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City of Iowa City
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DATE: April 14, 1993
TO: Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager's Office
RE: Material Sent to Council Only on 4-14-93
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Watershed/Stormwater Management
b. Capital Improvement Program
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 12, 1993
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Watershed/Stormwater Management
As you may recall from earlier correspondance and the general information we all read in
various municipal publications, storm water management will officially become an issue in
about two years, as the federal govarnment begins enforcement of its rules. Current
regulations have been suspendad, as a temporary reprieve for communitias of 100,000 or
less. Given the claar indications on the part of the federal EPA, they have simply postponed
the inavitable. I have directed staff to continue their involvement in this issue in order to do
our bast to prepare our com~unity for the many changes likely to occur with new storm water
management rules and the likely costs,
It is our collective judgment that the issues of stormwater management are directly relevant
to the recently adopted growth policy, particularly the identification of boundaries which will
likely be our corporate limits. The boundaries under the projected growth policy are
constrained by the watershed delineation. Using such a measure to determine our
community's corporate boundaries also appears to sit well with plans for stormwater
management. Also it implies some type of regional control and regulation.
We are now involved in the preparation of a proposal to provide for topographic mapping of
the city and then using that information, overlaying our existing storm water system onto such
a map, This topographic map and the use of a watershed boundary will be important to our
ability to plan for stormwater management. During our staff discussions, it became evident
there are other issues which are directly linked to the planning of our storm water management
policy. These include the system by which we will treat our storm water, the related pollutant
removal and quality of the storm water , the potantial utilization of wetlands for not only
stormwater but also sewer effluent, the benefits of recreational use and/or preservation of the
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wetlands, involvement of other political jurisdictions, and finally, the means by which wa
would finance such a policy. It is our desire as we plan for this issue to undertake "one
effort" in our planning and thereby incorporate all or as many as possible of the above issues
into the policy planning and ultimate recommendations to you.
We are now actively involved in the data gathering and you will see proposals for mapping
and analysis of our existing storm water system in the near future. We do nead to place on
alert our neighboring jurisdictions as to their role in providing for our stormwatar management
and the federal regulations. Obviously, the runoff from the county into 'our community is an
expense being borne by the Iowa City taxpayar and, therafore, the county's cooparation will
be necessary in the areas immediately beyond our corporate limits. Additionally, we will
discuss with the cities of Coralville and University Heights to determine whether they should,
in fact, be a part of this planning process or do they plan to proceed independently.
Storm water should not be merely an Iowa City issue, and therefore, intergovernmental issues
will likely occur.
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The purpose of this memorandum is simply to advise you of the general issues and directions
that we are proceeding. During our capital improvement project review, it is likely that
storm water management and the expense for the mapping and system evaluation will be
considered. I wanted to alert you to this fact as well as keeping in mind the involvement of
other jurisdictions and ultimately the financial plans that will heve to be undertaken. Current
state law is rather restrictive with respect to how we can pay for such improvements and it
is more difficult due to the state's property tax freeze and other limiting financial factors.
cc: Chuck Schmadeke
Karin Franklin
Terry Trueblood
Rick Fosse
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Date: April 14, 1993
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Capital Improvement Program ICIP)
A CIP is by definition a planning process and it moves a community beyond year-to-year
budg,etary struggles and debates. There are three principal steps in the CIP process: 1)
understanding each CIP proposal; 2) evaluating projects to determine their merit and priority
in relation to other projects; and 3) selecting projects in relation to amount of money available.
Traditionally', our approach to capital improvement planning has been similar to that of most
communities. The staff will prepare a list of proposed capital projects, incorporating those
projects into some type of a plan or summary, and then during the budget process identify
available funding for the proposed projects. Most often the availability of state or federal aid
has substantial influence on whether or not a project is approved. Due to the shrinking capital
funds end the extraordinary amount of requests our community faces, it is essential to assure
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that these projects, if approved, provide a necessary and meaningful addition to our
community's assets.
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Attached you will find a summary list of the capital projects. Wherever practical we have
identified the approximate cost of the project in 1993 dollars. The projects shown total $225
million in capital requests. Where a cost is unknown it is so identified and where there is a
range of cost, it is also so noted. For our plan purposes, we have assumed the period 1993
through 2000. This period of time ,would allow us to identify and, I believe, address most
capital project needs within a time frame where financing can possibly be identified. This
period of time elso ellows for the overlap of at least two federal administrations and whet
their approach might be to capital project planning. The State controls on capital finanCing
are difficult to predict and, in particular,the results of a constitutional amendment which may
restrict our capitel as well as operating budget.
Also attached are project summarias in narrative form. Some are more detailed than others
givan the complexity and/or the information that is known, These narrativas/information may
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be expanded as the Council discusses project proposals and supplements available
information.
A summary of available financing is provided. This is a ~ general statement of what type
of estimated capital resources will be available during the next seven year period. Your
decisions on tax policies and other operating expenses will have direct bearing on available
resources. Any new state financial restrictions will also affect available funds. The current
situation is difficult with frozen revenues. Capital planning is affected by the everchanging
state and federal mandates, particularly those that affect our utility system and reliance on
user fees can generate the same level of public concern as property taxes.
As you review the capital projects, there are many options for establishing priorities.
Hopefully, following our work session discussion, we will be able to determine those that you
feel are most important during the period of 1993 through 2000. Additionally, in assigning
priorities, an option does exist whereby you may identify the project as important and would
like additional planning or engineering work done. There are, for example, e number of bridges
that will need our attention during the remainder of the decade. It may be practical for you
to euthorize the design of these various bridge reconstruction projects and then we would be
in a position to pursue construction financing at some time in the future when the bridge may
reach a higher priority position with respect to state funding and/or other financing.
A similar policy option could exist with respect to practically any of the projects. We can
undertake the design and, in effect, shelve the project plan until such time that our financing
improves and/or we would seek state or federal aid. Please keep in mind that depending upon
the number of projects that you would authorize for design, our engineering capacity may be
strained and therefore hiring engineering consulting/design firms may be necessary.
Evaluating the capital project proposals and ranking them by priority - to correspond to the
amount of money assumed to be available for capital spending. is at the heart of the CIP
process. Before starting the step,by.step process of evaluating project requests, it is
important to focus on some inherent issues in the CIP process.
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First, public projects at any level of government are difficult to evaluate because of their
diversity and the fact that many are essentially non.comparable. Attending a meeting of
dcp:::rtmcnt dirsctcr:: ! ~m in the company of a law enforcement officialt library director, an
enginear, fire chiaf, airport manager, etc. One of the few things this diverse array of people
have in common is that they are all subject to the same budgetary procedures. Individual CIP
project requests reflect the need to serve different constituencies and diverse community
values. Who is to say that spending for the fire department is more important than spending
for a library, or sewers or water? One of the major responsibilities of government and the City
Council is to reconcile and balance conflicting community values and objectives. In this
climate, who can devise a scientific method of evaluation to reconcile values? In the private
sector it may be easier to have an evaluation system because there is initial agreement on
objectives and a common financial measurement. Local government does not enjoy such
circumstances.
Another problem inherent in the CIP process is the political climate in which decisions must
be made. While computer techniques are helpful, a CIP is not an objective process that can
be reduced to a computer program. It is a political process, in the ~est sense, in which
elected officials evaluate conflicting interests and develop a program of the greatest good for
the greatest number.
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Invariably the total amount of projects requested will exceed the money likely to be available.
In every CIP process the number and dollar amount of project requests are reduced somehow
to correspond to the amount of money available. The process is filled with policy decisions.
Even though the policy decisions are often made intuitively or subconsciously and often not
articulated, they are made. The nature of the political/budgetary process is not that everyone
will agree with the policies end recommendetions, but et least have some understanding of
the basis for them.
The first level of review is to understand each project requested, There is no universal one-
size,fits-all set of evaluation criteria. Proposed capital projects must be prioritized in some
way so that the limited funding can be allocated to thosa which are the most important.
Priorities must be established in spite of the inherent difficulty that the project request and the
public objectives they pursua are so disparate as to be essentially not comparable. Although
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there ere weighted'rankings and other scoring systems, they often convey a false sense of
Objectivity or precision. In my judgement there is not a system or set of criteria that will
automatically rank projects and in the final analysis a priority ranking is based upon the
jUdgment of individuals, the City Council.
An important function of the CIP piocess is to perform a detailed analysis and establish
priorities for capital projects, thereby allowing us to plan our engineering work program and
financial strategies over a number of years. A well-plannad multi-year CIP also enables us to
illustrate to future city councils agreed upon plans and priorities, and can provide a far better
and more informed involvement on the part of interest groups or citizens.
At the upcoming work ses~ion I would hope to be able to accomplish a number of goals.
They are:
1. Provide an understanding of the financial constraints under which the City must
operate and then through media coverage of this process advise the Iowa City
community of available financiel resources and policy limitations such as mandates.
2. Review capital requests and provide a better understanding of each project proposal,
thereby identifying the implications on your policy planning for the future.
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3. Reach agreement on the ranking and/or priority of projects in order for you to guide our
work program and thereby fUlfilling your wishes with respect to capital expenses.
4. Provide a message to the community by way of a detailed list of planned capital
projects and the financial implications these projects will have on our citizens,
businesses and industries.
Ultimataly, you will need to work within limits that are financial, those that are mandeted, and
those self,imposed. With an identification of these limits you can then direct what you wish
us to undertake. More than one work session may be necessary.
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The capital projects in this report are identified in categories for ease of review and to allow
the application of similar objectives and/or values to the particular project category. However,
it should be kept in mind that many projects also have some connection to or influence on
project in another categories. For example. the reconstruction'of Rohret Road will also require
sanitary sewer, sidewaiks and related capital considerations. Also, we must recognize that
other governmental agencies. lOOT, and the school district will influence this particular
project. Will the area served by Rohret Road be affacted by this project? Will further growth
and development likely occur? Hopefully you recognize we cannot possibly identify each and
every issue that effects a project or narratives would be overly lengthy. As you discuss and
review projects your staff and other City Council members are certainly going to identify
project issues for consideration.
Atteched is a list of review criteria. These are intended to help you as you review each
project. Also as you review. please keep in mind the following as you review:
1. Each project must be reviewed independently with respect to financing. Capital
resources must be used selectively in accordance with the law and related IRS
regulations. For example. sanitary sewer revenue bonds cannot be used to finance a
fire station. Certain federal aid can only be used on streets specifically identified in
planning documents.
2. Some projects require a referendum for issuance of debt. Such a requirement may be
used as a meens to review and/or identify community support for select projects.
3. You may wish to consider alternative financing. such as sales tax to finance/subsidize
utility projects.
4. Many of the projects are the result of federal state mandates. The City is facing a
tremendous debt burden in the future and therefore our AM bond may be at risk,
although little direction exists in your consideration of these mandates.
Finally. your understanding of these projects will lead to the need to set some priority. The
actual system by which we identify the priorities is yet to be decided. It could include merely
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Finally, your understanding of thase projects will lead to the need to set some priority. The
actual system by which we identify the priorities is yet to be decided. It could include merely
be setting aside and identifying mandated projects as a given and than applying a numerical
ranking or some other method to achieve consensus, The important element is that when
finally Identified we have a tool to guide our future growth and the pac a you expect that to
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FINANCIAL RESOURCES
CA~TALIMPROVEMENTPROGRAM
1993-2000
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FINANCIAL RESOURCES
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
1993-2000
GENERAL FUND. POLICY - The City Council has the discretion within State regulations to
fund capital projects from general revenues, keeping in mind the other fiscal pressures to
continue financing the current program of services.
GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT (1993,2000) - POLICY. $12,500,000 in new general obligation
debt can be issued without en increese in the tax levy rate for debt service. This assumes en
increase in property values of 3% per year.
LANDFILL FEES - POLICY - Assumes continuation of pay.as.you-go for capital financing for
landfill capital projects ($4,775,000) as well as operations expense. A fee schedule will be
established sufficient to fully finance landfill expense. There is no issuance of debt.
PARKING FEES. POLICY - Assures continuation of the policy of all parking-related expenses
financed by parking fees and related revenues to the Parking Fund.
$4,000,000 Parking Fund
Eech project requires eveluation of parking revenue et the time of proper invitation.
Money ere available from the parking impact fee for the Near Southside.
Money must be committed within five years ,of payment.
PARK LAND FUND. POLICY - This assumes the continuation of the use of park land
acquisition funds for the purpose of acquiring additional park land. The fund may be utilized
on a very limited basis for specific parks and recreation projects; however, a repayment (from
general revenues) will be required when using this fund. Current fund balance is $450.000.
A portion of these funds were recently set aside for development.
FEDERAL/STATE GRANTS. POLICY. The City will continue to take full advantage of all
available state and federal grant programs.
$3.000,000
ISTEA
Fairly certain of the $3,000,000 from ISTEA legislation over the 1994.97 time frame.
These moneys are restricted to road use related projects and federal bidding and
construction requirement.
This program requires a 20% match from City funds,
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$850,000
Bridge Funds
lOOT administers federal bridge funds based on bridge ranking system throughout the
state.
$850,000 or 80% is maximum per eligible bridge: unlikely Highway 1 overpass would be
eligible.
Total estimated bridge reconstruction $4,136,000 (does not include Highway 6). 80%
funding of $3,308,800, with a City share of $827,200.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Money available dependent upon option selected.
If relocated, sale of Airport land would be required to support construction of new airport.
City share could be 10% plus sale of land, or some combination.
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REAP, RISE, CESA
These state funded programs are available for City use, genrally on a project.by.project
review and approval through state agencies.
ROAD USE TAX - POLICY - The City will continue to fund traffic engineering, street lighting,
street maintenance, snow removal, and other routine street-related maintenance activities
from the road use tax fund. Approximately $350,000 per year is available for construction
projects. This assumes no change in state road use tax distribution formula. Approximately
$2,500,000 would be available for capital projects for the period 1993 through 2000.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FEES - POLICY -Although not now available, the City will
pursue a storm water management fee in order to create sufficient funds to finance new
federal/state requirements for storm water management projects.
WATER FEES - POLICY - Water rates will be established to fully finance capital construction
and operations to satisfy state and federal drinking water standards as well as community
water needs. Each $1,000,000 in debt service requires a 3.25% increase in water rates.
$44,000,000
Water Rates Increases
$44,000,000 in debt translates in 140% increase in water rates.
Federal law will ultimately mandate this expense.
SANITARY SEWER FEES. POLICY - Sewer rates will be established to fully finance capital
construction and operation expenses to fulfill state and, fed,eral effluent standerds and
community capital requests, as well as meet current bond ordinance covenants on existing
outstanding debt. For each $1.000,000 in debt, requires an increase of 1.63% in rates.
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OTHER REVENUE SOURCES.
1. Special assessments.
2. Sales tax (referendum required) . $3,500,000 annually.
1 % sales = $3,500,000 = debt service annually for $32,000,000 (15 years @ 7%1.
3. Capital improvements fund reserve (referendum required). $900,000 annually. $.67 y,
per thousand of taxable value. Used for purpose of accumulating moneys for capital
projects.
4. Operation of a cultural and scientific facility (referendum required). $350,000 annually
.. $.27 per thousand of taxable value.
5. Vehicle tax (referendum required). $420,000 annually at $10 per vehicle.
PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE REFERENDUM FOR ISSUANCE OF DEBT. Each project would
need to be evaluated at the time of a possible bond issuance as state laws are amended
periodically with respect to applicable referendum requirements. Those projects are as
follows:
1. Library addition.
2. If the airport is relocated to a new site (City share).
3. New fire station.
4. Arts/conference center.
5. Industrial park.
6. All park and recreation projects that create new facilities such as golf course, ice
skating facility, and park/sports complex. Repair and renovation do not require
referendum for debt.
7. New public works complex.
8. Science center:
9. Fire training facility.
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Discretion
General Fund ?
General Obligation Debt $12,500,000
Landfill Feas 4,775,000
Parking Fees 4,000,000
Parkland Acquisition 400,000
Fadaral/Stata Grants $3,000,000 ISTEA
3,308,800 Bridg"
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Road Use Tax 2,500,000
Stormwater Fees ?
Water Fees 44,000,000
Sanitary Sewar Faes 44,333,000
$112,508,000 $6,308,800
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SUMMARY OF
CAPITAL PROJECTS
1993-2000
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STREET RECONSTRUCTION
North Dubuque Street (neer Meyflower)
Benton - Greenwood to Orchard
Sycamore - Hwy. 6 to DeForest
Dodge - Governor to N. Dubuque Road
Highway G - Laksside to Scott
First Avenue. D Street to Bradford
Muscatine - Burlington to Court
Melrose - Byington to Hewkins
Gilbert - Hwy. 6 dual left turn
Burlington - Gilbert intersection
River Street
Woolf Avenue
Treffic signels ($50,000 eech x 7)
Annuel asphalt resurface ($200,000 x 7)
STREET RECONSTRUCTION
(CURRENTLY UNIMPROVED)
Melrose Avenue - West High to 218
Sycemore - Burns to City limits
Teft - Celibrie
Foster - West of Dubuque
, Slothower Roed
Rohret Road
NEW STREETS
Southgete Avenue
East-West Arterial
Scott Boulevard Extended
First Avenue Extended
Collector Street. Hickory to Rochester
Foster. Dubuque to Preirie du Chien
Camp Cardinal Road
Court Street Extended
$742,000
850,000
180,000
1,262,000
2,898,000
980,000
105,000
521,000
304,000
475,000
572,000
320,000
350,000
1.400.000
$10,959,000
$2,024,000
523,000
727,000
1.482,000
2,540,000
2,888,000
$10,184,000
$324,000
3,175,000
5.435,000
525,000
820,000
1,700,000
3.404,000
1,850,000
$17,233,000
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BRIDGES
Melrose
Woolf
Summit
Burlington (Ralston Creek)
Second
Meadow
Brookside
Rochester (deck replacement)
Pedestrian Overpass. Hwy. 6
$1,510,000
573,000
897,000
431,000
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275,000
175,000
100,000
720,000
$4,856,000
WATER
New water treatment system and plant
$44,000,000
WASTEWATER,
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Remove Ammonia by Mechanical Means
South River Corridor (connect two plants)
Southwest Interceptor
Peninsula Sewer and Lift Station
Northwest Trunk Sewer. Phase II
Aber Avenue Sewer
Highlander Area Sewer and Lift Station
Idyll wild Area Sewer'
Scott Park Area Trunk Sewer
Westside Trunk Sewer
North River Corridor Sewer
Miscelleneous Plant Improvements' ($200,000 x 7 years)
$1,000,000
13,000,000
17,500,000
7,500,000
1.120,000
204,000
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425,000
76,000
340,000
263,000
425,000
1,600,000
$44,333,000
PARKS & RECREATION
Crendic Park Bank Stebilizetion
University Soft bell Lighting
Perk/Sports Complex
Court Hill Park
Benton Street Park
Iowa Rivar Trail System
South Site Soccer Fields
Napoleon Park Renovation
Recreation Center Floor Tile
$30,000 to $60,000
135,000
4,000,000
50,000
40,000
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Willow Creek - off,street parking 60,000
Kiwanis Park 20,000 to 76,000 ,
Hunters Run Park 200,000
Opan Space - Land Acquisition ?
Creekside Park Shelter 20,000
Recreation Center Roof 327,000 to 497,000
Future Parkland Devalopment ?
Cemetery Expansion ,
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Expand Mercer Park Aquatic Center ?
Municipal Golf Course 7
Intra-City Bike Trails 7
Ice Skating Facility 7
Sycamore Farms Wetland 7
$6,267,000(7)
STORMWATER
Federal Stormwater Management 7
High Street Storm Sewer $90,000
Shamrock/Peterson Storm Sewer 106,000
Kiwanis Park Stormwater 1 00,000
$296,000(7)
AIRPORT
Master Plan $10,000,000 to $20,000,000
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Cell Construction ($1.300,000 each) $2,600,000
Purchasa Additional Land 200,000
Leachata Control ' 760,000
Landfill Lift Station 660,000
Transfer Station 676,000
$4,776,000
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NEW PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Public Works Complex
Parking Ramp. Near Southside
Art/Confarence Center
Fira Station
Fira Training FaGility
Library Addition
Parks Central Maintenance Facility
MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS
Industrial Park
Curb Ramp (ADA)
Straetscape . Naar Southside
Summit Street Historic Plan
Total $199,842,000
m 25.000,000
$224,842,000
$2,000,000
4,000,000
25,000,000
1,000,000
700,000
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$32,950,000m
$1,000,000
3,000,000
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STREET RECONSTRUCTION
(EXISTING IMPROVED)
NORTH DUBUQUE STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
$742,000
This project is proposed as a means to reduce the frequency of flooding in the northbound
lanes near the Mayflower Residence Hall. It does not dramatically alter traffic and/or provide
other related traffic improvements other than the reduction in flooding. Experience has
demonstrated that an adequate public safety response can accommodate the traffic into and
out of the area during most times of flooding,
With the development of two new neighborhoods. Meadow Ridge Subdivision and Idyllwild.
we ere likely to receive some additional resident interest in the project, particularly during the
time the road is constrained by flood waters. This project is weatherlseasonal dependent as
well as the Corps of Engineers' policies with respect to the release of upstream water.
This project represents a major entrance point to the City. although alternative entrance points
are available when street is blocked.
BENTON STREET - GREENWOOD DRIVE TO ORCHARD
$850,000
This Is a capacity related improvement identified by the arterial street plan. Recent signaliza-
tions along Highway 1 have increased traffic at the Benton/Miller and Benton/Orchard
intersections. Roosevelt Elementary School exists along the north side 6f Benton Street,
Development of the vacant land south of Benton Street would add traffic and side friction.
SYCAMORE STREET - HIGHWAY 6 TO DEFOREST
$180,000
This is a capacity related improvement identified by the arterial street plan that will involve
additional lanes. Development of the Southeast portion of the City can be expected to
accelerate the need for this project.
DODGE STREET - GOVERNOR TO NORTH DUBUQUE ROAD $1,262,000
This is a capacity related improvement identified by the arterial street plan. The Dodge
Street/Prairie du Chien Road intersection presents particular problems in our ebility to design
an intersection. Right.of-way constraints exist throughout much of this project. The
extension of First Avenue to Highway 1 and/or the east-west arteriel and Scott Boulevard
extension projects can be expected to provide some relief. It may be possible to secure state
funds for a portion of this project.
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HIGHWAY 6 - LAKESIDE DRIVE TO SCOTT BOULEVARD
$2,898,000
This project extends the divided four-lane portion of Highway 6 from Lakeside Drive east
through Scott Boulevard. This would improve tha capacity and safety for turning vehicles in
the area. Factors impacting this project are increasing truck traffic associatad with the BDI
Industrial Park and proposed residential growth in the southeast portion of the city, including
Sycamore Farms, Village Green South, and the expansion of Modern Manor. It may be
possible to secure state funds for a portion of this project.
FIRST AVENUE - D STREET TO BRADFORD
$980,000
This is a capacity related improvement identified by the arterial street plan and would involve
widening of First Avenue. Capacity constraints currently exist on this segment of First
Avenue and are projected to become more severe in the future. The extension of First
Avenue to Highway 1 can be expected to have an impact on this portion of First Avenue.
MUSCA TINE AVENUE - BURLINGTON TO COURT
$105,000
This is a capacity related improvement identified by the arterial street plan. Narrow lanes
contribute to the congestion where traffic is mixed from Burlington Street, Court Street, and
Muscatine Avenue. Historically significant properties exist along the northeast side of the
project. Pedestrian traffic, much of it related to City High and Longfellow Elementary School,
are currently accommodated by the walk cycle at the Muscatine/Court traffic signal.
MELROSE AVENUE - BYINGTON TO HAWKINS
$521,000
This is a capacity related improvement identified by the arterial street plan which would
involve widening of the existing pavement. Development in west Iowa City, Coralville, and
construction of the University Hospital eye clinic and parking ramp can be expected to add
to the need for traffic improvements. The construction of Camp Cardinal Road also would
affect this project. Additional right-of-way can be acquired from the University for the
Melrose project, allowing all of the widening to occur to the north. An environmental
assessment of the bridge project is expected to be completed next year.
GILBERT STREET . HIGHWAY 6 DUAL LEFT TURN LANES
$304,000
This is a capacity related improvement that will add dual left turn lanes to the north and south
legs of Gilbert Street. Right.of-way constraints may exist. Construction of the south river
corridor sewer connecting the two plants would present an opportunity to construct this
improvement at the time the sewer is built. This sewer will increase the development
opportunity for the South Gilbert Street area and thereby increase the need for the intersection
improvements.
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BURLINGTON AND GILBERT INTERSECTION
$475,000
This project involves the installation of laft turn lanes for the north. south. and east legs of
this intersectiori. The west leg currently has a left turn lane. Given traffic volumes and other
related safety concerns, it is felt that the addition of the left turning movements would
substantially reduce existing conflicts and thereby improve tha safety of the intersection. Any
improvements along Burlington will also give rise to the need for additional traffic control
devices considered as a part of this project improvement. The continuing community debate
over the timing of the signals will likely continue. With the side traffic that enters and leaves
Burlington. the ability to synchronize time is substantially reduced although safety can ba
improved. If this project is coordinated with the reconstruction of the Burlington Street bridge
over Ralston Creek. the Centar lane could be extended east through Van Buren Street.
facilitating access to tha Recreation Center. State cost sharing may be available for this
project.
RIVER STREET - RIVERSIDE TO WOOLF
$572,000
This project will reconstruct the pavement and provide storm sewer improvements. High
annual maintenance costs are experienced with this street and complaints about lack of curbs.
WOOLF AVENUE - NEWTON TO RIVER
$320,000
This project will reconstruct the pavement and provide storm sewer improvements. High
annual maintenance costs are experienced. '
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TRAFFIC SIGNALlZA TION/ASPHAL T RESURFACING
$1,750,000
The City has traditionally budgeted approximately $100,000 per year (two signals) and
$200.000.250.000 per yearfor asphalt overlay. These projects hava baen fundad exclusivaly
by road use tax monies. This has allowed the City Council to respond to the formal traffic
enginearing study process that may substantiate the naed for a traffic signal as well as
providing for a continuing commitment to street ovarlay/riding surface conditions. In the past.
we have been able to parform an annual overlay program and only recently have chosen to
undertake the program on a bi.annual basis, allowing far batter bids and. in the most recent '
casa of Dodge Streat. a substantial contribution by the state DOT. It is assumed in our
financing that we would continue to provida thesa annual allocations for these two capital
projacts. The use of debt may ba an additional financial option.
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STREET RECONSTRUCTION
(FORMERLY UNIMPROVED)
MELROSE AVENUE - WEST HIGH TO HIGHWAY 218
$2,024,000
This is a safety related project connecting tha two dividad four,lane portions of Melrose
Avenua. This project is precipitated by the narrow pavement, staep ditches and minimal site
distance. Side straets serving new residenti~1 areas have increased the need for these
improvements. Problems also exist with West High School students making u-turns atthe
west end of the divided roadway. The construction of Camp Cardinal Road from Melrose to
Highway 6 would significantly impact this portion of Melrose Avenua.
SYCAMORE STREET - BURNS TO THE SOUTH CITY LIMITS
$523,000
This project would accommodete rasidential growth occurring in southeast Iowa City.
Without this improvemant, pedastrian movements could soon bacome an issue.
TAFT SPEEDWAY - NORTH DUBUQUE TO CALlBRIA
$727,000
Residential davelopment of this araa may incraase the demand for this improvement.
FOSTER ROAD - WEST OF DUBUQUE
$1,482,000
Residential development of this area may increase the demand for this improvement.
SLOTHOWER ROAD
$2,540,000
Residential growth and construction of the new elementary school may increase the need for
this link between Melrose Avenue and Rohret Road.
ROHRET ROAD PROJECT
$2,888,000
The City Council has currently in place policy resolution which postpones any road
Improvements until 1998. Upon review of the background of this policy position, it was likely
the result of concerns from residents fronting on Rohret Road that they may be requlrad to
pay a special assassment.
The subdividers, at the time of development, wera informed and thereby through the 1998
resolution ware furthar advised there would be no straet improvements in the immediate
future. Utility extensions occurred at developer expense.
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There has been increasing neighborhood interest for road improvements and petitions and
other correspondence have been received concerning this issue. Added community pressure
for this expense has been caused by the action of another governmental unit.
Rohret Road does serve as the major access into this area and a question could be raised as
to whether there is sufficient access, particularly if additionel development were to occur es
represented by recent development proposals and the construction of a new elementary
school. The road does not serve as the connecting road to any major institutional uses.
If the City is to proceed with the construction of this project, our experience has shown that
it is likely to be determined to be too wide, provide too fast a traffic flow, create too much
traffic, etc. by school parent groups. The Council may wish to secure the School Board's
formal support of this project before proceeding. This will also provide an opportunity to have
the project designed at the outset to a standard to serve the area well into the future.
A question can be raised as to whether the location of the new school is creating a
neighborhood or the neighborhood has caused the school. It is understood thet the
demographics of locating the school were not only associated with Iowa City growth and
development issues, but the western portion of the school district, that beyond Iowa City .
corporate limits.
If the road is to be constructed and with the location of the school, it is likely that the interest
in this neighborhood will accelerate future neighborhood development issues and thereby
require other City operating expenditures beyond those of road construction.
All infrastructure should be satisfied at the time of construction, including water,
storm/sanitary sewer and sidewalks.
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in certain street maintenance expenses.
NEW STREETS
SOUTHGATE AVENUE
$324,000
The Southgate Avenue project consists of the extension of Southgate Avenue from
Waterfront Drive to Gilbert Street. The work includes 36,foot wide paving, a railroad crossing
and related storm sewer. It is anticipated the portion of the right.of.way west of the railroad
property will be dedicated to the City without charge by the developer. The right'ef-way
between Waterfront Drive and the railroad property should be acquired as soon as practical
to insure availability, that is, there has been some interest in building near what would be
right-of-way. This project will provide improved access to the commercial area between
Gilbert Street and Keokuk Street south of Highway 6 and reduce the left turn congestion at
Gilbert and Highway 6. Wetlands are noted in the area.
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EAST-WEST ARTERIAL ($3, 175,000)/SCOTT BOULEVARD EXTENDED
($5,435,0001/FIRST AVENUE EXTENDED ($525,000) $9,135,000
The extension of Scott Boulevard north to I.SO and an iiast-wast arterial link between this
extension and N. Dodge Street will provide arterial access to approximately 475 acres of
potential residential development and 118 acres of potential office/research park development
in the Northeast Area. Development in this area is projected for Phase III in the Comprehensiva
Plan; both streets are reflected in the Arterial Street Plan.
Initially these streets would be constructed as two lanes similar to the existing segment of
Scott Boulevard and could be expanded to four lanes as development and traffic volumes
warranted. This capital project has six elements, as follows:
1. Scott Blvd. from Rochester Ave. to the east-west arterial alignment;
2. Scott Blvd. between the east.west arterial and 1-80;
3. The Scott Blvd. bridge over 1-80;
4. Scott Blvd. from 1.80 to Highway 1 north; and
5. The east-west arterial between Scott Blvd. and Dodge Street.
6. First Avenue extended
The project can be developed in phases. The project cost cited does not include right-of.way
acquisition. Some of the right-of.way for the east-west arterial will be granted by ACT per
their January, 1993 agreement with the City.
For the residential and ORP zoned areas to fully develop, capital improvements in the form of
extension of the Northwest Trunk Sewer and an upgrade of the Highlander Lift Station and
Sewer will also be necessary.
COLLECTOR STREET - HICKORY TRAIL TO ROCHESTER AVENUE
$820,000
This project provides for an alternative access to development in northeast Iowa City and
secondary access to the remaining 40 acres of the First and Rochester subdivisions. It would
become a component of arterial/collector system in this section of the city.
Ultimately construction of this road will take traffic off Hickory Trail, which is built at a local
street width with multiple driveway accesses, There may be an impact on environmentally
sensitive area. The Northeast Area Study of the 1989 Comprehensive Plan Update indicates
the City will acquire, with financial participation of the developer, the necessary right-Of-way
to develop an adequate street network. .
FOSTER ROAD-DUBUQUE STREET TO PRAIRIE DU CHIEN $1,700,000
The Foster Road-Dubuque Street to Prairie du Chien project involves extending the City's
arterial street network from Dubuque Street at Foster Road to Prairie du Chien at :l: 450 feet
south of Interstate 80. This extension of Foster Road would "open" the north central area of
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the City for development. lack of an adequate arterial streat access appears to ba ona of the
major reasons development has not occurred in this araa. It is also anticipated this arterial
straet would reduce traffic along the Prairia du Chien/Dodge Street corridor.
CAMP CARDINAL ROAD EXTENSION
$3,404,000
This project represents completion of Camp Cardinal Road from the bridge over Clear Creek
at the north Iowa City corporata limits to Melrose Avanue.
Construction of tha street couplad with tha extansion of sewar trunk lines will open up this
araa for residential and/or office rasearch park devalopment. It would provide a north-south
arterial in northwest Iowa City from Highway 6 to Melrose idantified in the arterial street plan.
Topographic features in this area severely constrain north.south arterial street alignment. This
project is noted in the comprahensive plan. northwest araa study and tha arterial street plan.
Development of the northwest area will accelerate the need for the Southwast Interceptor
Sewar. Some traffic will be divarted from Highway 6 in Coralville and from Mormon Trek
Boulevard to Melrose Avanue. The need to widen Melrose Avanua from West High to U.S.
218 will be accelerated. Environmentally sensitive areas may exist in the alignment of this
street.
COURT STREET EXTENDED TO TAFT
$1,850,000
This project consists of approximately one mile of paving to extend Court Street to Taft
Avanue, tha new eastern boundary of the city. This project will involve a significant sizad
, culvert where it crosses Ralston Creek and may require a pedestrian underpass. The last
extension of Court Street was completed at the developer's expense.
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BRIDGES
There are verious bridge projects to be considered. Scheduling of each project will depend
to a certain extent on the rate of deterioration and the availability of federal funds. Each oi
the bridge projects should eventually become eligible for 80% federal cost sharing up to
$850,000 per bridge. 8ecause of the nature of these funds, there may be advantages to
completing the designs and having them "on the shelf" ready to go when funds are available.
We expect the order of reconstruction to be: Melrose Avenue, Woolf Avenue, Burlington
Street, Summit Street, Second Avenue, Meadow Street, Rochester Avenue, and Brookside
Drive. We do not believe the pedestrian overpass is eligible for state or federal assistance.
Melrose
Woolfe
Burlington
Summit
Second
Meadow
Rochester
Brookside
Pedestrian Overpass
$1.510,000
573,000
431,000
897,000
175,000
275,000
100,000
175,000
720,000
WATER
WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT SYSTEM
$44,000,000
In April of 1991, the Comprehensive Wate( Supply Management Plan was presented to the
City Council. The Plan identified the following:
1.
Construct a new groundwater (GW) treatment facility with a maximum
treatment capacity of 8.7 mgd from sources south of Iowa City and
renovate the existing surface water (SW) treatment facility to a
maximum capacity of 6.8 mgd. Both facilities would be lime softened
treatment. The preliminary estimated cost of this option is $16,100..
000.
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Construct a new surface water (SW) facility utilizing tha Iowa River as
the raw water source with a maximum capacity of 15.5 mgd north of
Iowa City, Tha preliminary estimated cost of this option is $40,000,"
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In addition, there will be Capital projects related to the distribution system and customer
service throughout tha planning pariod of 1993 through 2000.
. oversize mains
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. water main replacement projacts
. treatment plant maintenance
. wall field maintenanca
. pump equipment maintenance
. miscellaneous projects
The Amandments to the Safe Drinking Water Act will require that we begin these projects as
soon as possible. The likelihood of being served with a "Notice of Violation" from the
Department of Natural Resources will increase dramatically beginning July 1, 1993, with the
enforcement of the turbidity and disinfection rules.
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WASTEWATER TREATMENT TO REMOVE AMMONIA
$13,000,000
Ammonia removal is a federal mandate for wastewater treatment plants. We had originally
been informed that improvements to remove ammonia must be completed by the year 2000.
We believe that date will be changed to 1996.
Approximately $30 + million must be spent for wastewater treatment improvements over the
next several years for treating ammonia and expanding capacity. The City has the option to
continue to make improvements at the north plant or begin to phase out the north plant and
provide all further improvements at the south plant. It is estimated that any treatment
improvements at the north plant would be twice the cost to providing those same
improvements at the south plant because of site constraints and the requirement to maintain
existing treatment capability during construction. The inevitability of higher costs and
undesirable location, the difficuity in controlling odors, higher operating costs, and the inability
to expand treatment in the future, that is southward (downstream I expansion of the city
raises the issue as to whether any expansion should be made at the north plant.
This project will dramatically remove ammonia present in the City's wastewater effluent and
to a small degree reduce the nitrate level in the waters of the Iowa River.
State and faderal monies are not now currently available for wastewater treatment projects.
This may change during the Clinton administration; however, we must exercise caution in
postponing a decision to await federal aid. A project of this magnitude requires several years
for planning and construction.
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This project will have a marginal effect on the operating budget with somewhat higher energy
costs. Major cost increases to customers will be attributable to the debt sorvice for
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This improvement project, along with the south river corridor sanitary interceptor sewer, is
not the lowest cost option for the long-term to meet both wastewater treatment and
collection requirements for the City. An option to chlorinate the wastewater effluent is also
considered. While it would be substantially less in cost, the use of pressurized chlorine
containers is not without risk and provides for no capacity expansion. Any type of leak from
chlorine containers would require an evacuation of residents near the north treatment plant.
While the risk is remote, such circumstances have occurred.
SOUTH RIVER CORRIDOR SANITARY INTERCEPTOR SEWER (SRC)
(CONNECTING TWO TREATMENT PLANTS) $17,500,000
This project is an integral part of the ammonia treatment requirements of the federal
government and therefore must be completed in order to have plant improvements for
ammonia within the $13 million range of expense as proposed.
This option for ammonia treatment appears to have the added benefit of providing sewer
service to south Iowa City (1,000 acres), alleviating surcharging in the south side trunk sewer
and minimizing future costs associated with the west side interceptor sewer improvements.
This project will complete the fourth of five major interceptor sewer projects first begun in
1970 to provide sewer service to Iowa City as well as minimize the cost of ammonia
treatment.
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constructing the SRC sewer.
State and federal monies are not now available for wastewater collection projects.
This project would likely allow development to occur in an area currently served by an arterial
street, parks, a nearby commercial area, and other urban amenities. Development proposals
have been submitted to the City.
This project will reduce the existing odor problems at the north plant site as flows ere
transferred to the south plant.
Operational costs will not be dramatically affected bV the construction of this project. Minimal
maintenance is requirad on large interceptor sewers. Major cost increases are primarily
attributable to debt service for borrowing.
This capital project is part of a long standing City effort at maintaining and improving the
senitary interceptor sewer system. In 1970, the City replaced and expanded the Ralston
Creek interceptor sewer. In 19BO, the City constructed the river corridor interceptor sewer,
and in 1990 the southeast interceptor sewer project was constructed. This project will not
only continue thet commitment, but also serve to enhance the City's ability to treat ammonia.
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The City's goal in maintaining and expanding the sewer interceptor system is to provide
adequate sewer facilities for the fjve major drainage areas within the corporate limits of Iowa
City. Past experience has demonstrated that the major cause of sewar surcharging and
basement flooding has been inadequate interceptor sewer facilities. The only time in recent
history that a moratorium was placed on development in the community was due to
inadequate interceptor sower capability.
SOUTHWEST INTERCEPTOR SEWER
$ 7 ,500 ,000
The southwest interceptor sewer connects with the south river corridor sewer (the sewer
proposed to be installed between the two wastewater treetment plants) at the south end of
Napoleon Park, then extends west to old Highway 218, then follows along the south and west
boundary of the airport to Highwey 1. then northwest along Willow Creek to Mormon Trek
north of Benton Street. This interceptor sewer will direct flows from the Willow Creek and
Clear Creek drainage basins directly to the south plant. It will also relieve future capacity and
boundary constraints along existing trunk sewers serving the west and northwest areas of the
city. Future development of the Airport land is dependent upon this project.
PENINSULA SEWER AND LIFT STATION
$1,120,000
This project would eliminate some of the septic systems in the peninsula area, a worthwhile
City goel to avoid septic systems wherever practical. The project will open areas for growth
within our corporate limits. The consequence of future development will likely create the need
to improve Foster Road, and possibly Calibria Court and Taft Speedway. Signalization at
Dubuque will become necessary as indicated in the Dubuque Street Signalization Study. The
geometrics of the intersection are not now satisfactory for signalization and further work
would need to be undertaken to determine the exact capital improvements that might be
necessary.
If and when the peninsula area were to develop, there may be a demand for pedestrian access
across the Iowa River to perks and the cost of a pedestrian footbridge may be necessary. If
this part of our community is opened for development by way of this project, it may reduce
annexation requests. This project is in our Comprehensive Plan Phase 3 development and
generally represents a policy of compact and contiguous development. The land in question
was annexed many years ago and therefore property owners may make the argument it is
time for them to be permitted to develop in that they have been within the corporate limits
for many yeers.
NORTHWEST TRUNK SEWER (PHASE 2)
$204,000
The Northwest Trunk Sewer Phase 2 will extend sewer to and through the north half of
Walnut Ridge Subdivision. This project was not completed with the original Northwest Sewer
(Phase Il because subdivision development in the area was not expected to occur so quickly.
Also, the proposed sewer is located along the north fork of the chennel serving the drainege
area; wherees the sewer installed in Phase 1 is located along the south fork. This made it
dosirable, at the time, to divide the project into two phases.
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ABER AVENUE SEWER
$880,000
The Aber Avenue sewer extends along the branch of Willow Creek lying south of Aber Street
end extends from the existing southwest sewer to Mormon Trek. The sewer then continues
westerly along the Willow Creek channel south of Rohret Road to a southerly extension of the
west line of the new elementary school. It is anticipated development south of Rohret Road
will intensify as a result of the new school. The Aber Avanua sewer will provide sewer
service for the Willow Creak drainage area south of Rohret Road and west of Mormon Trek.
HIGHLANDER AREA SEWER AND LIFT STATION
$425,000
The North Dodge/Rapid Creek sewer will provide sanitary sewer service to the area adjacent
to Highway 1 north to the proposed extension of Scott Boulevard and also the area bounded
by Interstate 80 on the north, the ridge line along the proposed east.west arterial on the
south, Highway 1 on the west and Scott Boulevard on the east. The total service area is 214
acres. This project involves expanding the capacity of the Highlander Lift Station and
extending a sewer line from the lift station under Highway 1 and Interstate 80 to Scott
Boulevard at approximately the northeast corner of the ACT property, then aast along Scott
Boulevard to the driveway of the Krall farm. The substantial portion of tha land in this area
is zoned ORP as well as 10 zoning. This area has often been viewed as the potential for
expanding our commercial/office park development. With NCS, ACT, Highlander Inn, and
other motels and commercial recreation facilities, the potential appears to be substantial for
office development.
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is likely that additional interest will occur to widen Highway 1 between Governor and 1-80 as
the traffic capacities will increase. lOOT has raised this issue on a number of occasions. This
area has potential to be a substantial employment center and would serve as a rush hour
destination point.
IDYLLWILD AREA SEWER PROJECT
$76,000
This project would eliminate problem septic systems in the approximately 110 acres that it
would serve. It is a Phase I development sequence within our Comprehensive Plan and repra-
sents a general policy for compact and contiguous development. It would open the area for
development and would support the general development interest in the area. It's subsequent
development similar to the peninsula sewer and other improvements in that immediate area
may create demand for improvements of Foster Road and signalization at Dubuque Street.
The location of the senitary sewer line could cause major disruption to one property owner.
The Johnson County Health Depertment has also provided notice of their concerns for septic
systems in the area.
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SCOTT PARK AREA TRUNK SEWER
$340,000
The Scott Park sewer will provide sewer service to the :I: 300 acre area generally bounded by
Scott Park on the south, the city limits on the west, Rochester Avenue on the north, and a
line one.half mile east of the city limits on the east. The existing sanitary lagoon serving the
care center on Rochester Avenue could be removed once this sewer is installed,
WESTSIDE TRUNK SEWER PROJECT
$263,000
This project would sarve approximately 350 acres and will be needed to meet immediate
development interests. With the improvement of Rohret Road, there may also be pressures
to improve Melrose Avenue between West High and Highway 218. The consequence of the
development will add to the need to improve Rohret Road and will likely require additional
public services in the area. As development continues to occur, it will accelerate the need for
the Southwest Interceptor Sewer Project. As development pressures on the west side
continue this will likely cause edditional traffic on Benton and Melrose.
NORTH RIVER CORRIDOR SEWER
$425,000
The north river corridor sewer extension provides sewer service north of Interstate 80 to the
es yet to be determined new water treatment plant site. The new water treatment plant will
most likely be located between the Iowa River and Highway 1. The optimal site for the water
plent may not be elong the river since the raw water source could be from well water end
river water. Water plent wastes can no longer be discharged directly into the river. This
project will provide sanitary sewer service to the site as well es providing service to the
immediete drainege area. It should be noted that interest in development will likely increase
with sewer installation to serve the new plent.
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During the course of the maintenance of our treatment plants, as well as other minor
regulatory changes that can be mandated by state or federal action, certain capital work
continues at our two treatment plants. These include rehabilitation or other types of capital
projacts that fulfill our regulatory obligations, as well as assure adequate plant maintenance.
Generally speaking, these projects are small enough to ba financed on an aimual basis by way
of our wastewater operating budget. If at some time these projects were to be undertaken
in combination, debt may be necessary; however, given their collective size, these should
continue to be reviewed annually and charged against the wastewater operating budget.
. South plant aeration basin
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PARKS AND RECREATION
CRANDIC PARK BANK STABILIZATION
$30,000-$60,000
The bank along the Iowa River adjacent to Crandic Park is eroding, and naeds to be rip'rapped.
This projact would require a permit from the Corps of Engineers. This property is owned by
CRANDIC Railroad. Trees will continue to be lost if erosion increases.
U. OF I. SOFTBALL COMPLEX LIGHTING
$135,000
This project proposes that the City incur the expense to light three of tha four softball
diamonds within the university's softball complex, in exchange for a long-term agreement for
joint use of the facility.
PARK/SPORTS COMPLEX
$4,000,000
Davelop an outdoor parks and recreation complex adjacent to the south wastewater treatment
pie nt, similar to the project designed for the referendum which failed in June, 1991. That
proposal consisted of 17 soccer fields of varying size, and five-field softball complex and
Intertwined parkland on the 11 Q-acre site.
COURT HILL PARK DEVELOPMENT
$50,000
Construct a very small area designed for off.street parking just north of Friendship Street, and
construct a small restroom facility in the north section of Court Hill Park.
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BENTON STREET PARK DEVELOPMENT
$40,000
Develop a small riverfront park just north of the Benton Street Bridge. This would also
become part of tha proposed Iowa River Corridor Trail System, and would ba the location for
an appropriate memorial to Ned Ashton.
IOWA RIVER TRAIL SYSTEM
$ ?
The Iowa River Corridor Trail System, as proposed by the Rivarfront and Natural Areas
Commission, would include a continuous riverfront pedastrian and bicycle trail, linking a
number of existing and proposed parks and historical sites. To the north, it would connect
with trails around the Coralville Reservoir, and from there to the Hoovar Nature Trail. As it
extends south along the rivar, it would connect into areas such as Sturgis Ferry, Napoleon and
Mesquakie Parks and Hills Access.
SOUTH SITE SOCCER FIELDS
$240,000
Develop six very basic soccer fields on the parkland adjacent to the south wastewater
treatment plant. The project would include a crushed rock parking lot, drinking water, and
a north access road from Sycamore Street. The intent of this project would be to provide a
starting point for the development of a park/sports complex, similar to the one proposed in
1991.
NAPOLEON PARK RENOVATION
$780,000
Renovate the existing facility, transforming it into a seven.field youth softball complex,
designed to girls' softball standards, It would include all the necessary amenities (fancing,
backstops, bleachars, water lines, adequate parking, concession stand, restrooms, etc.).
RECREATION CENTER FLOOR TILE REPLACEMENT
$50,000
Remove all asbestos flooring from the Recreation Center (approximately 9,000 square feet),
and replace with an acceptable material. There is currently no problem with cracking or
peeling, but the project should be undertaken before it becomes a problem.
HICKORY HILL TRAIL DEVELOPMENT
$60,000
This project provides for the design and construction of a handicapped accessible trail, and
some redesign and renovation of the existing trail system in Hickory Hill Park. The existing
trail is approximately 1.5 miles in length.
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WILLOW CREEK - OFF-ST~EET PARKING
$50,000
Install approximately 70.80 off.street parking spaces in Willow Creek Park along the west side
of Teg Drive and/or the south side of Benton Street. This is needed primarily to accommodate
youth soccer; therefore, if a new soccer complex is constructed, this project is not needed
to this extent.
KIWANIS PARK DEVELOPMENT
$20,000-$75,000
Develop the 14.acre parcel of property donated by the Dane femily. A specific plan is not in
place as yet, and both the design and construction cost will depend on input and involvement
from the neighborhood and the Kiwanis Clubs.
HUNTERS RUN PARK DEVELOPMENT
$200,000+
Short.Range: Develop a small picnic/playground area in the six.acre parcel immediately north
of Duck Creak Drive (donated by the devaloper).
Long-Range: Davelop the 16 acres of parkland north of the above-mentioned parcel. No plan
has been daveloped as yet. This property was purchased from the State of Iowa in 1985.
OPEN SPACE - LAND ACQUISITION POLICY
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group has been identifying deficits/needs in various parts of the city, and is also working on
a proposed acquisition policy. The group met with the various neighborhoods, and a number
of other organizations, and will likely be approaching Council in the near future.
CREEKSIDE PARK SHELTER RENOVATION
$20,000
Renovate and make accessible the existing picnic sheltar/rastroom facility, including remodeled
restrooms, new walls, new roof, new plumbing, improved electrical, concrete repairs and a
paint job.
RECREATION CENTER ROOF
$327,000-$497,000
A recent analysis of the Recreation Center roof indicates that the antire roof and insulation
must be replaced. The project would include all new tapered insulation, which will giva tha
roof a slight slope and much improved energy efficiency. The wide range in the cost
estimates is due to asbestos abatement. If there is little or no asbestos, the lower amount
should be sufficient.
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FUTURE PARKLAND DEVELOPMENT
$ 7
With the Neighborhood Open Space Plan nearing completion, neighborhood associations
becoming more active, and the apparent trend of dpvelopers donating land to the City, we
need to begin setting aside a substantial sum of money for devalopmant of new parks, as the
land becomes acquirad (i.e., ADS property, Windsor Ridge, etc.).
CEMETERY EXPANSION
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by the year 2001, or shortly thereafter. To compound the problem, most adult burial spaces
now available are not considered to ba choice lots. Tha cematery could expand to the
south/southeast, but this would involva the purchasa of private proparty, which is not
currently available. Expansion to the east would mean encroaching upon Hickory Hill Park,
and would require a huge amount of fill material and removal of numerous trees.
EXPAND ROBERT A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER $ 7
It is difficult to accommodata all the various activities demanding tima and space in this
facility. Gymnasium space, maeting room space, and various activity space are all at a
premium. Likely expansion would be to the east over tha existing parking lot.
EXPAND MERCER PARK AQUATIC CENTER
$ 7
This project would involve expanding the Aquatic Center to the north, and converting it into
an aquatic/recreation center. This may fulfill interest in an additional recreation center in the
southeast part of the city. The Aquatic Center was designed to allow future expansion to the
north.
MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
$ 7
lowe City is the largest community in the state without a municipal golf course.
DEVELOP INTRA.CITY BIKE TRAILS
$ 7
This project enteils the development of bike/pedestrian trails throughout the city, connecting
parks, schools, shopping araas, and existing trails.
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ICE SKATING FACILITY
$ 7
At times, this eppears to be a priority among certain aspects of the citizenry. An ad-hoc
committee investigated the feasibility of such a facility approximately two years ago, but the
group disbended.
SYCAMORE FARMS WETLAND
$ 7
This project enteils the development of e wetlend park, should this property be annexed end
deeded to the City.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
The timing and extent of future requirements for stormwater quality and the federal permitting
process ere difficult to predict. However, wit the present federal edministration we do not
expect this regulatory burden to go away. We can, at this time, identify certain issues that
must be addressed regardless of the final form of the regulations, One such requirement will
be a comprehensive inventory and mapping of the City's drainageways and storm sewers.
This would involve the creation of a detailed topographic map of the city which could cost
$300,000. Completing this map in the near future would place us in a far better position for
compliance with stormwater quality regulations as well as provide a useful tool for planning
and engineering activities related to watershed management and regional stormwater
manegement. Projects such as High Street and Shamrock/Peterson are intended to improve
neighborhood conditions with respect to storm water runoff.
AIRPORT
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
$10,000,000 TO $20,000,000
All options currently being considered are identified within the various support documents
prepared by the Airport Commission and therefore it is difficult to predict the City's share of
capital financing and the extent of federal participation,
LANDFILL
$4,775,000
There are numerous capital projects necessary for the continued operation of the landfill, such
as cell construction ($2,600,000), leachate control ($750,000), and lift station construction
($650,000). It is assumed the City will remain at the current site end therefore future lend
ecquisition will be necessery. A transfer station ($575,000) is included to enhance control
and trensportation of compostable solid weste to e Cedar Rapids compost facility. It is
assumed solid waste composting will be necessary to meet the stete mandeted 50 percent
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reduction of land filled waste; and that utilizing a regional facility located on the south side of
Cedar Rapids may likely be the most cost effective option for Iowa City. A transfer station
will provide the City with the ability to control the quality of the compostable waste and more
easily regulate land filling operations.
NEW PUBLIC BUILDINGS
PUBLIC BUILDINGS SUMMARY
$32,950,000
There are a number of studies currently underway that will affect this category of capital
expenditure. Additionally, preliminary work exists on the Fire Station location study, and
sketches of a public works facility. Other than the parking ramp, all would requira a
referendum with issuanca of debt.
MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS
MISCELLANEOUS SUMMARY
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Each project in this category has had some discussion concerning its priority/general Council
interast. The curb ramp projact is subject to further federal interpretation, the streetscape
project awaits the results of further study, and the Summit Street plan needs to identify a
method of finance as well as a more detailed cost estimate. The industrial park continues to
be a work effort by the Department of Planning; however. there are few sites available.
regardless of your interest in a publicly financed project. No interest appears for a privately
financed industrial park.
CRITERIA FOR REVIEW
1. Mandata from higher governmental authority
A mandate, that is where there is no choice for the City with respect to the provision
of a required capital expense to meet some federal or state law or regulation.
2. Compelled by decision of referendum or another Jurisdiction
A mandate by community choice such as expressed through referendum. This would
also include actions by other governments, such as the location of a new school and
the associated City costs in providing for public infrastructure to serve that school.
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3. Furthers a City goal
Would the capital projact further some City goal? If so, whet is the goal and where is
that goal supported and substantiated, as in the Comprehensive Plan, Arterial Street
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Through capital improvement initiatives we fulfill and often establish new goels:
a. A new perk - this new park can create a sense of community in a particular
portion of our city, fulfill a need such as reflected by an open space plan,
change or reverse demographics, and create other issues, such as additional
traffic, programming by the Parks & Recreation Department, policing, etc.
b. An industrial park - this project would create employment opportunities, does
it provide for a competitive advantage or does it rGpresent our need to overcome
a disadvantage.
c. Branch library - this can be called a community-wide issue although of narrow
interest in that it will be located in a specific neighborhood and thereby change
traffic patterns and volumes. It will also lessen traffic and other issues
associated with other facilities, such as the downtown library. The same basic
principle would apply to a fire station.
4. Public safety
Is the project representative of some public safety concern and thereby extends and/or
exposes the City to potential liability? Is it part of your general consideration of health,
safety and welfare responsibilities as an elected official?
5. Advocated by Interest groups
There is interest group criteria,that is those that may be of narrow interest group, such
as a new park in a neighborhood, or a community-wide interest group, such as the
provision of a new water system. Interest groups, particularly those that are
considered narrow, also present locational issues, such as the effect of the project on
the surrounding environment, traffic, etc.
6. Project consequence
Would the capital project cause something to occur rather than reacting to a decision,
such as the extension of water and sewer lines, construction of streets in an
undeveloped neighborhood? Will the project precipitate a need/demand for subsequent
projects?
Will the project affect the opereting budget and, if so, what fund? When you construct
a capital project such as a new street, the City assumes the responsibility for snow
removal, maintenance, street sweeping, street lighting, etc. What might be other
interest group factors affecting a capital project, such as motoring public issues,
pedestrian, neighborhood interests, etc.
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$250,000 per year for asphalt resurfacing or will it become such a commitment? A
newer commitment is the iact that we will attempt to replace our brick streets with
brick as much as possible. Our program of curb cuts, now affected by ADA rule
changes, also represent such a commitment.
7. Miscellaneous
Will there be state or federal monies made available, are those monies available now
(proposed economic stimulus program by the federal government), in the future, do we
anticipate such a program and should we prepare projects accordingly, or do we simply
wait and see.
Is this capital project a less costly alternative to some other capital proposal. If we
were to widen streets and thereby improve traffic flow would we in effect provide for
increased safety response capability and thereby lassen the need for aoother safety
expense (a new fire station). Oftentimes these alternatives do run headlong into
conflicts.
Following your review, you may wish to identify some priority to projects. Priority could
include the following:
Urgent, high priority project that should be done if at all possible. Special effort to
secure sufficient funding (mandatesl.
High priority project that should be done if at all possible.
Worthwhile project to be considered if funding is availabie, but may be deferred to
future years.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 16, 1993
TO: Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Information Packet
Memorandum from the City Manager regardin9 Hospital Week Breakfast.. 1?:J..
Copy of letter from City Manager to President of Kirkwood Community
College re9arding City's participation with Kirkwood on jobs train-
ing program. 1f~
Agenda for the April 19 joint meeting of City Council and Johnson 7~.I
County Board of Supervisors. __~7"
Memoranda from the City Clerk:
a. Council Vacancy
b. Absence
c. Unified Development Code
Memoranda .from the Superintendent of Sol id Waste regarding tours
and meetings (4 memoranda).
Copy of letter to Diane M. Slaughter from the FAA regarding the Iowa
City Airport.
Downtown Association Retail Survey Results, January 1993
Copy of letter from the City Engineer to the Iowa Department of
Natural Resources regarding wetlands protection.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 13, 1993
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Hospital Week Breakfast
We have been advised that this year's Hospital Week will be celebrated
with a breakfast at Mercy Hospital at 7:30 A.M. on May 12. Please
mark this date and time on your calendar. Invitations will be sent
by Mercy Hospital to your home address.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
April 16, 1993
Norm Nielson, President
Kirkwood Community College
P.O. Box 2063
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
Dear Norm:
Enclosed is a videotape of the City Council meeting of April 13, public discussion section.
During this time on the meating agenda, the public is permittad to address the City Council
on any item not on the a'genda. At that meeting Clara Oleson and Roberta Tell-Retz, as seen
in this tape, commented on the jobs training program and the City's participation with
Kirkwood Community College in, the program. In order for 'me to provide additional
information to the City Council concerning the program, I would appreciate your review and
a written commentary so that I may forward to the City Council your thoughts and
observations concerning their presentation. .A:dditionally, you may wish to discuss with these
persons their commentary. I understand they both work at the University Labor Center at
Oakdale Hall (335-4144).
Any additional information would be helpful to the City Council as they review and evaluate
future CEBA and other property tax,related economic development issues.
Sincerely,
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Stephen J. Atkins
City Manager
cc: City Council
David Schoon
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Patricia A, Meade, Chairperson
Joe Balkcom
Charles D. Duffy
Stephen P. Lacina
Betty Ockenfels
JOINT IOWA CITY/CITY COUNCIL AND JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS MEETING
Monday, April 19,1993
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Administration Building, Board Meeting Room
913 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
I, Call to order 4100 p.m.
2, Discussion regarding the following:
a) Fringe Area Agreement, (county)
b) Senior Center Contract for Congregate Meal spaee, (county)
I c) S,E,A.T.S. contract. (city and county)
d) Airport (city)
e) LandfLll
1. Annexation of Landfill site. (city)
2, Tipping Fees, (city and county)
3, Re~onal OOve1'l1Met. (city)
4. Household Hazardous Material collection and disposal, (county)
S, Financial Assuran~. (city and county)
Q Discussion of next meeting date, semiannually. (city and county)
1. Subcommittee to discuss specific areas of concern.
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April 19, 1993
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~) Representation by City officials at County meetings - notice requirement. (city) "
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h) Court Street extension to serve annexation of Windsor Ridge. (county) I
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j) Wetlands . Sewa~e plant ordinance agreement with County. (city)
k) Well head protection - agricultuml chemicals. (city)
I) Regional housing issues. (city)
3. Discussion from the public.
4. Adjournment.
7:00 P.M.
Board of Supervisors to Public Hearing on decategorlzation at the Public Library
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
April 16, 1993
TO:
Mayor and City Council
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Marian K. Karr, City Clerk ~
FROM:
RE:
Council Vacancy
I am attaching a copy of State Code Section 372.13 outlining the procedures for fIlling of a
vacanted elective City offiee. Council has two options:
I) Appointment within 40 days of the vacancy occuring (no later
than May 23rd). Notice of said vacancy must be published not less
than 4 days nor more than 20 days before the date Council intends
to fill the vacancy. However, within 14 days of the published
notice or the appointment a petition may be filed in my office
calling for a special election.
2) Calling a special election. A resolution must be adopted
notifying the Commissioner of Elections 60 days prior to the
special election date.
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Please let me know iff can be of further assistance.
Attachment
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I which the charter wns ndopted, and the adopted
~er becomes elfective at the beginning of the new
term following the regular city election,
b, The adoption of, the charter does not alter any
right or liability of the city in elfect at the time of the
l1"cial election at which the charter was adopted,
c, All departments and agencies shall continue to
operate until replaced,
d, All measures in elfect remain elfective until
amended or repealed, unless the~ are irreconcilable
.ith the charter,
e, Upon the elfective date of the home rule char,
ter, the city shall adopt by ordinance the home rule
charter, and shall file a copy of its charIer with the
;ecretsry of state. and maintain copies available for
public inspection,
[C75, 77. 79, 81. 1372,91
89 Acts, ch 39, 18
372.10 Contents or cllOrter,
A home rule charter must contain provisions for.
I, A council of an odd number of members. not
less than fiva,
2, A mayor, who may be one of those council
members,
3, Two,year or staggered rour,year terms of of,
fice for the mayor and council members,
4, The powers and duties or the mayor and the
council. consistent with the provisions of the city
code,
IC7S, 77, 79, 81, 1372,101
372.11 Amendment to eharter.
A home rule charter may be amended by one of the
following methods:
I. The council, by resolution, may submit a pro'
posed amendment to the voters at a special city elec'
tion, and the proposed amendment becomes
elfective if approved by a majority of those voting,
2, The council, by ordinance. may amend the
charter, However, within thirty days of publication
of lhe ordinance, if a pelilion valid under the provi,
,ions of section 362,4 is filed with the council. the
council must submit the ordinance amendment to
the voters at a special city election, and the amend,
ment does not become elfective until approved by a
majority of those voting,
3, If a petition yalid under the provisions of sec,
lion 362,4 is filed with the council proposing an
amendment to the charter, the council must submit,
the proposed amendment to the volers at a special
CilY election, and the amendment becomes elfective
if approved by a majority nr those voting,
[C75, 77, 79, 81. 1372,1l1
372,12 Special charter form Iimltntion.
A city may not adopt the 'pecial charter form but
a city governed by a 'peciol charter on the elfective
date of the city code is considered to have the special
charter form although it may utilize elements of the
~ayor'council form in conjunction with the provl,
Slons of its special charter, In adopting and filing its
ORGANIZATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT, !372,13
charter as required in ",ction :\72,1, a special charter
city shall include the Plllvisions of its charter and
any provisions of the mayor'council rorm which are
Collowed by the city on the effective date of the city
code,
A special charter elty may utilize the provisions of
chapter 420 in lieu of conflicling ",ctions. until the
city changes to one of the other forms of government
" provided in this chapter,
IC75, 77, 79, 81. 1~72,121
DIVISION II
CITY OFFICERS
372.13 The council,
I. A majarity of all council members is a quorum,
2, A vacancy in an elective city office during a
term or office shall be filled, at the council's option.
by one DC the two following procedures:
0, By appointment by the remaining members of
the counell, except that if the remaining members do
nllt cllnstitote a quorum of the full membership,
parngraph "b" shall be followed, The appointment
shall be for the period until the next pending election
as defined in section 69,12. and shall be made within
rorty days after the vacancy occurs, If the council
choo",s to proceed under this paragraph, it shall
publish notice in the mann" prescribed by section
~62,3, stating that tho council intends tn fill the va.
cancy by appointment but that the electors of the
city or ward,,, the case may be, have lhe right to file
a petition requiring Ihat the vncancy be filled by a
special election, The council may publish notice in
advance if an elected official submits a resignation to
take elfect at a fUlure date, The council may make
an appointment to fill the vacancy after the notice
is published or after the vacancy occurs, whichever
is later, HOlmer, if within Courteen days after publi,
cation of the oolice or within fourteen days after lhe
appointment is made, whichever is later, there is
filed with the city clerk a petition which requests a
special election to fill the vacan~y, on appointment
to fill the vacancy is lemporary and the council shall
call aspeelal election to fill the vacancy permanently.
under paragraph "b", The number of signatures of el.
igible electlllSllf a cilY for a valid petition sholl be de'
termined as follows:
(I) For a city with a population of ten thousand
or less, at lenst two hundred signatures or at least the
number of ,ignatures equal to fiCteen percent of the
voters who voted for candidates for the office at the
preceding regular election at which the office was on
the ballot, whichCl'er number is fewer,
(2) For a elty with a population of mllre than ten
thousand bot not more thnn fifty Ihousand, at least
one thousand signatures or at least the number of
,ignatures eqonl tll fifteen percent of the voters who
voted ror candidates for the office at the preceding
reb'\llar electino al which tite o!fice wns on the bnllot,
whichever namher is fewer,
(~I For a elty with a population of more lhan
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fifty thousand, at lesst two thousand signatures or at
least the number of signatures equal to ten percent
of the voters who voted for candidetes ror the ollice
at the preceding reguler election at which the ollice
was on the ballot. whichever number is fewer,
(4) The minimum number of signatures for a
valid petition pursuant to subparagraphs (I) through
(3) sholl not be fewer than ten,
b, By a special election held to fill the office for
the remaining balance of the unexpired term, If the
council opts for a special election or a valid petition
is filed under paragraph 'o',the special election may
be held concurrently with any pending election as
provided by section 69,12 if by so doing the vacancy
will be filled not more than ninety days after it oc,
CUrs, Otherwise, 0 special election to fill the office
shall be called at the earliest practicable date, If
there are concurrent vacancies on the council and
the remaining council members do not constitute a
quorum of the full membership, a special election
shall be called at the earliest practicable date, The
council shall give the county commissioner at least
sixty days' written notice of the dote chosen for the
special election, A special election held under this
subsection is subject to sections 376,4 through
376,11, but the dates for actions in relation to the
special election shall be calculated with regard to the
date for which the special election is called,
3, The council shall appoint a city clerk to main,
tain city records and perform other duties prescribed
by state or city law.
4, Except as othenvise provided by state or city
law, the council may appoint city ollicers and em.
ployees, and prescribe their powers, duties, campen.
sation, and terms. The appointment of a city
manager must be made on the basis of that individu.
ai's qualifications and not on the basis of political af,
filiation,
5, The council sholl determine its Own rules and
maintain records of its proceedings. City records and
documents, or accurate reproductinns, shall be kept
for at least five years, However, ordinances, resolu,
tions, council proceedings, and records and docu,
ments relating to real property traosactions or bond
issues or accurate reproductions of those ordinances,
resolutions, council proceedings, and records and
documents relating to real property transactions or
bond issues, shall be maintained permanently,
6, Within fifteen days following a regular or spe.
cial meeting of the council, the clerk shall cause the
minutes of the proceedings of the council, including
the total expenditure from each city fund, to be pub.
lished in a newspaper of general circulation in the
city. The publicetion shall include 0 list of 011 claims
allowed and 0 summary of 011 receipts and sholl show
the gross amount of the claim, Matters discussed in
closed session pursuant to section 21.3 shall oat be
published until entered on the public minutes, How.
ever, in cities having more than one hundred fifty
thousand populetion the council sholl each month
print in pamphlet form a detailed itemized stato.
ment of 011 receipts and disbursements of the city,
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and a summary of its proceedings during the preced,
ing month, and furnish copies to the city library, the If
deily newspapers of the city, and to persons who ;1
apply at the office of the city clerk, and the pamphlet i
sholl constitute publication as required, Failure by
the clerk to make publication is a simple misdemea, "
nor, The provisions of this subsection are applicable
in cities in which a newspaper is published, or in cit,
ies of two hundred population or over, but in all
other cities, posting the statement in three public
places in the city which have been permanently des.
ignated by ordinance is sullicieot compliance with
this subsection,
7, By ordinance, the council may divide the city
into wards based upon population, change the
boundaries of wards, eliminate wards or create new
wards,
8, By ordinance, the council shall prescribe the
compensation of the mayor, council members, end
other elected city ollicers, but a change in the com.
pensation of the meyor does not become effective
during the term in which the change is adopted, and
the council shall not adopt an ordinance changing
the compensation of the mayor, council members, or
other elected ollicers during the months of Novem,
ber and December in the year of a regular city elec,
tion, A change in the' compensation of council
members becomes effective for all council members
at the beginning of the term of the council members
elected at the election next following the change in
compensation, Except as provided in section 362,5,
an elected city ollicer is not entitled to receive any
other compensation for any other city office or city
employment during that ollicer's tenure in ollice, but
may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred,
However, if the mayor pro tem performs the duties
of the mayor dUring the mayor's absence or disability
for a continuous period of fifteen days or more, the
mayor pro tern may be paid for that period the com.
pensation determined by the council, based upon the
mayor pro tern's performance of the mayor's duties
and upon the compensation of the mayor,
9, A council member, during the term for which
that member is elected, is not eligible for appoint.
mentto any city ollice if the ollice has been created
or the compensation of the ollice has been increesed
dUring the term for which that member is elected, A
person who resigns from on elective ollice is noteligi,
ble for appointment to the same ollice during the
time for which that person was elected if during that
time, the compensation of the office has been in.
creased,
10, A council member, during the term for which
that member is elected, is not precluded from hold,
ing the office of chief of the volunteer fire deport'
ment if the fire deportment serves on area with 0
population of not more than two thousand, and ifno
other candidate who is not 0 city council member is
available to hold the ollice of chief of the volunteer
fire deportment.
1. IR60, !1081, 1093; C73. !511, 522: C97.!668:
813, !668; C2,1, 27, 31, 35, 39, !5663: C45, 50,
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City of Iowa City .
MEMORANDUM
Dare: April 16, 1993
To: Mayor and City Council
Prom: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Absenee
I will be out of town attending the International Institute of Municipal Clerks annual meeting the
week of May 24-28.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
April 14, 1993
To:
Department Heads
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk ",i
From:
Re:
Unified Development Code
After discussions as to what information is necessary in the Unified Development Code, a
revisad tabla of contents for the City's new Code has been prepared. The following changes
have been made to the table of contents, keeping in mind that by moving information, titles
and chapters have been renumbered:
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Subiect
Parking Facility Impact Fee
Streets, Sidewalks & Public Places
Utilities
Public Ways and Property
Finance, Taxation and Revenue
Franchises
Airports end Aviation
Unified Development Code
New Code Placement
Aoril1993
Title 15, Chapter 8, Article A
Title 15, Chapter 1
Title 15, Chapter 2; renamed Municipal
Utilities Title 13, Chapte~s 5.7
Renumbered to Chapters 1.8 (added a new
chapter Commercial Use of Sidewalks in
Commercial Zones); Title renamed Use of
Public Ways and Property
Renumbered to Title 3, Chapters 4 and 5
Renumbered to Title 13, renamed
Franchises and Public Utility Regulations
Renumbered to Title 14; airport zoning
moved to Title 15
Renumbered to Title 15
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'Staae It New Code Title It and Subiect
1t1 Charter
1 . Administration
5. Business and License
4 . Alcoholic Beverages
1t2 11 . Municipal Library
12. Parks and Recreation
14 . Airports end Aviation (Airport Zoning now under UDC but will be reviewed
at this Stage)
1t3 6. Public Health and Safety
7 . Fire Prevention and Protection
1t4 S . Police Regulations
9 . Motor Vehicles and Traffic
1t5 · '3 . Finance, Taxation and Revenue
2. Human Rights
1t6 10. Use of Public Ways and Property
13 . Franchises and Public Utility Regulations
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Streets, Sidewalks and Public Ways
Municipal Utilities
ItS 15 . Unified Development Code. the remainder of the Title not covered under
Stage 1t7
3 . Chapter on Fees, Rates, Charges and Fines
'Dates remain the same as outlined in 2/3 memo and attached.
, . All but the chapter involving fees, rates, charges, bonds and fines will be dealt with at this
time. Fees, etc., will be dealt with at the end of the project since there may need to be
some moving of material, referencing, etc., to this Chapter.
If there are eny questions, please do not hesitate to call.
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TITLE 1
ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 1 Official City Code
Chapter 2 Saving Clause
Chapter 3 Definitions
Chapter 4 General Penalty
Chapter 5 Mayor and City Council
Chapter 6 City Officers and Employees
Article A City Manager
Article B City Clerk
Article C City AlIorney
Chapter 7 Administrative Service Departments
Chapter 6 Public Transportation Department
Chapter 9 Administrative Code
Chapter 10 Municipal Elections
TITLE 2
HUMAN RIGHTS
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Human Rights Commission
Discriminatory Practices
General Provisions
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TITLE 3
FINANCE, TAXATION AND REVENUE
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Hotel and Motel Tax
Partial Property Tax Exemption for Industrial property
Municipal Bond Financing
Schedule of Fees, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties
Miscellaneous Finance Provisions
TITLE 4
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Definitions
Liquor Licenses and Beer Permits
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Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
TITLE 9
TITLE 10
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Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
POLICE REGULATIONS
Civil Emergencies
Alarm Systems
General Animal Regulations
Pet Control
Miscellaneous Offenses
Minors
Weapons
Drug Paraphernalia (Reserved)
MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (new draft on disk will be
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USE OF PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY
Parades, Marches and Public Entertainment
Public Demonstrations
Commercial Use of Sidewalks in Commercial Zones
posting Bills
Municipal Cemetery
City Plaza
Iowa River
Trees and Shrubs
TITLE 11 MUNICIPAL LIBRARY
Chapter 1
Board of Library Trustees
TITLE 12 PARKS AND RECREATION
Chapter 1
Parks and Recreation Regulations
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Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
FRANCHISES AND PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATIONS
Electricity Franchise
Gas Franchise
Telephone Franchise
Broadband Communications Commission and Regulations
Public Utilities Regulations
Electric Transmission and Services
Underground Communication Services
TITLE 14 AIRPORTS AND AVIATION
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
TITLE 15
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Article A
Article B
Article C
Article D
Article E
Chapter 2
Article A
Article B
Article C
Article D
Article E
Article F
Article G
Airport Commission
General Provisions
Operation Regulations
Self-Fueling Operations
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
Streets, Sidewalks and Public Ways
Streets, Sidewalks and Public Ways Generally
Driveways and Curb Cuts
Sidewalks
Excavations
Right-of-Way Signs
Municipal Utilities
General Provisions
Potable Water Use and Service
Wastewater Treatment Works Users
Wastewater Treatment Works Indirect Discharge
Wastewater Treatment Works User Charges
Storm Water Collection, Discharge and Runoff
Solid Waste
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MEMORANDUM
Date: February 3, 1993
To: All Department Heads tOJIPr
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Attached Is what we hope Is the final staging for our codification project. Adhering to the
schedule should put ttie printed code books In our hands by mid-December of 1993. Thanks for
your cooperation I
Stage New Code TIlle Dcite from Sterling Date City Returns
, & Subject to City to Sterling
1 Charter
1- Administration March 1, 1993 Aprl11, 1993
5. Business & Ucense
4. Alcoholic Beverages
2 11. Municipal Ubrary
12. Parks & Recreation Aprl11, 1993 May 1, 1993
15. Airports and Aviation
3 6 - Public Heafth & Safety
7- Fire Prevention & Protection May 1, 1993 June 1, 1993
4 8 - Police Regulations
I 9 - Molor Vehicles & Traffic June 1, 1993 July 1,1993
5 3. Finance, Taxation & Revenue
2. Human Rights July 1, 1993 August 1, 1993 ,
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- Land control
- Building & Housing October 1, 1993 November 1, 1993
. Zoning
- Land Subdivisions
. Flood Control
3. Fees, Charges, Rates & Fines
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RE: Tours and Meetings
On March 5, 1993 at 3:15PM, I met with a gil'l scbuc group at
Linccln school. The meeting lasted until 5:00PM, We talked about
nct cnly l'ecycling but reusing the various containers that are
fcund around the hcuse such as butter tubs. These containers can be
used to store hair ribbons, bows, markers, craycns and many more
items. The group was quite young and seemed to get off track at
times. Some were talking about their pets so I talked to chern about
how animals reuse different things, fcr instance bhds use sticks,
stl'aw and even pieces cf paper to build their nest. The group used
scme planters and put different things such as paper, wood, metal,
and plastic in dirt. Then they were going to let these things decay
for awhile and then remove the Hems that did not break down. Then
they were ~iven a pacll of flower seeds to plant in the planter.
This was done by the leader of the pack and I thought this was a
very good idea. I ,nay do this myself with other groups in the
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RE: Tours and meetings
I was invited bl' the Broadway Conununity Center to come to the
center on March 16, 1993 and be videotaped talking with the
children about recycling, landfilling and possibly doing some
litter control in their own areas. We talked about planting trees
fOI' shade and using mulch to put around the trees and how by
planting trees and shredding the the wood for mulch, that this is
a continuous circle for the wood products. As in all such meetings
it is important to talk to the younger folks about the present and
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FROM: Floyde Pelkey
RE: Tours and meetings
On March 12, 1993 I gAve a tour of the landfill to a group of
people from the cOllununity leadership program. The group was made up
of people who's occupations varied from doctors, lawyers, engineers
to purchasing agents such as our very own Cathy Eisenhofer. It was
a question and answer session not only about the" landfill but also
the other programs the Solid Waste Division takes care of. The
questions from the people varied but are not unlike the kind we get
all the time. This tells me that a big part of our community is not
reading any information that is being put out to them or that we
are not getting to them in the right way. These sessions with
cOllullunity leaders are very important for us to get our information
out to the general public because of the contact these folks have
with them. A copy of the follow up letter is attached.
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COUNCIL
Norm Bailey
Sheila Boyd
Susan Craig
Karin Franklin
Tom Gelman
Pat Grady
Bill Havekosl
Dan Hogan
Gerhild Krapf
Sherri Lennarson
Kerry McNair
Kathy Moyers
Jim Swaim
Dr. Pete Wallace
Harry Wolf
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Floyde Pelkey
Superintendent of Solid Wnste
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington SI.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Floyde,
Initial reactions from participants and Council members to the Environmental
session last Friday were very positive. Your preparation and Involvement
In the session was key to Its success. I greatly appreciate the time and
attention you gave to this session. '
Thanks again for your participation In the Iowa City Area Community
Leadership Program.
, Sincerely,,;
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IOWA CITY AREA CHAMmm OF COMMERCE
325 East Washington Iowa Clly,/owa 522'10 319.337.01;:\7
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RE: Tours and meetings
I was asked by James Larew with the Iowa City Science Center Inc.
to talk to about 20 children at the libl'ary about rf\cycling and
landfills 9n March 24, 1993. Two weeks before I was to attend they
informed me there would be 80 childl'en at this function. Since
there were so many in attendance they had to schedule two 1 1/2
hour sessions. I had a City recycle truck parked on the plaza near
the library and we started each session outside talking about
recycling at the curb and also the drop si tes. We had all the usual
questions about how things are recycled and why. Aftel' this, we
went inside to talk about landfills. I brought in buckets of dirt
and sand and some plastic wrap that we used as a pretend vinyl
liner and straws to show drainage. I used pop flats and had the
children put dirt in them, then plastic straws to show drainage. I
also took posters to show volumes and equipmeont. The first session
was videotaped and is being shown on the public access station.
This was the first time that I've done a program of this kind and
I felt it went very well and was the most fun I've had doing this
type of thing. After it was over I had a couple of teachel's ask if
I would come to their school to talk to their students to which I
agreed. A copy of the follow up lettel' is attached.
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504 E, Bloomington Slreet
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
March 30, 1993
Mr. Floyd Pelkey
City of Iowa City
410 E Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Floyd:
Just a note to thank you for your .assisting us in offering our
Spring programs.
We are delighted by the strong and positive public response to
our programs. We had between 1,100 and 1,200 registrations for our
programs. Many persons have expressed an interest in continuing
with these kinds of courses. A growing list of individuals and
families are becoming members of ICASC--a result of the quality
programming we have been able to present due to the assistance of
persons such as yourself.
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In thanking you for your efforts I also wanted to alert you to
, a verv scecial event coming up on Saturdav. Mav 1. 1993. at 2:00
c.m.. at Lecture Room 1. Van Allen Hall. At that time ICASC is
hosting an eminent author and scholar, Dr. Neil Postman, New York
University. His address, "What is a Science Center?" will be
particularly timely, we believe.
Dr. Postman is author of 16 books, many of them describing the
effect of technology on our culture. He was the keynote speaker
last October in Toronto, Canada, at the international conference of
science and technology centers (ASTC). His address received a
thunderous response from. the thousands of delegates assembled for
that conference. Dr. Postman has kindly agreed to come and address
us at this very formative stage in our development 1 It is free and
will include a reception. We hope you will come, bringing your
spouse or signifdcant other and enjoy the company of others who
share your interest in establishing a science center in our
community.
Again, we thank you for your interest and your efforts. We
truly hope you will join us on May 1. Best wishes.
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4439 Sioux Avenue, S,E,
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Ms, Slaughler:
This responds to your letter dated March 15, 1993,10 Mr. Alan Wimpey of this office, You
requesled that we provide you a letter regarding ~~e status of the Iowa City Airport concerning
their Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) compliance obligations.
We are concerned that there is some confusion regarding the difference between compliance lvith
grant obligations and FAA Airport Design Standards, From the information available in this
office, the Iowa City Airport does comply lvith obligations set forth in previous grant agreements
lvith the FAA. However, the Iowa City Airport does not meet current FAA Airport Design
Standards,
What this means is if the city applies for federal funds to make improvements to the Iowa City
Airport, it will also have to address the work necessary for the airport to meet current FAA Airport
Design Standards. In this case, the work could be considerable, especially if a runway is extended,
This type of work is eligible for federal funding,
Because of the significanl cosl involved in bringing the existing airport up to FAA standards and
other limitations of the existing site (such as no precision instrument approach capabilities), the
FAA supports the current study 10 help determine dIe besl way for Iowa City to meet its
aeronautical needs, '
The Iowa City Airport is the second busiest general aviation airport in the stale of Iowa and we
believe it is a significant asset to the air transportation system, The 1991 Iowa Aviation System
Plan recognizes its importance to the National and Regional system of airports and identified it as a
Level II General Aviation Airport. The FAA supports an airport at Iowa City,
If you have any further questions, please contact Mr, Alan Wimpey of my office at 816-426.6622,
Sincerely,
Michael J. Faltermeier
Manager, Planning and Programming Branch
~ve Atkins, City Manager
John Ockenfels, Chairman, Iowa City Airport Commission
Michael Audino, Director, Air & Transit Division, mOT
Steve Coffman, Coffman Associates, Ine,
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JANUARY, 1993
In January, 1993 the DTA mailed retail surveys to the manager or owner of each
tenant of the Old Capitol Center and each retail or foodservice member outside
the Old Capitol Center. A total of 88 surveys were mailed and we received 41
full or partial responses, a return rate of 47X. The responses were returned
without the names or other identities of the respondents.
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December 4, 1992
Terry L. Kirschenman, P.E.
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Wallace state Office Building
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Re: Wetlands protection - Iowa city, Iowa C190830 05
Dear Terry:
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The City of Iowa City has received a request to annex the area
outlined in green on the enclosed map. This area contains land
through which the southeast Interceptor Sewer passes. The city is
currently considering this request and is investigating a variety
of issues, One issue is grant condition number 13 for project
number C190830 05, This grant condition requires the grantee to
adopt a comprehensive Land Use Policy approved by your agency that
will protect the environmentally sensitive areas along the
southeast Interceptor Sewer. This grant condition was based on
comments in the EPA's Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) in
which the EPA apparently had a concern that construction of the
southeast Interceptor might encourage development of the wetland
areas near the sewer.
At this time we wish to amend the City's comprehensive Land Use
Policy to allow for the annexation and development of the area
outlined on the enclosed, map. It is our intent to preserve the
intent and function of the EPA I S comments. This will be
accomplished by maintaining the language in the comprehensive Land
Use policy regal'ding environmental consideJ;'ations that was reviewed
and approved by your agency. I have enclosed a copy of this
language for your reference.
Please inform me ,of what, if any, approvals are required to m~ke
this change without violating the conditions of the grant. Thank
you for your assistance. Please call me at 319/356-5143 if you
require additional information.
Sin~relY,
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City Engineer
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Monica Moen
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LARRY J. WILSON, DIRtCTOR
TERRY E, BRANSTAD, aaV'RNOII
December 9, 1992
Mr. Richard A. Fosse
city Engineer
410 East Washington street
Iowa city, Iowa 52240-1826
RE: comprehensive Land Use Plan
Iowa city, Iowa
C190830 05
Dear Mr. Fosse,
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources hae considered your
December 4, 1992, correspondence. It is the city's desire to amend
its comprehensive Land Use Policy to allow for the annexation and
development of the area along the Southeast Interceptor Sewer.
Condition No. 13 was included in your grant agreement to assure
National Environmental Policy Act concerns were satisfied for the
life of the treatment works. Although some pressure for
development was anticipated, assurances were given through your
comprehensive land use plan and the environmental review of the
project that there would be no significant change in the rate,
density, or ,type of development within the planning area. Annexing
this area only 2 years after the construction of the Southeast
Interceptor Sewer for the purpose of development would violate the
intent and function of EPA's concern and requirement for special
grant condition No. 13. The city'S comprehensive land use plan
must reetrict rather than promote develo~ment along the Southeast
Interceptor Sewer.
Should you have any questions, please call. My telephone number is
515-281-8885.
Sincerely,
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pr~j~c~ ~~nager
Wastewater Permits section
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Army corps of Engineers to delineate the wetlands.
When a draft o,f the amended Comprehensive Land Use Policy is
complete, I will send a copy for your review. This should provide
you the additional information you requested over the phone and I
am confident it will contain the protections we are both looking
for, If you have questions or comments, please call me at 319/356-
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Sincerely,
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Chuck Schmadeke
Kal"in Franklin
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
Re: Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Iowa City, Iowa
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Dear Mr. Kirschenman:
I have reviewed your December 9, 1992 letter regarding the proposed
amendment to the Iowa City Comprehensive Land Use Policy and do
not agree with the conclusions presented therein. Preventing
annexation of this area will not relieve development pressures or
prevent development of this area. It is our opinion tha t
annexation provides greater protection for ,the environmentally
sensitive areas than leaving them in the county.
Listed below are a few of the reasons the city of Iowa City desires
annexation:
1. To provide for the responsible and orderly growth of this area,
This property may develop whether annexed or not, and since this
area will ultimately be a part of the City, it makes sense to annex
now to ensure responsible and controlled development.
2. To insure that development of this area will be served by
sanitary sewers to provide protection of the groundwa,ter. Johnson
County actively encourages residential development outside of
corporate boundaries and cannot provide treatment for the domestic
wastes.
3. To protect the wetlands. Using the wetlands may be a means to
meet future wastewater treatment standards and the effluent may be
an additional source of water for the wetlands. Allowing the
wetlands, to be degraded is not in the City's best interest.
Continued agricultural use of the wetlands and associated runoff
can only serve to further degrade the wetlands.
Based on this information I hope you can see that protecting the
environmentally sensitive areas along the southeast interceptor
sewer is not as simple as prohibiting annexation. The best hope
for'protection lies in the amendment of Iowa City's Comprehensive
Land Use Policy to allow for the annexation and responsible
development. Allowing urban development in the county cannot offer
these protections.
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February 18, 1993
Terry L. Kirschenman, P.E.
Iowa Department of Natural Resources,
Wallace state Office Building
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
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Re: compL'ehensive Land Use Plan
Iowa City, Iowa
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Please find enclosed a draft of the amended comprehensive Land Use
Policy pertaining to the area along the Southeast Interceptor
Sewer. Note that the section on environmental considerations has
been pL'eserved exactly as it was when apPL'oved by the IDNR in
October of 1990. .
Also enclosed is a copy of the proposed amendment to the City's
Annexation Policy, of interest is the paragraph tagged on page
four stating that "Petitions for voluntary annexation should be
viewed positively when 'City ordinances governing zoning and
development are adequate to deal with any unusual conditions that
exist in the area proposed for annexation", This language was
included to specifically address areas such as the wetlands and
sUL'L'ounding hydric soils. It may be used to justify denial of
specific annexation requests dnd as an impetus to local regUlatory
meaSUL'es to contL'ol development near wetlands.
Based on this information, you ',.;ill find that we are in compliance
with grant condition number thirteen, as originally approv~d by
Fred Benson on Octobar 29, 1990.
The Iowa City council will hold a public haaring on the proposed
amendment FebL'uary 23, 1993 and vote on it in Marcil. Any feedback
you can provide before the public heaL'ing will be appreciat.ed.
Please call me at 515/356-5143 if you have questions.
Sincerely,
j/Y"/4/iJ.fJoJ
Richard A. Fosse, P.E.
city Engineer
cc: Steve Atkins
Chuck Schmadel:e
Karin Franklin
Monica Moen
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TERRY It. BRANSTAO, QQ,,,.,,,
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
LARRY J. WII.SON. CIAICTOR
March 23, 1993
Mr. Stephen], Atkins
City Manager
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
RE: Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Iowa CIty, Iowa
C190830 05
Dear Mr. Atkins:
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has considered a revised land use plan submitted by Mr. Rick
Fosse on February 18, 1992, for Iowa City. The Department must advise that the proposed land use plan
does not identify and direct development toward non-sensitive area.! within the exlsllng or proposed
corporate limits. We believe Iowa CIty can experience growth without adversely impacting wetlands,
natural floodplains, prime agricultural land, wildlife habitat, and native prairies if development is properly
managed and controlled. Although the Iowa Administrative Code gives Iowa City the authority to
review, approve and disapprove all plats within a 2 mile radilL! of the city, your acceptance of the
voluntary annexation at this time places full responsibility on the city for protecting and preserving
environmentally sensitive and unique areas. Most of the annexation area appears unsuitable for
development. We trust all corridor development near the wetlands will be discouraged In accordance with
the project's environmental review and grant agreement. The NEP A environmental review criteria and
special condition No. 13 must be satisfactorily addressed before the Department C3!1~l'.l1!.ov~tributary
sewer extensions and hoolrups to the grant funded interceptor under a revised land use plan.
Should you have any questions, please call. My telephone number Is 515.281-8885.
Sincerely, ....
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Terr~chenman, P.E.
Project Manager
Wastewater Section
cc: Timothy Thompson, Wildlife Bureau, Iowa City
Carol Thompson, IGS, Iowa City
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Richard Fosse, Iowa City .....--
Richard S. Rhodes ", Iowa City
Ralph Turlde, IDNR
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