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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-08-16 Info Packetoc®ly 01 DOWa coalMErm/10RANUM DATE: August 9, 1977 TO: City Council FROM: City f4anager//A�� RE: Taxi Service Attached is a survey of taxi service in other cities in Iowa recently conducted by Hugh Mose. Some of.the interesting facts, not presented to the Council previously, are: 1.Iowa City is the only City to use odometer readings to compute the fare. 2. A comparison of fares for typical trips indicates that for a trip of 1.5 miles the fare in Iowa City is approximately 10% less and for a trip of 3 miles 10% more than the average fare. 3. The vehicle fleet maintained by the Iowa City operator is .5 vehicles per 1,000 population or almost double the average number of vehicles maintained for all cities surveyed. Before the Council considers any general subsidy, other than for off- peak service, it is recommended that the Council consider appropriate fare adjustments for the current operator and for any new operators who may request certificates. Although the current operator has indicated that he may request an increase, no application has been filed. • SMALL CITY TAXI SURVEY • AUGUST, 1977 I have conducted a telephone survey of taxi operators in small cities all over Iowa, asking a series of questions regarding the details of their respective operations. Questions included the subjects of fare structure, fleet size, government: competition, mechanical capabilities, and general industry health. The cities surveyed include the following: CITY POPULATION TAXI CO. Burlington 32,000 Checker & Yellow Cab Cedar Rapids 109,000 City & Yellow Cab Clinton 35,000 Clinton Cab Co. Dubuque 62,000 A -OK Yellow Cab Iowa City 48,000 Yellow & Super Cab Mason City 32,000 Yellow Cab Co. Muscatine 23,000 Port City Yellow Cab Ottumwa 30,000 City Cab Co. I also attempted to contact Ames Taxi, but found that they had recently gone out of business. FARES: Each city has a different method of computing fares. Most operators, particularly the larger ones, utilize meters, and charge by the mile. Several smaller cities have zone fares or charge by the city block. Iowa City is the only operation that relies on odometer readings. Because rate structures differ, no direct comparisons can be made. Therefore, two "typical" trip costs have been computed to provide a common ground. TRIPS CITY FARE STRUCTURE 1.5 MI 3.0 MI Burlington $1.90/1st mi. $1.00/add'1 mi. $2.90 $3.90 Cedar Rapids $ .70/1st 1/6 mi. $ .10/add'1 1/6 mi. 1.50 .2.40 Clinton $1.40/1st mi. $ .80/add'1 mi. 2.20 3.00 Dubuque $1.60/lst mi. $ .80/add'l mi. 2.40 3.20 Iowa City $1.25/1st mi. $ .45/add'1: mi. 1.70 3.05 Mason City $ .85/1st 2; blks.$ .10/add'l 2-1� blks. (1) 1.35 1.95 (1) Muscatine $1.00 downtown $ .25/add'1 zone (2) 1.50 Ottumwa $ .85/1st 6 blks. $ .15/next 3 blks. (3) 1.30 1.90 (3) $ .10/add'1 3 blks. AVERAGE $1.85 $2.77 1) Assumes 10 blocks/mile. 2 Zone fare requires estimating. 3 Assumes 8 blocks/mile. I , • 2 • As can be readily seen, Iowa City's fare structure results in fares comparable to other cities. SALARIES: In almost every city drivers are paid on a commission basis, usually 40% of the fares received. In Cedar Rapids drivers lease the cabs from the operator and keep all their fares, and in Ottumwa drivers are paid by the hour. Apparently tips are not a large source of income for the drivers. FLEET SIZE: Fleet sizes vary from 6 in Ottumwa to 25 in Cedar Rapids. Iowa City's fleet numbers 24. CITY NO. TAXIS POPULATION TAXIS/1000 POP. Burlington 9 32,000 .28 Cedar Rapids (1) 33 109,000 .31 Clinton 6 35,000 .17 Dubuque 16 62,000 .26 Iowa City 24 48,000 .50 Mason City 10 32,000 .31 Muscatine 6 23,000 .26 Ottumwa 6 30,000 20 (1) Operator has 25 cabs, claims 75% of total taxi business. Based on taxis per thousand of city population all cities (except Iowa City) ranged from .17 to .31. Iowa City, with a population of 48,000 and 24 taxis, has a ratio of .50, almost double the average of the other cities. I It should be noted that a relatively small percentage of each fleet will be in use at this time of year. Most operators stated that during summer they need only 1/3 to 1/2 of their total fleet. GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIZED COMPETITION: Virtually every operator is in competition with some form of publicly subsidized transit - bus, mini -bus, vans, etc. Because the small city taxicab operator has relied on the "transportation disadvantaged" rather than the businessman for the bulk of his fares, programs which provide transportation to the elderly, handicapped, etc. have severely eroded the taxicab market. GENERAL INDUSTRY HEALTH: Only one operator voiced any sentiment other than gloom. The taxi operators see the business as continuing to go downhill, largely as a I.I : result of increased insurance, fuel, parts, and vehicle costs, coupled with continually decreasing ridership. The one person with whom I spoke who saw a profitable future was looking ahead to a time when the private auto would be prohibitively expensive for a significant portion of the population. The general consensus, shared by the Iowa City operator, is that taxi operators everywhere will be hard pressed to survive in the long run. OTHER MISCELLANEOUS DATA: 1. In all cities except Cedar Rapids all taxis are operated by one owner. Most reported their operations to be consolidations of several former companies. Iowa City is no exception. 2. All taxicab operators do some automotive work. The extent of involvement in servicing, maintenance and repairs is roughly proportional to the size of the taxi fleet. The smallest operators do only routine servicing; the larger operators do major mechanical work. Iowa City is one of the few operations capable of performing both complete mechanical and auto body work. 3. Several of the smaller operators limit their hours to early morning to midnight. All others are 24 hour/day, 7 days/week operations. 4. Almost all taxicab companies provide taxi service only. In Muscatine the taxi operator also has a grocery store and service station. Most operators however, report that a substantial portion of their revenue comes from contracts or other arrangements with industry, particularly public utilities and railroads. Deliveries to hospitals are also important. Hugh A. Mose, Jr. Transit Superintendent &!'IV of oowa CRY MENIGRANDUMI DATE: slay 2, 1977 TO: City Attorney FROM: City Planager 1 RE: Election Procedures 77iere are conflicts between the City Charter and the State Code relating to election procedures. '1'o preclude any future problems, I believe it would be appropriate for the Charter to he amended to conform to the State Code. I have discussed this matter with the City Clerk and she agrees with this procedure. cc: City Clerk 3y67 •City of Iowa city DATE February 4, 1977 TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager FROM: Bob Bowlin, Assistant City Attorney RE: Nomination Requirewents for the 1977 Municipal Election Dear Neal: Attached please find a copy of my August 6, 1975 rein to John Hayek on the interplay between 376.4 of the Code and Article III of our Hare Rule Charter. In that Hem I concluded that 376.4 is intended to and does control both the nomination signatures requirement and the petition deadline filing requirement. On the last two pages I set out sone considerations for future elections. Perhaps we should get together samtime and discuss what we intend to do, if anything, for the 1977 election. Thank you, Neal. Bob Bowlin cc: John Hayek � (� �.� 0 jit TO: FROM: RE: cower MERAORA 6,AJM1 DATE: August b, 1975 John Hayek, City Attorney Bob Bowlin, Asst. City Attorney November, 1975 Municipal Election John: You have asked me to comment upon the nomination procedures to be used for the November -,.1975 Municipal Election. Proper consideration of this matter require& an interpretation of the interplay between 376.4, Code of Iowa, (1975), and Article 111, *Iowa City Home:Rule Charter [hereinafter the charter]. Hereinafter, all references to code of Iowa sections will be to the 1975 Code, unless the citation specifically reads otherwise. At the outset, we should take cognizance of 372.9(8)(a), which reads.: (8) If a home rule charter is adopted: (a) The elective officers provided for in the charter are to be elected at the next regular City election held more than sixty days after the special election at which the charter was adopted, and the adopted charter becomes effective at the beginning of the fiscal year which follows such regular City election. The General Assembly has amended subsection (8)(a) to make the charter effective at the beginning of the new term following the regular City election and not effective at the fiscal year. This means that our gome•Rule Charter adopted at the special election of November 15, 1973, will become effective on January 1, 1976, rather than July 1, 1976. At the upcoming election the citizens of Iowa city must elect "the elective officers provided for in the charter...." 2. 01, The Charter, provides as follows: The City Council consists of seven members. Four, to be known as Councilmembers at -large, are to be nominated and elected by the qualified voters of the City at large. The other three are to be known as District Councilmembersi they are to be nominated by the qualified voters of their respec- tive districts, as provided by Article III, and'one is to be elected from each Council District by the qualified voters of the City at large. 2,'02, the Charter, provides that the council shall, by ordinance, establish three council districts. The Council has already provided for these three districts by Ordinance No. 75-2770, passed on June 17, 1975. 0 0 372.9(8)(a) tells us to look to the Charter to see what elective officers we are to elect in November, 1975. Therefore, we are to elect those officers provided for in Article I1 of the Charter. But how does one separate the election of certain officers from the procedures speci- fied in the Charter, specifically in 3.01 and 3.02, for the election of those officers? 376.4 reads in its first paragraph as follows: An eligible elector of a City may become a candidate for an elective City office by filing with the City Clerk.a valid petition requesting that his name be placed on the ballot for that office_ The petition must be filed not more than sixty- - five days nor less than forty days before the date of the election, and must be signed by eligible electors equal in number to at least two per cent of those who voted to fill the same office at the last regular City election, but not less than ten persons. Nomination petitions shall be filed not later than 5:00 P.M. on the last day for filing. Here, we single out for special attention that part of 376.4 which reads: "The petition... must be signed by eligible electors equal in number to at least two per cent of those who voted to fill the same office at the last regular City election...." The number of persons who voted at the last regular City election in November, 1973, was 6,942. Two per cent of this number, rounded to the next highest number, is 139. Therefore, it would seem that 139 valid signatures would be necessary to nominate a pers for City office. - This procedure raises no complications for at -large candidates. How- ever, for the district candidates, a question of fairness is posed; is it equitable to mandate that persons seeking nomination from the districts who may seek nomination signatures only from residents of their own distri (see 376.4, second paragraph; 3.01(A), the Charter), be required to also obtain 139 signatures, when their pool of potential signatories is only r approximately one-third that of persons seeking nominatipn at -large? • Apparently the Charter committee did not think so, because in 3.01(A) it provided that district candidates need only obtain "signatures from the candidate's district in a number equal to one-third or more of the number of signatures required for at -large candidates" - At this juncture, however, we are faced with two problems: 1. The Charter does not become effective until January 1, 1976. 2. 376.3 suggests quite strongly that the provisions of Chapter 376 are to control City elections. As stated previously we do need to look to the Charter to see what offices we need to elect. However, since the Charter is not in effect, I believe that we should refrain, as much as possible, from giving the Charter substantive effect before its effective date. The only other place to look, the Code, suggests not only a different procedure, but also a procedure that appears to control over the Charter provisions, even if they are in effect. 376.3 provides: Candidates for elective City offices must be nominated as provided in Sections 376.4 to 376,9 unless by ordinance a City chooses the provisions of Chapter 44 or 45. However, a special Charter City may continue to hold partisan elections as provided This Council has not chosen to adopt the provisions of Chapter 44 or 45 of the Code, nor do I think that such adoption would ameliorate .our situation. Chapter 44 deals with nominations by non-party political organizations.' Chapter 45 if adopted by the Council for City elections, would require the use of -a plurality election for City Councilmembers. See 376.6(2) and 376.8. Such a plurality election would fly in the face of 3.02, the Charter, and should not be considered by the Council unless it intends to propose amendment of the Charter to do away with primary elections_ Lastly, Iowa City is not a special Charter City with, partisan elections, and so the last sentence of 376.3 does not apply to us. Also see 362.9, where it is expressly stated that Chapter 376 is applicable to all cities. ' Therefore, I conclude that 376.3 is controlling in its mandate that Sections 376.4 to 376.9 govern the nomination of persons for elective City offices to the exclusion of the Charter, even if it were actually in' effect, which it is not. If 376.4 be contolling, then all candidates for City office in the November, 1975 election, including both at -large and district candidates, must obtain 139 signatures for nomination. _ It possibly could be argued that 376.4 does not apply to Iowa City since this is the first time that Iowa Citians have ever voted for district candidates (at least in recent history), and that no one therefore voted "...to fill the same office at the last regular City election...", because there were no districts or district candidates at the last election. Then, it could be argued, one would look to Article III, the Charter, for nomin- ation procedures for district candidates. This argument overlooks the fact that the Charter is not yet in effect, and that we should follow a rule of construction which gives as little effect as poshible to the Charter until it is in effect, consistent with 372.9(8)(a). A more serious flaw in this argument, however, is that it would require us to give effect to that part of 3.01, the Charter, which spells out nomination signature requirements for district candidates, without giving effect to the Charter petition filing deadline, which deadline is found in the same sentence ash the signature requirement.. With regard to the petition filing deadline found in 376.4, I believe we must follow these deadlines rather than the deadlines found in 3.01, the Charter. I have already concluded as a matter of statutory construc- tion that 376.4 is controlling on the City in this and subsequent elections_ In looking at Section 64 of Chapter 1088, the original Home Rule Act for cities, we find that the Legislature initially contemplated a deadline of four weeks before the date of the final election for the filing of nomin- ation petitions. It was this version of Chapter 1088 that the Iowa City Charter Commission was working with when it formulated the Charter. Therefore, it is not surprising that the Charter Commission incorporated this provision into the Charter. However, subsequent amendments to Chapter -4- 1088, which are now found in Chapter 376.4, Code of Iowa (1975), ch:mged the deadline time for the filing of nomination petitions. I believe this bit of legislative history strengthens my conclusion that 376.4 is intended to apply to the election procedures of all cities. I do riot believe the City has any authority by Charter to modify the provisions • of this section. To recapitulate, :L:believe..that�376.4,is,.intended,,to.,and does control botlu.the,.nominationsignatures.requirement.and- the petition.deadline,film Eequirement.,;..This„being;,so,,,,then,?lt candidates._for office. for, thQ Noyemberra.,19,75,City,election..wil.L.need_139_nominatioa signatures as _:explatnedrabove.s �19o�eti,tions.,fo=�QEfice�must be submitted:_not earlier than-siixty=fiverdaysabe fore _the„fi,aak_election: nor•,later�than..forty days, �eiioC_eythe�fi{�alrelectiony -If-the..CounciL.rlecides. to.,follow,; the procedure: of.176.4�for...this_election,_as..recommended,-it`should.thoroughl.y publicize that -decision, as there presently exists considerable confusion as to the applicable law. Future Election Considerations Looking ahead to further elections, it is my opinion that these same problems will not cease to exist in later elections. Therefore, if it is considered problematic and inequitable to require district candidates to acquire the same number of signatures for nomination as at -large candidates then we are faced with either asking the General Assembly to amend 376.4, or undertaking an amendment to the Charter. As for amending -376.4 the insertion of the simple clause "except as otherwise provided by State law or the City Charter” at the beginning of Section 376.4 would solve the problem. This provision would allay cities to vary the terms of 376.4 by Charter. Thus, we could esitablish a modified nomination procedure and a modified deadline for receiptiof petitions, as contemplated in Article III, the Charter. i If the state law were not amended as suggested above, then we would need either to amend our Charter or to live with the situation. In that case I believe it would be best to amend the Charter, because if we dial not amend the Charter we would have the anomalous situation of having a Charter in effect, with some provisions invalid. I believe that I, avoid confusion, the Charter should be completely valid and in full eff-..•t. 3.01(8), the Charter, concerning at -large candidates, squares with 376.4, at least concerning the nomination signatures requirement, However 3.01(A), when read together with 3.03(A), conflicts with 376.4. If all persons voting in the City are allowed to cast ballots for the district candidates, as provided in 3.03(A), then state law would require nomination signatures in the number of at least two per cent of those who voted to fill that office at the last election. Even for district candidates, 376.4 would require nomination signatures of two per cent of the number required for at -large candidates. To the extent that 3.01(A), the Charter, purports to modify this requireaent by requiring district candidates to obtain only one-third the number of signatures required of at -large candi is i 0 If 376.4 were not amended, I believe we would have to consider an amendment to 3.03(A), the Charter, to provide that district candidates be elected only by the residents of their own district. Such a modifica- tion would remove all conflict between 376.4 and the Charter with regard to the necessary number of nomination signatures. with regard to the filing deadlines, I believe we need the above suggested amendment to 376.4, or we will have to amend our Charter to conform to 376.4. It seems to me that we need definitive action on this matter as soon as possible, so that the present confusion can be rectified, and potential candidates can get on with the work of gathering signatures. I t+ould ba happy to discuss these matters further with you at any time. Sincerely, cc: Neal Berlin, City Manager ,,,*',�bbie Stolfus, City Clerk Bob Bowlin 1 � *City of Iowa Cio DATE: February 14, 1977 TO: City Manager Neal Berlin FROM: City Clerk Abbie Stolfus RE: Differences between the Charter and the Code of Iowa regarding election procedures. Neal, I am not going to be able to attend the Tuesday afternoon meeting when you discuss this with Bob Bowlin. So I am noting the following discrepancies: 1) Time of filing petitions a. Ia.:Code-not more than 65 or less than 40 days Now that the Primary is three weeks in advance of the Regular election, this is almost a necessity. b. Charter -4 weeks 2) Definition a. Ia. Code -uses 'eligible electors'. b. Charter -uses 'voters' (but meaning eligible to register) 3) Definition a. Ia. Code uses 'Wards' (also on nomination petition) b. Charter -uses 'Districts' 4) Percentage of signatures required. a. Ia. Code states that for all offices vacant, there needs to be o ei le a ectors. b. Charter -states that for Districts, 1/3 of the number of signatures of voters than for 'At -Large' is needed. CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC; 0FN1L I? zI10 L WNY IINGI(.)N SI Ic VVA 0IY h)VVA :122/10 (314) 3'__ � 1nr r ) August 8, 1977 Mr. D.L. Warner Director, Office Of Real Estate Real Estate & Buildings Department United States Postal Service Admin. Group Washington, D.C. 20260 Dear Mr. Warner: The City recently received your extension of the option to purchase the former Iowa City main post office for a 30 -day period extending until August 24, 1977. We certainly appreciate this cooperation. Since my discussion with you by telephone, I have discussed the matter of the option and the Section 202 housing applications with a represen- tative of Congressman Leach's office. It is 'my understanding that HUD plans to make a decision concerning the 202 applications sometime during September. Therefore the City hereby requests further extension of the option for another 30 days. We believe this extension will allow HUD to provide the City with an answer concerning the proposal for 202 housing on that site. Again, thank you for your consideration. Sincoll yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager cc: Jim Leach / City Council !/ i 3'5168 9 1301 X., 119V i M August 10, 1977 0 IOML Com. awx MAYOR MARY NEUNAUSEN COUNCILMEMBEPS ,JNN BALMEN WIOLMPROSSE L P. SORER DAVIOPERRET MA%SELZER NOBERTVEVERA Mr. C. R. Melugin, Director Federal Aviation Administration 601 East 12th Street Kansas City, Missouri 64106 Dear Mr. Melugin: roval The enclosed application (Form 424-101 and 5100-101) is submitted for app of $30,708 of Federal Aid for the preparation of a Master Plan Study under the Planning Grant Program. It is the intention of the City of Iowa City to proceed with the preparation of a Master Plan for the Iowa City Municipal Airport. rr at can be utilized The City of Iowa City realizes the need for a Master Plan th to develop the airport in an orderly and economical manner. A Draft of the Agreement for Consulting Services will be submitted for FAA review and approval. Sincerely, C. E. Peterson Chairman Airport Commission is cc: Neal G. Berlin City Manager ` City Council Enclosure 0 0 PRESENTATION TO CITY COUNCIL INTRODUCTION_,: Introduce self and other V&K participants. Express appreciation for opportunity to meet and discuss Facility Plan with City Council. Tell the City Council that it has the option of interrupting or holding questions until the presentation is finished. Explain what we need from the City Council following this presentation: 1. Treatment Technology 2. Site Selection 3. Solids Handling 4. Resource Conservation 5. Relief.Sewer Priorities. Tell the City Council that we are going to use slides for the presentation; we hope the slides will make it more interesting and help bring out the more important points. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Years ago, before water pollution control laws were enacted, cities built combined sewers. These combined sewers carried sanitary sewage, storm water runoff and groundwater. This was the easiest and most economical method for disposing of "used" water from municipalities. Iowa City had combined sewers. Some of the major combined sewers in Iowa City which were built a long time ago, are: Sewer Outfall Sewer Fifth Ward Beer Creek Market Run Year of Construction 1891 1897 1900 1901 All of these sewers were tributary to the Iowa River, and functioned satisfactorily to get rid of used and unwanted water in Iowa City. Then, along in the 1930s, Iowa started enforcing the water pollution control law which was originally enacted in 1925. Sewage treatment was required. 31170 'I So then, Iowa City, along with all the other cities in Iowa, had a Problem. Whenever it rained, the treatment works were deluged. It wasn't economically feasible or possible to design treatment facilities with the hydraulic capabilities to treat all of the storm water discharged to the City's combined sewers. Bypassing occurred. It became apparent that sanitary sewage and storm water should be conveyed in separate sewers. So, beginning sometime in the 1930s, sanitary sewer systems were built with the intention that they would handle only sanitary sewage, and storm sewer systems were built to handle storm water. In 1935, Iowa City built a sewage treatment plant designed for a population of 28,000 persons. Average dry weather design flow was 3.5 mgd, but at times, due to the combined sewers, flows reached ten times the design flow. When flows exceeded the hydraulic capacity of the treatment plant, they were bypassed directly to the river. Even with the new concept of having sanitary sewers designed to receive only sanitary sewage, problems continued. The sanitary sewers received other flows. Joints leaked, roof drains were connected, storm water infiltrated through perforated manhole covers, yard drains were hooked up, basement walls cracked and leaked. All of these sources contributed to high flows in the sanitary sewer systems of Iowa during wet weather. Basements flooded, manholes overflowed and treatment plants were bypassed. Then, after World War II, builders began installing footing drains. All the groundwater that used to stay in the soil or leak through basement walls now had a free outlet to the sanitary sewers. And more basements backed up and more manholes overflowed and more treatment plants were bypassed. And the waters of America became polluted. Now, the federal government doesn't really worry about flooded basements very much, or overflowing manholes, but it did get upset about its waters becoming open sewers. Fish died, beaches were closed, water -borne diseases flourished. Most of the problems were due to three things: 1. Inadequate treatment facilities. 2. Poor operation. 3. Extraneous water in the sewers causing bypassing of the treatment facilities. In 1970, Iowa City spent a lot of money on separation of combined sewers. Public Law 92-500, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, started some action. For many years, the federal government had participated in the cost of interceptor sewers and treatment facilities. In 1965, when Iowa City upgraded its sewage treatment facility, the federal government contributed 30% of the total cost of the project. In recent years, the federal participation has amounted to 75% of eligible project costs. But, effective February 11, 1974, final construction grant regulations were published in -2- the Federal Register and they had some teeth in them. No longer would federal grants be made without a heck of a lot of conditions being met by the applicant. No more construction grants would be made without the following: 1. That all infiltration/inflow be removed from the sanitary sewer system within the limits of cost-effectiveness. 2. That no bypassing of the treatment works would be permitted at any time. 3. That the effluent standards established by state and regulatory agencies be met on a continuous basis. The 1974 grant regulations further established a three-step grant process, as follows: Step 1 grants were established to partially fund the preparation of a Facility Plan and related elements. Step 2 grants partially fund the preparation of construction drawings and specifications. Step 3 grants provide partial funding for the actual construction costs and related expense for building interceptor sewers and treatment facilities. Iowa City is now in the midst of Step 1 - Facility Planning and related elements. FACILITY PLAN (1) In March of 1975, you entered into a contract with our firm for preparation of a Facility Plan. The first slide shows the major components of a Facility Plan. The first phase - the Infiltration/Inflow Analysis - simply determines whether or not there is excessive infiltration/inflow into the sanitary sewer system of Iowa City. Now, you and I both know there is. But you had to spend $60,000 to prove it, to document it and put it in black and white with some numbers attached. We completed that analysis in late 1976. While we were conducting that study, we were working concurrently on the preparation of a Complete Waste Treatment System Plan. That plan includes a description of the treatment works for which plans and specifications must be prepared, including schematic flow diagrams, unit processes, design data and other information. It also includes a description of the complete waste treatment system, covering all elements of the system from the service area and collection services, through treatment to ultimate discharge of the effluent and sludge. The Complete Waste Treatment System Plan is partially completed. -3- After it was confirmed that there was possible excessive infiltration/inflow in the sewer system, it became necessary to enter into the next phase - the Sewer System Evaluation Survey. This study, now underway, pinpoints the sources of infiltration/inflow and tells you which is the most cost-effective method for dealing with each source - removing the flow from the system or transporting it and treating it prior to discharge to the river. The Facility Plan also includes an Environmental Assessment as to the impact of proposed construction on the environment. When these four phases, the I/I Analysis, the Evaluation Survey, the Complete Waste Treatment System Plan and the Environmental Assessment, are completed, the final report is prepared and submitted to the regulatory agencies for approval. Once the final report (Facility Plan) is approved, you are on your way toward implementation of the plan. You then go to plans and specifications, construction of the facility and the plan of operation to guarantee that effluent standards are met and that no bypassing occurs. FACILITY PLANNING SCHEDULE (2) This slide shows, in general, the facility planning schedule for Ions City. I apologize that you can't read it but we are going to show you some slides later on that, hopefully, will be readable. The top block is the Infiltration/Inflow Analysis which has been completed and approved by the City and the regulatory agencies. The second block is the Complete Waste Treatment System Plan which was started shortly after the initiation of the I/I Analysis. We hope to complete this plan in late 1977. The next block is the Sewer System Evaluation Survey and while it looks short in comparison with the other plans, it is expensive to determine the sources of infiltration/inflow. (2A) This slide shows the timing of the I/I Analysis and the Complete Waste Treatment System Plan. (2B) Now, hopefully, you can read this one. It introduces some of the complications that are involved in a project. Iowa City needs new river corridor sewers. You should know that the East Side Interceptor Sewer, along the east bank of the Iowa River, surcharges in wet weather. It seems to us that there is a possibility that construction of the river corridor sewers would be eligible for federal aid. So, in the yellow rectangle, you will see some items that are hopeful. First, we'll prepare a preliminary Facility Plan, directed especially to the river corridor and new sewage treatment facilities. We will assess the effect upon the environment. The City will hold a public hearing, we will review the environmental aspects and design considerations with the regulatory agencies, the City will apply for a Step 3 construction grant for the corridor sewer and a Step 2 construction grant for the new -4- I 0 0 sewage treatment facilities. Following approval of the preliminary Facility Plan, we hope to start work on the design of the sewage treatment facilities. Keep in mind that Step 1 is the Facility Plan, Step 2 is plans and specifications and Step 3 is construction. While we are building the river corridor sewer, we will be busy with the plans and specifications for the treatment facilities and the relief sewers that are so badly needed. (3) Like we said a few minutes ago, new treatment facilities, if they are to be eligible for federal aid, must meet certain effluent requirements. Sewage contains organic material which, if discharged untreated to a stream, creates an oxygen demand, more properly called "Biochemical Oxygen Demand." A continuous supply of oxygen is required to sustain the biological organisms that break down the organic material. The sub 5 after the term "BOD" indicates that the laboratory procedure is made after the samples are incubated for five days. The "S.S." indicates suspended solids and this determination is an important indicator of pollution. NH3 refers to ammonia nitrogen. Over the past few years, engineers and the regulatory agencies have become more conscious of the nitrogen cycle and the fact that, through the natural processes of nature, ammonia is reduced to nitrite and finally nitrate nitrogen. If this is not accomplished in a treatment facility, it must take place in a stream. That process robs oxygen from the stream and renders it unfit for normal water uses. The "F.C." refers to fecal coliform. These are the organisms which live in the intestinal tracts of humans. They may, or may not, include organisms which are disease producing. To play safe, it is necessary to kill them. That is a part of the sewage treatment process. EFFLUENT REQUIREMENTS (4) The regulatory agencies have established effluent requirements for treatment facilities at Iowa City. Those requirements are shown on this slide. The requirements are that the BOD can never exceed an average of 18 mg/l or a maximum of 27 mg/1, and that suspended solids can never exceed an average of 25 or a maximum of 40 mg/1, and that ammonia can never exceed an average of 7 or a maximum of 12 mg/1. At the existing plant, average BODS are sometimes 40 mg/l and average suspended solids are sometimes 50 mg/1. The plant won't consistently convert ammonia. Monthly average of ammonia has been as high as 29. The requirements also state that Iowa City is going to disinfect the effluent to the point where the fecal coliform count is practically nothing. Keep in mind that these effluent requirements were established a long time ago with a minimum flow from the Coralville Reservoir of 150 cfs. But since then, we have had a drought. -5- 0 0 (5) Early this year, the minimum flow was reduced to 100 cfs, and later, to 75 cfs. These reductions were to insure continuous flow out of the reservoir to assure a water supply for Iowa City. It is possible that the minimum flow will be further reduced. Now, the lower the flow in the river, the more stringent the effluent requirements. The Iowa Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will certainly look to the minimum flow as a basis for the establishment of effluent requirements. (6) As minimum flows are decreased, effluent requirements become more stringent. MOST STRINGENT EFFLUENT REQUIREMENTS_ (7) It is possible, at Iowa City, that the effluent requirements, shown on this slide, may prevail, due to the drought, instead of the ones previously shown to you. So, we may be looking at a BOD of 10, instead of 18, suspended solids of 10 rather than 25, and ammonia nitrogen of 2 in lieu of 7. EFFLUENT REQUIREMENTS (8) The existing plant will meet neither the present effluent requirements nor the most stringent requirements that may be imposed. (9) New treatment facilities are required to meet effluent requirements. It should be some comfort to you to know that a plant designed to meet the present effluent requirements will also meet the most stringent requirements that may be.imposed in the future. When you design a plant to meet a BOD requirement of 18, a suspended solids content of 25, and ammonia nitrogen content of 7, that plant will meet the most rigid requirements that have ever been set for any city in Iowa. If these become more stringent, you add carbon filters on the end of the treatment process sometime in the future. For now, you design to meet the standards; that's all EPA will fund. (10) NEW TREATMENT FACILITIES MUST - 1. Meet effluent requirements. 2. Be cost-effective. We used to talk about what was cheapest or most economical. Now, if we want a government grant, we talk about what is most cost-effective. Cost-effectiveness, basically, means lowest present worth. Present worth is the sum, which, if invested now, at a given interest rate, would provide exactly the funds required to make all the necessary expenditures during the life of the project. Present worth includes capital costs, replacement costs, operation and maintenance costs, and salvage value of structures and land. The plan with the lowest present worth is the most cost-effective, provided that the plan meets water quality standards and doesn't cause unfavorable environmental and social impacts. -6- MAJOR CONSIDERATIONS FOR TREATMENT FACILITIES (11) Keeping the things we have already talked about in mind, we've come here today to provide information regarding the Facility Plan and tell you of the conclusions we've reached, based on our findings to date. We would like to talk to you about the treatment process recommended, the sites that have been considered, the methods considered for handling solids, including both the solids from the municipal and University water treatment plants, conservation of energy and resources and the priorities that you wish to set, if any, on the construction of relief sewers. TREATMENT PROCESSES CONSIDERED (12) The existing plant, even with the most extensive improvements added, will not meet the present effluent requirements. A new plant is required. We are planning to design a plant which will meet the most stringent effluent requirements that may be imposed by the regulatory agencies. There is no problem in this approach since a plant designed to meet the original effluent requirements, established in 1974, will meet the most rigid requirements that can be imposed. Out of a list of perhaps ten treatment processes available, we seriously considered four. We considered rotating biological discs, activated sludge with pure oxygen, activated sludge with an activated bio -filter and two-stage activated sludge types of treatment. Now we are not going to talk about all of these processes, but we would like to tell you what we are thinking about in the treatment process recommended. (13) COMPARISON OF ALTERNATIVES We looked at the four processes from a cost-effectiveness standpoint and based on our experience in designing sewage treatment facilities. It seems to us, based on the cost-effectiveness curves and studies of the alternatives, that the activated bio -filter process is the best alternative to build. So, we are recommending that - the activated sludge process supplemented with the (14) activated bio -filter. That was the third process on the previous slide. It's reliable; it requires less personnel than all of the other processes which will produce the required effluent; it has the lowest energy requirement of any of the alternatives available; it is the most cost-effective; its detrimental effects to the environment are nominal and it produces the required effluent on a given day. (14A) Here's a slide showing the ABF Process Flow Diagram. Basically, the bio -cell replaces one stage of activated sludge. You don't have two sets of aeration basins and clarifiers - the bio -cell replaces one set. -7- (14B) Here's a slide showing an actual bio -cell in Hood River, Oregon. It's really a stack of individual redwood racks about 14 or 15 feet deep. Redwood is used since the biological organisms can adhere to it and because it's lasting. This particular unit has a concrete foundation and a 16 -sided wooden enclosure. Now, this may not be the most practical plant for all cities in Iowa. At Cedar Rapids, with larger amounts of industrial wastes, they're using pure oxygen. In a small city, rotating biological discs may be the answer. But, based on our studies at Iowa City, and knowing the characteristics of the City, the activated sludge - activated bio -filter process is, in our opinion, best. EXISTING PLANT (15) I guess, before we talk further, you should see the existing plant, its limitations and its relationship to the environment of Iowa City. The next slide shows, looking northeast, the plant and its relationship to the surrounding environment. You can readily see that there is little or no room for expansion, even if the enlarged plant could meet the effluent requirements. (15A) Sewage treatment, as we have known it in the past, involves, basically, four processes. First, you settle it; this is the most economical part of sewage treatment. You simply direct the sewage to tanks, allow it to remain there for a couple of hours, and a lot of the solids settle out. (15B) After settling, biological treatment is required. At Iowa City, and in practically all of the cities in Iowa, until a few years ago, this process was accomplished by the use of trickling filters - a rock bed about 7 feet deep fed with rotating distributors. The sewage is spread on the rock and the aerobic organisms eat up the organic material. Such treatment might achieve, during the year, an average effluent of 40 mg/l of BOD and 50 mg/l of suspended solids, which is no longer good enough. The process will not consistently reduce ammonia content. (15C) As organic materials are changed, biological solids are produced. So, final clarifiers were provided to remove these solids. The settled effluent then passes to the Iowa River. (15D) At Iowa City, the solids received from the users and those produced within the plant, are pumped to three tanks, called digesters. The solids are primarily organic, and they "digest" in these tanks. Supplementary heat is provided to promote the digesting process. Again, nature works and the volatile matter in the solids is reduced and the sludge (solids) approaches a stable state. Following digestion, the solids are discharged to sludge lagoons on the east bank of the Iowa River. M E In summary, the existing plant cannot meet the effluent requirements established by the regulatory agencies. There is not enough room to expand and improve the plant to meet the effluent requirements. Solids handling facilities are not adequate. It's not feasible to use the existing plant and build a tertiary plant downstream: 1. It's not cost-effective. 2. The existing units are too small by today's standards. 3. You'd be staffing two plants. (15E) Here's a view of the existing plant and its relationship to a possible new plant site, discussed later. INDIANOLA PLANT (16B) Here is a flow diagram of a plant that is similar to what we are proposing (16) for Iowa City. Note the storm water holding lagoon proposed to retain peak (16A) infiltration/inflow and eliminate bypassing. SITE CONSIDERATIONS (17) Site surveys have been made in an attempt to determine feasible sites for new sewage treatment facilities. Selection of a site is not necessarily an engineering matter. Many other aspects enter into it. During the site surveys, _ the following aspects have been considered: 1. Cost of land. 2. Development costs. 3. Topography. 4. Distance from developed City. 5. Community growth patterns. 6. Land use plans and trends. (18) We also considered, in accordance with the requirements of the regulatory agencies, the following: 1. Plant and animal communities. 2. Threatened or endangered species. 3. Wetlands; floodplains; stream corridors; archaeological, historical, cultural or scientific areas. 4. Air and water quality. -9- • (19) SITES CONSIDERED E We looked on both sides of the Iowa River in an effort to locate suitable sites for a wastewater treatment facility. This slide shows three sites which could be used for a treatment plant. (20) This slide is a map showing the three sites. The North Site is on the east side of Sand Road, approximately 1,500 feet south of the south development line by the year 2000 estimated by your Department of Community Development. The Intermediate Site is further downstream. The South Site is most remote from the City. It lies near the mouth of Snyder Creek. (21) THREE SITES This slide shows the three sites on an aerial photo at a scale of 1 inch = 660 feet. NORTH RTTF (22) Here are several slides showing aerial views of the North Site. The N on the (22A) slide indicates that it is the North Site and the arrow on the slide points (22B) north. The North Site is across Sand Road from an extensive sand and gravel (22C) quarrying operation. It's close to some dwellings. Note the housing development to the south. There were no archaeological findings at the North Site. Probably, EPA will participate in the entire cost of the outfall sewer to the North Site. This site will serve, by gravity sewers, about 2,300 acres in the south and east parts of Iowa City. The site is not subject to flooding. INTERMEDIATE SITE (23) The next three slides show aerial views of the Intermediate Site. Note the (23A) dense growth of trees through the site. This site is close to dwellings. (23B) Pottery chips and fragments were found on this site near the river bank in the northwest corner. EPA may not participate in the extra footage of outfall sewer to the site. The extra cost is estimated at $1.5 million. The site is subject to flooding. -10- 11 SnIITH SITF 0 (24) These three slides show the South Site. It is most remote. It will serve, (24A) by gravity, the 18,000 -acre drainage area of Snyder Creek in south and east (24B) Iowa City. It is reasonably separated from existing dwellings. The cultural survey revealed archaeological findings. There may have been white or Indian settlements on it. Again, EPA may not participate in the extra footage of outfall sewer to the site. The extra cost of the outfall sewer to the site, over that of the North Site, is estimated at $2,000,000. Some of this extra construction cost may be partially offset by lower cost for land. The site is subject to flooding. (25) SITE ANALYSIS Following the surveys made on the sites, we attempted to itemize the characteristics of the three sites - the North Site, Intermediate Site and South Site. Now, we didn't list advantages and disadvantages, we listed characteristics. What may seem an advantage to some of us may seem a disadvantage to others. (26) NORTH SITE CHARACTERISTICS This slide shows the characteristics of the North Site. It has the lowest cost for outfall sewer construction. But if development is desired very far south and east, pumping of the sewage may be required. There's a subdivision just to the south. In addition, some properties, at least two, would have to be bought. It restricts growth. It is close to the developed City. There were no archaeological finds on the North Site. The North Site is not subject to a 100 -year flood. The North'Site can serve some 2,300 acres by gravity. (27) INTERMEDIATE SITE CHARACTERISTICS The outfall sewer costs more to convey the sewage to the Intermediate Site. It is close to some dwellings. It will cost more to develop than the two other sites. There were archaeological finds on the Intermediate Site which will require more detailed surveys and may preclude its use. It is subject to flooding. -11- 0 0 (28) SOUTH SITE CHARACTERISTICS The outfall sewer costs the most. There is a possible historical site on the property. There were archaeological finds on the site which will require more detailed surveys and may preclude its use. It is remote and allows for more growth to the south of the developed City. It is subject to flooding. It will serve, by gravity, the Snyder Creek drainage basin. It is a more permanent site than the other two. (31) SOLIDS HANDLING The liquid wastes that people generate through living, produce solids. Kitchen and bathroom wastes are discharged from residences and miscellaneous wastes are discharged from industry and hospitals. As stated before, the most economical method for removing these solids from the flow is through clarification. But something must be done with them. This is a situation which is common to all cities in Iowa. However, Iowa City has the unique problem of having two water treatment plants serving the City. These water treatment plants produce solids. The regulatory agencies no longer want these solids discharged to the river. Iowa City was to stop discharge of these solids on April 1, 1977. So, in addition to the normal problem of solids handling, Iowa City has a unique problem in the handling of solids from two water treatment plants located on the Iowa River. (32) METHODS FOR HANDLING WATER PLANT SOLIDS There are three methods of handling water treatment plant solids. The City has disposed of them for many years by the present method; discharging them into the river. This isn't acceptable to the regulatory agencies. -12- 0 0 You can do on-site handling of the water treatment plant solids. The University of Iowa may choose to do this. It is improbable that the City will choose to select on-site handling as the most feasible method of disposal of water treatment plant solids since federal grants are not available for on-site handling. The third alternate for the discharge of water treatment plant solids is discharge to the City sewers. This has more advantages than the other two alternates. It is cost-effective. The construction cost is eligible for federal participation. The various methods of handling water treatment plant solids were evaluated in our 1976 report entitled "Solids Disposal - Municipal Water Treatment Plant." (33) DISCHARGE TO SEWERS This method is most cost-effective. But, it presents problems. First, alum inhibits plant growth. Even a small amount of alum in a sludge may preclude disposition to land. Regardless of the method of sludge treatment, the primary disposal point should be the sanitary landfill of the City and not to land. Discharge to land is a standby. Approval for the practice is becoming more difficult to come by. (34) SOLIDS STABILIZATION (ALL SOLIDS) Solids in sewage are, for the large part, putrescible. Even the solids from the water treatment plant are somewhat putrescible. For many years, sewage solids have been accepted at sewage treatment plants and discharged to digestion tanks. In these tanks, the solids stabilize themselves through anaerobic bacterial action and become relatively non-offensive. (35) So, we are looking'at an ultimate solids disposal solution for both sewage solids and solids from the water treatment plants. Our recommendations are as you see them on the slide. Our first recommendation is a filter press with the dewatered sludge cake being discharged to•the municipal sanitary landfill. Our second recommendation is use of a filter press which dewaters the sludge and then spreading it on agricultural land and it's difficult to predict whether or not this is feasible until you actually have the sludge and try it on the fields. If the alum content is low enough, maybe you can get by with it. Also, you should have guaranteed areas for disposal. But you shouldn't plan on the continuous deposition of human waste to agricultural land; you just should not count on it. Some cities have decided that they are going to dispose of all the sludge that they have to agricultural land. It's not a continuously dependable method and in the future, these cities will be looking at other methods. -13- Two methods of sludge stabilization at the new treatment facilities have been considered. These include digestion as is practiced at the existing plant and lime treatment of undigested sludge. Lime treatment of the sludge at the new treatment facilities is most cost-effective and therefore recommended. Regardless of the method of sludge stabilization used, final sludge disposal should be by filter pressing and burial in a sanitary landfill. There has been interest shown in Iowa City regarding a resource recovery system (a solid waste disposal facility). Such a facility would handle all of the solid wastes from the community including garbage, refuse, sewage sludge and water treatment plant solids. Now, this is a possibility. But keep in mind that the solids and energy generated by a wastewater treatment facility are very small when compared to the total solid waste load from a city. Through the house drain, people produce about 1/6 of a pound of solid waste per day. Counting solid waste of all types, we may, including commercial, institutional and industrial sources, discharge ten pounds of solid waste per day. The two problems are not the same. It will take considerable time to study a resource recovery system and implement its construction. The constraints on timing involved in the preparation of the Facility Plan and implementation of the plan do not leave time for the studies and considerations required for a resource recovery system so that the two can be completed concurrently. Also, it isn't practical to build a resource recovery system just so you can dispose of sewage solids. It's possible you may want to consider buying additional land (or taking option) at the wastewater treatment plant site. RESOURCE CONSERVATION (36) Probably, the most important and the most expensive resource our country has, is personnel. Cost of personnel is of great concern to cities who have to budget for municipal services. So we are going to conserve personnel in the new treatment facilities. The,price of electrical power has increased dramatically in the past few years. So it is to the interest of both of us to reduce this cost to a minimum. If you haven't already, you should look at your municipal water treatment plant which is, to our knowledge, the only fully automated treatment plant in the world. The improvements that were made totaled about $1.5 million and it is estimated, by your people, that the City will receive such benefits that the construction cost will be recovered in a few years. We propose to automate the sewage treatment plant so that you will save money in personnel cost, electrical power and other costs. We propose to provide proper capacity for heating, ventilating and air conditioning, but we further propose that these units will be operated at less than capacity so as to save energy costs. Temperatures will be short of ideal. -14- n (37) We will provide a solids handling facility that will be most cost-effective and resource saving. We will look to the possibility of using solar energy for heating and cooling the buildings at the new treatment plant. It is important that excessive infiltration/inflow be removed from the system to reduce power costs. The improvements proposed will utilize gravity sewers whenever possible, to eliminate the need for pumping stations and resulting power usage. (38) TRUNK SEWER ANALYSIS AND PRIORITIES The establishment of priorities for trunk and relief sewer construction is not all engineering. We need your input. We must remove all cost-effective infiltration/inflow sources. We must investigate those areas where sewers are proven to be overloaded, even with infiltration/inflow removed. We must investigate those areas where raw sewage discharges to Ralston Creek. We must investigate those areas where basement backups may occur. But we need your help to establish the future growth areas of Iowa City, and the priorities of development which you may deem prudent. (40) VALUE ENGINEERING Environmental Protection Agency regulations require that wastewater treatment projects with an eligible cost in excess of $10 million must be analyzed from the standpoint of value engineering. This will be a requirement at Iowa City. A value engineering analysis is a review process, conducted by a team of _ professionals especially qualified to make such an analysis, applied to the design of wastewater treatment facilities to insure that the most cost-effective design has been adopted. To assure a meaningful analysis, the value engineering team is staffed by personnel who were not involved in the design of the facility being analyzed. The value engineering analysis is intended to evaluate cost and function relationships and result in cost savings without sacrificing quality or reliability of the project. Value engineering is also directed toward the conservation of resources. (39) WE NEED YOUR INPUT We need your counseling and advice, over and above the engineering considerations, in the following matters: 1. Treatment Technology. (Concurrence with recommended method.) -15- 2. Site selection for a treatment facility. (North, Intermediate or South.) 3. The handling of solids from the water treatment plants. (On-site handling or discharge to sewers - on-site handling isn't eligible for federal aid.) 4. Resource and energy conservation. 5. Relief sewer priorities. We thank you very much. We don't very often get the opportunity to meet like this with a City Council, and we applaud you for your interest and we will be happy to field any questions or comments that you may have. END -16- PRESENTATION TO CITY COUNCIL ON FACILITY PLAN SUMMARY On Monday, August 15, representatives of Veenstra & Kimm, the City's consultants for preparation of the Facility Plan for the City's sanitary sewerage system, will meet at informal session with the City Council. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the background and reasons for preparation of a Facility Plan and the major aspects of preparation and implementation of the plan. Major decisions must be made within the next few weeks to permit completion and implementation of the plan within the established schedule. Five major aspects will be discussed using a slide presentation. These are as follows: 1. Treatment technology and the recommended treatment process. 2. Selection of a site for a new treatment facility. 3. Methods for handling solids at the new treatment facilities and, also, disposition of solids from the municipal water treatment plant. ij 4. Conservation of energy and resources. 5. Priorities for construction of relief sewers. INTRODUCTION The consultants will discuss some of the background information relative to the Iowa City sanitary sewerage system and the impact of the enactment and implementation of Federal Water Pollution Control Laws and Amendments. The components and scheduling of the Facility Plan will be presented. TREATMENT PROCESS The effluent requirements of the regulatory agencies will be explained in detail. The fact that effluent requirements, because of low flows in the Iowa River, may become more stringent will be discussed. The consultants have considered several treatment processes capable of meeting the effluent requirements. They will recommend the activated sludge - activated I bio -filter method as being most cost-effective for and applicable to the i needs of Iowa City. They will request concurrence by the City Council for 4 use of this process. i L✓. Slides showirig the proposed process will be shown. Slidus of the present plant will be presented. The consultants will show that the existing plant does not meet effluent requirements. SITE CONSIDERATIONS Three wastewater treatment plant sites, referred to as the North Site, Intermediate Site and South Site, will be presented. The characteristics of each site will be discussed including distance from the City, cost of outfall sewers, service areas, environmental effects, archaeological findings and other aspects. The consultants will request certain decisions by the City Council relative to site selection. SOLIDS HANDLING The consultants will discuss the handling of solids at the new treatment facility and the handling of solids from the water treatment plant. It will be recommended that water treatment plant solids be discharged to the sanitary sewer system for treatment and disposal with the wastewater treatment plant solids. Recotrmendations will be made for handling sewage sludge and water treatment plant solids at the new plant. It will be recommended that the primary disposal point for solids from the new plant be the City's sanitary landfill. A secondary disposal point is agricultural land. The consultants will seek concurrence of the City Council regarding recommended methods for disposal of solids. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND RESOURCES Proposed measures for conservation of energy and resources will be presented. These will include automation to reduce personnel and power requirements, reduction in normal heating and cooling loads, reduction of excessive infiltration/inflow, use of gravity flow where possible, consideration of solar energy and other measures. The consultants will request input from the City Council relative to additional measures to be adopted for conservation of energy and resources. RELIEF •SEWER PRIORITIES . Engineering aspects involved in the construction of relief sewers will be discussed. The consultants will request advice and counseling regarding the establishment of priorities in the construction of relief sewers. -2- it is anticipated that the presentation and discussion may require two hours or more. The consultants request the questions and comments of the City Council. END i Prepared by: Veenstra & Kinm Engineers & Planners 300 West Bank Building 1601 22nd Street West Des t4oines, Iowa 50265 August 4, 1977 11634 -3- John6nn County Council' an Aginq 538 South Uil'bent Sbreet Imm City, blem 52240 PFPOR7 FOP MONTH OF UNF 1977 7. Expenditune.6 • Diaeetok'6 Saeany..........................$833.33 Poe.tage.................................... 39.00 Ohh.ice Supptie6 ............................ 18.09 Outside Pii.nti.nq........................... 37.79 Telephone .................................. 30.95 TOTAL $958.80 71. Suppon.tive SeAvi.ce6 i E 1: 7n4o4mati.on and Re6enhae Natwi.e. o% CaeP6 PkopeAty Tax ........................... 57 Shoppen6 Aide ..........................27 Handpnan Choke .......................... 29 Dental Can.e............................11 Congregate Heaee....................... 9 TOTAL 133 B. A66istance with Rent and Pkopenty tax Humbeh uj eei.en.t6......................50 A66iistance with Food Stamp Fokm........ I C. Phune.-a-Pu.e.nd Number o(, voeuntcros ...................20 Number o4 ee.Een.t6.......................30 The. Counaie on Aging ha6 voeunteen6 who make cael6 .to etient6 hv.ice. uk .thkee, time6 a week. .to pen6onz who have been n.egenned to the agency by 6)Li.end6, 4amitey ok other p4ovtdeA,6 o4 eekvicea, e.q., VNS. DSS, i Housing Rehab. D. ShoppvL'6 Aide .. ......................2.7 NumbeA o% vol;un.teeitz ...................5 Number o4 etient6......................16 3-/ 7/ 1 9 v • • E. Find-a-Ifit( i's e. Numbvn o;f ce.hm ts......................1 171. Senv.i.rv.s Aub-cantAacted 41tom N,,U.tapv Agency on Agl.nq, AAea X (Moni.es pnovi.&W by 1A S.talt, Commission on Aq<nq undeh Meh Amwt.i.cans Art, T.it.6 711 and Titte V77) A. DentAt Cate Paugaam Numbcvt o(, b.iees paid...................4 (Totat o(, $243.40) B. Handyman Choae. Numbut o(t voeun.tems...................3 Numbers oh ct.i.en.t6......................23 C. Specine Peveeopment PAoiect - Phogham in which the Counci.t on Af(t.nq p4ov.idc6 piurpam6 o4 speciof .hitmes.t6 and educat:ionnt content to of(im pmsm Nene at the Smi.oa CenteA each Tuesday once a month and nn Sunday (wi.th AAt'.s Council). PAugaams: June14 - MemwviaC Society. June 21 - Se.ide P)tmentat. on. June 28 - Glaucoma NumbeA of, cUmts attending ............ 49 IV. Comments One oh Councte on Ag.imgs majo4 eonceAn6 ha6 been that oh .the high coat o(, dAugs. In a aece.nt lwa)i.ing conducted by .the Aaea Agency oh Agi.nq, high amounq .the e46t of p4.io4.itie6 4on Iowa City, John.6on County aAea was a discount oA a 6ubd.idy (oA dAug6. HoweveA this Issue wa6 not one o4 the objectives dden.ti(,.iabte in .the Men Ptan itoA 1978 (dee attached AAea Pean /,oA 1978). Thme(one .the John6on County Counci? on Aging had begun to initiate. cK, oats .to investigate. and expeoae. (twctheA with Dave Johan6en, Naison (,oA Chambm. o(, Com- mmee. rtnd Counc.i,t art Aging. AnotheA conceAn oh CounciX on Aging has been tayinq to (find otdeit ind.iv.iduatb to be cmti4ied (tun Compnehcn6.ive Empeoymen.t TAai.n. nq Act (CETA) po6.iti.on6 which Couneif on Aq.inq has been abee to obtain thaough OPP. it appenA6 that. .the qu.icle.t.i.nes aAe. too 6tA.iet e6pec,iaety with Aegaad6 to .income and eeng.th oS unempeoymertt. We aAe in des- peaate need joA .the. eeavices .that .the two post and witK paov.i.de. Thebe Aemain6 aeso .the paobtem o(, paov.idinq adequate homemabing/dame6- .tie 6eAv.ice6 .in the existing Imogaam,'home. peuon6 cannot quati4y, they do not chome to beeame..invoeved with Pubeie A66i6tance PAugnams. The Council on Aging stAongetf suppoA.ts the ex.istinq 6eay.i.ces of SEATS and woutd hecommend .to lite Ufy of Iotaz Cittl that,taith 4egaad6 to acquisition o4 new bus 4oA lotoz Uly and C wtatvie.t.e, khat the Game pot -icy p"t:iemeanty chaAq.inq oS (,aAes be continued a6 have been .in past as opeAated by County. (2) 0 9 the (sinal' mrrfinil oA rhe Ad floc Commiltee on Sen.iuh Cenren ws lief'd /hi!, uumlli with Aikm!' nceonunendalione and cononant6 peudirw an n VOW,// lhnl avie pointed in lnle7stnlr tihoppv'l. • M I NUTES (: I'1'Y/IIN I VERS I'1'Y MEETING JIINI: 14, 1977 I'DIISONS 1111BSUNT: Dirk Cihson, Dennis Kraft, Ray Mossman, Dirk Plast ino, Rusumary ViIosli McIruse-NeoI I" Tr_ilI'iC Si-,i�I- The lights for this project have been installed and the controllers arc being installed. It is anticipated that the light will be in operation by July 1. Ilrhan Renewal Mr. Kraft reported that it is anticipated that Parcel 95-2 will be vacant by October I, 1977 and that subsequent to that time, a demolition contract will he let for the house on this parcel. The land is scheduled to he subsequently conveyed to the University. Sewer Contract Mr. Mossman indicated that he anticipated that the sewer contract will be approved by the Board of Regents at their meeting on Juno 17th. Pinkbine Bikeway The bids for this project are scheduled to be opened this afternoon (.lune 14th) and it is anticipated that construction will begin soon thereafter. Street Signing Bids for the University Street Signing ['reject are scheduled to he opened on June 19th. This will include more highway signs as well as signs identifying buildings and directions to buildings. Area 'Transportation Study The Policy Committee recommendations to the .Johnson County Regional Planning Commission have been conveyed and will be discussed at the meeting of June 15th. Comprehensive Plan It was reported that in excess of 2000 questionnaires were returned to the Community Development Staff and that at the present time, the information has been punched and put on tape and is at the University Computer Center. It was reported that itis likely that information from the study will be received within a two -three week period. Melrose Avenue Micro Origin and Destination (0$D) Survey -- Mossman indicated that the results from the study are expected from the Institute of Urban F, Regional Research as of July 1. 35'7Z I> 1 0 Parking Problem -Old Capitol The probloin which was mentioned Inst month, i.v., Iota• hoses parking in no parking areas is bus zones appevs to have been ;IIIeviatod. The University Security and the Iowa City Police Department have been effectively communicating on this project. Iowa Avenue Bridge Mr. Plast ino indicated that the contract which is being prepared does call for the construction of parapet. walls along either side of the bridge in order to minimize the adverse effect of pedestrians being splashed by motor vehicles. This contract is scheduled to go to the City Council very soon. Iloses Mr. Mossmmn indicated that the University presently has twelve old hoses that they would like to got sold as soon as possible in that the buses are becoming targets for vandals as well as sleeping places for transients. Als. Vitosh indicated that the City's Purchasing Agent is presently working on this matter with the University. (louse Moving Ordinance ft was reported that the subject of overwidth houses is presmttdy hoing studied and that the ordinance is likely to be amended in such a way as to allow the movement of overwidth houses in certain areal by administrative waiver. University Parking (tamp It was reported that it is anticipated that the now University parking ramp south of University hospitals will be in operation as of August I of this year, Modular Married Student: (lousing Units Mr. Gibson reported that the first modular married student housing unit has arrived in Iowa City and that 48 more units are scheduled to be delivered in the near future. This complex wi11 be located in the Ilawkeye Court-Ilawkeye Drive area. The units have an area of .960 -square feet each, contain two bedrooms, and will have a rental structure of $130 per month, including water. Respectfully submitted, Dennis R. Kraft • parks & recreation *department to: Dennis Showalter, Director re: July Monthly Report I. Operational A. Interments: MEMO from: Billie Ilauber, Superintendent of Cemetery- Forestry \ date: August 1, 1977 1. Dis-interment & re -interment 2. Ashes 3. Regular - weekdays 4. Saturday B. Lot Sales C. Lots Re -purchased 1. For re -sale 2. For landscaping II. Maintenance 1 @ $250.00 = $250.00 1 @ $ 50.00 = $ 50.00 5 @ $125.00 = $625.00 1 @ $145.00 = $145.00 1 @ $175.00 = $175.00 TOTAL INCOME = $1,245.00 5 @ $110.00 = $550.00 1 @ $ 62.50 = $ 62.50 TOTAL PAID OUT = $612.50 A. Forestry (inside Cemetery) - 78.5 hours. B. Forestry (outside Cemetery) - 55 hours. C. Cemetery (general grounds maintenance) - 250 hours. D. Cemetery (general shop & office maintenance) - 23.25 hours. E. Preventative maintenance (vehicles & mowers, etc.) - 47.25 hours. F. Lot locations, sales, & related records - 15.75 hours. G. Outside mowin and.or grounds maintenance - 62 hours. H. Funeral time regular) - 109.5 hours. I. Funeral time (overtime) - 7.25 hours. J. Other overtime (actual hours) - 0 hours. TOTAL = 648.50 hours III. Budgeted Items and Special Projects A. Budgeted Items 1. Updating Cemetery records - 152 hours. 2. Signs, gate closures, etc. - 89.75 hours. B. Special Projects 1. Tent at City Park pool for swimming meet - 4 hours. 2. Sidewalk sodding project - 23 hours. TOTAL = 268.75 hours 34 9 0 Cometery-Forestry, Division July Monthly Report Page 2 • IV. Contracts and Specifications A. Cemetery monument repair - 95m completed. B. Forestry Contracts: 1. #1 - specs out; bids to be in August 10. 2. #2 - specs nearly completed; will also be let in August. C. Plant replacement on city streets - no action until fall. D. Cemetery water line - bid rejected; awaiting administrative instructions. E. Cemetery roof - bid rejected from Slade; administration requested second bid of another type material. Roof to be re -bid in August. V. Special Projects - Superintendent A. Weed Ordinance - with Legal; no action in June or July. B. Complaints solved during July: Forestry connected - 45; weeds - 6. VI. FY 78 Goals A. Cemetery Goals 1. Uniform enforcement of Ordinance - underway. • 2. Improved public relations - ongoing project. 3. Installation of entrance signs - completed. 4. Renovation of Cemetery facilities - standstill. 5. Development of a Five -Year Plan for expansion into Hickory Hill Park - no action. 6. Increase efficiency - total hours = 977.5*: a. Regular duties 648.50 b. Special duties 268.75 c. Rest periods 60.25 17% of actual working time spent outside Cemetery. B. Forestry Goals 1. Utilization of advance citizen notification of projects - underway. 2. Increased activity in tree maintenance - one contract out, 2nd to be released in August. Both are to be let in August with a 3rd to be prepared if budget permits. VII. Items of Special Interest A. The July 2nd nude sun bathers in Oakland received wide coverage via "Paul Harvey and the News". B. Extreme heat and drought conditions have reduced mowing inside the O Cemetery by 1/3 over 1976 and have allowed specialized maintenance to be accomplished. 1• 0 0 Cemetery -Forestry Division July Monthly Report Page 3 C. New gates and closures have reduced ordinary nuisance vandalism and daily trash pick-up by at least 80%. The safety factor provided by traffic control has created a more pleasant working atmosphere. The vandalism now being experienced is limited to gate and fence closures and is of the more destructive type - the use of bolt cutters and other devices or methods requiring expensive repairs. This destruction appears to be taking place after hours. * This figure does not reflect any time for the Superintendent of Cemetery - Forestry. /ef 0 parks & recreation *department to: Dennis Showalter, Director re: July Monthly Report ,0 I. Administration .I MEMO from• Bob Lee, Superintendent of Recreation date • August 3, 1977 5,41 A. Custodian Chris Whitty finished work in the department on July 30. Interviews were held to replace her and Teri Rutherford was hired to begin work on August 1. B. Because of the work load in handling calls for tennis reservations, we adopted a new policy to take reservations from 7 to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday only. C. Intern Donna Rasely is conducting another Iowa City Leisure Needs Survey. II. Physical and Aquatics Activities A. Two tennis tournaments were held during the month. The first was a class tournament for those participating in our lesson program and was held during the week. The second was the Johnson County Tournament which was held on a weekend. Both were well received and proved successful. B. The third session of tennis lessons at City Park and Mercer Park courts began on July 18 with 151 people in 22 classes. One more session is scheduled for adults only at City Park, beginning on August 22. C. A basketball clinic and 3 -on -3 tournament for youth was scheduled for late July. University of Iowa Assistant Coach Floyd Theard conducted a very fine clinic for the boys. D. The last sessions of swimming lessons are being completed. A fourth session was not held at City Park and Mercer Park pools. III. Special Populations Programs A. A pontoon boat excursion on the Coralville Reservoir is being planned for August 15 for those who have participated in the Saturday noon swimming instruction program. B. On July 11, a bus load of senior citizens went to Dubuque for a boat ride on the Mississippi and a tour of a shopping center. C. A pot luck picnic was held on July 17 in City Park with games, etc., for those in the summer programs. D. Special activities for August are being planned. E. A newsletter called SPIN is being prepared to mail to all participants in SPI programs. 3--'7"73 0 • o Recreation Division July Monthly Report Page 2 • IV. Cultural and Social Programs A. "The Troupe", a children's drama group, is performing "The Nose" at the city's playgrounds and held a performance at City Park on July 30. B. A lecture on the King Tut exhibit drew a crowd of over 300 people. This was followed by a trip to Chicago to see the exhibit on July 18 for 90 people. Marilyn Levin was the lecturer and also planned the trip. Another lecture and slide show for about 60 people was held on July 31. C. The newly formed kitchen band group, known as the "Kitchen Jugs", rehearses weekly and put on a show for the Golden Age Club and Congregate Meals. D. Two trips to Chicago to see Cubs baseball games are filling for August 13 and September 10. E. A trip to Adventureland on July 30 proved enjoyable for about 40 people. F. The "ARt in the Park" concerts have been held every Sunday afternoon with the last one scheduled for August 7. G. An overnight trip to Kansas City is scheduled for August 13 and 14. The attractions are Worlds of Fun and a Kansas City Chiefs football game. V. Playground Events S A. About 130 youngsters participated in the annual Swim Fest which was held at Mercer Park (rather than at City Park). The Noon Optimist Club provided funds for the popular coin dive and the hot dogs, etc. B. The Dog Show and the Carnival, both held in City Park, were very successful, also, and great fun was had by all. C. The Call of the Fire program in Hickory Hill Park on July 6 was sparsely attended because of extreme heat conditions. D. A Field Day at Mercer Park will be the climax event and will be held on August 4. An American Indian dancer will perform and a radio - controlled helicopter will be demonstrated. Playgrounds close on August 5. /ef 0 0 parks & recreation artment tQ, Dennis Showalter, Director re. July Monthly Report I. Work Projects (Park Areas) • MEMO from: Bob Howell, Park Superintendent date • August 3, 1977 1 A. Installation of the wood play equipment in Lower City Park is now completed. A border made with rail ties and filled with sand will be built around the equipment for added safety and some walks will be added at a later date. B. A new drinking fountain has been installed in Fairmeadows Park near the play equipment. C. As a part of the Architectural Barrier Removal Program, the following improvements were completed in the past month in City Park: 1. Construction of an asphalt path connecting the main parking lot to shelters #12 and 113. 2. Installation of a grill near shelter #12. 3. Construction of an asphalt path from the street to shelter #1 in Upper City Park. 4. An asphalt ramp was built connecting the existing path and the concrete walk around the main restroom building in Lower City Park. D. Built rail tie steps into hillside at Pheasant Hill Park and installed a slide bed adjacent to the steps. E. Repaired Clinton Street planter boxes and ramps. F. Repaired and painted bleachers and benches. G. Started re -painting existing play equipment in several parks. H. Repaired roof of picnic shelter in Court Hill Park. I. Built and installed new sign for Farmers' Market in Chauncey Swan. J. Installed entrance gate at Elm Grove tennis court. K. Pruned trees in various park areas. II. Work Projects (Other Areas) A. Washington Street plantings - 146 hours. B. Urban Renewal mowing and repair - 66 hours. C. Other public grounds (Iowa Avenue, Chauncey Swan, etc.) - 137 hours. D. Downtown cleanup - 27 hours. (Does not include hours of C.E.T.A. employees) III. Administration, Miscellaneous A. Employed three (3) additional persons under C.E.T.A. 21 -years age bracket). • B. Met with play equipment representatives on three (3) C. Storm cleanup (street trees) - July 31. /ef program (over - occasions. 3'Y7-3 0 General Monthly Report Police Department July, 1977 41 The Police Department received 2186 citizen generated complaints in July, a drop of 195 and the number of arrests, 1123, an increase over the past month of 115. The increases appear in robbery, assaults, disorderly conduct, and traffic areas. The total number of auto accidents dropped slightly. Animal Shelter reports that 165 complaints were registered in July. The number of animal bites apparently is influenced by living in either the urban or city area as feline feroc- iousness was greater in the county and city living goes to the dogs. Cash receipts for the Shelter totaled $810.50 for July. Personnel Leo Eastwood completed the delinquency.prevention course offered by the University"of Minnesota. David Arkovich and David Green have fulfilled their military obligations during July. Vacations have been running rampant with the Chief's heading the list. The award for distance has to go to Cheryl Stevens,who spent her vacation in Vienna, Austria. Some of the part time employees have terminated, both through resignation and termination of contracts. A more informative report will be forthcoming for August as Chief Miller will be back from vacation. Statistical reports are attached. 3vu I COMPLAINTS RECEIVED BY POLICE I.; CRIMINAL HOMICIDE 2. RAPE 3. ROBBERY 4. ASSAULT 5. BURGLARY 6. LARCENY 7. AUTO THEFT .'OTHER ASSAULTS 9. FORGERY AND COUNTERFEITING 10.` EMBEZZLEMENT AND FRAUD ;r? 11.- STOLEN_PROPERTY 12. WEAPONS 13. PROSTITUTION 14. SEX OFFENSES 15. OFFENSES AGAINST FAMILY AND -CHILDREN NARCOTIC DRUG LAWS 17.LIQUOR LAWS 18. DRUNKENNESS 19. DISORDERLY CONDUCT 20. VAGRANCY .'21. GAMBLING "; 22. DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF LIQUOR ? 23. VIOLATION OF ROAD AND DRIVING LAWS ; A JAIL VV.11. MUTT- APR.MAY..LP.I. JI!L.AUC. S"P. LL":. -" ..rC 0 1 0. 0 1 0 0 0 0 •• 1 3 1 0 2 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 11 6 4 11 12 4 14 21 38 37 28 38 52 37 82 101 125 189 182 165 173 21 7 17 24 39 24 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 6 9 10 1 4 I, 32 25 9 17 16 12 13 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 I 5 9 12 6 2 8 13 39 31 45 38 47, 55 45 3 11 3 7 7 12 8 I 1 0 4 3 0 5 -T 22 14 13 19 25 13 9' 45 51 37 54 48 60 69 I 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 I I 24 33 38 22 51 24 :28 I - 14 16 24 146 47431 i38 I 292 253 --t-T_ 209 1264 181 111203 1153 I ! OT!":;^, VIOLATIONS OF TMrFIC'A '!1 MOTOR MUCLE U.15: _-- 26, OT1 JR 01•TEIISES: 27. SUSPICION: 2% VIST: 29. FOu1ID: 30 MAL 1!OTOR VEIIICLE TRArFIC ACCIDEIITS: 31 . rmMOVAL IITJURY fora. VMIICLG TRArFIfI ACCIDENTS: ' 12. PfiOPLRTY DMAGE 110TOR VEHICLE TRAFrIC ACCIDEUTS: •';33.- OVER'TNdTIC ACC11VITS: ! 31: MUMTIC ACCLPEIIS: 35. HOVE ACCIDEIITS: 3G. OCCUPGTIOIIAL ACCTIM- s: I37. riRIBM1S ACCIPTITS: 30. 101DUL: 39 SIJIC'_DES : Ito. suICIDFS ATT•1:1'IPTED: SHDDEll DEATH A111 D0T)TI FOOD: 1Q. SIC1, CAR'.u) ron, I W"ITAL CASE: j hh. DO1•.0 TIMEATS: i 16. dlTMULES: 1,7. FIRES: rl. 1!ISSIIlO_PCR.901!S: i ee �® me®eEee■ mm®eeeee®a eeoeeeeee.® eee® MEN eeee M m eeee eee®e®o ® eeeee®eee®® .eo.eee■® e®® . era e©ee■®®e .eeeo©ee ee . a© s ■®� NH ®eee® s■■m me®®salsa®No eee®ae®e®■ eeee eeo� IINN ARRESTS MADE BY POLICE 1. CR'(MINAL HOMICIDE 2. PE 3'. ROBBERY 4. ASSAULT 5. BURGLARY 6 LARCENY - THEFT. 7 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT OTHER ASSAULTS 9 ARSON 10 FORGERY AND COUNTERFEITING 11. FRAUD 12. EMBEZZLEMENT 13. STOLEN PROPERTY Buying, Receiving, Possessing 14. .VANDALISM 15. WEAPONS Carrying, Possessing „ etc. 1• PROSTITUTION AND COMMERCIALIZED VICE •17. SEX OFFENSES' 18. NARCOTIC DRUG LAWS 19. GAMBLING 20. OFFENSES AGAINST THE FAMILY AND CHILDREN -121. DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE 22. LIQUOR LAWS 23. DRUNKENNESS r 24, DISORDERLY CONDUCT eeooo©ll eeeeoo ee®emem ma®m©®e 0mum0© 003=1111011 m0®, IN Ell ooeI ©ME 0ME 0 0®0, , ©0oeN 0BEN a0 ®m ®m em see®eom ; eeos1 ee® on e�eIN em am an , ' ®m®m�mmfe� . ®e an ee ee Last Year to late Dog Complaints Cat Complaints 7 163 Total laints �+ J Impounding Record Voluntary (Dogs) Pick up (Dogs) Owner (Cats) Stray s) dl 41 Disposals Dogs Adopted Dogs Reclaimed Cats Adopted Cats Reclaimed :SUI DOGS 1q, F7 SUI CATS , P.T.S.-Dogs P.T.S. Cats 67 1 � Rev ue..(in dollars) Adoptions SUI ... na t ov ! 970SD ! So o0 oe J vo sa w Tickets Issued Other Animals Picked Up Raccoon Opposum Bats Birds, Fowl Wild, other Skunk Livestock Other Dog Bites ,iy o c�i Other Bites Cat Bites Rabies (Confirmed) O O Dead Animals Picked 4do8S W; I d Dumpedcy{ Bikes G tai5 acais C . Wity ®f Iowa Cif4b DATE' August 1, 1977 TO: Deputy Stock FROM: Det. Sgt. Harris RE: Monthly Report 6864-77 Armed Robbery - McDonalds - 2 subjects arrested, warrant issued for third subject. 6877-77 B&E - Hamburg Inn - case still under investigation 6847-77 Invest. reference B&E's - 1 subject arrested for cont. substance, 2 subjects charged for B&E's., •2 Juvenile subjects 2 B&E's. returned to parents - cleared Juvenile - Bland -. Curfew - released to mother Juvenile - Johnson -Curfew - released to mother v No DATE, July 27, 1977 TO: Kenneth L. Stock, Deputy Chief of Police FROM: Detective Frank. Johnson RE: S un^:ary of July cases 6792-77 Page Henry care theft - Vehicle recovered Amarillo Texas No charges - closed 6800-77 .Checks - letter sent - closed 6803-77 Forgery on Vera Six - no leads - open 6804-77 BRE Auto Clinic - window broken - nothing taken - closed 6810-77 BEE Silver Ball - juveniles apprehended - closed 6814-77 Fraud - First National Bank- Maher Kamal - RQstitution made Closed 6819-77 Fail return leased vehicle - Aero Rental'- Closed subject . apprehended Tulsa OK - Iowa will not extradite 6823-77 Checks - Saylor Locksmithing - letter sent 6829-77 BRZ - Advanced Audio - Interviewed one suspect - not involved Open ' 6830-77 Suicide - Hansen m Emerald Apts. Closed 6835-77 Embezzlement Sinclair Refining - Open pending polygraph exam. 6845-77 Forgery - John Lance suspect - Restitution made - closed 6846-77 Fraud - Howard Johnsons - Unable locate passer. ATL dispatched to surrounding states. 6855-77 Armed Robbery - Hamburg Inn #1 - Being discussed with Co. Atty. Open. 686747 Fraud - ISBf.T and FNB - Naturalization Service notified and FBI notified - S'aspect is an alien working way across USA. etectiv rzrk�on Detect' &treau i gh4y, of Iowa City DATE: July 27, 1977 TO: Deputy Stock FROM: Det. Fowler RE: Monthly Report 6820-77 Closed - no physical evidence 6824-77 Closed - subject to be sentenced 7-15-77 for drug abuse, released because he supplied information reference drugs . 6833-77 Investigation closed, still attempting to return found items. 6860-77 Closed, both parties satisfied 6862-77 Open, extra patrol of area This officer on vacation over half the month 0 r TO: Deputy Stock FROM: Det. Burns RE: Monthly Report 6802-77 6813-77 N DATE, August 1, 1977 Forgery— Case closed no further action - John Lance wrote check on parent's account. They did not want matter persued. Assault with intent to commit great bodily injury - James Harding charged - case pending in court - cleared by arrest. Theft - Wakefield - unfounded, mower returned. Theft - case open, no leads Harrassing Phone calls - Case closed - calls stopped Narco. Investigation - closed - spoke to O'Hara, and Paulson. 6873-77 Missing person - Carol Studenrauch - located in Iowa City case closed. 6833-77 C.B. Antenna theft - item returned to Mr. Blair. case closed. JUVENILE CASES WITHOUT CASE NUMBERS. D. Schmitz Larceny 0/20 -referred to Probation R. Pizzina Runaway/Poss. Marijuana -referred to.Prob. R..Price' Vandalism - referred to.probation Td.:Schmitz Squealing Tires - referred. to probation E. Parradee CINA-referred to Social Services R, Hagen R, Westfall T. Gluba D, Miller CINA - Referred to Social Services Warned and released Runaway _ turned over to parents Shoplifting - turned over to Probation 0 E 6 J. Miller Shoplifting - turned over to Probation A. Seering Shoplifting -referred to Probation R. Duttlinger - Shoplifting - referred to Probation S. Miller - Shoplifting - referred to Probation J. Linnell Auto theft, Possession of Stolen property - Sent to Eldora T,Hill Auto theft/ car prowling - turned over to Probation C. Treiber Auto theft/car prowling -. turned over to'Probation 11. Johnson B&E - referred to probation T. Morgan - Child harrassment - unfounded M. Rains Possession of stolen property - referred to probation. 1. i Exhibitionist - Case closed - spoke with subjept. Will not occur again K 1 I j I 1 1. 6 0 0 FINANCE DEPWDIEN7 ACTIVITY RP.POR'I' JUIN, 1977 DEPAR'IMIi I'N. G(NLS 1. To evaluate the use of City -owned or leased computer equipment and provide written recommendations to the City Manager (FY77) Site visits tc• Des Moines and Ames were completed by the Purchasing Agent, Controller and University Computer Center representative to obtain information regarding alternative applications and set-ups. A departmental information gathering form was constructed and departmental interviews were started. II. To complete a City risk management evaluation. Items Completed: 1) Cost comparisons over 3 -year period of all insurance 2) Professional liability insurance application completed 3) Law Enforcement officer's liability insurance application completed 4) Insurance requirements for agencies subsidized by City investigated for compliance Ongoing: Efforts to improve the City risk management continue with better communisation of possible risk exposures between departments. 2) Investigation into placement of general liability insurance 3) Investigation into rate increase for workmen's compensation as well as rationale for payment of claims by insurance carriers Future Activity: 1) Monthly reports of departmental claims to be sent to departments starting in August. Implement an efficient and economical City microfilming program which would reducearchival storage space, facilitate retrieval and allow 2nd copies of valuable records to be economically reproduced and stored for safety. Vendor contact was begun by the Purchasing Agent and Buyer for the purpose of developing specific system recommendations. PURCHASING SUBGOAL ACTIVITY Data Processing: Time was spent on the utility system to accomodate the deferral o t of h refuse collection fee. The system had been rewritten and geared up to begin billing of the fee. The new system had to be shut down and the old system reimplemented. Accounts Payable - Effort was directed towards the compilation of a fiscal year-end encum rb ante listing. Copiers - a study of. the City's photocopying was completing in July with the recommendation that the present machines be replaced pending the successful completion of atrial period by the proposed replacement machine. 31-173, 1 Finance July Activity Page 2 AOMINISIRATION SUBGOAL ACI'IVI'IY Budget - Preparation of the FY79 Budget Manual continues. Zero Base Budgeting in a modified version will be used along with the program budgeting format used in FY78. Council discussion of the FY79 budget process scheduled for early August with goal setting using MBO set for early September. TREASURY SUBGOAL ACTIVITY Landfill Dis sal Fee - computer programming was completed and will be implemented on September water sewer billings for the month of August. The utilities area has experienced a very heavy workload for the months of June and July. Ile processed 855 final billings and made a similar number of resets for new customers. This is an unusually high number for these months as the peak workloads have been May 15 -June 15 and August 10 -September 1st. Vacations during this period meant that everyone had extra work. The utilities staff must be commended for their accomplishments. We also appreciate the efforts of Cleo Kron and the service department. ACCOUNPING SUBGOAL ACTNITY Much of the division's effort was directed to year-end close out activity and preparation of information for the FY77 financial report. Despite this demand on the work schedule, the division assisted in: 1) implementing the landfill cash and charge systems 2) revision of the Streets activity in the Chart of Accounts to reflect a cost allocation system, as requested by the Street Supt. '15 tty of Iowa City* MEMORANDUM DATE: August 9, 1977 TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager FROM: Dennis R. Kraft, Director of Community Development RE: Monthly Report - July, 1977 0 Attached please find the July, 1977 Monthly Report for the Department of Community Development. /sc :3q73 • -2- • CDBG DIVISION July 1977 y 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 HUD 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. JULY ACTIVITIES: I V The CDBG audit guide was reviewed in preparation of the audit. Budgets for FY '78 were developed utilizing carryover funds as well as the 3rd year allocation. A CDBG Budget booklet was developed. Summer interns gathered housing data for evaluating neighborhood conditions for the Rehab and Code Enforcement programs. Approximately 2,000 structures have been surveyed. Ralston Creek topics such as the EIS issue, land acquisition issue and future planned activities were discussed. Memos were prepared for staff and Council explaining the program status. The Neighborhood Site Improvements Program was presented to the City Council and thereafter approved for implementation. VI. All CDBG activities for August, 1977, through December, 1977, were developed into a chart to map progress and program performance. VII. An ERR was drafted for the Retarded Citizen Center project. VIII. Letters to other state and federal agencies were drafted seeking alternate funding for the Rape Prevention Program and the Handicapped and Elderly Bus Acquisition. PROJECTED AUGUST ACTIVITIES: I. A financial audit of the first two years of CDBG activities will be performed. II. FY 178 Budget booklets will be distributed and project director responsibilities more clearly defined. III. A revised 11AP will be drafted for submission to HUD. This will be presented to Council for review and approval. a I II III ` IV I V The CDBG audit guide was reviewed in preparation of the audit. Budgets for FY '78 were developed utilizing carryover funds as well as the 3rd year allocation. A CDBG Budget booklet was developed. Summer interns gathered housing data for evaluating neighborhood conditions for the Rehab and Code Enforcement programs. Approximately 2,000 structures have been surveyed. Ralston Creek topics such as the EIS issue, land acquisition issue and future planned activities were discussed. Memos were prepared for staff and Council explaining the program status. The Neighborhood Site Improvements Program was presented to the City Council and thereafter approved for implementation. VI. All CDBG activities for August, 1977, through December, 1977, were developed into a chart to map progress and program performance. VII. An ERR was drafted for the Retarded Citizen Center project. VIII. Letters to other state and federal agencies were drafted seeking alternate funding for the Rape Prevention Program and the Handicapped and Elderly Bus Acquisition. PROJECTED AUGUST ACTIVITIES: I. A financial audit of the first two years of CDBG activities will be performed. II. FY 178 Budget booklets will be distributed and project director responsibilities more clearly defined. III. A revised 11AP will be drafted for submission to HUD. This will be presented to Council for review and approval. a IV. The proposed CDBG activities to be carried out between August and December, 1977, will be presented to the City Council. V. 2000 more structures will be surveyed. Therefore exterior housing condition information will be available for most of the CDDG progr.,,un area. VI. The Handicapped and Elderly Bus Acquisition ITR will be drafted. VII. A manual of City Land Acquisition Procedures will be developed. MONTHLY SUS@IAR1' 01: CDBG PROTECT ACTIVITIES CDBG PROJECT JULY ACTIVITIES PROJECTED AUGUST ACTIVITIES 1: Committee on *Election of officers was completed via mail. *The Ralston Creek program will be discussed. Community Needs Curtis Purington was elected chairperson. *The citizen input from the Comprehensive *The Neighborhood Site Improvement Program was Plan survey will be reviewed. discussed and a recommendation sent to Council. 2 Housing *Specifications were developed for 5 structures *Packaged construction contracts for 5 Rehabilitation to be bid out as a package, structures will be awarded. *Both rehab personnel took vacations. *Specifications for five additional structures *To date 3 structures have been completed totaling will be developed for a second package $20,855. construction contract. • *Two structures are currently under construction. *A proposal to offer grant program throughout the CDBG program area will be presented to the Council. `3:S!Neighborhood *Program plans were presented to Council and *Individual staff people will be asked to help ' Site thereafter approved for implementation. implement portions of the program. a Improvements *A time schedule for implementation. -will be ' developed. 4.'Ralston Creek *Staff reviewed watershed control level alter- *All preliminary improvement projects will be Flood Control natives. reviewed by the Council. *Staff reviewed the need for ERR's vs. EIS's. *A Ralston Creek report will be presented to *Properties acquisition activities were reviewed. CCN. Sa Housing Code *1653 dwelling units were inspected *The new minimum standards 'code will be pre - 'Enforcement 246 rooming units were inspected sented to Council. 232 structures were inspected *A mag card correspondence system will be 54 Certificates of Compliance were issued established. *Reinspections continued in areas 9 P, 11. *Follow-up inspections to sections 9 & 11 in *Initial inspections in area 12 (west of river) Area A will continue. continued. *Annual inspection of apartment complexes with *Annual city-wide inspection of complexes with 20 20 units or more will be completed. or more units began. NOYMLY SUMMARY OF CDBG PROJECT ACTIVITIES :.CDBG PROJECT JULY ACTIVITIES PROJECTED AUGUST ACTIVITIES 6. Rape *The program was discussed with representatives *Letters will be mailed seeking alternate "Prevention of WRAC. funding. •`Program *Letters were drafted seeking alternate sources of funding as required by HUD. ,,7 Senior Citizen *No activities were carried out. *No activities are planned. — Center 8 Retarded *An ERR was drafted. *The ERR will be reviewed by staff Cincluding the Legal Department) and notices will be ,`Citizen Center. published. 9 Bus *Letters were drafted seeking alternate funding *Letters will be sent seeking alternate „ Acquisition sources as per HUD regs. funding. °A *An ERR will be drafted. - 0 '"Comprehensive *A form to monitor the performance of all planners *Issues and alternatives will be reviewed and i°:',Plan was developed. approved by the City Council. - *A revised process for plan development was *Staff will begin work analyzing the impact developed. of each issue and alternative. *Issues identification and alternative solution • process was completed by staff and reviewed by CPCC. 11. ,Human Needs *Data collection was completed for all sub- *Service area profile development will ' "Study committees except Family and Individual Life. - continue. *Development of outline profiles began. *Comp Plan -- Citizen Survey data will be *Questionnaires of social workers and psychologists analyzed. were distributed and returned. *Questionnaires for In -Home and Rehabilitation services will be administered. MONTHLY SUMMARY 01' CDBG PROJECT ACTIVITIES ;i CDBG PROJECT JULY ACTIVITIES PROJECTED AUGUST ACTIVITIES 12i Energy *The Energy Commission has been meeting to dis- *The Energy Commission will meet again to re - Plan cuss program alternatives. view program alternatives. 13. .Urban *Land disposition packets were made available to *R-14 Financial.audit will be held. . -'i Renewal the public. *IPorkshop to clarify potential developers' *Land has been placed on the market. questions will be held. *Pedestrian mall designs were developed. 14. Architectural *Construction of walkways in City Park will take *Bids will be sought for recreation center • Barrier Removal place. construction. "'Program *Contract for the elevator installation will be *City Park improvements will continue. finalized. *Plans for Recreation Center front ramp and passenger drop-off area will be implemented. IS Park Improve- *Mercer light bids will be opened August 4th. *Tennis lights at Mercer and City Parks will c " ments *Last slide was installed at Pheasant Hill. be installed. *Contract for Mercer ball diamond lights will be awarded. i6; Park *Hickory Hill negotiations continued. *Both acquisition projects will be again dis- Additions. *Happy Hollow Park chronology was developed for cussed by the City Council. Council even though their June decision was to not acquire the property. • �j; 1,< i RE111NELOPMEW DIVISION MONI'111.Y REPORTS June and .July 1977 GOALS: I. Carry out project management procedures and prepare management documents and records consistent with City Council policies and IRID 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. ACTIVITIES: 1. Planning: a. Conferred with design consultants regarding design plans for City Plaza. Presented 3 alternate concepts for the design of City Plaza to the Council and received Council selection of the informal concept and directions to proceed with design development. b. Made two design development presentations to the City Council; discussed the specific details of the design with the Council; reviewed the design drawings with the Fire Department, Parks and R creation Department, Planning Division and other City staff members; and secured City Council approval to proceed with the preparation of specifications and working drawings for further presentation to the City Council. Marketing: a. Completed preparation of the Prospectus and the Proposal Packet. Sent letters to 176 individuals who had requested land marketing information at the time it became available. The Urban Renewal land was placed on the market officially July 13. Held numerous discussions with prospective developers. b. Advertised the land sale solicitation in several regional and national publications. III. Management: a. Prepared the investment maturity schedule for the Central Business District Streetscape Improvement Project bond proceeds. b. Secured the inspection of the 5 houses sold from Urban Renewal properties to insure compliance with the contract provision relating to bringing the dwelling units up to minimum standards. c. Completed, secured approval, and executed the contract for design services with Associated Engineers and Sasaki Associates. d. Received the new opinion of value for Parcel 82-1a and the City Council established the updated re -use value. -8- e e. Received Council approval to relocate the Dubuque Street taxi stand stand to a point north of,Washington Street. �. f. Advertised for, received bids, and scheduled the Urban Renewal Project +, R-14 project closeout audit. g. Secured a positive recommendation from the State Executive Council for the Governor to issue land'patents to the streets and alleys within the original town which, are scheduled for Urban Renewal land disposition. PROJECTED ACTIVITIES: I. a. Receive and review proposals. b. Designate developers. c. Negotiate land disposition contracts. d. Monitor the construction of improvements. e. Complete the closeout audit. F f. Complete financial settlement with HUD. 4, a i 1OLY REPORT AUVANCF PLANNING DIVISION GOALS 0 .. 1. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN -- to proceed with planning work so that the three main areas can he developed according to schedule: 1) a City Plan, 2) a Zoning Ordinance, and 3) Citizen Participation. fl. RIVERHION'( COMMISSION -- to continue staff assistance. III. ARRAN ItIiNIiWAI, -- to provide assistance as needed. IV. CDBG ADMINISTRATION -- to provide assistance as needed. a V. CI'T'Y ADMINISTRATION -- to provide assistance as needed. t V1. NORTIISIDIi NEIGIIRORIIOOD PROJECT -- to provide coordination with City activities and to monitor this project. I .,.JULY ACTIVITY: I. Work in Comprehensive Planning continued as follows: City Plan -- produc- tion of approved topical reports continued and further refinement of the Eco- nomics Report continued. The Community 1�acilities Report was approved by CPCC. A draft of issues and alternatives was developed and sent to CPCC, which was amended and sent to Council for a recommendation. The Land Use Concepts Report is now being printed. Zoning Ordinanc•c -- CPf.0 reviewed and approved dimonsional rerpO remcnts For single-family residential districts. Revisions were made in residential zoning districts following department head review; the number of districts was reduced and format simplified. Other zoning ordinance development continued. Citizen Participation -- 40 results of the General Survey were completed :md preparation of a final report began. II. Staff assistance to the Riverfront Commission continued. Staff assistance to urban renewal included attendance at meetings, assistance to Sasaki Associates and Associated Engineers and review and checking of site plan details. IV. Staff assistance to CDRG administration continued. V. Staff assistance to City Administration continued with graphic work for other departments. VI, involvement in the Northside Neighborhood Project continued. PROJECTED ACTIVITY: 1. The essential planning activities necessary for the development of n City Plan and a Zoning Ordinance will continue on schedule. 11. Staff assistance to the Riverfront Commission will continue. • 10- I I I . 0 - III. Staff assistance to Ih•han HVIWWn1 will coal inuv 1.1 an in(.roasod rats through illi d-Oc'IObL'r. IV. Cult(; aca: i sl;wry w i l l (.41111 i nuc V. A:;Si%Ianrr to lily Admial-;Irnlinn will (.1.111inot. a•; rv(po -sIvd. VI. Involvement in the Northside Noiglihorhood Project will continue. k DI:TAILED REPORT OF COMPREHENSIVE; PLANNING ACTIVITIES: Planning 'Technicians -- During July the Planning 'Technicians provided graphics for the Planning and Zoning Commission, City Administration, and planning projects. Th,cy assisted in Citizen Participation, and prepared final copy for printers as well as updating base maps. Assistant Planners -- During .July the Assistant Planners worked in several areas as project leaders for planning tasks. The planners worked on the Community Facilities, Citizen Participation, and Economic% reports. Additionally, the Assistant Planners performed zoning research, data processing duties, and helped develop issue questions and policy alternatives. Additionally, work on :r promotional leaflet for Iowa City began. " Senior Planner -- The Senior Planner directed planning activities and assisted in the citizen participation proce:;s. Additionally, the Senior Planner continued research of the new Zoning Ordinance, worked on the Issue Questions and policy Alternatives and assisted in urban renewal activities. a ; i I MON17ILY REPORT CURRENT PLANNING .1111•Y ACTIVITY: Slaff Repurl.; wvry prepared fur two preliminary plats, four final plats, one final Auditor'•: flat, nuc preliminary I,arl;o Scalp Nun-Rr;idcntinl Development plan, one final Large S(.;rle Nuu-Itesideniial I)ovolupnn•nI pl:m, an annexation ruquust, a r•czoning request, and six variance rc(prests. A second draft con- cerning; the development of n policy study regarding county subdivisions was completed and is being circulated I'or inter -departmental staff review. Work also commenced on the preparation of a development ordinance. PRO-MC11:1) ACTIVITY: No specific numeric objectives for subdivision plat reviews, rezoning appli- cation reviews, etc. are established due to the impossibility of predicting the number of submissions which will be filed. The development of procedures for the submission, review and processing of applications for LSRD's, LSNRD's, rezonings and PADS was pre-empted by the preparation of a development ordinance. It is anticipated that the development ordinance will he completed during the month of August. E Sity of Iowa City* RATE: August 9, 1977 TO: Dennis Kraft, Director of Community Development � FROM: Rill Keating, Assistant [']:inneri-)J RE: Northside Neighborhood Preservation Study - Monthly Status Report As we near the completion of Phase 11 of the work program, the following topical elements have been completed in final draft form: Transportation, Parking, Capital Improvements, Community Facilities Plans, Impact Linkages and Measurements Reports. 'These plans/reports will be ready for external circulation and comment within the next two to four weeks. Although essentially complete in every aspect, I hesitate to characterize these plans/reports as finalep r se since as they are circulated among the various political bodies and residents in the neighborhood, they may be subject to minor revision. The following topical reports have their basic research completed and are nearing preliminary draft form: historic Resources Inventory, Land Use, Procedures Ilandbook,Grant Coordination, and ordinance and administrative procedures review. In connection with the historic Resources Inventory, we have contracted with a graphic artist to prepare sketches of prototypical examples of significant architectural styles represented in the neighborhood. As of August 1, 1977, Kevin Laverty, Gary Lozano and Margaret Barron have completed their tenure with the project. 'Their assigned tasks have been essentially completed, with finishing touches delegated to other staff members. After a review of the budget, we will determine how many replace- ment staff will be hired. Doug Lee is presently on vacation and 1 have assumed the administrative responsibilities for the project in addition to my regular duties. /sc BK:sc I 11 IONA CITY FIRE nFP11RPIFRT MOUTPLY "rPORT JULY 1977 ROBERT P. Y,FUIUq, FIRE CHIEF LI L JULY .ACTIVITIES The department responded to a total of rn emergencies during the month of July. The fire loss for the month totaled approximately °75,nnn,09, The most serious was a dwelling fire, which occurred July 2rith at 791 fastmoor. Fortunately the occupants escaped oithout injury. The home was e_xtnnsivelY damaged. The Statn Fire Harshal's Office was called in and the fire remains under investigation. All other fires were investigated and their causes established. Chief attended the Missouri Valley Fire Chief's Conference. Piany worthwhile programs were presented. Second quarter inspections of the Central Rusiness were started during the mngth,.with completion expected in early part of August. FUTURE ACTIVITIES Preparations are being made to present a fire extinguisher demonstration to all Public and Parochial School Staff and Custndians hr. -fore the start of the school year. The department plans to conduct in-service school inspections at the start of the new school year. PERSONNEL Jimmie Bryant submitted his resignation effective Auqust 1, 11177. preparations are heing made to hire three positions on Fire Department. • MONTHLY REPORT 0 JULY 1n77 FIRE DEPARTMENT MOMI OF FIRE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES Tills M011T1; TIIIS YEAR TO DATE LAST YEAR TO DATE FIRE ALARM n7 1r,' 17n TTC'[ NC ccTfiTfIE�(T.7CY --- 0 --- 14nn 3'�' if.. 1020 ! lTr l 3 19 PIP 42 TOTAL r'IEMENCIES 65 3,5 3A n, T'ISPF7ir'7T??� . r—p- T r.M 721,'1. 4 1�6 n 116 6 — MIT PEWITS Mr-FFT1171 I PROMAits 1 3 61 11 TYTCAIM 2n 1'P!'vITSET 19 !.17 r— 4 23AID lF 1 I 1 L jr1r, 12 1130 �— 214 IECIC FELATIMS 55 6(1 fITLT1— 45 raj 7 Ar) PHOOLS n1 3 3 I/ 1 , 37 TY EXTINGUISHERS L E 364-1 - 1.'IIIIP.lES r0 FIRCFIC!ITERS I-MffTO-ffVnIA.,is - 36 .34 EUCrR 10 A71 T.Ol' FIREFIGHTERS d F1 r) 6 ff n 5 _ 69 q n 1 CLARSIFICATION NO. rills ;IONTH WE OF EQUIPMENT THIS MONTH AT FIRES LOSS THIS MONTH VALUATION LOSS Tills YEAR LOSS LAST YEAR THIS YEAR TIIIS I,IOIFfII THIS YEAR AT FTRr:C AT 1)0111(Z AT 1)D1 I IC e I S • 701 nn 0 n 14nn 3'�' if.. 1020 n l 5 n F1^ VF-ri - 2011 rnn A T. F r,r STEP, 1?"1 19020 P7q 3300 C oro.1 61 323 17 2n 1'P!'vITSET ?n i^r 17 P i50 1 _ 3 1 �— 214 V, 55 6(1 fITLT1— raj 7 Ar) n1 11 67 1117111211,' 17 6 31 364-1 3 - 36 .34 EUCrR r, 7 _ 06 -- , 6 1 11 _ 69 —.- 0 • DAn JULY ]n77 TOTAL TO DATE v.. -k-- Lt_ lass Fires in Huildinp l,Y-VEL 11 ��• -- 475,6AI.nn .� �� 7n Fires in Motor Vehicles 7 1.,370.9n jr 11,3ol.nn Fires in Rubbish 1 .00 18 on Other Fires Outdoors 6 .00 51 nn Malicious Tale "am 2 on 31 3n,°nn nn Other False Alarms In 15 q6, 245.1.1 Apartments A 2.2 ,015.0n 72 53n,Rnl.nn Dwellinp 5 5.'..5nn,nn 97 ?r,245.14 Rotel@ - Motels 0 On 0 nn Other Residential 1 1,n10.nn 1n ]n,lnr.nn Institutions Schools - Colleps n n nn on G .� n2^.nn 1,2nn,nn Public Assembly 0 no n on Stores - Offices 1 "g.nn n nnn,13 Manufacturing 0 ,nn 1 .nn 8tosap n .00 0 �nn.0n Miscellaneous 0 nn on Tn: Robert P. Y,eatinq, Fire. Chief SnRJECT: Monthly Peport nATE: Aug. 2, 1777 The following is a report of the activities of the Fire 'iarshal's office for the month of July ln77. FIRE PREVF.FITIOPI ➢, PUBLIC RELATIONS - 7 This month we had several excellent slido. and film presentations for Fire Prevention Tr.ining. Batt. Chief Y,loos received a set of F.I.F.I.0 (Fire Investigation Field Information) slides and cassette tape from the State Fire 'iarshal's nffice.. These slides were very informative. for all Fire nept. Pnrsnnnel. Films reviewed were "Your Fire Service" and "Fire Safety 411hat's That". Batt. Chief Irving, Firefighters Edwards and Fiala gave a fire prevention talk and demonstration at thn City Park to 15n Cuh Scouts. Firefighter Don Fahian assisted 'ir. John Fay from the S.H.I, on a fire extinguisher and fire hose demonstration at the "PI Lah. Approximately 35 persons were given instruction. Fire Marshal gave 2 fire prevention talks and demonstrations at th• State University of Iowa Hospital. There were over nn pprsons in attendance. ARSON IHY1STIrATIOM-1 Clothing was set on fire on top of the flat roof an the Burger Palace. on July 17, 1977. One suspect was charged with arson by the Fire '+arshal. FIRF _VVEST1rATTM - 3 The Fire nepartment officer's and firefinhters information that are given immediately after a fire are extremely helpful in determining fire causes. SPECIAL IMSPECTI01IS MID CORRECTIOMS - 73 Anartments - 2 gay Care - 2 Mercantile - 3 Building Plan Review - 9 Street Plan Review - 1 Fraternity (louse, (Smoke. Alarm System) - 7. Fire Exit Plans - ? Fire Marshal's Penort - Pane 2 July 1077 SPECIAL MEETINGS - 15 County Attorney Ruildinq Officials - n Statn. Fire Marshal .'1r. !'napn - I Sherrif Dept. - 2 Various Architects - a Mercy Hospital Administrates - 1 0 In addition the Fire "arshal used n days vacation durinn the month of July. Respectfully submitted, fLn•irence It. Kinney Fire 11arshal TOTAL NO. • TOTAL NO. OF DRILLS 1136 July 1877 TRAINING REPORT EQUIPMENT AT DRILLS _ shift #1 No. of Hours 201 No. of Drills 38 Ihift //2 No, of (tours III No. of Drills 37 lhift //3 No. of Hours 184 No. of Drills 31 TOTAL NO. OF HOURS 582 TOTAL NO. OF DRILLS 1136 EQUIPMENT AT DRILLS _ 1" Hoes 1 inn Truck #354 i" 110130 ton Car #360 Iloilo3sn Truck #361 7 " (lose 510 Truck #362 11 @'t, of iloonter 275 Truck #363 5 It. of Ladders 17 Truck #364 3 Dimon ]lump Used 17 Truck #365 _ Nozzle Lines Truck #366 bthor Minor 73quipm0nt Truck #367 g Van #369 3 The Firr. nepartment Officers conducted ln6 various fire drills during the month. The Firnfighters received a tntal of 512 man hours of instruction. '+r. I'aul n"nri,!n and "r. ^ichard Snarls from the. 'latinnal Joint Council of Firr Izervicr organizations were in our dent. for 2 days. These men were checking our daily, quarterly and vrarly triining records. This is the committee that is in chargn of our anrr_nticeshi,: T r' n")gram. Firefighter Nate Hopkins did an excellent job of shoainn these men around our stations, and records of our training that each man has hren given. SCC 2e ac' .�'\Coy vu, Laence H. Kinney Fire Marshal 9 Pent conArols • e%-WtiworLA..;mw n _ PEIRCE Bostoadd Montgomery County; Md , the uncal sltueUoda to aba,idod r '• , ,{'... are also'trying to undo rent control -Helps msfd ay difluent fen In' a fit of sanity,' We Florida ordinances passed earlier in thio have little or no peed foF'prol t" legislature recently dealt a death blow' decade. But across most of the nation, while sometlmes,missing poor; f to Min nl Beach's two-year experiment , rent control is holding Its 'own or,, who live, to smaller, buildinli in rent control. The legislators decided "gaining• New York has just extended a t' escape the regulatory net': that control of rents—designed to'save",'major,portion of its program for four Keeps ; dlfflcult-to-fldd tenants from "rent gouging by years. Rent control now exists In 105 apaitments out of th'e bond's of gf P rapacious landlords'- was in fad a , New . York and 00 New Jersey , families because older tenanj f progressive disease leading to urban 'municipalities, Washington, D.C,';encouraged to remaln.6 units' decay. - Baltimore' and force Maryland 'coun ,. larger than need. A few other communities Including ties, several Massachusetts com '' Such arguments, similar to t , , munities' and various localities In advanced by '.landlord and i ' - Conncut ecti_ and Alaska. This . year groups, cut little ice with tenant'S • (' alone, it's been debated in such widelyconcerned about; next' month' L scattered ;,cities as San Francisco, . Politically, -. the T pressures - Seattle, �- Seattle, Ann Arbor and Santa Barbara.Inexorably toward control,!,:'. -.'k .Yet evidence continues to mount tbat..- There isa theoretical case to be. F rent control, however well -Intentioned, -for' rent control. Housing is, !N distorts the operation of the free market r'damental necessity, IVA sald.;J and pita landlords against tenants widle' Ilatigdsry'tlmes a. teaant`can te the suppjy,"of jental bousing dwindles,. some pens of his'budget; but he and deterlordf Both In America and "refuse'".6" pay; ;his; rent:`;19 ! Europe; rent control has pu oven' lfself'; proponents of control say, Lq $ _ there may be special circumstances - "w•artime In particular= when placing Ild on rents is essential. The grave erre lies In'succumbing to political pressua from'teniks to'ebntinuethe=ntro', when lie emergency ls'over: And once locality goes down the cordml roa( "It's political suicide ; to repeal;, ie same as any puouc :awry. And rent control.is:necesse ro-control•argument goes, to adlords from reaping•excess hcri)iousing is scarce' Ttie'nroblem with the It's so that on V =,'.. icious ; ate' of_ high": effects -an the supply'.;and;;"".'1n,reIIlheed dfbousing aslLUnc�IaBae o[readal housing as great +f federal gov nt'a so callad;Bectton Z pie beneflta" to, be`.gid ied, B housing sUbsttjy w6tch payy}y the for ]oyvIncome tenants " wdlffcrdnbe bdween 25 pec cedt;of their lawyers Joel: F: 'Bremer . 166ime and wb irk consltalc, M Franklin conclude In ,rent; for Wetr ahea.,j e'pro�ram fKy V* which has already; donne 400,f1t10.c. ty t!%lW el Gs t� ril - lords cannot. c e rents„emits;�wlth HUD pe questi-to►d38,000 to cover fixed costs add more• in; he; ciiiV laudget -;assures .: ;aeunable"profit;' Bremer.�Cballders,add,laridlorils steady rdnt'end,;' n' conclude;': malntenence� lets them lnercase cope with ire reduced to the baiest, innation' Z' $y, Che resuB .... de'terioraUnB tR -. Bbt even a Section B program won t',; neighborhood Wlglitirxtiit help much ti rent control prevents aq; the'two lawyers report, expansion of thehousing stack+`xr�;{ �, So't_he mes_sage�,for locala8s sen hous�ng shortages ley , crystal 'clear. For those �ijtr, rent private; ' � y r i, .... _ _ r,.r. ., . � _' . _ .. INTRODUCTION This report is part of a series being prepared to assist Iowa City in the development of a new City Plan. It is organized into three sections: land use compatibility, comprehensive planning concepts, and comprehensive planning alternatives. Proper application of these planning principles can help Iowa City assure efficient location of land uses, equitable transition between intense and less intense land uses, and environmental quality which is based upon a respect for the natural features of the area. LAND USE COMPATIBILITY Land use compatibility is based on the characteristics of different land uses. For example, single-family residences are suited to flat, moderate or steep topography whereas general commercial uses are usually restricted to flat top- ography. Low access requirements for transportation and utilities, low percentage lot coverage, small-scale buildings and relatively small sites generally characterize single-family residences. In contrast, general commercial uses frequently require high access to transportation and utilities, and are characterized by high percentage lot coverage, moderate to large-scale buildings and moderate to large sites. A general comparison of land use characteristics is presented in Figure 1. These different characteristics serve as indicators of compatibility. In general, it can be assumed that land uses with similar characteristics will be compatible. Two land uses of substantially different characteristics which border each other are likely to be incompatible. This incompatibility arises from the side-effects of intense uses. Side-effects which are normally associated with intense uses include high levels of traffic (noise, congestion and air pollution), a high percentage of lot coverage by structures and paved surfaces (dust, glare, noise, excessive heat and loss of vegetation), and large building size (blocking of views, disruption of aesthetic scale and reduced access to light, air and open space). Side-effects do not stop at property lines, and where commercial (intense) uses border residential (less intense) uses, they often contribute to, and may even cause residential deterioration. Side-effects can be reduced or eliminated by using various buffering techniques. ISee Figure 8 on the back page of this report.) However, in many instances it may be desirable to locate incompatible uses in close proximity to each other. An example of this is the benefit of having neighborhood com- mercial uses near residences, so that residents of the area can walk or enjoy shorter drives to groceries, pharmacies, dry cleaners and variety stores. In this situation, careful site planning at the boundary between the incompatible uses is necessary to assure that side-effects of the more intense use are controlled. (See Figure 8.) OPEN SPACE RESIDENTIAL PUBLIC/ SEMIPUBLIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL FIGURE 1 GENERALIZED LAND USEZ ' > ° ° CHARACTERISTICS _1 _Z AND REQUIREMENTS > a Uw rn Zo x° oc x U J LLJ a y U FE - F CD F = ccCc a 7 V N as I- Z aW w w W w Z a Q ACCESS Low REQUIREMENTS MEDIUM HIGH UTILITY Low REQUIREMENTS MEDIUM HIGH T P O OG RAPH Y FLAT SUITABILITY MODERATE ERAT E '••% STEEP GENERALIZED SMALL ..... ;:;;>:<.:;;:.:; :;::•:;•:;;;:;: ;;:;:;:;•::k • %;::.'•>%;:;: ;;:%i : %`:: SITE SIZE MEDIUM LARGE GENERALIZED LOW ;• LOT COVER AGE MEDIUM HIGH GENERALIZED SMALL BUILDIN BUILDINGSC MEDIUM L ARGE 0 FIGURE2 GENERALIZED LAND USE COMPATIBILITY Figure 2 outlines the general compatibility often land uses compared with each other. The land uses are arranged in ' increasing order of intensity (with the exception of research industrial uses which are less intense than general commer- cial). It is assumed that the buffer will be provided by the more intense land use to protect neighboring uses from its side-effects. Each symbol represents a general rating and "what transitional techniques are appropriate to control harmful side-effects. ^' The + represents mutual benefit. This type of relationship requires only attention to site planning to avoid possible conflicts between similar uses. The O represents general 's compatibility. In this instance, careful site planning is necessary to avoid awkward transitions between uses which are dissimilar. The — represents general incompati- bility. This type of relationship requires not only careful y site planning, but buffering to minimize the effect of intense '4land uses upon less intense uses. The X represents an ;.:adverse relationship. Adverse relationships necessitate careful site planning, buffering and usually some separation by distance to fully protect less intense uses. The most complex land use relationships arise between different residential land uses due to their similar functions but subtly different characteristics. Conflicts between `multifamily residential uses and single-family residential uses are most often related to the varying life styles of 'residents, a larger degree of surface coverage by buildings and parking areas with multifamily residences, traffic prob- lems such as onstreet parking and higher volumes of traffic, and differences in property maintenance. Even though all residential areas should provide a safe, healthful and attrac- tive environment, some buffer or transition between resi- dential intensities is advisable.. One residential use, mobile home, can generally be classified as having an adverse relationship to other residential uses, but requiring the same amenities and environment as these other uses. The unique characteristics of mobile homes le.g., narrow structure width, and the required modular approach to site design) preclude compatibility with other residential uses which can be built in more sophisticated site relationships. FIGURE 3 RESIDENTIAL LAND USE COMPATIBILITY SINGLE-FAMILY MULTIFAMILY OI R P C I HECTARE 3 a O=Open Space R = Residential c a �, I o° Q o N P =Public/ 1 >__ > + Z = X X X Semipublic > LL E y ° v C= Commercial w O- w LL m O m a¢ 11-20 LL I=Industrial2 c (7 .~-i Y l~-- X '� w D 2 O L) C'1 a 21-40 ¢ z 2 u y e f CONSERVATION + O O O O X+ 41-80 O O - Q 81-160 X X X AGRICULTURAL O+101-101:1! O > 160 X O— R SINGLE-FAMILY O O+ 1 hectare Iha) =10,000 square meters 1 acre la) =43,560 square feet 1DU/ha=0.4DU/a 40 DU/ha =16DU/a 10DU/ha= 4 DU/a BODU/ha=32DU/a 20DU/ha= 8 DU/a 160DU/ha=64DU/a X= X MULTIFAMILY O— —1+1+100 X O X P PARKS & SCHOOLS 0 0 +1+ + + — X O X INSTITUTIONAL O O —10 + + O— NEIGHBORHOOD —O — O+ X�— GENERAL XXX— •X� RESEARCH 1+X_0X_X0X_ 00C — ,XO MANUFACTURING X + + Mutually Beneficial — Generally Incompatible O Generally Compatible XAdverse Relationship Figure 2 outlines the general compatibility often land uses compared with each other. The land uses are arranged in ' increasing order of intensity (with the exception of research industrial uses which are less intense than general commer- cial). It is assumed that the buffer will be provided by the more intense land use to protect neighboring uses from its side-effects. Each symbol represents a general rating and "what transitional techniques are appropriate to control harmful side-effects. ^' The + represents mutual benefit. This type of relationship requires only attention to site planning to avoid possible conflicts between similar uses. The O represents general 's compatibility. In this instance, careful site planning is necessary to avoid awkward transitions between uses which are dissimilar. The — represents general incompati- bility. This type of relationship requires not only careful y site planning, but buffering to minimize the effect of intense '4land uses upon less intense uses. The X represents an ;.:adverse relationship. Adverse relationships necessitate careful site planning, buffering and usually some separation by distance to fully protect less intense uses. The most complex land use relationships arise between different residential land uses due to their similar functions but subtly different characteristics. Conflicts between `multifamily residential uses and single-family residential uses are most often related to the varying life styles of 'residents, a larger degree of surface coverage by buildings and parking areas with multifamily residences, traffic prob- lems such as onstreet parking and higher volumes of traffic, and differences in property maintenance. Even though all residential areas should provide a safe, healthful and attrac- tive environment, some buffer or transition between resi- dential intensities is advisable.. One residential use, mobile home, can generally be classified as having an adverse relationship to other residential uses, but requiring the same amenities and environment as these other uses. The unique characteristics of mobile homes le.g., narrow structure width, and the required modular approach to site design) preclude compatibility with other residential uses which can be built in more sophisticated site relationships. FIGURE 3 RESIDENTIAL LAND USE COMPATIBILITY COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ALTERNATIVES The future arrangement of land uses for Iowa City can take many different forms. Figure 4 on the following page ex. amines four principal development alternatives and com- pares each to several criteria. Whichever alternative or combination of alternatives is chosen for Iowa City's future, it will effect the pattern of living of all residents. SINGLE-FAMILY MULTIFAMILY DWELLING UNITS PER HECTARE N (DU/ha) V I I I I I A N .1co >__ < 1 + O- X X X X 2 1-10 p+ O- X X i( a w z 11-20 — I X X 21-40 X rn J 41-80 X O - Q 81-160 X X X- O+ O > 160 X 01+ +Mutually Beneficial Generally Incompatible 0 Generally Compatible X Adverse Relationship 1 hectare Iha) =10,000 square meters 1 acre la) =43,560 square feet 1DU/ha=0.4DU/a 40 DU/ha =16DU/a 10DU/ha= 4 DU/a BODU/ha=32DU/a 20DU/ha= 8 DU/a 160DU/ha=64DU/a COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ALTERNATIVES The future arrangement of land uses for Iowa City can take many different forms. Figure 4 on the following page ex. amines four principal development alternatives and com- pares each to several criteria. Whichever alternative or combination of alternatives is chosen for Iowa City's future, it will effect the pattern of living of all residents. FIGURE 4 DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVES ®HIGH INTENSITY -719 NTGENSITYE ^� LIMITBr URBANAREA PROJECTED URBANIZED AREA PROJECTED GROSS DENSITY (Persons per unit urea.) SPRAWL YEAR 2030: 145 km' (56 sq. mi.) YEAR 2000: 410/km' (1070/sq. ml.) YEAR 2030: 480/km' (1250/sq. mi.) CORE YEAR 2030: 41 km' I16sq. mi.) YEAR 2000: 1440/km'13740/sq. ml.) I YEAR 2030: 1680/km' (4370/sq. mi.) ADVOCATE'SLand VIEWPOINT use srohould be controlled by the free market. Peo ple want om to spread out and they don't need Iowa City needs a pleasant, intense core area' (what an advocate of this type of tend use gov. ernment telling them how and where to lead their lives. reduce people's dependence on cars for daily Locating high-rise apartments in this core ar pattern might say.) Requiring building in only certain areas is unfair and de• helpsave energyand money.An intense co ASSUMPTIONS prives some people of their property rights, make Iowa City a more exciting place where p 2. People will depend on private autos for transporta• different life styles could lead richer and fuller) tion. areas. TRANSPORTATION Private auto dominant. Extensive widening of existing Truly a balanced system. Many trips within arterial streets probably necessary. distance. Transit predominant for work trips. UTILITIES I Extensive expansion of trunk sewers required. AGRICULTURE I Large areas of agricultural use lost to urban expansion. NATURAL Considerable loss of natural environment within the ENVIRONMENT urban area. Upgrading of central trunk sewer system Least adverse impact upon agricultural land. Higher concentrations of pollution in center natural environment largely undisturbed. COST OF High cost. Requires extensive expansion of infrastruc- High cost. Requires extensive upgrading of c GOVERNMENTAL ture. High percentage of expenditures for basic services. onment and infrastructure. High percentage of SERVICES core area. ASSUMPTIONS 1. Most residential development will be single-family. 1. High density structures predominate in cor 2. People will depend on private autos for transporta• 2. Most of the population will reside in hig tion. areas. 3. Substantial extension of utilities (sewer). 3. Strict land use regulation. 4. Little regulation of land use. 4. Substantial upgrading of parks, schools an in central area. ..;<.7 10HO 1977 !f y 1 I NODE AND CORRIDOR NATURALISTIC YEAR 2030: 73 km' 128 sq. mi.) YEAR 2030: 78 km' (30 sq. mi.) YEAR 2000: 820/km' 12130/sq. mi.) mi.) YEAR 2000: 770/km' (2000/sq. mi.) YEAR 2030: 900/km' 12340/sq. mi.) YEAR 2030: 980/km' (2500Isq• ?J2";? •;b is^? '� e area that will Efficiency is a good idea but concentrating too many A few landlords would Learning to live with the environment is most important. Watersheds are basic planning areas. The city should ;idaty;activities. core people downtown is mistake. control everything. Sprawl costs too much. Iowa City restrict its growth to the Willow Creek and Ralston Creek area would ` 1,1. - re would needs development which takes adse vantage of what we watersheds as much as possible. Limiting development rise ' ere`people with have or can easily expand. Developing nodes and cor• in this way will protect agricultural and conservation energy and money by avoiding un- dfullarlives. (, ridors is efficient and avoids economic control by a few while providing for personal freedom. areas, and will save necessary sewage pumping stations. iti- 'wlthin�walking Somewhat auto dominant. Minimal increase in roadway An transit system due to corridor Somewhat auto dominant. Minimal increase in roadway construction. An efficient transit system due to radial trips. construction. efficient green belts. 'I pattern. e, in essential. Upgrading of trunk sewers to serve core areas required. Only minimal upgrading of trunk sewer system necessary. I land. Some loss of agricultural land along highway corridors. Loss of agricultural land restricted to Willow and Ralston Creek watersheds. 'center city, but Disruption of natural environment along corridors. Disruption of natural environment mainly limited to d;'- ,; Willow and Ralston Creek watersheds. ng of core envir- Moderate cost. Requires spot upgrading of infrastruc- Moderate cost. Requires upgrading of infrastructure to Willow and Ralston Creek watersheds. ntage of;funds to ture to serve corridors and nodes. serve to in core area. 1. Mix of land uses throughout community. 1. Most development will occur within remaining Willow in high density 2. Corridor and node areas will be developed sequen- and Ralston Creek watersheds. tially. 2. Protection of stream areas as green belts. ;hools and utilities 3. Strict land use regulation. 4. Streets and utilities will be upgraded to serve corridors 3. Strict land use regulation. 4. Utilities serving Willow and Ralston Creek water - and nodes. sheds will be upgraded. COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING CONCEPTS In order for a neighborhood, a street or any other part of a city to operate well it must function as part of an entire system. Many of Iowa City's current problems are related to neighborhoods, streets and other parts of the city being used for purposes for which they were not originally designed or intended. Housing deterioration and onstreet parking problems are closely linked to the conversion of single-family homes to multifamily dwellings in neighbor- hoods that were designed for single-family living. Insufficient street capacity and excessive traffic on residential streets are problems which arise when arterial streets are used for both traffic movement and property access and because neighborhoods are not designed as low traffic areas, respectively. Comprehensive planning can help to correct existing problems as areas of the city redevelop, and to avoid many of these problems in the future. Three basic comprehensive planning alternatives are outlined in the following sections. When used together, these concepts can help Iowa City meet future needs with efficiency and environmental quality, while correcting some of the prob- lems which developed due to the lack of adequate planning. r NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING Residential neighborhoods are basic units of a city. These areas are the most sensitive to disruption and need to be protected from the adverse conditions often associated with city-wide functions such as arterial streets, shopping centers and industrial areas. Neighborhood planning assumes that a small residential area should be self-sufficient and self-contained for many of the activities of its residents, in effect, a small town within a larger city. An area devel- oped using this neighborhood concept might have a popu- lation of about 5,000 people, and include houses and apart- ments centered around a neighborhood service center composed of a grocery and small stores, a park, and an elementary school. Figure 5 illustrates what this typical neighborhood might look like. Using the neighborhood concept as a planning guide in Iowa City can help to create residential areas that function like small towns within the city. Advantages of developing neighborhood units within the city include increased neigh- borhood -oriented activity and increased pedestrian oppor- tunities. Disadvantages are associated with the isolation and separation from the rest of the community this type of development fosters. This planning concept can easily be applied to the undeveloped areas of the city and can offer a focus for the redevelopment of some of the older areas. FIGURE 6 METROPOLITAN CONCEPT ARTERIAL COLLECTOR♦ DOWNTOWN STREETS H STREETS . L COMMUNITY CENTER LOCAL CONVENIENCE STREETS METROPOLITAN PLANNING Metropolitan planning or regional planning emphasizes the relationships among major elements of an urban system as the central planning concept. It assumes that if the major elements of a city are appropriately related and function well, the more detailed aspects of planning will be easier to accomplish and will be taken care of in due course. Additionally, metropolitan planning assumes that most elements of a city Iresidential, commercial and industrial areas, transportation systems, and community facilities) function as part of a hierarchy based on service area or population. Thus, a city has a diverse central area charac- terized by activities which occur only once in the commu- nity (e.g., major department stores, a civic center, and a uni- versity), community shopping areas with branch stores, neighborhood shopping areas with groceries, and the like. Similarly, trafficways include arterial, collector and local streets, and schools include high schools, junior highs and grade schools. Figure 6 illustrates the metropolitan organ- ization scheme. Applying this basic concept to Iowa City gives insight into the locational requirements and character of trafficways, community facilities and various land uses. Advantages of using metropolitan planning as a guide for future develop- ment include lower public and private costs due to the reservation of tracts of land for particular uses, and in- creased foreknowledge of expected conditions. Disadvan- tages include the inability to anticipate changes which may occur in the future and the resulting lack of flexibility of the plan. This planning concept offers a great deal to Iowa City in planning for its future, in that it uses the predictability of the relationship among service areas, population and the function of the city as a basic, planninq element, 4 NATURAL FEATURES PLANNING Natural features planning uses the setting of a city to direct city form and function. It incorporates natural resources and processes as part of the base necessary for a plan which will be in harmony with nature, and assumes that the better a city blends with the environment, the more efficient and environmentally sound it will be. Watersheds are used as the basic planning element, and all elements within a water- shed are seen as interdependent. Using watersheds as a planning guide, population capacity which does not over- tax natural resources is calculated and from that infor- mation, land uses, trafficways and community facilities are planned. Figure 7 illustrates the watershed units of the Iowa City area. CLEAR FIGURE 7 NATURAL FEATURES CONCEPT WILLOW OLD MAN'S RAPID SNYDER Natural features planning can help Iowa City preserve existing natural areas and improve overall environmental quality in the future. Advantages of this type of planning are the establishment of definitive limits to city expansion, the ability to properly size sewers and streets, and the preservation of existing natural areas as part of a watershed management program. Disadvantages are related to many of the previous facilities, such as highways, that were built without concern for natural features, and the decreased value of some of these improvements. This planning con- cept can help Iowa City to more accurately assess the potentials and limitations of the natural environment. Prepared for the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee: Richard Blum (Chairman), Pat( Cain, Carol deProsso, Jane Jakobsen, Mary Neuh;mser, Rnbnrt Ogesen, David Pourer, Juanita Vetter. By the Department of Community Development, Dennis R. Kraft, Director, City of Iowa City, Iowa 52240; Rick Geshwiler, Senior Planner IProlecl Planned; Jeanne Somsky, Layout Editor/Graphics Technician; Dohbo Simpkins, Copy Editor/Senior Clerk -Typist; and Margaret Gane(, Assistant Planner. Printed on 100% recycled paper. Juno, 1971. 0 • FIGURE 8. BUFFER TECHNIQUES Undesirable transitions between different land uses can be minimized by using basic site planning techniques including si to orientation, landscape buffers, arch itact uraI barriers and transitional uses. The exam pies below itIustrata the central feature of each tochniqua. In general, the side-effects transferred from intense to less intense land uses can be reduced by minimizing the boundary of intonsc land uses. In addition to minimizing side-effects, a smaller amount of boundary per unit area of Intense land use is mato economical to buffer. This "edge effect' suggests that intense land use areas should be shaped in simple geometric patterns that maximize unit area per length of perimeter (squares. circles, and rectangles). �O l�l�l ql I�IIJ IOI ----------- - - - - -------------" I 1 1 1 I I �I--I11 1 I la l�101�l IL.J1�1�--Jt I 1 t 1 1 I I I I 6 1 I 1 I I 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 I 1 I I I 1 I I I I HIGH :. I- _- I t (�-�I I I- r I 1 I .. m...........r rv...l..a .,, 1 r FI II 1 SITE ORIENTATION ARCHITECTURAL BARRIER Transitions between different land uses which take place across Architectural barriers between different land uses can provide alleys and rear property lines are usually more successful than privacy, screening and movement control. They do not provide transitions along side lot lines or across streets. Activity level the environmental services associated with landscape buffers, and pattern, parking and appearance problems can be minimized but they do provide buffering where lack of space is a considora- by transitions which isolate less Intense land uses from the tion, or in transitions between similar uses. Brick walls and active side areas (front and side) of more intense uses. wooden fences are the most common architectural barriers. Y WIPER woo fI II ions TRANSITIONAL USE Transitional uses between two very dissimilar land uses can he effective in developing and redeveloping areas. An intermediate use which shares some of the characteristics and requirements of two very different uses provides a less abrupt transition from high Intensity to low Intensity. Offices and apartments are often used as transitions between commercial and single-family residential areas. LANDSCAPE BUFFER Landscape buffers between different land uses not only can scroan oblectionnbin views, they can control environmental factors and protect less Intense land uses from glare. noise, dust, and excessive hoot. Evergreen screens provide rho most substantial landscape buffers, but dense deciduous hodge or tree rows can be equally affective. The use of earth berms or chnngns of topography Increases the effectiveness of landscape buffers.