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DATE, August 26, 1977
TO: City Council
FROM: `City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Report from Mayor Neuhauser regarding National League of Cities Action Conference.
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Copy of letters from the City Manager to:
a. Mayor Frederick D. Staab 356 7
b. Mr. Ron Mavrias 356¢
c. Mr. Pete Peterson, Chairman, Airport Commission s-56?
Memoranda from the Director of Public Works:
a. Recommendations from staff regarding transit grants 3S 70
b. Melrose Avenue Origin/Destination Survey 3.s7i
c. Septic Tanks on Ralston Creek 3-772
d. Detour streets, stop.signs around work at Muscatine and First Avenue 3s73
e. Signalization 35-7`/
f. Alum Waste at Muncipal Water Treatment Plant 3575
9. Erosion and sedimentation control specifications 3576
Memorandum from Finance Director regarding water revenue bond tenders. 35,77
Memorandum from City Clerk regarding minutes of August 2, 1977. .35 7 S
Memorandum from Police Chief regarding proposed city/county building. 3379
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Department referrals from Council meetings of August^15, 16 and August 22, 23. 3580
Article: A Proposal for the Elimination of Unemployment in the United States. 3 ,?l
Memo Tf m -Ioh wn cc • Coumted ma Act RE+ -4ouJ,. oP 358?.
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Report from Mayor Mary C. Neuhauser
National League of Cities Action Conference
Chicago, Illinois
The two-day Action Conference in Chicago sponsored by the National League of
Cities was a very mixed bag. The presentations on Thursday were totally
irrelevant to our needs - talks specifically about the Great Lakes region with
particular emphasis on the industrial cities and declining populations.
The second half of the afternoon, I attended a workshop on the Urban Observatory
Program, a project to involve universities in doing research for their local
communities. It does what Iowa City does, only more systematically. The ideas
in it merit exploring but I think the budget they recommend for such a program
($100,000 a year) is out of sight. Working more informally, I think we could
get many of the benefits of Urban Observatory for a fraction of the cost.
The next morning I attended the Small Cities Breakfast and found it boring.
The major program of the morning was a panel consisting of William Milliken,
Governor of Michigan; James Wahner, Majority Leader of the Wisconsin State
Assembly; John Shannon from the Advisory Committee on Intergovernmental Relations;
and David Freeman from the White House Energy Office talking about, "Can the
Cities of the Upper Midwest Survive."
Mr. Wahner began by telling about various approaches that the State of Wisconsin
has devised to aid cities and urban residents. Municipal assistance and direct
unrestricted aid amounts to $99.33 per capita. The Homestead Credit includes a
circuit breaking program to aid low-income owners and renters. State aid is
related to need, so that central cities get proportionally more than suburbs.
At the same time they are "holding the line on taxes." Wisconsin has "taken on
the concrete lobby" and stopped construction of some major highways and increased
support for mass transit ($10 million). The State gives a tax credit to keep
farmers on the farm on the urban fringes. The State appointed a task force to
make recommendations on aiding cities under the leadership of the governor. Also,
the Wisconsin Alliance of Cities (the 17 biggest ones) have had an impact.
Governor Milliken described many activities which I won't enumerate because they
apply more to the Detroit situation than to Iowa City, but some of the ideas could
well apply to us. He has appointed an Urban Policy coordinator for an Urban
Action Team to develop policies. State law provides bonding authority for down-
town development authorities.
John Shannon described briefly the work of the Advisory Committee on Intergovernmental
Relations apd the Fair Play Rules it has come up with.
A state may impose a lid on property tax if it gives adequate compensation
through revenue sharing or a new tax source.
A temporary roll -back can be justified to ensure a political heat shield
when equalization of assessments occurs but the lid should be relaxed
after a time.
The State must allow flexibility in extenuating circumstances.
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Shannon discussed mandated expenses. The state should be required to have an
extraordinary majority in order to mandate expenses to local governments and
�k� OA rPimhurse communities for tax exempt property.
In answer to my question about the fairness of productivity as a means of assess-
ment, he comented that deferred taxation was a more equitable way of achieving
the same end and that frozen assessments are the poorest way to get equity.
David Freeman of the White House Energy Office essentially defended the President's
energy plan and asked for comments. He certainly got them, and to give him credit,
he hung around until well after lunch talking to people and most important, listen-
ing to them. He admitted that the Energy Plan is just a starting point, but the
President believes it is necessary not to delay until we have all the answers.
During the afternoon, I attended an energy workshop where we exchanged ideas. I
don't think most of the people had really considered that energy conservation
goes beyond home insulation and such, that it needs to cut across all programs
including urban as well as agricultural land use. However, all were agreed that
alternatives to the private automobile are essential to comprehensive energy
conservation.
On balance, the conference was helpful though not as good overall as it should
have been. I was glad I didn't spend the City's money on it.
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August 24, 1977
MAYOR
MMY NEUHAUSER
COUNCIL MEMBERS
JOHN BA W M
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MAX EELEER
ROBERT VEVERA
Mr. Frederick D. Staab, Mayor
City of University Heights
901 Melrose
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Staab:
Thank you for your letter of August 15, 1977, which included an offer
relating to the provision of services to University Heights. Consistent
with the policy of the City Council, this proposal cannot be accepted.
As has.been related in previous negotiating sessions, the amount of revenue
offered to Iowa City is unrelated to the cost of services being provided.
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August 15, 1977
City Manager
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa
Dear Mr. Berlin:
Shank you for your letter of July 6, 1977. It is our interpretation
of Paragraph 3 (1), that sewage service to University Heights will continue
uninterrupted frau the present through the life of the proposed new facility
The University Heights Council and myself are desirous of purchasing
all m nicipal services that are available in our present contract.
You are aware that the University Heights budget available for contract
services consists only of ironies raised by taxation, liquour revenue, State
municipal assistance, Federal Revenue Sharing and miscellaneous sources such
as fees, interest, etc. Except for the tax revenues, the other sources of
funds are variable in amount and tenuous in character.
We wish to offer the following proposal for consideration by the Iowa
City Council. A payrrent yearly of monies raised by taxation as computed
below.
90% a) $8.10/$1000.00 valuation (general)
1008 b) same $/$1000.00 valuation as that assessed by Iowa City
(Trust & Agency)
08 c) (Sbrt Liability) not legally available for contract services
08 d) (Debt Service )
50% e) Sbtal of Revenue Sharing, Municipal Assistance, & Liquor Re-
venue.
The above payment would be in addition to sums collected by Iowa City through
their direct billing of University Heights citizens for water and sever services.
Cn the basis of current property valuation in University Heights of
$19,309,958.00, the contract payment for calender 1978 would be approximately
$126,000.00. Contract details such as duration, node of termination, etc. are
subject to discussion.
We are hopeful of an early and favorable response to our proposal. `
very truly yours,
Freq erick D. Staab
•Mavor. Universitv Heiahts
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August 24, 1977
Mr. Ron Mavrias
404 South Governor Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Mavrias:
It is my understanding that the Johnson County Softball Association,
which you represent, has inquired about the possibility of leasing an
area in Sturgis Ferry Park, or perhaps Mesquakie Park, for the purpose of
constructing softball diamonds. Plans for construction of ball diamonds
or anything else at landfills do not seem feasible because of:
1. Methane gas
2. Settling (2 to 5 feet)
3. Poor soil and the presence of concrete and other materials
close to or on the soil surface.
Currently the City is considering the development of other suitable places
for quality ball diamonds and intends to construct additional diamonds when
the land is available.
Please call Mr. Dennis Showalter, Director, Parks and Recreation, if you
have any questions.
Sin e)/yours,
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Manager
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Dennis Showalter
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August 24, 1977
MAYOR
MMY NEUNAW ER
COVNCILMEMBEOS
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MAX BE"EA
ROBERTVEVERA
Mr. Pete Peterson, Chairman
Airport Commission
107 Post Road
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Peterson:
At the regular Council meeting of August 23, 1977, the City Council raised
questions about the proposed master plan for the Iowa City Airport. The
City Council would appreciate receiving detailed information on the proposal.
If you submit that material to me, I would be pleased to include it with
the packet which -is sent to the Council every week.
S' a 4ly yours,
Neal G. Berli��v��
City Manager
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E. K. Jones
Airport Commission Members:
Richard D. Phipps
Caroline Embree
Jack Perkins
Garry G. Bleckwenn
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DATES August 26, 1977
TO: Neal Berlin and,�ity Council ``�
FROM: Dick Plastino \b�ector of Public Works/Hugh Mose\,,Aransit Manager
RE: Department Referral August 23, 1977 - Recommendations from Staff
Concerning Transit Grants
Since our last meeting with Council on August 22, we have reanalyzed
the FY78 Budget and we do have additional recommendations on the use
of the State Transit Grant.
As you may recall, the FY77 Transit Budget severely overran budgeted
amounts in account #6130 (wages, temporary employees) and account
#8610 (repair and maintenance to vehicles and equipment). As mentioned
in•a memo to Council on June 28, 1977, the 6130 account overran because
temporary drivers were not budgeted and account #8610 overran because
maintenance charges by the equipment division were increased from $7
to $15 per hour. At the time the FY78 Budget was prepared these facts
were not known and therefore the FY78 Budget is going to incur serious
cost overruns.
Before considering any other items it may be prudent to ask for the
following items:
1. Wages, temporary employees - $12,000.
2. Repair and maintenance to vehicles and equipment - $61,000.
If one does not consider the potential budget deficits in FY78 a listing
of other items based on operational considerations only is as follows:
As mentioned above this list is based on operational considerations only
and does not take into account other factors that must be considered by
the City Council. The items are not listed in any specific order of
priority.
COST
NOV-JUNE PER YEAR
1.
Evening Service
$ 94,450 $141,680
2.
Marketing
6,384
3.
Buses Painted
8,500
4.
Transit Garage Study/Property Tax
Replacement
25,000
5.
Handicapped and Elderly Service
27,827 33,392
6.
Two-way Radios (this represents 20%
match of Federal Funds)
5,860
7.
Replacement Bus (this represents
20% match of Federal Funds)
5,000
As mentioned above this list is based on operational considerations only
and does not take into account other factors that must be considered by
the City Council. The items are not listed in any specific order of
priority.
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MEM®RANDV
DATE: August 25, 1977
TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager �
FROM: Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works 1�
RE: Melrose Avenue Origin/Destination Survej \I
The University has completed their OD Survey. Basics findings
are that about 76% of the total trips involving use of Melrose
Avenue are University related trips. 51% of all trips have
both the origin and destination on the west side of the Iowa
River and 25% of the trips began on the east side of the river
and ended on the west.
Recommendations include:
Construction of sidewalk from Melrose Avenue along Woolf to
the Hospitals.
Construction of bike lanes on Woolf and Melrose.
Restriction of parking.
A new transit route going from the hospital complex area
around the Westgate/Emerald Street area.
The above percentages should not be considered as absolutely
fixed. There is bias in this relatively small sampling process
and the results should be interpretated as a general trend
rather than exact percentages.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE, August 25, 1977
TO: Carol deProsse, Councilperson�
FROM: Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works All
RE: Department referral 8/8/17 - Ralston Creek --Are persons running
septic tanks into portions of Ralston Creek?
Carol, you had specifically stated there may be problems in the section G��
from Court and Muscatine to Evans. I have talked to Powers and Associat€s
and with our Pollution Control Division and they are not aware of any
septic tanks emptying into this reach of the creek. The entire area does
have City sanitary sewer.
Based on the best information we have there are no septic tanks emptying
into the creek in this area.
cc:'/al Berlin
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 25, 1977
TO: Max Selzer, Councilperson ` ( l /
FROM: Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works
RE: Department referral 8/8/77 - Detour streets, stop signs around
work at Muscatine and First Avenue
Max, we see two feasible alternates for the detour around
First and Muscatine. The first is to leave it completely
uncontrolled as it is now and the second is to have four-
way stops at all intersecting streets.
At first the idea to protect the major movement around
the construction appears attractive but as shown cn the
figure below this can result in some very hazardous
conflicts for which the City would be legally liable.'
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As shown in the figure above, there are major points of
conflict for those vehicles not following the detour if
stop signs were installed to protect the major movement.
' We are reluctant to put in all four-way stops at every
intersection since this will probably cause vehicles to
begin travelling through residential areas north, south,
and west of the detour to avoid the stop signs.
We believe that there is no real good solution to the
detour and that the existing situation with no stop sign
contro is the least hazardous.
cc: eal Berlin
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DATE, August 25, 1977
TO: City Manager and City Council
FROM: Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works
RE: Status Report on:
A. Sycamore and Highway 6 Bypass left turn land and left
turn resignalization.
B. Signal installation intersection of Highway 6/1/218.
Sycamore -
Equipment bids.are being taken 9/1/77. Bid specification and
plans must be prepared for installation of.the left turn lane
and signal installation. Construction is expected the spring
of 1978.
Intersection 6/1/218 -
All equipment with the exception of the signal cabinet are in
stock. It is anticipated the signal will be installed•in late
November or early December of 1977.
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DATE: August 25, 1977
Neal Berlin and City Council
Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works
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Alum Waste at Municipal Water Treatment Plant/Solids Disposal at
the Sewage Treatment Plant.
On August 18, 1977, Council received a memo concerning alum wastes at the
Municipal Water Treatment Plant.
The matter of solids disposal at the Water Treatment Plant and new Sewage
Treatment Plant will be discussed at an Informal Council Meeting on
August 29,.1977. As an aid to Council some advantages and disadvantages
of (1) mechanical dewatering at the Water Treatment Plant, and (2) con-
solidated handling of water and sewage sludge at the Sewer Plant are
listed below:
MECHANICAL DEWATERING AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Advantages
Takes sludge out at source. Does
not contaminate sewage sludge and
makes sewage sludge available for
alternate uses.
Disadvantages
More initial cost and annual operating
and maintenance cost.
Dispersed handling of sludge (solids
handling at both Water Treatment
Plant and Sewage Treatment Plant).
Sludge may become contaminated in
future years by other industrial
wastes or new regulations may prohibit
alternate uses of sludge for land
application under any conditions.
SEND SLUDGE TO SEWER PLANT FOR CONSOLIDATED HANDLING
Advantages
Would provide excess solids
handling capacity if mechanical
dewatering were done in later
years at the Water Treatment
Plant. (Water Treatment sludges
are approximately one-half of the
solids at the Sewer Plant. If
these werd removed at a later
date the City would have excess
capacity for contingencies in later
years.
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Disadvantages
Contaminates the sludge and makes it
unsuitable for land application at
certain times of the year. (Exact
technical -data is not available on
when sludge becomes unusable for land
application due to alum contamination.
Data available indicates freezing
temperatures in the winter will break-
up alum sludge sufficiently so that
plant life can grow.
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Consolidated Handling (cont.)
Advantages
Less expensive initial and operational
cost. (Due primarily to slightly less
operational cost and the fact that the
Federal and State governments are
picking up 80% of the initial cost.
See page 2 of memo dated 8/18/77.)
Consolidated handling of sludge.
(This is reflected in lower operating
costs since all sludge from the City
is handled at one place by the same
personnel.)
At the informal Council meeting these items can be discussed and other matters
..concerning this can also be discussed.
cc:- Gene Dietz
S:Ity of Iowa Cit
MEMORAN8M
TO: Neal Berlin and City Council
FROM: Dick Plastino, Director of Public
RE: Erosion and sedimentation control
DATE: July 29, 1977
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specifications
The Storm Water Management Ordinance calls for preparation of detailed
specifications on hydraulic design and erosion control. Several weeks
ago the City Council approved a booklet giving detailed specifications
about hydraulic design of storm water detention structures.
Public Works has completed a booklet on erosion and sedimentation control
and the document has been sent to the major consulting engineers in the
community for comment: No comments were received.
The booklet was not sent to developers in the community since it was
assumed that the consulting engineers would reflect the concerns of
developers.
Developers were consulted to determine who should ultimately be responsible
for erosion control within a subdivision. It was the concensus of the
developers that the actual owner of a parcel of land within the subdivision
should be responsible. This would mean the original developer would be
responsible during the initial stages of the subdivision and then as lots
were sold off both the developer and the lot owners would be responsible.
This appears to be a workable option and Public Works would recommend this
course of action to the Council.
The design specifications are attached to this memo. The booklet is simple
in nature and presents only the most rudimentary type of soil erosion control.
At the present time there is almost no control of erosion within the community
and it is felt that is was. best to start with the basic rudimentary set of
guidelines rather than going into very detailed sophisticated erosion control
methods. The booklet basically calls for straw bales, temporary seeding, etc.
to control erosion. As with the other specifications these erosion control
techniques are applicable only to residential subdivisions of two acres or
more or commercial developments of one acre or more.
At the time Council considers adopting these specifications by resolution,
Public Works would also like to ask Council to make a minor amendment in
the actual Storm Water Management Ordinance to clear up the wording related
to erosion control. The existing ordinance reads as follows:
SECTION 1V.ADMINISTRATION
A. Prior to the construction of any storm water control structure
or storm water detention facility on the construction or development
site, the developer shall obtain a building permit. No such permit
shall be issued until the following documents have been submitted to
the Director of Public Works and approved:
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1. Plans and proposed methods for the prevention and
control of soil erosion.
2. Plans, specifications and all calculations for the
control of storm water runoff as required by this
ordinance and any rules and regulations promulgated by
the Director.
B. No building permits for habitable structures shall be issued
for any development or redevelopment not complying with this
ordinance.
C. Any decision of the Director shall be pursuant to written
specifications and regulations as adopted by the City Council.
Thus, the existing ordinance calls for submission of information on soil
erosion prior to issuance of a permit for construction of the actual storm
water detention structure. Many developers install the storm water detention
structure as the last item in the subdivision; therefore, the City could
conceivably receive plans for soil erosion control after the entire subdivision
has been completed and after erosion has occurred. As an additional point,
Public Works has found it is not necessary to issue a separate permit for the
storm water detention structure since the structure is generally reviewed at
the same time the design for streets and storm sewers is reviewed.
Public Works would like to adopt a new section for Administration as follows:
SECTION IV. ADMINISTRATION
A. Prior to final plat approval, final PAD approval, or building
permit approval, whichever comes first, the developer shall submit
the following documents to the Public Works Director for approval:
1. Plans and proposed methods for the prevention and control
of soil erosion for the entire development.
2. Plans, specifications, and all calculations for the control
of storm water runoff as required by this ordinance and any
rules and regulations promulgated by the Director.
B. The original developer shall be responsible for the implementation
and performance of erosion control measures for the time span from the
start of preliminary grading until sale of lots or land to a purchaser.
After commencement of lot or land sales, the actual owner of any lot
or land within a development shall be responsible for the prevention
and control of soil erosion for that parcel of land.
C. -No buflding permits for habitable structures shall be issued for
any development or redevelopment not complying with this ordinance.
D. Any decision of the Director shall be pursuant to written
specifications and regulations as adopted by the City Council.
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If Council considers this ordinance amendment satisfactory this will be listed
on the first page of the specifications under Section 1.0 Authority. This
section has been left blank in the specifications attached to this memo.
It is recommended that the design specifications on erosion and sedimentation
control and the ordinance amendment be discussed at an informal Council
session.
cc: Area developers
Gene Dietz
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 26, 1977
TO: City Council
FROM: Rosemary Vitosh, Director of Finance AVI
RE: Water Revenue Bond Tenders
On August 23, 1977, the City of Iowa City received tenders
on the Water Revenue Bonds, Series 1961 and 1967. 'renders
were accepted for a total par value of $145,000 at an average
price of 92.16 and accrued interest. Paul D. Speer f, Assoc.
have concurred with our decision on the tenders which were
accepted. By purchasing our own bonds in this manner, I
calculate that the future savings to the City is $74,441.25.
If you have any further questions, please contact me.
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Request for Tenders
City of Iowa City, Iowa
Water Revenue Bonds, Series 1961 and 1967
The City of Iowa City, Iowa will receive tenders in Room 800,
20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois (mailed tenders should be sent
c/o Paul D. Speer E Associates, Inc.) or at the Civic Center, 410 East
Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52240, attention of Rosemary Vitosh,
Director, Department of Finance, for Water Revenue Bonds of the City of
Iowa City, Iowa, Series 1961 and Series 1967. The Treasurer of said
City has approximately One Hundred and Thirty Five Thousand Dollars
($135,000), which is available for the purchase of as many of said bonds
as may be purchased by said sum. Tenders shall be addressed to said
City, shall be delivered at or before 11:00 A.M. local time, August 23,
1977 and each tender shall state the total par amount of bonds tendered,
the series date (1961 or 1967), the face numbers, maturity and interest
rate thereof and the dollar price,or percentage of par value at which,
plus accrued interest, said bonds are tendered. Tenders other than
those offered by a corporation must be accompanied by certification by a
bank or trust company that the bonds tendered are on deposit at said
bank to assure performance under the tender. Tenders by agents must be
the firm obligation of the agent unless the full name and address of the
owner are disclosed in the tender. No tender price shall exceed par and
each tender shall be a firm offer for all or any part of the bonds ten-
dered for 48 hours following the hour and date aforesaid. Owners of
bonds accepted will be notified by wire or phone before the expiration
of said firm tender period of 48 hours and will be expected to deliver
the accepted bonds promptly to the City of Iowa City with draft attached
through any bank in Iowa City. The City will pay the cost of exchange.
Accrual of interest on all tendered bonds accepted will stop on Septem-
ber 1, 1977. All bonds delivered for purchase shall have attached
thereto the December 1, 1977 coupon and all subsequent unmatured in-
terest coupons.
The City Council will
which in its opinion are at the
of the City
reject any
The City of Iowa
direct the acceptance of bonds, if any,
tendered price to the greatest -advantage
City reserves the right to accept or
tender of bonds or any portion thereof.
Tenders should
from the undersigned or
Speer 6 Associates, Inc.
phone: (312) 346-0858.
July 29, 1977
be submitted on forms which may be obtained
from the City's Financial Consultants, Paul D.
, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606;
ROSE14ARY VITOSH, Director
Department of Finance
City of Iowa City, Iowa
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 23, 1977
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
FROM: ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK
RE: MINUTES OF AUGUST 2, 1977
I'd like to bring to your attention a correction made on
our original copy of the minutes of August 2, 1977. On
the first page, second paragraph, the subdivision discussed
should be Windsor Heights V rather than Mt. Prospect IV
as shown. This portion was not included in the Official
Actions.
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DATE: August 25, 1977
TO: Max Selzer, City Council
FROM: Harvey D. Miller, Police Chief iivIN
RE: Response to Your Queries on the Proposed City/County Building
I talked with Roland Wehner in an attempt to arrive at
answers to the questions you posed by phone on Wednesday,
August 24, 1977.
1. Cost of construction: $44.00 per square foot for finished
area roughly 2,000 square feet) plus $28.00 per square
foot for unfinished space (storage, closets, etc.). I
have no firm data how much space this will consist of
until the drawings are available. The City Officials
will be consulted as to design and use of the City portion
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2. Space allocation: According to a study on the feasibility
.and preliminary design of a shared city/county law enforce-
ment building study done under a Law Enforcement Assist-
ance Administration grant, some years ago, the following
allocations for City Police functions were allowed:
a. Office soace - 2,000 sq. ft.
b. Common Space - 18,000 sq. ft. total in building
and including locker rooms, squad rooms, commun-
ications, lobbies, hallways, records room, etc.
However, the same study noted above establishes a formula
for use based upon actual experience. It was assumed
then and seems valid now, based upon observation,that
City Police functions would use 70% or approximately
11,900 sq. feet of the total 18,000 and the Sheriff's
Department using the remaining area. This space is
included in the Dreliminary design of the building con -
of the major bond issue. The use and maintenance costs
of the common space are as yet undetermined but should
not vary greatly from the costs estimates submitted to
you and other Council persons on the last two unsuccessful
bond attempts. As I recall, the estimate for maintenance
at that time was $2.40 annually per sq. foot, or there-
abouts. Also, if I recall correctly, that was very near
the maintenance cost of the present facility.
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As to the relationship of allocated space, City vs. County,
this will be addressed as the various officials on the
committee discuss design and layout. My hope on this is
that we can have a design that allows for adequate shared
spaces that can be mutually used and still maintain the
special character and separate identity of the two depart-
ments.
Max, I have taken your four questions and condensed them
into two rather lengthy answers. However, as you are
aware, responses to questions on design and costs that
can be answered with any specificity at this time are
difficult to give.
I can assure you I shall do everything possible to keep you
informed and to avail myself of your counsel on every step
of the way if Council decides favorably upon the referendum.
cc: Council Members E Mayor
Neal Berlin, City Manager
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Councilor, Selzer: re: detour st eets
(stop -signs roun wort at `Ruscatine
8-8
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and first Ave.
:Councilor Vevera: Gloria Dei Lutheran
LEGAL
Church burned in 162. Is Church in
8-8
violation of the Parking Ord?
PLANNING
19hat'are the inconsistencies among
Art;, III of the Nome Rule Charter and
8-8
CITTXLERK
Chapter 376 of Iowa Cade?
Ralston Creek: Are persons running
septic tanks, into portions of Ralston
8-8
PUB iVRKS
Call Carol deProsse to determine
Creek?
specific portions.
Consultant to demonstrate flood control
procedures for Ralston Creek.
8-81
PUB WORKS
Setdate for Don Zuchelli to discuss
`Economic Memo.
8'8
CITY ;MAN
Meeting date for retreat with Clayton
Should be set before Sept. 21
Ringenberg.
8-8
CITY MAN
Comp. Plan continued at next informal
meeting.Su
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August 15
Councilor Vevera on trip the first
three weeks of October.
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Rap�'Victum Advocacy: Recommendation
that. it be transformed to a Non -Profit,
?Riblic.Organization.
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cSEATS program: lftt is the Date for
°the. DOT contract.
8-.8
PUB 1VRKS
Terson Ave: Check on sanatary sewer
easements in Ord.
8-8
PUB IMS
LEGAL
Does Mrs. Hyde need an easement for
a sewer?
Pilin 8-9
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UAY: Check on qualifications and
L. Schreibe
salary; for Outreach personnel.
8-9
J. Swain
Jefferson St. and Gilbert St.: Check
"date for re -bid. Can this be sped -up?
8-9
PUB 1WS
Possibility of stop signs (temporary)
at detour streets into bypass at
Councilor Selzer requests
Muscatine and lst Ave.
8-9
PUB 11'RKS
Mayor h`euhauser attending HUD conferenc
"Role of Local Government in Housing."
on August 23.
8-9
Possiblity of permentant/temporaryStatus
of UR Design Competition
bus shelters._by_.this._winter.
8-9
PUB 1WS
Review. UMPTA shelter provisions.
L�tl-�.. i% NU i)ati b� rc - n.,I
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Request made b CouncilorlPerret.
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Possibility of installing schedules
Councilor Perrot •
and maps at each bus stop as in CAbBiUS.
8-9
PUB WRKS
Types of materials used in these post-
Gilbert and Dubuque Sts. : Weed problem
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What can be done?' t noxl���,
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Include both limits and disclosure.
Legalities of provisions for Campaign
finance Ord. for referendum.
8-9
LEGAL
Road Work re: Chip Seal. Is this being
received well? Check on chip gravel at
.sides - is this dangerous?
8-9
PUB 1WS
Councilor deProsse requests information.
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Chip Seal re: Re -painting bike lanes.
Councilor deProsse.
14s,'surface conducive to this?
8=9
PUB 19RKS
,,,Taxi Cabs: Can Oxford's license request
'jold.form) be used in accord with
LEGAL
.now ord.?
8-9
?.}lochstedler home: Is ord. on non-
C. D.
Council requests recommendation. '
conforming structures too restrictive?
8-9
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Comparison, to. Davis Bldg.
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'.Remodeling' costs.
8/15
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Status of Maher property
0/15
CTY 'dGR
Schedule at Informal
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Method to'Cliange taxi fares after
Nearing August 30
hearing? Notion or Resolution
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iVindsor Heights Part V - Harding
8/15
Coin Dev
Place on agenda August 23
CGO�"d fhl//h �OB W/ RLU•
Change' meeting date with Clayton
8/15
CT1"dGR
'fleeting late changed to Sept 14 3:00p.m.
at the Highlander
' Council `dembers d.-Prosse and Neuhauser
attend League of Nuncipalities
meeting IY;s Moines
8 /15
Council
September 8-9 out of town
Prentiss. Street - property ouners
Stonwater management ordinance $
,:-having difficulty with ordinances.
tree ordinance
!':.Investigate to determine i. problem.
8/15
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%Susan Davison,".406 N Dubuque appointed
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8/16
CIT MGR
send appointment letter
Discuss Windsor Heights Addition
8/16
CIT MGR
Schedule at Aug 22 Informal Session
,:Notify Park...& Rec Commission
PARKS
Council member de Prosse request.
Continue to negotiate for property
located at:11.So. Johnson Street
8/16
Comm :Dev
In Ralston Creek floodplain
':Investigate malfunction of tornado
sirens. :Develop better publicity
to inforn public.
8/16
CTY NIGR
:Report to 'Council concerning siren
`located in Lincoln school yard.
8/16
LEGAL
list correspondence
`Amend Home Rule. Charter to allow
.,City Clerk administrative time to
verify the signatures on a petition.
8/16
LEGAL.
'Public Hearing on Sept 13 for Landlord
'Tenant Ordinance
8/16
CTY MGR
Place on agenda Sept 13
'Rental Housing Mediation Service.
:`Was it referred to Housing Co
88/16
HOUSING
Status report to council
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man i ne s a us.
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Zoning, Life safety, party walls,
Letter to owner stating that
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amount budgeted $3,600 for girls softball
Refer contract for Babe Ruth to
and.little'league.
8/22
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Babe Ruth League for review.
Recommendations from staff re: transit
grants
8/22
PUB WRKS
Signal timing on Burlington Street off.
8/22
PUB WRKS
CdP
Checkto see if all Police Officers have
had lst Aid training.
8/22
POLICE
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Campaign Finance Ordinance disclosure
interest.
8/22
LEGAL
Opinion from Hayek
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Concern regarding disco above Nemo's
by;Roxann Sexhour, 22 1/2 E Washington
8/23
Housing
Question noise level and building
condition
Airport Commission Master Plan
8/23
CTY MGR
Schedule for Informal, letter to
Peterson, cc to E.K. Jones
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:Temporarystop signs on detour on 1st
Avenue'..are not up.
8/23
PUD 4lRKS
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Notify University Heights proposal
not acceptable
8/23
CTY MGR
send letter
Cost of Land
Joint Law Enforcement Center. Council
Cost of Building
=supports concept of shared facility
'ctnff dirartPrI fn proceed
Control by City over building
Status of Weed problem at Gilbert &
Dubuque Street
8/23
PARKS
refer to City Forester
City, Manager out of Town August 26
8/23
CTY MGR
Defer Election Procedure 1 week
8/23
CTY MGR
Place on agenda August 30
-Taxi liability insurance limits & cover
8/23
Survey area. Defer 1 week.
age. Comparable costs & limits of cove
Place on August 30 agenda.
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CONSTRUCTOR is pleased to publish and soak reorder comments on ' A Proposal for the Elimrnedon
of Unanroloyrmerrt in the United States"which an AGC membor hes sent to the President of the United States.
The writer is a successful and second generation general contractor who Is deeply corrvrArted to ends benefciaary,
of America's five entarprise systom You ere invlead to sand your conmants orsuggesbons regarding this krtter,
or your ovm proposer to CONSTRUCTOR's Editor.
Dear Mr. President:
A major tenet of your campaign for President of the
United States was a meaningful reduction in the
number of people unemployed. While it appears that
new circumstances may have deterred your pursuit of
this praiseworthy goal, I assume that the large number
of unemployed continues to be of great concern to
you. If you believe, as I do, that the free enterprise
system offers far and away the best hope, loi roan to
achieve his God-given potential, and that it is the only
system offering man the chance to maintain his in-
dividual freedom, then very strong and Immediate
steps seem ateprolr'rale to bring our nation out of this
unemployment malaise.
The purpose of this letter, therefore, is to present
you with a proposal whose objective is to totally
eliminate unemployment among people capable of
working.
The benefits of a successful employment program
are numerous — air increase in pride among all of us,
but mostly among the unemployed; a reduction in or
actual elimination of a number of burdensome,
complex, and often ineffective welfare programs;
elimination of barriers to lull employment such as the
well -intended but restrictive minimum wage law; and,
done right, an enhanced appreciation of one of the
basic foundations upon which this country has so
depended for its prosperity — the free enterprise
system, with the law of supply and demand in the
open marketplace functioning to the advantage of
everyone.
THEPROPOSAL
Establish a Maintenance Salary Level IMSLI of
$3600 on which a single person in the United States
could live. To receive this MSL, an individual would
have to be gainfully employed. The employer could be
any individual, partnership, corporation, co-operative,
or other business association. The wage paid would be
open, There would be no minimum wage law to
regulate starting salaries. The dollar difference
between what the employee was actually receiving in
pay and the MSL would be funded by the Federal
Government through a negative income tax. No
individual able to work would receive any welfare.
Only those physically or mentally impaired would
qualify for government assistance.
Obviously, substantial thought must be given to the
dollar amount of a Maintenance Salary Lever The
important thing is that it be established at thy lowest
practical level in order to provide workers •rxirnum
incentive to move above the MSL of $3600.
THE PREMISE
I believe this program would work for a number
reasons. I think most unemployed people want to
work. Many unemployed people can't find lobs
because they are marginal workers, never having
learned a skill. And there is no incentive to learn it �k ll.
The current welfare systorn actually encourages s ,nay
lit riot many) people to not work. In addition, the
minimum wage law keeps numerous people from
obtaining jobs since it serves as a barrier to "entry
level" positions for which many prospective employers
simply can't afford to pay $2.35 per hour but could .r d
would pay less, such as 51.00 per hour.
Under this program, I believe the supply of lobs
would always exceed available people. As a result,
there will be competition for file capable workers,
Fasmg them from the maintenance level onto roads to
higher income as their skills are developed. For those
who for one reason or another lack skills andlot
ambition, there will always be jobs for there to purse,
in the support of themselves and their families.
THE METHODOLOGY
It would be valuable if employment oppn.r. es
could be made available from all types and %w of
potential employers. However, this seem, uclkely
since most companies operating under .rdlecirr.
bargaining agreements would be prohibited by Il. -
negotiated agreements from hiring add.bundl hell
wages lower than those specified — even for unskil
positions. However, I believe the program will w.
despite this. The private sector and the sm+,
businesses within the commercial sector have
capability of generating millions of worthwhile lot. -
The key points of implementing the program
be
•Payment to employees qualifywq kir IN: '; ••,
progrdrnwould be by the employers for the total ra',.
amuunt. In larger companies or organization, the
employer would deduct the portion of the MSI o
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payment to be paid by the government from uu:
company's total payroll tax. The lull MSL payment
would be made to the employee on the company's
aand.ed pay day.
In the casa of smaller businesses f las stations, mail
mullous, mr..l and individuals, the P.mployur would ,tlsu
nay the employee the full MSL. [lie employer would
Ihen obtain thediflen:nce between lits portion and Ihu
full MSL from a bank by filing cI negative lax
,rraurnorrt The bank would issue a deposit, rash, or a
,:in:ck to are employer for this negalwu balance. The
bank would be reimbursed Item its payroll tax deposit
fund
•A second important aspect of making an equitable
:wsivin might be the establishment of simple rules
which would permit individuals to work however long
as appropriate for their circumstances.
For example, to qualify for the full MSL, an
employee would have to work a minimum number of
hours per week such as 40. For those who prefer to
work less (or morel than 40 hours per week, but do so
on some regular basis (2 days per week, 2 hours per
clay, or whatever) their dollar difference would be in
direct proportion to the lull time amount (for example:
20 hours per week divided by 40 equals 50% of the
MSL.)
DISCUSSION
•Unemployment is one of the most serious
problems facing the US today. Its results are
derneaning and debilitating to the unemployed and to
society as a whole.
'We are on the verge of having created a generation
of Americans brought up on welfare as a way of life.
These Americans (who are frequently the young),
even more than the average American, have little
understanding of or appreciation for the free enter-
prise system. They don't know what it means to be an
independent member of society rather than depen.
dent.
*The current welfare programs were not and are not
designed to reduce unemployment. And they don't.
*The people hurt most by unemployment are the
very people most in need of opportunities — the
young, minorities, the aged.
•Certain controversial programs such as the mini-
mum wage law can now be eliminated since their
original goal will be fulfilled in a manner designed to
create jobs rather than reduce the number of jobs for
the unskilled.
*The major thrust of this plan is that it uses the
market in the best way — to provide an entry level
opportunity to everyone.
*Under this program, Individuals have the choice of
determining the jobs they take, from what sources,
where they live, how they spend their earnings, etc.
•The program should be kept as simple as humanly
possible. It must be easy to understand and easy to
administer with minimum government involvement.
*The plan permits elimination of welfare programs
except to those unable to work because of physical or
nn:ntal incapability. Th�would :include aid to
dependent children, food stamps, etc. Unemployment
compensation should be continued on an intelligently
at q ilwi I insurance basis.
•WlnlP without proof. I ain of the opinion that the '
ptolpani outlined hum. would (a) cost less than the
domini welfare programs wilt, h would be ulimutated
wit ltd over a relatively short pueod of unit!, the pro
limen could actually bre,rk oven or even become a
money maker Poople working productively would
nraku up for the cost of nose who would continue to
rw;erve a subsidy.
-Ali educational program would have to be under
takon to make potential employers as well as the on.
employed -aware of how the program works. A key
element of this program should be the stressing of the
benefits of the American work ethic. This educational
program should be ongoing and would employ wide-
spread use of mass education tools such as television
Institutions such as post offices, banks, and the IRS
should be used to disseminate information.
-The program can benefit everyone. No one will be
indentured to a company or a union. It will not only be
a boon to the unemployed, it will also help the small
businessman who can provide on-the-job training. It
will also assist many individuals by providing increased
freedom to pursue individual goals.
SUMMARY
This proposes establishment of a Maintenance
Salary Level (MSL) for all people who meet simple
qualifications — the main one being that one must
work at something. Only those who do work —
regardless of the wage earned — would qualify for
financial assistance of any kind.
The mechanisms required for making such a
program work are already in place and can permit the
program to be implemented quickly and successfully
with proper education. The major benefits of such a
program would be to clear up two critical problems at
once — unemployment and the current welfare mess.
Mr. President, a program such as proposed here
would face almost certain opposition from many
special interest groups. Selling the program wouldn't
be easy. But in the long run, it would benefit nearly
everyone. I urge you to give this suggestion your
serious consideration. Mr. President, I have a tremen-
dous faith in the ability of individuals to cope with
whatever difficulties they are confronted with as long
as they are given an opportunity to do so. While many
mistakes will be made, they will be more than offset by
resulting pride and accomplishments,
I am taking the liberty of sending copies of this latter
to friends and acquaintances who I believe share my
concern with the burning question of unemployment
and its totally debilitating impact on our people,
especially the young on whom so much of our future
depends. The purpose in doing so is in the hope they
may wish to share their views with either of us on the
subject and in the hope they will have ideas on how to
Improve either the program or the concept.
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MUSCATINE — MINNEAPOLIS TOURS
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Plans for Johnson County Retired Citizens are being
developed to visit housing facilities and senior centers
in Muscatine and Minneapolis. These tours are scheduled
to take place on:
I. SEPTEMBER 2, 1977 Half day trip to the new Muscatine
public housing in downtown Muscatine. Cost $2.00 for
bus fare. Bus will leave at 9:00 a.m. from the Recre-
ation Center and return by 12:30 p.m.
II. SEPTEMBER 20 and 21, 1977 Two-day bus tour to Minne-
apolis to visit Senior Centers and the Ebenezer Society,
one of the three largest elderly housing and service
complexes in the United States. $35.00 cover trans-
portation, lodging and noon meal at Ebenezer on Tuesday.
Meals on Wednesday and Tuesday evening will be at your
own expense.
These tours are open to anyone interested in becoming
acquainted with what is being developed in other communities
in the way of housing and senior centers. We invite partic-
ipation in our effort to acquire information which will aid in
local planning for housing. Your support and interest would
be appreciated. You are invited to come and join us.
The Ebenezer Society's Staff and their consultants will
present a program on multi-level types of housing which will
include their latest twenty -three-story highrise and a Medi-
care approved nursing home. The complex accommodates 800
elderly and handicapped, including group homes.
The consultant staff is prepared to discuss and answer
questions on design for senior centers and housing; funding
processes philosophy; management of non-profit homes; program
development; and suggestions in working with the political
entities at state and federal levels, (HUD and other agencies)
Carl Dansky, director of senior centers in Minneapolis and a
national leader in the area of developing standards for senior
centers, will make comments,and guide us on a tour of some
centers.
The Clark house in Muscatine is definately worth seeing
since we are considering a downtown highrise facility in Iowa
City.
Interested persons are invited to call the Council on
Aging (338-8018), for further information. This is a joint
effort that is being promoted by the American Association of
Retired Persons and the Johnson County Council on Aging.
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lave the lmaaledge to, make intelligent decisions
arpose of `this 'survey is to: inform the Sara City
a; of some"of,.theissues brought before the city
H and how; their., city.counclimeTbers voted on
,issues we;tiave:picked whatwe. feel are important
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of's`each•issue, Iowa P I.R.G:'s position is given
`AYE, or ICY,`; and ;theaetual',City Council vote is
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at`ed All of the:votes:are sLmToerized in a apart
=shows how`eaeh,councih�;:voted'on each of the
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vote`%The'capital;letters represent a'"correct"
as'percieved;by IaaP I.R.G a small.letter ;.
aazi,o"incorrect" vote The Last colt=: the
,'re lints ,thepercentage of i"correot" rotes
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resolution.tb,authorize and.execute a contract for
feasibility study arra reasonable alternatives to
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aQly with B.B A grules prohibiting 'discharge of
6;water plent,sludge'into'the'Icwa River. %kYE.
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resolution, to shwa opposition to the: replacement
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Lock;AM Dmu 26 at:A,lton,,.Iowa.,It supports repair
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ordinance to protect the welfare of residents of
Bile bane parks by preveniing'retaliation against
rants who�seek)enforcenerit ofiappliaable safety
d `liealtti:'codes Nand/or execute' their'right, to law-
t1`.'assenblyr:in order° to:improve:thei:r'health, "
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fety,'or'welfare or'assert'other rights. AYE.
ssed 6 1 x • E` ''
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i.cr .nance'enacting;oanprehensive regulations per -
d niiig to, the' operation of taxicabs ' in _ Iara City.
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covers things "as t licensing and requires all
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5.Aresoolk. on to formally notify the Ta"171f Univer-
sity,Hea.ghts that their 'services agreement with Iowa
City'.lie:cance]led and terminated. AYE. Passed 6-1.
& A resolution supporting the Johnson County Bond
•` Issue': for a�joint law facility.:' This resolution
supporEed the restoration 'of the Johnson County
Courthouse`and'replacement of the Johnson County Jail.
.;It uri7ed'the Iowa City voters to accept the referendum.
AYE Passed 6 0
7 �A resolutloa authorizing the Mayor to sign a ,contract
with;;the Johnson Count
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y.°,;to. prepare a?Human-Needs Planto'beoorte:a part of the
Iowa City,'Comprehensive:Plan):This is'to 'include
hunariiieeds arid, desires in the Iara City'Canprehensive
��, P]an -SAYE Passed 5-2 ,
8"4A reaolutron to;apprcve;a contract for senior citizen
services in'Iara City with the`Johnson Coimty'Council
am Aging, to, provide direct .'service-s,and sponsor
eprograms to directly benefit senior citizens. AYE.
';� Passed"rn7 0 `�
9. A proposed rezoiung on West Benton Street • to: allow
a „neighborhoa3 convenience center" to be built.
1r'vResidehts of�the,neighborhood opposed:the develop-
ment':NAY' Defeated.6
,10 .A vote to'seek a declaratory judgement from the
r" f'ooiirts'an'.the-legality 'of 'the contract between the
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ty, of Iowa City and Old Capitol Associates:. AYE. .
Defeated 4=3.
i11" -_A resolutron'of intent to enforce'state'laws relate
Ing to the city's wntrol of subdivision plats '
with -in two miles of the city:.limits and their
rnteritien:to:allow noifurther sewer, connections'
,outside"the,'city lim{ts. AYE Passed.670.
-12 ,A resolution.to,approve nine work -programs in the
Palston'Creek Project: AYE: Passed 6-0..
13 A resoluti '-'a'u' rizingIowa City to engage in the
Housing -Rehabilitation Program,: by; formulating a
y„ program for ,utiliziig,appropriate private and public
yresources to'e]iminate slums,w-id'prevent'the develop -
6i. spread_bf urban plightand to encourage
rehabilitation. AYE Passed 6-0.
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14 ,A`resolution;authorizing,the City of Iowa City to
fi s; 5leam pranises,.fran the Mark Four: Apartment
K Associates5for'the purpose of providing an after
sc?iool elemesitaryrecreation program for recreation-
al &:Aeducational activities. AYE. Passed 6-1.
15, A sesolutton;for a citizen participation process to
be,developed'hy the`:Sasaki:Associates and jointly
larented.i7y the.Sasaki Assoc. airi the city as an
aid in the;develogmnt ofa Coprehensive Plan for
,the`City of `Iowa ,city:; �e"of the main purposes of
t;'anus is to te the;.residents''of Iowa City to
paiEicipate'in a.defixe ';process designed to'provide
PlaruungCamussion with representative-infor
tnation regarding the`rnncerns needs', and 'interests
x Fof} the residents of;°Iocsa City:"AYE. Passed 4=3.
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16'*;E.'ozdsri4nce`e6t6li&iing regulations: for.. the
`W,�iplantuig�ofytrees airl shrubs vnthin, Iv,ra G.ty. It
j��re4"'.,Aa that a1l�newAconstruction except all: but
therlargest_:family,banes and with a]1„improven'nts
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serve'trees 'and'shrubs
ecological concepts,
3'site,;planning principles
e AYE Passed 4-3. !4
ixi" rates of discharge
Cious,watercourses to .T
angers-offlooding: It
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Resource Conservation
Ay, to the :City Council, L;
arch; review, and
midgets'; etc relating
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3rings;in contested cases. This ordinance
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> :' and disability .. in the areas of enplcy-
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a statewide student -based citizen group. Iowa P.I.R G.
ks:onnational,.:.state; and local issues to:
1 ,Directpublic attention to areas of impor-
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2 Research and present views beyond those of 's
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it interest An'.govemment;decisions, and the
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