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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 7, 1994
TO: Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material Sent to Council Only
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Solid Waste Management Issues
b. Authorization to Proceed with River Corridor Trail Project
c. Waste Control Ordinances
d. Outstanding Bond Indebtedness
e. Pending Development Issues
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 3, 1994
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Solid Waste Management Issues
In follow-up to our recent discussion whereby we outlined the major points of interest with respect
to the Landfill, our refuse collection policies, and in general, solid waste management issues, we
have begun our work effort. The following is intended to be a brief summary of the activities we
currently have underway. It is our intention as I mentioned at our'informal discussion to bring
these issues back to you over the next several months for your reaction and ultimately a decision
as to how you wish to proceed.
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We have reviewed the idea of a staffed recycling drop site and removal of un staffed sites
throughout the community. Our general thinking is we would likely try to locate one site in the
industrial portion of our community as well as utilize the Landfill for a second. A third site could
possibly be operated through an agreement with City Carton at their existing site and thereby
providing, we believe, access east, west, and centralized for our community. Landfill fees would ' .-
be utilized to finance these recycling drop sites. All of the land in the BDllndustrial Park has
been sold, so our eastern location is still in question~
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The issue of multi-family recycling is more complex and will require legal review. The
Departments of Fire and Housing & Inspection Services are reviewing how facilities could be
designed on site. We will be taking this issue to the apartment owners and tenant associations
as you suggest to secure their ideas.
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The curbside recycling program as it now exists is under review. Preliminary thinking would
indicate we may wish to eliminate glass from the recycling program and add the cardboard (cereal
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box) material as well as white paper and junk mail. Glass would then need to be taken to drop
sites. In that the paper products are far greater in volume than glass, .this appears to be a likely
alternative. We will provide more details later.
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The JCCOG staff is pursuing a county-wide waste authority with the understanding that the study ,
effort would clearly indicate that financial as well as policy responsibilities would be shared by
those choosing to participate. We will await their response.
Our unit-based pricing rate structure is being prepared as well as recommendations for the
charges for bulky waste items. We will be developing a public information campaign around any
changes you might make in pricing policy, in that that is often the question we receive the most
citizen complaint concerns.
Further updates will follow.
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Date: June 6, 1994
To: City Council
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Re: Authorization to Proceed with River Corridor Trail Project
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Last fall you adopted the Iowa River Corridor Study Trail Plan. This was also adopted by the City
of Coralville and the JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board. We have been very successful during
the past year in programming and constructing portions of the trail. The segment between Iowa
Avenue and Burlington Street recently opened, the segment between the IMU Bridge and Iowa
Avenue is programmed for completion within the next year, and the segment between Burlington
Street and U.S. Highway 6 is being considered for STP funding by JCCOG. There is one
remaining trail segment we have not yet programmed, which is included in the River Corridor Trail
Plan's Phase 1 program: the segment from Highway 6 to Napoleon Park.
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Iowa DOT has recently made administrative rules available for the state Transportation '
Enhancement program. This is similar to our local earmark of ISTEA funds for Transportation
Enhancement projects, except the state money is intended for projects of state-wide significance.
We feel a case can be made that completion of the River Corridor Trail through Iowa City results
in a facility of state-wide significance, and we are proposing to request state Transportation
Enhancement funds to complete the trail segment between U.S. Highway 6 and Napoleon Park.
We are projecting the total project cost of this last segment at approximately $500,000. The most
significant aspect of this construction project is a pedestrianlbicycle bridge across the Iowa River.
We would request 80% funding ($400,000) from the state Transportation Enhancement program,
with the remaining $100,000 to come from local sources. At this point, I would recommend the
use of our Road Use Tax reserves to finance the City share.
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After waiting three years for the state's application process to be developed, they have only given
us approximately four weeks to complete project applications. If we were to miss the July 1
deadline, we will have to wait until December 1 (and annually December 1 thereafter) to submit
projects for funding consideration, We believe we can pull together a grant application by July
1 for the final trail segment to Napoleon Park, and I have directed the staff to begin assembling
the information.
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You will need to consider this matter at your June 14 City Council meeting, We believe funds are
available at this time; we do not know if they will be if we wait until December 1. If you do not
wish to proceed at this time, we can always submit the project in Dec~mber. You always have
the option to refuse the grant award.
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Date: June 6, 1994
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From: City Manager
Re: Waste Control Ordinances
In their May 16, 1994, opinion, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that local governments cannot
direct all garbage and trash generated within their boundaries to designated facilities for handling,
recycling or disposal. The 6.3 Court ruling struck down a flow control ordinance that required all
rnunicipal solid waste generated within a community to be processed at the recycling facility
before leaving the community. This decision will make it virtually impossible for cities to
guarantee a reliable stream of solid waste and with it a much more dependable revenue source,
thereby assisting in financing of publicly operated facilities.
The community that initiated the waste stream control ordinance utilized its ordinance powers to
provide for the foundation for financing the various landfill and related recycling and disposal
facilities. The Court held that the community acted unconstitutionally and interfered with interstate
commerce and deprived out of state firms access to the waste processing market. This ruling
will have potentially long term and rather dramatic effect on the means by which we can finance
future municipal solid waste facilities.
Despite the arguments, the Court majority indicated that the state and local governments cannot
use regulatory power to favor this what they call"local enterprise". It also went on to urge that
communities look for other ways to subsidize these solid waste facilities, such as through general
taxes or municipal bonds. This is certainly something we do not need to hear, particularly with
the restrictive nature of local property taxes in Iowa and the unfortunate shortsightedness on the
part of the Court they failed to realize that municipal bonds, if not paid for through some'specific
revenue (landfill fees), are subject to payment through general property taxes.
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The circumstances will now be with Congress to develop some type of flow control legislation that
will assist municipalities in the operation of landfills and fulfillment of obligations under other
federal laws with respect to solid waste management. Congress can no longer avoid creating
legislative authority for municipalities to act on congressional mandates. I would hope Congress
would seize the opportunity to create legislation that encourages private sector initiatives. We
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Re: Outstanding Bond Indebtedness'
On or about July 1 of each year, the Department of Finance reviews our outstanding bonded
indebtedness, which includes an analysis of principal and interest due in the upcoming fiscal year
as well as any other debt/interest trends that are pertinent. This is intended to provide for annual
documentation of our debt management as well as serving as an analytical document for our
budget review. In that we manage approximately $70 million in indebtedness, I am sure you can
appreciate the significance of this analysis.
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If any Council member is interested hi a review of the debt schedules and other related factors,
please feel free to call Don or me and we will provide you that information. Our debt position
remains well within all legal limits.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 6, 1994
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Pending Development Issues
. . An application submitted by Ed Cole for a preliminary plat of Richie Addition, a 10 acre,
20 lot industrial subdivision located east of the Johnson County Fairgrounds on the east
side of S. Riverside Drive. .
. An application submitted by the Breese Co.lJames O'Brien for a final plat of Longfellow
Manor, a 7.64 acre residential subdivision with 20 lots and one outlot located in the 1300
block south of Sheridan Avenue.
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An application submitted to Johnson County by Jerry L. Eyeman, on behalf of property
owner Frank Kabela, to rezone 29.04 acres from A 1, Rural, to CP2, Planned Commercial,
to permit a mini.storage and possible future convenience gas station to be located in the
Fringe ArEla 5 south of 1.80 and north of the Herbert Hoover Highway.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 9. 1994
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Information Packet
Copy of letter from City Manager to Glenn Myers regarding
flooding problems
Memorandum from Assistant Director of Planning and Community
Development regarding proposed hotel development project.
Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding Community Leadership
Program.
Agenda for the June 9 meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Memorandum from the C.D.B.G. Coordinator regarding Towncrest
Relocation Program.
Agendas for the June 14 Informal and formal meetings of the
Board of Supervisors.
Memo from Associate Planner regarding rezoning of Harlocke
Street/Highway 1.
Memo from City Clerk regarding additional amendments to the
proposed Code of Ordinances.
Letter from Kevin Hanick for Lepic Kroeger/Hotel Partners
regarding proposed hotel development.
Distributed 6/13/94 Council Work Session:
Schematic Design for a Proposed Hotel, prepared for Lepic-Kroef,er
Memo from Transit ~p'r. regarding SEATS Fare Policy.
Hpw-to-Guide: Starting a l~ater Conservation Program.
Distributed 6/14/94 Formal Council Meeting:
Memo from Mayor regarding update on the Adult Day Prop,ram.
Copy of 1993 Annual Report for the City of Iowa City.
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June 7, 1994
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
Glenn A. Myers
1835 Hafor Drive
Iowa City, IA 52246
Dear Mr. Myers:
In response to a letter you directed to my attention, which was also recently forwarded to the
City Council, I would like to provide you with some information concerning the "prioritization"
of the particular capital project of interest.
We have discussed this extensively among our engineering staff, and as I am sure you are
aware following last year's flooding, we had projects far in excess of our ability to finance,
design and, in general, provide an immediate public response to concerns. Our early estimates
for the 35 + flood/storm water drainage projects totals over $2 million plus.
The storm sewer capacity in your neighborhood is apparently not sufficient. However, to
satisfy the storm sewer drainage problems may require extensive regrading of properties and,
in fact, the purchase and removal of properties to provide for some form of storm water
detention. These types of issues are not reached lightly and therefore we are reviewing all
available options before we propose any solution to the City Council. Additionally, you fully
understand, as I can tell from the tone of your letter, that there are many other projects which
also require our engineering time. We are pursuing these as rapidly and as thoroughly as
possible, given the complexities on the built environment that will be affected.
I must be candid and advise you that we will only be able to provide for a solution to so many
projects in a certain time frame, and therefore may not fully satisfy in a timely fashion.
Additionally, we expect the federal government to initiate new storm water collection and
treatment regulations which can have a profound effect on our developed neighborhoods. In
newer areas we are able to initiate some storm water management which is not now available.
We hope these initiatives are ultimately acceptable to the federal government.
Sincerely yours,
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Stephen J. Atkins
City Manager
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To: City Council and City Manager
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Re: June 13 work session: proposed hotel development project
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Karin and I have met with a group of local investors who are interested in constructing a 100.suite
hotel on the Coastal Mart site at the southeast corner of Dubuque and Burlington streets. Before
taking the project any further, the investors are interested in the CityGouncil's reaction to the
project. They are requesting specific consideration of two items pertaining to the zoning ordinance
and the provision of parking.
At your June 13 work session there will be a brief presentation of the project by the developers.
Our recommendation is to refer to staff the two items necessary for the project to move forward.
These include a zoning ordinance amendment to reclassify the hotel from a residential use to a
commercial use, and to allocate approximately 100 parking spaces in the Dubuque Street ramp
for the hotel's use. The Director of Parking and Transit has already indicated informally that
parking capacity in the Dubuque Street ramp is available during the peak times of hotel parking
demand, If Council indicates a desire to proceed, an agreement similar to the one in use for the
Holiday Inn is envisioned.
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DATE: June 8, 1994
TO: Mayor and City Council
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RE: Community Leadership Program
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This year I was honored to be selected and participated in the Iowa City Area Chamber of
Commerce 1993-1994 Community Leadership Program. The program consists of seven full-day
sessions held on the second Friday of each month, beginning in November. Topics covered were
local government, environment, education, health care, human services, arts and culture and
community growth.
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Each topic was covered by various speakers, we were encouraged to ask questions, and
impacted me greatly. The people I met, both in my class and those that spoke, are now more
than a name or contact person. I am pleased to call many of them friends.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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3. Aclion re: informal minutes of May 31st recessed to June 2nd and the formal
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4. Action re:
payroll authorizations
5. Business from the County Auditor.
a) Action re: pennits
b) Action re: reports
c) Other
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9:30 a.m. - Public Hearing on Zoning and Plalling applications:
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913 SOUTH DUBUQUE ST.
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Firsl and Second consideration of lhe following Zoniug applications:
1. Application Z9336 of Florence Randall, Swisher, requesting
rezoning of 2.06 acres from Al Rural 10 RS Suburban Residential
and C I Commercial of certain properly described as being in the
SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 9; Township 81 N orlh: Range 7
West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This properly is
located on the N orlh side of 140th Street NW, approximately 3/4
of a mile east of Highway 965 in Jefferson Twp.).
2. Application Z9422 of Diane Stahle, Solon, owner, signed by
Douglas Czerwonka, Solon, requesting rezoning of 1.99 acres
from AI Rural to RS Suburban Residential of certain property
described as being in the NW 1/4 of lhe NW 1/4 of Section 15:
P,O. BOX 1350 IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244-1350
TEL: (319) 356.6000
FAX: (31.9) 356.6086
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located in the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 18: Township 80
North: Range 8 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa
(This is a I-lot, 3.00 acre, farmstead split, located on the
southwesterly side of Rhine Creek Way NW, approximately 3/8
of a mile southeast of the intersection of Rhine Creek Way NW
and Johnson Iowa Road NW in Oxford Twp.).
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4. Application S9428 of Tammy M. Richardson requesting
preliminary and final plat approval of Hromidko/Richardson's
Subdivision, a subdivision loc ated in the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of
Section 17: Township 81 North: Range 7 ~est of the 5th P.M. in
Johnson County, Iowa (This is a 2-10t, 12.76 acre, residential
subdivision, located on the south side of Seneca Road NW,
approximately 3/4 of a mile southeast of the intersection of Blain
Cemetery Road NW and Seneca Road NW in Jefferson Twp.).
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5. Application S9429 of Robert E. Ford requesting preliminary and
final plat approval of Deborah Kay's Farmstead, a subdivision
located in the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 12; Township 77
North: Range 5 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa
(This is a 1-Iot, 1.855 acre, farmstead split, located on the norlh
side of 620th Street SE, two miles east of the city limits of Lone
Tree, Iowa in Fremont Twp.).
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final plat approval of Joetown Acker Heim Estates, a subdivision
located in the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 28; Township 78
North: Range 8 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa
(This is a 2.101,3.18 acre, residential subdivision, located on the
east side of Chambers Avenue SW, south of the intersection of
Angle Road SW and Chambers Avenue SW in Washington
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Dean Beranek requesting final plat approval of Rohret's Second
Subdivision, a subdivision located in the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of
Section 23: Township 79 N orlh: Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. in
Johnson County, Iowa (This is a 8.lot,28.77 acre, residential
subdivision with two lots reserved for future development,
located in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Cosgrove
Road SW and 400th Street SW in Cosgrove, Iowa 'in Hardin
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7. Business from the Assistant Z~ning Administrator. .
a) First and Second consideration of the following Zoning application:
1. Application Z9417 of Douglas Czerwonka. Solon. requesting
rezoning of 1.99 acres from Al Ruralto RS Suburban Residential
of certain property described as being in the SW 1/4 of the SW
1/4 of Section 10; Township 81 North; Range 6 West of the 5th
P.M. in Johnson County. Iowa (This property is located on the
north side of 140th Street NE, approximately 1/2 mile west of its
inlersection with Polk Avenue NE in Big Grove Twp.).
b) Other
8. Business from the County AUorney.
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a) Action re: accepting right-of-way contracts from Marion Klein for $679.62,
Richard Gent for $50.00 and Elmer Kasper for $1.718.52 for project L-N -2-2
and authorize chairperson to sign contracts.
b) Action re: acceptance of low bid from L. L. Pelling Company. Inc. for
$279.143.00 for county wide oil contract and authorize chairperson to sign
contract.
c) Action re: ' authorizing County Engineer 10 request Iowa Department of
Transportation for a speed study of Dubuque Street from the city limits of
North Liberty southerly to West 0 verlook Road and of North Liberty Road
from its intersection with Dubuque Street southerly to the ~ity limits of
Coralville.
d) Action re: Extension of Intergovernmental (28E) Agreement Concerning
Delegation of Private W aler Well Construction Regulation.
e) Action re: phone system for 911 North Governor Slreet.
n Discussion/action re: fireworks permits.
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a) Inquiries and reports from the public.
b) Reports and inquires from Ihe members of the Board of Supervisors.
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Stephen P. Lacina, Charrperson
Joe Bolkcom
Charles D . Duffy
Palricia A. Meade
Don Sehr
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minutes of June 2nd.
3. Business from the County Engineer.
a) Discussion re: right-of-way for project L-N-2-2.
b) Discussion re: results of bid letting for county wide oil contract.
c) Discussion re: letter from the City of Iowa City regarding request for
voluntary annexation by Dean Oakes Construction Company and Hodge
Development Company.
d) Discussion re: speed study on North Liberty Road and Dubuque Street.
e) Other
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Concerning Delegation of Private W ater Well Construction Regulation.
b) Other
5. Business from Brad Parke!. Director of New Perspective Video.
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a) Discussion re: proposal for videotaping the Board of Supervisors' weekly
formal meetings starting July 1, 1994 and running through June 30, 1995.
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a) Discussion re: agricultural areas.
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To: City Council and City Manager
From:l\arianne Milkman, Community Development Coordinator
Re: Relocation of Towncrest Residents
We are starting to work out the details of the Towncrest Relocation Program which will be a
complicated and time consuming process. The attached letter is the first step in this process.
The guiding principle for this program, as for all our programs, is to assist households according
to their need. Some Towncrest residents will need relatively little assistance, either financially
or in finding a new home. In fact, a few have already contacted us, and are ready to move now.
These households will be reimbursed for actual moving costs, costs of utility hookups, required
deposits for utilities and rental, and one month's rent. If they own their existing mobile home and
are buying a replacement home, they will, at a minimum, also receive the equity in their existing
home as determined by an appraisai, minus any mortgage that is due.
We are also aware that some Towncrest households will need a great deal of assistance in
finding a place to live that they can afford in the long term. Pets, medical and financial difficulties
are only a few of the problems we will need to address. Financially, some households will also
need a large down payment for a safe, replacement manufactured home that meets Code.
In other words, households will receive varying amounts of financial assistance. This will probably
cause some unhappiness among residents that you and we will hear about. However, the
alternative is to give everyone a lump sum, as originally proposed by Oakridge Properties. This
is unlikely to achieve the purpose of ensuring that all households can relocate to a suitable home.
We would probably end up with a number of households with no place to go on June 30, 1995,
even though they had received their lump sum allocation.
We are currently developing an application form for all residents. This form will also spell out
some options for relocation, e.g. moving their existing home to a new location within Johnson
County; purchasing a used manufactured home; moving to an apartment; applying for Section 8
Housing Assistance, etc. We will work with residents to determine what appears to be the best
option for them.
Steven Nasby will coordinate the relocatiol1 program. We have also contracted with Becka Yucuis
(who has been helping with the flood assistance program and is familiar with manufactured
housing). She and LIFE Skills Inc. will provide help to households on an individual basis.
Funding for the whole relocation program will come from the $150,000 provided by Eagle and
$185,000 in 1994 HOME funds allocated to manufactured housing replacement. Towncrest
residents will receive priority for these HOME monies.
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Mr. & Mrs.
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Dear Mr.
As you know, Towncrest Mobile Home Park will be sold to First Muscatine Corporation
(EAGLE) and the park will be closed on June 1/ 1995. EAGLE has committed $150/000 to
the City of Iowa City for relocation assistance for Towncrest residents. The City will be
administering these funds and will be using additional federal funds, if necessary, to assist you
with relocation.
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We are working on an application form for these funds. The application form will be
distributed to each of you around July 1, 1994. This application form will ask for household
information such as your monthly housing expenses, number of persons in your household,
your income, and how much you owe on your home. We will be working with each
household on an individual basis, so assistance in completing the application form will be
available.
The Towncrest Relocation Program will be handled by the City of Iowa City, Department of
Planning and Community Development. The following briefly describes the relocation program
and eligibility requirements.
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1. ~LL FUNDS WILL BE FOR RELOCATION ASSISTANCE ONLY. No other financial
obligations (back rent, debts, etc.) will be eligible 'for reimbursement.
Relocation assistance will be distributed on a case.by.case basis and may only
be used for actual relocation expenses according to each household's needs.
You will not be receiving a check for a pre-determined amount.
2. Eligible relocation expenses will likely include the following: actual packing and
moving expenses, first month's rent, security deposits, utility deposits, utility
connection fees, and downpayment assistance for those needing replacement
homes. The downpayment assistance will, at a minimum, be equal to the
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already made arrangements to move out of the park please contact Steven Nasby at 356.
5248 with your cost estimates. You will also be asked to provide some information about
your household, income, and current home. It is our intention to work with you as soon as
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To: City Council
From: Robert Miklo, Associate Planner
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June 8, 1994
Dear Property Owner:
The City Council will hold a public hearing on July 5, 1994, on an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan to change the land use map designation of property located east of
Harlocke Street from 16-24 dwelling units per acre to 2.8 dwelling units per acre. The
Council will also consider an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use
regulations of properties on both sides of Harlocke Street from RM.44, High Density Multi-
Family Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential.
At the same meeting the Council will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the'
Comprehensive Plan to change the land use map designation for property located on the north
side of Highway 1 West from 8-16 dwelling units per acre to 2-8 dwelling units per acre. The
Council will also hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by
changing the use regulations of an approximate 11.5 acre tract of land, known as the Ruppert
Tract, located generally north of Highway 1 West from RM.44, High Density Multi.Family
Residential, to RS.8, Medium Density Single-Family Residential.
The public hearings will be held during the City Council meeting which begins at 7:30 p.m.
in the Civic Center Council Chambers. In addition to these public hearings, the Council will
discuss the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments and rezonings at a work session to
be held on Monday, June 13 in the City Council Chambers beginning at6:30 p.m.
If you have any questions about these proposed rezonings, please feel free to call me at
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To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Robert Miklo, Associate Planner
Re: REZ93.0007, Harlocke Street/Highway 1 Rezoning
Background:
Over the past several months, the Planning and Zoning Commission has considered various
zoning patterns for application to the subject area. The attached staff report and memoranda
discuss the various alternatives considered, Based on the Commission's past discussion and the
Comprehensive Plan land use designation for this area, it is clear that the current RM-44, High
Density Multi-Family Residential, zoning designation in this area is'inappropriate.
After studying the possibilities for vehicular access to the area and the topography of the subject
properties, the Commission has concluded that the Comprehensive Plan's current designation of
the Jensen tract (Exhibit A) of 16-24 dwelling units per acre, is too high given the potential effect
on the surrounding neighborhoods that a development of this density would have. For this
reason, the Commission has also been considering a Comprehensive Plan amendment to change
the land use designation of this tract from 16.24 dwelling units per acre to 2.8 dwelling units per
acre. In the attached memorandum dated September 16, 1993, staff concurred with this
Commission proposal.
The Commission most recently asked staff to examine the proposal of rezoning the entire area
from RM.44 to RS.8, Medium Density Single. Family Residential. Members of the Commission
have indicated that this area should be zoned for a fairly low density of development because
access to the area appears to be limited to Harlocke Street, which travels through an established
single-family residential neighborhood. The Commission aiso indicated that the rugged
topography of the subject properties is a further constraint on development for other than a fairly
low density. This memo will compare RS.8 and RS.5, Low Density Single. Family Residential,
zoning as they might apply to this area.
Some members of the Commission expressed a concern about designating the Ruppert property,
which is adjacent to Highway 1, for single.family residential development. If the Ruppert property
is designated for single.family development, the change in topography between the highway and
the more developable portion of the land may require that development occur some distance from
the highway. This may minimize the concern regarding residential development adjacent to
Highway 1. The property to the west, which includes Ashley Drive and Edingale Drive, has
similar topographic characteristics and has successfully developed as a single.family residential
neighborhood with RS.5 zoning,
Vehicular Access:
Other than Harlocke Street, a potential alternative access for the Ruppert tract would be the
extension of Edingale Drive from the Apple Ridge Subdivision across the Russell tract (see
Exhibit B). Because Edingale Drive travels through an RS.5 zoned neighborhood, this connection
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Another potential alternative access for the Ruppert property would be the construction of a street
between the area considered for rezoning and an existing entrance to the highway located on the
portion of the Ruppert property which is zoned CC.2 (see Exhibit C). The topography of the area,
however, may make such a connection difficult. 'For this reason, until there is an indication that
access to the Ruppert property will be provided to Highway 1, it should be assumed that
development of the Ruppert property may require access to Harlocke Street and possibly
Edingale Drive. Therefore, the Commission's proposal to rezone this property to a lower density
would appear to be appropriate. If, in the future, it is possible to provide access to the Ruppert
tract from Highway 1, it may be appropriate to consider rezoning the eastern portion of the
Ruppert property for a higher intensity land use.
Comprehensive Plan:
The proposed RS-8 zoning would be in compliance with the current Comprehensive Plan
designation for the Ruppert property. The plan currently designates the western portion of the
Ruppert property for development of 2-8 dwelling units per acre and the eastern portion of the
property at 8.16 dwelling units per acre. Either the RS.8 or RM.12 zoning classifications would
be in compliance with this Comprehensive Plan designation for the eastern portion of the
property. RS.5 or RS.8 would be in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan designation for the
western portion of the property.
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If the Commission chose to rezone the entire Ruppert tract to RS.5, a Comprehensive Plan
amendment to change the land use designation from 8-16 dwelling units per acre to 2.8 dwelling
units per acre would be necessary for the eastern portion of the Ruppert tract. The Commission's
agenda includes setting a public hearing for consideration of such an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan. If the Commission determines that the entire Ruppert tract is appropriate
for only lower density development, then the public hearing can be held on the Comprehensive
Plan amendment on May 19.
If the Commission approves the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment to designate the
Jensen tract for development at a density of 2.8 dwelling units per acre, either the RS.5 or RS.8
zoning designation would be in compliance with the new land use designation.
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If the Jensen and Ruppert tracts are rezoned from RM.44 to RS.8, the maximum density
permitted on the two tracts would be reduced from approximately 546 units to approximately 155
units. The 155 unit potential under the RS.8 zoning designation, however, should be viewed as
the maximum density that could be achieved if an OPDH, Planned Development Housing Overlay
Zone, were approved for the tract. Given the topographic constraints of the property and the
reduction of overall density that occurs when public streets and stormwater facilities are taken into
account, the development potential of this property, if it were zoned RS.8, would be considerably
less. The Willowcreek Subdivision located at the intersection of Mormon Trek Boulevard and
Benton Street might be a good example of the development potential of an RS.8 zoned area
which has similar topographic conditions. That subdivision includes 20 duplex lots on 6.5 acres
for a density of approximately 61h units per acre. Considerable grading was required to achieve
that density in the Willow Creek Subdivision. If a similar density were achieved on the Jensen
and Ruppert tracts, approximately 100 housing units could be achieved if duplexes were built on
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developed to the maximum density allowed by that designation, approximately 85 dwelling units
might be built. However, as discussed above, when taking into account topographic constraints,
and the need to provide streets and stormwater management facilities, the actual density that
could be achieved on this property under the RS.5 designation, would probably be between 55
and 60 units.
Traffic Generation:
Single family and duplex residential units typically generate seven vehicular trips per day.
Therefore, if the subject area were rezoned RS.5 and developed with 55 to 60 dwellings,
approximately 385 to 420 vehicular trips per day could be expected. If the area were rezoned
RS.8 and developed with 100 dwellings, approximately 700 vehicular trips per day could be
expected. Local streets are generally designed for approximately 500 vehicular trips per day.
If the subject area has vehicular access from both Edingale Drive and Harlocke Street, RS.8
zoning would not be inappropriate as traffic would be distributed to both Edingale and Harlocke.
If the vehicular access is limited to Harlocke Street, RS.5 zoning would be more appropriate in
terms of limiting the amount of traffic on Harlocke and Weeber Street to a level acceptable for
local residential streets.
Conclusion:
Given the difficulty of providing access to the subject properties by a route other than Harlocke
Street, and given the rugged topography of this area, the existing RM.44 zoning and the potential
development that it would allow would be inappropriate. If access can be provided for both
Edin9ale Drive and Harlocke Street an RS.8 zoning designation would be appropriate for the
area. If vehicular access is limited only to Harlocke Street then RS.5 zoning would be more
appropriate in terms of the potential traffic generated from residential development.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the subject properties be rezoned from RM-44 to RS-5. If the Commission
believes that the extension of Edingale Drive to the Ruppert tract is probable, staff recommends
that consideration be given to rezoning the subject properties to RS.8.
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To: Planning & Zoning Commission
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Re: Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment. East of Harlocke Street
The Commission has initiated a proposed amendment of the Comprehensive Plan to change the
land use designation of property located east of Harlocke Street from 16-24 dwelling units per
acre to 2-8 dwelling units per acre. The Commission's proposal is In response to a review of the
street network and traffic circulation pattllrns in the area. Because the subject area has access
only to Harlocke Street, a local residential street ~hich travels through a low density single-family
area, the Commission determined that it would be inappropriate to allow residential development
at a density higher than permitted by RS-5 zoning.
The Commission's rationale for proposing !he Comprehensive Plan amendment appears to be
reasonable and in keeping with the City's land use and transportation policies outlined on pages
2.4 of the Plan. Amendment of the Comprehensive Plan, to reflect a lower density of residential
development east of Harlocke Street would help to assure that Harlocke and Webber Streets
continue to function as local residential streets and are not overburdened with traffic from high ,,'
density residential development.
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Date: August 19, 1993
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At the July 12th Informal and July 15th formal meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission
requested further Information regarding this rezoning proposal. Aerial photographs and maps
showing the topography of the area will be available at the August 16, Informal meeting for the
Commission's consideration.
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The Commission requested clarification of the history of zoning in this area. The attached
Exhibits A.C depict the zoning of the area since 1962. As shown on Exhibit A the area adjacent
to and east of Harlocke Street was zoned R3-A, Multi.Family Residential Zone, in 1962. The R3.
A zoning classification allowed multi-family dwellings at a density of approximately 44 units per
acre. That zoning classification is similar to the current RM-44 zoning of the property. Exhibit B
shows that the property continued to be zoned R3-A until 1983 when the City adopted a
comprehensive rezoning map. At that time the property was zoned RM-44.
Exhibit A shows that In 1962 the Ruppert property, the southern area now being considered for
rezoning, was zoned R1-A, Single.Family Residential Zone. The R1.A zoning district allowed 4
dwelling units per acre. It is comparable to the RS.5 zoning classification. The zoning of the
Ruppert property continued to be R1-A until 1983 when the City adopted a comprehensive
rezoning map. At that time it was zoned RM-44.
The Commission also requested further information regarding the comprehensive plan designation
for this area. Please refer to the colored land use map In the Comprehensive Plan. The plan color
codes the Ruppert property light brown, therefore designating it for residential development at 8
to 16 units per acre. The map color codes the property generally east of Harlocke Street medium
brown, therefore designating it a residential development at 16 to 24 units per acre. The map
color codes the area west of Harlocke Street and frontage on the east side of Harlocke Street as
yellow, therefore designating it for residential development at 2.8 units per acre.
The Commission also requested information regarding the density of development which
surrounds the properties being considered for rezoning. Exhibit D and the attached table depict
the number of dwelling units per each lot, the acreage of each lot, the square footage per unit,
and the density per acre.
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To: Planning &,Zoning Commission Prepared by: Robert Miklo
Item: REZ 93.0007. Harlocke Street/Highway 1 Date: July 15, 1993
Rezoning
GENERAL INFORMATIQN:
Applicant:
City of Iowa City
Requested action:
Zone change from RM.44 to RM-12
(approximately 11.58 acres) and RM-20
(approximately 5.5 acres).
Purpose:
To bring the property into compliance
with the Comprehensive Plan.
Location:
East of Harlocke Street and north of
Highway 1 West.
Size:
Approximately 17.08 acres.
Existing land use and zoning:
Undeveloped and Residential (west side
of Harlocke Street); RM.44.
Surrounding land use and zoning:
North - Residential; RM.44.
East - Residential and undeveloped;
RM.44, RM.20 and CI-1.
South - Commercial; CC.1, CI-1 and I-
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West - Residential; RM.44 and RS.5.
Comprehensive Plan:
Residential 8-16 dwelling units per acre
and 16-24 dwelling units per acre.
File date:
May 27,1993.
45.day limitation period:
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND:
The Planning and Zoning Commission has requested that the City reexamine the zoning of the
subject properties. This area has been zoned RM.44 since the City completed a comprehen.
sive City-wide rezoning in 1983. Prior to that time, the northern portion of the area was
zoned R3A, which allowed approximately the same density of development as the RM.44
classification. The southern portion was zoned R1A, which allowed single family residences.
The RM.44 zoning which would allow the development of up to 44 dwelling units per acre is
not in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, which proposes 8.16 dwelling units per acre
for the southern portion of the subject area and 16-24 dwelling units per acre for the northern
portion of the subject area.
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In 1984, property owners from the single-family neighborhood to the west of the subject
properties initiated a rezoning from RM.44 to RS.5. This application was not recommended
for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission; however, the Commission did
recommend that the City Council rezone the area to RS.8, RM.12 and RM-20. In 1985, the
City Council deferred action on that proposed rezoning.
ANALYSIS:
The Comprehensive Plan contains a land use map intended to provide guidance to the Planning
and Zoning Commission and City Council when making zoning decisions regarding
neighborhoods and individuals properties. The subject properties are shown in the
Comprehensive Plan as being in a transitional area from the high density multi-family
development, which has occurred on Benton Street and Benton Drive, to the low density
single.family development, which has occurred to the west on Weeber Street, Edingale Drive,
and Harlocke Street. The plan shows two medium density classifications of 8.16 dwelling
units per acre and 16-24 dwelling units per acre. The existing RM.44, high density multi-
family zoning classification is not in compliance with the current Comprehensive Plan land use'
recommendations for this area.
This high density zoning classification in the northern portion of the area was apparently
established in the 1960s when a large area of the west side was zoned for high density
residential development: Much of the RM.44 zone in the Benton Street vicinity has been
developed with high density multi.family structures. Until 1983 when the City revised zoning
city.wide, the southern portion of the area was zoned R1A, a single family zoning
classification. With the exception of the buildings on the west side of Harlocke Street, the
subject properties remain vacant in an otherwise highly developed neighborhood.
The hilly topography and lack of access to an arterial street may have been contributing
factors in the non.development of the subject parcels. Currently the only access to the
northern properties is via Harlocke Street, a local residential street which travels through a low
density single.family area to the northwest of the subject property. There is potential for one
access point onto Highway 1 along the southern boundary of the subject properties. A
previous proposal for a large scale residential development plan to the east of Harlocke Street
was withdrawn by the applicant due to concerns about inadequate access.
The topography of the subject properties is generally hilly with steep slopes occurring on
portions of the subject properties. These topographic constraints may prevent the
development of the properties to the densities that have occurred to the north. The
topography also makes it difficult to provide a street network through the area that was
perhaps envisioned when the initial high density zoning classification was applied. Without
such a street network, it will be difficult to develop the subject properties for high density
development without affecting surrounding properties, including the single.family residential
neighborhood to the west.
The Comprehensive Plan recognizes these constraints on development and recommends
residential development for this site at a density from 16.24 units per acre for the northern
portion and a density of 8.16 dwelling units per acre for the southern portion. The
Comprehensive Plan also indicates that the maps presented in the plan outline in a general
fashion the location of different land uses and that the maps will be interpreted with flexibility
at the boundaries of designated uses to allow appropriate transition between areas. The
current zoning pattern does not provide for a transition.
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The current RM.44 zoning would allow approximately .700 dwelling units on the subject
properties. Development at this density would be at a sharp contrast to the maximum of five
units par acre allowed to the west.
According to the Comprehensive Plan, RM.20 zoning is appropriate for the northern portion
of the study area as shown on the attached map labeled "Proposed Rezoning". The RM.20
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This is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan designation of 16.24 dwelling units per acre
in this area. In comparison to the approximately 220 units that the existing RM.44 zoning
would allow in this area, the proposed RM.20 zoning would allow approximately 100 units.
There are currently approximately 30 existing units on the west side of Harlocke Street,
leaving a potential for approximately 70 additional units in this area, if it is rezoned to RM.20
as contemplated by the Comprehensive Plan.
The Comprehensive Plan indicates that the southern portion of the study area should develop
for residential uses at a density of 8.16 dwelling units per acre. The RM.12 zoning
classification as shown on the attached proposed rezoning map, would be consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan designation. Under the existing RM.44 zoning, approximately 440
dwelling units could be developed on the subject parcel. In contrast, the proposed RM.12
zoning would allow development of approximately 120 units. This lower density:',of
development would be more compatible with the rugged topography of the subject property.
Three of the five lots located on the west side of Harlocke Street are developed with multi.
family buildings at a density of approximately 44 units per acre. These buildings would
become legally nonconforming if the proposed zone change is approved. As legal noncon.
forming uses, they would be allowed to continue according to the provisions of Section 36.75
of the Zoning Ordinance.
, STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the subject properties be rezoned from RM.44 to RM.12 and RM.20
as shown on the attached proposed rezoning map. ' . ..
A TT ACHMENT$:
1. Location Map.
2. Proposed Rezoning.
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MEMORANDUM
Date:
June 11,1993
From:
Planning & Zoning Commission
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Zoning in the Vicinity of Harlocke St., Hwy. 1 West & Benton Drive
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The Planning and Zoning Commission has requested that the City reexamine the zoning of the
High Density Multi-Family, (RM-44) area located generally east of Harlocke St., north of
Highway 1 West, and south of Benton Drive. This area has been zoned RM.44 since the City
completed a comprehensive City-wide rezoning in 1983. Prior to that time the area was
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properties initiated a rezoning from RM.44 to Low Density Single.Family Residential (RS.5).
This application was not recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission;
however, the Commission did recommend that the City Council rezone portions of the area
to Medium Density Single.Family Residential (RS.8), Low Density Multi.Family Residential
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by the Commission to remove the previous rezoning request from the Council's table could
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Robert W. Jansen
Attorney.at.Law
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Iowa City. la. 52240
Mr. Tom Scott, Chair
Iowa City Planning and Zoning
Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, Ia 52240
May 18, 1994
Re: City-Initiated Rezoning--IIJensen Tract
Harlocke St., CFO Partners Owners
Dear Mr. Scott and Members of the Commission:
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owners of the 4 acre Jensen Tract located on the east side
of Harlocke Street.
Since downzoning appears to be inevitable, I urge you
to recommend to the City Council that this tract be down-
zoned to RS-8 and no lower. The only viable economic use
of this property is to permit multi-family residential
development within the modest scale permitted under RS-8
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Although the numerous and vocal protestors have made
it quite clear that they believe they have a collective
right to control the use of our land, they have offered
no constructive proposals for its future use. Rather, they
have continued to insi~t that it be given a zoning that
will amount to an uncompensated taking. The Commission now
has an opportunity to impose a solution that will at least
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At the request of Staff I wrote the Commission on
October 4, 1993, stating that my clients would be willing to
accept a downzoning to RS-8 rather than the then-proposed
RM-12. This is to reaffirm that position.
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By any standard the Jensen tract is not suitable for
single-family development. As pointed out in the various
Staff Reports over the years, the hilly topography (40 feet
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detention, all impose significant constraints on
single-family development. As you also ~now, the tract
abuts intensive mUlti-family residential developments on the
east and north sides.
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under either the RS-5 of RS-8 zoning linking the Jensen and
Ruppert tracts together which results in lesser potential
for developm',nt. This is unfair since such linkage is
highlY speculative as to what kind of development could
occur on either tract and should not be part of the basis
for decision. More importantly, the Report sidesteps the
crucial iscue of the marketability of the single-family
lots. It is absurd to think that a prospective home-builder
would build on this site when surrounded by apartment
buildings and mUlti-plex housing.
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considering traffic generation impact. As ~ recall, at
least three other means of access to and from the Ruppert
tract other than Harlocke Street were identified at the
public hearing . Given the existing developm':,nt occuring in
the Highway 1 vicinity, reason and logic dictate that the
Ruppert tract will be accessed from other than Harlocke
Street or Harlocke Street extended.
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Using the Staff's calculations of 7 vehicle trips per
day per residential unit, RS-8 zoning with OPDH overlay
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May 5, 1994
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Dear members of the Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commision:
We are unable to attend this evening's meeting because of previous
commitments, but we want very much to have our voice heard regarding
the rezoning of the Jensen-Ruppert tract ofland.
We have lived on Weeber Street for the last eleven years and have enjoyed
the close friendship with the neighbors in the area. This was one of the
main reasons we moved to our present home in 1983. We would hate to
see this neighborhood ambiance destroyed by an encroachment of yet
another large rental development.
We have followed the proposed changes of this area in question from the
start and have attended almost all of the council meetings held. We
strongly urge you to rezone this tract back to RS-5. I could go on and on
with all the reasons why this tract should not be zoned to anything but
RS.5 (traffic congestion, especially at the poor intersection of Weeber and
Benton streets; endangerment to small children walking to school;
increased noise and pollution generated by large rental complexes;
decrease in personal property values) but this has all been told to you
many times in past meetings. In short, anything but single-family
housing in this area would destroy our neighborhood as we currently know
it and love it.
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the indecision of rezoning this tract is an injustice to the neighbors, the
community, and even the developers. Please consider rezoning to RS-5 ,
and close the matter so that everyone involved can get on with their lives.
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Re: City-Initiated Rezoning-REZ93-007
Dear Mr. Scott and Members:
I am writing on behalf of C.F.O. Partners, owners of ,the
undeveloped 4 acre tract on the east side of Harlocke
Street, described as Lot 25 Weeber's Third Addition to Iowa
City, Iowa. As you know, this property has remained
undeveloped ever since it was acquired in the early 1960's.
The last development proposal was back in 1982-83 and that
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For that reason they have no objection to the proposed
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map (2-8
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any efforts to down zone to RS-5 by any and all legal
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zoning stability for their property, my clients would not
object to down zoning to the RS-8 classification. This
would, as we understand, permit development of duplexes,
town houses, and zero lot lines. We also understand that
the option of coming in on a PDH Plan is also available with
a maximum of 32 units as provided in the underlying RS-8
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We believe this an opportunity to resolve a long-standing
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plan and the zoning change specified in REZ93.007, the Weeber.Harlocke
Neighborhood Association has done the following:
1. Stated that development of this area must be restricted to the lowest possible
density, since any development will have a direct impact on the neighborhood.,
2. Made it clear to Commission members that we are talking about rezoning part
of an existing neighborhood not an area outside the neighborhood.
3. Made four re~ommendations to the Commission regarding this issue:
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· l1111t the lowest density possible (RS.5) be assigned to all property
under review.
· That as much land as possible in the area be assigned open or green
space.
. That the Commission consider this property in relation to other
property on W. Benton Street Hill and rezone the entire north side
of High way 1 from Miller Street to Sunset Street for resideritial
development.
4. Indicated willingness to work with land owners and developers to find
mutually acceptable solutions to problems inherit in this area due to limited
access and the need to preserve neighborhood integrity.
5. Conducted a neighborhood survey of existing traffic conditions to demonstrate '
the severity of such issues as traffic and parking. We also asked the city
engineer to conduct ~ ,traffic count in the area.
6. Expressed nelld for and explored with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources
an environmllntal imp.act study of the area, with specific emphasis on the
possible pre~l!nce of hazardous waste, land use and erosion issues.
7. Demonstrated support for our position by faithfully attending and participating
in planning ilnd zoning meetings.
Basically, what we have rrone is everything we could possibly have
rrone . . . to help you understand the effect your decision will have '
on the future of our neighborhood.
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Neighborhood Traffic Study
September 16, 1993
A daar.ta.daar survey of persons living in apartment units on Harlocke Street was conducted by six
residents of the neighborhood between September 12.15. The purpose of the survey was to obtain
demographic information about residents and traffic patterns. The area surveyed has four apartment
buildings containing eight units each plus one duplex containing two UllitS for a total of 34 units.
Twenty-eight units responded to the sllrvey .
Summary of Results
How long have you lived in this apartment or house?
less than 6 months
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How many adults live in this apartment or house? 38
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How many pre.school or school.age children live here? 0
How many cars are used by those who live in this apartment or house?
*One car parked but not driven; one unit with no car.
35* or 1.25 cars per unit
Estimate the number of trips those who live in this apartment or house drive daily? 128 or 3.76
trips per car (N=34) per day. A trip was defined as one instance of leaving and returning.
How many of those living in this apartment or house are employed in a job? 30 or 790/0
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How many of you are college students? 23 or 60.5%
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ISSUES AND FACTS PERTAINING TO REZ93.0007
July 15, 1993
Issue 1: Traffic Congestion
. A major increase in traffic through the Weeber.Harlocke neighborhood would result if
Harlocke is designated as either the primary or secondary access street for a multi.
family residential development .
. Previous research by Planning and Zoning staff has shown the use of Harlocke for
primary or secondary access would result in a large number of trips thro!Jgh the area
because of the location of a number of potential trip generators to the north.
. The existing street design makes further traffic increase intolerable. Weeber is not a
standard street. It is three feet short of the required width to qualify as a standard
street. The Weeber Street extension to Edingale Drive, however, does conform to
standard specifications.
. The previous applicant for development of this property (Harlocke Ridge a.k.a.
Hallmark Homes) was in agreement with the neighborhood that another means of
street access other than Harlocke.Weeber- Benton was necessary.
. The Planning and Zoning Commission has stated in previous action that extension of
Harlocke Street to Highway 1 would not be feasible,
. Traffic through Harlocke.Weeber would be expected ~o exisl. on to Benton Street,
since Harlocke-Weeber.Benton would be a more direct route ';han Harlocke.Weeber.
Edingale.Wylde Green.Kinton Green-Sunset.
. It is not feasible to assume that any proposal to control or restrict the use of Harlocke
Street to a fixed number of units would be enforceable.
. Considerable increase in traffic on Weeber. Benton has already resulted from the
addition of the Apple Ridge subdivision and the joining of Weeber Street and
Edingale Drive.
. An essential factor in the process of determining the most appropriate zoning is to
design an acceptable vehicular circulation system for the undeveloped area. After six
months of discussion and deliberation in 1984.85, the Planning and Zoning staff, the
Commission, the neighbors, and the potential developers were unable to design such
a system.
Issue 2: Pedestrian Safety
. When this same zoning issue was discussed in 1984.85, the safety of neighborhood
children was the major issue. It remains a primary concern, ulthough sidewalks have
now been built along the east side of Weeber Street. As in nlany neighborhoods, the
children sometimes play in the street. Since existing street usage is currently
restricted, the characteristics of a normal neighborhood have been maintained.
. We are concerned not only about the increase in traffic but also the speed of traffic.
We have seen a marked increase in vehicle speed up and dewn Weeber Street since
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must go down a steep hill and up another steep hill; driving north the reverse is
true. Drivers feel the need to speed up in order to make these steep grades. In many
cases, the speed limit is exceeded. The result is excessive danger for pedestrians and
children, and the potential for collision with other vehicles at the intersection of
Harlocke and Weeber.
Issue 3: Transition Zoning
. We believe an error was made in the original assignment of RM.44 to the parcel of
land under consideration for rezoning. We particularly take e~ception to the fact that
the southern portion zoned R.1A ( which is equivalent to the present RS.5) prior to
1983, should have been rezoned RM.44 or any other multi.family density. under the
comprehensive plan. We are concerned about RM.44 being adjacent to RS.5. We
believe one of the objectives of the comprehensive plan was to provide zone buffering,
so that specific areas could be appropriately developed.
. The entire West Benton Street area from Miller Street to Sunset Drive and south to
Highway 1 needs to be reexamined in terms oflong range planning and development.
Issue 4: Nonconformity of Existing Housing
. At present, housing on the west side of Harlocke, Street is a mixed bag. There is a
single family residence, which according to property deed, was built in an RS.5 zone.
It is surrounded by two eight.plexes. and one four'plex. The difficult question is how
does one address such nonconformity with a single zone. Previous recommendations
included a proposal to make the west side of Harlocke RNC.20, which would allow
existing multi. family structures to be replaced if 100 % destruyed. It seems to us the
more appropriate zone would be RS.5.
Issue 5: Topographic Conditions
. General terrain for the entire area suggests it is ill.suited for large scale multi-family
development. The slop is exceedingly steep and ranges from 700-760 feet above sea
level. It is similar terrain to that in the Apple Ridge subdivision, which is being
developed as single. family residential (RS.5). '
The parcel under consideratio~ lies outside the present airport overlay zone. If the
city decides to implement Option 3 of the Airport Relocation Feasibility Study,
however, the area in question would likely fall into a revised overlay zone. Option 3
calls for the closing of Runways 17.35 and 12.30 and the displacement of
Runway 6.24 with a new runway oriented northlnorthwest.southlsouthwest and
5,600 feet long.
Issue 6: Reduction in Property Value
. We fear additional multi. family housing in the east side of our neighborhood will
result in the loss of property value. The addition of the Apple Ridge development
(RS.5) at the end of Weeber Street has enhanced the oconomic worth of our
neighborhood. We believe similar development of the Harlo:ke area would likewise
economically strengthen our neighborhood.
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. In recent years considerable attention has been focused on the city's infrastructure
and its ability to meet the demand for basic services. With the number of high
density building projects in progress in other parts of Iowa City and the high density
of development already created on Benton Street hill, we are concerned about the
affect which another multi. family development would have on our neighborhood's
basic services.
Issue 8: Open Spaces and Green Space
. The area under consideration is not undeveloped farmland only. It contains a large
wooded area with rolling hills and ravines and an abundance of wildlife. We are
concerned about the environmental impact multi-family dwe:Iings would have upon
this area.
. We are especially concerned about the impact multi.family dwellings would have on
open spaces and green space. Neighbors have taken steps on their own to preserve
green space in the neighborhood. The Weeber First Addition, which is west of the
property under consideration, is an old Christmas tree farm. We feel acceptance of a
multi.family development at a time when the City Council is moving toward action
to protect open and green space in future developments could result in the lost of
such space in our neighborhood. '
. We need a neighborhood park. We are concerned that the only space available I).OW
for our children to play in the neighborhood are the streets. At the informal meeting
of the P & Z Commission on July 30, 1984, serious discussions were held concerning
the possibility of converting the area east of Harlocke Street into a small park.
Issue 9: Other Environmental Concerns
. The prospect of additional vehicle traffic causes concern abouL increased air pollution
and noise. With multiple-family development, we can feesee many additional
problems which can affect our quality of life. Previous expel: ence with high-density
housing in the area north of West Benton Street supports thi! concern.
Issue 10: The quality of Life
. We believe it is important the Planning and Zoning Commission recognize that the
parcel under consideration is not adjacent to our neighborhood but is part of our
neighborhood. We have neighbors on Harlocke street who have been part of our
neighborhood since its establishment. Whatever development is done on Harlocke
Street will have a direct and lasting effect on our neighborhood.
. 1'he current quality of life in our neighborhood is good. We have an established
neighborhood with longevity among its residents. We have a good mixture ,of young
and old, prosperous and not so prosperous. We have cultural, social J and political
diversity. We have many people who work in and serve the community. What we
have is something that we are not willing to give up or see fade away. .. It is our
dream and our reality.
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ATIORNEYS AT LAW
W1LUAM V. PHELAN
W1LUAM M, TUCKER
CHARLES A. MULLEN
STEPHEN p, BRICm
BRUCH L, WALKER
RICliARD M. TUCKER
THOMAS H, CELMAN
STEVEN R, RIlCBNWJmlER
GARY J, SCHMIT
MARGARET 8, POEPSEL
)ULIE L, PULKRABEK
JOHN E, BEASLEY
KIMBERLY W, BACON
321 MARKET
P,O, BOX 2150
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244
LOUIS SHULMAN (1908-1982)
OPCOUNSEL
DANIEL W. BOYLE
July 14, 1993
PAX:
(319)354-6962
TELEPHONE:
(319) 354-1104
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Mr. Tom Scott
Chairman, Planning and zoning commission
Civic Center
410 East Washington Street
Iowa city, IA 52240
Re: city Initiated Rezoning - REZ 93-0007
Dear Mr. Scott and Members of the Commission:
This letter is being written on behalf of C.F.O.
Partners, the present owner of Lot 25 Weeber's Third Addition
to Iowa city, Iowa.
. C.F.O. Partners recognizes the inconsistency between the
present zoning of their property and the comprehensive plan
and accordingly does not resist a down zoning from RM-44 to
RM-20. C.F.O. Partners would, however, resist any further
down zoning of the property.
In reviewing the Staff Report, there appears to be some
confusion in how the down zoning would affect C.F.O. 's
property. The second full paragraph on page 3 of the Staff
Reports indicates that a down zoning of Lot 25 from RM-44 to
RM-20 would permit an additional 70 units in the area for
which down zoning is contemplated. Lot 25 in Weeber's Third
Addition contains four acres which should permit approximately
BO units, and I do not believe that the non-conforming
buildings on Lots 20 - 24 would affect the density permitted
on Lot, 25. The fact that there are 30 existing units on the
west side of Harlocke Street which would become non-conforming
under the proposed rezoning should not effect the ability of
C.F.O Partners to develop its property to the density
permi tted after such a down zoning occurs. The existing units
on the west side of Harlocke Street are not owned by C.F.O.
Partners and, therefore, I do not believe should have any
affect on C.F.O. Partners future plans.
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the line between RM-12 and RM-20 would be, I am assuming that
the entire Lot 25 Weeber's Third Addition would be zoned RM-20
under the proposal but if this is not the case, C. F . O.
Partners would strongly resist any proposed rezoning plan'
which would have the affect of having two separate zoning
classifications applicable to its lot.
In summary, C.F.O. Partners will not resist a rezoning of
Lot 25 Weeber's Third Addition to RM-20, provided the new
zoning classification would be applicable to the entire lot,
and that after rezoning, the lot' would be capable of
supporting 80 units under the new zoning classification
provided other site constraints could be adequately addressed.
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TO: Planning and Zoning Commission Members
RE: Zoning in'the Vicinity of Harlocke street, Highway 1,
and West Benton street
Many years of hard work, studies, and planning were
completed before this area was zoned High Density Multi-
Family (RM 44). A special Southwest study was done, some
last minute changes were made,. ,and the plan adopted without
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We believe the zoning of the area east and south of
Harlocke was appropriate. The now completed over 1000 feet
of highway frontage make this property even more suitable
for this zoning. Primary access is available without
affecting the surrounding area, making this one of the
choice RM 44 sites in Iowa city.
In 1979 this area was reduced to about one-half of its
original size. This area is over 1000 feet from the west
property line along the highway. The property to the east
is commercial, to the north is developed RM 44, to the west
is largely undeveloped, and the area to the south is I
commercial'. The hilly topography does litnit development in
the area. We do have an approved access on Highway 1 that
has been in place over the years. This will in no way
affect properties to the west.
Up-zoning has occurred in this area since 1983.
Density 44 has been in effect since 1980 for the south
portion, equal density earlier. The staff report is
incomplete and not all accurate.
We wish the RM 44 to remain until such time as things
become more settled.
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Sincerely,
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Charles W. Rup
1406 N. Dubuque Road
Iowa city, Iowa 52245
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PROTEST OF REZONING
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CI1Y COUNCIL
IOWA CI1Y, IOWA
We, the undersigned, being the owners 01 twenly percent or more of the area of the property
Included In the proposed zoning change, or the owners of twenty percent or more of the
property which Is located wllhln two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for
which Ihe zoning change Is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property:
Generally east of Harlock Street, north of Highway 1 West,
and south of Benton Drive.
This peUtlon Is signed and acknowledged by each of us wllh the Intentlon that such rezoning
shall not become effective except by the favorable vote'of at leest three.fourths of all the
members of the council, all In accordance I'!llh g414.S of the Code of Iowa.
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On this n.. day of J () I Y , 19 9J . before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public In and
for said County and Slate,'personally appeared Johnson (!" un..j. y and
-% "/a to me known to be the Identical persons named In and who
executed the wllhln and foregoing Instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same
as their voluntary act and deed.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 13, 1994
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Mayor & city council ',)V
Marian K. Karr, city Clerk ~
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Re:
Additional Amendments to Code
Please replace pages 9 and 13 of your June 7th memo containing
minor, amendments to the proposed Code of Ordinances.
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corridors, detectors hall be located within
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67. l?age 14-7B-3 liE. 4, ..., The commission shall approve,
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410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Mayor Horowitz and Members of the City Council,
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I am writing as representative of a small group of !QQ.aJ. investors
who have labored intensively for the past nine months in the development
of a plan for construction of a downtown hotel. Specifically, we are
attempting to determi.ne the feasibility of a 100 suite project to be
located on the former Coastal Mart site at the Southeast corner of
Dubuque and Burlington Streets.
We are writing to you at this time to formally request your action on
two items crucial to our continuing development:
1) To reclassify the' hotel use from' "residential" to "commercial"
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determine the enviromental cl.eanup situation, Remediation plans and
costs have yet to be determined. This is another in the series of steps we
must take to determine final plans.
We would also like to request a brief period of time at your June
13th work session in order to show you preliminary plans and discuss
with you any concerns or questions you might have relating to this
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I. Iowa Property Taxes
(Assume 3% Increase per year)
Yr .1
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B. $200,000 $206,000
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II. Iowa City convention and visitors bureau estimates that each hotel guest
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In an effort to accommodat.e the diverse client group which is served by SEATS, I am
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3. A waiver of the $1 fare for low income individuals. Participation in the following
programs would entitle people to have the $1 fare waived:
b. Medicaid
c. If they reside in or have been determined eligible for the assisted housing
program and have a maximum annual income of $10,000.
d. ' A reduction in the previous year's property tax pursuant to the Iowa disabled
and senior citizen property tax and rent disbursement claim program.
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These guidelines are similar to those used for the reduced fare on fixed routes, Resolution
86-66, and the guidelines used by the Finance Department to waive refuse collection fees.
These guidelines were developed through consultation with Marge Penney, the Coordinator
of Human Services Planning for JCCOG, and Sally Murray at the Johnson County Human
Services Department. It may be necessary to make modifications in these guidelines after the
program is implemented, but the consensus is that this is a good starting point.
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Like many things around us, we seldom
appreciate what Is plentiful and easy to
obtain, And what could be more plentiful
than water? To get water, all we do Is just
turn on a faucet 24 hours a day and it's
there, ready to use. But think again - the
water we use doesn't Just magically appear,
Treated water Is a carefully manufactured
product which appears In your home only
after traveling through many miles of pipeline
and lengthy treatment processes. It's a
valuable resource that shouldn't be wasted,
Just 1 % of the entire water supply In the world Is available for human
use - the rest Is salty or locked In Icecaps and glaciers. Just this
relatively smalll % keeps all the world's agricultural. manufacturing,
community and personal household and sanitation needs operating,
We actually drink very little of our processed "drlnklng water", around
1 % of all treated water. The rest goes on lawns, In washing machines,
and down toilets and dralnsl
As concern for our environment has Increased In recent years, so
have the federal and state demands on our local water treatment
and pollution control plants to Improve their processes and facilities,
This has greatly Increased the costs that the City of Iowa City must
transfer on to Its l)tlllty customers, In the face of rising costs for water
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water, you also put less water down your sewer drains, thereby
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This book contains some simple, painless ways to reduce your water
consumption without really altering your lifestyle, A good water
conservation program Is mostly a matter of using common sense and
taking the time to think about water and how you use It. Get your
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early age will make your children better environmental citizens In the
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If you should have additional questions or need more Information
about your water conservation program, call Carol Sweeting, the
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Here's How to Read your Water Meter
Your water meter Is located either In your basement or utility room. The City
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Now that you know how to read your water meter - use it to detect hidden
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To detect leaks (hidden and otherwise):
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meter to see If it moves. If It has moved at all, you have a leak. Read on
for further Information on how to locate and fix leaks. One note: this
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gallons of water are sprinkled on your lawn and garden each week?
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showers by Just one minute?
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step One: Economizel
step Three: Install Water Saving Devices
There are many devices you can buy and Install fairly easily
to reduce your water consumption. These include faucet
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How to save water In the bathroom
This is the first room to look at when you begin a water conservation
program. Typically, inside your house, bathroom facilities claim nearly 75%
of the water used. A lot of water may be going to the sewer plant
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the tank so fewer gallons of water are used for each flush, DO NOT
PUT A BRICK In the tank to displace water, it may disintegrate and
cause problems In the plumbing,
Instead, put an Inch or two of sand or pebbles Inside 2 plastic soap
bottles, Fill them with water and put them In the tank, safely away
from operating mechanisms. Be careful not to displace SO much
water that you have to "double flush" - that would waste more water
than you save. Check the position of the bottles monthly to ensure
they have not shifted out of place. There are also water displace-
ment bags specifically designed for this purpqse are which can be
purchased by homeowners,
it's also possible to use toilet "dams" which partition of! a section of
the water tank so It doesn't fill up with water, Go to your local
hardware or plumbing supply store for Information on these.
Remember that conventional toilets were designed to operate with a fuil
fiush, After adapting your toilet. watch its operation carefully and
discontinue use If these methods don't work well in your toilet.
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or Just a couple of coffee cups In it,
Don't bother rinsing dishes In the sink before you put them In the dishwasher.
Scrape them clean and let the machine do the rest.
If you do your dishes by hand, remember:
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before washing.
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rinse water. If you have only one sink, gather washed dishes
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as you pull the plug,
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sewer bill at the same time.
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. Check faucets and hose connections for leaks. Inspect pipes for
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Leaks
Studies show that dripping faucets and leaky toilets
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Leaks are wasteful - and expensive. Every unused drop
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water Is leaking, you also will pay higher energy costs to heat this water,
Luckily, most leaks are cheap to fix. The key Is to spot them, take them
seriously, and take the time to fix them.
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leak that totals only two tablespoons a minute comes to 15 gallons a day,
That's 105 gallons a week and 5,460 gallons of water wasted a yearl
Here are a few pointers on where to find common leaks.
Toilets - Toilets are notorious for their hidden leaks. They can waste
hundreds of gallons a day undetected. Leaks occur when the toilet Is out
of adjustment or when parts are worn, so it's important to check It regularly.
Be alert to the sound of water running (a hissing sound) when you are near
the toilet. If long after flushing you stili hear water running, there's
something wrong.
Here's how to dIagnose toilet leaks:
Most toilet leaks are at the overflow pipe or at the plunger ball. If It's at the
overflow, the water level is usually too high, although sometimes the
overflow pipe gets a leak below the water line. Gently bend the float arm
, down so the valve shuts off the water about a half-Inch below the top of
the overflow pipe. Sometimes that valve Is worn and will run like a leaky
faucet and have to be replaced. If you're handy at do-it-yourself
plumbing, you can do It yourself. Otherwise, call a plumber,
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more than 30,000 gallons a year. The best way to check is to drop a little
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basement. Put a colored tissue or piece of paper
below each one overnight to check for leaks the next
morning, Check all of the faucets once or twice a year
for leaks. Leaks are most commonly caused by worn
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washers, or call your plumber.
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Most sinks, wash basins, and toilets In the house have shutoff valves below
them to cut off water to that particular fixture. What if a water pipe bursts
In your home? Do you know where the master shut-off valve Is located?
You could experience terrible flooding and property damage, not to
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WATER SAVING DEVICES/APPLIANCES
Besides changes In behavior and diligence In attending to leaks, there are
also a variety of relatively low cost items which can further reduce your
water use.
Install aerators on kitchen and bathroom faucets,
An aerator mixes air with the water, which not only
cuts the flow but reduces splashing. Faucet aerators
cost between $3 and $10, but they can cut your
Indoor water consumption by as much as 6% and
save up to 100 gallons a year per faucet, That
means they can pay for themselves in as little as two
months, Most people want higher flow from their
kitchen faucets so they can fill up pots quickly with
water when preparing meals, An aerator that
supplies 2,5 gallons per minute should work fine. In the bathroom, a 1-gallon
per minute aerator will provide plenty of water to brush your teeth wash
your hands or fill a glass for drinking, Aerators can be purchased at
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release no more than 3,2 gallons of water per minute,
Super low.flow showerheads that deliver as little as 1.25
gallons per minute cost anywhere from $10 to $50. A
showerhead retrofit can save a family 14.000 gallons of
water per year. and reduce water heating costs by $80.
. Water saving showerheads are preferable to flow
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When remodeling or replacing water-using fixtures and appliances. consider
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A front-loading rather than top-loading washing ma-
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than top loaders, while still getting clothes Just as clean.
O They also require less detergent than top loaders. Over
Its lifetime. It can save over $1.500 In water, detergent
and energy costs compared to top loaders, Water
savings can be In the range of 3.000 gallons a year for
a family of four. They are also thought to give a more
thorough rinsing to laundry. If you have a large family and do a lot of
laundry, however, it's smarter to run Just a few loads of dirty clothes through
a big top loader Instead of many smaller loads through a front loader,
Install a low-flow toilet. An excellent way to Improve
water efficiency Is to use a new ultra low.flow toilet that
requires only 1.6 gallons, or less, per flush, Ultra.low flush
toilets. which may cost from under $100 to over $300.
depending on the type purchased. use only about 1.5
gallons of water per flush compared to old toilets which
usee 3 to 5 gallons per flush, Replacing an old toilet
with a new water-stingy fixture will save a typical
household 7,900 to 21,700 gallons of water each year. Because these ultra
low-flow toilets cut water bills and sewer bills, homeowners will find that the
new fixtures can pay for themselves In as little as two years,
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Do you do this: Turn on the tap full blast and walt 10 or 15 seconds for the
water to turn hot enough to use for showers or dishwashlng? In the
meantime, all that cold water flows down the drain, without being put to
any good use, You can cut back dramatically on this water waste - and
save on your home's energy bill-If you Insulate your hot water pipes, This
is an easy home improvement project that costs less than $15. Most
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standard plumbing lines, '
The most Important pipe sections to insulate are the first few feet of water
line exiting and entering the hot water heat, Insulating the hot water pipe
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Northern states during the summer find that some-
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garden~. It's a fact of life that when more water Is
used outside, more is wasted there, But you don't have to let your lawn
turn brown or the car get dirty to conserve water. Just use common sense
instead.
Once you set a lawn sprinkler out and turn In on, It's easy to forget how
much water you can waste In a short period of time. A single lawn sprinkler
spraying five gallons per minute uses 50% more water in Just one hour than
a combination of ten toilet flushes, two 5-minute showers, two dishwasher
loads and a full load of clothes,
The basic principle of lawn and garden watering Is not to give your lawn
and plants more than they need, Don't follow a fixed watering schedule.
Water when the grass or plants show signs of needing it. Overwatering Is
bad for plants and lawns, Here are a few other reminders:
. Avoid watering on windy days. Water In the cool of the day, both to
avoid excess evaporation and the chance of harming the lawn. When
you water early, you can water less because more of the water Is
absorbed Into the lawn, You save time and money when you water at
daybreak,
Grass blades watered In the morning dry off quickly, making it harder for
a disease habitat to flourish, Watering during the heat of the day can
actually harm your lawn, Burn damage occurs when hot sunlight hits
water droplets that cling to leaves. The tiny droplets Imitate powerful,
miniature magnifying glasses. Early mornIng generaliy is better than dusk,
since moisture In the evening helps growth of fungus,
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won't need watering as often, as weli as being more resistant to disease
and wear. A light sprinkling can evaporate quickly and tends to
encourage shallow root systems, so it can do more harm than good.
Shallower roots make it both less drought. resistant and more prone to
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Use a kitchen timer to remind you.
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than by hose watering.
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prevent wasteful runoff and evaporation.
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to the roots of plants where they need It most. They deliver water In
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SELECTION OF "LESS THIRSTY" LANDSCAPING ..
. Plant drought resistant trees and plants that are well adapt- '.
ed to this area. Many beautiful trees, shrubs, and plants
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the moisture loss of nearby plants. Evergreens block drying winds, By
planting trees, we are reducing our need to water nearby lawns and
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remove grass from areas that aren't used much, Replace it with low-
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back Into the water supply,
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installed. Older homes should have a backflow prevention device C'hose
bibb vacuum breakers") Installed, These are Inexpensive devices and are
avaliable at local hardware and plumbing stores, Contact the Water
Division at 356-5164 If you have any questions.
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expensive things to play withl
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Enlist the help of your home computer in water conservation!
The Iowa City Water Division has been given water conservation software
provided by the U.S. Department of Environmental Protection. This Is
"shareware" which can be given freely to others at no charge. There are
two separate programs:
Residential Water ConseNation Techniques
This program shows effective ways to save water inside and outside the
house. Topics Include efficient toilets, showerheads, faucets; leak detec-
tion, water efficient lawn care and gardening; car washing and pool
operation. Save money while protecting the envlronmentl The program
allows users to calculate how much they will save by installing water
efficient devices in their homes.
Water Efficient Landscape Planner
This program was developed to explain the advantages and principles of
water efficient landscaping, The program covers the basics of landscape
planning and provides guidelines and suggestions to help users select the
most appropriate plants for their needs. It is Intended for use by
homeowners who are considering changes to residential landscaping.
To order: send 1 formatted IBM-compatible high density diskette for each
software program desired. If you send one diskette, please specify which
program you are interested In. Do not send money I
Mail or deliver the dlskette(s) to:
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Iowa City Water Division
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Inciude your name and address so these can be mailed back to you at no
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Water conservation is a good way of life, Remember where water comes
from and where it goes. A toilet flush uses up to seven gallons, water taps
run at about 5 gallons a minute while waiting for hot or cold, showers use
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Iowa-illinois Gas & Electric offers a program for home energy conservation
called "Smart Energy Options". At the customer's request, an Inspector will
, come to the home and Install: a kitchen and bathroom aerator; a low flow
shower head; water heater blanket and 6 feet of hot water pipe Insulation,
In addition to a special fluorescent light bulb. Gas and electric customers
can call 354.3552 for additional Information and an appointment,
Bibliography:
"Water Conservation at Home", American Water Works Assoc. ,
"25 Things You Can Do To Prevent Water Waste", American Water Works
Assoc. " '
"5 Basic Ways to Conserve Water", American Water Works Assoc.
"The ABC's of Water Conservation", ChannlngL. Bete Co" Inc.
"Wise Water Use Outdoors", Channing L. Bete" Inc.
"Back to Basics Guide to Water Conservation", American Water Works
Assoc.
"Easy Ways to Save Water, Money & Energy at Home", Niagara Conserva-
tion Corp.: Flanders, NJ.
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To: City Council MemQers
From: Susan M. Horowitz
Re: Update on the Adult Day Program
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This week reconstruction is taking place with the Adult Day Program space at the Senior Center.
Being demolished are the walls which have encompassed the two staff offices. Staff will be
relocated in the "Demand Office", that small office located in the southwest corner adjacent to the
ADP space. This arrangement was worked out among the Center programs themselves to their
satisfaction.
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The increased square footage gained in the ADP area will be added to square footage in other
rooms on other floors which are used as needed by the clients, thus satisfying a State
requirement of 60 sq. ft. per participant for adult day programs in Iowa. These arrangements
however, will curtail increased numbers of clients and increased levels of care for clients but are
seen as short term only until June 30, 1995.
The cost for this short term solution is $2,282.00 for renovating and comes from CCN's allocation
to ADP. Twenty percent of this will be reimbursed by the County which has also picked up the
moving expenditures "for this renovation. When ADP vacates this location, the renovated larger
room will be a resource for the Senior Center and this also is understood by all parties.
The long term solution of the administration and location of the program is currentiy under study.
It is a multi-faceted problem with no easy answer. That's the bad news. The good news is the
Task Force is enthusiastic, well intentioned, is able to verbally explore all the dimensions of the
issue and our facilitator, Marge Penney, cracks a mean whipl Please refer any articles, opinions,
what have you, to us - the sooner the better. I've attached the roster of the Task Force to
refresh your memory.
I'll try to remember to brief you of our progress, preferably at an informal session in a few months.
cc: County Board Chair Lacina
Bette Meisel
Doreen Nidey
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ADULT DA V PROGRAM TASK FORCE
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719 Ronalds St.
Iowa City, IA 52245 Bette Meisel
337-2275 (h) Senior Center
356-5225 (w)
Susan Horowitz
1129 Kirkwood Ave. Doreen Nidey
Iowa City, IA 52240 Adult Day Program
354-4225 (h) Senior Center
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P.O. Box 1350 Facilitator:
Iowa City, IA 52244 .
356.6000 (w) Marge Penney,
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Hermine McLeran 356-5242 (w)
" Aging Studies Program
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.' Iowa City, IA 52242-1418
335-3822 (w)
Tom Muller
1350 Burry Dr.
Iowa City, IA 52246
351-6376 (h)
,., Ginger Nowak
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Iowa City, IA 52246
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John McDonald
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Term began Nov, 2, 1993
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In 1993 our community was hit by natural disaster that would have a long-lasting impact
on many city facilities as well as those of our friends and neighbors who experienced the
damage of flood waters. The flood of '93 required the City government to devote
extraordinary resources in the form of employee time, effort and capital expense to address
the many situations where we were called upon to help, We were fortunate to receive
substantial federal aid to assist in financing the cleanup; however, the impact of the flood
will be felt for many years.
While the flood dominated much of the City's work effort in 1993, many notable capital
projects were initiated. The College Street bridge deck was reconstructed in order to tie into
the new parking ramp, resurfacing of Burlington near downtown, and the project design for
Rohret Road improvements and Rohret Road pedestrian overpass were undertaken,
Generally street work was less than normal in 1993, as our City crews turned their attention
to flood clean-up work. We are planning for a year of catch-up work in 1994,
Other significant activities included a refinancing of sanitary sewer project debt. This
refinancing reduced the City's cost for sewer debt by $150,000 a year and will save $3.1
million over the life of the debt. Formal cable refranchising procedures were undertaken,
although many changes in federal law are expected. The adoption of the Neighborhood
Open Space Plan by the City Council was an important addition to the City's
Comprehensive Plan, In September the City sponsored a Toxic Cleanup Day and in
conjunction with a large number of citizen volunteers many area residents took advantage
of the opportunity to dispose of household hazardous materials. Future cleanup days are
planned as we work toward landfill reduction by offering alternatives for waste disposal.
A notable contribution of 14 acres of park land by the Dane family will add to Willowcreek
Park and be named Kiwanis Park at the request of the family. This park development will
be a project for future years,
There are many new and interesting challenges for our community in the future particularly
as we continue to satisfy the many water and sewer system improvements associated with
the new federal regulations. With the hope of no future flooding, the City can turn its
attention to not only restoration of damaged areas, but also our more traditional public
services,
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The first section of the City's Annual
Report is usually reserved to report on a
special event which has occurred during
the past year. While not quite fitting the
category of "special', the event which most
influenced everyone's life during the past
year was the Flood of 1993.
The effect of the flood on City property,
work schedules, budgets, etc., will be
described throughout this report. The
focus of this section is to report on the
aspect of the flood which made this a
"special event", and that is the coming
together of people to help each other in a
time of disaster, The strength of this effort
and the caring attitude helped untold
numbers survive the devastation of
flooding and helped renew a feeling of
hope.
Without a doubt, the sandbagging efforts
of thousands of volunteer hours saved
Iowa City's water treatment plant. The
volunteers and the around-the-clock work
effort of the City's crews kept Iowa City's
water supply available to all residents.
The First National Bank established a
volunteer hotline. This effort developed
into the Community Flood Relief
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25 local human service agencies,
individuals, churches and government
agencies that offer services to persons
affected by the flood, This was a
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together so many diverse agencies so
quickly in order to help a single cause.
The City sponsored a Flood Resource
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appropriate relief agencies into cooperative
meetings held in the affected
neighborhoods,
Numerous churches held fundraising
functions within their congregations to
help replace items damaged or destroyed
by the flood. These funds were distributed
to persons regardless of their affiliation.
One church received a check in the
amount of $30,000 from a family in Dallas,
TX, to be distributed at the church's
discretion.
Neighbors, many of whom had never met,
worked together to clean up clogged storm
sewers and remove debris.
The residents of Normandy Drive, which
was especially hard hit, banded together
and spent hundreds of hours sandbagging
and cleaning up the neighborhood while
managing to maintain a positive spirit.
People outside of Iowa City responded to
the needs of this area as well. The City of
Allentown, PA, adopted Iowa City and
assisted by raising funds which were
donated to the local Red Cross. Mayor
Cour~ney joined, by phone, Allentown's
Mayor Dadona on his daily radio program
to inform the residents of Allentown of the
conditions in the area.
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and set up Operation Payback to assist our
city. This effort was to reciprocate for the
assistance provided to Santa Rosa by a
group of people from Iowa City who went
to Santa Rosa after an earthquake in the
early 1900's, The Mayor of Santa Rosa
along with two residents visited Iowa City
during the flood. After floor waters
receded, a group of young people from
Santa Rosa spent two weeks cleaning a
mobile park which had been inundated.
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and unselfishly assisted with the cleanup
and repair of homes throughout Iowa City,
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The Iowa City Fire Department performed
over 2,500 fire prevention inspections and
provided classes for over 240 groups
(11,956 people) in 1993. These classes
included 50 sessions of fire extinguisher
training for staff (5,000 people) at The
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics,
The department responded to nearly 2,719
calls for help, Medical emergencies, fires
and hazardous material releases continue
to account for the majority of emergency
responses.
As with most departments, the Fire
Department was heavily involved in a
variety of flood related duties this past
year,
These duties included: 1) removal of
residents of the Normandy Drive area; 2) a
dramatic rescue of three students from the
Iowa River at the Burlington Street bridge;
and 3) assisting with sandbag operations at
the water treatment plant. The most
frequent request for assistance was to
pump rainwater from the inside of a dike
built by business owners in the Gilbert
Street and Stevens Drive area to keep this
street passable.
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Focusing on the National Fire Protection
Association theme, "Get Out, Stay Out,
Your Fire Safe Response", members of the
Fire Department Public Education Station
visited 13 private and public elementary
schools in Iowa City. Almost 4,000
students received instruction in proper fire
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Nearly 2,400 K-3 students viewed the
"Firefighter Frank and Friends" puppet
show, The puppet show deals with three
behavioral objectives: 1) organize fire
drills at home; 2) crawl out of a house if
it's filled with smoke; and 3) stop, drop,
and roll if your clothes catch on fire. These
behaviors were chosen because of their
relationship with this year's theme. In
addition, almost 1,600 4-6 grade students
received an advanced fire safety program,
This year the students wa tched a video
called "Kids Fire News," in which children
presented neWS stories about fire safety,
After each program, firefighters go into the
classrooms and answer questions about
fire safety,
Also, the Department delivered over 1,250
copies of "Fire Safety for Kids" coloring
books and over 1,260 "Sparky Activity
Books" to the elementary students. The
coloring book enhances fire safety themes
and fire prevention activities through the
use of characters portraying students in
the Iowa City schools. The "Sparky
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children teaching fire safety messages
through a variety of activities.
Additionally, 183 teacher guides were
distributed for use in incorporating fire
safety themes in daily lessons, Fire
Prevention Week once again, was extended
over a period of two weeks this year due
to expanded participation and involvement
at each schooL
Public education personnel also conducted
a pilot fire safety seminar for an eighth
grade class. The course content included
the following: 1) common sense fire
prevention; 2) making and prioritizing
choices; 3) creating a safe environment; 4)
knowing two ways out of a burning
building; 5) getting help; and 6)
appropriate actions when burns do occur.
A pre-test was administered, the seminar
was presented, and a post-test was
administered with a significant increase in
test scores noted, This education seminar
has been selected by the American Burn
Association to be presented at the 25th
Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida.
Public Education personnel distributed
over 20 copies of the Kids Safe fire safety
curriculum to local pre-schools, The
curriculum is designed to target pre-school
age children in fire safety behaviors and
skills, This information was made
available by the State Fire Marshal's office,
The Iowa City Fire Department entered
into a joint venture with Mercy Hospital to
establish the Safe Kids Coalition. The
National Safe Kids Coalition, through its
state and local coalitions, seeks to reduce
by concerted community action
unintentional injuries to children by
promoting public awareness of
unintentional childhood injury prevention
strntegies and facilitating public
appreciation for the safety measures
necessary to protect children, This unique
partnership will provide a structured,
coordinated leadership role to all of our
community's injury issues,
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this year. In its inaugural year the
department presented a program that
highlighted Exit Drills in the Home
(EDITH), The Fire Safety Trailer was
utilized by 406 3rd grade students, Each
year the department intends to target all
3rd grade classes with the Fire Safety
Trailer,
The Housing Inspection Division and
inspectors from the Fire Department
continue to conduct routine annual
inspections of fraternity and sorority
houses. Progress has also been made in
correcting State Fire Code deficiencies in
downtown residential buildings.
Changes in the Housing Code, which were
adopted this past year, have progressively
upgraded fire safety requirements for
existing rental structures. Smoke detectors
are now required in all common corridors
and stairways for all rental structures.
Many landlords have voluntarily installed
"hardwired" electric smoke detectors.
The 911 Emergency Communications
Center, located in the Civic Center,
dispatched more than 50,000 police and
fire calls in 1993. Enhanced 911 was also
integrated to the in-house computer aided
dispatch system,
Additional computer integration was
placed into service during 1993 which
allows the Emergency Communications
Center to dispatch calls for service via the
Mobile Data Terminals (computers in
squad cars) without verbal communication
thereby increasing efficiency and
confidentiality, The system also allows
officers to update the call status from the
squad car. Police departments across the
state have come to Iowa City to view the
system in order to determine if our system
would meet their communications needs,
The Mobile Data Terminals allow officers
to run drivers license checks, motor vehicle
license checks, etc. directly from the police
vehicle, In 1993 there were approximately
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M,D.T. system has proven to be a very
effective tool for the police officers thereby
increasing the level of service the officers
are able to provide,
The Crime Prevention Unit has been an
overwhelming success for both the police
deparhnent and the citizens of Iowa city,
An experienced patrol officer trained in
crime prevention assists the public with
proactive programs, as well as providing
presentations and information to the
community on a variety of topics,
Neighborhood Watch, which helps
residents lower crime in their
neighborhood by enhancing security and
networking with neighbors, is active in 76
areas of the city and includes over 1300
households. Other Crime Prevention
programs that work closely with
Neighborhood Watch are Operation
Identification and Home Security Surveys.
A new program, Neighborhood
Speedwatch, helps citizens solve problems
in their own neighborhood by lelling the
residents monitor the speeds of traffic in
the area with equipment borrowed from
the department.
As a service to the local high schools a
presentation on drunk driving arrests is
given to the driver education classes and
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surrounding Iowa City,
Call-A-Cop, the popular phone service for
young people, averages 40-50 calls per
day. This program allows kids to call in
and hear encouraging messages from Iowa
City police officers.
The Crime Prevention office also monitors
crimes and crime patterns in the city and
keeps patrol officers informed of this
information, so officers can make belleI'
use of their patrol time,
On April 2, 1993, two police officers began
a special assignment focusing on gang
activity in Iowa City, The duties of this
special unit include public education and
awareness, intelligence gathering and
sharing, gang member identification, and
pro-active interaction with juveniles,
particularly in the downtown plaza area,
From April to December, 1993, the officers
gave more than fifty educational
presentations on the subject of gang
awareness to a wide variety of groups,
including service clubs, social service
agencies, Parent Student Teacher
Organizations, church groups, and the staff
of both high schools, both junior high
schools and to officers of the Iowa City
and Coralville Police Departments, It is
estimated this information reached
approximately 1,400 people in the
community.
Plans for this special unit in 1994 include
working with staff from Children's
Psychiatric Hospital to implement a multi-
disciplinary gang response team,
developing a curriculum on gang
awareness for children in grades 5 through
8, and continuing efforts to educate the
community in the area of gang awareness,
The D.A.R.E, (Drug Abuse Resistance
Education) Program continues to grow in
Iowa City and continues to enjoy support
from schools, parents, principals, and
teachers. This program continues to be a
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S.A,F.E. (Substance Abuse Free
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Community School District. DAR.E. is
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schools: Regina Elementary, Grantwood,
Twain, Horace Mann, Lemme, Longfellow,
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based upon an invitation by the
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supported by grant monies and donations.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Iowa City area economy continued to
experience growth during 1993 even as the
area weathered the Flood of 1993, Both
large and small employers either
announced expansion plans, continued
expansion plans, or completed expansion
plans. Iowa City's largest employer, The
University of Iowa, continued to
experience growth during 1993. The John
Pappajohn Business Administration
Building was completed at the end of 1993,
and The University of Iowa Hospital and
Clinics continued construction of the Eye
Institute and Family Care Center,
In addition to the University's growth,
other area employer's experienced growth,
National Computer Systems began
construction of an approximate 112,000
square foot office expansion that will
house over 210 additional new full-time
equivalent positions. American College
Testing continues with its plans to expand
its corporate headquarters in Iowa City,
And many smaller employers continue to
expand their facilities and to add workers.
New commercial developments continue to
occur throughout the city, These range
from single occupant structures to new
multi-tenant commercial/residential
developments such as the building located
at the corner of Gilbert and Lafayette
Streets. In addition, there is continued
interest in developing additional
commercial space ranging from retail,
including supermarkets, to office space.
This additional commercial and industrial
growth has generated job growth that has
kept pace with the community's
population growth. This is demonstrated
by the fact that the population of the Iowa
City area Gohnson County) is estimated to
have grown by 4.5% between 1990 and
mid-1993, while at the same time
unemployment rates have remained low
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Levels of new construction continued to
increase in 1993, Building permits were
issued for 223 new single-family dwellings
with a total value of $27,000,000. Multi-
family units showed another slight
increase resulting in a combined total of
458 new dwelling units added to Iowa
City the past year. The value of this new
housing ranked fourth in the state as of
the end of October, surpassing several
much larger cities.
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processed for the year exceeded 900, an
18% increase over 1992, with a total value
of $63,000,000, Plumbing, electrical and
mechanical permits showed similar
increases. Indicators point toward another
busy construction season in Iowa City in
1994 and another very busy year for the
Building Inspection Division.
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1993 223
1992 210
1991 143
1990 136
1989 137
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1992 220
1991 198
1990 193
1989 262
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Year Amount
1993 $63,000,000
1992 $45,000,000
1991 $41,000,000
1990 $44,000,000
1989 $40,000,000
In November of 1993, HUD awarded
grants to the City for two projects of 20
and 13 units of family scattered site
housing. These awards were for '
$1,842,900 and $1,178,550 respectively,
These units will be constructed in Iowa
City with a projected completion date in
the Spring of 1995. The award of 13 units
was a share of Congressionally budgeted
increase in Public Housing units, The 20
unit award was granted as a Section 5(h)
homeownership program for the citizens
of Iowa City,
In December, the Housing Authority
successfully completed its single family
, scattered site acquisition project. This
award provided $1,677,183 to acquire 20
existing single-family homes in various
Iowa Ci ty neighborhoods for public
housing,
The Iowa City Housing Authority in
conjunction with the Neighborhood
Centers of Johnson County applied for and
received a grant of $26,210 in 1991 and
$30,930 in 1992 for a program designed to
support parents in teaching their children
how to resist drug involvement. In 1993
this grant was renewed in the amount of
$50,000,
The City's Community Development
Division has continued to work with
numerous affordable housing projects this
year. The name of the game has been
cooperation between the public and
private sectors using federal, state and
local funds. Projects totalling
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approximately $4 million are underway or
completed. For instance, the Greater Iowa
City Housing Fellowship using City CDBG
funds, HOME monies received through the
State of Iowa, and a private sector loan is
constructing eight units of affordable
rental housing in the Whispering Meadows
area,
The old Press-Citizen Building was
purchased and will be remodeled into 18
affordable units for low-income elderly
and handicapped persons using federal,
state and local resources.
The Domestic Violence Intervention
Program recently moved ,into a new, larger
shelter partly funded with Community
Development Block Grant funds, private
loans, and contributions,
A lower income family successfully
rehabilitated and purchased a home which
had been donated to the City by The
University of Iowa and was moved to a
City-owned lot. Approximately 45
housing rehab projects are underway,
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complete renovation of the Mary O.
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again state, federal and private funds are
being combined to make the project
feasible.
Since the beginning of September, when
federal funds became available, providing
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been a major task of the Division. About
60 families in the Baculis and Thatcher
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elevation of the homes. Approximately 30
low and moderate income homeowners in
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COMMUNITY AND
RECREATION SERVICES
As the concept of neighborhood and
citizen involvement in governing has
grown in Iowa City, so has the number of
active neighborhood associations. During
1993, three additional neighborhoods
formalized themselves as associations;
Bluffwood (1st and Rochester), Lucas
Farm (Mark Twain school area) and
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These additions bring the count of
neighborhood associations up to 11.
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Bluffwood's interest lies in development
plans for the areas north and east of the
neighborhood and inclusion of open space
in that development. The Neighborhood
Open Space Plan was formally adopted as
a means of ensuring open space in any
development. The neighborhood also
pursued the construction of an access into
Hickory Hill Park in cooperation with the
Parks and Recreation Department.
Lucas Farm is interested in highlighting
the historic heritage of the area. They will
be working with the Johnson County
Historical Society in making Plum Grove,
home of the first governor of Iowa, John
Lucas, a neighborhood focal point. Plans
include providing historical information
about the neighborhood through the
newsletter, organizing an "Historical Walk"
through the neighborhood, and holding
an annual neighborhood activity at the
Plum Grove site. Completion of the
Kirkwood Avenue Improvement project
along with numerous other public
improvement activities are of interest to
the neighborhood.
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Southwest Estates is a newer subdivision
located north of Rohret Road, Further
development of their area, improvements
to Rohret Road and construction of a new
elementary school adjacent to their
neighborhood are common concerns.
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continue to work towards improving their
areas. Longfellow worked through the
first step in developing their neighborhood
plan. Seven focus groups examined
particular areas of concern in the
neighborhood and developed strategies
necessary to address the area. Review of
the draft plan and development of the
final version will be forthcoming in 1994.
The Northside Neighborhood held a
number of successful fundraisers along
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with their regular efforts to stabilize
development of the area. The proposal to
designate Brown Street as an Historic
District was promoted and endorsed by
the association,
The Grantwood Neighborhood focused its
efforts on development of the Whispering
Meadows Wetland Park and working with
a developer of a large apartment building
within their neighborhood to minimize its
impact. The neighborhood's efforts to
provide safe access across Highway 6
resulted in the installation of a crosswalk
and light with expectations of a pedestrian
crosswalk at a later date,
Ty'n Cae pursued participation in the
development of Kiwanis Park, working
with the City, Kiwanis Club and local
environmentalists, All neighborhood
groups continued to address individual
issues of their neighborhoods. Traffic,
traffic control, safety issues and
maintenance of public lands are often the
focus.
The Office of Neighborhood Services also
assisted the Department of Public Works
in coordinating a meeting to introduce the
Rohret Road Improvement Project to the
public, This was the first such meeting
that requested citizen input prior to
development of extensive plans and
specifications. The opportunity to provide
their input at this stage was received very
positively by those attending. Meetings to
seek public input on future capital
improvement projects are anticipated.
A joint Neighborhood Council, comprised
of representatives from each of the
neighborhood associations, began meeting
on a regular basis. The initial focus of the
group is to establish a working
relationship amongst the neighborhood
associations but future participation by the
Neighborhood Council is expected in City
initiatives.
For the Iowa City Public Library, 1993 will
be remembered as the year the library
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initiated several major projects that will
help define its role in the community in
the next century.
In response to record-breaking service to
the public, the on-going revolution in
information technology, a larger collection,
increased population in the Iowa City area
and a real space crunch, the ICPL Board of
Trustees hired a consultant in 1993 who
completed a space needs study of the 12-
year-old existing library building. The
consultant recommended an expansion of
up to 30,000 square feet on the library's
current downtown site.
The Board accepted the consultant's
recommendation which included
completing the second floor of the current
building and adding a third floor, if
possible. By the end of 1993, the Board
also selected an architect who will work
with the consultant in 1994 to draft a
written building program for the
expansion project.
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With FY94 marking the end of the library's
second 5- Year Plan, the library staff
embarked on its third major planning
process, the result of which will guide the
library into the year 2000. By the year's
end, the library had organized a group of
30 community volunteers, Board and staff
members who will engage in a two-day
retreat in early 1994. A new "strategic
management plan" will emerge from this
process by the end of the fiscal year.
In a move that will dramatically secure the
future funding of the library, the ICPL
Friends Foundation launched a major
deferred giving program in response to a
challenge by long-time library supporters
John and Ellen Buchanan of Iowa City.
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The Buchanans announced in the spring
that they would make a $525,000 deferred
gift to the library if the community
matched their promised gift on a three-to-
one basis with other deferred gifts. A
special committee was formed to conduct
the campaign, called "Funding the Future,"
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and within nine months more than $2.4
million in deferred gifts - including
bequests, life insurance and trust funds -
had been identified,
The successful deferred giving campaign
marked the beginning of the Friends
Foundation's permanent planned giving
program that will be coordinated by the
Development Office.
While these efforts to chart the library's
future was taking place, the day-to-day
functions of the library continued at a
record-breaking pace in 1993:
In late June the library celebrated "One
Millionth Check-Out Day," marking the
first time in the Iowa City Public Library
circulated one million items in one year. It
was also the first year the Information
Services Department answered more than
100,000 questions,
Some 20,000 new items were added to the
library collection, a 20 percent increase
over previous years. This figure reflects the
impact of the special levy passed by voters
in 1991.
The library's outreach to the community
branched out in several new directions in
1993,
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For the first time, the library sponsored a
booth at the Johnson County 4-H Fair,
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providing information on all areas of
library service, and special projects, The
fair booth was designed to make persons
living in rural areas of the county aware of
the fact they can use the Iowa City facility
under terms of an agreement with the
County.
Children's Services launched Dial-A-Story,
made possible by a grant from the Gannett
Communities Fund through the Iowa City
Press-Citizen, The program allows a child
to call 354-3671 at any time of the day to
listen to a short children's story, The
Kiwanis clubs of Iowa City and the
Friends Committee provided funds to
create "Story time Kits" that are available to
community child care workers, Nearly
3000 "Begin With Books" packets were
distributed to parents of newborn babies at
Mercy Hospital and University of Iowa
Hospitals and Clinics. This Program,
encouraging reading to youngsters at an
early age, is funded by Hills Bank and
Trust Co.
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An expanded issue of The Window, the
library's newsletter, was mailed to 32,000
Iowa City and Johnson County residents in
an effort to increase the number of library
cardholders and inform the widest possible
audience about library services,
Other special events sponsored by the
library during 1993 included: the People's
Law School, co-sponsored by the Johnson
County Bar Association; "Iowa Time Slice
II, " a book discussion program on Iowa
history; the Family Concert performance
by Rosenshontz underwritten by Hills
Bank and Trust Co,; and Popo's Puppet
Festival, underwritten by the First National
Bank,
Private contributions continued to play an
increased role in the overall funding of the
Iowa City Public Library. More than
$62,000 was raised for the library's annual
Sustaining Fund which support the
Development Office efforts and other
aspects of the library's operating budget.
Earnings from the Centennial Endowment
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- were used to purchase materials in all
areas of the library collection,
The Friends Foundation sponsored
numerous events in 1993 including the
annual Volunteer Recognition Tea, "Books
for Giving and Liking" in cooperation with
Prairie Lights Bookstore, and the "Project
Holiday" book drive which generated
nearly 2000 new and used books for needy
children,
All in all, 1993 proved to be one of the
Iowa City Public Library's most dynamic
years - and yet only a hint of things to
come.
The first Senior Center Visionary
Conference, facilitated by Jude West,
Professor at The University of Iowa
Business College, was held all day
November 9 at the Highlander Inn and for
a half-day on December 14 at the First
National Bank, Representatives of the
Senior Center Commission, staff and
participants met with 40 community
leaders to discuss the future of the Senior
Center: how are we perceived now, what
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are we doing right, what can we improve
on, who should we target to receive our
services, how do we get from here to
there?
The Senior Center Commission will now
be able to set three-year goals, An added
benefit from this process are the new
friends and supporters gained by the
Senior Center. All who participated found
the networking informative, exciting and
rewarding.
In addition to the many services available,
the Center has always offered a wide
variety of classes in the arts, while at the
same time offering special events in the
arts where participants are the audience
rather than the performers. This year,
although both occurred, a third dimension
was offered: interactive arts.
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honoring Iowa City's gifted and
talented adults, Byron Burford, noted
Iowa City artist, displayed his circus
paintings at the Center and spoke of his
career in the circus and life past
retirement. The circus had arrived at
the Center and the audience became
circus-goers as senior clowns circulated
and seniors served popcorn and
lemonade.
~ June Havoc, vaudeville's "Baby June,"
came to talk at the Center. The Senior
Tappers and the Voices of Experience
welcomed her with a rousing chorus
and tap routine of her theme song, "Let
Me Entertain You."
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University of Iowa Theater and Iowa
City Community Theatre brought their
performers to the Center and we
formed a new theater group, SSRO -
Senior Standing Room Only, under the
direction of veteran City High drama
teacher Janie Yates. We presently have
40 members who have had two public
performances and plan to present
different forms of theater monthly.
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Other parks not located along the Iowa
River were also adversely affected. Heavy
rains and flooding forced the Iowa City
Kickers to relocate their fall soccer leagues
from Scott Park back to Court Hill Park.
Continual inclement weather also slowed
the completion of the College Green
renovation project, and the Ryerson's
Woods trail project. Additionally, some
sections of a number of parks were left
soggy and unusable virtually all summer.
Efforts to restore City, Terrell Mill and
Crandic Parks were initiated in late 1993
and will continue into 1994. These efforts
included: the establishment of a fund
raising committee by Mayor Darrel
Courtney; working closely with FEMA
representatives to assure the City receives
its appropriate share of federnl funding;
hiring seven unemployed individuals,
through a JTPA grant, to work on flood.
related repairs; Boys' Baseball volunteers
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baseball fields; and a great deal of staff
time was spent on general clean up and
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Fortunately, there was also good news in
the department. The College Green
renovation, initiated through the efforts of
Project GREEN, was nearly completed.
The project consisted of earth moving to
provide better visibility into the park; all
new accessible playground equipment; a
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railing; a substantial amount of sidewalk
improvement; many new trees; new tables,
benches and trash receptacles; an irrigation
system; a new gazebo; and an entirely new
lighting system. The project cost in excess
of $200,000, almost entirely paid by private
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contributions raised by Project GREEN, A
dedication ceremony is planned for May,
1994.
Another major accomplishment in 1993
occurred when the City Council adopted
the Neighborhood Open Space Plan. A
committee comprised of representatives
from the Planning and Zoning and Parks
and Recreation Commissions, along with
members of their respective staffs, worked
on this plan over a year-and-a-half before
its adoption, A very important aspect of
the process was a series of meetings
conducted throughout the community, All
neighborhoods were invited to attend and
provide input. The committee continues to
function, and will recommend the
adoption of an ordinance to complement
the Plan in 1994.
Although not completed, the Ryerson's
Woods trail project was initiated the
summer of 1993. Under the direction of
the City Forester, and working in
cooperation with a Mayor's Youth crew,
the first segment was completed - 1,000
feet of trail along the lower slope,
designed to be accessible to people with
disabilities, A parking lot was also
constructed. Due to a great deal of
inclement weather, the upper trails could
not be completed, but an extension of the
REAP grant (obtained to fund this project)
was arranged; it is anticipated that this
project will be completed by the fall of
1994.
Yet another major project undertaken in
1993 was the installation of a complete
new roof and insulation on the Robert A.
Lee Community Recreation Center. This
$336,000 project was scheduled for
completion in November, but inclement
weather forced postponement of its
completion until spring, 1994,
Plans for the City's first major wetland
park were developed in 1993. Whispering
Meadows Wetland Park, located south of
Highway 6 and Lakeside Drive, is a 17-
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Restoration efforts will begin in 1994 and
conclude in 1995.
The Parks and Recreation Department was
fortunate to acquire approximately 24 acres
of new parkland in 1993 through
donations. John and Allegra Dane
donated a 14-acre parcel, now known as
Kiwanis Park, located immediately south
of Willow Creek Park. The Schintler
Brothers donated two parcels, totalling
about 10 acres, in the Hunters Run
subdivision, Department staff will be
working with neighbors on development
plans,
Despite the spring and summer rains and
flooding, the Forestry Division was able to
transplant 64 trees from the Scott Park
Nursery. Forty-six of these trees were
transplanted on street rights-of-way and
eighteen in parks.
For the 13th consecutive year, the City was
presented with the Tree City USA Award,
given by the National Arbor Day
Foundation through the Governor's office
and the Department of Natural Resources,
The Recreation Division continued its
practice of working with various groups,
involving many activities and events
throughout Iowa City, Examples of these
cooperative efforts include: Downtown
Association (DT A) -- Friday Night Concert
Series and Jazz Festival (providing
children's activities); and Young Footliters
Children's Theatre (providing space and
staff assistance).
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In other cooperative efforts the Division
has received monetary and personnel
support from Iowa City Girls' Softball to
renovate the Napoleon Park Youth Softball
Fields, Most of the project was completed
in 1993, and the remainder is scheduled to
be completed in 1994 before the season
starts. The Iowa City Kickers soccer
organization has committed funding to the
department for development of soccer
fields adjacent to the south wastewater
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in 1994,
The division has continued to emphasize
special opportunities for youth and
families by sponsoring Teen Dances and
Wild Video Dance Parties, Saturday Night
Specials (parent and child activities), the
Counselor-In-Training(CIT) program for
junior high youth, and Saturday Family
Nights (swimming and rollerskating) at the
Recreation Center.
The Special Populations section of the
Recreation Division worked diligently at
complying with requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Efforts included the installation of new
handicapped lifts at both indoor pools and
the hiring of sign language interpreters for
numerous activities. Special Olympics
participants had a very busy year in
aquatics, track and field, basketball skills,
cheerleading, cycling, gymnastics, race
walk, soccer skills, and softbalL
Numerous local athletes participated in
both the state winter games and the state
summer games.
TRANSPORTATION AND
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
To provide a more unified approach to
serve the transportation needs of the
residents of Iowa City, the Parking and
Transit Department was formed in
October. The Transit Department and the
Parking Division, formerly part of the
Finance Department, make up the new
department.
Ridership on the Iowa City Transit
continues to be impressive for a
community of this size, In 1993 over 1.4
million passengers used public
transportation,
The first fixed route lift-equipped bus
service was implemented during 1993,
Two new buses with lift equipment were
purchased and drivers were trained in the
use of this equipment.
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substantially completed and in use in
October 1993. This facility was designed to
provide long-term parking on the fringe of
the Central Business District.
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The final results and the consultant's
recommendation for the Airport Relocation
Feasibility Study were presented to the
Airport Commission and the City Council
at a joint meeting in February, The
recommendations were to: 1) improve the
current Airport site as it now exists or, 2)
relocate to one of the three sites south and
east of Iowa City. Two options to expand
the current site were rejected by the
Commission as being too expensive and
not significantly improving aviation
requirements. The Commission and the
City Council are waiting until an Economic
Impact Study is completed by the Planning
Department before choosing a Master Plan
option for the Airport.
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funding from the Iowa Department of
Transportation to continue installing
securi ty fencing for the Airport. Funding
was received to complete fencing the east
and the north property boundaries.
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will be completed in the Spring of 1994.
As with many other locations in the City,
the Airport experienced some damage
from the extraordinary amount of rainfall
received during the year. Plans to correct
the damage have been initiated.
The Engineering Division participated in a
coordinated effort with other departments
and divisions responding to the floods of
1993 with the primary emphasis on
protecting the City's infrastructure.
Surprisingly, the greatest challenges were
not in the flood plain, but in the sewers,
Record rainfalls saturated the ground
causing surcharging and collapse of many
of the City's sewers. Six sanitary sewers
collapsed requiring more than $300,000 in
emergency repairs,
The low interest rates provided the
incentive for a significant amount of
development during the year. The
Engineering Division reviewed
construction drawings for 35 developments
and provided construction inspf:ction at 15
sites of private construction of public
infrastructure.
The wet year hampered construction of
public works improvements scheduled for
1993. Some projects were not constructed,
while others were started but not
completed.
Major projects for 1993 included:
The College Street Bridge Deck and
Sidewalk Rehabilitation Proiect included
the repair of deteriorated areas of the
bridge deck, the replacement of portions of
the bridge sidewalks, and the construction
of a connection between the bridge and the
Chauncey Swan parking facility,
Construction began March 15, and was
completed by the end of May 1993.
Construction costs along with painting
portions of the underside of the bridge
totaled $161,325.15.
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The Kirkwood Avenue Reconstruction
Project involved new concrete pavement,
storm sewers, water main, two railroad
crossings and a retaining wall. The
project, which extends along Kirkwood
Avenue from Gilbert Street to Franklin
Street has a total cost of $1,279,249.50.
Construction started on April 12 at the
west end of the project and progressed
easterly to Kirkwood Court where
construction was halted for the season on
November 5, 1993, The remaining 700 feet
of the project will be completed in the
spring of 1994,
The Court Hill Park Pedestrian Bridge
Project included the removal and
replacement of the superstructure, deck
and railings for the walk bridge located in
Court Hill Park, south of Friendship Street.
Construction was performed during the
month of August, 1993 with a total cost of
$7,500,00.
The 1993 Paving Assessment Project which
paved the north 198 feet of the alley south
of Bowery Street between Johnson and
Dodge Streets, was completed in the fall at
a final construction cost of $23,955.98.
The FY93 Asphalt Resurfacing Proiect
provided a new asphalt overlay to over
three miles of City streets along portions
of Muscatine Avenue, Rundell Street,
Church Street, Park Road, Burlington
Street and Keokuk Court, as well as
sidewalk and curb and gutter repair
throughout those locations. This project
also included handicapped-accessible curb
ramps along the streets that were
resurfaced. This project will be completed
next construction season with the
resurfacing of Jefferson Street between
Madison and Clinton Streets,
The remodeling of Civic Center East
Lower Level. including Housing and
Inspection Services, Document Services,
and the City Attorney offices, was
completed in August. Total project cost
was approximately $400,000,
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$31,000. The lobby information desk was
remodeled for handicap accessibility and
to provide night time security, The new
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The City of Iowa City was able to maintain
its overall financial position for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1993, compared to the
prior period,
The General Fund accounts for the
expenses of the following areas:
Administration, Fire, Housing & Inspection
Services, Library, Parks & Recreation,
Planning & Community Development,
Police, Engineering, Streets, Traffic
Engineering and Senior Center. The
General Fund expenditures totalled
approximately $22,9 million or 34% of all
City expendi tures, Personal services
accounts for $13.7 million or 60% of
General Fund expenditures,
The General Fund continues to be
dependent upon property tax revenue,
accounting for over 63% or $14.6 million of
revenue.
Road Use Tax (RUT) is the second largest
revenue source, totalling $2,080,359 or 9%
of General Fund revenues, RUT pays for
the Traffic Engineering and Streets
Division operations.
Capital Projects continued at a very brisk
pace in FY93, Over $7.2 million of projects
were in progress or completed.
A new seven-year Capital Improvement
Program will be implemented starting the
latter part of FY94. This is an extremely
important program that will aid in debt
planning, Enterprise Fund fee structuring
and long term pre-planning for the
Engineering Division,
The Enterprise Fund operating funds,
which are funded from users fees, charges
and tax subsidies, ended the year $1.7
million greater than the previous year.
Landfill tipping fees were increased in
FY93 from $42.25/ton to $47,25/ton for
Iowa City residents and businesses
(excludes non-profit) and $52,25/ton for all
other users. This increase will fund a
landfill assurance fund to comply with
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new state regulations and also a toxic
clean-up program.
Significant fee increases in Wastewater
Treatment and the Water Fund are
planned over the next three fiscal years in
order to pay for the costs to bring the
facilities into compliance with new federal
regulations,
The Flood of 1993 had a significant impact
on the General Fund, Wastewater
Treatment, Landfill and Water Fund, with
costs exceeding $1.5 million, The strong
financial position of these funds allowed
the City to do necessary repairs without
having to increase fees or sell additional
debt. The majority of the eligible costs
incurred have or will be reimbursed by the
Federal or State government. There are
still some significant costs that the City
will incur that are not eligible for federal
and state reimbursement.
The City operates with a multi-year budget
and planning document. The three-year
plan integrates the operating and capital
improvements budgets/financial projec-
tions with planned debt structuring. This
gives City officials the opportunity to
strategically establish property tax rates
and debt financing schedules,
The City in FY94 and FY95 is operating
under a State mandated property tax
freeze which further limits the ability of
Iowa City to control its own operations.
The new time-year plan before the City
Council for FY95, FY96 and FY97
incorporates the continuation of some form
of the property tax freeze,
In light of all this, Iowa City continues to
have the same excellent rating on its
general obligation bonds that it has had
for the past several years. Moody's
Investor's Services has rated the bonds as
Aaa. This raling is given to those bonds
adjudged to be the best quality and
carrying the smallest degree of investment
risk.
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The Government Finance Officer's
Association of the United States and
Canada (GFOA) awarded a Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting to the City for its comprehen-
sive annual financial report for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 1992. This is the
eighth consecutive year that the City has
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GFOA also recognized the City of Iowa
City with an award for Distinguished
Budget Presentation for its annual budget
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1992.
This is the tenth consecutive budget award
for the City.
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Board of Appeals
Robert Carlson
Tomas Werderitsh
John Roffman
John Staska
Velma Tribble
Jane Hagedorn
Howard Horan
Robert Hicks
Richard Blum
Pat Foster
John Ockenfels
Airport Zonine: Commission
Board of Librarv Trustees
Richard Blum
Sally J!ierks
Kae Wild
Pat Foster
Betty Ockenfels
Jeri Hobart
Stephen Greenleaf
Katherine M. Moyers
Charles Traw
Philip Hubbard
Gary Lundquist
Anne Spencer
Jesse Singerman
Anne Hargrave
Airport Zoning Board of Adiustment
Eldon Moss
Stephen Radosevich
Scott Reynolds
Catherine Johnson
Johnathan Carlson
Board of Review
Janice Sweet
William J. Doherty
Keith Wymore
Jack Yanaush
Norman Bailey
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Janice Becker
Allan Axeen
Paul Cooper
Ursula Delworth
Diana Lundell
Broadband Telecommunications
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Assessor's Examinine: Board
Joyce Patton
Tim Finer
Roger Christian
Cordell Jeppsen
Trey Stevens
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Jerald L. Palmer
Alan R. Bohanan
Civil Service Commission
Board of Adiustment
Catherine Johnson
Rich Vogelsang
Larry Baker
Pat Eckhart
William Haigh
Lyra Dickerson
Michael W. Kennedy
Norwood C. Louis
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Keith Ruff
Grace Cooper
Mary Ann Dennis
Linda Murray
Lisa Oxley
Andy Penziner
Susan Feeney
Rusty Martin
Marc Libants
Paul Egli
Jason Chen
Dorothy Paul
Pamela Dautremont
Lu, Chia-Hsing ,
Alison Ames Galstad
Ken Gatlin
Patricia Harvey
Sara Mehlin
Ann Shires
Mavor's Youth Emplovment Board
Design Review Committee
Dave Jacoby
Loren Forbes
Karen Heimer
Julie Pulbrabek
Peter Simonson
Joan VandenBerg
Paul Engler
Barry A. Kucera
Jean M. McCarty
Pat Schnack
Shiela Creth
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Laur Hawks
Craig Welt
Don Sinek
Gordana Pavlovic
Kim Merker
Clara Swan
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Sue Licht
Betty Kelly
Douglas S, Russell
Ginalie Swaim
Kevin Hanick
Jay Semel
Housing Commission
Tom Bender
Mary A. Weideman
John Watson
Bill Brandt
Dee Vanderhoef
John Pelton
John Beasley
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Benjamin Moore
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Robin Paetzold-Durumeric
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Charles Eastham
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Ann Bovbjerg
Sally B. Dierks
Richard Gibson
Jane Jakobsen
Thomas Scott
George Starr
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Harold Engen
Patrick Peters
O. J. "Bud" Gode
Mary Geasland
Tom Muller
Mark Thompson
Geraldine Lackender
Rufine Anciaux
Fred Krause
Bernadine Knight
Bruce Haupert
Joyce Leff
Deborah Liddell
Karen Mumford
Richard Hoppin
Larry Wilson
Jim Pugh
Nancy Seiberling
Judy Pfohl
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