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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-10-27 Info Packet I I . ' --. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: October 16, 1992 TO: Memo for Record FROM: City Manager RE: Material Sent to Council Only Copies of letters from Mayor Courtney to: a. Chair, Board of Supervisors, regarding Furrows Edge Acres b. Mayor Emery Rhodes regarding Melrose Avenue Bridge Memoranda from the City Manager regardi ng: a. Out of the City - October 22, 1992 b. Miscellaneous (Economic Development Awards Breakfast) Copy of letter from the City Manager to neighbors in the area of 1830 I Street regarding planned move of a house to that location. Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding use of search lights at Hancher Auditorium on October 30. Memorandum from the City Engineer regarding U of I bus stop improvements ~37S on Clinton and Madison. .13G.9 .2370 Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding initial meeting with codifier, :;'37 Copy of letter from the Senior Planner to Ariana Betenbender regarding 11.377 location of basketball court near property line. Copy of letter from John F. Shaw expressing appreciation for assistance -'.37K. from the Rehab staff. Article: What is Project GREEN? Copy of Iowa Energy Bulletin, special issue, October 1992. :1379 J..:J 0 - -. October 8, 1992 ",):&... . CITY OF IOWA CITY Charles Duffy, Chair Johnson County Board of Supervisors 913 S. Dubuque Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Charlie & Members of the Board: An application submitted by Karl and Leona Buchmayer to Johnson County for a preliminary plat of Furrows Edge Acres, an approximate 67.3 acres, 16-lot residential subdivision located east of Highway 1 and north of Fox Lane in Newport Township, was approved by the Iowa City City Council on September 29, 1992, by a vote of 7-0. The approval was subject to a 60-foot right-of-way reservation for the extension of Woodland Drive between Fox Lane and Penny Lane, and acknowledgement that the subdivision specification limiting the length of a cul-de-sac street would be waived for this development. Resolution No, 92.265 approving the preliminary plat for Furrows Edge Acres has already been forwarded to you. Although the preliminary plat for Furrows Edge Acres received Council approval, the Council voiced strong concerns about safe access onto Highway 1. The Council is reluctant to approve any further development accessing Fox Lane until road improvements are implemented. It was felt that the County's road improvement policy forces access and subdivision design decisions that may not provide a pragmatic, long-term solution for the landowners in the area, the County, the City or the public. This is an issue that the Council would like to see addressed in the upcoming Fringe Area discussions. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to call Steve Atkins, Karin Franklin or me. I look forward to a resolution of these issues in the upcoming Fringe Area discussions. Sincerely, Darrel G. Courtney Mayor cc: City Council/ City Manager Director of Planning & Community Development nl\bOllo.7 110 EAST """'NOTON STIEIl. IOWA CITY. IOWA lIIU.II" 'IlII, IlI.lOOO. FAX 1111) "J3' ~ -" October 9, 1992 ~:&... CITY OF IOWA CITY Mayor Emery Rhodes 415 Koser Avenue University Heights, IA 52246 RE: Melrose Avenue Bridge Replacement Dear Mayor Rhodes: As we a;e all aware, the Melrose Avenue Bridge is in dire need of replacement. We are working under a tight schedule that would allow for completion before the 1994 football season, Our City staff met with your Council to discuss the general design, construction schedule and traffic control during construction, At this time, we need to formally address the issues of cost-sharing and use of University Heights right-of-way during construction, The project cost estimate is $1,250,000, of which we expect the Federal Aid Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program to fund $650,000. Since we believe the new bridge will benefit University Heights, we ask that your city pay for the ,portion of the improvements in your corporate limits, which we estimate to be about $40,000. This leads to the next issue. To be eligible for the federal aid, we must have agreements with all property owners on which the construction will occur. This includes University Heights right-of-way, Our City Attorney will draft an agreement and forward a copy to your city attorney, As I mentioned, this project is on a tight schedule, Pleese respond to these issues as soon as possible. If you have questions, please call me at 354.5000, or Rick FQsse, City Engineer, at 356-5143, Sincerely, Darrel G, Courtney Mayor cc: City Council/' Linda Gentry, City Attorney Chuck Schmadeke, Director of Public Works Stephen J. Atkins, City Manager n,"hod.. 410 EAST WASIIIN(jTON STREET. IOWA CITY, 10"''' 5224001126. lJlVI 1560$000' FAX 11191 )S6.,~37() ~. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: October 16, 1992 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: OUT OF THE CITY - October 22, 1992 I will be attendin9 the afternoon session of the Iowa Municipal Finance Officers' Association meeting in Des Moines on Thursday, October 22, 1992, I have been asked to participate in one of the workshops. . ~371 .. " " . , " , ,J-, ,/: . I , , I I I I . , ., , I I I I , , I " I I -. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: October 12, 1992 TO: City Council FROM: City Manage RE: Miscellaneous 1. Economic Development Awards Breakfast. The Chamber of Commerce has scheduled the annual awards breakfast for Tuesday, November 17. More information later. "'1 " , I ~J1 ;).. -;' ..' i I , -. ./L ~.VI(I!,) .4-2,,) :h (l{f /YU' ~ cjg ~J( a.., )..N-- ::1L Q"LQa. '"');~ CITY OF IOWA CITY October 16, 1992 Neighbor 1811 H Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Neighbor: You may have been aware of some activity on the vacant lot at 1830 I Street recently. The City is planning to move a house to this City-owned lot on November 4, 1992 (rain date is November 5). The house, presently located at 323 S. Madison Street, was donated to the City by the University of Iowa and would otherwise have been demolished, The City will rehabilitate the house before it is sold as an affordable home. . ! In the coming weeks there will be so'me work that will need to be done to prepare the lot for the house, including laying a foundation. We appreciate your cooperation while this project is underway. If you have any questions. please call Marci Lindsay at 356-5250. Sincerely, . Stephen J. Atkins City Manager ~Vnov,,1tt lIO EAST "ASIIINOTON STREET. IO"A CITY. IOWA SIIlOolI16. 0111 11l.lOOO. FAX 0111 1l6-l001 01373, -.....I,;.""..~..."...,'...... City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October IS. 1992 To: Steve Atkins, City Manager; R.J. Winkelhake, Police Chief; Captain Pat Harney, Field Operations; Doug Boothroy, Director, H&IS Department; Ron Boose, Senior Building Official From: Linda Newman Gentry, City Attorney Re: Hancher Auditorium Celebration October 30, 1992; Use of Search Lights This is to alert you to the fact that Hancher Auditorium has inquired, and received, an opinion from this Office as to the use of search lights at the Hancher Auditorium celebration, scheduled for the evening of October 30, 1992, While search lights are "prohibited signs" under the City's Zoning Ordinance, it is clear that the City of Iowa City has no jurisdiction to enforce this Zoning Ordinance against the University/State of Iowa facility. I have reviewed this matter from a legal standpoint, have discussed it with Steve Atkins, and we agree that the City has no jurisdiction over Hancher to enforce the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to search lights. , .. , I wanted to alert you to the fact that neither the Police Department nor the Housing and Inspection Services Department are authorized to attempt to enforce the Zoning Ordinance against Hahcher on Oetober 30, 1992, I Please acknowledge receipt of this memo by way of a phone call to me or Mary McChristy, x5030, prior to my departure October 23, 1992, Thank you very much for your assistance in this matter, and I hope we will view this as a matter of good relations and cooperation between the City of Iowa City and the University of Iowa Hancher Auditorium, cc: Mayor Darrel G, Courtney Members of the City Council n:Ulllldl...1ng cI..~1~ I - . ..., I . , ~. City of Iowa City M E M 0 RAN 0 U M ~-~ TO: steve Atkins, City Manager FROM: Rick Fosse, City Engineer ~ DATE: October 12, 1992 .',' RE: U of I Bus stop Improvements on Clinton and Madison The University of Iowa plans to reconstru~t two bus stops during this November and December: The first will be at the intersection of Madison street and Jefferson street and will involve concrete work and a bench-height retaining wall, The second will be along the west side of Clinton street between Washington street and Iowa Avenue, This project will involve paving the area between the sidewalk and the street, new tree planters and trees. The existing trees will be removed, Their decision to remove the old trees is based primarily on their condition, The new trees will be spaced to work well with the street lighting. "",, The plans for both projects have been reviewed and approved by the Engineering Division and Forestry. cc: Chuck Schmadeke Terry Robinson I i I I I. l.'~l;,_~j"'I':"'.",;",,,,,,,,,,,,,,_,,,, ~375 . '-....d. "'lUll ~. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October 12, 1992 To: From: All Departments t Marian K. Karr, City Clerk \ti. Re: Initial Meeting/Code Update Sterling Codifiers has been selected to update and reformat our City Code. Bobbi Sweet, Vice President of Sterling, will be in town next week to meet with you regarding the process. Ms. Sweet will be in your department per the attached schedule, All meetings will take place within your work areas, Please feel free to ask her any questions about the process, and specifically discuss problems you have with the Code. Bring a copy of forms, applications, citations, etc, your department utilizes in enforcing the Code. Ms. Sweet needs to review forms to familiarize herself with each procedure, As a reminder, I am facilitating the initial meeting, the City Attorney will be reviewing all changes prior to submission to Council, but you and Sterling Codifiers will be handling the rewrite, Ms. Sweet and her company has a strong codification background and an extensive staff and library willing and able to assist us. I won't say it will be easy, !ll!1 until we start we can't finish. cc: City Council,/' City Manager City Attorney Sterling Codifiers n.\lttrling ~37' - - - - . ~. Monday, October 19 9:00 AM Fire Pumfrey Rocca 10:00 AM PW/Engr. Schmedeke Fosse Brinton/Moreno Brachtel 1 :00 PM Parks & Ree Trueblood Robinson Wonick 2:00 PM City Plaza/Streets Helling Saeger Robinson Karr Schoon :2'37h " , "-".~ ,. ".'...", '.II i I, .... ~ ..., .... 1 , -:1 , I ; I I -. . "1 'I , , - . Tuesdey, October 20 .. ~ " 8:30 AM H.I,S, Boothroy Klinefelter Boose 9:30 AM peD Franklin Moen 1 :00 PM Finance Yucuis Donohue 2:00 PM Police Winkelhake Harney Strand nll'htling , ~ ~37~ "' ,I"~. .' ..,..",,'...._. ." .~~. .....".., ..,. ..._...., '1 I . , ~. ~:4 CITY OF IOWA CITY October 15, 1992 Ariana Betenbender 1267 Oakes Drive Iowa City, IA 52245 Dear Ariana: I am responding to your letter dated September 21, 1992 concerning your frustmtion regarding the location of a neighboring basketball court located near your property Ii~e. As you and I discussed on September 23, 1992, there are no City ordinances prohibiting the basketball court in the location selected by your neighbor. I indicated to you in our telephone conversation that you may wish to appeal to the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission ~o consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that would limit how close a court could be located to a property line, I noted that this would be the aRpropriate procedure to follow in order to attempt to amend the ordinance. As you and I discussed, I advised the Commission, in the attached memorandum dated September 23, 1992, that you might attend the Commission's October 1, 1992, meeting to make this request. \ ..' Because you did not attend the October 1, 1992, meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission did not discuss whether to consider the ordinance amendments you suggested, If you wish to pursue this further, please do not hesitate to call me at 356.5243. Sincerely, ~~ Monica Moen Senior Planner cc: (Mayor Courtney and City Council Steve Atkins, City Manager Karin Franklin, Director, PCD Planning and Zoning Commission nllbbcou'l 410 EAST WASIIINOTON STREET' IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240.1"6. (J19) J56.5000. FAX 0191 J56-'009 Q377 '."""'-" -. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: September 23, 1992 To: Planning & Zoning Commission _../ From: Monica Moen, Senior Planner ~W' Ae: Zoning Ordinance Amendment Request Attached please find a request submitted by Arlana and Larry Betenbender to amend the Zoning Ordinance to restrict the location of basketball or tennis courts relative to property lines, Mrs. Betenbender encourages Commissioners to pass her property at 1267 Oakes Drive to see how the neighboring basketball court Impacts her property, Mrs, Betenbender may attend your fonnal meeting o.n Octqer 1, 1992, to appeal 10 the Commission to consider an ordinance amendment that would limit fiow close a court could be located to a property line, If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 356-5243. tp3-1 ,,-.',1 ~377 ./ I , ,; .. -. September 21, 1992 1267 Oakes Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52245 351-0143home 335-5541 work Planning and Zoning Department: I am writing to inform you, the city council and Karen KUbby of the need to make a new zoning regulation. My husband and I built our home on Oakes Drive fourteen years ago and have been very fortunate to have good neighbors and a nice neighborhood until recently, When new neighbors moved into 1277 Oakes Drive and our nice home and neighborhood has gone to ruin. We are EXTREMELY upset and shocked that the city has no regulations about installing basketball or tennis courts in their backyards. I only hope my letter wlll help others in Iowa City. Here's the situation: a cement half court slab was poured within 2 1/2 ft. of our property line with a breakaway backboard facing OUR yard therefore, we constantly have a basketball in OUR yard and Whomever might be playing basketball in our neighbor's yard climbing over or bending over OUR fence to get their ball; the time and energy we spent putting in flowers, trees, shrubs was wasted because our neighbors and basketballs are destroying them; the noise level is atrocious but they are not playing before 7a.m. or later than 10p.ro. (yet); they are planning on installlng lights; we cannot enjoy our property at all when a basketball game is in process due to the disturbance of balls, yeIHng and obsene language; we will now have to either move or install the highest fence possible around our entire yard, at an EXTREME EXPENSE to us ($1700 for 2 sides to be done at 6 ft high) and the ENTIRE yard will have to be enclosed like a fortress or they will continue to climb our fence to get their basketballs; not only does the noise bother us but some of the other neighbors are complaining. We feel the city should have an ordinance controlling the installation of these courts in yards. Some suggestions; 1. cannot be any closer than 6 feet of property lines 2. not allowed at allln town as it is either considered a nuisance or hazzard like a swimming pool ~377 - ..."...... -li-'-' ~. If anyone can advise us of any law or regulation against such things happennlng to ruin our home, or peace and quiet, the expense to us, please contact us ASAP. PLEASE MAKE AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING THE INSTALLATION .....PLEASE...PLEASE....PLEASE STOP AND SEE IT TOOl Grawfully, ~~ Ariana and Larry Bewnbender -_.~... -_.~~ , .." " , ' , . i I ~77: -.. RECEIVC:D ( . --. . ? I J /992 437 S .Swomi t Iowa City, Iowa 52240 October 12, 1992 / ~~ Mr. Stephen Atkins City ManagE1r City of Iowa City 410 E, Washington St. 10l;a City, 100~a 52240 Dear Mr. Atkins: My wife Catherine and I have recently completed a Rental Rehabilitation project with the City. We would 1 ike to commend the City on the quality of the the Rehabil itation Officers in pi ace. ~Ie found Pamel a BBrnes to be a val uabl e resource tht'oughout the pt'oJect. Her knowl edge of the entire pl'ocess, her abi 1 ity to facil itate the mechanics of the procedure, and her I understanding of constt'Llction t'eal ities are an ass9t to YOLtr program. Steven Schornhorst began work with the City mid-way through OUl" project. ~Ie found his areas of e>:pertise and pt'actic"l knoNl ege to be remarkabl y well sLtited for his position, and felt him a strong addition to your staff. l'le I-sere fot'tLlnate to have t'ecieved the City's Historic F'reservB.tion AI'lard for the \;od~ undet'taken at 435-437 S. Summit St. We fully rE1al ize this Nould not have been possible Nithout the monetary assistance of the Rental Rehabil itation Program and the technical and moral support of its staff. cc: Marianne Milkman eJ3,g . .\ f : I . . ;. I,', " " ; i I I I I I i I I ! , ',:' -.. . () I ~ . ~~ I What Is Project GREEN? Project GREEN is a gathering of peo. pie who believe that effective Im- provement of their community landscape can result from their con- tribution of time, ideas, energy and money, Project GREEN Is not an organization in the usual sense. It Is not a club' it is not meeting-oriented, It is a ' I~~sely-structured group of varied clllzens, working In diverse and changing ways toward the goal sym- bolized by our name: GREEN -Grow to Reach Environ- mental Excellence Now In 1968 we began work to accomplish our aim: a general improvement In the appearance of the community Major tree planting projects carried out by our volunieers have made ap. proaches to the city more pleasant along Iowa Avenue, Highway 6 By. Pass East, Melrose Avenue and Gilbert Street. In the downtown area visual improvement accomplished by the mini-parks and the Chauncey Swan Plaza have Initiated a new ap' preclatlon of landscape amenities for public benefit. As the seasons have passed, we have demonstrated that community better- ment Is the continuing result when In- dividuals, business people, city and county government and schools can actively cooperate on programs for -.envlronmentallmprovement. The opportunity to be a part of Pro. ~ ject GREEN Is always available to any , Interested or concerned person. IT IS OUR BELIEF- We all share the responsibility for making Iowa City a pleasant, attrac- tive and clean place to live. Project GREEN'S program is oriented . to promote high standards of design in architecture, landscape architecture and community planning, as well as high stan- dards of maintenance and cleanliness in the community . to serve as a forum for beautification and Improvement ideas, as a catalyst for in- dividual, neighborhood and community groups and as a coordinator and liaison between groups and Individuals pursuing common goals . to encourage the preservation of open 'spaces, natural features and historic . landmarks and areas . to support, supplement and recommend beautilicatiori projects of governmental agenci,es and volunteer committees . to stimulate citizens to make improvement. on their individual properties and 10 work toward improved overall community ar;- pearance A general public meeting in the fall welcomes newcomers and explains the program, Through the year a steering committee establishes polic: and priorities of possible major pro- Jects. It develops, schedules and directs programs and actlvilles, whlc, are carried out by volunteers. Com- munication among workers and sup- porters is maintained through a com. prehensive biannual NEWSLETTER and through timely newspaper and radio announcements. j~~~r;~&;~. ~ ~oaJ$,w()J. t/.J,u(M~ ~ IQf,1, ~ ~37~ \ IE: Branching 0111 The City of Iowa City Iowa Ener National Energy ConslIltants Waverly Ught & Power J3iO . Energetic Organizations Win Awards For the fourth year/the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will present/he lowa Energy Leadership A wards. This year's winners include /lIe following leaders in energy efficiency and renewable energy resources, its own decisions, espe- 1985, the $16,000 position wann for the animals. The City of cially on energy use. Iowa was left vacant. That year Schoenfelder put a heat City is different. A city- the city's energy bill storage system in the floor. Iowa City wide perspective on energy jumped by $77 ,000. For maximum efficiency, use is gained by having an the wann air is recirculated Energy Coordinator Passive Solar for room heat. Since 1978, Iowa establish a conservation Other efficiency City has employed an program. Animal ShelJer measures include Energy Coordinator to The benefits of this In addition to being supcrinsulation in the save energy in both city approach are easy to see; the Energy Coordinator, addition, with R.50 roof facilities and throughout $2 million saved and a Schoenfelder also serves as insulation, and exterior the community. Outreach 43% drop in building the city architect. Combin- insulation on the old, and education efforts have energy consumption. ing these two areas enabled section of the building. included "Energy Fairs," According to James him to design a new city compact fluorescent light Schoenfelder Iowa City animal shelter that incor- Cities Can't Afford bulb giveaways, encrgy Energy Coordinator, the poratcs both cnergy videos on cable TV and "key is continuing program efficiency and passive Inefficiency poster contests. management and analysis. solar features. The new In Iowa City. the Overlhe past 10 Elaboratc engineering shcller uses 57% less energy conservation years, the city has saved studies collect dust on the ' energy on a Btu per square program funds itself close to $2 million in shelf unless there is a foot basis than the fonner through encrgy savings. energy costs. dcdicatcd person in the building. with no new alloeation of The tiny old shelter tax dollars as improve- was uninsulated concrete ments continue to be made block. The new addition is throughout the city's 13 airy and spacious, with buildings. Last year the skylights providing natural effort saved $295,000. light. Large southfacing According to Schoenfelder, windows do double duty, any city government in offering both light and Iowa that spends at least solar heat. $175,000 on energy bills Passive solar is also in its buildings can't afford used in a trombe wall NOT to hire at least a part- along the old section of the time energy professional. building. The wall's outer layer of clear fiberglass i -.--, , : transmits 90% of the ... Till new Iowa Cily animal sheil". ,usjgned by James sunlight. The inside, a Geo Metro Schoenfelder, i1lJ:orporates pass,,, solar and energy efficiency for concretc wall painted a 57% drop in ene'gy ",ed per squore fOOl. PholO by p.s, Cole. black, transmits the sun's trenches to continually heat to thc interior of the Ethanol Coordinating adapt these studies to real building. Energy Use world polcntial." Designing an animal Challenge Cities carry out many Iowa City learned the shelter offered unique different functions, and hard way one ycar Ole challengcs, SchoenFelder For the past two often each department sets importance of tile Energy said. TIle floor, For years, on thc eve of tilC its own policies and makcs Coordinator position. In example, needed to be kept Ruan Greater Des Moines 1011'0 En.rSl' null.lln rog. 2 ~3~O 0\' , I I I I , , i , i i j ',' Team Spirit Each Oeo Metro, sponsored by a Ccntral Iowa Chevy Oeo dealer, was assigncd to a local high school or to a celeb. rily leam. Teams lried to outdo each other in deco- 'ating their cars: Everyone ,lad fun painting on school colors and mascots, slogans and crazy sayings. DNR's car, driven by Director Larry Wilson and Energy Administrator Larry Bean, proclaimed, "This is Larry and Larry. Darrell stayed home." Grand Prix, a race of a different kind has taken place. The winners succeed not on speed, but on fuel efficiency. The Gco Metro Ethanol Chal- lenge promoles cfficient and safe driving as well as . thc use of a renewable fuel-IO% ethanol blended fuel. Teams made up of high school students and local media and other cclcbrities drivc Geo Mctros provided by Central Iowa Chevy dealers. The winners are delennined by the miles per gallon achievcd over the 100-mile course. Sponsors include Central Iowa Chevy/Geo dealers, the Chevrolct Geo Motor division, the Iowa Com Promolion Board, the Ruan Greater Des Moines Grand Prix, Pizza Hut and Kum and Go stores. Racing Oil 31/2 Gallons At the start of the race, each team received 3 1/2 gallons of ethanol- . blended fuel. II was up to them to stretch thai fuel to the maximum ovcr the course, while gelting to each checkpoint in timc. Teammales huddlcd over their maps and charts, plotting their strategies. When it was time to line up for the start, the cars were pushed to the slaning line to save fucl. Not until they were given the signal to go were any engines started. Vince and Larry, the crash test dummies, gave the sendoff. Any unnecessary fuel consumption had to be eliminated. That meanl no air conditioning on a hot, muggy July day. NOlonly that, but windows wcre kepi rolled up to avoid any extra drag. Results Not Suprisillg Students from Ames High have won the Chal- lenge two years in a row in a Mctro sponsored by George Wright Chevrolct. This ycar thc team achieved an average 58.79 miles per gallon. Overall, the 411eams averaged 49 miles per gallon. The results are not surprising. The Geo Metro is ratcd as thc most fuel efficient car in its class. IE: Branching Out Program Starting in one small city, community tree- planting programs have "branched oUl" across tilc state, thanks to a program launched by Trecs Forever and Iowa Elcctric Lighl and Power. In late 1989, a pi/ol projcct was slarted in Belmond, Iowa. Thai community's reaction was so positive that the Branching Out program was created to plant trees statcwide. Making All Idea Grow From an idea in IWO peoples' minds, with nourishmcnt from a utility company and hard work by many voluntcers, tree- planting has grown into a statewide effort to turn Iowa communities grecn. The following shows the progress. Fcbruary 1989: Shannon Ra'msay and David Krotz, volunteers with a shared interest in tree-planting, found Trees Forever. October 1989: Trees Forever became a program of thc Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. November 1989: Iowa Electric Light and Power pledged $5,000 to establish a community forestry program in Bclmond, Iowa. January 1990: The Bclmond community program was successfully established with an out- standing volunteer steering commiUee that completed a three-year focus plan. May 1990: Rcspond- ing to a new law requiring utili tics to sian trec- planting programs, Trees Forever and Iowa E1eclric wcre able to offer the Bclmond projcct as the lowo Eo'r~y 1l1l1l'lln~~ ~O ~'." .. 1.... " & Financial supporl from Iowa Elec/ric pllLf organizing and training flom Trees Foreyer pl/LJ commilmCnJ from communities equal a sUtcessful tree-plan/ing program. Trees Forever phOIO. model for a utiJity-sp0:J- sored program. July 1990; Trees Forever and Iowa Electric launched IE: Branching Out, a partnership program designed to provide grants to communities in the Iowa Electric service area. October 1990: Iowa Electric increased its original $100,000 per year commitment 10 $i25,000, for a five year commitment of $1 ,225,000. Iowa Southern became the second utility to sponsor a Trees Forever program with a $100,000 annual budget. . December 1990: All seven investor-owned utilities joined forces with Trees Forever. By Augus11992, Trees Forever had pro- grams in 200 Iowa com- munities with 11 full-time staff people. The volun. teer force has grown to almost 6,000 strong. Funding is now being received from investor- 'owned utilities, municipal utilities, corporations, foundations and govern. ment agencies. Inll'a E",r~)' lIullctl. r.~, 4 Tile Beauty of Trees Iowa Electric's interest in a tree-planting program was to save energy and reduce peak electrical demand, thus offsetting the nccd for future power plants. Properly placed trees save energy by shading build- ings from summer sun and sheltering them from winter wind. Urban tree planting also provides other ben- efits such as soil stabiliza. tion, wildlife habitat and food, noise absorption. Tree leaves also filter pollutants such as carbon dioxide and through evapotranspiration can actually help cool the air in the summer. As important as these very concrete benefits are the intangible contribu- tions trees make 10 a community. TIleir spring blossoms, summer foliage and fall glory, even Ihe starkness of their branches against a winlery sky, beautify our surroundings and raise our quality or life. National Energy Consultants This Cedar Rapids company was Ihe first business in Iowa to pro- vide comprehensive energy management services to businesses. dlUrches, nonprofu facilities and homes, Efficiel/cy A Process .llte pliilosophy behind National Energy ConsultanL\ is that "energy efficiency is a process, not a single action." That process is, according to Ole Munson, president, a continuous loop of identi- fying, prioritizing, imple- menting and monitoring cost effective measures. "With energy efficiency, you have to keep moving -forward. You can't stand still because it's too easy to go backward if you neglect it," he said. The company, for which Munson's brother Gunnar serves as e~ecutive vice-president, uses broad. based methods that include a thorough analysis of a building's usage and energy bills. The resulting repon includes suggestions for taking advantage of lower rates offered by utilities, specific energy- efficient equipment and advice on how to operate a facility more efficiently. The energy efficiency "game plan" is tailored to the needs of the client and aims to maximize energy savings while minimizing the client's costs-gelling the maximum return on the energy investment. "We pride ourselves on the accuracy of projected savings," said Munson. All Evolvillg Busilless The Munson family started out in the electrical contracting business and moved into energy man- agement when they saw a need after the 1970s oil crises. Al that lime, "there A Malllon EI"lrit grew illlo an energy rannagemenl eOlllal/ing firm when MUIllonfamily membcrJ 'ow 1/'01 dielll' /leeder' good energy advice. Pho'o by P.S, Cale, ;l3~O wasn't a book you could read or a school you could go 10" to learn energy consulting, said Ole Munson. The company developed ils own unique approach through working with clients, manufacturers and utility companies. One of the ways the staff, such as Lars Lee (cnerg)' systems), SIeve Powell (cnergy services) and John Ireland (market. ing), stay current with rapidly changing technol- ogy is to use it in the National Energy Consult. ants building. "The guys have been experimenting lately with different types of motion sensors for lights. Half the time now when a light goes on or off I don't know what caused it," laughed Munson. Energy technology is constantly changing, but "t~at's thc fun of being in this busincss over the last 15 years," hc said. Committed Clients According to Munson, luck plays a role in the business' success. "We're lucky when we find a client that is truly committed to conserving our nation's resources and that is not afraid to imple- ment an energy conserva,- tion measure evcn when it involvcs a new idea or a new technology." National Energy Consultants was the guiding force behind thc energy cfforts that won Iowa Encrgy Leadership A wards in previous ycars for Indian Crcek Naturc Center and the Cedar Rapids Bus Departmcnt. Waverly Light and Power A small municipal utility, Waverly Light and Power is taking the lead on thrcc frcnts of energy efficicnc y, rencwable encrgy ill d tree-planting. Energy efficiency efforts include hiring a full-time Energy Advisor to work with customers, builders involves studying the possibility of installing wind generators. The utility has Iowa's largest municipal utiJily trcc-planting program, developed with Trees Forever. Seeking Efficiency According to Glcnn Cannon, the utility general manager, "A municipal utility should be a leader and seck efficiency. Why use energy if we don't need lo?" As a result, Waverly Light and Power ~ ~ l' --- _.~ , 'i ,- 'l.rmffa ' "i I. '. I n~~: 1 .' '\ '. :..,' ,J. ~ ".'... ._..f." '" E""r8Y Adv;.or James Jebe works with indus/rial, commercial and residentiol cliellls /0 improve energy 'ffici,,,,,y. Plwro by P S. Cole. I and contractors: addressing future energy needs with Integrated Resource Planning; replacing all strecl lighting with effi- cient high pressure sodium lamps; and working with local service organiza~ons to promote compact I1uorescellllighting. Waverly Light and Power has operated lhrcc hydroelectric generators since 1923. A new effort in renewable energy has pill together a varied program of cnergy effi- ciency programs, incen. tives and planning efforts. Each typc of cus- tomer is included in at least one of the programs. According to James Jebe, Energy Advisor, "If you're willing to invest the money, we'rc willing to spcnd the time to help you become efficient." Resi. dential customers can take advantagc of the Good Certts program, which offers savings on utility ratcs in exchange for making recommended improvements. Other efficiency incentives include appliance rebates and giveaways of compact fluorcsccrtts, watcr.saving showerheads and hot water heatcr blankets. Commercial and industrial customers are receiving energy audits and a simple offer-a rcbatc of $)()() per kilowatt hour savcd, regardless of how it's saved. "We've already audi ted thc 16 largest businesses. and now have 400 more to do," said Cannon. Part of the efficicncy . effort involves planning for the future with an ' integrated resource plan- ning process. "We're looking ahead 10 to 20 years, and then backing into what'are our best options now. Our board is farsighted enough to sce that if we spcnd money now we will forestall costs later," said Cannon. "Future power will be tight in Iowa, and our plan treats efficiency as a solid resource option. It shows. what pcrccntage of our powcr demand can be met by each program." Wi"d arId Water Power Waverly Light and Power has operated a hydroelectric facility since the 1920s, and watcr powcr continues to con. tribute to the utility's energy mix. Currently, the titree hydro generators provide 1.7% of the lown F.n,rgy Dullell. rage 5 ': 023~O , . 1920,."a hydro generatars cOlllin"" 10 'upply eMugh eleclrieity 10 IighJ Waverly', ,Ireel,. Photo by P.S. Cole. community's energy needs. Although this may seem negligible, Cannon points out that it's enough to run all the street lights for the city. The utility is now trying to exploit another natural power source-the wind. Preliminary studies indicate tilat Waverly may be able to cost effectively generate elcctricity with a wind turbine. The next steps are to gain funding, put in the turbine and then evaluate the actual cost per kilowatt hour. "No one can tell us whether or not it can be done," said Cannon. "We can't move Waverly to northwest Iowa, so let's see what we actually have here." According to Can. non, the projecl will demonstrate the feasibility of municipal utilities operating wind generators. "If every municipal utility used wind, we could make a dent in Iowa's power needs," he said. Tree Plal/til/g In 1?91, Waveriy Light and Power made a 11111'0 EnerGY llllll,lIn PaG,6 five year, $100,000 commitment to the Trees Forever program. On a per rcsidential customer basis, that commitment is larger than any other utility in the stale. After an initial tree survcy of the community, Trees Forever organized citizen committees and dcveloped a five-year plan for planting in city parks, at schools and around buildings. 011 Top o/What's Goillg 011 Waverly Light and Power is looking to the future-for energy effi- ciency solutions, for rcnewable energy options and for community better- ment. "We want to be on top of what's going on to be able to serve our customers," Cannon said. "We know that by pushing new alternatives wc will make mistakes," but that's how new things are learned, hc said. "People told me phOlovol- laics wouldn'l work in Iowa. But our photovol- taic security light outside wor1<ed all but two days last year." Wood Crest Custom Homes ~veloping encrgy efficient, passive solar homes is a family affair for Wood Crest Custom Homcs of Bettendorf. Mcmbers Qf thc Prochaska family design and super- vise the energy efficient construction of the homes, dccorate and choose appliances with efficiency in mind, and market the homes. The Efficiellcy is There . I According to Joe Prochaska, president of the company, "We build in the most energy efficiency that is justified by the cost." Most features Prochaska incorporates pay for thcmsclves in less than five years. Oients don't always undmtand the need (or some extra costs upf ront for cfficiency. "If you spend $500 on wallpaper, it will be noticed. But cnergy efficiency fcatures aren't noticeable," Prochaska said. Even clients who initially balked at paying for efficiency learn quickly after moving in why Prochaska insists on it. Hcating, cooling and lighting costs are kept to a minimum. A recent project was a 3,600 foot custom ranch house that costs less than $250 per ycar to heal. A 50% reduction in nonnal lighting costs was achieved by using compact fluorcscents in the foyer, hall, den, kitchen and bedrooms. Full size fluorescent fixtures are used in the master and hall bathrooms, laundry room and walk-in closets. The lighting fixtures used for the powder room, garage exterior and back yard , . Joe Procho,LJ alld h;'family create Iwmes thaI prlJ'ljdl both comfort and affordabilily through the;r energy effidellland pas,ive ,alar de,ign. Phola by P.S. Cale. J3~O Ooodlights have motion scnsors 10 come on only when needed. The Prochaskas' houses are inexpensive to heat and cool because thcy are superinsulated, use double and triple giazed windows, incorporate passive solar design and use high efficiency sys- tems and appliances. A Family Affair Wood Crest Custom Homes has becn a family ., operation since 1974, staned by Joc and Darlenc Prochaska. Joc designs the homes and supervises construction. Darlene docs the interior decorating, selecting efficient light fixtures, and as a licensed realtor, markels the homes. She's often even call cd in to do inside finish work when she's needed. Their son David works on both building and selling the company's homes. "He kecps two sets of clothes, work clothes and suits. One minute he may be working on a house, and 15 minutes and a suit laler, he's a realtor," said Prochaska. Son. in. law Dv.;ght Darland is superintendent of construction. "He can do evcrylhing in the house, whether it's carpentry, plumbing or whatever. So he understands the subcon- tractors' problems" and can help ensure energy efficiency, Prochaska said. Spreading the Word The Prochaskas don't keep their expertise to themselves. They have featured their homes in the Home Builders Associa- tion Parade of Homes and passed oulliterature on the energy cfficicnt features. TIley also, with Iowa- Illinois Gas and Electric Company, hosted an open house for builders, archi- tccts, interior designers and lighting suppliers 10 SCC tileir cnergy efficiency systems. Thcir motto is "We slrive 10 do 100 things 1% better every day." Their commitment shows in the Slate of the an technologies and knowledge incorpo- rated into the homes they build. Pursuing Energy Efficiency "Iowa's Pursuit of Energy Efficiency" is Ole lhemc of the October 20- 21 conference sponsored by the Iowa Association for Energy Efficiency (IAEE). The conference will deal with energy efficiency in Ole residen- tial, commercial and industrial sectors, and will feature special sessions on public policy, the environ- ment and rencwable energy. Speaking at the eonfcrence will be Lon Topaz, Sacramento Mu. nicipal Utility; Diane DeVaul, Northeast! Midwest Institute; Don Smith, Energy Masters; and many other experts on energy efficicncy and renewable energy. TIlc Iowa Energy Leadership A wards and the National A wards for Energy Innovation will be presented by Lt. Gov. Joy Coming at the luncheon on October 21. For morc infonna- lion, contact K. or Carol Baker at (515) 233-2663. 10ll'a Energy Dull,Un rage 7 8.3f() Energy Center News The Iowa Energy Center recently issued a Rcqucst for Proposals for energy-related resean:h and demonstration grants. Competition A is an "open" competilion in which proposals should be responsive to onc of the Center's four purposes: research on energy effi- ciency and conservation; assessing lechnology; educational and demon- stration programs: and research to develop alter- native energy systcms that are based on renewable Sources. Preproposals arc due Oclobcr 30 for Compeli. lion A. Compctilion B features threc focus areas in which proposals may be submitted: an ethanol statc of the an assessment; an Iowa wind resource assessment; and an Iowa photovoltaics tcst facility. Prcproposals will nOl be acceplcd in Competition B: full proposals are due November 20. For a copy of Ihe RFP, contact the Iowa Energy Center, 113 EES Building, Haber Road, Iowa Stale University, Ames,IA 50011-3070: (515) 294-8819. Alternative Fuels Meeting An altematiye fuels conference will be held in Nebraska November lO- ll. Planned confcrencc highlights include present- ing the advantages of using fuels like ethanol, propane, electricity, natural gas or metllanol; current research and development; rules and rcgulations; and training oPportUnities. For more Infonnation contact Kathy Harsh at (402) 562-1243. IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Wallace Slate Office Bu i1ding Des Moines, IA 50319-0034 BULK RATE U.S, POSTAGE PAID DES MOINES, IA PERMIT NO. Il95 ****.*********~5-DIGIT 52240 - 0 I R Sf, 47 STEPHEN ATKINS CITY ~IANAGER CITY OF IOWA CITY 41\11 E WASHINGTON IOWA CITY IA 5224\11 ~3g-0 ~. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: October 23, 1992 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Infonnation Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Recycling Update b. Annual Paper Contracts c. Pending Development Issues d. Americans with Disabilities Act e, Financial Assurance - Landfill f. Hickory Hill Park Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding update on pesticide ordinance redraft, .Oi I , Memorandum from the Solid Waste Management Planner regarding update of 238Tf ECICOG Regional Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, Memorandum from the Chair of Broadband Telecommunications Commission regarding cable TV refranchising pUblic hearing. Copy of letter from the ,Senior Building Inspector regarding 600 South Capitol Street, Minutes of the September 29, 1992, meeting of the Neighborhood Open Space Plan Committee. Agendas for the October 20 and October 22, 1992, meetings of the Johnson 9~ County Board of Supervisors. Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding Council's Work Session of 10-~ Agenda for the 10/27 Informal meeting of Bd, of Supervisors, TO COUNCIL ONLY: Memorandum from the City Manager regarding training for dormitory resident assistants, . " I , -. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October 15, 1992 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Recycling Update The following represents a 1991-1992 comparison of our August refuse collection/recycled material pickup. Generally speaking, you should note the initial figures for our recycled materials, While the participation appears to be experiencing steady growth, we are concerned about the continued success of our drop-off locations and whether it is a preference or simply greater community participation. While the numbers indicated continued support for our drop-off locations, many times the materials, particulariy plastic and newsprint, has been contaminated by individuals dumping other garbage into the recycled materials bin. This requires us to landfill the material, Also of some concern is our tire disposal program in that the Rosebar Tire Company in Vinton currently has a substantial backlog and is experiencing financial difficulties, Floyde is now looking at whether we can find another tire contractor. '. ,,: The yard weste program is difficult to measure due to the seesonal/climatic fluctuations; however, curbside does appear, as a percentage of total, to be increasing (from 67% of total to 78%). / . bj1Updlll ~381 '1 , ' -. Aug. 91 Aug, 92 '-', (Tons) (Tons) Metal/White Goods Curbside Pickup 2.57 3.62 1m Curbside Pickup .02 ,21 Landfill Total 4.70 1.95 Yard Waste Curbside Pickup 80.78 138.19 Landfill Total 118.71 175.49 Plastic Curbside Pickup 0 1.79 Drop Oils 6,59 8.26 Newsorint Curbside Pickup 0 26.71 Drop Oils 115.09 108.75 Tin Cans Curbside Pickup 0 2.3 ~ Drop Oils 2.54 2.23 i llim i , Curbside Pickup 0 2.13 i , Drop Oils 2.54 2.23 I I Qi1 I I Drop 011 only 3,51 3,14 I I I , b~upd.I' I I I I i i J3~L" ,J -. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October 19, 1992 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Annual Paper Contracts Bids were received for the annual Duplicator Paper and Continuous Computer Paper contracts, Both contracts will reflect an B% decrease over the current contract. Recycled paper Is becoming more readily available at a reduced price. Recycled paper, In accordance with the EPA guidelines, has been utilized In specifications for contracts, At a minimum we are writing specifications to Include 50% recycled waste paper and 10% to 20% post consumer waste, depending on the paper type. Recycled waste paper Includes end runs from a paper mill or printing plant, whereas post consumer waste Includes printed paper utilized In the marketplace and recycled; services provided by. vendors such as City Carton. The post consumer content Is Increasing annually and the EPA anticipates a reasonable specification of 50% post consumer content within the next one to two years. Currentiy, the Purchasing Division Is writing all outside printing specifications with an option for recycled paper. When available. approximately 90% of all bids have been awarded with recycled paper; these include water sewer bills, payroll tlmesheets, payroli change forms, and brochures such as the Recreation Center program schedules. Paper needs of the City have changed over the past ten years as the demand for Information creates a need for paper products, The following chart reflects those technology changes and the paper demands. Equipment Print Shop - duplicator (copies) Photocopies (units) Photocopiers (copies) Mainframe computer - printers Microcomputer systems Fax 1982 1.6 million 5 .5 million 1-2 printers o o 1992 3.0 million 18 1.0 mlillon 3-8 printers 110 4 bJl>apor , 'J. 3fo1 'I I , -. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: October 19, 1992 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Pending Development Issues ..{ An application submitted by Seville Corporation for preliminary plat approval of Southwest Estates, Part Five and Part Six, a 39-lot residential subdivision located on Phoenix Orive extended. An application submitted by Capitol Implement Company for a special exception to reduce the required front yard of the CI-l zone for property located at 702 South Gilbert Street to permit 18 off-street parking spaces in the required front yard along Gilbert Court to accommodate the required parking for a proposed apartment building on the site, , ',' An application submitted by GWG Investments for a special exception to permit approximately 38 off-street parking spaces for property located in the CB-I0 zone at 315 East College Street for the proposed Carnegie Plaza, an approximately 13,000 square foot commercial development and 48-unit apartment development, . ~3~3 " , 0'1 " .' ~. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM ::..\. Date: October 21, 1992 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Americans with Disabilities Act I spoke with representatives of Senator Harkin's office the other day, and one of his aides will be in Iowa City on Thursday, November 5, at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of his attendance is to discuss the issues associated with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other factors and' issues. The meeting is tentatively planned for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors offices, I will know more shortly. nl\<:c.edl / .. ~~fl'f ."1 ., , , -. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October 21, 1992 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Financial Assurance - Landfill We have finally received what appears to be the final regulations with respect to financial assurance for landfill operators. Significant progress was made in improving our financial flexibility with respect to meeting the closure and post-closure set aside costs, While it will certainly have an effect upon our rates and in particular the cost for other communities utilizing the landfill, we now do have some flexibility. We will begin the preparation of recommendations to you on financial assurance. cc: Chuck Schmadeke Floyde Pelkey Don Yucuis ~~ondfiU ~ '. 023fS -. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October 21, 1992 To: Terry Trueblood From: City Manager Re: Hickory Hill Park The recent recommendation from the Parks & Recreation Commission concerning Hickory Hill Park has been distributed to members of the City Council. As you are aware, we have reviewed this proposal extensively. Specific concerns addressed included departmental assignment, City responsibilities under the state and. federal laws concerning stormwater management, and in general a practical approach to how best to use the land in and around Hickory Hill Park. It would be my judgment that to dedicate the land as parkland, as suggested in the memorandum from the Commission, may cause problems with the overall I stormwater management responsibilities in the future. I would suggest that the land be "designated" as parkland while still retaining a storm water management identification, I believe we can substantially address the concerns of the Parks & Recreation Commission by turning over the responsibility for the land to your department. The designated parkland/stormwater management land could be used for park and recreational programs, The only concern I would have is that if in the futuro your department might consider some significant topographical changes, that is moving substantial amounts of soil, it would have to be reviewed in order to assure we can continue to comply with our stormwater management responsibilities. As far as removal of fences. identifying programs for recreational use, I believe thet the department should proceed. I have submitted a copy of this memorandum to the City Council in order that they may be aware of my concerns, cc: City Council /' Director of Public Works . tp4-2 ct3~(o -. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October 21, 1992 From: The Honorable Mayor Darrel G. Courtney and Members of the City Council ~. r-~ Update on Pesticide Ordinance Redraft (Commercial Applicator) Linda Newman Gentry, City Attorney To: Re: This is to inform you that in light of the fact that I will not be available for the City Council's meeting Tuesday, October 27, 1992, and thus not able to discuss the next version of the proposed Commercial Applicator Pesticide Ordinance. I am recommending the ordinance b~ placed on the Council's formal agenda for Tuesday, November 10, 1992. I do not fel11 comfortable with your deciding this important piece of legislation, in my absence. Additionally, there may be further discussion of the "registry of concerned neighbors," if the suggestion for a "voluntary registry" is not practical or amenable. Finally, in light of your priority list, I spent two days with our new codifier, Sterling Codifier from Idaho, establishing priority lists and problem areas between the codifier's representative and the various department and division heads. This was time well spent, when viewed in the long range plan of the 18-24 month project. All in all, according to my "priority list" from the City Council, the codification project seemed more pressing-especially in light of the fact that I will be out of the office for four days next week, October 26-29, 1992. Please let me know if you have any further questions or comments regarding these matters, and I look forward to seeing you at your next Council meeting in November, 1992, cc: Steve Atkins, City Manager Marian Karr, City Clerk Anne Burnside, First Assistant City Attorney Pesticide Ordinance files n\mlfT1Ollcclo.21.nvno :<387 I I , -. Johnson County Council of Governments ~ 410 E \JvtJshlrg(CfISt kAw City k:Ma 52240 r~ (,III ~~~ Date: October 19. 1992 To: Iowa City City Council and City Manager . From: Brad NeumaniJfsolid Waste Management Planner Re: Update of ECICOG Regional Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan A year and a half ago I provided the City Council with a summary of the ECICOG Regional Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan. Iowa City and Johnson County are included in the planning area for this document. The Regional Comprehensive Solid Waste Manage- ment Plan is a document that will help local governments prepare to implement programs that will reduce the volume of waste being landfilled, The plan is scheduled for updating no later than January 1994. JCCOG will assist with the plan update. The state requirements for updating the plan are as follows. Update Schedule The Comprehensive Plan must be updated and refiled with the Department of Natural Resources at least every three years. The plan must be fully implemented by July 1, 1997, ECICOG will begin updating the plan starting in Spring 1993, Public Partlc/patlon The minimum public participation requirements include: 1. The plan must document public perticipation throughout the planning and implementa- tion phases, An advisory committee that includes a balance of public interests should be formed early in the planning process, and continue through the implementation phase. 2. The plan must document that the public was provided the opportunity to comment on the plan during the planning process. Two public hearings should be held to inform the public of the proposed plan. One hearing should occur early in the process, and a second one near the completion of the plan. Spec/allzed Operations All composting, recycling. solid waste processing, and infectious waste treatment facilities in the six-community region must be included in the plen update. Closure and post-closure reguletions must be addressed. ~88 -. - 2- Plenning Funds In FY93 an additional $.75 per ton will be added to the existing $3.50 per ton of the landfill tipping fee being retained by the State for planning. $.95 of the resulting $4.25 per ton will be retained for comprehensive solid waste management planning. Other Plen Elements Baseline figures should be reevaluated for measuring the area's progress toward the 25 and 50 percent waste reduction goals mandated by the state. Any significant changes in population, employment or industrial production which would affect the amount of waste to be reduced should be explained. The DNR will recognize special circumstances that would affect waste reduction goals. The updated plan must include a solid waste abatement table to evaluate the area's progress toward waste reduction goals. JCCOG has completed the abatement table for the Iowa City Landfill (attached). This table shows progress toward the waste reduction goals, and indicates how well the waste reduction programs are working. Written evidence of the commitment to the plan's implementation must be included in the update. A letter detailing the commitment of each county and each city to the implementation of the plan must be included. The letter must include a statement that the plan has been reviewed by the respective city councilor board of supervisors and that they support the achievement of the 25 and 50 percent waste reduction goals. If a city or county refuses to provide such a letter, that local government will be required to submit en alternate plan it will support, The original plan must then be amended to include this change in the waste stream, end be endorsed by the rest of the local governments supporting the original plan. If a waste depository accepts any waste coming from outside of the planning area, a discussion of that waste, including identification of the amount and origin, must be included in the plen. Furthermore, any waste being received from out of state for disposal in Iowa is subject to comprehensive planning requirements. The regional plan must document how waste reduction and recycling are being used by the out-of-state entity to reduce the waste being sent to Iowa. Out-of-stete entities transporting waste into Iowa are subject to the same waste reduction requirements as producers of waste from within Iowa. Public education concerning waste reduction and recycling must be adequately addressed in the plan update, The minimum requirement is that locel governments must establish public education programs addressing household hazardous wastes, tires, motor oil, lead acid batteries, backyard composting and methods of material separation and recycling. JCCOG and ECICOG have ongoing educational initiatives. The update must address recycling and marketing of "problem materials": waste oil, lead acid batteries, appliances and tires. Locations within the planning area that collect waste oil must be identified. Strategies for recycling waste oil and lead acid batteries must be included. Information concerning the recycling of metal contained in appliances must be specified, The number of waste tires generated in the planning area must be estimated, along with the identification of large tire stockpiles. A plan for processing waste tires according to DNR standards must be included. J.3f8 ":, 'I I ,.. - 3- Regarding composting, required information must include specific markets and usas for compost. A discussion of compost, the land application of yard waste and an identification of community composting sites will be included in the update. Finally, areas establishing new sanitary landfills and expansions of existing landfills must provide a comprehensive listing of plant and animal species at the proposed location. The DNR Preserves and Ecological Services Bureau will assist in assessing the impact of the proposed landfill on any archaeological, historical or architecturally significant landmark. ".\ If anyone has any questions, please give me a call. Thanks. cc: Jeff Davidson Chuck Schmadeke Floyde Pelkey jceoglldm\plMlupd,fM'tO ~388 -. / ~ ~ '" .5 !i C. ... 0 u ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ .~ .... " C III .J >0 ~ .~ U III ~ 0 .... ~ >0 ~ C ::l 0 U c 0 '" c .c 0 ..., ~ 0.9 W .J m ~ I- Z W :e W N ~ 0\ m 0\ < - .; W - I- ~ III ~ ~ 8 c j ::; 0 III 0 0 0 N - 0\ 0\ 0\ - co 0\ 0\ - l"- 0\ 0\ .... IlJ 0\ 0\ .... '" 0\ 0\ .... '<l' 0\ 0\ .... ~ 0\ .... III M M III ell N OJ 0 X 0 0 ell 0\ OJ N X X N IlJ \D N 0\ . . . .... 0 ell .... OJ III In . . , Ii':" en ,... . ,... o-t OJ III 0 0 o-t en .... 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City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: September 29, 1992 To: City Council Members From: Trey Stevens, BTC Chairperson 1" y Re: Cable TV Refranchising Public Hearing The Broadband Telecommunications Commission (BTC) will be conducting a public hearing Wednesday, November 1 B, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. in the Civic Center Council Chambers. The purpose of this public hearing is to allow any citizen the opportunity to give input to the BTC regarding cable TV refranchising related issues in Iowa City. The BTC and the City's Cable TV Office will be using a variety of media to get the word out to as many citizens as possible regarding this public hearing. We are planning to cablecast this hearing live. If you have any questions or desire further information, please contact myself or Mr. Drew Shaffer at 356-5046. c:abI,lYIpublichr,rrmo J~.~9 i I I I I I I I i j , : , , I I ; I , I I I October 20, 1992 ~/ 1Jt . Rancho La Costa - Etfin Forrest II c/o ICP Management Group 220 Lafayette St., Suite 130 towa City, IA 52240 ~&.. CITY OF IO WA CITY Re: 600 South Capitol Street Dear Sir: This letter is to inform you that building permit #BLD91-4497 issued for a 104-unit apartment building at 600 South Capitol Street has expired by limitation under Section 8-17(5)(d)(3) of the Iowa City Code of Ordinances and is hereby declared null and void. Furthermore, the zoning designation for this area has changed from RM-145 to PRM since the issuance of this permit, and the requirements of the PRM zone will not allow for the renewal or reissuance of this building permit. Therefore, no further work may be performed toward the construction of the building authorized by building permit #BDL91-4497. Further work must be performed, however, to bring the construction site into compliance with City codes. In its present condition,. this site Is in violation of Section 8-17(23)7009 of the Iowa City Code of Ordinances which pertains to the steepness of cut slopes. The project should have been required to file a grading plan and obtain a grading permit at its inception; however, a grading plan and permit must be obtained at this time to correct this violation. This permit must be obtained by November 15, 1992. This parcel is also in violation of Section 24-101 (1) of the Iowa City Code which would define the site as a nuisance. This letter shall serve as official notice to abate said nuisance by removing all re-rod that is protruding from the ground at a point even with grade and securing the west boundary of the site with a substantial fence until such time as the site can be properly graded and seeded. The re-rod must be removed and the site secured by November 1, 1992. If you have any questions concerning this matter, ptease call me at 356-5122. We will appreciate and anticipate your full cooperation in correcting these violations and eliminating a very unsafe and unsightly condition from the community. Sincerely, ?B&t4/ Ron Boose Senior Building Inspector cc: Mike Hodge, Hodge Construction Co. Doug Boothroy, Director, Housing & Inspection Services Steve Atkins, City Manager bjU'COIII 410 EAST WASlllNQrON STREET. IOWA CITV, IOWA n140.I'U. Il19' H6.S000. FAX 11191 H6.JOO, ~3~() -. ~r'" I' . '_l I, "W' .._.." MINUTES NEIGHBORHOOD OPEN SPACE PLAN COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 29, 1992 - 7:00 PM PCD CONFERENCE ROOM. SECOND FLOOR NORTH WING, CIVIC CENTER "..:.,....... vi......J.;:...L: .....,:1 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ann Bovbjerg, Casey Cook, Dee Vanderhoef, John Watson STAFF PRESENT: Moen, Rockwell, Trueblood, Franklin, Neff OTHERS PRESENT: Mary Weideman, Tom Scott CALL TO ORDER: Watson called the meeting to order at 7: 12 p.m. CONSIDERATiON OF THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 30. 1992 MEETING: Bovbjerg noted that the discussion of the Grant Wood district on page 4 should clarify that if land is acquired by the school district for building expansion, no additional open space credit should be given for this land. There was a consensus to accept the minutes as written. DISCUSSION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD OPEN SPACE PLANNING PROCESS: Cook referred to his memorandum representing his perceptions regarding the open space plenning process. Watson expressed his agreement with much of Cook's memorandum and noted that the memorandum was a good place for the Committee to start its discussion, He thought that the Committee should reach an agreement before taking positions back to the respective Commissions, He stressed the need to maintain the integrity of the Committee. Scott explained that Cook had reviewed the memorandum with Bovbjerg and him, Scott stressed that Cook's memorandum and positions regerding open space needs had not been presented to the full Planning and Zoning Commission. Scott said there might be some concern over .the definition of neighborhood, but from his perception, the breakdown in 1985. with the last neighborhood open space plan, had to do with implementation issues. Scott stated he was satisfied with the work of the Neighborhood Open Space Planning Committee, He had no problem with the Committee's delineation of neighborhoods, but said he did have ideas regerding implementation. Scott stated that it was possible to integrate subgroupings to allow for greater flexibility with implementation. Cook explained that he viewed the process of integrating subgroupings within larger areas as an opportunity to find ways to channel more resources into areas that have less parklend. He expressed his desire to avoid debate over definitions and boundaries at the City Council level, Cook said if open space needs were based on planning arees that have been esteblished in the Comprehensive Plan, there would be less disagreement over boundaries during the implementation process, Cook suggested that some of the developed neighborhoods could be combined with developing neighborhoods to provide a rational nexus between the two. Moen explained that the Comprehensive Plan discussed neighborhoods and study areas. She indiceted that the study areas were viewed more comprehensively and involved large areas of Iowa City, She noted that Cook had aggregated neighborhoods in a general way into the study areas, Moen stressed that the Comprehensive Plan approach was not inconsistent with . , ~3~/. ~. Neighborhood Open Space Plan Committee September 29, 1992 Page 2 the neighborhood open space plan approach. Scott suggested that the Committee could still look at open space areas that are adjacent to, but outside of a neighborhood open space district, and could count these areas as open space to a certain extent. He stressed that the goal in implementation is to be able to acquire a fee in-lieu-of, if there is excess parkland in an area. Another goal should be to link open space in a district and between districts through trail systems. Moen reviewed the southwest area of Iowa City. She said the assumption could be made that the Hunters Run Neighborhood Open Space District did not need any more open space, but the West High District did. She indicated that if a Neighborhood Open Space District is viewed as part of a larger southwest area, Hunters Run developers could be required to pay a fee in-lieu-of to finance parkland in the West High District. In response to a question from Watson, Moen stated that under Cook's proposal, funds from the Hunters Run District could be used to acquire parkland for the Miller/Orchard District. Scott said that the transfer of parkland funds could best be supported by relying on the boundaries that had been adopted in the Comprehensive Plan. He said that if during the implementation process, a subgroup has a deficit, then funds could be directed from within the larger area to meet this deficit. He thought that trail linkages strengthened this argument. Watson agreed that combining subgroups into a larger district to permit flexibility was a good idea. Watson stressed the importance of defining neighborhoods within the context of the available parks and open space, such as a shared community-wide park, He asked if the Comprehensive Plan boundaries were consistent with this perspactive. Rockwell agreed to provide the Committee with information on the Comprehensive Plan Study Area boundaries. In response to a question from Weideman, Moen stated that the Comprehensive Plan study areas wera not similar in size. Cook said that the Planning and Zoning Commission would like to find ways to integrate the recreation system with other processes. He said the recreational system should grow as the City grows, and one option would be to piggyback trail development onto stormwater retention and sawer line axtension projects. He cited the importance of having greenbelts between development and waterways. He said the affordable housing question had been raised. He noted that with the previous Neighborhood Open Space Plan, developers had argued that implementation of the plan would increase the cost of housing. He stressad the need to make the argument that parkland presarves and enhances property values. Bovbjerg agreed that it was a real selling point to have property next to a park or trail. Scott stressed that the subdivision review process should incorporate the dedication of parkland and/or fees in-lieu-of the dedication of property. Cook noted that federal funds are available for a year-round conservation corps, transportation improvement programs, filter strip projects and storm water management. Watson said the Neighborhood Open Space Plan should be revised, that additional language was needed regarding the linkage of parks and greenbelts as noted in Cook's memorandum. Trueblood said prioritization criteria was needed to determine how to use parkland acquisition funds. Cook said that the areas in the memorandum where there may be differences of opinion among the committee members include the access versus proximity to open space issue and how much a community-wide park can substitute for a neighborhood park, He noted that a larger grouping could recognize neighborhoods with no neighborhood park, but with access ~3~1 Neighborhood Open Space Plan Committee September 29, 1992 Page 3 to a community park. He stressed that this could help the Committee prioritize open space needs. He thought it was not always appropriate to limit credit for a community-wide park if there was a neighborhood function served within the community-wide park. Watson said he would agree with Cook when a community-wide park served a neighborhood park function, but stressed that proximity and access issues must be considered. Vanderhoef said that considering community-wide parks would help prioritize the needs, but the specific acreage limit should not be an inflexible factor. Watson thought that credit should be limited when it made sense to do so. Moen suggested using the Willow Creek Neighborhood Open Space District as an example for purposes of discussion. There was a consensus that because of its location in the northwest corner of the neighborhood open space area. Willow Creek Park did not serve the entire district as a neighborhood park. Bovbjerg noted that for safety purposes, pocket parks would be desirable for small children in the neighborhood. Cook stressed that prioritizing open space needs for each area should not preclude acting on opportunities that become available in a low priority area. Watson emphasized the importance of determining reasonable open space deficits so that the plan is workable. Cook stressed the need for the City to have negotiating leverage with developers to acquire land. Watson noted his disagreement with a portion of item #3 on page 2 of Cook's memorandum: "Distance from parks to surrounding development is less critical than distance to a trail system." Cook said that there was a need to distinguish between high density and low density areas. He thought that trails should be used in the more densely populated areas. Watson seid that parks, schools and recreation spaces should be linked by trails and greenbelts whenever possible, but some agreement was needed that trails are not the only type of access to open space and should not be the driving force in the development of neighborhood open space. Trueblood suggested rephrasing item #3 to be a less absolute position, Watson stressed that the value of trails depended on the type of population in an area. He said trails are just one method of implementing the neighborhood open space plan. Trueblood suggested clarifying the statement on page 2 that "it is the trail system which provides access to the park space and this distance should be ~ than one-half mile." Trueblood thought it would be more accurate to state that the distance should be "no more" than one-half mile from open space. Cook said that he agreed in general regarding the deficits that had been established by the Committee and the ideas proposed for implementation of the Open Space Plan. He still had questions on how to treat community-wide parks. Vanderhoef said it was necessary to identify usable acres versus wetlands or water detention areas. She said that the Committee should distinguish between active and passive open space, and stressed the need to limit the types of land accepted by the City, She thought this should be addressed when determining open space deficits. Cook agreed that passive open space, such as wetlands, should not count as part of the three acre allocation per 1 ,000 persons. Bovbjerg stressed that developers are required to meet the storm water requirement, and that land allocated for storm water detention should be treated separately from neighborhood open space requirements. There was a consensus of the Committee that the three acres of open space per 1,000 persons should be land that Is usable for active recreation. Cook suggested going to the neighborhoods to obtain input to refine the plan. Trueblood suggested it would be better to take a plan that is fairly specific to the neighborhoods. J39/ --......-- ~_.- -.- "" Neighborhood Open Space Plan Committee September 29, 1992 Page 4 Rockwell stressed the importance of seeing how well the standards apply to each neighborhood. Cook suggested having staff analyze the Districts. Moen indicated that staff could provide comments to the Committee at its next meeting and then the Committee could react to staff's analysis. She stressed the analysis would be based on the narrative portion of the plan. which the Committee had agreed upon earlier. Scott said the members should first review the neighborhood open space narrative to see if it should be amended. Rockwell encouraged members of the Committee to submit their comments on the districts to staff as well as their perceptions of the deficits and credits for each area. In response. to a question from Weideman, Watson said there needed to be a specific acreage ascribed to the deficit or surplus for each district, but said that when discussion takes place with the individual neighborhoods, the types of open space and options to fill the open space needs would be discussed, He stressed the importance of addressing the question of open space credits for school grounds, existing parks and University of Iowa property, He questioned if secondary schools should receive any credit for neighborhood open space. Franklin said the Committee should agree on what formula to use, and then comments and refinements would reflect the application of the standards to each District. Cook emphasized that he wanted to discuss implementation when input was being received from the neighborhoods. Watson noted that while the Committee could explain to neighborhoods the alternatives for implementing the plan, ultimately the City Council would decide how to implement the plan. There wes a consensus to look at aggregating neighborhoods. Moen agreed to provide the Committee with the Comprehensive Plan boundaries. BovbJerg asked for information on fee in-lieu-of ordinances, the definition of barriers, defenses for an open space ordinance and approaches that heve been taken by. other communities. Scott indicated that the City Attorney's Office could address these issues when the ordinance was being reviewed. DEVELOPMENT OF A NEIGHBORHOOD OPEN SPACE PLANNING TIMELlNE: There was a consensus thet two additional Committee meetings would be needed and these would take place in October and November. Watson said the Committee should address the Fringe Area in the future. It was agreed that the Committee would take the plan to neighborhoods in January and February of 1993 and that an ordinance would be prepared in March and April of 1993. In response to a question from Watson, Scott stated that developers who are property owners in the neighborhoods should be invited to neighborhood meetings. Franklin indicated that staff would forward a memorandum to the City Council regarding the Committee's activities in December 1992. DECISION OF NEXT MEETING DATE AND AGENDA: It was agreed that the next meeting would be held on October 27. 1992, at 7;00 p.m. in the PCD Conference Room. . .,..-- -- ~391 . .'1 I , ' -. Neighborhood Open Space Plan Committee September 29, 1992 Page 5 ADJOURNMENT: Minutes submitted by Mary Jo Neff. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. nof9.29.m1n ~ 39Jq . '1 I , , -. JohnlOllConnlf VOW^~ BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Charles D, Duffy Slephen p, Lacina Patricia A. Meade Rlehard E, Myers Belly Ockenfels October 20, 1992 INFORMAL MEETING " , ~ Agenda 1. CalI to order 9:00 a.m. 2, Review of the minutes. 3. Business from Ron Pennington re: building/discussion. permit for livestock . 4. Business from Ihe County Engineer. a) Discussion re: cash flow analysis for September. , ' b) Other I! I I i I II , . : I i I Ii I I , I I! , a) Discussion re: road maintenance agreement on Polk Avenue. . b) Olher 5. Business from the County Auditor. 913S0UnlDUBUQUEST, P.O,BOX 1350 IOWACITY.IOWA52244.1350 TEL: (319) 356.6000 FAX: 13(9) 356-6086 I 'H, ;l39~: ~.'" .., .. '... ..., ....__. .N.... ,,,.. ,"... ,. . .. ~. - - . ~. '.. . '", w"., UCt L0,92 15:16 No,006 P.01/02 .-----' I , lohlllon CounlY \ IOWA:> BOARD OF SUPERVISORS . Charles D, Duffy Stephen p, Lacina Patricia A, Meade Richard E. Myers Belly Ockcnfcls October 22, 1992 FORMAL MEETING ~. Agenda 1. Call to order 9:00 a.DI. 2. Action re: claims 3. Action re: minutes 4. Action re: payroll authorizations 5. Business from the County Auditor. I,,":,: i-v ,...., : ,- :') -I '" ::> ':. -- ;-- ~ ... - --:.~ :~ =.; ~ '~.'2 l J a) Action re: permits b) A~tion re: reports 1.' Clerk'.s September monthly report. . c) Discussion/action re: resolution amenaing the fiscal year 1993 budget. d) Discussion/aelion re: resolution changing appropriations. e) Other 6. Business from the AssIstant Zoning Administrator. a) First and Second consideration to change the legal description of the zoning lot localed on Lot 2 Oakridge Subdivision (Z7930) SW 1/4 of Section 7.T80N,. R5W of the 5th P.M. Johnson County, Iowa requested by Jerry Serbousek, b) Discussion/aclion re: SP9203 of Miller Monument, Site Plan Review pursuant to Chapter 8:1.35 located on Lot 2 of Scott's Third SubdivIsion. c) Other 913 SOUTH DUBuQunsT, P,O, BOX 1350 lOW ACITY,IOWA S2244.13S0 TaL: (319)356.6000 PAX: (319)356-6086 ,p:j.9~ City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October 21, 1992 To: Mayor and City Council From: City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, October 12, 1992 - 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers Mayor Darrel Courtney presiding. Councilmembers present: Courtney, McDonald, Ambrisco, Novick, Horowitz, Larson, Kubby. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Schmadeke, Franklin, Moen, Fosse, Schoon, Davidson, Gannon, Dennay. Tape recorded on Tapas 92-89, Side 2; 92-90, Both Sides; 92-91, Both Sides. PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS: Reel 92-89, Side 2 Senior Planner Monica Moen presented the following Planning and Zoning items: a. b. e in ublic hearin for coer 27 1992 on a resolu i n _mendin~ ,h Comorehensive Plan bv incorooratina the Execu~v~ Summarv an~ th: N~ahborhood Strateaies from the Historic Preservation Plan in 0 he Comoreha siv P 1'\. Moen stated that Council will be provided with additional information prior to the next Council meeting. In response to Novick, Moen stated she will provide Council with a .copy of the Historic Preservation Plan next week. c. Seltina a DubHc hearina for November 1 O. 1992. on a resolution aDorovi;~ ~he voluntarv annexation of aooroximatelv 7.08 acres of land loca~ed north anf ea~, vf ,he oresent Iowa Citv coroorate limits, north of Court Street and ast of Scot Bo levard. {Plum Grova Acres/ANN 92-0001) Kubby requested an updated listing of in fill lots that are availabla for development. d. in Ii ar'n f r v m er 0 1992 n n din~nca um~nuin; ~ ,e Z~nin~ Ordinance to chanoe the use reaulations of c~~ta~ ~;o~:~~v 1~~a':1 et ~f ~~~~ Boulevard and north of Court Street from the Cou t d I nat/vn v, R~ subur;~~ Residential. to RM-12. Low Densitv MUlti-Fa~i1; R~~id~n~~~ a~d RS-5. ~w Den i Sinale-Familv Residential. (Plum Grove Acras REZ 92- 01 I Moen stated that staff will provide more information prior to Council's next maeting, J3~3 -. 2 e. Public hearina on an ordinance vacatina aortions of Dubuaue Road riaht-of-wav. {American Colleae TestinaNAC 92-00021 Discussed as separate agenda item. f. Ordinance vacatina Dortions of Dubuaue Road riaht-of-wav. {American Colleae TestinaNAC 92-00021 {First consideretionl h. Public hearino on an ordinance vacatina the allev located adiacent to the east side of 410 Reno Street. (Jim JensenNAC 92-0003) In response to Kubby, Moen stated she will need to review correspondence to the property owner on Pleasant Street regarding the option to purchase half of the alley. (Additional discussion was held after item k.) i. Public hearina on an ordinance amendina Chaoter 36 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa Citv.lowa. entitled "Zonino' bv adootina reoulations oermittino non-reouired off- street oarkina on a seoarate lot within commercial and industrial zones. In response to Gentry, Moen stated she would review the proposed amendment of Chapter 36 as it applies to Golden Oldies. j. Resolution aoorovino the oreliminarv olat of First and Rochester Commercial Subdivision. Iowa Citv. Iowa. (SUB 92-0018) Planning and Zoning Commission member Richard Gibson and Dr. Dick Parrott presel'\ted information. k, Resolution aoorovino the oreliminarv olat of Walnut Ridoe. Parts Three and Four. Iowa Citv. Iowa. (SUB 92-00201 Larry Schnittjer, represanting MMS Consultants, presented information. ANNOUNCEMENT -IOWA AOVANCED TECHNOLOGY LAB: Reel 92-90, Side 1 Richard Gibson noted that the Iowa Advanced Technology Lab is holding an open house tomorrow and an opening brunch on October 24, 1992. UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITALS - EYE CLINIC/MELROSE CORRIDOR: Reel 92-90, Side 1 University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics officials John Staley, Deputy Administrator; Kendall Davenport, Director of Architectural Engineering end Environmental Services; and Brant Eckternot, Assistant Director for Planning presented information about the final phase of the University Hospitals capital replacement program. Staley distributed the booklet The Eve Institute and Final Phase of the Universitv of Iowa Hosoitals and Clinics Caoital Reolacament Prooram, ~393\ --. 3 DUBUQUE ROAD VACATION/NORTHEAST SIDE STREET SYSTEM (AMERICAN COllEGE TESTINGI: Reel 92-90, Side 1 PCD Director Franklin, Public Works Director Schmadeke, and Traffic Planner Davidson presented information to Councilmembers about the northeast side street system. Kubby requested that steff provide the five options as sketched at Council's formal meeting, PESTICIDE APPLICATION ORDINANCES: Reel 92-90, Side 2 Courtney requested the City Attorney continue researching en ordinance that would address penalties for spraying the wrong lawn. Courtney asked that the JCCOG Solid Waste Coordinator become involved in the educational process. A majority of Councilmembers agreed to an ordinance that would establish sign regulations for commercial applicators. Council directed City Attorney Gentry to work with Dean Moore to design a sign that is a minimum of 8 Y," x 11" in size. Horowitz and Kubby stated they will work on evaluation procedures. COUNCil TIME/AGENDA: Reel 92-91, Side 2 '. . 1. Horowitz asked what Council should do regarding input about the Airport Relocation Study. Larson stated that he had additional concerns. 2. Kubby noted that "Council time" was not scheduled on the formal agenda for. Tuesday's Council meeting. The item will be added, 3. Horowitz inquired about free bus passes for the Alliance for Mental Health. Atkins stated Council will receive a memo. 4. Kubby requested that the 10/15 memo from Parks & Rec Director Trueblood regarding College Green Park renovation should be sent to everyone who appeared at the 9/15 Council meeting. 5. Horowitz noted her appreciation for Finance Director Yucuis's 10/18 memo regarding Civic Center remodeling costs. 6. McDonald reminded Councilmembers and staff about proceeding cautiously in responding to neighborhood complaints. APPOINTMENTS: Reel 92-91, Side 2 Historic Preservation Commission - Kay Irelan Meeting adjourned at 10: 1 0 p.m. d.,k\ec10012,inl J.3 93 -. Rev BY:XEROx TELECOPIER 7011 ;10-23-92 3:03PI'I; JOHNSON COUNTY AUDITOR TEL:319-356-6086 319 356 6086. 3193565009;U 1 Oct 23,92 14:52 No,006 P.Ol/01 Jul""un CUllnly \ IOWA:> BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Charles D. Duffy Stephen p, Lacina Patricia A, Meade Richard B, Myers Betty Ockenfels Octobel' 27, 1992 INFORMAL MEETING 1.O N 0 Cl ~J] :,.fC) n >=i -I t\t:'l':.1 (j'-< N ,';1,/:1' W i ::::i6 '11 (roO "'1J ;- ~r1 " - ;"'] -;:0 0__ r. 'nf. ......:,.>, .. .., ~ r:l );. Cl Agenda 1. Call to order 9:00 a.lII. 2. Review of the minutes. 3, Business from Harold Stager re: Senior Center update/discussion, 4, Business from the Director of Public Health. a) Discussion ro: Hepatitis B Program update. b) Other 5. Business from Rich Malloy, CommunIty Planner for East Central Iowa Council of Governmonts re: letters of support 'for CDBG applicants in the ' county/discussion. ' "" 6. Business from the County Attorney. a) Executive Session re: Bell vs. Johnson County/discussion. b) Other 7. Business from the Board of Supervisors. a) Reports b) Other 8. Discussion from the public. 9. Recess. 913 SOUTHDunUQUBST, P,O, BOX 1350 IOWA CITY,IOW A 52244.1350 mL: (319)356-6000 PAX: (319~38~ ~ ", -",'........ ';' .j'" 'j I , , ~. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October 22, 1992 To: City Council From: City Manager '.' , Re: Dormitory - Resident Assistants Training Mike Brotherton, one of our police officers, recently finished e resident assistants training program for the University residence halls. He specifically dealt with the issues associated with illegal drug use. The resident assistants provided me a brief evaluation of the program and were most satisfied with his work. This is one of those projects we undertake that receives little publicity, but is often well received, I !- i , n.\dotmillY cc: Chief of Police ,':,,' . J3~