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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 23. 1993
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Information Packet
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Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Chamber of COlllllerce Legislative Agenda
b. Annual Paper Contracts
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Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding clerk-typist addition.
Memorandum from the City Attorney and City Clerk regarding Code update. asq5
Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding bicycles
on Hickory Hill trails.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 22, 1993
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Chamber of Commerce Legislative Agenda
Attached are copies of various legislative proposals adopted by the
Chamber Board. The proposals are those I felt relevant to our local
government circumstances.
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LOCAL GOVEIlNMEi'lr\ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
IOWA FRANCHISE LAW
Appoint a study group to hear testimony and draft improv nents~n the 1992 statute
eting the undesirable and retaining the desirable provisions,
On 1\ ril23, 1992, House File 2362 was signed by Go ernor Branstad after passing by
overwhelming argins in both Houses. It has been deemed be the most restrictive franchise
legislation in the United States.
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The new 10 a franchise law contains some ex Ilent provisions. For example, it
specifies that all lega disputes between franchisors and owa franchisees shall be decided in
Iowa, it provides thatt prevailing party may be awar ed attorney's fees, and it permits the
parties to agree to inde ndent arbitration, mediatio or other nonjudicial resolution of an
existing or future dispute.
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However, the statute ntains many ambig us provisions that will probably require
clarification in the courts. Me nald's and Holid Inns filed complaints in Federal District
Court in Des Moines challengin its constitutio ality. They argued that the law impairs
pre-existing contracts and is unc stitutional' violation of the due process and equal
protection clauses of the United Stat and low, Constitutions. The case was decided on May
14, 1993, in favor of the franchisors an is no on appeal to the Federal Court of Appeals.
Moreover, legislation is currently ding in the United States Congress that could
significantly affect the implementation of e Iowa franchise law. This legislation would
preempt state law to the extent that the st te aws provide less protection. It is not prudent
for Iowa to have taken an extreme positio in th area in view of legislation in other states and
in view of the proposed federallegislatio .
The Chamber Position
To the extent that the Court of Appeals does not I' edy all of the major disadvantages
of the present statute. the Iowa City rea Chamber of Co merce supports the appointment
of a study group that would hear testimony from various i erested groups and would rely
heavily upon the expertise of the trade regulation section of t Iowa State Bar Association.
Based upon the testimony it receives and the Bar Association's e ertise in this field, the study
group would draft a revision of the franchise law, eliminating he remaining unfavorable
aspects, retaining the favorable aspects and taking into considerat n its likely impact upon
economic development in the Slale of Iowa,
Recommendation: Relain as revised and updated
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LOCAL GOVERNMEm'
MUNICIPALITY PUBLICATION/NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
Position in Brief,
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Cities, counties and school boards should be permitted to publish basic public
information in pamphlet form for review by interested citizens, rather than in newspapers.
Background
A current Iowa law, Section 372.13(6), requires that cities publish minutes of city
council proceedings and total expenditures and receipts in a newspaper of general circulation
in the city within 15 days following the meeting. Cities of more than 150,000 population,
however, may either comply with this publication requirement !l!: print a pamphlet containing
such information and furnish copies to the city library, to the daily newspapers, and to citizens
who come to the City Clerk's office and request a copy of the pamphlet. Cities of less than
\50,000 population do not have the option and must publish.
Counties and school boards face similar publication requirements. Sections 331.303(6),
349.16 and 349.18 of the Iowa Code require all county boards of supervisors to publish their
proceedings, a schedule of bills allowed, the report of the county treasurer (including a schedule
of receipts and expenditures), all claims allowed, etc. And, Section 279.35 of the Iowa Code
requires that proceedings and bills and claims allowed by school boards shall be published. ,
In the \988 legislative session, the issue was addressed by House Study Bill 723, which
would have extended to il.!Ilowa cities the option to publish the required information in
pamphlet form. The League of Municipalities supported the legislation, as did a petition
signed by the Clerks of 180 different Iowa cities. The bill, opposed by local newspapers, died
the House Local Government Committee. It has not been considered since,
The savings to locallaxpayers under the amendment would be substantial. Local
government officials estimate that it would save Iowa City $7,600 a year, Coralville about
$3,000, the Iowa City school district about $2,400; and the Johnson county government more
than $20,000.
The Chamber Position
The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce supports the passage of legislation that will
grant to all municipalities, counties and schools boards the option of printing a pamphlet
containing basic public information such as official proceedings, receipts and expenditures, and
making copies available to the city library, to local newspapers and to the public.
Recommendation: Retain
Legislative Council
October 13, 1993
Approved January 12, 1989
Updated November 19, 1992
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TAXPAYER RIGHTS AMENDMENT
Position in Brief
Seek alternatives to Taxpayer Rights Amendment for controlling government taxation
and spending, and educate Chamber members as to viable options,
Background
The state legislature in 1994 will undoubtedly be asked again to approve the Taxpayer
Rights Amendment to the Iowa Constitution. The long and complicated amendment would
place strict limits on revenue growth and spending by the state and local governments in Iowa.
Proposed several years ago by David M. Stanley of Muscatine, a former Republican State
Senator, it was approved by the Senate in 1992, but has not been voted on in the House. The
amendment is being pushed by Iowans for Tax Relief, an organization founded by Stanley,
which has provided money and other support for legislative candidates who indicate they favor
the amendment and has attempted to defeat those who oppose it. Because of its surface
appeal, the amendment is politically difficult for legislators to oppose.
While the proposal's apparent goals - fiscal responsibility and budget restraint in
government _ are widely shared by both friends and foes of the amendment, opinions differ
as to the best means of achieving those goals.
Those who support the amendment have generally taken the position that government
taxes and spending are out of control; that their elected representatives cannot be trusted to
take the necessary corrective actions; and that nothing short of writing strict limitations into
the constitution will produce their desired result.
Opponents of the amendment argue that it would put such tight restrictions on the
operation of government that even the most responsible state and local officials would not be
able to react appropriately to unforeseen situations; that similar restrictions tried in other states
have produced unanticipated and often undesiruble consequences; and that there already are
adequate constitutional and statutory restrictions on slate and local taxation, budgets and
spending, and that nothing further is needed if officials will follow the existing rules.
Others have argued that the time it takes to adopt a constitutional amendment (two
successive sessions of the legislature and a statewide election) provides a way for politicians to
put off action on tough problems for severnl years; that such long and complicated provisions
should not be written into our basic government document anyway; and that the best control
is exercised by attentive and informed voters who will elect representatives they trust to tax and
spend responsibly and vote them out of office if they do not.
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The Chamber Position
The Iowa City Area Chamber oC Commerce strongly believes that government at all
levels should hold taxation and spending to the minimum required to provide needed
government services. However, the Chamber also believes the constitution should be a
statement of general principles to guide our government and that it should not be encumbered
by the details of how those principles are to be achieved.
The Iowa constitution and statutes already contain provisions that, if Collowed, would
accomplish many of the apparent objectives oC the Taxpayer Rights Amendment. If further
controls are needed, they should be enacted as laws, not locked into the constitution.
Chamber members and legislators should become Cully inCormed about the details of
the proposed Taxpayers Rights Amendment, the need for it, and the potential consequences
Cor the state and local governments in Iowa, and alternatives for accomplishing the same goals.
New Position:
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October 13, 1993
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UNFUNDED LEGISLATIVE MANDATES
Position in Brief
Action Co oppose unfunded legislative mandates on local governments.
Background
"Few issues rankle local officials quite as much as state mandates - constitutional,
statutory or administrative actions that either limit or place requirements on local governments
- without state funding," concluded the U. S. Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental
Relations (ACIR) in a 1978 report on Slale Malldalillg of Local Expendill/res. Mandating at
the state level was not new then; it had become a focus of attention because of (1) local
concerns over uncontrollable budgetary expenditures, (2) continued fiscal stringency for most
local governments, and (3) and a growing tendency for states to place tax or spending limits on
local governments.
In its report, ACIR found that state reimbursement of mandated local costs was the
exception rather than the rule. Rather than improving since 1978, the problem has worsened
as the federal government has shifted responsibilities to the state level and states have shifted
responsibilities to the local level in an effort to balance their budgets and decentralize the
provision of government services.
In Iowa, the legislature in recent years has imposed upon city and county governments
and school boards a number of additional burdens without providing the affected jurisdictions
with either sufficient funding to cover the cost of the new requirements or an equitable means
of raising the additional revenue. Some local governments have had to go into debt to pay for
the mandated programs; others have been forced to increase available revenues through local
sales taxes, vehicle taxes, user fees or property taxes, or by cutting other services.
The Chamber Poslllon
The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce believes that new government programs
or additional requirements in existing government programs should not be enacted without the
funding to pay for them.
Further, the Chamber opposes any action by state or federal governments that would
impose additional statutory requirements on cities, counties or school boards unless either
adequate funding or an equitable alternative funding arrangement is provided to avoid adding
to existing financial burdens at the local level.
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Recommendation: Retain
Legislative Council
October 13, 1993
Approved January 12, 1989
Revised November 19, 1992
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MUNICIPAL HOME RULE AUTHORITY
Position in Brief
Support legislation to require the State of Iowa to provide cities with financial flexibility
and/or direct state aid to pay for state-mandated programs. Additionally, allow cities to
exercise full home rule authority to develop the appropriate mechanisms to best meet local
needs, conditions and other community issues.
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Background
The powers of home rule are granted in the Iowa Constitution. They enable citizens
of cities to adopt charters and also provide for the practical application of home rule. Home
rule was intended to foster local discretion to develop the appropriate mechanisms by city
government to meet local needs and conditions, but it is being eroded by actions of the General
Assembly and state administrative agencies. These agencies often require cities to modify
operations, fadlities and programs without provision of financial aid,
The Iowa Code provides for the "State Mandates Act," which states as its purpose to
"enunciate policies, criteria and procedures to govern future state initiated specification of local
government services, standards, employment conditions and retirement benefits that nece..ositate
increased expenditure by political subdivisions or agencies and entities which contract for the
political subdivision to provide services,' This section of the code clearly states the intent of
the legislature.
However, without the benefit of financial flexibility or full exercise of home rule
authority, local governments are increasingly finding it difficult to use local resources to meet
state mandates. The Property Tax Freeze serves as an example of the State's exertion of fiscal
control of local governments, In communities such as Iowa City and its immediate area, we
cannot grow and respond adequately to the interest of our citizens and provide the proper
growth of infrastructure needed. Such legislation stifles the ability to have communities
undertake a significant role in self determination as intended by home rule authority.
The Chamber Position
The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce recommends that the Iowa General
Assembly fully support and provide protection of the powers of home rule granted in the Iowa
Constitution to our communities. The Chamber further urges the legislature to safeguard
cities' authority to develop and implement local solutions to local problems, and to permit cities
the appropriate financial flexibility to provide the means by which to fulfill the state-initiated
local government service requirements and standards,
Recommendation: Retain as revised
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October 13, 1993
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SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE FOR BOND ISSUES
Position in Brief
Support legislation permilling bond issues for public facilities to be approved by a
simple majority vote, with the cost of the debt incurred to be paid by income and property
taxes.
Background
During the affluentl920s, bond issues were passed readily by majority votes. Later,
many states, cities and local governments defaulted on the heavy debts they had incurred. To
control the creation of such debt, the Iowa legislature in 1931 enacted Section 75.1 of the Iowa
Code, which provides that the "issuance of bonds by a county, township, school corporation, city
or by any locnl board or commission" may not pass without an affirmative vote of 60 percent
of the total votes cast. Such statutes became common. 1\venty.three of the 50 states required
a super majority in 1970. Today, only 16 states do. Three require a two-thirds majority, seven
including Iowa require a 60 per cent majority, and 34 states allow bond issues to pass by a
simple majority of 50 percent plus one.
Circumstances have changed dramatically since these restrictions were enacted, and
there are compelling arguments now for reducing the requirement for ~ond passage to a simple
majority. Since 1931, local governments have strengthened their financial practices; local
legislative bodies have become far more responsible; professional administrators, financial
officers and bond consultants have become available to even the smallest jurisdictions; and
many auditing and financial requirements have been added to state laws.
Moreover, the decisions to issue bonds are made by a majority vote of the governing
body whose members were elected by a majority vote of the public. Yet, under the Iowa
system, a negative vote counts one and one.half times as much as an affirmative vote. Such
weighted voting violates the principle of one persnn, one vote as well as another basic tenet of
democracy, the "majority rule" concept.
Many bond issues are intended to provide funds for maintenance of existing buildings,
which are crumbling from mechanical and structural deterioration. For example, three. fourths
of our school buildings were constructed before 1970, and many are more than 100 years old,
It is widely agreed that cuts in funds for preventive maintenance result in higher long-term
maintenance costs. A study completed in 1990 at Iowa State University clearly shows that
maintenance needed to repair deteriornting public buildings in Iowa will cost $320 million each
year for 10 years, or about $110 per person each year for the next decade.
Businesses do not choose to develop in or move to counties or states with eroding
infrastructures. The link between economic vitality and continued infrnstructure improvement
is firmly established. The quality of life enjoyed by Iowa citizens is largely a by-product of past
decisions to construct the vertical infrastructure (buildings) we have today,
, This poUl.)' poshlon wns dC'leloped oller S1Udy by the Loenl Government Subcommlllee In cooperntlon with the
Eduentlon Subeommhlee.
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Iowa's population is aging, and thus, bond issues, especiaUy for schools, will become
increasingly difficult to pass, even with a simple majority.
The Chamber Position
The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce supports legislation to reduce the vote
required for approval of bond issues for public facilities to a simple majority, rather than the
present requirement of a super majority vote of 60 percent of the total votes cast, with the cost
of the debt incurred to be paid by income and property taxes.
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December 17, 1992
Recommendation: Retain as revised
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October 13, 1993
Nole: Position in Brief has been revised to conform with The Chamber Position.
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CML FINES FOR PESTICIDE/HERBICIDE MISUSE
Position in Brief
Encourage the legislature to direct the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land
Stewardship's Pesticide Division to establish civil penalties in cases involving the misuse of
pesticides and herbicides by commercial applicators.
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Background
Presently, the Pesticide Division of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land
Stewardship has no real range of fines to discourage commercial applicators from using
chemicals improperly. State regulators have only the authority to issue a warning or revoke
the applicator's license when a violation occurs. Many violations call for a penalty somewhere
between these two extremes. Since revocation of a license is extremely rare in a chemical
misuse case, commercial applicators have no real regulatory encouragement to apply chemicals
properly.
Legislative action is needed to authorize the Department of Agriculture and Land
Stewardship _ Pesticide Division to establish a system involving a range of civil fines that would
allow the agency to exert a penalty commensurate with the seriousness of the violation. Such
a system would be a more effective deterrent to violations, and thus would strengthen the
agency's hand in encouraging the proper application of pesticides and herbicides.
The Chamber Position
The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce recommends that the Legislature initiate
action to encourage the development of a civil fine structure for violations involving the use
of pesticides and herbicides by commercial applicators.
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December 17, 1992
Recommendation: Relain
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October 13, 1993
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ECONOMIC DnVI!LOI'MUNJ'
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT EXEMPTION
Position In BrleC
To support legislatiun alluwing a new or expanding industry tu receive an exemption
for newly acquired or retooled machinery and equipment for a period of five (5) years.
Background
Governor Branstad suppurts legislntion that wns presented to the legislntore in 1993
which woold enable local government bodies to have the power to exempt the properly tax on
machinery (incloding computers) and equipment used in the manufacturing process of guuds
and services. This exemption wuuld be lifetime and retroactive.
The machinery and equipment exemption was currently used in Cedar Rapids. They
, supported the machinery and equipment exemptiun unly for industries that were involved in
recycling.
Wisconsin and Illinois du not tax machinery and equipment but they have 3 factor taxes
whereas in Iowa we have a single factor tax, Thuse states advertise that they do not bave
machinery and equipment tax but the industry will pay more in taxes.
A broad.based exemption of machinery and equipment would deprive the finances of
communities greatly. The City or Iowa City estimates that if the machinery and equipment tax
exemption had been in place it wuuld have lost a total or $3.4 million over the last three years
for all taxing bodies (i.e. city, schuol, county). Fur Coralville the revenue loss, based on 1993
assessed values of $8,171,349, wuuld be $245,500.00 (using a property tax rate of
$30.01/$1000.00 assessed value).
The Chamber Position
The Iowa City Area Chamber or Commerce supports the machinery and equipment tax
exemption in the following manner: The tax exemption may be given to new or expanding
industries ror newly acquired or nitooled machines and equipment only for a period of five (5)
years. After the five (5) years, an industry would pay full property taxes. Ir eligible, a company
may reapply for the exemptiun.
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COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BE'ITERMENT ACCOUNT (CEBA)
Position in Brief
Legislation should continue to provide for adequate funding of the Community
Economic Betterment Account (CEBA) to expand existing businesses and attract new
businesses and industry.
Background
This program provides financial assistance to businesses and industries which require
assistance in order to create new job opportunities or retain existing jobs which are in jeopardy.
Assistance may be provided to encourage new business start-ups, expansion of existing
businesses, or the recruitment of out-of-state businesses into Iowa.
All cities, counties or merged area schools (community colleges) are eligible to apply
. on behalf of businesses that are expanding or are new business ventures in Iowa.
Projects eligible for CEBA funding include, but are not limited to, the following:
building construction or reconstruction; acquisition ofland; equipment purchases; operating and
maintenance expenses; clearance, demolition and removal of buildings to develop sites;
infrastructure improvements directly related to new employment; road construction projects
directly supporting and assisting economic development; and technical management assistance
for businesses that are applying for or have received CEBA funding.
Assistance is usually in the form of a forgivable loan. The maximum award of any type
is $1 million. Generally, awards are between $50,000 and $250,000 based, in part, on job
creation.
The approval of CEBA grants in the Iowa City jCoralville area has greatly impacted our
local communities. Centro Plastics in North Liberty received a grant which enabled them to
expand their facility and their employment by 38 positions. In Iowa City, NCS received a grant
that will assist them in expanding their campus and increase their employment by
approximately 275 positions. The receipt of the CEBA grant by NCS was the last step they
needed before finalizing their decision to expand their facility in Iowa City. In Coralville,
Neural Applications received a grant resulting in the addition of 100 positions within three (3)
years and allowed them to start construction of a 20,000 s.f. building at Oakdale Research Park.
The Chamber Position
The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce strongly supports the Community
Economic Betterment Account and believes that continued funding of this account is necessary
and should be adequately maintained as this is one of the state's key economic development
tools.
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October 13, 1993
NOTE: Replaces position on
'Economic Devclopmentlncentives,'
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TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
Position in BrieC
Support tax increment financing as an economic development tool.
Background
Municipalities and counties presently are allowed to use Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
to provide financial assistance to the economic development efforts of their communities. TIF's
generate funds through increased taxes collected because of the increased valuation of the
property in the designated urban renewal area.
TIF's are presently being used by municipalities and counties across the state in the
development of their industrial parks and urban renewal areas as well as Cor economic
incentives. TIF's are also being used by area community colleges for the Industrial New Jobs
Training Program which reduces training costs for new and expanding programs. Many
industries in the Iowa City area have taken advantage of the New Jobs Training Program, The
infrastructure needs of the U of I Oakdale Research Park along with two new high technology
industries are being partially funded through the use of TIF funds,
Presently, there is a concern that local jurisdictions are losing funds because of the use
of TIF's and that the use of funds are being abused by some municipalities and counties.
House File 672 addresses the concerns of abuse by allowing local taxing jurisdictions to have
input in the formation of tax increment districts. We are pleased with the strong local review
component of this bill.
The taxing jurisdictions do continue to receive the same taxes that they would have
received before the development occurred and only the incremental increase in tax dollars go
towards the development which might not have occurred without the use of TIF. There will
also be an expanded tax base for future years,
'The Chamber Position
The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce believes that we need to maintain local
government's option to support the economic development needs of their communities and
further believes that the present Tax Increment Financing provisions are a key economic
development tool. Further, we believe that HF 672 should be adopted and that Tax Increment
Financing should be limited to projects that create long.term employment and investment.
Approved Dccembcr 7, 1989
Reviscd November 19, 1992
Revised and rccommended by
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October 13, 1993
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EXPANSION OF
TAX ABATEMENT DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE
Position in Brief
Amend Chapter 427B of the Code of Iowa to allow a partial property tax exemption
for office facilities used as national, regional or divisional headquarters of a company or
association that does predominantly out-of.state business.
Background
Iowa Code Chapter 427B now allows a partial exemption from property taxation cf the
actual value added to real estate by the new construction of industrial facilities, research-service
facilities, warehouses, distribution centers and the acquisition of or improvement to machinery
and equipment assessed as real estate. Local communities and the county have adopted this
state provision and currently allow the partial exemption as designed by the State, Le., a
five-year exemption beginning with a 75 percent abatement and declining by 15 percent
increments until taxes on the full value of the new construction are assessed on Year Six.
The rationale behind this tax incentive program is to encourage the location or
expansion of 'basic industry," that sector of the economy that brings money into the state or
region. Although an office headquarters facility is not technically classified as an industry, it
does perform the same economic function in bringing outside dollars into the community.
Also, encouraging the location of such facilities is consistent with Iowa's strategy of targeting
the insurance industry as an area of growth for the state.
For the local community, expansion of the abatement provision is consistent with the
economic development goals of encouraging enterprises that will contribute to the overall
quality of life in the area and will provide job opportunities for the highly trained labor force,
The Chamber Position
The Chamber supports the inclusion of office facilities used as national, regional or
division headquarters for enterprises engaged primarily in international or multistate business.
Approved
December 7, 1989
Recommendation: Retain
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STANDARDIZING THE
STATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
Position in BrieC
Support any legislation or administrative efforts to streamline and standardize the
economic development process at the state level.
Background
The last few years have seen tremendous changes in the economy of Iowa. Economic
development efforts by the sate have certainly contributed to these changes, and we applaud
them. Current advertising programs in the national media are proving effectivej however, once
prospects are identified and the bargaining begins, other aspects of the development process
are less effective. The state of Wisconsin even advertises the inconsistency of Iowa's
development process to its own advantage.
As the economic development process continues to evolve, we are hopeful that
inconsistencies and inefficiencies in the administrative procedures can be located and corrected.
A consistent format with uniform clauses and requirements for economic development
contracts would great simplify and standardize the development process. Presently, the
Department ofEconomic Development (OED) and the Department of Transportation (DOT)
have different regulations governing default of job creation obligations. There are also
different regulations and interpretations of contracts for programs within the same department.
For example, the RISE programs allows a line items for contingencies in the project
construction budget, whereas, the Rail Assistance Program does not .. and both programs
require that the applications be submitted at the initial stages of a project (i,e" the assistance
requested must be necessary for the project to occur).
The Chamber Position
'111e Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce believes that efforts to streamline and
standardize the process of economic development at the state level should be made a high
priority both legislatively and administratively.
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December 7, 1989
Recommendation: Retain ns renamed nnd revised
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MEMORANDUM
Date: November 22, 1993
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Annual Paper Contracts
Bids were received for the annual Duplicator Paper and Continuous Computer Paper contracts.
The use of recycled paper meets B2% of all City paper requirements. Standard paper used
in the print shop and satellite copiers is strictly recycled stock.
The Duplicator contract will cover the Print Shop, copiers and laser printers totaling
over five million sheets at a cost of approximately $31.000.
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both contracts. At a minimum we are writing specifications to include 50% recycled waste
paper and 15% to 20% post consumer waste, depending on the paper type. Recycled waste
paper includes end runs from a paper mill or printing plant, whereas post consumer waste
includes printed paper utilized in the marketplace and recycl~d; services provided by vendors
such as City Carton. The post consumer content is increasing annually and the EPA
anticipates a reasonable specification of 50% post consumer content within the next two to
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recycled paper and vegetable based inks. When available. approximately 90% of all bids,
totaling over $60,000 annually, have been awarded with recycled paper; these include all
checks, water sewer bills, parking bills, purchase orders, payroll timesheets, payroll change
forms, and brochures such as the Recreation Center program schedules.
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creates a need for paper products. The fOllOWing chart reflects those technology changes and
the paper demands.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: November 22, 1993
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Clerk-Typist Addition
I am pleased to announce the addition of Julie Voparil to the City Clerk's staff: Starting
December 1st Julie will be joining us as Clerk-Typist. Her main duties will include public and
staff retrieval requests, microfilming of documents, data entry, and upgrading and maintaining
of files. '
Julie has worked for the City of Victorville, Califomla as secretary to Building and Safety
Department. She has a combined total of six years experience working with microfilm systems,
aperture card filing and document retention at John Deere and Information Handling Services.
For the past ten years she has served as office manager at the First Presbyterian Church here
in Iowa Cit~.
Please stop by and meet Julie at your convenience.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: November 22, 1993
To: Mayor and City Council
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Marian K. Karr, City Clerk \\II
Re: Code Update
The Iowa City Code update is currently in its final phase. Titles 1 through 14 have been
reformatted, reviewed, and returned to Sterling Codifiers. Staff is in the process of reviewing
Title 15, Unified Development Code (which includes utilities, building, zoning, subdivisions,
and development fees). Concurrently we are reviewing the Schedule of Fees and Charges.
We anticipate getting the final two Titles returned to Sterling by December 27th.
The process has proven to be more work than any of us had realized, and has necessitated
the execution of an addendum to the original contract with Sterling. This is largely because
the entire Code has not been looked at, as a whole, since 1976. We both feel that if the task
is worth doing at all, it is worth doing well - and we trust you will concur.
The addendum will allow us to wrap up the final two titles, Sterling incorporate changes, and
a clean draft be to the City by April 1 , 1994. The addendum cost is based on the hourly rate
of $35. We do not anticipate going over the $10,000 authorized by the City Manager.
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TO: steve Atkins, city Manager
FROM: Terry Trueblood, Parks & Recreation Director
DATE: November 22, 1993
RE: Bicycles on Hickory Hill Trails
Per Counoil' s request, the Parks and Recreation Commission has
discussed the issue of bicyclists using the walking/jogging
trails in Hickory Hill Park. Further, I have discussed this
issue with Police chief R.J. Winkelhake.
The Chief has offered to utilize the "bicycle patrol" more
extensively in Hiokory Hill, even though this is not a high
priority area in terms of accidents. This will, of oourse,
place more bicyoles on the trails, but in a
deterrent/enforcement capacity. Also, please keep in mind
that this patrol is in existence only six to seven months of
the year (approximately April through October).
Additionally, we will have some new signs installed, making it
perfeotly clear that bioyoles are in fact "wheeled vehicles",
and are n2t allowed on the trails. Although past history
tells us that signs are not an effective deterrent in
situations such as this, we are most willing to give it a try.
simply as a matter of information for you and the council, I
think it is appropriate to let you know I have reoeived very
few oomplaints about this. I am told the Police Department,
as well, has received very few.
If the new signs and inoreased patrol efforts do not produce
the desired results, and if this becomes a serious problem, it
might become necessary to consider providing alternative
locations for "mountain biking." This is not, however,
without risk or expense.
If you need further information, please let me know.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 3, 1993
TO: City Council
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RE: Material in Infonnation Packet
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Copy of letter to the City Manager from Ron and June Higdon regarding ;1.5~~
Towncrest Mobile Home Court.
Copy of letter from Johnson County Historical Society to the City Managj!bo
regarding funding. ~
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Mark Bean Property - #2 Dunuggan Court
b. Tax Tenninology
c. Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship
d. January Schedule /It.O?J
e. Water Conservation (copy of memorandum to Department of Public Works
f. Parking Tickets/Automobile Registration
g. Salt and Sand Avaflability
h, Pending Development Issues
i. Franchise Agreements
j. Pub 1 i c Works Des i gn Standards
k. Pending Development Issues
1. Pesticide Ordinance
Memorandum' from the City Attorney regarding commercial pesticide ordinance.
Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Community Development:
a. Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship: Loan Repayment
b. 'Update on CDBG Flood Relief Program
Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreatfon regarding City
Park carnival rides.
Memoranda from the Director of Parking and Transit:
a. Update - Lift Equipped Buses
b. Transit Perfonnance Evaluation
Memoranda from the Police 'Chief:
a. Kirkwood Avenue
b. Suspension of Liquor License
Memorandum from the Purchasing Agent regarding recycling of phone books.
Copy of letter from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services to
Prairie Lights Book Store regarding Pizza Hut awning.
Memorandum from the Superintendent of Sol fd Waste regarding recycling.
Agenda for the December 2 meeting of the Board of Supervisors. J./IJd.3
Memo,randa from the City Clerk regarding Council meetings of 11-15-93 and d.1o~1
11-22-93.
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Memo from Finance Director regarding Taxpayers' Rights Amendment - Seminar
sponsored by the Coalition to Protect Iowa's Constitution.
Agenda for 12/7/93 Informal meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
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Bob Quick, Executive Vice President
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Iowa City, IA 52244
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Recently, the City Council has been approached by citizens concerning the possibility of a
more aggressive posture on the part of the City with respect to ADA compliance issues.
Attached Is a copy of the memorandum prepared by the City Attorney outlining the ADA
obligations and, In general, the ability or lack thereof for the City involvement in expanded
ADA administration. I believe these interested citizens are fully aware of the City's interest
in the ADA and specifically believe that while we may not have any formal enforcement
authority, the good offices of the City Council could be utilized to encourage businesses in our
community to more actively participate. The purpose of this letter is to request Chamber
participation in a program effort to encourage businesses, most notably those in our
downtown area, to initiate accessibility Improvements to their properties. We recognize that
It may involve many issues of design, such as the construction of ramps at entrances,
provision of easements over public properties/sidewalks, and other City involvement. My
sense of the City Council is such particip~tion is likely and therefore the next logical step is
involvement by the business community. Whether this matter should be referred to a
Chamber committee, the full board, or other action, I will leave to your discretion and
direction. We will be also contacting the Downtown Association to discuss with them a
similar, more positive posture about participation in ADA compliance.
Please give this matter some thought so we may talk in the near future. The City Council has
requested that they be apprised of our efforts with respect to this matter.
Sincerely,
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City Manager
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stephen Atkins, City Manager
Civic Center
410 E. Washington st.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Mr. Atkins,
Re: Towncrest Mobile Home Court
Seize the Opportunitylll
The City Council has before it the opportunity to assist the
residents of the Towncrest Mobile Home Court, the property owner,
the propery buyer and the taxpayers of Iowa City.
It has been stated we are committed to affordable housing. We
know code enforcement has been an ongoing situation at the Court
and there have been a disproportionate number of fire deaths
there. When Ron delivered fuel there more than 10 years ago many
homes were not in good condition. Obviously, some of them likely
could not be moved at this time.
Mr. Camp, the Court owner, has stated the monthly fees will have
to increase if he keeps the Court. How long will it be before
the increases make living there unaffordable for the residents?
I sense Mr. Camp is concerned about the residents also.
The solution lies in relocating the residents in a sensitive,
non-demeaning way. The residents need assistance. With the
buyer providing $85,000 and Block ,Grant funds providing
approximately $100,000, we are well on the way to having the cost
paid. Assist with moving the homes that can be moved. Some
persons might opt to live in an apartment, such as Autumn Park,
or other properties in the assisted housing program - surely a
preference can be given to persons who are on the brink of'
becoming homeless. Next, buy good used mobile homes at an
auction to upgrade the homes that cannot be moved. Now the
question becomes - Move? Where to? The answer Is available
spaces in other courts, or rezoning to accomodate an addiitional
court, or the newly annexed parcel that requires space for mobile
homes.
We believe this is a Win-Win-Win-Win situation. The residents I
property owner, buyer and taxpayers all WIN. This is an
opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to affordable housing.
Seize the opportunityll!
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Steve Aikins. City Manager
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Iowa City, IA 52240
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JOHNSON
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HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
As you are aware, the Johnson County Heril8ge Museum continues to grow rapidly, becoming a more vigorous
component of our community's economic health every year, -In the last five years. we have seen the annual
number of museum visitors rise from 600 10 7500. More than 28% of those visitors come from ou~ide the Iowa
City.coralville area. bringing their spending money and charge cards with them. -In the last five years, we hnve
increased our annual federal and state grant revenues from SO 10 $24,562. Virtually all this ou~ide money is spent
in our community, genemting income for local merchants and service providers. - In the last five years. we have
also added three staff positions, contributing professional employment which benefits the community In many ways,
In FY94. Iowa City provided operating suppon for the museum In the amount of $2200, a dollar figure equal 10 3%
of our annual budgeL In FY95, we expect the increasing demand for our programs and services 10 push our budget
past the $100.000 mark. In FY95, therefore, we are asldng you for $3000.
This year, we WCl'\l one of only three TOWA mll!ellms 10 receive a General Operating suppon GIant from the federal
Institute of Museum Services. These grants are awanled every two years to U.S. museums that have rn:monsunted
excellence in all areas of museum opemtlons. As we increase our repUl8tion for excellence and expand our
opemtions, I believe it Is possible for tha Heril8ge Museum 10 become a regional cultural aurnction like Walerloo's
Grout Museum or Davenpon's Putnam.
As I did last year, I would like 10 suggest the hOIeI.molel laX as a logical source of dollars for the support of Ihe
museum, Many cities use hotel.motellaX revenue 10 enhance their tourist alunctions.lhereby increasing lOurism,
which benefits all tile local businesses. The continued development of the Heril8ge Museum couid be a slep In the
right direction for marketing Iowa City as a destination.
I hope you wUl suppon us in this effort. Please feel free 10 calllf you hnve any questions or require further
infol1lUltion. Thnnk you for your atlention and for your assistance In mnldng others aware of our goals.
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I am sure you all remember the problems we had with sewer backups at Mr. Bean's property.
Earlier we had offered to construct a gate valve on his property as a temporary solution to the
backup. As you know. we received unfavorable bids and other factors associated with the
construction of a sanitary sewer line replacement in that neighborhood. We have finally reached
an agreement with Mr. Bean and he will accept the construction of the gate valve on his property.
I have proceeded with an agreement whereby we will incur the cost of installing the gate yalve,
as well as removal at the proper time.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: December 2, 1993
To: City Council
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Re: Tax Terminology
To assist you in your upcoming budget review, the following represents basic terminology often
utilized In the description of the municipal property tax. Property taxes are also regulated for
schools and county, although not included In this memorandum.
1. HOME RULE. This Is a constitutional amendment passed by Iowa voters in 1 969 granting
cities local governing authority. The essence of home rule Is local control ~ that local
officials have the power and authority to deal with locellssues localiy and do not need a
specific grant of power from the legislature. Tax policy Is not part of home rule.
2. $8.10 LIMIT. The amount of tax per $1,000 of valuation that a City may charge property
tax payers for the purpose of raising money for selVices financed out of the general fund.
, Many city selVlces are supported through the general fund,lncluding law enforcement, fire
protection, parks and recreation programs, library selVlces, senior center, and transit.
Utility selVlces, such as water and sewer, are not supported out of the general fund.
3. ROLLBACK. This Is a mechanism In stale law which limits the statewide growth of
taxable valuations to 4% per year. AIi property In the state is valued by class (that Is,
'residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural). Valuations are 'rolied back' to reflect
no more than a 4% growth. Currentiy, residential properties are taxed at 72.6985% of
actual value. The proposed roliback for FY95 Is 68.000%.
4. ASSESSED VALUATION. This is the actual value of property located within the city
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property owners must pay taxes. This figure Is much lower than the assessed value of
all property in the city. Under the Code of Iowa, certain classes of property, such as
governmental, religious, educational and military, are exempt from paying property taxes,
so the value of these properties would not be included in the valuation.
6. TRUST AND AGENCY FUNDS. These are funds that are set up to receive a specifically
established revenue source and money can only be expended from these funds for a
specific purpose.
7. BALANCED BUDGET. A budget In which the City spends no more,monles than those
taken In during the fiscal year plus any funds from a previous year that can be carried
over. State law requires municipalities to have a balanced budget and limits the amount
of debt. The only debt a City may have at the end of a fiscal year Is that which has been
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entered into through a process established by state law, which can Inciude a public
hearing and/or referenda as required,
8. LEVY RATE . The levy rate Is the amount of dollars each property owner must pay for
every $1 ,000 of taxable property. Levy rates vary, depending on the purpose of the fund
for which the taxes are being levied. For example, the levy rate for the City's general fund
is as indicated above and is limited to $8.10 per $1,000 of taxable valuation. Levy rates
are subject to and limited by state law to a specific amount per $1,000 of taxable
valuation. The City also provides for tax levies for transit. 95~, library services . 27~, and
may tax In an unlimited amount for employee benefits and debt service. Debt service is
limited by the actual amount of debt that a city can assume. It is currently 5% of the
assessed value.
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MEMORANDUM
Date:
December 2, 1 993
To:
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City Manager
Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship
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Re:
Some time ago, I began discussions with representatives of the Greater Iowa City Housing
Fellowship concerning their plans to purchase and provide housing for low.lncome households.
The Fellowship Is entitled to an exemption from properly taxes for their project. They have
voluntarily agreed to pursue a payment in lieu of taxes to the City. I am in the process of drafting
an agreement between the City and the Fellowship. The payment In lieu of taxes Is estimated
, to be approximately $4,000'peryear by 1995. This agreement will memorialize our discussions
and will be presented to the City Council for formal adoption. The Fellowship has asked that
monies provided by way of this payment In lieu of taxes be directed toward affordable housing
Initiatives. I Informed them I fell the City Council would support such a proposaL
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MEMORANDUM
Date: December 2, 1993
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: January Schedule
In attempting to put together a schedule for January, particulariy with need for budget review and
the Interest In a goal session, January has proven to be a most difficult month. The available
dates for the fuil City Council participation are very limited, Please review your calendars so, at
your meeting of December 7, we might confirm a meeting schedule. I would suggest that
Thursdays be kept available in January In that this appears to be the only available day for
budget work sessions.
The only available goal setting date whereby we might use the Institute of Pubilc Affairs staff Is
Monday, January 10. Normaily this process can encompass a fuil day and part of an evening.
With the schedule and other related work related activities of Council, I would need to know the
time commitment you would be willing to make for a goal setting meeting on January 10, Is such
a date Is acceptable.
Also, we had planned a meeting on Monday, December 13 with department directors, a 'get to
know' session concerning their operational responsibilities. That date Is now difficult to schedule
and I would suggest an alternate, Monday, December 20. Another option would be the evening
of Thursday, January 6. I hope to have the budget proposals in your hands around December
20.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: December 3, 1993
To: Director of Public Works
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Re: Water Conservation
As we continue our planning efforts with respect to meeting our future community water needs,
It Is clear, In my judgment, there Is interast with the City Council and, I suspect, within the
community to leam more about methods of conservation and/or other water usage/volume control
techniques. Please begin the process of Identifying a community education effort with respect
to water and we !'lIght communicate and educate our community about this resource.
Specifically, I would like to assign a staffperson, at least Initially, full time responsibility in such
an education effort. This would Include meeting with various community groups to provide them
information concerning water conservation; possibly developing some curriculum within our school
system; design and development of brochures and other educational Information for broad
distribution; and possibly ttie role of the City in the mass purchase of conservation devices and
thereby providing our ability to sell those devices at a reduced cost to Interested citizens. Please
give this matter some thought and prepare such an education program so I may provide Council
with the details of our education plans. I am aware of the Interest by the Water Division to
undertake an expansion of our customer service activities, and therefore a 'water educator" may
fit Into their plans.
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MEMORA'NDUM
Date: December 1, 1993 i
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Re: Parking Tickets/Automobile Registration
The other evening, it was suggested we research and possibly propose to the state legislature
a law whereby outstanding parking fines would have a bearing on an individual's ability to
register their automobile. Currently there is such a law and, from my review of the history,
Johnson County has been somewhat reluctant to implement this law. I asked Joe Fowler to
meet with Mr. Redlinger to discuss this issue and determine whether there is the possibility
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of any arrangement to provide for parking ticket/automobile registration. Mr. Redlinger said
it can be done. The problem is we would have to take each person to court and have an
arrest warrant issued. The Clerk of Court would notify Mr. Redlinger's office of the
outstanding warrants and they would not renew until all matters had been taken care of.
As Joe pointed out, the problem is do we wish to have potentially thousands of arrest
warrants for parking violations around our community. Evidently, we were able to do this
many yeers ago and there was the resulting bad public relations of arresting people for
outstanding parking tickets. Additionally, it might be a significant load on the Clerk of Court
and the court system in general. We need to ascertain whether all of this is actually
worthwhile.
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MEMORANDUM
Date:
November 30, 1993
To:
City Council
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Re:
Salt and Sand Availability
As a reminder, the City provides for a salt/sand mixture for our citizens at City Park and
Mercer Park. It is generally intended to provide for snow and ice control on driveways and
sidewalks in residentiel neighborhoods. If you receive requests and/or you wish to notify
citizens of the availability, please remind them to bring along a bucket and shovel. The salt
and sand is resupplied as nacessary.
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An application submitted by Southgate Development Company for
preliminary plat and PDH plan approval for Walnut Ridge, Parts 5
through 9, an 85.32 acre, 56 lot residential subdivision located
north of Melrose Avenue on Kennedy Parkway extended.
An application submitted by Hieronymi Partnership to vacate the
northerly 284 feet of the alley located between Clinton and DUbuque
streets and Burlington and Court streets (Block 102).
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MEMORANDUM
Date: November 29,1993
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Franchise Agreements
We were discussing the franchise that currently exists between lowa.lllinois Gas & Electric,
American Telephone & Telegraph, and the City. In thinking about future uses of the right-of-
way, it became apparent that we will likely receive additional requests for right-of-way usage.
Specifically, the fiber optics network, and U.S. West Telephone are two examples. U.S. West
currently uses the right-of.way without agreement. I suspect Iowa Electric and other utility
companies, with which we also do not have agreements, may be similar in interest. I am not
sure of implications just yet, but wanted to alert you. The current franchise/right.of-way has
many years to run.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: November 24, 1993
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Public Works Design Standards
The Department of Public Works staff has suggested, and I concur In their interest to proceed
with a much needed revision of Public Works design standards as they relate to subdivisions
and other development issues in our community. These include sewer, water, street widths,
sidewalk and right-of-way issues, etc. They are interested in incorporating current technology
and practices into these design standards. They have proposed a joint effort with the Cities
of Coralville, North Liberty, University Heights, and possibly The University of Iowa and the City
of Cedar Rapids, to develop design standards for the metropolitan area. If we were to be
successful In such an undertaking, it Is their feeling that one set of standards will help simplify
the expectations of engineers, contractors and developers, and therefore may help reduce the
cost of public Improvements associated with development. As I am sure you can appreciate,
this Is a significant undertaking and I am supportive of their efforts to incorporate the thinking
of other communities. We will report back to you on our work effort and hopefully can continue
to provide high quality public improvements at a lower cost.
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DATE: November 22, 1993
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Pending Development Issues
An application submitted by Dean Oakes to rezone a 31.5 acre tract
of land located south of Interstate 80 on Quincent Street extended
from RR-1 to RS-5.
An application submitted by Dean Oakes for preliminary plat approval
of Dean Oakes Fourth Addition, a 5.11 acre, 11 lot residential sub-
division located on Quincent Street extended.
An application submitted by Plum Gro~e Acres, Inc., to rezone 4
acres located west of Scott Boulevard and to the north of Court
Street from CN.1 to RM-20.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: December 1, 1993
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: ' Pesticide Ordinance
I recently spoke with Kent Sovern, Director of Legislative Services for the League of Iowa
Municipalities, concerning your discussion the other evening about the re-initiation of a
pesticide regulation ordinance. I spoke to Kent in order to learn more about the thinking of
Representative Osterberg and any other pertinent issues, assuming your direction to me was
to bring this matter back for Council consideration. Kent Sovern informs me that the
legislature in his judgment, has sufficient votes to pass preemptive legislation whereby local
governments would not be permitted to provide for pesticide regulation. Kent felt very
strongly and spoke with assurance that the votes in the legislature existed to provide for this
pre-emption and thereby preclude the City from any further pesticide regulations.
Representative Osterberg appeared to indicate thet we needed to pass such legislation in order
to "grandfather" this matter. Kent felt that no such option would realistically exist. If the
City were to proceed with such a legislative proposal, he felt the legislature would incorporate
a retroactive component to the legislation that is a totally pre.emptive law and thereby the
initiation of a pesticide ordinance, assuming it could be approved by the City Council, would
in effect be null and void. Kent feels that if we were to undertake such a legislative proposal,
it would merely add more votes to the clear majority that exists for pesticide regulation and
the City would have nothing to gain. We did not spend a significant amount of time
discussing the issue of home rule but, again, Kent felt that this legislation was a foregone
conclusion and that any legislative "chips" should not ba spent on this proposal.
I also spoke with Bill Sueppel, Sr., counsel for the Leegue. Bill felt that the League would
vigorously oppose this law as contrary to home rule. He felt that two options did exist: 11 the
totally pre.emptive law and 21 legislation that would allow existing laws (ordinancesl that
were stricter than the State law to remain.
It is difficult to predict other than the legislative fight ever home rule and/or whether any
ordinance proposed might pass the "stricter than" test of a new State law.
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Date: Dacember 2, 1993
To: The Honorable Mayor Darrel G. Courtney and members of the City Council
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Commercial Pesticide Ordinance
During discussions November 22, 1993 at your work session, you requested I provide you
with the latest version of the "commercial applicator pesticide ordinance" which I had been
drafting and redrafting since March 1992. Attached please find the last version, ready for
consideration if you so choose.
This version provides for: a larger, bolder and brighter sign; of a size at least 8 1/2 x II inches;
which must be placed on the property to be treated by the commercial applicator prior to
treatment; a logo, warning against entry onto the property; and including a city registry of
commercial applicators.
As you know, there is no preemption problem with state law, as yet, and passage of the local
pesticide ordinance would provide you with an option you do not now have.. if you elect to . .
enact the ordinance. What the State of Iowa will do is anybody's guess .. but that is a
question for another day.
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ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 34,
ENTITLED "VEGETATION,' CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE IV,
DIVISION I ENTITLED "COMMERCIAL
PESTICIDE APPLICATION," WHICH ARTICLE
SHALL PROVIDE FOR REGULATING
COMMERCIAL APPLICATION OF PESTICIDES
AND PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT
THEREOF.
SECTION I. The Code of Ordinances of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa Is hereby amended by
adopting the following:
Section 34.77 Scooe and Puroose
Iowa state law permits a city to exercise
any powers or perform any functions under
home rule which the city deems necessery,
In order to protect the haalth, safety and
welfare of its citizens; and said home rule
extends to the axerclse of powers also
undertakan by tha State where, as here, not
pre-empted by State law. The City Council
for the City of Iowa City therefore adopts
this ordinance concerning commercial
application of pesticides to outdoor
vegetation, In order to protact the health,
sefety and welfare of the citizens of Iowa
City, Iowa.
Section 34-78 Definitions
a. Application means all outdoor
application of pesticides.
b. "Commercial applicator" shall mean a
person or corporation, and the
employees of a person or corporation,
certified or licensed In the State of
Iowa as a commerciel applicetor to
engage In the business of applying
pesticides to the property of another,
whether by spraying, misting, fogging,
dusting, dragging, spreedlng or other
means, for monatary compensation
undar Chapter 208, Code of Iowa
119911 and Sections 206.21-46, Iowa
Administrative Code (19921.
c. "Customer" shall mean a property
owner, Including residential,
commercial, Industrial, and
governmental subdivision who enters in
to a contract 'with or uses the services
of e licensed commerciel applicator for
the application of pesticides onto the
customer's property, and shali also
Include a person such as an apertment
manager, an operator of a property, a
responsible partv, together with an
agent or representetlve of any property
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owner or business authorized by the
property owner or business to enter
into a contract with a licensed
commarcial applicator. 'Customer'
does not include 'farm." as defined
herein.
d. "Farm" shali hava tha same meaning as
that set forth in the Iowa City Zoning
Ordinance, Chapter 36, Iowa City Code
of Ordinances, namely 'an area of not
less than 10 acres for which the
principal use is the growing for sale of
farm products such as vegetables,
fruits, and grain and their storage on
tha land. The term "farm' includes the
necessary accessory uses and bulidings
for treating and storing the food
produced.'
e. 'Pesticide" shall mean any substance or
mixture of substances that must be
reglstared with the Iowa Departmant of
Agriculture and Lend Stewardship
under Chapter 206, Code of Iowa
119911, but shali . not Include
substances to the extent that they are
Intended as plant nutrients, trace
elements, nutritional chemicals, plant
Inoculants, and soli emendments.
f. 'Property' shall mean any lot, lots,
tract or parcel of lend within the
jurisdictional limits of the City of Iowa
City, Iowa,
Sactlon 34-79 Notification SIQn
RaQulrements
a. Prior to the application of any
pesticides on a customer's property,
commercial applicators shali place
notification signs on each such
customer's property. Said signs shall
be of a material that Is rain.reslstant for
at least twenty.four (24) hours, sheli be
a minimum size of 8.5 inchas x 11
Inches; shali have bold black lettering
on a bright yellow background; shali be
easliy readable; shali include the date
of application; and shall contain
cautionary warnings to the public to
keep off the treeted area using the
language and logo established or
approved by the Iowa Department of
Agriculture. Said signs shall be placed
In accordanca with stete requirements
concarnlng location and spacing, as set
forth in the Iowa Adminlstretive Code.
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1241 hours.
Saction 34-S0 Reoistrv of Commerciel
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Prior to application of pesticides within
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applies pesticides to outdoor properties
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Saction 34-S1 Panalties
Violation of this ordinance shall be
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Seld enforcemant provisions shell be
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not preclude the City from pursuing another.
SECTION 111. REPEALER. All ordinances or
parts of ordinances in confilct with the
provisions of this Ordinance are hereby
rapealed.
SECTION IV. SEVERASILlTY. If any of the
provisions of this Ordinance are for any reason
declarad iIIagal or void, then the. lewful
provisions of this Ordinance are deemed
severable and shall remain in full force and
effect.
SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE. This
Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from
and after Its final passage, approval and
publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this _ day of _
,1993.
MAYOR
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CITY CLERK
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City Council, and City Manager
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Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship: Loan Repayment
As you may recall, in June the City Council approved a $30,000 loan to the Greater Iowa City
Housing Fellowship (GICHF) for the purpose of purchasing eight lots in the Whispering
Meadows Subdivision for the development of affordable housing. Resolution 93-124
authorized this loan. The loan was needed because, although GICHF had been awarded HUD
HOME Investment Partnership funds for the Whispering Meadows project, this funding was
not immediately availab!~.
On November 29, 1993, the GICHF repaid this loan. The $30,000 has been credited to the
City's account. Construction on this project is expected to start in the spring of 1994.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: December 2, 1993
To: City Council and City Manager
From: \VI Marianne Milkman, Community Development Coordinator
Re: Update on CDBG Flood Relief Program
Our Flood Relief Program is in fuil swing and continually expanding in scope as we become
aware of more and more flood-related housing needs. To date, our efforts are concentrated on
the Baculis and Thatcher Mobile Home Parks. We are in contact with 56 owners and actively
working on 39 projects. Activities include assisting in the purchase and moving of replacement
new/used mobile homes, moving out damaged homes, assisting with rent payments where FEMA
funds have run out, elevating homes as needed, and, most importantly, rehab of many of the
homes. We have contracts to have ail floodplain properties surveyed and, where necessary, to
have mobile homes appraised. We have contracts with temporary part-time staff to assist with
inspections, and have also hired a part.time assistant to help with paperwork and to work with
clients individuaily. The Elderly Services Agency (ESA) is also assisting by working speciflcaily
willl elderly flood victims. Despite this extra help, we are swamped with work, in part because
each case has different housing and social problems, and residents require a lot of help in dealing
wilh FEMA, getting bids for repairs, and accessing other services. We also have to clarify the
eligibility of certain expenses, such as the payment of lot rent during Juiy and August when
residents did not have use of their homes.
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had structural or mechanical flood damage due to sewer backup or groundwater seepage. We
have also been contacted by a number of households, particularly on Taft Speedway, and have
told them that there may be assistance in the form of low-interest loans available for elevating
their homes In the future; most of these households do not meet the income requirements we
have set. .
Assistance Is being provided in the form of grants and no-Interest loans, depending on income.
At this lime we are still only assisting households below 125% median income.
To encourage those people who wish to get out of the floodplain, we are planning to set aside'
some funds for demollllon of structures in the floodplain. Priority will be given to demolition with
no rebuilding, like the house at11 S. Johnson Street. We are also looking at possibly purchasing
and rezoning land for factory.bulll housing (RFBH) to provide opportunities for residents In mobile
homes to move out of the floodplain. '
To date we have committed approximately $100,000 of the $1.055 million in CDBG flood relief
funds allocated to Iowa City. In January, we will be bringing you a proposed budget for the use
of ail these funds; by then I hope we will have a better idea of what the long term needs are.
If you have questions about the program, please contact Stephen Long at 356.5250.
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Terry Trueblood, Parks & Reoreation:rDirector
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ci ty Park Carnival Ri.des C (
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DATE:
RE:
As you know, GUY Drollinger has requested to continue the
operation of the city Park Carnival Rides, which his father
and grandfather operated for more than 40 years.
This issue was disoussed extensively by the Parks and
Recreation Commission at their November meeting (seven members
in attendanoe). The commission voted 6-1 "to inform the city
counoil that the Parks and Recreation commission would very
much like to retain the presence of the carnival rides in city
Park."
The commission also voted to recommend that the city assist
the .Drollingers in oleaning up and restoring the grounds
around the rides, and that the 5% commission normally paid to
the city be waived for a period of two years. This action was
taken in order to help the Drollingers "get baok on their
feet" after the extensive flood damage they incurred.
Mr. Drollihger had also indioated that he would prefer to
oonstruct a "park like" building from whioh to sell
conoessions, as opposed to another trailer. He inquired as to
whether the city might be able to assist with this endeavor,
and the city would own the building. While the commission and
staff agree that such a building would be preferable to a
trailer, a number of questions must be answered with respect
to building suoh a permanent structure in a flood plain, as
well as costs. Mr. Drollinger indicated this building is not
a critical factor in his plans to proceed, and he would like
to continue with preparations to re-open the operation next
spring or summer, whether or not a building is approved and
constructed. I plan to continue to investigate the
feasibility of constructing abuilding, and will keep you
posted.
Please advise as to any other necessary aotion in order for
Mr. Drollinger to proceed with plans and preparations to re-
open next year.
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MEMORANDUM
Date:
December 1, 1993
To: Stephen Atkins, City Manager
From: Joe Fowler, Director Parking & Transit:;:
Re: Update. Lift Equipped Buses
John Lundell, Transit Manager, has arranged for Project Action from Washington D.C. to
provide two teams of trainers for staff training December 15 and 16. These sessions will
include operation and securement of wheel chairs, and sensitivity training.
On December 17 and 18, a Iift'equipped bus will be on display in the parking lot next to the
Library. This will give the public an opportunity to observe the lift operation.
Daily operation will begin December 20.
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Date: November 29, 1993
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Re: Transit Performance Evaluation
I would like to request the JCCOG Transportation Planning Division to conduct a performance
evaluation of Iowa City Transit. The purpose of this study would be to identify system
performance on a route.by-route basis, including time of day demands. In addition, I will ask
that the report identify areas that would benefit by changes in the current transit routing and
make recommendations for these changes. Iowa City Transit staff will participate in the
study, and we may require input from the City Council.
cc: Jeff Davidson, JCCOG Executive Director
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Stephen Atkins, City Manager
FROM: R.J. Winkelhake, Chief of Police ~
RE: Kirkwood Avenue
DATE: November 24, 1993
Per your request Sgt. Lihs checked the department's Computer Aided
Dispatch records to determine how many calls the department received
and responded to along Kirkwood Ave. for traffic related concerns.
Sgt. Lihs checked the months of October and November to date. There
were two. A hit and run accident reported on October IB, 1993 and
cars going around a barricade on October 31, 1993.
I checked with the watch supervisors and the dispatchers to determine
if either group had spoken to citizens about traffic concerns and found
the various members of the department had received phone calls from
citizens regarding the removal of the stop sign at Summit and
Kirkwood.. The discussions which took place 'do not generate a CAD
report. The total conversations numbered perhaps six.
The department has asalgned additional patrol and use of radar along
Kirkwood as a result of your memo. If you need additional Information
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TO: Stephen Atkins, City Manager
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RE: Suspension of Liquor License
DATE: November 23, 1993
The State Liquor Commission upheld our charges against the Union Bar.
The seven day suspension Is from 6am, November 21, 1993 until 6am
November 28, 1993. There was one minor problem with the notification
which we were assured will not occur In the future. '
The problem was that the notification was mailed on Friday, November
19, 1993 but did not reach the City until the morning of November 22,
1993. '
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MEMORANDUM
November 29, 1993
TO: All Departments/Divisions
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FROM: Cathy Eisenhofer, Purchasing Agent
RE: U S WEST phone books--RECYCLE
In addition to Purchasing's request for recycling your phone books at work, the Mayor and City
Manager have also received a request for City employees to recycle phone books at home.
U S WEST in conjunction with Hy-Vee Stores will take your old phone books.
US WEST is promoting what is environmentally called creating a market for it's own post-
consumer content paper (already printed on) and recycling it again into new telephone directory
paper. This type of project is what makes the concept of recycling work and paper out of the
landfi1ls. Please give some thought to supporting this recycling effort.
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Dear Mayor Courtney:
Yery soon, the new U S WEST Direct telephone directories will be ani ving at businesses and residences
in the Iowa City area. I am pleased to say that again U S WEST Direct will be offering telephone
~irectory recycling. This will be the third year for our program. '
Outdated books can be dropped off at specially marked bins at any of the three Hy.Yee Food Stores in the
Iowa City area and the one Hy-Yee Store in Coralville. These containers will be at these stores from
November 30 through December 27, 1993.
Our goal is to collect 100% of the outdated directories but, realistically, U S WEST Direct expects to
recover 20 tons or 18% of the books we distributed in the Iowa City area. These books will be shipped to
a paper mill in the Pacific Northwest and recycled into telephone directory paper. ,
We feel this program offers all environmentally conscious participants an opportunity to help protect the
environment, reduce landfill, and conserve resources. If you can support our efforts by getting lh~ word
out in your community encouraging residents to take any outdated directories to a Hy-Vee Food Store
location, it would be greatly appreciated. Businesses, with hundreds of books can call Andy Ockenfels at
City Carton Co Inc to discuss pick ups.
The telephone book recycling program is a not for profit community project, and we hope to have a
successful program in the Iowa City area. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at
402-384-3986 or 800-231-6975.
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Recycling Manager
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Prairie Lights Books
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Dear Mr. Harris:
This letter Is in regard to the new Pizza Hut awning, which has created some debate as to the
precise meaning of the word .awning. because of its non-traditional design.
The Zoning Ordinence does not define what composes an awning, specifically, so we refer
to Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, which states that an awning Is . A rootlike
cover extending over or In front of a place (as over the deck or in front of a door or window)
as a shelter.. According to the 1991 Uniform Building Code, Section 4506, page 748, an
awning is .... a shelter supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building.. While it may
be questionable exactly how much shelter this particular awning provides, it is supported
entirely by the exterior wall, it is located immediately above the window, and it extends 28
inches in front of the building (18 Inches if the curved, outside portion of the awning is
excluded). Other awnings in the downtown area provide little practical shelter, similar to the
Pizza Hut awning.
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A copy of their proposal to Pizza Hut is attached. In essence, it describes two awnings which
project 28 inches over the sidewalk, with the edges and corners of the projection curving back
in toward the building at a radius of 10 inches. Signage on an awning is limited to 25% of
the surface of the awning which, in this case, amounted to an allowable total of 187.5 square
feet. The total square footage of signage requested by City Awning on behalf of Pizza Hut
amounted to.slightly over 106 squere feet. and was therefore well within the guidelines of the
Ordinance.
Perhaps what Is needed is an amendment to the Iowa City Zoning Ordinance to define the
term .awning.. It would also be necessary to more specifically define .shelter.. At this time,
however, the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance were met by both City Awning and Pizza
Hut. '
I will be bringing this matter to the attention of the Iowa City Planning and Zoning
Commission, and will let you know when it is scheduled for discussion.
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(319) 337-2056 FAX
November 23, 1993
Jim Throgmorton
Ci ty Council
Iowa City, Iowa
Dear Jim,
On Sunday November 21st, I left a message on your machine
regarding the Pizza Hut sign situation. As proscribed on
page 156 of the city ordinance, this sign still being
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I would appreciate it if you would look into this matter and
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FROM: Floyde pelkey, Supt. of Solid Waste
RE: CIty Recycling program Items
METAL & WUITE COO OS . /APPLlANCES. ETC.!
The Iowa City landfill started separation of metal and white goods on 8/1/89. The Refuse DivisIon
started separate curbside collection of white goods on 8/1/89. The curbside collected white
goods are taken to the landfill recycle sIte. White goods are then picked up and recycled by
Alter Corp. of Davenport, IOwa. Starting In November 1992, some appliances are being collected
from the landfill by State Wide Auto Crushing, Des Moines, Iowa.
MONTHIYEAR COLLECTED CURBSIDE COLLECTED @ LANDFILL
Nov, 1992 3.24 ton 23.19 ton
Dec, 1992 1.69 ton 11.33 ton
Jan,1993 2.50 ton 13.50 ton
Feb,1993 2.55 ton 13.47ton
Mar, 1993 1.25 ton 15.65 ton
Apr, 1993 5.18 ton 23.38 ton
May, 1993 4.22 ton 25.53 ton
Jun, 1993 3.75 ton 27.17 ton
Jul, 1993 5.36 ton 29.01 ton
Aug, 1993 6.61 ton 30.30 ton
Sep, 1993 3.59 ton 33.96 ton
Oct, 1993 4.77 ton 49.77 ton !'
The tonnages collected by Alter Corp. and State Wide Auto Crushing do not necessarily reflect
the month that the white goods are collected by the landfill.
MONTHIYEAR
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TIRES
The City's tire recycling program started on 9/1/89. TIres are collected at the Iowa CIty landfill
and at the curb by the Refuse Division, then taken to the Landfill recycle site. The tires are
picked up by Rosebar Tire Shredding co. of Vinton, Iowa at a cost to the City of $75.00 per ton
plus a fee for rims collected,
MONTHIYEAR
Nov, 1992
Dec, 1992
Jan, 1993
Feb,1993
Mar, 1993
Apr, 1993
May, 1993
Jun, 1993
Jul, 1993
Aug, 1993
Sep,1993
oct, 1993
COLLECTED CURBSIDE
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.27 ton
.00 ton
.00 ton
.00 ton
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.11 ton
.10 ton
.00 ton
.66 ton
.15 ton
.01 ton
COLLECTED @ LANDFILL
2.26 ton
19.66 ton
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6.28 ton
27.03 ton
57.39 ton
69.14 ton
132.37 ton
1.58 ton
7.94 ton
1.86 ton
2.16 ton
The tons collected by Rosebar Tire Co. do not necessarily reflect the month that the tires are
collected by the landfill.
MONTHIYEAR
Nov, 1992
Dec, 1992
Jan,1993
Feb, 1993
Mar, 1993
Apr, 1993
May, 1993
Jun, 1993
JUI, 1993
Aug, 1993
Sep, 1993
Oct, 1993
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5.25 ton
6.17 ton
24.75 ton
28.62 ton
31.88 ton
41.16 ton
9.87 ton
70.28 ton
44.42 ton
15.59 ton
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The City began drop site collection of newsprint on 3/28/90, with seven locations now available
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Sep, 1993 .00 916.60
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YARD WASTE
The IOwa City landfill started separation of yard waste and the Refuse Division started separate
curbside collection for yard waste on 5/21/90. The curbside collected yard waste Is taken to the
Landfill recycle site.
MONTHIYEAR
NOV, 1992
Dee, 1992
Jan, 1993
Feb, 1993
Mar, 1993
Apr, 1993
May, 1993
Jun, 1993
Jul, 1993
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sep,1993
Oct, 1993
PLASTIC BOTTLES
The City of Iowa City began drop site collection of plastic milk Jugs on 6/12/89, with eight
locations now available (ECOnofoods, No. Dodge Hy Vee, City Service Yard, City Carton, Eastdale
Mall, Recreation Center Lot, pepperwood Place, Rochester Hy Veel. The City collects the bottles
from the drop sites and delivers them to City carton co., where they bale the plastic and ship
It for processing.
COLLECTED CURBSIDE
58.19 ton
6.41 ton
.00 ton
1.18 ton
6.42 ton
176.11 ton
198.11 ton
196.19 ton
198.59 ton
171.10 ton
131.59 ton
129.30 ton
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94.53 ton
27.95 ton
1.93 ton
1.38 ton
11.06 ton
241.25 ton
284.71 ton
228.33 ton
285.98 ton
229.54 ton
162.85 ton
183.74 ton
In addition, the City began curbside collection of plastic bottles on 7/13/92. The curbside bottles
. are also delivered to City carton co. for processing.
MONTHIYEAR
Nov, 1992
Dec, 1992
Jan, 1993
Feb, 1993
Mar, 1993
Apr, 1993
May, 1993
Jun, 1993
Jul, 1993
Aug, 1993
Sep,1993
Oct, 1993
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2.16 ton
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2.36 ton
2.66 ton
3.04 ton
1.97 ton
2.51 ton
2.52 ton
4,23 ton
COLLECTED DROP'SITES
6.87 ton
6.73 ton
6.15 ton
6.44 ton
8.91 ton
6.04 ton
5.72 ton
7.27 ton
6.63 ton
8.82 ton
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TIN CANS
The City Of Iowa City began drop site collection of tin cans on 3/91, with two locations now
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them to City Carton Co. for processing.
In addition, the City began curbside collection of tin cans on 7/13/92. The tin cans are delivered
to City Carton Co. for processing.
MONTHtYEAR COLLECTED CURBSIDE COLLECTED @l DROP SITES
NOv, 1992 3.26 ton 3.55 ton
Dec, 1992 4.37 ton 3.01 ton
Jan, 1993 3.98 ton 2.79 ton
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NOV, 1992 6.26 ton .00 ton
Dec, 1992 7.76 ton .00 ton
Jan, 1993 8.10 ton .00 ton
Feb, 1993 7.08 ton .00 ton
Mar, 1993 7.45 ton .37 ton
Apr, 1993 7.66 ton .58 ton
May, 1993 7.46 ton .00 ton
Jun, 1993 8.84 ton .00 ton
Jul, 1993 6.89 ton .00 ton
Aug, 1993 8.35 ton .00 ton
Sep,1993 8.21 ton .00 ton
Oct, 1993 6.87 ton .00 ton
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MONTHIYEAR
NOV, 1992
Dec, 1992
Jan, 1993
Feb, 1993
Mar, 1993
Apr, 1993
May, 1993
Jun, 1993
Jul, 1993
Aug, 1993
Sep,1993
oct, 1993
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Charles D. Duffy
Stephen P. Lacina
Betty Ockenfels
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a) Action re: permils
b) Aclion re: reports
c) Other
6. Business Cram the Counly AIIorney.
a) Report re: other items.
7. Business Crom the Board oC Supervisors.
a) Action re: approval oC Emergency Walershed Proleclion Applicalion Cor
Site #364-23 (M-t7-t, lWV Road).
b) Aclion re: Herilage Area Agency on Aging purchase of used vehicle.
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8. Adjourn 10 informal meeting.
a) Inquiries and reports from the public.
b) Reports and inquires from the members of the Board of Supervisors.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: November 29, 1993
To: Mayor and City Council; Johnson County Board of Supervisors
From:
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Joint Meeting of the City Council of Iowa City and the Johnson County Board
of Supervisors, November 15, 1993 - 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers, Iowa
City Civic Center
Mayor Darrel G. Courtney presiding. City Council present: Courtney, Horowitz, Novick,
Throgmorton, Kubby. Absent: McDonald, Pigott. City Council elect present: Lehman, Baker.
Iowa City staff present: Atkins, Helling, Bormann, Hill, Karr, Franklin, Davidson, Moen, Gentry
(5:15 PM). Johnson County Supervisors present: Meade, Duffy, Lacina, Ockenfels, Bolkcom.
Johnson County staff present: Peters, Kistler, White (4:50 PM). Tape recording on Reels 93.
91, Side 2; Ree'l 93-94, Side 1.
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Mayor Courtney called the meeting to order a't 4:00 PM. Bolkcom requested that Adult Day
Care discussion be added to the agenda.
DISCUSSION:
A. FRINGE AREA AGREEMENT (CITY AND COUNTY)
Iowa City Senior Planner Moen encouraged the City Council and Board of Supervisors
to schedule a joint public hearing on the proposed Fringe Area Agreement. Moen
stated that the City and County Planning and Zoning Commission's held a Joint public
hearing. Moen emphasized that City staff would like to be able to make a presentation
regarding the proposed Fringe Area Agreement when both the Board of Supervisors
and City Council are together. Bill Terry, County Zoning Commissioner, emphasized
that much work has been done on the proposed agreement.
City Council and Board of Supervisors discussed scheduling a staff presentation and
joint public heerings regerding the proposed Fringe Area Agreement. City Council and
the Board of Supervisors agreed to schedule a presentation then a joint public hearing
on January 24, 1994, 6:30 PM In the Iowa City Public Library, Meeting Room A.
a. SEA TS ICountvl
Board of Supervisor Lacina requested Input from City Council members regarding the
City's Intentions regarding SEATS. In response to Kubby, City Manager Atkins stated
that an Informal discussion about SEATS has not been scheduled. Ockenfels
emphasized that the County needs to know if the City will serve both the elderly as
well as the disabled population. Bolkcom stated the decision before the City Is whether
or not the City Is going to take over the urbanized portion of SEATS. Lacina noted that
under ADA he is not sure that the study eddressed the ridership of Goodwill and other
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agencies. Courtney stated that the discussion on taxation would impact on his
decision on how the City is going to continue to pay for SEATS. Courtney stated that
the Council will schedule the discussion about SEATS at next Monday's work session.
C. MAPPING PROJECT ICitv)
City Council Member Horowitz requested an update about the mapping project. Mark
Kistler presented information and distributed a handout of the maps that have been
completed and the Sycamore Farms area. Kistler reported that mapping was started
in the rural parts of the County first because the 400 scales were delivered there first.
Meade noted that the contract should be completed by January 29, 1996. Horowitz
inquired if there could be an any amendments made to the contract to fast forward the
project. Kistler stated that would be up to the conference boards and additional space
and hardware would be needed. In response to Kubby, Kistler stated that the assessors
seem flexible on their delivery schedule and work could be done on specific maps upon
request. Throgmorton asked if the work is being linked in any way to the natural
resources inventory that the County and City are also doing. Kistler said that he is not
aware of that. Horowitz asked about getting the GIS up and running. Kistler stated i
that the users group should be set up soon. ,
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progress reports be sent to the County and City and that staffs work together to get I II Ii
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removal and other contracts regarding specific agencies such as Adult Day Care. I
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closing of the Senior Center to the School District closure policy. ,
Supervisor Bolkcom stated that the Adult Day Program has outgrown its space and
there appears to be no space available at the Senior Center. Kubby noted that the City
does not fund Adult Day Care but offers in.kind contribution. Novick noted that the
City provides the space without cost and utility expenses. Meade asked Council
Members if they were thinking about including the Adult Day Care program in the
City's overall budget. Kubby stated that traditionally it is a very big deal to add another
agency. Bolkcom explained that the Adult Day Care program current budget is
approximately $71,000, the County puts in approximately $38,000 in property taxes
and revenues make up the $32,000. Bolkcom stated that additional space needs would
cost approximately $10,000 to $15,000. In response to Novick, Bolkcom noted that
Health Director Graham Dameron is in the process of taking to the Mennonite Relief
group that run the Crowded Closet and buying up the adjacent lot to provide additional
space for the Adult Day Care Program. Lacina noted that the Adult Day Care Program
looked at a site on Gilbert Street but it was too expensive. Bolkcom stated other
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try to find more space at the Senior Center. Horowitz noted that no input or support
is received from private sources. Meade cautioned that the issues confronting the
Adult Day Care Program need to be addressed.
g" TRAFFIC SIGNALS (Citvl
Courtney requested input from the Board of ,Supervisors regarding the need for traffic
signals at the Mormon Trek/Highway 1 intersection. Council Members and Board of
Supervisors discussed the intersection. Supervisor Lacina reported that Board members
received a letter from the County Attorney. County Attorney Patrick White stated that
the State Code treats counties and cities differently for the purpose of traffic
signalization, the legislature requires cities to pay for signals within its jurisdictions but
hasn't imposed the same requirement on the counties, and the lOOT has the technical,
legal responsibility. White stated the Board of Supervisors could, if it wished to, enter
into a participatory agreement of some sort. Lacina stated that the Board of
Supervisors should send a letter to the State formally asking them to put in a signal.
Council Member Throgmorton asked if this kind of situation is likely to occur again.
Transportation Planner Davidson stated that the city limits are unusual in the location
of Highway 1 and Mormon Trek and that all other areas and locations likely for traffic
lights are within the City of Iowa City. Horowitz asked if the situation would come up
again in terms of the proposed Fringe Area Agreement. Davidson stated that potential
locations are within the City of Iowa City. In response to Throgmorton, Davidson
stated that a signal would be needed at the intersection of Scott Boulevard and
Highway 1 if Scott Boulevard was extended. White noted that traffic signals at the
Mormon Trek Highway 1 intersection will not make the intersection safer and will
change the nature of collisions that occur. Meade stated that the Board of Supervisors
need to write a letter to the IDOT. Kubby requested that the Board of Supervisors
contact City Council when a response is received.
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Kubby asked Board of Supervisors if they were planning on doing on anything
regarding flood waste issues and reduction of volume. Lacina stated that the scheduled
fall and spring clean ups have been modified due to flood expenses. Meade stated that
the County's rock budget in the County Road Department has already been depleted.
Bolkcom noted that folks in the County will have trouble if Cornlville and Iowa City
remove their drop sites. Meade stated that solid waste issues have been addressed
through JCCOG. Horowitz stated that leadership is needed through the Rural Policy
Committee of JCCOG to get municipalities in unincorporated areas to be more
aggressive with haulers. Lacina noted that the Board is still waiting on reports
(Regional Solid Waste Plan) from ECICOG. Horowitz stated that she would get back
to Council and Board of Supervisors with a report from ECICOG.
G. SERVICE SHEDDING (Citvl
Council Member Horowitz noted that the City Council, Board of Supervisors and the
School Board need to talk about service shedding before matters get to a crisis level.
I:L. RURAL TAX LEVY VS. GENERAL TAX LEVY (Citvl
Mayor Courtney raised the concern that there are certain areas in which the City pays
on a specific basis, like SEATS, then the County comes in and charges back to the
general levy rather than the rural levy to pay for the rest of the County. Courtney
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stated that the general levy is made up of 55% of the Iowa City residents tax money
and thereby City residents pay twice on certain items. Bolkcom asked Council
Members if they have specific figures on SEATS regarding the percentage of ridership
versus the percentage of local tax contributions including the City and County.
Bolkcom asked specifically if the City has generated any numbers saying that the City
is paying a certain percentage of the total property tax budget and its relationship to
rides. Courtney emphasized that the City pays SEATS on a per ride basis to cover
100% of the expenses that are generated by City residents. Bolkcom explained that
in 1993 Iowa City paid 64% of the expenses and received 72% of the rides. Courtney
stated that Iowa City contributed directly SEATS on a per ride basis.
Supervisor Lacina explained that County levies on the general fund and received grant
monies to establish rides for the elderly. Lacina explained that under the mandate from
the Federal government on transit monies, the City had certain ADA requirements and
contracted the County to provide the ADA portion. Lacina stated that at that point the
County had a separate contract to address, not just the elderly but the $294,000 to
go towards ADA and the County's levy on the elderly. Courtney asked why Iowa City
pays on a per ride basis and other communities don't, Lacina explained one of the
reasons is that the other towns don't have mass transit systems and therefore don't
fall under the ADA mandates. Kubby asked what the difference is in philosophy in the
Senior Center and Library versus SEATS funding. Lacina explained the Code of Iowa
was set up so there were certain brackets with which the County can levy for specific
purpose, the County has a provision in the rural side of the levy for the unincorporated
individuals in the County to pay for their portion. In response to Kubby, Lacina
explained the County funds the library out of the rural levy . Lacina noted that for
roads the County transfers approximately $40B,000 out of the general fund to roads
and the rest comes from the rural side and DOT. Lacina stated that the City definitely
uses roads in the rural areas far more than that of $40B,000. Council Members and
Board of Supervisors talked about SEATS funding. Horowitz requested that the City
and County financial directors prepare a report about SEATS funding.
L. PROJECTS 2000 UPDATE ICitv)
Council Member Horowitz stated that the County Board of Health is currently using
Healthy People 2000 as its planning tool. Horowitz asked that both City and County
start looking for subcommittees or working jointly towards the year 2000.
.!:. MEETING SCHEDULE: SEMI.ANNUALL Y ICitv and Countv)
Board of Supervisors and Council Members agreed to schedule their next joint meeting
in April. Staff will follow up.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
Supervisors Lacina and Duffy stated they would like to make a personal contribution to the
restoration of City Park carnival rides. Courtney stated that tax deductible contributions need
to be made through the Parks and Recreation Foundation.
No other public discussion.
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Meeting adjourned at 5:33 PM.
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st~d that the general levy is made up of 55% of the Iowa City residents t'9.J money
and thereby City residents pay twice on certain items. Bolkcom as~ed Council
Mem rs if they have specific figures on SEATS regarding the percent~ge of ridership
versus the percentage of local tax contributions including the Ci(y and County.
Bolkcom sked specifically if the City has generated any numbers ying that the City
is paying certain percentage of the total property tax budget d its relationship to
rides. Cour ey emphasized that the City pays SEATS on er ride basis to cover
100% of the expenses that are generated by City residen) . Bolkcom explained that
in 1993 Iowa ity paid 64% of the expenses and receivea72% of the rides. Courtney
stated that 10' City contributed directly SEATS on per ride basis.
Supervisor Lacina xplained that County levies orytte general fund and received grant
monies to establish ides for the elderly. Lacina jlxplained that under the mandate from
the Federal governm t on transit monies, thtCity had certain ADA requirements and
contracted the Count to provide the ADA g6rtion. Lacina stated that at that point the
County had a separate ontract to add~e s, not just the elderly but the $294,000 to
go towards ADA and the ounty's levy n the elderly. Courtney asked why Iowa City
pays on a per ride basis a d other c9 munities don't. Lacina explained one of the
reasons is that the other to ns don;! have mass transit systems and therefore don't
fall under the ADA mandates. KubpV asked what the difference is in philosophy in the
Senior Center and Library vers tSEA TS funding. Lacina explained the Code of Iowa
City was set up so there wereJ ,ertain brackets with which the County can levy for
specific purpose, the co~nt Jha' a provision in the rural side of the levy for the
unincorporated individuals i the cil. nty to pay for their portion. In response to Kubby,
Lacina explained the Coun funds t~ library out of the rural levy . Lacina noted that
for roads the County tr~ sfers appro, 'mately $408,000 out of the general fund to
roads and the rest ~o as from the rUI I side and DOT. Lacina stated that the City
definitely uses roads n the rural area far more than that of $408,000. Council
Members and Board f Supervisors talke ,about SEATS funding. Horowitz requested
that the City and unty financial directo ~ prepare a report about SEATS funding.
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Healthy Peo Ie 2000 as its planning tool. Horowitz asked that both City and County
start 100ki? for subcommittees or working jointly\~wards the year 2000.
J. MEETING' SCHEDULE' SEMI.ANNUALL Y Cit and C~ nt
Bo~rd ; Supervisors and Council Members agreed to sch dule their next joint meeting
in A ril~ Staff will follow up.
PUBLlV SCUSSION:
Supervisors Lacina and Duffy stated they would like to make a personal contribution to the
restoration of City Park carnival rides. Courtney stated that tax deductible contributions need
to be made through the Parks and Recreation Foundation.
No other public discussion.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 5:33 PM.
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'MEMORANDUM
Date: December 3,'1993
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, November 22, 1993.6:35 PM In the Council Chambers
Mayor Pro-Tem Naomi Novick presiding. Council Members present: Novick, Throgmorton, Horowitz,
Kubby; Pigott. Absent: McDonald, courtney. Council. Elect Present: Lehman. Staff present: Atkins,
Helling, Gentry, Karr, Franklin, Davidson, Schmadeke, Fosse, Brinton, Schoon, Denney. Tape
recorded on Reels 93-94, Side 2; 93-95, All; 93.96, All; 93.97, All.
PLANNING AND ZONING MATIERS
Reel 93.94, Side 2
PCD Director Franklin presented the following Planning & Zoning Items:
a. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 7.1993. ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 36-58. OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR
MULTI.FAMILYDWELLlNGS' SECTIONS 36-11 G 36-12 G 36-13 G AND 36-14(G). THE
SPECIAL PROVISIONS SECTIONS OF THE RM-12. RNC.20. RM-20 AND RM-44 ZONES;
SECTIONS 36-17(C)(1\ AND 36.20(C)(1). THE PROVISIONAL USE SECTIONS OF THE CO.
1 AND CB-2 ZONES: AND SECTIONS 36-19(D)(5) AND 36.23ID)(3). THE SPECIAL
EXCEPTION SECTIONS OF THE CC.2 AND CI.1 ZONES.
b. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 7.1993, ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO AFFIRM THE SINGLE.FAMIL Y CHARACTER OF THE RNC-
12, NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL. ZONE AND TO RESTRICT THE
NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS PERMITIED ON A LOT IN THE RNC-12 ZONE.
o. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY
CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF AN APPROXIMATE 7.86 ACRE
TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 2312 MUSCATINE AVENUE (TOWNCREST MOBILE HOME
COURn FROM RFBH, FACTORY BUilT HOUSING RESIDENTIAL. TO CC.2. COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL. (Towncrest Mobile Home CourtlREZ93.0010)
Franklin advised Council that If the rezoning Is approved the First Avenue/Muscatine Avenue
capital Improvements project should be moved up. Franklin stated the developer has
requested that Council conllnue the public hearing. Council requested that staff explore the
use of TIF. Kubby requested that staff confirm whether or not Eagle Food Store Is closing
their S. Dodge Street store.
d. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY
CHANGING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR HARD.SURFACED DRIVEWAYS THAT ARE
ACCESSED VIA AN UNPAVED ALLEY.
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e. ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN HALF OF LA FA YETTE STREET
AND THE EASTERN HALF OF MAIDEN LANE. (FIRST CONSIDERATION) (Kennedv Plaza!
V AC93.0003)
Novick noted that the last sentence in the Comment section of the agenda item should be
changed to read "November 9, 1993."
f. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE
USE REGULATIONS OF AN APPROXIMATE 1.2 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 605
AND 617 KIRKWOOD AVENUE FROM CC.2. COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL. AND RS.5. LOW
DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. TO CO.1, COMMERCIAL OFFICE (PASS AND
ADOPTI (LenslnalREZ93.0009)
g. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULA-
TIONS OF A 0.139 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF BLOCK 3
BRAVERMAN CENTER AND WEST OF KEOKUK STREET FROM ID.RM. INTERIM
DEVELOPMENT MUL TI.FAMIL Y RESIDENTIAL. TO RM-12. LOW DENSITY MUL TI-FAMIL Y
RESIDENTIAL. (PASS AND ADOPTI (REZ93-00111 I \
h. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MOUNT PROSPECT ADDITION, V
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Whispering Meadows area to obtain information about the effectiveness of the drainage I II
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I. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH. PART 3A, A 1'1
6.29 ACRE. 15 LOT RESIOENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED WEST OF SCOTT BOULE-
VARD AND NORTH OF THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILWAY. (SUB93.0015) (60-DAY
LIMITATION PERIOD WAIVED TO NOVEMBER 23. 1993) I
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.. In response to Kubby, Franklin stated she wll1 find oulthe status of the Prairie remnant near I
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I. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH. PART 3B. A ,~
3.71 ACRE:15 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED WEST OF SCOTT BOULE.
VARD AND NORTH OF THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILWAY. (SUB93.0015) (60.0AY
LIMITATION PERIOD WAIVED TO NOVEMBER 23.1993)
k. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH. PART 4A, A
13.38 ACRE RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION CONTAINING 20 ZERO LOT LINE LOTS (4.12
ACRES) AND OPEN SPACE WITH TWO STORMWATER DETENTION BASINS (9,26
ACRES) LOCATED WEST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND NORTH OF THE IOWA
INTERSTATE RAILWAY. (SUB93.0015) (50.DAY LIMITATION PERIOD WAIVED TO
NOVEMBER 23.1993)
I. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH. PART 4B. A
4.41 ACRE. 24 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED WEST OF SCOTT BOUl.E-
VARO AND ,NORTH OF THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILWAY. (SUB93.0015) (60.DAY
LIMITATION PERIOD WAIVED TO NOVEMBER 23,1993)
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In response to Kubby, Franklin stated Transportation Planner Oavldson and Planner Denney will be
available during the river corridor plan discussion to answer questions about trail width.
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. HIERONYMUS PROJECT
Reel 93.94, Side 2
PCD Director Franklin, developer Freda Hieronymus, project architect Cal Lewis, and project manager
Jay Oehler presented Information about the proposed Hieronymus redevelopment project. Novick
requested Information about the pros and cons of including or excluding residential commercial
development If a tax abatement zone Is established.
RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN UPDATE
Reel 93.95, Side 2
Urban Planner Denney, Parks & Recreation Commission member Deb Liddell, and Riverfront and
Natural Areas Commission Chairperson Larry Wilson presented an Iowa River Corridor Plan update.
COMPREHENSIVE WATER FACILITIES PLAN
Reel 93.95, Side 2
Public Works DlreC!Oi Schmadeke, Howard R. Green Consultants Ralph Russell and Dave Lovett, and
Water Supertntendent Brinton presented Information. Kubby requested that water conservation,
watershed management, use of public art, and use of solar energy be addressed. Horowitz asked that
other Jurtsdlctions be kept apprised of the project. Kubby asked City Attomey Gentry to check on the
procedure to defer action on Item #19 during Council's 11/23 formal meeting.
SEATS CONTRACT. JCCOG PARATRANSIT STUDY
Reel 93.97, Side 1
Transportation Planner Davidson and Asst. Transportation Planner Doyle presented Information.
Novick distributed an article and asked staff to contact Hamilton, Ohio to obtain Information about their
transit system. Horowitz requested cost formulas based on hourty use and ridership of SEATS
service. Council directed City Manager Atkins to prepare a letter to be sent to the Johnson County
Board of Supervisors to open contract negotiations, outlining the Issues and Informing them of what
the City would like to Incorporute Into the upcoming SEATS contract.
COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA
Reel 93.97, Side 2
1. Kubby requested Council direct the Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission to continue
looking at floodplain and building In the floodplain Issues. Kubby requested Kay Hall's letter
be forwarded to that Commission.
2. (#14.Purchase of 11 S. Johnson) In response to Kubby, Gentry stated the property is slated
for demolition but materials salvaged first by rehabilitation staff.
3. Throgmorton Inquired about the Airport master plan. Atkins explained the Airport Commission
has applied for the grant to preserve their funding and the economic development study Is due
fairly soon.
4. Throgmorton requested Information about how many days In the last 1 0 years both lanes of
Dubuque Slreet have been flooded.
5. Horowitz requested an update on accidents on Kirkwood Avenue. Atkins stated that Police ,
Chief Wlnkelhake will prepare a report. Council Members discussed the Kirkwood Avenue/
Summit Street Intersection.
6. (#23.Newspapervendlng machines) Horowitz suggested asking the Design Review Committee
to study location options for newspaper vending machines.
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7. Novick explained that David Osteberg's committee Is dealing with the lawn chemical pre-
emption and he would like to preserve the amendment which states that local governments
can regulate what happens on government owned property. Novick stated that 11 Iowa City
wants to put something In, such as the local sign ordinance, It needs to be done now.
Members agreed to add the pesticide ordinance to the 12/7 Council agenda.
8. City Manager Atkins summarized the January meeting schedule thus far:
3 & 4 - work session and formal Council meeting
17 & 18 - work session and formal Council meeting
24 - Joint public hearing wllh County
Additional meetings will have to be scheduled for budget discussions. Council should notify
City Clerk Karr with their January schedule.
9. City Manager Atkins asked for Council Input regarding scheduling of a special work session
to Introduce department funcli6ns and directors. Council Indicated a preference for 12/13.
Staff will follow up.
10. City Clerk Karr confirmed a special formal rneaiing has been called for 7:30 a.m. on 12/17.
APPOINTMENTS
Reel 93-97, Side 2
Mayo(s Youth Employment Board - Peter Simonson
Meeling adjourned 11 :55 p.m.
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MEMORANDUM
December 3, 1993
City Council and City Manager
Donald Yuculs, Finance Director ~\Y"
Taxpayers' Rights Amendment- seWnar Sponsored by the Coalition to Protect
Iowa's Conslitutlon
Last week I attended a seminar sponsored by the Coalition to Protect Iowa's Conslitutlon and
moderated by the League of Women Voters of Iowa. I received and have attached a copy of an
executive summary of a report prepared by Levin & Driscoll from Columbus, Ohio, which analyzes
the proposed amendment to the Iowa Constitution that would Impose various fiscal restraints on
state and local governments. Please call me at 356-5052 If you have any questions fegardlng
this report.
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TAXES AND SPENDING IN IOWA: A
DEFENSE OF IOWA'S CONSTITUTION
Prepared by:
Richard A. Levin
William P. Driscoll
Levin & Driscoll
208 E. State Street
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 461-4177
Sponsored by the Coalition to Protect Iowa's Constitution:
AFSCME Iowa
Cp.ntral Iowa Building
& Construction Trades Council
Iowa Association of School Boards
Iowa Association of Municipal
Utilities
Iowa Chapter of American Public
Works Associatioo
Iowa Conference of Teamsters
Iowa Educational Media Association
Iowa Lihrary Association
Iowa Municipal Finance
Officers Association
Iowa State Association of Counties
Iowa State Education Association
League of Iowa Municipalities
Service Employees International
Union
State Police Officers Council (SPOC)
Iowa United Auto Workers
C.A.P. Council
League of Women Voters of Iowa
Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The study analyzes a proposed amendment to the Iowa Constitution intended to
impose various fiscal restraints on state and local governments. The six chapters of the
study develop two themes about the proposed amendment.
1. The proposal presents a radical approach to fiscal refomlthat could have many
and unpredictable results, including higher property taxes, and less revenue for schools,
highways and other services.
2. Standard measures of tax burden and fiscal responsibility Indicate that Iowans
manage their public finances effectively,' a constllutlonal straitjacket Is likely to do more
hann than good.
In spite of last spring's floods, the Iowa economy shows signs of strength. The
state's system of public finances plays a role in supporting the economy. A radical
change in the public sector of the economy carries more risks than potential rewards in
a system, like Iowa's, that is basically sound.
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H.J.R. 14 would propose a constitutional amendment to change Iowa's system of
financing government. Introduced in the legislature in early 1993, the proposal represents
the latest in a series of proposed amendments to cut spending for public services by state
and local governments.
The proposed amendment would create a complicated system of revenue and
expenditure limits. For example, it would define revenue in three different ways with
at least nine different exceptions. Each unit of government, each city, each county, each
school district, as well as the state, would have revenue and spending limits with a variety
of provisions for exceptions and for trading spending limits among governments. Six
different sections of the Constitution would be needed just to define these revenue limits.
Among the many provisions in the proposal are allowances for growth in revenues
based on inflation and population growth rather than economic growth and requirements
that state and local governments use generally accepted accounting principles.
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By proposing to amend the Iowa Constitution, the amendment would use the most
drastic method for changing public finances in the state. Constitutional amendments take
years to enact. As a result, errors in the drafting of the amendment or the adoption of
mistaken policies cannot be corrected easily.
Five Paradoxes of the Amendment
Differences exist between the apparent meaning of the amendment and its real
impacts on the people and communities of Iowa. Five paradoxes summarize these
differences between appearance and reality:
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A majority of people can believe that taxes are loa high, while majorities still support
each particular public service. The amendment's appeal to a general discontent with taxes
does not recognize the support that exists for actual government programs.
Everyone would like to see lower taxes and less government as an abstract idea.
However, no constitutional amendment can limit taxes and spending in the abstract
without eventually affecting expenditures for actual services and programs.
The proposed amendment relies on the assumption that current levels of taxation and
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spending are too high in Iowa. It never addresses specifically what spending is too high
or by how much it exceeds appropriate levels. Public spending purchases real goods and
services. The amendment does not identify which of these purchases Iowa's state and
local governments should nol make.
The amendment would make government smaller without identifying where
government is too big. Should schools spend less? Should state universities spend less?
Does the state spend 100 much on building and maintaining roads and highways? The
amendment does not answer tlJese questions. It provides a spend less solution without
ever identifying where or how the stale spends 100 much. It provides an answer without
substance, and it never identifies a concrete problem.
A Simple Amendment That Requires 1.200 Words
The proposal is presented as a limitation on taxes and spending. In fact, it is much
more. The proposed amendment would change the entire syslem of public finance in
Iowa. It enacts fifteen new sections in the Constitution. Then, apparently because even
the drafters recognized the complexity of these fifteen sections, it adds nine paragraphs
of a "declaration of intent. "
The lengthy and complicated amendment atlempts to micro-manage the state's public
finances through the constitution. The proposed amendment would substitute its 1,200
words for the judgment and discretion of Iowa's elected officials at the state and local
level. Two examples of the inflexibility of the amendment include:
1. Artificial limits Dn growth
Government spending could grow only if population increased or if inflation reduced
the value of money. As a resull, communities could not adjust spending easily for
emergencies, like flood damage, or for new public health problems, like epidemics or
drug abuse. Similarly, schools could not adjust programs to meet changes in technology.
Finally, growlh based on inflation ignores real growth in the Iowa economy. A growing
economy needs more roads, police and fire service, and educalion. The amendment
would not allow for such growth.
2. Artificial limits on "revenue"
The amendmenl does not limit taxes only. It limits all revenue. It limits governnient
receipts from criminal fines, school fund-raising activities, sporting events, and college
tuition.
The proposed amendment atlempts to use a one.time solution for all onawa's public
finance problems. This solution is a 1,200 word combination of constitutional provisions.
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Maintaining appropriate levels of government revenues arid spending requires creativity
and judgment, not a constitutional strailjacket.
!he Amendment to Limit Government Growth Acts Like Fertilizer
The proposed amendment would limit government spending at the cost of worsening
other qualilative aspects of government. Some of the ways the amendment would
stimulate unproductive aspects of government activity include:
1. Based on the complexity of the amendment and its constitutional role, growth in
litigation and the intrusion of couns into policy-making would occur.
2. By limiting the General Assembly and local legislative authorities the amendment
would increase the complexity of decision-making and stifle refonn.
3. The amendment will increase the amount of electoral activity as communities must
vote to override its unrealistic limitations.
Taxes and spending may go down if the amendment gets adopted; conflict at all levels
of government will increase in Iowa.
With Economic DevelQ,llment. More Means Less
Because the amendment does not allow revenues to grow with real growth in the
economy or the lax base, communities with new commercial development will incur
increased costs for services with no automatic compensation. Growth in the lax base will
not produce the necessary additional revenues needed by government as economic growth
OCcurs.
Facts About Taxes and Spending in Iowa
Slatistics from the U.S. Census Bureau show that Iowa's taxes have not gone "out
of control." From 1965 through 1991, laxes in Iowa actually fell from 11.6% of
personal income to 11.4 % of personal income. Per capila slate and local taxes in Iowa
are $131 less than the national average, ranking the slate 23rd in total slate and local lax
burden.
In other aspects of its fiscal outlook, Iowa compares favorably with other states as
well. For example, an independent ranking of net financial assets places Iowa as 7th best
in the country. Similarly, Iowa ranks 3rd best in a comparison of state pension funds.
Even adjusting for the so called 'GAAP deficit" has only a slight effect on Iowa's
standing.
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Since 1975 Iowa's performance in keeping taxes under control is generally superior
to most states with constitutional limits on taxes and spending.
Conclusion
Under the current system of public finance in Iowa decisions about the appropriate
tax and spending levels are made by elected officials. Such decision-making is consistent
with republican principles of government which extend back to the founding of our
country .
The proposed constitutional amendment would substitute for this republican system
an iron rule by which a measure of national inflation determines the appropriate level of
taxation and expenditure for Iowa. The economies of California and New York will say
far more about setting the rate of inflation than events in Iowa.
Whether the proposed changes are viewed on their own merits or compared to
measures adopted in other states, the conclusion is the same. The proposed constitutional
amendment represents a radical change in public finances for Iowa. The appropriateness
of such radical changes should depend upon a showing that the Iowa system has reached
a crisis from which more moderate measures cannot save it. The facts about Iowa public
finances do not support such a conclusion.
Advice to consumers often includes the proverb that "if a deal seems too good to be
true, then it probably is." The proposed constitutional amendment offers a deal for
Iowans by which the addition of 1,200 words to the Constitution will resolve the major
problems of public finance in Iowa without ever addressing specific taxes or specific
spending programs. Such a deal seems to be and is too good to be true.
The Finn of Levin & DrIscoll
Levin & Driscoll is a Columbus, Ohio consulting firm specializing in slate tax policy. The finn provides
technical advice about slate and local taxes and spending 10 assist business, government, trade assnclatioDS, and
labor unlnns undersland and influence the development oC effective public policy.
Richard A. Levin served as Deputy Tax Commissioner for Policy for nine years In the Ohio Department.of
Taxation and eight years as the Department's Research Director. He holds bachelnr's and masler'a degrees in
economics from The Ohio Slate University.
William P. Driscoll served as Deputy Tax Commissioner for Legal Affairs in the Ohio Department of Taxation
Cor six years and headed the Department's Legal Dlvislnn and Hearing Board. He earned a law degree at The
Ohio Slate Unlverslly and on undergraduate degrte in government from the University of Notcc Dame in
Indiana.
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will have a chilling effect on Ilew agreements. In this way the proposed amelldmellt
would discourage efficiency alld cooperation among local governments.
The proposed amendment's impact on local government cooperation illustrates its
radicalism. It reaches into and adds complexity to almost every aspect of public finances
in Iowa, including aspects that work efficiently under current law.
Constitutional Limitations in Other States
The proposed amendment to limit taxes and spending in Iowa appears as part of a
national movement started in the late 1970s to limit state and local taxes and
expenditures. Proposition 13 in California probably provides the most well-known
example of the movement. Thirteen states adopted constitutionallimils on taxes and
spending between 1978 to 1992.
Tax and spending limitations use either growth in personal income or inflation as
the standard for allowing growth. The inflation-based limit provides the more restrictive
method. Only three of the 13 states with constitutional limitations use the inflation-based
limit. These states are Alaska, Colorado, and Oklahoma. For various reasons, the
effecls of the limitations in those states provide no clear lesson for Iowa.
California provides an example of a state that tried an inflation-based lintit similar
to the one proposed for Iowa. Since enacting that limit in 1979, California has made five
major changes in ils constitution to weaken or supersede the constitutional limitation.
The inflation-based limit was ultimately abandoned for a limit based on growth in
personal income. Limitations based on personal income growth allow taxes and spending
to grow with a state's economy.
To detennine how effectively the tax and spending Iimils in other states worked
compared to Iowa's experience without such limitations, the study compared total state
and local taxes as a percentage of personal income in 10 states with constitutional tax
limitations from the late 1970's. The comparison measured changes in lax burden from
1975 through 1991, using U.S. Census Bureau data. Three significant results of the
comparison are:
1. Taxes in Iowa FEUfrom 12.1% to 1l.4% of personal income.
2. Taxes in three of the ten states with tax limits either increased (I'exas) or
remained unchanged (Hawaii, SOUlh Carolina)
3. Of the 10 states with constitutional limits, only 2 (California, Missouri) had
greater reductions in taxes over the period than Iowa.
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here show what smaller government really means:
23% less state money for scbDOls and universities, less highway construction and
repair, less for prisDns, and less for public safety.
At the local level, because property taxes grew more slowly than inflation between
1983 and 1993, the inflation-based amendment would have allowed higher property taxes
than actually occurred. While the amendment would have allowed the state to substitute
state taxes for property taxes, this would have occurred at the cost of local fiscal control
at the city, county, and school district level.
Since 96 % of local taxes are property taxes, tbe amendment also would tend to
shift fax burdens on to property because local governments would have no other way
to override the unrealistic limitations in the amendment other than proposing property tax
increases to the voters.
Impact on Local Government Cooperation
Current Iowa laws permit local governments to achieve economies of scale and
efficiency through cooperative agreements authorized under Chapter 28B of the Iowa
Code. Cities, counties, and other governmental entities have entered into hundreds of
these agreements. The agreements cover subjects like corrections, road maintenance,
social services, fll'e protection, waste disposal, mass transit, rescue and emergency
services, utilities, animal control, health services, educatiDn and job training,
communicatiDns, and data processing. Often the adoption of a 28B agreement results
in the creation of a new and separate government body.
In spite of the fact that 28B agreements affect the provision of many government
services in Iowa, the proposed amendment provides no specific guidance about the
application of its limitations to such cDOperative activities. The amendment appears to
require that each new cooperative entity would acquire a separate revenue limit. Several
consequences flow from the complexity of the proposal's control system over local
government:
1. The administrative costs of the amendment would include tracking hundreds of
cooperative government units created under 28E in addition to tracking standard local
governments- counties, cities, and school districts.
2. The origiMlfounders of a 28E government unit get penalized by reductions in their
own revenue limits even if the new unit becomes self-sustaining.
3. The complexity of the proposal's impact or potential impact on 28E agreements
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In order to evaluate the real impact of the proposed amendment, the study used
historical data from 1983 through 1993 to detennine what the effects of the amendment
would have been, if it had been enacted about ten years ago. This analysis shows the
following results:
1. In fiscal year 1993, the State's General Fund would be $791 million smaller
than it actually was. Such a reduction in revenues would have required 23 %
less State spending compared to actual 1993 expenditures.
2. Over the periodfromfiscal year 1984 through fiscal year 1993 the State would
have spent $840 million less from the Road Use Tax Fund on roads and
highways.
3. Over the same period, local governments in Iowa could have levied almost $1
BILLION DOLLARS more in PROPERTY TAXES than they actually levied.
A 23% reduction in State spending for education would result in $330 MILLION
LESS for ELEMENTARY and SECONDARY EDUCATION and $120 MILLION
LESS for IDGHER EDUCATION based on 1993 expenditures.
But the proposed amendment's impact on the general fund would have affected far
more than schools. By making the fund 23 % smaller than it actually was in 1993, less
public spending would have occurred in all categories. If each program received 23 %
less under the amendment, among the other consequences in dollars would be:
$ 5 million less for AGRICULTURE and LAND STEWARDSHIP
$ 31 million less for PRISONS AND CORRECTIONS
$ 5 million Jess for ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
$158 million less for HUMAN SERVICES
$ 5.5 million less for NATURAL RESOURCES
$11 million less for PUBLIC REALTII and PUBLIC SAFETY
$ 6.7 million less for VETERANS AFFAIRS
These reductions do not reflect the impact on stale and local spending for highways
and highway safety in 1993 alone caused by $107 MILLION LESS in Road Use Tax
Fund receipts.
These results are not based on projections or on guesses about future economic
perfonnance. They are based on actual historical data. They provide a picture of what
would have happened by 1993 ifIowans had approved the proposed amendment in 1983.
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CaU to ordcr 9:00 a.m.
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Review of the informal minutes of November 30lh recesscd to Dccember 2nd
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Busincss from Ihc County Engineer.
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a) Discussion rc: amcndment 10 Zoning Ordinance allowing Agricullural
Access Roads.
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b) Discussion re: transfer from Gencral Basic to Rescrvoir Roads.
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6. ) Busincss from Carllon Johnson and Joe Wegman of A.W.lnsurance Group re:
county insurance package/discussion.
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7. Business from Mark Fehseke oC Soil Conservation Service re: Emergency
W olershed Applications/discussion.
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0) Discussion re: amendment to Herilage Area Agency on Aging Nulrilion
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