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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 6, 1993
TO: Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material Sent to Council Only ,
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Memorandum from the City Manager regarding flood update.(~~~~)
Copy of letter from Mayor Courtney to Sharon Metzler regarding
disposition of sand bags.
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding lobby remodeling.
Copies of letters from the City Manager to:
a. Howard Vernon,'et al, regarding parking meeting
b. Jenifer Maloney, City Clerk of University Heights
Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding unexpired at-large Council ~
seat.
Minutes of Neighborhood Open Space Plan Committee meeting of June 30,.J:1Q
1993.
Copy of letter from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding ~
request for public hearing.
Copy of letter from NCS expressing appreciation for support in
obtaining CEBA G~ant.
Agenda for the August 5, 1993, meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: August 6, 1993
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Ae: Flood Update
Following our morning conversation with Corps of Engineers representatives, we have been
advised that the reservoir level Is at 709.2 and holding. There has been no substantial change
In the last two days. The Inflow to the reservoir Is now at 12,000 and Increasing while outflow Is
at 19,100 and holding steady. With last nlghfs rains, Iowa City received approximately 1/2', but
Marengo received 1.7'. This could affect the flow Into the reservoir and It may Increase to as
much as 14,000 In the next day or so.
The outflow forecast we provided you over the last few days has been amended by one day due
to the Increase In rain. These were best guesses as I am sure you were aware.
The weather forecast shows the possibility of rain all weekend, with an estimated 1/4' for Iowa
City.
Our cleanup efforts are continuing and as water recedes, we are dispatching our streets crews.
Sandbags are now appearing at the curb and are being picked up by the City crews. The
sandbag material Is being used for dally cover at the landfill, a permitted use.
The lOOT engineers have reviewed lhe Hawkins Drive circumstances, It remains under waler,
and have discovered voids under the roadway. This will require some specialized treatment
before they are able to reopen Hawkins when the water recedes.
!he water depth on Dubuque Street Is now 29'. With the earlier schedule, we would hope that
water would decline sufflclently by the 3+ feet we estimated over the next approximately ten days
to allow the reopening of two lanes.
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The moving of the foreign students' belongings from the Mayflower appears to have gone
satisfactorily. Evidently someone from the University was able to contact the Governor's office
and he authorized the use of the National Guard trucks.
Our water supply system remains secure, although we are stili concerned about the general
security In the area. Each evening we are required to rebuild the snow fence around the water
treatment plant. The University's pedestrian bridge security barricades are being removed during
the course of the day and rebuilt by the University staff. We suspect some of that trafflc Is finding
Its way Into the water treatment plant area. Our engineers seem to think that the University
pedestrian bridge may have some undermining and therefore may be closed for some time. We
will continue our efforts to provide the most secure possible environment at our water treatment
plant, recognizing not only the public curiosity but the general volume of pedestrian trafflc In the
area.
Our wastewater treatment plant continues to function satisfactorily. We are beginning to notice
sink holes developing throughout the community. We attend to those as we learn of them. We
can expect more such problems In the near future.
The North Dodge and Prairie du Chien Intersection stili experiences some bottleneck. The users
of Dubuque Street are those likely utilizing North Dodge as their means to enter and exit the city.
We dispatch traffic offlcers as needed.
We have received from our staff the substantial portion of the paperwork to be submitted to
FEMA. Ills being prepared In a fashion for FEMNFHWA review, which Is scheduled for Tuesday
of next week.
The August 4 meeting with residents held at the Transit Building was somewhat different. There
Is an expectation level that may be difficult to satisfy. These mobile home parks are private
property and therefore the responsibility 01 the park owner. There may have been problems In
coordination with the park management and tenants and therefore a high level of constematlon
by mobile home park resldenls. We will do our best to continue to work with these Individuals,
as well as the mobile home park owners.
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We will be putting out a notice to the residential areas affected by the flood that a special pickup
of household chemicals will occur. We are going to do our best to keep these household
chemicals out of the regular waste and we will provide some type of door-to-door notice and
pickup schedule.
We have a rough estimate at approximately 125 homes In the Normandy area have been affected
by flood waters. We are cautiously reviewing Rocky Shore before reopening and we will need
to notify the automobile owners that have parked along Park Road. The need to move their cars
may occur on a fairly short notice. With the water receding In the Normandy area, we think that
most cars will find their way Into that subdivision and thereby not restr/cttrafflc flow on Park Road
and Rocky Shore Dr/ve.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
Sharon Metzler
2319 Nevada Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Ms. Metzler:
Thenk you for your recent latter expressing concern over the disposal of sandbags. Hopefully,
the following will answer your questions.
In your letter you requested whether we could 'kElllp some of the filled bags" In an aree for
possible use. You suggest 100 begs or so. We currently keep a supply of fresh sand and
several thousand sendbags, unfilled, available for emergancies. During this recant flooding
we have used approximetely 100,000 send bags, and therefore, keeping 100 filled in a storage
area at this time would not likely accomplish any productive purpose. We have found \ve can
secure and deliver sand, and quickly fill bags. Keeping them filled would simply not appear
to be any distinct adventage.
You further request whether "the bags be emptied and the sand kept for use on roads". This
sand Is, in our judgment, contaminated. Most of the sandbags have been saturated with the
filth of the river water and, therefore, we do not wish to place this sand on our city streets
and see It flushed by winter snow and rain into the storm sewer system and thereby our
rivers. Landfilling Is far and away the most environmentally safe and least costly to us In the
long run. We do use the sand for cover material and therefore it is put to productive use at
our landfill.
My thanks to you and many of the citizens who have written offering suggestions on our
upcoming cleanup. Hopefully, we heve done everything, humanly possible to address the
concerns of the many Iowa City residents who have been severely affected by the Iowa River
flooding.
Sincerely,
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Mayor
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City Council
City Manager
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: August 6, 1993
To: City Council
From: City Manegar
Re: Lobby Remodeling
We have substantially reduced the magnitude of our lobby remodeling project while still
attempting to address the requirements of ADA. We have completed the design and bid for
a project to provide lobby area remodeling. This work is less than $25,000 and therefore I
have signed the contract. We expect demolition work to bagin around August 23 with the
framework of the lobby remodel during the week of the 30th. Work should be completed
approximately two weeks later. We believe that this will satisfy our Immediate needs, fulfill
our ADA requirements, and although not provide the level of security that the larger scale
project provided.
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August 3, 1993
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
Howard Vernon
City High School
1900 Morningslde Dr.
Iowa City, IA 52245
Deer Howard:
On Wednesdey, August 18, at 4:00 p.m. In the Iowa City City Council Chambers, a meeting
hes been scheduled to discuss the issues associated with student perking in and around City
High School. At that meeting, representatives of the school, the City's Police and Traffic
Engineering staff and interasted neighbors are likely to attend. Plaase feal free to attend this
meating with any others you feel would be helpful to the discussion. Mayor Darrel Courtney
will chair the discussion and, hopefuliy, the group can considar not only the Issues at hand
but possibly set upon a course to help address concarns associated with student parking and
the Interest of the neighborhoods in and around City High School.
Thank you for your interest.
Sincerely,
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Same letter to:
Alfrieta Monagan
George Matheson
Elsie Foerstner
Stephen J. Atkins
City Menager
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Jim Brechtel
R. J. Wlnkelhake
Barbare Grohe
Jerry Pelmer
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Jenifer Meloney
City Clerk
City of University Heights
40 Koser Avenue
lowe City, IA 52246
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Atteched is correspondence directed to the City of University Heights as well as Mike Kanellis.
This is in response to their earlier request and will hopefUlly provide a response to your July
29 letter to my attention.
Sincerely,
Stephen ~. Atkins
City Maneger
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
Dr. Mike Kanellls
305 Golfvlew Ave.
Iowa City, IA 02246
Dear Mike:
Your letter was recently discussed by the City Council. In that letter, you request a member
of the University Heights community organization to participate in the focus groupl
environmental assessment regarding the Melrose Avenue bridge rGconstructlon project. I
believe the Iowa City City Council's position is that tha University Heights City Council, as a
prospective membar of this focus grQup, can feel free to appoint any individual they would
so choose. It need not be a member of University Heights' City Council, The Iowa City City
Council, I believe, is reluctant to begin expanding the focus group by additional members at
this time. Other interested Individuals and organizations are also likely to request
participation, and thereby the size of the focus group can grow to a point where it could be
unmanageable in a process of facilitation and consensus building. I believe the most Important
aspect for a successful facllitetlon concerning a community Issue is that .polnts of view. are
represented on the focus group and not merely .positions. on the Issue at hand. The group
of representetlve organizations hopefully will bring with them such points of view and thereby
the selected engineering firm, which will propare the environmentel assessment, can
Incorporate all viawpoints into the review and analysis.
If you hava any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to call.
Sincerely,
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City Managar
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Emery Rhodes, Mayor
City of University Heights
415 Koser Avenue
University Heights, IA 52246
Dear Emery:
In your recent letter you ask for the participation by University Heights representatives in the
upcoming environmental assessment for the proposed Melrose Avenue bridge reconstruction.
As you are aware, the environmental assessment process is at the discretion of the Iowa
Department of Transportation and we have' bee~ so informed that they are assuming full
authority in this project, which will include the environmentel assessment. It is difficult for
me to predict the Involvement of any other party at this time. Your attorney, I am assuming
at your requast also, has contacted various agencies concerning the participetion by Univer~ity
Heights. We received a copy of his letter. We will await to heer from the state officials to
determine the extent of the assessment requirement and, additionally, what other
requirements they may impose in this project review. It appears that the Iowa Department
of Transportation is literally being bombarded from all angles concerning this project review.
I expect it will be some time before they officially respond in that they will likely need to
satisfy numerous community elements wiShing perticipation in this review.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
August 6, 1993
TO:
Mayor and City Council
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk ~
FROM:
RE: Unexpired At-Large Council Seat
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In response to a number of questions, the attached information was sent to individuals who had
picked up nomination papers from my office, media, and the Commissioner of Elections.
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ATfENTlON COUNCIL CANDIDATES FOR THE AT-LARGE SEATS
William Ambrisco has resigned an at-large seat effective November 1, 1993. The City Council
will decide how to fill the vacated seat at their regular Council meeting of August 17. Until a
decision is made by the City Council no valid petitions can be secured for the unexpired term.
To avoid confusion candidates filing for an at-large seat must clearly indicate on their petitions
and the affidavit their intention to seek the full four (4) year term. The petitions must
be IDled out with the term indicated prior to any signatures being obtained. Failure to indicate
the term could result in petitions being challeneged.
Information regarding the unexpired two year (2) term will be distributed shortly after a Council
decision is made.
If you have any questions please call the City Clerk's Office (356-5040) or the Johnson County
Auditor\E1ections Office (356-6004).
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NEIGHBORHOOD OPEN SPACE PLAN COMMITTEE
JUNE 30,1993.12:15 P.M.
PCD CONFERENCE ROOM. CIVIC CENTER NORTH
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MEMBERS PRESENT:
Anne Bovbjerg, Casey Cook, Dee Vanderhoef,
John Watson.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None.
STAFF PRESENT:
Rockwell, Bormann, Trueblood, Krippner,
CALL TO ORDER:
Watson called the meeting to order at 12:20 p.m.
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF JUNE 9, 1993:
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The committee unanimously approved of the the June 9 minutes with slight clarification on
page 2.
FORMAT OF COUNCIL PRESENTATION:
Rockwell stated the Plan's summary is to be given to the City Council. Watson suggested to
specifically discern between the Open Space Ordinance and the Plan in order to avoid
confusion between the two items. Bovbjerg pointed out that the Plan creates a basis for the
ordinance.
Bovbjerg discussed the presentation format and the roles allotted to eech committee member.
The presentation scripts written by Bovbjerg and Vanderhoef were carefully examined and fine
tuned. Overheads of maps and major presentation points were discussed.
Bovbjerg shared a list of possible question topics. Watson organized the assignment of
question topics. It was agreed that technical questions would be referred,to staff.
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The meeting was adjourned at 1 :30 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Kerstin Krippner
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RECEIVED AUG 6 1993
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION VII
726 MINNESOTA AVENUE
KANSAS CITY. KANSAS 66101
AUG 0 2 1993
Dear Mr. Atkins:
OFFICE OF
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
stephen J. Atkins
city Manager
city of Iowa city
410 E. Washington street
Iowa city, IA 52240-1826
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The receipt of your July 16, 1993, letter requesting a
pUblic hearing on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's)
objections to the issuance of National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permits fpr Iowa city by the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is acknowledged. I will
notify you at a later date as to whether or not a hearing will be
granted. Since your request was made before the end of the 90
day period for IDNR's response to EPA's objection, that period
has not expired.
If a hearing is granted, there will be a 30.day public
notice of the hearing. Following the public hearing, a decision
would be made to uphold the objection or withdraw it. If the
objection is upheld, the IDNR would have 30 days to submit a
permit to meet EPA's objection, after which the authority to
issue the NPDES permit would pass to EPA.
If you have additional questions or need further information
please contact Donald Toensing at (913) 551-7446.
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helping us qualify for the CEBA Grant. We received official
word, yesterday, that the Iowa Department of Economic Development
has approved our $635,000 CEBA forgivable loan. We are
delighted. We appreciate you and your team's effort on our
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Mr. Stephen Atkins
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city of Iowa city
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Patricia A. Meade, Chairperson
Joe Bolkcom
Charles D. Duffy
Stephen P. Lacina
Belly Ockenfels
August 5. 1993
FORMAL MEETING
Agenda
1.
Call to order 9:00 a.m.
2,
Action re:
claims
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Action re:
minutes for July 13th, 15th, 20th 22nd, 27th and 29th,
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Action re:
payroll authorizations
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Business from the City Assessor.
a) Discussion/action re: Military Exemptions and Homestead Tax Cre'dils
applications for Iowa City.
b) Other
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a) Action re: permits
b) Action re: reports
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Rev BYIXEROx TE"ECOPIER 7~11 : 8- 4-93 8144AM;
TOI lallA CITY CLERK From: JO HOGARTY
(319) 354-4213 ~ 3193565~09;~ 3
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Agenda 8-5.93 Page 2
a) First and Second consideration of Ihe following Zoning application:
1. Application Z9237 of Russell Miller, RR, Kalona, requesting rezoning of
approximately .42 acres from CH Highway Commercial to R3A Multi-
Family Residential of certain property described as being in the NE 1/4
of the NE 1/4 of Section 23; Township 79 North; Range 8 West of the 5th
P,M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This properly is located on the west
side of Cosgrove Road SW, 159 feet south of the intersection with 400th
Street SW in Hardin Twp.).
b) Other
9. Business from the Board of Supervisors.
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a) Motion approving Right-of-Way contracts for Q-23-5.
1) Duane H. Gingerich and Marilyn K. Gingerich $174.72
2) Thomas J. Bailey and Jacqueline A. Bailey $400.51
b) Motion accepting bid from Quad-States Industries, Inc. for $68,000.00 for
pavement markings.
c) Action re: resolution posting weighllimit at 5 tons on structure V.29-
3.
d) Action re: request to transfer Johnson County Conservation 1993 revenue
in the amount of $31,401.76 into the Conservation Trust Fund.
e) Action re: request of Will Conroy 10 use courthouse lobby for filming a
short movie.
n Motion to hold informal meeting of August 24th on Augusl 26lh immediately
following the formal meeting.
g) Action re: Medicaid Home and Community Based Payment Agreement
(HCBS waivers) for clienl #1707633C.
h) Other
10. Adjourn to informal meeting.
a) Inquiries and reports from lhe public.
b) Other
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Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Flood Update - with information furnished to areas affected
by the flood. (dqltd gill)
b. Pending Development Issues
Copy of letter from City Manager to Mrs. Cornelius A. Tilghman who sent
a check for $50 for flood relief.
Copy of letter from Mayor Courtney regarding application for a Juvenile
Justice Advisory Council grant.
Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Community Development regarding
environmentally sensitive areas inventory. 71()
Memorandum from the Solid Waste Management Planner regarding update on ~
Toxic Waste Cleanup Da~.
Memorandum from the Rehabilitation Officer regarding emergency flood ;L
assistance: CDBG Funds.
Memorandum from the Finance Department regarding End-of-Year Summary of 'I ~
Capitol Street Ramp usage.
Memoranda from the City Clerk:
a. Special Election Costs
b. Council Work Session of August 2, 1993
BUilding Permit Information for July 1993.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 13. 1993
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Information Packet
News release regarding FY93 Asphalt Resurfacing Project.
Article: Sandbag History
Agendas for the August 10 and August 12, 1993, meetings of the Johnson
County Board of Supervisors.
Agenda for the B/17/93 Informal meeting of the Bd. of Supervisors.
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Memos from ,City Mgr. regarding Flood Update (dated 8/9, 8/10, 8/11, 8/16~.8/17).
Information from Friends of the Iowa River Scenic Trail (FIRST) June '93.
Letter from Mayor Courtney regarding his decision not to run for re-election.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: August 13, 1993
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Flood Update
The reservoir pool level Is now at 706.35, which Is down.4. The Inflow to the reservoir Is 10,700
and Increasing. Evidently It has not peaked with respect to the upstream rains and they will be
finding their way Into the reservoir shortly.
The outflow Is currently at 16.000 and will Increase to 16,500. While It may be desirable to have
higher outflow In order to hopefully shorten the flooding circumstances, the decision has been
made to keep It at 16,500.
The National Weather Service has Indicated that during the 24 hour period we may be subject
to approximately 1/4' of rain and the rainstorm In northwest Missouri Is now considered a 4' rain
center . Its direction of movement not yet officially determined. The following 24 hour period there
Is the potential for l' of rain In Iowa City with a 2' rain center In south central Iowa.
The Rapid Creek gauging station will now be staffed by someone to track the water flow.
Evidently the lOOT will help out the Corps In the management of the Information from Rapid
Creek gauging station.
The University apparently has done a quick fix on the water treatment plant broken gate and feel I :
they have gained some measure of control over the flood waters that might enter the building.
I understand It has not been tested but they are confident In their repair.
The move In to Mayflower has been officially delayed and we understand the University will notify
students.
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The Normandy area Is continuing to be cleaned up as much as possible. We will have roll-off
bins located In Normandy over the weekend as well as providing them to the Baculls.Thatcher
area. Ironically, we continue to remove sandbags from the Normandy area. As they are brought
to the curb we will remove them, although we have advised against the removal of sandbags.
The Water Treatment plant remains safe; however, we have changed the chlorine delivery to
Tuesday of next week. It will require the removal of some sandbags and we are attempting to
accommodate the delivery schedule while minimizing any further flooding exposure.
The sewage treatment plant continues to function as I have advised In the past. We currently
have 14 locations throughout the city that are prone to flooding, based upon the circumstances
we have experienced over the last few weeks. We have an available Inventory of eight pumps.
I directed that we purchase additional pumps and we expect to receive four more next week.
Under normal circumstances, eight should be more than sufficient; however, we have chosen to
make the Investment. The road at the South Plant continues to experience some damage from
heavy rains and gravel does wash away practically every severe rain storm. We have not chosen
to exercise our use of the emergency road on Nursery Lane; however, circumstances are being
monitored closely.
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arrival of FEMA and FHWA officials to review this Information.
Rick has also talked to the Corps representatives and we have agreed to participate In a program
that will provide a telemetry link system for the Burilngton Street dam, Clear Creek, and Rapid
Creek gauging stations. In effect we would be able to phone In to the Corps and receive
Information directly over the phone. Evidently the Corps provides a phone number whereby
citizens can actually call Into the Corps' computer system, log on, and receive Information at
home on the level of water In the reservoir. This Is certainly an admirable public service but during
the recent storm the staff at the Corps was apparentiy unable to log on due to the telephone
system being Jammed. While It Is their problem to deal with, I certainly hope they are able to
resolve the Issue In that the Information Is critical to our flood response.
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NORMANDY/MANOR FLOOD INFORMATION
The city of Iowa city will be placing a number of roll-off
containers (garbage dumpsters) within the Normandy/Manor area
during the weekend to assist in the flood cleanup efforts. These
dumpsters are available for the disposal of flood damaged items.
Normal household garbage should be placed on the curb for weekly
garbage pickup. On Sunday, the largest dumpster should be used for
the disposal of larger appliances (washers, dryers, refrigerators,
freezers, televisions, air conditioners, furnaces, water heaters,
etc.) .
A group of volunteers will be available to aid in the cleanup this
Saturday and Sunday, August 14 and 15. Anyone who is in need of
assistance should contact Don Mower, 708 Normandy (351-7959) or
Doris Woods, 701 Normandy (339-0169). The volunteers can be
utilized in any way you feel necessary. Lunch will be provided for
the residents and volunteers. It is expected that volunteers will
be available for future dates if you are not need them now.
The Salvation Army, 510 Highland Avenue has all types of cleaning
supplies (bleach, Lysol, rug shampoo, toilet bowl cleaner, bathroom
cleaner, gloves, brooms, buckets) that are free. If you or
volunteers need these supplies, they can be picked up on weekdays
between 6:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and on weekends between 8:00 a.m
and 5:00 p.m. Please try to avoid Sunday mornings if possible as
a church service is occurring during that time. You must provide
some sort of identification that you are a flood victim (i.e.
drivers license with address) or be able to identify the family
that you are picking up supplies for. Please call the Salvation
Army at 337-3725 if you have any questions.
Red Cross also has cleaning kits available at their Service Center
at the Moose Lodge, 2910 Muscatine Avenue between the hours of
10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on
Saturday and 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Sunday.
PLEASE TARE THE TIME TO PICK UP THESE SUPPLIES SO THAT YOU AND YOUR
VOLUNTEERS WILL BE READY TO START WORKI
On Thursday, August 19 I the Salvation Army is sponsoring a
children's day out to Adventureland in Des Moines. Any child of a
flood victim is eligible to go. Please see the back side of this
flyer for more information.
Please feel free to contact Marcia Klingaman, Neighborhood Services
Coordinator for the city of Iowa City at 356-5237 if you need any
additional information.
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Volunteers will be available to aid in the flood oleanup this
saturday and Sunday, August 14 and 15. Please oontaot Capt. Hiller
at the Salvation Army (337-3725) if you would like a volunteer to
help you. The volunteers oan be utilized in any way you feel
neoessary. Lunoh will be provided for the residents and
volunteers. It is expeoted that volunteers will be available for
future dates if you are not need them now.
The city of Iowa city will be plaoing a large garbage dumpster near
the trailer park for use in disposing of flood damaged items.
Please do not plaoe your regular household waste in these
oontainers.
The Salvation Army, 510 Highland Avenue has all types of oleaning
supplies (bleaoh, Lysol, rug shampoo, toilet bowl oleaner, bathroom
oleaner, gloves, brooms, buokets) that are free. If you or
volunteers need these supplies, they oan be pioked up on weekdays
between 6:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and on weekends between 8:00 a.m
and 5:00 p.m. Please try to avoid sunday mornings if possible as
a ohurch servioe is oocurring during that time. You must provide
some sort of identifioation that you are a flood viotim (i.e.
drivers lioense with address) or be able to identify the family
that you are pioking up supplies for. Please oall the Salvation
Army at 337-3725 if you have any questions.
Red cross also has oleaning kits available at their servioe Center
at the Hoose Lodge, 2910 Husoatine Avenue between the hours of
10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on
Saturday and 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Sunday.
PLEASE TARE THE TIHE TO PICK UP THESE SUPPLIES SO THAT YOU AND YOUR
VOLUNTEERS WILL BE READY TO START WORK I
On Thursday, August 19, the Salvation Army is sponsoring a
ohildren's day out to Adventureland in Des Hoines. Any ohild of a
flood viotim is eligible to go. Please see the attaohed flyer for
more information.
Please feel free to oontaot Haroia Klingaman, Neighborhood Servioes
coordinator for the city of Iowa city at 356-5237 if you need any
additional information.
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. Damar,r. to hou~ln~ ()>, Ll01lcIsions
. Flnod.rclateu eXLlel\SCS not covered bv Insurance
'1.nss of,emp!vvlllcnt (includln~8elf.ell\ployed persons, mi~'mnls, & (armel's)
. Orhl\r (lnlcmms and mvkes
You dt> Ilvl need to have, "lu8t everything" to be eligible for Sl1me lI.\sistam:e, You DO need WI1\\l
uulckly h\:CI\\ISC certain pru/.(mms arc only avallnble for a shnrt time. '
If yml haye any qocstio!\8 nbollt whether nr not you may be ellgihle for prugrlllns In help flood vicllms,
caB the IOWA fLOOD HOTLINE:
\.800.7l)8.0311 (voice and TDJ)) (Answered by the Legal Services Corporation of Iowa)
or, In Polk CotmlY, ca\1244.8617 (Answered by the Polk Count.y Volunteer Lawycrs Project.)
HELP FOR IOWANS AFFECTED BY THE FLOOD
If yuu Sllfl~red any type lIf loss during the floodlnR, you lllUY b(~ able III gel; snmo help from rh~ f(lIl\1ll'lng
prorrmms.lt Is VERY impurtulIt for you to Act quickly. Some of these programs arc only avallAhle for a
shOlt tllne.liven if you miss a deadline, you should Apply anyhow and cOntuc,t the Iowa Ploor! Horlhw.
If you lire 1I1(lw.I/1~ome Iowan, YIIU arc prohahly eligible fur some help, You may he eligible evcn If you
rhink YUu OIC,\W\'.
1i, uet mOll' lnforlllAriCln,'cuntuclthe programs helow ()I' the k\wa Fk'(ld Horline roll.free,ut 1.800.
798.0) 11 (voice and' lllLl, answcred hy the legal Serl'll~es COl'pOI'At.lon of Iowa), In P(llk CCJllI1ry, call
24H617 (Answered bv lhe Polk CClunty Volullteer Lawycrs ProJect),
Housing Assistance
There alC, scveral t,ypes uf housln" assistAnce you can I(et if you need help hecHuse of lhl' lluods, If lhe .
nondilw lIclually dnma~ed Yllut home, you cnn llet a Ktllllt 11f up l'CI $5,000 1'0 flx YClur hOllle,. If the
tlnmlinu (vr\:I~c! ynll to move IIUt of your hom~, you can I(et he.!p for tcmpol'llry housing, This IMy be In
t.he fmm \If mOlley to pay relll or a mobile home for you to live In, If you lost. your juh 11ue, 1111hc Oood
Imd can't pny your relll Ilr mlltlgage, you can get help to l1lakl~ lhese paymenrs, "
You mmtllrrl~ ior thc home rcpalr and temporary houslo~ ussi~luncc hy Seplember 7, \993. y~,;;"~U"
apply fllr the morluaue or rcnt a8815tum~e by ,January 9, 1994. Th~ l'cnt und mlll'll(a~c assistance can
continue f\lr UP 1\1 III mnnths. Tu apply, I~ull FBMA loll.free at 1.800.462.9029. TOO !.800.4liZ.7 SBS.
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Spccl~1 Ul'ams CUll hell' Jl~\JI'I~ wlrh flood.related nccd~ Ill' expenses not cuvered by hlSUI'~n~e or other
~11\1UI'~ms, YOUIIIIlY g~lup t(1 $ t t ,900. People fIIllr U"~ Lhe gcoms to repair or replace pmonAI
pll~~essivm. Th~ 1II0l'lCV 1M he u"ed for IIIVlur v~ lidos, furnlt.ure, clothing, home lumishinSI, And teXlls
anu elJuipllll~1I1 u,cd {or YOUl'loh. '(uu lIlay IIIHO U3e the ~rnnts to pay medic:!1 or dental bills relnted to
the flcmd, Thl/lncludes ment.111 healch c~rl~.
IYuU m\l~1 ap~iv bv September 7/ 1993. To npply, call FEMA tull. (ree lit 1.800.462.9029. TOO
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Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans
I dlW Inrerest luum (,1111ILho SIlA are availnble to homeownern uml romars. These lu~m elm help repslr
nr repluco QOI1d.damul:ed renl or personal property. If the flnod damaged or destl'Oyed Yllur business, you
may be ellelble, SBA loans can help repair or replAce your building, cqulpment,lInd/or Invcntory,
Yuu must ~gglv vn Ilr hcfore Septembcr 7, 1994. 'lh apply, cnll FEMA toll.free at l.800.462.
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And help with cconumic losses suffered as a reslllt uf the disaster.
You mUil APply on ur before April 11/ 1994. To apply, call FEMA toll.free at 1.800.462.9029.
TDD 1.800.462.7SIlS.
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benefits. This progrnm may help If the fluud dnmagecl or destroyed your employer's busillCbS al\d you
cuuld not. wUl'k, It may help if you lost yuur job because the flood destmyed your houfie or car. People
nul ollelhle fur rcaular unemployment benefits, like self.employed perxllllS, larlllel~, IInd tittll\ workers,
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county's deAdllnc, yuu may 8tm be able to get diSAster unemployment benefits. To IIpply, call or go
to your lOCAl ob Service offlc.e, or call toll,fre~ ,1.800.462.9029. TOO 1.800.462.7585.
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Orhor pmuralUS ~nd services mllV be availahle to you, depending on how the flllOc! a((ccted yuu.
Rmm:mher, YOll do mIl' have to have "Inst everythlnn" to be eligible filr help,
Efforr.1 are Illldctw~y tel ~~t exrenslolls o( deadlines and Increases in levelfi of aid, Fl1r derallfi, call the
Inwa Fluml HNl/ne at I. 800.798-0311 (Voice and TOD, nnfiwered by the Lelial ~erviw Corpocatlon
nrlmva), In Polk COlll\lv call 244-8617 (answered by t.he Polk Counry Vlllunlter J.~WY~15 PCI/Jeer),
Primed and Distributed AUilllfitl993 by the Leual Services Corporation oflnwa, 312 8th Street, Suite
.'l()(), Des Muine$, IA 50309. For additional cI'plc5, call che !llwa Flood I kltlinc loll. free nU1l1hcr,
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: August II, 1993
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Pending Development Issues
An application submitted by Dean Oakes for preliminary plat
approval of Scott's Fourth Addition, a seven lot, 13.40 acre
resubdivision of Lot 4 of Scott's Second Addition, located in
Fringe Area 8, west of Naples Avenue in the southeast quadrant
of the Highway 1 and Highway 218 interchange.
Discussion of a concept plan submitted by Jim Anderson for 18
multi-family residential dwellings on an approximate 1.4 acre
tract of land immediately east of development on Harlocke Street.
An application submitted by Vivian Stringer to vacate a 10-foot
wide walkway right-of-way located between Lots 20 and 21, Windsor
Heights, Fifth Addition.
An application submitted by Kennedy Plaza, Inc., to rezone
property located at 701 South Gilbert Street from CI-l, Intensive
Commercial, to CC-2, Community Commercial.
An application submitted to Johnson County by Ron Renoux to rezone
two 1.99 acre parcels located in Fringe Area 1 in the northeast
quadrant of the intersection of 355th Street SW and Kansas Avenue
SW from AI, Rural, to RS, Suburban Residential.
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Mrs. Cornelius A. Tilghman
38 Winslow Road
Newark DE 19711
Dear Mrs. Tilghman:
Your letter was a bright spot in an otherwise bleak situation. Our
flooding is a major catastrophy and seems to be unrelenting. Our city
and its residents were beginning to see the light at the end of the
tunnel when we were again the recipients of a five to seven inch rain
with more rain in the forecast. So you can see that your letter and check
are a morale booster as well as monetary benefit.
The Red Cross and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have been of
great assistance to our citizens. ' However, there are certain' items which
are not eligible for consideration under the FEMA program. You may recall
our City Park from when you were a resident of Iowa City. The park is
adjacent to the Iowa River, and the Lower City Park, which consists of
about 50 acres, has been under flood waters since spring. The loss in
this portion of our oldest and biggest park is anticipated to be total.
Lost are not only the playground equipment, shelters, restrooms, softball
diamonds, tennis courts, various park management bUildings, roads, and
parking lots, but nearly 350 mature trees will need to be removed and
replaced once the flood waters are gone. A number of our citizens are
exploring the pOSSibility of a fuhd raiser to replace trees. We have
taken the liberty of starting this fund with your check. Your financial
assistance will aid not just an individual but many of the area residents
in the years to come.
We are very grateful to you for your check and your thoughtfulness.
Sincerely yours,
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Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County
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Iowa City, Iowa 52244
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Dear Joan:
I am writing to express my support for your application for a Juvenile
Justice Advisory Council grant.
I know of no greater concern in our community than the salvaging of
our youth who are tempted to become involved in gangs by directing
their interests and energy to programs which will give them direction
and a sense of self-worth. Violence among young people has increased
nationwide at an alarming pace. We must take action to reverse this
trend, and the acquisition of this grant to implement a delinquency
prevention program will go far toward accomplishing this goal.
Be aware that we, as a local government, are strong supporters of your
program. The youth of our community are the leaders of the near future,
and the future of our city depends upon these very youth.
Darrel G. Courtney
Mayor
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MEMORANDUM
Date: August 11, 1993
To: City Council
From: Karin Franklin, Director,
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Re: Environmentally Sensitive Areas ,nventory
At the August 2nd work session of the Council, we discussed a 'natural areas. Inventory as part
of the Urban Planning Division's work program. The Council directed us to resurrect the Inventory
which was done for the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee (UEAHC). The Inventory we have
on file Is Included In your packet; this project was never completed.
this Inventory was done In 1984 by the staff based on areas Identified by members of the
Committee. The rationale for selection 01 the Inventory sites rested In the perception of the
individual Committee members that a particular feature was worth preserving; the whole
Committee then concurred or not. There was no scientific basis In the selection of the sites or
the description of them. There was also no effort to be comprehensive; that Is, there may have
been sites of equal merit appropriate for preservation but If they were not known to the Committee
members or the staff, they were not Included. The City Attomey and I agree that this Inventory
is not an adequate basis for regUlatory measures and cannot recommend Its use by the City
Council as a foundation for any local environmental law.
A useful Inventory would look at the community comprehensively and Include many of the areas
Identified in the UEAHC inventory plus jurisdictional wetlands, hydric solis and other
environmentally sensitive features Identified In the Environmental Policies of the Comprehensive
Plan. There would be some scientific basis for designating an area environmentally sensitive.
Such an Inventory could be obtained using secondary sources and produced on Iowa City's base
map for approximately $16,000. Field verification would not be Included In this price. This
Information could then be used In evaluating public works and private development projects for
potential Impacts on Identified environmentally sensllive areas. In order for us to regulate private
development in these areas, local ordinances may need to be adopted. The Inventory Is the first
step In Identifying whether an Issue exists for local decision-making or not. Resources are
available for undertaking the Inventory. The staff will proceed at the Council's direction. This will
be an Item for discussion at the August 16 work session.
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IOWA CITY INVENTORY OF SPECIAL AREAS
I. ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
OATE: September 26, 1984
ID #: I-I
AREA: Terrill Mill and N. Dubuque
St. Drainage Area
LOCATION: Iowa River to Foster Road along North Dubuque Street
OWNER: City of Iowa City
APPROXIMATE SIZE:
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LAND USE:
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SITE DESCRIPTION:
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1800 feet long x 20 feet wide
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North - medium density multi-family
East - single- and multi-family residen-
tial
South - park
West - church and park
Drainage ditch on the west side of North
Dubuque Street with planted and natural
vegetation. 0 to 3% slope.
Fayette silt loam
Slight
None
None
Small shrubs and trees, wi110w trees,
grasses, marsh vegetation, cattails,
arrowhead. Provides habitat for water
fowl.
Ilone
Between North Dubuque Street and Terrill
Mill Park at southern end of park.
Drainage area provides an attractive
border along Dubuque Street upon entering
the city. The varied types of vegetation
enhance the interest of this entrance.
Since this area is along a major entrance-
way into the city, the impact is city-wide
as well as local.
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I. ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
AREA: Terrill Mill and North Oubuque Street
Drainage Area
ID #: I-I
STAFF EVALUATION
AND RECOMMENDATION:
This drainage area, characterized by varying types of vegetation, provides
an attractive border. a long the Dubuque Street entranceway as well as
serving as a buffer at its southern end in Terrill Mill Park. Discussions
with the Park Superintendent and Weed Control Officer have resulted in an
assurance that there is no problem in maintaining the area in its natural
state. Disturbance of this area could result in the loss of some unusual
vegetation, as well as have some runoff effects on the Iowa River.
Recommendation: Designation as an environmentally sensitive area.
COMMITTEE ACTION:
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I. ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
OATE: September II, 1984
ID #: 1-2
AREA: Woods and creek behind West High School
LOCATION: Along Willow Creek south of West High School,
, running west from Benton Street to Hwy 218.
OWNER: Iowa City Community School District
NOTIFICATION
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Woodlands, floodplain, single and mu1ti-
fa~i1y residential.
North - school, residential development
East - single & multi-family residential
South' agricultural land
West - agricultural land
Dense woods and creek in Willow Creek
flood plain. Surrounded by rolling hills
of varying slopes (from 5 to 14X).
Co10-ely complex.
Subject to flooding, moderately permeable,
slow runoff, seasonal high water table,
moderate erosion potential.
Potentially if developed.
Potentially if developed.
Bottom land woods, Henslow sparrow sighted
in 1983, (rare mi gratory spec i es) .
None.
Between residential, ag land and school.
Only natural, sizeable stand of trees in
the area, blends in well with Willow Creek
Park across Mormon Trek.
Local, neighborhood.
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AREA: Woods and creek behind West High School
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STAFF EVALUATION
AND RECOMMENDATION:
The wooded area behind West High School provides an attractive open space,
natural habitat, and buffer to the nearby medium density development along
Mormon Trek Boulevard. The woods line Willow Creek from Walden Ridge
storm water detention basin to Highway 218. This area is environmentally
sensitive not only for its aesthetic features, but for its location in the
Willow Creek floodplain and the impact on drainage patterns of potential
development. The eastern end can serve as a storm water detention area,
when tract is developed.
Recommendation: Designation as an environmentally sensitive area.
COMMITTEE ACTION:
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~ ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
DATE: September 1B, 19B4
lD #: 1-3
AREA: Pond and bluff by old University of Iowa
Law Schoo 1
LOCATION: Riverside Drive
OWNER: University of Iowa
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East - University buildings
South - open space
West. University buildings
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created by a former quarry.
Fayette silt loam
High, if developed.
High, if developed.
High, if developed.
Upland woods, maples, aquatic vegetation,
reeds, habitat for water fowl.
None
Between old University of Iowa Law School
and Riverside Drive.
The pond and bluff provide one of the more
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in the city.
Local and neighborhood.
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AREA: Pond and bluff by old University of Iowa
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STAFF EVALUATION
AND RECOMMENDATION:
The limestone bluff is a geological feature that 1s rare in Iowa City,
especially in the developed urban area. As well as being one of the most
beautiful public places in the City it is also a habitat for water fowl.
Any development of this area could have severe ecological and environment-
al implications due to its proximity to the Iowa River.
Reconmendation: Designate as an environmentally sensitive area. Notify
University of Iowa of designation.
COMMITTEE ACTION:
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DATE: September 21, 19B4
AREA:' Trees, embankment, and 1 imestone
bluff at new University of Iowa
Law School
LDCATIDN: Grand Avenue along Riverside Drive
to Riverside Court
OWNER: University of Iowa
ID #: I-4
NOTIFICATION
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APPROXIMATE SIZE:
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LAND USE:
SURROUNDING LAND USES:
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North - University residence halls.
East - Iowa River.
South - Medium density single family.
West - University building.
PHYSICAL FEATURES
SITE DESCRIPTIONI
GEOLOGICAL FEATURES:
Due to its steep slope, the embankment is
supported by a concrete retaining wall. It is
topped by native trees and shrubs. Limestone
bluff located near Riverside Court to the
south.
SOIL TYPE:
EROSION POTENTIAL:
Fayette silt loam.
The combination of steep slopes and this soil
type create a high erosion potential if
ground cover is disturbed.
SEDIMENTATIONI
SILTATIDN:
WATER QUALITY EFFECT:
None.
Affect minimal due to amount of developed
area surrounding Law School.
Mature trees, evergreens, and shrubs.
None.
VEGETATION/FAUNA:
ARCHAEOLOGICAL FEATURES:
BUFFER:
Between Riverside Drive, Grand Avenue and the
Law School.
AESTHETICS:
The scenic beauty of the trees and embankment
provide a stark contrast to one of Iowa
City's busiest intersections.
IMPACT:
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AREA: Trees, enbankment, and limestone bluff
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ID *: I-4
STAFF EVALUATION
AND RECOMMENDATION:
The trees and enbankment are a source of scenic beauty along one of the
major north/south throughways of the City; a throughway which otherwise is
characterized by unattractive strip commercial development. There is also
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Annex Building. The trees and enbankment also serve as a buffer shielding
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Recommendation: Designate as environmentally sensitive area. Notify
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COMMITTEE ACTION:
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I. ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
DATE: September 21, 1984
AREA: William White 80ulevard
IO #: I-5A
LOCATION: From College Street to 50 feet south
of Glendale Court. Vacated street
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OWNER: City of Iowa City
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LAND USE:
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Large grassy plain. No unusual features.
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AREA: William White Boulevard
STAFF EVALUATION
AND RECOMMENDATION:
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William White Boulevard is a platted I vacated street running between
Washington Place and COllege Street. It has aesthetic value by providing
a green open space between two blocks of single family residential homes.
Reconmendation:
sens it i ve area.
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AREA:Diana Street Alley
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OWNER: City of Iowa City
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LAND USE:
150 feet x 35 feet
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Vacant, driveway for homes facing
Kirkwood, and parking
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VEGETATION/FAUNA: Small grove of walnut trees. some lawn.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL FEATURES: None
BUFFER: None
AESTHETI CS: None
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no aesthetic or ecological significance. '
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AREA: Grant Court extension
OATE: September 21, 1984
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LOCATION: Grant Court west of Rundell Street to
Ralston Creek. (Platted, vacated street)
OWNER: City of Iowa City
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LAND USE:
SURROUNDING LAND USES:
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250 feet x 60 feet
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Vacant.
Single family residential.
The "street" is located in the Ralston
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parking by one resident.
Colo-ely complex.
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Lawn, some two foot high wild grasses, and
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Between two residential homes.
Provides green open space on Grant Street,
partially weedy, no unusual fauna.
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AREA: Grant Court Extension
ID #: HC
STAFF EVALUATION
AND RECOMMENDATION:
The Grant Court extension does not add significant open space to the
neighborhood and, in fact, benefits primarily only the adjacent land
owners. If disposed of by the City it might permit duplex use on adjacent
lots. This area does not appear to meet the criteria established for
designating environmentally sensitive areas although it is important to
maintain the Ralston Creek floodway.
Recommendation: Do not designate for preservation.
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DATE: September 28, 1984
ID I: 1-7
LOCATION: Foster Road to the Iowa River
OWNER: Iowa City Lodge 1590 8.P.0.E. NOTIFICATION
801ten, Meardon, Glasgow, Rumme1hart, OF OWNER: 10/25/83
Boyd
APPROXIMATE SIZE:
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LAND USE:
175 acres
ID-RS (Interim Development-Residential)
Undeveloped, agricultural, forest, some
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SURROUNDING LAND USES:
North - Iowa River, 1-80.
South - Iowa River.
West - Iowa River.
East - vacant, church, single and multi-
family residential.
PHYSICAL FEATURES
SITE DESCRIPTION/
GEOLOGICAL FEATURES:
The peninsula is characterized by steep
riverbanks with limestone outcroppings,
several medium sized ravines, and a large
plain. Slopes range from 5% to 40%.
Roughly one-quarter of the peninsula is' in
the floodplain.
Perks-sp111 ville complex, Sattre loam,
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Nodaway silt loam, Che1sie loamy fine
sand, and Fayette silt loam.
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Likely, if land is developed; especially
if ravines are filled with clay, soil.
Great potential for siltation in the Iowa
River.
WATER QUALITY EFFECT:
Temporary or permanent degradat ion if
runoff increases with development.
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The area is characterized by a dense
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prairie grasses on uncultivated land. The
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deer and other small an ima 15. Snow
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Five sites have been identified by the
State Office of Archeology as containing
Indian artifacts.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL FEATURES:
BUFFER:
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IMPACT:
No. Portions serve as visual and noise
buffer.
The peninsula is virtually void of
development. Outside of the agricultural
fields and the golf course, it retains
its wild state. The natural state of the
riverbank as viewed from the river is
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AREA: Peninsula
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STAFF EVALUATION:
This site includes two of only three remaining exposed limestone bluffs on
the Iowa River within Iowa City. The steep. Slopes along the river and the
nature of the soil would result in considerable erosion if developed, as
well as the loss of the climax forest which is not only beautiful, but
acts as a visual and noise buffer to the Interstate and the river.
The benefits provided by the large expanse of agricultural land, open
space, and upland and bottomland woods should be considered in reviewing
future development plans, to help preserve the rural nature of the penin-
sula.
RECOMMENDATION:
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COMMITTEE ACTION:
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AREA: Ravine in Manville Heights
DATE: September 21, 1984
ID #: I-9A
LOCATION: Running east-west from 8eldon Avenue to Riverside Drive
OWNER: St. Thomas Moore Church,
Phi Kappa Psi Association of S.U.l.,
Iota Epsilon Housing Corporation,
Keough, Nolan, 131 Grove St. Corporation
of Iowa City
NOTIFICATION
OF OWNER: 10/25/84
APPROXIMATE SIZE:
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LAND USE:
SURROUNDING LAND USES:
900 feet x 45 feet
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Vacant
North. church, single family residential
East - fraternity houses
South. single family residential
West. single family residential
PHYSICAL FEATURES
SITE DESCRIPTION/
GEOLOGICAL FEATURES:
The ravine has very steep banks (slope
30%-50%) lined with a dense growth of
bushes, deciduous trees, and evergreens.
80ttan is filled with fallen branches,
large rocks and some dumping. A foot-
bridge has been constructed at the east
end. The eastern part of the ravine is a
vacated street. .
SOIL TYPE:
EROSION POTENTIAL:
Fayette silt loam.
The steep slopes with the sandy soil
create a high erosion potential if
vegetative cover is disturbed.
SEDIMENTATION/
SILTATION:
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change in drainage patterns and sedimenta-
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WATER QUALITY EFFECT:
VEGETATION/FAUNA:
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AREA( Ravine in Manville Heights
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I. ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
DATE: 10/13/84
AREA: Ravines in Manville Heights
ID *: 1-98
LOCATION: Between Park Road and River Street from Lee Street to Magowan
Avenue (see map)
OWNER: Loghry, Staley, Dupuma, Sawyer, Goffstein,
Lindman, Dore, Heistad, Spence, Gardner,
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GEOLOGICAL FEATURES:
This series of ravines is heavily wooded
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ravines. There is some standing water
depending on rainfall.
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AREA: Ravines in Manville Heights
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The character of Manville Heights is dominated by the wooded ravines.
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DATE: September 21, 1984
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AREA: Ravine between Kimball Road and
North Dodge Street
LOCATION: Runs from Gilbert Street to Governor Street.
OWNER: Harrison, Rouse, TePaske, Jacks,
Mayer, Drum, Routh, Widiss, Knorr,
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Single family residential on all sides.
This large ravine is quite steep (approx.
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The combination of steep slopes and this soil
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SEDIMENTATION/
SILTATION:
High potential of erosion and in fill if
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WATER QUALITY EFFECT:
VEGETATION/FAUNA:
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medium sized deciduous trees. A natural
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None.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL FEATURES:
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AREA: Ravine at northwest quadrant of Governor
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STAFF EVALUATION
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steep slopes are lined with a variety of trees and small shrubs which
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drainage patterns resulting in the erosion of neighboring property.
Recommendation: Designation as an environmentally sensitive area.
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OATE: 10/12/84
ID #: 1-90
AREA: Ravine east of Prairie du Chien Road
LOCATION: Between Prairie du Chien Road and Dubuque Road
OWNER: Hahn, Oakes, Frey
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AREA: Ravine east of Prairie du Chien Road
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STAFF EVALUATION
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This ravine is sensitive to development. Outside of its high aesthetic
quality, it serves as a natural drainageway and habttat for small animals.
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LOCATION: Between Ferson Street and Richard Street
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OWNER: Kammermeyer, Mott, Menninger, Baird
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PHYSICAL FEATURES
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AREA: Ravine between Ferson Street and Richard Street ID #: I-9F
STAFF EVALUATION
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OATE: October 2, 1984
ID #: 1-10
AREA: Melrose Lake and drainage area to
the west
LOCATION: North of Tower Court and Oak crest Street from Leander Court to
Woodside Orive
OWNER:
Neuzil, Wear, et al.
NOTIFICATION
OF OWNER: October 25, 1984
APPROXIMATE SIZE: 600 feet x 1800 feet
ZONE: RM-12
LANO USE: Vacant drainage area, single- and multi-family residential
SURROUNOING LANO USES:
North ~ Single-family residential (University Heights)
East - Railroad
South. Single- and multi-family residential
West - Single-family (University Heights)
PHYSICAL FEATURES
SITE DESCRIPTION/
GEOLOGICAL FEATURES: The drainage area west of Melrose Lake has steep
grassy slopes and parts of it are heavily wooded.
There is a small pond with aquatic life and
vegetation. The southern and western banks of
Melrose Lake are thickly wooded with moderate, to
steep slopes. There is a small grassy dam at the
east end of the lake.
Fayette silt loam.
SOIL TYPE:
EROSION POTENTIAL: High on the steeper slopes.
SEDIMENTATION/
SILTATION: Some sedimentation likely if slopes are dis-
turbed.
WATER QUALITY EFFECT: None.
VEGETATION/FAUNA:
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AREA: Melrose Lake and drainage area to the west
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open space and wildlife habitat in a heavily residential area. The lake
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is partially spring fed and, together with the surrounding trees, shrubs,
and wetland vegetation provides and unusual "natural" area in this part of
town. Staff recommends designation of this area as environmentally
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I. ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
DATE: 10/12/84
AREA: Woodlands and ravine
10 #: 1-11
LOCATION: West, north and east of Shimek School
OWNER: Glasgow, Lancial, Alberhasky, Ball, Slezak
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North - vacant, woodlands.
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West - single family residential
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woodlands ~ith trails and open spaces
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Because of the sloping nature of the ar.ea,
development could cause erosion problems.
None.
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The area conta ins a wide variety of trees
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hickory, etc.). It also serves as a
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This section of woodland is currently under development pressure. Because
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and should be protected.
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IOWA CITY INVENTORY OF SPECIAL AREAS
I. ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
OATE: September 21, 1984
ID I: 1-12
LOCATION: Between Kimball Ave. and Whiting Ave.
OWNER: Keller, Glasgow, Hayek,
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Large, dense urban woodland. Area is very
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Fayette ~i1t loam.
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SOIL TYPE:
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SILTATION:
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downstream drainage affected.
None.
Heavily wooded areaj habitat for many
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WATER QUALITY EFFECT:
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Acts ,as. a buffer between DUbuque Street
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AREA: Wood1 ands ID #: I-l2
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urban woodland with a steep ravine. Outside of this single family
residential development lining the avenues, the area is still in its
natural state and serves as a wildlife habitat. It is also part of a
vista seen from North Dubuque Street upon entering the city, Disturbance
of the woodland slopes could have adverse effects not only on the aes.
thetic features but also on the area's drainage patterns and erosion
potential.
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IOWA CITY INVENTORY OF SPECIAL AREAS
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AREA: Ryerson Woods
LOCATION: Highway 218 South
DATE: September 21, 1984
ID #: 1-13
OWNER: University of Iowa Law Foundation
APPROXIMATE SIZE: 34 acres
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West - Agricultural land
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This soil combined with relatively steep
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AREA: Ryerson Woods
STAFF EVALUATION
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Ryerson Woods enhances the entranceway to Iowa City along Highway 218,
This large mature woodland has high aesthetic value and serves as a
natural habitat for animals, A wood this size is rare in the Iowa City
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DATE: 10/12/84
lD #: 1-16
AREA: Prairie remnants near Carver Hawkeye Arena,
Black Ash Oump to be reclaimed,
LOCATION: Small areas west of Hawkins Drive and south of the bike path to
Mormon Trek Boulevard, Ash dump south of Rock Island Railroad
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OWNER: University of Iowa
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West. Finkbine Golf Course,
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GEOLOGICAL FEATURES:
Rolling terrain with some steep slopes;
flowers, grasses, shrubs and some mature
indigenous trees as well as planted pine
trees cover the area. The Black Ash dump
has been used by the University for at
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Many prairie flowers and grasses inter-
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AREA: Prairie remnants.
ID #: 1-16
STAFF EVALUATION
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These prairie remnants within the Iowa City city limits provide an unusual
opportunity for the study and appreciation of the vegetation which once
covered large portions of the state. The appropriate reclamation of areas
which have served as dumps should be encouraged,
Recommendation: Designate as an environmentally sensitive area, Notify
University of designation and support for preservation and reclamation
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To: Mayor, City Council, City Manager; Iowa City
From: Brad Neuman1(olld Waste Management Planner
Re: Update on Toxic Waste Cleanup Day
Following Is a summary of the upcoming toxic waste cleanup day scheduled for September 25.
You will be considering the contract with Chemical Waste Management (CWM) of Sauget, illinois
at your August 31 City Council meeting. Staff recommends CWM be hired as the collection and
dispoSal company for our toxic waste cleanup event. The cleanup will be funded from the landfill
Reserve fund and open to all Johnson County residents.
Dafe and Locallon. Saturday, September 25, 1993, at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. There
Is no home or away Iowa football game that day, The fairgrounds site was used successfully for
the last toxic waste cleanup day In 1989. CWM will assist us with layout and preparation of the
site,
Cost The cost estimate for this year's cleanup Is approximately $112,000. This Is based on
waste volume and participation rates from 1989, We are expecting approximately 9DO
households at an estimated cost per household of $124,
Collecllon and disposal company. CWM Is the nation's largest company for the collection,
processing and dispoSal of hazandous waste materials, CWM has assets In excess of $1 billion.
CWM Is a subsidiary of Waste Management, Inc" a firm which transports and disposes non-
hazardous wastes, CWM Is one of the few firms that can stili obtain Environmental Impairment
Insurance COverage. Staff Is recommending CWM for our toxic waste cleanup event based on
references we have received from the City of Des Moines and the State Department of Natural
Resources,
CWM Is able to offer a fully-Intemallzed program, They draw on an experienced personnel pool
of more than 19,000 employees nationwide, CWM owns and operates a comprehensive network
of facilities dedicated to the management of hazardous wastes, The CWM system Is comprised
of 27 facilities engaged In services, Including research and development, laboratory analysis,
Incineration, neutralization, chemical oxidation, solvent recovery and chemically-secure landfills,
CWM has a fleet of more than 1,600 chemical waste collection and transportation vehicles, the
largest In the country. CWM can offer transportation of hazardous materials that does not require
materials to be transferred,
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solvents, pesticides, herbicides, batteries, paints, wood preservatives, and automobile fluids, They
will not accept dioxins, explosives, radioactive material, medical wastes, mercury, or unidentifiable
chemicals.
Iowa CIty wll/ be responsible tor collecting auto batteries, anti-freeze and oil, which will be
disposed of through our existing contracts for these materials,
Volunteers. The cleanup event will require 90 volunteers working three hour shifts, Volunteers
are currently being recruited from local civic organizations, Johnson County communities, the
University of Iowa, and area businesses.
Some volunteers will work the entire event due to their supervisory positions, Supervisors will
be needed to oversee the paint, oil, battery, and anti-freeze collections, as well as provide traffic
control, refreshments, and other miscellaneous services, Supervisors will be required to attend
a tralnlng session on the day prior to the event. All volunteers will rQcelve a certificate of
appreciation for participating, and will be provided food and beverages during the event.
EquIpment Most of the equipment needed for the event will be supplied by CWM or provided
by Iowa City, the Johnson County Falrgrounds, local businesses, or the recycling companies
Involved In the event. Some minor equipment will need to be purchased.
PromotIon and AdvertIsIng, Promotion of the event wll/ begin as soon as you direct us to
proceed, Promotion will be conducted through newspapers, fliers, radio and TV announcements.
Donations for printing costs are currently being solicited from local businesses, Area grocery
stores are being asked to provide food and beverage donations,
PaInt ExChange. Palnt will be accepted at the event, with latex paint being bulked In flve gallon
palls and given to groups or organizations that can use it, Local palnt stores are being asked to
partiCipate In the collection event In order to determine If the paint being accepted Is worth
keeping,
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Date: August 9, 1993
To: City Council & City Manager
From: Pam Bames, Rehabilitation Officer t~6
Re: Emergency Flood Assistance: COBG Funds
Due to the urgency of this situation, the Community Development Division has responded by
proposing the following plan:
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The CDBG Housing Rehab program recently received several large loan payoffs, totalling
approximately $40,000, At Its meeting on August 4, 1993, the Committee on Community Needs
(CCN) recommended using this COBG program Income for flood relief. "federal disaster funds
are funneled through the CDBG program this $40,000 may be reimbursed, and the balance
utilized for additional flood relief or allocated to the regular CDBG rehab program.
It Is the Intent of this flood relief program to provide assistance to low/moderate Income Iowa City
residents who have expenses which are not covered by FEMA, flood Insurance. the SBA, or
through private lenders, This assistance will be In the form of small grants In onder to streamline
the process and reduce recondkeeplng, Short application forms will be available In the Civic
Center lobby and from the Housing Rehab staff, We are also Investigating the need to assist
with general clean-up of the Baculls/Thatcher mobile home park neighborhood, and some funds
could be used for this purpose.
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To:
Stephen Atkins, City Manager
From: Don Yucuis, Finance Director <r-AA.-
Joe Fowler, Parking Systems S;p\,}intendent 7f
Re: End of Year Summary - Capitol Street Ramp Usage
It is difficult to judge the performance of the Capitol Street Ramp over the past twelve
months, When economic projections were made the goal was to obtain maximum revenue,
Since that time the operational goal was to move long-term parkers to the upper floors or
other facilities and provide convenient parking for shoppers entering the ramp after 10:00 a,m.
We fael that by looking at the system as a whole, both these objectives were met.
Revenue generated by hourly parkers in the Capitol Street Ramp did not meet projections this
year. It was $59,910 below the projected $1,056,000, or -5%. The Dubuque Street Ramp
was $51,507 above projection. Combined revenue from both ramps was $8.403 or -,0081 %
below projection. This shortfall was more than made up by the surplus of $17,128 from
street meters, $42,806 from metered lots, $33,066 from fines, and $22,525 from permits
or a total of $115,525 more than budgeted.
The increases in the Dubuque Street Ramp, long-term street meters and off-street metered
lots show that the attempt to relocate long-term parkers to other facilities was successful.
This relocation was accomplished without a reduction in projected revenue.
The success of the 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. parking restriction is still questionable, It has had a
positive effect on the availability of convenient parking for shoppers when the majority of ceo
merchants open at 10:00 a.m. In addition, we believe that the restriction improves the
interior traffic flow on high usage days, We did not experience major traffic delays during the
holiday season this year except on weekend when the restriction was not in effect.
We still continue to issue many tickets on the lower levels of the ramp before 10:00 a,m,
Most of these tickets are issued to first time users of the ramp who are new shoppers and
visitors to lowe City, The tickets have resulted in many upset parkers and a negative feeling
towards Iowa City. It is difficult to balance this negative image with the positive effacts of
improved shopper parking and traffic flow,
Ova rail the Capitol Street Ramp has performed as desired this year, The parking restriction
on the lower levels will continue to be a problem. If this restriction is made permanent, we
feel additional signage on the lower levels would reduce the complaints,
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MEMORANDUM
August 11, 1993
Mayor and City Council
Marian K, Karr, City Clerk
RE: Special Election Costs
I have just received the final costs for the special election held 10 fill the vacated seat of Randy
Larson, Total cost of the primary and general election was $22,835.33, The breakdown of costs
are attached for your information. As this amount was not anticipated a budget amendment will
be prepared,
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IOWA CITY. IOWA
To: Iowa City City Clerk
From: Johnson County Auditor
Re: June 15, 1993 Special Primary Election for Council District C
Date: July 19, 1993
The following costs were incurred by Johnson County in conducting the election on
June IS. 1993:
Ballots
Election Registers
Equipment Rental
Official Publications
Postage
Precinct Election Officials
Precinct Supplies
Optech Preparations
Polling Place Costs
GRAND TOTAL
Non-Satellite Costs
$569,93
$259,74
$0,00
$65,03
$48.79
$3,816,99
$361.68
$172,95
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$5,315.11
TOTAL TO BE PAID
State 'of Iowa, County of Johnson, ss:
Satellite Costs
$7.41
$0.00
$0,00
$16.83
$0,00
$83.95
$16.05
$0,00
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$124.24
$5.439.35
I solemnly swear that the above account is just and true, that the same is under
authority of the law, and has not been paid, or any part thereof, I make this statement
for the purpose of obtaining payment of said claim,
Please make warrant payable and remit to Johnson County Auditor,
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PAINTEO ON AECYCLEO PAPEA &) 1\ PA'NTEO WlTll SOY ,NI
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To: Iowa City City Clerk
From: Johnson County Auditor
Re: July 13, 1993 Special City Election
Date: August 6, 1993
The following costs were incurred by Johnson County in conducting the election on
July 13, 1993:
Ballots
Election Registers
Equipment Rental
Official Publications
Postage
Precinct Election Officials
Precinct Supplies
Optech Preparations
Polling Place Costs
Non-Satellite Costs
$1,430.12
$806.94
$0,00
$lll.69
$165,70
$12,586.49
$995,98
$496.48
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$16,633.40
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TOTAL TO BE PAID
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$0.00
$18.36
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MEMORANDUM
Date: August 13, 1993
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, August 2, 1993 - 6:30 PM In the Council Chambers
Mayor Darrel G. Courtney presiding. Councllmembers present: Courtney, Ambrlsco, McDonald,
Kubby, Novick, Pigott, Absent: Horowitz. Staff present: Atkins, Burnside, Karr, Franklin, Fosse,
O'Neil, Schmadeke. Tape recorded on Reels 93-66, Side 2; 93.69, All; 93-70, Side 1.
PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS
Reel 93-66, Side 2
Auaust3rd, 1993 - Formal aaenda Item 2.1.(3) - Subordination Aareement- The CllY and Hills
Bank.
Franklin Informed Council that they will receive a revised resolution at Council's formal meeting.
A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 31. 1993, ON A RESOLUTION TO
VACATE A PORTION OF THE APPROVED PLAT OF RAPID CREEK RIDGE SUBDIVI-
SION. CONTAINING LOTS 25, 26 AND 27 AND A PORTION OF RUNNING DEER
WOODS ROAD. LOCATED EAST OF HIGHWAY 1 NORTH IN FRINGE AREA 4. (SUB
93.001 01
B, PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE ALLEY LOCATED WEST OF
GILBERT STREET AND NORTH OF KIRKWOOD AVENUE BETWEEN 210 AND 230
KIRKWOOD AVENUE. (MCDONALD CHIROPRACTICNAC93-0001)
Franklin Informed Council that Greg McDonald has submllled a new purchase offer In the
amount of $1500,
Franklin recommended that the vacation of the property be contingent on the future
redevelopment of this site having no more than two curbcuts on Kirkwood Avenue, Greg
McDonald, applicant, presented a map and Information to Council, Council requested that
staff find out how much of the property Is usable or buildable,
C, ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW CONSIDERATION OF
BED AND BREAKFAST HOMESTAYS AND INNS AS ACCESSORY USES IN ALL
RESIDENTIAL ZONES, EXCEPT THE RFBH ZONE, (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
D, ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY ADOPTING SECTION 36-16.1.
THE RESIDENTIAUOFFICE (RlOl ZONE AND AMENDING SECTION 36-58. OFF-
STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS. AND SECTION 36-62, SIGN REGULATIONS, TO
INCLUDE PROVISIONS FOR THE RIO ZONE. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
E, ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE
REGULATIONS FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF JEFFERSON
STREET BETWEEN LINN AND VAN BUREN STREETS AND PROPERTIES LOCATED
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF JEFFERSON STREET BETWEEN GILBERT AND VAN
BUREN STREETS FROM CB.2 TO RIO. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) (REZ 92-00091
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F, RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF SOUTH POINTE ADDITION. A 30
ACRE, 130 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION. LOCATED WEST OF SYCAMORE
STREET AND NORTH OF THE CORPORATE LIMIT. (SUB93-00081 (60-DAY
LIMITATION PERIOD: AUGUST 3, 1993)
Franklin requested that Council defer action,
G. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE
SUBDIVISION. IOWA CITY. IOWA. (SUB93-00D91
H. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES,
PARTS ONE AND TWO. AN 18.78 ACRE, 53-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
LOCATED NORTH OF ROHRET ROAD. (SUB93-00i31
I, RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR THE APPROVED PRELIMI-
NARY PLAT OF WHISPERING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, PARTS ONE AND TWO. (S-
9018)
J. RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION THAT THE
COUNCIL FORWARD A COMMENT TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS RECOMMENDING THAT CZ-9325, A REQUESTTO REZONE TWO 1.99
ACRE TRACTS OF LAND FROM A1, RURAL. TO RS, SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL
SUBURBAN. BE DENIED. (Dean Phlnnev/CZ-9325)
URBAN PLANNING WORK PROGRAM
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and the subdivision regulation changes of one lot subdivision design standards of flagged lot
restrictions,
Franklin asked If Council wishes staff to pursue an ordinance protecting ravines and non-
Jurisdictional lands, McDonald requested a copy of the Inventory of environmentally sensitive
areas done several years ago by staff,
PARKING TICKET FINES
Reel 93-69, Side 1
Director of Finance Don Yuculs and Parking Director Joe Fowler presented Information, In
response to Atkins, Yuculs stated a report could be prepared In two weeks about the number of
tickets Issued In a month, the amount of money collected from those tickets, and the amount of
tickets left unpaid, Kubby asked how much It cost the City to bill for parking ticket fines, Kubby
stated parking ticket fines should remain the same for longer than eight days after the date of
Issuance and tickets need to be designed with Instructions, McDonald requested Information re
the City's collection rate,
CITY CLERK STAFFINGS
Reel 93-69, Side 1
City Clerk Marian Karr presented Information, Council decided to continue discussion at August
16, 1993 and August 17, 1993, Council meetings, Kubby requested Information about the cost
projections for flood clean-up and where the money would come from for City Clerk's staffing,
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
Reel 93-69, Side 2
Airport Manager Ron O'Neil and Commission member John Ockenfels presented Information.
Mayor Courtney requested that City staff prepare a profile and economic Impact analysis of the
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O'Neil could prepare an outline.
FLOOD UPDATE
Reel 93.69, Side 2
City Manager Atkins presented a flood update, Kubbyasked that flood update memorandums
be continued,
COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA
Reel 93.70, Side 1
1, In response to Kubby, City Engineer Fosse stated the alley project off of Bowery Street
Is on schedule.
2. In response to Novick, City Engineer Fosse stated the Highway l/Burllngton Street
resurfacing project Is funded by the State through Dodge Slreet.
3. Courtney Inquired about the status of the traffic lights located on Burlington/Governor
streets, City Manager Atkins stated he would report back,
4. Kubby reported that the HACAP Boand Is reviewing their annual plan and requested Input,
5. Novick announced that the ethanol bus will be visiting the transit facility on August 3,
1993,3 PM.
6. In response to Ambrlsco, Mayor Courtney read Ambrlsco's letter of Council resignation,
7, City Manager Atkins announced the following meetings:
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August 24, 1993, 5:30 PM, Council garbage discussion.
8. Mayor Courtney appointed Bruno Pigott as the new JCCOG member and Naomi Novick
as the Council representative for the Legislative Committee,
9, City Manager Atkins announced that the Hazardous Waste Toxlo Clean.Up Day Is
scheduled for Saturday, September 25, 1993, Further discussion will be scheduled for
Council's work session August 16,
10, City Manager Atkins noted he will be out of town (Des Moines) on Thursday.
11, City Manager Atkins noted that the City of Allentown, PAis likely to be adopting Iowa City,
Iowa as a city In need as part of the flood relief asslslance program through the League
of Municipalities,
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 PM,
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RAC Residential. accessory building
RDF Residential. duplex
RMF Residential. three or more family
RSF Residential. single family
MIX Commercial & Residential
OTH Other type of use
BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION
KEY FOR ABBREVIATIONS
Type of Improvement:
ADD Addition
AL T Alteration
OEM Demolition
GRD Grading/excavation/filling
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Page: 1 CITY OF IOIIA CITY
Date: 08/10/93 EXTRACTION OF BUILDING PERHIT DATA FOR
From: 07/01193 CENSUS BUREAU REPORT
To..: 07/30/93
Permit Appllcent name Project Description Address Type Type Stories Units Valuation
No, I",r U..
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BLD93-0450 HERCY HOSPITAL A ONE STORY ADDITION ON 500 MARKET ST ADD NON 0 o S 1200000
PARTIAL BASEHENT WITH A
SIX STORY ELEVATOR TOIlER.
8LD93.0418 EARL YOOER 54'X 96' ADDITION TO '854 S RIVERSIDE DR ADD NON 0 o S 45000
CONSTRUCTION TRUCK STORAGE BUILDING,
BLD93-0452 ORAL'B LABORATORIES INSTALL MACHINE PIT AND 1832 LOIIER HUSCATlNE ADD NON 0 o S 32000
SILO FllJNDATlONS. RD
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ADD NON pBl'1lllta: 3 S 12n00D j'
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BLD93-0434 PHI BETEA PI EXTERIOR STAIRIlAY SERVING 109 RIVER ST ADD RHF 0 o S 5000 l
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DECK. I)
BLD93-0426 JAMAL H08ALLAN ENCLOSE EXISYING 12'x 16' 48 ARBURY DR ADD RSF 0 OS 10000
110OO OECK INTO fAMILY
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BLD93-0385 GAYLE R KING- 18'X 24' RDOH ADDITION 429 OllJGLASS CT ADD RSF 0 OS
2E1THAMEL AND 9'X lB' RDOH
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I BLD93-0379 TIM N SMITN 12'X 16' THREE SEASON 817 EASTHOOR DR ADD RSF 0 OS 6000
PORCH,
BLD93-0461 CHUCK DEllEY SCREENEO PATIO RDOH '3l4 BLDOHINGTON ST ADD RSF 0 o S 5500
BLD93-0423 WILSON, BRUCE I 14'x 14' THREE SEASON '904 OELIIOOO OR ADO RSF 0 o S 5000
CATHERINE PORCH
BLD93.0457 LANIGHAN, HICNAEL lQIX 20' SCREENED PORCH., 306 IIOOORIDGE AVE ADD RSF
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Permit Applicant nama Project Description Addre.. Type Type Storf.. Units V.lu.tlon
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BLD9l-040B MORRELL, DAVID AND lO'X 26' 110OO DECK 2733 WAYNE AVE ADD RSF 0 o S 2000
DONNA ADDITION
BLD93.0444 ALEC PENDRY 110OO DECK. 924 N DooGE SI ADO ASF 0 o S 1000
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BLD9l-0469 HElTIWl RETAIL REMODEL OF EXISTING 201 S CLINTON ST ALT NON 0 o S 1900000
PROPERTIES COMMON AREA OF THE MALL.
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BLD9l-04l9 TEXAS STEAK CO, INTERIOR REMOOEL OF 121 IOIIA AVE ALT NOll 0 o S l500
RESTAURANT
BLD93'0416 LUTHERAN SOCIAL INTERIOR REMOOEL OF 1500 SYCAMORE ST ALT NOll 0 OS 27%
SERVICE OF IA COIlFERENCE ROllI AND
KITCHEN
BLD9l.0l07 SEABURY & SHITH INSTALL FLOOIl TO CEILING 2930 INDUSTRIAL PARK ALT NON 0 o S 9BO
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8LD9l-0435 AUR APARTMENTS INSTALL 1/2 BATHS IN 12. 923 COLLEGE ST ALT RHf 0 OS 5000 t
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8LD93.0465 ALPHA CHI alEGA 8UILD fiRE COIIRIDOlI AND B2B WASHINGTON ST ALl RMf 0 OS 4500
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8LD93.0455 ALAN MACVEY REMODEL EXISTING KITCHEN 4 ROiLAND CT ALT RSf 0 OS 27500
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BL093-046Z JIN WALEN SCREENED PATIO ROIJ4 AND 5 DUNUGGAN CI ALl RSF 0 OS 6900
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BLD93.0467 BEN LONG FINISH EXISTING BASEHENI, 2324 JESSUP CIR ALT RSF 0 o S 7000
BLD93-0254 ROBERT & JUL I E FINISH EXISTING BASEHENT 1350 SANIA FE DR ALl RSF 0 OS 3500
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BLD93-039S VERNON VAN DTKE CONVERTING SCREENED PORCH 2310 WILLO\I8RIlDt(E LN ALl RSF 0 OS 2000
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BLD93.04Z6 DARLENE N HC NULTT 12'X 14' IIDOO DECK 226 OBERLIN ST ALT RSF 0 o S 1800
8LD93-0354 HARK RUSSELL RAISED FLOOR IN 8ASEHENT 117 N VAN BUREN ST ALl RSF 0 OS 700
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BL093-0414 BORG, lARRT AND S.F.O. WI TN TNREE CAR 2260 BALSAM CT NEW RSF 1 S 159923
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BL093-0419 EARL TooER S.F.O WITN TWO CAR 1819 FLANIGAN CT NEW RSF 1 S 150000
CONSTRUCTION GARAGE,
BL093-0430 FURMAN BUILDERS S.F,O WnH TNREE CAR n GOLOFINCH CIR NEW RSF 1 S 149746
GARAGE,
BL093-0429 FURMAN BUILDERS S,F.O WITH TWO CAR 703 ElliOTT CT NEW RSF 1 S 140491
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BL093-0454 FRANTZ COIISTRUCTlON S.F.O. WnH TWO CAR 1833 lAXESIOE OR Nell RSF 1 S lZ5328
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BL093-0474 BISNOfI-\lARTH, INC, S,F.O wnH TIIOCAR 1232 JENSEN ST NEW RSF 1 S 94692
GARAGE.
BL093-0475 BISHOfI WARTH, INC, S.F,O. WITH TWO CAR 1224 JENSEN ST NEU RSF 1 S 94692
GARAGE.
BL093.0413 FRANT2 CONSTRUCTION S.F.O wnH TWO CAR 18Z1 lAKESIDE OR NEW RSF 1 S 90649
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BLD93-0441 IOIIA CITY ClHIJNIlY
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
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PRESS RELEASE
Contact Person:
Marcia Henderson
Project Coordinator
Engineering Division
Phone No.: 356-5139
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Weather permitting, the FY93 Asphalt Resurfacing Project will begin on Monday,
August 16, 1993, Work will begin on Keokuk Court as well as on Muscatine Avenue
between 2nd Avenue, and 5th Avenue, and proceed along Muscatine Avenue through
the Iowa Avenue intersection, Other streets to be resurfaced include portions of
Rundell Street, Burllngton Street, Church Street and Park Road, The streets will
be open to traffic, although reduced to one lane, Milling of the ex/sting asphalt will
be followed by base and curb repair, The streets will be completed with the
placement of a new asphalt surface. The dates are tentative and construction Is
dependent on weather conditions,
B'\ASPHALT\PRJlSSI,RLS
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The Sandbag Has Such a History, It (s a Wonder
That the Technology Remains So Primitive Today
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A Godsend to the Middle West,
It's Still a Primitive Device
And a Labor.lntensive One
By BAIlBAll.\ MAllS"
Slafl R,port" o/Tul: WALL SmEr:r JOURNAL
ALTON, III, - Balloonists rely on Ihem
for ballasl. Sevenleenlh,cenlury French
engineers used Ihem 10 (artily arllllery,
Soldiers lhe world over swear by them (or
bulldlng bunkers.
NOW,the humble sandbag Is (ending 0((
lhe flood waters o( the Mtsslsslppl and Its
lrIbulartes, provlng Its worth to people In
lhe Midwest.
"It Isn'l sophlsllcated, hlgh.tech, sexy,
expensive or new," says Walter Hays, a
naturaJ-dlsaslers expert for the U.S, Ge0-
logiCal Survey, But, he says, the simple
devlce "sure does the Job,"
About1DO million sandbags have been
ordered to help right flood waters In the
Midwest, aCCOrding to the Texllle Bag &
Packagtng AssocJallon,
Government Issue
The state-of.the-art, flood.rlghllng
model these days Is the lo-pound capacity
Army Corps of Engineers.lssue bag. It's a
scralchy, sand'colored piece of woven
plasllc that measures H by 26 Inches,
Facsimiles In use range from giant plBlllc
garbage bags to burlap potato sacks and
com.shlpplng sacks, ,
Traditionally, most sandbags have
been of mllllary use, shellerlng troops
from enemy lire. Howard Rosen, dlreclor
of the Public Works Historical Society In
Evanslon, m" says Europeans were using
the Sandbag In lhe 1600s 10 fortlly defenses
and anchor artillery pieces, "I'm sure," he
says, "It has an even more anclenl herl.
lage,"
Did lhe early Egypllans use sandbags
10 lame the flood.prone Nile? Hlslorlans
aren'l certain, butlhe Egypllans pracllced
flood control round aboul 5000 B,C, They
depicted bags o( grain In tomb palnllngs
and had plenty of sand close at hand, so It
Is possible lhatsandbagglng Is al leasl that
old.
Baggers along the Mississippi probably
aren't lhlnklng much of anclenl Egypt,
Here In lhls small Mississippi River lown,
Mike Methe, a lo-year-old graphic de-
signer (rom upslate, lakes a rest from
Ihe swealy human chain passing bags 10
Ihe levee. "There's a cramping up In my
foreanns," he complains, as he bends his
elbows, "My ringers close up, so I have to
pry them apart,"
With Ingredients at Hand
Bul all are grateful to the sandbag, a
cheap and ready IBlt'resort defense
agalnsl the deluge, Absorbent ruler - be It
sand, clay ordlrt-ls nearly always obtain.
able from a local source, Bags, which
cost aboullO cents apiece, prevenllhelr
contents from washing away and confonn
10 one another In making a barrier,
Old as lhe hills, sandbags have made
two lechnologicalleaps In recenl his lory,
Today, lhey are mass'produced from Mex.
lco 10 Thailand, And most are made of
polypropylene, a light nonblodegradable
plasllc. (Burlap, once preferred, delerlo-
rales In slorage and smells bad when
wet.)
But volunteers complain that the poly.
propylene bags break. Normally, a sub-
standard bag would flun!\ the Corps of
Engineers tesl: Somebody lifts a fllled bag
four feet off a cement floor, drops It three
limes - on Its face, Its side and Its bollom.
(( lhe sand splallers, the bag Is rejected,
Bul unlested bags In profusion have made
It to the flood site.
And ruling them Is heavy and debllltal'
Ing work. Here In Alton, Unda Delg, a
1l.yeai1lfdphYslcaltheraplst .rom h'Vlins.
vllle, Ind"Is recovering from heat exhaus.
lion. Bob Case, 28, of Etrlngham, m., Is
complaining of lower back pain. And
Thomas Simpson, 15, from Wood River,
m" shows 0(( his red'slreaked anns,
scabbed from handling bags,
Given advances In sandbag lechnology,
why hasn't this filling and heavlng process
been automated?
Invenlor Cordell Lundahl, presldenl of
the Nallonal Congress of Invenlor Organl.
zallons, Ihlnks he knows lhe answer. "It's
JUSl a mailer of money," he says, ad.
ding lhal, between big floods, Ihere Is no
markel.
Mr. Lundahl, who claims 10 hold 166
palents, says he would ellmlnale much of
Ihe backbreaking labor by atnxlng a fun.
nelto Ihe back of a sand InJck, The funnel
would pour sand Into a bagging machine
Ihat would seal them and send lhem off to a
conveyor bell thai would run them up to Ihe
levee.
Bulin pracllce, sandbagging USUally
winds up being a labor.lntenslve etfort by
large numbers or volunleers who may nol
know whatlhey are doing. And even when
Ihey do gel quick lips (rom experts, sand.
bagging remains the work of amateurs,
To lie or nollo lie? To shovellhe sand
or use a trough? And whal about how 10
arrange Ihe 1I1Ied bags to the besl eltecl?
.. Clyde SCali, a sandbagglng speclallsl at
Ihe Corps' dlslrlct ofrlce In Vicksburg,
Miss" suggests Ihat Iheslmple "qulck.flll"
trough lor pouring sand dlreclIy Inlo bags
beats Shoveling. The contrapllon, made o(
plywood and two'by.rours, stands about
four'feel high. Sand travels through the
trough and Into each bag.
Bul moslly, down on lhe flood plain,
people Jusl dig In wllh Ihelr shovels and
mulllate Ihe knuckles of Ihe men and
women lell holding lhe bags.
Mr. SCali also advlses ogainsllylng the
bags. A cinched bag creates a pockel near
the knot where water can flow In, eroding a
sandbag wall, he says. Il's beller. he says,
10 Just raid over the open end. Thai way,
anolher bag can rest on the flattened end,
making a IIghl nt.
Volunleers In Alton know nOlhlng aboul
thai. Margaret Ooley, a 44.year-old Insur,
ance markeler lrom Fishers, Ind., has
been tying (or hours and has a bllslered
hand 10 show for II.
The Corps' Mr. Scoll recommends lhat
workers slack bags like bricks 10 creale a
levee. The bags should lie parallel 10 lhe
river, With staggered joints, ror lhe IIghl.
esl nt, he says, But In Alton, where
Ihe bags lie helter.skeller along the levee,
pools of water seeping through are grow-
Ing. The pools must then be pumped.
Once the flood walers have receded, the
worsl problem wllh sandbags Will be dls.
posing of Ihem. Collecllon and disposal can
be complicated, Aller lhe 1983 flooding of
Sail Lake Counly, In Utah, 10 clle one
precedenl, Ihe county publlc.works depart-
menl faced a mountain of soggy de-
bris. Nell Stack, asslstanl dlreclor for pub-
lic works lhere, says burlap was lell to
decompose, Bul the polypropylene bags
lhal were used don't decompose and had to
be shoveled up by fronl'end loaders and
lrucked 10 a big fleld. There, road graders
drove over them and spill lhem open.
Emply sacks were collected and lrucked to
a landtlll.
A few Utah residents have perma.
nenl flood artllacts. Some had fllled Ihelr
bags wllh sand and cemenl, which har-
dened when lhey came In contacl with
flood walers. Landscaping over Ihem was
JUsl aboul the only way 10 pul them out of
sight and mind.
For now, Allan residents are 100 busy 10
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Palricia A, Meade, ChaU'person
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Charles D, Duffy
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August 10. 1993
INFORMAL MEETING
Agenda
1. CaUto order 9:00 a,m.
2. Reyiew of the informal minutes of July 13th, 15th, 20th. 22nd, 30th, August 3rd,
5th. and formal minutes of August 5th
3. Business from the County Engineer.
a) Discussion re: right.of-way for various projects,
b) Other
4, Business from Joan Vanden Berg, Director of Neighborhood Centers of
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a) Discussion re: leller of support for a delinquency program grant.
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3. Action re: informal minutes of July 13 continued on July 15th. July 20th
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formal of August 5th,
4, Action re:
payroll authorizations
5. Business from the County Engineer,
a) Discussion/Action re: resolution for Bridge D.4-1 in ~lonroe Twp.
b) Action re: right-of-way for various projects:
1) Sutliff Road. to Joe & Jackie Farrier, $IDOO.OO
2) L-Q-23 (5). to Maril~'n Grout, $149,88
3) FM 52 (29) to William Ball, $1729.51
6, Business from the County Auditor.
a) Action re: permits
b) Action re: reports
c) Other
7, Business from the Board of Supervisors,
a) Action re: posting a commemorative sign on IWV Road.
b) Action re: request to transfer Johnson County Conservation 1993 revenue
in the amount of $31.401.76 into the Conservation Trust Fund.
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c) Action rei request of Will Conroy to use courthouse lobby for rilming a
short movie,
d) Discussion/action re: appointments to the Johnson County
Il1ness/Menlal RetardationlD e ve lopmental D isabilitie s/Brain
Planning Council.
e) Motion to authorize Chairperson to send leller of support for grant
application of Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County. This is a
grant application to Juvenile Justice Advisory Council for a
delinquency prevention program at Pheasant Ridge.
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a) First and Second consideration of the following Zoning applications:
1. Application 29320 of Ann Ench, Kalona, contracl buyer, Gary Slager,
Carolyn Klein, Joanne and James Hanson, owner, requesting rezoning
of 1.0 acres and 1.16 acres from RIA Residential to C2 of certain
property described as being in the S 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of Section 20;
Township 79 ~ orth; Range 6 West of the 5th P,~1. in Johnson County,
Iowa (This property is located on the SE side of Iowa Highway #1. at
its intersection with )'Iormon Trek Boulevard in West Lucas Twp.).
2. Application 29325 of Dean Phinney, contract purchaser, requesting
rezoning of 2 . 1.99 acres tracts from Al Rural to RS Suburban
Residential of certain properly described as being in the NE 1/4 of lhe
SW 1/4 of Section 2; Township 79 North; Range 7 West of the 5lh P.~1.
in Johnson County, Iowa (This property is located on the north side of
355lh Street SW, approximately 3/8 of a mile east of the intersection of
355th Street SW and Kansas Avenue SW in Clear Creek Twp,),
3, Application 29326 of James Sladek, contract owner, requesting
rezoning of 10 acres from Al Rural to RS Suburban Residential of
cerlain property described as being in the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of
Section 32; T,ownship 79 North; Range 5 West of the 5th P ,M, in Johnson
County,Iowa, (This property is located on the north side of Highway 6
SE, on the north side of the intersection of Highway 6 and Utah Avenue
SE in Scoll Twp,),
b) Discussion/action re: the following Plaiting applications:
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1, Apphcahon S9020 of Darrel Bell and sIgned by Lawrence Lynch
CITYrO\.IOOKng preliminary and final plat approval of Bell Subdivision, a
IOWA C!JtYuIQ~n of certain property located in the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of
Section 34; Township 77 North: Range 5 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson
County, Iowa (This is a one Jot, 6.20 acre farmstead split located 3.75
miles south of Lone Tree and 0.5 mile easl of the intersection of SE
Wapsi Lane and SE Wapsi Avenue on the south side of SE Wapsi
Avenue in Fremont Twp.),
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2, Application S9304 of John D. Meade requesting preliminary and final
plat approval of Land G Second Subdivision, a subdivision located in
the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 22: Township 79 North; Range 7
West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This is a I-lot, 2,64 acre,
residential subdil'ision located on the easl side of James Avenue SW, 1/2
mile north of the intersection of Rohret Road SW and James Avenue SW
in Union Twp.),
3. Application S9327 of David John Lacina,Jr, requesting preliminary and
final plat appro"al ofThunder Rose Subdivision, a subdivision located
in the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 9; Township 80 North; Range 8
West of the 5th P..\!. in Johnson County, Iowa (This is a I-lot, 1.00 acre,
residential subdivision localed on the east side of Cemetery Road XW,
approximatel~' 1/4 of a mile north of the intersection of C emelery Road
':'oW and Upper Old Highway Six NW in OxIord Twp.).
4, Application S9335 of Brad Amendt requesting preliminary and final plat
approval of Amendt Second Subdivision, a subdivision located in the E
1/2 of the SE 1/4 of Section 11; Township 80 Ii orlh: Range 6 West of the
5th P,M, in Johnson County, Iowa (This is a 2.lot, 33,52 acre, residential
subdivision with one agricultural lot loc aled on the northeast side of
Sugar Bollom Road NE, approximalely 1/2 mile norlh of the intersection
of Sugar Bollom Road NE and New port Road ~E in ~e\Vport Twp,),
5, Application S9337 of Ralph Ramer requesting preliminary and final plat
approval of Ramer Subdivision, a subdivision localed in the SW 1/4 of
the NW 1/4 of Section 30; Township 79 North; Range 5 West of the 51h
P,M, in Johnson County, Iowa (This is a 1-Iot, 10.40 acre, residential
subdivision localed on the east side of Sioux Al'enue SE, approximately
3/8 of a mile south of the intersection of Sioux A I'enue SE and Highway
#6 SE in Scoll Twp,).
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6. Application S9338 or Kathy Holeton requesting preliminary and final
plat approval or Holeton's First Subdivision, a subdivision located in
the NE 1/4 or the SE 1/4 or Section 10; Township 79 North: Range 7
West orthe 5th P.~1. in Johnson County, Iowa (This is a Hot, 1.00 acre,
residential subdivision localed on the north side of Neuzil Road SW,
approximately 1/8 of a mile west of the intersection of Neuzil Road SW
and Kansas Avenue SW in Union Twp.).
7. Application S9339 of Michael Plotz and Cedar City Development
Corp., signed by Thomas Gelman. requesting final plat approval or
Timberlake Second Addition. a subdivision located in the SE 1/4 of
Section 17 and the SW 1/4 of Section 16; all in Township 81 North;
Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This is a 2-Iot,
64.76 acre. residential subdivision with two agricultural and one non-
buildable lot located on the west side of Highway 965 NW, approxi-
mately 3/4 of a mile south of the intersection of Highway 965 NW and
Marak Road NW in Jefferson Twp.).
8. Application S9340 or Kenneth Plum requesting preliminary and final
plat approval of Ken-Mar Subdivision. a subdivision located in the :-;W
1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 16; Township 78 North; Range 5 West or
the 5th P.M, in Johnson County. Iowa (This is a I-lot, 18.82 acre,
rarmstead split located in the southeast quadrant or the intersection or
SOOth Street SE and l'tah Avenue SE in Lincoln Twp.).
9, Application S9342 or Rapid Creek Farm Partnership. signed by John
Colangelo. requesting preliminary and final plat approval of Rapid
Creek Ridge. Part Two, a subdivision located in tbe NE 1/4 or the NW
1/4 of Section 30; Township 80 North; Range 5 West or the 5th P .~1. in
Johnson County, Iowa (This is a 3-Iot, 7,74 acre, residential subdivision
with one out-lotlocated approximately 1/2 mile east or the intersection
of Highway I NE and Running Deer Road NE in Newport Twp.).
10. Business rrom the County Allorney,
a) Report re:
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11. Adjourn to informal meeting,
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a) Discussion of right-of-way for various projects.
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4. Business from Gerald F. Friauf, President of Miracles in Motion, requesting
waiving of permit fee for building,
5, Business from Larry Olson. Director of SEATS re: transfer of van to Auditors
office.
6, Business from Jim McGinley, Disaster Services Manager re: solid waste
disposal.
7. Business from the County Allorney.
a) Report/discussion re: Section 445.621real estate taxes.
b) Report/discussion re: American with Disabilities Act, certification and
policies re: SEATS,
c) Update on Wings vs Dunlap litigation, Executive Session,
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Date: August 9, 1993
To:
City Council
City Manager
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Re: Flood Update
At our Monday morning conference call with the Corps of Engineers, W6 were advised that the
reservoir pool elevation has now declined to 706.9. In accordance with Corps of Engineers'
regulations, once It goes below 707, their emergency procedures are no longer In effect. While
that has little significance to our circumstances, It apparently allows the Corps to begin planning
other related activities. The Inflow Into the reservolf Is at 8,300 and the outflow at 18,400. The
outflow forecast Is for a continual and very gradual drop unlll Wednesday and then a more
dramatic drop should begin to occur. That drop could result In four to five Inches of water
elevation In our flooded areas dally,
The process of drawdown Is being done as fast as practical. Evidently the process must be
carefully managed in that the weight of the water on the riverbank could actually pull down the
banks if It Is reduced too fast. Therefore, the Corps manages the outflow as well as observing
the effect on the riverbank downstream.
Rocky Shore Drive Is now open and at the time of opening Park Road was clear of automobiles,
We feel we may have resolved the Park Road/Normandy parking for the time being.
North Riverside Drive near the arts complex, Dubuque Street, Normandy Drive, and South Gilbert
remain closed, Apparently there Is little water left on South Gilbert and although that section Is
officially closed, there are motorists driving through the water which Is curb-deep.
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stored near the water treatment plant. We have no other option than to move a portion of the
sandbags In order to provide access lor the truckload of chlorine, In addition to the general
activities In and around the water treatment plant, we are continuing to tighten our security
wherever practical.
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taken 01 all 01 our maintenance activity. This Is done to help support our FEMA/FHWA application
lor assistance, The videotaping 01 areas throughout the community, our maintenance response,
and other generalllood..related Issues are also being recorded,
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Thursday. Specifically the FHWA Individual will be looking at the Benton Street collapse, one 01
our larger capital/damage recovery projects.
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Re: Flood Update
As you will recall, we had planned to meet every other day, but with Monday night's rain it
became necessary for our flood response group to meet early on Tuesday morning. We
discussed the rainfall, which was apparently 4+ inches at the reservoir and 5-7 inches,
depending upon where you were in the immediate Iowa City area. The Corps responded by
a cutback in the outllow; however, the damage that was occurring throughout town was
primarily attributable to the streams that feed into the Iowa River. The upper watershed, that
above the Coralville reservoir, received 1-1 Y, inches of rain and therefore the longer-term
impact may not be quite as severe,
All of the areas noted to you earlier and subject to clean'up, dry-out, etc, were flooded last
evening, In the instance of South Gilbert Street, many of the businesses received more water
than before. Localized flooding occurred throughout town and I suspect you will be hearing
from neighborhoods, The river, as high as it is, our local streams filled, the storm and sanit~ry
sewers simply cannot take the volume of rain that occurred last evening and therefore there
are going to be backups, Even if we had the equipment, we simply could not pump the water
fast enough out of the storm and sanitaries to protect properties in the immediate areas being
served by the pumps.
The Civic Center had a substantial sewer backup and the lower level received water and
sewage, It is being cleaned and we are attempting to return to normal as quickly as possible.
Most of the damage in and around the Civic Center occurred approximately 2:00 a.m, Our
personnel began arriving about 1 :30 a,m. and the street was flooded, the lower level of the
new parking ramp flooded, our parking lot flooded and that of the New Pioneer,
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this morning and all appears to be in order, There Is washout of sidewalks in and around
bridges and through pUblic notification we are encouraging caution, Our local dam system,
again, appeared to work satisfactorily, although both North Branch and South Branch were
full end backing up,
In my Monday update I indicated we would be removing sandbags in and around the water
treatment plant in order to allow a shipment of chlorine, With the recent circumstances, we
feel we cannot take the risk and will be supplying the water treatment plent with a boom
truck, that is lifting the supply of chlorine into the water treatment area rather than directly
shipping it, This will allow us to avoid the removal of sandbags,
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in fact, slip into a manhole. The force of the water washed an automobile from the
Johnson/lowa intersection into Ralston Creek, A crane being used to stabilize a collapsed
bank behind the University President's home also tipped over,
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MEMORANDUM
Date: August 11, 1993
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Flood Update
The Corps of Engineers has advised us that the reservoir pool level Is now at 707.2. Inflow Into
the reservoir Is 10,100, outflow at 15,000, They have Indicated an outflow forecast of Increasing
the outflow to 16,000 later on this morning and up to 17,ODO as Clear Creek begins to drop off,
The National Weather Service has Indicated that daring the next 24 hour period, we can likely
expect 1/4' to 1/2' of rain, A 3' rain center Is located In northwest Missouri and where that
particular storm will turn Is unknown at this time. The following 24 hour period shows 1/2' to l'
of additional rain and a 2' rain center In western Iowa, obviously a cause for concern to Des
Moines. The most unsettling Information Is that there Is evidence that the July weather pattern
Is again redeveloping and with the likely consequences, this certainly Is not good news,
In our conversations with the University of Iowa, we learned they experienced a breakage In the
equipment that controls water Intake and It cannot be repaired until the water level recedes. They
must manually control the Intake. Their ability to produce water may be affected, We have an
Interconnect system between our water treatment plant and the University and we will activate
the Interconnect as needed, The problem with their gate control Is that It could seriously affect
their ability to keep flood water out of the University's water treatment plant, Their general dally
needs are approximately 4+ million gallons, and the City need Is 6+ million gallons, We can
produce up to 10 million when the plant Is functioning normally, obviously not the circumstances
that we are experiencing, We will stress the conservation of water and we will deal with the
, ability to produce water on a day.to.day basis,
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process that normally occurs over one week, and they have Indicated their Interest In
concentrating It Into two days, We are most concerned aboulthls decision and will be talking with
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the decline In the water level not likely to occur with the speed we had originally Intended,
therefore we may experience a serious traHlc problem as well as the University's problem of what
to do with the approximately 1,000 students who five In Mayflower, We wl/l conUnue our
communication with the University but this Is a decision that needs to be made In the very near
future,
Our street closures are Dubuque, North Riverside, and Normandy Drive, Most streets are now
open, although not clean. We do expect some temporary rise In the water and we will have to
walt and see Its effect on other streets, We will be meeting with representatives of the South
Gilbert business area to discuss our ability to continue to provide the pumping capacity when
other neighborhoods may be Jeopardized. We did receive a specific request from an area
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business to authorize our Fire equipment to clean up their driveway and other related mess, We
turned them down. It Is difficult to tie up fire apparatus which has some pumping capacity on
clean up when we need to spend time In doing our best to protect properties from further
damage,
Our water treatment supply continues to be safe, The treatment system Is beginning to
experience minor breakdowns. Our crews are handling them. We expect to have the chlorine
delivery on Thursday, although sandbags will not be removed.
Our sewage treatment plant was at Its maximum, and In fact unprecedented flows through the
system. Three feet of water was experienced In the treatment building. We did ask the National
Guard to secure a large military truck In order to secure pumps but the request was turned down,
We may need to make other efforts to have that type of equipment available and on standby,
rather than go through the detailed procedures,
The leachate lagoon at the landfill overflowed and DNR was Informed. It Is basically rainwater
and we do not expect any environmental damage to have occurred.
Our high water warning alarm at the Civic Center worked as designed and we attribute our ability
to move rapidly and minimize damage to our lower level to that early warning. We have cleaned
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of dehumidifying, sanitizing, etc. It Is expected to take about three days. Our employees have
been relocated Into conference rooms but should be able to return to their offices shortly.
We discussed In detail the Issue and complaint being directed at the Corps of Engineers and
their response to the Monday evening flooding, As I understand the technical Issues, Rapid
Creek, which has a drainage area of approximately 25 square miles, has a notification system
which Is not linked by satellite and therefore requires a physical presence by a Corps official,
open the door, read the gauge, In order to have Information to read the flows through the creek,
Clear Creek, on the other hand, which drains 100 square miles, has a satellite connection, and
every two hours Information Is relayed dlrectiy to Corps office. The Rapid Creek rise was
apparentiy the substantial problem experienced by this Isolated, Intense storm. The measurement
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gauges did not record the volumes, an unprecedented circumstance,
We have discussed how these procedures can be Improved, however,lt was clear that the'call-In
system to the Corps may be unsatisfactory, They were able to respond to our needs, that Is, we
were on the verge of having Park Road and the Highway 6 bridges closed because of the flows,
and they were able to reduce the flow In order to protect those bridges. This may be of no
consolation to those living along the river, There were some concerns from Normandy area
residents about our response to their needs, As you can expect, we are gelling conflicting stories
and we do our best to respond to their needs as well as desires. One concern was why we did
not go through the neighborhood and notify people of the water level Increases, As I am sure you
can appreciate, our fire crews were busy responding, and specifically the water level Is not
predictable as they might expect. We have scheduled clean-up bins to be placed In Normandy
this weekend and will be removed, This requires the opening of the landfill, but there appears
to be no other alternative If we are to provide weekend collection of flood debris,
We also discussed the general concern about the Corps' response and I feel that they have
performed more than satisfactorily to date. If operational procedures can be Improved, they are
aware we will be available to assist,
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MEMORANDUM
Date: August 16, 1993
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Flood Update
The pool level at the Coralville Reservoir Is now at 707 and Increasing, up from 705.8, The Inflow
of water Is 15,000 cfs and Increasing. The outflow Is currently 12,000 and will be Increased
gradually to 17,000. This will bring our Burlington Stteet flood gauge up to Its original high point.
Evidently the upper watershed received 2Y2to 3 Inches of rain and the pool level experienced that
Increase, The upper watershed Is also forecast to receive additional rain during the next 48 hour
period, A three Inch rain center Is mOVing Into north central Iowa, the upper river basin.
Over the weekend the Normandy area was provided with roll-off bins. Our crews removed six
loads of flood damage material. We are continuing to remove sandbags at the request of the
property owners. We want to continue to publicly discourage removal of sandbags untllthe river
level Is dramatically lower, Our street cleaning Is moving along as far and as fast as we can with
respect to the river level, It may Increase further and therefore, as we experienced In the past,
we may be back In the Normandy area again very shortly, A roll-off container was also provided
for the Baculls/Thatcher mobile home parks and there was some activity, There apparently Is a
water war of sorts underway between Baculls and Thatcher as they are allegedly pumping water
onto each other's property. Our research Indicates that this Is a civil matter and therefore we
have no Jurisdiction In the circumstances other than trying, through our pollee, to encourage a
good neighbor polley,
OlJr pumps are stationed throughout the City and two new pumps are due to arrive Tuesday and
two more on Friday. We are beginning to experience periodic breakdowns In the pumps as they
are running constantly, There does not appear to be anything of major consequence for now and
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w11l determine the maintenance and other activities necessary on these pumps,
We attempted to secure Informal bids for the Dunuggan Court area for a minor sewer diversion
system, that Is a temporary fix. We received no bids. We w11ltry do to do this work through our
own forces, however, It w11l be dlHlcult as our employees are called upon to meet emergency
demands throughout the City,
The recent rains provided localized flooding off of Ralston Creek throughout the community,
generally the same areas that we expect to have perlodlo flooding,
The phone connect system at the Coralville Reservoir, Corps of Engineer's Office Is complete,
and we can now call In and determine the flows from the Burlington Bridge, Clear Creek, and
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Rapid Creek. Hopefully this new Information w11l help prevent some of the concerns from last
week. We are experiencing flooding in the Hickory Trail area, an area not normally prone to
flooding, We have attempted to keep the trash rack clear at Hickory and First Avenue. We
removed certain bars from the trash rack that protects the culvert, It may be necessary to remove
the trash rack, which also serves as a child guard, The property owners In the area are more than
anxious to Increase the flow of water away from their neighborhoods and may be w11llng to
sacrlflce the protection the trash rack and the culvert provides, I am reluctant to do so with
respect to city liability, but there may be no option.
This week Is move.ln week at the University, so we w11l have Increases In out-of-town traffic and
more folks lost.
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We are planning to proceed with our asphalt overlay program In our efforts to get as much routine
work completed as possible, The weather w11l have a bearing on the asphalt overlay, but we
really have no option but to proceed with the project or completely postpone, I believe we can
accomplish the asphalt overlay even given the weather circumstances,
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MEMORANDUM
Date: August 17, 1993
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Flood Update
The Corps has advised us that the pool level has now risen to 708,1 and Increasing, This Is an
Increase of one foot over the last 24-hour period, The Inflow Is Increasing with 22,000 expected,
assuming no rain. They sUlllntend to Increase the outflow to 17,000, The National Weather
Service Indicates during the next 48 hours a two-Inch rain center over the upper river basin and
possibly a two. Inch rain center over Iowa City, If these rains were to occur, the Corps will have
very little ability to reduce the outflow In response to local rainfall, that Is, the river flow Is likely
to not be reduced and the localized flooding will occur, As you know, the ground saturated, storm
sewer full, and the river being at the level that It Is, there Is simply no place for the water to run
off. Even the slightest rain Is likely to cause some localized flooding.
We are hand-dellverlng later today a press release prepared by the Corps alerting neighborhoods
and businesses to the potential for a new crest In the river on late Thursday or early Friday,
We have concluded Initial discussions with the FHWA concemlng the costs ($250,000) associated
with the Benton Street sewer collapse, FHWA has Indicated they will pay for pavement removal
and replacement and we mustloak to FEMA for the remainder of our cost. Quite frankly, the
pavement removal and replacement Is almost Incidental to the overall cost and therefore this Is
not good news, We will pursue funding with FEMA,
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Friends of the Iowa River Scenic Trail
June 1993
Summit Meeting
On Thursday, June 3, FIRST hosted a
regional trail summit in Iowa City. The
meeting was well attended by trail advocates,
urban planners, and elected representatives
from around the area, with discussions
ranging from state and national trail programs
to the specifics of particular local
intersections,
Spcakers from Iowa City, Coralville, The
University ofIowa, and Des Moines presented
ideas for funding and development of trails,
There was a lively question and answer
session involving the speakers and the
audience.
The general consensus at the end of the
meeting was that pedestrian and bicycle trail
development in East Central (owa can provide
both a valuable recreational asset and a useful
alternative to local streets and roads for many
commuters, We have a long way to go before
our area has a coherent trail system, but we
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FIRST Bike & Hike
On Sunday, September 26, 1993, FIRST is
sponsoring their Second FIRST Annual
Community Bike & Hike.
The Bike ride and the Hike will begin in the
morning in lower city park. (Times to be
announced at a later date.) This is family
event to raise awareness for the need for trails
in Johnson County. All non-motorized modes
of transportation are welcome. This event will
feature a community band, jugglers, raffle,
and other surprise activities.
The hike will traverse completed sections of
the trail along the Iowa River. The bike ride
will follow the trail along the river, through
City Park and the University campus. And
then we head for the Hills. We are sad to
announce that the Hills Tap is no longer open,
but riders can bring their own snacks or shop
at the convenience store and gather for a
picnic in the park. Riders can return to (owa
City or continue on to Riverside.
Donations of $10 are rcquested, but not
required. All donated money goes towards
development of the trail.
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In the early 1970's, the Iowa City City
Council commissioned Stanley Consultants
from Muscarine to develop a plan for a
multi-purpose trail system along the river
through Iowa City. Stanley Consultants
developed a three-tiered plan for the
acquisition, design and development of the
trail. In 1975, the Stanley Plan was endorsed
by the Riverfront and Natural Areas
Commission and was incorporated into
the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Recently, community support for trail
development along the Iowa River with
groups such as FIRST provided the impetus
for taking a second look at a comprehensive
plan. A new trail committee was convened by
the Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission
to review the 1975 Stanley Plan and to make
recommendations for its implementation.
The proposed trail starts at the Coralville
Reservoir in the north along one side of the
river. In Coralville, the trail will be on both
sides of the river and continues south to
Napolean Park. The segment between
Coralville and the Iowa Memorial Union is
complete.
Volunteers are needed to help organize
the Second FIRST Annual Bike & Hike.
Contact Feather Lacy at 337-6005.
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Points of Interest
Here are some items of interest in the Iowa
City area:
. Village Green South is the first approved
subdivision by the City Council that
incorporates a trail with water retension and
neighborhood open space,
. FIRST became incorporated in January and
has just received non-profit status,
. Planning for the recently-annexed Windsor
Ridge area includes ovcr 15 acres of trails and
park space which will connect to Scott Park.
. FIRST already has about 150 members with
a goal of 500 members before the Second
FIRST Annual Community Bike & Hike.
· The Neighborhood Open Spaces plan is
completed and will be presented to the Iowa
City City Council on June 22nd.
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. FIRST had four participants in the Ralston
Creek cleanup day; over three tons of trash
were removed.
. As part of the commercial development at
Westwinds Drive and Mormon Trek,
Southgate Development will put in a 30 foot
strip of trees and green space that might be the
first official segment of the Willow Creek
Trail.
. The T. Anne Cleary walkwuy, located on
the University campus, is partially open and
will be completed this fall.
. The University hired Steve Clark Associates
to review bicycle parking on the campus.
FIRST Membership Application
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Address
City
Day Phone
Organization
State
Evening Phone
Zip Code
I accept YOllr challellge to financially assist FIRST.
- $10 Regular Member _ $25 Contributing Member _ $50 Sustaining Member
- $100 Supporting Member _ $200 With Honors _$500 Hero
All who contribute $50 or more will be listed on FIRST promotions, posters, etc. for 1993.
_ I would not like to be listed for 1993.
_ I would 1/ot like to receive the FIRST newsletter,
Waiver: I do hereby for myself, heirs, executors, and administrators waive any and all claims for
damages, demands, and causes of action of every nature which I may have or which may hereafter
accrue to me against any and all members of the organization and sponsoring agencies during
participation in organization events or during travel to, and return from, such events.
Signature
Date Signed
(Parent's signature, if you're under 18)
Date Signed
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Checks payable to FIRST, P,O. Box 3433, Iowa City, IA 52244
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FIRST 1993 Executive Board
President . Casey Cook
Vice President . Terry Dahms
Secretary . Wendy Roe
Treasurer . Douglas Jones
Bike & Hike Coordinator . Feather Lacy
Newsletter Editors . Pete Brokaw & Rex Pruess
Friends of the Iowa River Scenic Trail is a local group whose mission is to develop a continuous,
multi-purpose recreational trail along the Iowa River. Our initial goal is to have a trail from the
Coralville Reservoir to the Hawkeye Marsh (south of Iowa City) with links to Iowa City parks
and recreational areas. Eventually, we would like to extend the trail to connect to the Hoover
Nature Trail in Solon and Columbus Junction,
FIRST
P.O. Box 3433
Iowa City, IA 52244
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Ten years ago I made a personal commitment when I applied to serve
on the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission. Two years later it
became a public commitment when I first ran for election to represent
District B as a city councillor,
I stated at that time that the City had given me many things, The
University educated me, the business community provided me with employment,
and many of the people had provided our family with friendship, companionship
during good times, and emotional support during trying times.
I felt then it was time to repay the City for those opportunities.
Today I still feel it was the correct decision, I have grown as an
individual, my business has prospered, and our friends and acquaintenances
are many more. However, there are more pressing commitments now which
must be addressed and, therefore, I will ~ot seek re-election to the City
Council in the general election on November 2,
My reasons for not seeking re-election are many but primarily com~
down to family and job considerations, My family has sacrificed much the
last ten years, My youngest son, 13, can't remember a time when I haven't
been involved, and my oldest, IS, barely can remember. They have shared
me with the City most of their lives and with only 3 and 5 years left at
home, it is past time to commit myself totally to them and their activities,
My wife, Cynthia, with whom I am about to celebrate our 25th
wedding anniversary, has been forced to manage many things at home which
should have been my task and has done so with great patience, grace and
understanding, It is time to renew my commitment to her and our home.
My employment as a stockbroker for Dain Bosworth is now in its 15th
year. The volatile markets and changing financial world are becoming ever
more difficult and time consuming to follow and interpret. I owe it to
my clients to devote more time to that task, They have entrusted me with
their money to manage and to fail them would threaten their financial
security. I can no longer afford that risk,
I urge the citizens of Iowa City to choose very carefully the next
council members. With my retirement and that of John McDonald's, as well
as William Ambrisco's resignation/retirement, the business community of
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Iowa City is losing a great deal of representation, The small business
owners and the large industries are the financial lifeblood of the City,
They provide the employment for our citizens. The University, while
being the dominant employer, cannot carry the full burden of employment
opportunity. A healthy business community is necessary.
The role our development and home building industry plays in
employment is often overlooked while often being easily criticized.
, Supply and demand should be allowed to direct the pace of growth. If
demand outpaces supply because of our overly restrictive policies, housing
costs will only escalate at an ever rapid pace.
I wish to thank the people of Iowa City for the confidence and
trust they have placed with me over the last ID years, I have the
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utmost respect and admiration for the man~gement and employees of the
City and wish to thank them for their support during my tenure, I'm
not leaving, I'm only fading, and I hope I can again be of some service,
to my city in the future when commitments are different.
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