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Dear Members of the Iowa City Council and Planning and Zoning
Commission:
I am writing in support of the Iowa City Council's agreement with
ACT to close Dubuque road and not bisect the ACT campus with any
future extension of city streets.
As I have followed this issue, my reaction has changed from
surprise that the ACT proposal was not approved more quickly than
it was, to shock and dismay when the planning commission so short
sightedly (and vindictively?) voted 6-0 against the proposal. In
all sincerity, I will be happy to serve on the planning and
zoning commission in the future, if so appointed, I think Iowa
City is poorly served by the individuals currently on this
commission. Their handling of the Christian Day School request
for a zoning variance also seemed to lack foresight and
judgement.
Having been recruited to ACT from Chicago, and having considered
academic and other positions, I can assure you that ACT's goal of
creating a "campus environment" is more than a whim--it is a
sound business objective. ACT competes with universities and
other organizations that offer a campus environment to attract
and retain talented staff. The closing of Dubuque road improves
ACT's ability to be a viable business in Iowa City.
As an ACT employee, I resent was seems to be the posturing of one
or two members of the council as "people-centered" at the expense
of the people working at ACT. ACT is not a big bad corporation,
but a collection of hundreds of IOWA CITY residents whose work
environment would be safer and more convenient if Dubuque Road
were closed, I hope the Council will balance the convenience and
safety the closing of Dubuque road represents to the hundreds of
Iowa City residents who work at ACT, against the inconvenience
the closing of Dubuque road would create for a few individuals.
ACT's value to Iowa City is not only measured by the property
taxes it pays, but by the property taxes its employees pay, and
by the civic participation its employees.
I was particularly struck when I read in the paper (Press
Citizen, Tuesday, Oct. 6), that members of the Council and
Planning and Zoning Commission considering options for extending
the east-west arterial were concerned about Option B because it
would bisect the Gatens' property and affect their cattle
business, and are leaning toward Option C, which entails
substantial encroachment of city streets on ACT property. I have
to wonder whose interests this group has in mind, and what their
priori ties are.
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I hope that the City Council at least will keep in mind what is
best for the PEOPLE OF IOWA CITY. What does Gatens' cattle
business pay in taxes to Iowa City compared to ACT? Does Gatens
have any long-term plans to keep his cattle business in Iowa
City? I hope not. Recall the recent flap about Gatens' cattle
grazing on a portion of Hickory Hill park, and I think most
people would agree that Gatens has received more than his fair
share of consideration from this city,
The closing of Dubuque Road would create no unusual inconvenience
to the farmers here. Having grown up on a farm in Iowa myself, I
know that most farmers have a longer route from their farm to
"town" than the farmers here would have if Dubuque Road were
closed. My family owned a farm five miles from our home farm.
We traveled to the "West place" two, sometimes three times a day,
over three miles of dirt and gravel roads, to feed and care for
livestock on that farm. Town was five miles in the opposite
direction.
I urge the planning and zoning commission, as well as the
Council, to agree to close Dubuque Road, as requested by ACT, and
to adopt a plan for the extension of First Avenue and the
construction of an east-west arterial that does not bisect ACT's
planned campus.
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Resident, Iowa City (3009 E. Washington)
Research Associate, ACT
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410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Members of the Council:
I live near Longfellow School. I am writing in support of my
neighbors' request to rezone the ADS property.
Rezoning at the present time is a completely reasonable action.
ADS has been withdrawing from business activity for some years
and is now wanting to sell the property. Their "grandfathered
in" rights to do business in a residential neighborhood should
die with their sale. The lease agreement tied to the sale
contract as I've heard it represented by Mr. Downer seems to be
nothing more than a desire to get a foot in the door for a
potential buyer to continue the non-conforming use of this
property.
Since there is no good reason to retain a manufacturing center in
the middle of a residential neighborhood, rezoning the ADS
property, in its entirety, is a timely and appropriate move. I
urge you to follow through.
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Iowa Ci ty, Iowa 52240
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MARVIN D. HAR'IWIG
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Dear Council Member
Relevant to my remarks, at the Public Hearing, in opposition to the proposed
ordinances broadly r~lating the application of pesticides in 101m City, I
submit the follo;;ing statement for your consideration and inclusion in the
written record of these proceedings:
Take a good look around....... .for the most part the landscape vegetation....
ie.... grass, flowers, shrubs, trees and gardens have never looked better,
have never been healthier.
Give credi t for this to the high level of excellence in landscape improvements
established and practiced by Project Green in recent years.
Give credit, as well, to the commercial landscape care providers llho now
deliver professional services and quality approved products, to the multitudes,
at highly competitive pricing.
And let's e"Jally jive credit to those many individuals here, who, in an
open competitive environment achiev~ a high level of healthy beautification
on their o;m. It is inconceivable that these individuals, in particular,
would be charged with a criminal offense for violation of the pro?Qsed
ordinance.
I submit that, collectively, the above voluntary community wide landscape
beautification initiatives have not only beautified the city, but have
measurably iffi?roved the qood health and llelfare of our people, with ~
documented injury of consequence to anyone.
Those felT that may have or ITill hava reason to believe they sustained undo
trespass or injury due to careless product application of another, most
certainly have good avenues of recovery from the offender under present
la\l and regulation. Such complaints, hmlever, in and of themselves, can in
no lmy be considered aufficient cause for the pro?Qsed orc1inonces to ~
enacted.
I urge you, therefore, to render a vote that will enable and encourage
voluntary landscape beautification initiatives, that have 1wrlmd so ITell for
us 8.yer the years, to continue unencumbered by another layer of unnecessary,
unenforceable, expensive local regulation.
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ROBERT W. DEAN
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410 E. Washington
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
October 6, 1992
Dear Friends of the Council,
We would 1 ike to encourage your support of the Lawn Care Chemical
Notification Ordinance.
Three of our four family members are affected by migraine headaches, We
have found that the chemical compounds used by some lawn care companies can
trigger migraines which are debil itating.
The 24-hour pre-appl ication notification would be especially helpful for
us. In the summer, we sometimes leave our windows open at night. If a company
were to start spraYing early the next morning (without prior notification), the
spray could spread into our home before we had shut the windows.
The ordinance would also be helpful when walking our dog.
We again urge YOU to support the Lawn Care Chemical Notification Ordinance,
Thank yoU for your work on this proposal.
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MEMORANDUM
Date:
September 30, 1992
To:
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James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
Re:
Stop Sign for Willow Creek Court at Benton Street
As directed by Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code, this is advise you of the fallowing action.
ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 23-160 of the Municipal Code, the City Traffic Engineer has directed the
installation of a STOP sign at the intersection of Benton Street and Willow Creek Court. This
sign has been installed so as to require traffic on Willow Creek Court to stop and yield the
right-of-way to Benton Street. This action took place on September 28, 1992.
COMMENT:
Willow Creek Court is a residential street that intersects with the arterial collector of Benton
Street. Willow Creek Court has not been accepted by the City of Iowa City; however, the
paving contractor has completed his work and has removed his barricades. It has been
observed that no attempt has been made by the developer to protect the right'of-way of
Benton Street from the developer's property. The stop sign has been installed in anticipation
of acceptance of the Willow Creek Court paving by the City of Iowa City.
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MEMORANDUM
Date:
October 2, 1992
To:
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James Brachtel. Traffic Engineer
Re:
Stop Sign on Nevada Avenue at its Intersection with Lakeside Drive
As directed by Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, this is advise you of the
fOllowing action.
ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, the City Traffic Engineer will
direct the installation of a STOP sign at the intersection of Nevada Avenue with Lakeside Drive
so as to protect the right.of-way of Lakeside Drive. This action will take place when Lakeside
Drive paving is completed to Sycamore Street and traffic begins using Lakeside Drive as a
collector street.
COMMENT:
The extension of Lakeside Drive (0 Sycamore Street is part of the roadway system of Mt.
Prospect, Part 5 and is currently under construction. It is anticipated that Lakeside Drive will
be tied to Sycamore Street and open to the public during the fall or early winter of 1992. The
action noted above reflects the anticipated fulfillment of the collector arteriel designation given
to Lakeside Drive. Protecting the right-of.way at Lakeside Drive with the installation of stop
signs is consistent with the City's policy.
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MEMORANDUM
Date:
October 2, 1992
To:
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From:
James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
Re:
Stop Sign on Miami Drive at its Intersection with Lakeside Drive
As directed by Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, this is advise you of the
following action.
ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, the City Traffic Engineer will
direct the installation of a STOP sign at the intersection of Miami Drive with Lakeside Drive
so as to protect the right-of-way of Lakeside Drive. This action will take place when Lakeside
Drive paving is completed to Sycamore Street and traffic begins using Lakeside Drive as a
collector street.
COMMENT:
The ext~nsion of Lakeside Drive to Sycamore Street is part of the roadway system of Mt.
Prospectl, Part 5 and is currently under construction. It is anticipated that Lakeside Drive will
be tied to Sycamore Street and open to the public during the fall or early winter of 1992. The
action noted above reflects the anticipated fulfillment of the collector arterial designation given
to Lakeside Drive, Protecting the right.of.way at Lakeside Drive with the installation of stop
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MEMORANDUM
Date:
October 2, 1992
To:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
From:
James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
Re:
Stop Sign on Whispering Prairie Avenue at its Intersection with Lakeside Drive
As directed by Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, this is advise you of the
following action.
ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, the City Traffic Engineer will
direct the installation of a STOP sign at the intersection of Whispering Prairie Avenue with
Lakeside Drive so as to protect the right-of-way of Lakeside Drive. This action will take place
when Lakeside Drive paving is completed to Sycamore Street and traffic begins using Lakeside
Drive as a collector street.
COMMENT:
The extension of Lakeside Drive to Sycamore Street is part of the roadway system of Mt.
Prospect, Part 5 and is currently under construction. It is anticipated that Lakeside Drive will
be tied to Sycamore Street and open to the public during the fall or early winter of 1992. The
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MEMORANDUM
Date:
October 2, 1992
To:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
From:
James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
Re:
Stop Sign on Aster Avenue at its Intersection with Lakeside Drive
As directed by Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, this is advise you of the
following action.
ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, the City Traffic Engineer will
direct the installation of a STOP sign at the intersection of Aster Avenue with Lakeside Drive
so as to protect the right-of-way of Lakeside Drive. This action will take place when Lakeside
Drive paving is completed to Sycamore Street and traffic begins using Lakeside Drive as a
collector street.
COMMENT:
The extension of Lakeside Drive to Sycamore Street is part of the roadway system of Mt.
Prospect, Part 5 and is currently under construction. It is anticipated that Lakeside Drive will
be tied to Sycamore Street and open to the public during the fall or early winter of 1992. The
action noted above reflects the anticipated fulfillment of the collector arterial designation given
to Lakeside Drive. Protecting the right-of-way at Lakeside Drive with the installation of stop
signs is consistent with the City's policy.
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MEMORANDUM
Date:
October 2, 1992
To:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
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James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
Re:
Stop Sign on Gable Street at its Intersection with Lakeside Drive
As directed by Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, this is advise you of the
following action.
ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, the City Traffic Engineer will
direct the installation of a STOP sign at the intersection of Ga ble Street with Lakeside Drive
so as to protect the right-of-way of Lakeside Drive. This action will take place when Lakeside
Drive paving is completed to Sycamore Street and traffic begins using Lakeside Drive as a
collector street.
COMMENT:
The extension of Lakeside Drive to Sycamore Street is part of the roadway sy~tem of Mt.
Prospect, Part 5 and is currently under construction. It is anticipated that Lakeside Drive will
be tied to Sycamore Street and open to the public during the fall or early winter of 1992. The
action noted above reflects the anticipated fulfillment of the collector arterial designation given
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MEMORANDUM
Date:
October 2, 1992
To:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
From:
James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
Re:
Stop Sign on Lombard Street at its Intersection with Lakeside Drive
As directed by Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, this is advise you of the
fOllowing action.
ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, the City Traffic Engineer will
direct the installation of a STOP sign at the intersection of Lombard Street with Lakeside Drive
so as to protect the right-of-way of Lakeside Drive. This action will take place when Lakeside
Drive paving is completed to Sycamore Street and traffic begins using Lakeside Drive as a
collector street.
COMMENT:
The extension of Lakeside Drive to Sycamore Street is !part of the roadway system of Mt.
Prospect, Part 5 and is currently under construction. It i~ anticipated that Lakeside Drive will
be tied to Sycamore Street and open to the public during the fall or early winter of 1992. The
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MEMORANDUM
Date:
October 2, 1992
To:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
From:
James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
Re:
Stop Sign on Regal Lane at its East and West Intersections with Lakeside Drive
As directed by Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, this is advise you of the
fallowing action.
ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, the City Traffic Engineer will
direct the installation of a STOP sign at the east and west intersections of Regal Lane with
Lakeside Drive so as to protect the right-Of-way of Lakeside Drive. This action will take place
when Lakeside Drive paving is completed to Sycamore Street and traffic begins using Lakeside
Drive as a collector street.
COMMENT:
The extension of Lakeside DriJe to Sycamore Street is part of the roadway system of Mt.
Prospect, Part 5 and is currently under construction. It is anticipated that Lakeside Drive will
be tied to Sycamore Street and open to the public during the fall or early winter of 1992. The
action noted above reflects the anticipated fulfillment of the collector arterial designation given
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signs is consistent with the City's policy.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: October 2, 1992
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
Re: Stop Sign on Amber Lane at its East and West Intersections with Lakeside Drive
As directed by Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, this is advise you of the
fallowing action,
ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, the City Traffic Engineer will
direct the installation of a STOP sign at the east and west intersections of Amber Lane with
Lakeside Drive so as to protect the right-of-way of Lakeside Drive. This action will take place
when Lakeside Drive paving is completed to Sycamore Street and traffic begins using Lakeside
Drive as a collector street.
COMMENT:
The e~tension oi Lakeside Drive to Sycamore Street is part of the roadway system of Mt.
Prospect, Part 5 and is currently under construction. It is anticipated that Lakeside Drive will
be tied to Sycamore Street and open to the public during the fall or early winter of 1992. The
action noted above reflects the anticipated fulfillment of the collector arterial designation given
to Lakeside Drive. Protecting the right-of-way at Lakeside Drive with the installation of stop
signs is consistent with the City's policy.
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Date:
October 1, 1992
To:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
From:
James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
Re:
Lane Markings and Turn Requirements on the south leg of Fair Meadows at its
intersection with U.S. Highway 1/6
As directed by Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, this is advise you of the
following action.
ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 23-198 of the Municipal Code Iowa City, the City Traffic Engineer will
direct the marking of two; l1-foot wide traffic lanes for northbound traffic at the intersection
of Fair Meadows Boulevard and U.S. Highway 6. In addition, the City Traffic Engineer will
direct the installation of signs requiring that the LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT. This action
will take place on or shortly alter October 15, 1992.
COMMENT:
The width of Fair Meadows south of U.S. Highway 6 is 39.feet wide. The action noted above
is intended to better organize the traffic northbound on Fair Meadows Boulevard at its
intersection with U,S. Highway 6. It is the intent of the action noted above to separate left,
turning traffic from through and right.turning traffic so as to reduce misunderstandings
between drivers attempting to enter the intersection from the south.
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RE: civil Service Entrance Examination - Maintenance Worker I
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We, the undersigned members of the civil Service Commission of Iowa
city, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named person(s) in the
order of their standing as eligible for the position of Maintenance
Worker I - Recreation Division.
Kirt Hoover
Hired: 9/19/92
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We, the undersigned members of the civil Service Commission of Iowa
city, Iowa, do hereby certify the fOllowing named person(s) in the
order of their standing as eligible for the position of Mass Transit
Operator - Transit.
Michele Richardson Hired: 9/29/92
SERVICE
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We, the undersigned members of the civil Service Commission of Iowa
city, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named person(s) in the
order of their standing as eligible for the position of Maintenance
Worker I - Mercer Park Aquatic Center.
Ron Wilcox
Hired: 9/16/92
SERVICE
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RE: civil Service Entrance Examination - Cashier - parking
We, the undersigned members of the civil Service commission of Iowa
city, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named person(s) in the
order of their standing as eligible for the position of cashier -
Parking.
Steven Rios
Hired: 9/16/92
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October 7, ]992
Members of the City Council of Iowa City:
We support Right-To-Know Ordinances for Lawn Care
Chemicals. We have attended the meetings concerning the
matter and/or viewed the discussions on television. All
persons should have the option to avoid unnecessary
contact with or exposure to toxic materials and contami-
nated air. Asthmatic afflictions and a variety of
serious health problems are immediately exacerbated by
exposure to harmful chemicals, Several decades have
passed since "Silent Spring" alerted us to the health
threatening aspects of ingredients designed to "destroy".
Past ignorance resulted in personal negative experiences.
We have read, listened, studied and are aware of the
mounting, CREDIBLE evidence that a large, orange sign,
placed to easily be perceived by children, and door ident-
ification are not TOO expensive or TOO much to ask us to
furnish in return for the protection of our vulnerable and
valuable neighbors. Education is continuing with regard
to achieving beautiful lawns and gardens without applying
detrimental contaminates. Some companies provide such
service at this time.
We concur with the caring, considerate Council members and
citizens who wish to ensure the protection of others and
guard them from accidental exposure to health endangering
circumstances. It is expected and socially acceptable
for Iowa City to exhibit values that represent sensitive,
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Right-To-Know Ordinances for Lawn /Care
We have attended the meetings concerning the
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contact with r exposure to toxic
nated air. matic afflictions
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Past ignorance resulte in personal negative experiences.
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placed to easily be per9/ive by children, and door ident-
ification are not TOO Ixpensiv or TOO much to ask us to
furnish in return the protec ion of our vulnerable and
valuable neighbors. Education is ontinuing with regard
to achieving beau iful lawns and ga dens without applying
detrimental cont minates. Some compa ies provide such
service at thi
We concur ii h the caring, considerate C uncil members and
citizens wh wish to ensure the protection of others and
guard ti;e from accidental exposure to heal endangering
circumst nces. It is expected and socially a ceptable
for low City to exhibit values that represent
intely{gent leedership that balances the communit'es Right-
T760W with the property owner's right to govern H\lewn.
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Right-fo-Know Ordinances
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Lawn Care Chemicals
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Iowa City City Council to do the
right thing on Lawn Chemicals.
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Many of the pesticides used on lawns have been linked to adverse health effects in
humans, pels, and wildlife. Children are very vulnerable to these chemicals.
Studies funded by the government and by public interest groups have generally
found lawn care chemicals to be hannfuJ. Studies funded by the chemical industry
and others with an economic interest in the continued use of these chemicals have
generally found them to be relatively harmless.
Of the 40 most commonly used lawn pesticides, 12 are suspected human
carcinogens, 21 have been shown to cause other long-term health damage, 20 have
been shown to cause short'tenn damage to the central nervous system, and 36 have
been shown to cause eye, skin or throat irritations.' Here are some specific examples:
Non-Hodgin's Lymphoma has been positively correlated to 2, 4-0, related
broad,leaf weed killers, and other phenoxy acid herbicides.
Childhood Leukemia has been correlated with lawn pesticides in general.
Adult leukemia has been correlated to organophosphates
and certain chlorinated hydrocarbon
pesticides.
Birds and fish are usually even more
sensitive to pesticides than humans.
Diazinon, for example, has been banned
from use on golf courses and sod fanns
because it was killing so many geese and
ducks. It is still used, however, on lawns.
Ground and surface water
contamination has resulted from the
nonnal use of pesticides. The disposal of
unused pesticides contributes to
groundwater contamination from Iowa
landfills.
'Source: Review of Health Effects of Pesticides Most
Commonly Used by !he lawn Care Industry, April 1989. PubOc
Citizen Congress Walch.
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The Iowa City City Council's proposed lawn care
chemical ordinances establish a simple community
right-to,know law regarding the use of lawn chemicals.
Private lawn care companies (and, hopefully,
homeowners) who treat their laws with pesticides
would be required to notify adjacent property
owners when and where chemical applications
occur.
Notice
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General notification will be provided by signs on
the property to be treated. One type of sign will be
posted 24 hours before chemicals are applied. The other
will be posted for)Khours after chemicals have been
applied. d f
, To insure that lawn care companies do not apply
chemicals on the wrong lawn, they would be required t
provide a doorhanger which homeowners would put on
their door to indicate they want their lawn treated.
Neither of the proposed ordinances ban the use of
lawn chemicals. Neither restricts your access to the
services of lawn care companies or prevent
homeowners from applying chemicals on their lawn.
The unfortunate story of one Iowa City family
demonstrates the need for notification ordinances. In
1991, a lawn care company treated their lawn by
mistake, killing their natural lawn and exposing the family
against their wishes. In 1992, despite their request to be
notified before adjacent lawns were sprayed, a different
lawn chemical company mistakenly treated the family's
lawn again. Experts say it will take several years to
reestablish their natural lawn. The proposed notification
ordinances will ensure that these mistakes are not repeated.
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.. Council to. do the rightithingon Lawn Chemicals,'
The proposed ordinances responsibly expand our basic right to know when we
could be unknowingly exposed to hazardous chemicals in our community. Having
timely access to information about the health risks and the potential exposure to a
hazardous pesticide allows each of us to make a choice to avoid or not avoid exposure.
If we have no information, this choice does not exist
Reasonableness and common courtesy suggest that we should notify our neighbors
to prevent unnecessary contact with toxic chemicals. Its the neighborly thing to do.
Help pass the
Lawn Care Chemical Notification Ordinances.
ibJ Call and/or write members
of the Iowa City City Council.
* Attend the public hearing on
the ordinances once a date is
announced.
" Tell tell the manager of your
lawn care company (if you
use one) that you support
Iowa City's notification
ordinances.
ibJ Write a letter to the Press-
Citizen supporting the notifi,
cation ordinances.
" Contact Environmental
Advocates for more informa-
tion or to join. Call
Mary at 338-8017 or Ron at
337 '@oS.
P,id for by Environment,1 Advoe'lei of low, CUy, P.O, Box 1831, low, City, IA 52244 @PrintedonRc<ycled p,p"
Council Phone Numbers & Addresses
Bill Ambrlsco 5 N. Mount Vernon OlIve
(0) 354.2070 (E) 338.,1007 Iowa CIty,IA 52245
Danel Courtney 1 Princeton Court
(0) 354.5000 (E) 351~734 Iowa CIty.1A 52245
Susan Horowitz 1129 Kirkwood Avenue
354-<1225 Iowa City, IA 52240
Karen Kubby 602 E. Washington
338-1321 Iowa City, IA 522AO
Randy Larson 18 S, Governor
(0)354-1712 (E)354-9419 Iowa CIty,IA 52240
John McDonald 23 Rlla Lyn Court
(0) 337-<1995 (E) 351-3029 Iowa CIty.IA 52240
Naomi Novick
337-<1649
306 Mullin Avenue
Iowa CIty,IA 52246
CMc Center
Letters 10 'Clty Council' are 410 E, WOlhlngton
d~lllbuted to all members. Iowa City, IA 52240
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ThiS letter IS being written to express tM concerns of the neIghbors WhO
live In the owner occupied homes in the area of Market 5t, Jefferson 5t,
and Evans 5t
Spew leally we, the undersigned, are concerned over W proposed
movement of the house currently at 950 Jefferson to a new locatIOn
behind 942 Jefferson; and the construction of the tnplex (or slmillar
bUilding) on the 950 Jefferson site
Tlie terr'lflc amount of traffic In our area and the current student occupied
hoUSing already makes It difficult to maintaIn the type of nelgliborhood we
desel've, Police records can verIfy the number of loua parties, parking
problems, and congestion that we are already forced to endure We feel
that the overcrowding of tlie 94€?::Jefferson lot and the eyesore of a new
construction arnong our older homes would be unbearable,
Currently our nelgborhood IS an Island surrounded ana diVided by traffiC
The alley access IS the one safe haven for our children and theIr safety,
The open spaces between the current Muses and the open yardS out back
are our only tranqUil spaces HIE' constructIOn of mese additIOnal units
Will greatly reauce thIS asset
we need }/our I'lel~, to malntalrl our current nelgl'ltJOrl'iOOd and Iiopefully even
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GEORGE S, ANDERSON, MO.. R.",od
OSCAR C. OEASlEY, MO.
THOMAS l NIClNISH, MO.
KARl lARSEN, MO.
M CRAIG CHAMPION. MO.
NvtE KAUfFMAN. MO.
JOHN T, ~!llEI, MO.
GREGCilY T. OOZEK, MO.
RICHAlO t O. lo\REW, MO.
FRIO H. OVROM, MO.
TOWNCREST INTERNAL MEDICiNE
2460 TOWNCRESf DRIVE
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240.6674
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William J. Ambrisco
Welt Ambrisco Insurance
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Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Bill,
This letter is to call your attention to an article in last week's "Science,"
a respected, peer reviewed journal, which specialized in reporting new developments
and opinion to the academic science community.
With the City Council involved in environmental matters, this article, by two
faculty members at the University of California - Berkeley, is information that
you should have. The Berkeley campus faculty of the University of California
has a reputation for being avant-garde on many scientific and social matters.
A summary of the article appeared in the "Wall Street Journal" last week, and
I am enclosing a copy of this report.
The bottom line is that we are really attacking the wrong problem. If we want
to save lives and preserve health, we should be spending our time and efforts
to correct the behavioral excesses, particularly smoking, of our people.
I would be pleased to have other members of the Council receive copies of this
communication.
Sincerely yours,
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S100 Westlawn, The University 01 Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242,3191335-8609
October 9, 1992
City Council Members
Civic Center
410 E. Washington
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Concil Members:
I support legislation which would require public notification when pesticides and
fertilizers are being applied. The arguments opposing this ordinance are
shortsighted and ignore a growing body of scientific evidence regarding
potential hazards with chemical application.
There is no question that proper management of lawns and ornamental plants
adds to the ascetic beauty of our community. As proposed by the ISU Extension
Service, integrated pest management includes use of appropriate plant
varieties, cultivation, and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Experts agree
that use of chemicals by homeowners far exceeds appropriate amounts and
even levels applied by row crop farmers.
This Injudicious use of chemicals has two consequences. First, it contributes to
stream and ground water pollution. Iowa City's recent experiences with nitrates
foreshadows a problem we will address again and again unless changes are
made.
The second consequence is much more subtle and may not be visited upon us
until the next century. While opponents of this ordinance are correct In stating
that no cancer or deaths can be directly attributed to pesticides, their logic Is
flawed. It follows the same reasoning cigarette manufacture's have used for the
past 40 years, yet few of us today would accept the argument that smoking or
even passive smoking does not contribute to the risk of lung cancer and heart
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disease. The recently publicized article by Blair, and other publications
including those by Burmeister, here at Iowa, show Increased cancer risks
among farmers and pesticide applicators. Indeed, the National Cancer Institute
recently initiated a $15 million, 10 year study which will examine this issue more
closely.
Must we wait for the completion of this study or more convincing proof. The cost
now to implement a notification plan seems minimal compared to the long term
consequence of neglect. A new ordinance will not detract from the beauty of
our community. It will show the foresight, among our elected policy makers, in
planning a healthy, safe community for the future. I urge you to implement a
pesticide notification ordinance.
Sincerely,
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Robert A. Oppliger, Ph.D.
Coordinator for Special Projects
and Master Gardener
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PARKS & RECREATION
DEPARTMENT
RE: Hickory Hill Park
Dear Members of city council:
As you are probably aware, public attention has been given
recently to land owned by the city adjacent to Hickory Hill Park,
part of which has been used by Mr. Gatens for cattle grazing. It
has been discovered that this approximately 43 acres of land has
not been used by the public partly because of the pUblic's lack of
knowledge about its existence, and because of the city's
uncertainty as to its exact boundaries. It is our understanding
that this land, as well as another large portion of land east of
Hickory Hill Park extending to First Avenue are storm water
management areas, and as such come under the management of the
Public Works Department. Enclosed is a map that indicates the
portions of land referred to herein. During our Parks and
Recreation Commission meeting held August 26, 1992, several members
of the public expressed their strong desire that this land be used
and maintained as parkland, opened up to the public, and managed
and cared for by the Parks and Recreation Department. Prior to the
meeting, the commission received several letters from individuals
expressing the same convictions. The Commission is willing to
consider this area under its jurisdiction. And, if this land is
maintained as parkland it seems that the Parks and Recreation
Department would be the most logical department for its management.
Therefore, the commission requests that city Council consider
taking the following action:
1. Dedicate this land as parkland, or
2. Retain the area's storm water detention character, but
transfer jurisdiction over its management from the Public
Works Department to the Parks and Recreation Department,
except as it relates to stormwater management issues.
220 SQUill OII.DERT STREET
IOWA CITY IOWA j2140.1612
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RE: Hickory Hill Park
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The Commission prefers that Council dedicate this land as
parkland and urges the Council to do so. This preference is based
on many reasons, including but not limited to the First Avenue
access it will provide to the rest of the park and the efficiency
of having Hickory Hill administered by one department. The
Commission has also taken into consideration the memo dated April
11, 1991 submitted by Dana Christiansen to Mr. Atkins and Mr.
Schmadeke, regarding park dedication issues, and believe that
reasons for dedicating the land as parkland far outweigh any
perceived risks,
Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
Very truly yours,
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Mary A. Weideman, Chair
Iowa City Parks & Recreation Commission
cc: steve Atkins, City Manager
Chuck Schmadeke, PUblic Works Director
Linda Gentry, City Attorney
Terry Trueblood, Parks and Recreation Director
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Iowa Ci ty, Iowa
Dear Iowa City Council Members:
I write to express my concern over your proposed ordinance on
appl ication of pesticides. The proposal seems an extreme case of
overkill -- overly onerous for both commercial applicators and
horr,eowners as well -- and raises serious questions on the cost of
pol icing such an ordinance.
I urae Council not to pass such a law.
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Iowa City, Iowa 52245
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Naani Novick
306 Mullin Ave.
Iowa City, Iowa 52246
Dear Ms. Novick,
We would urge you to vote in favor of the ADS rezonirrg proposal that
the council is currently considering. We have lived in the area for
the past eighteen years. Since this is our first experience with
an industrial neighbor, we have no basis for comparison. However,
we do know that the current landowner I s use of the land has not been
harmonious with residential use on a daily basis. The excess noise,
dirt and dust, deisel engine noise and pollution, the manufacturing
process that invaded our home, continuous heavy truck traffic on
narrow inner city streets and safety concerns about the chemicals
used for and the residue of the plastics' manufacturing have been
an undue hardhship for those of us nearby.
With the current owner interested in sellinjthis land, the time would
seem ideal to rezone the 5 acres which rema~n at variance with the
City's Comprehensive Zoning Plan. Residential development in such
an inner city spot would offer an ease in hookup, not often found,
for the essential city services i.e. water, sewer, garbage pickup,
bus lines, schools etc., a projected, marked increase in tax revenue
for the city and far more compatible living ccnditions for this whole
extended neighborhood.
We urge you to vote in favor of this rezoning.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: October 9, 1992
To: The Honorable Mayor Darrel G. Courtney and Members of the City Council
From: Unda Newman Gentry, City Attorney
Re: Pesticide Ordinances
Attached is Information I just received with regard to the applicator ordinances scheduled for
discussion on Monday, October 12, 1992. Included are letters from:
Iowa Pest Control Operators Association
Iowa Alliance of Environmental Concerns
TruGreen
Chemlawn
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cc: Steve Atkins, City Manager
Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager
Marian Karr, City Clerk
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P.O. Box 16072. Des Moines, Iowa 50316. (515) 262.2923. Fax (515) 262-2923
"Protecting Hea'th and Property "
October 8, 1992
Civic Center
Iowa City CIty Council Members
Darrel Courtney - Mayor District B
Susan Horowitz - District A
Bill Ambrisco - At Large
John McDonald - At Large
Karen Kubby - At Large
Randy Larson - District C
Naomi Norvich - Mayor Protem - At Large
410 East Washington
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mayor, Mayor Protem, and Council Members:
The Iowa Pest Control operators association respectfully submits
the following information and thoughts concerning your proposed
pesticide ordinances dated 9-4-92 for your close scrutiny and
consideration.
The proposed pesticide ordinance now under consideration by Iowa
City contains several items that if passed could create unnecessary
health & financial hardships upon the citizens of Iowa City.
The accepted method of application of pesticides by structural
pest control to the outside of homes and business does not create
unnecessary exposure to the people in or around the property
treated. The law now requires treatment to be within six feet of
the foundation.
The majority of the treatments to homes, apartments, schools,
hospitalS, nursing homes & business are as an individual
application, not pre-planned applications. Some of these
applications relate to possible health conditions and require
prompt attention. The products to be used are selected at the
time of the initial visit and inspection of the specific problem.
Having to post the sign and return 24 hours later would delay the
correction of the pest problem.
When many different products are used for the many different
problems by pest control operators in their day to day t,reatments
to control rats, mice, cockroaches, flies, wasps, bees,
mosquitoes and many other insects to protect food, food service
areas, nursing homes, hospitalS. The proposed sign ordinance,
disclosure statement, wind speed, and contract items do nothing
but impede the timely service requested by the public and in no
way increase the safety factors already addressed by law to
those involved.
MIII,led with the NATIONAl. PESr CONTROL ASSOCIATION
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October 8, 1992
Iowa City City Council Members
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A summary of several of the items is as follows:
1. Contract requirements: This is unusable due to the
fact that many applications are a one time treatment and the
public would not favor entering into a formal contract for a
one time service. Also the diagraming of the lot and identifying
water sources, when most applications are measured in ounces of
pesticide used, is totally inappropriate.
2. Disclosure statements: THis is requiring a great deal
of paperwork that the customer does not want or understand. That
is one reason they hire a professional to do the proper treatment.
Any information they want concerning pesticides is available to
them and is addressed in the right to know law.
3. Signage: Pre & Post. The customer expects the
technician to complete the required service at the time of the
initial visit. Postponing treatment for 24 hours in some cases
can and does create health and safety problems for the pUblic.
Also uniform sign size and color across the state would be in the
best interest of the children who mayor may not be able to read.
Posting of rental units 24 hours before treating is already the
law in Iowa.
4. Wind speed: The application equipment used by pest
control technicians is not adversely' affected by,wind, drift
is not a factor, when spraying six feet or less from the foun-
dation. Termite application is made below ground which is not
affected at all by wind speed. '
In closing it is our hope that as responsible city council
persons you will vote not to enact this proposed ordinance.
Thank you for this opportunity to share our concerns in the
memorandum. If we can answer any questions or be of any help
in any way please do not hesitate to contact any of our 'board
members.
Sincerely,
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IOWA PEST CONTROL OPERATORS ASSN.
Loren Dake - President
Bill Bethel - Treasurer & Secretary
Lyle Curry - Membership
Ron Salisbury - VP & PUblic Relations
Jerry Felseth - Membership
Steve Krantz - Assoc. Director
Doug Krantz - Executive Secretary
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lOW A ALLIANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
1051 N.W. GREENWOOD
ANKENY, IOWA 50021
PHONE & FAX: 515-964-1395
MONA BOND, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
RECEIVED
OCT 0 9 1992
CllY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
October 7, 1992
TO: Iowa City Council Members
From: Mona Bond, Executive Director
Re: Proposed Lawn Care Ordinance
As a representative of the specialty product users industry in Iowa, I want to
thank you for the well facilitated public hearing held September 29. There
were many issues addressed at the hearing that are of great concern to my
members.
I will highlight the Ideas that I brought forward at the meeting and ask that
the council consider these points.
I. A registry that would allow adjoining residents want
to receive pre.notification from commercial applicators
2. A committee established that would investigate the
feasibility of a pennanent toxic waste disposal location for the
area that would assist the entire community
3. Education of the public through utility bills (or
whatever Source the city deems feasible) about existing
regulations and the proper use and disposal of all pesticides
4. Encourage voluntary posting by the homeowners
when products are used outside the home to assist in the ,'right
to know" process
5. Work with all local pesticide retail distributors and
applicators on educational material that could be disseminated
to citizens anq children about pesticides.
I look forward to the public meeting on October 12 and would be available to
answer any questions that you might have at that time. '
Sincerely,
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Pesticides, drinking water, and human health
Table I. Pesticide toxicity, eye, and skin effects.
Lethel Dose,
Signal Word/Symbol 150 lb. person Eye Effects
Since adoption of the 1987 Groundwater
Protection Act, Iowans have taken an active
role in safeguarding their groundwater re-
sources. A main focus of the ACI is prescrving
drinking waler quality, particularly by reducing
potential contaminalion from industrial and agricul-
tural chemicals.
Considerable allention has focused on pesticides in
groundwater. During'I988 and 1989. the Iowa Slate-
wide Rural Well-water Survey assessed contamina-
tion of the state's private drinking water supplies. Of
the 686 wells sampled. coliform bacteria were
detected in 45 percent, nitrate was present in 18
percent, and pesticides were present in 14 percent. In
addition. Ihe survey showed shallow wells are more
likely to be contaminated.
Similar surveys have been conducted on Iowa's
public water supplies, which are required to be tested
regularly to maintain drinking water slandards. In
general, public drinking water showed lillle contami-
nation from coliform bacteria or pesticides, but some
se~onal problems with nitrate contamination.
Allhough groundwater is a major source of public
drinking water, many communities in southern Iowa
are served by surface water sources. Because of the
potential runoff from fields. these supplies may be
more vulnerable to agricuilural chemical contamina.
tion than groundwater.
After reading all of Ihe survey information, many
people may wonder: What do the resuils mean?
Is our drinking water safe? Can we get cancer?
What are the risks to my family? '
This publication allempts to explain the complex
issues involved in drinking water, pesticides. and
potential health effects. Unfortunately, not all of the
"answers" about pesticides in drinking water are
known. This fact should not deter us from consider-
ing the current evidence, and using it as a guide.
How toxic are pesticides?
Pesticides are toxic. However. the toxicity or poten-
tial for causing harm depends on many factors, such
as:
. pesticide formulation
. amount of exposure
. length of exposure
. body weight, age, and health of the
individual exposed.
Pesticides vary considerably in their degree of
toxicity. Scientists test all pesticide formulations for
their oral, dermal (skin), and inhalatioo toxicity.
Pesticides are assigned signal words to express the
level of toxicity, skin, or eye irritation. The signal
word "Danger" or "Danger-Poison" is used for
pesticides with the highest risk of acute health
problems. The next level of toxicity is given the
signal word "Warning," and the third level is given
Skin Effects
DANGER.POISONI
, Skull and Crossbones Few drops to 1 tsp. Variable Variable
DANGER Variable Corrosive Corrosive
WARNING 1 tsp. 10 1 oz. Irritation for 7 days Severe Irritation
CAUTION 1 oz. to 1 pint+ Irritation for less than 7 days, Moderate Irritation
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
University Extension
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Ihe signal word "Caution," Tahlc I shows thc lethal
dosc if thcsc products wcrc takcn orally dircctly from
Ille pcsticidc container.
Thc hcalth risk 10 pcoplc depcnds on Ihc pcsticidc
loX icily and thc amount of pesticide cxposure.
Extremely toxic suhstanees rcquirc Icss cxposure to
crcate a hcalth risk. ConvClScly. barcly toxic suh-
slances rcquire Cxposurc in large amounls to be
harmful.
Anolhcr mcasurc of pcsticide toxicily is bascd on the
lenglh of time until advcrsc cffccls dcvelop. Acute
hcalth cffecls occur relativcly quickly. within min-
utes or hours altcr cxposurc. Chronic hcalth cffects
may not appcar for scveral months. or more oficn.
years afier exposurc. II is relatively easy to detcr-
mine the cause-and-effcct rclalionship with aculC
hcalth effects. However. il is morc diflicull to bc
ccrtain of Ihe cause-and-cffecl relalionship wilh
chronic hcalth cffccls. Chronic symptoms can appear
years aner low levels of cxposure. II is difficult to
determine if the symptoms are a result of the pesti-
cide exposure or somc othcr cause.
Toxicity of pesticides is further complicatcd by thc
body weight. age, and health of the individual
exposed. Generally. ittakcs proportionately more
poison to affect a heavier person and less to affect
someone of slight build. For example, if 5 ounces of
poison is lethal to a I OO-pound adull. then 10 ounces
should be lethal 10 a 200-pollJ1d adull. As a rule. the
very young. the very old, and Ihose with hcallh
problems are more susceptible to pesticide toxicity,
When a person is exposed 10 a pesticide. the body
deals with it in one of threc ways: metabolism.
excretion. or accumulation. Metabolism is the
biological process of breaking down or building up
compounds in the body. The body's act of breaking
down peslicides is called deloxificalion. Equally
important is the body's abilily to excrele loxins in
urine. feces. exhaled air. and sweat. The amounl of
timc necessary for complele climination of a pesti-
cide from Ihe body varies from a few hours 10
months. depending on the pcsticide. Finally. some
pcslicides may accamulale in faily tissues. Howevcr.
in the lusl 20 yeurs. pesticides thuttend 10 aecumulutc
in Ihc hody havc hecn bunned for use in the United
Sillies.
How are pesticides in water measurcd?
When watcr samplcs are takcn. pcslicides in drinking
watcr arc expressed in units of one microgrum per
litcr of water. These arc eXlremely tiny amounts.
One microgram per liter equals one pari per billion
(ppbl. which is a thousand limes less Ihan one part
per million Ippm).
What arc MCLs and HALs?
The purily of drinking waler is ofien expressed wilh
111'0 govcrnment standards: Maximum Contaminant
Lcvel and Heallh Advisory Level. Maxill/l/II/ COI/-
tamil/CII/f Lel'el (MCL) reprcsents Ihe maximum
permissiblc level of a contaminant in drinking water
for Ihe gcneral public's use. MCLs arc legally
enforceablc for public waler supplies. If an MCL is
exceeded in water thUl has been fillercd and purified
by a public water supply system. the supplicr must
nOlify its cuslomers and aClto comply with MCL
standards.
Hel/'fh Adl';.w/';e.,' (HA) provide informalion on the
health clrecls. analytical methods. and trcalment
technnlogy uscful in dcaling wilh drinking walcr
conlamination. To prcpare Hcalth Advisorics. the
Environmental Protcction Agcncy (EPA) reviews
dala from available human and experimcntal animal
research 10 evalualc pOlential human hcallh effccts.
He""h Ad,'i.w/'y Lel'e's (HALs) describc Ihc conccn-
tralions of contaminanls in drinking water al which
adverse heallh effccls would not bc anticipatcd to
occur over a human lifetimc (presenl average is 75
years) of drinking waler consumption. HALs are nOI
legally enforccable fedcral standards.
HALs are calculated assuming the avcragc human
wcighs 70 kg 1155 Ibs.) and consumcs 111'0 Iilers
(aboul two quarls) of Waler daily. and allows 20
pcrccnt of Ihc rcfercnce dose to be consumcd in
waler. For "known human carcinogens" and "prob-
ablc humun carcinogens" IEPA Groups A. B I. or B2
- as explaincd below). the Iifelimc HALs arc nOI
calcullllcd.
The HALs in Table 2 arc based on some conservlllive
assumplions and idcntify, for cach cOlllaminant.lhe
Icvcl of pcslicide concemrmion in drinking walcr thai
would nOI he expccled 10 pose a hcallh concern when
consumed every day over one's lifetime. These
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studics. incluuc a margin of safcly.
Hcalth Advisorics and MCls arc constantly updateu
as ncw informalion becomes avaiiable. For informa-
lion on how lo obtain currenl Hcalth Advisorics or
MCls. callthc Safc Drinking Water Hotline's loll-
frec number. 800-426-4791. 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. CST.
Monuay through Friday.
Are any pesticides known to cause cancer?
Thc EPA has developed guidclines that weigh Ihe
cvidencc about a pesticide's carcinogenicity or
relativc potential to cause canccr. Each pesticide is
classified into one of five groups. based on the type
of cvidcnce available and the weight of that evidence.
They arc:
Group A - HI/IIII/I1 carcinogen
Sufficient evidence from the observation of human
populations (epidemiologic evidence) to support a
causal association belween the pesticide and cancer
development.
Group B - Probab'e /11I11I(11I carcinogen
Group B has two subgroups:
B I - Limited human epidemiologic evidence. but
suflicient animal evidence exists; and
B2 - Sufficient animal evidence, but inadequate
human epidemiologic evidence available.
Group C - Possible /11I11I011 carcinogen
Limited evidence of carcinogeniciiy in animals in the
absence of human data.
Group D - Not classified as to hlllllan carcinoge-
lIicity
Inadequate or no human and animal data for carcino-
genicity.
Group E - Evidellce oinoncarcinogenicity/or
hl/III(II/s
No cvidence of carcinogenicity in alleast two
adequate unimaltests in different species or in both
adequUle epidemiologic-and animal studies. This
classification is bascd on available evidence and does
not meun Ihutlbe ugCnl will not be a carcinogcn
under any circumstances.
Consumers are oftcn confused by the issue of pesti-
cide carcinogcnicity. News accounts about pesticides
in drinking water may report. "Pesticide 'X' was
shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals ......
Listeners or readers may Ihen draw the conclusion
Ihat pesticide 'X' clearly can cause canccr in humans.
a "fact" thUlmay nOI be Irue. In facl. arscnic and
vinyl chloride arc the only two pcsticides that arc
Groop A carcinogens. or known cancer-causing
agents. Of thesc. arsenic has had limited and dedin-
ing ose for many ycars and producls containing vinyl
chloride. as an aerosol propellant. havc bcen canccled
or suspcndcd.
How to use this information,
If your drinking water is supplied by a public water
system and you are concerned about contamination.
. rcquest test results from the supplicr that show
contaminants and thcir levels.
If you have a privUle well. you may want to consider
having your well tested for coliform bacteria or
nitrate contamination. These tests are relatively
inexpensive. and may indicate a well that is vulner-
able 10 contamination. Information on tests can be
obtained by writing the University of Iowa Hygienic
laboratory. Oakdale Campus, Iowa City, Iowa
52242. or calling 319-335-4500. Testing for pesti-
cides is also offered, howcver. it is relatively more
expensive and complex.
ISU Extension offers scveral publications dealing
with private water wells. Your local Extension office
can help you obtain the following materials: Pm-
1328. "Successfully plugging your abandoned well;"
Pm-1329. "Coping with contaminated wells (cost, 50
cents):" Pm-1335, "Sampling your drinking waler;"
Pm-899. "Shock chlorinating small water systems;"
and the Water Quality videotape series, tape #75706
"Man.made chemicals."
Prepared by Wendy WiOlersleen. e,~lension entomologist
and associOle professor: Rich Pope. eXlension 'associate:
Mike Agnew. eXlension horliculturist: and Ed Adcock.
e,llension communicalions specialist.
Thi" projecl has been funded by Ihe Iowa Depanmem of
Agriculiure and Land SleIYurdship through 0 gram from
Ihe U.S. Environmemal Proleclion Agency.
The aUlhors would like 10 Ihunk Kansas Slale University
for i1s assislance in producing Ihis publication.
No undIJrsumem of companies or their products memioned
is inlended. nor is ':rilicism impliud of similar companies
or their proJuCls nlll rn~nlinnI,,'J,
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Ch~micaIITr:llle n:lme 11 lWl. 2 ~2 - ChemicallTrJt.le name 11 ~2 ~2 -
acilluurt,n 181azer. Tuckle, 82 glyph,,,a,, IRuundup! 7110 D
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alachlor (L'''OI 2 8, heplachlor6 o.~ 82
aldicarb (Temikl 10 10 D heplachlor ep"'ide~ 11.2 82
aldicarb sUlfo"l 40 40 D hmzinone IVelparl 200 D
aldicarb sulfoxidel 10 10 D IindanelLindane' 4 0.2 C
aldrin (Aldrin)6 82
alrazine (Alro"ne) l l C maleic hydrozide t8unolinl6 4000 D
MCPi\ (Amine. MCPA) 4 D
benrazon (8asagron) 20 D melhomyl (Lannale. Nudrin) 2110 D
bromaoil (Hyvar) 90 C melhoxychlor 1110 ~OO D
butylale (Sulan) 700 D methyl pamlhion IPenncap-M, 2 D
carbaryl (Sevin) 700 D melolachlor lOual) 1110 C
carbofumn (Fumdan) 40 40 8 melribuzin (lexune, Senenr) 200 D
oxamyl (Vydale) 200 8
carbon lelrochloride 5 82
carboxin (Vilav,",) 700 D pamqual (Ommoxone) lO 8
chloromben (Amiben. Vegiben)6 100 0 pamlhion6 )0 D
chlordane (Chlordane)6 2 82 piclorom (Tordon) 500 D
chlorofonm 100 82 promelon (Promilol) IIJ{) D
chlorolhalonil (8rovo, Daconil) 82 pronamide (Kerb) 50 C
cyanazine (8Iadex) C propachlor (Ramrod) 90 D
propoxur (8aygon) l C
dacthal (Oaclhal, DCPA) l500 0
dalapon (Oowpon)6 200 0 simazine (Simnzine, ~rincep,
ODT 82 Aquazlne) 4 C
diazinon (Oiazinon, Specuncide) 0.6 8 2.4,s.r6 70 D
I .2.dibromo- l.chloropropane lebulhiuron (Spike, Omslan) 5110 D
(08CP) 0.2 82 lerbacil (Sinbar) 90 8
dibulyl phthalale (D8P) 700 0 lerbufos (Counrer) I D
dicamba (8anvel) 200 0 loxaphene 5 82
2,4.dichlorophenoxyncelic acid 2,4,s.TP (Silvex)6 10 50 D
(2.4.0) 100 70 0 lrillurolin (Trellan) 2 C
p.dichlorobenzene (P08)6 75 75 C xylene5 1110OO 10000 D
(0. & m.) dichlorobehzene 600 600 0
I ,2.dichloroelhane (80C) 5 82 I Lisled lrode names are examples, olhers mny exisl.
1,2.dichloropropnne (OCP) 5 82 2ug/L = pans per billion (ppb)
I,l.dichloropropene (Telone) 82 lMelnboliles of aldicarb.
dieldrin (Dieldrin) 82 4Melabolile of heplnchlor.
disulfoton (Oisyslon) O.l 8 5XYlene is a solvenr in many peslicides andoccnsionally lisled as an
,ndrin (8ndrin,6 0.2 2 8 nClive ingredient.
elhylene dibromide (8DS, 6Labels for Ihe.1e producls have been wilhdrolVn or suspended. or
Dowfumel 0,05 82 use has been otherwise "Iremely limiled.
f.namiphos (Nemacur) 2 0 NOIC: Melabolltes are compoonds fonned wh.n Ihe chemical
fonofos IOyfona") 10 0 SII"clure breaks apan.
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OCT 0 9 1992
CIN AlTORNEY'S OFFICE
TruGreen
PCLC Company. L.P,
1275 W. Roosevelt Rd" Suite 103
West Chicogo, IL 60185
708,293-1010
FAX: 708.293.1093
TruGreen
October 7, 1992
Ms. Linda Newman Gentry
city Attorney
city of Iowa city
410 E. Washington street
Iowa city, IA 52240
Dear Ms. Gentry:
Thank you for the opportunity to appear before the Iowa city
council recently to discuss the drafts of the proposed pesticide
ordinances. Enclosed is a written statement of my comments in case
any of the Council members would like to review what was said.
After listening to all of the public testimony that was given, I
feel' that it is necessary to provide the council with some
addi tional information on a variety of topics. Key points include:
1. "Urban applicators apply up to ten times the rate of
pesticides as agriculture does."
This is .simply not the case. Numerous surveys have been done
by the Departments of Agriculture in farming states throughout the
Midwest that would directly contradict that statement. In fact,
the professional lawn care industry is continually utilizing newer
chemicals that have a lower rate of application than their
predecessors.
. 2. "We've heard from company officials, but what about the
applicators who handle these pesticides?"
As a group, long-term ChemLawn specialists are healthy,
according to comprehensive examinations of one hundred (100)
veteran company applicators. Conducted by The In~titute of
Environmental Health and Kettering Laboratory at the University of
Cincinnati, this study concentrated on the health of 100 ChemLawn
employees who had worked at least nine years as an applicator. The
study showed no long-term adverse health effects attributable to
the specialists' work with chemicals.
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3. "Numerous complaints about misapplication of pesticides exist
in Iowa City and no one knows where to report them to."
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land stewardship is
responsible for investigating such claims as they occur. Their
records would not indicate the high number of incidents that were
mentioned at the meeting. Perhaps the City could educate the
citizens about the complaint procedure in order to make full usage
of the Department's expertise in this area and take full advantage
of the tax dollars paid to Des Moines.
4. "The chemical that is applied to the lawn carries to
neighboring properties like a cloud."
Numerous plants (example: tomato) are very sensitive to the
herbicides used in professional lawn care in a manner similar to
the weeds that exist in the lawn. If applications were indeed
drifting throughout an area, certainly the sensitive plants on our
customers' properties would be the first to show such symptoms.
It stands to reason that no professional lawn care service could
exist for long if customer tomato plants were being routinely
damaged by drift.
One could also conclude that if the sensitive plants on our
customers' properties are not being harmed, then drift onto
neighboring lawns and landscapes is not occurring with any degree
of regularity. It is also important to note that applications made
in an unsafe manner (drift) would be a clear violation of both the
pesticide label and Iowa law.
5. "Atrazine has been readily detected in Iowa groundwater and
therefore the urban application of pesticides needs to be further
. regulated."
Atrazine is not used in urban applications in the state of
Iowa. Therefore, any problems associated with this product are
related to agriculture instead of the professional lawn care
industry. It is important to note that Atrazine is usually applied,
to bare ground out in the farmer's field, where there is no
turfgrass cover to intercept the product and keep it in place.
6. "Hore regulation of lawn care would be an improvement for the
citizens of Iowa City."
Thank goodness that the professional lawn care industry does
not subscribe to the "more is better" theory! We know that adding
more pesticide product (above the label rate) to our applications
will not enhance control of the pest and may in fact lower control.
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October 7, 1992
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In a similar fashion, adding more regulation does not
necessarily guarantee better control. The state of Iowa has done
an excellent job of enacting fair and consistent regulation of
professional lawn applicators. Again, the key to making these
regulations work for Iowa city is to make the citizens aware that
the avenues exist to ease their concerns.
For homeowners, perhaps a voluntary program of posting lawns
coupled with education would be an effective approach. You may not
be aware of the fact that lawn posting by the professional lawn
services started as a voluntary program that caught on and
eventually (through education) became a standard practice even
before it was required by law.
I hope that you find this additional information helpful.
Also included with this packet is our initial corporate response
to the draft ordinances that was faxed to your office prior to the
last Council work session. I noticed that our response was not
mentioned in the written correspondence section of the Council
agenda and want to make sure that you have it.
If TruGreen-ChemLawn can be of any further assistance to the
city of Iowa city during this process, please let me know. I would
also be available for a personal meeting with any of the Council
members should the need arise.
sincerely,
TRUGREEN-CHEMLAWN
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Regional Technical Manager
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PCLC Company, L.P.
1275 W, Roosevelt Rd.. Suite 103
West Chicago, IL 60185
708.293.1010
FAX: 708,293.1093
TruGreen
Mayor courtney and Members of the Iowa city council:
Thank you for the opportunity to testify this evening regarding the
proposed pesticide ordinances you are considering.
One of the primary concerns of TruGreen-ChemLawn is that the
proposed ordinances would clearly frustrate the concept of
Integrated Pest Management (also known as IPM). Integrated Pest
Management involves techniques such as education about pests and
their control, scouting for pest activity and making control
applications when absolutely necessary.
For example, let's say that our customer calls in regarding
thistles in the lawn. Under the proposed ordinance, our service
technician will have to drive to the property, identify the
problem, post the property for application the next day and drive
away. The next day ,the technician must again drive to the
property and then make the prescribed treatment (weather
permitting) .
This scenario is not IPM in at least two respects:
1) Applicators will be encouraged to make more broadcast
applications of herbicides to try to avoid being called back for
a service call. Currently, many of our applications contain only
fertilizer nutrients to feed the lawn and we gladly return to spot
treat any additional weeds at our customers' request.
2) . The dramatic increase in labor expense that the proposed
ordinance will cause (and labor is our largest expense category by
far) may take away funds that now go toward the research and
development of newer, more modern application equipment. For
example, TruGreen - ChemLawn has devised a special dual-line system
that allows for targeted spot applications of pesticides rather
than broadcast treatments to entire lawns (again, this is IPM).
If our Davenport or Cedar Rapids offices have to spend considerably
more money for labor in Iowa city, then less will be available to
practice IPM for all customers throughout the entire service area.
In summary, the proposed ordinances would drive both the
professional applicators and homeowners away .from the desirable
concept of integrated pest management. At this point, you may
believe the industries' position (along with most of the scientific
community) that pesticides can be effectively utilized with minimal
risk. Or you may subscribe to the beliefs of the vocal minority.
In any event, it does not make sense to pass ordinances that
significantly reduce the likelihood of integrated pest management
being practiced in Iowa city.
Thank you.
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Facsimile: 319/356-5009
September 28, 1992
Dear Hayor courtney and Members of the Iowa city city council
I am Legislative Atfairs Manager for TruGreen/ChemLawn and I
appreciate the opportunity to provide you with written comment on
the proposed Iowa city Pesticide Ordinance.
It is 'l'rUGreen/ChemLawn's position that the proposed ordinance i
is both burdensome and unnecessary. It would be our recommendation
that time and money would be better spent in establishing programs
to educate the citizens of Iowa city on the proper handling and use
of pesticides and' their rights under existing state law rathel:' than
establishing another layer of regulation. Iowa state law already
addresses many of the issues raiSed in the proposal and contrary to
the claims of a vocal minority, the state law is working. However,
if you should decide that an ordinance is warranted, we support 1;he
inclusion of the private applicator since the majority of pesticide
applications are made by the private applicator using the Sllme
products as those used by the commercial applicator.
Issues raised in the proposed ordinance, i.e. posting,
advance notice and information to the public are already
addressed in state law. Additional and conflicting i
municipal regulations only frustrate the purpose of
providing clear, consistent infor1llation and notice to the I'
citizens of Iowa city.
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Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 45.50(1) already
requires the commercial applicator to post 'a
pesticide application. Chapter 45.50(6) provides
explicit requirements for this process and the
composition of the sign.
Chapter 45.50(7) (c)(l) requires a commercbl
applicator to provide advance notice to any
abuttinq neighbor who requests such notice.
Chapter 45.50(6)(2) (d) requires the commercial
applicator to provide the labd and any other
information normally associated with the use of a
pesticide to any individual upon request.
(2) The proposed ordinance places an unnecessary burden on
local government enforcement agencies.
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(3) 'rhe proposed system of advanoe posting frustrates the
concept of reduced chemioal Use (Integrated Pest
Management) by enoouraging the Use of preventive
pestioides to eliminate repetition of the onerous pre-
posting prooess.
(4) The proposed ordinanoe will add expense to the oost of
doing business in Iowa City whioh will result in higher
prices for the oustomers of oommeroilll applioators. '!'his
will inevitably lead to inoreased homeowner applioations,
which experienoe indicates inoreases the likelihood of
exposure and misuse.
'l'ruGreen/ChemLawn supports the ordinanoe's intent of
proteoting the health and safety of the citizens of Iowa City;
however, it is our position that this goal would be better achieved
through the eduoation of the public rather than through the
overregulation of our industry. InfOrmAtion should be available to
those that want it, it should not be forced on all citizens. State
law already provides for the Use of registries by municipalities.
It would be 'l'ruGreen/ChemLawn's recommendation that consideration
be given to purSUing this type of organized notification for the
few individuals who actually want this service.
'rhank you for the opportunity to share our thoughts on this
issue. .
Very truly yours,
CHEMLAWN
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Forrester Davis Potter
Manager, LegiSlative Affairs
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Sherrie L. (stock) Klemp
4615 White Oak Avenue SE
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-8351
(319) 351-3254 Home
(319) 338-7600 Work
October 9, 1992
City Council
City of Iowa City
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Subject: Iowa City Airport Relocation Feasibility Study
Dear Council Members:
Under the Freedom of Information Act, we hereby request any and
all information, correspondence, engineering reports, financial
studies, notes from telephone conversations and/or meetings,
reports and studies regarding the Iowa City Airport Relocation
Feasibility Study. Please include any and all material
originating from your offices or received by you from other
government entities (federal, state or local), consultants,
engineers, attorneys, and members of the public.
I would like to receive this material prior to November 1, 1992.
I will reimburse you for the cost of reprOducing these documents
if you will include an invoice for photocopying this information.
Thank you in advance for your attention to my request.
Sincerely Yours,
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Sherrie L. Klemp
Certified Mail/Return Receipt Requested
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October 26, 1992
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
Sherfie L. Klemp
4615 White Oak Avenue SE
Iowa City,IA 52240.8351
Re: Iowa City Airport Relocation Feasibility Study
Dear Ms. Klemp:
Your requBst of October 9, 1992 for Information regarding the Iowa City airport relocation
feasibility study was referred to me, I note that your request Is made under the Freedom of
Information Act, Title 5 U.S.C. Section 551 et seq. this Is a federal act which appiles to agencies
of the United States government, and does not Include the City of Iowa City or Its divisions,
Please be advised there Is a state act known as Chapter 22, Code of Iowa, which parailels the
federal act. Both the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Airport Commission are subject to the
requirements of this Chapter. I assume you wish to pUfsue your October 9th request under this
Chapter, and by copy of this letter I will fequest that the Airport Manager assemble the public
recofds which you have requested.
If the matBrlals are extraordinarily voluminous, I will send you a photocopying estimate before
having the copies made. Otherwise, the City will simply honor your request for copies, at your
expense, In as timely a fashion as possible. I did not receive your request for Information until
October 13, 1992, so I hope you will undefstand If you do not receive the materials promptly on
November 1, 1992.
Feel free to cail me If you have questions about any of these Issues.
Yours truly,
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Anne G. Burnside
Assistant City Attorney
cc: City Council
Stephen Atkins, City Manager
Ron O'Neil, Iowa City Airport Manager
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Mr. Donald J. Yucuis
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Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: Iowa city, Iowa - $3,450,000 General Obligation Capital
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OCT.. 1992
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Dear Don:
Enclosed is procedure to complete Council action in
connection with the authorization for the issuance of the above
Notes.
1.
Resolution authorizing the issuance of the Notes. Note
that the resolutionlalso incorporates by reference the
form of the Tax Exe~ption Certificate, a copy of which
is enclosed for filing in the City Clerk's office, which
certificate sets out in detail a number of facts,
promises and Obligations which must be met and agreed to
by the City in order to maintain these Notes as tax
exempt.
There are .blank spaces appearing in the form of note set
out in the resolution. These need not be completed but
may be left blank as a guide to the printer since
different amounts, dates and percents will be inserted
within the blank spaces.
The resolution must be adopted by an affirmative vote
equal to a majority of the full Council membership.
2. The Tax Exemption Certificate which contains some blank
spaces relating to matters of information which are not
known and available at this time. The information will
be calculated and added to this certificate prior to
Closing and completed copies of pages with blank spaces
will be provided to you. This certificate should be
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OCT. 1992
Mr. Donald J. Yucuis
Finance Officer
410 E. WaShington Street
Iowa city, Iowa 52240
Re: Iowa City, Iowa - $3,450,000 General Obligation Capital
Loan Notes
Dear Don:
Enclosed is procedure to complete Council action in
connection with the authorization for the issuance of the above
Notes.
Resolution authorizing the issuance of the Notes. Note
that the resolutionlalso incorporates by reference the
form of the Tax Exe~ption Certificate, a copy of which
is enclosed for filing in the city Clerk's office, which
certificate sets out in detail a number of facts,
promises and obligations which must be met and agreed to
by the City in order to maintain these Notes as tax
exempt.
There are .blank spaces appearing in the form of note set
out in the resolution. These need not be completed but
may be left blank as a guide to the printer since
different amounts, dates and percents will be inserted
within the blank spaces.
The resolution must be adopted by an affirmative vote
equal to a majority of the full Council membership,
2. The Tax Exemption Certificate which contains some blank
spaces relating to matters of information which are not
known and available at this time. The information will
be calculated and added to this certificate prior to
closing and completed copies of pages with blank spaces
will be provided to you. This certificate should be
SIGNED BUT NOT DATED. Please return the "Complete and
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Return" copy and Purchaser's copy to our office prior to
closing;
3. The Delivery certificate. Please note that the Delivery
certificate requires a bank official's signature on the
last page. This certificate also should be signed, BUT
NOT DATED. Please return the "Complete and Return" copy
and Purchaser's copy to my attention. Please also fill
in the two blanks on page 2 of this certificate;
4. Transcript certificate;
5. The County Auditor's certificate. An extra copy of the
authorizing resolution is enclosed to be certified and
filed with the Auditor of Johnson County. The Auditor
is asked to certify to such filing;
6. Form 8038-G -- Information Return for Tax Exempt
Governmental Bond Issues. Please sign, date and return
the form to us prior to closing;
7. Form of DTC Representation Letter. All four (4) copies
should be signed by the Mayor and Finance Officer and
returned to our attention. We will send copies to The
De~ository Trust Company for their signature and will
return a fully executed copy to you prior to closing;
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8. Loan Agreement. Please execute all copies and return
them to our office. We will obtain the signature of the
purchaser and return a fully executed copy for your
file.
The Tax Exemption Certificate is 'an important document. The
completed version will contain important information concerning
the calculated yield on the Notes and will contain a number of
covenants and obligations on the part of the City. This
certificate should be retained as a part of your permanent
records. I will not attempt to summarize all of the matters which
are included in this certificate but I do want to point out some
important ones.
Tax exemption is based in part upon the fact that the use of
the facilities to be acquired by the city with the proceeds will
be for the benefit of the public and will not be used in the
private trade or business of any business or non-tax-exempt
entity. The properties acquired with the note proceeds must not
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be sold or diverted to any private or nonpublic use unless the
significance of that action is reviewed by bond counsel.
In addition, the Tax Exemption Certificate sets forth the
best knowledge and belief which you have as of today concerning
the timely expenditure of the proceeds as you reasonably expect
expenditures to occur. If for any reason you find you will be
prevented from expending the note proceeds fUlly within three
years, that matter should be referred to us.
These Notes are also issued under the expectation that the
City will be exempt from the requirement to rebate arbitrage
earnings to the United States Government since you intend to spend
the proceeds of the Notes for construction purposes within two (2)
years of issuance and meet the other requirements of the two-year
expenditure exemption from the rebate provisions authorized under
the 1990 Omnibus BUdget Reconciliation Act.
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Also, these Notes are designated as qualified tax-exempt
Obligations, making them desirable for certain banks as
investments and making possible a more favorable interest rate.
For this designation to be proper, it is necessary that you
reasonably expect to issue less than $10,000,000 of Notes or
obligations in the course of this calendar year. If that amount
should be exceeded, it' would be necessary to review the situation
immediately.
There are a number of other general promises and commitments
by the City to take or refrain from action, which are necessary to
maintain the tax exemption of these Notes. You should recognize
that these promises and commitments are required of the City on an
ongoing basis and that the possibility of some additional future
action does exist.
Very truly yours,
Mw/~hv
Kenneth H. Haynie
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