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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-05-03 Info PacketDATE:April 29, 1977 TO: City Council FROM: City Managertl RE: Enforcement of Animal Control Ordinance and Possible Alternatives The recent "flap" raised by one or more residents of Iowa City regarding the enforcement of animal control ordinance indicates, both by City government and citizens, a lack of understanding as to the intent, purpose, general benefit, and the equitable enforcement of the ordinances. A number of facts need to be related to the Council so that the proper foundation for decisions on animal control (as well as other issues) can be made. Some of these facts are: 1. In neighborhood meetings held in several areas of the City, particularly as related to the Northside Study, a substantial number of residents have spoken of the need for consistent and aggressive enforcement of animal control ordinances. Apparently both those people who do not own pets as well as some pet owners are incensed that animals do run loose and without control. The message is quite clear, most people harbor some affection for their own pets, if owners, but are greatly disturbed if pets owned by others infringe upon their property or persons. 2. Normally each spring the great majority of animal control complaints received center around the lack of timely and aggressive pet control. So far, the only complaints received this spring have been from people claiming that the animal control now is effective (i.e., they were caught!). While it is Ute desire of the City to bring a large measure of equity into the enforcement of these ordinances, it is also quite clear that the enforcement of any law imposes a win -lose situation. While all parties affected by the enforcement of any law are seldom completely satisfied by the outcome, and certainly every attempt must be made to hear the plaint of those on the short end of a transaction and to protect their interests, it is critical to the proper operation of any branch of government, any organization and all employees of a government, that policymakers give strong support to the policies set, or alter such policies to satisfy special needs or perceived wants of those citizens who are upset and vocal because of the enforcement of the law. For each person complaining about the enforcement of the law, hundreds of other citizens, perhaps 'less vocal, may have received some benefit because the law was enforced. Historically and properly, government has been an exercise of interpreting and IeCi,,let ing the percei vFd will of -2- . Apr. 29, 1977 the majority while recognizing and respecting the rights of the minority and dissenter. While striking a balance as suggested in this maxim may be difficult, after policy or legislation is mandated, the efforts of elected officials and other officers of government must be to assure equity in application of the law and policy and to guard against capricious and arbitrary application. While complaints have occurred as a result of the enforcement of Animal Control Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, the complainants have not alleged arbitrary application of the law or capricious behavior of the officers. In fact, in each instance the complainant was adjudged guilty of the violation by the Court. Indeed, if allegations of arbitrary or capricious actions of public officials are proven through investigation, administrative action should and will be taken by the Manager's Office or the Department Head of the affected department. Even after an investigation of such allegations and if a finding of "no substance" is arrived at, the complainant alleging arbitrary, capricious, or unfair application of the law or behavior of a City employee is not precluded from filing a claim against the City or pursuing a course of civil relief. In regard to Animal Control complaints neither of the last discussed courses of action have been pursued by complainants over the past several months. 3. Animal Control measures have a general community -wide purpose to control domesticated and other animals as these animals impinge upon the personal and property rights of others. The ownership of pets is analogous to the ownership and operation of a motor vehicle. In all operations the owner must be in control. Animal Control Ordinances like motor vehicle and other laws do seldom affect owners who act responsibly. As a matter of interest, citizens that act responsibly in community life seldom complain about unfairness of treatment or enforcement of most ordinance or laws. Consequently, the following alternatives for Animal Control within the City are possible: 1. Allow the ordinance to remain as it is. 2. Amend the present ordinance specifically exempting cats from its provisions, with the exception of shots and licensing. 3. Exempt cats from all provisions of the present ordinance, with no response to complaints in regard to cats. 4. Amend the present ordinance to exempt cats from its provisions and add language permitting a citizen after two successive notices to the City Administration or Council person, and no response within the thirty minute period immediately subsequent to the second notice, to cause the personal removal of an offending animal from the affected property, by whatever means the affected property owner, manager, or agent deems necessary and proper. 5. Allow a property owner, manager, or agent to cause the same amount of damage to the property of the animal owner that has occurred on the property owned or managed, without assessment of civil or criminal liability to the property owner, manager, or agent victimized by the animal or its owner. -3- 4 Apr.. 29, 1977 Obviously, some of these suggestions may seem absurd. In fact, no licensing measure or ordinance will alter the behavior of an irresponsible animal owner. The issue comes down to this. the City can either attempt to effectively control animals; emasculate through amendment any attempts at animal control; adopt a new comprehensive ordinance; or eliminate all or portions of the Animal Control Ordinances from the City Code. It is my suggestion that Council not amend the present ordinance and continue to support the excellent job of the Animal Control personnel in their attempts to carry out the existing policy of the City and serve the perceived will of the majority. *;Ity or Iowa cit MEMORAN6 JM DATES April 28, 1977 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Iowa City Special Survey Summary The special survey which was made in January has been compiled and analyzed. This report presents an initial analysis of the results. Highlights of the survey are as follows: 218 surveys from eight areas of Iowa City were returned for coding and analysis. In general, people spent a lot of time and thought on completing the sur - Vey and were pleased to be asked. Some were concerned about the money spent and the value of such a survey. Basic Demographic Information: * The 218 surveys represent 606 people of whom 169 are 17 and under. * 464 of those filling out questionnaires were in the 25-44 year old age range. * 27.54 listed major occupation as student. * 284 listed major occupation as Health, Medical or Education. * There is considerable variation between areas for number of persons/ household. (Range 3.6 in Area 11 to 2.0 in Area VI) Overriding Concerns Housing - cost, availability, multi -family Urban Renewal - mess, time, apparent bungling Parking and Traffic - downtown, residential areas and on campus Other issues: (Percentages given for those answering at least 804 of total answered.) * 604 want the city to grow. " 524 had environmental concerns (pollution, protection of natural areas). 494 want more bil•ehays. " Creat concern about urban design. * Most people are unwilling to move to smaller homes even at less cost. Ratio ranges from 2:1 against for renters to 4:1 against for home owners. 60% are willing to rontribute their scrvires to hv'p improve their neighborhoods. There is also a concern for prudent management of resources; consider- able difference in perspective hetween students and non-srudents; suspicion and doubt of city government; pride in the city and hope for its future. 932 0 0 IOWA CITY SPECIAL SURVEY Summary of Results Department of Community Development prepared by Chris Kemp and Marianne Milkman April 22, 1977 0 0 Introduction The Iowa City Special Survey was begun in January, 1977 to obtain informa- tion from the residents of Iowa City about their concerns, priorities and ideas for the future development of Iowa City. The results of this sur- vey were used in preparing the Iowa City People's Guide and Survey which is being distributed to every Iowa City household in April. The Special Survey was prepared by Attic f, Cellar Studio, Inc., Washington, D.C. Special Survey Sample Initially, letters were sent to 350 residents informing them that they had been randomly selected for this survey and requesting their cooper- ation in filling it out. The random sample was stratified to represent the population of eight areas of the city which were used in the Population Report. This assured proportional representation of all areas of the city. Volunteers, many from the League of Women Voters, contacted all of the "sample" residents and distributed 250 surveys for completion. Two hundred and eighteen of the questionnaires were returned, coded and analyzed. (Owing to an unfortunate experience with the private carrier, federal Express, Inc., the box containing most of the surveys was 'lost' for four weeks in Washington. The surveys were eventually found, but about fifty were missing. A small supplemental sample of residents was selected to make up this deficit.) Results of Special Survey Total Number of Surveys - 218 Total Number of people represented - 606 (or 1.3%, population) Of these 169 were children 17 and under. Number and Distribution of Comnleted Ouestionnaires Area No. needed for No, completed b $ sample (a) Questionnaires (b) a 1 43 38 88% 11 33 33 100% 111 42 40 95% IV 17 16 94'% V 75 15 loot, VI 43 34 79% VII 16 16 100% VIII 26 26 100% The table above shows only two areas which were not proportionally repre- sented. Both these areas house a large number of students. Area VI in- cludes all the dormitories on buth the cast and west bide of the river, whereas Area 1 is hounded roughly by Clinton St. un the west, Benton to the south, Governor to the east and brown Gt. to the north, Areb I ;s also characterized by very rapid turnover in housing. 0 Number in Household - 2 19.7% 30,7% 0 3 4 5 6 or more 20.2% 15.6% 8.7% 5% It should be noted that a household consists of one or more persons, who may or may not be related, who occupy a single room or group of rooms. Thus four persons in a household could be four students or a couple with two children. Total Number 17 years Old and Under in household - No. of Children in Family 1 15.6% 2 13,8% 3 7.8% 4 2,8% 0 60.1% Age Distribution - The age distribution of people who filled out the survey was: 20 to 24 year olds 20.6% 25 to 44 year olds 45,9% 45 to 64 year olds 18.8% 65 and over 8,7% Basic General Information About Those Completing the Questionnaire The survey contains interesting data about all members of the households, but for the sake of brevity only some information about the person actually filling out the questionnaire is included here. It is interesting to note that 40% have lived in Iowa City for 11 years or more while another 41% have lived here for only 1-5 years. Sixty percent are married and 51% have a B.A. or higher degree with another 22% having completed some years of college. As might be expected the largest number (27.5%) listed their major occupation as "student" with another 15% in Health and Medical jobs and 13% in Education. Seven percent are Homemakers with the remainder distributed over a wide range of occupations, including 8,7% retired and 6% Business and Repair Services. (For the second member of the household, occupations were listed as follows: student - 20%, Health or Medical - 30.5%, Education - 6.5%, Homemaker - 16%.) Income! $0 - $999 61,000 - $2,999 63,000 - 64,999 $5,000 - 66,999 $7,000 - $9,999 $10,000 - $14,9!19 $15,1100 - $24,999 525,000 . $49,999 650,000 and over No Answer and Other Persons fjlljag out Questionnaire 9.81. 16. 5t 6.3% 11.5% 11.9% 7otal Househol d Income 1.44, 9, 60 6,4« 6,9t 7,3% C� • This puts the median family income a little above $15,000; however, it is hard to interpret this figure since the "families" in the survey are actually households of varying composition. Residence Type - Eighty-nine percent of all those answering the question- naire live in single family houses (62%) and apartments (27%). Of the remainder only 1% live in mobile homes, 5% in rooming houses, 4% in duplexes and 1% in other types of housing (e.g. fraternities). Fifty- six percent of the people own the homes they live in, the rest rent. Motor Vehicles - Thirty-seven percent of the households have one motor vehicle (car or motorcycle), 38% have two motor vehicles, I1°% own three and 4% have four or more motor vehicles. Again, the large number of vehicles belong to households where four or five adults are living together. Of all these households 13% regularly have one vehicle parked in the street and 6% have two or more parked in the street. Changes in Residence - When asked if they would improve their residence in some way if money was available, 73.6% said "yes" in the following ways: General Improvements 43.6% (Paint, insulate, repair, etc.) Add Space 13.8% Plant Trees 2.3% General Improvement and Add Space 6.9% General Improvement and Plant Trees 6.9% These were the answers to the following questions: Would you pay more for a more satisfactory residence? Yes ..... 34.9% No ...... 61.5% Would you move to a more satisfactory home that was smaller? Yes..... 20.2% No ...... 69.3% Would you move to a more satisfactory home that had a smaller yard? Yes..... 22.9 No ...... 68.8 Would you move to a more satisfactory home that was an apartment? Yes..... 19.7 No ...... 69.7". Would you live in lowo City in 1!187 if it's the same? Yes ..... 4h.b . No....,,31.7°,. 0 0 Would you live in Iowa City in 1987 if it's improved? Yes..... 65.6% No ...... 12.4% Problems of First Priority in Iowa City Forty-six percent of those people answering felt the first priority problem in Iowa City was Urban Renewal. Twenty-one percent felt the first priority problem was housing. Twelve and one-half percent felt traffic routing came first and 6.8% felt environmental problems were the most important. Only a few people living near the Creek mentioned Ralston Creek flooding as a problem at all. Other Concerns Population - Population Growth - Sixty percent of those people answering wanted Iowa City's population to grow. Forty percent wanted no growth. Housing - Student Housing - Thirty percent of those people answering felt there should be no more student housing. Seventy percent felt there should be more low-cost, better quality student housing - Multi -family Housing - More multi -family housing was favored by 21.6% of the respondents and opposed by 12.8%. Twenty-two percent felt it was an issue and 43% felt it was not an issue. Housing Costs - Ninety-two and one-half percent of those people answer- ing felt housing costs were an issue. The reasons men- tioned were too high rents, owning a home is too expensive and there is a need to build low-cost housing. Environment - Air pollution - Thirty-seven percent felt there was no problem. Forty-two percent felt it was an issue and more control was needed. Noise Pollution - Forty-three percent felt there was no problem; 32% felt it was an issue end more control was needed. Natural Areas - 51.6% felt we should protect, preserve and expand natural areas. Land Use - Flooding - Fifty-one percent of the pooplr answering felt flooding was not Lin issue. Twenty-seven percent felt Ralston Creel, was a problem. 0 Transportation - 0 Parking - 61.6% felt parking was an issue and we need better quality, free and more parking. 1.8% felt we needed less parking and 10.1% felt it was not an issue. Bus Service - Twenty-seven and one-half percent said we have good bus service. 30.4% wanted expanded routes and night service. Bike Ways - 49.1% wanted more bikeways. Economics - Jobs - 50.9% felt no concern about the jobs situation in Iowa City; 23.4% wanted more jobs. Industry - 29.8% of those people answering wanted some type of industry to locate in Iowa City. Utilities - Energy Conservation - 49.3% of those people answering said more should be done about energy conservation. Recycling Wastes - Seventy-eight and one-half percent of those people answering felt something should be done about re- cycling wastes. Urban Design - Aesthetics - 64.9% of those people answering were concerned about aesthetics. Preservation - 41.9% said Iowa City should be concerned about pre- servation of buildings. Plant Trees - 79.8% of those people answering said yes. Riverfront Beautification - 72.7% of those people answering said yes. Community Facilities - Libraries - 46.4% of those people answering had positive feelings ubout the library. Twenty-six and one-half percent felt the facilities should be expanded. Pu,ks 4 Recreation - Forty-five and one-half percent of those people answering reacted fuvo rul,iv to lowu C-ity's purAt, and recreation facilities. 3..7% wanted them expunded. Neighborhood shopping ureas - Thi rty-bix percent of those ppople uuswermg fuvured neightpurhuud shopping centers, forts- thrue pereenf were nut in favor of them. 0 Human Needs - Aged - 50.3% of those people answering favored some type of expanded services to the aged. The services mentioned included low-cost housing and a Senior Citizens Center. Poor - 30.9% of those answering wanted Iowa City to provide more help for the poor. Handicapped - 23.4% of those people answering felt building access was a problem for the handicapped. 13.9% said Iowa City should expand its programs for the handicapped. Youth - 40.1% of those people answering felt the city should expand its recreational facilities and programs for youth. University of Iowa - Cultural Facilities - 68.8% of those people answering had favorable feelings about the University of Iowa cultural facilities. Services to the Community - Twenty-five percent of those people answer- ing said the University of Iowa provided good services to the community. 20.6% wanted the services expanded. 0 0 General Comments The two issues of most concern to people writing comments in the random sample survey were housing and the downtown area. "Housing costs are terrible. The government feels 25% of net income to be a reasonable estimate for housing - that's out of the question here. "Housing for the elderly, reasonable inexpensive shelter and care is needed." "Multiple dwellings with adequate recreation facilities for children and adults should be considered instead of suburban developments that destroy farmland and possible park areas." "Housing costs are out of sight but can the city do much about this?" "Increase student housing and keep down costs." "Ban the building of any more of those ugly apartment houses." "Iowa City should be ashamed of itself. for a university community you should realize that 20,000 people a year will need housing. Lack of decent and numerous apartments in Iowa City enables landlords to squeeze every penny out of the students who are forced to live in dumps." "Complete urban renewal. Those terrible huts in the middle of Clinton. Street they should be removed as soon as possible! All the empty lots that are off the tax rolls. Let's get some income for the city instead of all out go." "I avoid the downtown area like the plague. It's a mess." "The downtown area is well on its way to being most attractive. The park across from 1st Nat'l Bank is a delight and well used." "The urban renewal plan should either be completed or streets left open. The downtown is impossible to negotiate in a car." All issues in the survey illicited comments covering a wide range of views. "Natural areas should he preserved and encouraged." "I think we have enough natural areas. Keep them simple so older people and the little kids can enjoy them." "Low cost bus service should be kept even if a subsidy is needed. "Need bus service on Sunduy and later in the evening." "7ndustraal base should he expanded to soca• degree. Lity is too de- pendent on the University in this area." 0 0 "Let Cedar Rapids have the heavy industry. Let us keep I.C. as an educational and medical center." "Tree planting should be a continuing project." "We don't need trees downtown." "Riverfront beautification of the Lower Iowa River should be developed as a long-term project." "Why waste money. Keep the riverbanks as nature meant them." "Library needs to build up book collection, not movies $ records." "Maintain and improve the Library, a branch office might be nice." "Maybe underground parking could be used." "Get rid of the ridiculous odd -even parking in residential areas." "Parking is bad all over." There was some criticism of the survey form itself: one commented it was too general and difficult to complete; another stated that surveys should be short, precise, and more of a yes/no type answer -- "This is a waste of the taxpayers' money." Others, however, indicated more positive attitudes: "Questionnaire very good", "Thanks for asking my opinions!", and "Thanks for asking." More to the point were these comments: "This questionnaire is evidence that the city is basically healthy... Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to participate in this survey." "The questionnaire was definitely a good idea -- the opinions of the citizens are very important, yet most don't know how they can effectively express that opinion." Some people were irate at the timing of the survey relative to all the actions already undertaken by the city: "No one in their right mind would have torn the heart out of town and then asked the citizens' opinions... if the townspeople could have had a voice in the beginning we still would have many of the lovely old buildings that give Iowa City its character." "How nice to ask the people what they want after a bunch of crooks have been allowed to bulldoze the town...) think you are going to have to do more than ask the people whet they wan!. You are going to have to get them involved in the planning -- in large numbers." And then there was this perceptive comment: "Seems to me the first thing that's needed is to figure out a system for decision-making -- what are the short and long-range goals for this community. Nut just in terms of what specific prugrams to develop or buildings to raze, etc., but more generally what kind of community we want here. Maybe that's what thus is all about, but I'm afraid 0 0 everyone will still be yelling for their own little interest and a lot of politicking will determine the outcome of this grand survey, I'm a little cynical, obviously, I do hope it comes out well and in general I like Iowa City and think the council and city government do a good job." The concern for the cost of the survey noted above was expressed by others also: "I think this survey was a good idea but I'm wondering about the cost and who paid for it. I hope it will do some good but I'm wondering if it will be beneficial." Another felt "the idea of a survey is great", but that Iowa City should have been able to do it "without paying others to do it for us." A number of people expressed the thought that while the survey was a nice idea, nothing would really come of it. One young man, a college graduate who has been working in Iowa City for several years at a modest income (less than $5,000) had this to say: "I feel, and know quite a few others who feel, a great suspicion and distrust of the city government. The urban renewal fiasco is absolutely shameful in its disregard for the city's atmosphere and the needs of lower-income people. The wealthy are getting more so by this (construction companies, developers and other speculators), the average person is being neglected. It's very hard to believe the city managers and supervisors have more than special interests at heart. Look at the underhanded and unethical way in which bus fare was raised 67% while all the students (who use the transit line) were out of town... In cold weather it's not feasible to walk. Clearly, the city has no real interest in promoting mass transit... "I have taken the trouble to answer this questionnaire in the faint hope that the city leaders are truely concerned with serving their citizens and not merely reaping windfall profits at their expense. I expect soon to see results of this survey. I believe you will find a large amount of distrust and dissatisfaction if you are open enough to see it." Finally, an elderly gentleman who has worked in Iowa City for many years and is now retired on an income of over $50,000 per year, said this: "Iowa City is a top notch city -- the envy of many. Our problems are those of progress and people. Not too many people, but too many doubters - and not enough can-do'ersl" 0 0 What neonle like Most and Least about different harts of Iowa Ci These questions were very open-ended and residents mentioned a large number of likes and dislikes about various parts of town as follows: Like most about home and yard - Over 70% stated that location and amenities were the neatest things about their homes. For 20'a the privacy afforded was important while only 50 liked the cost! Like least about home and yard - Over 45% said that the lack of privacy and small size of the house and yard were what they liked least, only 5% did not like the location. Like most about neighborhood - About 60% like the nature of their neighbor- hood most -- its privacy, trees, quiet, etc. Other pluses are the neighbors, proximity to shopping and schools and the availability of public transporta- tion. Like least about neighborhood - 31.2% said they did not like the nature of their neighborhood. Some of the reasons given were dogs, too many new "cheesy" apartment houses, inadequate storm sewers, lack of trees and houses built too close together. Like most about commercial areas - Convenience of location is considered most attractive by 28% while the variety of small shops appeals to 30% of the people. Other aspects were the green areas and free parking at the mall. Like least about commercial areas - Parking and traffic were the major dislikes of the commercial areas (25%). Next came lack of variety (15.1%) and the urban renewal mess (13.8%). Like most about the University campus - 42% like the buildings while 21% appreciate the cultural activities offered on campus the most. Recreational opportunities and Cambus are also frequently mentioned. Like least about University campus - 37% of those people answering the question said parking and traffic were their major dislike- 20% mentioned they felt the campus was too spread out. 06ty of Iowa CHIP MEMORANDUM DATE: April 27, 1977 TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager FROM: Dennis Showalter, Director of Parks & Recreation RE: Status Report - H.C.D.A. Projects FY 76 1. City Park a. Playgrounds ($33,500) (1) Upper City Park - project completed. (2) Lower City Park - installation underway. The probable completion date is May 15, 1977. b. Trees ($15,000) - 180 of the 710 trees and shrubs have been planted. The rest will be delivered and planted within the next 30 days. c. Log Cabin ($2,500) - completed. d. Parking Lot B ($3,500) - completed. e. Pond Bank Stabilization ($12,000) - completed. f. City Park Pool Lights ($12,000) - work is underway. The probable completion date is May 31, 1977. g. Tennis Court Lights, Mercer and City Parks ($12,500 ea.) contract has been awarded. The probable completion date is June 15, 1977. h. Wading Pool ($7,500) - the design concept has been approved by the State Health Department. The probable completion date is June 15, 1977. 2. Neighborhood Parks a. Pb easant Hill Park ($2,900) - project completed except for slide which will be built into the north hillside of the park. b. Villa Park ($5,000) - Project completed. C. Wetherby Park ($6,000) - project completed except for backstop. The probable completion date is April 30, 1977. d. Willow Creek Park ($9,500) - Project completed except for asphalt nature trail which is scheduled for construction In lune. e. Mercer Park Ball Diamond Lights ($52,500) - Specs are being prepared; will be ready for bid advertisement in 1 ate May. The probable completion date is October, 1977. Fy 77 J. Shelters ut W11Jnw Creek and Wetherby Parks ($50,000) - We have applied for B.U.N. funds for 50� ($25,000) of this project. We should huve the decision on this in June. The Iters ore schc#duled for full construction. E Neal Berlin Page 2 April 27, 1977 0 2. Land Acquisition, Schlaegel Tract ($70,000) - We are in the process of getting appraisals which we should have by June, 1977. FY 78 1. Ilayek Property Acquisition ($50,000) - Appraisals should be completed by April 30, 1977. /ef City of Iowa Cita �- MEMORANDUM DATE: April 29, 1977 TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager pn FROM: Paul Glaves, Redevelopment Program Coordinator `� RE: Informal Council Session, May 2, 1977 1. Amendment `J to the Urban Renewal Plan is scheduled for a public hearing on May 10, and is scheduled for consideration at the Council session of May 17. 2. I have included a draft of the amending resolution and an accompanying staff report in this week's Council packet, for discussion at the informal Council meeting of May 2. 3. Attached to this memorandum is a copy of a report of the meetings Jack Leaman had with the Design Review Committee, the Downtown Association, and Project GREEN. You will note that all three groups expressed concern, and actually voted to oppose the inclusion of busses on Dubuque Street. One of the key wording changes in the proposed plan amendment makes explicit the transit mall on Dubuque Street. This is important to developer understanding of the City's policies. While I hesitate to re -raise an issue, I feel that it is important to bring the results of these meetings to the Council's attention as soon as possible so that they can address the amendment to the Plan, fully aware of the expression of opposition by these three groups. 4. The Council packet also contains a letter regarding the sale of the mini -parks. If this is to become an issue, it needs to be resolved now rather than later, so that the disposition documents and the design work can be finalized, without subsequent change. S. I would like to include this memorandum and the attached report in the Council packet this week, and I will be prepared to discuss both of these issues on Monday with the Council. PG/ssw Attachments �i7 RECEI E D APR 1;9 197J ASSO ATED 1966 �""1976 April 18, 1977 To: Paul Claves, Redevelopment Coordinator From: Jack Leaman Re: Meetings with organizations to discuss College/Dubuque Mall ARCHITECTS - ENGINEERS SOIL SCIENTISTS - PLANNERS Pute: at each meeting we displayed 2 large wall maps: 1) showing existing utility locations and 2) a map of the phase i project area show;ng uses adjacent to the mall area. We explained the "givens" i.e. project area, total budget approved by City Council, Resolu- tion 75-442 re: College and Dubuque Streets, utility locations and replacements. We said we were there to 'listen' to ideas, suggestions and comments prior to beginning our design process. Design Review Committee Thursday, April 7, 3:30 p.m. At office of Bruce Haupe rt, Chm. 8 persons attending comments: - some did not know about busses on Dubuque! - do not want busses on Dubuque (took vote to oppose busses) - like new Library concept at east end of College - new design should be "compatible" with Washington Street design - want "focal point" at College/Dubuque intersection - perhaps combination of water and sculpture for year-round effect - perhaps art grant monies available - believe that additional funds could be obtained for "proper design solution" - comfort stations - low priority - should be included in new Library and new mall shops - like idea of lease space along property frontages and in center of right-of-way - like "multipie-use space" i.e. tot lots, kiosks, sitting areas, etc. - lighting is important - future alley improvements and appearance is important ALSO 341b MOUNT VENNCN RD, S, E.ICP.OAR RAPIDS, IOWA !740370173668701 1775 CENTRAL AVE.IFORT DODGE, IOWA 605011616.6167086 dIC RAMM BLDG 1ST PAI II MINNFSOTA %1071012 3 74 2311 C, Page two Paul Gl aves C - signage -is -important -=-see earlier, s uggesions•prepared-by— Nowysz - provide opportunities for 'private participation' to add to design areas - vertical elements are important - to show above walk surface during winter months - 'quality' of initial construction is important - even if some items must be added later in order to meet budget Downtown Association Friday, April 8, 8:00 a.m. At Chamber of Commerce Office Don Crum. Chm. ±15 persons attending comments: - interested in construction schedule - want coordination for access to businesses - expressed concern for busses on Dubuque! - one person stated "bus users only 3% of population" (voted to oppose busses on Dubuque) - concerned about maintenance - have problems on Washington Street - where does responsibility begin and end? - new design should be "compatible" with Washington Street design - want "design feature" at College/Dubuque intersection - need 'all season' attraction with and without water - not sure if additional funds can be raised for feature - name for project area? - will think about it - like idea of lease space along property lines and in center of street - aware of elevation change at Plaza Centre One - will require special design - concern for future of alleys - for service access and appearance - suggested we might reach the 'user/customer' by using question- in Chamber Committee will help*lc� 4io naire in stores and newspaper - ,a7 - want to see slides (pictures) at next meeting when design con- yea _ cepts are discussed 4grl_yr-gyp f(O� Ch1 , ,%.&..1K ,T40AJ _ -Ttlti� � Page three Paul Glaves PProjeectGreen Friday, April 8, 12:00 noon At City Recreation Building Nancy Seiberling, Chm. ±12 persons attending comments: - several did not know about busses on Dubuque! - do not like idea of busses on Dubuque (took vote to oppose) - concerned for saving mini -parks - especially one at College/ Dubuque intersection to create space for 'focal point' - favor fountain/sculpture combination for 'focal point' - like idea of tot lot or play area - with "imagination type" equipment, not swing sets - restrooms - low priority - project name: "College Greenway" or something descriptive - favor idea of lease space in front of properties and in center of streets - walking of bikes expected in mall area - provide adequate bike parking - provide for Christmas decorations i.e. electric power out- lets,. etc. - repeat some design features from Washington Street - concern for signage - do not like present Washington Street appearance - anxious to see design concept at next meeting Note: We also met with Glen Shoemaker, Engineer, on Friday, April 8, at 9:30 a.m. to discuss the under the sidewalk areas at the Jefferson Building. He provided us with a copy of the plans for increasing the structural support of the vault ceilings under the walks. It appears that the sidewalk surfaces can be removed separate from the vault ceilings. Preliminary thoughts are to remove the old sidewalks, seal the exposed ceiling surface to prevent water seepage and place the new sidewalk surface on top. We hope it can be this simple! 4110/-77 •.•j �1•i i -----W- 0.47. 17.0_--- VA Q.T__TO.___�F,E _WA UT—TO DO _ .____ I N HP9FI-AP_EA1�2? ME_Wow? APPmIa e OU(Z �U6COE✓ TI Owl > _ Q IJ.D - I DEA�.. / . _ (� AU V_ YOU FOO YDUQ la I;LP A1jP GOOPMTIOO FU02U YOUQ C)M ME1 T� TO d POWWTOMJ FcY IW6*1 ' 0 �4E C.PA iDeo Or GOMI• eea", OE TO Tpg{ ea- V6V E'wPMe,MT af-16, E AT 111E CAVICCW Me • Dra£orsolution 1 -- 4/77 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION MODIFYING URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR PROJECT IOWA R-14 (Fifth Resolution) WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa, acting as Local Public Agency, hereinafter referred to as the LPA, has entered into a contract for Loan and Grant with the United States of America for the implementation of an Urban Renewal Project known as Project No. Iowa R-14, and WHEREAS, the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, has previously adopted and approved an Urban Renewal Plan for said project, which Urban Renewal Plan was adopted and approved in Resolution No. 2157, passed by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, on October 2, 1969, which Plan was modified and amended by Resolution No. 72-159, passed and approved by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, on April 18, 1972, which Plan was modified and amended by Resolution 73-172, passed and approved by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, on lday 1, 1973, which Plan was modified and amended by Resolution 73-420, passed and approved by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, on September 25, 1973, which Plan was modified and amended by Resolution 76-352, passed and approved by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, on September 28, 1976, which Plan and modifications attached hereto are now on file with the City Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa, as the official plan for Urban Renewal Project Iowa R-14, and WHEREAS, certain further modifications of said Urban Renewal Plan have been proposed, and WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held by the City Council,of Iowa City, Iowa, on the desirability of said proposed modifications, and WHEREAS, the LPA deems it desirable, necessary, and in the public interest that the Urban Renewal Plan for Project No. Iowa R-14 be modified as follows: 1. Change the wording of certain provisions to conform to current City policy. 2. Delete certain provisions and add certain provisions to add clarity and to conform to current City policy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, acting as the Local Public Agency, that the Urban Renewal Plan of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, for Urban Renewal Project No. Iowa R-14 approved and adopted by Resolution No. 2157 on October 2, 1969, and as modified by Resolution No. 72-159 on April 18, 1972, and by Resolution No. 73-172 on May 1, 1973, and by Resolution No. 73-420 on September 25, 1973, and by Resolution No. 76-352 on September 28, 1976, be modified further as follows: Section A, Introduction, is hereby amended by deleting the words "Department o1 Planning an Ur un Renewal" in the fifth and sixth lines thereof, and adding in their place the words, "Department of Community Development.- • -2 • Section C, LAND USG PLAN, Part 26, Land -Use Provisions and Building Requirements, Additional Controls and Objectives, Central Business Core is he Hoene— el d by -deleting the word "arcaded" from the first line of the fourth provision thereof. -deleting the provision which begins "Provide for the closing of Dubuque Street from Washington..." and deleting the provision which begins, "Provide for the closing of Dubuque Street from College...," and adding in their place the following provision: --Provide for the closing of Dubuque Street from Washington Street to the alley between College and Burlington Streets, in order to facilitate pedestrian circulation and to allow for the construction of a transit mall. -Changing the provision which begins, "Provide for publicly owned off-street parking..." by deleting the phrase, 111600 to 2000 cars" and adding in its place the phrase, "1300 to 1700 cars." -Changing the provision which begins, "Provide for the closing of Capitol..." by adding the phrase, "and to provide access to contiguous development," at the end thereof. -Deleting the provision which begins, "Provide for a pedestrian over -pass..." -Adding the following two provisions at the end thereof: --Provide for the closing of College Street from Clinton Street to Linn Street in order to facilitate pedestrian circulation and to permit land assembly for development. --Provide for the restricting of Washington Street from Capitol Street to Clinton Street to be designed with emphasis on transit and pedestrian traffic, but allowing limited automobile traffic if possible. Section C, LAND USE PLAN, Part 2b, Land Use Provisions and Building Requirements, Additional Controls and Objectives, University Area, is hereby amended by: -Changing the provision which begins "Provide for the closing of Capitol..." by adding the phrase, "and to provide access to contiguous development," at the end thereof. -Adding the following provision at the end thereof: --Provide for the restricting of Washington Street from Madison Street to Capitol Street, to be designed with emphasis on transit and pedestrian traffic, but ellowing limited automobile traffic. Exhibit P =.T,:PROPOSED 'AND VSE, dated August,' -9^C, is hereby dt.eted, and a new Exhibit, 112138, PROPOSfi6 LAND USG, dated April, 1977, is added in its place. • -3 • Exhibit R2131), LAND DISPOSITION PLAN is horeby deleted and a now LAND DTSPOSITION PLAN, dated April, 1977, is added in its place. It was moved by and seconded by that the Resolution as read be adopted and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Balmer deProsse _ Poster _ Neuhauser _ Perret _ Selzer Vevera Passed and approved this day of 1977. ATTEST: City Clerk RECEIVED 1, APPROVED 8Y = LEGAL DEPARTIM'T 0 • c., ': 21-1(,- REDEVELOPMENT 1-14 REDEVELOPMENT DIVISION STAFF REPORT URBAN RENEWAL PLAN CHANGE April 27, 1977 0 0 REDEVELOPMENT DIVISION STAFF REPORT URBAN RENEWAL PLAN CHANGE V April 27, 1977 Paul R. Glaves, Redevelopment Program Coordinator Planning and Zoning Informal Meeting: 5/2/77 Planning and Zoning Formal Meeting: 5/5/77 Council Informal Meeting: 5/2/77 Council Hearing: 5/10/77 Council Agenda: 5/17/77 Background: The Redevelopment Division will be publishing a Solicitation of Offers to Purchase Land for Redevelopment in mid-May. At that time, the Urban Renewal Plan will be provided to prospective developers as a part of a "bidder's kit." Subsequent contracts and deeds will reference and incorporate the Urban Renewal Plan. The Redevelopment staff has reviewed the plan, as now in effect, for consistency with existing City Council policy, and for other changes which will be beneficial to the Central Business District redevelopment. The City Council last amended the Urban Renewal Plan on September 28, 1976. At that time a staff review of street closures in the CBD was in progress, but not complete. In December, 1976, the staff report with attachments from the City Attorney and Zuchelli, Hunter and Associates was presented to the City Council. Certain modifica- tions to the staff report were incorporated at Council request, (pertaining to Washington Street) and Resolution No. 76-442 was adopted by the Council on December 14, 1976. Resolution 76-442 called for restrictions on College Street which were not in the Urban Renewal Plan, but which were included in Ordinance No. 75-277. (7/22/75) City policy regarding streets was refined by specifically identifying types of restrictions for specific street segments (see attached copy of Resolution 76-442). Plan Change V, clarifies the specific intentions of Council regarding CBD streets by incorporating the intent of Resolution 76-442 into the Plan. The amendment also makes other minor changes to clarify for the potential developers City Council policy. The following is an explanation of each change contained in the Resolution Modifying Urban Renewal Plan for Project Iowa R-14: 1, The Plan refers to the "Department of Planning and Urban Renewal." This terminology is obsolete and has been replaced with the correct citation to the Department of Community Development. 2. The Plan calls for the provision of nn "arcaded" public plaza on or ndjarent to tilt: intersection of College and Dubuque Gtreets. The designs for this focal point are now being done. However, no decision has been made to provide an arcade and therefore the word "arcaded" is recommended for deletion. -2- 0 3. The Plan does not detail the role of Dubuque Street as a Transit Mall. The decision to close this street to auto traffic and to design a Transit Mall on Dubuque Street was incorporated into Resolution 76-442. The language of the Plan relating to Dubuque Street has been changed in order to clarify City intentions for prospective developers. 4. The magnitude of expected redevelopment has decreased, due to a re-evaluation of market support. Accordingly, the demand for new structured parking has declined. Based on calculations of new demand generation and existing space removals, the City intends to construct one parking ramp to accommodate 880 cars and a second ramp to accommodate 440 cars. The Plan provision setting forth the construction for from 1600 to 2000 cars is recommended for change to from 1300 to 1700 cars. S. The Plan provision relating to Capitol Street does not emphasize the need to provide access to contiguous development (Parcels 83-1 and 84-1 to the East and University property to the West). Based on the staff report and attached comments provided Council in December, Resolution 76-442 emphasized the "access" role of Capitol Street. It is recommended that this role be added to the language of the Plan, to coincide with existing policy, and to clarify this policy for prospective developers. 6. The Plan calls for the provision of a pedestrian overpass over Burlington Street near the intersection of Burlington and Capitol Streets. It is not the City's intent to construct such an overpass at this time, and the provision is recommended for deletion. 7. The construction of a pedestrian mall on College Street, and the restriction of traffic on Washington Street, as set forth in Resolution 76-442 is not in the Plan, and these provisions are recommended for addition to the Plan. 8. The provision relating to Capitol Street between Washington and Burlington Streets is contained in both the section relating to the Central Business Core, and the section relating to the University Area. The change in wording (see comment 5 above) is recommended for both sections. 9. Washington Street between Madison and Capitol Streets is designated for restriction (see comment 7 above) in Resolution 76-442. It is recommended that this restriction be added to the text of the Plan. 10. The legend of the Land -Use Map is confusing. It is recommended that the map, with a new legend, and the added street restrictions be substituted. 11. The Land Disposition Plan is no longer accurate. The alley in Block 82 will not be closed; Parcel 102-3 will not include the alley; Parcel 64-1 will not include a portion of Dubuque Street; and a new parcel on Block 101 needs to be shown. It is recommended that a revised Land Disposition Plan be substituted. RI..,sou TION NO. 76-442 RESOLUTION DIRIs'Cl'ING STAFF IMPIJ?M HNTATION OF OF CERTAIN STREET CLOSURES AND ItPsTRIC'17IONS IN CONNECTION WITH URBAN RENEWAL pROJECT IOWA R-14 W11HREAS, the City of fowa City, Iowa, acting as Local Public Agency, is in the process of implementing an Urban Renewal project in downtown Iowa City designated as Urban Renewal Project Iowa R-14 and, WHEREAS, in connection with implementation of this Urban Renewal project it is necessary to close certain streets in the central business district area of Iowa City and to restrict traffic on other streets in that area in the public interest, and, WliEREAS, the City Council of Iowa City has received recom- mendations from its staff and from its marketing consultant concerning these street closures and street restrictions, and, WHEREAS, in order to properly implement the recommendations received by the Council, the City Council deems it necessary to express its general intentions with respect to these closures and restrictions and to give direction to the staff concerning implementation. NOW T13BREFORE 13E IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that the City Manager and City staff are hereby authorized and directed to plan for the implementation of the following street closures and restrictions: 1. Capitol Street between Court and Burlington Streets, vacated and to be conveyed for redevelopment. Z. College Street between C'Lotun and Capitol .`;W'v0b, also to be vacated and conveyed for redevelopment. Q3Y 0 0 Res. 76-442 - 2 3. College Street between Capitol and Aadison Streets, to be limited to emergency and service vehicles only. 4. College Street between Clinton and Linn Streets, to be limited to emergency and service vehicles only. S. Washington Street between Madison and Capitol St.rcets to be designed with emphasis on transit and pedestrian traffic, but allowing limited automobile traffic. 6. Washington Street between Capitol and Clinton Streets to be designed with emphasis on transit and pedestrian traffic, but allowing limited automobile traffic, if possible. 7. Capitol Street between Washington and Burlington Streets, to be designed to permit transit and access to contiguous development, with no thru automobile traffic. 8. Dubuque Street from Washington Street south to the alley between College and Burlington Streets, limited to emergency and transit and service vehicles. The City Manager is also authorized and directed to bring before the Council at appropriate times, resolutions and ordinances implementing the above specified street closures and restrictions. It was moved by Foster and seconded by Perret that the resolution as read be adopted, i and upon roll call there were: AYIiS: NAPS: ANSENT: Balmer _ X_ deprosse x Foster x Neuhauser _ - x Ferret x Selzer x Vevera x Res. 76-442 _ g _ Passed and approved this 14th day of December , 1976. ATTEST: 0 i, r City Clerk Mayor Pro Tem A MOD STATES POSTAL SERVIO Aeon Ilnal I.,Inla A h dldluD. Illllcu h70111madmnw. huum 070 Minelnn. K; 00207 OUR REF: 444:GPM:pjk SUBJECT: Iowa City, IA Former Post Office Building To: Mr. Neal G. Berlin, City Manager 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Mr. Berlin: DATE: April 25, 1977 The Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and Executive Order 11593 dated May 13, 1973, do not permit flexibility with respect to preserving historical properties which your proposal of April 13, 1977, requests. The U.S. Postal Service, as an owner agency, is required to make an evaluation of the historic and architectural significance of properties which may be eligible for nomination to the list of historic places. Since the former post office building has been identified for probable significance, such a study is currently being made. Upon completion of the study which is being conducted by an independent contractor, an evaluation will be made; and, if historic and/or architectural significance is re- vealed, a nomination for placement on the register will be made. Economic utilization of the building will have little, if any, in- fluence on the determination of historic or architectural signifi- cance of the property. If designated as a historic place, necessary reservations and restrictions must be established to preserve the building. In our meeting last November we indicated an offer which essentially represented the value of the land as established by both the City's and the Postal Service's appraisal would be considered. We can con- sider a nominal value for the building; however, we could not forego fair value for the land. Although the Postal site is larger than the 27,000 square feet located at Dubuque and Court Streets and we are not knowledgeable of compara- tive values, we are willing to consider an exchange of property. The conveyance of the Postal property, however, must contain reservations for preserving the building. In the final analysis the former post office may not be nominated, but such determination cannot be finalized by the end of May. Funds to assist private investors to convert and preserve historic properties are available, and we are reasonably sure that the City would also qualify for such assistance. 93S ,Mrll 11 FI.,, As t1f' UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION VII 1775 BALTIMORE April 21, 1977 KANSAS CITY. MISSOURI 64108 Iowa City, Iowa Project No. C190830-01 Mr. Neal G. Berlin, City Manager City of Iowa City Civic Center 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Berlin: In connection with the application referenced with you at this time of Iowa City and the C contract. As for the prepa treatment prr as a part as the Ci' Iowa Cit' sewers Iowa C` Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) project grant above, we believe it is important to communicate regarding the apparent impasse arrived at by the City i,,..r 11,,4versity Heights concerning a sewage services -,nt EPA grant to the City of Iowa City We und. accept therefk. charge r We are i ment, wh• collectiol. the service: services arra.. Information press:. believes the new cos equitable charge for Iowa City residents residents; when, in the proposed Iowa City secondary the City of University Heights ka3il and practical provision, surrounded by the City of ssesses only interceptor is sewage wastes to the G, that Iowa City would ;fights, and that compensation be on the basis of a service to property tax assessment. V roposed a new services agree - police, fire, garbage l. The compensation for ased strictly on a cost of perty tax fee system. at the City of Iowa City system is necessary to provide for an Elders, as property tax rates paid by than those paid by University Heights received are essentially equal. the services it re are somewhat higher fact, the services We have received information from the City of University Heights that. while they may be willing to enter a new fee arrangement for sewage services, they will not accept a contract for multiple services as proposed by Iowa City on the new fee arrangenent. Consequently, Iowa City, by resolution of its City Council, has advised the City of University Heights that it is exercising its RETAKE OF PRECEDING DOCU ENI f 0 0 0 If you wish to consider the exchange of properLlcs at this time with appropriate reservations in the Postal Service deed, we shall be pleased to visit Iowa City to inspect the urban renewal site and discuss this matter further. If not, we shall proceed with our efforts to dispose of the subject property to other parties. Sincerely yours, GILBERT P. MULLEN Field Manager cc: Mr. Buren Reese Mr. K. 0. Wm. Sandberg Mr. Ron Grant Mr. Charles McKinney, CSA w/Encl RrCi-i, :T 1977 ,+dr n s4r�.r A i) UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY If REGION VII 1775 BALTIMORE April 21, 1977 KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64106 Iowa City, Iowa Project No. C190830-01 Mr. Neal G. Berlin, City Manager City of Iowa City Civic Center 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Berlin: In connection with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) project grant application referenced above, we believe it is important to communicate with you at this time regarding the apparent impasse arrived at by the City of Iowa City and the City of University Heights concerning a sewage services contract. As you are aware, the current EPA grant to the City of Iowa City for the preparation of a facilities plan for the proposed Iowa City secondary treatment project contemplates inclusion of the City of University Heights as a part of the service area. This is a logical and practical provision, as the City of University Heights is completely surrounded by the City of Iowa City and, at present, University Heights possesses only interceptor sewers and trunk lines necessary for directing its sewage wastes to the Iowa City treatment facility. We understand that the Cities have agreed, in 1966, that Iowa City would accept and treat sewage wastes from University Heights, and that compensation therefore by University Heights residents would be on the basis of a service charge related to water usage plus a proportionate property tax assessment. We are informed that the City of Iowa City has proposed a new services agree- ment, which includes not only sewage services but police, fire, garbage collection and disposal and other services as well. The compensation for the services of the proposed agreement is to be based strictly on a cost of services arrangement rather than the existing property tax fee system. Information presented to this office indicates that the City of Iowa City believes the new cost reimbursement system is necessary to provide for an equitable charge for the services it renders, as property tax rates paid by Iowa City residents are somewhat higher than those paid by University heights residents; when, in fact, the services received are essentially equal. We have received infornEation from the City of Univprsity Ilpiyhts that, while they may be willing to enter a new fee arrangenent for sewage services, they will not accept a contract for multiple services as proposed by Iowa City on the new fee arrangement. Consequently, Iowa City, by resolution of its City Council, lids advised the City of University Heights that it is exercising its tL"lfi.lu -2 - authority under the 1966 agreement to terminate the agreement and, on December 31, 1977, it will cease to provide sewage treatment services for the City of University Heights. Consistent with good regional planning, University Heights has little alternative but to continue to seek services for sewage treatment from Iowa City. There are several concerns which we wish to express. First, our records indicate that the existing Iowa City sewage treatment facilities were con- structed with Federal grant assistance (Project No. C190219, completed December 2, 1966). Although we do not have the complete file at the present, we are reasonably certain that the funds for the facility were awarded to Iowa City upon the representation that a portion of the sizing of the project was necessary because of an agreement to treat University Heights' wastes, and that a portion of the funds awarded were therefore attributable to that agreement. If Iowa City is to voluntarily cease treatment of University Heights' wastes, the intended use of the grant funds paid in 1966 will become frustrated and recovery by the United States of a portion of the funds must be considered. Our Enforcement Division has also been requested to review the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) authorization to discharge issued to Iowa City for their present discharge (Permit No. IA -0042617), and explore the options available to this office and the Iowa Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) should Iowa City voluntarily cease treatment of University Heights' wastes. Further, in connection with the current grant project, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 provide for EPA grant assistance for the construction of municipal treatment facilities, and directs that the planning for such facilities be on a regional basis. For that reason, EPA strongly supports the inclusion of the City of University Heights in the service area of the Iowa City project. As you may be aware, EPA regulations have established that the cost of fees assessed to recipients of sewage treatment services shall be based on the actual cost of operation and maintenance, plus reasonable charges for future replacement. From the information now on hand, it appears the current arrangement offered by the City of Iowa City, insofar as it pertains only to sewage services, complies with the intent of that EPA regulation. However, we wish to express our concern that the offer to provide sewage treatment services to the City of University Heights, only if that City agrees to accept and pay for other governmental services, may not only operate to frustrate the intent of the EPA regulations, but also prevent timely completion of the Iowa City project. Therefore, it is the desire of this office to receive assurance that the Cities will reach agreement on sewage treatment prior to the expiration of the existing contract on December 31, 1977. In any case, in accordance with 40 CFR 35.917-1(h), the facility plan must contain such an agreement before the facility plan can be approved and final Step 1 ,payment processed. r L -3- While we do not wish to unduly influence the negotiations between the two Cities regarding services other- than sewage treatment, we must emphasize that EPA regulations relating to cost-effectiveness will be applied to this project and, if no agreement can be reached between Iowa City and University Heights, we must consider whether such failure adversely affects the cost-effectiveness of the proposed Iowa City facility. If such were to be the case, the possibility of a finding of ineligibility of the Iowa City project by this office may result. We hope this letter has been of some assistance in clarifying our attitude toward the negotiations between the two Cities. Please do not hesitate to contact me or my staff if we may be of any further assistance. Sincerely yours, 41 , Carl V. Blomgren Director, Water Division cc: Iowa Department of Environmental Quality Honorable Frederick D. Staab, Mayor of University Heights ",:D AP" 8 1971 GROW TO REACH ENVIRONMENTAL 7 LXCELLENCE NOW PROJECT GREEN Civic Cantor, Iowa City, Iowa 57270 April 20, 1877 11r. C.E. Peterson, Chairperson Iowa City Airport Commission 107 Poet Road Iowa City, Iona 52240 Dear Ur. Petersone today in talking with you about procedures for replacing the jet plane at the air port, you suggested that there may be a solution that would be more satisfactory than having the plane repaired, In view of that developeeen t, we will not proceed to ask for bids on repairs at this time. This in to request that the Commission advise us as to how we say proceed to get the matter settled. If all future communications are made in waiting, it will be helpful to Project OREb77 and to your Commission. (N y�Jinceraly. (1,-, 1 •i erlin Steorla comI ttee Ho t1, NN—o//rt barty Flo Doth Lhoineor, ateeringyCoesuittes 10 Oakridge Ave. Oct goal Borlia, City LlanaCer, lora City Civic Center I.7 MAY 1977 S m r 1 2 -Magistrate s 3) 21 Cour8AMt (Chambers 8AM-Ounber Mtg. 1PM-Informal (Conf Roan) Council (Conf Rm) 4PM-CaTkittee on 7:30PM-Co cil 7 Z informaal(Conf ( Center)) 7:30PM-Camcil (Chambers) (Chambers) 9 8AM-7a�qristrate 10 9AM-Civil S Court Comm (Libr 7PMla-Infornial (Como �Rfi Co�mcil (Cont Rm) 7I30PM-Crupcil JaTbeJaTbeJaTbe W 4 1OAM-Staff I (Cont Roan) 3C3� (Conf Room) 7:30PM-Mtg with Vets (chambers) CourtBAM-Magistrates (Chambers ) ':30PM-P&Z formal (Chambers) F � s (Goof Roan) ewal 1 2 BAM-Magistrates 113 MOSMtg Court (Chambers) 8AM-Urban Renewal (Goof Roan) 7PM-Human Rights : 30PMent Bd o eras) us Crnm (Cont 13n) (Goof Roan) -30PM-Parks & Rec (Rec Center) r1 15 1617 SAMt. S 19 8AM-Ma istrates 20 21 (chambers) Cou(hambers) rt 0AM-Staff Mtg (Cont Roan) Court (piss) 7:30PM-P&Z Formal BM -Urban Renewal ll�M-infornial Council (Conf Rm) 7:30PM-Co cil 30PM-Rtverfmnt �� ( fin) (Chambers) (Conf Roan) 7:30PM-Ai r cm 41x-?layor's youth (Tr t��s�- (Chambers) (Eng Conf�Iban) �y . pp 7info�an ' (cmnf Rm 22 23 SAM-iivgiatra27 rs) Court (Chambers) lI3`1-7n� 1 25 LOAM -Staff Mtg (Conf Poon) 6 �trates C�AM- jd� r) 8AM Urban Renewal 4:15PM-Library 4 (conf Fran) Council (Goof Ian) (Lib Auditoritrn) Z3Ony ,ge.y,il ' =bVil 0 0 O MMIWAY/ ///^yy�W40(pal K#/ CIVIC CENTER, 410 E WASHINGTON ST. V IOWA 1935, IOWA SINO row rxfK wW r..r.r uB• POLICE DEPARTMENT April 29, 1977 Mrs. Dave Funk 1523 Broadway Iowa City, Iowa 52 240 Dear Mrs. Funk: Thank you for your kind and thoughtful letter in regard to cats specifically and animal control in general. Be assured your views will be considered as approaches to animal control are assessed by the City Council. Sincerely, �\ HARVEY D. MILLER Police Chief 937 0 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Frankel 323 Koser Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Frankel : April 27, 1977 At the meeting of March 15, 1977, the City Council received your letter of March 9, 1977. While in fact the elected officials and some citizens of University Heights may consider Iowa City's relationship with University Heights to be an ultimatum, the City of Iowa City has attempted for several years to negotiate with University Heights in good faith. Only after nego- tiations failed and the City Council of University Heights reneged on an agreement to provide joint information to residents of University Heights did the City Council of Iowa City offer an invitation to the residents of University Heights to officially become a part of Iowa City. Unfortunately, the City Council of Iowa City cannot offer any absolute guarantees. However, I do believe that the position of the City Council is spelled out in the letter which was sent to all University Heights residents, which is also enclosed with this letter. We believe that you and other concerned citizens will prevail upon the elected officials of University Heights to recognize that the only long- term solution is political consolidation with Iowa City. I would be pleased to discuss this matter with you at your convenience. Sin a yours., Neal G. Derlin City Manager 1s Enclosure CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER, 410 F. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 319 354 459 11NII 11.1111 1'/A!.IIi111.11J11 1,1 1114A (,"V 19NA •�1V1 � � W. :1'ri 1111NI tr' I"A CRE IOMY Lr4. ,O1 April 26, 15177 Mr. Bruce R. Glasgow 834 North Johnson Street lova City, ]A 52240 Dear Mr/Gsgo14/ Your le 1977, asked that the City Council investigate the so-called "graveyard for discarded housing" adjacent. to Tmigle.wood Street. In recent days the City has had discussions with Mr. Max Yocum concerning dumping in that area and the need to cover the material and prohibition against additional dumping. The corrective work has already started. Recently we received a letter from the owners within that neighborhood requesting that the City consider the construction of improvements. In investigating this matter we find that the City does not own the streets. Therefore, it would appear that if you are prevented from entering your land, this deficiency would be a matter to be resolved between two private landowners. However, the City is investigating what action is necessary for the City to acquire the street right-of-way so that appropriate public improvements can be initiated, If I can be of additional assistance to you in this matter, please contact me. cc: City Council M April 19, 1977 Mr. Larry L. Pacha , President J. M. Swank Co„ Inc, P. 0. Box 470 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Pacha: I am writing on behalf of the City Council regarding the letter which you sent some time ago concerning fees charged to private refuse haulers dump- ing into the landfill. The City Council has voted to institute a $4.62 per ton fee to private refuse haulers and also a 39 -cent landfill fee to be added to the water bill of individual residents. It was felt that this fee was necessitated by the State requirement to keep budget increases for 1977 under seven percent. This issue was greatly deliberated by the Council and the decision was not an easy one, I wish to thank you for making your views known to us. If at any time in the futuye I can be of assistance, do not hesitate to contact we, Neal G: rrl City Manager 1s CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER, 410 E. WASHINGTON 5T. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 319-354.1800 0 Iowl Clly �r April 19, 1977 Mr. W, J. Bumgarner Plant Manager Moore Business Forms, Inc. 1960 South Riverside Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Bumgarner: I am writing on behalf of the City Council regarding the letter which you sent some time ago concerning fees charged to private refuse haulers dump- ing into the landfill. The City Council has voted to institute a $4.62 per ton fee to private refuse haulers and also a 39 -cent landfill fee to be added to the water bill of individual residents. It was felt that this fee was necessitated by the State requirement to keep budget increases for 1977 under seven perceht- This issue was greatly deliberated by the Council and the decision was not an easy one. I wish to thank you for making your views known to us. If at any time in the future I can be of assistance, do not hesitate to contact me. Sin4ellours, eIn City Manager Is CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER, 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 5"40 319.3W1800 �� iowe cll y �r April 20, 1977 Mr. Wayne Johnson, President Ms. Margaret T. Cooper, Director Youth Homes, Inc. 524 Ronalds Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Ms. Cooper and Mr. Johnson: The City Council received and placed on file your letter of appreciation for City funding. The City is mutually grateful for the counseling services and shelter which the Youth Homes provides to the young people in our community, and it is gratifying that we can support these efforts. !i nncceyr yy yours, ANalr� City Manager 1s CITY OF 10WA CITY CIVIC CENTER, 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52140 379.3541800 9Y3 11 • COMM Gyp�� /^�K n CIVIC CEMEfl1IDE. WASHINGTON ST. S f01 �• /V / IOWA CITY. IOWA 52210 4 319 3S4 1800 •pW4 CIT/: MMA Ir41 UlY POLICE DEPARTMENT April 29, 1977 Ms. Debora L. L. Miller 1315 Lukirk Street Iowa City, Iowa Dear Ms_ Miller: Your concerns have been noted and will be taken under consideration on any proposed animal control ordinance. —Sincerely, `�kd�l 'wwV HARVEY D. MILLER Police Chief N • CITY OF IOWA CITY • CITIZIN INPUT SURVEY QUI-STIONNAIRIi DATA MOND 1 OF NUMBER OF QUI,SI'IONNAIRES NAILED 203 _ NUMBER OF RESPONSES R8CIi1VED 43 _ 21 % NUMBER OF RI':QUESTS MMI, WITHIN 771E PAST YEAR FROM'1111, FOLLOWING DEPAR11TWIS: Animal Control 6 Code Enforcement --�— Fire --1— Housing Inspection 3 Library 8 Parks 1 Police 13 Pollution Control 1 Recreation 5 Refuse 7 Streets �— Transit �— Water 10 1%TM CITY J3VLOYEES COURTEOUS? Yes No WAS YOUR REQUEST HANDLED Immediately Within one week Within one month Longer WAS THE RESULT SATISFACTORY? Yes No 28 _ 96.6 $ 1 21 70.0 % 1 23.x$ 2 6.7 $ 26 89.7 % 3 10.3 $ WHAT IS YOUR GENERAL REACTION TO CITY SERVICES? Very good 15 36.6 $ Good 22 53.7 $ Acceptable 3 7.3 $ Poor --T— 2.4 $ 01783-R CMMTM AND ACTION TAIQiN FOR IMPROVING CITY SERVICES: rreparr� I.I.-2S-76 qRso Minutes of Staff Meeting • • April 13, 1977 Agenda items from the meeting of April 12 were discussed: Councilman Vevera had inspected the landfill and felt that it was greatly improved over last year. The Police Chief and Director of Parks and Recreation were requested to review the parking situation at Grand Daddy's and to provide the City Manager with information regarding alternatives to the present situation. The Optimists Club of Iowa City presented a Bicentennial plaque to the City Council. The Director of Public Works was requested to have the debris removed which was left in the bike path of First Avenue, north of Friendship, where a water main broke and was repaired. A citizen brought up a complaint about the parking situation at Broadway and Euclid. There is no room for emergency vehicles with parking on both sides. The Director of Public Works was asked to add this to his list of items to be discussed at his regular weekly meeting. Mayor Neuhauser will be attending a meeting of the Steering Committee of the _ Community Development Committee of the National League of Cities on May 3 and 4. The Institute of Urban and Regional Affairs is doing a study on the traffic on Melrose. The results of this study should be furnished to Johnson County Regional Planning Commission as well as to the City staff. The Director of Community Development was asked to request that this be done. The Director of Public Works was asked to notify contractors "far and wide" for the bidding on the landfill project, particularly Russell. The Legislative Committee will try to meet Saturday afternoon. The material on collective bargaining should go out in Friday's packet. The flood plain ordinance should go on the agenda for April 19 meeting for the first consideration as well as the cemetery ordinance - also for the first consideration. The Human Rights Ordinance and the ordinance rezoning Scott Boulevard will go on the agenda for the third consideration. The resolution on parking on Gilbert Court was deferred. Jim Brachtel was requested to write a memorandum to go out in the packet. The taxicab ordinance will be discussed at Monday's informal session. The proposed ordinance along with a memo from the Legal Staff explaining the changes should go in Friday's packet. The model traffic ordinance along with a memorandum from Public Works should also go in Friday's packet. The City Manager requested the department heads to submit by next weeA a 1 rot of items which should go into packets for city council candidates. These will be furnished to the candidates as they file. q -r6 0 0 The City Manager informed the staff of the success of the quarterly meetings of the Parks and Recreation Department. These meetings are attended by all employees of the department, the department head, as well as the City Manager and a representative of the Human Relations Department. Other departments should give consideration to having meetings of this type. The department heads will be contacted concerning this matter through the Human Relations Department. The department heads were asked if all summer positions were filled. They were requested to notify the Personnel office of positions still available. The Personnel office was requested to draft a memorandum stating that summer employees will not be paid overtime. They may work longer than 40 hours if they wish, but it is not necessary. The Civic Center vehicle pool was discussed. For a period of three months all vehicles, except emergency vehicles, will be placed into the vehicle pool. This experience should provide information about the demand for vehicles within the City staff. Tom Struve will make arrangements for this three-month test. The City Manager reminded the department heads to furnish to him any comments they might have about the draft design review commission ordinance. The department heads were reminded to provide input for priorities for Resources Conservation Commission. When this commission first meets they should have an out- line of priority areas. This information should be compiled within a week. A number of training sessions will soon begin for department heads. Subjects include employee assistance program, negotiations - how do you work with people, and a short presentation from I.C.M.A. on productivity and how management can become more effective. The Director of Public Works was requested to obtain the status of the air conditioning system study. Director of Community Relations is to inform the City Manager of the status of the sign ordinance. *city of Iowa Cit# MEMORANDUM DATE: April 18, 1977 TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager FROM: Dennis R. Kraft, Director of Community Development RE: Monthly Report - March 1977 HOUSING DIVISION COALS: I. 237 UNITS SECTION 8, EXISTING UNITS, 72 SECTION 23 UNITS. Convert 88 additional units of Section 23 to Section 8 units. Continue to provide assistance to families under Section 23 reducing the number of units to 72 by June 20, 1978. II. 64 UNITS NEW OONSTRUCTION UNDER SECTION 8. To assist in providing additional housing units for low income, elderly and handicapped persons. III. HOUSING ASSISTANCE PIAN. Provide input to the Housing Assistance Plan for the second year HCDA application. IV. HOUSING CIMESSION. Provide administrative support to the Iowa City Housing Commission. V. ENFORZE MINIKJM HOUSING CODE. In the interest of public health and safety, increase efforts and revise plan for enforcing the City's Minimum Housing Code. MARCH ACTIVTN: I. During March, 17 units were brought into Section 8 Program. One was a Section 23 conversion. One Section 23 unit was terminated. Total units under Section 8 169 units. Total both programs 241. Nineteen annual, initial or final inspections were performed. Eighteen applications for Section 8 were approved. II. 64 Units New Construction. Under construction. III. Oonpleted. IV. The Housing 031ndBSlOn met on March 14, 1977 and determined to change regular scheduled meeting to the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The Housing Com fission meetings were charged from the first and third Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. V. Minimun muieng. few Attached. Inge 2 Nbnthly Report sl PIC.7B= ACTIVITY: I. During April, two units will be converted from Section 23 to Section 8 It is projected that twenty-five new units will be brought into the Section 8 Program. II. 69 Units New Construction. Applications for Autumn Park Apartrnents will be taken until April 15, 1977. III. Cnnpleted. IV. Housing Commission. The Housing Cannission is scheduled to meet on April 6, 1977. The Commission should crnplete work on revised Chapter 9.30.15 Retaliatory Conduct as part of the Housing Maintenance and occupancy Code. V. Minimum Housing. A favorable oanbination of circumstances has made possible the accarplishment of a record number of inspections in one month. This total will decline in April, being influenced by the following factors: - Lack of transportation and increased average distance to inspection sites. - Inspection of all Fraternities and Sororities to be accomplished this month. - Inspector Calef on two week vacation. Litigation concerning Dean cakes' property at 938 Iowa Ave, (charged with operating multiple dwelling without a permit) has been continued until may 2, 1977 by Appeals Judge. Two requests for hearings before the Housing Appeals Board have been received. - Mrs. Alice Schrooten re: 715 North Linn - Mr. Croshek re: 528 E. Davenport 0 0 MONTHLY REPORT, MARCH 1977 1. Nulwber of sLvuclauricS inspected Single family ocener-occupied 27 Single family Rental 49 Duplex Structures l4ult-idle Family 100._._ 2. Number of :.yelling Units Single family owner -occupied 27 Single family Rental 49 Duplex 110 Multiple Family 514 3. Number of Rooming Units Single family owner -occupied _18 Single family rental 18 Duplex 0 Multiple Family 216 1'4. 1 5. 1 6. Of the 232 . structures inspected. 58 were found to be in compliance and Certificates were issued. The break dorm by n•.mber of type units. Single family Single family Duplex Multiple owner -occupied rental Dwelling Units 10 12 30 133 232._._.._.. _ 700 252 Rooming Units 6 5 0 67 i Of the 232 structures inspected 174 'were found to be deficient for one or more reasons and corrective letters were .issued and reinspection scheduled. The breakdown by number and type of unit.' Single family o•.vner-occupied Single family rental Duplex Multiple family Dwelling Unitas Rooming_Units _17_ -12-- .-3,7 13 80 0 38i 141 Inspections performed as a result of complaint calls 13 a. Handled by Minimum Housing Section 12 T b. Referred to another department 1 17. Inspections performed by request of lnrye•r, reals"Y, or othrrr party prior to sale or transfer Nucber found in eomplionce ;tur-ber found to have deficiemcics 0 -2- 0 13. Units noted that dial not: appear in prior records. 4/9.— Dwelling units 4 Rooining Units 5 9. Compliance Certificates issued for newly constructed structures/ 0 units Single Family Duplex Multiple _ 10. Recapitulation: 232 structures were inspected containing structure s 700 dwelling units and 252 rooming units. 58 containing 185 dwelling and 78 rooming units were found to be containing 515 in compliance with the Code. 174 structures dwelling units and 174 rooming units were found to be deficient. A break down of the deficiencies noted is attached. I 0 0 MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS Deficiencies noted during the Month of March 3.977 by Paragraph Referral 0 7.06 Nuisances 0 9.30.4.E Bathroom _9.30.4.I Plumbing 9.30.4.L Hot Water , .30.4.11 Egress 49__9.30.4.0 Handrails 8 9.30.5.A 10% Window 7 9.30.5.0 Bath Vent 0 9.30.5.1) Hall Lights 12 9.30.5.E Outlets _41_9.30.5.E Electric 0 9.30.5.E Main Service 1 9.30.5.F Heat 11 9.30.5.G Vents & Air 15 9.30.5.I P&T Extension o 9.30.5.I P&T Valve 0 9.30.5.J Screens loB 9.30.6.A Walls, Floors, Windows 0 9.30.6.1) Doors Fit 2 9.30.6.E Bath Floors 17 9.30.6.H Outside 1 9.30.6.8 Outside Bldg.and Eaves 0 9.30.7.A Floor Space 0 9.30.7.A Bedroom Size 0 9.30.7.0 Path of Bath 0 9.30.7.1) Ceiling 1 9.30.7.E Cellar 1 9.30.7.F.1 Basement Dampness 0 9.30.7.F.2 Basement Window 0 9.30.7.F.A Basement Height 0 9.30.8.A Shared Area 09.30.8.E Insects 16 9.30.9.H Cubic Feet 239.30.9.) Fire Ext. 4 9.30.9.1, Furnace Isolation 0 5.802(3) of the Iowa Administrative Code One Hour Fire Door 0 413.46 State Code of Iowa -3rd Floor Dwellin ^S —U—Uniform Fire Code Section 15. 112 -Sources of Ignition Z—Uniform Fire Code Section 27.201 -Accumulation of Waste Material 0 REDEVELOPMENT DIVISION MONTHLY REPORT GOALS: I. Carry out project management procedures and prepare management documents and records consistent with City Council policies and HUD requirements. II. Carry out a program of land marketing consistent with City Council decisions and HUD requirements. III. Carry out financial settlement and project closeout as soon as possible, consistent with sound program management. MARCH ACTIVITIES: I. P1 arming: a. Met with Jack Leaman, Associated Engineers, regarding the draft contract, project coordination, and the execution schedule for the public improvement project. Met with representatives of Old Capitol Associates and scheduled meetings with the Downtown Association, Project GREEN, the Design Review Committee, and the University, regarding their input into preliminary design. b. Reviewed the "Design Framework" for Lindquist Center Phase II; identified points of conflict between the University's site location and the Urban Renewal Plan and the land disposition contract. C. Completed a preliminary review of the implications of the Dubuque Street taxi stand on Mall design and use. d. Completed the staff review of the preliminary plans for the Iowa State Bank drive-in facility. Completed the Design Review Committee review of the plans. II. Marketing; a. Prepared a new land disposition map which corrected the outdated configura- tions on Blocks 64, 101, 65, and 82. b. Gathered preliminary data for inclusion in the solicitation documents. C. Completed the initial review of the project execution financing plan. ]II. Management: a. Arranged for the installation of the temporary sidewalk adjacent to Plate Centre One. b. Offered Module Il to the two adjacent business"-. Itrevived expressicin; of interest from both parties. 0 IV. Administration: a. Continued information gathering regarding the Voss Petroleum Company relocation grievance. b. Prepared for filing the required Plan change proclaimer. Requested a legal opinion to accompany the proclaimer. c. Provided to HUD a certified resolution establishing the new fair re -use values. PROJECTED ACTIVITIES: I. a. Prepare project financing plan. b. Update execution schedule for project completion. c. Prepare disposition documents. 0 0 REHAB DIVISION March 1977 GOALS: I. Staff orientation (especially loans) through June 177. II. Complete financing package to include grants, forgivable loans, and low interest loans by early mid-April. III. Develop approximately 30 contracts by June 177. IV. Study site improvement project options such as: sidewalk renovation, Project GREEN's Washington Street, sewer improvements, flood protection, hazard insurance. (late 1977) MARCH ACTIVITIES: I. Training sessions: February 28 -March 4, March 21-25. II. Began construction on two houses. Total value to date: $21,000 III. Three houses out for bids. IV. Conducted the following program activities: a. 6 financial surveys b. 9 structure surveys PROPOSED APRIL ACTIVITIES: I. Training session: April 4-8. II. Low interest loan program development: a. presentation to Council work session April 4. b. adoption of finance handbooks April 12. III. Begin construction on 4 homes minimum. IV, Begin loan program April 13. 0 0 CDBG DIVISION March 1977 GOALS: I. Program Administration: To continue the establishment of CDBG project administration procedures -- environmental review processing, financial monitoring, compliance procedures, and sound record keeping. II. Project Development: To monitor the development of CDBG funded projects to better insure CCN, City Council, and IUD satisfaction with program goals, objectives and progress. III. Program Coordination: To coordinate all CDBG projects to accentuate their success and effectiveness and to minimize duplicated research. MARCH ACTIVITIES: I. The Performance Report was prepared and submitted to HUD and A-95 clearing- houses by March 11th. A notice was in the Press Citizen announcing the availability of copies to the public. II. The REHAB I loan program was finalized for Council. It will be reviewed at the informal Council session April 4th. III. The architectural barrier activities were reviewed and a list of items pre- pared to discuss with the City Council in April. Specific improvements, progress are listed on the accompanying chart. IV. A site improvement program was researched. A neighborhood meeting is tenta- tively set for April 13th. Council discussion will be scheduled during April. V. The first Ralston Creek appraisals were completed. An offer was made to Mr. Dryer to acquire the Johnson Street property. Relocation activities will begin if he accepts the offer. VI. Activities on the accompanying chart were monitored with assistance provided as necessary. APRIL ACTIVITIES: I. The Third Year CDBC Application will be submitted to HUD following the receipt of all A-95 review comments. II. HUD officials will be entertained during their expected semi-annual monitoring visit. 111. REHAB I loan, Architectural Barrier, Site Improvements, and Innovative Grant - Neighborhood Research programs will be discussed with the City Council to further establish policies before proceeding with program implementation. CDBG Division March 1977 Page 2 IV. Budget revisions will be identified and processed. V. Contract compliance procedures such as Fair Housing, Wage and Labor monitoring, Section 3 neighborhood resident employment, Equal opportunity and Affirmative Action will be reviewed. VI. Files will be thoroughly reviewed to assure compliance with HUD record keeping regulations. r CDBG PROTECT MONTHLY SUMMARY OF CDBG PROTECT ACTIVITIES MARCH ACTIVITIES 1. Comprehensive *Planning vacancies were filled. Plan *Citizen Participation general survey was reviewed and returned to Attic & Cellar for final draft. *Topical Reports on Land Use Planning Concepts, Utilities, Community Facilities, and Land Forms were completed. PROJECTED APRIL ACTIVITIES *General Survey will be mailed to all Iowa City residents. *Zoning Ordinance will be drafted. *Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives will be drafted. *Topical Reports will be printed for public distribution. 2. Human Needs *JCRP contract was executed. *Service agency survey instrument will be • Study *Work program began development. completed in final draft_ *Agency survey was drafted. *Committee of Johnson County agencies will *35 member committee of service agencies was review work program activities. organized. *Plans will be made to present Human Needs program to the City Council, 3. Neighborhood *REHAB I loan program was finalized for Council *REHAB I loan program will be implemented. Improvement presentation. *Rehabilitation Financing Handbook will be Program *Radio show aired program highlights. approved by the City Council. *Door to door canvassing publicized assistance *Publicity program will be developed. available. *Construction contracts have been let for 3 houses. 4. Housing Code 700 dwelling units were inspected. Enforcement 252 rooming units were inspected. 132 structures were visited. S8 Certificates of Compliance were issued. S. Architectural j *Signs needed to identify improvements have been Barrier Removal JI designed. Program *Parking program plans began. *Architect project specifications were reviewed. *Reinspections will continue. *Initial inspections in areas 9 and 11 will continue. *Civic Center improvements will be reviewed by the City Council. *Recreation specifications will be developed for contractor selection. *Parking program will be implemented. CDBG PROJECT MARCH ACTIVITIES PROJECTED APRIL ACTIVITIES 6. Park Improve- *Contract was awarded for appraisals of park *Appraisals for Hickory Hill and Happy Hollow ments and Additions properties. *Work began in park expansion will be reviewed and purchase neighborhood parks and City Park; offers sent to property owners, weather permitting, e.g., City Park pond stabili- *Park improvements will include tree planting, zation paver blocks have been installed, spray completion of playground equipment installation, pool feasibility was reviewed, tennis court and seeding of pond paver blocks, determination on ball diamond lights were specified. lighting for tennis courts and ball diamonds. 7. Urban Renewal *Draft solicitation documents were started. *Complete and finalize solicitation documents. Land Acquisition *Project budget for street/public improvements was established. *Financing plan will be established by the Council. *Financing plan for public improvements, parking, and land disposition activities was reviewed. *Developmental controls will be finalized. B. Committee on Community Needs *Performance Report was reviewed. *Innovative Neighborhood Research Project was *Copies of the Performance Report were distributed. reviewed. *Human Needs Research Project was reviewed, *Site Improvements program possibilities will be discussed. *Newsletter was printed discussing Code Enforcement, *Park Improvements programs will be discussed. Ralston Creek and 3rd year application. *Newsletter will be printed and distributed. *Neighborhood meetings will be planned, 9. Ralston Creek *Contract was awarded for appraisals of land ease. *Appraisals will be reviewed and purchase of ers Flood Control ments and land acquisition. delivered to property owners. "Offer to purchase was delivered to Johnson Street *Relocation procedures will begin for Mr. Dryer. property. "Final *Final report will continue development. report continued development. "Easement agreement for Iowa-Illinois property was drafted. *Interim project construction will begin weather permitting. 10. Innovative *11rvsentstion of program was made to CCN on March 1. 'Presentation of program goals, objectives and Neighborhood *Three small group neighborhood meetings were held work schedule will be made to the City Council. Research to discuss neighborhood resources and problems. *Six small group neighborhood meetings will be held. GOALS: 0 0 MARCH REPORT' Al]VANCH PLANNING DIVISION COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.— to proceed with planning work so that the three main areas can be developed by May: 1) a City Plan, 2) a Zoning Ordinance, and 3) Citizen Participation. II. RIVERFRONT COMMISSION -- to continue staff assistance. III. URBAN RENEWAL -- to provide assistance as needed. IV. CDBG ADMINISTRATION -- to provide assistance as needed. V. PERSONNEL -- to fill the vacant planner positions. VI. CITY ADMINISTRATION -- to provide assistance as needed. FEBRUARY ACTIVITY: Work in Comprehensive Planning continued as follows: City Plan -- all topical reports were completed and presented to department heads and the Comprehensive Planning Coordinating Committee (CPCC). The Housing Report was printed and is now available. Zoning Ordinance -- draft single family lot and subdivision standards were developed. Citizen Participation -- Preparation of the general survey instrument and the tabloid mailout proceeded somewhat behind schedule due to Federal Express' loss of the sample surveys. 11. Staff assistance to the Riverfront Commission continued with work on the River Corridor Overlay Zone. I11. Staff assistance to urban renewal included attendance at meetings and assistance to Sasaki Associates. IV. Staff assistance to C DBC administration continued. V. Applicants for the assistant planner position were interviewed. The new Clerk Typist began work. V1. Staff assistance to City Administration continued. PROJECTED ACTIVITY: 1. The essential planning activities necessary for the development of a City Plan and a Zoning Ordinance will continue on schedule. 11. Staff assistance to the Riverfront Commission will continue. 111. Staff assistance to Urban Renewal will continue. 1V. CDBC nwi;.lunre will cunninue. V. Assistant planners will he hired in April and May. VI. Assistance to City Administration will continue as requested. UI rAII.IiD REPORT OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AC'FIVITIFS: Planning Technicians -- During March the Planning Technicians provided graphics for the Planning and Zoning Commission, City Administration, and planning projects. They assisted in Citizen Participation, summarized the reports and prepared final copy for printers. Assistant Planners -- During March the Assistant Planners worked in several areas as project leaders for planning tasks. The planners worked on the Floodplain Ordinance, Utilities, Community Facilities, Landforms and Economics analysis, Urban Renewal review and environmental review records. Associate Planner -- Vacant. Senior Planner -- The Sepior Planner directed planning activities and assisted in the citizen participation process. Additionally, the Senior Planner continued research of the new Zoning Ordinance, revised the Trafficways Report, worked on the Land Use Locational Factors, Utilities, Land Use Concepts, and participated in Urban Renewal activities. 0 MARCH ACTIVITY: MARCH MONTHLY REPORT CURRENT PLANNING Staff reports were prepared for a preliminary plat, a preliminary plat in the county, four final plats, a final Large Scale Residential Development plan, and for a proposed ordinance establishing specific requirements for non -conforming lots. PROJECTED ACTIVITY: No specific numeric objectives for subdivision plat reviews, rezoning application review, etc. are established due to the impossibility of predicting the number of submissions which will be filed. Since the Current Planning Division now has an Assistant Planner available for activities in the Division, it will be possible to develop programs and projects which have been pending. Those projects which are antici- pated to be completed in April include (1) a study to determine the appropriateness of a tract of land located west of Mormon Trek Boulevard zoned CH, and (2) development of an ordinance to amend the parking regulations of the Zoning Code to establish revised parking requirements for the CBS Zone and for retail uses in general. In addition, development will begin on a policy study in regard to county subdivisions within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Iowa City. C GRADUATE NEWSLETTER April 1977 LANDLORDS AND TENANTS... Dagoberto Campaneris lives in Iowa City for the nine-month school year, but the only apartment he can find requires a twelve-month lease. Shane Gould's job requires her to leave Iowa City and, though there are many people interested in taking the apartment, her landlord refuses to allow her to sublet. A pipe in Eddie firanepool's kitchen has been leaking for months and his landlord refuses to make the repair. Babe Zaharias finds a great place to live with her boyfriend, but the landlord won't rent to un- married couples. Because few effective remedies exist to combat these problems, Iowa City landlords, unburdened by specific legal restrictions, can and do act with impu- nity. Most tenants feel helpless in the face of such inequities. Fortunately, this situation will soon change. Before the year is completed, Iowa City will have a both fair and effective set of regulations called The Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance. For the past several months, a coalition of con- cerned community, organizations — Citizens Housing Center, Iowa Public Interest Research Group, Ten- ants United for Action, and the Protective Associa- tion for Tenants — has been preparing these laws. The preparation constitutes only the beginning, how• ever. for the ordinance must still be voted into law. and the ensuing struggle is one in which everyone's help is necessary. These local groups intend to make use of the initiative process that was written into Iowa City's home rule charier for the specific purpose of providing concerned citizens with an effective voice in com- munity government. The process required to effect that change calls for twenty-five hundred petitioned signatures, gath• ered from registered Iowa City voters. The City Coun- ell is required to then consider and vote on the propo. sal; if the ordinance lulls to pass, then It must be placed on the ballot, to be considerad tri• a city-wide vote In the next general election. It is, of course, essential that everyone affected by the ordinance — students, teachers, senior citizens. the general working population. including landlords — becomes familiar with Its provisions. These Include 0 THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA The Graduate College Guduate Student Senate Gilmore 203 lona City. Iowa 52240 measures forensuring proper return of security de- posits, the elimination of housing discriminations, and the sanctioning of rent abatements brought about as a result of gross lease violations, including lack of sufficient repairs, by the landlord. Reading the ordinance is the necessary first step, because only an informed public will possess the understanding needed to rationally discuss pros and cons, once the ordinance struggle becomes heated. Many landlords will be reluctant to change the status quo, unwilling to relinquish accumulated powers. Petitioners, telephoners, xeroxers and general errand runners will also be needed; none of it is taxing work, but it is all vital work. Door-to-door canvassing is especially crucial — to spread the word, explain and answer questions, register voters. And it all must be done by July. Please contact Harry Baum (afternoons, 354.4498) or Leslie Gary (mornings, 353-3013), members of Tenants United for Action and the Protective Association for Tenants, to volunteer help or simply voice support. Copies of the ordinance are available at the PAT office, located in the Iowa Memorial Union, and at the Citizens Housing Center in Center East, 104 East Jefferson. CO V) t'meal U .,—I y� U Mr to mcli I O �I U By ROREXT N. ANTIM 7.rtebave budgeting Is Supp o be a new way of preparing annual budgets, which coniosis with the current way, which la culled Incremental budgeting. In- cremental budgeling, 11 Is correctly said, takes a certain level of expenses as a start: Ing point and focuses on the proposed in- crement above that level. By contrast, If the word "urn" means anything. It algnifles that the budgeting process starts at zero and that the agency preparing the budget request must Justify every dollar that It requests. There In only one recorded attempt to take such an approach to budgeting in a government organization of any aim. in I471. the governor Of Georgia hired u con. sultant to innafi such a system. He did w because of an article the consultant had written for "Harvard Business Review." A casual reader of that article could easily gel the Impression that the author had successfully Installed a zero•baae bud. geting system in a large industrial com- pany. A more careful reader would learn that the author had installed a system in certain staff and research unite of that company, comprising an unspecified frac- tion, but leas than 2517, of the company's annual expenditures, and that the Judg. n that the system was a great success was entirely the author's and based on a single year's experience. Anyway, the consultant started to work for the Slate of Georgia. He wall well-inten- tioned and probably sincere In his belief that 11 is possible to prepare and analyze a budget from scratch. This belief did not last long. Well before the end of the first budget cycle, it was agreed that expendl- fares equal to approximately 80,11 of the current level of spending would be given only a cursory examination and that atten- tion would be focused on the Increment, Thus, even before one go around of the new system, the "zero" bench mark was replaced by 80%. Moreover, amounts above this floor were In fact "increments" despite the claim that the process is the opposite of Incremental budgeting. Eighty percent is a long way from zero and Inere- menu above soli, are Just as much Incre- mens as Increments above some other base To put it hardly, the name aro-base budgeting Is a fraud. Izau,to Fk)n't Suplklrt The facts don't even support the glow hg reports about what happened with re simnel n the amaunto above the holz In 1071. G heath of Georgia departments were interviewed, and only two went oro far as to any that mrabase budgeting "may.. have led to a resilocatl0n of reeouross. ,The whole idea of budgeting is to alocster neouror.l None of 82 budget analysis no. Perini! Man the w -velem. Involved a "lane.. NiMM of fmanela resources, and only seven "Id 11 caused "mome" shifting; Yf sad there was ou apparent shifting, and four wen untvttan People exparteasW in Welgern how that aenehaer budgeting wasn't work Best - r.d1y me Idea s that the enure 6anusd budget request Is to be broken down In 'decbann {ark" " Thew packages are It, be ranked In order of Priority, slid bud get de ietwo an meds for Bart, parYaae uriwding n the )u$Wicelio, eunlalrred therein and Its restivt priority ranking There are several than, wrong wain few nowmaim, Most Important Is that large numb, decision packages are unmanagenbl Genrgla, there were 11.000 of them if govemor mel aside four hours every day for Iwo months he could spend about a minute on each decision packnge, not enough time to read It let alone analyze the menu. If he delegated the Job to others. the whole Idea of comparing priorities IS compromised. In the Defense Department, whose bud. get Is 30 times as large as Georgia's, lop management makes budget Judgments on a few hundred Items, certainly not am many as u thousand. Even If the numbers of decision pack. ages were reduced to a manageable size. It is not possible to make a thorough analysis There is only one re- corded attempt to take a zero -base approach to bud- geting in a government organization o/ any size. In 1971, the governor of Ceor gia hired a consultant to i4 - stall such a system. during the time available In the almost budget process. In a good control aymtem, basic decisions are made during tie pro. gramming process, which preceAm tie budget process. And the annual budtet pru- coma It essentially one of fine tuning the it. nanclal plan required to Implement theme decisions during the budget year there is not time to do anything else. In zero -base budgeting, there s no men. tion of a programming process. The as. sumptlon evidently to that protram ded. alone are made concurrently Flat budget decisions. This simply can't b, tion In an organization of any size; therrisn t time. Experience also shown thd the Idea of ranking decision packages according to priority doesn't work. 6uchrankings have been attempted !runt time a time In gov. ernment agencies. as far back as i9do. They have been abandoned Honest agency heads will admit that prgfram priority Is Influenced by the amnuMbf funds likely to tev available, tether thin the other wmy around If they are leasthan honest, they will deliberately structur priorities w that amentia or politically popular decision packages err given lot priority, knowing they will probably teapproved and that their approve) w1v 6uomstlrstly constllult approval or package) listed u having ■ higher priority DN• quite naive People would as wxprw Our, to happen The budget process Is not primarily ■ ranking process t Is primarily the fine tuning of an approted program The worm of prugrama c"Itr determined by read we wadekm a tju•paga form. Judgmanu ansa mw programa are based On discus ,low win P.Ovk Involvedin which word, ori paper play"" but Mt a dominant part The budge enayn hu a Hale tet of laYadqua, foragaaaslas water out of bud pr reques4 for continuing pnKrana. r,",,x - deawm parkaget Is sol ant of rum Wspmrld w1m re anaggated budget Graver wain, lleurgla had al the lime zero -bast budgeting wall probably an Im• pmveme t --almost any change would have been. ©mpared with the procedures that already are used in the federal govern• mens, t has nothing of substance to offer. The new parte are not good, and the good parts are not new. Nwertheless, zero -base budgeting Is rapidly becoming a highly prestigious term I think there is a way of capitalizing on his prestige an as to give Impetus to improvements In the budget process that realy need to be made. fist, by a slight change In wording, the pub behind the phrase might be trans• felled n a process caved "sero -base re. vbw." This Is an extremely valuable part d the control process. It is used by same agencies, but 11 is not widely used In a my,. entatic way. It should be made systematic and extended throughout the government. rmme CAmauming and Traumatic In a aro-bane review, outside experts go Into an agency, or some part of It, and carefully examine Its reason for being. Its methods of operation and Its costa. It Is a time consuming and traumatic process, so it cannot conceivably be conducted an. nually. Instead, each agency should be ex• amined about once every five years. It is by farthe best way of controlling on-going programs, Just as benefit/coal analysis is the beat way of making decisions on pro• posed new programa. Next, the "decision packages" ties• cussed an glibly could be used to give re- newed emphasis to program budgeting. In contrast to the old-fashioned fine Item bud• geting that persists In some agencies. Deci. sion packages actually arc what arc called program elements In a program budget system. Budgeting by programs was a cen• sal part of what was caved the PPB sys tem, metalled by Robert 8. McNamara and Charles Hitch In the Defense Department in the early lasoa. In 1965, an effort was made to extend this system to the entire gnvernmenl, but the extension was made without adequate preparation. Partly for this reason. and partly because it was developed In a Dem. ocratic administration, PPB was officially killed by the Republicans In loss. The basic Idea of program budgeting re. mans sound, however. Indeed, in malty agencies the basic Idea continua to be used under other labels. The aero -base bud. geting rhetoric could well be used to push for the complete tmtsllation of program budgeting throughout the government. Third, the emphasis on stating measur able results In the budget proposal, which is Implied In the form used in ciestrtbe the deeslon packages, is a good one even though there Is nothing new about 11 except the label tinder the term "manyrment by objectives," this Idea has base common in Industry and In cellists parts of the gov, ermnlm: Inc yearm zero+" but -taw could be used to strengthen It, Particularly to focus mare aerate attention on the ds velopment of better output measures Ib, wen though rev -oar budgeting Is a trod, slug even {bmlgb the good pads of It are not now, experienced budget people alums 1.1 tot the phrase mase men, neo aria, They a1uWd OWefoN the rhewn, aasd Won non the term u 6 way of 6000131 plumbing what really soodr to be aecanl pulled anyway Ter "fit" a a'aper P"$0amea of If,s wyew,wl Crwrrul lie NarOaN awevu Sea„ei Qy9 1 1 1976 ANNUAL REPORT 1 IOWA CITY 1 BOARDS & COMMISSIONS 1 1 IOWA CITY n q5o r I � i i I I 1 4 -♦ IOWA CITY n q5o I _ IOWA CITY n q5o CONTENTS Airport Commission 1 Board of Adjustment 3 Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals 4 Board of Housing Appeals 5 Board of Plumbing Examiners 6 Civil Service Commission 7 Committee on Community Needs 8 Design Review Committee 10 Housing Commission 11 Human Relations Commission 13 Library Board 19 Parks and Recreation Commission 24 Planning and Zoning Commission 26 Riverfront Commission 32 I ' Annual Report Airport Commission II 111 li Now I knot, from the letter to the editor that box traps are available at the Animal Shelter. Hoornyl! I could never shoot, poison., or otherwise harm someone elses pet. 3ut now I cen trap that pet when it invades my premises and take it to the Animal Shelter where the owner r:ilI be hit in the pocketbook to retrieve it. Maybe then they i:•ill believe thet the lana is for them as well as everyone else. Anyone for a backyard horse or pony? How about ❑ pen of chickens, ducks, or rabbits? A mean Goose for a "watchdog"? A sheep or goat to mow ,your lawn, or a net piv to eat ,your table scrape? The city has restrictions governing every one of these animals because of odors, noises, etc. I'm sure the owners of any of them could get as emotional as any cat owner. If the City Council is aoine to be swayed by a few vociferous cat owners into exemptinv cats from the leash law, then perhaps we doaowners should get more vocal, aiFn some petitions, and write_ more letters. What's geed for one rroup should be Food for others. Very sincerely, Mrs. Beverly Lindsey 1. 7. Completed major repairs to large sliding doors on the old "United Hanger" by replacing concrete footings and steel rails. B: Replaced old shrubs around terminal building with attractive landscaping.(Shrubs and river gravel) The Iowa'; City Airport continues to be an important facility for >our.City. Corporate aircraft, air 'ambulance, air taxi, and our local'flight,;school's raircraft use our Airport daily. Our`goal;as a Commission is to improve.what we have and make it ' place representative of our community. COMMISSION MEMBERS Jack A. Perkins, CTaude E. Peterson, Chairman Secretary David E Hartwig-• Gary G. Bleckwenn Richard Phipps ; i a t�%v5 rey..✓ iln trl9r I ?''ll 4 � f IY L''4 rs,+1 SCM Y A YM O 1 I •. 4f�t'h�Jttl�t,i Nil y (M rJ t r \ l f, r/ i . 1 fi 1 r 1 ,a - I� yl Y`l IFt �11• 10 :t JN V4 �tlJf Mlt:.'.fl � • '. �wti�r 1 akr�: Il �1tm:� Nin 3' ! .Z.. + ,pct fur i�. x17 'k :1 ' BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 1 1 Thirteen appeals were made to the Board of Adjustment during 1976.-; The; Board of Adjustment met eight times. 11, Twelve variances were brought before the Board during s ;the .:past year. Eleven variances were approved; one :variance was denied:. Additionally, the Board recommended that,(l) the 'Planning and Zoning Commission give urgent M, + consideration to 'revising parking regulations in the CH Zone;''.and (2) the City, of Iowa City comply with the y District Court Mandate and ,:revoke a building permit -issued on July 10, 1972. ; I'Board;member, Richard Malcolm's term of office expired Decembcr,'1976, and Board member Betty J. Park resigned Win:;Apri1,;1976. 1}'Y New appointments to the Board were r Willa J Dickens and.Dorothy Fowles. _ A Board Members �;nf•" 7.,, �' �, Richard Malcolm, Chairman: :Willa,J. Dickens Dorothy Fowles � Y A Vern Gocdken I4.• John: McBride � L �,T" jflt'A C+w . it f? liti-4 6y Vc4 ire ry l , t, � "" ti , 1 i 1 1 I �- *'hlam +�P�u'I�i4K f 1E � I. f�Aq 4 yy 4 un r {r I I r�4dJ 1+ � i.� i I . � � i� .�`Ir i � NF1^i � ,., I' ii fa, ", l i .. ,.x,a ?:� AND APPEALS T e Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals met nine times ,.,during the year to give examinations and to perform other, necessary duties. There were no appeals during the year 1976. The.usual.four examination periods were held. A total of 21 testst,were.�administered -"11 tests for Master' Electrician with four passing, .and l0;for Journeyman with'three'passingti `New tests,'were,writte'n,for each class of license during the Significant !year Significant effort was expended several of the,Board -in, ,by : Board Members y` John Robinson, Chairperson Dale Flannery y` James Hynes, I:aVern'. Shay Paul -Bowers, Secretary T! ! x :.h�� 4 YI 'A sti, �k IF�byl K� 11 ! 1 cy. Ak i 4 4) 1 t l \ ' it IY , - it it . I LPtp Nva L 4y .�. 1 :," +Jp t h" P' Itt 4- is Annual Report BOARD OF APPEALS The Board of Appeals met five times during the year 1976. Of the five 'meetings, only three appeals were actually heard. One appeal was granted for the installation of an automatic file sprinkler system, and one appeal was denied under Section 9.30 of the Municipal Code. The other appeal was dismissed because the,Board did,not have the power to.act on it. Dur ing`',the'year 1976, the Board spent several hours with the ClW s.legal staff discussing the powers and duties of the Board `of"Appeals. _ As a.result of this discussion, the Housing Board t of"Appeals wrote"a set of bylaws which'were,adopted early in 1977. I `.F'Th e."Board also, decided to replace two of its inactive members y f and'ttwo new members were appointed.by the City,Council - Burt t Frantz:of Frantz Construction and Warren Burger of Burger Con- "'struction'.' The Boardof, Appeals is now well organized and the five members ow, serving on:the.Board are dedicated individuals. � 0 1 1Dick Pattschull; Chairman Fritz Louis «,I Jerry;Atkins. Warren;; Burger, I.I. Burtofi.Frantz Glenn Siders ' Secretary '. 4fr,^t4:4r t frI l i L r 2 ty IV + 41 AVX4JfIP! (' V ➢ f' c r+ r I „.' 1�➢ ;- �jxaminers , i I BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PLUMBERS I I he Plumbing Board .Tmet six times during the year. Pour :meetings were-for;tthe purpose of giving tests. Tests were given:to 13i'Journeymen and 2 Masters, Of these 4 Journey- ' men"and 1 Master were successful. The other two meetings were, spent writing new tests for both Journeyman and Master Plumbers examinations. Approximately 69. hours were spent by the Plumbing Board. ' 1 BOARD MEMBERS r. • J.44ayne. Deegan I Wilford Yoder' y E. Muller. .Leroy ri Ralph Taylor,"Plumbing Inspector 3; t ,�jj1 ar' Y,I I M��.y;• �� 1 �1 t �� hb. f :N+f.•� till 11 'E: FY , :. l a,S�i yn; F l plp r �l; AiT44:d+ 1 l I V Yt �xi m 7 + _ y f•, �Lihi I?tTM. tso , C+ �ki.4:tilY,y, n o i r5 .it: S, f 41 y.. i 4:.91AUic �` I 1 i I ..vat �a , W"M.J�YS�G�����,�, iU 1' 11 � 1• � � P pt( 1 t A.I 1 .1 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ' Civil Service entrance examinations for the position of Fire- fighter, were conducted May 26, 1976 by the Engineering Extension, Fire Service Education at Iowa State University in Ames. Oral interviews were conducted July 8, and on July 9 the Civil Service Commission certified a list of persons eligible for this position. Entrance examinations for the position of Police Officer were conducted on, June 2. Dr. Jane Anderson and Dr. Jacob Sines, ' from'the 'University of Iowa conducted the intelligence and ` psychological test. The physical agility test prepared by the a t American Physical Qualification Testing Corporation was used. ' APQTC scored 'these ;tests. Oral interviews were conducted July 22 -:and 29., On July 29, the Commission certified the list of persons eligible for the position of Police Officer. C ,.On September 21, 1976, the Iowa State University Fire Service Education conducted the examination for the position of Fire ,1 Marshall. The position had been vacant since the disability retirement of Darel Forman. Oral interviews were conducted ;October.;7, and the Commissioncertified',a list of those eligible for the position of Fire Marshall. 'yam At the'November'30, 1976 meeting of the Commission, the following' formula was. established for selecting applicants for all entry L; level examinations for.'the Police and Fire Departments: ^ti3k s w Oral. interviews 508 Written tests 208 k Personality evaluations 108 Skills, abilities ;•and experience lot Physical agility, test 108 TOTAL 1008 percentages are general guidelines and failure of one r, or more of the above areas may eliminate a candidate from '%Al.l",94"l",,'�,'"�t�-,:"f urther`'consideration.'>' The' examinations are pass -fail; with the exception of the oral interview. k .Jhere�isongoing review of the procedures of the Civil Service :Commission in,regard;to:examinations and hearings. The legal department; personnel,department, and City Manager's office are',,, involved, as, requested. The Civil:Service file update is a 'continuing project. All recruiting is done in accordance with the City's established k y, ,Affirmative Action Program. 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On May 11, 1976, the City Council acknowledged the need for an committee of citizens, to coordinate programs developed with federal Community Development Block Grant funds, and formally established by resolution CCN to carry out the following -:activities: I... -Evaluate and interpret the City's programs that affect human needs and community development. 2 Provide a"systematic communication interchange between citizens. and policymakers with regard to all Housing and "Community DevelopmentAct, Community Development' Block' Grant applications and programs. 3 Facilitate neighborhood meetings to identify needs of neighborhoods' and otherwise assist citizens in articulating their•`community needs. 4 Assist citizens to develop programs, where possible, to meet; -,"community.', needs, ... -^: In their efforts to"evaluate and interpret the City's programs ?that''"iffect human needs and community development 'the members of CCN;;reviewed monthly with' staff.assistance those programs „ireceiving funding through HCDA. Topics of the monthly meetings' � ,a"[�•;a v„ included � r A' discussion,of.Iowa City Comprehensive Planning Process by„Mar ianne Milkman. ,,. , ,-Minimum;' Hous ing.Code Enforcement by Bruce Burke. - ' --Park Improvements and Additions project status by Dennis 'Showalter ' -Ralston Creek,Flood Control Project with Dick Plastino zw,:A'<<,'r,.• ..jand'Ed Brinton'of;�Powers -Willis. n A '=-An°up,-dating on`HCDA'funds and Urban Renewal with Paul Glaves. Presentation of renovating the Old Post Office into a trv;, senior, citizen;center .by. John Benz of,Hansen -Lind-Meyers. • --Housing'Cod'e'Enforcement 'Program by Sue Sheets. Housing Rehabilitation.Program with Jim Leighton. It yrfa y , iti d embers',also actively participated on CCN sub -committees to „S follow,what;,was;:being done by other city commissions. Regular 47 .reportsswere;given .:by:. a -Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee - Housing' Rehabilitation Program --Human Needs Sub, -committee , Architectural B -- Communications:arrier u am Sub -Committee k„ Monitoring Sub -committee �v ,. r '-8- rt In addition members sat in on meetings of other City and County Commissions and reported their findings to the CCN. A major responsibility of CCN is to provide a systematic communi- cation interchange between citizens and the CCN and City, Council. All CCN meetings are open to the public and guests are urged to x express their;,feelings on any subject relating to HCDA-CDBG ' funds. This year a series of four 15 minute radio programs were aired over WSUI'on'the status of projects being funded through HCDA funds. Citizens were encouraged to contact CCN members with osuggestions'or criticisms of projects to date. These radio shows ;,..'" advised citizens of the scheduled dates for public hearings for citizen input into making up the FY 178 budget. ' In:a further attempt to get citizens involved CCN placed an ad { in•the Press Citizen outlining proposed allocations of HCDA funds r,and asked for citizen's comments: `A new communications tool used for the first time this year is the publication "It's Your Town." This newsletter explains various r jaspects;of HCDA funding, how programs_are.being developed and implemented, and where the dollars are going. ..: , K, F This year, not'oniy were the usual two public hearings on HCDA ' funds; held; but four neighborhood meetings: were also held. These s "meetings, gave citizens a chance,to meet with, several CCN members ndl'discussltheir"needs. 'Notice of the meetings were hand ti delivered to'residents. Three CCN meetings were held to evaluateeach citizens proposal k , before the budget was drawn up. 'Then another public meeting 4 en abled`;citizens to comment on the recommendations of the CCN. A•,new organizational, technique was developed this year to facilitate follow, up on each program being funded. Julie Vann, our staff.personi':distributes a'chart`of what is being done in the current month and what the anticipated activities are for the next month. Programs studied monthly are: Architectural Barrier.Removal, Park', Improvements and Additions, Comprehensive Plan, Code Enforcement, Neighborhood Rehabilitation, Ralston S, ra Creek Flood Control and Urban Renewal. :Sharon Bonney, Acting Chairperson Mary Rock �, Ira Bolnick ; Milo Pecina ria i Curtis,,Purington Horace Amidon Jim Hall Peter Verstegen ,,:.Robert Hibbs William M. Dennis ;., Tom Cilek Ron Bohlken Leslie J. Anderson Doris Bridgeman f I� t i :� f ' DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE ' MEETINGS The Committee met monthly until August, 1976, at which time direction and duties needed amplification. OVERVIEW . t This has been another exciting year from the DRC. For example, we were listed in WHO'S WHO 1976 (Iowa City Municipal Directory - last page),,we were mentioned in the Press Citizen once, and two, members resigned: COMMITTEE BUSINESS The Committee received a presentation concerning the Iowa State Bank:Drive-.In facility, law enforcement building, the', ,the Perpetual Savings & Loan Association building, and a presentation by. George Dane regarding', the building at 114 South Dubuque Street. ' ,The committee recommended approval of the Iowa State Bank Drive- -In; the law enforcement building, and Perpetual building:Several recommendations'were:made relative to the new construction at }1'14 South Dubuque, -only, one of which was implemented as we were advised ;'construct ion was to commence the day after the presentation y �5 to DRC .. '•.: The•Committee�visited other areas of construction of concern to fU the.;committee'particularly when the builders and owners would not appear before the committee. p* r- Since„August of 1976, the Design Review Committee has been working �6n” 'i with members of the City staff and with the Council in an 'effort ,to,produce,an ordinance which would more'properly handle the actual::'function'of`the'.Design Review Committee as contemplated the City,Council. 1.17;kr ,Tke,Design,Review Committee compiled criteria relevant to.a water,� the' Dubuque - College Street mall and prepared ,rfeatur6.within,. criteria fora bus shelter design and competition. COMMITTEE MEMBERS �! err e Bruce Haupert, Chairman Robert Alexander Brian'Gutheinz' Lawrence Lafore Annette,Lilly Fritz W. Louis- Don Sinek `J oyce'Summerwill Tom Wegman James Wockenfuss Nancy Seiberling -10- 1 i a „ .'.f. i y !L_ i �Aiinuall Report Ha Llsing:: Commission ,�, .'.f. i y !L_ HOUSING COMMISSION MEETINGS During the year 20 regular scheduled meetins were held and the Chairperson called three special meetings. In addition the -Commission met with the Council on two occasions and held a type public meeting to obtain input to the Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code. MAJOR 'ACTIVITIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL A. The first major Activity was the completion of rules and ,guidelines to be followed in implementing Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program. The City was provided a Contract for 149 units under Section 8 effective January 1, 1976. Forty- nine'of these were units to be converted from Section 23 and the remaining 100 were the result of an application submitted ' during'1975. The follow' -up action was to recommend to the Council that an'application for conversion of 88 Section 23 units tor'Section 8 be submitted. As a result of this the Annual Contribution Contract with HUD was changed effective 7 July:l,�1976.As of, -that date the City was authorized 237 units i under Section..B and 72 units under Section 23. B: During,January the Commission recommended to the Council '..'that;,the`Housing� Authority;, explore 'the, possibilities _of acting r'1 r as,jManaging:',Agent "for> -Autumn Park Apartments. As a result:of 1 E 5s -'dat'a collected.and discussion with the developer the Commission ,M t recommended:theeHousing'Authority Act as, Managing Agent for the leX6ntract was negotiated with Mid'States and signed compJuly 197 C: Action taken during 1975 by Old Capitol and resulting allocation „of 72 units new construction continued into early 1976. Efforts to keep.the"allocation,and get'the.project moving were futile. O1d,Capitol,applied for, funding under the revitalized 202,Program r but was unsuccessful in obtaining an allocation. In June 1976 , s HUDlwithdrew the allocation and that project was terminated. D: In February the Commission recommended' approval of the Hou sing`Assistance Plan as drafted by the staff. This document became part of the City's application' for HCDA'funds and was '`V,i,later'changed,to more realistically portray needs plus annual and three, -year goals. r ` E' During February and March the Commission further studied ktt1­10 the,proposals `submitted by Mid States to develop 64 units new constuction', Section 8 and recommended to the Council that the r i Large Scale Residential Development Plan be approved'. t a � :;rel F: During February the Commission received a revised draft of }.' the Minimum Housing Standards from the staff and initiated its 7'� -'study and work•on this document.`` This resulted in a recommendation to. the, Council,that the`Revised Minimum Housing Standards be sub- -11 , ,pI 1 ' mitted to the Council for consideration. In June a special meeting was held with representatives from the Realtors, Bar Association, and other interested parties to obtain their comments. Council returned the proposed Ordinance to the Commission for further study and coordinationwith interested parties. This resulted in another public meeting in October and work on a complete revision was initiated to be completed by April 1977: ' G. During April the Commission received a draft ordinance pre- pared by the legal staff covering Rent Withholding. Two meetings ' were held on. this subject which resulted in a recommendation that the,,Ordinance be: submitted to the Council and an informal discus- sioniof-the.ordinance be scheduled with the Council. In ' December the Commission recommended that the Council defer further action on this type Ordinance until such time as the revised' Housing MaintenanceandOccupancy Code is completed and ' adopted. H. In June 1976 the Commission recommended to the Council what the City; of Iowa City pursue Cooperative Agreements with Coralville, University Heights, and the Johnson County Board "o f.Supervisors. - Simultaneously pursue arrangements with the 'a University to provide Housing Assistance Payments to married ' students;living:in Married,Student Housing By the end of the year the,; Council had approved.of the concept and initial, contacts had been€established.:'Cooperative' Agreements. should be completed I: Iw July the Commission received a copy of the Management !: rt Aud:performed by HUD; on the; Section 8,Program. They were Pleased'rto note that no serious discrepancies were noted. , " By ?December 31;;,there were 143 units under Section 8 Housing ;"y Assistance;Payments,and 77 ',receiving:assistance,through the. Sectioni23 Program. 'Considerable problems were still being ,,:ezperienced,;in the Section 8 program due primarily to low Fair MarketRents established by HUD. While the City was successful in.obfaining two increases during,the,year, additional:efforts will�W required during 1977 if Section 8 is to be a truly viable program in Iowa City. on' During August, September, and October, much effort was spent revising the Housing', Maintenance and Occupancy Code. asp COMMISSION MEMBERS " Fredine ranson air erson(a) n au 1, M. Retish Glea'Fountain ice air erso �. ^Koertibbs,Patricia Kamath �- .u'ii �i;i 1 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION The Human Relations Commission was chaired by Sally Smith during 1976. The vice -chair was Tom Scott. Those con- ' cluding,.their terms on December 31, 1976 with the Commission ` were Jacki Finn, Sally Smith and Brenna Davidson, Eight priorities were established by the Commission to guide their activities during the year. The progress made in accordance with each priority is reported below. Ordinance Revision `+, r To complete a draft that is acceptable to our Com- om- ..,'.''mission- get mission;:get it adopted by City Council; educate the public concerning its coverage and implications. Barry Matsumoto worked with staff and others in bringing a revised ordinance to the Commission. This task took longer than anticipated and it was not until the December meeting ' that,thi Commission-adopted:a-,,revision to be 'recommended to r the City„Council. F tty) tKVI a 1 :, 1e, k ^' �,;•In�thesubstantive sections, the revisions would bring the ordinance in line, with the Iowa State law, would delete the `4+category of !'ancestry'!,,,and would add the categories of homosexu y”( ctionalpreference)and marital alit or affe 1Ka status u HOUSING' REAL PUBLIC s EMPLOYMENT ESTATE TRANSACTIONS ACCOhWDATIONS CREDIT mi•W d+-�ir'4 Wii i +r i: t � :.: 1 '. t. Race X X X X' X X X X X X X X X X X ' �, v 1 lOn ex + ,t au0I18 '. "�4h'Ori in 'X�'. X X' X <'1 X X X X X'X X� X X X' X ces 6'It It, e a "ej' ability_XX X X X X X X X fir}', rY l,,r lurot r sex pr +„• I + = ` Vali X X X. Marata t(!v 4, 1 r h N: Status X X - X' X X X r 7 -F,:`. Covered by Federal rlaw ,- Title VII,, employment, Title I� ;VIII, •,housing,._ Title IX, Education,; Credit Act, credit`. ST- Covered in :Iowa State law under Chapter'610A. C"7”" Covered under present Iowa City, ordinance. R, 7, Discussed as possible coverage for revised Iowa City ordinance. 1'he major revision in the procedural sections would be the institution of a public hearing. The public hearing was not favored by most of the Commissioners, but was adopted as a ' temporary measure to allow the Commission to process complaints within the dictates of the courts. The process came into question over.the Westinghouse Learning Corporation case µ, (see 1976 Complaint Activities) which is now being appealed. Complaint Procedure a ' ' Setup clear guidelines for handling complaints; speed up; the, process; find one or two good cases to litigate; ' educate the Commission to be more effective in con- ciliating; monitor the reports from past conciliation agreements. Tom'Scott, Jacki Finn and Rick Price drafted changes for handling complaints and these were adopted by the Commission and:;incorporated into the revised Ordinance. Twocaseswere ryy' taken to District Court (see 1976 Complaints Activities- " Westinghouse Learning Corporation and Yellow Cab).; Allen Correll}from the Des. MoinesCommission met with our commissioners ' early>in•the year'to help „them become more effective in'the conc11iation _process ... Linda Ragland set up a records system to enable better monitoring of past conciliation agreements. Affirmation Action and Employment Practices. x*City „ Geta new, agreement drawn up :and operating (to replace the'one with EEOC which expires' the end of February); V. ' monitor employment hiring and practices. } T 4V Barb;,Woodard,and Pat.Gilroy,worked.with Linda, Ragland to ; write the,'new affirmative action statement, which was presented the;:Councii'September 271 1976. ,;It was ,accepted as an administrative'update. Prior to Council review, Linda met'with Department Heads to establish employment .r'' h goals^for women and minorities. s In terms of monitoring City employment practices, the Commission , believes,that.its staff is very conscientious in pursuing 4 u good affirmative action procedures.; However,;the Commission 'i s ;, r , t;would like to;; receive: regular ,reports on hiring efforts and 'results': The Commission acted in advisory' capacity and as an advocate for.;employees on-several occasions when affirmative a hr action"procedures were',in question. - h Become Advocates For People Do not wait for complaints but reach out to persons to discover:, and hear their concerns; attempt, to deal with ' discrimination before complaints; invite persons to - educate the Commission;,investigate discriminatory incidents that happen. 'Sul -14- Brenna Davidson and Ethel Madison worked with this concern. One prdject completed was a poster to be displayed in public areas letting persons know who to contact if they had any questions about discrimination. One potential problem area arose when the Native Americans came to Iowa City to establish an encampment during the trial of Butler and Roubideau in. Cedar Rapids. Linda Ragland facilitated efforts to inform City and County officials of �•� ;the. Indian needs and plans, and Sally Smith worked with citizen'.groups to help meet the needs of the Indians. There were'no:incidents of any kind during the two-month period > the Indians were here, and the Commission would like to ' think that their efforts contributed to this. The Commission has been aware that there is more discrim- ` ination in housing than has been evidenced in complaints filed'' matter was again brought to the attention of ,.This y the',;Commission by.IPIRG regarding discriminatory practices ` '.of a rental agency. The matter was eventually referred to '- the State Civil Rights Commission for investigation with our local;staff'providing much of the initative in making that referral and cooperation in gathering facts for the 9nves- ' tigation., The Commission also agreed to participate in a housing audit,-together;,with a.coalition ofc'concerned persons, to better identify discrimination in housing. The .Commission communicated to•the Iowa City.School Board ' their,concern for",following good affirmative action pro-_ ce'dures,:i:and;;.especially'_their dismay, for the lack of women administrative posts. The Commission reviewed the school 'M+,xr�•>� •,•�x.ay'stem';s`-n ewly*`.drafted`affirmative,plan. Barb Woodard was a Lill!member of the committee which; wrote this plan, and she was Lr especially helpful in the process. a`r' 4 , ,- At the request of the Mayor, the Commission looked into ' 1;, ry Y: «,<<Grace and Ruby's; a women's restaurant project, to determine ` i. if„they,were,discriminating.', Out of this study the Commission ;R established a', set of guidelines` to define; private club a {6' hstatus• and recommended to the'.Council an amendment to the ordinance„,on liquor licensing which would require' private clubs to:conform`to the guidelines, in order to be granted their Class A liquor license. This recommendation was "adopted "'>' Grace and Ruby's,'after making some changes, were found to be in compliance, with the, guidelines for private "clubs. j•In other', action' related to this, t the Commission sent ' memo*to,taverns and restaurants advising them of civil r rights law. Become'More Visible Help' the public know who the Commission is and what it does. tµ The poster was one effort to deal with this priority. .%Public'service'announcements on radio and television were w also used. The t Commission had materials to hand out. at u� University.. registration, and staff and Commissioners spoke -15- for a number of groups. Many of the other activities of the Commission, especially those under Section 4, generated news stories which also helped to accomplish this priority. The'Commission cooperated in the Rape Awareness and Pre- ` 0 vention Week. ' Develop and Initiate a Contract Compliance Program for the City 1 The revised affirmative action program for the first time incorporated a statement on contract compliance. The aVI.aresponsibility;,of monitoring the contract compliance program ' has;been assigned to ,the Civil Rights Specialist. A manual on the'City's obligations on federally assisted projects is 43y being written by Civil Rights Specialist. J tt' Help City Staff and Commissioners to Function Well A; Understand tasks; be fully participating and responsible; "work cooperatively;;also help City Council understand L "what needs'to be done.' There.wasra:good participation in the work of the Commission by its,'members, both:in.monthly meetings, and.in.committee work".�i,The:Commission';utilized,Barb Ettleson as a resource for;'several'.months' for improvinggroup process and felt that this was very helpful. Troy Scroggins,,;of the regional, EEOC, met with us and provided',':orientation:and,information, not only for the Commission.but;also for the City Council, many City staff personIs,('and`some County"officials:" We were disappointed that some'triining sessionshad anticipated by IAORHA and EEOC'did,noi'take;place. However, the City staff, Linda Ragland,'7.Candy:':Morgan, and:Angie'Ryan, were very helpful in educating us'on the; job. Establish Rules' and Regulations as Requested by City Council The Commission adopted an absence policy., More than three• absenees,'during a calendar.may be cause to recommend to +I Council the Commissioner resign. Considerable revision of theiprocedures for processing complaints were made. 1976' Complaint'ActivitY Out' ,of 224`calls regarding` potential discriminatory practices ? covered by'the:Human Relations; Ordinance, twenty (20) complaint `files' were''opened;i Nine' (9)' complaints from 1975 were still; open, at the beginning of 1976. The results of thesC twenty.cnine caseshare4as follows:' -16- 16- ` v, ' E=Employment PA=Public Accommodations H=Housing ' 1975. CASE, BASIS OF NUMBER ` DISCRIMINATION DISPOSITION E-7508 Race No Probable Cause E-7509 Sex Administratively Closed s ' (Complainant Withdrew) E-7510 Sex Administratively Closed (Complainant Withdrew) E-7511 Sex No Probable Cause ' E-7512 Race Administratively Closed (Complainant Withdrew) " E-7513 Sex Administratively Closed (Complainant Withdrew) " E=7S14 Sex No Probable Cause , E-7515 Race Probable Cause - Presently in conciliation E=7516 Sex Probable Cause - Appealing District Court decision r' (Westinghouse Learning Corp.)' 1976• CASE BASIS OF DISCRIMINATION DISPOSITION ,NUMBER Sex No Probable, Cause } " PA 7602 Sex Satisfactorily Adjusted PA ` 7603 Sex/Race, Turned: over to Ia. Civil Rights ,S ` 'PA 7604 `. Sex Commission Commission filed complaint - Z< At present they are not pursuing ILI,4 �lM1 f H-7601 Race.: Administratively Closed, .m"*�, Race No, Probable Cause �„ IH.7603 Race Probable Cause in Conciliation 1rs H-7604 Race Probable Cause in Conciliation H „ I f{ ry 11 ..iY tx,"•!r.�n`.,VVE7601 Sex Probable Cause - Petition filed 'A in District Court (Yellow Cab) `` '•E-7601• Sex Satisfactorily Adjusted fi 7603 Sex No Probable Cause '4' fi 7604; Sex No probable Cause ,E-7605, Sex Probable Cause in Conciliation a r`rF S 7606 Sex Probable ,Cause - Commission unable rnk5 `- to get'a financial settlement for a; " complainant. Complainant now ' pursuing with ICRC -7607 Sex In Investigation ' =.7608 Sex Waiting review by Commission ; E-'7609 Sex Administratively Closed (Complainant Withdrew) ;3 E 7610 Race In Investigation 7611 Sex Waiting Review by Commission 7- During 1976 the following had petitions filed in District 'Court. , H-7516 Complainant was a pregnantei male. Her employer denied her ' use of the company's salary extension plan (used for sick leave) while she was absent from work for two weeks due to child birth. The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled that absence due to child birth be treated as other disabilities. Since the -company did not have this policy, probable cause was found. The ,company refused to conciliate. A petition was ' filed in District Court. Company asked for a dismissal because',' local ordinance was invalid since it lacked a public i hearing provision. On September 17, 3976 a hearing was held. The judge upheld the invalid argument. The case is now on appeal with the Iowa Supreme Court. + E-7601 ' Complainant is a white female taxi driver. She was dismissed , from.her.job over a dispute.concerning taking days off, by "r trading,cover the Christmas holiday. Complainant alleges +„ males were, allowed to )trade days. ;She further alleged she was._not.;allowed ,to transfer to another cab company owned by 4,t respondent where all drivers were male and were paid at a higherlrate. 'Investigation establishedthe allegations. ; ' ,, e was found. Respondent refused to conciliate. , W , r _' Petition was filed in District Court. No date on a hearing �a �y;s,"'; 'ut *Examples• of other. Investigative cases in 1976. E-7604 ,1 l,.Complainant is a white femaTe—, was dismissed from her; "a position as bartender: She -alleged her employment was :,terminated because of an.incident.,with a disorderly customer while'.male bartenders.were not terminatedafter similar r }r incidents .:Investigation"found that since the bar had w, r opened 'eight bartenders', five of which ware female, "had been employed:, .' Complainant' was' the only bartender that had been dismissed, Dealing, with disorderly customers is a common r`+1�?`t problem ;for, bartenders"and had not been the cause of termination ' F 'for any other bartender. No probable cause was found. 14 H-7603 Complainant was. a black maleeWinding institution refused. to -, grin t`a'.home`loan for lack of strong credit. Complainant as4l�r� a„ alleged discrimination because he believed other similarily r'4; I 1 .. �f:p 1 � ?Il I 1 .. �f:p 1 � �,: is i '�:F' 1 r .. IA i. F ��;•) � I iv h ;5�1 11 ��_� ���f. �F 5 � 4w r ^t. LIBRARY BOARD During 1976 the 47,000 residents of Iowa City made an average of six trips to the library, checked out and returned nine items, and made one information request from the library staff. The 6,800 Iowa City children, between the ages of two and ten, attended an averageof, four'storyhours and film programs. Iowa Citians averaged two visits to the library's reading room to use the 5,840 newspapers and 6,300 magazines received in 1976. a Each book in the library was used an average of four times;'each recording; film, or art print an average of seven times. The library.staff (which equals 28 full-time employees): checked out and reshelved an average of 106 items and handled 16 informa- "tion requests each:hour the library was open.' During 1976 they i ':'selected, ordered and prepared 9,694 new books and 840 audio- visual items. They also added 2,000 paperbacks, 4,200 clippings s ' and.pamphlets,.and 1 100.other'directories, catalogs, etc. They lanned:752,librar programs; selected and delivered materials P. Y P g JI to 390 `j ail and. homebound readers; prepared 52 booklists, Galen- - dans, and information flyers and 45- library. displays. They issued 8,300 libiary'cards, prepared 12,145 overdue notices and collected y' II 02V fines*. enjoyment, '„; All these statistics tell nothing about the information, ,• ti enrichment,;,stimulation, education, inspiration and assistance the library, furnished the; community, during,1976 -; nor the frus- tration`, confusion,�inconvenience,;.delay and disappointment many. .;, , users'. experienced because of, the lack of enough space, books, ti� rr us r^,,:,telephone:'dines;:films, equipment,staff and service hours to meet,their needs and handle .their requests. PROGRESS" ON BUILDING PROGRAM , J, `1976,was�'.a;year'-that took the community several steps closer to a•' new' library: building, the number one priority of; the Library Board bf.Trustees, The first draft of the written building program was received in �r I Pebruary-from Robert H Rohlf,,library consultant. This draft stimulated the organization of staff task forces to review all aspects;of•the,building program and relate them to; the current needs and long-term goals of the library. Some Board members participated in the task force meetings and all approved the spirit ;of the'final'report, ;:These reports served as'a basis for discussions with the•consultant before he prepared the final drafty The report { ,,was accepted.by.the Board in July along with the sitestudy. A nr';} recommendation from the Board about possible' sites, based on Rohlf's 'study,' was sent to the Council in August. * See annual statistics summary following ' 5I -19- 7111,; y `1. .1 A joint meeting of the City Council, the Library Board and consultant Rohlf in October explored the need to coordinate the search for a library site with other downtown redeveI- ` opment activities. The Council directed Zuchelli $,Associates ` t to confer, with Rohlf about library site needs as the urban renewal p.rpgram progresses. x• Several 'other steps were taken to prepare for the building program: j - David Kirkman was named Building Program Coordinator s' Kirkman prepared a cohesive and comprehensive outline ' of all the decisions that must be made and the steps that must be taken to reach the goal of a new building. a The presentation was made to the Board, the Mayor,.the ` ,Manager and -the staff. r °r' Plans were made for preparing informational materials about-library needs. Board members began to make appear- ' at community groups.. 'WIAe ' r Director, was sent to two workshops on library buildings Mand continued to visit many new library facilities .through midwest....Board member,Richerson and the Director made an extensive tour of Chicago suburban libraries in June I. .till"i.... `� FRIENDSGROUPORGANIZED., An long=time"goal of the' Board of Trustees was reached with the .;organization of the; FRIENDS of,the,Iowa City Public Library:; in;N.ovember. The goals of. the organization, - to stimu- late>;public-support of the library, to encourage gifts, endow- "ments;;,and bequests to the library; to support the library. in " eveloping ats';services and `facilities for; the community, to j {� v ..help.provide°materials'beyond-the. ability of the budget; to w i provide, volunteers for special library projects -.all should ��aa ,�`,,':,, ',�increase'•community resources available for library purposes. ,I ' GROWTH OF NEWER+SERVICES becomes more apparent that the public is "demand-' II, ang a new mix, of services with increasing emphasis on infor- '"'oration servicesand;expanding use of non-print formats.- These services,, take more, staff time to deliver, and the input is not necessarily';reflected in total use statistics: r ,I -z0- I I ' # WI� 1 1 Information service capabilities were improved with the installation of new phone equipment late in the year. This will be.a partial, relief to the system, although lack of i staff to accept incoming calls is the primary problem. From 1SO-200 calls a month must be refused because all available ■ staff ,'are already, helping library users.The annual tax information center is just one example of intense growth. Started -in 1969 with a few hundredforms available, the library distributed over 20,000 forms and 6,200 instruction booklets during the 1976 tax season. Anew audio-visual coordinator was hired in August to help give the library direction in its burgeoning demand for A-V ' , services. To have someone�to take some of the sesponsibility- services was -a great- relief• to all depart - 1 for these neophyte "e ments•,of the, library, ;although the need for support staff for this function.is still urgent. ' SPACE CRUNCH• y service intensified the ,space crunch in the overcrowded building. Storage space is at a premium, ciowded buil adetue,`ove Fr q p or new materials was possible ,only.because of° amproved,,te'chniques for'. identifying and stricter policies ,,.aboutretaining in used items. Although daily traffic into thebuilding does; not appear, to have increased greatly, ytt4`,titr'� people apparently are ,staying longer, for a place to sit down ,is Oftenrat a:premium:''At some periods of the day, all seats are. filled. ` EVALUATION OF SERVICES ' irLcrease the Ttie library. staff continued their efforts' to library's effectiveness through innovative measurement and evaluation;techniques,of.the library's collections and services. se,:,e fforts,move slowly because:of the 'lick of.siaff time to: devoto any but the most urgent public -serving tasks. te Other haghht, is of 1976 t 1 Adoptaon'of a new Materials Selection policy. This was first, revision since 1970 and more adequately describes the building/selection philosophy of the Board _collection and staff. ` An;anal sis of the,new fines schedule indicated that`the three'; goals'. of the revision were being met: the number. of fine transactions . decreased ; by SO%; the amount ,of income ' „„ from lly and the number of item 'fines increased substantias returned on time increased slightly. .21-" :-ti 1 ..1 3. Efforts were made to forma Council of Johnson County ' Library Boards in order to provide a channel of communi- cation and'coopeFation between area Iibraries, to work towards an agreement for joint contracting with areas without library service and to develop fair and equitable reciprocal borrowing rules between the four libraries. ^ 4. The, first� annual luncheon honoring library volunteers was:held-in.December. This was a joint effort of the ;staff and the; Board to show their appreciationto all 1 those who enrich library' service with their volunteer efforts. ' 5`1' A bicentennial program featuring the premier showing of the.Fred'Kent slides (ICPL's`'bicentennial .project) and honoring. all :;,,Iowa City area authors have written �) ,who books about Iowa City $.Iowa was part of the city's week' longbicentennial' celebration in April., R I� 1 Y 1 11 Ronald E. Farber,: President, ,'David' Kirkman,: Vice-president f ''.r'ji M'!I ✓j`Au`lil I tom'. i T Vivian Buchan,"Secretary Randall Bezanson ,fir atti + 1j oto+"y Rosalind Moore` Richard Hyman Louane Newsome ..Lynda Ostedgaard B , + t Suzanne Riche rson epMf.lYfS YI I) u1 I ej et may, 1 ll , )' � YS✓ j%' q, 11 li tR. � r 'ti J 4 Y I +4� li �f M1I1 � F t i j� ffaa 4*e 17Y{,fCtY�xR 4f e� 1 b 5 1 I?! a t -22- K i j �.) iHYj Y h j r .. r .. ♦ xxrra: r�a�mlw}L� ITEMS CIRCULATED: i OTHER ACTIVITIES: People entering building 285,362 Adult Library sponsored events 613'! Books 240,583 Attendance at children's Records 26,924 programs 27,798 = .,-'-Art, Prints Attendance at adult ;.$•Sculpture 1,687 programs & tours 2,538:- ,538 -8mm'Films 8 M"M"'Filins 2,819 Groups using the meeting . "161m Films 446 room 179•; Games;F� Information requests Puzzles 318 answered 45,840 •; Interlibrary loan requests ,777 handled :. 1,714' Homebound $ jail residents Chitdren' served"" 335 Displays arranged 53•- Books';: 158,176, Publications issued 69,., Records 6;S89 „'. Art 751. 438,293- lF.i `�"COL'LECTION:GROWTH 1976<- MATERIALS•AVAILABLE'Dec. 31, 1976,; a 1 Cataloged. Collections t i Books- added '• 9, 704 Books added . '' Materials, 914 Adult 75 597 „t•�r withdrawn 8;551 Juvenile 33,659 i. `,Y a'r NET GROWTH 2906711 Audio -Visual 4,660 Awn y a Vie; i�at,;a,tYr12 Uncafaloged,Collections Current periodicals 473 , M Paperbacks " 4,'291' Uncataloged Items: paperbacks, r` Puzzles ', �ia;aa w, r 142 puzzles; telephone directories, M M Pamphlets ', college; catalogs, corporation'. re ;.; &:,.clippings Directories,.;, ._ 4'.246 phlets,nminutesT$creportssofPgover ' catalOgs,etG1A941' , °nmental'bodies,'congressional nt,t TOTAL ADDED 9, 773` hearings; commercial B ,F, r ,,; "• , ,catalogs backfiles of magazines'&'newspapers, -23- 1 t ' Y :. L.:,K v 1 tPARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 10 Overview ' 1976 began with the appointment of Glenn Boutelle and the re' -appointment of Charles Thayer to the Commission. There was also a change in leadership during the year, as Flo Stockman was ,elected Chairperson replacing Thomas Cilek. June Davis and James Sangster completed their years of service on the Commission at the end the of year. Commission Business '+ The Commission held 13 meetings during 1976. Neighborhood { meetings.were,also held to gather input regarding Northeast (Pheasant Hill) Park and.South Hollywood Manor (Wetherby) Park. Major decisions'included'the closing of the zoo, recommendations 'expenditure regarding' of $195,000 of H.C.D.A. funds for City Park '$80,000,of improvements and H.C.D.A. funds for neighborhood park ' improvements,` -and approval of the FY .78 budget for.Parks':and Recreation The;.two.parks'purchased in 1975 were also named followang•a publicized; requestto the .citizens for suggestions. ,+fF4`5Y Adis appointment;to thee,Commission'was the denial by the City Counul:of'the dedication of land for neighborhood park usage i rvl,y an ihe,Villdge Green,South'subdivision." In other action, a �,revised'Parks.and'Recreation i Ordinance was approved by the ...mssion ,and,:adopted'by.the Council.'' Newprolects endorsedor 'implemented by; the Commission included motorcycle,,usage(of tho West Landfill, a Hawkeye Court pilot Tplttygrouna"program and the Children's Museum project at'CityPark ■ Ix ,'� Community interest and ,support by assisting in the development n," ' of`our,parks became visible. by the cash contribution of the local'Camp Fire Girls. Through their own efforts, money was raised to help build a shelter, at the Conklin entrance to y" Hickory;Hi1L Park.,. The' Commission was appreciative of the d,Onation!and was encouraged by the community support. Thel'.Commission also began'to deal with the question of use of park land. ast storm, water., detention areas. Both Hickory.Hill and Happy'Hollow,Parks'are targeted as interim projects as part: of the"Ralston;Creek'-Watershed Management Plan, A Preliminary; ' Report:on`Jnterim Solutions for Iowa City, -Iowa", --by Powers -Willis. 'A pr ivite'developer also proposed use of part of Willow Creek Park asca; water, detention area. r.. -Z4- 1.:. 1 r' r _ � �:. ... i i -' .. t ru r � c t�aj M�.7 ��t 1:'_ M �� h.�' � i'ipl l 1 _. UKP .. 1-. .. ,.alna i i '. � fi5i s �.a 1 .. , .',r..� .- .. •n4i r, �. ,,'i ..ea-...�.�... , ...f .., .. 1', .,...-r. - r��^: .. �.{ p F�.7 � :`.. � `ii ,, ��J ', i �7 �.:.� �. - :. - ��tr� 1 � �,. ,:. ,. �'ti Fi. � P. �I��„, y.3 1— il:n � .SA;i �t n a.11'i - � 4 ':1:1� ' PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ' MEETINGS During the year there were 22 regular meetings, 23 informal meetings, 3 special meetings, and 1 meeting with the City Council:.., ' 'TO'CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS The following recommendations were made by the Commission in ' 1976: Rezoning -,a0 Approved, 6 Denied. + Sub divisions Preliminary Plats -.12 Approved ' Final Plats - 7'Approved Preliminary and Final Plats -'2 Approved Preliminary Plat and Planned Area Development Plan - ' ' 1 Approved. Large Scale' -Residential Developments (LSRD) f Preliminary. -;, 1 Approved nr„, c y h Preliminary and Final'- 2Approved S A + ` Preliminary;.' Final and Planned Area Developments - 3. Approved. a yLarge Scale,Non Residential Developments (SNRD)' Preliminary. and Final - 2 Approved Planned Commercial (PC) -,l Approved �' ^ Planned Area Development Preliminary 3. Approved 1'Approved Auditor's Plat-1Denied' R e 4 Ir IV�µµF11'IF I �:'syi]fK4Cryt1 a r4r }1t: itfZ _ 1 Approved e rr. Amendments to Zoning Code - 2 Approved ^; endments to Subdivision Code - 1 Approved In.additiiori to'the aforementioned'actions,'the"_Planning and Commission made the following recommendations: Approval of the Ordinance revising parking requirements for two-family dwellings. f, fes(! Adoption of the concept of the Storm Water Retention Ordinance, 'Acceptance of the intent of the proposal entitled "An Impact EvaluationApproach to Neighborhood Preservation and Enhancement". Acceptance of a revised R-14 Urban Renewal Plan which' addresses possible street closures, traffic circulation patterns, and other elements of the Urban. Renewal Plan. ' Adoption of the Ordinance creating Section 8.10.40 of the, Municipal Code of Iowa City, Iowa, which would establish regulations for the planting and preservation of trees. ' Adoption of a Tree Planting Plan as an element of the Comprehensive Plan of Iowa City. ' ,.Adoption of an Ordinance repealing sections of the Forestry Ordinance (3:38) and amending same in order to make consistent the requirements for the placement of trees in the Forestry' ' Ordinance (3.38) and the Zoning Ordinance (8.10). Approval .of a contract between the City of Iowa City and ' Sasaki Associates, for: Sasaki to serve. as planners, organizers and'manageis of a concentrated Citizen Participation Program, pursuant to; the Comprehensive Plan procedure, Adoption of the'Planning and Zoning Commission budget and Goals and Objectives for FY 178. ,k Items discussed and requests made to the City Staff, Boards and Commissions• Thaf'the Legal Staff prepare a written report to the Planning ^.d'Zoning Co—i-cion, concerning -•the legality and enforceability µ :property.'owners intheSixth Addition to Bel Aire Addition ' being assessed for sidewalk installation along First Avenue. ` That'..the:City,.Staff prepare:a'report on'the application of sound zoning principles of a Planned Area Development going into an area that is, at least in part, single family y_;. residential. a n a> That,'a clarification be received from the Parks and Recreation Commission concerning what land the Commission would recommend :purchasing as an extension of Hickory Hill Park. ' That staff assistance be provided in establishing, whatever procedures are necessary for the posting and/or notification ofPlanning.;and Zoning consideration of Planned Area Develop- ' ments.` �} That,an.:opinion be, obtained from,, the Legal Staff regarding ' the proposed rezoning of three sub -areas in the northern sector of,:the',original R3A Area Study to a higher classification. r 1 LL That ari opinion from the Legal Staff be given on whether platting requests can be denied because of school over- crowding. ' That an: opinion be,obtained from the Legal Staff regarding the legal procedure for rezoning areas which were not :included'in'the -1962 Comprehensive Plan to determine 'whether such rezonings would constitute amendments to that Plan. .\ That the Legal Staff provide assistance regarding one -lot subdivisions. ; That the Legal Staff (1) review the proposed Planning and ' Zoning Commission Bylaws, and (2) specifically address the following matters: (a) length of time required for notice of public hearings, (b) what types of items require public hearings, and (c) 45 -day time limitations. That the`staff,preparela study of an Ordinance regarding amendment: to; Section 8.10.24C of the Zoning Code relative 1 to structural alterations of residences on lots with less I width'than required. ' y, Some =other items discussed (some at length) but not: resolved: ,. e h{x'y�c 01, Cration of a .Univers it U Zone Y ( • ) >" Creation of, a Mobile Home Residence Zone (RMH). Revision of Ml' and M2 Industrial Zones. r 1 Consideration of a special use ordinance for elderly housing facilities &nsitieraEion of a liu ,Iding moratorium in the northern r�, c,Y sector of the R3A Study Area. Consideration of residential uses in a CO Zone as a special {4C Y' a�y use: Review of two CH Zones and one C2 Zone. Consideration of `the extension of a sanitary sewer across Scott Boulevard permitting development beyond the present urbanized area. C�ki i 1 ' t 1., !' 7• ...:. 1 s ..fir i . .. ,q COM�,Nt,qPREHENSIVE PLAN ACTIVITIES FY{ The" -established a„Comprehensive Plan Coordinating ±. ,Commission :•;,= Committee composed of five Commissioners and three Council members, '"� ,_i' tb;coordinaterand`review comprehensive plan activities. The a Committee established' a, vigorous: citizen participation program and recommended hiring' outsideprofessional advisers to assist in Iv the development of a citizen participation program.- -28- Yr 1J _ 1 The Committee reviewed several elements of the comprehensive plan ' including: ' 1. Tree Planting Plan (adopted) 2. Sidewalk Program 3. Soils 4. Vegetation 5. Land Use 6. Transportation OTHER PLANNING AND ZONINGCOMMISSIONACTIVITIES Commissioner.Cain served on the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission (JCRPQ Citizens':Advisory Committee -- Transportation, ' • and-the,Transit Advisory Committee;'Commissioner Blum served " .'on.the' JCRPC Area Transportation Study Policy Committee; Commissioner Vetter '.aerved on the,Sign Ordinance Committee and the Riverfront Commission; and;, Commissioner'Jakobsen served on the Ralston Creek Coordinatng,Committee and the JCRPC Land Use and Water Resource Committee. Appointed a special subcommittee to review the Ml and M2 Zone revisions. Expressed awareness of school problems and appreciation of communication with the School Board about potential ) �E ,'„' problems Appo'inted.a subcommittee to review the proposed Subdivision -e-t Code of Johnson County and compare it to the Iowa City Subdivision' Code. "GOALS AND OBJECTIVES goals and objectives of the Commission for 1976 (adopted 1tk:, s January„15,,1976), and the extent to which they were met, are enumerated below Goal. To proceed with the development,of,the , Comprehensive Ilan. ` Objectives:.' To adhere to the schedule of the, adopted ^ s I, ” Study Design for the Comprehensive Plan. To increase public awareness and involvement fix1, in the planning process.' Comment: The Commission was actively involved in Y'^>; the comprehensive planning process. A committee, the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating t Committee, :was established for the purpose of reviewing,the.various`elements of the comprehensive plan and to enable citizen input °r into its development. F ,+ -29- s 1� t� v.� 2. Goal: To provide the best possible course of action to the City Council on matters covered in the Bylaws. Objectives: To have regularly scheduled meetings. To work with the City staff. ' To provide Commission members with appropriate education, Comment: The Commission held meetings bi-monthly to review matters brought before the Commission Prior to formal meetings, informal meetings were held with the City ' staff to review items in detail and provide the City Council with recommendations on the best courses of action to take. ' Commissioner Cain attended a conference in Madison, Wisconsin, March '11-12 1976, ' entitled "Rehabilitation and Re-Use of Your Community's Existing Buildings".' I" Commissioner Larew was, f, y�l tib director oa w conference at'the University of Iowa on "y-'. Planning; and Zoning: 14�? T 5fi 3 Goal Tol maintain an . appropriate Zoning Ordinance f for use of the-City. Objective.:: .Toypropose amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. f1MhHC) n4,... Ini,realization of the many severe limitations: I r 'of the: Zoning Ordinance, the Commission.proposea ��{yrfi severaV amendments to'the,.Ordinance'. as noted". uested amendments ,to prepare of er appropriate-, staff y above and in ad assistance to prepare other appropriate, Ordinance. 4, Goal To'maintain and improve close communications (k „' and, relations with other boards, commissions, and'7 governmental entities. #lA1 "Comment: The'Commission adopted as a p policy that. comments and recommendations from other agencies on items of interest to them be solicited tJrr, prior to any action by'the Commission.. 5 ,Goal: 'a ,„ To encourage dialogue between the Commission and "r citizensof Iowa. City. 3 151r •e I, L. ''a .'7. ie ' Comment: The Commission purposefully changed their meeting,,time to 7:30,in the evening to: (50.2. Ir n5 I.G. Ri fuani enable citizens and attend and actively discussion of items interested parties to participate in the before the Commission. The Commission established policies for publishing notices of public hearings on zoning changes 15 days prior to the public hearings. The Commission continued to post t t 1 d f h signs on proper y con emp ate or a c ange in zoning. COMMISSION MEMBERS j,"Chairman(f) Pat Cain, Vice Chair mane jasoosen, secretary , Larew,(c) Ernest Lehman(d) Donald Madsen(e) Ri fuani enable citizens and attend and actively discussion of items interested parties to participate in the before the Commission. The Commission established policies for publishing notices of public hearings on zoning changes 15 days prior to the public hearings. The Commission continued to post t t 1 d f h signs on proper y con emp ate or a c ange in zoning. COMMISSION MEMBERS j,"Chairman(f) Pat Cain, Vice Chair mane jasoosen, secretary dAlum Nr William Hines (a) John Kammermeyer(b) Larew,(c) Ernest Lehman(d) Donald Madsen(e) a Vetter(g).. a); Resigned membership 6/17/76. b)7,, Appointed as: new Commissioner 5/4/76. c);Resigned membership 4/15/76'. . d).;Appointed'as9new Commissioner 8/3/76 to fill ,,,unexpired, term. ' e) Completed- ten= year:term in',1976. f)`` Reappointed to, unexpired term two years in 1976., ,of g)1'Appointed as'aew.Commissioner 5/4/76. F 1 U y [ , 1 1• I w; Y 1 i •+ y , L t- 1� �1 1: 41 I The Bicentennial Year was a busy one for the Riverfront Com- mission. For one thing, the Stanley Consultants of Muscatine finished the preparation of its Iowa River Corridor Study. ,.t The Commission accepted Phase II, the general River Corridor Plan, early in the year. The purpose of Phase Two is to. establish the direction of future preservation, development, and management of the study area. In the words of the Stanley ' Consultants (p. 19 of Phase II): "The plan is not a definition of hard and fixed boundaries for public, acquisition or private land use. Rather it is a flexible base outlining public designs and concerns which can be integrated with private development through ` maximum,public/private imagination and cooperation." ' Upon,approving Phase II, the Commission recommended that it be y adopted by the City Council. (This was done early in 1977.) phase III of the Plan was likewise presented by Stanley Consul- tants and was adopted by the Riverfront Commission on May 27, '1976 Phase III'is a detailed design for the Southern Corridor, ` that'is areas on both sides of the river from the Burlington y ,A' Street'Bridge south for about three miles downstream. This is an area ;much'of,which,,is.at present almost inaccessible and indeed unsightly but which holds great promise for future improve- ment, and ';deve1opment., Phase III envisions a clean up of,clutter,, gradual:changes in existing uses, planting to add to the beauty of the area and, the creation of several parks, the largest of which is".known as the South End Community Park. L , As to this last, it would consist of land principally along the Esc, eaif.ot!�Sand;Road'side of the river, most of which is at present " 1,yUwIICd Dy'.LRC anuwerS Estate. Believing 1R the urgent need lUI' " action to acquire at least some'of this land before it is sold u ' 2o, private,; developers ,,:the Riverfront Commission on February, 12, �1976,,recommended that''the'City Council purchasecertain tracts of'high`:priority for public development, using Housing and Com- 'munity Development Act funds; in this. recommendation we were joined,,by the; Parks and Recreation Commission. Unfortunately the .Council could not`see its''way clear, in 1976, to devote the ' funds t6Lthis end; but we live in'hope that it may yet be done. Turnin to related matters,, the Riverfront Commission requested g . q _ + that an additional $2,000 be allocated to the Stanley Associates so-that:they: could complete' a? large and detailed site plan of plantings and development along Highway 218 south from the Route fir Six'Bypass: This is a key area, being the principal southern , _32 Tr ,r s T s •.1 "' entrance to the city. To our gratification the Council voted the money and the plans were prepared. Not only that 'but unlike some other good plans, as this is being written the Project Green ladies have actually begun the planting of $20,000 worth of plants furnished by them. The City is helping very much in this. This is the first really significant "physical" project with which the Riverfront Commission has been particularly associated. We are enormously grateful to t Project Green for carrying out this splendid plan, which will add so much to the beauty of the city and will encourage ' others to do, likewise. s One problem we have faced ever since work on the River Corridor began is that while the Study embraces an area from the Coralville Reservoir Dam to the Isaac Walton League Clubhouse south of Iowa City, much of the land concerned lies'in other political units: the County, Coralville, and the University. -To treat the River Corridor as a whole, t which is our philosophy, means we must create and maintain ,_active; contact with those other entities. With this in m1n4'4e asked the.Council to enlarge the Riverfront Commission 'y from seven Iowa City members to eleven, of whom three should represent the County, one, Coralville.' (The University can since so many Commission members are closely tfend.for;itself, ;associatedwith--it.)" Late.in-December we welcomed our new. members;,'Howard.Fountain, Jack Neuzil, and Arthur Campbell 'represent, -the County:.and Donna Epley,is our representative from;Coralville.•'At about,the same time'Tom,Woodruff'joined replacing Carrie Bassett. We believe the enlargement of S`ri%4 rh,;the:Commissionris already, showing_ its value and, that this will increase in`times'to,come. . 4 A large volume of miscellaneous matters came our way - ..Planning , and Zoning referred .to us for comment such plans and ;proposals,as,they;received,which bore on the River Corridor; we appreciate the favor of being heard. y 'krThe City Staff prepared a most attractive and informative brochure the River Corridor including a.very useful about 'LL ^��''< map '?'a.The,brochure has been distributed as widely as possible, „ with a view to increasing interest and understanding of this, our greatest municipal natural asset. This is typical. "Support we have received from the Staff and particularly from'Marianne Milkman who is a joy to work with. And. -we took, our. annual canoe trip downriver from the Coralville yz� : Reservoir Dam. This is an important --and pleasant --part of bur work: The river is perhaps' best' understood from the river;.:The beautiful aspects stand out and emphasize the aC possibilities before us; the degradation of parts of our Iowa River simply bring home more strongly than ever the ,' problems; we face and the urgent need for changes Also we use ,these trips to educate others in key positions to the same things. !One stretch on the river beats any amount of talk. So closed 1976. Reflection among us set three general, major tasks''for 1977. First was political; to devise a plan for coordination of all of the governmental entities concerned with the`River Corridor, to the end that efforts should be mutually agreed on and that the Corridor may be preserved and Improved as the integrated whole we conceive it to be, in !the best interests of all. Second, is to explore all possible avenues to get money for land-.'aquisition and development. This entails a survey of possible"sources.both private and public and possibly the beginning of intelligent efforts to tap them. „ Third;"_is to stimulate. all entities, public and private, in „,the,Corridor,.to clean up and improve the banks and land ';contiguous. ;Emphasis here might principally be focused on _,private landowners, with help from service clubs, youth group s,.Project'Green,and the'like"(if such can be found) . and,a_of+course, businesses which occupy land along the, ,the River All in all,,a tall order. ZV ,z ti J MEMBERS ;. ,.;: �.:, ,.. .. ::, ,,.-,.• rcuya�'�4g�i �,�.,,�t1 ��„-�� Sam,Fahr,".Chairperson Loren Horton, Vice Chairperson K. `Jim: Lindberg 7 �• ' ; °i° y� Tom', Woodruff 4 _ C, 'Juanita:: Vetter Donna Epley. Neuiil R Howard I Fountain � +' r5 fih�+/ wH Art110,, Camp all +1N ... ............. ��� VRrr�A�'�i ' .}• +1fµ K 11A�/ `fit ",'+v,4 1 t� srr'1C` 1� jr i to rc fi � r i� i 7N F •¢�+'� P r 4 x ti �nY+an" a v ti XtN4r/kq, <lo; 0 's ,, f, 5=z 1406 a Asti Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 April 20, 1077 City Council Iowa City, Iowa I have never written a letter to a newspaper or to a city council before. Because of the subject matter, m� better judgment tells I've me not to write my first one; However, I e held some of the following thoughts for years and maybe now's the time to speak up. IAWB,do not make everyone happy. But laws are pi-upubeu, cunsicerea, 'anu,liabbeu for the good of the majority. .Ilve lived In Iowa City for over thirty years. I can remember :.',.wh6n'.the restrictive laws for dogs came to pass. Of course, some dog owners were unhappy. But it was obvious that something had to be, done about the numbers of dogs running loose, damaging shrubbery gardens, congregating on school yards, etc. No one will deny shat Iowa City's canine population has grown by leaps and bounds at the laws concerning dogs are necessary. We still have a problemwith uncontrolled dogs-- but where would we be If no laws had been passed at all? also -have owned,dogs most of the time I've lived in Iowa City. _4s6 have gone to considerable trouble and expense to fence ri;yard eep.my dog in and the strays out. I've tirelto k Purchased.both city and county tags for my dogs and been 'in.reporting them to:the tax assessor. Yy dogs get their sndother,immiunlzing shots and veterinarian care when Nolone.will diny'It.has been expensive. Nor61,illI r". v a cat leash law. Why not? The cat population in Iowa City,,bss - also - grown, by: leaps and bounds. Some restrictions have to be"' iade.�'�:'�Of, I course, some cat owners are'unhappy. They want'the repealed But shouldn't the majority of Iowa Citians be Gr <. hbenefitted;;by the law? why,•,.Lexw any,, pet: run', loose in the city? I wouldn't think of, �;�,-�i,'?-��itt�,'.�,"deliberately ,�turninLz, my . dog loose to ream and I would think anyone who..1oved their pet cat Would be as apprehensive. , Aren't they worried, about'. such things as stealing, cruel treatment, being run coming Into contact with poisons and traps, z;'or confinement and/ordeath at the Animal Shelter? � wil,have;heaOd-repeatedly the.old story, that It Is "nature's rule" rZ'„that , cats' run free and, be unrestricted in hunting. Don't people v:r­,knoWthat dogs evolved from wolves and it was also their nature ,t o­,rosm free and hunt?! A well-fed pet cat or dog should not have o: pray.! Ju6t;recently a letter to the editor of a local newspaper (see attsobed'.clipping) commented that cats "cavae no damage to property or., people. Where, has she been? Why.is it necessary to seek the caVor owner of,the'eat that has bitten or scratched a person? e ypu,'ever been awakened at 0200 by a sudden blood -curdling V,� T%-PUJJ 0 0 yowl under your bedroom window? Have you ever cleaned up a regurgitated bird on your doorstep? Why is it necessary for parents, to build covers for the children's sandboxes? Do you have a young tree that yo7 have lost or had to be repaired because a cat clawed through the bark? Have you found your newly washed car covered with footprints from front to back? Have you been working in your flower or vegetable garden and had your fingers come into contact with cat feces? Have you tried to eliminate the odor on your porch from a tomcat's urine? Have you listed to the racket birds can make when they sight a cat prowling --especially during nesting season? If you have a weak heart I hope you never open your garage door some night and have a cat leap at ,you from the dark and race past you through the doorway. What business did It have in my garage anyway? And when my dog gets in a frenzy because of!a cat sauntering just outside his fence, what excuse ' do'I`have if my neighbor complains about his barking? I have had to put wire screening across the flower beds under my living room windows. The wide overhang of the roof keeps the soil underneath d4 dry and cats have used the loose soil for a latrine both Winter and Summer. On a warm day. I cannot open the windows because the :smell is overpowering. These are just a few of the things cats ' can: do to harm people and property. Cats -rare not a "necessity in the artificial environment of the city" as;the;,lady_claims. If fieldmice, or moles invaded my premises, I t'- "would prefer to take advantage of,the more sure methods available to get.'rid of=them ,then the haphazard hunting of my neighbors' well-fed : pet'cat . ,The hungry stray cat may rid the city of a few rodents but e'sl ;ray 'cat.and the well-fed pet cat also rid the city of many yp,1 „• beneficial birds. If we are going to speak of ecology, let me say '•-that" the 'birds, in' my neighborhood rid your yards of many harmful orms and insects and, I'm sure field mice also collect and'dat weed see da.. yard'plantings were planned to.attract birds. 'A bird bath is clean 'and filled., Nesting boxes are up, All Winter I keep a bird`:feeder:so that the birds will continue to come in the Summer. 7"'"11_ watch the nests being built. The busy parent birds clean the k? 4 bugs and, worms from the Vyard, feeding the young that hatch. I uti'"y.;;enjoy:+their songs and activity., The day, the youngbirds leave the sF u'nest,ie an anxious one for me as well as the parent birds --'I know {{ the"cats are out hunting, day and night. Lot all cat owners bell their,.tate And I'. can't stay up all night shooing cats from my yard.: As.yI said before, my dog is confined in a fenced yard. In the ,j� 1 block�In which I.11ve there are at least seven dog owners who have 'M✓ r1' fenced, _in'their beckyards or built kennels for their dogs. our °;1.41 , dogs do not; roam other people's yards. We can be positive they are doing :no;damage. Why then are cats allowed to roam? Ry fence does ''not keep'out cats-- they creep under the gate, they leap 'over 'the four foot 'wire. How can the cat owner be positive his «tea r` ° pet is, doing no damage? TO THE EDITOR t1(7_AT CONTROL" 1 RC^ •.=; 1977 FP.O'f: Antonia .^.usso-director Animal Protection League of Johnson County Box 224 Solon, Ia. (319)-644-2325 The issue over cat control contains the same shop-worn ar_-um- ents and excuses. Cats now constitute a significant enough prop- ortion of animal control complaints and costs to warrent licensing for revenue, and requirements for their control. Those concerned about elderly pet owners should support cat con- trol. A cat cannot provide companionship or alleviate loneliness. if it is roaming. A free -roaming cat is generally a dead cat before its time. But the emotional opposition of cat -owners to regulation rarely mentions this reality. Their concern is with financial penalties for breaking the law, not their pet's welfare. Roaming cats are a hazard to them- selves - they are killed or maimed by cars or other animals, contract parasites and diseases, are shot, poisoned or stolen. Some fall into the hands of sadists. Last year 506 cat owners contacted the Animal Shelter to report their cats missing. Shelter records show only 1/3 of these cats were ever found. Roaming cats (I)bite and scratch; (2)carry or spread disease to other pets and humans (including parasites and toxoplasmosis); (3)create nusiances; Wsymbi.otically create conditions suitable for rodents and noxious insects (Studies show rodents comprise only 3.50 of an urban cat's diet. Urban cats rely mainly on garbage for food, and overturned trash cans attract rats and flies to an area); (5)cause property damage, in- cluding car accidents; and (6)destroy wildlife (31 million birds are kill- ed by cats each year). Humane traps are standard equipment in all animal control facilities. The alternatives for cat control are unacceptable - tranquilizer guns, snares and nets, or a bullet. Traps are loaned by the Shelter to citi- zens who *have problems with cats on their own premises. If your cat is trapped, it was on the property of an individual who didn't want it there. Pet o hers are Poing to have to realize that citizens have a legitimate right to object to roaming pets. The cat owner may well have emotional needs connected with his pet. But he has no right to impose his animal on anyone else. It is important to note that the elderly and children are the two Froups most affected or disturbed by free -roaming pets. Them is no excuse for any pet to be at large. If you care about your pet, you make the: effort to prcitect it. V -,errs allow their c.etf run for their gum convenience, not for the animals welfare. Such owners are simply too lazy, too irresponsible., and too arrogant to consider the nrotection of their L)wn animal. or the rights of their neighbors. Cats run be kept indoors - they will udnpt, with a little rut.ienre on the part of the owner, to the new routine. A screened enclouury witl, a climbing perch can be built for them when they rine outdoors. The owner con watch the cat and keep it on his premises when Ice lets it out. Some cats will accept a leash or hurness. But thecae measures require tine and 'q✓ Z 0 effort. If the owner is unwilling or unable to properly care for and control his pet, lie has no business having one. Adlai Stevenson vetoed the ill, cat control bill in 1949. In 1973 New Mexico became the first state to require cat control. Wis- consin is currently considering such a measure. lost new ordinances for animal control now include provisions for cat control. The Amer- ican Veterinary 1•Ted1cal Association lists*eight steps it supports for meaningful pet control. The second recommendation is: 11 License all cats and institute control measures for them comparable to those for dogs.'? Times have changed since 1949. If cat controls are revoked, citizens will'institute their own. The frustration of many individuals, angered by free -roaming cats and without legal recourse, is often vented on the animals. Cat own- ers must realize that poisoning and shooting of their pets will become quite likely. Cat control provisions are for the mutual benefit of animals, owners, and the public. The days of free -roaming pets are over. If cat owners are so indifferent to their pet's safety and welfare, and to the rights of non -pet owners, that they will not both- er to properly control their animal$ their p riviledge to own the ani- mal should be revoked. y e p STEPHEN G. KAYES Dogs and intestinal parasites: a public health problem S. K.K. SLAH. MU, 1'11 1), I IRCI', rxci,lcj; G. HUCAL, a SC; C. LAW, xT Summary: The stools of 239 stray dogs were examined for intestinal parasites. Of the helminths found, Toxocara canis (43.59o), tapeworms (25.590), Ascaris species (21,39o) and hookworms (12.590) were the commonest. Of the protozoans found, Isospora species and Entamoeba coli were the most prevalent. An unusual feature of the present study was the finding of Ascaris species. The importance of the high prevalence of intestinal parasites in dogs, the close contact of humans with dogs' excreta and the possible role of this environmental pollution in the spread of human disease are discussed. R6sum4: Les selles its 239 chlens 6garbs furent v6rifi6es pour la recherche de parasites intestinaux. Panni les helminthes trouv6s, Is Toxocare canis (43.5%). les vers solitaires (25.59o), I'Ascaris species (21.3%) at les ankylostomes (12.5%) sent les plus fr6quents. L'Isosporn at I'Entamoeba coli sont les causes les plus fr6quentes d'infections 6 protozoaires. Una characti ristique particulidre its Is prbsenle Etude lot la d6couvene d'Asceris species. La signification de Is prbvalence trios Movie its parasites intestinaux chez les chlens, Is contact 6troit de I'homme at des excr6ments des chins einsi qua Is possibilit6 de is polution de 1'environnement an relation avec Is maladie chez I'homme est examin6e avec vain. The number of pets in North America is increasing of a tremendous rate. Oc- cusional individuals demand better caul. trol of pollution in our streets and parks, to be achieved by more stringent laws regarding where dogs can dcfe- cute. hilt they arc usually silenced by dog lovers, apparcmly the majority of the popululinn. There is no doubt that a number of infectious diseases can be transmitted to humans by the feces of dogs and cuts. Oder was the first to report ha - mar, diseaus CJahwed by helmmtht of dogs in I8771 In u busy infectious do. ease practice the senior author sees a large variety of hehoinlhic infections in persons who have never been ow•ny from Canadian cities. Some of these infection, meludr cutaJhu9xh lana nu luau U�nra klo, Vnnan+ Il..anal uta an arlwnnrnl as hadraw, Nelda lJunnull. Mauwrbl NrMam uv•e w Ia, sxx 4.ns ,IVa Daren -Men Md, Mwnhed Uw taw Iwf firms: toxocaral visceral larva migrans: bizarre, presumed hcbninthic, larval chorioretinitis; and ascariasis. We have seen patients who have become blind because of suspected parasitic retinal disease. Many of these patients are children, and we are convinced that most of these infections are acquired from domestic pets. The purpose of this paper is to re- port our investigation into the role of dogs' as a reservoir of parasitic infec- tions, and to encourage the medical profession to take a stronger stand in offering guidelines to governmental agencies and the general public regard- ing the control of this source of en. vironmental pollution and disease. Materials and methods One stool sample from each of 239 stray dogs was obtained over a 2 -month period. The dogs were housed at the Montr6al branch of the Canadian So. ciety for the Prevention of Cruelly to Animals, where animals are kept for 4 days before being destroyed. No rec- ord was kept of the breed, sex or age of the dogs, but according to the at. tendants the majority were less than I year of age. Stool samples were collected in ster- ile plastic specimen bottles. Upon ar- rivul at the laboratory the sample was homogenized in physiologic saline and divided into Iwo equal parts. Hoch sample was concentrated by both the zinc sulfate flotaliun' and the fummlin. e(her sedimentation' methods. If file ]after procedure was not performed upon arrival, a merlhiohac-iodine-for. mlddehydc preservative' was added to Ihr sample to pre -.ere the feces until concentration could he dune. The flota- lion method has proved to he better in defecting light infections with prolurna, whereas the sedimenntion ntl9hnd is boner in helmbuhic infections because not till ova will float. In the flotation method the superimposed cuverglass technique wse owed A.11 nNwrnm v.rrc stained with a drop of Lupol•s iudow they were examined with the lila (io )ccnvc, and fine 411x ohjecuve was uwd flit Identification At least fnm prepara lions of each uncal specullen were ex taumt-d hels.raa rroplolve fuhdnq• sea+ reponcd Careful nttemuoo wits paid h+ till- collection hrcollection of flit day feces so Ilial each specimen wa, four a different dor 1Ab carefully evplmnrd to Ila director of the local SPCA and the pound attend. ants file aims and rationale of our investigation. V1'e believe thin the com- plete cooperation and understanding we received from the personnel makes it very unlikely that feces from humans or other animals were substituted for those of dogs. Results Of the 239 dogs 139 (79.170) were found to have intestinal parasites. liel. minthic infections (Table 1) were found in 171 dogs (71.5%). The most com- mon helminth was Toxocara. canis. found in 104 of the 239 does (43.5 1 Tapeworm ova were found in 61 (25.57e) of the dogs. We did not dif- ferentiate the types of tapeworm, such as Diprlidium caninwn and other Tania species, because the ova are similar in appearance. We did not perform autopsies on the dogs to recover the adult worms. The third most common helminth was Ascaris sp., which was found in 51 (21.3%) of these dogs. (We label these ova As- caris sp. but other parasitologists may prefer to call them Ascaris .Haan, As- caris suis or Ascaris lumbricoides var. suis.) In four dogs Irenoode ova were found in their stools but we were un- able to identifv them further. The prevalence of monohelminthic find polyhelminthic infections is shown Table 1—Helminthic Infections found by fecal examination in 171' o1 239 dogs No, of positive specimens (and Parasite %of total specimens) Taanrara raais 104 (43.5) lapesorm species 61 (25.5) Ascaris sp. 51 (21.3) Hoolosarm species 30 (12.5) Trichosis ndpis 11 (4.6) Ph)aalopina rara 6 (2.5) niphvHnlrolhrfarn Inline 1 (L1 Iremsloae spares 4 (1.1) Sunnpy6ridn alnearaln 2 (0.9) Capillaria orrophila 1 (0.4) 'some speanleas contained more Ilan one trier of rename. Table of monolsolminthic end polyhelminth Infections in 171 dogs wfth helminth int.Iction I'w ohnlrrtnm ho 40nn 41• MomhinlecUon 94(549) Poly0trhon 7 Worm species, 53(309) 3 nam lMnes ?1(123) 4awmgxnes 3 (1.9) CMA IOUNNAI.IMAY 17, I914pVU1.. 111 1141 45.3 in "fable 11. Nearly half of the dogs with intestinal helminths were infected by more than one type of worm. Protozoal infection (Table 111) was found in 118 dogs (49A^o). fso.spora rirolta was the commonest protozoan. occurring in 34.7% of the dogs ex- amined We differentiated I. rivoltn, 1. bigemina and 1. Jrlis by the size of the oocysts. Discussion The high prevalence of infection with intestinal parasites in dogs is not surprising. Surveys conducted in vari- ous pans of North America have shown a high prevalence of intestinal helminthic infection in dogs. Data front a sample of these surveys are set forth in Table IV." Of special interest is the survey done in Montrbal in 1950, in which the prevalence of T. canis in- fection in dogs was slightly higher than in our survey. Also. Strongyloides Ver- coralis was found in 2% of the Mont- real dogs examined and two of the dogs in our survey were infected by this parasite, but in no other survey was this parasite mentioned. Perhaps strongyloidiasis is peculiar to dogs in the Montrdal area. Table III -Protozoal Infections found by fatal examination In 118' of 239 dogs Some specimens contained more than one type of Monetary. Gfmdio lamblia ac G. canis. Because T. Canis is the commonest intestinal parasite in Monlrial dogs, we examined the prevalence of infection be this helminth in dogs in other coun- tries. Data from a sample of surveys done in various parts of the world on the prevalence of 7'. canis in dogs are set forth in Table Y.10'^ The prevalence varies from 1.6% in dogs in New York City' (Table IV) to 1005o in young dogs in Brisbane, Australia" (Table V). The very low prevalence in Ncw York City may reflect the sampling of well - cared -for dogs. I Pups have a much higher incidence of toxocariasis than adult dogs, and .many veterinary research workers be- lieve that almost all untreated young puppies carry this parasite. They, and their mothers during the suckling period, are the most important dis- seminators of Tosorara oval'•` The primary mode of transmission of T. canis in dogs is that of in utero infec- tion.SO The second -stage larvae migrate from the retroperitoneal tissues of the bitch into the fetal liver of the unborn puppies. The larvae are activated dur- ing late pregnancy from a state of suspended activity. Adult egg -produc- ing worms are present in the puppy's intestine by the 21st day post partum-'° Adult dogs, however, may also be in- fected by eating feces containing 7'. cards eggs or by eating tissues of other infected animals, thus making possible future in utero transmission to their offspring. Humans acquire the infection by in- gesting fecally contaminated food or. as is more common in children, by eating din or soil that has been con - ruminated by dog feces. Plies are also capable of transmitting infective ova.' Once ingested, the larvae develop in the intestine, penetrate the intestinal Table IV -Surveys of Intestinal heindnthic infection In dopa in North America Region (and %of dogs rel, es.) No. of dogs parasite with parasite Montrdalt No. of positive Indiana' sprimens(and Parasite F. of total specimens) lsosfrora rimita 83 (34.7) 1. bigemina 4 (1.7) 1. Jeffs 4 (1.7) Etmnia canis 5 (2.1) Giardia sp.1 2 (0.8) Entamoeba Cali 32 (13.4) Some specimens contained more than one type of Monetary. Gfmdio lamblia ac G. canis. Because T. Canis is the commonest intestinal parasite in Monlrial dogs, we examined the prevalence of infection be this helminth in dogs in other coun- tries. Data from a sample of surveys done in various parts of the world on the prevalence of 7'. canis in dogs are set forth in Table Y.10'^ The prevalence varies from 1.6% in dogs in New York City' (Table IV) to 1005o in young dogs in Brisbane, Australia" (Table V). The very low prevalence in Ncw York City may reflect the sampling of well - cared -for dogs. I Pups have a much higher incidence of toxocariasis than adult dogs, and .many veterinary research workers be- lieve that almost all untreated young puppies carry this parasite. They, and their mothers during the suckling period, are the most important dis- seminators of Tosorara oval'•` The primary mode of transmission of T. canis in dogs is that of in utero infec- tion.SO The second -stage larvae migrate from the retroperitoneal tissues of the bitch into the fetal liver of the unborn puppies. The larvae are activated dur- ing late pregnancy from a state of suspended activity. Adult egg -produc- ing worms are present in the puppy's intestine by the 21st day post partum-'° Adult dogs, however, may also be in- fected by eating feces containing 7'. cards eggs or by eating tissues of other infected animals, thus making possible future in utero transmission to their offspring. Humans acquire the infection by in- gesting fecally contaminated food or. as is more common in children, by eating din or soil that has been con - ruminated by dog feces. Plies are also capable of transmitting infective ova.' Once ingested, the larvae develop in the intestine, penetrate the intestinal Table IV -Surveys of Intestinal heindnthic infection In dopa in North America Region (and %of dogs rel, es.) No. of dogs parasite with parasite Montrdalt 155 Indiana' 1455 New York Gly' 500 New Uleanr' 100 Street 110 vetamey hossutl 325 Trunnion rads TO.oscolis Ireton Anq'rumnw raninum Stunigylo rulpis Snnngal0ides alerr0r01i3 Tuatara rams Anrylasomsa rmrinam Toorara moos Hookworm apexes Trichuris oullns Tosorara cane Knnswmm sperm Trichuris mill's To rdoa cane Eastern and IW Anrylustaww Controls-, aorrUsuslan 7'0rma pysrymmis United States' rrarhuots aulpt 701"410 nwo fr111yI1d1YN, CO.".ni 95112 CMA JOUBNAIIMAY 17. 197"031. I" 52.6 10.5 9.5 8.4 2.1 21.0 6.8 1.6 52.0 16.0 8.0 4f.o 19.0 65 rand are carried to the liver and other organs,_'= The larvae do not change morphologically hilt migrate within the organs, where they cause an inflammatory reaction, producing a granuloma with eosinophilic infiltra. burp"1 The major clinical feat res are general ill health, with persistent eosin- ophilia, fever, hepatomegaly and pul- monary lesions. Visceral larva migrans becomes especially troublesome when the larvae migrate to vital organs such as the eye or brain. Many eyes have been removed because the retinal gran- ulomas caused by the larvae were clin- ically indistinguishable from malignant ttmours.'s'" Other helminths of dogs can also af- fect Gfeet the eye. A cysticercus of Taenia rraniceps. a cestode of dogs, was re- moved from the eye of a Canadian woman who had never been away from Ontario."" The same authors reported removal of an intraretinal larval trem- atode.i0 The most surprising finding in this report is the high prevalence of ascari- asis in the dogs examined. Ascariasis in dogs has not been mentioned in any of the previous surveys cited in Tables IN' and V. In the tropical disease clin- ics in Montr6al we have seen many persons with ascariasis who have never been away from Quebec. We feel cer- tain that these persons were infected locally. It remains to be confirmed whether the high prevalence of ascaria- sis in dogs is peculiar to this area or if this phenomenon is widespread in Can- ada. We have the impression that it is widespread. Of all the intestinal para. Ates of dogs. Ascaris species lire prob- ably the commonest helminths trans- mittable to man. It is possible that these stray dugs had access to and in- gested human or pig excrement, thus resulting in spurious rather than actual infection. but the dugs arc still a health hazard. Nearly nil the patients with bronchial asthnm in the Niagara peninsula area, according to one repon, are infected Table V -Prevalence of Toxocara can's in dogs in other countries Country (and No. of %ol dogs Col, no,) dogs with T. Collis Nidis(cdculla)1° 100 82 France's - 17 AuSaaua (B"euane)" 29 pups 100 35 adult 9 Holy" 225 79 Bermuda's 11 pups 66 546 total 38 Puteud" - 21 (11 nonyy''�' IWI 106 Mrna (Mclmv car)'. 120 POP! 113 tarine (tunduty'• 3W Z6,; Ntgau'° 12 ill Mittal° 52 28 Kenya(Nwao60" 35 5.1 Wes! &nom" BW 28.4 with !f. hinthrifdide.%. and ❑ lesser 11• similar findings. L lnfuriunateiv. surveys�of treat 111Celts such :1s dew'orilling procedures. ber with hookworm or S. lterrurallx• on the pre•\'alclle'e (if intestinal parasites J hese measures are lett to None of these patients had ever been in human. in Canada have not been the discretion of the subsequent owner to a tropical country.' Although the done except in certain well defined who, again, is not required by law to findings in this report have not been ethnic populations." Therefore, al- carry them out. We suggest that it he confirmed and the relation between though we believe that the problem of made obligatory for pet shop and ken - intestinal parasites and bronchial asill- dugs and intestinal parasites Is becom- net owners to treat all dogs for pari - ma has not been established, the re- ing more serious, we do not yet have sites before sale. ported high incidence of infection with sufficient data to substantiate this. Ideally, all dogs and cors should have intestinal parasites in indigenous Cana. Because it can safely be assumed regular fecal examinations for the sake dians indicates that the source of in- that, as the possibility of contact with of their health and the health of the fection must be widespread. Because of ' animal feces is reduced, so is the_pos- people who come into contact with the close relations dogs have with hu• sibility of acquiring a parasitic mfec- them. This, however, presents a mom - mans, and cs a result of our amazing tion: restrictions ori w icr�ugs can her of practical problems. The cost of tolerance of the dog's habit of deposit- dcfecatC arcCsScatial The risk of para- examination and of prophylactic treat- ing its feces in and around human ,side disease -tail he reduced by en- mem of domestic pets may seem no. habitation, we suspect dogs might be .forcing more strictly the existing laws warranted if the chances of almost the source of these: infections. and bylaws concerning dogs, by ex- immediate reinfection are high. The Causal relations have also been re- panding the bylaws In include :Yeas natural habits of these pets expose ported between helminthic infections not presently covered, and by inform. them to many sources of infection, and central nervous system diseases. In ing the general public of their respon• such as the feces of other, possibly mice 7. canis larvae commonly migrate sibilities both to their pets and to their infected, animals. infected rodents and to the brain, and it has been suggested fellow citizens. others. that they might occasionally be re- Present municipal bylaw's forbid that Pet owners should be informed, sponsible for carrying to it viruses and animals be allowed to enter markets or however, of the existence of these other microorganisms.' A positive re- any other establishment where food is problems. Information could he dis- lation has been shown between infec- prepared, sold or served. These laws tributed at the time of licensing or lions by poliomyelitis virus and T. should be strictly adhered to and when pets are brought to veterinarians canis."-" Certain types of epilepsy may strongly enforced. for other vaccinations. Owners should be due to lesions in the brain caused Other bylaws state quite clearly :hat be encouraged to have their pets under - by migrating helminthic larvae." any dog, unlicensed or licensed, found go fecal examinations at least once a The most common intestinal proto- off the property of the owner, except year. Finally, the public should he zoans in this study belong to the genus when held on a ]cash or under the made aware that a great deal of money Isospora. Although these parasites are control of a responsible person, may and effort, both private and public, is not usually considered pathogenic, he seized by the police and taken to needed to prevent "plan's best friend" under certain circumstances humans a public pound. Stricl enforcement of from spreading debilitating condition, may suffer from severe malabsorption this bylaw and more severe penalties ranging from diarrhea to blindness. and diarrhea presumed to be due to to offenders would help to reduce the Isospora species."" By painstaking his. vast number of stray dogs and to con- This study was supported by a research tologic studies of small bowel biopsies trol the licensed dogs, grant from the Department of Veterans in cases of malabsorption, Brandhorg, It is most imponam that dogs be Affairs. Ottawa. We wish to thank tea Goldberg and Brecdenbnck" were able discouraged from depositing (heir feces Montreal branch of the Canadian Sexier) (tit the Prevention of Cruelly to Animals to demonstrate Isospora organisms in in areas where children conic in con- for their cooperation in this investigation. these specimens, and coccidiosis is now fact with them — playgrounds and city considered by sonic to be u cause of parks in purticular. Unfortunately, the malabsorption."-" Another coccidiuns, law specifies only that dogs must be References To.lopfasauJ gnndii, completes its full au a leash when entering a park. h L Olin W: wrminoYl bloncbilil. leen....... cycle of development in the small in- would, perhaps, he more sensible to la', 107, 1x77 testine of the cut. The oocyst of T. strictly prolubit dogs front all play- 2. 'r,l hC, SAwnz M. Tun" J. c, .1: Gun,- it, ,a, ruidrncr .,t v.ri.., mchlaca Iw gondii is 'Cry similar morphologically grounds and small cit arks where P J'ax)-.. YI r5: 241. 1939 Mlmin(h. m thaty !thele`(. TILL' pre. of the /dinsib children congregate' 3. N111.rJ Its HAwlww, HC: \alt ser lu,mnl vi enc i x'Ylepce Of glYrdlallb In the daps In oats The MOnlre'dI bylaw' legulatolg pct ria', amaml.l,un til Is..I ."', I eel., Y.Ihnl V: 7., 1", series is probably not higher than in sho s used kennels (passed in 1971) P' P A. sinew H, I.NvLxs tib: "hill'' the general human population. stipulates that "Animals having sonic ¢n,nhc aalul,c Iul Wrnah..hwl 1 m IrA'".1 p,um,ua. A., J 71.p AIM U., 2. Cats often do not go Out of the infections disease, endo- or ectopara- bit. IY5J s. Cn'Saarn IJIE, Gl11NA. L m G: 7n,' house to defecate and thux the not n' shary discasr shall he isolated and I"0,'a;;' If I irilloalAlMwoip.„iI .nd pml'i health hYulyd except to their owner%., treated without May" It goes on it, t24:IA; 33. Further, Cao Tend to bury their feces: say thin "7 -he .tractor shall prescribe b. 1811-11-11, wMI „N'.IYIY,—[a ,N,� m41m1 „„wwu. I F.14111.1 42 oappu: 12. Vogl, however, defecate oulllidC the III inch case and without delay an)' 7. ItAl.s' nN', \On ehlaA„. 1N: A wnq hoM use and If thew clops harur in, preventive Inastlre "quirdd to .o e vurn If 7.^" . ..w .xb ..axe I .... x... .wo n. U+ a6 the majority oft them Scribe or I1feVtI11 all)' e'Ulllaga,lls a11P Ni. \nae lip Ale.. A'1 Aear J Anel A; a 2. 2741, IY5A �'+Vel,la hIIy , thLy1ar thein do, tfiey urs: a hazard t, Ilmllan, nail diseases which illl'ht be contain. 1+ x 1, ANAIAY It I.W.H1.A1 INOYI,IJCI In .rleuud f... dna. A., J SI.p AMd Ihr' slid other dog totaled to man." We find Thal coo. Y S,. Is. Our lar CIIniC liar Nha,ll "!ono reale„I- pllall C,' with this hewh vert' 1:11 allll v AIL„„ lett, lUorvpul ll: 7h Maida,a W I„uu.nn,. ""d wm.nwl b.bnmlrn Y, "til vlsib a year Five percent (if the pa� ahllll5l nonexistent will, 1pspe•CI to ell' It, SId,,,, IY�AIA. Musa'” N\'. 'II slrrluunla firms Willi Ported patalla Stse"It' Seri, rlopiras;lk d,.a•aws the law pwnn,'. of J..,:. w 1.I; tux wJ Ibui I.+. 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Arch Ophlhal-`, 14. Seth ll: Inoidrntt of loaarura'an and uul AN: 5+1., IVT Oer helminth p I it4• of dugs in hll inn 2N. S0u Ah Alamuu' Al., \Tonus J. It al: Cn) 1 /'a.mlurl )1: N2:. 1967 I5. \Nmnxmi AN': T1.111.11-111. Ur AWJ J: Inuancular Tarnk, rrauforry lastoda). Puri Tram Ant Arad Ophihed ..al W. 1970 16. WISI.MAN NA. \Vrnonauir AW': Tbsocariasis I. Cn•e nern, 0rulurrnxal 77: 778, 1973 29. Fxmsi AN N5. FALLIS ANS, ArtA Ni. It al: in Africa and Alulm. Tle frequency of in. lection in host anhmub and it, Incidence and Inua,, Torula nauI,,p, Itestoda). Pan AI' / Trap Afed lI)'R 22: distribution In human a, r,,eakd b)' Wn 11. The purusi'r 49) 1471 xnsltis'ily tests. Trans H Snr Trap Mod Big 30. Sacs M. M'x1:FLLY AL, WALRas 1, It al: 65: 439. 1971 hi mortinal hnrol trematode. 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J Trop Abd W. loco /IJR ]6: 291. 1473 HrlNuurd Iron C41A JOURNA1./116IAV 17, 19751WIL. 112 OLD CAPITOL ASSOCIATES RECEIVED APR 29197j) April 29, 1977 Mr. Paul Glaves Redevelopment Specialist Department of Community Development Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Glaves: A JOINT VENTURE of OLD CAPITOL BUSINESS CENT E R COMPANY and MEADOW LINK INCORPORATED It is with some concern that we observe recent City Council and Staff discussions regarding the opening of Dubuque Street from Washington to Burlington for use by busses. While this change in the Urban Renewal Plan has been discussed with us informally, we have never agreed that Dubuque Street should be accessible to any but pedestrian traffic. I refer you to my letter of September 3, 1976. In six pages, we tried to express our concern for maintaining the integrity of the street closure plan set forth in the original Urban Renewal Plan. I call to your attention particularly the last paragraph on Page. 5 of that letter. Further, I call to your attention a memorandum, with numerous enclosures, dated December 8, 1976, from the City Manager to the City Council, the subject of which was "Street Closures and Design." Nowhere in the'recommendations attached to that memorandum is there any discussion of opening Dubuque Street for vehicular traffic of any kind. The memorandum also includes as an enclosure a copy of the minutes of an informal Council meeting of June 23, 1975, in which it is clear that Old Capitol Associates was seeking a definite response to the question of "To close or not to close?" Dubuque Street_ Finally, Mr. Hayek's letter to you of December 1, 1976, seems to indicate that, in his opinion, " ..the City has an obligation to keep Dubuque and College Streets closed in front of Plaza Centre One." Plaza Centre One was designed on the supposition that a downtown focal point was to be constructed in the intersection of College and Dubuque Streets. The exterior and design of the or DICATEDTO RFNUILDING AND RFAUTN VINE, IOWACITY TrMPM".. fro 11e$711. 1% MAIN Or~, 1110 Iowa Ul,. luwe 1TN0 41yI Mr. Paul Glaves April 29, 1977 O Page Two OLD CAPITOL ASSOCIATES building, including the location of the entrances on the first floor, were designed with the understanding that those streets would be closed. The elevation of the building was determined after consultation with the City Engineer on the reasonable assumption that the streets would be closed. It will be a serious blow to Plaza Centre One and its tenants who were told what their adjacent environment would be, if the plan for closing the streets is not followed. This letter is being written to state clearly that we have never consented to any variation of the Urban Renewal Plan regarding the opening of Dubuque Street to any vehicular traffic. From the day planning of Plaza Centre one commenced until this day, we have relied on the good faith of the City to follow the intent of the Urban Renewal Plan. Any deviation at this point would be harmful to Plaza Centre One's future. jls Very truly yours, ,J"/,� .�� John B. Klaus Project Director DEDIC A It: DID PC BUILDINGAND BE Ali? If Y M6 IOWA 1r nbWwr 319 M-IM11YQ],A,70 Down 1710 io d 0117. IM, 17240 M9 2, 1977 1030 Muscatine Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear City Council Members I am writing in reference to the proposed Iowa City ordinance regarding Oakland Cemetery. I am a member of the Memorial Society of the Iowa River Valley, a group I joined so as to maintain some control over the manner in which my body will someday be disposed of and the "ceremonies" I choose to have surrounding my death. My personal beliefs do not condone embalming or unnecessary focus upon the body. While I realize that I will certainly not "be there" during these pro- cedures, I nevertheless feel very strongly that the ethics and beliefs that one tries to live up to throughout one's life should not be disregarded at death. In fact, the disposition of the body and any following memorial service should, if possible, emphasize rather than negate the beliefs of the deceased. Consequently, I am most concerned over the proposed hours of burial at Oakland. Oakland is one of the few cemeteries left in this area in which a vault is not required, another facet of m' beliefs. I was most a;preciative of your efforts to amend the ordinance after Sandra Eakin, Board of Trustees Chairman of our memorial society, alerted you to the wish of some individuals for burial within 48 hours, either to avoid embalming or to focus upon the character rather than the body of the deceased. (I believe she also pointed out to you that state law does not require embalming if burial occurs within 48 hours, unless death was from certain communicable diseases or the the body was transported across state lines.) Your addition of the phrase "srecial considerations" could allow burials on Sunday or holidays, which might be necessary to meet this 48 hour limit. However, I do not think the ordiance as now amended clarifies this possibility. It still states later on that "No interments will be scheduled for Sunday or an official City hcliday exceplby order of the local Board of Health." The "special considerations" phrase implies to me that the cemetery sta•f would comply with certain requests for burial within 48 hours. however, the other sentence implies that one must contact the board of Health for this special permission. (I do not understand why that agency would need to be consulted.) The procedure is not at all clear, and unnecessary time co:1d be lost trying to contact the correct party for this special consideration, particularly if the ordinance does not make it clear who the correct party is. Imagine the case if one who wished immediate burial died on the Saturday of a three-day weekend. It would indeed be time-consuming, an additional burden to the bereaved, and perhaps impossible to track down the necessary officials or, a three-day weekend. Your addition of the "special considerations" clause showns your concern for the individual citiv.ens of Iowa City, and I applaud this concern. However. I urge you to clarify this point and th, necessary procedure in the ordinance. riithout such clarification 1 fear Leat your intentions to se ^ve fair"ly th& individuals of Iowa City may be lost in the unclear procedurAs and red tape now implied in the proiosed ordinance. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, u� cot Nell berlin, City hanaper Ginalie bwaim 9ss