque Street traffic and trails.
The joint meeting ended at 7:33 p.m. Mayor Nielsen called a recess
at that time.
Mayor Nielsen reconvened the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
Donahue moved, Hoffman seconded to approve the Consent Agenda
including City Council Minutes from the Regular Session on June 9, 2015;
the attached list of Claims; May Revenues; the Liquor License Renewal
for Casey’s General Store # 2788, Class E Liquor License with Sunday
Sales endorsement; the Liquor License Renewal for Kum & Go LC, Class
E Liquor License with Sunday Sales endorsement; the Liquor License
application for Blues and BBQ, Class B Beer License with Outdoor
Service and Sunday Sales endorsements, 5 day license July 10 – July
15, 2015; the Liquor License update revising the outdoor service area
for Rocky O’Brien’s; Pay Application Number 3 for the Sanitary Sewer
Upgrade Project to Maxwell Construction in the amount of $175,386.63;
Pay Application Number 3 for the East Growth Area Sanitary Sewer &
Water Project to Langman Construction in the amount of $644,947.59.
The vote was all ayes. Consent agenda approved.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Robert Maske, who owns 5 rental properties in town, talked about
sewer issues in his units. He requested help from the Council regarding
the issue. Councilor Chipman discussed the issue with Maske.
Ron Bandy spoke regarding parks in the City. He expressed concerns
about Penn Meadows Park regarding maintenance and growth in usage.
He shared an issue with water in a park. Councilor Pollock discussed the
issue with staff.
CITY ENGINEER REPORT
City Engineer Trom reported that the contractor for the water main
project has made good progress. Work has started on St. Andrews and
will continue to Centennial Park. Work will then be halted until Blues and
BBQ is over. The contractor is working from Goose Lake and stopping
at 240th Street/Alexander Way until the detour is complete. Work has
started on the Hickory Street improvements including service connections
on Zeller Street. Trom reported that the Penn Meadows Park project bids
are on the agenda for consideration. The Dubuque Street/North Liberty
Road project preliminary plan set will be completed tomorrow and distributed to staff. The project will be let in February. The sewer upgrades
project continues to stay wet. The contractor has not been able to pour
the walk and the trial. The trail project is slow due to the weather. The
wastewater treatment plant project preconstruction meeting is scheduled
for Wednesday. The Penn Street ICAAP concept statements have been
submitted. The project is scheduled for a December bid letting. Council
discussed the report with Trom.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Peterson provided an update on the GE contract
regarding the waste water treatment plant membranes. The contract will
be on the July 14 agenda.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
City Administrator Heiar reported that the Highway 965 progress
meeting this morning had a couple of businesses show up with concerns.
The railroad approaches are torn out and awaiting restoration. The City
is pushing for a mid-July opening date. Council discussed the report
with Heiar. The mid-July opening would be just the roadway and all
intersections except Penn Street, but not accessories.
MAYOR REPORT
Mayor Nielsen reported on activities she has participated in over
the last few weeks. She reminded all that Blues and BBQ is July 11 and
volunteers are still needed.
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Nielsen presented her proposed appointments, Planning and
Zoning Commission – Kylie Pentecost and Jim Sayre; Board of Adjustment – Eric Ruttum; Parks & Recreation Commission – RaQuishia
Harrington, Jeff Kellbach and Bonnie Pitz; Tree and Stormwater Board
– JoAnn Greene; Library Board – John Henk and Bud Forbes; Telecommunications Commission – Nick Arnold. Additional advertising is
necessary for Telecommunications Commission, Cemetery Board, and
Board of Appeals to comply with gender balance requirements. Hoffman
moved, Wayson seconded to approve the proposed board appointments.
After discussion, the vote was all ayes. The appointments were approved.
SMIGEL REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT
Donahue moved, Hoffman seconded to approve the third consideration and adoption of Ordinance Number 15-01, An Ordinance amending
Chapter 167 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances by amending the
use regulations on property owned by Carolyn K. Matousek, David A.
Smigel and Holly C. Smigel located in North Liberty, Iowa to those set
forth in the Municipal Code for the RD-10 Duplex Residential and RS-4
Single Family Residential Zoning Districts. The vote was: ayes – Pollock,
Hoffman, Donahue; nays – Wayson; abstain – Chipman. Motion carried.
Wheatley reported on staff and Commission recommendations on
the Preliminary Plat Application. Both staff and the Commission recommended approval with no conditions. Council discussed the application.
Wayson moved, Hoffman seconded to approve Resolution Number
15-77, A Resolution approving the Preliminary Plat of Smigel Second
Addition, North Liberty, Iowa. After discussion, the vote was: ayesHoffman, Pollock, Donahue, Wayson; nays – none; abstain – Chipman.
Motion carried.
AHEARN (ANIMAL KINGDOM VETERINARY CARE CENTER)
REZONING
At 8:23 p.m., Mayor Nielsen opened the Public Hearing regarding the
Ahearn rezoning application. Ron Bandy spoke regarding city kennels
being included in the rezoning language. The public hearing was closed.
Wheatley presented the staff and Commission recommendations
regarding the proposed rezoning. Both staff and the Commission recommend approval with no conditions. The Commission discussed the
application with staff.
Chipman moved, Hoffman seconded to approve the first consideration
of Ordinance Number 15-04, An Ordinance amending Chapter 167 of the
North Liberty Code of Ordinances by amending the use regulations on
property owned by Animal Kingdom Veterinary Care Center LC located
in North Liberty, Iowa to those set forth in the Municipal Code for the
C-2-A Commercial Zoning District. The vote was: ayes – Donahue,
Pollock, Hoffman, Wayson, Chipman; nays – none. Motion carried.
WATER RATES
Hoffman moved, Donahue seconded to approve the second consideration of Ordinance Number 15-02, An Ordinance amending Chapter
92.02 entitled “Rates for Service” of the Municipal Code of North Liberty
by adopting a new Section 92.02 to increase the charges for water used.
The vote was: ayes- Pollock, Wayson, Donahue, Chipman, Hoffman;
nays – none. Motion carried.
SANITARY SEWER RATES
Pollock moved, Wayson seconded to approve the second consideration
of Ordinance Number 15-03, An Ordinance amending Chapter 99.02
entitled “Rate” of the Municipal Code of North Liberty by adopting a
new Section 99.02 to increase the charges for sanitary sewer services.
The vote was: ayes- Hoffman, Wayson, Chipman, Donahue, Pollock;
PENN MEADOWS PARK RESTROOM/CONCESSION FACILITY
Hoffman moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number
15-78, A Resolution accepting the bid and authorizing acceptance of the
contract between the City of North Liberty and Public Restroom Company
for the Penn Meadows Park Concessions and Restroom Building. After
discussion, the vote was: ayes – Donahue, Hoffman, Wayson, Pollock,
Chipman; nays – none. Motion carried.
PENN MEADOWS PARK WATER/SEWER PROJECT
Donahue moved, Chipman seconded to approve Resolution Number
15-79, A Resolution accepting the bid and authorizing the acceptance of
the contract between the City of North Liberty and Lynch’s Excavating,
Inc. for the Penn Meadows Park Water & Sewer Improvements Project.
The vote was: ayes – Chipman, Pollock, Wayson, Donahue, Hoffman;
BLUES AND BBQ
Nick Bergus spoke regarding Blues and BBQ. Donahue moved,
Pollock seconded to approve Resolution Number 15-80, A Resolution
authorizing the use of Centennial Park and City Equipment for North
Liberty Blues & BBQ – 2015. The vote was: ayes – Wayson, Hoffman,
Donahue, Chipman, Pollock; nays – none. Motion carried.
TOBACCO LICENSES
Chipman moved, Donahue seconded to approve Resolution Number
15-81, A Resolution approving renewal of Iowa Retail Cigarette/Tobacco
Permit for the Period of July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 for businesses in
North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Donahue, Pollock, Hoffman,
Chipman; nays – Wayson. Motion carried.
SALARY RESOLUTION
Hoffman moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number
15-82, A Resolution authorizing Salaries and Hourly Wages for City
Employees for the Fiscal Year of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.
The vote was: ayes – Hoffman, Chipman, Pollock, Wayson, Donahue;
OLD BUSINESS
Councilor Wayson requested that the process for renaming Highway
965 be started.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilor Chipman reported that she will be transitioning off of
boards she serves on. Councilor Hoffman is interested in transitioning
into her spot on the ICCVB board. Mayor Nielsen expressed interest in
the Iowa League of Cities position.
Councilor Wayson complimented Wheatley on his road construction
video. He reported that EMA JC hired Shawn Sharp as Deputy EMA
coordinator.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:45 p.m., Donahue moved, Pollock seconded to adjourn. All ayes.
Meeting adjourned.
CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY
/s/Tracey Mulcahey, City Clerk
CLAIMS
Access Systems Services ...............................................................62.95
Access Systems Leasing Standard Payment ............................... 217.04
Ace Electric Inc Services ..........................................................1,138.85
Advantage Administrators Cafeteria Benefit Plan ...................... 113.60
AgVantage FS Ins Gas & Diesel ............................................16,726.83
Alliant Energy Electric Service................................................... 254.02
Alphagraphics Services ............................................................ 1,089.09
Amsol Inc Grease, Degreaser, 2 Cycle ...................................... 942.94
BDI Grease ..................................................................................356.73
Big Country Seed Supplies .....................................................20,990.50
Boundtree Medical Llc Supraglottic Airway Kit ........................228.42
Brown Supply Co Lift Station Parts ...........................................212.34
Business Radio Sales Radio Repair ..............................................51.75
Business Solutions Group Inc Standard Payment .........................97.73
Cargill Incorporated Softener Salt .......................................... 7,428.47
Casey Wood Meals ........................................................................ 34.11
Central Iowa Distributing Inc Supplies.....................................1,526.80
City Of Iowa City Police Academy Expense ..............................120.80
City Tractor Co Supplies............................................................... 73.62
Creative Software Service Inc. Software Support ....................2,531.25
Custom Hose & Supplies Camlock Fitting, Bushing ................... 22.06
Daniel Robbins Medical Co-Pay ................................................. 58.00
Davis Equipment Corp Parts ..........................................................71.15
Dell Marketing L.P. Laptop Replacement ................................1,196.98
Demco Poly Bar Code Labels .....................................................271.83
Each One Reach One Each One Reach One Contribute ...........4,000.00
Ed. Roehr Safety Products Taser Holster ....................................172.37
Emily A O’sheridan-Tabor Mileage ..............................................87.17
Ever-Green Landscape Nursery & Supply Mulch .................. 4,644.00
Fareway Stores Basp Supplies ......................................................90.63
Ferguson Waterworks Meter, Strn Kit, Gasket ...........................807.10
Fleming Irrigation Inc Spring Start Up System. Re ................... 907.03
Forever Green Landscaping Supplies ...................................... 6,988.03
Fox Engineering Inc. Services ............................................... 45,321.24
Great Western Bank Supplies, Training, Services ................... 9,867.45
Harding Concrete Inc Repair Liberty Centre Pond ................................
8,498.83...................................................................................................
Hausers Water Systems Bottled Water ..........................................92.42
Hawkeye Fire And Safety Company Annual Inspect .................169.97
Hawkeye Ready Mix Inc Services ...............................................363.26
Hawkins Inc Citric Acid 50%., Azone 15 .................................. 741.41
IACMA Membership ..................................................................250.00
Interstate All Battery Center Batteries ........................................435.90
Iowa City Area Chamber Services .................................................89.00
ICCVB Hotel Motel Tax ......................................................... 3,097.47
Iowa Law Enforcement Academy On-Target Solutions .............200.00
Iowa One Call Locate Service ................................................... 336.00
Iowa Prison Industries Supplies ............................................... 2,607.78
Johnson Co Big Brothers Big Sisters Contribution ................. 1,000.00
Johnson Controls Inc 06-01-15 Thru 06-30-15 ....................... 5,171.00
Johnson County Housing Trust Fundcontribution ....................8,000.00
Johnson County Recorder Recording Fees ...................................70.00
Johnson County Sheriff Services .................................................. 60.00
King’s Material Inc Caulk Gun , Caulk ....................................... 32.16
Langman Construction Inc Pay # 3 ......................................644,947.59
Larry’s Parking Lot Service Services .......................................3,040.00
Lewis Brothers Tree Farm Inc Trees.........................................4,550.00
Lexisnexis 05-01-15 Thru 05-31-15 .............................................70.00
Linn County REC Electric Service ........................................62,002.31
Lou’s Gloves Gloves ...................................................................174.00
Marco Inc Standard Payment ....................................................... 74.66
Maxwell Construction Company Inc. Services ................... 183,686.63
Menards Supplies ........................................................................ 136.67
Midamerican Energy Gas Service ............................................4,437.26
Midwest Breathing Air LLC Parts .............................................. 516.12
Alves, Richard Deposit Refund .................................................. 133.72
Balster, Angela Deposit Refund ...................................................... 0.80
Blank Park Zoo Tickets................................................................288.00
Burns, Tessa Deposit Refund .........................................................68.95
Carpet Tree Services ..................................................................... 25.00
Daniela Williams Stormwater Grant ........................................... 300.00
Douglass, Tom Deposit Refund ...................................................... 0.18
Friends Of NL Library Services.....................................................40.00
Guturmuth, Nick Deposit Refund ................................................. 68.22
Hansen, Kyle Deposit Refund........................................................81.42
Hulst, Tamara Deposit Refund .......................................................73.92
Kelsey Hall Refund ....................................................................... 32.00
Mascari, Brenda Deposit Refund ................................................ 130.22
Melissa Rupert Refund ................................................................. 25.00
Nancy Trask Services...................................................................286.25
Planet X Fun Center Services ......................................................885.48
Ronald Leclere Stormwater Grant ...............................................480.00
University Of Iowa Police Services .............................................351.20
Ward, Emily Deposit Refund ...................................................... 129.43
West Music Services ..................................................................... 40.00
Midwest Wheel Companies Supplies ..........................................173.52
Mitchell Seymour Meals, Gas .....................................................165.55
My Community Mobile Monthly Support Fee .............................99.00
NAPA Iowa City Supplies..............................................................79.49
North Liberty Family Health Centre Medical Co-Pay ................. 50.00
North Liberty True Value Supplies ..............................................373.42
Nutri-Ject Systems Inc Biosolids Removed, Transpo ............56,817.84
Pepsi-Cola Supplies .................................................................1,205.17
Peterson Floor Servicing Services ......................................... 11,816.58
Pitney Bowes Rental Invoice ......................................................331.23
Pool Tech Midwest Inc Roller Assy Complete G ......................... 67.06
Racom Corporation Earphone, Speaker, Acousti ........................164.13
Ragegrafix Sign & Screen Printing Hats ....................................585.00
Rally Appraisal Llc Dubuque Services .......................................500.00
Randy’s Carpets & Interiors Tile, Grout .................................... 197.50
Ricoh USA Inc Copier Contract ................................................. 144.83
River Products Company 3/4 Roadstone, 1” Ballast ...............2,634.29
Sadler Power Train Inc Parts......................................................... 83.01
Sandry Fire Supply Llc Bunker Boot ..........................................365.89
Seatasea Watersports Swimsuits ............................................. 1,440.00
Shay Electric Service Inc Services ............................................. 658.03
Shive Hattery Inc. City Engineering Services ........................24,445.77
State Hygienic Laboratory Services..........................................1,489.00
Stiler’s Supplies Inc Led 18w 4’ Ledtube ................................1,137.80
T&W Grinding & Compost Service Grind Brush Pile ........... 4,000.00
The Lifeguard Store Inc Supplies ............................................ 1,110.75
Tyler Technologies Monthly Support Fee .................................. 205.00
Tyson G Landsgard Meal ............................................................. 12.00
U of I Healthworks Drug Screens ...............................................307.00
Ultramax Fof 556 Bolt, Fof 556 Gree ........................................ 582.89
University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Co-Pay ........................90.14
US Bank Equipment Finance Contract Payment ....................... 146.00
USA Blue Book Supplies ..........................................................1,428.90
Verizon Wireless Water Computer ..............................................106.22
Washington Eye Care Center Vision Services ............................237.00
Zee Medical Inc Safety Supplies ................................................122.25
Zephyr Printing & Design Website Decal For Vehicles ................25.00
**Payroll Expenses 6/10/2015 - 6/23/2015
Police Operations 50.50
Fire Protection 3,660.00
Library Services 639.89
Fund Recreation 20,082.77
Fund Pool 15,713.11
Executive/Administrati 367.25
Wastewater Operating 14,679.58
Payroll Total ........................................................................... 55,193.10
Fund Totals
010 General Fund................................................................. 188,214.27
018 Park Capital Fund .............................................................5,709.32
019 Youth Sports Scholarship .....................................................919.31
060 Road Use Tax Fund ........................................................... 8,472.18
061 Street Capital Project ........................................................... 500.00
110 Debt Service Fund ...........................................................40,000.00
321 Land/Facilities ........................................................................21.85
510 Water Fund ......................................................................16,960.29
520 Sewer Fund ...................................................................109,095.45
524 Sewer Trunk And I&I.................................................... 865,720.41
530 Stormwater Management .................................................... 29.61cr
Grand Total: ......................................................................1,235,583.47
May Revenues
010-General Fund ................................................................614,363.23
012-Library Capital Fund ........................................................ 6,000.00
014-Police Capital Fund ..........................................................1,230.00
015-Transportation Impact ..................................................... 30,811.68
018-Park Capital Fund ................................................................542.40
019-Youth Sports Scholars ..........................................................796.30
020-Equipment Revolving ..........................................................557.05
060-Road Use Tax Fund ........................................................60,427.87
090-TIF Fund .......................................................................274,476.95
110-Debt Service Fund ..........................................................44,968.53
210-Trust And Agency ........................................................... 45,358.82
280-Customer Deposits ..........................................................15,160.00
315-Highway 965 Improveme .............................................233,586.99
319-Penn Street Improveme ............................................ ( 233,586.99)
322-Library Building Fund ......................................................... 115.91
510-Water Fund ....................................................................263,490.01
512-Water Sinking Fund ........................................................68,979.33
520-Sewer Fund ...................................................................295,652.17
521-Sewer Capital Reserve ....................................................15,583.33
522-Sewer Sinking Fund ........................................................86,077.17
530-Stormwater Management ................................................16,093.00
Grand Total Revenue ........................................................1,840,683.75
HAWK TALK
JULY 2, 2015
SECTION B
3
Prime Time
final recruit to sign with the Hawkeyes on
April 20 of this year and will compete for
the forward position that is open because
Aaron White graduated.
Dale, who is on the same team as Brandon Hutton, scored 28 in his first PT game,
pulled down 12 boards and made five
3-pointers.
“I feel good,” said Dale about coming
back to Iowa. “I went through a lot of
struggles to be here but I’m going to enjoy
playing here and playing with these guys.”
Dale is looking forward to playing Iowa
basketball, which includes fast breaks and
pressure defense.
“Coach McCaffery said he thought I could
adjust to their style of play,” said Dale. “The
system we used at Tyler, Texas, and the system up here is very similar.” He also likes
playing with big guys like Adam Woodbury
and Jarrod Uthoff.
“I played against Jarrod in high school,”
said Dale. “Never got a chance to beat him.
It will be a good experience to play against
him and with him in practice.”
Mike likes Dale’s length and the way he
can spread the floor.
“He’s also more athletic than I thought he
would be,” Mike said. “He’s long and he can
really shoot the ball.”
Brady Ellingson, who played in seven
games last year but was redshirted because
of a foot injury, will be ready to go this
season. In the seven games he played last
year he was 4-6 from 3-point land.
Brady shot 92 percent from the free throw
line as a high school senior.
“I feel great,” said Brady after his second
Prime Time game. “My body feels good
and I’m healthy. “It feel good to play in a
real game. That hasn’t happened to me for
a while.”
Brady is on the same team as Andrew
Fleming, one of the six new
recruits.
“I love to play with another shooter,” said Brady.
“He’s not just a shooter.
He moves without the ball
well, he can put it on the
floor and he had some good
cuts. I think my defense has
been getting better going
up against quicker guards
in practice.”
Mike calls Brady one of
the best shooters he’s ever
played with.
“Him and Josh (Oglesby)
are probably two of the best
shooters I’ve been around,”
said Mike, who is going
into his senior year. “He’s a
really special player. I think
he will definitely make an
impact this year.”
Andrew Fleming has
Matt Gatens on his team
as well as Jess Settles as
a coach.
“I feel good,” said Andrew who played his first
game at Waterloo on Sunday, June 21. “I’m trying to
learn a lot from Matt GatAndrew Fleming is one of six new recruits for the Uni- ens and having fun playing
versity of Iowa men’s basketball team. Fleming scored with my teammate, Brady
23 points in his team’s win June 25.
Ellingson. Both Matt and
Brady are great shooters
guy, in my opinion, when we need to shut and I’m trying to learn a lot from them. It’s
someone down, that’s going to be the guy fun playing in front of the great fans.”
Andrew is also looking forward to playing
the coach is going to send in. He’s tremendous at running the floor and he’s super with Jarrod Uthoff and Adam Woodbury.
“They’re good veterans and I’m going to
bouncy. The first day of workouts he did a
learn a lot from them, too,” said Andrew,
360 dunk.”
Dale Jones grew up in Waterloo playing who scored 25 points in his PT opener.
at Waterloo West and was a big North Car- “Adam is a great screener so I know if I’m
on the court with him that I’m going to get
olina fan.
Dale, who was only 6-6 in high school, open shots. We have a pass-first team and
went to junior college at Tyler, Texas. He I’m looking forward to playing with some
grew to 6-8, averaged 16.9 points and shot of the seniors so I can pick their head about
45 percent from 3-point range. He was the the game.”
By Don Lund
Sports Writer
Prime Time (PT) is back for its 29th season. It’s come a long way since playing in
the City High and West High gyms with no
air conditioning.
Five of the six new Hawkeye recruits
are playing and I thought they all looked
like they can add to an already good core
coming back.
“The first thing you notice about the
freshman class is a ton of athleticism,” said
senior point guard Mike Gesell.
“Super athletic, guys that fit well in our
system. We want to get up and press, we
want to get up and run and that definitely
benefits us. We have some shooters and
they are definitely going to make an impact
this year.”
Brandon Hutton is a 6-6, 210-pound forward from Chicago who committed to Iowa
in March of 2014.
Brandon is athletic, quick and he can
defend, but there’s more to his game than
that. He scored 29 points in his first game at
Prime Time and had 14 rebounds.
“I felt like it was a great experience,” said
Brandon about his first Prime Time game in
North Liberty. “Being a freshman I had to
learn about it. I think my defense evolved
my game but I am way better than people
think I am offensively. I can shoot outside,
finish at the rim and draw a foul.”
Brandon likes what guards Mike Gesell
and Anthony Clemmons bring to the table.
“They are smart guards and they can feed
me the ball off of screens,” said Brandon. “I
know they are up-tempo guards and I know
I can add assists to their game.”
Mike Gesell also likes what Brandon
brings to the table.
“Brandon is going to be a tremendous
defender,” said Mike. “He’s going to be a
Brady Ellingson played in seven games last year for the Iowa Hawkeyes, but was
redshirted because of a foot injury. Ellingson hit 3-6 from 3-point land and had 17
points for his Prime Time team June 25 in North Liberty.
Mike said Andrew can do a little bit of
everything.
“Andrew is really smooth,” said Mike.
“He can put it on the floor. Once he matures
and continues to grow as a player I think by
the time his career is up he’s going to be a
great ball player.”
Ahmad Wagner, a 6-7 forward from Ohio,
was recruited to play football at Ohio State,
but he stuck with his commitment to play
basketball for Iowa.
“He’s super physical and super strong,”
said Mike. “He’s a guy that can go out and
get rebounds above the rim.”
Christian Williams was the fifth commit
in the six-member class.
“Christian is on my PTL team,” said
Mike. “So it’s fun to start building chemistry
with him. He’s a super-long guard, almost
built like Devyn Marble. He’s got a nice
pull-up jump shot and if he continues to
work can be a special player.”
Peter Jok showed improvement from his
freshman year to sophomore.
As a freshman, Pete played in 27 games,
scored 119 points (4.4 ppg.), grabbed 29
rebounds and had 29 assists. The 6-6 junior
made 16 3-pointers and shot 79 percent from
the free throw line
Last season, Peter played in all 34 games
and started 21. He scored 239 points (7.0
ppg), had 89 rebounds and 44 assists. Pete
made 36 threes and shot 90 percent from the
free throw line.
“I didn’t mind coming off the bench, but
when you start, you get the rhythm early,”
said Peter. Pete has to deal with asthma and
he is trying to get in better shape.
“I changed my eating habits, drinking
water and juice and I feel like that’s helped
me a lot,” said Peter. “Just eating healthier
and sleeping better. too. That’s helped me
with conditioning.”
Look for Peter to step up and score in
double figures this season.
With the new talent and four starters back,
look for Iowa to continue to improve.
Senior point guard Mike Gesell works around a screen by Adam Woodbury to chase
Dondre Alexander June 25 at the North Liberty Recreation Center. Gesell had 52 points
in his team’s come-from-behind overtime win. (photos by Doug Lindner)
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$195,000 Newer 3 bed, 3 bath
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101 Stanwyck Dr
$229,900. Fully finished ranch
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2308 Rice Ridge, North Liberty
$540,000. Recently remodeled 4
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604 E 3rd Street, West Liberty
Ranch home w/newer kitchen.
2 bdrm, 1 bath, 1162 sq ft, large
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3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, with 2,100 sq ft
finished. Finished lower level. 2 car
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garage, over 2,700 finished square
feet, 9’ ceilings on main floor, all located on 1/3 of an acre with mature
trees behind. Under Construction.
2610 Hickory Trl, Iowa City
$309,900. Modern design in this
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2,100 finished square feet. Under
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2602 Hickory Trl, Iowa City
$299,900. Large 2 story duplex
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laundry, a 2 stall garage, and over
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2650 1st Ave, Coralville
Stunning ranch sitting on 3+ acres.
Over 7,600 sf finished. Upgrades
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$1.450,000 Melissa Hodapp
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1980 Sherman Drive,
Iowa City
New open concept ranch with
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Cedar Ridge Place, Cedar Rapids
New Construction
8512 Brighton Way SW
Ranch with open concept
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room. Main floor laundry,
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816 N 1st Ave, Iowa City
$299,900. Fully finished 2 story duplex with 4 bdrms, 3.5 baths, granite,
hardwood, tile and over 2,300 square
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4 bdrms, 3 baths, 2 family rooms,
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Location: North Liberty City Council Chambers, 3
Quail Creek Circle (across Highway 965 from Gasby’s
convenience store)
The City of North Liberty Board of Adjustment will
hold a public meeting as noted above to consider a conditional use request from Vic Jarbo to allow establishment
of a new outdoor eating area at “Bobby’s Live on 965”
restaurant. It is located at the northwest corner of Ashley
Court and Jordan Street.
Conditional uses such as this require Board of
Adjustment approval because they may or may not be
appropriate for a particular area, and need to be consid-
ered on a case-by-case basis. The Board of Adjustment
is expected to consider this conditional use request and
render a decision at this meeting, and objectors or supporters may address the Board during the public hearing
portion of the meeting. Additionally, the City Planning
Commission will be reviewing this application at their
public meeting on July 7, and objectors and supporters
may also address the Commission, which will be making
a recommendation to the Board for approval or denial. If
you have any questions or would like to submit written
comments, please contact:
Dean Wheatley, Planning Director
City of North Liberty
319-626-5747
[email protected]
PUBLIC NOTICE: JOHNSON COUNTY
PLANNING & ZONING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO
ALL RESIDENTS OF JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA, ALL TAXPAYERS OF SAID COUNTY AND ANY
INTERESTED PERSONS TO WHOM
IT MAY CONCERN
Notice is hereby given that a public
hearing will be conducted at 9:00 A.M,
the 16th day of July, 2015 at the Board
of Supervisors Board Room, Administrative Office Building, 913 South Dubuque
Street, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, in
accordance with Sections 331.302(10),(12)
of the 2013 Code of Iowa, by the Board of
Supervisors, John-son County, Iowa, on
An Ordinance Adopting by Reference
the 2015 International Building Code
(IBC), the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC), the State Mechanical
Code, the State Plumbing Code, and the
State Electrical Code; and also adopting
amendments to said standard code.
Copies of the proposed ordinance are
now on file in the office of the Auditor of
said County, which office is in the Administrative Office Building, 913 South Dubuque
Street, Iowa City, Iowa where same may
be seen and examined by any interested
persons.
At said hearing any person interested
may appear and make comments or present
any evidence for or against the adoption of
said ordinance.
Dated this 25th day of June, 2015 at Iowa
City, Iowa.
Travis Weipert, Auditor
Johnson County, Iowa
SECTION B
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CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY
The following ordinance was adopted on June 23,
2015 by the North Liberty City Council. The title and
summary is listed here. The full text of this ordinance is
available at City Hall, 3 Quail Creek Circle, North Liberty.
ORDINANCE NO. 15-01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 167 OF
THE NORTH LIBERTY CODE OF ORDINANCES
BY AMENDING THE USE REGULATIONS ON
PROPERTY OWNED BY CAROLYN K. MATOUSEK, DAVIDA A. SMIGEL AND HOLLY C.
SMIGEL LOCATED IN NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA
TO THOSE SET FORTH IN THE MUNICIPAL
CODE FOR THE RD-10 DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL
AND RS-4 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
ZONING DISTRICTS
This ordinance amends the zoning to RD-10 Duplex
Residential and RS-4 Single Family Residential on
property legally described as: ID (Interim Development)
to RD - 10 (Duplex Residential)
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF LOT 2, SMIGEL FIRST ADDITION, NORTH
LIBERTY, IOWA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 40,
AT PAGE 314, IN THE RECORDS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE; THENCE
N00°46’02”W, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID
SMIGEL FIRST ADDITION, 40.00 FEET, TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING
N00°46’02”W, ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF SMIGEL
FIRST ADDITION, 374.99 FEET, TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1 OF SAID SMIGEL FIRST
ADDITION; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, 58.62
FEET, ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID
LOT 1, AND AN ARC OF A 105.00 FOOT RADIUS
CURVE, CONCAVE SOUTHEASTERLY, WHOSE
57.86 FOOT CHORD BEARS N15°13’37”E; THENCE
N89°13’58”E, 146.71 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY, 3.58 FEET, ALONG AN ARC OF A 25.00 FOOT
RADIUS CURVE, CONCAVE SOUTHWESTERLY,
WHOSE 3.58 FOOT CHORD BEARS N19°30’22”W;
THENCE NORTHWESTERLY, 44.70 FEET, ALONG
AN ARC OF A 55.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE, CONCAVE NORTHEASTERLY, WHOSE 43.48 FOOT
CHORD BEARS N00°19’22”W, TO A POINT ON
THE SAID SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 1; THENCE
N58°42’39”E, ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE, 44.30
FEET, TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF;
THENCE N00°46’02”W, ALONG THE EAST LINE
OF SAID LOT 1, A DISTANCE OF 229.23 FEET, TO
THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE
S89°16’43”W, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID
LOT 1, A DISTANCE OF 200.00 FEET, TO THE
NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF, AND A POINT
ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SMIGEL FIRST
ADDITION; THENCE N00°46’02”W, ALONG SAID
WEST LINE OF SMIGEL FIRST ADDITION, 618.01
FEET, TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF;
THENCE N89°16’43”E, ALONG THE NORTH LINE
OF SAID SMIGEL FIRST ADDITION, 531.22 FEET,
TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST RIGHTOF-WAY LINE OF JONES BOULEVARD; THENCE
S00°46’02”E, ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF JONES BOULEVARD, 1344.44 FEET;
THENCE S88°57’43”W, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE
OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 531.22 FEET, TO
SAID POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 15.09
ACRES, (657,303 SQUARE FEET), AND SUBJECT TO
EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.
RS-4 (Single Family Residential) to RD-10 (Duplex
Residential)
OF LOT 2, SMIGEL FIRST ADDITION, NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLAT
THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 40, AT PAGE
314, IN THE RECORDS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY
RECORDER’S OFFICE; THENCE N00°46’02”W,
ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SMIGEL FIRST
ADDITION, 414.99 FEET, TO THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF LOT 1 OF SAID SMIGEL FIRST ADDITION, AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE
CONTINUING N00°46’02”W, ALONG SAID WEST
LINE, 55.62 FEET; THENCE N89°13’58”E, 15.94
FEET, TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF
SAID LOT 1; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, 58.62
FEET, ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 1,
AND AN ARC OF A 105.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE,
CONCAVE SOUTHEASTERLY, WHOSE 57.86 FOOT
CHORD BEARS S15°13’37”W, TO SAID POINT
OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.01 ACRE, (286
SQUARE FEET), AND SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS
AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.
ID (Interim Development) to RS-4 (Single Family
Residential)
OF LOT 2, SMIGEL FIRST ADDITION, NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLAT
THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 40, AT PAGE
314, IN THE RECORDS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY
RECORDER’S OFFICE; THENCE N00°46’02”W,
ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SMIGEL FIRST
ADDITION, 414.99 FEET, TO THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF LOT 1 OF SAID SMIGEL FIRST ADDITION; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, 58.62 FEET,
ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1,
AND AN ARC OF A 105.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE,
CONCAVE SOUTHEASTERLY, WHOSE 57.86 FOOT
CHORD BEARS N15°13’37”E, TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTHEASTERLY, 73.65 FEET, ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY
LINE OF LOT 1, AND AN ARC OF A 105.00 FOOT
RADIUS CURVE, CONCAVE SOUTHEASTERLY,
WHOSE 72.15 FOOT CHORD BEARS N51°18’55”E;
THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, 9.17 FEET, ALONG
SAID SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 1, AND AN ARC
OF A 15.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE, CONCAVE
NORTHWESTERLY, WHOSE 9.03 FOOT CHORD
BEARS N53°53’44”E; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY,
95.54 FEET, ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE OF
LOT 1, AND AN ARC OF A 50.00 FOOT RADIUS
CURVE, CONCAVE SOUTHWESTERLY, WHOSE
81.66 FOOT CHORD BEARS S88°52’37”E; THENCE
SOUTHEASTERLY, 44.70 FEET, ALONG AN ARC OF
A 55.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE, CONCAVE NORTHEASTERLY, WHOSE 43.48 FOOT CHORD BEARS
S00°19’22”E; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, 3.58 FEET,
ALONG AN ARC OF A 25.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE,
CONCAVE SOUTHWESTERLY, WHOSE 3.58 FOOT
CHORD BEARS S19°30’22”E; THENCE S89°13’58”W,
146.71 FEET, TO SAID POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.16 ACRE, (6,920 SQUARE FEET), AND
SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS
OF RECORD.
And shown on Attachment A from ID Interim Development District to RS-4 Single Family Residential and
RD-10 Duplex Residential Zoning Districts.
/s/ Tracey Mulcahey, City Clerk
PUBLIC NOTICE: JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Fiscal year to date cost
(as of 7/1/14): $221.89
THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS
FORMAL MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 18, 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.
Iowa City Community School District
Director of Equity and Staffing and Iowa
City City Councilmember Kingsley Botchway II spoke and accepted the following
proclamation.
PROCLAMATION 06-18-15-01
JUNETEENTH WEEK
JUNE 21 - 27, 2015
Whereas, independence from the colonial rule of Great Britain came in the year
1776, following a Revolutionary War; and
Whereas, even after independence was
won, the people brought from Africa to
this country were still forced to remain in
legalized human slavery; and
Whereas, President Abraham Lincoln
issued the Emancipation Proclamation on
September 22, 1862 but it had little effect
on most slaves until after the Civil War.
On June 18, 1865, federal troops arrived
in Galveston, Texas, to take possession of
the state and enforce the emancipation of its
slaves. The following day, General Gordon
Granger publicly read the Emancipation
Proclamation in Galveston; and
Whereas, “Juneteenth” celebrations
began in Texas the following year and have
been celebrated ever since to commemorate
the national freeing of enslaved people; and
Whereas, 2015 marks the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth and the Johnson
County Juneteenth Community Committee
is hosting a day of family fun from noon to
6 pm on Saturday, June 27, at the Robert
A. Lee Recreation Center in Iowa City.
The event will feature live entertainment,
an indoor health fair, and informational
displays about the history of slavery and
black Iowans.
Now, Therefore, be it resolved that we,
the Johnson County Board of Supervisors,
do hereby proclaim the week of June 21-27,
2015, to be: Juneteenth Week in Johnson
County, and urge all citizens to recognize
this time by becoming aware of the history
of emancipation, which affects the liberties
of ALL people of color, and by participating
in Juneteenth celebrations and activities.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Carberry,
to approve Proclamation 06-18-15-01.
University of Iowa School of Social
Work Associate Professor and Aging Studies Program Director Mercedes Bern-Klug
and Harney presented the Going the Extra
Mile Awards. Reverend Bob Welsh, BernKlug and awardees accepted the following
proclamation.
PROCLAMATION 06-18-15-02
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS
DAY, GOING THE EXTRA MILE
AWARD
JUNE 18, 2015
Whereas, National Nursing Assistants
Week recognizes the unique contributions
of more than 2.5 million nursing assistants
who help elderly, frail and challenged persons; and
Whereas, the Johnson County Quality
Long-Term Care Committee’s goal is to
improve the quality of care in our licensed
long-term care facilities, this year focusing
on improving transitional care; and
Whereas, this committee, which is
composed of facility administrators and
staff, representatives from the University
of Iowa College of Nursing and School
of Social Work, representatives from the
three hospitals, the regional long-term care
Ombudsman and other dedicated citizens,
established the “Going the Extra Mile
Award” in 2014; and
Whereas, this award recognizes employees who have demonstrated records
of being excellent care providers and team
players. Characteristics of award winners
include positive attitudes toward working
with residents, good work attendance, a
willingness to learn new information and
skills that can improve care, supportive
communication with other employees,
and welcoming new residents and their
families.
do hereby proclaim June 18, 2015 to
be: Certified Nursing Assistants Day in
Johnson County and do hereby recognize
the eight CNAs who have been selected
for going the EXTRA MILE in caring for
residents of the nursing homes where they
are employed: Briarwood Health Care:
Leo Mahoney, Crestview Nursing and
Rehab Center: Cassie Peach, Iowa City
Rehabilitation and Health Care Center:
Doris Heick, Lantern Park: Gary Steahr,
Oaknoll Retirement Residence: Haley
Sparlin, Pioneer Park: Mary Ann DeWilson, Solon Retirement Village: Lindsey
Miller, Windmill Manor: Tori Diaz.
Motion by Rettig, second by Neuzil, to
approve Proclamation 06-18-15-02.
Planning and Zoning Assistant Zoning
Administrator R.J. Moore spoke and accepted the following resolution.
RESOLUTION 06-18-15-01
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
UPON THE RETIREMENT OF RJ
MOORE AS ASSISTANT PLANNING
AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Whereas, RJ Moore, Assistant Planning
and Zoning Administrator, will retire from
Johnson County on June 19, 2015, after 20
years of service. RJ earned his Master’s
Degree in Urban and Regional Planning
from the University of Iowa, then worked
as the Planning Director for the City of
Fairfield for two years before he came to
Johnson County on June 19, 1995; and
Whereas, When RJ came to the County,
the P&Z department’s budget was $210,000
dollars, there were six staff members, and
documents were created on typewriters.
Today, the department has a budget of more
than one million dollars, 12 staff members
within two divisions, technology like GIS
mapping is used daily, and environmental
sustainability is an integral departmental
role; and
Whereas, RJ has faithfully served the
people of Johnson County and the State of
Iowa, including his recent tenure as president of the County Planning and Zoning
Officials of Iowa and as a board member
for the Iowa State Association of Counties.
Whereas, RJ always had a vision for
what is right and passionately pursued that
vision. He constantly kept his skills and
knowledge updated, and even ahead of the
curve. For example, RJ developed the idea
of including an Implementation Schedule
as part of the 1998 Johnson County Land
Use Plan; and
Whereas, Not everyone agrees with
P&Z rules and recommendations, and RJ
has often been the messenger for frustrated
residents. When the County created a Local
Food Policy Council in 2012, RJ accepted
the challenging role of P&Z liaison, and has
worked diligently to shift the relationship
from adversary to advocate.
do hereby extend our sincere appreciation
to RJ Moore for his dedicated service and
we wish him well in his retirement. He will
be missed; however, his years of leadership
and passion for his profession have helped
develop a department that will continue to
serve the needs of the people of Johnson
County for many years to come.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Rettig,
to approve Resolution 06-18-15-01.
Motion by Neuzil, second by Sullivan,
to approve the claims on the Auditor’s
Claim Register as approved by a majority
of the Supervisors.
4 C’s Community Coor ..............13798.29
Ace Electric Inc..............................447.78
Airgas North Central ......................189.24
Alliance Connect Llc ...................3013.40
Amy Lynn Barney ..........................975.30
Andax Industries Llc ......................271.18
Anderson Erickson Dairyy ...............37.40
Andrew M Johnson ..........................50.00
Andy Small Dba: Vide .................1099.00
Armag Corporation ........................859.00
Banacom Signs Llc ........................157.50
Bankers Advertising Co .................277.67
Barron Motor Supply .....................693.83
Benjamin A Miller-Todd ................250.00
Big Brothers Big Sist ...................3340.48
Billion Hawkeye Inc ..................66570.00
Blair Gauntt....................................320.00
Bon Aire Mobile Home L ..............305.00
Bound Tree Medical Llc ................337.28
Brother And Brother I ..................1487.17
Carpenter Uniform Co ...................671.97
Centurylink ......................................10.40
Childrens Center For Th ..................75.00
Chris Wisman .................................144.00
Citibank Na ........................................3.30
City Laundering Co........................340.28
City Of Iowa City - L ...................2436.62
City Of Iowa City Rec .................2320.00
City Of Iowa City-Acco .................120.80
City Of North Liberty ....................126.25
Clayton R Schuneman......................56.98
Computer Solutions L ................20520.00
County Case Managemen ............1252.50
Cr Signs Inc................................11037.00
Crescent Electric Sup ...................2427.73
Cs Services Asheville I ....................30.00
Dan’s Overhead Doors 1 ................360.80
Dana Greer Dba Greer M ...............598.69
Dana W Aschenbrenner .................976.08
Dave Wilson .....................................60.00
Dci-Sor Do Not Use!!! ...................120.00
Dean Moore Rentals Dba .................84.90
Deborah Seymour Guard .................12.48
Deery Brothers .................................31.84
Deery Brothers Ford L .................7501.04
Dell Marketing Lp..........................662.96
Delta Dental Of Iowa ...................7392.00
Diamond Products Compan .............59.00
Dkc Real Estate Llc .......................500.00
Dustys Precision Auto ..................3359.24
Eagle Property Managem ...............800.00
Earl Kintziger Dba Roy .................276.75
Earthgrains Baking Co I...................69.80
Electric Motors Of Iowa ..................72.81
Evette Michelle Creigh ..................225.00
Evident Inc ...................................1819.25
Families Inc..................................2350.00
Five Star Shop Servic...................3000.00
Four Oaks .....................................4571.70
Gay & Ciha Funeral Ho ...............2100.00
Gazette Communications ...............838.88
Goodfellow Printing I ..................1892.00
Government Finance Offi ................30.00
Grainger .........................................732.12
Grant Wood Aea ...........................4722.70
Guy V Sommers .............................750.00
Harris Corporation P ..................66312.00
Heidi Schmitt .....................................1.73
Henry Schein..................................672.10
Holiday Mobile Home Co..............265.00
Howie Moffit....................................80.00
Hy Vee Food Stores........................196.62
Hy-Vee #1080 ..................................50.53
Hy-Vee #1281 ................................131.57
Hy-Vee Pharmacy #1080 ...............395.38
Imagetek Inc.................................3510.46
Informatics Inc ...............................687.50
Institute Of Iowa Cer ...................1370.00
Interstate All Battery ......................550.75
Iowa Bridge & Culve ...............907248.37
Iowa Business Supply L.................684.01
Iowa City Community S ..............1350.00
Iowa City Express Lube .................127.84
Iowa Workforce Developm ..............11.13
Irish Reporting Inc .........................121.50
James C Sleichter Dba .................1000.00
Janelle R Rettig ................................60.00
Janet Lyness .................................2770.86
Jason Bulechek...............................150.00
Jessica M Peckover ........................300.00
Jill Wenger Thinkers ....................1517.78
Johnson County Audito ................2684.76
Johnson County Audito ................5783.91
Johnson County Ems A ..............14357.00
Johnson County Mh/Ds..................155.16
Johnson County Seco .................28008.91
Johnson County Sheriff..................371.01
Joint Emergency Communi..............71.68
Kari K Schabilion ............................64.00
Kay Carr .......................................1055.25
Klb Bauer Inc ...................................50.00
Koch Brothers ................................525.00
Kristen L Artley .............................230.56
L-3 Communications Mo .............3375.00
Laser Tech USA Inc Dba ...............699.80
Latasha J Deloach ..........................220.08
Linder Tire Service In ....................342.88
Linn County Rec ............................392.03
Ll Pelling Co Inc ......................371234.07
Lonny Pulkrabek ..............................71.00
Lora L Phillips .................................71.00
Lynette Jacoby .................................77.96
Marks Auto Body Inc ...................1200.00
Marty Jiras .....................................611.87
Mathews & Associates L................185.00
Matthew Bender & Co I...............1252.00
Mcc Telephony Of Iowa ................890.00
Menards - Iowa City ......................217.41
Mercy Occupational He ...............1591.00
Michael J Struzynski ......................150.00
Michele Miller .................................59.00
Michelle Meyer ..............................258.40
Mid American Energy ..................2267.08
Mid-American Energy ...................128.40
Midwest Janitorial Se...................2337.75
Midwest Wheel & Equip..............1255.54
Mike Carberry ..................................60.00
Motor Parts And Equipm ...............224.45
Mutual Wheel Company ................252.40
O’reilly Automotive Inc ...................17.98
Olen Stidham .................................400.00
Parm & Harry Llc ..........................400.00
Patrick L Harney ..............................60.00
Pauls Discount Store ....................1364.55
Pioneer Telephone ........................1004.57
Press-Citizen Media .....................1378.40
Progressive Rehabilita ...................120.00
Pyramid Services Inc. ....................112.50
Quad Cities Tas Inc ........................123.88
R Thomas Douglass .......................450.00
Racom Corporation ....................40408.99
Rapids Reproductions In ..................31.59
Ray Oherron Co Inc .......................385.42
Regina Miller-Maennche .................45.00
River Products Co ....................272460.91
Robert Paul Penningrot ..................800.00
Rod Sullivan.....................................86.40
Rural Health And Safe .................4250.00
S & G Materials .............................815.41
S&G Harvieux Inc Cj Coo ...............70.00
Scott Meyer ....................................138.99
Secretary Of State ............................30.00
Sharon Telephone Co .....................707.56
Shelley A Deatsch ............................71.00
Shelter House .................................372.50
South Slope Coop Comm.............2772.52
Spee Dee Delivery Serv .................118.00
Square Grove Llc Dba T ................469.00
Staples Business Advan .................366.00
State Of Iowa ...............................6180.78
Steven Rhodes................................110.00
Susan J Mcareavy ............................27.01
Systems Unlimited Inc ...................950.92
Tallgrass Business Res ...................962.96
Terrence Neuzil ..............................333.16
The Braun Corporation ................1429.15
Theophilus Oyelayo .......................200.00
Titan Machinery .............................298.41
Tracy Anita Lamp ..........................430.00
Travis J Weipert .............................169.80
Treat America ...................................50.12
Trizetto Provider Solu ....................147.00
Truck Country Of Iowa ................4150.15
Twin Bridges Truck Ci .................1698.60
U S Cellular..................................1229.95
Ui Diagnostic Labora .................27001.99
United Action For You .................7560.00
Verizon Wireless ............................241.18
Vic’s Collision Center ....................451.61
Visa ............................................32663.76
Wellmark Blue Cross ...............110500.00
Wellmark Inc ..................................869.00
West Liberty Telephon .................1267.24
Westport Touchless Auto..................18.00
Westwinds Real Estate ...................475.00
Zephyr Apparel Co Dba .................619.72
Motion by Sullivan, second by Carberry, to approve the minutes of the formal
meeting of June 11, 2015. Action later
rescinded.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Rettig,
to approve the payroll authorizations submitted by department heads, as approved
by a majority of the Supervisors.
to approve a Retail Cigarette/Tobacco
Permit for The Convenience Store, Iowa
City, for sale at 5335 Utah Avenue, SE, as
submitted by Kelly Stucker.
Planning and Zoning Intern Mitchell
Brouse presented the following Zoning and
Subdivision applications.
Final Consideration of Rezoning Application 25723 of David Kutcher requesting rezoning of 1.98 acres from MH-Heavy
Industrial to ML-Light Industrial.
ORDINANCE 06-18-15-01
Zoning Application 25723
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
JOHNSON COUNTY UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE BY
CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION
OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM
MH-HEAVY INDUSTRIAL TO MLLIGHT INDUSTRIAL
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 MHHeavy Industrial to ML-Light Industrial.
SECTION II. CHANGE IN CLASSIFICATION. The zoning classification of the
following described real estate located in
Jefferson Township to wit:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUAR-
TER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 81
NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST OF THE 5TH
P.M., JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AS A POINT OF REFERENCE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER
OF SECTION 8; THENCE NORTH
2,027.69 FEET ALONG THE EAST
LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER
OF SAID SECTION 8 TO A POINT,
(FOR PURPOSES OF THIS LEGAL
DESCRIPTION, THE EAST LINE OF
THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 8-81-7 IS ASSUMED TO HAVE A
BEARING OF NORTH AND SOUTH);
THENCE SOUTH 88° 50’ 20” WEST
81.60 FEET TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE WESTERLY RIGHTOF-WAY LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 218,
SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF
BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING
SOUTH 88° 50’ 20” WEST 320.00 FEET
TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 260.05
FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH
88° 50’ 20” EAST 313.52 FEET TO A
POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE
WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
U.S. HIGHWAY 218; THENCE SOUTH
1° 25’ 40” EAST 260.00 FEET ALONG
THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE
OF U.S. HIGHWAY 218 TO THE POINT
OF BEGINNING. THE AREA OF THIS
PARCEL IS 1.9 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
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 June 11, 2015, motion by Sullivan,
second by Neuzil, to approve An Ordinance
Amending the Johnson County Unified
Development Ordinance, and approve Zoning Application 25723 on first and second
consideration. Roll Call: aye: Carberry,
Harney, Neuzil, Rettig, Sullivan.
Motion by Rettig, second by Neuzil, to
approve Zoning Application 25723 on third
and final consideration and approve Ordinance 06-18-15-01, amending the Johnson
County Unified Development Ordinance.
Roll Call: aye: Carberry, Harney, Neuzil,
Rettig, Sullivan.
Final consideration of Rezoning
Application 25725 of David and Patricia
Hahn, requesting rezoning of 1.58 acres
from A-Agricultural to R-Residential.
ORDINANCE 06-18-15-02
Zoning Application 25725
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
JOHNSON COUNTY UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE BY
CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION
OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM
A-AGRICULTURAL TO R-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
A-Agricultural to R-Residential.
SECTION II. CHANGE IN CLASSIFICATION. The zoning classification of the
following described real estate located in
Graham Township to wit:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A PORTION OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE N
1/2 OF THE E 1/2 OF THE NW 1/4 OF
SECTION 28. TOWNSHIP 80 NORTH,
RANGE 5 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M.,
SUBJECT TO ROAD AND UTILITY
EASEMENTS, MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER
OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER
OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 80 NORTH,
RANGE 5 WEST OF THE 5TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA; THENCE N88°38’04”E,
ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE
NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF THE
NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF
SAID SECTION 28, A DISTANCE OF
522.44 FEET TO A POINT ON THE PROPOSED NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF RAPID CREEK ROAD NE;
THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, 404.82
FEET ALONG SAID NORTHERLY
PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE AND
AN ARC OF A 1206.00 FOOT RADIUS
CURVE, CONCAVE SOUTHEASTERLY,
WHOSE 402.93 FOOT CHORD BEARS
S63°04’50”W; THENCE S53°27’51”W,
ALONG SAID PROPOSED NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, 187.54
FEET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH
THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST
ONE-QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST
ONE-QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 28;
THENCE N02°30’32”W, ALONG SAID
WEST LINE, 281.89 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1.44 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 June 11, 2015, motion by Rettig,
second by Carberry, to approve An Ordinance Amending the Johnson County
Unified Development Ordinance, and
approve Zoning Application 25725 on first
and second consideration. Roll Call: aye:
Carberry, Harney, Neuzil, Rettig, Sullivan.
Motion by Carberry, second by Sullivan,
to approve Zoning Application 25725 on
third and final consideration and approve
Ordinance 06-18-15-02, amending the
Johnson County Unified Development Ordinance. Roll Call: aye: Carberry, Harney,
Neuzil, Rettig, Sullivan.
Subdivision Application 25729 of
David and Patricia Hahn, requesting preliminary and final plat approval of Rapid
Creek Hideaway Subdivision, a subdivision
described as being located in the NE 1/4
of the NW 1/4 of Section 28, Township
80 north Range 5 West of the 5th P.M. in
Johnson County, Iowa. This is a 10.08 acre
residential subdivision, Lot 1 is 2.4 acres
and Outlot A is 7.68 acres located on both
sides of Rapid Creek Road, approximately
660 feet west of its intersection with Wapsi
Ave NE in Graham Township
RESOLUTION 06-18-15-02
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
FINAL PLAT AND SUBDIVIDER’S
AGREEMENT OF RAPID CREEK
HIDEAWAY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, the owner has filed application
25729 for approval of the final plat of Rapid
Creek Hideaway, and
Whereas, the County Zoning Commission having studied said application
recommends that the plat be approved.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By the
Board of Supervisors of Johnson County,
Iowa:
1. That said plat be approved.
2. That the Chairperson be directed to
sign said plat and Subdivider’s Agreement.
3. This Resolution requires the recording of the following documents: A.
Resolution & Documents: Owner’s Certificate, Opinion of Attorney, Certificate
of County Auditor, Fence Agreement (2),
Easement for Public Highway, Certificate
of the Treasurer, Subdivider’s Agreement,
Resolution Affirming the Stability of the
Current Road System, Warranty Deed with
Access Easement; B. Subdivision Plat (5);
C. Acquisition Plat (5).
to approve Resolution 06-18-15-02.
Human Resources Administrator Lora
Shramek recommended FY16 health and
dental care rates and recommended pay
grade changes for two positions.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Neuzil,
to approve the FY16 health care self-funded
rates effective July 1, 2015: $531.80 for
single coverage, $1,475.76 for family coverage, $531.80 for Medicare Carveout, and
non-bargaining employee contributions of
$15 for single coverage and $70 for family
coverage.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Rettig, to approve the following dental care
self-funded rates effective July 1, 2015:
$31.66 for single coverage and $97.04 for
family coverage
Motion by Sullivan, second by Carberry, to approve changing the paygrade
classification for the Disease Prevention
Specialist position from 13 to 14 effective
July 1, 2015.
to approve changing the paygrade classification for the Health Educator position
from 13 to 15 effective July 1, 2015. Roll
call: aye: Carberry, Harney, Sullivan; nay:
Neuzil, Rettig.
Motion by Rettig, second by Sullivan,
to approve and authorize the Chairperson
to send Governor Terry Branstad a letter
regarding Senate File 510 and the authority
of county attorneys to collect court debt.
to approve and authorize the Chairperson to
sign an Application For Fireworks Permit
for North Liberty American Legion, Jacob
Naber, North Liberty, for display at 2349
Mehaffey Bridge Road, North Liberty on
July 3, 2015, with a July 4, 2015 rain date.
to rescind approval of the June 11, 2015
formal meeting minutes.
Motion by Rettig, second by Sullivan, to
approve the minutes of the formal meeting
of June 11, 2015 as amended by removing
the phrase “continue the public hearing.”
Adjourned to Informal Meeting at 10:14
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 June 25, 2015.
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SECTION B
THE BACK PAGE
CCA baseball
(six earned) while striking
out two. Grant Riggan relieved Neubauer and gave
up five runs (four earned)
and five hits while walking
three.
The Clippers came out
swinging for the nightcap
and took a 1-0 lead in the
top of the first inning as an
RBI sacrifice fly by Swails
scored Stephen Jensen. The
lead held through the second
and third innings, but two
runs by Solon in the bottom
of the fourth put Cappy’s
crew on damage control.
Solon’s Luke Ira held the
Clippers scoreless in the
fifth and sixth while CCA’s
Kobey Schlotman likewise
foiled Solon.
David Jensen, a freshman, belted out a double to
left field in the top of the
seventh, allowing Ogden to
score and tie the game 2-2.
With two outs in the bottom of the seventh, the game
appeared ready to go into
extra innings, but Solon’s
Dillon Drake knocked a line
drive to right field allowing
JULY 2, 2015
(Continued from page B1)
CCA’s Stephen Jensen scrambles for the ball in game
one of a varsity doubleheader Thursday, June 25, in
Tiffin against the Solon Spartans.
Payton Bandy to score the
winning run.
The Clippers had four hits
and one error in the effort
from David Jensen (double,
one RBI), Ogden (two hits)
and Bandy. Schlotman went
the 6.2-inning distance and
gave up three runs (two
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Tanner Bandy just
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during a varsity doubleheader Thursday,
June 25, in Tiffin. The
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3-2 to improve to 12-11
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(Continued from page B1)
and Jensen had one hit each.
Swails went the distance
on the mound giving up
one earned run off five hits
while striking out two and
walking two.
It was almost déjà vu all
over again against Grinnell
as the Clippers opened with
a four-run blast in the top
of the first inning. Tanner
Bandy shot a line drive to
center field for a single that
allowed Stephen Jensen
to score while a triple to
right field by Robby Swails
brought Bandy home. Jake
Neubauer batted in Swails
with a line drive to left field
and came home when Travis
Bowman grounded out to
the shortstop.
The Clipper assault continued in the top of the second inning as Bandy scored
on a Swails groundout to
third base and Neubauer
scored when David Jensen
reached on an error. The 6-0
lead held until the top of the
fifth when Stephen Jensen
scored on a Bandy groundout to the shortstop, making
it 7-0 for Cappy’s Crew.
The Tigers finally found
home plate in the bottom of
the fifth when they put up a
pair of runs. Stephen Jensen
put CCA’s eighth run up in
the top of the seventh when
he scored on a Bandy single
to right field.
Bandy led the Clipper
offense with three hits, David Jensen had two while
Chase Rourke, Bowman,
Cody Ogden, Nile Rourke,
Neubauer, Swails and Stephen Jensen had one each.
Grayson Rotters performed
on the mound, working all
seven innings and giving
up two earned runs off three
hits while striking out three
and walking three.
The wins improved CCA’s
record back to .500 at 12-12
overall.
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