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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 17, 1994
TO: City Council (Memo for Record)
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material Sent to Council Only
Copy of correspondence from Mayor Horowitz to:
a. Kent Sovern regarding State of the Cities Report
b. Robert Busha regarding Operation Payback
c. Robert Oppliger regarding B-BOPS Mayor's Race
d. Duane Bickford regarding recycl ing
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Parking Fee - SEATS
b. Abatement of Cottonwood Trees
c. Downtown Transportation Committee
d. Traffic Signalization - Highway IfACT Circle
e. Pattschull Properties - Iowa Avenue
f. Towncrest
Memoranda from the City Attorney:
a. Legal Opinion concerning disruptive transit passengers
b. Use of Mediation Services
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a. Council Work Session of June 6, 1994
b. Additional Amendment to Code
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Correspondence from the Director of Planning and Community Development:
a. Letter to Iowa City Community School District regarding development 5
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b. Memorandum regarding extension of Foster Road /~7~
Memoranda from the Director of Parking and Transit:
a. Parking Usage
b. Correspondence from C. Joseph Holland
Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding Longfellow
Manor property.
Memorandum from the Fire Chief regarding residential sprinkler workshop. I(/?()
Correspondence from the Department of Housing and Inspection Services:
a. Memorandum regarding changeable copy signs ~
b, Letter from Christine R. Mattes expressing appreciation for service
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June 17, 1994
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Memoranda from the Police Chief:
a. Training Grant
b. Letter from Suzanne Link
Memorandum from the Superintendent of Solid Waste regarding recycling
program items. '
Copy of reply from the Airport Manager to letter from David G. Bloesch
regarding aircraft noise.
Copy of Jetter from Stanley Consultants, Inc., to the Director of Public
Works regarding wastewater treatment and collection facility improvements,
Copy of news release regarding notice of public meeting regarding regional
stormwater detention facility servicing the south Sycamore area.
Agenda for the June 16, 1994, meeting of the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors,
Copy of letter from the Assistant City Manager regarding the ADA
Compliance Coalition.
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parking facility at St. Patrick's.
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League of Iowa Municipalities
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At a recent City Council meeting, members of the City Council discussed the upcoming
preparation of the State of the Cities report, Generally speaking, we continue to be very
supportive of the document and its effect on the legislative process as it affects our cities. We
wish to raise one issue with the League and it is more an issue of tone than disagreement with
previous League positions. We would suggest that when the issue of mandates is discussed
in the document and for that fact, is a matter of League policy, we would emphasize the more
positive aspects of the state and federal agenda and attempt to avoid the appearance of
''whining about" this issue, We are in agreement that mandates are burdensome to our
communities; however, we feel that the thrust of future issues should be more positive and
suggest more strongly that if we are to be the instrument of fulfillment of state and national
policy, that more attention needs to be directed to our financial condition, We would hope that
the state would view us as a partner in the issue of their mandated legislation and grant us the
financial resources to fulfill these mandates, Those resources may be in the form of direct state
aid or some local taxing authority that might permit us to do all of the positive issues identified
in the state and national agenda.
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Please give this matter some thought and if you'd like to discuss the City Council's general
concerns, please feel free to contaCt me,
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Ttiank you for the final report and in particular let me offer appreciation for the recent
donation of $4,000 to be used as part of our flood relief, This has been a most rewarding
program through which our respective communities have enjoyed a tremendous spirit of
cooperation that we know exists in our citizens in the time of crisis, We want to continue to
maintain some communication, and I will be contacting representatives of the Santa Rosa city
government in order to continue that contact.
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gifts provided to my community through Operation Payback. .
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FINAL REPORT
Ten months ago. a series of events and letters led to the fonnation of a group of people in Santa Rosa whose
common interest was in helping flood victims in America's midwest Part of their motivation came from reflecting
on the help which midwestemers gave to Santa Rosa after the 1906 earthquake. That's why the tenn "payback"
became part of our name, Subsequently. we met a great many obstacles in attempting to send people, money, and
material goods nearly 2,000 miles to the Iowa City area. We've also benefited greatly here in the Santa Rosa area
from ou' M"hllev PVnPn'enc^s
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We built relationships to new friends in Iowa City as well as within the Santa Rosa area; relationships that will be
with us for a long time to come. Links were made from California to Iowa between elementary schools, between
ministries and churches, between governmental officials and agencies, and between businesses, We learned that
partnerships are not nearly as difficult to fonn as is often portrayed,
We saw distinctions blur and coopemtion build as representatives of government, religious groups and the private
sector worked together to send relief to people in need far away. Bureaucmtic processes were expedited, difficulties
were minimized, and our problems became simple challenges as we combined our efforts to overcome
inconveniences and barracades surrounding our usual routines. We will remember that our mutual interests will
allow for exceptional achievement when the situation demands it.
In many ways it was revealed to us that small tasks and simple gifts can be especially valuable, As outsiders,
bringing together estranged parties under stress in Iowa City seemed almost natural, The result is a new level of
understanding, even love among them. A group of Santa Rosa teens traveling by train at their own expense to wash
Iowa River mud off mobil home skirts spoke volumes to the people ofIowa, We realize that philanthropy is
generosity in many fonns, not all of which needs to be delivered by cash, check, or money order.
Your generosity provided concrete blocks and mortar to mise a home, and to purchase food, cleaning supplies,
clothing, and paper products to help serve food and bevemges to volunteers in Iowa City.
Your money rented porta-johns, paid for chemicals to clean mildew off flood-soaked basement walls, and to give a
fundraising boost to a group that works with at-risk teens..,a program site that was washed away three times by
rampaging flood waters.
Your contributions will help restore the little league baseball fields that sat under water for five months, and to plant
trees in a city park that became a lake for most of last year.
Your donations of canned and dry goods went into the kitchens of families that did not see the inside of their rain
saturated homes for many weeks.
Your telephone calls of support, here and there, your pmyers, and your many gifts reflected such a genuine concem
that your mark will not soon be forgotten in Iowa, nor will it be forgotten here, ,
Thank you Santa Rosa,
Robert Busha
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A People-to-'People Connection
P,Q,Box 403 . Santa Rosa, CA 95402 . (707) 526-3921+ FAX (707) 526-3029
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June 15, 1994
Robert A. Oppliger
2220 Arizona Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Bob:
The City Council discussed the monies raised from the B-Bops Mayors Race and City Council
Challenge and have decided that the Broadway Neighborhood Center should be recipient of
any of the funds we raised. Please contact Joan Vanden Berg at the Broadway Neighborhood
Center and advise her of the prize winnings to be distributed to her agency. We would hope
that Joan would utilize these monies for some type of bicycle safety or other related bicycle
programs for the many children who frequent the Broadway Neighborhood Center.
Thanks for allowing us to participate,
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Thank you for your recent letter about the various aspects of recycling with which we as a
Council must be concerned, I appreciate the thoughtfulness with which you framed the letter
and the, constructive suggestions you made. Some of your ideas our staff is already
considering; for instance, those about solid waste financing and collection. I hope we can
eventually settle in with a workable program for all our citizens: As you requested, I am
sharing your letter with the whole Council.
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To: City Council
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As I have watched the discussion unfold with respect to the increase in parking fees, there
is one clear element that I believe is taking shape in this policy discussion, which is that the
downtown merchants feel strongly that any increase in parking fees is to be utilized strictly
for the SEATS budget. While I assume a case can be made for that position, any parking
revenues transferred to the transit system become part of the overall transit enterprise fund
and budget. It is not intended to be specifically earmarked as a revenue for SEATS unless you
would choose to set up a transfer of parking revenue for general transit purposes and possibly
another transfer (the 5 C increasel for SEATS purposes.
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While this debate is unfolding further, there are also certain misconceptions, regarding the
financial health of the transit system. The transit budget, as it now stands and with the
recently adopted three.year plan, has adequate reserves, assuming no reduction in federal aid
for the next three years. We have sufficient operating cash to run the system and the City
Council has demonstrated that it will provide sufficient property tax support for the transit
system. You will recall we utilized the inflation factor at the time of budget adoption, When
we undertook the $90,000 transfer during the budget review process, there was little if any
objection to that transfer into the transit system. I am assuming because the SEATS budget
has increased dramatically and became so high profile during the public debate, the parking
ramp rate increase appears to be supplementing SEATS budget. Such is the circumstance
surrounding public debates, but I wanted to reassure you of the current financial health of the
transit budget,
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Re: Abatement of Cottonwood Trees
Attached is a legal analysis performed by our City Attorney's office concerning our "requirement
to abate cottonwoods." Linda's analysis provides far greater discretion than we believe we had
concerning this issue. Periodically, we receive complaints from residents about cottonwood trees,
Most often on someone else's property. After discussion with Linda concerning this discretion
we have within the ordinance, I have directed that the City Forester exercise his ~est judgment,
knowledge and experience, as Linda indicates, in determining what is a nuisance. While this may
upset some property owners, we believe we can and should take every realistic effortlinitiative
to avoid cutting down many of these very old and attractive trees. Recognizing the trees9an be
a temporary nuisance during the warm weather season, we still believe that Terry can exercise
such judgment. This may require the City Council to intervene in that, I suspect, those who feel
strongly will complain to Terry, ultimately through my office. I will generally support Terry's
professional opinion and therefore the City Council may end up hearing about these matters. It
is our desire to preserve these trees to the best of our ability and yet not cause any health or
safety problems for neighbors. Clearly judgments will need to be made,
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June 14, 1994
Terry Trueblood, Parks & Recreation Director;~ Atkins, City Manager; Terry
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Linda Newman Gentry, City Attorney
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Prosecutorial Discretion to Abate Cottonwoods
There is some confusion as to whether state law requires the city to abate cottonwoods, even
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This means that once the City Forester determines, based on the City Forester's own best
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the nuisance should be abated, also based on the specific facts and circumstances
presented, then the City may move to abate.
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In summary, it is the City Forester's discretion to determine whether, under the facts and
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Attorney's Office has prosecutorial discretion to determine whether to file a lawsuit against the
offending party. In this case, I request the City Forester make a determination as to whether the
tree should be removed - e,g, based on minimal cotton-bearing qualities, surrounding area (free
of houses with window air conditioning, for example), etc. In other words, I need specific facts
and circumstances in order to assist you with this decision-making process.
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for our meeting on Wednesday, June 15, 1994, at 11 :00 a.m.
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Re: Downtown Transportation Committee
The Committee is putting together its meeting schedule. They now plan to have meetings on June
30, July 7, July 14 and July 28. An agenda will be prepared and meetings are likely to begin
about 6:30 p.m. Location will be announced.
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In order to make productive use of meeting time, it is suggested that if any of you have any
specific ideas you wish considered, please prepare those, even in rough fashion, so we may
distribute them to the Transportation Committee early on. I would like to receive any written
materials from you no later than Thursday afternoon, June 23. We would hope to mail a packet
of information on Friday to the Committee in anticipation of their June 30 meeting.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: June 17, 1994
To: City Council
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Re: Traffic Signalization - Highway 1/ACT Circle
As you may be aware, I received a petition from ACT employees as well as other employees
in the immediate area of Highway 1 and ACT Circle concerning their ability to enter and exit
these properties, notably at rush hour, Specifically, the petition expresses concern over the
traffic situation, the increase in employment at ACT and the general conditions associated
with traffic on Highway 1.
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time consuming and involve many more constituent interest groups.
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regarding possible options for the signalization of Highway 1 at ACT Circle. Their discussion
considered both short-term and long-term conditions. Mike prefaced all of his remarks with
a notion that the discussions are only sketchy and best guess estimates. Mike asserts that
before anything can be pursued with any enthusiasm and major commitment of resources, the
Highway 1 corridor should be reviewed, not just from the perspective of the one intersection,
Justification exists for major capacity improvements to Highway 1 (Dodge Street), scheduled
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addition to the signals and the intersection improvement, it is likely that Highway 1 would
need improvement with respect to the Interstate 80 ramps. If this project is to be pursued
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by the State as well as the City, the desirability of realigning the ramps would be reviewed.
In addition, in order to provide the appropriate traffic transition from the south, the road
improvements could extend as far south as the Dubuque Road intersection north of the Press-
Citizen. As you can see, such an intersection signal improvement, at least in the eyes of
lOOT, is something of major consequence,
A second possible option for signalization would be to provide signals at the intersection of
Highway 1 and Dubuque Road rather than ACT Circle, If signalization were provided, the
intersection would need to have certain geometric'design initiated. The turn lanes would also
be not unlike the issues associated in our first option. It does appear with this intersection
IDOT's concern over ramp realignment would not be a significant concern.
The third choice is more of a long-term - that being to establish the location of the proposed
east-west arterial. Thereby the First Avenue and the Scott Boulevard connection would be
considered in order to create the proper intersection at Dubuque and new street network. If
this choice is undertaken, it would have a more long-term impact on our planning but would
deal with the issues of traffic in the area more comprehensively.
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At this time it would be my intent, in order to move the project along and demonstrate to the
petitioners our interest in addressing the issues, to pursue a traffic signal at the Highway
1/Dubuque Road intersection, along with ACT rerouting their parking lot traffic to Dubuque
Road and Highway 1. This would substantially mitigate Iowa DOT's concerns regarding the
1-80 interchange, at least for the time being, We, of course, will be presented with the
problem of the property owners along Dubuque Road and the likely increase in traffic that will
occur. We would suggest to ACT to close their driveway at ACT Circle.
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NCS, and all of the other employment centers being located at the 1-80/Highway 1
interchange. While our data would indicate that there is no cause for immediate concern over
safety, our instincts are that with these large employment centers being created, it will require
our attention to traffic issues in the short-range future.
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The third option discussed was the location of the east-west arterial and all of the issues
associated with Scott Boulevard and First Avenue extended, This is of some consequence
both financially and also politically as land use and constituent interest issues are likely to
surface.
As we await the scheduling of your planned discussion for the northeast Iowa City area and
your interest in long-term issues associated with this area, we must keep in mind these short-
term issues and the interest of this one constituent group - the employees in the area.
It was mentioned that regarding the possibility of making the improvements on Highway 1,
we attempt to avoid "throwaway of any improvements." I would agree. We could proceed
with Dubuque Road traffic improvements, assuming' lOOT was to approve these or other
options; therefore, this concern is substantially mitigated, The improvements do, however,
require widening and other additionallaning for Highway 1 which would likely be construed
as a future widening of Highway 1, and it may be perceived by other interest groups as the
first step and thereby meet with their resistance.
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To:
City Council
City Manager
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Re: Pattschull Properties - Iowa Avenue
, I am sure you recall the correspondence exchanged with Dick Pattschull, the property owner in
the 600 block of Iowa Avenue, particularly as it pertains to his proposed tax abatement. The
Department of Housing and Inspection Services has traditionally allowed a property owner to
pursue other alternatives if, in fact, it would be an opportunity for the property owner to abate the
dangerous building problem through other means. In that it does not appear that Mr. Pattschull
is going to proceed, it became their obligation to file Notice of Violation on these properties. If
you observe the properties, I believe you would fully support this decision. While it may appear
that we are pursuing Mr. Pattschull due to the fact that the City Council would not grant his tax
abatement, the properties are dangerous, need to be corrected or removed, and the issue of the
redevelopment is not pertinent to his requirement to abate a nuisance.
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Richard W, Pattschull
315 Fairview Ave,
Iowa City, IA 52245
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The above-listed property was inspected on June 1. 1994 by Inspectors Ron Boose and Gary Klinefel-
ter, Department of Housing and Inspection Services, The following items have been determined as
violations of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and are hereby brought to
your attention for correction:
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addressed 625 and 627 Iowa Ave, have major foundation damage, 625 Iowa Ave. east foundation
is 1/2 to 2/3 collapsed. 627 Iowa Ave, has significant foundation damage to the south half of the
basement on the east, south, and west walls, The former commercial space located at 613 Iowa Ave,
is missing part of the roof structure due to deterioration,
See, 401.(b)3. NOTICE TO REPAIR OR VACATE AND DEMOLISH These structures are ordered to be
repaired or vacated and demolished within 60 days, All applicable permits must be acquired from the
Department of Housing and Inspection Services prior to and structural repairs being undertaken or prior
to demolition,
You will have sixty 160) days after receipt of this notice to correct these deficiencies,
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Should you wish to contest this order, Appeal Request forms can be obtained at the City Clerk' 5 office,
410 E, Washington Street. Any appeal must be received in the office of the City Clerk within ten (10)
days of your receipt of this notice, Failure to request an appeal shall constitute a waiver of the right
to a hearing and this notice shall become a final determination and order,
If you have any questions regarding this notice, please call the Housing Inspection Division at 356.
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person as well as someone from Life Skills help households individually as necessary, such as
filling out the application forms. This will require on-site visits.
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Attached please find a memo from Sarah Holecek to me, and dated June 8, 1994, wherein she
concludes that the City has authority to adopt a "disruptive passenger ordinance" for City
Transit buses, and that such ordinance could grant the bus driver discretion to order the
disruptive person to depart from the bus, see attached,
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Sarah in drafting an ordinance along the lines of the Des Moines ordinance, but that you
attempt to streamline the ordinance, In a word, we do not need anything quite a's complicated
as the Des Moines ordinance regarding buses,
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Date: June 8, 1994
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Sarah E. Holecek, Assistant City Attorney
Re: Legal Opinion Request - Disruptive Passenger Procedures on City Transit
Buses
Issue:
Whether the City of Iowa City transit buses can deny rides to disruptive passengers, and
development of a speedier mechanism for dealing with disruptive individuals.
Background:
During recent months, Iowa City Transit has experienced a rash of incidents involving a small
group of passengers who have been highly disruptive. The actions have included the display
of a knife, verbal assaults, inflammatory racial remarks, and inflammatory sexual statements,
As a result of these actions, transit operators and office staff have received numerous
complaints, and it is perceived that ridership has been directly impacted in the, negative,
Current procedure for denying service to disruptive passengers is both cumbersome and time
consuming, and requires involvement of the transit operator, the Police Department, and the
City Attorney's Office through a series of identification, reports, and notification that
continued disruptive behavior will result in a denial service. Joe Fowler, the Director of
Parking and Transit, has requested assistance in developing a speedier mechanism to deny
service to disruptive passengers. As outlined below, I believe it possible to adopt an
ordinance which would allow transit drivers to refuse transportation to individuals violating
the provisions of that ordinance, without running afoul of procedural due process or 14th
Amendment constitutional concerns. Additionally, after reviewing the municipal codes of
several major metropolitan areas, I conclude that the attached Des Moines municipal ordinance
is an excellent model.
Analysis:
Upon review of the various city ordinances from other jurisdictions addressing this issue, I
note that two approaches have generally peen taken. The first approach is to specifically
criminalize passenger misconduct on public transportation. This approach can be seen in both
the Seattle municipal ordinance (discussed below) and the Houston municipal ordinance
(attachedl. 'This criminalization approach, as embodied in the Seattle municipal ordinance, has
been challenged on constitutional due process "void for vagueness" grounds under the 14th
Amendment in Citv of Seattle v, Eze, 759 P.2d 366 (Wash. 19881.
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In the above-referenced action, the Washington Supreme Court upheld the municipal
ordinance over Eze's challenges that the statute was void for vagueness, overbroad, and
conflicting with state statutes. In its opinion, the Washington state Supreme Court explained
that the void for vagueness doctrine serves two important purposes: to provide fair notice
to citizens as to what conduct is proscribed and to protect against arbitrary enforcement of
the laws. lfh at 368, However, it is not necessary for an ordinance to provide impossible
standards of specificity, and consequently, a statute is not unconstitutionally vague merely
because a person cannot predict with complete certainty the exact point at which his actions
would be classified as prohibited conduct. lfh at 368. In sum, when challenged under the
14th Amendment for violating procedural due process, the Washington State Supr'eme Court
upheld Seattle's municipal ordinance criminalizing the conduct of one who "unreasonably
disturbs others by engaging in loud or raucous behavior".
With regard to the procedure used by Seattle transit employees for dealing with criminalized
behavior on public transit, it appears that the transit operator calls the dispatcher who then
calls local police to remove and charge offending individual. Joe Fowler may wish to contact
both Seattle and Houston regarding the internal policies their transit authorities use for dealing
with violators. However, these ordinances do not outline such procedures or allow the drivers
to deny service in their texts.
The second approach, as exemplified by the Des Moines ordinance attached hereto, provides
a basis for the driver of a public transportation vehicle to either refuse service or order an
offending passenger off a bus. If the offending passenger refuses the driver's directions,
driver may report such conduct to appropriate law enforcement officers for further action
under state or local law. Additionally, it appears that actions in violation of the subchapter
regulating public transportation are also criminalized. However, I note that many of the
actions proscribed by the ordinance are also criminalized under various sections of the Iowa
State Code.
Review of applicable Iowa case law does not reveal a constitutional or other challenge to the
Des Moines ordinance which has reached the appellate or State Supreme Court level. Further,
in light of the above cited case law, I believe the ordinance to be reasonably specific enough
to survive a constitutional procedural due process challenge, Additionally, as long as the bus
driver's determination of a violation is not "arbitrary or capricious," the actions of the bus
driver will be upheld in a substantive due process challenge. Lastly, such an ordinance would
easily survive a 14th Amendment Equal Protection challege, for the rational, legitimate
governmental interests are easily identified as the safety and welfare of passengers,
Conclusion:
The City of Iowa City may pass an ordinance proscribing certain conduct on public transit
buses, the violation of which may result in either the refusal of service and/or issuance of a
citation, Such ordinance should also identify that the driver has the discretion to refuse
service or order a passenger off a bus for violative behavior prior to the issuance of a citation.
I suggest that we use the Des Moines municipal ordinance as a model, and perhaps refine and
add additional particular behaviors which trigger the driver's discretion to provide service.
Additionally, I believe we also need to clarify whether a violation of the ordinance is a criminal
offense, and if so, the penalty therefore,
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(b) No person shall interfere in any '~ay liith the operation of any
bus.
(c) No operator or driver of any bus, at any time, shall allow
passengers to ove'rload or crowd the same in a manner to interfere with
the safe and reasonable operation of the vehicle. (C42,~~24-B, 104-7,
100-Bj C54, C62,~12-5j C75,~19-30j 0.9141j C79,i19-30j 0.10,204j C79,
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19-14. SEPARATION OF OPERATOR AND PASSENGERS.
Every person controlling, operating or using any bus shall cause
to be affixed on the floor of the vehicle a white line extending from the
back of the seat of the operator of the vehicle to a point in the center
of the right~and front door. (C42,~104-B,Olj 0.5263j C54, C62,U2-6j
C75, C79,~19-31j 0.10,204j C79,~19.14)
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19-15. UNUWFUL USE OF TRANSFERS. ,
No person shall use, assign or exchange any transfer used by any'
bus in violation of the transfer regulations provided for its use.
(C42,~104.9j C54. C62,~12-7j C7~, C79,~19-32j 0.10,204; C79.~19-15)
19.16. TNRCIIIING MISSILES AT BUSES.
No person shall throw any stone, wood. snow or other substance at
or into any bus, or at any person in or on such bus. (C42.~104-10j C54.
C62,~12-8j C75, C79,~19-33; 0.10,204; C79,~19-16)
19-17. P~HIBITED CONDUCT ON BUSES.
No person shall, whi 1 e a passenger on any bus, do any of the
following acts:
(1) Smoke or possess any lighted or smoldering pipe, cigar
or cigarette, except in a place provided for smoking
therein by the owner thereofj
(2) Consume any beverages, food or alcohol i
(3) Destroy, injure, write upon, soil or remove any part of
any bus;
(4) Spit, urinate, or defecate in or upon or from any part
of any busj
(5) Throw, deposit or place any paper, bottles, cans or any
other garbage or solid liaste in or upon any busj
(6) Throw any object of any kind within any bus or out any
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door or liindow of any bus;
(7) Play or operate any Ndio, television, tape player,
record player or similar electronic sound amplification
device unless the sound therefrom can only be heard
through an earphone and is totally inaudible to all
other passengersj
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(B) Bri ng any pet or ani lIIol 1 onto any bus other than a
seeing-eye or hearing-ear dog accompanying a handicapped
person or an anillloll in a cage or held exclusively on the
lap of a rider.
(9) Stand or relllol In in front of any white 1 i ne lIIolrked on the
forward end of the floor of any bus while the bus is in
motion or after being asked to step back behind the,
white line by the driver;
(10) Enter a bus 'through a rear door unless authorized to do
so by the driver or other transit authority employee;
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19.19 to 19.34. REPEALED BY ORC. 10,204,fl.
19-35 to 19-46. REPEALED BY aRC. 9141, f2.
SUBCHAPTER 3, LIMOUSINES
19-47. DEFINITIOHS.
Unless otherwise expressly stated or the context clearly indicates
a different intention, the following terms shall, for the purpose of this
subchapter, have the meanings in this section.
'Airport' means the Oes Moines !nterndtional Airport located in
southwest Des Moines on FleurDrive bet'Neen McKinley Avenue and Army Post
Road.
'Aviation dlN1ctor' means the director of the Oes Moines
International Airport or an authorized representative.
'Central business district' means the area bounded by the Mac'licar
Freeway on the north, East 14th Street on the east, the Des Moines and
Raccoon Rivers on the south and Martin Luther King, Jr, Parkway extended
on the west.
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~IlSCELI.-\.'iEOUS OFFENSES A..'1D PROYlSIONS
lelivered. given or made available by a phar,
j!e~" ~lospital. or other institution licensed or reg.
"';.d :0 dispense such substance in the course of
1I1:~~;ional practice or research in this state,
~e 1968. * 28.45; Ord, :-io, 78.1330, * 1. 6.28.78;
~, ~o, 53.50, * 1, 1.12.831
~, 28.22. Same-Penalty.
,..' . I y person violating any provision of section
W;~,~i!' ~1 of this Code shall be guilty of a misde.
-:~t"" ,,:) . or and. upon conviction thereof, shall be lined
~~<~ lesS than one hundred dollars 1$100,00) nor
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. , . olTense. Each sale, olTer for sale, delivery,
ofTer of availability, manufacture or prepara.
of a substance or product for sale or distribu.
or possession prohibited by section 28.21 shall
itute a separate olTense under the terms
'n, Each day of display for sale prohibited by
'on 28,2110 shall constitute a separate olTense
tlie terms herein. To the extent that any
e under section 28.21 also constitutes an of.
, under state law, then it shall be punishable
vided in state law,
1968, g 28.46; Ord, No, 78.1330, g 2, 6.28.78;
No. 92,1449, g 44, 11.4.92)
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';ompany holding a franchise from the city,
JEcers, agents or employees, '.0 direct or permit
\Ilnpioyee of such a company or of an indepen.
~rontractor hired by such company '.0 enter
a ~ublic utility easemen'. traversing ;Jrivate
r':/ unless:
t Such employee is furnished with an identi.
! !ication card. badge, insignia or uniform
It identifying such person as an employee of
mch company or independent contractor;
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badge. insignia or uniform,
,Code 1968, g 25.55,2; Ord, :-';0, 81.1460, g 1,5+811
Sec. 28.24. Trespass generally.
It shall be unlawful for any person to be found
on the premises of another in the nighttime, under
suspicious circumstances,
(Code 1968, S 28.57; Ord, No, 68.1962, g 2. 12.
11.68)
Sees. 28.25, 28.26. Reserved.
Secs, 28.27, 28.~8, Reserved.
Editor'. note- Former ~~ 28.27 and 28-28, which per.
tained to smoking in public places and smoking in the Munic.
ipal Courts Building, were repealed by ~ 4 ofOrd, No, 86-1311,
enacted July 30, 1986, The repealed provisions derived rrom
~~ 28.62 and 28-62.1 or the 1968 Code and the rollowing ordi.
nancea: Ord. No, 75.668. ~~ 1-4, enacted May 7, 1975: Ord,
No, 75.931, ~~ 1,2, enacted ~Iay 28. 1975; Ord, No, 75-1216.
~~ 1, 2, enacted July 9, 1975: Ord, No, 75-1390. ~ 1. enacted
Aug, 5, 1975; Ord, No, 81.882, ~ 1, enacted May 5, 1981: Ord.
No, 81.2397. ~ 1, enacted Dee, 2,1981: and Ord. No, 86-322, H
1-4, enacted March 5, 1986,
Sec. 28.29, Pay toilets in public places.
It shall be unlawful for any person to make a
charge for the use of a toilet maintained in a place
open to the public or to a substantial part of the
public,
iCode 1968, S 28.6;; Ord, ~o, 77.228, S I, 2.2.77)
Sec. 28.30. Conduct ill buses, etc.
(ai It shall be unlawful for any person inside
any bus or other motor vehicle engaged in mass
transportation service on or over any street ,)i :he
city:
I L To consume any food or beverage: provided
that this paragraph shall not apply to :he
driver of any such motor vehicle not in mo.
tion:
12: To throw or deposit any garbage, refuse,
containers, wrappings, or other trash upon
any surface inside any such motor vehicle,
except a designated trash receptacle; ,)r
'3; To use or ope~ate any radio receiver, mag.
netic tape player, or other electronic device
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in such a manner as to be plainly audible to
any other person inside the mocor I'ehicle,
orovided chat this paragraph shall not apply
~o any electronic device attached to the
motor vehicle and used bv the driver for
mass transportation purposes,
(;e~l. ~~~~l."i'1; ibi As used in this section "bus or other motor
vehicle engaged in mass transportation service"
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of passengers lor hire from or to designated transit
stops within the city or adjacent urbanized areas,
but shall not include chartered vehicles, sightse.
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the United States of America.
iCode 1968, ~ 28.68; Ord, No, n1167, * 1, 8.24.771
.-\nnex, ehe ,Jesse H, ,Jones Hal! :"Jr the Perfor..
,-\.res, cho ),Cusic Hall. the Albert Thomas Con'
tion and Exhibit Center and '-lnde~ground par~
garages. the Cicy Hall. che ~Cargaret Wescer:
Citv Hall Annex, the Police administra'
bUiiding, the t: nderground Telephone Excha
and Emergency Operating Center, che Fire AI
Building. the )'Iunicipal Courts Building, the J
Ideson Building, and the Central Library Buil
of the Houston Public Library System unless
base of the candle is surrounded by a conta
sufficiently large enough to catch and to re' , '
the wax droppings,
',bl A violation of subsection 'ai, upon cor'
tion, shall be punished as provided by section'
of this Code,
iCode 1968, * 28.70; Ord, No, 79.867, ~9 1
5.23.79; Ord, ~o, 79.911,99 1,2.6.5.79: Ord,
92.1449, 9 45, 11.4.921
Charter rcCerencc-Pcnalty for ordinance violation, I ,
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Cross reCerences-Assessment or fioes~jnst cor.
lions. ~ 16.76: payment of fines, 116.78; credit against
for time sorved in incarceration, ~ 35.6 et leq,
Sec. 28.31. Dogs in buildings under manage.
ment of civic center department
or public library system.
(ai It shall be unlawful for any person having
control over a dog to bring such animal into a
building which is under the management of the
civic center department or the Houston Public Li.
brary System, or to permit a dog under his control
to be within such a building,
(bi It shall be a defense to prosecution under
subsection iai that:
; 11 The dog was owned by the city,
i21 The dog was a guide dog accompanying a
blind person,
'3) The dog was brought inco a facility in ac.
cordance with the terms of a rental agree.
ment under which such facility had been
renced from the city,
.\ The dog was only in areas soleiy used for
parking of motor vehicles,
Code 1968, ~ 28'09; Ord, :';0, 77.241~, * 1. 11.
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onstrations, picket lines, etc.
lai No person shall carry or possess while
ticipating in any demonstration, rally, picket
or public assembly, any stick, board, pole, st'
rod, plank, pipe, stud, cane, statT, slat, or sim
object unless that object conforms to the follo\\
specifications:
II' All object.s which are generally rectang-
in shape shall not exceed 'lr.e.~ourth in~
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'3, All objects must be constr'lcted at' II"
wood products, or 0ther ~ellulose mater: ,'/
'b, The fact chac an obiect described in sui:
cion' a: forms a component part ot' a sign or pia, '
does not exempt it from coverage ~nder this.
tion,
'c: It is an affirmative defense to prosec~
under this sedon thac the object is used a.
Sec. 28.32. r.:se ci' candles on certain city
pro;Jerties,
'a, :';0 perso:\ shall light a candle on the grounds
of the Sam Houston Coliseum, the Coliseum
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 15, 1994
To: Honorable Susan M, Horowitz and Members of the City Council
From: Linda Newman Gentry, City Attorney
Re:
Update on City Council or City Use of Mediation Services; Additionallnforma-
tion
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In a recent conversation with local attorney Mike Howard, concerning, a totally unrelated
matter, Mike suggested that the City might be interested in using the mediation services of
the Iowa Mediation Service, located on Highway 30 and Interstate 380, and simply wanted
to pass the information on to me, FYI.
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Since the City Council has, from time to time, expressed interest in using the services of a
mediator, I contacted Ginna Booth, who is the regional director of the East Central region of
the Iowa Mediation Service, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
She stated to me that the Service originally started in 1985 as the "Iowa Farmer Creditors
Service" in order to mediate disputes between farmers and lending institutions - in order to
avoid farm foreclosures, However, Ginna explained to me thatlowa Mediation Service has
changed from its original farm focus, to now covering the following topics:
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Mediation Service for a number of public policy disputes between, for example, the
City of Riverside and the Sheriff's Department. She suggested I contact Jerry Patridge
himself for additional information, see below.
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Jail policies, resolving a dispute between a county Board of Supervisors and a sheriff's
department
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This is a classic example of conflicting values, since constitutional rights of prisoners
require certain physical facilities be provided for jail inmates, and yet these expenses
are very costly - and lack of funds is not a defense to a prison rights case under the
U.S. Constitution.
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Ginna Booth also explained to me that both attorneys and non-attorneys who want to
participate in the program as mediators enter an extensive training program, that the Iowa
Mediation Service now has four regions within the state of Iowa, and the east central/south-
east Iowa region currently has 15 mediators. Both local attorney Mike Howard and
Washington County Attorney Jerry Patridge are on the "mediator" list.
The facilities for the Iowa Mediation Service, southeast Iowa region, is located at 3349
Southgate Court, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404, and is easily found directly behind the Red Roof
Inn off of 33rd Avenue SW,
In terms of facilities where the mediation would occur, she has a conference room and a
waiting area, where persons can "cool off" if necessary,
As for cost, because the program is partially funded by federal money, state money and user
fees, if the City were to use the Iowa Mediation Service, for example, for the Melrose Avenue
dispute, we would pay as follows: $50 per hour per party, which would include University
Heights, the City of Iowa City, the Melrose Avenue Neighborhood Association and the
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics" and possibly the University of Iowa planning
personnel.
In speaking with Jerry Partridge, who has drafted an ordinance prescribing mediation as a
means of dispute resolution in Washington County government (see attached), Jerry informs
me that he has been working in this area for three years, and has seen amazing results with
diffusing racial problems and turning "enemies" into friends.
He also informed me of one mediation he did recently, between numerous law enforcement
agencies, Board of Supervisors and City Council members, and after three hours, held in open
session to satisfy Iowa's open meetings laws, the parties had resolved the problems and were '
shaking hands - rather than taking verbal "potshots" at each other,
Clearly, some of the mediation results will depend on the skill of the mediator, but it does
appear that we have skilled mediators in the east Iowa region, with a verifiable and positive
track record. I am forwarding this information to you, for your information, and discussion.
If you wish me to obtain additional information or be available for further discussion, please
let me know.
cc: City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Clerk
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TITLE I - POLIct AND ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 6
, RESOLVING CONFLICTS
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6.03 Inltlallan af Iledlatlan ProCIlWr&5
6.04 ' Iqllelltntlng l/edlat1on
6.05 Conrldl!l1llal1t:r at' IIedlallo/l SessIons
6.06 Costs at I/odlatlon
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6.01 PURPOSE. The purpose of this chapter 'is to provide a pro-
cess to resolve without litigation those conflicts that arise:
1) between department heads of the washington County government
or 2) between Washington county and entities with whom the county
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'1. "Conflict" means an incompatibility 'where one party is
complaining. that ac\;ions of, one or more other parties are
adversely affecting either the complaiuing party's work
environment or H:s ability to perform or complete official
county business in a manner that prQvides the maximum public
benefit. 'Intra-departmental matters' are specifically
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conflict reach workable agreements. - , I
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elected or appointed, and including a 'member of the Board of
Supervisots, and any person, business, corporation or entity
of any kind, 'public: or private, with whom Washington county
has a contract. : '
G . 03 INITIATION. OF MEDIATION PROCEDURES. Any party who
believes a conflict exists and who is directly affected by the
conflict may ,report the conflict, either in person or in writing,
to any member of the Board of Supervisors. The parties to a
conflict may agree to name an individual, who is mutually
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agreeable to all parties, to act as mediator. In the event the
parties cannot agree on the mediator, the Board of Supervisors
shall name an individual who has earned a certificate of trainlng
in mediation to serve as mediator.
6.04 IMPLEMEWrING' MEDIATION. Either the complaining party or
t.l1e chairperson of tbe Board of supervisors shall contact the
mediator under either ~f the following circumstances:
1. All parties 'to a conflict agree that a mediator be
employed; or ' '
2. The Board of supervisors by formal motion, without a
need for identifying the parties to the conflict. direct that
a mediator be employed, If the Board of supervisors initiate
mediati~n by this method, the Board shall also communicate
the identity of the parties in: cqnflict'to the mediator.
Ii. os CQNFInENTIALrrY OF' MEDIATION SESSIONS. EltCept for
mediation sessions which involve a "governmental body" as the
tetm is defined in Chapter 22 of the Iowa code (the Iowa Open
Meeting Law), mediation sessions shall not be open to the publiC.
A mediator employed under this chapter shall not disclose any 10
communication ent:custed to the mediato!: whi9h is necessary and
proper to person's function as a mediator.
1i.06 COSTS OF MlIDIATION. The cO'IIIlty Boal:d of supervisors sl1all
authorize the county J\.ttorney's office to budget an appropriate
amount of money each 'year to fund the necessary and appropriate
cost of employing mediators under this chapter. The authoriza-
tion shall be for no less than three percent (3%) of that amount,
'of the County Attoroey's fiscal' year budget established to pay
for juvenile court:-appointed attorneys,' fees. Any non-washington
county party to a mediation session would bear the responsibility
for paying that party's share of the m~diator's cost.
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6.07 REMEDY NOT EXCLUSIVE. Nothing in this chapter shall be
construed in a manner which adversely impacts a party from eKet-
cising his/her' civil' rights or from pursuing any legal remedy
which under state or Federal law the 'party,: may choose to. With
rl!9ard to the dutieS and respoosibili ties' of depattmeni: heads,
whether elected or appointed, including members 'of the Board of
Supenisors, set forth' in the Code of I i Iowa and the Iowa
Administrative Code, nothing in ,thi~ chapter shall affect their
independence in carrying out said dutie~ andlresponsibi1itie~.
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adjudication shall not affect the validity of 'the chapter as a
whole or any section, provision, or part thereof not adjudged
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6.09 TERMnlATrON CLAUSE. This chapter shall be in effect from
and afte~ its final passage approval and publication as provided
by law and such data shall bl!! deemed the -effective date" of the
chaptar. Absent a resolution by the Board of Supervisors to
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MEMORANDUM
Date: June 14, 1994
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 6, 1994 - 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers
Mayor Susan Horowitz presiding. Council Members: Horowitz, Baker, Kubby, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Absent: Lehman. City staff present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Franklin,
Davidson, Fowler, Fosse, Logsden, Dollman, Winstead, M. Henderson, Keck, Tape recorded
on Reels 94-78, All; 94-79, All; 94-80, Side 1,
REVIEW ZONING MATTERS:
Reel 94-78, Side 1
PCD Director Franklin presented the following Planning and Zoning items for discussion:
a.
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 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. (Harlocke/Weeberl
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b. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 5. 1994. ON AN AMENDMENT TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION OF
PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 1 WEST FROM 8-16
DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE TO 2-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. (Harlocke/Weeberl
See item e.
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c. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 5. 1994. ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF APPROXI-
MATELY FOUR ACRES OF LAND. KNOWN AS THE JENSEN TRACT. LOCATED EAST
OF HARLOCKE STREET FROM RM-44. HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.
TO RS-5. LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. (Harlocke/Weeber/REZ93-
0007)
See item e.
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d. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 5. 1994. ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF AN APPRO XI-
MATE 11,5 ACRE TRACT OF LAND. KNOWN AS THE RUPPERT TRACT. LOCATED
GENERALLY NORTH OF HIGHWAY 1 WEST FROM RM-44. HIGH DENSITY MULTI-
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e. , SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 5, 1994. ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF AN APPROXI-
MATE TWO ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED GENERALLY ON THE EAST AND WEST
SIDES OF HARLOCKE STREET FROM RM-44. HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL. TO RS-5. LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (HarlockeL
Weeber/REZ93-00071
Jane Jakobsen and Ann Bovbjerg. Planning and Zoning Commission members.
commented on the access issues. Franklin asked Council members to contact her prior
to July 5 meeting with any questions or requests for specific information.
Council directed staff to schedule informal discussion on June 13 regarding Harlocke/
Weeber area.
f.
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 5. 1994. ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. IOWA.
ENTITLED "ZONING" TO PERMIT BUILDING CONTRACTOR FACILITIES IN THE CC-2.
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ZONE. BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION. SUBJECT TO THERE
BEING NO OUTDOOR STORAGE.
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g, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 5. 1994. ON A RESOLUTION TO ANNEX
LAND IN THE VICINITY OF THE INTERSECTION OF MORMON TREK BOULEVARD AND
HIGHWAY 1 AND TO ANNEX LAND NORTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION. (ANN94-
0005)
h. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 5.1994. ON A ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD/HIGHWAY 1
INTERSECTION FROM COUNTY A 1 TO CI.1. INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL. AND LAND
NORTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION FROM COUNTY R1A TO CO-1. COMMERCIAL
OFFICE. (REZ94-00071
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i. PUBLIC HEARING ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION
OF AN APPROXIMATE 18.6 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED SOUTH OFTHE IOWA
CITY CORPORATE LIMITS. NORTH OF ROHRET ROAD AND EAST OF SLOTHOWER
ROAD, (Southwest Estates/ANN94-0004l
Jane Jakobsen, Planning and Zoning Commission member, commented on the RS-
5/RS-8 zoning,
j. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY
CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 18.6 ACRES OF LAND
LOCATED NORTH OF ROHRET ROAD AND EAST OF SLOTHOWER ROAD FROM THE
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k, PUBLIC HEARING ON A RESOLUTION TO SEVER IDE-ANNEXl AN APPROXIMATE 95
ACRES OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF IOWA CITY. IMMEDI-
ATELY SOUTH OFTHE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILWAY AND EAST OFTHE IOWA CITY
CORPORATE LIMITS. IGreer/ANN94.00011,
I. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THE VACATION OF THE EAST-
ERL Y TEN FEET OF MAIDEN LANE SOUTH OF COURT STREET AND NORTH OF
HARRISON STREET. (VAC94-0003l
m. ORDINANCE REPEALING THE VACATION OF THE EASTERLY TEN FEET OF MAIDEN
LANE SOUTH OF COl:JRT STREET AND NORTH OF HARRISON STREET. (fiRST
CONSIDERA TIONl
n. ORDINANCE AMENDING, THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE
REGULATIONS OF PROPERTIES GENERALLY LOCATED ON BOTH SIDES OF CHURCH
STREET BETWEEN DUBUQUE STREET AND DODGE STREET FROM RM-12. MEDIUM
DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. TO RNC-12. NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL
CONSERVATION ZONE. (Kinsev/REZ94-000411FIRST CONSIDERATION!,
o. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADD DIVISION 7. ENTITLED
"MINOR MODIFICATIONS." IFIRST CONSIDERATIONl
p. ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 36-55(MlJ1l. ADDITIONAL
REGULATIONS. TO PERMIT RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS TO BE ESTABLISHED OR
EXPANDED WITH ACCESS TO A COLLECTOR STREET. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY. IOWA. ENTITLED "ZONING" TO PERMIT AWNING SIGNS IN THE
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GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE U:.1l. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE U:2.l. OFFICE AND
RESEARCH PARK ZONE (ORPl AND RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PARK ZONE {BQEh
(SECOND CONSIDERATIONl
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 36-18 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO MODIFY
THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (CN-1l ZONE. (SEC-
OND CONSIDERATION)
ORDINANCE TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE LINN STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
LOCATED WEST OF GILBERT STREET AND NORTH OF BENTON STREET. (VAC93-
QQQQL(SECOND CONSIDERA TIONI.
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Franklin stated the applicant has requested expedited consideration, and stated that
if Council does not expedite action on this item, they cannot vote on item #8. Council
agreed to defer item #8 to June 14, 1994,
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MODIFY THE PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS IN THE
CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB-2l ZONE, (PASS AND ADOPTt
u. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE. PART 5. A 9.31 "
ACRE. 17 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED IMMEDIA TEL Y WEST OF TAFT
A VENUE. (SUB94-0006l
Transportation Planner Davidson provided information about collector local street
standards,
v, RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF SOUTHWEST ESTATES. PART SIX.
A 10.21 ACRE. 25 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED NORTH OF PHOENIX
DRIVE. (SUB94-00081
Franklin asked Council to defer this item to June 14, 1994.
w. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF DEAN OAKES FOURTH ADDITION.
A 5.28 ACRE. 11 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON QUINCENT STREET
EXTENDED. (SUB94-00091
Franklin asked Council to defer this item to June 14, 1994,
x. RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGARDING 0
THE EXTENSION OF FOSTER ROAD BETWEEN PRAIRIE DU CHIEN ROAD AND
DUBUQUE STREET.
Transportation Planner Davidson presented information and requested that Council
provide input on the construction of Foster Road to enable the developer to incorporate
it into the preliminary plat. Novick requested copies of the Planning and Zoning ,
Commission informal minutes. Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants, commented on the
proposed development concept. Council requested that staff schedule a separate
discussion about development of the area, Council agreed to accept the recommenda-
tion from the Planning and Zoning Commission and directed staff to work with the
developer on the development proposal that would take into consideration street
patterns, a road, environmental issues, fragile areas, open space, greenways, trees,
and possible OPDH, Council requested information regarding impact costs, including
street and traffic sign installation costs,
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MAIDEN LANE/ROHRET ROAD:
Reel 94-79, Side 1
City Engineer Fosse, Civil Engr. Winstead, and PCD Director Franklin presented information,
In response to Horowitz, Fosse said public art could be considered. Kubby asked that bike
lane information be forwarded to JCCOG bike group.
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PARKING FEES:
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Parking and Transit Director Fowler presented information about the Iowa City parking system.
A majority of Council supported an increase in parking ramp fees to 600 per hour, utilizing a
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defer action to June 14, 1994, when all Council members can be present.
Transportation Planner Davidson presented information about SEATS funding.
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John Murphy, representing the Downtown Association, spoke opposing a parking ramp
increase.
COUNCIL AGENDAITIME:
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1. '(Agenda Item 6,h) In response to Novick, Transportation Planner Davidson stated he
will obtain information about the public designation of land on Mormon Trek and
Highway 1.
2, (Agenda Item 5,e(411 In response to Novick, City Manager Atkins stated that he will
obtain information about the airport noise complaints.
3. (Agenda Item 5.e(6)) Novick inquired about correspondence received about the dam
and footbridge over the dam. Horowitz stated that she has contacted the complainant.
In response to Kubby, Assistant City Manager Helling stated that he will ask' Energy
Coordinator Schoenfelder to provide information regarding energy.
4, In response to Throgmorton, Transportation Planner Davidson stated that the extension
of transit service out Rohret Road could be considered.
5. Throgmorton noted his appreciation for materials received from the City Attorney's
office regarding the Yeggy lawsuit.
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Throgmorton stated that he could not read the graphics contained in Parking & Transit
Director Fowler's memo regarding parking ramp use. Throgmorton also suggested that
public utility economics having to do with capacity utilization be applied to the parking
ramp. Atkins requested Throgmorton send him information,
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(Agenda Item 5.e(511 Pigott referred to the correspondence received regarding cat
licensing. City Manager Atkins stated that he will obtain further information.
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Pigott raised concerns about the changeable copy sign at the Fieldhouse bar. Gentry
stated that the correspondence received was forwarded to HIS Director Boothroy and
he will make a ruling. Gentry explained that the Zoning Code Interpretation Panel (ZIP)
may be utilized to give an opinion.
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10. Kubby stated that the correspondence sent from Eagle's to Towncrest residents did
not say anything about a letter coming from the City. Council member Pigott stated
that it did. Atkins stated that the City's letter will be going out soon. Pigott raised
concerns that the relocation assistance funds will not be used to pay back rent.
Gentry explained that persons will get a lump sum of the relocation assistance funds
and apply it to wherever their new location is and if there is any left over, they can pay
the back rent, City Manager Atkins stated that he will obtain more information,
11, Council member Kubby referred to the May 23, 1994, work session minutes, page 4,
Near Southside Update and stated that a fifth provision should be included about public
space for public purpose, Mayor Horowitz stated that Council did not agree on that.
Horowitz stated that she will meet with City Clerk Karr to discuss that item, Kubby
stated that page 8, Melrose Avenue Neighborhood Association should state
environmental assessment, not environmental advocates.
12. (Agenda Item 231 In response to Kubby, City Attorney Gentry explained the Clerk
Typist will still monitor the budget but the magistrate's court will be done by the legal
staff, noting that the Administrative Secretary's position is being downgraded,
13, Kubby inquired about the deer reflectors. City Manager Atkins stated that he has
directed staff to purchase a few deer reflectors and experiment with them.
14, Kubby stated that it has been eight weeks since the City has heard from the Corps of
Engineers, Horowitz stated that she will contact Kubby regarding this issue.
15, Kubby requested that a work session be scheduled to reevaluate the Council's team
building goals, Horowitz stated that she will work on that schedule,
16, Horowitz noted that during Council's formal meeting she will announce the election
results.
17. Horowitz noted that she received a letter by B-Bops steering committee wanting to
know which organization should received the $ 250 prize for the City Council challenge.
Council members agreed that the money should go to the neighborhood centers with
emphasis on bike safety,
18. Council discussed the following schedule:
July 4 - Council participate in July 4 parade
July 11 - Economic development focus work session (6:30)
July 13 - JCCOG meeting
July 21 - Water discussion included in work session (6:30)
August 4 - Staff evaluations (6:301
19. Atkins noted the City is applying for a bike grant and Council will receive a memo in
the next couple of days.
20. Atkins stated that the City is proceeding with the purchase of bike racks, In response
to Kubby, Atkins stated that the bike committee will review the type of bike racks,
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21. Atkins stated that City of Iowa City has a chance to tag along to the contract with the
University of Iowa on their realignment of Hawkeye Drive, and get signals at the
intersection of Hawkeye Drive and Melrose, Staff will follow up,
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changed in the, codification process, The City Attorney noted the handout of minor
amendments to the code,
22. Horowitz noted difficulty in hearing televised formal Council meetings and urged
members to speak into the microphones,
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the first time today.
24. City Clerk Karr noted that a resolution on Baculis has been added to the agenda.
Novick noted that she had letters to add to the agenda also,
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Council minutes, page 6, #21 should read advocated, not abdicating.
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Please replace page 13 of your June 7th memo containing minor
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66. Page-3A-3 "A.2., , . . necessary expansion and debt
service, and that the system continues to
provide for the uniform distribution of
operation and maintenance among all users."
(Delete "including replacement costs,")
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67. Page l4-7B-3 "E.4. .... The commission shall approve
or disapprove the plat within forty five
(45) calendar days, after submission to the
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68. Page l4-6R-4 Shall be one sentence and read "RECOMMENDED
SPECIES OF TREES: The varieties of trees
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"Prior to the issuance of the permit, the
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I read in the paper and in the ICCSD Board packet about current considerations for boundary ,
changes. If I have read this material properly, the changes appear to concentrate on the east
side and the northwest area of the district. Iowa City is experiencing a lot of development
activity and interest on our south side, primarily in the Grant Wood attendance area, but
possibly in fhe Lucas attendance area. This interest and activity may not affect your 1994-95
year, but may begin to be felt in 95-96 or 96-97. I felt I should alert you to this beyond the
material you receive regarding our planning and zoning items. Feel free to call me if you
would like further detail.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: June 13,1994
To: City Council and City Manager
From: Karin Franklin, Director, Planning and Community Develop
Re: Extension of Foster Road between Dubuque Street and Prairie du Chien Road
Following the discussions at your June 6 and 7 meetings, I thought it would be beneficial to
summarize the current status of this issue. I believe you have adequately indicated to the
developer that you are willing to have the City involved in the extension of Foster Road as
development occurs in this area. However, this involvement will not occur until the developer has
indicated what accommodations will be made regarding protection of the environmentally sensitive
and unique physical features of this area. The next step is up to the developer; staff has not
been directed to conduct any further analysis of this matter,
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It is important that you understand the rights of the developer in this matter. The property under
consideration is within the corporate limits of Iowa City and is zoned RS-12. If the developer
presents a plat which complies with the requirements of the zoning ordinance and subdivision
regulations, and does not obligate the City to expense for the extension of public infrastructure,
the City may not legally deny the plat. This could include a plat which meets our legal
requirements but does not satisfactorily address environmental concerns of the City Council.
Although members of the City Council may feel a PDH development is appropriate for this area,
we have no way of requiring the developer to pursue a PDH development. !'
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An area of legitimate review by the City is the adequacy of streets within the subdivision and in
the area that will be affected by the subdivision. The City may deny a plat based on inadequate
transportation infrastructure, such as the lack of an extension of Foster Road between Dubuque
Street and Prairie du Chien Road. The developer may propose a plat which meets the
requirements of the zoning ordinance but does not include adequate street extensions or sufficient
access. As Jeff indicated in his presentation, there are several traffic concerns in this area of
Iowa City. Jeff has indicated to me that it will require more stringent analysis of a specific
proposed plat before this matter can be resolved.
An additional factor you should be aware of is that the developer has an existing approved plat
in this area which can be implemented at any time. This plat, approved in 1978, extends
Oaklawn Avenue north to an intersection with Buresh. This includes the area of the aspen trees,
which was .identified by the Environmental Technical Advisory Committee as a unique physical
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MEMORANDUM
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Date: June 3, 1994
To: Stephen Atkins, City Manager
From: Joe Fowler, Director of Parking & Transit
Re: Information Requested - Parking Usage
Several requests for information regarding parking demand have been made recently. I will
summarize usage in the Capitol and Dubuque Street ramps by using one week as an example
of typical usage.
I selected three days in the first week of March: Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. I have indicated
on the graphs activities which I feel influenced this demand. Also included are the number of long
and short term parkers on these days and a summary of system usage,
Capitol Street Parking Ramp
During weekday early mornings, before 10:00 a,m., usage is consistent,. As the graph shows,
Tuesday and Friday have similar demand. As most stores are not open during these hours, it
can be assumed that the majority of the parkers are students and employees. Tuesday and b.
Friday usage peaks around 1 :00 p.m. This is due to the addition of midday shoppers and diners. tV
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evening shoppers and moviegoers. Demand falls off quickly as the Old Capitol Center mall '
closes and the movies end,
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office parkers. After the stores open there is a steady increase with the peak in mid-afternoon,
several hours later than during midweek. As the stores close there is a large dropoff until evening
when activity in the CBD increases. Demand .fails throughout the later hours as activity centers
close.
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are longterm, The opening of the retail stores does not have much effect on demand in this
facility, as between the hours of 10:00 a.m, and 4:00 p.m. there is an approximate 100 vehicle
fluctuation. As office and retail establishments close, there is a marked decrease in demand.
Evening demand continues to slowly decrease throughout the night. The majority of the
remaining vehicles are guests at Holiday Inn.
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close at 5:00 p.m. Demand increases again as evening activities increase in the CBD.
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I have not graphed the usage in this facility as we do not have counting equipment at the
entrance/exit lanes. Typical activity can be summarized as heavy early morning demand, with
375 permit holders and all day parkers. All day parkers are attracted to this facility because of
the reduced fee, $,30 per hour, and the dollar bill accepter at the meter. Demand begins to
decrease at 4:00 p.m. as offices and retail centers begin to close for the day.
There is a marked decrease in this facility on Saturday, as a majority of the permit holders park
Monday through Friday only.
Long Term Parkers . Capitol and Dubuque Street Ramps
A request was made by Council to determine the number of short and long term parkers in the
ramps. I used the same dates as the graph with the following results. A three hour time period
was used as the break between long and short term parkers. These numbers do not reflect
monthly permit holders. Capitol Street has 60 monthly permit holders and Dubuque Street has
180.
Tuesday Friday Saturday
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Short term parkers 2053 2680 2392
Long term parkers 571 594 530
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Long term parkers 428 499 375
Parking Demand
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Ramps has continued to rise.
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July 92.June 93
July 93.Present
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construction of the Chauncey Swan Ramp. The year.to-date average for system usage this year
is higher than previous years.
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Re: Correspondence from C. Joseph Holland
I have reviewed the route proposed by Mr. Holland. It is approximately 2.5 miles long and
would take 30 minutes to complete. Cost per mile to operate a bus is $.85, Cost of the
driver is $15 per hour, Total cost to operate two buses in the area an hour is $38.50.
At the present time Iowa City Transit has service on all the streets mentioned by Mr. Holland
except Johnson and Iowa Avenue. Johnson is served by buses on Bowery, Burlington,
College, and Market streets. Iowa Avenue is too congested to maintain a set schedule and
should be avoided.
Mr, Holland is correct that this area has a high concentration of potential riders, The major
disadvantage of the circular route he proposed is trip time, Catching a ride at the beginning
of the route would result in a 20-25 minute ride to downtown. Catching one on the existing
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Iowa City, Iowa 52240
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regarding revisions to the Parking Ordinance, one of the Councilors
asked for my thoughts on how to encourage use of transportation
other than automobiles. At the time I didn't have many suggestions fjI
other than providing secure and indoor bicycle storage. ~
Another alternative I would like to suggest is the creation of
a bus route to serve the near south side. Such a bus route could
go south on Gilbert Street to Bowery; east on Bowery to Johnson
Street; north on Johnson Street to Burlington Street; east on
Burlington Street to Governor Street; north on Governor Street to
College Street and west on College Street to the downtown and
University buildings area, perhaps going west on Iowa Avenue
towards the Pentacrest.
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in the area I have described, it seems to me that this would be an
ideal candidate for a Cambus route. In fact, if the bus came up
Iowa Avenue and stopped at the Pentacrest, it could proceed east
again on Washington Street to Gilbert Street and recircle the route
I have described. This would be a fairly short loop-type route and
one very amenable to the type of service which Carnbus provides.
Further, since the Carnbus is strongly geared toward the University
class schedule, this would provide service which best served its
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service. I suspect that the Cambus would get much higher ridership
since the service is free and also a more widely known
transportation system to most University students. Since this is
an area within close proximity to downtown, I doubt that it would
have much impact on ridership on the Iowa City transit system.
Such a bus route would not only provide direct transportation
service, but would compliment the use of bicycles. In the Iowa
climate bicycles are most used from April through October. This
leaves approximately 5 months of the year when bicycle riders,
except the most hardy, often use other transportation. Having this
type of bus route available would encourage people to consider
alternate forms of transportation year around. This means they
would not feel obligated to have a car to drive to class in the
winter months. They would use bicycle/bus/pedestrian transit
rather than using cars for short trips.
This area is also just on the fringe of the area where people
feel a real need to use a car. It might encourage people who would
otherwise drive downtown to use alternate forms of transportation.
This is particularly true in evening hours and bad weather when
people might be more likely to drive than to use a bicycle or walk.
There is also a safety factor inherent in this in avoiding a long,
dark walk home for young women. In fact, availability of bus
service might even contribute to safety'for bicyclists by providing
alternative transportation when it is dark.
Hopefully, the availability of regular bus service up and down
these heavily populated streets would have a significant impact on
the use of cars and parking in downtown Iowa City. There are
literally thousands of people who live along the relatively short
bus route I have described. Well placed stops would make this a
very attractive service.
I also do believe that Cambus is a very viable possibility for
this route. It would serve a largely student population and all
students contribute to Cambus through their University fees. I am
on the Board of Directors of the Iowa City Downtown Association and
from that association my understanding is that the University does
not feel obligated to provide parking for students. Perhaps as an
alternative, the University can be persuaded that Carnbus is
appropriate in the area I have described.
I hope my suggestions can be put to some good use.
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June 10, 1994
RE: Longfellow Manor Property
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I have just reviewed the site plan for the above property with
Mr. O'Brien and I am recommending that two Red Maple trees,
one at Grant street and one at the alley between Grant and
Oakland, should be removed according to his approved plan. In
addition, there is a Sycamore tree approximately 30 feet from
the street which has a double trunk and would be considered a
hazardous tree if it were located on city property. I
recommended to Mr. O'Brien that the tree should be removed to
avoid any potential problems with it in the future. This tree
could be cabled and braced as some others have been; however,
I believe the expense would be too great for the worth of the
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From: Jim Pumfrey, Fire Chi 'M:1
Re: Residential Sprinkler Workshop
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As you know, I believe we are at the point of needing additional staff for this department due
to the increasing number of structures and growth of the city by annexation, The accepted
norm in risk management circles on how to address a risk are through engineering, education
and enforcement. There are several engineering methods, which could preclude this
department from having to grow in size in the near future, One of these methods is to adopt
a mandatory residential sprinkler requirement for all new construction; to include single-family
residential housing, I know this is an extremely controversial issue; however, in most cases
a properly installed sprinkler system will do more to save lives and property than any
additional staffing we could add. It also places the cost of fire protection on the building
owner versus a continued increasing demand on the general fund. A single-family residential
.sprinkler system in a 3,000 square foot home would cost less than the carpeting and linoleum
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Attached to this memo you will find information on a residential sprinkler workshop, which
Fire Marshal Rocca has been able to arrange for us, As you can see there is no registration
fee for these workshops. I would appreciate your passing this memo, along with the
registration slips, to the Council. Hopefully, permitting them to attend this extremely
informative workshop to allow informed discussion on this subject in the near future. This
information will also be passed out to the Iowa City Home Builders Association, Kelly
Hayworth and county officials hoping to attain a broad base of representation at this meeting.
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Should you or the Council have any questions concerning this workshop, please do not
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June 1994
FIRE CONTROL DIGEST
NEW, CHEAPER SPRINKLER
SYSTEM FOR HOMES
The combination sprinkl~r promisc:s an
instant splash of wat~r in th~ room wh~re a tire
may break out. With wat~r spewing at 10
gallons a minute from a quick.r~sponse sprin-
kl~r head, many fires can be extinguishell in
minutes.
Dave Samp~rs has built Cedar Rapids,
(uwa's, must tire-safe home on the site of a
house blaze in 1991 that killed a little girl.
Cedar'Rapids Fire Marshal Phil Saunders
helped Sampers to d~sign an affordable in- .
home sprinkl~r system for the new 'house on the
city's northwest sid~, It is the first of its kind
in Cedar Rapids,
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at a rate of 150 gallons a minut~, which puts
out fires but also does its own damage,
"I just didn't want everything destroy~d
because of a small tire in one room, " said
Sampers.
Sampers came along just as Saunders was
embarking on a crusade for the in-home fire,
sprinkler system, which Saunders touts as a
\ittl~ tir~tighter in every room. .
Sampers. figures his sprinkl~r protection
costs an extra S 1,200, some of which he will
recoup in lower home insurance costs,
Cedar Rapids is one of nine cities in the
country participating in a pilot project by the
National Association of Home Builders Re-
mrch Center to make in-home sprinkler
systems affordable.
"We're on the threshold of the next
phase of tire safety," said Saun'ders.
,S~unders said combination systems can
be bu:lt In a new home at a cost of an extra 48
cents a square foot, or about S 1.50 less per'
square foot than a conventional two-pipe sys-
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He said the cost should go down to 40
cents per square foot as more systems are in-
stalled, He also is suggesting that city leaders
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Sampers was a natural to be a pion~er. .
A one-time volunteer firefighter in Everly and
Perry, Sampers has seen firsthand how people
die in home fires, He also happened to live
next door when 14-month-old Elizabeth Slocum
was kill~d in a fire started by her four-year-old
brother in January 1991.
Slocum's death made a sprinkler system
all th~ more attractive when Sampers, a manu-
facturing engineer. built on the site of the fatal
fire,
Forgive Saunders if he gets plain preachy
about all this, It's just that he knows that 80
percent of the 5,500 tire deaths in the Unit~d
States each year happen at home, and most who
die are children and the elderly,
He labels as h is toughest day on the job
the day in 1991 when he first told th~ dad, then
the mom, grandmoth~r and other family
members that Elizabeth Slocum had dit:d.
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known how sprinkl~r systems can b~netit
commercial and industrial structures. But until
recently the home sprinkl~r syst~m has h~~n a
costl y endeavor,
"('II tell you, I came back to work from
the hospital and I couldn't think straight' he
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have desig~ed a sprinkl~r syst~m that uses only
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As part of its continuing effort to support communities across America that have undertaken residential sprinkler
programs, the United States Fire Administration (USF A) is sponsoring a new series of residential sprinkler workshops
in 1994. The 10 (two-day) workshops, ''Residential Sprinklers: Evolution, Application and Strategies for'
Adoption," are being held at pre-selected sites nationwide, The workshops are sponsored by USF A and conducted
on their behalf by the International Association of Fire Chiefs/Operation Life Safety Program with assistance from
the National Fire Sprink1er Association and the National Fire Protection Association.
The workshop in Iowa will be co-hosted by the Iowa City Fire Department. It will be held at the Holiday Inn, 210 S.
Dubuque SL,from 9:00 am /0 4:30 pm on Tuesday and 8:00 am /0 12:00 pm on Wednesday The workshop is free,
Lodging accommodations a/the Holiday Inn are avallable /0 workshop attendees a/the dlscoun/ed rate 0/$75
(single) per evening plus laX! To make your room reservation, please call /he Holiday Inn a/319-3374058. Pre-
registration/or the workshop Is mandatory.
The goal of the workshop is to ensure the reliability of residential sprinkler installations and promote the adoption of
residential sprinkler programs at the state and local level. Presentations will center around the issues of plan
preparation, plan review, installation, final inspection test and approval, maintenance, and accountability and liability,
In addition, there will be a presentation on how to develop a political strategy to successfully pass a residential sprink1er
ordinance or adopt the appropriate model building code.
Prospective attendees include: (a) fire chiefs, fire marshals and other frre protection professionals; (b) representatives
of fire and building departments who have development or management responsibility for the quality control process
of plan review, inspection and maintenance of residential sprinkler systems; (c) individuals who perfonn these
functions within a fire or building department; (d) sprinkler plan preparers or installers who are presently installing
or who are considering installing residential type sprinkler systems, or; (e) design professionals, developers, builders
or insurers of residential propertie~,
Pre-registration is mandatory, Registrations will be processed upon receipt of the fonn below and no confirmation
letters will be sent. Please complete and mail the registration fonn if you wish to attend this workshop,
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WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM
Jowa City, Iowa, August 16-17, 1994
note: No confirmation lelters will be sent.
Name: .
Trtle:
Organization:
Address:
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ZIp Code:
Are You an IAFC Member?
(You do no/need to be a member to attend)
Please 'send compleled form 10: Ms. Dana Jarvis Bias, Oporatlon Life Safely,
4025 Fair Ridge Drive, Suite 300, Fairfax, VA 22033, Tal: (703) 273.0911, exl. 319, Fax: (703) 273.9363
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Date: June 6, 1994
To: Clara Swan, Design
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Re: Changeable Copy Signs
In response to your memo dated June 1, 199 ,review of the definition of " angeable copy sign"
seems the best place to start. A changeabl copy sign is defined as "a ign, such as a reader
board, which has components which are easily changeable by physical and not electronic
methods" (page 149, Iowa City Zoning Ordinance), The definition suggests reader boards as a
type of changeable copy sign by use of the phrase "such as" and therefore, does not limit the
type of changeable copy sign permitted. In addition, the components of a changeable copy sign
are considered as individual parts: the surface of the sign, the text, the method by which the text
is changed, etc..
The intent of a changeable copy sign is to provide a permanent surface upon which copy or text
may be changed frequently. Iowa City Zoning Ordinance limits the means by which text may be
changed to physical methods -- for example, by using channel letters which are moveable or
some other means such as chalk or marker. The ordinance does not specify the type of surface
nor does it specify the means by which copy may be changed, It narrows the focus of what
constitutes a changeable copy sign by requiring the text to be changed by p'hysical means, and
that the change is accomplished easily,
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permanent surface upon their building, well within the size limit required of a sign in a CB-10 zone
(15% of the sign wall), They are utilizing a permanent surface which is written upon with a
marker, and then wiped clean prior to changing the text. This sign, albeit unattractive, is
considered by Housing and Inspection Services to be a changeable copy sign.
As to the concern about this sign being inappropriate or poorly designed, the Zoning Code does
not provide standards for "good" design. Any permitted sign can be unattractive; however, this
determination is very subjective, The design of signs (notwithstanding size and location) is largely
a matter of personal taste, Changing the definition of changeable copy sign will not ensure good
sign design,
The problem of good sign design goes beyond the definition of a particular sign, The lack of
good design is primarily due to the following reasons:
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tenants located in multi-tenant properties,
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and enforcement. The ordinance could require sign programs for multi-tenant developments (i,e.
malls) with the purpose of integrating sign age with buildings and landscaping to form a unified
architectural statement. In addition, a signage bonus program could be offered to encourage
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commitment exists in developing attractive streetscapes,
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MEMORANDUM
Date: June 1, 1994
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Doug Boothroy, Director, Housing and Inspection Services
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At the May 16, 1994 Design Review Committee, the Committee discussed the "changeable
copy sign" at the Fieldhouse Bar. Members of the Committee expressed concerns regarding
the new Fieldhouse Bar sign being a "changeable copy sign". Though the sign is to be only
temporary and to have a glass case, the Committee has concerns regarding the ability of any
business to locate a large sign on the exterior of a building with its components including only
a white marker board and changeable handwritten text. Apparently, businesses have the
ability to display non-permanent window signs such as this from inside their store windows.
The permanent placement of signs such as these on the exterior of buildings seems
inappropriate, The Committee does not believe the intent of the "changeable copy sign"
definition is to include white marker boards with marker written messages.
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definition of changeable copy signs and your recommendations regarding changing the
definition so as to prevent similar signs from being displayed. If you have any questions,
please call me (354-9440) or David Schoon (x5236). The Committee thanks you for your
assistance,
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All to often people are not recognized for a "job well done", But I have found that my
recent transactions with your office and Julie TaUman in particular has been just that.
In the past six months I have seen it necessary to be in contact with your office
concerning questions about sidewalk zoning laws, Julie Tallman's assistance in this matter
has been invaluable, She has been courteous, diligent, and tireless in her efforts to make
my life as a pedestrian a little safer, I am sure my caUs have been of some inconvenience
to her but, sh~ continued without a complaint.
She is to be commended for her exemplary work ethics in which she conducts her job
and aU her thorough, hard work she provided for me,
The long term effects of her efforts will be appreciated by many in years to come!
Thanks again to Julie for having made my association with your office such a pleasant
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Stephen Atkins, City Manager
FROM: R.J. Winkelhake, Chief of pOlicel;J
RE: Training Grant
DATE: June 15,1994
The Governor's Alliance on Substance Abuse selected Iowa City Police
Department and MECCA to receive a grant in the amount of $1,575, The grant
will provide funds to train a combination of seven individuals from the Police
Department and MECCA to be instructors for owners, operators, and employees
of licensed liquor establishment on how to reduce underage drinking, The grant
will pay for the cost of the training for the Police Department and MECCA. The
training will be done in Iowa City on the 11 th and 12th of September 1994.
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REF: Letter from Suzanne Link
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Suzanne .Link states she did not purchase a license in 1993 for which she was
assessed a penalty, It is important to note the year 1993, because notices were
sent out in 1993 for renewal of licenses, Ms, Link did not receive a notice for
1994 because she did not purchase a 1993 license, The penalty was for the late
application to purchase a 1994 license, The penalty begins after April 1 , 1994,
Ms, Link withdrew her application for 1994 because she expects someone to do
something to help her in her problem,
If Ms, Link would have purchased a 1993 license in response to the notice to
purchase a 1993 license, she would have received a notice for 1994,
It appears to be Ms, Link's problem, not Animal Controls, If you want additional
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[ have recently learned from Lisa Goodman, the Animal Shelter Supervisor. that in order 10 pay my $5,OIl
cat license fee for 1994, [ must pay a $ [5,00 penalty for not licensing my cat in 1993. Notices Ihat cat
license fees were due had been sent in tile past, but [did not receive such a notice for [993. As a result [
failed to pay my license fee for that year.
[ believe that if a citizen depends on long-standing procedures, including sending statements of amounts
due. the city should not hold a citizen responsible for a payment of a penalty 3 times the amount of the
original fee. Instead, the citizen should be allowed to pay overdue pa~ments \l1thout penaltv for that year
when statements were not sent. Therefore, I am asking for a waiver of the penalty for 1993. [believe I
was nol notified to renew this license because Ihe shelter did not have a supeIi'isor for quite some lime.
I attended a council meeting late in March intending to make my concern knOlITI 10 the council. but lime
was insufficient 10 address this problem during the "open discussion" period of the meeting. Since then I
have also spoken to Karen Kubby, who is aware of my concern,
If this amount of penalty is enforced I think new measures need to be laken to alert people to renewal
procedures, Perhaps this could be done by putting a paragraph or two at the beginning of the article about
adopting animals which appears in The Advertiser, This would alert some people to the fact that they
must renew by a certain date and therefore not be charged a penalty, I still think renewallellers arc the
best way to handle this situation, 1 urge you to please rcvicw this penalty at your earliest cOD\'enience
before you establish the policy for the future,
Thank you for your consideration in this maller,
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METAL & WHITE GOODS. (APPLIANCES, ETe.!
The Iowa City Landfill started separation of metal and white goods on 8/1/89. The Refuse Division
started separate curbside collection of white goods on 8/1/89. The curbside collected white
goods are taken to the Landfill recycle site, White goods are then picked up and recycled by
Alter corp, Of Davenport, Iowa, starting in November 1992, some appliances are being collected
from the landfill by state Wide Auto Crushing, Des Moines, Iowa.
MONTHIYEAR COLLECTED CURBSIDE COLLECTED @ LANDFILL
Jun, 1993 3.75 ton 27,17 ton
Jul, 1993 5.36 ton 29,01 ton I
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Jan, 1994 3.40 ton 13,37 ton
Feb, 1994 1,92 ton 12,32 ton
Mar, 1994 3.36 ton 35,18 ton
Apr, 1994 4,88 ton 21.12 ton
May, 1994 3.50 ton 31,93 ton
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Jan, 1994
Feb,1994
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Apr, 1994
May, 1994
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6.96 ton
15,84 ton
6.34 ton
5,36 ton
21.00 ton
19,48 ton
13,85 ton
9,14 ton
12,71 ton
18.80 ton
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TIRES
The City's tire recycling program started on 9/1/89. Tires are collected at the Iowa City Landfill
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picked up by Rosebar Tire Shredding Co, of vinton, Iowa at a cost to the City of $75,00 per ton
plus a fee for rims collected,
MONTHIYEAR
Jun, 1993
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Jan, 1994
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Mar, 1994
Apr, 1994 ,
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132.37 ton
1.58 ton
7.94 ton
1.86 ton
2,16 ton
1.90 ton
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1.30 ton
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Mar, 1994
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COLLECTED BY ROSE BAR
41,16 ton
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70.28 ton
44.42 ton
15.59 ton
8.29 ton
6.96 ton
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NEWSPRINT
The City began drop site collection of newsprint on 3/28/90, with seven locations now available
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Place, Rochester Hy Veel. The City collects the newsprint from the drop sites and delivers them
to City Carton Co. for processing,
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according to the Chicago Market price,
MONTHIYEAR
Jun, 1993
Jul, 1993
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sep, 1993
oct, 1993
NOV, 1993
Dec, 1993
Jan, 1994
Feb, 1994
Mar, 1994
Apr, 1994
May, 1994
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Jul, 1993
Aug, 1993
Sep, 1993
Oct, 1993
NOV, 1993
Dec, 1993
Jan, 1994
Feb, 1994
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APr, 1994
May, 1994
COLLECTED CURBSIDE
34.67 ton
29.45 ton
36.44 ton
36,34 ton
30.66 ton
38,96 ton
35.35 ton
31.10 ton
28.63 ton
38.02 ton
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106,61 ton
94,83 ton
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111.11 ton
119.03 ton
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106.79 ton
125,43 ton
117.78 ton
133.31 ton
PO CITY CARTON:DROP SITES
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YARD WASTE
The Iowa City Landfill started separation of yard waste and the Refuse DivIsion started separate
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Landfill recycle site,
MONTH/YEAR
Jun, 1993
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NOv, 1993
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Jan, 1994
Feb, 1994
Mar, 1994
Apr, 1994
May, 1994
PLASTIC BOTTLES
The City of Iowa City began drop site collection of plastic milk jugs on 6/12/89, with eight
locations now available (ECOnofoods, No. Dodge Hy vee, City Service Yard, City carton, Eastdale
Mall, Recreation Center Lot, pepperwood Place, Rochester Hy veel. The. City collects the bottles
from the drop sites and delivers them to City Carton co" where they bale the plastic and ship
It for processing,
COLLECTED CURBSIDE
196.19 ton
198.59 ton
171.10ton
131.59 ton
129.30 ton
50.66 ton
17.10 ton
23.05 ton
3.00 ton
71.42 ton
196,70 ton
207,13 ton
COLLECTED @ LANDFILL
228.33 ton
285,98 ton
229,54 ton
162,85 ton
183,74 ton
97,21 ton
36,77 ton
6,88 ton
5.45 ton
103.95 ton
235,55 ton
330,34 ton
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Jun, 1993 3.04 ton 7.27 ton
Jul, 1993 1.97 ton 6.63 ton
Aug, 1993 2.51 ton 8,82 ton
sep, 1993 2.52 ton 7,74 ton
oct, 1993 4.23 ton 5.52 ton
NOV, 1993 2.70 ton 9,09 ton
Dec, 1993 2.24 ton 7.91 ton
Jan, 1994 2.12 ton 8.36 ton
Feb, 1994 2.20 ton 10.48 ton
Mar, 1994 2.78 ton 11.54 ton
Apr, 1994 2.29 ton 8.49 ton '
May, 1994 2.51 ton 8.82 ton
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TIN CANS
The City of Iowa CIty began drop sIte collection of tin cans on 3/91, with two locatIons now
available IEconofoods, City Carton!. The CIty collects the tin cans from Econofoods and delivers
them to City Carton Co. for processing,
In addition, the City began curbside collection of tin cans on 7/13/92. The tin cans are delivered
to city Carton co, for processing.
COLLECTED CURBSIDE
4.02 ton
2.88 ton
3.12 ton
3.50 ton
5,06 ton
4.31 ton
4.12 ton
3,56 ton
3.81 ton
4.95 ton
3.43 ton
4.06 ton
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1.52 ton
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3,26 ton
3,95 ton
3,21 ton
2,47 ton
1.16 ton
2.77 ton
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MONTHIYEAR
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Jul, 1993
AU9, 1993
sep, 1993
oct, 1993
NOV, 1993
Dec, 1993
Jan, 1994
Feb, 1994
Mar, 1994
APr,1994
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The City started drop site collection of glass on 8/90, with four locations available IEconofoods,
No, Dodge Hy vee, City service Yard, City Carton), The City collects the glass, which is separated
by color and delivers it to City Carton Co, for processing.
In addition, the City began curbside collection of clear qlass on 7/13/92, The curbside clear glass
is also delivered to City Carton Co, for processing.
MONTHIYEAR
Jun, 1993
Jul, 1993
Aug, 1993
sep, 1993
oct, 1993
NOV, 1993
Dec, 1993
Jan, 1994
Feb,1994
Mar, 1994
Apr, 1994
May, 1994
COLLECTED CURBSIDE
8,84 ton
6,89 ton
8,35 ton
8,21 ton
6,87 ton
7.89 ton
7.49 ton
6.02 ton
6.71 ton
9.38 ton
7,18 ton
8,90 ton
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MONTHNEAR DISPOSAL SITE TONNAGES
Jun, 1993 7,25 ton
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Aug, 1993 5,90 ton
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Oct, 1993 3,18 ton
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Mr. David G. Bloesch
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Iowa city, Iowa 52240,
Dear Mr. Bloesch,
Your letter expressing concern about aircraft noise was forwarded
to me and I will try to address the issues that concern you. There
are certain steps that have been taken to reduce the amount of
noise from aircraft, especially over residential areas. Signs are
posted on the departure ends of the northwest and north runways,
requesting pilots turn out as soon as it is safely possible, to
avoid flying over residential areas.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require that a
pilot maintain 1000 feet above congested areas unless on approach
to land or dur ing departure. Because of the Airport I s proximity to
the city, landing and departing necessitates being less than 1000
feet when flying over the city.
Most of the 55 DNL noise contour is located on Airport property.
The noise created by aircraft departing is about the same or less
than the average street traffic. Aircraft approaching to land are
usually quieter than departing aircraft because power has been
reduced to reduce aircraft speed in preparation for landing.
Better maintenance will not necessarily make the aircraft quieter.
As a safety concern, most aircraft are maintained very well. The
exhaust systems on aircraft are substantial different than on
automobiles, and are by design, not going to be as quiet. ( A more
restrictive exhaust system reduces power and adds more weight to
the aircraft.)
You suggested encouraging pilots not to make unnecessary passes
over the city. Last year, there was an unusual amount of traffic
over the city because sightseers were interested in viewing the
flood damage. There are significantly less aircraft sightseeing
over the city 'than at this time last year. Once an aircraft is in
the air, it is in the jurisdiction of the FAA. Neither the Airport
Cornrnis~ion or the city council can ,regulate federal airspace.
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Dear Members of the City Council:
This letter is to express concern over the problem of airplane noise
in Iowa City. As an Iowa City resident, I am frequently bothered by the
loud noise of low-flying overhead airplanes. Unlike other noise sources,
this is a city-wide problem, for it is not possible to go anywhere within
the ci~y to escape this noise. Whether one is in an east-side residential
neighborhood, downtown, or at Hickory Hill park, this loud motor noise
litters the otherwise peaceful environment, much the same as beer cans would
litter an otherwise beautiful scene.
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I am aware of the importance that the Iowa City municipal airport has
to the city, both to businesses and private citizens. I appreciate the
necessity of the airport and its benefits to many citizens and visitors
utilizing its services. However, I wonder if there is some reasonable
action the City Council can take on the issue of noise that would not
hinder the use or enjoyment of the airport by its users.
For example, could pilots be encouraged not to make unnecessary passes
over the city? Could aircraft owners be somehow encouraged to maintain their
planes so that they would be quieter? In short, are there relatively simple
measures that could be followed that would reduce aj.rp1ane noise over the
city? Even if compliance were voluntary, I wonder if some action could be
taken that would at least make users of the airport aware of the issue, so
that they could make reasonable and appropriate adjustments.
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reply concerning this issue. Thank you very much for your hard work on so
many of the issues that demand your attention. As a result of your efforts,
Iowa City is a much better place to live.
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Subject: Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facility
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This letter is in response to your request that we discuss the purpose of and the benefits to be
derived from the Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facility Improvements project. This
discussion is intended to be shared with the City Council so that they can better understand the '"
significant expenditure they are facing,
Background
The impetus for this project derives from reduced ammonia discharge limits that the city faces in
the near future for both of its wastewater treatment plants, These limits will be contained in
reissued National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for each plant. The
permits will be prepared and administered by the Iowa Department of Environmental Resources
(IDNR) in response to rules promulgated by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agenrlj
(USEPA) under the Clean Water Act (CWA), These laws and regulations are the result of a
heightened awareness over the past two decades that a sound hydrosphere is fundamental to the
world's ecology.
Initially, control of pollutant discharges to the aquatic environment focused on removal of
suspended solids and oxygen-demanding carbonaceous material. The processes at the city's
existing wastewater treatment plants were designed to remove these pollutants, During the past
two decades, the goal of significantly reducing discharges of these pollutants throughout the
United States was achieved through advances in wastewater treatment research and technology,
and a major program to upgrade publicly owned treatment works. These actions were instigated
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Need for Ammonia Removal
The control of nitrogen has subsequently been identified as an important environmental activity,
demonstrated by adverse effects that excess levels of different forms of nitrogen have on aquatic
systems. The nitrogen form of concern at Iowa City is ammonia. Adverse impacts include:
1. Fish Toxicity. The principal toxicity problem is from ammonia in the molecular form
(NH3). Natural changes in stream water chemistry over the course of each day can
significantly affect the degree of ammonia toxicity, and can change the ammonium form
(NH4+) to NH3.
2. Disinfection Efficiency. When chlorine is added to wastewater containing ammonium,
chloramines are formed. Chloramines are substantially less effective disinfectants than
free chlorine. To achieve the' required level of disinfection. greater quantities of
chlori:ne must be added to wastewaters containing ammonium.
3. Dissolved Oxygen Depletion in Receiving Waters. Ammonium is biologically oxidized in
the rel:eiving waters, thereby creating an oxygen demand in addition to that imparted by
the carbonaceous material. The result is lower dissolved oxygen levels, which can
adversely affect fish and other aquatic organisms,
Reauired Improvements
Because of the adverse impacts to the aquatic environment caused by discharges of ammonia, the
IDNR will issue discharge permits for the Iowa City wastewater treatment plants that limit the
amount of ammonia discharged to the river. The limits will vary depending on the season and,
perhaps, on river flow. To achieve a wastewater effluent quality that meets the, ammonia limits,
modifications and additions will be made to the existing wastewater system, In general terms, the
changes include:
1. The wastewater delivery to the North Plant will be limited to 5 million gallons per day
(mgd) so that the existing processes can remove ammonia as well as the suspended solids
and oxygen-demanding carbonaceous material, This will occur by a biological process
called nitrification, which converts ammonium to nitrate.
2. Wastewater flows to the North Plant that exceed 5 mgd will be diverted to the 'South
Plant for treatment. This will be accomplished by a new interceptor sewer and pumping
station that will connect the two plants.
3. The South Plant will be upgraded and expanded to provide nitrification and to handle
the additional flow diverted from the North Plant.
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These changes will be accomplished by the Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facility
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Benefits of Imorovements
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3. Relief sewers that will eliminate problems associated with insufficient existing sewer
capacity in the vicinity of Highland Avenue, Southgate, Avenue, Keokuk Avenue, and
Pepper Drive,
4. Gravity sanitary sewer service for presently unsewered' areas along 2-1(2 miles of the
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that will derive to the environment and to the City of Iowa City. The City Council should realize
that this project will enhance river water quality, satisfy regulatory requirements, and provide
fundamental infrastructure needed to sustain the economic health of the community.
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An informal meeting will be held on Thursday, June 23, 1994, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the
City of Iowa City's investigation of constructing a regional stormwater detention facility
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meeting is being, held to receive input from local groups and individuals prior to
developing the concept and design of the stormwater management facility,
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Jane Doe
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Re: Development of the South Sycamore Slormwater Basin
Dear Mr/Mrs:
The City of Iowa City Is Investigating the construction of a regional stormwater
detention facility to ser~lce the South Sycamore Area (a 350 acre area generally
bounded by Sycamore Street, Hollywood Blvd" Whispering Prairie Ave. extended
south, and Breese Road). This project would satisfy the stormwater storage
requirements of Iowa City's Ordinance for the properties Included In the area
outlined above.
You are invited to attend a Public Meeting on Thursday, June 23, 1994, at 7:00
p,m, at the Iowa City Public Library, 123 South Unn Street, Iowa City, lA, Meeting
Room A, to discuss the proposed project. 1/ you cannot attend, please Inform
someone else In your organization who may be Interested In attending.
The City has hired MMS Consultants Inc. to conduct a topographic survey of the
South Sycamore area, and prepare a Preliminary Design Report which
Investigates different concepts for this area's stormwater management. This
meeting Is being held to receive Input from Interested local groups and Individuals
prior to developing the stormwater management facility concept and design as
part of the Preliminary Design Report. The meeting will be attended by City
Public Works and MMS Consultants Inc. personnel.
If you have any questions about the project or the upcoming public meeting,
please feel free to contact Jeff McClure at the City of Iowa City Public Works
Dept., 356-5138.
Sincerely,
Jeff McClure
Civil Engineer
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Stephen P. Lacina, Chairperson
Joe Bolkcom
Charles D , Duffy
Patricia A. Meade
Don Sehr
June 16.1994
FORMAL MEETING
Agenda
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
2, Action re: claims
3. Action re: informal and formal minutes of June 9th,
-4, Action re:" payroll authorizations
5, Business from the Assisiant Zoning Administrator.
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a) Final consideration of application Z9417 of Douglas Czerwonka.
b) Final consideration of application Z9336 of Florence Randall.
c) Final consideration of application Z9422 of Diane Stahle,
d) Final consideration of application Z9423 of Kurth Boyce.
e) Final consideration of application Z9425 of Chad Murphy.
Q First and Second consideration changing the legal description of the
following Zoning application:
1.. Application Z9430 of Stephen Bright and Linda Edge-Dunlap
described as being in the SE 1/4 of Section 20; Township 78 N orjh:
Renge 6 West of the 5th P,M. in Johnson County, Iowa,
g) Motion selling public hearing,
h) Other
913 SOUTH DUBUQUE ST,
P,O, BOX 1350
IOWA CITY. IOWA 52244.1350
TEL: (319) 356.6000
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To: IOWA CITY CLERK
Agenda 6-16-94
6, Business from the County Auditor.
Page 2
a) Action re:
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c) Other
permits
reports
7. Business from Brad Parkel. Director of New Perspective Video.
a) Action re: proposal for videotaping the Board of Supervisors' weekly
formal meetings starling July 1. 1994 and running through June 3D, 1995.
b) Other
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Action re: appointment of representalive to ISTEA Policy Commillee for a
three year term beginning July 1, 1994,
Action re: appointment of representative to ISTEA Technical Advisory
CommiUee for a two year term beginning July 1. 1994.
Action re: appointment of designated alternate for ISTEA Policy
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Action re: appointment of designated alternate ISTEA Technical Advisory
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a) Business from Marge Penney, Human Services Coordinator re: FY95
funding increases for Human Service agencies/discussion,
b) Inquiries and reports from the public,
c) Reports and inquires from (he members of the Board of Supervisors,
d) Report from the County Attorney.
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June 17, 1994
Dear Community Leader:
The next meeting of the ADA Compliance Coalition (or whatever name we finally select) will
be on Wednesday, June 22, 1994, at 11:00 AM in Meeting Room B at the Iowa City Public
Library. We will continue at that time to, address our organizational agenda, I have attached
a brief summary of the last meeting held on June 8,1994, The agenda we are working with is
attached to that document.
Please plan to attend if you can or to send a representative on your behalf, We look forward
to seeing you on the 22nd,
Sincerely,
Dale E, Helling
On behalf of the Coalition
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Date: June 17, 1994
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Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager
Re:
Summary of June 8 Coalition Meeting
The coalition met at 11 :00 a,m, on June 8, 1994, in Meeting Room A of the Iowa City Public
Library, Those in attendance included: Mace Braverman, Glenn Siders, Patricia Scoggins,
Jane Nelson-Kuhn, Larry Quigley, Keith Ruff, Tim Grieves, Tim Clancy, Mike Hoenig, Ethel
Madison, Kevin Burt, Marie Martin, Doris Jean Sheriff, Jacquelyn Bolden, and Dale Helling.
Participants introduced themselves, after which Jacquie Bolden gave a brief summary of how
the group had come together, She stressed that the purpose of the group is to create a
coalition to work on accessibility issues in the community,
Discussion followed regarding how the organization should be structured, The discussion
centered around suggestions contained with the meeting agenda (copy attachedl regarding
the makeup of a core group consisting of approximately 10-12 individuals who could break
down into subcommittees, involve other interested persons in the community, and address
specific community issues, It was suggested that these issues be identified according to the
four titles of the Americans with Disabilities Act and further include topics regarding resource
development, education, public relations, housing, and a speaker's bureau.
There was general consensus that, at a minimum, representatives on the core group would
include one each from the City of Iowa City, the Chamber of Commerce, Area Educators, Area
Churches, Area Developers/Housing Interests, and five or more other individuals with
disabilities. It was agreed that the core group should consist of a majority of persons with
disabilities, if possible, The core group will monitor the activities of all subcommittees and
each subcommittee will have at least one or two core group members represented, These
members will report back to the group on a regular basis.
In attempting to identify specific members of the core group, it was determined that the City
of Iowa City would be represented by Dale Helling, the Chamber of Commerce would be
represented by Allison Schulte or ber designee, the School District on, behalf of Area
Educators' would be represented by Tim Grieves, Developers/Housing Interests would be
represented by Mace Braverman, and that the Ecumenical Consultation would be contacted
to solicit a member representing Area Churches, The positions listed as individuals with
disabilities would be filled by volunteers, It was agreed that the sign-up sheet would be
recirculated for the purpose of allowing participants to indicate whether or not they wished
to serve as a member of the core group as well as indicating other subcommittees they might
be interested in,
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Mace Braverman - core body representing developers
Patricia Scoggins - public service, resource development
Jane Nelson-Kuhn - IWD, public accommodation
Larry Quigley - IWD
Keith Ruff - IWD, housing
Tim Grieves - core group representing education, public accommodation
Tim Clancy - IWD, public relations
Mike Hoenig - IWD
Ethel Madison - IWD
Kevin Burt - employment, public accommodation, education, public relations, housing
Doris Jean Sheriff - IWD,public service
Jacquelyn Bolden - resource development, public relations
Dale Helling - core group representing City of Iowa City, employment, public service,
telecommunications, public relations
It was agreed that the next meeting would be at 1'1 :00 a.m. on June 22, 1994, at which time
the group would continue with its agenda for organizing the coalition. It was suggested that
the group give a high priority to selecting a specific name for the coalition.
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Meeting Room, A
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'1. Introductions
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3. Organizational Structure
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c. Support Subcommittees
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4. Other Issues/ Concerns
5. Next Meeting
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Core Body To Consist of 10 -. 12 People:
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(1) City of Iowa City - Helling
(1) Chamber of Commerce - Schulte
(1) Area Educators - TBA
(1) Area Churches - TBA
(1) Area Developers - TBA
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8. Housing
9. Speakers Bureau
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Tim Brandt
425 S. Governor St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
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It is my understanding that planning is now proceeding which could result in the relocation
of St. Pat's to a new site in Iowa City. As you are aware from previous correspondence from
me, the City has an interest in additional parking facilities south of Burlington, A site of major
interest is the church's current parking lot/parish hall site. We have a preliminary design
completed for this location and are anticipating taking this matter to the City Council when
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appears disposition of this property is in the long-term plans of the parish, Construction of
a parking ramp at this location would seem to enhance the value of the church property for
eventual disposition and reuse. In the short-term, construction of a p:rking ramp would
increase the availability of convenient parking for church functions. I believe provisions could
be negotiated to accommodate the parish hall within the new parking structure, which would
then be converted to commercial space when you vacated the area, I do not have formal
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Honorable Mayor Susan M. Horowitz and Members of the City Council
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Linda Newman Gentry, City Attorney
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Assistant City Attorney I Position; Update
I regret to inform you that Tom Herbert, to whom I had offered the new,position in my Office,
did not obtain a passing mark for the Iowa Bar examination. I know this is a devastating thing
to Tom personally, since I recall those treacherous days of taking the bar exam in 1978,
However, it says nothing about Tom's qualifications to have succeeded in this Office, since
one of the top students in my law school class did not pass the bar the first time, but went
on to be a successful attorney and pass the exam at a later time,
I will renew my recruitment efforts.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 24, 1994
TO: Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material Sent to Council Only
Memorandum from Karen Kubby regarding demolition permits.
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Highway 6 Railroad Crossing
b. Water Educator
Copy of letter from the City Manager to the Board of Supervisors regarding
agencies using the Senior Center.
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Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding realignment of work
responsibilities.
Copy of letter from the City Attorney to Karen and David Baculis
regarding offer of settlement.
Letter from the Director of Parking and Transit to members of the
Downtown Transportation Committee.
Memorandum from the Finance Department regarding analysis of parking
fine escalation system.
Memorandum from the Personnel Administrator regarding domestic partner
insurance.
Agenda for the June 23 formal and informal meetings of the Johnson
County Board of Supervisors.
Distributed 6/21/94:
Article: Boulder Brings Back the Neighborhood Street.
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CllYCOUNCIL MEMBER Date: June 22, 1994
A perceived flaw in our demolition permit
system was brought to my attention. I thought I'd
put this in writing so you would have a chance to
read and think about it before I bring it up at a
council meeting.
Currently,' anyone can get a demolition permit
for any address. You can't legally demolish it
unless you are the property o~mer. We recently
changed the code to implement a waiting period
between applying for the permit and the actual
demolition. The reason for this wait period is to
give some notice to the neighborhood and to give a
salvage crew some time to get in there and retrieve
usable materials.
When a demolition permit is applied for, HIS
calls Pam Barnes. She in turn calls Roger Gwinnup
to get his people onto the property, to salvage
, ,materials. ,The T),ilme on, the P'~!\ll~ t ifl'_I\'l~O,p~~ calls
,....v .,~"to ask permission to be on the property.
What has been happening is that when someone
is in the process of purchasing property with plans
to demolish and redevelop, they go ahead and apply
for, the permit even though they don't o\~n the
property yet. The waiting perio? is then during a
time of transition for the property. The
applicant cannot give Roger permission to salvage
because they are not the property owner. By the
time he has time to figure out who the owner is,
the ten days are partially used up, and the chances
to find time and a crew to salvage are diminished.
I suggest the following: change the code so
that only owners of a property or their designee
can apply for the demolition permit. Why would we
let anyone else gain such a document?, or change
the application form to include the current name
and phone number of the owner if different from the
applicant), so that the salvage crew can easily
reach the party that has the right to give them
permission to enter their property and remove
items.
I'll bring this up at our meeting on July 5.
It's a small issue, but it may prevent materials
from being hauled to the landfill instead of to the
salvage barn.
Civic Center
410 E, Wa6hlngton St.
Iowa Clty,lA 52240
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(319) 356-5009 (FAX)
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Iowa City. IA 52245
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Re: Highway 6 Railroad Crossing
To: City Council
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I received some expressions of complainVconcern about the railroad crossing at Highway 6 near
Gilbert, This crossing is seriously deficient and, as one motorist explained to me, will "jar your
eye teeth," This is a project of the Iowa DOT and the railroad, They have indicated to us they
will make repairs this summer in order to smooth out the riding surface. This is not a permanent
. repair,
It is their plan to do a permanent repair and are choosing to wait to close the highway at the time
the City proceeds with the sewer project crossing of the highway, They would like to coordinate
their work activities with ours,
They indicated some additional signing would be installed to help warn motorists.
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Public Information/Education Coordinator
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To promote a better understanding of the conservation and preservation of surface
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Target Audiences
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tools to educate the public: Dates and Events For April:
~eases to 10 media organizations.
April 27 Release, to all media, National Water week activities
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April 8 Iowa City Leadership Program
April 18 JC Water Watch, co-sponsor conservation and other water quality materials
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April 13, Mark Twain, Brian Hell 5th grade, conservation and water treatment,
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April 22, Grantwood School Earth Day, 2 presentations groundyvater models and
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April 29, LoneTree Water Festival presenter groundwater filter modeling
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proposed plant site and existing site via bus tour. 25 people
April 11, toured plant, Robert Lucas Kindergarten class 24 parents and students
April 12, toured plant, 2 students and parent
April 19, toured plant, 2 students, new plant information, water quality
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Public Information/Education Coordinator
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To promote a better understanding of the conservation and preservation of surface
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Target Audiences
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(3) General Public
(4) Legislators
(5) Schools
(6) Media
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~News B.eleases to 10 media organizations,
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May 1-7 30 second National Water Week PSA's
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May 3 Northwest Environmental Fest teacher open house and set up
May 4 Northwest Environmental Water FestivallC Water Co-sponsor and conservaion
booth, 800 students, 50 Adult presenters
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May 5 Dr Water (Carol Sweeting) story hour on Public Access Channel
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May 1-7 Utiltiy Billing, Civic Center pamphlets and general water information
available in reception area
AEA 10 requested I write a letter to REAP for funds for the Rivers Project
EPA Grant for Enviroscape was awarded $25,000 to be used to purchase models and
write curriculum. I had introduced the project to the AEA last summer and was a letter
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Public Information/Education Coordinator
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(3) General Public
(4) Legislators
(5) Schools
(6) Media
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~News Releases to 10 media organizations,
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June 1, met with Bob Hardy and Jerry Nixon to develop educational video
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June 12, Iowa City Arts Festival, Dr Water & Bubbles, bubble table 550 children
Conservation display, EPA Software.
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software brochure, residential backflow brochure, and magnets
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June 21, 1994
Stephen Lacina. Chair
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As a follow-up to our June 8 meeting conceming the contractual relationship between the Johnson County
Nutrition Board/Congregate Meals and the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center, first of alii appreciate
the opportunity to meet, as well as the candid discussion that followed, Attached is a copy of the current
contract and this document, unamended, I believe represents the existing relationship between the
Congregate Meals program and Senior Center, As I recall, we will utilize this document as the basis for future 0
action and will rely on this document for the current functioning of the Congregate Meals program within the
Senior Center,
I believe we all recognize the contractual issues we discussed were generally of an administrative nature.
The City will address the snow removal and other issues of maintenance, equipment lists, etc" and even
though they may be only temporary solutions, they will be dealt with in a prompt fashion,
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and services which stimulate personal growth by providing social interaction and an exchange
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Board of Supervisors, our concerns about the issues at hand, Of particular importance will be delegating
authority to responsible parties, I would suggest the Senior Center Commission is responsible for monitoring
and programming the d~i1y activities of the Senior Center, With that responsibility the Congregate Meal
program is an important element. This is an opportunity to provide seniors with the nutrition they need, as
well as all of the other social and recreational activities the Senior Center can provide as they gather, An open
and candid debate among the Senior Center Commission and possibly with the involvement of the Council
of Elders and Nutrition Board members would be a worthwhile tool to understanding responsibility, However,
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we must realize and come to accept the inevitable tenant/landlord relationship which exists for not only
Congregate Meals. but all the support agencies using the Senior Center. Each program and agency is
entitled to consideration with the limits, both physical and financial at the Center, Once any agency considers
their needs independent of all others, the conflict and breakdown of cooperative relationships will occur, They
must realize the limited space and variety of program interests can cause conflicts, particularly when there
is no direct line authority over the employees, or policies of each independent agency, This will be a difficult
task but with proper authority granted to our citizen advisory bodies, workable understandings can be
achieved,
I also clearly heard and observed concems about the staff relations among all agencies using the Center,
I can assure that, not unlike my own responsibilities to an elected body, once a policy position has been
established it will be carried out with enthusiasm, regardless of who has credit/blame for any particular idea,
However, the diversity of attitudes, let alone program and policies, can result in conflict, not unlike the Adult
Day Program debate over space assignment. I will deal with this matter as it relates to any City employees;
I would hope to have cooperation from all the other agencies using the building and the participation and
cooperation of County employees within the Center,
Hopefully this memorializes the general discussion and if you have any questions or concems, please contact
me,
/x,s Pat White suggested, these matters are pertinent to upcoming joint City/County meetings, Certain
groundwork must be established so that the respective parties are fully aware of the various interests and then
the elected legislative bodies, I believe, are in a better position to provide direction to their citizen boards,
commissions and staff that are to serve the interests of the City Council and County ~.oard, It is my intent
to direct a similar memorandum to the Senior Center Commission, suggesting they set aside time at a future
meeting to discuss what they believe to be necessary for an effective working relationship with the Center and
all agencies housed in the Center, Following some resolution of their interests in this, the Commission can
direct to the City Council and County Board an expression of their opinion and/or what new tools they may
need to effectively set the program policy direction at the Center,
Thank you for your time,
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Susan Rogusky
Bette Meisel
Mark Thompson
Grace Jochimsen
Mike Foster
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RESOLUTION NO. 87.170
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON
COUNTY FOR THE IOWA CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY NUTRITION PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa, has negotiated an Agreement with
Johnson County for the lease of space at the Iowa City Senior Center for
use by the Iowa City/Johnson County Nutrition Program, c0l11l1on1y referred
to as Congregate Mea 1 s, a copy of sa id Agreement be ing attached to the
Resolution and by this reference made a part hereof, and
WHEREAS, the Sen ior Center is operated for the benefit of elderly res i-
dents of Johnson County, and ..
WHEREAS, the City Council and Johnson County Board of Supervisors deem it
in the public interest that space, furnish1ngs, equipment, utilities and
services be provided at the Iowa City Senior Citizens I Center for the
Nutrition Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
That the Mayor anch.City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed, respec-
tively, to execute and to attest the attached Lease Agreement with Johnson
County for the Nutrition Program.
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IOWA CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY NUTRITION PROGRAM .f/(( 0 t ",
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into as of the 1st day of July, 1987, by
and between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a municipal corporation (herein-
a fter referred to as the "City" or "Lessor") and Johnson County, Iowa, a
municipal corporation acting on behalf of the Iowa City/Johnson County
Nutrition Program (hereinafter referred to' as "Lessee").
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Senior Center Operation, the City operates the Senior Center to, among
other things, provide a place for senior citizens to meet and participate
in progr~~s and a~tivities of i~terest to those citizens; and
WHEREAS, Lessee has entered into an agreement with Heritage Area Agency on
Aging to provide elderly citizens of the Iowa City/Johnson County area
with nutritional meals as part of the Title III - Federal and State nutri-
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WHEREAS, Lessee has been operating the Program in space provided at the'
Senior Center pursuant to the Agreement for Senior Center Operation; and
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providing nutritional meals to elderly citizens in the Iowa City/Johnson
County, area.
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE r~UTUAL COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS
CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS: JFh fLEe D,
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I. LEASED SPACE AN~ S~~.:::S.
A. Subject to the terms and conditions stated below, Lessor shall
provide to Lessee 3,692 square feet of space on the first floor of
the Senior Center, consisting of staff bathroom, kitchen, assem-
bly roOOl, and office (the "Leased Premises"). Lessee shall also
have the use of the Senior Center loading dock. The leased space
sha 11 be used by Lessee for carrying out the Program.
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D. Lessor agrees to prov ide ut'il ities for the Leased Premises i in.
eluding gas, electricity and water.
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F. Appendix A lists the furniture and equipment furnished to Lessee
for the Congregate Meals program in its, initial operation. Should
thi s Agreement terminate for any reason. the furn iture and equi p-
ment then in use in the Program will be divided between the City
and the County pro-rata according to their respective expenditures
for acquisi~ion of such furniture and equipment; provided, how-
ever, that no fixture shall be removed from the Senior Center.
G. The City agrees to make available the services of a copying ma-
chine and the City print shop at a nominal per copy cost.
H. The City agrees to allow Lessee to use its central telephone sys-
tem. Lessee shall pay the charges for its own 1 ine, and any cost
of installing new lines or equipment in the Leased Premises.
1. The City agrees to furnish refuse pickup on a regular basis.
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services and activities in a manner consistent with the purposes
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1. Congregate Meal s: To provide a balanced nutrition meal at
least once per day, seven days per week.
2. Home-delivered Meals: To prov ide to the homebound a balanced
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clean the kitchen and assembly roan when used for Congre-gate Meals
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C. Lessee agrees to bag, de'posit and/or remove pranptly all garbage
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the management and supervision of the Leased Space.
E. Lessee shall su!:mit to the Senior Center staff an annual report on
serv ices it performed. Such report shall be subm itted no 1 ater
than 60 days after the end of Lessee's fiscal year.
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requests it has received for serv ices or act iv it ies wh ich are not
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1. Monthly total of service units/activities provided.
2. Monthly total of elderly receiving service or participating in
scheduled activities (duplicated or unduplicated counts).
3. To the extent it legally may do so, Lessor agrees to treat in a
confidential manner all participant information that is jointly
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H. Lessee shall submit a written notice at least 30 days before any
Program changes.
I. Lessee shall be responsible for opening, closing or supervising the
building when one of its activities or services occurs at a time
wheF1 the Senior Center is not open to the general publ ic.
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responsibil ity of the Director of the Program to prepare a report
to the Director of the Senior Center which clearly describes the
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and to hold them harmless from all losses, costs, liabilities,
damages or expenses, directly or ind irectly incurred, or ari sing
from, or as a result of, or in connection with, this Lease Agree-
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IV. NON-DISCRIMIN~IION.
Lessee sha 11 not deny its serv ices to any person on the basis of
race, creed, color, sex, national origin, religion, marital status,
sexual orientation, or disability.
V. INSURANCE.
Our ing the term of thi s Lease Agreement, Lessee shall maintain in
effect a canprehensive 1 iabil ity insurance pol icy issued by a canpany
authorized to do business in the State of Iowa, and in a form approved
by the City Manager. The minimum limits of such policy shall be as
follows: ,Three hundred thousand dollars ,($300,000) single limit
coverage for personal injuries or death, and fifty thousand ($50,000)
for property damage. Lessee shall, upon request, furnish Lessor with a
certificate of such insurance.
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being operated, or (b) by Lessor, in the event Lessee breaches any
term of this Lease Agreement and fails to correct such breach within
five (5) days after notice of default is given, or (c) by either
party, without cause, as of June 30 of any year, following ninety
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To:
City Council; City Manager; City Clerk; Assistant City Manager; All Department and
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Linda Newman Gentry, City Attorney
Re:
Update on "Primary Attorney" Department and Area Assignments; Realignment of
Certain Areas
, Based on past experience, including my three years as an Assistant City Attorney in 1979-82, I
am reconfiguring some of the workload for the various areas of law and clients, The list is not
to be viewed as "writ in stone," but rather is an organizational tool designed to help this
Office run more smoothly and efficiently. As I have indicated to you before, these
assigned areas of legal responsibility are to be viewed as your "primary assigned
attorney," but emergency situations may, indeed, require your seeking the assistance of
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Anne Burnside, First Assistant City Attorney
.personnel, Civil Service Commission
-Major litigation
-Fire Department
-Airport & Airport Commission
-Cable & Cable Commission
-Human Rights Commission, including human rights investigator
-Pension (Police and Fire)
-Labor relations (Unions/Personnel)
-Board of Adjustment
-Parks & Recreation (Cemetery to be delegated)
-Administrative Management Assistance to City Attorney
-Parking and Transit
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Karen and David Baculis
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Re: Offer of Settlement; Unpaid sanitary sewer utility charges for 2130 and 2120 S,
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June 14, 1994 to discuss certifying charges to Johnson County as liens against
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I have been authorized to enter into negotiations with you concerning the above-mentioned
unpaid sanitary sewer service charges from 1981 to fall'1992, At their June 14 meeting, the
City Council deferred action on the Resolution certifying the unpaid charges to Johnson
County as statutory liens, for collection as a property tax-- but did so for only 60 days, or until
their next regularly scheduled meeting of August 16, 1994,
I therefore request you forward payment of three-fourths the full lien amount, or $88,147.22,
as follows:
$114,219,78 plus $3,309,84 = $117,529,62 x ,75 = $88,142,22,
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the full amount of the liens to Johnson County, to be collected as a property tax as provided
by law, Looking forward to hearing from you soon, I am ,
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June 23, 1994
Dear Committee Member,
Thank you for agreeing to serve on the Iowa City Downtown Transportation Committee, It is our
goal to complete our meetings by the end of July and submit to Council a working plan for
consideration at their August 2nd meeting, The first committee meeting will be June 30th at
6:30 PM in the Civic Center lobby conference room. Meeting dates have also been set for July 7,
14 and 28, The time and place will be the same.
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. What will we do about the "loose ends" after the working plan has been submitted?
There have already been some questions raised about the Parking System and its operation. I have
attached a summary of these with a brief explanation for your review, It will address some of the
issues you see as important and will act as a springboard to further discussion, If you have questions
that you would like me to address before our first meeting please give me a call.
Once again I would like to thank you in advance for your commitment. I look forward to seeing
you on the 30th,
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John Murphy Craig Welt
Bremers Welt Ambrisco Insurance
120 East Washington Street P. O. Box 21BO /'
Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Iowa Ci ty, Iowa 52244
Robert Sierk Bruno Pigott
First National Bank City Council
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Iowa Ci ty, Iowa 52240 Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Ruby Dickey Carolyn Cavitt
Walkers Shoe Store Dain Bosworth, Inc.
201 South Clinton Street 116-South Dubuque Street ' ,
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Connie Champion Larry Baker
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Iowa City, Iowa 52240 The University of Iowa
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DOWNTOWN PARKING
Parking Ramos
The City of Iowa City operates three parking ramps, The fee structures are set to encourage long
term parkers to use the "less" popular, further away from the core, facilities, Fees decline as you get
away from the Old Capitol Center and the Pentacrest area, Dubuque Street has a lower hourly rate
than Capitol Street and a daily maximum and Chauncey Swan has the lowest rate and is only
enforced between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, Evening and
Sundays are free.
At the present t;me only the Capitol Street Parking Ramp pays for itself, The Dubuque Street Ramp
and Chauncey Swan do not generate enough revenue to cover operating cost and bond payment.
Additional revenue is generated by the on street parking meters, The principal and interest due on
the Capitol Street Ramp is $4,463,682 and will be paid off in 2004, Dubuque Street's outstanding
balance is $1,329,182 and will be paid off in 2002. Chauncey Swan's balance is $4,307,998 and
will be paid off in 2007.
The City is currently investigating the possibility of building a new ramp at the corner of Linn and
Court Streets, The proposed size would probably be between 400 and 500 spaces, We have three
possible site schemes at this time with cost per space varying from $11,300 to $12,000 +, These
costs do not include land cost which could add approximately $500 per space, The City currently
has $1.4 million in reserve for this project,
The question has been raised. What can we do to improve the public perception of the ramp~?
This summer in the Capitol Street Ramp all elevator lobbies and stairs will be painted and flooring
will be replaced on all but levels B & c. All missing emergency lights have already been replaced,
In Dubuque Street the exterior railing and steel steps will be painted, Bird repellant will be placed
in both ramps,
Art in the ramps is a real possibility. Lincoln, Nebraska has such a program, It would take several
years to complete but could be attractive. This would be a very low cost item,
Improving the exterior of the ramps would be a challenge, There is little that can be done to the
structure, Additional plantings screen the ramp from the street but make it darker inside and block
drivers' views of the interior so they can not see that parking is available. Opening up the ramps
so people could see in would improve lighting and let people see that spaces are available,
Can we put signs on the ramp to let people know they are full? We have them now on the gate,
The problem is you are in line to enter and usually have another car behind you before you see
them, Larger signs could be placed on the exterior but if the past is any indicator they would not
be seen. Again the problem is you would have already committed to turn before you saw the sign.
The best solution would be a series of signs over Burlington Street that directed parkers to the ramp
with available parking, This would be expensive and we would have to have the approval of Iowa
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last summer but merchants appeared before Council and stated they needed the restriction to remain
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Metered Parking
Several questions have been raised about metered parking, The OTA has requested the City explore
the possibility of enforcing parking meters at 8:00 AM to increase revenue, Many of the meters are
already paid by all day parkers so the increase would only affect the short term meters, The areas
most affected would be the CBO, 200 Blk North Linn Street and South Clinton by the Post Office
and Court House. The best guesstimate I can 'put on this revenue is an increase of $100 per day, 302
days per year, $30,200,
Metering the Linn Street Lot has often been questioned, The reasons for not metering it to date are:
loss of nighttime revenue; parkers would use it instead of the ramp; cost to purchase meters and
install them, about $20,000; and the future of the lot - it would be easier to displace permit parkers
than hourly parkers,
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how many actually participate. Being listed as a participant does not mean a member actually
participates in the programs. Bus & Shop list 78 members as participating but actual monthly billings
indicate less than 40 are active~ Park & Shop list 82 members as participating and monthly billings
indicate 69 are active, .
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on bus passes, It has long been contended that Bus & Shop participation would increase if members
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the total hours of parking in FY93 and multiplying by ,05, This gave a projected increase of
$124,274, FY94 usage is higher than FY93 but I used FY93 to account for some parkers opting for
lower cost parking, long term meters or the Swan Ramp,
As the discussion progressed the option of a higher hourly rate, $.60 per hour, but charged in 30
minute segments was discussed. This would generate lower revenue than the $,05 increase. This
rate increase would have a larger impact on the parkers in the Dubuque Street Ramp than Capitol
as they tend to be longer term. This is the result of our current pricing policy, lower hourly rate and
daily maximum, This was established to move all day parkers out of Capitol Street and open spaces
for shoppers. This option should generate $80,000 to $100,000 per year, Without extensive data
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Ramp B may confuse people because the ground floor is labeled TWO. Renumber or use
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Different hourly fees for each ramp? Daily fees and monthly fees differential may be more
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Bicycle parking inside the ramps, near an entrance.
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Iowa City and shuttle bus to downtown if they live beyond the bus routes? A bus pass for
$18 would be cheaper than monthly parking,
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$ .20/Hr. 10 hour meter; quarters only.
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Date: June 21, 1994
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Dianna Donahue, Customer Service Manager/v..'
Subj: Analysis of Parking Fine Escalation System
The implementation of the parking fine escalation system was effective January 1 , 1994, The
purpose of escalating $3,00 and $5,00 parking fines was to promote payment of those fines
within a 10 day period. This would also decrease the number of parking ticket billings that
would be processed, (Parking billings are mailed at least 12 days after a ticket is entered into
the system ,I
We have analyzed various factors of the escalation system by comparing parking ticket
activity between the periods of January-May 1993 to January-May 1994 (issued tickets,
parking billings, payments received within 10 days, total revenue, and the number of one year
old uncollectible tickets written off), The data shows there is an average 10% increase per
month in the number of tickets paid within 10 days of issuance; there is a 32 % increase in
the number of payments received at the Treasury cashier; there is a 5 % decrease in the
number of uncollectible tickets (1 year old); and there is a 32% increase in the parking fine
revenue,
The Treasury Division staff had experienced an increase in the number of contacts from
parking customers who are dissatisfied with the escalation system, The customer would
explain that they were not aware that the tickets would escalate; that they had been in the
practice of paying their parking fines after they received a billing; that they did not pay the
ticket as they did not find the ticket on their vehicle; that we don't give them enough time to
pay the ticket and/or billing before another escalation occurs, etc,
We have listened to our customers complaints and have improved our billing system to
provide more information on the billings related to the escalation system (the next escalation
date for each ticket, if applicable, is itemized on the billing). In the last few weeks, these
complaints have tapered off from the Iowa City citizens/residents, We continue to receive
them from individuals who may be visiting or driving through Iowa City, not aware of the
escalation system, or from someone who is the owner of a vehicle, but the vehicle was used
by someone else in Iowa City,
One of the most common complaints is the customer not being able to designate which
parking ticket would be paid, To decrease the write-offs of year old tickets, payments have
been applied in this manner since June, 1990. (State law limits the collection of a parking
fine to one year,) This policy had not been a problem until the escalation system was
implemented. Now, the customer has an added frustration when they don't have the funds
to pay all of the tickets and want to pay the new ones to avoid escalations. It is justifiable
to apply any payments to the oldest ticket first to avoid write-offs of year old tickets.
Please contact Dianna Donahue, (x5065) to obtain copies of these statistics,
cc: Steve Atkins, City Manager
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MONTH NUMBER TICKETS %OF
TIC PAID ISSUED PAID
Jan.93 $3 AND $ 2116 9902 21%
Jan.94 $3 FINE 1164 5891 20%
$5 FINE 885 4632 19%
SUB TOT 2049 10523 19%
Feb.93 $3 AND $ 2616 12952 20%
Feb.94 $3 FINE 2066 6502 32%
$5 FINE 1632 5455 30% .
SUB TOT 3698 11957 31%
Mar.93 $3 AND $ 2836 13536 21%
Mar.94 $3 FINE 2896 8050 36%
$5 FINE 1920 5519 35%
SUB TOT 4816 13569 35%
Apr.93 $3 AND $ 3098 14946 21%
Apr.94 $3 FINE 2792 7928 35%
$5 FINE 1880 5692 33%
SUB TOT 4672 13620 34%
May.93 $3 AND $ 2779 13048 21%
May.94 $3 FINE 3096 8039 39%
$5 FINE 1480 4626 32%
SUB TOT 4576 12665 36%
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1994 . 19811 62334 32%
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FEB 3107 $11,804,70
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JAN 1682 $7,119,05 $65,00
FEB 1832 $7,382,85 $53.40
MAR 1970 $8,319,70 $81.15
APR 2495 $10,074,20 $78,30
MAY 2262 $8.773.40 $70,35
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To: Stephen J. Atkins, City Manager ~j
From: Sylvia A, Mejia, Personnel Administrator~l
Re: Domestic Partner Insurance (
Based on information recently received from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa, the
City may provide medical insurance to domestic partners of City employees under our
current policy. However, as you are aware, the employee is required to pay tax on the
value of the insurance provided to the domestic partner.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield referred my question regarding the taxable value of the
insurance to their outside counsel, Ahlers, Cooney, Dorweiler, Haynie, Smith & Allbee,
P.C, who responded on June 20, 1994 as follows:
"It is our opinion that to determine the fair market value of the group coverage
provided to a same sex domestic partner, it is necessary to look to the cost of
group coverage for that individual which could be obtained outside of the
employer/employee relationship. It is our opinion that the safest way to determine
the fair market value is to obtain multiple quotes for such group coverage and
average those quotes to obtain a defendable fair market value figure, "
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When I contacted Blue Cross for rates which they would charge individuals who sought
to purchase the Iowa 500 Alliance Plan I was told that this coverage is not available to
the general public, They supplied rates on other coverages, however, the coverage is
significantly different and I do not believe that these rates will meet the IRS requirement
that the rate reflect the fair market value of comparable group coverage.
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insurance companies analyze the specs and give us a quote on coverage. I have begun
this process but it will not be possible for us to know the taxable value of the insurance
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Stephen P. Lacina, Chairperson
Joe Bolkcom
Charles D. Duffy
Palricia A. Meade
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FORMAL MEETING
1. Call to order following the informal meeting
2. Action re: ' claims
3. Action re: canvass of votes for June 7th primary election, the informal
minutes of June 14th recessed to June 16th, and the formal minutes of June 16th.
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RetardationlDevelopmental Disabilities Planning Council from the
expenditure of Johnson County's FY9S Commuility Services Appropriation,
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a) First and Second consideration of the following Zoning applicalion:
1. Applicalion Z9410 of Alan Lacina, Iowa City. requesling
rezoning of 2 - 1.99 acres from Al Rural 10 RS Suburban
Residenlial of certain property described as being in the SW 1/4
oflhe SW 1/4 of Seclion 10: Township 79 North: Range 5 West of
the slh P,M, in Johnson County, Iowa (This property is localed
on the east side of Wapsi Avenue SE, approximately 1700 feet
south of ils interseclion with Lower West Branch Road SE in
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b) Action re: Systems Unlimited, Inc, for FY95 contract amendmenl.
c) Action re: ECICOG - Johnson County S.E.A.T.S. FY95 Transit Purchase of
Service Contract.
d) Aclion re: ECrCOG - Johnson County S.E,A.T.S. FY95 Transit Equipment
Lease Agreement.
e) Action re: Heritage Area Agency on Aging Nutrition contract for FY95.
f) Action re: insurance package.
g) Action re: agreement for library services with the Coralville Public
Library.
h) Aclion re: Adoplion Agreement for Flexible Benefits Plan for employees of
Johnson County.
i) Action re: management analyst position for Case Management,
j) Action re: Medicaid Home and Community Based Payment
Agreement (HCBS waivers) for client #01 56449A.
k) Action re: S.E,A,T.S. contract between Johnson County and
University Heights,
I) Action re: Supplemental Service Agreement between Johnson
County, University Heights. and Old Capitol Cab Company.
m) Other
10. Adjourn to informal meeting
a) Inquiries and reports from the public,
b) Reports and inquires from the members of the Board of Supervisors,
c) Report from the County Alloriley.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Stephen p, Lacina. Chil1l'person
Joe Bolkcom
Charles D. Duffy
Patricia A. Meade
Don Sehr
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Business from Reverend Robert Welsh re: Heritage Area Agency on Aging
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b) Discussionre: Systems Unlimited, Inc, for FY95 contract amendment.
c) Discussion re: ECICOG - Johnson County S.E.A,T,S. FY95 Transit
Purchase of Service Contract.
d) Discussion re: ECICOG - Johnson County S,E,A,T,S. FY95 Transit
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7. Business from Sally Murray.
Management Supervisor re:
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9, Business from Jeff Davidson. Executive Director of Johnson County Council
of Governments
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b) Discussion re: Supplemental Service Agreement between Johnson
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Boulder, Colorado, has a prob.
lem shared by cities across
the country, Too many of its streets
divide rather than int~rate, They
are single.purpose arteries, em.
phasizing cars over peopre:1'hey
despoil the environment with their
expansive impervious surfaces,
They encourage speeding. And
they support faceless suburban develop.
ment patterns guaranteed to worsen traf.
fic congestion,
Residential streets are key determi.
n,ants of neighborhood quality, They of.
fer a place to walk, to play-and of course
to park, Yet ever since the start of the
post-World War II housing boom, resi.
dentialstreets have become increasingly
devoted to traffic movement. The wide
lanes required bv todav's codesleiia to
higher speeds. more accidents, and greater
urban fragmentation,
in recent years, many planners-and
even some traffic engineers-have begun
to question whether wider streets are as
functional as their advocates claim, in.
creasingly, designers, ublic officials, and
deve op~rs-ollen spurred by neighbor.
hood activists-are considering the vir.
tues of a hierarchical street classification
that would provide for a variety of resi.
dential streett~es, each reflecting dif.
ferent tratfic con itions,
A complete revamp of residential
street standards is under way in
this Colorado college town.
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Local history
Like many western cities, Boulder was
laid out, in 1859, on a rid based on a 400.
foot bloc an 25.foot lots, a pattern
admirably suited to speculation, It should
be noted, however, that the Boulder City
Town Company set high rates for town
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lots, up to $1,000 for a 50.by.140.foot
building site. Even then, it appears, Boul.
der favored slower growth,
The post.World War II subdivisions
disrupted the grid pattern, with larger
lots and blocks set alon curvilinear streets,
an no a eys, In the 1960s and 1970s,
more cul.de.sacs appeared, with fewer
connections to adjacent development.
Today, the city is characterized by a high
rate of car ownership Itwo vehicles for
every three peoplel and a significant jobs.
to.housing imbalance, Boulder's employ.
ment.to'population ratio is 0,83, more
than 40 percent higher than the figure for
the eight.county Denver metropolitan reo
gion, If current trends continue, total
em'ployment will exceed population by
2010,
Boulder also has several recent ex.
amples of more sens1l1ve residential Ian.
mng. n ,a ocal developer built the
COtTages, a 37.unit affordable housing
project, on a woonerf.style street. 'The
S,3.acre site abuts city' owned open space
on the north side, And in 1990, another
local developer, William Coburn, built
Walnut Hollow, a high.end lnfill project
consisting of nine Victorian.style houses-
with detach~d garages-arrayed along an
18.foot.wide street just east of down.
town,
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i planned umt develo ments, re.
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constitutes better urban devel.
opment. Moreover, neither
WOuIQlje allowed under the ~ur'
rent regulations, in the past,
the city's planning department used the
PUD ordinance to vary street standards,
But as concerns grew over liability, policy
makers were unwilling to grant individual
waivers in the absence of new citywide
street standards,
For the most part, recent new subdivi.
sions have complied absolutely with the
letter of the Mulder rules, laid down in
the zoning code and subdivision regula.
tions adopted in 1971. The result: three.
car garagescape uniformity, the 'loops
and lollipops" pattern exhibited 50 well
in the city's expanding northeast quad.
rant.
In 1992, the planning department, aware
of the community's growmg unhappi.
ness with the look and operation of the
new subdivisions, decided to take a more
aggressive role in neighborhood design,
The staff noted that the city's 1989 trans-
portation master plan called for new resi.
dential street guidelines to enhance neigh.
borhood safety and livability,
A~.Jt happened a large new project
had 'ust been ro osed for the northeast
e ge of the City-the 140.acre, Four Mile
Creek, The planning department hired
Peter Brown, Ale? an urban des! ner in
ollston, to caarill"! " ripqign charette
before the proiect entered the develop.
ment review pqase, Brown toured th
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cials, the standards pro- The final proposal for phase one is to
vide for fire set-up areas be presented to the planning board this
Ipads long and wide month, The next step is to translate the
enough to accommodate proposal into an ordinance for consider-
fire trucks and close ation by the citv council. That's expected
enough together so fire to oe done this summer,
hoses can reach the back Phase two of RAP will address the broader
of all dwellingsl, topic of residential-area design, includ-
The standards would ing the building-street relationship, net-
also allow alleys, which work standards, and 'shared" streets Isuch
are officially discouraged as the Dutch woonertj, A set 01 perfor-
in the currenl subdivision mance-based standards will parallel the
regulations, The planners new prescriptive standards,
noted that Boulder resi- T~e planning department is putting
dentsconsistenUyratetra- the draft standards to the test in a sub-
ditional neighborhoods community plan now bein~ nrepared for
with alleys as most liv- 'north Boulder, With 9,200 residents spread
able, over 2,300 acres, 'NoBo' is the least
The planning board also developed of the city's nine subcommu-
endorsed the staff's rec- nities, It was annexed four years ago, and
ommended street pur- its many vacant and underutilized par-
poses statement. A clear cels are considered ripe for redevelop-
definition of intent is ex- ment.
pected to guide all those r At l! five-day public charette held the
involved in administer. first weel( of May in the National Gllard
Armory, more than 300 citizens su~gested J
ways of intensifvin~ the movement ~rid
and reconnectin~ ~tr~~ts, Their recom-
mendations included both boulevards and
skinny streets, A Miami-based urban de-
sign consulting firm, Dover, Kohl & Part-
ners, is incorporating their recommenda-
tions and many of the RAP concepts into
the plan being prepared for city council
consideration in July,
Searching out models
There seemed to be few models when
Boulder started this proiect two sum-
mers ago, Most jurisdictions still use some
variation of the highway-oriented street
standards that arose in the late 1930s
with the creation of the Federal Highway
Administration and the 'Green Book'
published by AASHTO, the American
Association of State Highway and Trans-
portation Officials,
Recently, designers associated with the
movement coming to be known as 'the
new urbanism'-Andres Duany, Anton
Nelessen, AICP, Peter Calthorpe, and oth-
ers-have received considerable media
attention, But most of their work has
been on large tracts of raw land, not the
infill projects that are typical of places
like Boulder.
There are other models with broader
applicability to the iliiiations in which
most planners find themselves: infill, reo
development, and fringe-area develop-
ment.
One such example is an early one, the
'~erformance streets' standard adopted
by Bucks County, Pennsylvania, in 1980,
It provides a model ordinance that in-
cludes a rich hierarchy of street types,
although its use as a model is limited by
the emphasis on cul-de-sacs and loop
streets, and its lack of attention to alter-
native modes of travel.
The performance streets concept is also
the basis of a new set ot su lemental
standar s or resl entiai nei h orhoods
now being consi ered by the citv of Hous-
ton and surrounding Harris County, The
city currently has only two types of resi-
dential streets: a 28.foot pavement sec-
tion with a 50.foot or 60.foot right-of-
way, The new standards would create
eight street types and allow narrower
streets In new subdiVIsions, With such de.
sign elements as 'chicanes' '0 s to slow
t~ and flare.oJlts, The standards were
prepared by Peter Brown in collabora-
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more than 700 meters (about 2,300 feet)
and three 'junctions,' or intersections,
from a major street to balance the amount
of time motorists are forced to spend in
low.speed environments,
Most important, the code requiresdde.
velopment planners to plot out pe es.
trlan and bicycle lanes as well as the
usual environmental constraints and op'
portunities-before the street system is
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echo the advice of California architect
Christopher Alexander, who says that in
urban design, pedestrian spaces should
be designed first, then the buildings, then
the roads,
Wendy Morris, the senior urban de.
signer in the department's Melbourne
offices, described the code in Alexandria,
Virginia, last October at the first Con.
gress on the New Urbanism, She said a
ke to makin it effective has been i -.
Isciplinary workshops: 'We found that
to make real change in building patterns,
those who make design, permitting, and
development decisions must be involved
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ruary, the institute's tech.
nical committee on
neotraditional town de.
sign ~ssued an 'informa.
tional report' entitled
Traffic Engineering for
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hoods, Frank Spielberg,
a traffic engineering con.
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\:1 Virginia, who chairs the
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';;1 bers hope that ITE will
':! endorse the 'recom-
mended practices,'
which mclude narrower
streets in some cases,
within the next year.
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to narrow streets are a
red herring." He notes
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authored for the National
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ability and Risk Man-
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Transportation concluded that tort cases
'invariably have to do with high speed,'
not street width,
Finally, for those ready to chan[e, a
few basic reminders:
The public interest requires safe, liv.
able, and attractive streets that contrib.
ute to the urban fabric,
Streets should be designed to suit their
functIOn, Many str.eets, especially local
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ones, have purposes other than vehicular
traffic, Some local residentiid streets should
be designed for speeds of less than 20
~h, Remember that the general popu-
lation is aging, with the cohort over 85
growing fastest of all,
A hierarchical street network should
have a rich varietv of types, mcluding
bicycle, pedestrian, and transit routes,
Reid Ewing believes the 'overall sys.
tern design has fallen into the cracks
between the planning and engineering
professions.' The entire movement net-
w.Q.rk should be considered, With connec.
tivity given prominence,
Standards should be develo ed to en.
hance oca streets' contributions to ur.
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Ready for change
Back in the U,S" the Florida Department
of Community Affairs has undertaken an
ambitious project to develo "commu-
nity eSlgn guide mes' for everything
from energy conservation to affordable
housing to streets, The project's princi-
pal researcher, Reid Ewing, of the Joint
Center for Environmental and Urban Prob.
lemsat Florida Atlantic University/Florida
International University in Fort Lauder.
dale, says the 'overriding rationale is to
make the street more livable, less en.
ergy.consumptive, and environmentally
sound,' His team has proposed a 20.foot
wide standard for all local streets,
Ben Starrett, the director of strategic
planning and policy coordination for the
community affairs department, says he
expects the guidelines to be published
soon,
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Engineers, 100ig a holdout agamst alter.
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Streets should be designed in a col.
laborative, interdisciplinary process, Do
a visual preference survey, Try work.
shops and charettes, Include your legal
counsel. After construction, set up what
Kulash calls a "robust, simple, and ex-
ecutable monitoring system."
Don't let cost stop vou. We estimate
that it will take $ 1,3 million to reconfigure
Norwood Avenue, a 6,000.foot.long resi.
dential subcollector in north Boulder, as
a 20.foot.wide street incorporating such
traffic-calming measures as raised inter-
sections, berms, a multipurpose path,
and neckdowns (flared curbs constrict-
ing a street entrance). It would take $2,3
million to build a typical 32-foot.wide
street. The reconfiguration design has
been approved by the city council and is
now going through the capital improve-
ments programming process,
Ideallv. putting these ideas
into effect will lead to are.
vlval of street.centered small
communities, Vaclav Havel,
president of the Czech Re.
public, put it best in his 1992
book, Summer Meditations,
"Villages and towns,' he
wrote, "will once again be-
gin to have their own dis-
tinctive appearance, " ,and
the environment will become
a source of quiet everyday
pleasure for us all."
By planning our residen.
tial areas at a human scale,
considering the needs of the
most vulnerable among us,
and relegating the automo-
bile to its proper role, we
can regain what we have :,
lost.
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between houses should be
no more than 80 to 100 feet),
landscaping, parking, set-
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ratios, block length and pe-
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rials, street furniture, and
signs,
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the 'pertormance street'
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plan based on this model
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ling scale (what's called
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money.
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a. Pending Development Issues
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Copy of letters from the City Manager to:
a. Congressman Leach regarding H.R. 3636 170<6
b. Corps of Engineers regarding regulation of Iowa River I7D9
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a. Supreme Court Decision, Dornan vs. Tigard, Oregon
b. Vacation of rights-of-way
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Board of Supervisors.
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CllY COUNCIL MEMBER Date:
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410 Eo Wa!ihlngton St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 356-5010
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June 27, 1994
City Council
Towncrest relocation money
since we last discussed this issue, I've had
some additional thoughts about how we will handle
the relocation money for residents of Towncrest
Mobile Horne Park. My understanding is that people
will receive relocation money according to the
actual cost of moving, as well as based upon need.
During the rezoning process, a few council
members said that residents felt comfortable with
the relocation assistance offered by Eagles and
that was one of the reasons they would vote in
favor of the rezoning. The residents I've spoken
with had the understanding that they were in one of
three categories for relocation funding (see
condi tional zoning agreement attachment wi th
$2,500, $3,000 and $4,000 categories). Those
categories were their basis for feeling comfortable
with the relocation assistance and hence the
rezoning. Some residents even negotiated with
Eagles to change categorie's. This seems to be a
very specific "promise" of amounts. There was no
discussion of need based assistance.
I very much agree with the sentiment to not
give households a lump sum of cash. I agree that
we should make sure that people are relocated and
that all of these bills are paid. I'd like to
suggest that the categories individual households
were placed in by Eagles be the minimum amount of
assistance which the city provides. This may be a
combination of paying for moving costs and cash. '
For example, tenants are in the $2,500
category. If their total moving costs, including
rental deposit, moving of utilities, and moving are
$1,500, I believe the city owes them $1,000 in
cash.
I realize that some households will receive
more than $4,000 in assistance. This will happen
when a trailer can't be moved and the amount of
equity in a trailer is less than the amount on a
down payment on a replacement trailer. The city
will then make up that difference. For example,
someone has $5,000 in equity in their trailer and a
replacement trailer downpayment is $8,000.' The
city will provide the $3,000 difference, plus
moving and hookup expenses. This totals more than
either the $3,000 or $4,000 categories. I think
this is just the expense of our decision to rezone.
Please take another look at this, as I believe
that residents would have been much more vocal and
acti ve in fighting the rezoning if they had been
unsatisfied with their negotiations with Eagles.
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The applicant has agreed to provide relocation assistance to the current tenants of the
Towncrest Mobile Home Court. This assistance shall be used for moving expenses and to
secure alternative housing units. It will be administered by Community Development Division
of the Iowa City Department of Planning and Community Development. Payments will be
based on the following schedul.e:
Tenants who relocate owner occupied units
$2500 per household.
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relocated if relocation assistance is paid to the owner of such units.
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MEMORANDUM
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June 23, 1994
City Council
City Manager
Pending Development Issues
Application submitted by Robert and Joan T. Powers for special exceptions
to reduce the required off-street parking and modify the front yard
requirement for property located in the PRM zone at 902 Newton Road.
Application submitted by Dean Oakes for a special exception to permit
dwelling units above the ground floor of a commercial use in the CI-1
zone at 315 First Street.
Application submitted by Janet and Paul Moore for a variance or an
ordinance amendment to modify a front yard line for properties located
in the RS-5 zone at 1001 - 1003 Tower Court.
Application submitted by Living Word Christian Fellowship for a special
exception to permit expansion of a religious institution located in the
CB-2 zone at 318 Bloomington Street.
Application submitted by Old Brick Episcopal-Lutheran Corp. for a
special exception to permit operation of a coffee cart on Old Brick
property and occasional food service within Old Brick in the CO-1
zone at 26 East Market Street.
Application submitted by Dennis Aussenhus on behalf of Hy-Vee Foods,
Inc., to rezone a 5.52 acre parcel located immediately across from
Stevens Drive east of Waterfront Drive from CI-1, Intensive Commercial
zone, to CC-2, Community Commercial zone.
Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to permit residential and restaurant
uses as provisional uses in the CN-1 zone.
Amendment to Section 36-58 of the Zoning Ordinance to define hotels
as a commercial use instead of a residential use in terms of off-
street parking requirements.
Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to downzone the North Side area
south of Church Street from RM-12 to RNC-12.
Application submitted to Johnson County by James M. Wolfe, on behalf
of property owner Dr. William Rohner, to rezone 10.63 acres located in
Fringe Area 6 on the east side of Highway 923 approximately 1/4 mile
south of its intersection with Poweshiek Street from AI, Rural, to RS,
Suburban Residential.
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City of Iowa City
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Date: June 27, 1994
To: City Council
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On Thursday, June 23, 1994, at 7:00 p.m. at the Iowa City Public Library an informational meeting
was held to discuss the South Sycamore Regional Stormwater Management report that MMS
Consults, Inc. is preparing for the City. The report will investigate different stormwater detention
basin options and their respective costs. The meeting was held prior to MMS beginning the
feasibility study in order to receive ideas and concerns from the public and particularly the people
it will directly affect.
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detention basin instead of smaller scattered detention basins located on several different
development properties. Three preliminary ideas were presented: 1) a single large basin, 2) a
string of medium sized basins, and 3) no basin at all- allowing the flows to exit into the southern
wetlands. Staff felt it was a productive meeting. Attached is list of attendees.
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Some members of Council may recall the financial commitment and other arrangements that were
made to assist the BDllndustrial Park many years ago. At that time we negotiated a payment
of special assessments in order to finance Heinz Road extended from the industrial park to
connect to Scott Boulevard as well as financing for water and sewer construction. With the recent
sale of the last two lots at BDI, the City has now been paid in full for its financial obligations.
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a fund raising effort by the private sector, as well as our financial arrangements for road
construction, water and sewer, they were able to overcome their financial difficulties.
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The Honorable Jim Leach
House of Representatives
2186 Rayburn Building
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Jim:
You have received previous correspondence from Mayor Horowitz regarding H.R. 3636, the
"National Information Communications and Information Infrastructure Act of 1994." The
most recent information we have is that this bill will come before the full House of
Representatives on June 27 for a vote. Further we are told that the final version of this
legislation and the report explaining its provisions have not yet been released for review by
the public that, under a procedure which bypasses the House Rules Committee, this bill will
be brought to the floor for a vote.
According to our information from the U.S. Conference of Mayors, this bill contains provisions
which may reduce fees now paid by cable and telecommunications providers operating under
local franchise agreements, will reduce future franchise fees, and will possibly pre-empt all
local authorities from requiring franchises from any new telecommunications provider.
Needless to say, from the local perspective, this would be devastating. It is with this revenue
that local government represents its citi~en subscribers by monitoring and enforcing terms and
conditions of franchise agreements, provides the only means by which the public can access
the television medium in the community, and informs citizens in a'much more direct and
comprehensive way regarding local government and other activities which profoundly
influence their community lives.
On behalf of the City Council, I strongly urge that you oppose H.R. 3636 unless these
provisions can be amended so that the appropriate local authority is restored.
As always, I appreciate you consideration of the City's position on this issue.
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information and/or some understanding on the part of the Corps of Engineers with respect to
the issue of regulation of the Iowa River Corridor property. As you know, the Corps and/or
some other federal agency representing the Corps' interest has significant ownership
responsibility. As of this date I have received no response from your office. I would
appreciate, at the very least, some understanding of the ownership issue so that if I have
misdirected my energies as we work to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act, I can at the
very least contact the appropriate federal agency. Your response will be appreciated.
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Dear Colonel Kraus:
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I wanted to take a moment and thank you and your staff for participating in the recent
discussion forum with the Iowa City area governments. Needless to say, everyone appears
to have learned something. I would now like to take this opportunity to raise a new issue with CD
you.
For some time the City of Iowa City has pursued the possibility of state legislation providing for
filter strips along the Iowa River Corridor. This was proposed in order to provide some
protection to the City's drinking water supply, the Iowa River. We have been frustrated in our
attempts to secure the state legislation as agricultural interests have been successful in
blocking such an initiative at regulation of agricultural chemicals. The basics of such a filter
strip proposal would be to provide for a strip of land along the river shoreline inward to serve
as a buffer and thereby hopefully diminish the impact of runoff from. these chemicals. .
Additionally, thought has been given to providing for tree planting and other vegetation which '
often serve as a cleansing element for these chemicals.
In doing additional research, the federal govemment, and thereby I assume the Corps of
Engineers, owns the substantial amount of property north of Iowa City along the Iowa River.
We reviewed maps from the north em boundary of Iowa City to the western boundary of
Johnson County. I would appreciate receiving information that would assist in our further
pursuit of this filter strip concept. I assume these lands held by the federal govemment are
leased for agricultural purposes or other arrangements which permit the planting of crops. If
we could arrive at some type of filter strip control or any other means to reduce agriCUltural
chemicals, it would seem we could substantially improve the water treatment obligations of the
City as a provider of a municipal water supply.
As you know, periodically we must report to our community increased levels of nitrates which
we believe to be a direct result of farm chemicals. While there is certainly some room for
debate, the evidence appears to strongly support our contention. With the new federal Safe
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to any reasonable means to minimize the cost of water treatment now and into the future. The
possibility of reducing the agricultural chemicals which enter our water supply is one of those
apparent opportunities.
I would appreciate correspondence which outlines (summary fashion certainly acceptable) any
lease obligations or other controls on the land that is now held by the U.S. Government. If I
am incorrect in my assessment of land ownership and your responsibilities, I would appreciate
your assistance so I may contact the appropriate federal agency in order to secure their support
for efforts to clean up our water supply, as well as the Iowa River for the enjoyment of all.
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River corridor property and specifically how we might try to regulate, if not diminish, the
runoff of farm chemicals. This letter is a follow-up' in that we are eager to ,hear the Corps'
opinions and feelings on this issue. As I indicated in my letter, if I am fncorrect in my
assessment or I~nd ownership and responsibilities, I would appreciate your assistance so I
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To: The Honorable Mayor Susan M. Horowitz and Members of the City Council
From: ' Linda Newman Gentry, City Attorney
Re: New United States Supreme Court Decision, Dolan vs. iaard, Oreaon, issued Friday,
June 24, 1994
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I have heard considerable concern from laypersons regarding the U.S. Supreme Court case on
an Oregon "parkland dedication/impact ordinance" case. Having read the paper on Saturday,
June 25, 1994, it is my continuing opinion that so long as the City adopts a parkland dedica-
tion/impact ordinance which requires a finding of a nexus or connection between the dedication
required and the need for parkland created by the development, the ordinance will withstand
constitutional challenge.
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reported to earlier Commissions and to prior City Councils: '
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dedication is related both in nature and extent to the impact of the proposed
development." [emphasis added]
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prepare a memo to me concerning the parameters for the parkland dedication ordinance now
proceeding through City Commissions, and which should come to you in August, 1994. In the
meantime, I wanted to assure laypersons, who are not trained in applying legal holdings to
particular facts, that the recent U.S. Supreme Court case does not adversely affect the City's
proposed guidelines for parkland dedication requirements.
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Date: June 27,1994
To: The Honorable Mayor Susan M. Horowitz and Members of the City Council
From: Linda Newman Gentry, City Attorney
Re: Authority to Request Additional Consideration for Purchase of City Property; Vacated
Right-of-Way, Unnecessary City Property and "Appraisals"
At several City Council meetings, together with reviewing some old City Council agenda packets,
it is clear that the City Council is concerned that the City is selling or conveying "unnecessary City
property" or vacated public right-of-way to adjoining property owners at a less than fair market
value or less than an "arms length transaction."
I have discussed this question, at length, with Marsha Bormann, formerly Land Use Attorney, who
has also listened to the City staff and Council wrestle with this problem. Marsha and I agree, as
do other attorneys, that the City Council may always request additional compensation or
consideration for property being purchased by a private property owner - especially an
adjoining property owner whose property will be greatly benefitted by an additional few
square feet - even though the "remnant" is, in and of Itself, rather small.
In other words, the City Council has every right to demand additional consideration, since the
"comparable sale" approach to fair market value for vacated public right-of-way remnants is self-
perpetuating and thus not giving us very good results. This means that a person doing a "real
estate appraisal" will be looking at prior conveyances from the City for "remnant vacated portions
of public right-of-way" - and will not really be looking at the overall changes in the economic
ability to develop the adjoining property once the "small remnant" is conjoined with the larger area
which wishes to expand. This seems like a fairly common sense approach, namely that the
City Council may request additional compensation for City property - especially where
the purchaser will be benefitted by additional development rights obtained thereby.
I would be happy to discuss this further with you, at your convenience. Otherwise, I trust that you
will take this into consideration in your future deliberations on "conveyances of unnecessary or
vacated public right-of-way."
cc: City Manager
Ass!. City Manager
City Clerk
Karin Franklin, PCD Director
Robert Miklo, Senior Planner
Sarah Holecek, Land Use Attorney
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Dear Mr. Loan:
This letter is in response to your objection to a reading fee charged to you for the address of 928
Iowa Avenue.
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A reading fee of $15.00 is charged anytime a customer requests a water meter reading at any
property with which there is a utility account. I fully understand and agree with you that reading
fees should not be charged to a customer if the water meter reading is for an address other than
the one requested by the customer. We do not charge a customer a reading fee if we made a
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mistake, City staff on the wrong utility account, or you requesting service at the wrong address.
The procedures by the staff person who had taken your telephone order includes verifying with the
customer the name of the current property owner and/or name on the current utility account. I
understand this procedure was followed. Also, a different staff person taking your telephone
request on April 5 to correct the mix-up understood you had requested an account change for the
wrong address. With that information, we charged you a reading fee.
I am confident that the regular procedures followed in verifying the service addresses with our
customers would avoid this kind if mistake. As you state in your letter "this is only $15.00", and
being conscious mistakes can happen, we have forgiven the fee, removing such from your account.
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To Whom It May Concern:
Evidently we are having a difficult time communicating on the
telephone.
Toward the end of May I called to have the water service switched to
my name at 938 Iowa ave the DVIP home aka Iowa Ave Prop. 'In the first
week of April I got a notice to disconnect at 938 Ia ave. I called to
inquire why and was told nobody had requested service. I said that I
had and then she found out they had me down for 928. I told them that
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one notice of the $15.00 bill at the' correct billing address after
which I called the office and told them I would not pay to read the
wrong meter.
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at 938 Ia ave in my name.
On June 17 my tenants brought this notice to me, I called Beth and
was transferred to Tami and finally ended with the supervisor whose
name I never got. She and I were never able to communicate on the
same level. I have never had an account at 928 Ia ave, I have never
had a billing address of 938 Ia ave, you send the water bills to the
correct address why not the one is despute, I contend you are trying,
to collect this from whomever, I have no desire to pay for a meter
reading at the wrong address. I own serveral properties in town and
this is the first problem I have encountered with the water dept.
The supervisor, Tami, and Beth all admitted that the wrong meter was
read but she said "a service was rendered and payment is owed". I am
surprised she just doesn't have all the meters read in Iowa City and
have me billed.
Again they not only read the wrong meter, have me having an account
that I have never had, have my billing address at an address that it
has never been, tried to collect from the wrong people (tenants), the
supervisor stated that she could transfer this, balance to another one
of my accounts.
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you read the wrong meter. Again I have no
had an account at 928 Ia ave.
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I would appreciate your cooperation in resolving this issue.
Randy Loan
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City Manager
Head of Public Works
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Charles D. Duffy
Patricia A. Meade
Don Sehr
June 2B, 1994
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DATE: July 1, 1994
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Memorandum from Mayor Horowitz regarding the Adult Day Program.
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Library Roof Repair
b. Wastewater Digester Rehabil itation, Project
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding ADA Compliance
Coalition.
Memoranda from the City Attorney:
a. Update on Pizza Hut Sign
b. New City Attorney Office Chargeback System
c. Update on IIprimary Attorneyt' Department and Area Assignments
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To: City Council Members
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Re: Adult Day Program Location Task Force Update
I am pleased to tell you that remodeling of the Adult Day Program (ADP) space within the Senior
Center is complete. While this is only a short-term solution, it significantly improves the space
available for ADP clients. Because this was a relatively small project, it was possible to pay for
the work with funds earmarked each year by the City for small remodeling/repair projects within
its buildings. That preserves the $25,000 CDBG funding and $25,000 County funding that is
potentially available for ADP so those funds can be used later to implement a long-term solution.
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for a long-term solution to the space needs of the ADP. At this point, all possibilities are under
consideration; no options have been eliminated. I will keep you informed as we work to develop
recommendations.
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have a short term solution which should provide for the next two to three winters. A longer term
solution could involve a completely new roof at a cost of over $120,000. A short term solution
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Re: Wastewater Digester Rehabilitation Project
Proposals were received May 17, 1994 for the "North Plant Digester Rehabilitation Project."
An award has been recommended to Modern Piping, Cedar Rapids, IA.
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bidding and public contracting requirements under Chapter 384, Code of Iowa (1993). The use
of "informal" procedures vs "formal" bid procedures is estimated to save a minimum of $30,000
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be used to purchase project materials by Ute City. The City Manager is authorized to enter into
contract since the City Council approved the expenditure in the budget process.
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group (to be formally named soon). While we were a little slow in getting organized, I believe that
we are moving in a very positive direction. Many ideas have been brought forth by all participants
and there appears to be a solid commitment to this community effort and to the ultimate
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meetings and certainly all Council members are welcome. As we begin to identify specific
community issues to be addressed, I will ensure that you remain informed. I am certain that this
group will have many good suggestions as to how the City and the community can resolve current
problems and issues relating to accessibility and full community participation by all our citizens.
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Date: June 17, 1994
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Summary of June 8 Coalition Meeting
The coalition met at 11 :00 a.m. on June 8, 1994, in Meeting Room A of the Iowa City Public
Library. Those in attendance included: Mace Braverman, Glenn Siders, Patricia Scoggins,
Jane Nelson-Kuhn, Larry Quigley, Keith Ruff, Tim Grieves, Tim Clancy, Mike Hoenig, Ethel
Madison, Kevin Burt, Marie Martin, Doris Jean Sheriff, Jacquelyn Bolden, and Dale Helling.
Participants introduced themselves, after which Jacquie Bolden gave a brief summary of how
the group had come together. She stressed that the purpose of the group is to create a
coalition to work on accessibility issues in the community.
Discussion followed regarding how the organization should be structured. The discussion
centered around suggestions contained with the meeting agenda (copy attached) regarding
the makeup of a core group consisting of approximately 10-12 individuals who could break
down into subcommittees, involve other interested persons in the community, and address
specific community issues. It was suggested that these issues be identified accordihg to the
four titles of the Americans with Disabilities Act and further include topics regarding resource
development, education, public relations, housing, and a speaker's bureau.
There was general consensus that, at a minimum, representatives on the core group would
include one each from the City of Iowa City, the Chamber of Commerce, Area Educators, Area
Churches, Area Developers/Housing Interests, and five or more other individuals with
disabilities. It was agreed that the core group should consist of a majority of persons with '
disabilities, if possible. The core group will monitor the activities of all subcommittees and
each subcommittee will have at least one or two core group members represented. These
members will report back to the group on a regular basis.
In attempting to identify specific members of the core group, it was determined that the City
of Iowa City would be represented by Dale Helling, the Chamber of Commerce would be
represented by Allison Schulte or her designee, the School District on behalf of Area
Educators' would be represented by Tim Grieves, Developers/Housing Interests would be
represented by Mace Braverman, and that the Ecumenical Consultation would be contacted
to solicit a member representing Area Churches. The positions listed as individuals with
disabilities would be filled by volunteers. It was agreed that the sign-up sheet would be
recirculated for the purpose of allowing participants to indicate whether or not they wished
to serve as a member of the core group as well as indicating other subcommittees they might
be interested in.
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Larry Quigley - IWD
Keith Ruff - IWD, housing
Tim Grieves - core group representing education, public accommodation
Tim Clancy - IWD, public relations
Mike Hoenig :- IWD
Ethel Madison - IWD
Kevin Burt - employment, public accommodation, education, public relations, housing
Doris Jean Sheriff - IWD, public service
Jacquelyn Bolden - resource development, public relations
Dale Helling - core group representing City of Iowa City, employment, public service,
telecommunications, public relations
It was agreed that the next meeting would be at 11 :00 a.m. on June 22, 1994, at which time
the group would continue with its agenda for organizing the coalition. It was suggested that
the group give a high priority to selecting a specific name for the coalition.
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The group met at 11 :00 a.m. on June 22, 1994, in Meeting Room B of the Iowa City Public
Library. Those in attendance included: Keith Ruff, Rev. John McKinstry, Kevin Burt, Trisha
Scoggins, Karen Kubby, Allyson Schulte, Timothy Clancy, Ethel Madison, Mace Braverman,
Marie Martin, Doris Jean Sheriff, Jacquelyn Bolden, John Harshfield, and Dale Helling.
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It was agreed that since the group facilitator was unable to be present, that business could
be conducted without a facilitator. Events of the preceding meeting were briefly discussed.
It was agreed that there is a need to formulate a mission statement for the group and that it
would be most appropriate for a few volunteers to draft that document.
Discussion then focused on the issue of naming the group, possibly in conjunction with the
use of some acronym. It was generally agreed that key concepts for the name and/or
acronym would involve people, accessibility, inclusion, community, and education. In further
discussing the specific objectives that this group would attempt to promote, it was agreed
that they include regulation under existing laws, advocating for compliance throughout the
community, organizing to ensure inclusion of all citizens,'addressing accessibility issues of all
kinds, encouraging full participation by all citizens, local government, the business community,
etc. The goal would be to bring together all segments of the community, acting in concert,
to ac'hieve specific objectives now or later identified.
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for the group. Ethel Madison, Tim Clancy, and Mace Braverman volunteered to draft a
mission statement and it was agreed that perhaps an appropriate name would come out of
the mission statement.
Rev. McKinstry inquired as to how the group would see churches being involved in this effort.
The group agreed that it would be important to have churches represented in the core group
for providing input as well as for getting information about our efforts out to the community
through the various church organizations.
The next meeting was scheduled for July 6, 1994, at 11 :00 a.m. in Meeting Room A in the
Iowa City Public Library.
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June 3D, 1994
Dear Community Leader:
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The next meeting of the ADA Compliance Coalition (official name to be determined) will be on
Wednesday, July 6,1994, at 11:00 a.m. in Meeting Room A at the Iowa City Public Library.
I have attached a brief summary of the June 22 meeting.
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Hope to see you on the 6th.
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To: Honorable Mayor Susan M. Horowitz and Members of the City Council
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of the illegal sign. In the event the owners or Pizza Hut refuse, this Office, together with H&IS,
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Date: June 28, 1994
To: Joe Fowler, Parking and Transit Director
Chuck Schmadeke, Public Works Director
Rick Fosse, City Engineer
Dave Elias, Wastewater Treatment Superintendent
Ed Moreno, Water Superintendent
Floyde Pelkey, Solid Waste and Landfill
Ron O'Neil, Airport Manager
Drew Shaffer and Bob Hardy, Cable TV
Kevin O'Malley, Risk Management
From: Linda Newman Gentry, City Attorney
Re: New City Attorney Office Chargeback System, Commencing July 1, 1994
As some of you recall, the City Attorney's Office was permitted to hire a new fourth attorney,
commencing FY95 lJuly 1, 19941, whereby City Attorney and legal assistant time will be
maintained in a "chargeback/billing system," and will show up inyour budgets.
Please do not panic: we intend to make this simple and painless. Specifically, we will be
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conference or work done on each particular project. Please discuss this with all of your
engineers and support staff, so that when someone from the Engineering/Public Works office
contacts an attorney or the Legal Assistant in the City Attorney's Office, they have the proper
"project/capital outlay account number" at hand.
It will take all of us a few weeks, indeed months, to become more familiar and comfortable
with this new system - but I am sure you will agree with me, that an additional full-time
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listed on the chargeback system schedule, since this "rate" is either fictional or actual
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 28, 1994
To: City Council; City Manager; City Clerk; Assistant City Manager; All Department
and Division Heads; City Assessor; Airport Manager; and Senior Center
Coordinator
From: LindaNewman Gentry, City Attorney
Re: Update on "Primary Attorney" Department and Area Assignments; Realignment
of Certain Areas
Based on past experience, including my three years as an Assistant City Attorney in 1979-82,
I am reconfiguring some of the workload for the various areas of law and clients. The list is
not to be viewed as "writ in stone," but rather is an organizational tool designed to help this
Office run more smoothly and efficiently. As I have indicated to you before, these assigned
areas of legal responsibility are to be viewed as your "primary assigned attorney," but
emergency situations may, indeed, require your seeking the assistance of another attorney.
Thus, I expect the following "primary assigned areas," effective immediately.
Anne Burnside, First Assistant City Attorney
-Personnel, Civil Service Commission
-Major litigation
-Fire Department
-Airport & Airport Commission
-Cable & Cable Commission
-Human Rights Commission, including human rights investigator
,Pension (Police and Firel
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-Administrative Management Assistance to City Attorney
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-Economic Development
-Finance Department, Administration, Customer Service, Accounting,
Risk Management, Purchasing
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Sarah Holecek, Land Use Attorney
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To: Steve Atkins, City Manager
Marian Karr, City Clerk
Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager
All Department Heads and Division Heads
Airport Manager
Senior Center Coordinator
City Forester
From: Linda Newman Gentry, City Attbrney
Re: Amendments to Code Made Between July 5. September 1, 1994; Format
As you know, the product which all City staff have worked on with Marian and me, over the
past two years, is now located in the City Clerk's Office, and also in the City Attorney's
Office. If you need to amend the existing code, please come to my office and use the
"notebook and updated, plain English language version'" of the new code (to be effective
September 1, 1994) before you start drafting your ordinance changes.
In other words, do not attempt to "reinvent the wheel" on the new code format which Marian
and I, together with other staff, have created! Come to my office, and I will help you with the
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two years with the product, you will not be as efficient at the whole process as am I.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: June 30, 1994
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 13, 1994 - 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers
Mayor Susan Horowitz presiding. Council Members: Horowitz, Baker, Kubby, Lehman,
Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton. City staff present: Atkins, Gentry, Karr, Franklin, Schoon,
Fowler, Fosse, Davidson, Smith. Tape recorded on Reels 94-80, Side 2; 94-83, Sides 1 and
2.
HARLOCKE/WEEBER REZONING:
Reel 94-80, Side 2
PCD Director Franklin, City Attorney Gentry, and Planning and Zoning Commission
Chairperson Tom Scott provided information relating to the proposed Comp Plan amendments
and rezoning. Attorney Robert Jansen provided comments regarding rezoning the Jensen
Tract. In response to Throgmorton, City Attorney Gentry suggested he call her regarding the
issue of taking. In response to Kubby, Franklin stated she will have to look into if there can
be a conditional zoning along with the rezoning to RS-8.
See discussion during review Zoning Matters, #4g.
REVIEW ZONING MATTERS:
Reel 94-80, Side 2
PCD Director Franklin presented the following Planning and Zoning items for discussion:
o. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF SOUTHWEST ESTATES. PART SIX.
A 10.21 ACRE. 25 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED NORTH OF PHOENIX
DRIVE. ISUB94-0008t
Franklin stated if the City receives a letter waiving the 60 day limitation period, Council
should defer this item to the July 5 meeting. Franklin recommended that Council deny
the plat if a letter requesting the waiver of the 60 day limitation period is not received.
p. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF DEAN OAKES FOURTH ADDITION.
A 5.28 ACRE. 11 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON QUINCENT STREET
EXTENDED. ISUB94-00091.
Franklin recommended approval of the plat.
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LOCATED WEST OF GILBERT STREET. SOUTH OF STEVENS DRIVE.
Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants, provided Council with information about the
preliminary plat and location of wetlands.
a. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 5. 1994. ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF A PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 402 S. LINN STREET FROM PRM. PLANNED HIGH DENSITY MULTI-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE. TO CB-5. CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT ZONE (Youth
Homes!.
b. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 5. 1994. ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. IOWA.
ENTITLED "ZONING" TO CHANGE THE DEFINITIONS OF "DEVELOPMENTALLY
DISABLED. " "FAMILY CARE FACILlTY/FAMIL Y HOME" AND "GROUP CARE
FACILITY. "
c. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF AN APPROXIMATE
18.6 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF THE IOWA CITY CORPORATE
LIMITS. NORTH OF ROHRET ROAD AND EAST OF SLOTHOWER ROAD. (Southwest
Estates/ANN94-00041
d. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULA-
TIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 18.6 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED NORTH OF ROHRET
ROAD AND EAST OF SLOTHOWER ROAD FROM THE COUNTY DESIGNATION OF RS.
SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL. TO ID-RS. INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL. (Southwest Estates/REZ94-00061 (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
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e. ORDINANCE REPEALING THE VACATION OF THE EASTERLY TEN FEET OF MAIDEN
LANE SOUTH OF COURT STREET AND NORTH OF HARRISON STREET. (SECOND
CONSIDERA TIONl
f. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULA-
TIONS OF PROPERTIES GENERALLY LOCATED ON BOTH SIDES OF CHURCH STREET
BETWEEN DUBUQUE STREET AND DODGE STREET FROM RM-12. MEDIUM DENSITY
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. TO RNC-12. NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL
CONSERV A TION ZONE. (Joni Kinsev/REZ94-0004l (SECOND CONSIDERA TIONl
g. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADD DIVISION 7. ENTITLED
"MINOR MODIFICATIONS." (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
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Franklin stated that staff has requested expedited consideration so the resolution
(agenda item 4.h) on establishing a fee for minor modifications can be done and if
Council does not want to expedite this item there is no sense in acting on the
resolution to establish a fee for minor modifications.
Tom Scott, Chairperson, Planning and Zoning Commission, referred to the
Harlocke/Weeber area rezonings and stated that if Council plans to do something other
than approve RS-5 rezoning for the Jensen Tract, they should consult with the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Franklin advised Council that if they want an RS-8
zone, they should: 1) indicate their desire for the RS-8 zone at the beginning of the
public hearing to allow for comments from the public, and 2) continue the public
hearing to allow consultation with the Planning and Zoning Commission.
h. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR MINOR MODIFICATIONS.
i. ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 36-55IMl(1l. ADDITIONAL
REGULATIONS. TO PERMIT RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS TO BE ESTABLISHED OR
EXPANDED WITH ACCESS TO A COLLECTOR STREET. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
In response to Kubby, JCCOG Transportation Planner Davidson stated he has
contacted the applicant regarding recent traffic counts.
j. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY. IOWA. ENTITLED "ZONING" TO PERMIT AWNING SIGNS IN THE ID
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE 1!:1J. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE l!.:1l. OFFICE AND l
RESEARCH PARK ZONE 19RP) AND RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PARK ZONE (B.Q.El..,
(PASS AND ADOPT)
k. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 36-18 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO MODIFY
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CORALVILLE AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO ALLOW THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO
'REVIEW AND APPROVE ALL ZONING AND SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS ON THE
PORTION OF THE GREER TRACT LOCATED SOUTH OF CLEAR CREEK lReese Greerl~
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Lepic and Kroeger representative Kevin Hanick distributed the handout: Schematic Design for
Proposed Hotel Iowa City, Iowa, Lepic Kroeger Realtors. Hanick presented information about
the hotel development proposal.
Parking and Transit Director Fowler explained the Holiday Inn/Dubuque Street Ramp parking
allocation fee structure. Franklin stated she will research background information on Holiday
Inn parking requirements.
Council agreed to: 11 refer to staff and Planning and Zoning Commission the request for an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to change the definition of hotel from residential to
commercial and 2) refer parking requests to Parking and Transit Director Fowler.
COUNCIL AGENDAITIME:
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l. Kubby raised concerns about constructing a major street above the wetlands in
Sycamore Farms. Franklin stated that a wide right-of-way is being established to allow
those concerns to be addressed. Franklin noted that staff has been working with
Wayne Peterson and Carol Thompson and that engineering will be done. Transportation
,Planner Davidson noted that the street will be built to widths similar to a collector
street. Franklin stated that the wider right-of-way will allow for mitigation, 8-foot wide
sidewalks and trees.
2. Kubby inquired about the status of the fare for SEATS low-income riders. Atkins
distributed the June 13, 1994, memo from Transit Manager Logsden regarding SEATS
fare policy. Atkins stated that the new SEATS low-income fare policy was created
from the Transit fare policy and refuse collection policy. Atkins reviewed the proposed
SEATS fare policy and said staff will put the policy in place.
3. Pigott inquired about the status of an ADA correspondence being sent to businesses.
Atkins stated that staff is working with the coalition. Kubby suggested that staff
contact the coalition and tell them that Council wanted a letter sent to area businesses
regarding ADA. City Attorney Gentry noted that the City did send out a memo
explaining how to apply for public right-of-way easement.
4. Pigott raised concerns about Towncrest Mobile Home Court residents receiving moving
assistance. Atkins explained that assistance is on a need based criteria and the intent
is to take care of those that need the assistance. Atkins noted that everyone is likely
to get moving assistance. Pigott requested that City staff go out to Towncrest Mobile
Home Court with information. Atkins responded that he will direct staff to schedule
some time out in the Towncrest area.
5. (Agenda item #20 - amending parking fees and chargesl Pigott inquired about the
parking fees and charges. Council agreed to establish a subcommittee consisting of
Council Members and downtown representatives to study parking fees and charges.
Baker, Pigott and Lehman agreed to serve on that subcommittee. Council agreed to
defer agenda item #20 to their first August meeting. Novick requested the subcommit-
tee discuss the 8 a.m. deadline on paying meters.
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Throgmorton praised P&R Director Trueblood and staff for assisting with downtown
clean-up during Saturday's Iowa Arts Festival.
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Throgmorton presented to Council a picture of a parking garage located in Syracuse
New York that he received from Daryl Woodson.
9. Karr stated that staff has requested that Council defer item #16, changing the name
of a portion of Aber Avenue to Aber Avenue West, to August 2.
10. In response to Kubby, Karr stated that item #2.g.(1) is correspondence added to the
consent calendar.
11. Kubby noted that many people attended the Friday night orchestra in the Downtown
Plaza area and there was no alcohol served.
12. Horowitz stated that she met with a member of the Cedar Rapids Affordable Housing
Commission and suggested that the Iowa City Affordable Housing people get in
contact with them.
13. (Agenda item #17 - Certifying unpaid sewer charges for Baculis Mobile Home Park)
Gentry asked Council if they had any questions regarding the resolution. Kubby noted
that the item is on for Council action. '
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MEMORANDUM
Date: June 30, 1994
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Summer Meeting Schedule
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The Mayor, City Manager and I met regarding council meetings for July and August. Please
reaffirm these meetings on your calendars, noting special dates and times as follows:
Tuesday, July 5" 5:30 PM Special Work Session
7:30 PM Regular Formal Meeting
Monday, July 11 6:00 PM Special Formal Meeting/Executive Session (Airport)
6:30 PM Special Work Session (Economic Development)
Monday, July 18" 5:30 PM Special Formal Meeting/Executive Session (Evaluation)
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Tuesday, July 19 6:00 PM Special Formal Meeting/Executive Session (Evaluation)
7:30 PM Regular Formal Meeting
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1 Thursday, August 4 6:30 PM Special Work Session (Northeast Iowa City Planning Issues
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M,onday, August 15 6:30 PM Work Session - CANCELLED
Tuesday, August 16 7:30 PM Formal Meeting - CANCELLED
II Monday, August 29 6:30 PM Regular Work Session
Tuesday, August 30 7:30 PM Regular Formal Meeting ..
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Planner. Bob began his career with Iowa City as an associate planner in Feb.,1990. He began
his duties as Senior Planner June 27. I am sure you will find Bob to be an able leader of the
Urban Planning Division and a valuable staff resource for the City Council. I will continue to cover
the Planning and Zoning items on the Council's agenda while we go through a period of transition
and proceed to hire an associate planner to fill Bob's old position. As things settle down you will
see more of Bob.
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Kevin Hanick
Lepic Kroeger/Hotel Partners
500 S. Dubuque St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Re: Proposed Hotel Project
Dear Kevin:
This letter is to update you on the status of the items you requested at the June 13 work
session of the City Council.
Reclassify hotels from residential to commercial uses in the zoning ordinance. This text
amendment to the zoning ordinance is being processed by the Department of Planning &
Community Development. Melody Rockwell is the staff person in charge. The tentative
schedule is for the Planning & Zoning Commission to discuss this item at its informal meeting
on July 18, and formally consider action at its meeting on July 21. If action is taken, the zoning
ordinance text amendment would then proceed to the City Council to have a public hearing set
on August 2. Since Council has cancelled their August 16 meeting, the hearing would be set
for the August 30 City Council meeting.
If you request expedited action and the City Council approves, first consideration of the zoning
ordinance text amendment could also be held at the August 30 meeting. Similarly, second and
third consideration may be held at the September 13 City Council meeting if Council approves
a request from you for expedited action. What I have described is the fastest this item could
proceed. If there are any snags along the way, it will take longer,
Parking agreement. On the recommendation of the Director of Parking and Transit, the City
Council has indicated a willingness to negotiate an agreement for parking with your group,
similar to the Holiday Inn agreement. The next step is for your group to draft a proposed
agreement indicating what requirements you will have of the City's parking system. Please
forward this to me at your earliest convenience, and I will take it through the proper channels
at the City. After we have negotiated a satisfactory draft agreement with you, it will be
presented to the City Council for consideration,
One additional item I would advise you to do, is to have your architect contact us regarding
design guidelines for buildings in the C8.5 zone, Your concept plan drawing indicated some
items not consistent with requirements of the C8.5 zone, and we would like to discuss these
with you before you get any further into the final design of your building.
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Please give me a call at 356-5252 if you have any questions regarding this matter.
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NEIGHBORHOOD OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1994 - 11 :30 AM
CIVIC CENTER LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Ann Bovbjerg, Casey Cook, Jane Jakobsen, Dee Vanderhoef,
John Watson
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Deb Liddell
STAFF PRESENT:
Bormann, Rockwell, Trueblood, Schweitzer
CALL TO ORDER
Watson called the meeting to order at 11 :35 a.m.
CONSIDERATION OF THE MAY 23.1994. MINUTES
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Bovbjerg corrected the minutes on page 3 to delete "as" from "She explained that making the
impact fee as part of the City's subdivision ordinance would address land that is subdivided
into three lots or more...." Bovbjerg changed "effected" to "affected" on page 3 to say "She
noted most big, new developments would be affected through the subdivision ordinance."
Bovbjerg included the word "Commission" in the first sentence in the fourth paragraph of page
3 to read "Rockwell asked the group if they wanted to get a draft of the ordinance to the r
Planning and Zoning Commission in June." The minutes of the May 23, 1994, meeting were l
approved as amended.
REVIEW OF REVISED DRAFT OF NEIGHBORHOOD OPEN SPACE ORDINANCE
Jakobsen commented that the Planning and Zoning Commission had canceled its meetings
for July 5 and 7, 1994. Rockwell said the July 18 and 21 meetings would be the first
opportunity to present the ordinance to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Watson suggested the Committee go over the revised draft one section at a time. Bormann
explained that Planned Housing Developments IPDHsl have been taken out of this draft,
because the ordinance would be an amendment to the City's subdivision ordinance. She
reported the changes would be made to the PDH section of the Zoning Ordinance separately.
Rockwell suggested the PDH language be removed from the title of Section 2. Bormann
reported the format of the draft will be changed to fit the format of the recently recodified
Iowa City Code.
Bormann said "floodway" was used in Section 3 instead of the term" areas of special flood
hazards." Trueblood asked about the use of the word floodway in Section 3(b)( 11. Rockwell
noted the floodway is the channel that carries floodwaters, and the Committee probably did
not want to include that in the required dedicated area. Trueblood noted that parkland is a
good use of floodplain. He asked whether the requirement that "at least 90% of total land
dedicated should be usable" would create a major stumbling block for the, passage of the
ordinance. Rockwell said it could read "90% of the total land required to be dedicated shall
be located....". Bormann said the original percentage was 1 00%. Watson asked if the
usability criteria would have required the Sycamore Farms development to dedicate a lot more
land than it did. Bormann said the Council can waive the requirement in special cases like
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is dedicated to accommodate recreational facilities and activities, such as fields, courts, ....,
the shape of the land shall be suitable for such facilities and activities." Bovbjerg suggested
they change the order so that location precedes shape in the usability section. Watson and
Vanderhoef agreed.
Bormann noted the deletion of the last sentence of Section 3(bl(4). She stated she was more
comfortable with having the 1/2 mile distance criterion in the Comprehensive Plan rather than
in the ordinance. Vanderhoef said this provided more flexibility in the ordinance. Watson said
there may be people who are uncomfortable with the flexibility in the ordinance. He thought
the Committee should make it clear that it intentionally built into the ordinance the ability to
negotiate on a case by case basis.
Watson suggested in Section 3(b)(5) that "GreenwayslTrails" and "Parks" be subsets of the
topic" Access" rather than just italicized. Bormann said the codifiers will put the ordinance
, into a correct format. The members decided to change the sentence to read "Dedicated public
access easements of at least 20 feet in width shall be provided and shall connect the green-
waysltrails to existing greenwaysltrails on adjacent property."
Cook noted #6 on topography was a repetition of what was in the "Usability" section. The
Committee decided to delete this section.
Cook asked if they should include something about seeding in the section on site preparation.
He said it would be cheaper for the developers to seed it when they had their grading equip-
ment in the area anyway. Trueblood said the more they require in the ordinance, the more
opposition they will get. Vanderhoef pointed out the sentence says the City "may require."
It is not an absolute requirement. Bormann said the ordinance was drafted this way, because
the City may not want grading done. She noted the developer would have to have stabiliza-
tion procedures included in their grading plan. Trueblood didn't have a problem including
"may require grading and seeding."
Bovbjerg noted that PDH should be deleted from "Section 3(cl Procedure for dedication of
'land." She asked how the other members felt about the use of "any and all" in the last
sentence on page 4. Bormann said they could simply use the word" all."
Jakobsen commented the 21 days turnaround for review may mean the Parks and Recreation
Commission will have to call special meetings. Bormann said the 21 days was necessary to
avoid problems with the 45 day limitation period set by State Code. Vanderhoef said they
should not increase the time it took for developers to get projects through the City. Trueblood
said the Parks and Recreation Commission will be able to work something out to accommo-
date the 21 day review period. Rockwell said the Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission
has a Committee that meets on an ad hoc basis to review floodplain development permits.
Bormann asked Trueblood if he wanted a survey included in Section 3(d). Trueblood said it
would be nice, but it wasn't absolutely necessary. Watson said that the survey would go
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Bormann asked Trueblood if he wanted a survey included in Section 3(d). Trueblood said it
would be nice, but it wasn't absolutely necessary. Watson said that the survey would go
along with the deed that describes exactly what is going to dedicated. Bormann said she
would really like to see all the documentation submitted together. The Committee decided
to strike the survey requirement, because the final plat would be adequate.
Watson suggested "with the concurrence of the City" should be added to Section 4(a).
Bovbjerg said the second to last line on page 5 should say "at the Director's discretion"
instead of "in the Director's discretion."
Watson noted that Section 4(c)(6) seemed awkward. He clarified that the intention of #6 was
to consider the cost of developing open space on a particular site rather than the general costs
of developing open space. Bormann suggested the item be changed to "The costs of develop-
ing open space and recreational areas in the subdivision." Cook asked if item #5 in this list
was already included in #1 on the list. Bormann said she included #5, because the Commit-
tee had indicated it wanted to consider the potential for changing demographics of the
neighborhood. The neighborhood may not be the same as when Neighborhood Open Space
section of the Comprehensive Plan was approved. I
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Bormann asked the Committee whether it wanted to give the developer the opportunity to get
a second appraisal and then average the two appraisals. Cook said that the City should hold
the developer to the appraisal that was originally chosen. The Committee decided to delete
the option of the second appraisal. Bovbjerg asked if the fair market value was based on the
raw land value, because the ordinance did not specify. Cook suggested including the word
"undeveloped" so it reads "The fair market value of the undeveloped land shall be deter-
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Trueblood asked if the City doesn't spend the fee money, does it go back to the property
owners if they ask for it. Bormann said yes. She noted this clause came from the Austin
ordinance. Watson believed the City had an obligation to the let the owners know they had
money coming to them. Bormann said the lot buyers didn't pay the fee originally, the devel-
oper did. Cook thought the cost of the fee would be passed on to the lot buyer in a seller's
market like Iowa City, but this isn't always the case in slower markets. He noted Iowa City
could change. Watson said he would feel the City deceived him, if he bought a house and the
City didn't tell him about unspent neighborhood open space fees. Bormann said this would be
an administrative nightmare. She suggested the ordinance require through the subdivider's
agreement that the developer be responsible for notifying lot owners.
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DISCUSSION OF PLANNED OBJECTIVES FOR NEIGHBORHOOD OPEN SPACE DISTRICTSI
WATERSHEDS
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Rockwell handed out the objectives and strategies. She asked if this was the format the
Committee wanted. Bovbjerg thought it would be beneficial to the individual neighborhoods.
The Committee discussed briefly the Willow Creek Watershed and the proposed trail in the
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Rockwell asked if the Committee wanted to meet to consider another revision of the ordi-
nance before it was forwarded to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Planning and
Zoning Commission. Bovbjerg suggested that Rockwell send out a revision and, if nothing
major comes up, send it on to the Commissions. Cook said he thought the version they had
was very close to being done. Cook asked if the Committee members should show up at the
Planning and Zoning Commission informal meeting. Rockwell said yes, the informal meeting
would be on July 18, 1994, at 7:30 p.m. in the Senior Center Classroom and the formal
meeting would be on July 21, 1994, at 7:30 p.m. in the Civic Center Council Chambers.
[Note: the July 21 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting has been relocated to the Senior
Center Assembly Room due to a City Council meeting being scheduled for the evening of July
21 in the Council Chambers.]
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Minutes submitted by Lisa Schweitzer.
NEXT MEETING TIME AND DATE:
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The next meeting time was set for Thursday, August 4, 1994, at 11 :30 a.m. Rockwell
indicated she may set up a meeting with the mapping subcommittee prior to the August 4
Committee meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 1 p.m.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Stephen P. Lacina, Chairperson
Joe Bolkcom
Charles D . Duffy
Patricia A. Meade
Don Sehr
FORMAL MEETING
June 30.1994
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Agenda
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
2. Action re: claims
3. Action re: inf orma! and f onnal minutes of June 23rd.
4. Action re: payroll authorizations
5. Business from the County Auditor.
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b) Action re: reports
c) Action re: resolution appropriating amounts for the first quarter of FY95.
d) Action re: resolution transferring from General Basic to General
Supplemental.
e) Other
6. 9:30 a.m. - Public Hearing on proposed Agricullural Areas.
a) Pertaining to property in Graham Township, portions of Sections II, 14, IS,
22, and 23 owned by Hemingway Land, LTD. and Chan L. Couller.
b) Action re: pertaining to property in Graham Township, portions of Sections
11,14, 15,22, and 23 owned by Hemingway Land, LTD. and Chan L.
Couller.
7. 10:00 a.m. - Public Hearing on the following proposed Road Vacation: ;
a) Road Vacation 01-94 . Beginning at a point that is N87' 33' 42"E
approximalely 340' from the Southeast Corner of Pheasant Run Subdivision
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as said plat is recorded in Plat Book 23. Page 33: thence Westerly and
Northerly approximately 6000 feet 10 the North bank of the Iowa River.
a) Action re: proposal for videotaping the Board of Supervisors' weekly
formal meetings starling July 1, 1994 and running through June 30, 1995.
b) Other
8. Business from Brad Parke!. Director of New Perspective Video.
9. Business from the County Attorney.
a) Report re:
other ilems.
10. Business from the Board of Supervisors.
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Heights.
b) , Action re: Supplemental Service Agreement belween Johnson County.
University Heights. and Old Capitol Cab Company.
c) Action re: FY95 contract for services with the Mid.Eastern Iowa
Community Mental Health Center.
d) Aclion re: Management Analyst position for Case Management.
e) Other
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a) Inquiries and reports from the public.
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c) Report from the County Attorney.
d) Other
12. Adjournment.
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To: City Counpil
From: City Manager
Re: West High\Hawkeye Drive
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The University is planning to redesign and relocate Hawkeye Drive off of Melrose into their
student housing. The realignment would work toward accommodating the City's interest in a
possible traffic signal at the entrance to West High. The School District would need to reconstruct
the driveway entrance at West High School. As the University proceeded with their project, they
contacted the City and asked if there was interest in one larger project, that being the University's
street improvements, traffic signal, School DistrictlWest High driveway improvements. I instructed
Rick to proceed to put together a design in order to possibly take advantage of the reduced cost
that might occur by bidding one larger project. I also contacted the School Superintendent in
order to have the School District share in the cost. We were successful in gelling the prelimiriary
design done, securing the School District's financial interest; however, the University has now
indicated they cannot proceed with this project without a formal 28E agreement and approval of
the Board of Regents. These factors will extend the project well into the fall and can satisfy
bidding requirements. I had intended to bring this mailer to you at your July 5 meeting.
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It is unfortunate we felt we could put together a project, save some money, and in the early fall
possibly have one of our traffic headaches addressed.
If you have any questions, please give me a call.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Stephen P. Lacina, Charrperson
Joe Bolkcom
Charles D. Duffy
Patricia A. Meade
Don Sehr
July 5,1994
INFORMAL MEETING
Agenda
I. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
2. Review of the informal minutes of June 28th recessed to June 30th and the formal
minutes of June 30th.
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3. Business from Larry Olson, Director of S.E.A.T.S. re: FY95 Heritage Area
Agency on Aging contract for transportation Senior Dining/discussion.
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Date: July 1, 1994
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Honorable Mayor Susan M. Horowitz and Members of the City Council
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From: Linda Newman Gentry, City Attorney
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Wissink v. Citv Fire Trustees: State Docket #53686
Congratulations are in order to Anne Burnside, together with Jim Pumfrey, Fire Chief, for a
job well done! As you can see from the attached ruling dated June 30, 1994, the Board of
Trustees of the Municipal Fire & Police Retirement System of Iowa has ratified the findings
of the Disability Appeals Committee of the System; which findings deny Eugene Wissink's
application for accidental disability retirement benefits.
As you know, Eugene Wissink was employed by Iowa City as a firefighter until March 1991,
when he filed for accidental disability retirement, based on a sinus condition allegedly caused
by diesel truck fumes and thus "work related." Wissink was earlier granted ordinary disability
retirement, since he is not able to work .. but the pension rate is considerably lower than for
accidental (work-related) disability (60% salaryl. Wissink then appealed to MFPRSI.
'Again, congratulations to Anne and Jim for another "win."
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June 30, 1994
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Mr. Eugene J. Wissink
1130 Hotz Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52245
JUL 0 1 1994
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
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The Board of Trustees of the Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System of
Iowa has acted to ratify the proposed finding of facts and conclusion of law of the
Appeals Committee in the referenced case. Said action was taken by the Board of
Trustees in a regularly scheduled meeting, dated June 30, 1994.
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Said action denies the appeal of Eugene J. Wissink for approval of "accidental
disability" benefits for himself in the case. Therefore, Mr. Wissink will continue to
receive" ordinary disability" benefits.
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The Board of Trustees of the Municipal Fire and 'Police
Retirement System of Iowa, based on an appeal from the decisions of
or determinations by the Director of the Municipal Fire and Police
Retirement System of Iowa, and having reviewed the proposed
decision of law of the Appeals Committee hereby ratifies the
proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law of the Appeals
Committee in the following cases:
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IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the
proposed Decision be accepted, and is the final decision of the
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MUNICIPAL FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT
SYSTEM OF IOWA
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West Des Moines, Iowa 50265
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DECISION
EUGENE J. WISSINK,
Applicant
STATEMENT OF TIlE CASE
Applicant Eugene J. Wissink ("Wissink") first applied for accidental disability benefits
to the Iowa City Board of Fire Trustees in 1991. That Board denied his application, but
granted ordinary benefits based upon its conclusion that Wissink was totally and
permanently disabled from further duties as a firefighter based upon a finding that he
suffered the effects of a vascular loop of the pontine angle of the brain.
Wissink appealed by petition for a writ of certiorari to the Iowa District Court for
Johnson County, alleging procedural errors. On November 5, 1992, the court upheld the
writ and remanded the application. Because the Iowa City Board had ceased to exist by
operation of law by that time, Wissink's application was refiled with this Board in July 1993.
Upon examination by the Medical Board of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
dated November 24, 1993, the Executive Director of this Board denied Wissink's application
for accidental disability benefits, but granted ordinary disability benefits on December 17,
1993. Upon timely appeal by Wissink, a hearing was held before the Appeals Committee
of the board (comprised of Dean Johnson, chair; Frank Gray and Lynn Manhart) on May
6, 1994, at the office of the System. Wissink appeared and was represented by his attorney,
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was present as counsel for the Committee. Post hearing briefs were filed by both parties.
FINDINGS OF FACf
The Committee, having reviewed the evidence of record and the briefs and
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arguments submitted by the parties, finds as follows:
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After reporting dizziness at work in January 1991, his fire chief placed Wissink
on sick leave and ordered that he undergo medical examination. After examination by
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conclusion that the vascular loop medical condition totally and permanently incapacitates
Wissink from further performance of duty as a firefighter in that it prevents him from
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performing the critical functions of driving' a fire truck and safely climbing.
3. The medical evidence of record further supports the conclusion that the
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vascular loop medical condition was neither caused nor aggravated by the performance of
duty.
4. The issue in this case is Wissink's claim for accidental benefits based on his
belief that he suffers from a "disease of the lungs or respiratory tract," Iowa Code Section
411.6(5)c.
5. In his examination at UIHC, the three physicians concluded, in turn, "... no
objective evidence of pulmonary or other medical illness ...", "... 110 evidence ... that Mr.
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are related to cardiac or pulmonary disease."
6. Although Wissink's physician, Dr. Morris, concluded that Wissink suffered
from a "chemical sensitivity" that showed some' affect on his respiratOlY tract, those
conclusions were largely based on "sublingual challenge" testing which has no support in the
medical community.
7. To the extent such testing has a reliable scientific basis, Dr. Morris fails to
opine that such sensitivity constitutes a "disease of the lung or respiratory tract." Instead,
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tated from his duties as a firefighter by virtue of his chemical sensitivity.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1. Iowa Code Section 411.6(3) states:
Ordinary disability retirement benefit. Upon application
to the system, of a member in service or of the chief of the
police or fire departments, respectively, any member shall be
retired by the system, not less than thirty and not more than
ninety days next following the date of filing the application, on
an ordinary disability retirement allowance, if the medical board
after a medical examination of the member c~rtifies that the
member is mentally or physically incapacitated for further per-
formance of duty, that the incapacity is likely to be permanent,
and that the member should be retired.
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Iowa Code Section 411.6(5) states (in relevant part) as follows:
a. Accidental disability benefit. Upon application to the
system, of a member in service or of the chief of the police or
fire departments, respectively, any member who has become
totally and permanently incapacitated for duty as the natural
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and proximate result of an injury or disease incurred in or
aggravated by the actual performance of duty at some definite
time and place, or while acting pursuant to order, outside of the
city by which the member is regularly employed, shall be retired
by the system, if the medical board certifies that the member is
mentally or physically incapacitated for further performance of
duty, that the incapacity is likely to be permanent, and that the
member should be retired. However, if a person's membership
in the system first commenced on or after July 1, 1992, the
member shall not be eligible for benefits with respect to a
disability which would not exist, but for a medical condition that
was known to exist on the date that membership commenced.
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c. Disease under this section shall mean heart disease
or any disease of the lungs or respiratory tract and shall be
presumed to have been contracted while on active duty as a
result of strain or the inhalation of noxious fumes, poison or
gases. However if a person's membership in the system first
commenced on or after July 1, 1992, and the heart disease or
disease of the lungs or respiratory tract would not exist, but for
a medical condition that was known to exist on the date that
membership commenced, the presumption established in this
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vascular loop and was not caused or aggravated by the performance of his duties as a
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4. The evidence of record fails to support Wissink's claim that he suffers from
chemical sensitivity caused or aggravated by his duties as a firefighter or that such disability
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The application on behalf of Eugene J. Wissink under Chapter 411 is denied as to
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: July 1, 1994
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To: The Honorable Mayor Susan M. Horowitz and Members of the City Council
From: Linda Newman Gentry, City Attorney
Re: Annual Report on Litigation Year (June 1993-June 1994)
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I have listed the cases which came into this Office, for defense, during the past year, and also
noted the cases successfully disposed of in the City's favor, as agreed.
MAJOR CASES
New Major Cases
June 1993-June 1994
Major Cases
Successfullv Resolved
1. Heritaqe VII (1993 Tax Appeal). 1. Davis v. Ross et. al. (Davis l) (favorable
8th Circuit ruling 6/93).
2. Rilev III (1993 Tax Appeal).
2. Burqs v. City (Burgs III) (favorable 8th
3. Balcor (Wardway Plaza '93 Tax Appeal) Circuit ruling 9/93).
4. Shannon & Wilson v. City (Leachate
Remediation) (Contract Dispute!.
5. Keister v. Jackson (~1983).
6. Olson v. City (Slip & Fall).
7. KebschulI'v. Jackson (~1983).
8. Prohaska v. City (PI Accident).
9. Cherrv & Rooks v. Hochstetler (Housing
Discriminationl.
10. Cherrv & Rooks v. Leichtv (Housing
Discriminationl,
11. Babcock v. City (Wrongful Dischargel.
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3. Yeqqv v. Citv (Yeggy II) (favorable ruling
9/92; Supreme Court upheld sanctions
against Yeggys 8/93).
4. Dorothv Belqer v. City (Slip & fall cl~im
settled 10/93).
5. Slaqer v. Citv (Airport zoning, plaintiff
dismissed 12/931.
6. State (DNRl v. CiW (Landfill lawsuit;
favorable ruling 2/94).
7. Rilev I & II (1991 & 1992 Tax appeal;
favorable ruling 6/94).
8. Law (1992 Tax appeal, settled 3/94).
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13. Schobora v. Anderson & SEATS v. I.C.
& Coralville (PI Accident).
9. Davis v, City (Davis III (~1983 case;
favorable ruling upheld by 8th Circuit
2/94).
10. Demmon v. City & Worrell (Snowplow
case settled 3/94).
Total New Major Cases: 13
11. Emmit Georae v. Citv (Settled 12/931.
, 12. Cherry & Rooks v. Hochstetler (Housing
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13. Fitzaarrald v. Citv (Condemnation appeal
settled 7/94).
14. Havek v.ICBR (1992 tax appeal; plaintiff
dismissed 6/94).
15. Fry v. City & Pumfrev (favorable ruling
3/94; Fry appealed to Iowa Supreme
Court 3/94).
16. Gravel v. Citv (Settled 3/94).
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17. Citv v. Veteran's Roofina (Unpaid landfill
fees; judgment entered for City, but no
chance at recoveryl.
18. Wissink v. Citv Fire Trustees (favorable
ruling 7/94).
Total Cases successfully resolved: 17
Total "unsuccessfully" resolved: 1
Comparing my last year's litigation update with 48 major cases pending, with 45 cases as of
July 1, 1994, we are still "holding our own." However, the up-coming year of potential land
acquisition and condemnation looks rather staggering, see attached.
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As has been the case since I became City Attorney in April 1990, all major cases have been
kept in.house. In light of all the disruption from staff moving out-of.state, etc., our record
speaks especially well for the litigation skills of the attorneys and support staff in my Office,
as well as the skills of John Hayek and David Brownl
Attachment
cc: Marian Karr, City Clerk
Steve Atkins, City Manager
Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager
City Attorney Office Staff
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MEMORANDUM
Date: May 19, 1994
To: Honorable Mayor Susan M. Horowitz and Members of the City Council
From: Linda Newman Gentry, City Attorney
Re: Property Acquisition Update; Transition, Staffing and Timing Information
I met with Chuck Schmadeke, Public Works Director, and Kim Hill, currently property
acquisition attorney, in my Office on April 27, 1994. In order to make sure that matters in
Kim's office "do riot fall through the cracks," Chuck and I wanted an update from Kim on
several outstanding matters.
As I was preparing a list, I realized this list might be of importance to you, as City Council
members, in order to "let you see the big picture" of how various City projects require City
legal, assistance, besides simple contract review and signing off of resolutions. I thus present
this information to you, for your information, so that you may have a "bird's eye view" of the
next 1-2 years of property acquisition, to be coordinated by Public Works, City Engineer and
the City Attorney's Office.
1. Rohret Road Improvement Project
a. Phase 1, which will be the portion from the city limits to Irving Weber Elementary
School, will require approximately 13 temporary construction easements, one small
right-of-way acquisition, and a storm water drainage easement. The plats (legal
descriptions and survey) are ready, and Rob Winstead, Engineer, and I have nearly
completed these acquisitions.
b. Phase 2, which will be the portion from Irving Weber School to Mormon Trek, will be
done in construction season of fall 1994-spring/summer 1995. About 50 acquisi-
tions, including a significant acquisition for realignment at the east end of Rohret
Road, will be needed. I will assign this acquisition to Tom Herbert. except for the
acquisition of the corner property at Mormon Trek and Rohret Road. which I am now
handling.
2. Water Facility Improvements
a. Water Plant
1) Appraisals are expected from two appraisers in late May. Also, we should have
the certificates of title on all parcels, and also final plats from MMS by the end of
May 1994.
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primarily by me as City Attorney, with Tom Herbert, the new Assistant City
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3) There are a number of complicated issues in the water plant acquisition. since the
property rights are divided among many, many interests - including mineral rights
for sand and gravel, a pipeline easement, and farmers using the land. Also, some
annexation of the Butler farm site is needed. Chuck and I hope to obtain this land,
including all property rights, without condemnation - but of course we will let you
know if condemnation is required.
b. Iowa River Power Dam
Acquisition of the dam itself is needed from Johnson County, plus access easements
from Iowa River Power restaurant and the peninsula property (mostly owned by Bill
Meardonl.
c. Water, sewer and pedestrian trail easement acquisitions on about 20 parcels south
of the new water plant. The City also needs an agreement with the Iowa Department
of Transportation (lOOT) on use of highway right-of-way, an agreement with Johnson
County on the use of county road right-of-way, and an agreement with the University
of Iowa on use of University property.
d. Acquisition of well sites and well-head protection agreements, as required by the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources regulations.
e. An agreement for engineering services to oversee construction.
3. Landfill/Lift Station and Access Project
Shive-Hattery is working on this project, as approved by the City Council at your April 26,
1994, meeting. This City Attorney's Office will be working on acquisition of easement
rights for the lift station, plus easements for leachate collection lines and force main, and
an access easement to the lift station. Chuck Schmadeke requests that I obtain these
easements during mid-winter of 1994-95. I will assign this project to Tom Herbert, since
the timing is somewhat more flexible.
4. Southgate Extension
Steve Atkins made an offer to purchase this property, as pared by this Office, and as
authorized by the City Council a short time ago. This is a simple extension of Southgate
Avenue via purchase of a 100-foot by 60-foot wide area for public right-of-way. This is
being handled by'me and Mary McChristy, who is learning some new "legal assistant"
skills. This is a non-controversial matter, and we do not anticipate problems.
5. Westside and Dunuggan Court Projects
This sanitary sewer project is completed. My thanks to Kim Hill for all of his hard work
in obtaining temporary construction easements from these many land owners, and thanks
to the good efforts of the City Engineering Division in working with us, the contractors,
and the land owners.
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This is a problem with private sanitary sewer in a very old area in the Near Northside.
where a private sewer runs under other persons' properties before connecting into the
City sanitary sewer system. I have redrafted the easement document prepared by the
property owners' attorney, and Chuck Schmadeke will negotiate costs for the property
owners' share of the City's redirecting sanitary service sewer lines to solve several
backup problems in the area. Because of the health concerns, City participation is
important, and the land owners will contribute to paying for the solution.
7. Wastewater Facility Improvements
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including easements, during May-winter of 1994. I will probably have to assign more
than one attorney to this, working under my direction and supervision. If things get
difficult, I will take a more active role - for example, condemnation. We will need to
acquire the following: acquisition in fee simple (meaning all the property "bundle of
sticks" owned by the City) for the lift station; and easement acquisition for sewer mains
on ten properties.
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treatment plant condemnation appeals, in conjunction with the new wastewater project
which would connect the north and south plants. Chuck Schmadeke, Steve Atkins and
I will present any such "settlement proposal" to you, together with David Brown, when
, we have additional information.
10. Highlander Lift Station/NCS
The City is going to need sanitary sewer easements from the Highlander, NCS and
Glasgow, plus a use of right-of-way agreement with lOOT, for the Highlander lift station -
when NCS improvements are hooked-up.
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The MMS study is still ongoing. Chuck Schmadeke estimates seven parcels of land will
need to be acquired, either in fee simple (all the bundle of property right sticksl or by
easement.
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The following miscellaneous projects are needed, with commensurate property
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approximately 100 parcels in easement or fee simple during the summer, fall and winter of
1994.
I thought this information would be helpful to you, as we go through the next year with two
new attorneys, and especially as we go through the next few months. Also, I would
appreciate your keeping in mind how these City projects will impact on the City Attorney's
Office workload, as it whole, and I want you to know that we will do our very best to keep
up with other City needs, with a certain amount of prioritizing inevitable.
If you have any questions whatsoever about the above list, please call me or stop by my
Office. Of course, you may also call Chuck Schmadeke, Public Works Director; Rick Fosse,
City Engineer; or Steve Atkins, City Manager.
cc: Steve Atkins, City Manager
Marian Karr, City Clerk
Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager
Chuck Schmadeke, Public Works Director
Rick Fosse, City Engineer
Anne Burnside, First Assistant City Attorney
Sarah Holecek, Land Use Attorney
Tom Herbert, New Position Attorney
Mary McChristy, "Legal Assistant in Training"
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To:
City Council
City Manager
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Re:
Economic Development
We have scheduled a Council work session for July 11, 1994 at 6 PM to discuss issues
,associated with the City's economic development policy. An executive session precedes the work
session discussion. At this work session I would like to be able to present to you an agenda of
issueslideas to help guide your discussion. I have taken the liberty of developing such an agenda
that will, hopefully, provide you an opportunity to express opinions and offer direction. This would
ultimately lead to the development of a work program.
I would like to offer an observation as you consider issues associated with economic develop-
ment. Many of the issues of economic development have significant long-term consequences and
your policy will establish a pattern of conduct that will carry over from Council to Council. There
is also the need for flexibility in that the State exercises substantial control over economic
development, particularly financial incentives.
It seems the very nature of economic development is a dynamic process and although
substantially controlled by state laws, their grant programs, tax policies, state-wide economic
development policies and initiatives, our local preferences and traditions are important elements.
Hopefully we can strike a balance in any economic development policy which allows you flexibility
and discretion in your consideration of any economic development initiative brought to you. At
the same time, as your staff we want to not only fulfill your agenda and policy direction, but also
be able to respond to changes that may occur along the way.
Attached are various documents that I .believe should be helpful to you in your review of this
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you to have some general idea of the thinking of this citizen body. It still must be incorporated
in the overall city vision, reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Commission and then ultimately
adopted by the City Council. I also would like for you to think about just what economic
development really is. Does it involve office/research, commercial/retail, or as many have stated
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Economic Development
Discussion Agenda
City Council
July 11,1994
1. Review current participants in economic development activity.
Department of Planning & Community Development
· Economic Development Coordinator
. Regulatory role of Urban Planning
Department of Public Works
. Capital project (infrastructure) management
· Utility services (water, sewer)
2. Economic development polley as part of the Comprehensive Plan (update
underway).
Serve as a guide to those who represent City interests as they relate to economic
development. Identifies local preferences.
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State~ide economic development polley.
Do we work toward fulfillment of Statewide economic goals at the local level?
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· Tax abatement
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The economic well-being of the residents of Iowa City is enhanced by:
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Creating and fostering an economic environment which enhances the community's
character where cultural, recreational, and educational activities thrive and in turn
provide economic opportunities.
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Encouraging the diversification of the community's economic base to maintain a
vibrant economy through changing economic conditions while providing quality
employment opportunities for all work force skills and educational levels.
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Encouraging linkages among new and existing businesses so as to create networks
in which businesses may find materials and markets in the local economy.
Sustaining and enhancing fiscally responsible and socially relevant local government '
services, which includes supportive services for the local work force.
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Maintaining a vibrant economy consistent with the environmental health of the
community, by stimulating energy and resource cons~rvation and promoting clean,
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MISSION OF
TIlE IOWADEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
To continually develop the economic well-being and
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LJ Be pro-active in meeting the needs of our customers and employees through
the use of state-of-the-art practices and technology.
LJ Deliver programs and services through partnerships whenever possible.
LJ Assist our customers to access economic development services and in
conducting effective, cooperative development activities.
LJ Be a forum for new ideas, a broker for expertise and a clearinghouse for
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INTRODUCflON
In the early 1980s, Iowa experienced very bad
economic times. Iowa missed the economic boom
that propelled the two coasts that decade. Accord-
ing to a recent study by the Northeast-Midwest
Institute, Iowa grew slower than all but five other
states in the 1980s, even considering Iowa's strong
recovery at the end of the decade.
Several major structural changes occurred in
Iowa's economy during the 1980s. The farm sector
and closely related activities bore the brunt of these
changes. Farm population
shrank by 135,000 persons,
or nearly 35 percent, during
the decade. This reduction
was nearly unifonn across
the state. There was nearly a
50 percent loss in farm equipment manufacturing
jobs. These tended to be high wage manufacturing
jobs concentrated in a few urban centers. A 40
percent loss of farm machinery sales jobs was
particularly devastating to small towns. In the meat
packing industry, there was a substantial loss in real
earnings, partly due to a loss of jobs and partly due
to the adoption oflower pay scales in the remaining
finns.
In the mid-1980s, Iowa's leaders reacted to
the decline and structural changes by adopting a
strategic plan for economic development. A broad
range of economic development initiatives and
programs were adopted. The new state lottery was
used to fund many of these programs. In a short
, period of time, Iowa became one of the leading
states in the nation in tenns of economic develop-
ment policy and was recognized as such.
, During the late 1980s and early 1990s, the
strategic approach followed by Iowa began to bear
fruit. Iowa's economic perfonnance improved
markedly. Thousands of new jobs were created.
Personal income began to rebound relative to the
national trend. The economy became much more
diversified and resilient. Iowa weathered the na-
tional recession of the early 1990s in much better
shape than most other states, In some important
respects, Iowa's economy is now performing bet-
ter than the national economy. The stage has been
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set for future prosperity in Iowa, but action must be
taken if an improved standard of living is to be
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PLAN SYNOPSIS
This document represents the 1992 update to
Iowa's strategic economic development plan and
was approved by theDED Board on December 17,
1992. It summarizes the existing plan, provides a
perfonnance audit of Iowa's recent economic
progress and suggests new
economic development ini-
tiatives needed to continue
moving Iowa ahead during
the 1990s, Iowa has made
great strides since the mid-
1980s in economic development, particularly in
tenns of job creation and diversification of its
economic base. The devastating population decline
of that decade has also been stemmed and a pattern
of growth has been re-established. The time is now
right to build on what has been done to date, to
innovate and begin to shift the emphasis in eco-
nomic development from job creation (the great
need of the 1980s) to income generation (the great
need of the 1990s).
Most experts in the field no longer define
economic development as "job creation" as they
once did. Instead they define it as "creating new
wealth, which in turn creates new jobs". Wealth is
created by using resources (land, labor, capital,
technology, management skills, time, etc...) in more
valuable ways so as to create new opportunities,
goods and services for consumers.
A shift from a job creation strategy to an
income/wealth generation strategy is needed in
Iowa because:
ti i:l The most pressing economic problem in much
,,'. ofIowa is no longer a lack of jobs; it is a lack
of high-paying jobs. This is, of course, not
true in all parts of the state. Some pockets of
high unemployment and underemployment
remain.
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the national average.
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o Strengthening and focusing international trade
efforts on behalf ofIowa finns.
o Accelerating entrepreneurial and growth
business development.
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detail later in the plan.
ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS
If there is one overall theme to this plan
besides the need to act to boost Iowans' incomes,
it is the need to improve the competitiveness of
Iowa's businesses, communities, institutions and
individuals. Iowa, like most inland states in the US,
is a producer state. It produces products-crops,
livestock, processed foods and a variety of manu-
factured goods. Iowa's economy is under-repre-
sented in business services of the kind that are
prevalent on the two coasts. The 1980s was a
decade of consumption in the US. It was also a
decade of relative decline for the productive
economy of the US. It was not a good time for
production-oriented states like Iowa.
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economy. The key to improving the future standard
of living of Americans (and Iowans) rests in im-
proving the productivity of the factors of produc-
tion of our economy, particularly our labor force
and investment capital. To become more competi-
tive, the US and Iowa must meet four require-
ments:
o Produce goods and services demanded in
global markets.
o Produce them with high quality.
o Produce them efficiently.
o Encourage savings and encourage investment
in the labor force, capital equipment,
infrastructure, technology and management
skills.
The firsttbree of these requirements are mainly
the domain of the private sector; government can
be of some, limited help. It is in meeting the last
requirement that government's main role lies.
Since Iowa's main economic development
goal involves improving the standard ofliving of its
citizens, its economic development strategy must
be production- and productivity-oriented. Iowa is
already a leading producer of many agricultural
commodities and manufactured goods. Successful
firms like John Deere, Pioneer, Amana, Maytag,
Rockwell-Collins, Hon Industries and Schaeffer
Pen already dot Iowa's landscape. They are well-
known for producing high quality products. This is
the base upon which an even more vibrant Iowa
economy can be built.
Greaterproduction and productivity and eco-
nomic well-being should not be sought at all costs.
OneofIowa's great economic development advan-
tages is its quality of life. Quality of life, including
environmental quality, needs to be maintained and
enhanced even as Iowa's productive economy is
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MEMORANDUM
Date: February 19. 1992
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Criteria for Selecting Industrial Park
Attached is a policy summary which will be utilized in the review of. and ultimately the
recommendation to the City Council, concerning a proposed municipal industrial park. These
criteria will be the guiding influence on the part of the City staff as we review available sites
in the Iowa City area.
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SITE SELECTION POLICY
General Issues
The type of industrial park land needed in Iowa City at this time would allow the type of industrial
development permitted in the I-I, General Industrial Zone. Permitted uses iil the I. I Zone include
building contractor facilities; communications facilities; manufacturing, assembling, and compounding
facilities; wholesale trade and warehouse establishments; and research facilities. Therefore, any site
selected should be zoned I-lor able to be rezoned to 1- I. Given the type of land needed for industrial
development and the other criteria used to select an appropriate site, we should be able to justify the
rezoning of the selected site. '
The size of the site should range from 80 to 200 acres. The lower end of this range would include land
adjoining the existing industrial park, and therefore, could be an extension of the park. The lower end
of tlle range could also include a site located elsewhere; however, this site should be located near land
that could easily be incorporated as an extension of that industrial park. The ICAD staff has stated a need
for individual industrial sites of 15 to 20 acres in size; therefore, any new industrial park should be large
enough to include individual sites of this size. Given the size of land needed, we will more than likely
have to select a site outside of the corporate limits. Therefore, issues surrounding annexation and
rezoning are a factor.
Transportation Issues
Rail Service. Rail service is essential for the industrial park. Though not every industry moving into the
park will need rail service, certain industries will require rail service. Therefore, any potential sites must
have rail service immediately available or the ability to easily extend a rail spur to the site.
Maior Highway Routes. Providing access to major state or federal highway routes is essential. Though
the site does not necessarily need to abut a major highway route, it is preferred that the site have easy
access to a major highway in order to reduce the infrastructure cost to develop the industrial park.
However, if a site is extremely desirable, the lack of immediate accessibility to a major highway should
not prevent it from being evaluated as an appropriate site.
A1mort. Given the size of Iowa City and the type of air service provided at the Iowa City Municipal
Airport, locating the industrial park near the airport is not essential. Travel times from anywhere in Iowa
City to the municipal airport are minimal when compared to similar travel times in other cities.
Though the Cedar Rapids Airport offers a variety of air services of benefit to many industries, one
location in Iowa City does not provide much advantage over another location in Iowa City in accessing
the Cedar Rapids Airport. Though some benefit exists in locating the industrial park on the western side
of Iowa City, nearer the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids airports, the benefit is not significant to warrant
it playing a role in evaluating sites.
Emplovee Transportation. An industrial park will impact traffic congestion and commuting patterns in
the area. In evaluating potential sites, consideration must be given to the impact which the street design
of the industrial park would have on traffic in the area.
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available or easily extended to the site are preferred. However, sites which do not have transit service
available or easily extended should still be considered as potential sites.
Availability of Public UtiJiJies
In evaluating potential industrial park sites, the Public Works Department will need to evaluate the
specifics regarding the availability of water and sanitary sewer service to the specific site and the cost of
providing these services. However, the following general items should be taken into consideration when
evaluating any site.
Water Service. Each industrial site will need adequate water flows to meet fire protection requirements
and to meet industry needs. If there is any need to improve the flows" the cost of improvement must be
weighed against other site factor costs. It appears that the development of a new industrial site should
not place any special additional capacity constraints on water plant capacity than the plant already faces.
Sanitary Sewer. Each industrial site will need to be evaluated on the following criteria: capacity of
existing sewer lines to meet estimated flows from the industrial park, the need to extend sewer lines to
meet estimated flows from the industrial park; capacity available at the sewage treatment plant which
would serve the site, and any quality restrictions on sewage effluents of the sewage treatment plant which
would serve the site. Due to the capacity ~t the South Treatment plant and the lack of excess capacity
at the North Treatment plant, a site which would be served directly by the South Treatment plant has
definite advantages over a site that would be served by the North Treatment plant. '
Availability of Private UtiJiJies
Each of the private utility firms will need to be contacted to investigate what type of investment would
be required to provide the following services to potential industrial park sites: electricity, natural gas, and
telecommunications. The cost of providing these services to a particular site may be cost prohibitive,
thus eliminating that site as a potential location.
Environmental Considerations
In order for the site to be appropriate for most uses permitted in the I-I Zone the topography of the site
must be relatively flat to gently sloping. The soils and foundation conditions must be evaluated to
determine whether industrial development can occur on the site. In order to prevent future clean up costs
and hazards to future workers, the site must be evaluated to determine that no contamination of toxic
materials are on the site. And finally the site must be evaluated to determine whether the site will require
the preservation or incorporation of environmentally sensitive are3$ (wetlands, woodlands, waterways).
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matter of policy you will need to determine how to provide an industrial land use and future
development opportunities for our industrial future, The search for industrial land has been
difficylt and, continually brings us back to the area in the southeast comer of our community,
near the existing SOl industrial park. There are two major farms/property owners in the area
with approximately 200+ acres of available land, The Sass property, which was discussed
several years ago, as well as property owned by Houghton, Tucker, et al. as a farm for the last
20+ years, are possible alternatives. I have spoken with the property owners and there
remains an interest in the sale of their land for industrial purposes. There appears to be no
, interest in the owners acting as a developer. Soil analysis was performed early on and led to
rejection of the Sass property due to peat and other potential development problems. Further
analysis indicates soil conditions are not completely desirable throughout that part of town and,
thereby, development will be somewhat of a problem regardless of the location.
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area. Some time ago we discussed the possibility of a City-owned industrial park knowing that
the privately funded SOl industrial park was rapidly approaching closeout, all lots are now sold,
We also indicated private development interests were unlikely to pursue similar industrial
development due to the cost of such development as well as the long-term carrying cost
required to sustain an industrial park. The development of SOl Industrial Park was 30+ years.
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purchaser securing all of the property, that is, they do not wish to have it carved up into
parcels.
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discussion. The policy issues appear to be rather straightforward concerning the provision of
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types of information they would like to request of companies applying for ceSA funding. As
we discussed, the rewording of the questions was an attempt to clarify the questions and
create questions that would generate more useful information. Please review the questions
to ensure that was accomplished.
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Topics of Interest to City Council Members
Regarding Proposed CEBA Projects'
When investing public funds in economic development projects. the Council judges the
appropriateness of public investment in the particular business. The intent of the following
questions is to provide the Council information to make a judgement and to also provide the
company with an opportunity to become familiar with the expectations the community holds
regarding business and industry in the community.
When a company shows interest in applying for CEBA funds, city staff will provide the
company with this list of questions. The company is free to answer all of the questions by
any means it wishes or to answer none of them. If any questions are not answered prior to
the Council meeting at which the CEBA application is considered, a Council member might ask
those specific questions at that Council meeting. Each individual Council member will
evaluate the provided information and based on their own judgement determine whether to
support application for CEBA funds. (Note: Some of these questions will also be addressed
in the CEBA application.l
Emolovee Issues
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What are the wages and benefits the company offers and how do they relate to state
or national industry averages?
What is the rate of turnover for different job classifications within the company?
What is the company's policy regarding advancement of its employees?
Does the company allow for flextime?
Does the company provide day care?
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Does the company provide training and education to support national policies regarding
equal employment opportunities?
What types of employment opportunities does the company provide for people with
physical and mental disabilities?
Has the company been found to have violated any OSHA standards? If so, what
corrective action has been taken?
. Has the company been found to have violated any labor laws? If so, what corrective
action has been taken?
What training programs are offered by your company for minorities, women, and
people with disabilities?
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Has the company been found to have violated any environmental laws? If so, what
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Community Issues
What is the corporate policy regarding employees' involvement in the community?
What is the corporate policy regarding the company's financial involvement and
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The 1978 Comprehensive Plan lists three economic development policies:
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Encourage commercial activity to take place in existing core areas or neighborhood
commercial centers and discourage the proliferation of new major commercial' areas.
Expand the non-residential tax 'base in Iowa City by seeking new industries and other
major employers.
Where possible, locate commercial and industrial activities in such a way that energy
resources are conserved.
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The 1983 Update added to or expanded these policies as follows:
Iowa City should pursue the attraction of industries within the context of the specific
characteristics of the Iowa City labor force.
Iowa City should pursue the attraction of industries that are compatible with existing
Industries within Iowa City and which have growth potential. However, constraints in
the forms of the ability to provide services and an adequate amount of land must be
rosolved. '
These statements provide the skeleton for the policies and objectives presented In this section.
As 'economic development" has become more and more an activity of state and local
governments, the Incorporation of specific economic development goals into planning
documents and processes has likewise expanded.
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Since the 1983 Comprehensive Plan Update, the City has pursued the policies stated above.
Changes have been incremental and major shifts have not occurred in the municipality.
According to a recent analysis done by the City's Department of Housing and Inspection
Services of building permits issued from 1981, to 1988, 115 acres have been developed for
commercial and industrial use. 01 those acres, 54 developed for commercial and office use
and 61 acres were put into industrial usage.
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Commercial/Retail Development
The location of new commercial establishments, including offices, has occurred primarily within
existing commercial areas in the U.S. Highway 6, Riverside Drive, and Gilbert Street areas.
New commercial/commercial office areas have begun developing on Mormon Trek Boulevard
near Highway 1 and in the Northgate Corporate Park, north of 1.80.
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According to the Iowa State University Extension Service, total retail sales in Iowa City from
1984-1987 have increased in constant dollars by a factor of 10%. Land available for additional
growth should be assessed to respond to assertions from the development community that
insufficient commercially zoned land exists. The location of commercial uses near existing
commercial cores should be encouraged. The existing commercial core,s, as identified in the
1978 Plan, are downtown, the Lower Muscatine/First Avenue shopping area, the U.S. 6/Keokuk
Street commercial area, and the U.S. 6, Riverside Drive and Highway 1 intersection.
Industrial Development
The City has encouraged light industry, emphasizing high technology and University-related
industries, to locate in Iowa City to expand its non-residential tax base. The City has worked
with start-up firms in the University's Technology Innovation Center and has also worked with
existing industry to facilitate expansions. Most of the industrial growth In the past eight years
within Iowa City has been in the Business Development Inc. (BDI) Industrial Park and along
Commercial Drive in Streb's Industrial Park in south Iowa City. Approximately 50% of this
growth, in terms of acres consumed, has been in warehousing and distribution activity.
The City Assessor's records show that In 1987 Iowa City's primary source of property tax
revenue was from residential properties' (55.1 %) with commercial and industrial property
contributing 36.8% and 7.1 %, respectively. In 1984, residential property contributed 55.9%,
commercial property 35.9% and industrial property 6.8% to the taxable property values in Iowa
City (after correcting for the, elimination of personal property taxes in 1986).
Employment arid Labor Force
Iowa City is noted for having a highly productive and well educated labor force. Total
employment in the Iowa City Standard Metropolitan Area (SMA) which includes all of Johnson
County has increased approximately 2.6% per year from 1981 through 1987. Since 1984
government sector employment has increased by 540 jobs, retail/wholesale employment has
increased by 1020 jobs, service/construction has increased by 2700 jobs, finance/insurance/real
estate has increased by 510 jobs, while manufacturing and transportation/utilities have shown
smaller gains.
Trends indicate that public employment, particularly at the University of Iowa, will remain fairly
stable or decline in response to anticipated decreases in enrollment. Losses in government
employment between 1985 and 1987 have so far been offset by expansion in the private
sector, primarily service and construction.
In 1988 the Iowa City SMA's average annual labor force was estimated to be 62,000. In terms
of available labor force, In FY88 there were 12,200 job applicants: 52% male and 48% female;
66.6% between the ages of 22 and 39, 14.2% over 39; 52% with over 12 years of education,
35.7% wnh 12 years of education.
Unemployment in the Iowa City SMA is consistently low, averaging 2.0% in 1987. Iowa City
usually has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state and often one of the lowest
rates for metropolitan areas in the U.S. The low unemployment rate is consistent with the
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highly educated and skilled workforce - if employment is not available locally, these people
can and do compete successfully for jobs elsewhere. (Labor data source: Iowa Department
of Employment Services.)
An undocumented but often mentioned issue is "underemployment," i.e. when the workforce
is over-educated and by Inference, over-skilled for the work available. According to data from
the local Jobs Service office, during the year ending March 31, 1988, the largest category of
jobs available was services but the highest number of Job applicants for each job opening was
for the professional/technical/managerial category. Also, a 1986 survey completed by the Iowa
City Chamber of Commerce of Johnson County households showed that about half of the
approximately 9500 individuals responding, or 4.474, said they were interested in employment
In new or expanding Industry. Thus, the employment issues facing Iowa City are not the
tradnlonaJ concerns of unemployment and/or an unskilled labor force but of providing the
number and type of employment opportunities to utilize the available skills.
Economic Development Policies
Iowa City should attempt ,to diversify and Increase the property tax ,base by (1)
encouraging the retention and expansion of exll?tlng Industry and (2) attracting Industries
that have growth potential and are compatible with existing businesses and Industries:
While dependence on, tax revenues from residential property in Iowa City is not unduly high
as compared to other cities of similar or larger size In Iowa, expansion of the industrial and
commercial property tax base should decrease the ,tax burden on residential properties.
Expansion of the local economy to Include diverse Industries will also provide protection
against downturns in any given sector of the economy.
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The City should concentrate Its efforts on recruiting new firms that complement existing
industries and that can take advantage of technology transfer opportunities with the University
of Iowa. The City should also focus on industries that would not harm, the environmental
quality in the area and would contribute to the overall standard of living.
Iowa City should work to Increase employment opportunities consistent with the available
labor force. i.
One purpose for encouraging the expansion and attraction of industry Is to provide jobs that
are compatible with the highly educated labor force and that require a range of employment
skills. Industries which require highly technical skills could also employ University graduates
who would like to remain in Iowa City but are unable to find' jobs commensurate with their
expertise. Consistent with this policy, the City should target firms which will increase
Industrial/research employment rather than focus on commercial establishments which increase
retail/service positions.
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Iowa City should continue and enhance downtown revitalization.
As part of the policy of encouraging commercial activity to take place in existing core areas,
the City should assess the market for additional high density commercial development,
especially that which would be appropriate for the Central Business District area. As the City's
Urban Renewal Program is nearing an end, thought should be given to next steps to allow and
enhance commercial and service development in the core area. This includes consideration
not only of the market for such development, but also of the areas available for infill
development, redevelopment and more intense usage.
As part of the legacy of the Urban Renewal Program, the City should continue to be concerned
with the spatial arrangement and design of downtown development to minimize conflicts
between pedestrians and vehicles and to add to the aesthetic environment already created.
The City should ensure provision of pedestrian and streetscape amenities and should
encourage a mix of uses to provide both daytime and nighttime activities.
Iowa City should provide and protect areas suitable for future industrial and commercial
development.
The City should 'determine what aree.s are suitable for future expansion of the non-residential
sectors of the economy In a manner that would protect and be compatible with existing
development. Care should be taken to ensure that a proper balance is maintained in the
amount of land that Is designated for commercial and industrial use to avoid the blight of
unused property.
The City should identify (and annex, if necessary) areas suitable for industrial and
research/office development. Areas which should be assessed are those contiguous with
existing Industrial development to the south and east and with existing research/office
development or zoning to the north, west and east.
Iowa City should provide for the extension of Infrastructure which will Induce development
in areas designated for Industrial and commercial growth.
Progress on the City's new and upgraded wastewater treatment plants is a major step In ,
providing services necessary to accommodate Industrial growth. Extensions of water and
sewer services should be included In the Capital Improvements Plan as necessary to serve
areas designated for growth.
The City should also continue to provide transportation corridors to serve existing and future
Industrial/research areas. The two recent RISE projects (Scott Boulevard/Local Road and
Highway 1 North) are good examples of such planning.
Generally the City's role should be directed toward construction of Improvements for which it
is customarily responsible and which provide an area.wide benefit. Stili, the City can influence
development locatlonal decisions by providing essential capital Improvements to direct market
demand and accommodate it in a specific location. This may mean paving a major street,
extending utilities, or removing obstacles such as a lack of parking.
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Iowa City should continue to cooperate with existing local and regional organizations to
promote economic development within Iowa City.
With the relatively recent increa.se in the Importance and Jevel of activity associated with
economic development, there are now a number of organizations and groups with
responsibilllles in this area. The City should cooperate with these groups and use their
strengths in encouraging local development, both to be more effective and to augment limited
resources.
The City should work particularly with the Iowa City Area Development Group, Inc. (ICAD), In
promoting and recruiting of new industries and, with the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce, In
assisting existing businesses and industries. In addition, the City should cooperate with the
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor group and the Region 10 Satellite Center at Kirkwood,
Community College. ' ,
Iowa City should work with the University of Iowa to enhance and establish avenues for
technology transfer and to develop mutually beneficial programs for encouraging
economic development.
With \he University of Iowa as the dominant employer in the region and one major factor in
attractlng economic development of the type compatible with the City's labor force, the City
and the University must communicate and coordinate their actions to place both entitles in a
competitive position relative to other university/city economic development efforts. Not only is
the University a likely source of new business and Industry from spin-offs of faculty and staff
research, other firms find proximity to the University attractive for sharing expertise and
technology and for educational opportunities for employees. Construction of the new Laser
Facility at the University provides even more Impetus for technology-related economic
development In the local area.
Steps that would aid the City and University In coordination and cooperation include
Identification of mutual concerns and types of assistance that can be offered by each party.
Establishment of a joint City/University committee should be a priority to realize the economic
development goals of the community.
Iowa City should consider financial Incentives and programs to facilitate achieving the
above obJectives.
Iowa City Is encouraging economic development to improve the standard of living of' its
residents (diversify the tax base, better utilize labor force skills) while controlling the negative
aspects' of such growth (Incompatible land uses, decline In environmental quality). Any
incentive to facilitate economic development should consider these purposes and should be
carefully chosen to promote the desired effect.
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new businesses. In general, preferred incentives are, those which benefit the entire area (like
capital Improvements). Also, Incentives should be available to both existing and new
businesses and should be administered uniformly.
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Economic development incentives can be offered through private organizations, joint
public/private ventures, and public agencies and governments. In Iowa, as In virtually all states,
there are a variety of incentive programs. In addition, more and more Individual communities
offer Incentives to complement and leverage state and federal programs. Indeed, Iowa's
economic development programs require local partlcipatlon In the incentive package.
In Iowa City, appropriate Incentives could be designed through public/private partnerships or
solely by the City and might Involve establishing a revolving loan fund, land banking or even
constructlng a building for speculation. Each of these examples Involve repayment or
reimbursement by the benefitted party.
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I. ICAD Mission Statement for the 90's:
ICAD's mission is to position the area as a quality place to work and live
and as one receptive to technologies of the future, ICAD works to expand a
quality work force via recruitment and educational programs, promoting and
assisting the qualitative growth of existing industries, and enhance and promote
an already exceptional quality of life as a foundation for population growth.
Efforts to locate expansion prospects will focus on targeting industries
and will cover regional, national, and international markets,
II. Goals that the ICAD Group wants to accomplish:
A. Development of a positive economic image for the Iowa City
area and corridor - and stress the advantages of these
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B, Stimulate national and foreign investment in this area,
C. Exploration of Asian, European and Canadian markets.
III. Targeted economic growth areas:
Objective: To focus on industries and technologies with particular
characteristics unique to area resource strengths.
(1) Targeted industries are designated which incorporate the State of
Iowa's targeted industries - these include food processing, insurance, and light
manufacturing companies,
(2) Work closely with the University of Iowa and the Oakdale Research
Campus and the targeted industries that they have identified. These include
biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical sciences and driving simulation. Also
includes new technologies and those dependent upon scientific and technical
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A. Asian Market
Objective: To participate and develop leads in Asia
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(d) work closely with JETRO and KOTRA
(e) work closely with the Cedar Rapids Chamber of
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Objective: Explore the European market to see if
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(e) work closely with the "Corridor" group i~ this effort,
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to relocate or expand to the Iowa City Area
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V. National Marketing
Objective: to develop and maintain leads in the United States
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(e) attend IORC and AEDC conferences to network with
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(f) make personal calls, conduct site visits, joint mailings
VI. Regional Efforts
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to encourage businesses to expand/relocate to this area.
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(b) to review and update printed proposal information
(c) to create a small informational brochure to
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(d) to maintain current information on economic trends
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(e) to publish a quarterly newsletter to inform the ICAD
investors, city council members and large industry leaders
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VIII. Public Relations
Objective: to have an on-going, open line of communciation with the
media, local city and county officials and the business community
(a) to regularly communicate the with media on growth
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(b) to actively work with local government officials and city
councils throughout the region to inform them on ICAD
activities, This includes appearances before the city
councils on a yearly basis,
(c) to work to educate the public on issues that will affect the
communities, This includes written press releases, visits to
service organizations as well as speaking at other invited
events throughout the ICAD region
IX. Existing Industries
Goal: To maintain relationships with existing industries, to assist them
with expansion and growth issues,
(a) to conduct personal visits with area local industries on a
yearly basis
(b) to provide assistance to the industries with expansion plans
. assisting with CEBA grants, RISE & RAIL applications, to
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(c) to work closely with the Chamber of Commerce, local
governmental entities, University of Iowa, local utilities and
other organizations to assist existing industries in their
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IOWA CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
NEW & EXISTING BUSINESSES
Policy Statement
ICAD's primary goal is to further the economic development of the communities . .
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and areas it represents, The Chamber's mission is to enhance the business i
climate and improve the quality of life in Iowa City/Coralville and the surrounding
area. The following policy statement defines the role of each entity within their
common geographic area relative to the responsibilities to new and existing
business sectors:
a) ICAD is responsible for attracting new basic sector enterprises, and
assisting existing basic sector enterprises with expansion,
b) The Chamber is responsible for creating an environment (including
public infrastructure) attractive to both, new and existing, basic sector and
service sector enterprises. In addition, the Chamber provides support for
ongoing operations to firms in both sectors.
c) Both are responsible for working cooperatively to insure the success of
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