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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-02-07 Info Packet"tiutUi ILNLu BY JORM I.IICROLAB • LEOA'R RAPiL)3 AU) JL., city of Iowa city DATE: January 30, 1978 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager �W RE: Meeting with Regina School Board A meeting has been scheduled with the Regina School Board on Monday, February 27 at 7:30 P.M. in the Regina High School Library. The Regina School Board regularly meets on the fourth Monday evening of each month. The City Council discussion of Regina property is the first item on the agenda. cc: Dick Plastino 271 T I41CRUf ILIdF.0 DY 1 DORM MICR+LAB CFDAR PAPI nC PCS 1101 �IfS 111 utUr l Lilr.0 BY JURM 1.11CROLAb FROM: US UUAR RAFI jy AilU ,1L, 1.. i. , City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: January 30, 1978 City Council City Manage'W Employee Assistance Program Recently members of the City staff, Dave Loney, the Fire Chief, and members of the Fire Union met to discuss Dave Loney's concerns about the Employee Assistance Program. Attached is a copy of the subject areas which we discussed. Many of the issues which Dave raised are philosophical and unrelated to the specifics of the agency involved. While there is always a potential for abuse of any program, the staff feels strongly that it is better to try to salvage an employee than simply discharge them when there is a family or other major personal problem. It is clearly documented throughout the country that an employee as- sistance program is a valuable asset to the city and a community by the fact that most employees can be re- tained as productive members of society. The staff is continuing to discuss specifics of the Employee Assistance Program and will have some recommendations for the Council in the near future. Mr. Loney has been en- couraged to discuss these matters with the City Council at such time as recommendations are presented to you for review. "I 141CROI ILMCD DY I JORM MICR¢LA6 MPAP '.`Army, . n" .101:JF` 272 ILMLu BY JORM MICkOLAB LLUAR RAFIJS AND uc Commen"s on "Employee Assistance Program" " I R adopted October 11,1977, Iowa City Council, Res.No. 77-402 1.Naming of a specific agency A. Agency named is embarking on a now program direction/ policy adopted without a surveyed need B. Non-medical format of diagnosis by agency a. liability of city if incorredt diagnosis is made b. quality of treatment received in event of incorrect diagnosis C. Loss of employee choice as to referral agency D. Would you use this agency on a voluntary basis to solve all of your own problems? 2. Referral process A. Involuntary, likelihood of success if employee does not see need B. Cost of referral to City? to employee? C. Social stigma vs, need, resistance of employee to utilize referral, prefer discipline D. Abuse of referral- supervisor subjective not objective E. abuse of voluntary referral- Employee to avoid diU pline F. Designed to be effective only on the supervised employee 3. Function of Policy A. Is a management tool with employee assistance secondary B. Question right of employer to exercise this amount of control over life of Employee a. good worker -personal problems b. poor worker -no personal problems C. Type of help received: possibility of long term cure for short time problem ie. use of chemicals to correct alleged problem D. Intent or direction of policy to create clones - destruction of individual personalities, enforced by I.Q. tests, personality profiles etc. E. Cost to employee for whom the policy is ineffective ie. no job and labeled 4. Role of City: acting as Government or Employer, could not this policy apply to the public? 5. Is any policy which could jeopardize the life or liberties of an individual, test the credibility of a government agency or entity, worth the attempt at solving an non -established problem? The above comments are those of David Loney, questions of intent or clarification should be directed to him. l�e '-. I4ICR01 IL141D BY DORM MICRWLAB "IiLf<(Ji iL;'ILU BY JURN MICRULAB • LtUV.n RNI'lw ANU UL� - Comments on "Employee Assistance Program" * I * adopted October 11,1977, Iowa City Council, Res.No. 77-402 1.Naming of a specific agency A. Agency named is embarking on a new program direction/ policy adopted without a surveyed need B. Non-medical format of diagnosis by agency a. liability of city if incorredt diagnosis is made b. quality of treatment received in event of incorrect diagnosis C. L0e8 of employee choice as to referral agensie to cy D. Would you use this agency on a voluntary solve all of your own problems? 2. Referral process A. Involuntary, likelihood of success if employee does not see need B. Cost of referral to City? to employee? C. Social stigma vs. need, resistance of employee to utilize referral, prefer discipline D. Abuse of referral- Supervisor subjective not objective E. abuse of voluntary referral- Employee to avoid Wcipline F. Designed to be effective only on the supervised employee 3. Function of Policy A. Is a management tool withetoloyee assistance secondary B. Question right of employer ount Of control over life of Employee a. good worker -personal problems b. poor worker -no personal problems term cure for C. Type of help receivedl possibility of long short time problem is. use of chemicals to correct alleged problem to create clones - D. Intent or direction of policy destruction of individual personalities, enforced by I.Q. tests, personality profiles etc. E. Cost to employee for whom the policy is ineffective is. no job and labeled 4. Role of Citys acting as Government orEmployer# could not this policy apply to the public? 5. Is any policy which could jeopardize the life or liberties of an individual, test the credibility of a government agency or entity, worth the attempt at solving an non -established problem? The above comments are those of David Loney, questions of intent or clarification should be directed to him. • �� MIC11011041.1) By JORM MICR4�LAS rl1AL 01111! 11 - lrS'401'1r`, Ml i utWr ILALD by JORM 1-11CRU LAB • CLDAtt RAP iL):, AND UL . CITY OF IOWA CITY January 23, 1978 Mrs, Isabel Turner, Chairperson Johnson County Regional Planning Colrmission 221; S. Dubuque Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mrs. Turner: The City of Iowa City staff has received and reviewed the draft document titled change° which rwas 9preparedpby the the rood estaff iOf the on of tJCRPC, datehe Iowa d January n9,tlnj�er- The draft document raises some of the physical design and program implementa- ppolswhich eyfwty faces as we dprocaed to CBD inte lement the basicicydecisionsmadebytheCityCouncil regarInginterchange. Because the real problems confronted are in the area of implementing policy, already established, rather than formulatinq new or different policies, the project will be carried out primarily at the staff level. The physical design work will probably be provided by a retained design professional, in coopera- tion with the City's Redevelopment Division and EngineeringDimpact Because the physical design aspects of a project of this typeY transit system programs and operations, the Iowa City Transit System Superintendent will be responsible for coordination with the other transit systems and the staff of the JCRPC and fas tvtechnical information concerning transit programs and operationshedesignworkproceeds. The actual physical design work for the CRD transit interchange will not tako place until the City has more, detailed information regarding private com- mercial development on Urban Renewal property adjacent to the Clinton Street - Washington Street intersection. In the interim, however, the City Transit Superintendent will be asked to provide detailed technical information con- cerning transit routing, scheduling, vehicle maneuverability and other transit system operational characteristics. As es will kee JCRPCeinformednasttonstage of this project project progress. Thankoyoufforayourlassistance the , Si�er yy yours, Neal G. erl n City Manager cc: Fmil Brandt Director, JCRPC City Council ^� MICROf MID BY JORM MICR¢LA6 iTnAP • nit M0V11" 2>3 Mitt<Ui ILMLU BY JORM MICRULAb CLUAR RAI'lu5 AIIU uta CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CEN[EP 410 E WASHINi;'7I1JN :i! IOWA C.IIY IUO/A 52240 (319) 3154 I8(__U January 30, 1978 Mr. Arthur E. Schmidt 711 Westgate Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Schmidt: The City Council is very much aware that the City Traffic Ordinance prohibits parking on driveway aprons and parkways throughout the City. Likewise, the City Council, staff and the Police Department are very much aware of the chaotic situation that would be created in a community such as Iowa City, where there is very limited parking and a very large number of vehicles and many multi -family residents, if the City did not prohibit parking on driveway aprons and on the parkways. It currently is not unusual for the Police to issue tickets for cars parked on the sidewalk or in various areas on the parkway. The fine for parking on the parkway is $5.00 which is set by the Code of Iowa, and, of course, the Police could if necessary authorize towing of the vehicle. In order to revise a City ordinance, it requires a favorable vote of four members of the City Council. I trust this letter will answer the concerns which you raise. If it does not, I will be glad to discuss this matter with you. i W y yours, erli City Manager cc: City Council MICROFILM BY JORM MICR�)LAB rrDAn PAPIn' . nF5 '101NF$ 'a -1y Miu<W ILMLU BY JORM 141CROLAB • CLLIAk kAPIU'� AIIU L)L CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E WASHINGIUN Si. IOWA CIIY, IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180 January 30, 1978 Mr. Emil Brandt, Executive Director Johnson County Regional Planning Commission 22� South Dubuque Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Emil: You requested that I appoint staff liaison members to assist the Transportation Committee of the JCRPC. Mr. Hugh Mose, Superin- tendent of Transit, and Mr. Jim Brachtel, Traffic Engineer, will serve in tkat capacity. yours, Mlydi Gni reel i n City Manager cc: Hugh Mose Jim Brachtel Dick Plastino City Council 2-75 q. �I MICROFILMED BY 1 JORM MICM� LAB rrOAn PAP!"'. • W1, MOVIF5 i NlLRUrILM a BY JORM MICROLAB LL DAR RAP IUJ AIIU Lk' >i L CITY OF IOWA C ITY CIVIC CEN(ER 410 E WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180D January 30, 1978 Mr. C. E. Peterson, Chairman I Airport Commission 107 Post Road Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Peterson: You were notified in December that the repairs to Old Jet were complete and that Dewey's Salvage is prepared to erect and display the F-86 at 1 the Airport's entrance. Yesterday I noted that the plane is still in Cedar Rapids. I We all are most anxious to resolve this matter as soon as possible, Your early ooperation will be greatly appreciated. Si r yours, I Neal G. Berlin 6 City Manager I' Y cc: City Council Airport Commission E. K. Jones Nancy Seiberling is o. 276 MICROFILM BY DORM MICR+LAB CrOAP PN'In� • 11` , MOINFf :•ii t, itUr IL; -!,U BY JURM MICRULAB CITY OF January 30, 1978 • CLUA,� RAVld� Aho OL OWA CITY IUW/\ (,II'Y I(V//%. '0AU (3 19) 18(5) Mr. John J. Daniel, President Business Development, Inc. c/o Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company 211 East Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear John: The minutes of the Business Development, Inc., Board of Directors meetinq of January 10, 1978, indicate that the Treasurer was directed to pay outstanding bills with exception that agreement should be reached with the City to waive back interest on the paving special assessment. Since that time, you and I have discussed this matter. As a result of that discussion, I asked the legal staff to provide me with relevant information on the question. A copy of that memorandum is attached. The memorandum indicates that the City does not have the authority to take any action which would waive any part of the special assessment. At that meeting we also discussed the possibility of a change in the City sub- division ordinance which would allow improvements to be made in the BDI De- velopment on the basis of a special assessment. While I have instructed the Legal Department to prepare such a change for the City Council's consideration, I think it would be unwise to assume that the City Council will be in favor of such a change in an ordinance at the same time BDI is requesting the waiver of a portion of a previous assessment. BDI will be in the strongest position if it expeditiously pays the outstanding assessment. I will be pleased to discuss this matter with you again at any time. Sinc&,elv'yours, City Manager cc: City Council Bill Sueppel John Hayek Rosemary Vitosh Paul Glaves Jim Shive �! IdICROFILIU) BY JORM MICR4�LAB ff D4n x,77 14,wNr!L;'ILU BY JURM MIGkULAB LLUAil RAI "10J kti LJ ULA -..�.. •• City of Iowa CHI MEMORANDUM DATE: January 16, 1978 TO: Neal Berlin FROM: Angela Ryan 6W RE: Penalties on Special Assessments Question Presented Does the City have the authority to set aside the penalty on a special assessment? Conclusion Neither Chapter 384 which establishes the procedure for special assessments nor Chapter 445, the collection of taxes, provide for the waiving of the penalty by the City. Discussion Section 384.61 states that the assessment must be in a�r�'ce in with the special benefits conferred upon the property' and ess of such benefits. Section 384.74 provides for the correction of errors and states that the corrected assessment must, as far as practicable, be collected in the same manner, draw interest at the same rate, and be enforced in the same manner as the original assessment. Section 445.1 gives the duty to collect unpaid taxes to the county treasurer. Section 445.14 requires the county treasures' to list unpaid special assessments. Section 445.16 gives the board Of superb-ece visors authority to compromise unpaid taxes after the property hasoffered for sale two consecutive years and not sold. A copy of the caTprcmise agreement mist be filed with the county treasurer and county auditor. In sunmary, it is the intent that all those assessed are treated in a non-discriminatory manner, and the duty to collect is delegated to the county treasurer. Therefore, I do not believe that the City can set aside the penalty for one individual on an assessment project. MILROmILMCn By 1 JORM MICR(�LAB rfnAn aar•;ry ^f° !InIT" MILK01ILI4rJ BY JORM MICROLAB (LDAk RAFlw AND JL r., CITY OF IOWA CITY � :r�nC 1 ,I r�ii i. i � a i(. � � �,vn��;i iir,il .�• �iv �: i i(.� awn. ( n �� i� >>Nn I :�i�1. > (:iiv) ;� ,n i� ;( o � January 30, 1978 Mr. Robert W. Harpster Executive Director League of Iowa Municipalities Suite 100 900 East Des Moines Street Des Moines, Iowa 50316 Dear Bob: Some time ago you asked for our opinion concerning proposed legis- lation which might establish a single fire and police retirement system for the State. Iowa City is unalterably opposed to such a change. Attached to this letter are a number of memoranda from representatives of Iowa City's fire and police retirement systems and from the Director of Finance. This information should be of assistance to you. If you desire additional information on this matter, please contact me. Also we will be discussing this matter with area legislators when we meet with them in the near fpture. Sixpge y yours, Neal" Berlin City Manager cc: City Council Police and Fire Pension Boards -)-713 ~C IdICRO(ILVICD BY DORM MICRI�LAB f FON` I'AD1 n•. pF°, %10101'.5 rliutW ILALL) BY JORM MICRULAB TO: FROM: RE: U LLUM kAkIiij AIIU uL.. �• �: City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: January 12, 1976 City Manager Weal Berlin Robert P. Keating, Fire Chief &� Fire R Police Retirement System //// This is in response to a letter you received from Mr. R.M. Harpster, Executive Director of League of Iowa Municipalities. As a member of the Pension Board, I reach conclusions based on the evidence presented by persons qualified in their field. Over the past twenty five years the Board has continuously engaged reputable actuarial firms. The city has always complied with the actuarians recommendations. Periodic actuarial studies have consistently indicated a. sound and properly funded system. These additional comments substantiate our opposition to a state administered Police -Fire Retirement System. 1. We have been fortunate in Iowa City and have always had extremely competent and professional people appointed to the Pension Board. 2. This change would be inconsistent with provisions of Home Rule. 111CROFILNEO BY ' JoRM MICR�LAB CrOAV PAP PY . nr5 !4)I'll 4 i fliL,Wi iLPiLU BY JORM MICROLAb • LLUAR RAHu,, A;iU uL 3. Cities that have been lax in funding their systems would benefit from the past efforts of Iowa City in keeping it's system sound. 4. Local control would insure prompt action on any business before the board. I can not see this happeninn at the state level. 5. Another bureaucracy would be created to administer the system resulting in additional expenses to Iowa City. 6. It is evident that good investments are being made under the present system. I think this points out the capabilities and the concern of the local Pension Board. Anain, I cannot see this concern for good, sound investments at a state level. r.. AICRUILMED BY DORM MICR4�LA9 CEpAR . ')F5 MOPIES 611u(O1 iLMw BY JORM 141CROLAB CLUAIt kAP i J.A AIIJ L)L 'I . • : .RECEIVED,.' : 1.:, 1978 THE PROCTER & GAMBLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY IOWA CITY PUNT 2700 (OWER MUSCATINE ROAD January 12, 1978 IOWA CITY. IOWA 57740 Mr. Neil Berlin City Manager Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Berlin: Nancy Heaton called to tell me of a letter you received asking about trans- ferring the Police and Firemen Retirement Fund to a centralized collection point. I believe we should oppose such a move for the following reasons. 1. Iowa City is in good financial shape as far as pension funding is con- cerned. We have been responsible in this area. I am sure there are other municipalities that have not done as well and it does not seem right for the goods and bads to be thrown in together. 2. I am convinced we should control our own money. We have done so very well in the past and I believe. we can do so in the future. Anytime that our money gets farther removed the less control and thus the more liberally it is dispersed. It seems that the closer to the source the better the control and since it is our tax money we ought to have control over it. 3. I do not believe the state is as capable as Iowa City in handling programs like pensions. Any state run operation seems to be less efficient and costs more in the long run. We are managing our pension monies in an efficient way and without excessive cost. I believe we ought to keep.it that way. For these reasons, plus a personal belief that home rule is the best rule and that centralized functions have a way of adding to an already overwhelming bureaucracy, I believe we should oppose this move. Yours truly, P Li 4Se Police & Firemen Retirement Fund Board Member MCaor IL141.1) By JORM MICR�LAB MIA!, unr;m. . 'ttt FIn I'IfC Ni;LK01 ILALu 8Y JURM 14ICRULA6 Mew, ,,;JL) ✓L� City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: January 12, 1978 TO: Nea Berlin, City Manager T `\ FROM: H. Miller; Ron Fort, E Dae elling, Police Pension Board RE: Fire and Police Retirement Systems We are in receipt of a memo addressed to: Managers 8 Clerks of Selected Iowa Cities in gard Assembly Sena e Joint Resolution 11 passed by the calling for the possible establishment of a statewide single fire and police retirement system administered by a separate state board. The forty-five cities now with independent retirement boards would, by being captured by the State, form the nucleus for the new system. The Police Pension Board wants to go on record in oppos- ition to a state administered, single system and toethect- fully requests that you transmit our opposition Executive Director of the Iowa League of Municipalities. Our Opposition is based upon the following factors. 1. The surrender of presently held local funds to the state and the application of a single rate to all cities would unjustly penal ize actuarially sound systems, such1aslIowa nCity1, while unsound pension systems would be rewarded. 2. Transfer of local contributions andto pato the to State would provide a dintefall rest earnings of local the State because of prior funds. ase of 3. In all opteforOthethe lowestte would as benefit rateninhancattempt IPERS, to politically to create the illusion that the system is p and fiscally responsible while in fact the potential beneficiaries would be hurt by the of the State toward employees. 4. Local control insures swift actioonbclaimstand answers to questions. The boggling, g, bureaucracy at the State level cannot be expected to be responsive to local issues and local needs. 5. Iowa City's Fire/Police Pension System is actuarially or any other state sound ---and we don't want of or gain official getting their fingers in our p control of an already sound system. We would be pleased if the State government would run their affairs and allow the municipalities to run theirs. �..I MICROP I LMLO By i JORM MICR6LAS JUr, , ars, Vl'lf �•Ii ��uJ� :L>1Lo BY JURM MICkULAB • LcUAit kAi�iw �fl� ,1L .. '. �. .., .. .. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DA1nI January 20, 1978 TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager FROM: Rosemary Vitosh, Director of Finance K� RE, State Administration of Fire and Police Retirement Systems In reply to the attached letter from Robert Harpster, the pension and retirement systems for the City of Iowa City are actuarily sound and are reviewed annually by a qualified actuary. The most recent actuarial evaluation was performed as of June 30, 1977, at which time the following unfunded liability did exist: City's Share of Future Liabilities $ 2,468,790 POLICE FIRE FIRE PENSION RETIREMENT PENSION SECT. 410 SECT. 411 SECT. 410 $ 48,137 $ 4,690,085 $ 92,459 (25,050) (1,321,900) (13,683) --- (426,430) - - - - (103,717) - - 23,087 $ 2,838,038 $ 78,776 The Police Pension System set up under Section 410 will be fully funded by the end of FY79. The Fire Pension System under Section 410 will be fully funded in seven years. Nancy Heaton, City Treasurer, has discussed the proposed State administration of the Retirement System with the Police and Fire Pension Board. Needless to say, the Board members, Nancy and I all strongly oppose a single Fire and Police Retirement System which would be administered by the State and a single Board of Trustees. Iowa City's system is financially sound and properly funded. Although Mr. Harpster's letter states that under the proposed system each city's contribution would be based on their unfunded liability, we are concerned over what the effect would be on our actuarily sound system when it is included and merged with systems of cities which have been lax in funding their systems adequately in the past. Would Iowa City continue to benefit from its past efforts of keeping its system financially sound? The proposed State administered pension and retirement •. r.a :d1CR011011) n° DORM MICR6LAB Ct'�)A11 VA11T. . nI< --IAI!If POLICE RETIREMENT SECT. 411 Total Retirement System Liabilities $ 4,194,482 Present Assets (1,233,680) Present Value of State Contributions (379,136) Present Value of Member Contributions (112,876) City's Share of Future Liabilities $ 2,468,790 POLICE FIRE FIRE PENSION RETIREMENT PENSION SECT. 410 SECT. 411 SECT. 410 $ 48,137 $ 4,690,085 $ 92,459 (25,050) (1,321,900) (13,683) --- (426,430) - - - - (103,717) - - 23,087 $ 2,838,038 $ 78,776 The Police Pension System set up under Section 410 will be fully funded by the end of FY79. The Fire Pension System under Section 410 will be fully funded in seven years. Nancy Heaton, City Treasurer, has discussed the proposed State administration of the Retirement System with the Police and Fire Pension Board. Needless to say, the Board members, Nancy and I all strongly oppose a single Fire and Police Retirement System which would be administered by the State and a single Board of Trustees. Iowa City's system is financially sound and properly funded. Although Mr. Harpster's letter states that under the proposed system each city's contribution would be based on their unfunded liability, we are concerned over what the effect would be on our actuarily sound system when it is included and merged with systems of cities which have been lax in funding their systems adequately in the past. Would Iowa City continue to benefit from its past efforts of keeping its system financially sound? The proposed State administered pension and retirement •. r.a :d1CR011011) n° DORM MICR6LAB Ct'�)A11 VA11T. . nI< --IAI!If !tiLiwiILMLU BY JORM MICROLAB Retirement System -2- LLUAk RAPIJ� AND uG January 20, 1978 system seems to be inconsistent with the provisions of Home Rule. It is very probable that a State administered Board of Trustees would be unresponsive to the needs and desires of local members of the Pension System. A city board can take local conditions into consideration and insure that prompt action will take place. It has been our experience that personal knowledge and contact has often times been crucial in providing equitable and prompt treatment for the members of the retirement system. The Board spends much more time on the consideration of temporary and permanent disabilities and reinstatements than on the routine retirement of members. These involve personal appearances by the members and would make it much more cumbersome if members had to appear before a board in Des Moines. Any perceived efficiencies accomplished by the proposed single system could not outweigh the cost, inconvenience, and poor administration provided for the members of the retirement system. To our knowledge, there is no precedent which shows that the State could more effectively administer the systems than the individual cities could. As long as the City is required to make such a substantial contribution to the Police and Fire Retirement Systems, it is only fair that a local pension board and City administrators would have a say in how the system is managed and administered. -; 141CROFILFICO BY i JORM MICROLAB rrov . PrS I•IOIY ,, r•1iufUr iCIL.0 BY JORM MICkULAB CITY CF CIVIC CENTER 410 E WAS[IINGION S1 January 27, 1978 Mr. Don Crum, President Downtown Association c/o Younkers 115 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Crum: LLUAt RAVIu'� AiIJ 01_. , OVVA CITY IOWA CITY KJVVA :)224 ? (319) 35G HLCU Some time ago you wrote concerning problems with deliveries in the alley between College and Washington Streets. This matter has been discussed extensively since 1973 in conjunction with planning for the area. The alley has been observed through frequent spot checks. Several types of obstructions have been identified. Small trucks or vans be- longing to businesses located adjacent to the alley have been parking in the alley for extended periods. Trucks making deliveries frequently stop to unload, centered in the alley, with no attempt to pull to the side to provide clearance. Trucks making deliveries also "jack-knife" slightly attempting to pull closer to doorways. These actions totally block the alley. Section 6.14.02 of the Municipal Code makes it un- lawful for any person to stop, stand, or park, attended or unattended, any motor vehicle so as to block an alley. We recognize this nominally 20 foot alley is partially obstructed by utility poles, steps, docks, and other encroachments. In most cases, however, there is room for delivery trucks to pull close to the build- ings and provide clearance for a passing vehicle. This will result, in some cases, in trucks being a few feet away from the building door- ways. Recently the Police Department has increased the enforcement efforts in the alley. The City will further increase the enforcement effort, including ticketing and towing where necessary, when vehicles persist in blocking the alley. 27`% i 6I1 CR01 ILIdLn or DORM MICR�LA6 MIAP n.VT)' '401!V PiluiWi ILMEO BY JOkM I.11CkOLAB • CLUAK kAP!uU) AND uta . Based on observation, we are convinced that the problems in the alley are caused by improper positioninq of trucks during loading and un- loading operations and parking in violation of the Municipal Code. It is our opinion that the proper remedy to the problem is vigorous enforcement by the City and the full cooperation of the merchants working with the trucking companies to ensure that trucks do not block the alley. This is, in our opinion, a far better remedy than permanently compromising the pedestrian orientation of City Plaza. City Council Paul Glaves Harvey Miller S'•' �I 1 wlcaonLMEo BY DORM MICR�LAB f f Ml` Pry MNNFJ M11;uiUi 1Li•1L_u BY JORM MICROLNb City of Iowa Clty MEMORANDUM DATE: January 23, 1978 TO: Neal Berlin and City Council FROM: Richard J. Plastino, Director of Public Works RE: Court and Muscatine Bridge - Land purchase, traffi signal, and width LAND PURCHASE The City Council has a report entitled "Preliminary Engineering Report" on the three bridges due for rehabilitation and reconstruction this coming summer. If any members of Council do not have this report please contact Public Works. A drawing in the back of the report shows the new box culvert proposed for Court and Muscatine. To meet the Iowa Natural Resource Council guidelines a box culvert approximately 30 feet wide will be needed. The engineer also wants to realign the box culvert slightly to provide for better hydraulics. This is also shown in the drawing at the back of the report. The Consultant states in the report that both the house on the southwest corner and the northeast corner can be saved but a lot of money will have to be spent to save the two houses. The stone house on the northeast corner can be saved by rebuilding a retaining wall. The cost estimate for this is $10,000. The house on the southwest corner will be endangered during construction and high costs will be required because of the extensive protection needed to save the east wall of the house. This is the house with the blanket across the garage door. The owner on the northeast corner wishes to stay in the house. Because of this it is recommended that the City not purchase this land even though there is a significant flood hazard to this house and the cost of a retaining wall will be high. The house on the southwest corner is recommended for purchase since the house is in poor shape, there will be high costs to save the house, and the owner wishes to sell. The owner has agreed to sell at a value appraised by two or three real estate agents. It is anticipated the cost will be $20,000- $25,000. TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONSIDERATIONS Years ago the normal way to increase the capacity of a street or an intersection was simply to increase the number of lanes. Modern traffic engineering has rejected this concept for the most part. We now try to squeeze the maximum possible capacity out of the existing pavements by modifications such as elimina- tion of parking, lane striping, traffic signal modification, computerized signal systems, etc., etc. A new traffic signal is recommended since it will make the existing pavement width as useful as possible. bo imRUrIUdEO BY JORM MICR+LA6 MiLAOI1LAL.J by JORt'I IdICROLAb 2 - LLDAft RAYIuj �;W OL The existing signal is marginally satisfactory for present day traffic volumes. Unfortunately, the signal grinds through its signal cycle the same way every time totally unrelated to traffic volumes. It might be equated to running water through a hose with the hose squeezed half shut all the time. Public Works is recononending a traffic signal that will respond to traffic flows. This will allow the existing three lane intersection to carry the City as far into the future as possible without severe overloading. The existing pre -timed traffic signal quite frequently reaches capacity during morning and afternoon peak hours and this condition will continue to spread into other hours of the day since the signal is so inefficient. If we fail to replace the traffic signal and its controller, we are passing up an extremely low cost opportunity to provide additional efficiency for this intersection. Construction of Court and Muscatine to three lane width does assume an extremely high reliance on transit in the future. Provision of a traffic actuated traffic signal will provide a more efficient intersection not only for heavy transit traffic but also for a mixture of private vehicles and transit. TRAFFIC WIDTH CONSIDERAT MNS Council must make the decision between community needs and individual property owner rights. It has been stated above that three lanes assumes heavy reliance on transit. The following points seem clear to Public Works: 1. Reconstruction of a major intersection like this occurs once every 30 to 40 years. 2. Present trends in Iowa City, and an impartial look by a third party (Area Transportation Study Report N3, Consultant's Recommended Plan) indicate that traffic will greatly increase at tlds intersection. The street widening proposed is not of massive proportions. The existing pavement will be utilizied completely and a strip approximately three feet wide will be added to each side of existing pavement if this is the most feasible design. It may be that some offset such as four feet on one side and two feet on the other side would be best from a design standpoint. It will be necessary to remove all pavement for a distance of approximately 60 feet back from the culvert on htiscatine and 40 feet back on Court Street. This is necessary to rebuild the box culvert and rebuild storm sewers and other utilities. Providing wider traffic lanes has both safety and capacity benefits. Ten foot lanes are too narrow for safe vehicular flow particularly when wider vehicles such as trucks and buses use the intersection. The capacity of the intersection will be greatly enhanced by new traffic signals and slightly wider traffic lanes. This intersection is a key intersection providing almost all traffic access to a substantial portion of the east side of town. It lm s'to be designed as an arterial street. MlCRaf lLnLD By ' JoRM MICRIOLAB (rpAR R.1I•! . 9F".'4 PII9 Mit,kW ILMEL) BY JORM 111LROLAB LLUAR RAPWU AND L)L -3- hibi is Works would ask that the City I:ounci..l keep in mint) that we are making decisions that will last for the next 15 or 20 years. The intersection of Muscatine and Court is, and will continue to he a major arterial intersection. The needs of the community must be weighed against the needs of the residents in the area and a compromise has to be mule. It is the recommendation of Public Works that Council consider all options including six feet of additional width, five feet of additional width, four feet of additional width, on down to no widening of the existing pavement. This decision has to be made in the context of comprehensive planning. Court and Muscatine is and will continue to be the major arterial access to the cast side of town. Ile believe and we strongly recommend that the proper lane width for this major intersection is 12 feet. If this is totally unacceptable to the City Council we would strongly suggest that the City Council consider a minimum lane width of 11 feet. Lane widths any narrower than 11 feet cannot be justified by any known design or safety criteria. cc: H78 Bridge file Speakers I•IICRortudfm By JORM MICR4�LAB rrnAP PArtns • nrs nnmes hiIwWi iLl'icu BY JORM I.1ICROLAB LLUAf MPlu�) MU JL,.' •: city Of IOWA c Wt MEMORANDUM DATE: January 26, 1978 TO: his. Chambers, Ms. Zimansky, Mr. Lane, Mr. Be c o dt, and Ms. Hultman FROM: Richard J. Plastino, Director of Public Work RE: Court and Muscatine Bridge City Council has scheduled a discussion of the Court and Muscatine bridge for February 6, 1978, at approximately 1:30 p.m. in the City Manager's Conference Room in the Civic Center. It is likely they will make a final decision on the inter- section at this meeting. Enclosed is a memo sent to Council concerning purchase of two adjacent properties, replacement of the traffic signal, and width of travel lanes. cc: FY78 Bridge File Neal Berlin City Council -' 141CROFILIIED 6Y JORM MICR�LA9 rr0Aa PAVIV, . [)FS 4101'11.5 2gl N;U1WI !L9i.0 by JORP1 111CROLAu TO: FROM: RE: CLUArt RAI' i W A!1 JL - City o4 Iowa City �Y �- r � � 6(1 • �2 ;M:.�. , Y, 1 �' � � fit. <'.v DATE: January 30, 1978 Neal Berlin, City Manager Diichael E. Yucharzak, Director, !lousing ✓i Inspection Services Fee Schedule in Proposed Electrical Code The Electrical Board met and approved the revised Electrical Code, Chapter 9.20, but did not reflect the increase in annual licenses as requested by the Department of Housing $ Inspection Services. The Department feels strongly that these fees should be increased for the following reasons: First, the fees will not affect any electrician doing business in Iowa City this calendar year. The reason for this is that licenses expire on the First of Jan- uary and we have issued all the licenses we anticipate being renewed. Any new electricians coming in will be obligated to take the examination and there is a fee related to that. Therefore, the increased cost of a renewal will not affect local Iowa City electricians until January 1, 1979. 'The second reason for requesting the annual fee increase is that we do not antic- ipate bringing to Council a new Electrical Code until 1982. The ancient fee schedule of $10 and $5 will be even more out of line as inflation nibbles away at our available dollars in the course of the year 1978, 79 and 80. Thirdly, it has been in), hope since assuaning the directorship of this Department, that we would be enabled to operate almost entirely' out of our departmental revenues, that is, licenses, permits, etc., and not have to tap the General Fund tax dollars. One reason suggested by the (bard members for not asking for the increase in annual fee is that the examination fee is already set at a high level. In compar- ing the Electrical Code to the Iowa City Plumbing Code we find that whereas the Electrical Code charges $75 for an examination for Mister, the Plumbing Code charges $10. If the Council would like to give some consideration to new electricians coming to Iowa City, we would be willing to waive the first annual license following the examination, that is, there would be a one time charge of $75 for a Nbster electrician and $1S for a .Journelnan, Dlaintenance or Restricted license. This would reflect the fact that few new trades people enter the work load in Iowa City but the majority of our licensed work deals with the renewal of existing licenses. r"L 11 ~' MIf.ROFILMIO By JORM MICR6LA13 n'npv qp�n. �f5'.WNF': wIu<Ui 101LU BY JORM 141CROLAB LLDAK kAVLu', AND L)L, 'IQ-, L GROW TO REACH ENVIRONA1EN IAL EXCELLENCE NOW p UJE"T GREEN ly February 4, 1978 GYIc Cent, luwa GOY. Wrrd 52240 Mayor Robert Vevera, and Members of the City Council, Iowa City, Iowa: Dear mayor Vevera and members of the Council: Project GREEN requests permission to plant approximately 50 trees in the parking along Melrose Blvd. From Emerald Street to West High School. These will replace ones lost since the 1970 planting by Project GREEN and will restore the concept provided in the original plan commissioned by the City, and desloned by Jim Maynard. In addition, Project GREEN will provide water for these replacements For two years (as consistent with our plantinn policy) to insure successful orowth. We feel this restoration is timely and will make a lasting impact on this important western entrance to Iowa City. NS: SK Respectfully, ;CLIC'- Jel Nancy Seiberling, \) Chairperson, Project GREEN Id ICROFILMEO BY JORM MICR+LAB (FGAR PdrIPS . irs-*i%r°, ';L$3 f•llukOl ILMLO BY JORM MICROLAB • CLUAit RAVWS AND OL',��- �?t~j Johnson county i. regional planning commission (I,. . j 221/2 south c1ulxwqu0 511001, 10wc cdy, Kowa 57:':10 13171351 8SS6 RECEIVED !",4 G ;578 January 5, 1978 Chief Harvey Miller Iowa City police Department Civic Center Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Chief Miller: Isat'01 Ilifixif i....1 k mil I III LY X II I- �'-- I" " Enclosed are 55 copies of the Law Enforcement officers' Referral Manual compiled by the Human services staff at your request. The manual contains a comprehensive list of relevant agencies in'Johnson County for use by law enforcement officers in making referrals. The hours, telephone number, fees, and description of services are given for each agency. We hope that this manual will meet the needs of law en- forcement officers in referring people to relevant sources of assistance. Si erely, N PEmilBrandt Executive Director Neal Berlin Dennis Kraft ELB/fb '-''- I•IICRUILMED BY i JORM MICROLAB CF M� R1rI n, Of$ hI0 RIC5 28q MICROf ILMED BY -. JORM MICR+LAB fFMP RAPIM • M MOMES ry� 111CROFILREO BY ' JORM MICR4L AB CFOAR RnPIM • RES P1010E5 Pilw(Ul IL;, U BY JURM M1CROLAB ti • CLUAH RAP105 AND A, AGENCY INDEX PAGE Birthright of Iowa City .........................:...... 30 CETA (sec Comprehensive Employmen Training Act) Citizens' Housing Center ............................... 24 Commission of Veteran Affairs (see Johnson County COmmlSaion of Veteran Affairs Community Coordinated Child Care for Johnson County..... 2 Community Mental Health Center (see Mideastern Iowa Community Mental Health Center) Community Pastoral Counseling Service 3 CorPrchcnsivc Lr Ployment Training Act...................U2 Congregate Meals ....................................... 7 Coralville Recreation Center ........................... 31 Council on Aging (see Johnson County Council on Aging) Crisis Center (see Iowa City Crisis Intervention Center) Department of Social Services (Soo Iowa Department of Social Services, Johnson County Enna Goldman Clinic for Women .......................... 21,30 Epilepsy Association of Iowa ........................... 19 4 C's (see Community Coordinated Child Care for Johnson County) Free Clothing Store .................................... 15,28 Free :Iedical Clinic (sec Iowa City Free }ledical Clinic) Grant Wood Area Education Agency ....................... 19 HACAP (see Hawkeye Area Community Action Program) Haw:teye Area Community Action Program .................. 12,15,21,31 Center Development Program 12 Hawieyc Legal Aid ...................................... 27,7 Heritage Agency on Aging ............................... 7, 8, 25 Information and Referral ............................. Legal Services Program ............................... e Housing Commission (see Iowa City Housing Commission) Iowa City Crisis Intervention Center .................... 3,6,10,18,16,28 Suicide Line ......................................... 3 Youthline............................................ 5,11,32 MICROFILMED BY , I JORM MICROLAB fFMp • PI°, mniaCt 1:111,Rot ILMLU BY JORM MICROLAB AGENCY INDEX (continued) CEDAR RA'lu5 ANU JL' PAGE , I-ICROFIL14ED BY JORM MICR6LAB crOAlt RAP!D� Df5 F!Ol!!f` et Iowa City Free Medical Clinic ... ... .... ........... ..... '••-� 4 Iowa City IlousinP. Commission .....•--••• " " ........... ..... 26,31 Public Library ........... .... Iowa City ........... 31 Iowa City Recreation Center •...... .... ..... County .... Services, John sort 30,19,3,15 - Iowa Depart^.enc of Social ... i Childcare ........... .... Isocline •..... •^ ....... ................. 8 Child Abuse Elderly SuPPort Services ......::•:;::;;;:: :::;::,,,, Assi.staaee 10 18 ... Energency/Disaster , ..... 19 ........... ......... Financial Aid ... .... Handiea;ped Support Services ... ••:::. 12,31 - Iowa State F...,Ioymcnt Commission .......... ....... 20,23 Iowa State Services for Crippled Children .......... of Iowa (see Iowa State Employment Job Service Commission) 10 Johnson County Ambulance .................... ... Affairs .... 29.8,10 Johnson County Commission of Veteran :::: 9.10 Johnson County Council on Aging ..............•" Iowa Department Johnson County Social oason .Service,C(see of Social Services, handicapped Johnson County Special Elderly and ........ : 9,20 Transportation a ......... .._ Library (see Iowa City Public Library) ... ....... 3.32 Lutheran Social Service .. .... ............... Communities Council on , MECCA (see Mid -eastern Alcoholism) 15.32 ..,,..... Hark IV Neighborhood Center .. .... ... . ow ComC Iowa Community Mental Hcalth Center (sac Mid -eastern Iicalth Center) 10,21,9 Ilospical ....... ... .. ... ............... ........ 21,E ._ Mercy Continuing Care Coordinator ...... .... , iir Emergency Room ......... 4........ Council on Alcoholism. .......... 4 Mid -eastern Communities ):ental Ilea lthcejON1 ••• ••••• 22 � Mid -eastern Iowa Comrur.ity o Oakdale Alcoholism Unit (see University Oakdole Hospital Hospitals and Clinics - ,I Alcoholism Unit) 32 t,. . PALS ...........................for ............................... Protective Association for Tenants) PAT (see >1 C1 , I-ICROFIL14ED BY JORM MICR6LAB crOAlt RAP!D� Df5 F!Ol!!f` f41LkUiiLMLU BY JORMMICROLAB • LLDAt� RAPius AND OLS AGERCY INDEX (continued) PAGE Parents Anonymous ...................................... 16 Parents Without Partners ............................... 16 Project HOPE, Inc. ...... I ............................. 13 Protective Association for Tenants ..................... 24 Psychiatric Hospital (see University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics) Public Library (see Iowa City Public Library) RESB (see Rehabilitation Education and Services Branch) Rape Victim Advocacy ................................... 270 5,30 Rape Crisis Line ....................................... _5 Reality X .............................................. 6 Recreation Center (see Iowa City Recreation Center) Rehabilitation Education and Services Branch ........... 13 SEATS (see Johnson County Special Elderly and Handicapped Area Transportation Service) Social Security Administration ......................... 18 Social Services (see Iowa Department of Social Services, Johnson county) Stone Soup Restaurant and Morning Glory Bakery ......... jg Suicide line (see Iowa City Crisis Intervention Center) United Action for Youth ................................ 33 United Ministries in Higher Education .................. 16, 25 United Way Information and Referral ?d University of Iowa Counseling Service .................. 4 University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Emergency Room ....................................... 11 Family Planning Clinic �7 ,22 Oakdale Family Practice ............' Oakdale Hospital Alcoholism Unit ... ... .. . Poison Control Center" " " " " 1 Psychiatric Hospital ............................... ' 5,11 University of Iowa Personnel Services .................. 14 Veterans' Administration Hospital (see Veterans' Assistance Office) Veterans' Assistance Office 29,18 Visiting Nurse Association of Johnson County ........... 23,2,7,9,20 5 ~( MICRDr1LHCD DY I JORM MICRiPLAB rrDAR 11nr19', • nrs MO I:s i Miu,OF ILMLO BY JORM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS ANL) SUBJECT INDEX PACE Abortion services ...................................... 21 Academic counseling .................................... 3.4 Aid to families with dependent children ................ 2,18 Alcohol problems - services ............................ 1 Ambulance service ...................................... 10 Birth control services ................................. 17,21 Blind persons' benefits ................................ 18 Blood tests - pro -marital .............................. 21 Building code violations ............................... 24 Career assistance Assistance for youth ................................. 15 Counseling ........................................... 4 Information .......................................... 6 Chemical abuse - counseling and services ............... 6 Chemotherapy ............. .-- Child -abuse - information and services ................. 2,5,16 Child-care services - information ....................... 2,15 Chore services - elderly ......... Clothing - free ........................................ 15 Consumer information ................................... 26 Complaints - women's medical ......................... 21 Crisis intervention and counseling ......•••.•••.......• 3 Mark IV residents .................................... is Youth ................................................ 33 Day-care/pre-school facilities ......................... 2 Dental care assistance - elderly ....................... 9 Disease -control counseling ............................ 1 23 Disabled persons' benefits ............................. 18 Diversion for youth .................................... 33 Divorce counseling ............••.•• I ................... 3 Drug education - youth ................................. 33 Elderly services Activities - Mark IV residents ............... I....... is Financial assistance .. ............................ 18 Information and referral ............................. 7,8,9 Emergency financial aid ................................ 8,10,18 Emergency health care .................................. 10,11 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB rWf? V,N'Im; aFS MOINFS t•11l.itUFiLMLu BY JORM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAP IuS AND L)L., :'lIL,.;,L., .J^� SUBJECT I%OF.X (continued) PAGE Family counseling services ............................. 3,10 Mark IV residents .................................... 15 Family lire education ................................ 3 Family planning services ............................. 17 Family therapy ....................................... 4 Food coupons ........................................... 15 Food in exchange for work .............................. 28 Food stamps ............................................ 8.18 Foreign student loans .................................. 16 Friendly -visiting services Elderly .............................................. 9 Mark IV residents .................................... 15 General relief ......................................... 8,10,18 Government services - information on ................... 10 Group therapy and counseling ........................... 3,4,10 Hospital ............................................. 22 Mark TV residents .................................... 15 Group home - post -correctional .......................... 13 Gynecological services ................................. 21 Handicapped services Children's seri•ices.................................. 20 Counseling ........................................... 19 Information and referral ................. I........... 19 Placement for treatment .............................. 19 Health care - general .................................. 17,21 Children ............................................. 23 Free to patient ...................................... 21 Hospital aftercare ................................... 22 Hospital state papers ................................ 18 Inpatient ............................................ 22 Outpatient ..................... I .................. ... 21,22 Health equipment loan .................................. 23 Health pronotion visits ................................ 23 Heroin detoxification .................................. 6 Honemaker/health aide services ......................... 8 Housing Assistance for elderly ............................... 9 Hospital outpatients and visitors .................... 16 In-`ormation and referral ............................. 24 Post -correctional .................................... 13 Rehabilitation ....................................... 24 Transients ........................................... 3 MICROMMEO 0Y i DORM MICM�LA9 ff OaP PM'17 • IFS MOIHCS • LEDAk kAPM AIID Uig :CT INDEX (continued) PAGE ing (cont'd) .verstty-connected temporary (Youth Hostel) ........ 25 ith shelter ........................................ 32 •nation and referral . general ..................... 21,26 ,k IV residents .................................... 15 :ial services ...................................... 10 ame care services .................................. 23 ;upport services ................................... 12 :istance - post -correctional ....................... 13 sadvantaged....................................... 13 derly..............................................13 ndicapped.......................................... 13 acement............................................ 12 aining...................................... I...... 12 terans............................................. 15,29 uth................................................ 1 services derly ..................... ....... ........... ....... 8 u -income ........................................... 27 nant advocacy ......... :............................ 24 (age counseling .................................... 3,4 s for elderly ...................................... 7 care benefits ...................................... 8,18 le hone owners' organization ....................... 24 Ing care ........................................... 23 Ing home plaeeneht................................. 8,22 nancial assistance ................................. 18 itionnl counseling ................................. 21 onal counseling .................................... 3,4 on control ......................................... 5,11 -correctional assistance ........................... 13 nancy screening and testing ....................... 21 Ion pregnancy ...................................... 21,30 thotic devices ............ I ........................ 13 hologieal testing .................................. 4 hotherapy - group and individual ................... 4 victim services ................................... 5,27 eation............................................. 26,31 rk IV residents .................................... 15 uth................................................ 33 K.. r ( IdI CROC ILI4C0 BY JORM MICR#LAB Un0.R P1nln` Oft ?101WC5 i F1i 1. ilUt !LMLO BY JORM MICROLAB • LEDAR RAPM) ANO L)k, SUBJECT INDEX (continued) PACE Retired persons' benefits ..............................18 33 Runaway services ....................................... Sexual abuse - information and referral ................ 21 Shoppers' aid for the elderly .......................... 9 3,16,32 Single parents' services ............................... Social Security - benefits and assistance .............. 8 Special education ...................................... 18 is Speech therapy ......................................... State papers - hospital................................18 10 Stress testing ......................................... Study -skills training..................................4 24 Subsidized housing 3,5 Suicide prevention ..................................... Telephone reassurance - elderly ........................ 9 Tenants' information and assistance .................... 24 Transients' assistance ................................. 3,28 Transportaion - elderly and handicapped ................ 9 University emplayment services ......................... 14 Veneral disease screening .............................. 21 29 Veterans' assistance ................................... Vocational classroom training ....••..••..........•••••• 12 Vocational rehabilitation .............................. 13 Women's services - referral ............ I ............... 4 Youth activities ....................................... 33 Mark IV residents15 ..................... .... ....... .... Youth advocacy ......................................... 32.33 Youth - assistance and counsoling ...................... 3,5,33 32 Youth shelter .......................................... s em( I41 CR UY JORM MICRO1-AB rrnnR pnrin', . ors Iaolnrs MlLk(ji IOU BY JORM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPloS AIIU JL, .!u,:iL +^ ALCOHOLISM A.\D PROBLEM DRI\KI\G Mid -Eastern Conauni ties Council on Alcoholism MECCA S, t ert at rect Iowa City, IA 5220 HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p,m• 351.4357 - Answering service 24 hours a day• PHONE: \one/Sliding scale for evaluations and psycholo- FEES: gical testing - SERVICES: Anyone is eligible for 24 hour phone informa- therapy forclientsand tion, counseling and families, educational programs, _ (Alsoion and provideso in-service provides hart onJ Follow�up.xi for law-enforcement officers). 031'd2 le flus ital Alcoholism Unit a.3a e a.,'J {FOURS: Continuously for admission PIIC\E: 353-4966 549,56 daily/can be covered by private or public FEES: funds. Anyone is eligible for detoxification, coun- SERVICES: s411nR and ovnluation, physical restoration and return transportation to community, Voss Recover house Iowa JA 522401 PIIO\E: 338.1985 FEES: $5 per day SERVICES: is clig�blo `orl group or individual counselingdesire to quit ing Rehabilitation. live-in arrangements or Vocational 0 I MICROFILMED DY JORM MICR6LAB rr[IAR PAPIPS • DFS MOVES r11(,RW ILAD BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAk RAVIUo AND OLS CHILD-CARE Community Coordinated Child Care for Johnson County (4 C's M—Oaxcrest Iowa City, IA 52240 HOURS: Phone or write; also meeting first Monday of each month at Trinity Episcopal Church PHONE: 353.5916 FEES: Hone SERVICES: Information and assistance for people seeking child-care services, publication of a directory of licensed day-care and pre-school facilities in Iowa City. Iowa Deoartacnt of Social Services, Johnson Countv .\,overnor Street Iowa City, IA 522:0 HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 24-hour phone answering service for emefgencies. PHONE: 351-0200 - FEES: Vary (some services require state or federal eligibility. SERVICES: Day-care homes listing, Aid to Families with Dependent Children, child abuse crisis line. •... Visiting Nurse Association of Johnson County (see HEALTH CARE) 2 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB ([DAR RAPID' • 0[S 1401!1[5 MlwWu iLME0 BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAFIUS AND uES COUNSELING Community Pastoral Counseline Service o tnton t Ee, Iowa City, IA 522:0 HOURS: (office) 9:00 a.m. m00 o 3:3to 00P00 pDyc•appoint- eat PHONE: 337-2519 FEES: Adjustable, beginning at $15/hour. SERVICES: Anyone is eligible for personal, marriage, family or group counseling i IowLy E. a Cith'aCrisis Intervention Center. j 1s .tngton Street Iowa City, IA 521.0 - HOURS: prvvention service.a Youthline 54 to10 ur P.m cide e . PHONE: 351.0140 .... FEES: Hone SERVICES: Immediate help is available to anyone by telephone or walk-in: information, referral, counseling,. administration of transient funds from Salvation Army, and youthlire (pcer- helping•service for under 18 year olds and parents of adolescents.) r Lu.heran Social Service ycamore tree; Iowa City, IA 52240 :TOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday PHONE: 337.9686 FEES: Sliding scale SERVICES: Anyone is eligible for counseling in these areas: carriage, individual, single parent, unwed parent, divorce.preparation, and family life education. 3 MICROFILMID EY I JORM MICR+LAB CFHAR PA111M • OrS MOIRES MILJWU ILMED 6Y JOHM MICHOLA6 • CLUAH RAPLuS AI)U AL COUNSELING (continued) Mid -Eastern Iowa Cor..nunity Mental Health Center 505 E. College .tree: Iowa City, IA 52240 HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday PHONE: 338-7884 FEES: Sliding scale; also Title XIX eligibility SERVICES: Individual and group psychotherapy, marital counseling, family therapy, chemotherapy and aftercare. Universitv of Iowa Counseling_ Service Iowa �uaria r. ton University of Iowa Iowa City, IA 52242 HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 P.M. PHONE: 3S3-4464 FEES: %o fee for prospective students or University - related persons and families; sliding scale for others. SERVICES: Personal and marital counseling and referral, psvchological testing, study skills training, group therapy, educational and career guidance. Women's Resource and Action. Center 1J N, !la lson Iowa City, IA 52240 HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Summer 9:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday PHONE: 353-6265 FEES: None SERVICES: Referrals to cc unity and state-sponsored social service programs available to women; counseling mic matters), by appointment (on personal, vocational and acade- 4 ! )MICRO( IL14L0 OY JORM MICR+LAE crDAP PANIK , nfS 1401!1[5 i h1li,ROFILi1EU BY JORM MICROLAB CeUAR RAPIDS ANU JLC DRUG-RELATED PRORLDIS Iowa Cit, Crisis Intervention C Reality% - Johnson Count, Out 314 -nd evenue . Cedar Rapids, IA Phone: (319) 366-7547 HOURS: (Iowa City) 1:00 Informational to ir..nediate sorvic office - Monday. FEES: Sliding scale; no SERVICES: Outpatient ecuns( ! facility, group 1 and education; a] done for heroin i 141CROFILMN BY I DORM MICR(�LA MAR RAPMD, Drs 140111 141Li(OHLi4LU BY JOR14 MICROLAB • CEUAk RAPIJ� AND A ELDERLY SUPPORT SERVICES Con+rc+.. to )!eals . >.. ert btrect Iowa City, IA 52240 HOURS: (Office) 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. PHONE: 338-9294 or 338-9298 FEES: Participants pay what they can afford. SERVICES: Persons over 60 years of ageand their spouses are provided one nutritionally sound meal a day with an opportunity for socialization with peers; meals are served at 12:00 noon at: -. S'I T If T F S Senior Citizens' Center — — — — — — — 538 S. Gilbert X X X X X First United Methodist Church Jefferson F Iluhuoue Streets X X X Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Dubunue G Varlet Streets S X St. Wenceslaus Church 618 R. Davenport X X X Christ the King Lutheran Church Melrose f, Herman Trek X Hawkeve Leval Aid (see LEGAL ASSISTANCE) heritageARenev on .iviny - Information and Referral ' SSOI—narxwao :vc-5�i. Cedar Rapids, 7A 52406 HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, wcokdays PHONE: Area X assistance on aRing Toll Free: 800-332-5934 Alice Schweihert, 16R Coordinator (Coralville contacts) Mrs. Florence Spaine.0-39. Carol Ann Apts. 351.4754 or Mr. 5 Hr. Gerald Fowlic, 70S-lUth Ave., 338.6855 FEES: None SERVICES: For persons 60 years of age or older, contact per- sons have information on resources in the county. 7 T 7�14ICROFILMED BY i JORM MICR+LAB IfMR PA:'IPS • ')FS 6101'IES I.11Li(OFILMt0 BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAVWS ANIS uL: ELDERLY (continued) Iia r itaeo Aeencv on Arine - Le¢al Services Program n t rn.00a ommunity poi ege Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 YOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday Pl{0\E: ree 80-32-5934 or rrno interviews by telephoncwalk-in facility. FEES: Kone SERVICES: Anyone 60 years of age or older may receive answers and advice regarding legal matters including Kills and Prcbau, Income and Property Taxes, Social Security and SSI, (lousing and Landlord/Tenant Relations, Insurance and In- vestments, Conservatorships and Guardianships. Arrangements for representation by an attorney. io Deo n nt of social Services Johnson County 911 X.4overtrnor Street Iowa City, IA 52240 HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 4:10 p.m., Monday through Friday (24 hour a day ansverinl service for emergencies) PHONE: 551-0200 FEES: Homemaker services has fee schedule; other services require Federcl or State eligibility. SERVICES: Information and referral, couns.:ling to elderly, place...cr.t at nursing hc:-.es-or treatment centers, Homemaker -Health Aide Service, emergency funding, medical assistance under Social Security, food stamp program, Johnson County Commission of Veteran Affairs (see VETERANS) 8 �HII CROP ILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB MAR RArinq SFS MOIHfS ra1L0FILMLD BY JORM 1.11CROLAb LLDAR RAV WS AND UL ;w:;,L ELDERLY (continued) Johnson County Council on A in Je Ot crt '+40 loco City, IA 52- Monday through Friday I10URS: 8:30 a.n. to 4:30 p.m., PHOSE: 338-8018 FEES: ,,one dental care Pro6r'mproperty SERVICES: Information P709--as- and referral, shoppers ";c adly visiting, assistance with rent ands aiS, ebate•a-friend, find -,-house, chore service. tax rebate and other business orns, phon lv and Ilandiea nod Transportation Johnson Cour.:v Special Elder sere ie es EATB a,a >• t err 5:2:0 Iowa City, m•$ plondaY through HOURS: (Rus) 8:30 a.n. to 4:30 p• Frid .itch) 8:00 a.m. 10 12:00 noon, Dlonday (Disc. through PriS,Y PIIOXE: 351.8078 Sat Per rider one-way within the county. FEES: nor tunty, SERVICES: licckly routes serve the northeast, City, Coralville and southwest and southeast towns in the county, a well as urban areas (Iowa i oritY for elderly and Uni•rersitY Heights). handicapped persons of any ago• 4crcv lios ital - Conti Hain Care (sed HEALTH CARE) (sec HEALTH CARE) visiting :Curse Association of Johnson Count 9 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB croAll PAP191 nF5 NDCIFS MibiWO IU4LU BY JORM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND ut`, :u..:IL�, EMERGENCY/DISASTER ASSISTANCE Iowa City Crisis Intervention Center (see COUNSELING) Iowa Denartnent of Social Services Johnson Count 911 N. oVe Tnor Mreet Iowa City, IA 52240 YOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. (24 hour a day answering service for emergen- cies). PHONE: 351.0200 FEES: State and federal income eligibility require - rents for services, no fee for I G R. SERVICES: Temporary funding for emergency situations, infornataon and referral, counseling. Johnson Count ulance apatu ScAmbrcet PHONE: (emergency) 911, or 351.6111 - (routine calls) 351.6111 Johnson County Commission of Veteran Affairs (see VETERANS) Mere Hos ital Emergency P.00n a rest Street Iowa City, IA 52240 HOURS: Hospital (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Physician -staffed Emergency Department (1:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) PHONE: 356.1331 FEES: Prices availablo upon request. SERVICES: Emergency health care, acute short-term care facility, stress testing, intensive care. 30 I.11CROf MED BY I JORNA MICR�LAB MAP IiAni pS nF5 MOINFS i MILROFILMLIJ BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AHO uL EMPL0YMENT C.F..?.A. fCH rete nsive Emnlovment Trainin Act 1 nt tae crcec Iowa city, IA 52350 HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. PHONE: 354.2272 FEES: None SERVICES: Fo- persons who meet federal eligibility require- ments, on -the - job training in public andsurivativa s actors; vocational classroom training; pp services may include transportation,dependent care, health care, otc. Ian State Emnl o•:ac.^.t Com fission co ,`.ervlce et ew1 1810 Lower Muscatine Road Iowa City, IA 52240 HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday PHONE: 351-1033 FEES: None SERVICES: Anyone is eligible for placement, job counseling, aptitude testing, proficiency (skills) testing; special services are available for the elderly, veterans, youth, (M3yor's Youth Program), handi- capped and disadva:it.,ged persons through C.E.T.A. Summer Program. P.ACAP - Co=er ➢evelonment Program for high school droo-outs see A = MICROIILM10 OY JORRA MICR+LAE3 CFOOP PAf IO'. Of5 14f11HC5 12 rj1LkOFILMLO BY JORM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND uLS EMPLOYMENT (continued) proicct H.O.P.E. Inc. .0, ox l9U 819 Iowa Ave. (office anL uaaen's facility) 1005 Muscatine Ave.(men's facility) Iowa City. HOURS: 34 hours a day PHONE: 351-1090 FEES: $20/wreck for housing nts SERVICES: employment (th10 issp program providest -correctional lau structured living environment for mcr.en at least 18 Onnworknrelease,Fettle years old and employable, or probation). Counseling is also provided (job, individual, faaily and group). Rehah 11 Ltatior. Education and Services Branch tl cr: t. iow'a City. IE 52240 ___ ..on , , 12:00 noon, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 14ILAO�IL.Mt�u BY JORM 111CROLAB • CLOAR RAPIJS AND JL'� Js I D FAMILY SERVICES (also sec COUNSELING) Free Clothing Store enter cast 104 E. Jefferson Iowa City, IA 52240 HOURS: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sunday PHONE: 337.3106 (Center East Office) FEES: None SERVICES: Provision of free clothing to those individuals who need it; just come by and pick it out. Hawkeve Area Cer..runity Action Program etghoornooa enter 626 S. Dubuque Street Iowa City, IA 52240 HOURS: 8:30 to 5:00 Monday through Friday PHONE: 351-1214 FEES: None SERVICES: ',,IC (wor..er.- Infant - Children) . health. Program with coupon assistance in purchasing iron -rich foods, caYeer development for high school drop- outs 16-21 years of age. io Deng-- n• or Social Services Johnson County (see CHILD CARE, F ILa) Dlark IV Neichborhood Center Z530=2C Rartolt Roan Iowa city, IA 52240 HOURS: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. PHONE: 354.2886 FEES: None SERVICES: For residents of Mark IV Complex and the surrounding area, the Center provides teen activities, single parent group, Senior Citizen activities, recreation program, I E R, child care directory, crisis intervention, counseling, and various support groups. 15 I IIICROFIL14ED BY DORM MICR4�LAB fFMP [Wln'S • D(S MOINES i M160ILMED BY JORM MICROLAB • LEDA'R RAPIJS AND Al FA-MILY SERVICES (continued) parents ' for information Shirley) 35:-'-330, Iowa City contact PHONE: about Cedar Rapids group. FEES: %one SERVICES: Any parent who feels that he/she has a problem withrs attend weekly meetings; p; of other aenbca ray be obtained to call .n u child abuse may mu of need; some r..cmbers provide babysitting services for each other. parents hi thoutaPartners r nary p P IIEETISO: 3rd Thursday of month. PHONE: (Day) 351-.171, (Eve.) 337.4303 FEES: Initial 512.50 SERVICES: Counseling for single parents caring for children, educational and social ,lub activities. United )finis:: Its in Hieher Education Ui he rose Ave. Iowa City, IA 52240 HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. PHONE: 335-5461 FEES: Open SERVICES: Two roots with beds for ou-ni atentVeterans hdr..inistration and Univ_rsity Hospitals th i ofamilies, ut so care (11,1rose Day Care Conten) ardFrcignStudent Loan Closet. 16 MICROFILMED BY � JORM MICR+LAB CFDAR RAPIPS • PFS M0PI[S h1ILRUI iLi4CD BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPM AND i)L FAMILY SERVICES (continued) 5:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. >.onday and Thursday S:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday E Friday 356-2539 Sliding Scale For anyone who wants these services, medical examination, Iab tests, birth control, social and nedical referrals and follow-ups are provided. S:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday 353.6010 Basic office call Anyone may receive general health care. ^�ILROFILMID BY i DORM MICR#LAB rfDAR RAPIM DPP %1014CS 1.1ILkUFILMED BY JURM MICRULAB • CEDAk RAPIDS AND uL''�:;� •�+ i FINANCIAL AID jIowa City Crisis Intervention Center (see TRANSIENTS) town Department of Sec. al Services Johnson. Coun: IowIow N• r tract a Cityy,. IAA 52240 j HOURS: 8:00 a.m. [o •1:30 Monday `- (2: hour a day answeringservce forgemergencies) PHONE 351-0200 FEES: Fed oral or state eligibility j vary with service needed. y guidelines; fees SERVICES: Aid to Families with Dependent Children, general relief, food stamps, hospital State Papersass, aid ifornthose iption drugs notceligible forhasing rsocial securiry for the State Nursing Home Program, SOeinl Security ,%,:-r. istratian I-cucra uti [ng .00 S, Clinton Street Iowa City, City, IA 522:0 HOURS: 8130 a.m. to ::45 p.m., Monday through Friday. PHONE: 138.9461 FEES: None SERVICES: benefits for the retired, survivors, blind ,id to and disabled; also medicare benefits and a the needy aged. Veterans' Assistanco Office (See VETERANS) 18 Y• �( MICROFILMED B1' JORM MICR+LAB MAP OAPIPS • PCS tOMB PU LAW ILMLO BY JORM MICROLAB • CEOAk RAPIuS AND Aj DIQ:;IL., HANDICAPPED SUPPORT SERVICES E:ilc s hs sociation of Iowa c5tlawn BOX '-00 Universitof Ioway of 52242 low. City, IA HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00, 1:00 to 4:30 p•m• PHONE: 356.22349; Toll-free state information, 1-600.27.0437 FEES: None e service; information and referral SERVICES: No direct of services to the handicapped) (on a variety Orant hood Are. Education A enc cna .vc. � Coralvil le, IA 5..241 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. HOURS: PHONE: 351-2510 FEES: SERVICES: Special education including - testing e-shool evaluation, of -home edusocialp wand on ork services, developmental classes, speech e'. in ieians, itinerant teacher for v3su31 y handicapped, etc. ountv lyra Dlmra c eial Scr0 Services, Johnson`0Iondaythrough Friday HOURS: 8(24 hou:00 a.rm. ans i7:330wc ring p.m., PHONE: 351.0200 FEES: Vary with servtuirecents)(so:.° state and federal eligibility reg SERVICES: Counseling, andplacenent referral. at treatment centers, and referral, tional services to handicapped children. 19 NICROFIL14L0 OY ! JORM MICR�LA6 CFDAR PAPM , DrF IADVIFS I I•lILFWFILM U BY JORM MICROLAB L•LUAk RAPWU AND UL' HEALTH CARE (Also see EMERGE\CIES, IiCM.ES'S SERVICES) Emma Coldman Clinic for Soren 71• S. Dodge Jtrect Iowa City, IA 52240 HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday. PHONE: 335-3269 FEES: Sliding scale except for abortion ($165) SERVICES: Patient advocacy, gynecological clinic, birth control counseling, pregnancy and venereal disease screening, 24 hour hot line for medical consumer complaints or questions on birth control or abor- tion aftercare. ..._ Haxkeve Area Community Action program RIC rogram sec I -AMM SLRVICmSj Iowa Citv Free Medical Clinic ou tee (mailing) 120 \. Dubuque Street P. 0. Box 1170 Iowa City, IA 52240 Iowa City, FA 52240 HOURS: Office - 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday - Friday Clinic - 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday PHONE: 337-4459 FEES: Ko charges; donations accepted SERVICES: Anyone may use the free clinic for outpatient care (physicials, gynecological care, venereal disease tests and treatctont, upper respiratory infection, pediatrics, pregnancy testing, marriage blood tests, nutritional counseling, referrals to other agencies). Iowa State Services for Crippled Children (see HANDICAPPED Jen IGIiJ) 21 MICROFILMCD OY JORM MICRI�LAB FFDAP PAPP • 76 MDIHFS A MiLROIJLMLL) BY JORM MICROLAB LEUAk RAVIUS ANU ul� HEALTH CARE (continued) �. Mercv Hospital rontinuinv rare Coordinator 'c:cy ioarkesp>ta 500 E. >;t Street V.. Iowa City, IA 52240 HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 P•m• Monday through Friday. PHOSE: 356-1331 FEES: Sone ' SERVICES: Assistance in planning for care after haspi- talitation - instruction, referral for in-home services and equipment, and nursing hone place - Ment. Mid -Eastern Iowa Connunitv Mental Health Center (see COLLV.SMISG) University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Family Plarr.tnc Clinic see r:1 L CES) Ilniversity of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics - Psychiatric Hospital Iowa.newton Iowa City, IA 52342 '- HOURS: 24 hours a day PHONE: 353-3234 FEES: Vary according to service needed. SERVICES: Inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment group therapy, counseling, consultation and re- ferral to other agencies. 22 q:. { IdICROfILt•1EO BY � JORM MICR+LAB rEORP P P!M - nES MOINES 1410(OFIL14ED BY JORM 141CROLAB • CEDAR RAPIuS APID uL HEALTH CARE (continued) Visit ir. Surso Association of Johnson Count 115 it CLL Ct. Iowa City, IA 51240 HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 P.n., Monday - Friday PHONE: 337-9686 s Sliding scale for nursing care, according to in - FEE come and dependents (maxir..um $13 per visit)- Health promotion visits are free of charge. SERVICES: 2none4YhourF care) iseeligihler forgservices, including: •materna'_-child health -child care -well-child clinic -health counseling for di.seaso control wheelchairs) health equipment loan at no charge (e.g- 23 1 MICROFILMED BY A JORM MICR+LAB fFOAP RAMPS PFS MO CIE$ MILROFiLI'ICO BY DORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AIiD JLC HOUSING Cit' ens Housi c Cep Ccn to Eas: 104 E. Jefferson Iowa City, 1,1 522;0 0 P•m•• Monday through Saturday HOURS: 10:00 a.m. - 6:0 PHONE: 354-4498 FEES: Free to all needing services. SERVICES: Tenant and neighborhood °ria 6t lit on aTenants variety United for Action (TU:.) of housing needs (for elderly, mai nc enance, rehabilitation, federally sub legislation); programs, tenants' rightssing ; leg hOme (Pclpa for n r Owers Of Mobile Hobcse(HOYH))Nnets Iowa Cit, Housine Commission ,.1,1C banter - 410 E. Washington Iowa City, HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Moaday through Friday. •— PHONE: 354-1900 SERVICES: Handl CSsubsiditedport of ingbuilding code violations; Protect ive Association for Tenants o." :.erorial ntoa - University of Iowa Iowa City, IA 52242 HOURS: 8:00 a.n. to 12:00, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., lfonday T•riday PHONE: 353.3013 FEES: Free to University of Iowa students; sliding _ scale for others. SERVICES: Assistance and advice (CS. regarding landlord/ , tenant relations) 24 Id ICROf ILMED BY DORM MICR+LAB CFURR WlnI • PES 140IUES LEUAk RAPIUS AND ULU >IU.;iL, •J,,^ {ieher Hos itals out?atients o`- VA and University P oe FAMILY SERVICES) r at 7:00 P•m• fot night's lodging. staff ncc available at 9:00 or 10:00 a.m. 9 i I night Per person. Muse ty member of A oT �I r connection with Univ'rsity'hts) for members �. st tamporarY• hOus"S (-i nig and small r lean Youth Hostel organization sica students- Also provides COU nselin6 in .Lo with role as campus ministry. .lam (sem YOUTY.) 25 �( MICROrILMEO By I JORM MiCR+LAB CrDAP RAPIDS. • '16 MOINES i Milw UPILMLD BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND uE' w., INFORMATION 6 REFERRAL Herita.r.e Agency (see ELDERLY) Iowa City Crisis Intervention Center (see COUNSELING) IR wa City Puic Library 307 E. C. legble Iowa City IA 52240 HOURS: (October -Stay) 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., yinnday - Thursda- 10:00 a.m. - 6 00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Saturday •• 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday PHONE: 354.1264 _ FEES: None to Johnson County residents- SERVICES: Information and research service; films, recordings, boo's, magazines, games, and other recreation material career and consumer information. United Wav Information and Referral 1000 William Street . . Towncrest Area Iowa City, IA 52240 - HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. (closed holidays) PHONE: 336.7823 FEES: None SERVICES: Anyone may confidentially contact this office for information on cc=uaity health and welfare resources, employment, eonsumor problems, housing, education, recreation, counseling, legal problems, transportation, government services, and on any phase of living. 26 41CROFILMED OY i JORM MICROILAS ffnAP pAPinS • nfS I401IIf5 r1I1AUFIL4LD BY JORM MICRULAB LEGAL ASSISTANCE CLDAR RAPIDS AND JLC :'w.;i , Flawkeve Legal Aid t'iT r� entlss atrect Iowa City, IA 52240 HOURS: 8:00 to 12:00, 1:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday. PHONE: 351.6570 FEES: Hone - but low-income eligibility requirements (persons on Social Security Insurance, food stamp and AOC recipients are included in those that qualify). SERVICES: Legal services including court appearances, representation on civil (not criminal) matters. Rate Victim Advocacv 130 H. Madison Iowa City, IA 52240 HOURS: Office - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Crisis line - 24 hours a day PHONE: 338.4800 FEES: Hone SERVICES: All women are eligible to call or stop In for immediate aid, literature on sexual abuse, in. formation on legal and medical procedures that follow report of the trice, referral to other groups or professionals and support for repo victims. a 27 111CR01'ILME0 BY I JORM MICR+LAE3 ff MR pnrl�S nf5 (40ItIFS t•11U2OhILMLU BY JORM LIICROLAB LLUAR RAPIDS AND AL ict:: -: TRANSIENTS' ASSISTANCE Free Clothing Store (see FAMILY SERVICES) Iona f. ttv Crisis Intervention Center Financial assistance F007, lcugfng, some transportation) (see COUNSELISO) ..., i oxDepa rtment of Social Services, Johnson Couniy ,ransicna may c c tgiule for to rc'idents of Iowa and if home county agrees to reimburse Johnson County for assistance given.,-.. (sec FINANCIAL AID) Stone Sona Restaurant Center _a�U. Jefferson Iowa City, IA 52240 HOURS: (Sept. - Nay) 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., Monday - Friday � 11:30 a.n. - 2:00 p.m., Monday - Saturday 5:00 p.n. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday - Friday i PHONE: 338-0827 FEES: Membership fees from $2.00 - $5.00, according to what individual feels able to pay. Free to _. those unable to pay, in exchange for about 2 hours kitchen work. SERVICES: High quality, low-cost meals and bakery goods. 26 MICROFILMED BY i JORM MICR�LAB MAR Rao(nr, . !1F5 110111FS s. "� 411CROFluam BY JORM MICROLA6 CFDAP R-AnIPS • nF,S 140114FS 3 LEDAR RAPIDS AND uL YiuJu. , SERVICES ht of Iowa Citv „ (nailing) ast efferson Street Box 13 y, IA 52240 Iowa City, IA 52240 12:30 - 3:30 Monday through Friday. " Answering service provided during other hours. 338-8663 (Toll-free 800-772-24:2) For women with problem pregnancy Birthright —" offers counseling, pregnancy tests, medical care, maternity clothes, legal aid, friend- ship, relocation, and referral to other Birthrights. '. dean Clinic (see HEALTH CARE) Lim Advocacy (see LEGAL ASSISTANCE) Resource and Action Center (see COUNSELING) 30 9 �4 141CROFIL11ED BY I JORNA RAICR+LAB MAP PnPIM • DF5 MOPIFS f,110Wt ILMLD BY JORM LIICROLAB • CEDAR kWuS AND uL� YOUTH SUPPORT SERVICES Coraleilie Parks and Recreation Dooartaent 1a06 6th t. Coralville, IA 522:1 HOURS: Fall, hinter, Spring Moll.- Fri. Sumner a.m. - 1:00 P.M. 10:00 a.,.- 9:30 p•m. 9:30 P.M. Saturday 4:00 4:00 P•a. - 9:00 P•m. 1:00 p.m.- 1:00 p•n. - 5:00 P -m. Sunday - PHONE; 354-3006 FEES: Some classes and leagues have fees. SERVICES: Ir. addition to Park facilities, the recreand ationcenter ety has reeting too 7as, an outdoor p , or sports lac it itics. Ha kevc Area Co-tunity Action Prorr_ar (see FAMILY SERVICES) lou, City Public Library (sec INFORMATION AHD REFERRAL) Iowa City Recreation Center 2-20 S. , art t Iowa City, IA 52140 HOURS G Consult seasonal brochures at Center. FEES: PHONE: 338.5493 SERVICES: �lassos,varietytrip sof l,orts and lisure ard othererecreational tprograms. ties, Iowa state F.m loyment Coraission - Job Service of Iowa Lutheran SOC131 Service (see COUNSELING) Mark IV Neighborhood Center (sec FAMILY SERVICES) 31 5 ~ 141CROFILMC0 BY DORM MICR�LAE3 MIAs pA:'M ITIS MOI4ES P1iuiwrILMLU BY JORM MICROLAB LLUAH RAVIUS AND uLi ?iU,:,L., :•, YOUTH SUPPORT SERVICES (continued) PALS Jonson County Extension Office R Oor 351 Federal Bldg. Box 226 Iowa City, IA 52240 HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00P•� r., Monday through Friday PHONE: 33;-2145 FEES: None SERVICES: Primarily children ages 6-14 from single parent families are oligiblo to be provided with a "bigbrother" or "big sister" for a long-term re In tionship. Iowa City, IA_ 52240*... HOURS: 24 hours a day PHONE: 337.7538, or 351-9675 FEES: SOre to client SERVICES: Youths age 32 to 17 in an e.-.crgeney situation nay sign in if accor..panied by a responsible adult; Shelter, food, youth ad7ocate, counseling, nedieal attention, recreation, 5jp jail), allowance, "transi- tion to independent living" program for 164 "t 17 • year olds, and referral to other agencies are avail- able services. Youthline (Sao Iowa City Crisis Intervention Center - COUNSELIVG) � � MICROFILMED BY I JORM MICROLAB rrnAP PAPIR' . nfs "101WS hil�twi iL;4LU by JUNM MICROLAB CEDAR kANWi ANU UL_ ®�®johnson (_,junty regional planning commission mescOh Dubuque ;heel. January 25, 1978 sown ❑Iy, iowa 627,1() (;41 ;)3.'il &h(,6 Mr. Robert L. Humphrey Project Planning Engineer Highway Division Iowa Department of Transportation 826 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 RECEIVED .;i1 2 7 1973 I!F.1ta!I IIIe M'I finnp+wn i:nul l I)IUf(1l I �.. mai nu..e. Re: Review Comments on Final EIS for Proposed Arterial 518 Dear Mr. Humphrey: At the January 18, 1978 meeting of the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission, the Commission discussed the Final Environ- mental Impact Statement for proposed Arterial 518 in Johnson and Washington Counties. The Commission reviewed comments of its staff and of its Transportation Committee and took the follow- ing action relative to the Final EIS: 1) It requested that the Iowa Department of Transportation include_ in the EIS all of the review comments which it transmitted to IDOT on January 22, 1976. The Commis- sion's letter of review, dated January 22, 1976, and the review comments of the Technical and Policy Commit- tees, dated January 21, 1976, were omitted from the EIS. The EIS did include the comments of the Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation (CACT). A copy of the omitted materials is included for your informa- tion and use. 2) The Commission also encloses for your information and consideration a copy of a JCRPC staff report. The re- port attempts to summarize how the comments in the Final EIS relate to the various review comments of the Technical/ Policy Committee and to those of the CACI, and also identifies those areas which do not appear to be addressed in the EIS. 3) The Commission would like to know more about the standards the IDOT uses in determining the need for a four -lane rural freeway. How does the Iowa standard of 5000 vehicular trips relate to those used by other states? Are there federal guidelines or standards for determin- ing the need for a rural freeway? 4) The Commission expressed general concern that the cost benefit analysis used in the final EIS was too narrow in focus, and should have been broader to consider environmental, social, and institutional costs. M Id ICROFILVICD 6Y JORM MICR6LAB rrpAll {•Ar I'�� �fc I401!IFS hli l.'i<Ui 1LMLU By JURM I-0ICROLAb LWAK kAFIUS ANO ULA 5) The Regional Planning Commission requests that IDOT work with the City of Iowa City and Johnson County to consider the feasibility of a more westerly alignment of the proposed 518 facility on the western edge of the metropolitan area. A more western loca- tion appears to have significant environmental advantages for such matters as noise and air pollution, watershed planning, the provision of urban services and future neighborhood development. The discussion of an alter- nate location, however, should also consider the values associated with the preservation of viable agricultural land and related environmental concerns. The Commission appreciates the opportunity to comment and looks forward to your response and consideration of its comments. Sincere, mil Brandt Executive Director Enclosures cc: H.A. Williard, Federal Highway Administration I. MacGillivray, IDOT Director of Planning Neal Berlin, ;owa City City Manager Harold Donnelly, Chairman, Johnson County Board of Supervisors East Central Iowa Council of Governments Stanley Good, Interim Chairman, Transportation Committee (JCRPC) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency i Id ICROFILWO By DORM MICR+LAB rrPAn VAPIV . 11(S 110INF, Mii,i<UilLMiu by JURMMICkOLAb January 3,1978 MEMO LtDk RAPIU!, AND OL, JOHNSON COUNTY SEATS 538 S. Gilbert Iowa City, In 5�°A•n KLCEIVED JAN G 1978 TO: Terry Fritz, Director, Iowa Department of Transportation, Public Transit Division Harold Donnelly, Chairman, Johnson County Board of Supervisors Mike Katchee, Mayor, City of Coralville Neal Berlin, City Manager, City of Iowa City Don Schaefer, Assistant Transportation Planner FROM: Bill Hoekstra, Coordinator, Johnson County S.E.A.T.S. RE: Report on the Johnson County; Coordinated Specialized Elderly . and Handicapped Transportation Program Enclosed is an initial report regarding the operations and expenditures of the Johnson County Coordinated Spi:cialized Elderly and Handicapped Tran- sportation Program for the months of September, October and November 1977. cc: Hugh Mose, Iowa City Transit Al Baker, Coralville Transit Roger Boldt, East Central Iowa Association of Regional Planning Commissions Wilma Kincade, Subcommittee on Specialized Transportation Services for the Elderly and Handicapped Russ Profitt, Heritage Area Agency on Aging Emil Brandt, JCRPC PER e�. I4ICROR I L1110 OY i JORM MICR4�LAB rrnnn uArllu • ifs 1.10 nrs I.11Cil01 iLi$J BY JORM MICROLAB (1) Quartly Report on Operations LLOAR RAP IJS AW ��� `'"•�-, For the months of September, October and November a total of 5090 trips were provided for the rural and urban service. The trips were distributed as shown in Table I. IXI For the Iowa City - Coralville service a total of 2385 trips were provided in the three month period. This level of ridership places this program on target of its ridership goal of 800 trips per month. Fares collected for this service totaled $1,083.50 for Iowa City and $97.50 for Coralville. These funds have beem credited to Iowa City and Coralville accounts. Total revenue mileage for the urban area system totalled 9,864 miles and the passenger mileage or the total amount of miles ridden by each passenger amounted to 10,657 miles for the three month period. (2) Report on Budget and Expenses Table II provides an itemization of expenses incurred by the urban area for the months of September, October and November of 1977. This format of the budget conforms to page 8 of the "Proposal for the Iowa City-Coralville Urban Area Elderly and Handicapped Transportation Service". Actual expenditures for the three month period totalled $8,584.58. (3) Other Items Related to (a) S EATS. Advisory Committee Within the mear future a S.E.A.T.S. Advisory Committee will be set up. This will a committee consisting of totally consumers. There will be at least twelve members made up of urban and rural users. This way we can get imput from the users of this service to find out what their needs are. S. M CROP I L11ID By JORM MICR¢LAB NIAP T+nrlT. �fS SIOINC `, Number of trips Iowa City 2167 Coralville 218 Johnson County (including Congregate meals) 2705 TOTAL 5090 For the Iowa City - Coralville service a total of 2385 trips were provided in the three month period. This level of ridership places this program on target of its ridership goal of 800 trips per month. Fares collected for this service totaled $1,083.50 for Iowa City and $97.50 for Coralville. These funds have beem credited to Iowa City and Coralville accounts. Total revenue mileage for the urban area system totalled 9,864 miles and the passenger mileage or the total amount of miles ridden by each passenger amounted to 10,657 miles for the three month period. (2) Report on Budget and Expenses Table II provides an itemization of expenses incurred by the urban area for the months of September, October and November of 1977. This format of the budget conforms to page 8 of the "Proposal for the Iowa City-Coralville Urban Area Elderly and Handicapped Transportation Service". Actual expenditures for the three month period totalled $8,584.58. (3) Other Items Related to (a) S EATS. Advisory Committee Within the mear future a S.E.A.T.S. Advisory Committee will be set up. This will a committee consisting of totally consumers. There will be at least twelve members made up of urban and rural users. This way we can get imput from the users of this service to find out what their needs are. S. M CROP I L11ID By JORM MICR¢LAB NIAP T+nrlT. �fS SIOINC `, Mil tfOF ILMLU BY JORM MICROLAB LLUAR RAPM AND LjL� '1u,:,L - — (b) Advertising and Promotional Activities Attached are sopies of some of the advertisements placed in the local papers for Johnson County S.E.A.T.S. . Advertisements have appeared in the Interstate Shopper, the Coralville Courier and the Iowa City Press Citizen. Adverisements have been placed in these papers quite extensively to create more interest and knowledge of the program. In November the SEATS coordinator and two of the elderly riders were on t the local "Dottie Ray Show". This helped in the promotion of the overall program. SEATS in cooperation with the Johnson County Council on Aging recently began a shoppers aide program. In this new program a volunteer from the Johnson County Council on Aging rides along with the passengers on the SEATS van and helps them go shopping. This has worked out very well so far. Recently a new phone line was installed to help receive the calls. It is a rotary phone system.. That is if the main line is busy then the call is transferred to the auxillary line. This has helped because the line isn't busy as it used to be and more calls are coming through then ever before. .-.I HICRO(ILMCn BY I JORM MICRbLAB MAP nn,11+1.. ori MOIT MILRUI iLMW BY JORM MICROLAU LEuAi< RAI'IUS ANU )L� TABLE II JOHNSON COUNTY COORDINATED ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED TRANSPORTAION PROGRAM (Iowa City-Coralville Metropolitan Area) (September, October. and November 1977) I OPERATIONAL EXPENSE IOWA CITY CORALVILLE TOTAL - Fixed Overhead Office Space 1.1110.37 14.88 125.25 Telephone 33.96 4.58 38.54 Publicity (Marketing) 249.70 33.83 283.53 Administration 1321.50 178.50' 1500.00 Fringe 132.15 17.85. 150.00 TOTAL 1847.68 249.64 2,097.32 Labor Expenses Fulltime Dri.Ver 1651.46 226.20 1877.66 (Insurance) 76.56 10.44 87.00 Part-time Driver 1115.77 151.73 1267.50 Part-time Driver 352.26 47.74 400.00 Fringe 346.10 43.00 389.00 TOTAL 3542.15 479.11 4021.26 Vehicular Expenses 9,864 miles at 50.25/mile 2194.74 271.26 2466.00 l MICROFILMED By i JoRM MICR¢LAB rJOAP VAN�. • PFS WAIFS M L W1 iLMLu BY JORfl h1ICROLAB LLDAit kAPIJi i1:IJ 0�. - .. yon co JOHNSON COUNTY SEATS o? i HAS EXPANDEDI A Service to the elderly and handicapped in Iowa. CiY-Coralvillo area, Seven Days a Week. MON DAY•TH URSDAY•FRIDAY 8:30 A.M.-9:00 P.M. TUESDAY -WEDNESDAY 8:30 A.M.•5:00 P.M. SATURDAY -SUNDAY 8:30A.M.•3:00P.M. 50' FOR ONE WAY TRIP/S 1.00 FOR ROUND TRIP TO RESERVE A RIDE: WEEKDAYS—CALL 351.6078 FROM 9100 A.M.-3:00 P.M. ONE DAY IN ADVANCE WEEKENDS — CALL 351-(078 FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. ON THE PRECEEDING FRIDAY Expanded Service to Elderly and ypN C� Handicapped Residents of Iowa City �J ice, and Coralville Seven Days A Weak - 7 Monday -Thursday -Friday ..... 8:30am-9:OOpm Tuesday -Wednesday ........ 8:30am-5.00pm 1,1 rN Saturday -Sunday ...........8:30am-3:OOpm 500 One Way Fare/51.00 Round Trip To Reserve a Ride: For Tuesday -Friday rides, call 351-6078 from 9:00am-3:00pm one day in advance. For Saturday -Sunday -Monday rides, call 351-6078 from 9:00am- 3:00pm on the preceeding Friday. r_u �� ■_ rr;mp QE TO RESERVE A RIDE: EXPANDED SERVICE TO ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED RESIDENTS OF IOWA CITY AND CORALVILLE. —SEVEN DAYS WEEK — Monday -Thursday -Friday Tuesday.Wednesday Saturday -Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. • 5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. .50c ONE WAY FARE/S1.00 ROUND TRIP FOR TUESDAY -FRIDAY RIDES - Call 351.6078 from 9:00 a.m, - 3:00 p.m. ONE DAY IN ADVANCE FOR SATURDAY -SUNDAY -MONDAY RIDES • Call 351.6078 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., ON THE PRECEEDING FRIDAY. ,atr.uortuaEd By DORM MICR40LAB MlulUi iLALU BY JORM M1CkOLA6 CAW L I UA+BI S (\ AutU asS, Septeml Fx, 197 J\I Editor YI. J' LLUAR kAPIU'� A;ILJ UL ',,R'H GULAT' ROUZUP HOUSE HEARINGS FOCUS ON TELECUI.I:4UNICAI 101;S OPTIONS MARGARET CLELANP I �? Noc.se Cnwmunications Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Lionel Van �r I Deerlin (D. -California), is continuing its series of hearings Contriuutin:; L yw, LINCA HILLMAN LARRY MOLUNBl' Advisory Board ROBERTO ESTEVES FRAM; NORWOOD EDWIN PARI:ER RUSSELL SHANK JAMES WELBOURNE For subscriptions write: C. S. Tepfer Publishing Co., Inc., Box 565 Ridgefield CT 06877. leading up to major revision of the Communications Act of 1934. Panel discussions on public broadcasting were held on September 7, 8 and 9; cable television hearings on September 29 and 30. ' i;earings on dorestic common carrier policy and international communications also are scheduled. The subcommittee expects to have a first draft of legislation ready by January. Industry spokesmen at the cable hearings advocated suspension of distant signal restrictions. and vesting the cable systems operator with the prerogative to determine what programming the system would offer. This would mean dropping of the current first come, first served leased channel rule and makv cable more like a broad- casting medium rather than a common carrier. A key document in this legislative effort is a subconunittee staff - produced volume titled Ojoioms Papena (now out of print) on needed changes on all aspects of telecommunications. A response by Prof. Brigitte Kenney to the Option Paper or Memorandum on Cable Tele- vision by Subcommittee staffer Karen Possner, makes the following points: "Cable television has not grown un2x_the present regulatory structure. This structure must therefore be revised so that the industry will have a fair chance. Regulation as a cannon carrier is suggested. $15 per year. "Cable television should be considered as one communications medium among many, all of which must be considered as a whole, with le- gislation and regulations being formulated accordingly., Endorsed and approved "Cable television can be, and has proved to be, a unique medium " by Information Science for communicating local matters, as opposed'to broadcast tele -,';..1i.1,'.. E Automation Div. (ALA). vision which is a mass medium. Any -forthcoming planning must take:, First issued supported by this uniqueness into account as the law is, rewritten and regula-. grant from the John and tions are being formulated, Mary Markle Foundation "Libraries and other;information;services can ,and should use.. ,.•:. Copyright 1977 by C. S. ," cable to communicate, their, messages. 6 local client groups.. De -- Topfer Publishing Co.;: tails of such communication.will beFspelled out Inc. Excerpts of'up to 150 words may be re- 111. Cable Regulation produced without permission from the Up to this time, the FCC has been responsible for regulating " publisher if credit is cable television. The 1972 Rules envisioned cable as a medium of given to CabtcLi.bnan.Cea. abundance which would carry all commercial broadcasts in -a given To reproduce or copy area, as well as have channels set aside for education, govern - more than 150 words, ment, and public access. Other requirements were based on, this apply for written',. assumption of abundance as well: channels, were' to be set'aside permission from the.._ for foreign language programs and other specialized services. publisher. Up until this time, it can be seen that the' -promise has not been fulfi.l]ed, cable has'not grown as rapidly as'many studies had forecast.and.the uses envisioned for it have-not materialized in most places. Reasons for this may be found in the reluctance " of the FCC to let cable compete in the free marketplace: to im- port any stations and programs which it was able to obtain, to-, . simplify paperwork in compliance.with FCC, state and local.regu- 2 CableLibraries latinns, and to compete with broadcast television in other ways. « ~' MICI101 W110 BY JORM MICR+LA9 (I'nAo VAI!` ^ 11S ln!%Fr Ali utUr ;u•1Lu BY JORM MILk0LAb LLOAIt kikrlu', ACID JL "The FCC has consistently hea=d testimony from broadcasters and program owners and disregarded such testimony from the cabl ndustry and public interest gr S (this may be inferred from their many decisions since 1972 which were designed to protect oroadcasters and inhibit public interest use of cable systems.) We therefore suggest that program ownership and activities be divorced from signal carriage and that cable be regulated as a common carrier, subject to rate regulations and obliged to carry programming from any source able to lease a channel. Such charge; should be sufficiently low for public irtelIs_ grudps and not-for-profit enterprises and organiza- tions as not to make tile use of giren cable s,s:em impossible for such groo;s. '.:y ra le, im. p0'tatlon of sports b,'eadcasis and distant St"t1011SI v'�;m L;''. a;,1:•i, '-'a !'U t: 1: '.:Gcs program wing, etc. should all to able ,o use cable systcrls. In in'jer to co tnis, i• -cc r. should it.- surc a sufficient nm:ter of channels, and areae onouyh technical sophistical or, a.. ng system, : tha, these are capable of responding ,o commercial and c0'!: Jlli :y IIe eUS. This II'2 a!li d set of ;nlr.i:::al technical standards v4hich oust be met by all but the smallest Systems (t.,o-way capa- L,,, ;y, ability to interconnect, split and amplify given signals, initErfoce colrputers). It also CLIls strict rules z_..inst creat^-SIJ11ling; a given community rust r_d up eeuitably, not, is Si2i i CUStOr'al'y UOw, connecting wealthierareas fil'st and sO!,e poorer aieas. Got at all. This n>.ns that those r:ho nay need information and other services most ray not be able to receive Ileo for years to come. "Federal regulation of cable should assure the above; all other regulation should be left to stale and local jurisdictions. liowever, a proviso should be contained in the federal regulations that no duplicate records be kept nor data furnished that are arrived at in a different way for any level of regulation. In other words, paperwork must be simplified so that one set of require- ments may be formulated that would fulfill the needs of all three possible levels at which regu- lation may take place. "II, table As Only One Among_I•lany Communications Media: kcording to Daniel Bell and others,I we are now living in a society in which information genera- tion and dissemination constitute the largest single sector of the U.S. economy. To move this information from place to place, a communications system is needed, which consists of computers and telecommunications. It has become exceedingly difficult to separate computers and ancillary equipment from telecommunications links which carry computer messages over distance, as is wit- nessed by the pending second attempt before the FCC to inquire into computer/communications problems. It is also exceedingly difficult to separate information (the "goods") from the mach- inery (the "vehicle"), e.g. computers, and telecommunications (the "highways"). All three topics must be treated as a whole if the U.S. economy is to take full advantage of the information generated throughoutthe country so that it may help to accelerate the growth of the economy. Policy makers at the highest level have recognized the information-comnunications-computer com- plex of problems. -as a macro -problem and have formulated plans to cope with it on a macro level.2,3 Cable represents but one of the many telecommuncations devices or systems which may be used to carry information in printed (graphic), audio or visual form over distance. Until recently, this distance was usually limited to a single city; by interconnecting via satellite, cable has become a competitive medium with the telephone system as well as value-added networks and special pur- pose carriers. As yet, cable's interconnections are not used much beyond the transporting of pay cable programs but there is no reason why the systems' wideband capabilities cannot be used to carry information and 4data of all kinds. A bank in New York is presently using cable5to inter- connect two branches, Reuter's is offering a computer-based news service via cable. Both ex- amples demonstrate that such services are feasible; as long as cable system owners must struggle to make ends meet by concentrating their marketing efforts in such highly profitable areas as pay cable because they are not allowed to compete for other types of communication services, such experiments as the one described above will remain isolated. "While cable should, by legislation and ensuing regulation, be encouraged to venture forth into new information services, it is but one medium in the nation's emerging communications network. it must be interconnected with other technologies (e.g. i•1DS, translators, and the like) so as to serve scattered rural populations, for example. It also will be using optical fibers instead of coaxial cable in the near future, because this medium is less expensive than coax cable. Thus it *,rill compete directly with the telephone system which also envisions using optical fibers for r,ume connections, thus for the first time becoming competitive with cable in the wideband area. ?I.ere is I,o doubt that there will be struggle among competing technologies for their share of the CableLibraries 3 }II CNUrILhlfn nl' 1 DORM MICRQLAB rn1AP Hit ,(Jf ILMLU BY JORM M[CkOLAb lEDAit RAPILJ� AkD uL' market and any legislation regulation being formulated sht take this into account. Policy making in the telecommunications area should be based on the uissez-faire concept of the free market place, rather than artificially structuring the network in such Ia way as to favor one system over another. "Some legitimate questions to be asked include: If a mixed technology network is created, what will travel over this network? Who will have access to it? icor: much control should there be in order to insure privacy and confi- dentiality while preserving the public's right to know? Will the traditional agencies (libraries, etc.) which have provided zany of the information servicts .n the past be able to utilize the nets ork or will it become so expensive as to prohim '. ::SE by all but private industry? who Will insure that mixed technology networks will be inter -connected in such a way that all parts of the country, and everyone, urban and rural, can be connected if need be? lion can we insure that people who need information may have access to it even though they are unable to pay for it?'(E.g., social service information in the cities.) Should there be a system of information stamps in the same manner as our system of food stamps? If this question is not answered satisfactorily, the "have's" (information elite) will have more, and the "have not's" (information poor) will have less. "It may very well be necessary that a policy decision at the highest level is stated to insure that information is a "public good", that everyone has a right to access to this public good and that the federal government must insure, through its many existing policies operating within this new conceptual framework, that the right to information is guaranteed. The locus of information/ communications policy implementation should also be at the highest level; it is extremely doubt- ful that the position of the proposed assistant secretary for communications and information carries with it sufficient power to accomplish the extensive coordination of existing policies and the formulation and passage of new policies. "II]__ Cable As A Unique Medium: Because of the abundance of channels which a cable system can carry (with appropriate technology about 44 or even more), the inexpensive equipment needed to produce programs (1;2,000 for minimal equipment, as compared to $250,000 for a minimal broadcast studio) and the ease with which the use of such equipment may be learned, cable is a medium which can be used by anyone with a mes- sage. No longer is it necessary to carefully script, rehearseand stage a "show" in a studio; in- stead, members of a given community can take a portable pack consisting of a TV camera and a video recorder anywhere, use existing light, and record an event, an instructional program, a zoning hearing or City Council at work. Those persons interested directly in the subject which has been recorded will watch a cablecast of it -- in the same manner in which persons subscribe to the many highly specialized magazines, belong to very specialized clubs and organizations -- all to learn more about that in which they have a vital interest. "Libraries have recognized the value of cablg for some time now. Over 200 produce their own video programs, others obtain them from elsewhere. About 75 use the local cable system to disseminate their programs. These range from typical library programming such as story hours for children, discussion groups and instructional broadcasts to showing local ballet and musical, as well as sports programs, educational films, speakers on particularly interesting subjects (a local "Meet the Press") etc. Creative video artists have a chance to have their work displayed and persons from widely differing political groups may be heard. An exchange of information concerning local matters is thus created; the community becomes much more aware of local concerns and a forum for information exchange is created. That this is needed in this society which exhibits more and more symptoms of alienation and lack of concern for others goes without saying. That cable is the only medium to help in efforts to create a community spirit visually and aurally is also evident. The most competitive medium the local newspaper, requires an ability to read -- cable does not. Thus the 21 million Americans who are functionally illiterate can be brought into the mainstream of a given community with a minimum of expense and effort. I CableLibraries ~` MICRO[ILnED OY i DORM MICR(�LAB rrIAV P11T"` . ''1C MI'I(` M!Lt(Ui iLI4i.0 BY JOR14 1.1lCkOLAb • (.LJAI< kAi'iJ., ,+ilii "Beyond .the applications outlir.4 above, cable is capable of be;-- used as a substitute for transportation in cities. Rath than bringing together persons )m outlying branches for staff meetings and in-service training, such programs can be disseminated by cable; answerback can be by telephone now, and the cable can be used whenever two-way capability exists. Printed materials can be displayed rather than shipped back and forth between agencies, saving wear and tear on the materials, and making them available to all simultaneously, rather than being out on loan. Many other applications are possible. involvin. c,'-putcrs %-.Mch are being used in libraries to help control the ever-expal:din; nw bc:•s ar.: tyres of publicr.:4ens, non -print media and the like. !n order to use cable in this ::ay, t;:= ,ic,:nal st ndards outlii:ej above are mandatory. Otherwise, syslcas will be incompatible and unable to he used for data ct,ir ,rir,ations and two-way conferenc- ing. "Iv. Cable As A Social Service InformationSy_ste,m Besides the applications outlined above, there is one which needs particular emphasis. This is social service information dissemination by library -based Infor;:.ation and Referral Services. An ISR service collects extensive data on human services available to all persons needing such ser- vice within a given area (usually a city) and disseminates that i,iformation via telephone to persons who have been made aware of the service by various means. Careful interviews are needed to elicit the exact problem and a good knowledge of the resource file to fulfill the need via referral. Often there is a three-way telephone which allows the ]ER professional to insure that client and service provider are able to communicate. Follow-ups are often made to insure that quality service is obtained. Because many poor people do not have telephones (while almost all do have television sets) the 7V set becomes an ideal instrument to disseminate I&R information, provided there is a cable system which can distribute it via channels especially set aside for IGR services. At the most basic level, information can be typed on cards which are mounted on a so-called "message wheel" (now often used for commercials) which is continuously spun while being scanned by a camera. At Its best, such information is computerized and the computer can be programmed to display special- ized services for specialized needs in response to inquiries, either by telephone or via ter- minals located in the viewer's home. Because of the increasing complexity of city and other human Services, it has become necessary to establish IFR services everywhere; they are not well known and are usually underutilized. To promote them via cable, the local medium as outlined above, viould be both inexpensive and beneficial to the many people needing this type of service. Any forthcoming legislation should take into account the need for the wide dissemination of social Service information via cable and should encourage by all means possible such programming. "References: 1) Bell, Daniel "Toward a National Policy in Information", address at 1975 annual conference of the American Society for Information Science. (2) Domestic Council. Committee on the Rights of Privacy Nationat A16ormati0n Potic1; report to the President of the United States, Washington D.C., NCLIS, 1976. (3) "An Aspen institute On Communications Reorganization" Moadcaa.ting, Sept. 12, 1977, pp. 26, 29+, (4) "Info -Cable in flew York Exciting Prospect for Librarians." CgbfcLibaar„ies 4(4):6-7(Apr. 1976). (5) "Reuter in Manhattan." CabCeLcb.tan.iies 4(5):7 (day 1976).' (6) "Results of VCCS Video Survey presented irCommittee at ALA" CabtcLib4a4cea 5(7):1-2 (July 1977). 1977)." Contact Prof. Brigitte Kenney, Graduate School of Library Science, Drexel University, Philadelphia PA 19104. Prof. Kenney is a leading expert on library utilization of new communications technol- ogy and was a founding editor of Cabtel.ibaa4ie.s. SASKATCHEWAN PROVINCE LICENSES CABLE COOPERATIVES The provincial government of Saskatchewan has announced it will provide five -channel cable Service over a closed circuit system using Province -owned Sask Tel facilities, thereby creating a dual system of television services in the Province. The national government, meanwhile, has licensed two other cooperatives and two private companies to operate cable systems in the four major cities of the province. According to the provincial government, the closed cirucit system, by definition, does not fall under the jurisdiction of the national government and is not covered by*?Ie Broadcast Act. CableLibraries NIC NnI ILNEB BY DORM MICR(�LAB f rnAr orC :W.1r, MiLKUi ILi,1LU BY JURM MICROLAB • LLDAR RAF'Iu� WID linile this was not a librar. ;elinr„ ami Lhe Session was dire d to both non-commercial broadcasters and instructionai media People, it is, as always, a subject of interest to both school and public librarians. Audi0 cassettes are available fur purchase through the Ilatiur,al A.ssocation of Educational Broadcasters, 1146 Connecticut Avenue, NW, llashington, D.C. 20036 (202/785-1100). CSD REPORTS FROM THE FIELD VIDEO AT SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Kandy Brandt reports that much is in the offing for video and cable activities at the Seattle Public Library. Presently, the library is being remodeled with EDA funding. Included in the rebuilding plans is a closed circuit distribution system which will enable film and video to be distributed throughout the library from a central distribution point. The system will have a 30 -channel capacity that will feed to all four public service floors. Presently separate listings of media are used by patrons to identify and call for the titles of media they desire to view. As of December, 1977, all new AV items ordered by the library ill come with MARC cards which will be filed in the card catalog. Video is being used by the Seattle Public Library for library orientation and training purposes. Wired carrels connected with the distribution center can be used for patron orientation and in- house training of library personnel. Video programs for patron orientation have already been produced. Such programs include topics like: how to use the geneology collection, how to use the grant center, and how to run computerized data base searches on the SPL's system. At two of the entrances of the SPL, information monitors will be strategically placed which will display announcements of meetings, special notices, and up-to-date information about hap- penings. At first a message wheel will be used for the entrance monitors, until a character generator can be obtained. In cooperation with the Bellevue Community College, the Seattle Public Library co -produces "Urban Pioneers". The library provides content for the programs, while the community college staff produces the shows. These programs are bicycled to the two local cable systems. SEA -KING, the Community Video Access Group, has deposited its portapaks and editing system in the Seattle Public Library. The Library checks the equipment out to the public. Library staff nay, and do, use the equipment when the public is not using it. On Saturday mornings, the library staff holds training workshops for members of the community in use of portapaks and video production techniques. Nancy Wright, the Library's Community Relations Officer, has served for the past four years, and presently chairs the Mayor's Cable Committee. This group has been working on rewriting the cable franchise for Seattle. Her input and hard work have kept the committee making pro- 3ress and on the right track throughout these years. We will be reporting in more detail (bout the progress being made in Seattle by the Seattle Public Library's video and cable ef- forts. Any library with cable or video activities is heartily urged to send a description of its successes and failures to CnbteLibna&iee for publication. WARTIER CABLE OFFERS TWO-14AY CABLE IN COLUMBUS earner Cable announced that by the end of 1977 it plans to offer 30 channels of programming to pproximately 100,000 Columbus families. The new system will have 20 free channels and 10 pay hannels. Such information services as a TV guide, time, weather, stocks, sports, newswires, nd billboard channels featuring character generated information will be among the free chan- els. Ten to twelve hours a day of locally -produced programming featuring community events, nd "life style" programs will be the content of COLUMBUS ALIVE. Subscribers can be queried hrough use of a digital two-way terminal in each home, developed by Pioneer Electronic Corp. f Japan. A subscriber can call up a program by pressing keys on a "terminal" whichresembles small desk calculator. Five of the buttons allow the subscriber to respond to multiple choice uestions. CableLibraries - 5 ~' T MICRO[ ILl4Lm By JORM MICR#LAB IMA" PAP! • . ^[S } IWl • 1 MiufOtlLMLO BY JORM MICkOLA9 January 25, 1y/8 Talerhunc call this date: greaG 9&W grie madleow A 9 9 D C 1 A T 1 0 N I N C 0 R P o R A T E D M E M O R A N D U M LEUAR RAPIu3 APID dC .L,.;iL Federal .. wrlunications Cuncaissiun nashir,t;tun, District of Columbla Alt: Nr. loin fienuricksun Catl. Toltvislon Yupic: variuc. -------------------------- Api:rcciate gettir.. Lack at you fur this infunnati;n: I said that a rash of appllca'Auns ware being r.ada here in Iowa fur new cable television. I w ,ndertd to what extent ti is rash was prompted Ly the t.chnulogy change from metal to fiber optics ir. the conductors. You said that at ;resent, estimates, transition to fiber-uptics would take about five years; accurdinEly, the cities irvuly d would riot be cheated by allowing' old u• m,tallic cables to to used. I asked concerning cities use of upstrtam sitmats fur sur�eilance, that is eithLr visually or by alarm signal munitoring city •arks and uthcr such ;roperties. You said that such a system would require two-way (downstream, upstream) capacity which means two caLles. I indicated ti.at surveilanct uses of cablt TV both fur the munici; .lity as well as fur merchants should be keit in mind. Yuu saic that two-way cable TV is manuitury In Cities atuve 35000 (wasn't sura as to i -q ulation or ,rrujucted users) Lut that this Is handled on an individual Lasis Ly the FCC, tha t arpLicat.iun should to pvt in fur waiver of this feature. Where the two-way paucity was involved, t!ds wuulc c rtainly upen ul, pussibilitits for anrVEglance uses. I asked aLuut use of cable TV for caucus on municipal n utYe� pruLlems. You said that vutinl was included just this month at Su wh re the "Cube" system was put in by 'darner Company. You had no feedback info on vote or public pull uses. I said that I wuulo t,tt in touch with Warner Company persunally. I mer.tlened the pussil,ility of assuelating; une wire (ir.stead of a caL1e) to disptnse with the two cables used in two-way cable TV. This would allow fur vutint. Ly wire as well as for upstream survellance whcr•e tl:e store was equipped with trip or ott.tr alarm systems. You said that to datt no cable -wire system had taken the place of the cable -cable two way TV. You suggested that city persons get in touch with FCC in the event this community want over the 35,000 mark. I said that I would turn this matter over to the city. 9111 Dennis, Coordinator 1Play Flower fluI ex St. Q p 11111 0 North DuLuquLSt, I I� L Iowa City, Iuw:: 5i7h0 Tel; 119 - 110 - bd61 JAN2 6 197 :41CROFILnED BY i JORM MICR+LAB rrDAR VArInC . nF5 !del}IES ABBIE STOLFUS 01%9r.ITY rt r. -Dv 1'1iL1I0[ LMLO 8Y JORM MILROLAB LLUAia RA'r'lu� AIIU ✓LJ united action for youthle alternatives for young people 141CROFILMED By ' JORM MICROLA9 IrpAP PV M'!Jf �` ...../ DECD1131M MONTHLY REPORT nA; .:;of Nil VJAY is to look closely at how outreach During December we continued ithin our and what changes are taking, place I developing in the county monitor thoseloped agency. In order to more effectively n in which we provide primary a,dwcoordinatee have for G� situations a service p lan. The forms will be used only form for maIt will not r those clients who receive extensive ongoing services. whore pr us shouldother L agencies,event only help the outreach staff be more effective,dbut being p from duplicating services already COWe anticipated a ''limbo" period with the tutoring program as a did excellento 0 result of the University break. Doric Nickelsbuug an b ' job of coordinating the program this semester, looking for a University practicum 01 continue next semester. We will be to coordinate tutoring this spring. (7 v student or other qualified volunteer an interested individual, please have them call If you are aware of 0 the U.A.Y. office. Nus U.A.Y.'s tentative 1978 allocation from United Way is ;5,000, the ru chon crunch ossibleto far short of the $20,000 requested. It again puts We will be exploring P LO identify ndditional sources of funds. from University sleights and Coralville. funding (minimal) 10 ?� The county outreach program is progressing very well. After to be conducting drug seminars in the Solon Jr. Iligh, we were asked a regular weekly basis. lied e fill be involved in the school there on and outreach worker at the school T working toward having an nide binvolved Ione Tree schools also. weekly. Susan continues to e U In December the Iowa City Juvenile Bureau was eliminated as a continue to sther dwill full time operation. l,eo Eastwood ill d Franndle Burns as well - but handle juvenile complaints, with thein, and also hope 3 We plan to maintain our working relationship involved with the other officers as well. Q to became more The court diversion program began this month. Larry Schmidt the diversion advisory (y (outreach worker) was appointed to serve on December, but expect to as the Q, board. We received no referrals in CD program gets underway later this spring. )( The winter weather caused some havoc this month. As a result of work, the office was closed o school closings and inability to get into I worked out a contingency plan D on two occasions. Larry, Susan, and least one of us 'fill keep the office open for future use whereby at Unless there is extemely severe cold, one of us I despite the weather. to man the telephone and drop—in center. will wall' to the office united action for youthle alternatives for young people 141CROFILMED By ' JORM MICROLA9 IrpAP PV M'!Jf An Ag.,:i:y f UNITED WAY W, N� LO CO n M 3 0 N U CO X O MILRJFfLMLJ BY JORM NICROLAB _2.. LLUAR RAH JS MU JLC Plans for next month include Participation in National Substance Abuse Weelc, reactivation of the ti+toring program, and a possible winter activity coordinated with the recreation center, Happy New Yearl DECUIDIM STATISTICS Youth receiving direct service....... 78 Crisis Interventions ................. 28 Referrals to U.A.Y................... 9 Referrals to other agencies .......... 12 Tutoring matches ..................... 0 Drug seminars ........................ 7 ��' i (19 from Johnson County) (3 for tutoring) united action for youth alternatives for young people I41 CROP ILIIF.D BY DORM MICR+LAB ffMR PgPI^` • SCS Pt01NIS titAUFILMLU BY JORM MICROLAB MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING January 18, 1978 LLUAr( RAVIJJ r'ki li) JL� �. -. ..••, The departmental referrals from the informal Council meetiintached)anuary 16 and 17 were distributed to the department heads (copy The City Manager advised that material had been received city from er athe edCfor able Television Center in Washington this week. who should be input from the staff regarding people were certainly inter - involved. The Library Director replied that they astable TV recommendation nwillittee which bemaereviewtallhproposalsuandlmaketo erecom�sh. mendations. The computer serviceand�Iwill nspectbondServicesris absenthe tenda since the Director of Housing The eto hCitare Manager ruadvised that tOne pthe valuationswhich wtocbehavproblem e been risucoma relatwil e ton. The istaff was ask thatdthe probleto come n mayhbepcorrected.ecific which oul da Some of the !staff feel that the items scity Mfor the estaffagedtthematonh maketheir om be coming wishes known. with the Iowa The City Manager advised that there way 518 on Fridaeetiny at 10:00 A.M. Department of Transportation on Highway in the Conference Room. reation asked about the progress of de - The Director of Parks and Recfer Manager ed compensatin.He was isedithat sed tthe staff e�islconsidering letting rn9 on the employees select which coadvmpany they would like to use. egal f to work The policefrom the police onisettingdupoanaorderly cprocesstfor lhandling fabandoned with vehicles. The City Manager requested the staff se check the informal agenda schedulespfor the at ginning time ings ontime. and to make sure the taff is the ,2.9 0 MKROI ILIIED BY JORM MICFR#LAB rrnAv . ',r� vmvr� r JANUARY 16, 1978 COUNCIL METING 61it,AU1 iLMLu BY JURM MICROLAB I DEPARTMENT • LLUM RAP I 0 AND t1L� 'iU,'iL. , REFERRALS W W E} DATE REFERRED DATE 2 o COMMENTS/STATUS SUBJECT RECD TO DUE w Cr a Public {Forks - send Engineering report on bridges to Council members 1/16 PUB WRK Roberts $ Erdahl Send correspondence to Council on candles in Churches. Discuss with 1/16 FIRE Council Ducks in City Park 1/16 PARKS Public Works - per tentage of residen s signed for special sewer assessment o 1/16 PUB WRKS N Dodge Public Works - Recommendations on calendar parking, emergency parking 1/16 PUB WRKS (snow) FinAnce - Breakdown of projected reve ues of Airport Revenue for FY79 1/16 FINANCE Public Works - List of requests tratt c engineering receives. Park b Dubuque 1/16 left turn advanced green Public Works - Breakdown of ridership 1/16 -it night by route Install ventilators in bus garngc 1/16 in F1' 79. PUB WRKS PUB WRKS PUB WRKS 141CROFlu110 0Y JORM MICR+LAO CI PAG PAN')" • 'SFS !In PIF°. MlLtrUi ILi4c.0 BY JORM MICROLAB DEPARTMENT PAGE 2 January 16, 1978 CtUAI< MPIJ� AhU OL •' - REFERRALS SUBJECT DATE RECD REFERRED To DATE DUEw ¢ w w cr a COMMENTS/STATUS Finance - advertise the Green Machine for Sale. 1/16 FINANCE Public Works - Pursue elevator in Civic Center. 1/16 PUB WRKS ELL ~� MICRor ILME7 By JORM MICR6LA© rrnAR 1w,!w'. nl'S bini^IrS filuNr ILMLu BY JOHM MICROLAB MINUTES OF STAFF MLt1ING January 25, 1978 LLDAit kAVlu; AND ULu The departmental referrals from the informal and formal Council meetings of January 23 and 24 were distributed to the department heads (copy attached). The City Manager advised the staff of the continuing difficulties en- countered with scheduling meetings in the conference room and chambers. Staff members are to contact Lorraine Saeger to schedule meetings. The Council will meet tonight at 7:00 to make final decisions on the FY 79 budget. The Personnel Specialist advised that the memorandum regarding payroll deductions for union dues did not reach all Employees. Department and division heads should ensure that all Employees receive information of this type. A suggestion was made to post memoranda and other infor- mational material on bulletin boards. The Finance Director advised that the new dictation equipment has been received. Preparations will begin next week to set up the lines for this equipment. It will be possible to use this equipment from home telephones if touch-tone phones are available. The staff was requested to furnish a list of all employees in each department who will be using this dictation equipment. A supervisor for the word processing center will be hired soon, possibly next week if a suitable applicant applies from within, and training will begin. The City Manager requested that the departments which use the dictation equipment most be phased into this program first. The Police Chief advised that charges for duplicating on the Savin equipment in the Police Department seem to be excessive. The City Manager advised that he should work this out with the Finance Director. 2.90 NiCROMMED 9Y 1 JORM MICR41LAES MAP PMIn' DEC M019FS JANUARY 24, 1978 COUNCIL MEETING SUE Electrical Boar Rules Committee P. H. set next HCDA funding. NiurWrILMLL) BY JURM MICRULAB • LLUAk kAFiUS AND J_� .'W�,.L�• •-^ nFPARTMEN1 REFERRALS MILiWi ILI-ILL) BY JORM MICROLAB LLUAR RAPiuJ AW L)L, �, ,L - DEPARTMENT REFERRALS JANUARY 25, 1978 W W F}_- DATE REFERRED DATE W g COMMENTS/STATUS SUBJECT RECD TO DUE w a w � Draft letter to legislators concernin 1/25 CTY MGR - the open meetings law Schedule meeting with-6vvwvi-$— 1/25 CTY MGR I I --t—F Airport Commission MICIM ILMLO OY DORM MICR�LAB ffPAP PAPP'. • N 'IOINI" s Renewal 4 Renewa L11 18 newal BAM-Meeting with State Legislators (Highlander) 2 iewal t•liu<U� iLMLU BY JORM 141CROLAB • LEUAk kAPIUS AhU )L; iw:,L_, AGENDA IOWA CITY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECREATION CENTER ROOM B FEBRUARY 8, 1978 - 7:30 P.M. 7:30 - 7:35 p.m. -- Approval of the minutes of the January 11 meeting. 7:35 - 7:40 p.m. -- Public discussion. 7:40 - 8:10 p.m. -- Organization of Parks and Recreation Departments and Recreation Divisions in other Iowa cities - Mark Jennings. 8:10 - 9:10 p.m. -- The City Comprehensive Plan as it relates to Parks and Recreation - Geshwiler. 9:10 - 9:40 p.m. -- Current aquatics programs and plans for the future - Olson (Aquatics Supervisor). 9:40'- 9:50 p.m. -- Committee reports. 9:50 - 10:00 P.M. -- Chairperson's report. 10:00 - 10:15 p.m. -- Budget - Showalter. 10:15 - 10:20 p.m. -- Director's report. 10:20 - 10:30 p.m. -- Other business. 10:30 p.m. -- Adjournment. 4 �1 :11CROFILME0 BY I DORM MIOROLA6 rnnr• +arin; . nrs lam,ars H 0" RY IN L4 N C'6 i f f s f s f f � s u /v r JJ O s s � �y y BULK RATE Comprehensive Plan U.S. POSTAGE PAID inviAMY IOWA I 'P[AN,- t ...moi r^ r ten: ifs BULK RATE Comprehensive Plan U.S. POSTAGE Coordinating Committee PAID IOWA CITY, IOWA City of Iowa City Permit No. 155 Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Postal Customer f J _ t ...moi r^ r ten: ifs BULK RATE Comprehensive Plan U.S. POSTAGE Coordinating Committee PAID IOWA CITY, IOWA City of Iowa City Permit No. 155 Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Postal Customer „TUI .i_!'L o by JURM HlCkULAb ultilt Itnrtw '"t) „L Elements of the Plan Housing The type and distribution of housing, as shown on the proposed land use map, recognizes needs expressed by Iowa City residents in the People's Guide and Sur- vey and in neighborhood meetings. Research gener- ated by the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Com- mittee and staff reports were also used. The most im- portant need is considered to be a provision for alter- native types of single family housing, such as garden homes, townhouses, and mobile home subdivisions. Garden homes are detached single family dwellings located on relatively small lots (4000 to 6000 square �4.weet) with one wall located on a lot line. Considerable savings over conventional single family homes occur primarily due to the smaller lot size and reduced utility extensions. (52.3% of survey respondents expressed an interest in garden homes.) Townhouses are attached single family dwellings with two walls on lot lines. Generally, common open space is provided in townhouse developments. Sav- ings occur as construction costs are decreased with common walls, utility extensions are minimized, and lots are relatively small. (46.5% of survey respond- ents expressed an interest in townhouses.) Mobile home subdivisions would allow mobile home owners the alternative of purchasing their own lots or residing in a mobile home park. Mobile home subdivi- sions would be located on sites of a minimum ten cres in size. This would not allow scattered mobile ( ome development throughout the city. Apartments have generally been utilized as the pri- mary form of replacement housing in most areas of Iowa City. Unfortunately, this has resulted in some problems, particularly in the North Side Neighbor- hood. In thq next fifty years it will be necessary to replace aging housing stock in several other neighbor- hoods. The proposed land use plan generally pro- vides for higher density single family units, e.g., townhouses or garden homes, as replacement hous- ing in neighborhoods most suited for continued single family use, and apartments in neighborhoods most suited to higher density residential use. Some of the factors used to determine appropriate residential den- sities for each area of the community were relative location within the community, existing utilities, city services, and location of elementary schools and other public structures. Cluster Development The drawings below illustrate the traditional method of laying out streets and lots, and a cluster develop- ment. The latter provides a great deal of open space and minimizes street right-of-way. The overall densi- ty is the same for both subdivisions (approximately 2 dwelling units per acre) as the number of dwelling units and land area are equal. Clustering reduces the cost of providing utilities and streets and provides more usable open space. We TRADITIONAL DEVELOPMENT: 12 Dwolling Units � UNDtYELOPED —�j —• PRIMARY ARTERIAL. wm,my.mm omelun la Ga MrelopeO a. EwbepE. w a.peaaw.yA vnth a ,neGian MpaI.INIQ OppYu1p 11nvn 0111aNK. NI stelaelae.edam willWula""yyae de NNN,n am ma ones. No MAIN is ansm�ned on prunary anerNN am ma.+aum acceplada area N e%. SECONDARY ARTERIAL. sacwwarv-neral .neat. may oe Cavebwd anal ee thea on low lana lacdrlms. Al inmsecrwnawnhamal a neral sueawt may M des,rapa to widen secondary anami lly m pnmary annul waraardsto ucomnadale Maw wrnilp movemenu. No pa,kag s pmmnM aM,ra.apnrr sC<plapa pada N 0t. go' Planned Unit Developments (PUD's) Planned unit developments (PUD's) provide land de- velopers with an alternative to traditional subdivision development. With PUD's greater variation in site design is possible, e.g., housing may be clustered. Lower costs and increased open space are possible with PUD's. A variety of housing types may be suc- cessfully integrated with recreation and commercial facilities designed to serve the development. PUD's are well suited to land areas of steep slopes, wood- lands, and similar areas where unusual environmental considerations exist. Minimum size is generally 10 acres. Neighborhood Commercial The majority of new commercial area shown on the map appears in the form of red dots. Each dot repre- sents the approximate location of a potential neigh- borhood commercial center. (70.6% of the People's Guide and Survey respondents favored neighborhood commercial areas). A grocery store and drugstore would generally be the main tenants of a neighbor- hood center. A laundromat, barber and beauty shops, offices and even a branch library could also be included. A neighborhood shopping facility saves time and energy, but it can also be disruptive for nearby resi- dents. Standards for location, design, and hours of operation of the stores can protect neighbors from potential conflicts. The size and number of stores included in the center will depend on the size and type of population to be served. Neighborhood commercial centers generally run about 1 acre per 1,000 population. The centers shown on the map would eventually serve around 8,000 to 10,000 neighborhood residents. Single stores or very small centers could be included in PUD's (defined elsewhere on this page), but are not shown on the map. Transportation The Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee (CPCC) recommends a balanced transportation sys- tem for Iowa City. Such a system allows efficient traffic circulation around and through the city and promotes the use of mass transit, bicycling, and walk- ing. The CPCC recommends that new arterial streets be built to meet future demand, but that, where pos- sible, such streets should be built in peripheral loca- tions, in areas of low residential impact, and to relieve impact in existing residential areas. The intent is to make areas which attract large numbers of people (the University of Iowa, hospitals, Central Business District) readily accessible both through mass transit and by automobile. The proposed land use map shows the tentativeloca- tions of major streets. The drawings above indicate the width and minimum design standards for these RMS COLLECTOR. Collectiesnaabmayeadavabpadu IwoAa e.l.” antra vnth p wdhsut rarknr . AI Mare l.. In Merbl flraala, samenalion at still, am thapov,si n of a aft inn bra w.maMed. I,dbclor Ties alrWb MI N Iwger than ome Mellon. 10 6 mdel to dNcpesne thrw9h "aft Met maeimYm 0,ades ni rat aacaed 10%. 66' -� longer be considered as such), and Freeway 518 on the west, with a link to 1-80 which in turn serves as the northern arterial by-pass. The exact locations of Scott Boulevard, the southern by-pass and 518 have not been decided. The proposal on Freeway 518 submitted by the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) in January, 1976, was found unacceptable by the City Council. However, since the route is included in the IDOT's five year construction program, it is shown on this land use map. In drawing the map, the location of Freeway 518 was shifted approximately h to 1 mile west and south of the IDOT's proposed alignment. This shift preserves the development potential of the Willow Creek watershed by making utility extension into the area more economical. The purpose of the central arterial system is to pro- vide efficient traffic flow through various parts of the city with particular emphasis on access to the Univer- sity, hospitals and downtown areas. A Melrose Ave- nue diversion around the residential areas of Universi- ty Heights is proposed linking with a West -Campus by-pass. An extension of First Avenue and a link with Foster Road would serve the northern portions of the city. An efficient arterial street system is, of course, also basic to an efficient mass transit system. Any traffieway system that is adopted will attempt to minimize disruptions to single family residential areas. Arterial streets would be buffered from residential uses by landscaping and setbacks. In addition, the City hopes to work with the University and other em- ployers to promote flex -time and staggered working hours in order to reduce traffic congestion during morning and evening rush hours, and to increase mass transit efficiency. Parks and Open Space Parks and open space are an integral part of the na- tural development pattern of the preliminary land use map. These areas provide linear greenways through- out the city (generally along streams and rivers), visu- al relief to intensely developed urban areas, opportu- nities for outdoor recreation and education, wildlife habitat, and similar land use opportunities. Park and open space areas may be publicly or private- ly owned. However, the majority of these areas shown on the proposed land use map are or will be in public or semi-public use. Examples of privately owned open space include: wooded estates, country clubs and golf courses, common open space in planned unit developments, and flood plains. The designation of park/school sites is intended to provide the public school system with suitable loca- tions for potential elementary and junior high schools. On the map, the small green circles with black centers represent appropriate sites for potential elementary schools. The larger green circles with black centers denote possible junior high school locations. Pro- jected population figures and the assumption that ele- mentary schools should generally be centrally located in relationship to their service populations were util- izud to determine appropriate general locations. sai go' Planned Unit Developments (PUD's) Planned unit developments (PUD's) provide land de- velopers with an alternative to traditional subdivision development. With PUD's greater variation in site design is possible, e.g., housing may be clustered. Lower costs and increased open space are possible with PUD's. A variety of housing types may be suc- cessfully integrated with recreation and commercial facilities designed to serve the development. PUD's are well suited to land areas of steep slopes, wood- lands, and similar areas where unusual environmental considerations exist. Minimum size is generally 10 acres. Neighborhood Commercial The majority of new commercial area shown on the map appears in the form of red dots. Each dot repre- sents the approximate location of a potential neigh- borhood commercial center. (70.6% of the People's Guide and Survey respondents favored neighborhood commercial areas). A grocery store and drugstore would generally be the main tenants of a neighbor- hood center. A laundromat, barber and beauty shops, offices and even a branch library could also be included. A neighborhood shopping facility saves time and energy, but it can also be disruptive for nearby resi- dents. Standards for location, design, and hours of operation of the stores can protect neighbors from potential conflicts. The size and number of stores included in the center will depend on the size and type of population to be served. Neighborhood commercial centers generally run about 1 acre per 1,000 population. The centers shown on the map would eventually serve around 8,000 to 10,000 neighborhood residents. Single stores or very small centers could be included in PUD's (defined elsewhere on this page), but are not shown on the map. Transportation The Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee (CPCC) recommends a balanced transportation sys- tem for Iowa City. Such a system allows efficient traffic circulation around and through the city and promotes the use of mass transit, bicycling, and walk- ing. The CPCC recommends that new arterial streets be built to meet future demand, but that, where pos- sible, such streets should be built in peripheral loca- tions, in areas of low residential impact, and to relieve impact in existing residential areas. The intent is to make areas which attract large numbers of people (the University of Iowa, hospitals, Central Business District) readily accessible both through mass transit and by automobile. The proposed land use map shows the tentativeloca- tions of major streets. The drawings above indicate the width and minimum design standards for these RMS COLLECTOR. Collectiesnaabmayeadavabpadu IwoAa e.l.” antra vnth p wdhsut rarknr . AI Mare l.. In Merbl flraala, samenalion at still, am thapov,si n of a aft inn bra w.maMed. I,dbclor Ties alrWb MI N Iwger than ome Mellon. 10 6 mdel to dNcpesne thrw9h "aft Met maeimYm 0,ades ni rat aacaed 10%. 66' -� longer be considered as such), and Freeway 518 on the west, with a link to 1-80 which in turn serves as the northern arterial by-pass. The exact locations of Scott Boulevard, the southern by-pass and 518 have not been decided. The proposal on Freeway 518 submitted by the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) in January, 1976, was found unacceptable by the City Council. However, since the route is included in the IDOT's five year construction program, it is shown on this land use map. In drawing the map, the location of Freeway 518 was shifted approximately h to 1 mile west and south of the IDOT's proposed alignment. This shift preserves the development potential of the Willow Creek watershed by making utility extension into the area more economical. The purpose of the central arterial system is to pro- vide efficient traffic flow through various parts of the city with particular emphasis on access to the Univer- sity, hospitals and downtown areas. A Melrose Ave- nue diversion around the residential areas of Universi- ty Heights is proposed linking with a West -Campus by-pass. An extension of First Avenue and a link with Foster Road would serve the northern portions of the city. An efficient arterial street system is, of course, also basic to an efficient mass transit system. Any traffieway system that is adopted will attempt to minimize disruptions to single family residential areas. Arterial streets would be buffered from residential uses by landscaping and setbacks. In addition, the City hopes to work with the University and other em- ployers to promote flex -time and staggered working hours in order to reduce traffic congestion during morning and evening rush hours, and to increase mass transit efficiency. Parks and Open Space Parks and open space are an integral part of the na- tural development pattern of the preliminary land use map. These areas provide linear greenways through- out the city (generally along streams and rivers), visu- al relief to intensely developed urban areas, opportu- nities for outdoor recreation and education, wildlife habitat, and similar land use opportunities. Park and open space areas may be publicly or private- ly owned. However, the majority of these areas shown on the proposed land use map are or will be in public or semi-public use. Examples of privately owned open space include: wooded estates, country clubs and golf courses, common open space in planned unit developments, and flood plains. The designation of park/school sites is intended to provide the public school system with suitable loca- tions for potential elementary and junior high schools. On the map, the small green circles with black centers represent appropriate sites for potential elementary schools. The larger green circles with black centers denote possible junior high school locations. Pro- jected population figures and the assumption that ele- mentary schools should generally be centrally located in relationship to their service populations were util- izud to determine appropriate general locations. vey and in neighborhood meetings. Reseamh goner ated by the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Com- mittee and staff reports were also used. The most im- portant need is considered to be a provision for alter- native types of single family housing, such as garden homes, townhouses, and mobile home subdivisions. Garden homes are detached single family dwellings located on relatively small lots (4000 to 6000 square ,seat) with one wall located on a lot line. Considerable avings over conventional single family homes occur primarily due to the smaller lot size and reduced utility extensions. (52.3% of survey respondents expressed an interest in garden homes.) Townhouses are attached single family dwellings with two walls on lot lines. Generally, common open space is provided in townhouse developments. Sav- ings occur as construction costs are decreased with common walls, utility extensions are minimized, and lots are relatively small. (46.5% of survey respond- ents expressed an interest in townhouses.) Mobile home subdivisions would allow mobile home owners the alternative of purchasing their own lots or residing in a mobile home park. Mobile home subdivi- sions would be located on sites of a minimum ten by'�tcres in size. This would not allow scattered mobile ome development throughout the city. Apartments have generally been utilized as the pri- mary form of replacement housing in most areas of Iowa City. Unfortunately, this has resulted in some problems, particularly in the North Side Neighbor- hood, In the next fifty years it will be necessary to replace aging housing stock in several other neighbor- hoods. The proposed land use plan generally pro- vides for higher density single family units, e.g., townhouses or garden homes, as replacement hous- ing in neighborhoods most suited for continued single family use, and apartments in neighborhoods most suited to higher density residential use. Some of the factors used to determine appropriate residential den- sities for each area of the community were relative location within the community, existing utilities, city services, and location of elementary schools and other public structures. Cluster Development The drawings below illustrate the traditional method of laying out streets and lots, and a cluster develop- ment. The latter provides a great deal of open space and minimizes street right-of-way. The overall densi- ty is the same for both subdivisions (approximately 2 dwelling units per acre) as the number of dwelling units and land area are equal. Clustering reduces the cost of providing utilities and streets and provides more usable open space. _.r X TRADITIONAL DEVELOPMENT: 12 Dwelling Units '�""� UNt71CYEW1'ED —) L—f—I I I CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT: 12 Dwelling Units SECONDARY ARTERIAL. ee.wn,rr ale,u «reeu r.n I,e UerN«M eon« n m,,.. m row le,w 1a:u.:. ,. �mene.ln,n.nn mn,,, en«�n weel.nm,r t! dIL„de m w,nnr ]eCn,.l.,r utMien to uom„r NO N.rM„In lu.[twnrrwlar. M.rY ta,nnW,nuremenb eh% lun.yl . Imm�«I,m m,.mu,n eC(epl,l}e a,m a ll..l - erg so' Planned Unit Developments (PUD's) Planned unit developments IPUD'sl provide land de- velopers with an alternative to traditional subdivision development. With PUD's greater variation in site design is possible, e.g., housing may be clustered. Lower costs and increased open space are possible with PUD's. A variety of housing types may be suc- cessfully integrated with recreation and commercial facilities designed to serve the development. PUD's are well suited to land areas of steep slopes, wood- lands, and similar areas where unusual environmental considerations exist. Minimum size is generally 10 acres. Neighborhood Commercial The majority of new commercial area shown on the map appears in the form of red dots. Each dot repre- sents the approximate location of a potential neigh- borhood commercial center. (70.6% of the People's Guide and Survey respondents favored neighborhood commercial areas). A grocery store and drugstore would generally be the main tenants of a neighbor- hood center. A Laundromat, barber and beauty shops, offices and even a branch library could also be included. A neighborhood shopping facility saves time and energy, but it can also be disruptive for nearby resi- dents. Standards for location, design, and hours of operation of the stores can protect neighbors from potential conflicts. The size and number of stores included in the center will depend on the size and type of population to be served. Neighborhood commercial centers generally run about 1 acre per 1,000 population. The centers shown on the map would eventually serve around 8,000 to 10,000 neighborhood residents. Single stores or very small centers could be included in PUD's (defined elsewhere on this page), but are not shown on the map. Transportation The Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee (CPCC) recommends a balanced transportation sys- tem for Iowa City. Such a system allows efficient traffic circulation around and through the city and promotes the use of mass transit, bicycling, and walk- ing. The CPCC recommends that new arterial streets be built to meet future demand, but that, where pos- sible, such streets should be built in peripheral loca- tions, in areas of low residential impact, and to relieve impact in existing residential areas. The intent is to make areas which attract large numbers of people (the University of Iowa, hospitals, Central Business District) readily accessible both through mass transit and by automobile. The proposed land use map shows the tentative loca- tions of major streets. The drawings above indicate the width and minimum design standards for these streets. The streets shown as heavy lines on the map will probably be developed to primary and secondary arterial street standards. The streets shown as modi- um-width lines will probably be developed to collector street standards. The lightest lines indicate local streets. The arterial street system can be divided into two parts: the peripheral arterial system and the central arterial system. The proposed features of the periph- eral system include Scott Boulevard on the east, a new southern by-pass (the Highway 6 by-pass can no IIS COLLECTOR. [«leu« ure.n,,,.r a arelopN u Iwo I.ne"I.n eltM, mon or wEhoOt Nrkuq 41 mleMe[Iam wiln aNryl .veelL NurvMign 01 qr1 ,M the 0... d.IdPt bebrwn,«nn..k , CO.,. 6.1.11. d,.. r,. not be Iwger IMn oM kJ«ryt« ms . o .W ,o..".I 10%, IanK.M nonan sr.e...wda rol..c.ea lox. 66' longer be considered as such), and Freeway 518 on the west, with a link to 1-80 which in turn serves as the northern arterial by-pass. The exact locations of Scott Boulevard, the southern by-pass and 518 have not been decided. The proposal on Freeway 518 submitted by the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) in January, 1976, was found unacceptable by the City Council. However, since the route is included in the IDOT's five year construction program, it is shown on this land use map. In drawing the map, the location of Freeway 518 was shifted approximately % to 1 mile west and south of the IDOT's proposed alignment. This shift preserves the development potential of the Willow Creek watershed by making utility extension into the area more economical. The purpose of the central arterial system is to pro- vide efficient traffic flow through various parts of the city with particular emphasis on access to the Univer- sity, hospitals and downtown areas. A Melrose Ave- nue diversion around the residential areas of Universi- ty Heights is proposed linking with a West -Campus by-pass. An extension of First Avenue and a link with Foster Road would serve the northern portions of the city. An efficient arterial street system is, of course, also basic to an efficient mass transit system. Any trafficway system that is adopted will attempt to minimize disruptions to single family residential areas. Arterial streets would be buffered from residential uses by landscaping and setbacks. In addition, the City hopes to work with the University and other em- ployers to promote flex -time and staggered working hours in order to reduce traffic congestion during morning and evening rush hours, and to increase mass transit efficiency. Parks and Open Space Parks and open space are an integral part of the na- tural development pattern of the preliminary land use map. These areas provide linear greenways through- out the city (generally along streams and rivers), visu- al relief to intensely developed urban areas, opportu- nities for outdoor recreation and education, wildlife habitat, and similar land use opportunities. Park and open space areas may be publicly or private- ly owned. However, the majority of these areas shown on the proposed land use map are or will be In public or semi-public use. Examples of privately owned open space include: wooded estates, country clubs and golf courses, common open space in planned unit developments, and flood plains. The designation of park/school sites is intended to provide the public school system with suitable loca- tions for potential elementary and junior high schools. On the map, the small green circles with black centers represent appropriate sites for potential elementary schools. The larger green circles with black centers denote possible junior high school locations. Pro- jected population figures and the assumption that ele- mentary schools should generally be centrally located in relationship to their service populations were util- ized to determine appropriate general locations. The Iowa City School Board does not anticipate the need for additional schools at this time. Iowa City's schools can handle approximately SW -600 more ele- mentary students. After this point, additional schools will be necessary. The park/school sites will be util- ized as parkland until the schools are built. The sites will be sized such that if the schools are built ade- quate parkland will remain. This implies that excess parkland will be hold for some time, yet should be considered an economical alternative to a limited or non-existent choice of school sites at a future date. NiLnUl 1LMLu by JUkM I•IICKULAb LLiiHI( I(A1'[LLa rA;IU ,)L CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.18030 February 6, 1978 Dear Iowa City Resident: Last April we mailed to all Iowa City residents a People's Guide and Survey. We obtained helpful information through the survey and the neighborhood meetings which followed. Your ideas and comments were used in preparing the Preliminary Proposal• Land Use Plan which is presented to you in this tabloid. Before making a final recommendation on the plan, we are again asking for your participation. Neighborhood meetings are scheduled for the week of February 13 to discuss the preliminary plan shown on the fold out map. We hope that you will bring your comments to these meetings so that the new plan will reflect the opinions and needs of the people of Iowa City. Introduction This Preliminary Proposal. Land Use Plan is being mailed to all Iowa City residents to inform you of the progress which has been made on the new Compre- hensive Plan. Much work has preceded the prepara- tion of this plan. Background reports and citizen in- put have been used to determine the major issues and alternatives in preparing a new plan. The City staff prepared analyses of the alternatives. The Compre- hensive Plan Coordinating Committee then reviewed the issues and adopted general policy statements. The Preliminary proposal: Land Use Plan in this tab. loid reflects those policies, but they are only recom- mendations. Many questions concerning Iowa City's future are still open for debate. That is why the Com- prehensive Plan Coordinating Committee would like to hear from you. Five neighborhood meetings are scheduled for the week of February 13. Each meeting will be held in a different area of the city, You are urged to attend the meeting in your neighborhood or one of the meetings in another area. Discussion will be focused on the elements of the plan described on the back page of this tabloid. While there will be other opportunities for participation, your comments on this preliminary map will be very helpful in moving the Comprehensive Plan toward completion. Sincerely, The land use map will be only one part of the total Comprehensive Plan. A text will accompany the land use map as a modifying and explanatory document. �� �!i✓ e� The text will include goals and objectives, statements of policies and intent, the rationale behind the plan, Robert A. Vevera, Mayor and the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee and where necessary, standards for the land use elements. Council Members / I The Johnson County Regional Planning Commission ,y�/ I ' , is preparing a human needs plan for the city which 'i 101(1. (�p tA�LaUQQ 1 L Wit 1,6 L,t� �/ Y li(� will be included in the Comprehensive Plan. It will deal with facilities and services provided by all levels �alJl �i erre" C" of government and non-profit organizations. In order to implement the land use plan, a new zoning Planning and Zoning Commission Members map and ordinance will be needed. The zoning map {/ will be much more specific in defining land use than is the land use plan. The zoning ordinance will accom- odate new land use types, and more clearly define the possibilities for land use in each zone. /�� c w w� GGG�t�✓ The present subdivision ordinance will bereviewed, and changed where necessary to help implement the plan in matters of land development. NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS Mon., Feb. 13 Horace Mann Elementary School Gym Tues., Feb. 14 Hoover Elementary School Gym Wed., Feb. 15 Iowa City Recreation Center Thurs., Feb. 16 South East Junior High School Library Fri., Feb. 17 Horn Elementary School Gym The City staff is now working on the text which will accompany the land use map, and the zoning ordi- nance map and text. As these drafts are completed the public will have opportunities to discuss them in open meetings, just as with this preliminary land use map. The following figure shows how citizens may participate in the land use planning process. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN THE LAND USE PLANNING PROCESS �Carn,r.h.,.W.Pl.n lowo Clry Nol hborhood ' Coordinoting Comminoo , atoll oho„ mwnngo dwdopv,,nllminory mtivo onNrtoo Plodding ondraning Ppbllc Conning an Zanlno, lowo Clry Nuring , omondo, ro<ommondt Bull pbn to Council Public Hooting Council lowo Clry and Public , omood lan odap. ' Rudingo plod atdl For More Information... Contact the Department of Community Development, City of Iowa City, Iowa, 52240. 354-1800, extension 300. We would like to have your comments on the All meetings will be held from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Preliminary ProposalLand Use Plan. If you are un- able to attend any neighborhood meetings,, please send your comments to: ow February 6,19'78 Dear Iowa City Resident: Last April we mailed to all Iowa City residents a People's Guide and Survey. We obtained helpful information through the survey and the neighborhood meetings which followed. Your ideas and comments were used in preparing the Preliminary Proposal Land Use Plan which is presented to you in this tabloid. Before making a final recommendation on the plan, we are again asking for your participation. Neighborhood meetings are scheduled for the week of February 13 to discuss the preliminary plan shown on the fold out map. We hope that you will bring your comments to these meetings so that the new plan will reflect the opinions and needs of the people of Iowa City. Sincerely, Robert A. Vevera, Mayor and the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee Council Members Planning and Zoning Commission Members NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS Mon., Feb. 13 Horace Mann Elementary low.C hr puH,Juv. n.dr•.n•h.•. .ty School Gym Tues., Feb. 14 Hoover Elementary School Gym Wed., Feb. 15 Iowa City Recreation Center Thurs., Feb. 16 South East Junior High School publle H..rinp and public eudlnpa Library Fri., Feb. 17 Horn Elementary School Gym All meetings will be held from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Free babysitting will be available, provided that prior reservation is made. If you need a ride or babysitting, call 354-1800, ext. 316, before 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting. put have bren ii"d to determine the major issues and alternatives in preparing a new plan. The City staff prepared analyses of the alternatives. The Compre- hensive Plan Coordinating Committee then reviewed the issues and adopted general policy statements. The Preliminary Proposal: Land Use Plan in this tab- loid reflects those policies, but they are only recom- mendations. Many questions concerning Iowa City's future are still open for debate. That is why the Com- prehensive Plan Coordinating Committee would like to hear from you. Five neighborhood meetings are scheduled for the week of February 13. Each meeting will be held in a different area of the city. You are urged to attend the meeting in your neighborhood or one of the meetings in another area. Discussion will be focused on the elements of the plan described on the back page of this tabloid. While there will be other opportunities for participation, your comments on this preliminary map will be very helpful in moving the Comprehensive Plan toward completion. The land use map will be only one part of the total Comprehensive Plan. A text will accompany the land use map as a modifying and explanatory document. The text will include goals and objectives, statements of policies and intent, the rationale behind the plan, and where necessary, standards for the land use elements. The Johnson County Regional Planning Commission is preparing a human needs plan for the city which will be included in the Comprehensive Plan. It will deal with facilities and services provided by all levels of government and non-profit organizations. In order to implement the land use plan, a new zoning map and ordinance will be needed. The zoning map will be much more specific in defining land use than is the land use plan. The zoning ordinance will a odate new land use types, and more clearly definene the the possibilities for land use in each zone. The present subdivision ordinance will be reviewed, and changed where necessary to help implement the plan in matters of land development. The City staff is now working on the text which will accompany the land use map, and the zoning ordi- nance map and text. As these drafts are completed the public will have opportunities to discuss them in open meetings, just as with this preliminary land use map. The following figure shows how citizens may participate in the land use planning process. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN THE LAND USE PLANNING PROCESS and Neighborhood ting. Compnh•naly. Plain6urv•y. d.vlop.I In 91COMI%in Plan low.C hr puH,Juv. n.dr•.n•h.•. .ty 1W Publl< Hurinp Planning and Zoning Commleaonrevl.w., , .m Plan pbn to Cguncll C..h.11 , low. Clry Bull VF publle H..rinp and public eudlnpa Council ' .m.ndund.dopl. plan ' low. Clry 6u11 For More Information... Contact the Department of Community Development, City of Iowa City, Iowa, 52240. 354-1800, extension 300. We would like to have your comments on the Preliminary Proposal: Land Use Plan. If you are un- able to attend any neighborhood meetings, please send your comments to: Richard Blum, Chairperson Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee Department of Community Development Civic Center 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Prepared by the Department of Community Develop- ment, City of Iowa City, Iowa City, Iowa. February, 1978. cul. ,L:•I!, by JURI.1 (•l1LRU1_Ab About the Map The land use map together with the other documents making up the Comprehensive Plan will sarve as a guide to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council in making decisions on the develop- ment and redevelopment of the city and on budgeting for capital improvements and city services. This map is a preliminary draft showing suggested locations and intensity for different land uses. The distribution and extent of various land uses is based on a number of assumptions and policies de- cided by the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Com- mittee. These decisions were reached as a result of the citizen surveys, neighborhood meetings and dis- cussions with staff and other citizens. The general assumptions and policies on which the preliminary plan is based are: 1. That Iowa City should continue to grow at a mod- erate rate. 2. That development should occur around existing activity centers with emphasis on the downtown. 3. That natural corridors (stream valleys and ridges) should be used to guide growth. 4. That development should occur by watersheds. 5. That existing land uses should be considered. These basic assumptions were used to allocate land uses tentatively to various parts of the city. In most cases the boundaries for different land uses are not specific, i.e., this map is not a zoning map which j would specify the exact boundaries of any one land use. In some cases the land use shown on the map actually incorporates several possible uses all of which, however, have the same intensity of use. You should, therefore, look at the general distribution, lo- cation and intensity of uses rather than the specific boundaries. This plan attempts to recognize the diverse needs of all citizens and to provide adequate community facili- ties and housing opportunities. In addition, suitable land needed to attract and allow for expansion of busi- ness and industry is provided. After the neighborhood meetings and when citizen groups, boards and commissions and others have had i a chance to comment on this preliminary land use map, a final draft land use map will be prepared. You will have an opportunity to comment on this at public meetings and in letters to the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee. -80 Highway I I.LUIi�< i!Hf"iJ� riAJ .�L- . It may appear from the map as though the city will suddenly grow in area and that development is likely to occur sporadically in isolated areas. This is not the intention. The Growth Sequence Map below shows that development is proposed to occur in an orderly manner. Compact development is essential so that utilities and services can be provided at the lowest possible cost. Thus, those portions of a watershed which can be served by existing sewers will be developed first, followed by those areas requir- ing additional lateral and trunk sewers. The comple- tion of the new waste water treatment plant will per- mit the city to service most of the areas outlined on the map. Development of the whole area could serve a popula- tion of 100,000 and this population could be reached in 50 years at the maximum rate of growth projected for Iowa City. At the expected growth rate it should take Iowa City more than 100 years to fully use this land area. In other words, this map provides for long- term growth. It is essential to plan so far ahead so that development decisions made now will be consis- tent with future overall development. Long range planning will ensure logical and efficient extension of land uses; it will enhance environmental quality, and will ensure equitable treatment of all property owners. As the city grows, and as trends and ideas about de- velopment change, the land use plan will have to be updated. Changing details within the plan will not conflict with the general development policy which the plan provides. In fact, a certain amount of flexi- bility is important in making the plan a viable long- term guide for Iowa City's future. A lack of flexibility and a failure to keep the plan current have led to the disuse of the previous Comprehensive Plan (prepared in 1961). That is why a new plan must be developed at this time. Land Use Definitions The preliminary land use map shows general land use categories and their tentative locations. A brief defi- nition follows for each of these general land use cate- gories. A more detailed discussion of some of the land use elements is on the back page of this tabloid. 1 Dwelling Unit Per Acre (DU/A)—Areas which cannot be efficiently served by sanitary sewers or have relatively steep or broken topography yet are suitable for residential use are designated for a densi- ty of one dwelling unit per acre and less. 2.6 Dwelling Units Per Acre (DU/A)— This land use area includes traditional detached single Growth Sequence Map Highway Maps" ' .u..... 'Noodame Resume • "along onon111 i'an so 1g family dwellings on moderately sized lots, typical of most existing residential development. Cluster hous- ing designs, as shown in the diagram on the back page, could be built in these areas provided the density lim- its are observed. 7-16 Dwelling Units Per Acre (DU/A)— Land use of a density 7-16 DU/A includes small lot detached single family homes, duplexes, garden homes, townhouses, and mobile home subdivisions. Mobile home parks and traditional detached single family dwellings could also be found in this land use area. 17-32 Dwelling Units Per Acre (DU/A)- This land use area typically includes low-rise apart- ments (3 stories or less), and mobile home parks. 33+ Dwelling Units Per Acre IDU/AI Oa Medium and high rise apartments, usually 4-8 stories, will be found within these land use areas. Additional- ly, limited commercial uses will be permitted. Neighborhood Commercial Centers: These small centers usually include a grocery store, drugstore, and possibly a few other stores which pri- marily serve the surrounding residential area. Office: Professional offices are included in this land use category. Related retail firms, such as phar- macies and wheelchair rentals, could also be located in these areas. General Commercial: General commercial uses include retail stores, eating and drinking estab- lishments, services (e.g., barber shops) and officesis In some areas, use might be restricted to specific categories such as neighborhood commercial. Highway Commercial: Uses found within highway commercial areas are businesses which primar- ily serve transients—motels, service stations, restau- rants. Warehouse: This category includes wholesale and retail business which require a large amount of land. This includes auto dealerships, wholesale oper- ations, construction yards, building supply establish- ments and junk yards. Public, Semi -Public and Private Open Space: This land use designation includes parks, schools, cemeteries, and open space. The land may be privately or publicly owned as long as it is primarily open in character. Public and Semi -Public Buildings: This land use designation includes hospitals, governmen- tal offices and facilities which do not represent usable open space. University of Iowa: All properties owned by the State and used by the University of Iowa are in- cluded within this land use. Office Research Park: This land use category includes service-oriented industries which serve an area larger than Iowa City, such as data processing. These industries generally have very low levels of air and noise pollution. Offices may also appear in this land use. Manufacturing: This land use includes heavier industrial uses such as grain elevators, food process,, ing, and assembly plants. These operations require - high levels of raw materials and may produce noise and fumes. Extractive: This land use category generally indi- cates sand and gravel mining operations and similar uses, and the City landfill. Agriculture: This land use is restricted to typical farming operations such as cropland, pasture, feed• lots and farm dwellings. It is expected that these areas will be used for agricultural purposes for a mini- mum of 50 years. Unclassified Development Areas: This land use designation is applied to areas which are not presently needed for development, but which will eventually be urbanized. These areas will be used fc �1 agriculture until expansion of adjacent use is neces- sary. Park/School Sites: The designation of park/ school sites is intended to provide suitable locations for potential puhliC schools. The sites will be. sized .�►apeMrortkti�� Highway Maps" ' .u..... 'Noodame Resume • "along onon111 i'an so 1g family dwellings on moderately sized lots, typical of most existing residential development. Cluster hous- ing designs, as shown in the diagram on the back page, could be built in these areas provided the density lim- its are observed. 7-16 Dwelling Units Per Acre (DU/A)— Land use of a density 7-16 DU/A includes small lot detached single family homes, duplexes, garden homes, townhouses, and mobile home subdivisions. Mobile home parks and traditional detached single family dwellings could also be found in this land use area. 17-32 Dwelling Units Per Acre (DU/A)- This land use area typically includes low-rise apart- ments (3 stories or less), and mobile home parks. 33+ Dwelling Units Per Acre IDU/AI Oa Medium and high rise apartments, usually 4-8 stories, will be found within these land use areas. Additional- ly, limited commercial uses will be permitted. Neighborhood Commercial Centers: These small centers usually include a grocery store, drugstore, and possibly a few other stores which pri- marily serve the surrounding residential area. Office: Professional offices are included in this land use category. Related retail firms, such as phar- macies and wheelchair rentals, could also be located in these areas. General Commercial: General commercial uses include retail stores, eating and drinking estab- lishments, services (e.g., barber shops) and officesis In some areas, use might be restricted to specific categories such as neighborhood commercial. Highway Commercial: Uses found within highway commercial areas are businesses which primar- ily serve transients—motels, service stations, restau- rants. Warehouse: This category includes wholesale and retail business which require a large amount of land. This includes auto dealerships, wholesale oper- ations, construction yards, building supply establish- ments and junk yards. Public, Semi -Public and Private Open Space: This land use designation includes parks, schools, cemeteries, and open space. The land may be privately or publicly owned as long as it is primarily open in character. Public and Semi -Public Buildings: This land use designation includes hospitals, governmen- tal offices and facilities which do not represent usable open space. University of Iowa: All properties owned by the State and used by the University of Iowa are in- cluded within this land use. Office Research Park: This land use category includes service-oriented industries which serve an area larger than Iowa City, such as data processing. These industries generally have very low levels of air and noise pollution. Offices may also appear in this land use. Manufacturing: This land use includes heavier industrial uses such as grain elevators, food process,, ing, and assembly plants. These operations require - high levels of raw materials and may produce noise and fumes. Extractive: This land use category generally indi- cates sand and gravel mining operations and similar uses, and the City landfill. Agriculture: This land use is restricted to typical farming operations such as cropland, pasture, feed• lots and farm dwellings. It is expected that these areas will be used for agricultural purposes for a mini- mum of 50 years. Unclassified Development Areas: This land use designation is applied to areas which are not presently needed for development, but which will eventually be urbanized. These areas will be used fc �1 agriculture until expansion of adjacent use is neces- sary. Park/School Sites: The designation of park/ school sites is intended to provide suitable locations for potential puhliC schools. The sites will be. sized gmr a to the Fianning Ann 40111fiq Min the City Council in making deci+wnb on the devoup ment and redevelopment of the city and on budgeting for capital improvements and city services. This map is a preliminary draft showing suggested locations and intensity for different land uses. The distribution and extent of various land uses is based on a number of assumptions and policies de- cided by the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Com- mittee. These decisions were reached as a result of the citizen surveys, neighborhood meetings and dis- cussions with staff and other citizens. The general assumptions and policies on which the preliminary plan is based are: 1. That Iowa City should continue to grow at a mod- erate rate. 2. That development should occur around existing activity centers with emphasis on the downtown. 3. That natural corridors (stream valleys and ridges) should be used to guide growth. 4. That development should occur by watersheds. 5. That existing land uses should be considered. These basic assumptions were used to allocate land uses tentatively to various parts of the city. In most cases the boundaries for different land uses are not specific, i.e., this map is not a zoning map which would specify the exact boundaries of any one land use. In some cases the land use shown on the map actually incorporates several possible uses all of which, however, have the same intensity of use. You should, therefore, look at the general distribution, lo- cation and intensity of uses rather than the specific boundaries. This plan attempts to recognize the diverse needs of all citizens and to provide adequate community facili- ties and housing opportunities. In addition, suitable land needed to attract and allow for expansion of busi- ness and industry is provided. After the neighborhood meetings and when citizen groups, boards and commissions and others have had a chance to comment on this preliminary land use map, a final draft land use map will be prepared. You will have an opportunity to comment on this at public meetings and in letters to the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee. crdorl) manner Compact develupn n,n: �� �••Kal so that utilities and services can be provided at the lowest possible cost. Thus, those portions of a watershed which can be served by existing sewers will be developed first, followed by those areas requir- ing additional lateral and trunk sewers. The comple- tion of the new waste water treatment plant will per- mit the city to service most of the areas outlined on the map. Development of the whole area could serve a popula- tion of 100,000 and this population could be reached in 50 years at the maximum rate of growth projected for Iowa City. At the expected growth rate it should take Iowa City more than 100 years to fully use this land area. In other words, this map provides for long- term growth. It is essential to plan so far ahead so that development decisions made now will be consis- tent with future overall development. Long range planning will ensure logical and efficient extension of land uses; it will enhance environmental quality, and will ensure equitable treatment of all property owners. As the city grows, and as trends and ideas about de- velopment change, the land use plan will have to be updated. Changing details within the plan will not conflict with the general development policy which the plan provides. In fact, a certain amount of flexi- bility is important in making the plan a viable long- term guide for Iowa City's future. A lack of flexibility and a failure to keep the plan current have led to the disuse of the previous Comprehensive Plan (prepared in 1961). That is why a new plan must be developed at this time. Land Use Definitions The preliminary land use map shows general land use categories and their tentative locations. A brief defi- nition follows for each of these general land use cate- gories. A more detailed discussion of some of the land use elements is on the back page of this tabloid. 1 Dwelling Unit Per Acre IDU/A)—Areas which cannot be efficiently served by sanitary sewers or have relatively steep or broken topography yet are suitable for residential use are designated for a densi- ty of one dwelling unit per acre and less. 2-6 Dwelling Units Per Acre (DU/A)— This land use area includes traditional detached single Growth Sequence Map \Wk\tan**\\\ 80 Highway I Highway 918 LEGEND 60,000 present population + expansion to current Bower capacity 76,00o population 0/0 .,-i4 U.S. 100,000 population 100,000+ population 7-16 Dwelling Units Per Acre (DU/A)— Land use of a density 7.16 DU/A includes small lot detached single family homes, duplexes, garden homes, townhouses, and mobile home subdivisions. Mobile home parks and traditional detached single family dwellings could also be found in this land use area. 17-32 Dwelling Units Per Acre (DU/A)— This land use area typically includes low-rise open- ments (3 stories or less), and mobile home parks. 33+ Dwelling Units Per Acre (DU/A) 16 Medium and high rise apartments, usually 4-8 stories, will be found within these land use areas. Additional. ly, limited commercial uses will be permitted. Neighborhood Commercial Centers: These small centers usually include a grocery store, drugstore, and possibly a few other stores which pri- marily serve the surrounding residential area. Office: Professional offices are included in this land use category. Related retail firms, such as phar- macies and wheelchair rentals, could also be located in these areas. General Commercial: General commercial uses include retail stores, eating and drinking estab- lishments, services (e.g., barber shops) and offices In some areas, use might be restricted to specific categories such as neighborhood commercial. Highway Commercial: Uses found within highway commercial areas are businesses which primar- ily serve transients—motels, service stations, restau- rants. Warehouse: This category includes wholesale and retail business which require a large amount of land. This includes auto dealerships, wholesale oper- ations, construction yards, building supply establish- ments and junk yards. Public, Semi -Public and Private Open Space: This land use designation includes parks, schools, cemeteries, and open space. The land may be privately or publicly owned as long as it is primarily open in character. Public and Semi -Public Buildings: This land use designation includes hospitals, governmen- tal offices and facilities which do not represent usable open space. University of Iowa: All properties owned by the State and used by the University of Iowa are in- cluded within this land use. Office Research Park: This land use category includes service-oriented industries which serve an area larger than Iowa City, such as data processing. These industries generally have very low levels of air and noise pollution. Offices may also appear in this land use. Manufacturing: This land use includes heavier.. industrial uses such as grain elevators, food protest �+ ing, and assembly plants. These operations require - high levels of raw materials and may produce noise and fumes. Extractive: This land use category generally indi- cates sand and gravel mining operations and similar uses, and the City landfill. Agriculture: This land use is restricted to typical farming operations such as cropland, pasture, feed- lots and farm dwellings. It is expected that these areas will be used for agricultural purposes for a mini. mum of 50 years. Unclassified Development Areas: This land use designation is applied to areas which are not presently needed for development, but which will eventually be urbanized. These areas will be used fc agriculture until expansion of adjacent use is neces. sary. Park/School Sites: The designation of park/ school sites is intended to provide suitable locations for potential public schools. The sites will be sized such that when (and if) the schools are built, ade. quate park land will remain. Neighborhood Park Sites: These sites are potential park sites intended primarily for use by the surrounding neighborhood. Community Park Sites: These sites are pote - tial park sites intended for use by a large area of the. city. C2 cl y1f Piz SI ;t `� /��(� `�•/-_1 j �'�,,� :�"Or�Sr �. \\I' i... i �1`'�1 __ I{ 1F �Jl 4Q� 'Ja Ol el . I I I I LYI % I I ( 0 4 fl I AH 1- 17,1 WOW n(t1 � � `,. I i �¢ , ter•"": PRELIMINARY PROPO- SAL: COMPREHENSIVE 1978 -t; PLAN FOR LAND USE, TRAFFICWAYS, AND r~`J COMMUNITY FACLITIES rr� 10 WA �hk CITYDeportment of Community Development i 10 WA City of Iowa City, Iowa 0 2000February, 1978 /ll / 1 0 610m IUHM MIC. line 1 AIA f l 4 41P f; 7pr 1 ' - V f j � ♦ ) tv 17 ` I -� �� - 1 ;. � 4r • I Ov VROPO- ID USE, AND ACLITIES ant ? , A&�.Mw- I .... .., u.JI ,1'. I � 3 r Y6 1 ' - V f j � ♦ ) tv 17 ` I -� �� - 1 ;. � 4r • I Ov VROPO- ID USE, AND ACLITIES ant ? , A&�.Mw- I .... .., u.JI ,1'. I � 3 r Y6 a •' a �� i' i ;tom_ :�. . o I) LE LAND USES RESIDENTIAL --' 1 DU/A" 2.8 DU/A L 7-16 DU/A 17-32 DU/A L 33+ DU/A COMMERCIAL Neighborhood Office OEM General Highway C Warehouse PUBLIC/SEMIPUBLIC Open Space Buildings University of Iowa INDUSTRIAL Research Park Manufacturing Q Extractive OTHER Agriculture J Water Unclassified Development Area LEG Ej y \ t�ti1 i r I .ICtr7M fNIC:RpI AB M®RE .. . ;',i juirr.l 1;L•uIL��U LAND USES RESIDENTIAL 1 DU/A* 24 DU/A 7-16 Dtl/A 1732 DU/A f� 33+ DU/A COMMERCIAL • Neighborhood f� Office 011111110 General Highway L '= Warehouse -PUBLIC /SEMIPUBLIC SOON Open Space Buildings University of Iowa INDUSTRIAL [* Research Park Manufacturing •� Extractive OTHER LIM Agriculture J Water Unclassified Development Area LEGEND TRAFFICWAYS EXISTING PROPOSED DESIGN STANDARD r M • M Arterial Street ...�. .� .� Collector Street Local Street +0 Interchange COMMUNITY FACILITIES Existing School Site ® Potential Park/School Site ® Potential Park Site ■ Elementary School Junior High School ■ Senior High School DU/A = Dwelling Units per Acre JORM MICROLAn YS� rrj R ■Iirry ��� s a� �� �i�Y='f 4 "t7 t' s st .. Kis � ��®,®■ f � WAR lo N POP m skill IN r' J i'S or"44�`+g. 'iiiiii NOW .. r�� �'h •Yl,St I�C,�rG'2 it {a, 2,'G'G� 1 1 Y' I � •Artih �r'J ;: w s iya•li•`" tjf norm vi< wtJi 1114 MlL'tWO ILMEU BY JORM MICROLAB • LEU.AR RAPW� ANU A'� JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COURT HOUSE IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 PHONE: (319) 3385442 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS LORADA E. CILEK HAROLD M. DONNELLY DON SEHR Joint Informal Meeting of the Board of Supervisors and the Iowa City City Council Tuesday t4li,+(Uf !LMLU 8Y JORM 141CROLAB LE DAR RAPIDS AND A ��,:IL-, Amounts still owed by cities for '73-'75 elections: Iowa City:43223.30) North Liberty: 1217.22 Total: 44440.52 1977 elections Iowa City Primary 6194-06 Coralville General 636.47 Hills General 235.64 Iowa City General C4312_69_�) Lone Tree General 242-.23 North Liberty General 180.34 Oxford General 238.42 Shueyville General 272.32 Solon General 251.98 Swisher General 235.11 Tiffin General 285.54 U. Heights General 282.91 Swisher Run-off 285.87 Total 1977 municipal election: 13653.58 Total owed for all city elections: 5809.4.10 i Total amount owed by Iowa City: 53730.05 Total amount owed by North Liberty: 1397.56 Total amount owed by Swisher: 520.98 Y ~' IdICAOr ILMED OY I DORM MICR#LA6 MAP NA Inc . 9r5 nOVIrS 0 rllLtWi ILMLU BY JORM MICROLAB CEUAR RAPIDS AND A'�, �• ��. •� AGENDA JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS/ IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 1, 1978 1. Jail Building Permit 2. Animal Control 3. Future Landfill 4. Parking Fines 5. Election Expense 6. Aid to Agencies 7. Sewage Permits - County Subdivision B. Senior Center 9. Land Use and Development �1 141CROFILMED BY I JORM MICR4�LAB CFDAR V,Apjnq p[S 1.01JFS lay mli,jwi ILMLU by JORM MICROLAb COUNTY ZONING DEPARTMENT P.O. Box 126 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 December 28, 1977 LLDAH k0ius AND Ju >lu:LL_, FROM: Judson Te Paske, Assistant Zoning Administrator BEN D. JOHNSON Zoning Adminislrntor Area Code 319 Phone 338.2421 TO: Board of Supervisors Zoning Commission RE: Iowa City proposed Design Standards for subdivisions within Two -Mile extra -territorial jurisdiction of Iowr City INTRODUCTION This review is in the interest of pursuing adoption of compatible and co- operative design standards within the area of mutual jurisdiction between Johnson County and Iowa City. The proposed design standards presented by Iowa City are by far more detailed than the criteria established by Johnson County Subdivision Regulations. I will attempt to give a comparison of those standards which both regulations require. In most cases they are either compatible or identical. Those that are not may or may not produce problems and these are the areas on which I will concentrate. ANALYSIS A. Streets 1. County Subdivisions (generally) 50' ROW 24' Surface Iowa City 60' ROW 22' Surface The 60' proposed requirement is nearly the same as the secondary road system 66' ROW. While the additional 19' on either side may be required for drainage and sidewalks it is excessive for large lot rural development. The increased ROW also adds another 5' to the 40' building set back required by RS Zoning. 2. Maximum street grade is set at 124. This is compatible with county regulations. 02 5 '41CROFILMEB BY JORM MICR6LAB rrp�n V.9v1 m. nit ;101 ^IE4 M IUKUi1LMiU BY JURM MICRULAB LLUAk kAHJW AND OLS �• - 3. Culvert size required for county subdivisions is a minimum of 15" diameter with 12" of cover. Iowa City proposes a 12" diameter and G" of cover. The county regulations again is based on rural con- ditions which present different maintenance problems. The actual size of the culvert,in both cases, is determined by the drainage area emptying through the culvert. 4. Drainage grading for ditches required by the county is a 3:1 slope ratio. Iowa City proposes a 4:1 ratio which is less steep but requires more space. The slope calculations were made to accomodate the placement of drainage culverts. Since these culvert dimensions differ the slope requirements must vary accordingly. 5. In general, the design standards for Iowa City are more detailed and the material specifications more stringent. This is as it should be. The major substantive difference between the regulations is that those of the city propose to require concrete paving on subdivison roads. B. Water Supply Johnson County presently has no specific standards. Water can be supplied either by private or community well systems. This is also being proposed by Iowa City. Generally, the Zoning Commission defers to the review of the Health Department on sanitation matters. C. Sewer and Waste Water Disposal Johnson County currently requires a one acre minimum area for private systems. Collector systems for lagoons or treatment plants are also used for rural developments. Iowa City proposes similar arrangements and encourages collector system installation. In all cases the Zoning Commission defers to the Health Department for approval of proposed systems. The change in subdivision standards is likely to create a major change in the development pattern surrounding Iowa City. Two distinct possibilities exist. Because of the increased costs development activity will be encouraged to locate beyond the 2 -mile limit. It may also discourage residential and commercial development adjacent to the city. This is likely to increase the pressure for zoning and subdivision further out in the rural areas where services are more difficult and more expensive to provide. The proposed regulations could, on the other hand, create a better development pattern. Again, due to the higher costs, development is likely to take place in the form of large subdivisions located nearer the city. Public improvements such as centralized water and sewer systems are probable so as to permit higher densities and the resulting economies of scale. I I4ICROf ILMED BY I DORM MICR(�LAB rrnn„ un,, n< . lf� VI -V. MI�.cUI IL;'ILL) BY JORM 1.11CROLAb LLUAt< iOV IUB AND These possibilities present important policy considerations for the county. The concentrated large scale development pattern would be a distinct advantage for both city and county and presents no real problems. While in the county, the concentrated pattern lands itself for better service delivery, (sheriff, school, fire). When annexation occurs the subdivisions are either already equiped to receive city services or can act to provide them at lower expense. It is the possible development pressure on more rural land that presents the serious question. Currently the county .is pursuing a policy intent on pre- serving agricultural land and protecting farming interests from conflicts with non-farm activity. In adhering to this policy the county also acknowledges the advantages of orderly growth in locating new development in or adjacent to existing population and service centers. If the county would choose the option of encouraging expansion of development beyond the 2 -mile limit it would effectively negate the positive effects of regulations which promote cooperative, orderly growth and the continued protection of rural and urban interests. The changes proposed by Iowa City do not seriously effect the applicability or the enforcement of the subdivision regulations. These items, while needing some study and possible adjustment, can be easily incorporated in the review and approval process. One major item does need to be addressed, however. The adoption of standards for the extra -territorial area suggests that they will be applied uniformly to every subdivision within the 2 -mile radius. The application of these standards further suggests that city services will be forth- coming in the developments that provide the upgraded facilities. It is fairly obvious that this cannot be done nor is there any intention to do so. Current annexation proposals exclude areas on the north and west boundaries of Iowa City. It would be unfair, if not punitive to land owners, for the city to insist on such stringent and costly requirements in areas where it neither has the capability nor the plan to provide services. It would seem much more appropriate if the city would develop and approve standards that would apply only to the areas that can be reasonably annexed and not to the total 2 -mile area. It is my recommendation that the County accept the proposed standards provided that they apply only to those areas detailed in reasonable annexation proposal. In addition, it would also be my recommendation that the county defer to Iowa City in their review of the technical requirements of these subdivision plats, but that the County retain review and approval authority to insure compliance with zoning and health regulations. For those areas within the 2 -mile limit but not included in an annexation proposal it should be agreed that, while the city must still approve the subdivision, the County subdivision Regulations govern. ^' I4ICRDI ILI-0CD BY JORM MICR6LA6 rrpAu y.ar�w �,I �, ra01YF� hliuj(0i ILMLU M JORM I•IICROLAb LLUAR RAPM AIIU JLC �. City of Iowa CI DATE: December 20, 1977 Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee, Johnson County Board of TO: Supervisors, County Zoning Commission, Johnson County Regional Planning FROM: Commission, and City of Coralville Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission RE: Design standards for new developments located outside the City limits of Iowa City, but within the two (2) mile extra -territorial limit Currently no established City policy regarding enforcement of City subdivision regu- lations within two (2) miles of the City limits exists. The Planning and Zoning Commission is presently considering such a policy to forward to the City Council for their approval. Attached hereto is a copy of the new rural design standards now under consideration. The Commission will be holding a meeting for public discussion on January 5, 1975, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center to review these standards. Please forward all comments to Douglas Boothroy, Department of Community Development. Mlceonulta By JORM MICR4�LA6 MAP PAPIn`Idnl!IFS miutwi ILMLD BY JORM MICROLAB CEUAit RAi WS AW uL ADDITIONS TO DESIGN STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENTS IOWA CITY SECTION XI r DESIGN STANDARDS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENTS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF IOWA CITY, BUT WITHIN THE TWO MILE EXTRATERRITORIAL LIMIT. 5 ~I Idi CRoriu4Eo fillr JORM MICR(rLAB ffMR ftArinc nft MOPIFS MILKli ILMLO by ,iORM MINOLAb • tLUAte k0itjS ApU UL,U.:�.. . Additions to Iksign Standards for I'uhlic ]forks Improvements Iowa City, Iowa Page l Section XI - Design Standards for New Development LOCIICLI thltsidc the Cit1• Limits of Iowa City but Within the Ttsu toile E-xtraterritorial Limit. NOME: Whenever applicable, the original Design Standards for Public Works Improvements in Iowa City, Iowa, including the revision of Section VII (Storm Sewers) and the addition of Section X (Erosion mud Sedimentation Control) shall prevail. XI - 1.0 Streets 1.1 Streets shall be designed for a minimum of 22 foot wide pavement (edge of slab to edge of slab). Curb and gutter will not be required. See Figure I. 1.2 The right-of-way for local streets without curb and gutter shall be 60 feet in order to.cnable retrofit of sewer, water, and sidewalk in the future as necessary; otherwise, the right•of-way for local streets with curb and gutter and storm sewer shall be 50 feet. The right-of-way for arterial, industrial, and collector streets for the developed area shall be determined in conjunction with the Planning and Zoning Comnission. 1.3 The maximsmr street grade for local streets shall he 12;- 1.4 'file pavement cross section for all pavements will he a Z, parabolic crowns. This cross slope is equivalent to 1/4 inch per foot. The cross section is as shown in fii�ure 1. 1.5 The pavement slab shall be constructed of one of the following materials. The Standard S ecificlstioIswa ns for Ili ' and Bridge Scrics o 1 i s>rll app )': Non -reinforced Portland Cement concrete conforming to the Iowa State ilighway Commission C-3 mix or M-3 mix as applicable. Full depth Asphaltic Concrete hot mix conforming to the Iowa State Ilighway Conmission standards for Type "li" base and 1-3/4 inch minimum thiclosess Type "A" surface course. If curb and gutter is desired for an Asphaltic concrete street, curb and gutter shall consist of Portland Conent concrete. 1.6 The required pavement thiclasess for local streets shall be six inches Portland Cement concrete or eight inches Asphaltic concrete. Pavement thicknsess requirements for arterial, industrial, and collector streets shall be designed on the basis of soil conditions and projected traffic loading, 1.7 Minimum corner radius for those streets with curb and gutter shall be 17.5 feet. For those streets without curb and gutter, minimtml corner radius shall be 20 feet. •~I 141CROFILI4CD BY I DORM MICR4LAB rrDmP 11fl1,1m . ;115 '-MFS MiUl(W iLi'IL.0 0Y JORM MICRULAb LLUAk RAP lU1 A;w O�� • Additions to to Design Standards for Nblic Works Improvements Iowa City, Iowa Page 2 Section XI - Design Standards for \'ew Development Located Outside the City Limits of Iowa City but IYithin the Two pole Extraterritorial 1.8 The minimum ditch grade shall be 1.00. In addition, it will be necessary to place a 12 inch diameter (mininum) culvert, either reinforced concrete pipe or corrugated metal pipe, through all drive approaches constructed over a drainage ditch. The exact size of pipe required will be a function of the area to be drained. 1.9 'rhe subgrade shall be scarified to a depth of six inches below the pavement, and compacted to 90% of Modified Proctor Density for Portland Cement concrete pavement and to 95; of Modified Proctor Density for Asphaltic Cement concrete pavement. The subgrade in fill shall be 90% of Modified Proctor Density except for the top six inches which shall meet the requirements for the appropriate �urfdcr_- saterial. 1.10 Drive approaches shall be hard surfaced within the right-of-way. 1.11 Section 1 (Streets) of the Design Standards for Public WorL; Improvements in Iowa City, Iowa, shall prevail in all cases with the exception of proceeding statements 1.1 through 1.10 of this section. XI - 2.0 Water Distribution Systems 2.1 Wel!(s) shall conform to the requirements of the Johnson County 110111th Department and the distribution system, if installed, (water main) shall be either ductile cast iron pipe (MPSI A21.50 manufactured in accordance with XNSI A21.SO) or poly vinyl chloride pipe (PVC-AS71M D1784, Type 1, Grade 1, 2000 psi design stress and SDR of 17 or less). 2.2 It shall be Lite responsibility of the Developer's Engineer to establish a fire rating for the area being developed. Prior to plat approval there shall be a letter of transmittal from the appropriate Fire Protection District approving spacing, location, number of fire hydrants, size of mains, pressure, etc. 2.3 Connection to the City of Iowa City Distribution System is subject to Council consideration based on availability. Generally, annexation is a criteria which must be met. MICROFILMED By DORM MICR�LAS rrnhe pnrin, . 1�[i VPIFS mlukulILMLO BY DORM 141CROLAB RUJI.li I LLDAR RAPlub AND OL Additions to Ucsign Standards for Nblic Burls Improvements Iowa City, Iowa Section XI - hesign Standards for New Developnent Lolnted (lrtside the City Limits of Iowa City, but Within the Tuu Mile Extraterritorial Limit. TYPICAL STREET CROSS -SECTION FOR 60' R O.W. WTPS: 1. Pavement thiclsess for local streets shall be six inch Portland Cement concrete or eight inch Asphaltic concrete. 2. Street width shall be designed for a minimum of 22 feet (edge of slab to edge of slab). Curb and gutter will not be required. 3. Plinilm n corner radius for those streets without curb and gutter shall be 20 feet. For those streets with curb and gutter, minimum corner radius shall be 17.5 feet. 4. Cross section for all pavements shall have a 2; parabolic crolsn with a three foot shoulder having a 4% cross slope. S. Cross slope for ditches shall be no steeper thin 4:1; minimtun depth of ditch as measured from outside edge of shoulder to bottom of ditch shall be 18 inches; minimum ditch grade shall be 14. 6. The slope of 4.5% for a driveway is a typical grade. I•IILROFILt-0Cn By 1 JORM MICROLAB CFIIAFI 9Ft M015FS MILIWI iLMLu by JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAViu'j AND uL, Additions to Design Standards for Pdrlic WorLs improvements Iowa City, Iowa Page i Section XI - Design Standards for New Development Located outside the City Limits of Iowa City but Within the Two Mile Extraterritorial Limit. XI - 3.0 Sanitary Sewer 3.1 The following methods of sanitation will be acceptable: A. Septic Tanks: Septic tanks sluill conform to the requirements of the ,Johnson County Department of Health. B. Lagoons: Considering the possibility of the collection system (sewer pipes) connecting to the City sewer sometime in the future, said collection system shall conforn to Section VI (Sanitary Sewers) of the Design Standards for Public Works Improvements in Iowa City, Iowa. Lagoons shall conform to the requirements of the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). C. Sewer plains: All sewer mains shall conform to Section VI enttaryewers) of the Design Standards for Public Itiorks Improvements in Iowa City, Iowa. 3.2 Connection to the City of Iowa City seuaer system is subject to Council consideration based on availability. Generally, annexa- tion is a criteria which must be met. . .1.0 Storm Sewers 4.1 The storm water detention ordinance shall apply to n(,,, develupments located outside the City limits of Iowa Citv but within the two mile extraterritorial limit. 4.2 All storm sewers shall conform to revised Section VII (Stour Sewers) of the Design Standards for Public Works Improvements in lowa City, Iowa. 4.3 Culverts shall be a mininum of 12 inches in diameter; either reinforced concrete pipe or corrugated metal pipe (minimum gauge 18 and corrugations 21.X11 '1, 2-2/3'Y," and 31101) shall be used. Culverts shall conform to the Standard Specifications for Ilighwav and IJrid a Construction Serios of . llrnrrnrm cover over rile F) o nu vert s nal a six me pes. XI - 5.0 General s.l 'file City of Iowa City shall require an agreement stating that whenever the development is annexed within the City limits of the City of Iowa City all connections of the development's utilities onto the City's utilities may be required. MICmmluatn By DORM MICR46LA13 rfhtdr onr�n•. •int td01'IfS P1il,iWF iL;, U BY JURM MILROLAb • LLUAR RAVIu3 ADDU jc Additions to Design Standards for Public Works Improvements Iota City, Iowa Page 4 Section XI - Design Standards for New Development Located Outside the City Lnnit of Iowa City but Within the Tun Mile Extraterritorial Limit. 5.2 The City of Iowa City also requires assessment waivers for all public improvements (water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and pavement). 6.0 City staff will not perfonn detailed constriction observation of the improvements being installed. it shall he the responsibility of the developer to retain a licgistcred Professional Engineer to perfonn construction observation. Upon completion of the Mork, the Engineer for the developer shall certify to the Cit}• that he has witnessed the work and that sufficient mrterials testing has been performed such that the Mork conforms to the CiIty's specifications. Costs for this inspection work shall be paid by the developer. Id ICReFILnCn BY JORM MICR(�LAB