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March 23, 1976
The Honorable Robert D. Ray
Governor
State House
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Dear Governor Ray:
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I wish to express our thanks for allowing our City to be part of your Urban
Revitalization meeting on March 21 at your office. The explanation of the
Urban Revitalization Bill provided by Gene Eich along with comments by Bob
Harpster, the mayors and the technicians present plus the interest and con-
cern expressed by the Governor for State support to cities encourages me to
support House File 2255.
I must candidly admit that prior to the meeting the uncertainties and confusion
about the intent of the bill that was felt by our staff and members of the
administration made it difficult for us to support the bill. However, the
meeting provided valuable clarification and new insights into the proposed
legislation. We in Iowa City see a variety of applications for this type of
legislation. The bill appears to be consistent with our goal of encouraging
private development in areas adjacent to the central business district urban
renewal project as well as other deteriorating neighborhoods.
Our staff will begin to investigate how this bill, once enacted into law,
would assist our ongoing Community Development Program, and we are especially
interested to see what financing benefits would be obtained and what effect
the resulting development would have on the existing tax base and the projected
tax base in the next 10 to 20 years.
As was expressed at the meeting, each city is unique in its needs and its
problams. Iowa City's uniqueness lies in the presence of the University and
its resulting impact on our economy. Iowa City would like to explore with
you at some time the possibilities of considering similar legislation, perhaps
in a reverse form whereby the State would allow municipalities to receive some
tax benefits on a take down for five years when the State takes over otherwise
taxable property within the municipality. This "take down" would allow the
City to prepare for the tax loss resulting from the expansion say of the
University into residential neighborhoods or the downtown and would certainly
lessen the negative impact of such an expansion. I realize the lost revenue
would not always be significant, however such legislation would go far to
become a "good neighbor" provision.
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March 16, 1978
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Mr. Robert W. Harpster, Executive Director
League of Iowa Municipalities
Suite 100
900 East Des Moines Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50316
Subject: House File 2255
Dear Mr. Harpster:
We have received your transmittal of March 8 regarding House File 2255 and
have reviewed this bill and wish to provide you with the following comments
and concerns:
Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, known as the "Urban Renewal Law," has pro-
vided Iowa cities with valuable legislation since 1958 regulating the powers,
rights and procedures in carrying out urban renewal and a variety of other
federally assisted programs. The basic intent of the legislation is to ensure
that the citizens are being treated fairly and have an opportunity to respond
to plans and programs at public hearings or, if necessary, in the courts.
Today the Federal Government is no longer funding "urban renewal." Instead
we receive Community Development Block Grant monies and with local council
approval carry out similar programs of slum abatement, acquisition, clearance,
disposition, conservation and rehabilitation. Because the policies and pro-
grams are identical to urban renewal in their intent, the powers and obligations
inherent in Chapter 403 must be followed.
Throughout Iowa, community development directors responsible for the adminis-
tration of federally assisted programs are advising city councils of the pro-
visions of Chapter 403 and are providing basic elements such as resolutions
of necessity, plans, public hearings along with the inherent duties and
powers as found in 403.12 Powers of Municipality.
House File 2255 is a bill that "...authorizes city councils to designate slum
areas or blighted areas of the city and grant special property tax exemptions
to improvements made in those areas for a period of five years. If one com-
pares the explanation to the opening section of the bill and specifically line
3, one finds that a designation of a revitalization area is necessary for a
slum or blighted area prior to granting tax exemptions. The concern we have
is that there appears to be some conflict in the language identifying at what
poithent the declarationsofns of an areaeasrslumeorablightedsisebasic tortheve. operaionsSpecifically,
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Chapter 403. However, we do not believe that it is the intent of the legis-
lation to automatically obligate a municipality to grant special property tax
exemptions to improvements made in areas so designated. Since the language
is not clear we are reluctant to endorse the bill.
Perhaps a little background information regarding our City's experience with
Chapter 403 would help emphasize some of our concerns. Among the various
programs funded by the block grant dollars in Iowa City are the completion of
R-14 which is our central business district urban renewal project, property
rehabilitation including technical construction assistance and financing in
the form of loans and grants, a senior center and a housing code enforcement
program.
The execution of the Community Development Program is founded on a declaration
of a blighted area by the City Council followed by a public hearing and the
filing of the necessary documentations with the State. Since the area designated
under Chapter 403 encompasses a great portion of the center city of Iowa City
including the entire downtown, if we were obligated to exempt for taxation under
the provisions of House File 2255 all developments within this area, Iowa City
would suffer severe financial hardships to already limited tax dollars. We
are certain that the intent of the authors of the bill was not to exempt from
taxation construction undertaken without the need for any additional stimulus
other than existing market demands, nor do we feel it was the intent of the
authors to obligate in any way municipalities from exercising the provisions
contained therein.
We do, however, suggest that the bill be rewritten so that either the benefits
are at the discretion of the local governing body or limitations must be placed
on the bill so that the benefits are limited to residential property owners who are
owner occupants and who are elderly, physically disabled, and/or of low income.
Property rehabilitation in areas having concentrations of elderly homeowners
can be difficult even when the rehabilitation dollars are free to the property
owner and free of liens or encumbrances on the property. The elderly frequently
voice their willingness to accept the necessary rehabilitation to their struc-
tures. However, if the property taxes increase they feel that they will not
be able to afford the improvements on their limited fixed incomes. This bill,
with modificaion, could grant some relief.
We hope the concerns expressed in this letter are viewed as the concerns of
our City and perhaps of the many small cities in Iowa that are not experiencing
large city problems such as abandonment, accelerated economic obsolescence and
deterioration of the housing stock and abnormal foreclosures. We further speak
out as a community already at the maximum tax limits on our real estate property.
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and property would seriously
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our citizens.
Sincerely Dyours,
Robert A. Vevera
Mayor
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MEMORANDUM
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City Managerp*4__'�
Staff Training
DATE: March 23, 1978
Effective, well -coordinated training programs pay for themselves by
increasing productivity, stabilizing the work force, improving morale
and lowering operating costs. Training programs are developed for two
reasons: in response to a direct need or because training benefits
operations in the long run.
The Institute of Public Affairs recently offered two complimentary regis-
trations for the ten courses listed on their winter training calendar.
A total of thirty employees registered for classes concerning decision
making, time management, supervision, interviewing skills, meeting leading,
and secretarial skills.
In addition, seven mini -workshops were developed to provide other in-service
training opportunities for City employees during March and April. Topics
that will be covered include time management, communication skills, assertive-
ness training, listening and feedback, and sexual abuse, awareness and
prevention. Reservations for these courses total 138.
At the end of each session employees are asked to evaluate the courses.
Their comments will assist us to continue to provide effective training
programs.
We plan to continue these training opportunities.
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MEMORANDUM
oATE: March 23, 1978
TO: city Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Addendum, City Plaza Project
This week a pre -bidding conference was held with contractors interested in
the City Plaza Project. At the meeting there continued to be apprehension
expressed about the project completion date. Therefore, the attached addendum
provides herchanges, unrelated btoitheiwork in eschedule, also are ork schedule. Several
are included,
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ADDENDUM NO. 1
Re: City Plaza
Central Business District
Streetscape Improvement Project
Iowa City, Iowa
The work on this project shall commence upon written notice to proceed and shall
be completed within 175 working days, except as modified in this addendum. See
page 2 -GC -9 of the specifications for a definition of working days.
The successful bidder shall submit a detailed work schedule for approval by the
Owner and the Engineer that specifies critical dates for delivery of supplies and
materials. If delay in the progress of the project is caused by material or
supplies not received by the critical date and if the Contractor is unable to proceed
with controlling work items as per the approved construction schedule, the period
of delay shall not be charged against the 175 days.
The engineer will furnish the contractor a weekly statement indicating the working
days to be charged against him for that period. Should the Contractor believe
the statement to be inaccurate, he shall submit to the engineer, in writing, his
objection and reasons within 10 calendar days after receipt of the statement. If
the contractor fails to submit his objection within that time, the original statement
may be considered as accurate and final.
It is recognized that certain plant materials may best be planted in. the fall or in
the spring depending upon the species or upon the weather conditions. The Contractor
shall submit a detailed list and schedule for the planting materials coordinated
with the overall construction schedule. However, all plant materials shall be
installed by June 1, 1979.
The Contractor shall perform all aspects of the project in such a way as to insure
access to all businesses during normal business hours.
To provide pedestrian access through a possible winter shut -down period, all
herringbone brick as per plan shall be installed prior to October 1S, 1978.
Failure to meet this deadline shall cause the provisions of paragraph SC -24, liquidated
damages, to go into effect until this work is completed.
At the time of award of the contract by the City Council, delete areas "A" and "B"
will be either included in or excluded from the contract. Ifcompetitive romdthe con-
tract, further work on these areas will be contracted for by
The guarantee period of one year as set forth on page I -B-2 is in error and should
be as set forth on pages I -H-2 and 2 -SC -9 of the specifications.
References to Macotta Bench numbers on page 3-H-3 of the specifications and sheet
19 of the plans should be MBBC 220-48 and MBBC 220-96.
The fourth paragraph on page 2 -SP -2 of the specifications should read: "Nine (9)
under the sidewalk vaults are part of the project. Five (5) are to be retained
and four (4) are to be filled." On page 3-C-2, first paragraph, the words "Crazy
Top Shop" should be omitted from this paragraph and the word "five" changed to
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four. Also, on page 3-C-3, in paragraph number G, the words
should be deleted from the vault spaces to be backfilled.
If undisclosed conditions require deviation from plan details for reconstruction
of sidewalk vaults, Section 404 on page 2 -GC -21 of the specifications shall apply.
ion
Paragraph 2-C on page 3-B-1 of the secif-B-2 ons shouldould readrSectiontH insteadtofd of
Section G. Also, paragraph B-2 on page
Section G.
The intent of Division 3, Section B of the specifications is that material used
to bring the sub -base to proper elevation shall be the same material as the selected
alternate for the base course. (Either Section G or Section H).
of this addendum supercede any conflicting provisions contained
Nate: The provisions
in the bid documents dated prior to this addendum.
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-City of Iowa Cit'
- mEMORANDUM
DATE! March 22, 1978
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Land Sales Price - Parking Lot, Block 103
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conjunction with senior citizen housing. In accordance with the memorandum,
it is recommended that the parking lot be sold to Old Capitol Associates for
the bid price of $33,500.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 20, 1978
TO: /eal Berlin, City Manager
FROM: Paul Glaves, Redevelopment Program Coordinator fo
RE: Land Sales Price - Parking Lot - Block 103
1. I have evaluated the information available regarding the price of the parking
lot in Block 103, on which Old Capitol Associates has made an offer, in
conjunction with their offer to purchase Parcel 103-3 for elderly housing.
This analysis is set forth below:
A. Background:
Use of this parking lot as an addition to Parcel 103-3 was contemplated
in 1974 when Old Capitol Associates was working to develop elderly
housing on the site.
A staff memorandum from the Real Estate Coordinator to the Urban Renewal
Director dated August 13, 1974, established the fair market value for
highest and best use at $103,500,
The Offer to Purchase from Old Capitol Associates, dated October 11,
1974, was for $54,000.
Prior to the Urban Renewal solicitation, the City obtained appraisals
on Parcel 103-3 for elderly housing use. Both appraisals indicated
negative land value. The price of Parcel 103-3 was reduced to a token
2,500 to make the project more feasible.
The City, in the 1977 Prospectus stated, "There is a City parking lot
north of this parcel and the City will consider offers which include
the parking lot as part of a redevelopment proposal."
In response to the City's solicitation, Old Capitol Associates offered
the minimum price of $2,500 for Parcel 103-3, and offered $33,500 for
the parking lot in their offer received on September 15, 1977.
Following the receipt of Old Capitol's offer, the City obtained an
appraisal of the parking lot for highest and best use (not specifically
elderly housing). Don Johnson at Iowa Appraisal and Research Company
appraised the property and concluded a value of $114,000.
B. Analysis:
In reducing the price of Parcel 103-3 to $2,500, the City recognized that
production of elderly housing is financially difficult, and acted to
ensure the feasibility of the project.
The central question posed regarding the appropriate price for the parking
lot is whether or not the the development can support a land price higher
than the Old Capitol offer.
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To answer this question, the City requested OCA to submit their financial
analysis for our review. The key points submitted in the pro -forma analysis
and the follow-up letter are:
(1) Development Cost = $2,364,000
This is equal to $37 per square foot
(2) Gross Income: $298,680 per year
(3) Operating Expenses: $121,000 (41% of Gross)
(4) Mortgage: $1,900,000 at 7'h% for 40 years
(5) Debt Service Requirement: $158,680 per year
(6) Return on Equity: $29,000 per year
which is 5.4%
The estimates presented by Old Capitol are reasonable. The following
specific comments apply.
(1) OCA estimates construction cost at $37 per square foot. The 1976
estimate contained in Don Johnson's appraisal was $34 per square foot.
I asked Don Johnson to update this estimate and he estimates $39
to $41 per square foot in late 1978.
(2) OCA estimates 41% of gross revenues for operating costs. This is
slightly lower than Autumn Park, and appears normal to the Des Moines
HUD office, which has accepted the estimate.
(3) OCA has estimated the financing at 7�% for 40 years. Lyle Seydel
contacted the Iowa Housing Finance Authority regarding the interest
rate and term. It is possible that the rate might be as low as
74% but 7;% is the appropriate estimate at this time.
C. Conclusions:
Based on the above, the estimate that return on investment will approximate
5.4% seems accurate. The "normal" expected rate of return on a real estate
development venture is about 10%. An investment in Certificates of
Deposit at a local bank would return 7�%.
A land cost of $114,000 for the parking lot would add $6310 to the annual
mortgage payment and approximately $350 for mortgage insurance, reducing
the annual return on investment to approximately $22,325 which would be
4.2%.
Long run capital appreciation of the value of the project offsets somewhat
the apparent low rate of return when compared to a CD investment. However,
risk is greater, and the return compared to typical real estate ventures
is very low.
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2. The City does have the legal authority to dispose of the parking lot at the
bid price of $33,500. Section 403.12 of the Code of Iowa (1977) authorizes
the dedication of municipal property for the purpose of carrying out an Urban
Renewal project. This action would allow the disposition pursuant to Section
403.8 of the Code, and would allow pricing on the same basis as used when the
price of Parcel 103-3 was reduced to make elderly housing possible.
3. On the basis of the above, the City Council needs to make a policy decision
whether or not to accept Old Capitol Associates' offer to purchase the parking
lot at the bid price. This division recommends acceptance of the offer.
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Regulations Governing City Plaza
1. Attached to this memorandum is a draft of the ordinance governing the use of
City Plaza. The draft ordinance has been reviewed by the legal staff and
suggested changes have been made.
The draft has also been reviewed by the Design Review Committee and wording
changes have been made.
2. The ordinance contains several key features: First, it regulates the use of
bicycles in the Plaza by prohibiting the riding of bicycles and prohibiting
their parking except in the racks provided. Second, it regulates the use of
motor vehicles in the Plaza.
The ordinance divides the Plaza into three zones, as shown on the Plan attached.
Zone 1 is the "ten foot strip"; Zone 3 is the four designated lease spaces in
the center portions of the Plaza; and Zone 2 is the remainder.
Permitted uses are specified by Zone in the ordinance, and a system for permits
issued by the City is established.
Commercial activity within the Plaza is allowed in four categories:
A. Ambulatory vendors who may walk throughout the Plaza.
B. Mobile carts, which would be assigned two locations, but could operate
while travelling between the two locations.
C. Small businesses operating from small structures at the designated
(Zone 3) lease space locations.
D. Operation by businesses adjacent to the Plaza within areas of the "ten
foot strip" (Zone 1) leased from the City. These could be temporary
seasonal operations such as sidewalk cafes, or could be structural
extensions such as bay windows or basement entryways.
Any use requiring construction would require design review, prior to entering
into a lease and issuance of a permit. General criteria for design review is
included in the ordinance.
3. Fees are to be established by resolution. The staff recommendation regarding
fees has not been finalized at this time.
Application requirements and review procedures will be established by the City
Manager. A draft of these requirements is attached to the ordinance for your
information.
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4. The Design Review Committee has discussed leasing and building within City Plaza
on several occasions. The Committee has formulated guidelines which reflect
their study of the existing buildings adjacent to the Plaza. A copy
of these
guidelines is attached.
The control of design in the Plaza can take one of three alternative forms:
A. Include specific guidelines in the ordinance (as proposed by the Committee).
B. Include general guidelines in the ordinance, and use the specific
guidelines for Design Review Committee recommendations.
C. Use only the general guidelines in the ordinance.
The role of the Design Review Committee can also take one of several forms:
A. The Committee could be responsible for approving all applications.
B. Approval by the Committee could be required prior to issuance by the Manager.
C. A recomm�on by the Committee could be required prior to issuance by
the Manager.
S. The staff and Design Review Committee will discuss these matters with the City
Council at the informal session on March 27.
March7. above) and as drafted, the includes
the general design guidelines (op oro(veve the existing resolution
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GUIDELINES FOR BUILDINGS IN THE "PLAZA" PROPOSED BY THE DESIGN REVIEW ConmiTPEE
INTRODUCTION.
There are some buildings within the area of the designated "Plaza" (College
Street between Linn and Clinton and Dubuque Street between Washington and
Burlington) that are of sufficient architectural interest to be worth preserv-
ing, even in their present form, and if possible restoring to something like
their original condition. It is to be hoped that whatever ordinance or other
regulations the City Council may adopt concerning construction and remodelling
within the "Plaza" area may provide for their preservation. As a matter of
general principle, it is our belief that:
1. The experience with the College Block Building demonstrates
that preservation and restoration are economically feasible,
and that the recovery, as it were, of Iowa City's past attracts
a good deal of interest that is commercially exploitable.
2. The existing buildings are tangible evidence of the growth
and change of the past. No specific style is dictated for
future construction, but the styles of the past are treasured
as records of the vitality of the small midwestern city.
3. The preservation of the buildings that do have architectural
interest, and concern for their setting - in particular, what
is done to buildings that adjoin them - may contribute powerfully
to the interest, variety, and attractiveness of the entire
area. So long as new or drastically remodelled buildings
are on a scale and of a general design that neither dwarfs
or hides the old buildings, harmony with variety can be achieved;
and monotony and faceless lack of personality (the likeliest
curse of renewed urban areas) can be avoided.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
CATEGORY A. This category consists of buildings which have real archi-
tectural merit and interest, and which have survived with sufficiently
few and superficial changes to make their restoration possible and desire -
able. The buildings included in this category are, in varying degrees,
of sufficient interest to warrant special provision.
1. Respecting the following buildings, we recommend regulations
that would forbid any changes in their street fronts 'except
in the direction of restoring them to their original appearance.
The College Block Building
109 and 115 East College (Music shop and the former Valentinos)
118-122 South Dubuque (Blackstone, Piper) (For Piper see A2 below)
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Temporary, seasonal extensions are suggested for this group
of buildings. Such items as awnings, boxed and potted plantings,
and railings are appropriate for enclosures. Stairways with
relatively inconspicuous grills and railings of metal could
be used for basement development.
111-115 South Dubuque (Four Seasons, Baskin-Robbins)
111 East College (Fieldhouse)
122 South Dubuque (Piper)
3. The character of the following buildings is evident in the
upper levels while the alteration of the ground floor is
already so extensive that remodelling or extension in a
harmonious manner is desirable.
124 South Dubuque (Iowa Theater)
117, 119, 121 East College (Sueppel, Lind, Maxwells)
With building fabrics dating from 1870-1890, these buildings
can, with care, be maintained or restored. Harmonious ground -
floor extension is feasible.
110-120 East College (Roshek, Jackson, Osco)
CATEGORY B. New construction in lots presently vacant and alteration,
rebuilding, enlargement and extension of other buildings should be carried
out in a manner harmonious with their existing neighbors. Consideration
must be given to material, color, scAle and proportions, size, lines,
and patterns. Buildings in this category (with the exception of the
Jefferson Building) do not yet possess an historic character or any
considerable architectural interest, but their location in the "Plaza"
demands that if they are altered or replaced, due attention must be paid
to their relation to their neighbors and the general appearance of the block.
105 South Dubuque (Jefferson Building)
109 South Dubuque (Etcetera)
112-114 South Dubuque (Hair, etc.)
130 South Dubuque (Penney's)
132 South Clinton (Apple Tree)
108 East College (Every Bloomin' Thing)
First Federal Savings and loan
Alteration or reconstruction of buildings in the College -Dubuque "Plaza"
can, in our opinion, result in the improvement of the appearance and
character of the Plaza. This would apply to new construction on the southwest
corner of College and Dubuque Streets. It is necessary, however, that
uniformity of height be maintained in the interests of an orderly appearance.
The spacing and design of any construction within the ten foot strip adjacent
to the building lines must be considered individually in order to enhance
the presence of the old buildings, which must be considered a major asset and
a significant and basic element in the amenity and beauty of the whole.
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AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLIC AND
PRIVATE USE OF CITY PLAZA, ESTABLISHING
REGULATIONS GOVERNING SUCN USE, AND PRE-
SCRIBING PERMIT AND LEASE PROCEDURES FOR
SUCH USE.
SECTION 1. PURPOSE. It is the intent of this Ordinance to regulate the
use of City Plaza in order to promote the public interest by:
A. Making City Plaza an active and attractive pedestrian environment;
B. Providing the opportunity for creative, colorful, pedestrian -
focused commercial and cultural activities on a day/night, year-
round, and seasonal basis;
C. Encouraging commercial activities which add interest, charm,
vitality, diversity, and good design to City Plaza;
D. Encouraging the upgrading of store -fronts and the development of
compatible and well-designed elements within Zone l;
E. Controling the use of vehicles and bicycles in City Plaza.
The intent of the City Plaza Use Regulations is that private development
within City Plaza is to be permitted sparingly and only for those proposals
that are of the highest quality
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It is not to be considered a "use by
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Ambulatory Vendor - An individual selling goods or services and operating
without the use of a mobile vending cart or Kiosk, and with a minimum of
equipment, e.g., balloons, portrait artist.
Audio Ambience - A localized use of sound intended to create a pleasant,
relaxing atmosphere.
Basement Extension - Any use of Zone 1 at an elevation between City
Plaza level and the basement level that is visually exposed to or intrudes
upon the City Plaza in any manner.
Building Extension - Any permanent construction in Zone 1 that is directly
attached to an existing building.
City Plaza - That area of public right-of-way extending from the northern
right-of-way line to the southern right-of-way line of College Street from
the eastern right-of-way line of Clinton Street to the western right-of-
way line of Linn Street; and extending from the western right-of-way line
to the eastern right-of-way line of Dubuque Street from the southern
right-of-way line of Washington Street to the northern right-of-way line
of the alley between Burlington Street and College Street.
Kiosk - A small structure that is stationary, but may be permanent or
seasonal in nature.
Landscaping - Live plant material used strictly for an ornamental or
ecological purpose.
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mobile vending Cart - A non -motorized structure on wheels that is easily
moved and is used for vending.
Permanent Construction - Any structure erected for a year-round use.
Publicwa - The City Plaza and adjoining street.
Seasonal Construction - Any structure erected for a seasonal or temporary
activity and which is removed from the Plaza off-season.
SECTION 3. DESCRIPTION OF MALL ZONES.
A. Zone 1 - The ten (10) feet directly adjacent to the private property
lines. Zone 1 extends the length of the City Plaza along both
sides of the Plaza.
B. Zone 2 - the six (6) foot pedestrian lanes adjoining Zone 1 on each
side, the emergency/service lane, the landscaped areas, and the areas
with street furniture and features.
C. Zone 3 - Areas within the Plaza other than Zone 1 and Zone 2 that
have been designated for private development.
The Zones are illustrated in the attached City Plaza Plan.
SECTION 4. BICYCLE REGULATIONS. No person shall ride a bicycle within
City Plaza. No bicycles shall be left unattended within City Plaza
unless located in a bicycle rack
be a misdemeanor.
Any violation of this Section shall
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SECTION 5. MOTOR VEHICLE REGULATIONS. Except as otherwise provided
herein, no motor vehicles, except emergency vehicles, shall be operated
within the limits of City Plaza without a permit. A permit for the
operation of motor vehicles within City Plaza may be issued by the City
Manager upon application according to the following procedures:
A. Any businesslocated on property which does not otherwise abut a
public right-of-way other than City Plaza may be granted a continuing
permit upon a showing that such is necessary to provide for the
delivery of goods to or from the business. Such permit shall allow
the presence of the vehicle within the Plaza only during active
loading and unloading.
B. Any individual may be granted a temporary permit upon a showing
that the placement or operation of a motor vehicle upon City Plaza
for a specified, limited period of time, is necessary.
C. A service vehicle operated by the City of Iowa City may operate
within City Plaza without a permit when performing necessary maintenance
which requires the use of the vehicle.
Any violation of this Section shall be a misdemeanor.
SECTION 6. USE OF CITY PLAZA.
A. Permitted es: Permitted uses include those listed below. Other
uses consistent with the purposes stated in Section 1, Purpose, may be
permitted if specifically approved. When a mobile or temporary use
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is allowed it is understood that this authorization does not extend
to Zone 1 or Zone 3 areas which are already leased for other purposes
e.g., mobile vending carts may not approach patrons seated in a
sidewalk cafe.
1. Ambulatory vendors, e.g., balloons or portraits (Zone 1, 2,
3).
2. Mobile vending carts for food, flowers/plants, newspapers/
magazines, etc.
3. Sidewalk cafe( Zone 1, 3).
4. Stairways to basements. Pursuant to Chapter 104A of the Code
of Iowa, they shall only be permitted when the business on
the basement level has an alternate entrance which makes it
accessible to the handicapped or otherwise complies with State
law (Zone 1).
5. Display window extensions (Zone 1).
6. Building front and/or basement extensions provided the use of
the extension is the same as the store activity (Zone 1).
7. Kiosks (Zone 3).
8. Landscaping (Zone 1).
9. Arts and crafts sales of hand -made articles by an organized
guild, association, or club on an occasional basis (Zone 1, 2,
3).
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10. Sales or exhibits by individual artists or artisans and food
vending on a temporary basis for special events (Zone 1, 2,
3).
11. Events of an educational or entertainment nature.
B. Usable Area
1. Zone 1 - Permits may be issued for the full area, except
building extensions above the ground level shall be limited to
33 percent of the front footage of each block face. The City
Manager may, beginning in 1979 and annually thereafter, review
this provision and make a recommendation to the City Council
regarding changes thereto.
2. Zone 2 - The usable areas are as shown on the attached Plaza
Diagrams.
3. Zone 3 - The usable areas are as shown on the attached Plaza
Diagrams.
4. Plaza landscaping may be modified or removed to a limited
extent, if the net effect enhances the ambience of the City
Plaza and if approved as part of the permit application. The
applicant in such cases must agree to restore the Plaza landscaping
to its original condition upon termination of the permit and
provide a bond or escrow account in an amount determined by
the City.
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C. Days and Hours of Operation: Kiosks and buildings extended into
the City Plaza are to be open at least during normal retail business
hours, Monday through Saturday, throughout the year. Sidewalk cafes,
seasonal kiosks and mobile carts may operate seasonally, but must
at least be in operation substantially during normal retail business
hours, Monday through Saturday, May 1 to October 1. Other months
of operation may be granted by permit for seasonal kiosks and
mobile carts when the product is related to another season.
D. Noise Control: Any request for the use of sound must be specifically
approved and may be permitted only if it will encourage an audio
ambience within the City Plaza, while at the same time protecting
the general public from an overload, volume, or type of sound that
is disturbing or inappropriate for a pedestrian area.
E. Insurance and Indemnification: The applicant shall agree to indemnify,
defend and save harmless the City of Iowa City, its agents, officers,
and employees, from and against all claims, damages, losses and
expenses in any manner resulting from, arising out of or connected
with the construction, use, maintenance or removal of any structure,
cart or use. The applicant shall at all times maintain a policy of
liability insurance in the minimum amount of $300,000 for personal
injuries, and $50,000 for property damage arising out of the permitted
operation. The applicant shall file, in the office of the City
Clerk, a copy of the liability insurance policy executed by a
company authorized to do insurance business in the State of Iowa in
a form approved by the City Clerk. The policy shall further provide
thirty (30) days notice of cancellation or material change to the
City Clerk. Such cancellation or change without written approval shall
revoke the permit or lease.
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F. Performance Time Limits: Sidewalk cafes, seasonal kiosks and
mobile vending carts must be in operation within sixty (60) days of
the start date provided for the permit, or the permit approval
shall automatically expire. Permanent kiosks and building extensions
shall be completed and in operation within such reasonable time as
set in the permit, which shall in no event exceed one (1) year.
G. Maintenance: The applicant is responsible for maintaining the area
within and in proximity to his location in a clean and hazard -free
condition, including snow removal for a distance of ten (10) feet
from any structure occupied by the applicant.
Supplementary trash containers must be provided if considered
necessary and specified in the lease or permit. All landscaping
provided by the applicant and the exterior of all structures,
kiosks and carts must be maintained by the applicant in good condition.
H. Illumination: Nighttime interior illumination of all building
front and basement extensions, display window extensions, basement
stair wells, and kiosks is required during hours of operation.
I. Newspaper Vending Machines: Newspaper vending machines may be
located on the Plaza at no charge, but must be installed only at
the specific locations and in the manner specified by the City.
J. Construction Costs: All costs of construction are to be paid by
the applicant, including costs of damage or repair to the City
Plaza caused by the construction.
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Mobile Vendors: Specific locations have been designated within the
boundries of City Plaza for the operation of mobile vending carts.
Each mobile vending permit shall carry with it the authorization to
operate at two (2) designated locations, between which the vendor
shall circulate frequently. The vendor may sell in transit if a
request is made, provided the primary trade shall be conducted at
one of the designated locations.
The City Manager or his/her appointed designee may issue a permit
to operate a mobile vending cart in the public right-of-way of City
Plaza after careful consideration and assurance that the following
conditions have or will be met:
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An authorized designated mobile vending location is available
which will not interfere with the operation of an existing
mobile vendor.
The applicant's proposed mode of operation will not impede the
free flow of pedestrian traffic along the City Plaza right-of-way,
or in and out of retail establishments fronting on the Plaza.
The applicant agrees to operate his/her business only within
the boundaries of City Plaza and only at designated mobile
vending locations, or in transit between them.
The dimensions of the applicant's vending cart shall not
exceed a size of four (4) feet wide by eight (8) feet long by
six (6) feet high.
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5. The applicant shall store the vending cart off the public
right-of-way and shall describe the provisions for storage in
the permit application.
6. The applicant has obtained all necessary permits required by
the Johnson County Department of Health.
The sale or assignment of a mobile vending permit for City Plaza is
expressly prohibited.
B. Ambulatory Vendors. The City Manager or his/her appointed designee
may issue a permit for the purposes of ambulatory vending in the
public right-of-way of City Plaza after careful consideration of
the applicant's proposed business, and assurance that the following
conditions have or will be met:
1. The applicant will operate without the use of a mobile vending
cart, and with a minimum of equipment.
2. The applicant's proposed mode of operation will not impede the
free flow of pedestrian traffic along the City Plaza right-of-
way, or in and out of retail establishments fronting on the
Plaza.
3. The applicant will conduct his/her vending completely within
the boundaries of City Plaza.
4. The applicant has obtained all necessary permits required by
the Johnson County Department of Health.
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The sale or assignment of an ambulatory vending permit for City
Plaza is expressly prohibited without prior written authorization
from the City Manager or his/her appointed designee.
C. Permanent and Temporary Structures. The City Manager, upon approval
of City Council, may enter into an agreement for the lease of
public right-of-way in the City Plaza for the construction of a
permanent structure at a site designated for a Kiosk, or as an
addition to an existing store front, or for the temporary or
seasonal use of Zone 1 by the owner or operator of abutting property.
Said lease shall only be entered into after careful consideration
and assurance that the following conditions have or will be met.
1. BuildinDesign:
a. Additions to buildings shall in scale and design be harmonious
with permanent neighboring structures and with the City
Plaza.
b. Materials shall be suitable for the style and design of
buildings in which they are used.
C. Materials which are architecturally harmonious shall be
used for all building walls and other exterior building
components wholly or partly visible from public ways.
d. Selection of materials shall be guided by the following:
(1) Harmony with adjoining buildings;
(2) Relationship to the brick and wood theme of City Plaza
(3) Materials shall be of durable quality.
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Building Components - such as windows, doors, eaves, and
parapets - shall have good proportions and relationship
to one another.
Colors shall be selected for their harmony and/or ability
to compliment the color scheme of the City Plaza. Bright
or brillant colors shall be used only for accent.
Mechanical equipment or other utility hardware on roof,
ground or buildings shall be screened from public view
with materials harmonious with the building, or they
shall be located so as not to be visible from any public
ways.
Exterior lighting shall be part of the architectural
concept. Fixtures, standards, and all exposed accessories
shall be harmonious with building design.
Wall signs shall be part of the architectural concept.
Size, color, lettering, location and arrangement shall be
harmonious with the building design, and shall be compatible
with signs on adjoining buildings.
Materials used in signs shall have good architectural
character and be harmonious with building design and the
materials used in the City Plaza.
Every sign shall in scale and in proportion express an appropriate
visual relationship to buildings and surroundings.
Colors shall be used harmoniously and with restraint.
Excessive brightness and brillant colors shall be avoided.
Lighting shall be harmonious with the design. If external
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spot lighting is used, it shall be arranged so that the
light source is shielded from view.
No building permit for the construction of any permanent or
temporary structure to be built in the public right-of-way of
City Plaza shall be issued until plans for said construction
have been reviewed and a recommendation made by the Design
Review Committee to the City Manager. ine recummelludul—
shall advise approval, approval with conditions, or denial of
the request. If a denial is recommended, a detailed written
report, specifying the Committee's objections shall be forwarded
to the City Manager, and the applicant.
SECTION 8. APPLICATION PROCEDURES.
A. In order to obtain a permit pursuant to this Chapter, the applicant
shall file an application with the City Manager or his/her designee.
In order to be considered, the application, and attachments, shall
contain sufficient information to fully determine the intent of the
applicant, and to insure full compliance with this Ordinance. The
City Manager shall establish the requirements for applications and
shall establish the procedures for review of all applications.
B. Prior to the issuance of any permit or authorization of any lease
which includes the construction of any improvements, the design of
such improvements shall be submitted to the Design Review Committee
for review. The Design Review Committee shall review the plans
submitted, and shall make a written recommendation to the City
Manager. In making its recommendations the Design Review Committee
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shall consider the criteria set forth in Section 7Cof this
Ordinance.
C. In cases where there may be more than one application for a particular
location, or the City Manager considers it in the public interest
to solicit proposals, the City Manager shall establish such selection
procedures as he/she deems fair, reasonable and appropriate.
D. Applications for a change of use shall follow the same procedure
and be subject to the same review and approval criteria as new
applications.
SECTION 9. FEES. The City Council shall periodically review and revise,
as appropriate, by Resolution, fees for the lease of property and for the
issuance of permits authorized herein.
SECTION 10. RENEWAL AND TERMINATION.
A. Permits for permanent construction shall be for the term specified in
the lease agreement, or until terminated or revoked by the City
Manager pursuant to the lease agreement.
B. Other permits for specific locations are for one year, the renewable
automatically for one additional year, provided the permittee
operated at least three (3) months during the first year.
C. Permits are non -transferable. Leases may be assigned or sublet only
upon prior written approval of the City Council.
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D. Upon revocation or termination of any permit, the permittee shall
be responsible for removing the structure and restoring the permit
area to it condition prior to the issuance of the permit.
SECTION 11. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER ORDINANCES. If any provision of this
Ordinance conflicts with any provision of other Ordinances, the more
restrictive shall apply.
SECTION 12. SAVINGS CLAUSE. If any section, provision or part of the
Ord'---- `h'n ho Adiudnpd to be invalid or unconstitutional, such
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PART ONE. AMBULATORY VENDORS
A. Submission Requirements
1. Description of the proposed activity.
2. Expected minimum hours of operation.
3. The amount and type of equipment to be used.
4. Proposed mode of operation, including likely locations.
5. Copies of all applicable permits required by other government
agencies.
6. Other information deemed necessary by the City Manager.
B. Review Procedures
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Contact the Building Official for information and a City Plaza
permit application form.
Complete the application form supplying the information requested
in Section A.
The Department of Planning and Program Development will review
the application and forward a recommendation to the City
Manager.
If approved by the City Manager, a permit will be issued and
it will be effective on the date designated therein.
If approved with conditions or disapproved by the City Manager,
the applicant may appeal the decision of the City Manager to
the City Council.
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PART TWO. MOBILE VENDORS
A. Submission Requirements
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1. Description of the proposed activity.
2. Expected minimum hours of operation.
3. Dimensions of the vending cart to be used; including protruberances,
e.g., umbrellas; description of the cart, including color.
4. Power source to be used.
5. Proposed mode of operation, including the designated locations
to be utilized.
6. Copies of all applicable permits required by other government
agencies.
7. Other information deemed necessary by the City Manager.
B. Review Process
1. Contact the Building Official Office for information and a City
Plaza permit application form.
2. Complete the application form supplying information requested
in Section A.
3. The Department of Planning and Program Development will review
the application and forward a recommendation to the City Manager.
4. If approved by the City Manager, a permit will be issued and
it takes affect on the date designated therein.
5. If approved with conditions or disapproved by the City Manager,
the applicant may appeal the decision of the City Manager to the
City Council.
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PART THREE. PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY STRUCTURES
A. Submission Requirements
1. Complete application form.
2. Detailed site plan/building plan for the existing building and
the proposed building addition drawn to architectural scale and
including the following:
a. Legal description of the tract, or parcel number.
b. Worth point.
C. Location Map.
d. Detailed description of any proposed landscaping.
3. Elevations with details and dimensions of all visible sides of
the proposed structure drawn to architectural scale.
4. Specifications of all proposed materials and colors.
5. Exterior building materials including texture and color.
6. Roofing materials including texture and color.
7. Color, texture and materials used for doors, windows, and trim.
8. The size and design of any signs. If signage information is
not yet available, the City reserves the right to review any signage
when the information is available, prior to installation.
9. Other information deemed necessary by the City Manager.
B. Review Procedures
1. Completed application and all requested information is submitted
to the Building Inspector's Office.
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2. The Department of Planning and Program Development contacts all
applicable departments to determine their specific requirements
for the proposal.
3. The Department of Planning and Program Development forwards the
application, with all applicable comments to the Design Review
Committee, who will review it and make a recommendation to the
City Manager.
4. If approved by *h. rity Manaaer. the applicant may execute the
lease agreement
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CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON Sf
March 20, 1978
Dear City Plaza Merchant:
The City's plans for the development of College and Dubuque Streets into the pedestrian
City Plaza are proceeding. The advertisement for bids has gone out, and we will be
opening bids on April 4. We expect to award the contract on April 11, and expect
construction to begin soon thereafter. The construction should be completed by
October 1S.
We are carefully scheduling the construction to minimize the inconvenience to the
merchants and customers. Our goal is to insure that every merchant can remain open
at all normal times. We expect to remove the sidewalks and replace them with the
new, brick paving before removing the paving in the streets. This will allow
pedestrian circulation in the center, while the area nearest the stores is rebuilt.
With bridging as necessary, we intend to insure access to your stores and offices.
Once the new paving is in along the building fronts, pedestrians can travel along the
new paving with minimum inconvenience.
Since the beginning of the City Plaza design process, we have discussed the possibility
of leasing portions of the ten foot strip nearest the buildings for use by the
adjacent businesses. We envision use for sidewalk cafes, extended display windows,
new basement entrances, and other features which will make City Plaza a more interest-
ing, successful, commercial area. We will be discussing the draft ordinance to
allow this with the City Council at 2:30 on Monday, March 27. If you are interested
in this topic,you may wish to attend.
We are looking forward to a busy summer, with a great deal of construction activity
in the downtown. We want to continue the progress with a minimum of inconvenience.
When problems do occur, please do not hesitate to call me. I may not be able to
solve them all, but I will surely try.
Sincerely,
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 17, 1978
TO:'/Neal Berlin, City Manager
FROM: David Lundquist, Assistant Planner
RE: Regina Property
Julie Vann informed me that you wanted copies of the
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to the HUD area counsel and his response. They a
Mr. Sheridan, in regard to the second question, cites 24 CFR 58.18.
This section provides,
"Section 58.18: Limitation on action pending clearance.
During the environmental review process and pending
completion of the appropriate environmental clearance
procedures, the applicant may not use any
funds to
take any action with respect to the project under'review
where such action might have an adverse environmental
effect, would limit choices among competing alternatives,
or might alter the environmental premises on which the
pending clearance is based in such fashion that the
validity of the conclusions to be reached would be
affected......
Mr. Sheridan cites this language as prohibiting activities such
as appraisals of land until after the environmentalimitl review is City
completed. In addition, this language app
ears toin attempting to acquire the Regina property prior to the completion
of the environmental review process. Acquiring this specific site
for the project would appear be an action thatwould
limit choices
to
among competing alternatives. Therefore, HUD's position
that the City cannot do anything in regard to acquiring the Regina
property during the environmental review process and pending completion
of the appropriate environmental clearance procedures.
I will be happy to discuss this matter further with you or any Of the
individuals listed below.
DL:wpb
cc: Dennis R. Kraft
Dick Plastino
Susan Sheets
Julie Vann
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REGION VII
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Mr. David R. Lundquist
Assistant Planner
Civic Center
410 East Washington
Street
Iowa City, Iowa
IN Rzpr y pelt" 701
7.2G (Sheridan)
Dear Mr. Lundquist:
In your recent letter you requested answers to the following
questions:
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1. May the City acquire an option to purchase L. s
land now from the owner, prior to the completion of
ltheande
eacquisition proceduresreview nhavefbeend beoreaundertakenI the ?ral
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it maycompletion
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2. begin any of
the.applicable land acquisition procedures?
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the
leased ground? purchase land
1. We are of the opinion that obtaining an option to p
constitutes. acquiring an interest in the la ablend nd there ore miotwit;
noticelofhintentin ttooacquirerdance wiappraisath the l, statement of basis of Just
compensation, etc.
2. We believe that 24 CFR 58.18 prohibits activities such as
appraisals of land until after the environmental review has been
completed.
3, We see no legal impediment to the acquisition of a long term
legathramificationsinhowever.pothe rosed
The acquisitiodam site. n here ofra leaseholcould bed on -
interest would be subject to the property acquisition regulations.
Kent P. Kratz
Area Counsel
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CIVIC CEN(ER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST.
February 23, 1978
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OWA CITY
Mr. Richard Sheridan
Area Counsel
Department of Housing 8 Urban Development
7100 Nest Center Road
Omaha, Nebraska 68106
Dear Mr. Sheridan:
IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 • (319) 354.1800
The City of Iowa City is undertaking a flood control project that was included as
a multi-year project under the Community Development Block Grant program. The
4th year application includes the construction of several small dams, erosion
control to extend the lifetime of the dams, and land acquisition or easement rights
for storm water detention. However, the land acquisition for one of the sites of
the dams themselves is to be funded through local general obligation bonds.
An environmental review has been contracted and will be completed within approxi-
mately 90 days. In the meantime, the City is anxious to assure that it will be
able to acquire the land voluntarily.
Several questions have arisen in regard to this locally funded acquisition, and the
City desire's your written opinion on the following points:
1. May the City acquire an option to purchse this land now from the owner, prior
gal ra.v,.w_ ano before all t e federal l
and
acion rocedures have Eeen unoercaKcn tnu—c �• ••• �••- -- • -�-- -•
Statement o Basis of Just Compensation, etc.)? The City desires to acquire
an option now and then go through the acquisition procedures after the
environmental review is completed and the City is ready to act under the
option.
It is the City's position that negotiations are not considered to have started
until the City actually makes a formal offer to purchase in writing accompanied
by a•Statement of the Basis of Just Compensation. This, of course, would not
occur before the City had delivered a Notice of Intent to Acquire and Notice
of Land Acquisition Procedures. Therefore, the City feels it would not be
negotiating with the owner prior to delivering a. Notice of Intent to Acquire
and Notice of Land Acquisition Procedures by securing an option to purchase,
since securing an option does not constitute negotiation under the Real
Property Acquisition Procedures. (Negotiation under these procedures appears
to be all negotiations which take place after a formal offer to purchase in
writing accompanied by a Statement of the Basis of Just Compensation is
delivered.) The City intends to follow the land acquisition procedures once
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it acts on the option, but feels it should be able to insure that it has an
option on the land before the environmental review is complete, and before
the land acquisition procedures are followed. (•
nt
Housing and Urban Development Handbook 1320.1, Real PropertyrAciuisition,
dated 1/23/73, Chapter 1, paragraph 3 Definitions, page 2, p
,if. Initiation of Negotiations --This term means the day on which the Agency
first furnishes to the owner or his designated representative a written
offer to purchase his real property."
This definition supports the City's position that acquiring an option prior
to making a written offer to purchase does not constitute negotiation.)
2. Must the Cit wait for the com lotion of the environmental review oexore it
ma be in an of thea 1 cable Ian .ac uisitton rocedures2 (For example,
may an appraisal o the land ve one be ore the environmental review is
complete?)
3. Could the Cit lease the ro erty for the dam site and then construct the
dam on the leasear lease?on For(the land?)e' could the dam be constructed tf the
City had a SO y
Your written answers to the above questions will be greatly appreciated. If you
have questions or need
furtherEinformation to adequately answer them, please
Thancontact me at (319) 316.
Sincerely,
A�-XRM
David R. Lundquist
Assistant Planner
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 22, 1978
Neal Berlin, City Manager
Harvey D. Miller, Police Chief 4 " \ 1
RE: Calendar Parking
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1)
Officer Stika is the officer who regularly enforvl
calendar parking on the near north side. He states:
1. He normally has time to patrol the area once
per day -
2. When the University is not in session, there
are seldom any violations - e.g. 346 tickets
total (for all purposes) for Saturday and
Sunday, (March 11 8 12, 1978) and 83 tickets
for Saturday and Sunday (March 18 6 19, 1978).
3. When the University is in session an average
of 30 tickets per day are issued in the calen-
dar parking area -- the greatest number of
violations is noted on Saturdays.
4. The area is regularly ticketed starting at
8:30 - 8:45 a.m. Covering the sixteen blocks -
if nothing else intervenes - required about
45 minutes to one hour.
5. The sixteen block area generates an average
of four follow-up requests for additional
service daily.
6. Approximately 5400 tickets were issued in
the calendar parking area annually. I cannot
determine whether all of these tickets are
issued for calendar parking violations.
7. The estimated cost for this enforcement in
the sixteen block area is:
$1500 - salary
1500 - equipment and maintenance
475 - pension and benefits
3475 - or $17.38 per hour computed
on the basis of 200 hours per year.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE March 16, 1978
Neal Berlin, City Manager
Harvey D. Miller, Police Chief *I,—
Council Request to Publish Pet Lists for Adoption Purposes
Unless there is strong sentiment expressed by Council
to alter Animal Ordinances from animal control to animal
proliferation within the City, I sincerely feel lists
of pets for adoption should not be published. The
reasons for my opinion are set forth below:
1. At this time the City is not in the adoption
business and in my opinion should not be in
the adoption business.
2. After four.days of impoundment, animals are
euthanized. .Consequently an animal advertised
at any given time may not be available after
advertising.,'
3. Adequate numbers of cages are often.not avail-
able for the numbers of animals that must be
confined for -four days. Lengthening the time of
animal.stay at the Shelter will require large
capital expenditures for construction and mark-
edly increased personnel and operating costs.
The longer a pet is confined, the greater the
need for space and care. .
4. If advertised for adoption, Council, if past
history indicates anything, would probably
liberalize an adoption policy if an especially
poignant.tequest is heard or a heartrending
story is recited by a citizen expressing a real
or imagined grievance against the adoption
policy or the Animal Shelter. Council better
take a stand for or against the control of animals
within lows City and hew to it. Adopting animals
to people because the animals are soft and cuddly
is poor policy. Many times when the animal
becomes big and demanding, the much loved soft
and cuddly animal is picked up as abandoned by
Shelter personnel. The success of pet adoption
programs in the United States roughly parallels
that of American penal programs in correcting
the behavior of criminals.
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An adoption program should be accompanied by extensive
veterinary services to include examination; shots; and
treatment, if needed. I suspect strongly because of
thee expressed opposition of some animal control
ordinance violators to pay present impoundment fees
at this time, a considerable number of potential
adoptors will pressure Council to pay for these necess-
ities. If Council wants to assume these costs or pass
them on to potential adoptors, the Police Department
and Animal Control personnel will be happy to comply.
Unless these conditions can be satisfied, I respectfully suggest
the publishing pet adoption lists and going into the business
of pet adoption should be relegated to the farthest rear
burner of the Council stove. Unlike other Council activities
currently under consideration by that august body, I rather
imagine there is neither smoke nor fire in this issue.
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City of Iowa Cit
MEMORANDUM
QAnt March 17, 1978
r
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FIM: City Manager A
REI Transit Marketing
This winter ridership on Iowa City Transit has been substan-
tially higher than in any previous year. In December ridership
was up 12% (124,506 to 139,568), in January ridership increased by
2% (149,449 to 151,843), and in February jumped 17% (140,960 to
164,560). During the first half of March ridership has continued
at this same high level.
In past years as Spring approached bus ridership dropped off.
Some decrease is probably inevitable as people switch to walking
and biking, but a well -thought-out and properly timed marketing
effort should be able to stem this tide and also attract 'some new
passengers.
I am authorizing the Transit Manager to proceed with a market-
ing program as outlined on the attached memorandum. The programs
will be implemented with the $10,000 allocated for that purpose in
thisyear's State Transit Assistance Grant.
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City of Iowa Cit-'
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 3,1978
TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager and the City Council
fROMI Hugh A. Hose, Transit Manager
REI Transit Marketing
This winter Iowa City Transit has experienced the highest rider-
ship in its history. As springtime approaches the number of people
riding the bus.is bound to decrease, and to keep this loss of patron-
age to a minimum a program of advertising and promotions is proposed.
This marketing program will be aimed in several areas:
1) Increase Transit Awareness:
a) Continue our present program of small "reminder" ads in
local newspapers.
b) Purchase air time on local radio stations for state -prepared
transit messages; encourage their use as free Public Service
Announcements.
c) Hold a Rider appreciation Day Allow
free service all day on all routes. Publicize heavily.
2) Build Elderly and Handicapped Ridership:
a) Prepare and distribute posters describing the transit service
available, particularly the new extended hours of free service.
b) Contact area clergy about possible notice of our free elderly
and handicapped transit service in church bulletins
c) Reach the elderly population by direct mail, using a list
available through Community Development, and possibly
incorporating our literature into their proposed newsletter.
d) Utilize the Communication channels of the various elderly
and handicapped agencies and organizations, speaking at meet-
ings and writing in newsletters.
3) Promote the Evening Bus Service:
a) Purchase air time on local radio stations for special
evening bus service messages.
b) Identify evening destination points and provide posters and
schedules at each location.
c) Utilize the Val -Pak direct mailing to send literature to
Iowa City households.
d) Conduct an evening bus promotion, providing coupons in the
local papers good for free evening bus rides. Work with
local merchants an possible incentives. Publicize heavily.
Suggested time for this promotion is -mid-April.
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4) Encourage Monthly Pass Usage:
a) Utilize radio and newspaper ads to publicize the availability
of monthly Passes,romotions. Expand the
b) Work with merchants on point-of-sale p
number of sales outlets. er-subsized pass programs.
c) Contact employers and explore employ
5) Increase off -Peak Bus Ridership: and -Ride program,
the
a) Work with locaPTomoteothesconcept with special incentives,
if possible -of riding the bus
b) purchase advertising extoling the
for non _work trips: shopping# social, recreational etc.
as the weather improves. Any ideas
These ideas represent a "first -cut', attempt at a concerted effort o
maintain our current high ridership
vtthis
rketing be
you may have are welcomed. 'It isallocatedbythe Statefe
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in the Spring, because the money
cannot be spent after June 30,1978.
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MEMORAI NDUM
DATE: March 22, 178
TO: Neal Berlin and City Council
FROM: Richard J. Plastino, Director of Public Works rN
RE: Finkbine Bikeway Snow Plowing
Council requested that we discuss this matter with the University at the
City/University meeting.
University representatives state that it was an operational criteria of
the bikeway that it not be snow plowed or lighted since this would have
made the bikeway completely infeasible from an economic standpoint. The
University has no present or future plans to plow or light the bikeway.
There had also been some concern expressed about the narrowness of the
railroad bridge on Mormon Trek Boulevard relative to bicyclists traveling
from Hawkeye Apartments to the west edge of the Finkbine bikeway. The
University would be responsible for the south side and the City of Coralville
would be responsible for the north side. It is not believed that a flashing
yellow light would have any direct impact on the narrowness of the opening
and danger to bicyclists but any firm request from the City should be directed
to the University and Coralville.
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MEMORAND M =
DATE: March 1 1978
TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager
FROM: Gene Dietz, City Engineer
RE: Corridor Sewer Projects/Capitol Street y
Council suggested the desirability of a left turn lane at
the intersection of Capitol Street with Clinton. This would
require a 37 foot wide pavement structure. To provide a
proper storage lane and then taper back down to 31 feet for
a block and then taper back into a 39 foot wide facility at.
the overpass would not be advantageous to the project. After
discussing this with the Traffic Engineer and reviewing the
plans, we have arrived at the conclusion that the paving of
Capitol Street between Prentiss and Benton Street should be
39 feet wide throughout its entire length. Accordingly, I
will inform Veenstra & Kimm to proceed in this fashion.
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MEMORANDV 4.
DATE: March 10, 1
TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager
FROM: Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works
RE: Ames Refuse Derived Fuel Project
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In the February, 1978, issue of Waste Age there was an
interesting article on the Ames project. I have attached
a table indicating costs. You will note their total cost
of operation is $25.40 per ton with income of $10.25 per
ton.
Their net operating cost is $15.15 per ton or approximately
four times the Iowa City landfill. I believe at some point
in the future it may be feasible to look at resource recovery
plants but it does seem a good move to let other communities
lead the way in this particular area.
AMES OF PROJECT
1976 Cost Summoryl
RDF $019,000
Fe 101,000
Net 420,000 10.25
operating
cos[ $ 620,000 $15.15
$osIae, Iowa State University and Midwest Research Institute.
"Evorsuatlon of the Anes solid waste recovery system.
Port I.- U.S. Environmental Protectlon Agency
'Cons and revenues reported ore based on plant's first year of
operation after startup (Jan. through Dec. 1976). Plant processed
40.900 tons of waste during that period,
COINlated from data in Table 2 assuming 20•yeor payback at 5.0
percmt Intereu.
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Cost per ton
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Total cost
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Copital Costs
$ 527,000
$12.90
Operating and maintenance
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Salaries $144,000
Other 069,000
510,000
12.50
Tad cost
$1,040,000
$25.40
Revenues
RDF $019,000
Fe 101,000
Net 420,000 10.25
operating
cos[ $ 620,000 $15.15
$osIae, Iowa State University and Midwest Research Institute.
"Evorsuatlon of the Anes solid waste recovery system.
Port I.- U.S. Environmental Protectlon Agency
'Cons and revenues reported ore based on plant's first year of
operation after startup (Jan. through Dec. 1976). Plant processed
40.900 tons of waste during that period,
COINlated from data in Table 2 assuming 20•yeor payback at 5.0
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1 WASTE AGE February 1976
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REF. NO. Arterial Highway 518
MAR 0 8 197 Washington -Johnson Co's.
Mr. Emil Brandt, Executive Director
Johnson County Regional Planning Commission
22'k South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Brandt:
Thank you for forwarding your agency's recent reveiw comments regarding
the Final EIS for the Arterial Highway 518 improvement in Washington and
Johnson Counties. As future planning and design activities develop for
this project we will continue to coordinate with your agency in every effort
to respond to your concerns.
In regard to your first comment, concerning Johnson County Regional Plan-
ning Commission (JCRPC) review comments omitted from the Final EIS, the
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Division Office, on February 2, 1978,
submitted the additional review comments of the JCRPC to all agencies and
individuals who received copies of the Final EIS. The additional material
consisted of a January 14, 1976, comment letter from the JCRPC to the
FHWA; the January 22, 1976, JCRPC review letter, with attached memo of
the Technical and Policy Committees, dated January 21, 1976; and a cover
letter dated January 29, 1976, with attached copies of an excerpt from
the official minutes of the JCRPC meeting of January 21, 1976, and the
minutes of the January 14, 1976, joint meeting of the Technical and Policy
Committees on Transportation.
The additional correspondence, which was inadvertently omitted from the
final document, was to be inserted into the EIS, providing a complete
document. All comments contained in the additional material, as indicated
in the FHWA cover letter, had been addressed in responses to other
materials submitted by the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission
and/or in responses to other submittals received for this project. No
new data or information was presented that was not considered by the
FHWA in their decision to approve the Final Statement.
Your second concern dealt with an attached JCRPC staff report which
attempted to summarize how Iowa DOT responses provided in the Final EIS
related to review comments generated by various committees within your
agency. The comments contained in the staff report will continue to be
considered as development of this project continues. However, the Iowa
DOT staff feels that all comments of the JCRPC and their various committees
have been adequately addressed in the Final EIS.
COMMISSIONERS
JULLS M OUSNER BARBARA DUNN DONALD N GARDNER WILLIAM F MCORATN ROBERT R RIOLER L STANLEY SCNOELERMAN ALLAN TNOMS /O
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and to standards
The third concern addressed in your l freeway -type facilities.
letter was n reg
utilized in determining needs for four -lane rura
As stated in the Final ElSneeds in Iowaone of the giseaatrafcriterlumeinfat additiontto
mining multi -lane highway However, many different criteria,
5,000 vehicles per day, multi -lane needs of the primary
traffic volumes, are used in determining major urban and regional
highway systemwith similar routes in
in the State. Routes connecting
areas, serving long distance trips and connecting a two-lane
adjacent states, are deemed candidates for osing8ninitiallymea Since
on four -lane right-of-way from Iowa 92 to Iowa 22,
the Iowa Department of Transportation is prop
at -grade facility regarding a similar treatment from Iowa22
2000h
concern has been voiced reg Road F62, y
000 vehicles per day (4,600 ADT) while between
erly to the Iowa City area. From Iowa 22 to Coun y
traffic volumes are below 5, Between the U.S. 218 inter -
County Road F62 and the proposed 518 -U.S. 218 interchange traffic volumes
for the year 2000 are 6,500 vehicles per day. 2000 2000 traffic volumes are
change and the proposed Iowa I interchange, y
again below 5,000 (3,
Several items, in addition to traffic volumes, entered into the staff
decision to propose four -lanes from Iowa 22 northerly. Two of these items
were terrain and safety. The project corridor between Iowa 22 and County
hence, the most rugged terrain, in
Road ter near Hills, crosses the divide between two major drainage basins,
the English River and Old Man's Creek;
terms of length and severity of grade, tr the entire project length, s
if two-lane construction was ProIfssuch lanes were
traversed. Therefore, be a necessity.
climbing lanes would more than likely backing up
not ck
constructed, significant delays would likely grades3ba would
undoubted)y be forced to slow down on the long, P g
traffic behind them. that four -lane, fully access
Additionally, it has long been established
have a lower accident rate than do two-lanehighways,
controlled highways. res as contained in the Final EIS and applying
Using the traffic figures rimary roads and rural interstate
statewide accident rates for rural p
ear period number
518 were constructed as a
highways, it is calculated that the total number of accidents would increase
by 88% or 120 accidents over a 20-y
two-lane highway rather„than a four -lane highway £rom Iowa 22 to the are
of Hills.
the section of proposed Arterial HighwC8T52000between
As stated previously, dd
while volumes er adjacent segments are well above the 51000
the U.S. 218 and Iowa 1 interchanges also has an estimate
below 5,000, s o was deemed necessary in that area to provide
figure. A four -lane to the necessary lengths of the interchange ramps
TOW continuity.
and the associated acceleration and deceleration lanes and tapers, t
was felt that it would
not
hbe feasible
way to nor
entdstandards ient to nonrthe basis of
short 1.9 mile segment of
the traffic difference.
The Iowa Department of Transportation, through the as C ty Division
e facilities in adjacent ng tstates.
Rural
in Ames, contacted the FtE�A Region 7 Office in Kansas City
design specificationsfor freeway -type ska {twa s built to freeway -
following information
was obtained: In Ne lahig ayoordilt
Design policy,
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type standards are to be four -lane divided facilities. Other rural
highways with design hourly volumes (DHV) of over 750 for the design year
are also candidates for four -lane development. Design hourly volumes
of between 400-750 are special study candidates and can be developed as
either two or four -lane facilities. Those highways with a DHV of 400 or
less would be developed as two-lane roadways. To put Arterial 518 in the
proper perspective, the DHV for each segment for the design year (2000)
is givn sentedeinbthewtab eeareghway takensfromons Tabled6thpagear 2000 39, of the FinaleElSre-
Lenggth
Section(Miles) 2000 ADT 2000 DHV
South Jct. U.S. 218 -Iowa 92 1.5 4,000 549
Iowa 92 -Relocated Co. Rd. G26 7.9 4,100 563
Relocated Co. Rd. G26 -Iowa 22 5.9 39500 494
Iowa 22 -North Jct. Co. Rd. F62 5.1 40600 610
North Jct. Co. Rd. F62 -North Jct. 3.5 6,500 815
U.S. 218
North Jct. U.S. 218 -Iowa 1 1.9 3,400 483
Iowa 1 -Melrose Ave. 2.3 9,900 19178
Melrose Ave. -I-80 3.4 112000 12276
In Kansas, according to their Rural Design Standards, adopted in August,
1973, all rural interstate highways and major rural highways constructed
to iterstate
Allsuch
rural stateahighwaysare to be otherconstructed
ur-
interstates
and major highways constructed to interstate standards, with design year
ADT volumes between 4,000-20,000 are also to be constructed as four -lane
dual roadways. An attached note says that this second design standard
should be used for Arterials and Expressways. Rural.highways with traffic
volumes of 4,000 ADT or below would be developed as two-lane facilities.
In Missouri, according to their Detail Design Criteria, adopted in January,
1971, all freeway -type facilities and at -grade expressways are to be dev-
eloped as four -lane facilities, at a minimum.
There are no federal standards, as such, for determining needs for a rural
freewy. Thes entirelon
stateadesignestandards Federal Handwth say emproposediby the on iAmerican Associationiofal
State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
Your fourth comment expressed concern that the cost benefit analysis
utilized in the Final EIS was too narrow in focus. The discussion on
benefit -cost analysis contained in our EIS analyzes only the road -user
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related costs and the actual construction costs of the facility. This
is in keeping with the traditional method of computing the benefit -cost
ratio. It is realized that this method does not evaluate all items which
may be impacted both favorably and unfavorably by a highway facility.
It is felt that it is better to present the benefit -cost analysis in its
traditional meaning, and then discuss other factors upon which there may
be impacts, rather than present one large comprehensive benefit -cost
analysis which includes all social and environmental factors. The reason
for this is'that it is very difficult to determine which items should be
included as costs or benefits in such an expanded analysis, and even more
difficult to assign actual dollar figures to such items.
As modifications to the traditional benefit -cost analysis, which consider
social and environmental factors and their value, come into general usage,
they will be considered on future highway projects.
The final continent requested coordination with the City and County in the
study of a more westerly bypass of the Iowa City urban area. The staff
of the Iowa Department of Transportation met with Iowa City city officials
on January 20, 1978, concerning a more westerly alignment of Arterial
Highway 518, west of Iowa City. Hopefully, an alignment satisfactory to
all parties concerned can be agreed upon. Many environmental factors,
however, will have to be evaluated before the feasibility and prudency of
such an alignment can be determined.
In closing, I would again thank you for your comments. If you need
additional information or have additional comments, please feel free to
contact this office.
Very truly yours,
A.
KST
George A. Forsyth
Project Engineer
GAF/KJT/jah
cc: Ian MacGillivray
Director, Planning & Research
Iowa DOT
George Calvert
Deputy Director -Development
Iowa DOT
Robert L. Humphrey
Project Planning Engineer
Iowa DOT
East Central Iowa Council of Governments
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City of Iowa Cit
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 16, 1978
TO: Neal Berlin and City Council
FROM: Richard J. Plastino, Director of Public Works
RE: Monthly Report for February
PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
Transit Garage Ventilation - in design.
Parkin Gara a Block 83-84 - Meeting have been held with downtown merchants,
t e n vers ty, an the prime tenant. The project is just barely staying
on schedule at this point.
Serviece .Buildin Addition - The Contract has been signed and preliminary work
start
E ui ment Su erintendent - The Equipment Superintendent has arrived and is
on t Ie o .
South Branch Storm Water Detention Area - Work is continuing on the Environ-
mental Review Record.
'ickor 'ill Storm Water Detention Area - A contract has been signed with
tan ey ng neer ng for an nv ronmie a Review Record and it is underway.
Demolition and Site Clearance Contract k6 - This contract has been signed by
the contractor and will be sent to t e Council for signing.
Northeast Water Tank Site - An offer to purchase has been sent to Bruce
Glasgow and he ha—s—u-n-tTTMarch 15 to reply.
Recreation Center Elevator/Restrooms - Piling has been driven without any
problems and the work is continu ng forward.
Modular Renovation of the Service Bu
il
din - Electrical work has been completed
an the interior s beingfinishedo e new roof will be installed this
spring.
Ralston Creek Interim Protects - The contractor has indicated an interest in
start ng on t e Benton treet sewer early in March.
Ralston Creek Watershed Mana ement Plan - Bill Lindley is continuing work on
this project. letter has been sent to Jim Powers urging greater speed and
more participation by members of the original team that started the watershed
management plan. It is anticipated the rough draft will be done in 30 to 60
days.
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ENGINEERING DIVISION
All projects listed in last month's report are basically at the same point
with the exception of South Gilbert Street. We have learned that we will
have to do a type 2 environmental study which involves holding a public
hearing.
STREET DIVISION
See attached memo to Craig Minter from Cindy Du Bois.
SOLID WASTE DIVISION
The Solid Waste Division picked up 544 tons of solid waste. Manhours per
ton averaged 2.22. The Director of Public Works, Refuse Superintendent,
and Assistant visited several communities in
to the
be aChica very efficient o areto observe
one-man side loading packers. It app
ece of
equipment. We plan on having a demonstration unit in Iowa City for five
to ten days to make sure it will work under the conditions in our community
TRANSIT VISION
See attached memo to Dick Plastino from Hugh Mose.
WATER�ON
There were a total of nine water main breaks during the month. 19 new meters
were installed and 48 meters were converted to outside readers. Work is
continuing on repairing the high head pumps.
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISIOPI the
The Traffic Engineer held meetings with
Amstaff nconcernisociety f
ngProject Civil EGREEN eon
is Dr. Kammermeyer concerning a parking problem;
Washington Street; Conners verer regardingiliteraturemreviewsfor systems; IDOTte
concerning Pepp
regarding Market/Jefferson inspection and Hy -Vee application.
A pre -construction conference was held on the signal system installation on
the east -west one-way couplet.
The poles and signal heads have arrived for the Highway 6/Sycamore signal
installation, all material has arrived for the Highway 6/1/218 signal and
will be installed as coordination with Iowa -Illinois and weather permits.
The consultant has started design work on the Gilbert/Bowery-Prentiss signal
installation. 70 manhours were spent on volume counts, spot speed studies,
accident record review, stop sign observance, postcard surveys (on Davis St.,
Kirkwood Ct., Diana, Parkview Ave., and Washington St.). 30 manhours were
spent on design discussions. 156 manhours were spent on signal system
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preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance. 31 manhours were spent
on preventive and corrective maintenance for street light systems. 158
manhours were spent on the traffic signal scheduling board, flashing
installations, work for the Equipment Division, building maintenance.
69 manhours were spent on signs and markings. 29 regulatory signs were
installed, 8 warning signs, 1 guide sign, and 52 street name signs.
151 manhours were spent on fabrication of signs. 164 manhours were spent
on sign racks in unit #316, pole preparation for the Market/Jefferson
signalization project, maintenance on unit #310, sign post recovery,
housekeeping, aiding Street Division with snow fence.
EQUIPMENT DIVISION
See attached memo to Dick Plastino from Terry Reynolds.
POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION
48 manhours were spent working on lift stations. There were 12 sewer stoppages
of which 3 were City responsibility. The Assistant Sewer Superintendent
resigned February 13 and a new individual has been hired.
The City met with Phil Leff, an attorney representing the Grolmus Estate. In
1971 the City paid Grolmus $12,000 for a four acre sewer lagoon site by
Westinghouse. The City did not receive any deeds nor did we receive correct
easements for sewers and access. We also agreed to provide access to Grolmus
through Westinghouse property; however, we have no signed agreements from
Westinghouse.
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City of Iowa Citr
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 1, 1978
TO: Craig Minter, Superintendent of Streets
FROM: Cindy Du Bois
RE:
Monthly Man Hour
Report -- February
3880.0
Expense
Modular Expense
WORK UNIT
1431.1
Annual Leave
an ours
1431.2
Clerical
Man Hours
1431.3
Holiday/Personal
Man Hours
1431.4
Inspection
Man Hours
1431.5
Training
Man Hours
1431.6
Sick Leave
Man Hours
1431.7
Supervision
Man Hours
1431.8
Yard Maintenance
Man Hours
1431.9
Misc. General
Man Hours
3880.0
Expense
Modular Expense
Man Hours
1432.1
Alley Repair
24.4 Tons
1432.2
Cold Mix Patching
38.51 Tons
1436.1
Cleaning Catch
47 each
Basins
1437.1
Airport Maintenance
Man Hours
1437.7 Special Work/
Water Division
1438.1 Barricades
1438.2 Loading Snow
1438.3 Misc. Betterment
1438.4 Plowing Snow
1438.6 Spreading Salt/
Sand
1438.9 Cleaning Bridges
Man Hours
Man Hours
2,136 Cubic Yards
Man Honrs
2,198.1 Pass Miles
1,392.65 Tons Salt
162.5 Tons Sand
2500 Pounds Calcium
Man Hours
Total Man Hours
Total Overtime Man Hours
Total Man Hours Expended
Total Payroll Overtime Hours
Total Payroll Hours Expended
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12
245
76
64.5
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17.5 O.T.
123
100 O.T.
16
441.5
130.49 0.7
273
162.5 O.T.
79
3,149.4
447.32
3,596.72
670.98
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City of Iowa Cit_
MEMORANDUM
DATE, March 15, 1978
TO: Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works
FROM, Hugh Mose, Transit Manager i /9m
RE: February Monthly Report
Ridership on Iowa City Transit reached record levels during
the month of February, with a total of almost 165,000 passengers
carried. This represents a jump of 24,000 over February 1977,
or an increase of 17%.
Evening ridership was also up substantially during the
month, averaging 351 passengers per evening. Ridership topped
four hundred on numerous occasions, and was below our goal of
300 passengers per evening on only five days.
During the month one driver resigned (Jim Surratt, who had
worked with the City for over five years) and one driver was
hired. In addition, two new part-time Maintenance Worker I's
were hired.
During the month of February city buses were involved in
a number of minor accidents. Almost without exception the
mishaps were the result of slippery streets and poor visibility.
Several small steps were taken towards the formulation of
a marketing program. Small transit ads were purchased in both
local newspapers, running every other day with changeable
messages. Also, a meeting was held with Emily Rubright of the
Mall Merchants, and she agreed to assist us with various promo-
tions and also provided many marketing ideas.
On several occasions during the month we were very short of
serviceable buses. One of the new Flxible buses was sent to
Cedar Rapids for warranty work on the engine. Bus #5, whose
engine was rebuilt last year by Moorman's, also required warranty
repair work. Old bus #971 was also down for an extended period
for emergency brake work. By the end of the month all buses
except 6971 wereback in working order.
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MEMORANDUM---�
OMI March 7, 1978
TO: Dick Plastino
FI MI Terry Reynolds
U: Monthly report for February:
The following work was done for these departments in February:
STREETS
TRANSIT
WATE R
Replaced carbruetor on #202A, GMC dump truck,
Replaced differential carrier assembly on #204A, dump
truck.rbearing, repacked
Replaced drive shaft centeer clacedfrontshock absorbers
front wheel bearings, rep
on #2091 GMC flat bed.
Replaced spark plug wires, ignition coil, and governor
assembly on #2105, Hiway sander,
Replaced augers, auger tubes, and auger bearings on #220A,
SNO GO snow blower.
Replaced rear transmission seal, universal joints, and
heater motor and rebuilt carbruetor on #221, Dodge utility
truck.
Rebuilt starter on #247, John Deere end loader.
Replaced front brake drums on #227, Mobile sweeper.
Completed mounting of nine (9) new snow plows and furnished
back up for snow removal op
Replaced heater motor on #601, GMC coach.
Rebuilt air compressor on #602, GMC coach.
Rebuilt starter on #603, GMC coach.
ter generator,
Rebuilt
lengine, aand replacedpfuel dinjectorston #604F GMC
coach.
Repaired fuel leak on #607, GMC coach.
Replaced rear brakes and rear air suspension on #608? GMC
coach.
Did complete brake job on #609, GMC coach.
Replace rear air suspension and front stabilizer link on
#612, GMC coach. tuned engine and replaced
Had warrenty work done on engine,
air throttle on #616, Flxible coach.
Replaced PTO control on #6,
Replaced hand brake cable on
GMC flat bed.
#8, Chevy pick up.
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WATER CONT.
Replaced starter on #34, Ford backhoe.
Did valve job, repaired exhaust system, and tuned engine
on #36, Ford flat bed.
FIRE
Repaired water leak on water tank pump on #354, Ward La
France pumper.
Tuned engine and changed transmission fluid and filter
on #362, Ward LaFrance pumper. Dodge van.
Did valve job and tuned engine on #369,
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
Tuned engine on #3161 IHC flat bed.
Repaired exhaust system on #375, Dodge utility truck-
misc
.
Tuned engine and rebuilt carbruetor on #8o9, Chevy pickup
for Refuse Dept.
Replaced transmission modulator on #759, GMC pickup for
p
Pollution Control. IHC du truck, for the
Replaced motor mounts on #905, mP
Equipment Pool.
Replaced rear brkkes and rear axle seals on #113, Chevy
Nova for Engineering.
Rebuilt starter on #811, Jeep for Police.
Replaced front door hinge and stop on #123, for Housing.
Completed approximately 50 PM's.
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City of Iowa Cit
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 20, 1978
TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager
FROM: Dennis Kraft, Director of Community Development
RE: February Monthly Report r
Attached please find the February 1978 monthly report for the Department
of Community Development.
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MON'I'IILY REPORT'
February 1978
GOALS:
1. Carry out project management procedures and prepare management documents
and records consistent with City Council policies and HUD requirements.
I1. Carry out a program of land marketing consistent with City Council decisions
and [IUD requirements.
FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES:
I. Planning:
a. Met with representatives of Carl walker and Associates to discuss
siting of the parking garage on Block 83.
b. Completed, and sent to Council, the Underground utility Ordinance.
c. Met with representatives of Iowa -Illinois to discuss transformer
locations in City Plaza and the need to stub utility service to lease
spaces within the Plaza.
if. Marketing:
a. Granted permission for the Dey Building Corporation to take soil
boring tests on Block 64.
b. Conveyed deeds to Parcel 81-1 and 82-1a to the designated redevelopers.
ili. Management:
a. Reviewed the status of all modular units. Drafted schedule of expected
vacations from the Clinton Street modulars.
b. Contacted Zuchelli, Hunter and Associates to assist the staff' in computing
rent levels for leased space in City Plaza.
1V. Administration:
a. Sent a letter, and a registered follow-up letter, to the operator of the
Goody Shop regarding frozen water lines, and the apparent vacation of
the premises.
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES:
I. Complete land disposition.
11. Complete design reviews.
Ill. Complete design and coordination activity for the first parking ramp.
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MONTHLY REPORT
CDBG Division
February, 1978
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GOALS:
I. Program Administration: to continue the establishment of CDBG
project administration procedures - environmental review pro-
cessing, financial monitoring, compliance procedures, and
sound record keeping.
II. Project Development: to monitor the development of CDBG funded
projects to better insure CCN, City Council, and HUD satisfaction
with program goals, objectives and progress.
III. Project Coordination: to coordinate all CDBG projects to accentu-
ate their success and effectiveness and to minimize duplicated re-
search.
FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES:
I. Information was gathered in order to develop a current Environmental
Review Record (ERR). This report will cover FY 78 programs such
as housing rehabilitation, minimum housing inspection, and neighbor-
hood site improvements.
II. Neighborhoods to be considered for FY 79 applications for small
cities grant available through the CDBG program were identified.
During the next six months data about several of the neighborhoods
will be gathered, as plans are made for developing the small cities
application.
III. The Housing Opportunities Plan (HOP) was reviewed and comments were
submitted to the East Central Council of Governments.
IV Progress on development of the performance report reviewing activities
completed during the first three years of CDBG activities in Iowa
City continued.
V. Program development activities for the Senior Center continued, e.g.
the Ebenezer Center contract was signed, a meeting gathering Iowa
City agencies providing services to the elderly was held, and the
preliminary programming report for the project was drafted and re-
viewed by the task force.
VI. The NAHRO board meeting was held and plans are being made to hold
the state conference in Iowa City this coming April.
VII. pprojectThe dwereacquisition
outlinedfor
andprocures
delivered t 9thetproject diCreek
rector.
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VIII. Contact was made with the human
P Plans needstplannhis ers
ofwJohnson County
Regional Planning ( )•
dule
were discussed.
IX. Two CDBG project director meetings were held during the month.
X. The Neighborhood Site Improvements Program's spring activities
were initiated, e.g. construction activities were organized and
a flyer to initiate activities in additional neighborhoods was
developed.
XI. The staff was trained to begin use of the Word Processing Center.
PROPOSED MARCH ACTIVITIES: 1 ted Notices
I, The ERR for the entire CDBG program area will beco Pof HUD will
will be published in the newspaper. Formal app
be sought.
d for
II. small
The staff will review theand�select two orods ethree eto havehendepth
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drafted.
activities
III. The performance report for the first three years e CBDG City Council,
in Iowa City will be completed and forwarded to the
HUD, and A-95 Review agencies.
IV. Progress on the Senior Center program development will continue.
A contract with the architect will be signed. Preliminary pro-
gramming report will be reviewed with the architect. The con-
sultant, Ebnezer, will draft a Space Allocation Plan for review
by the City and the architects.
to be held
V innIowarCityewillsbeomade. fr theaProgramAemphasisdwilltbe concentrated
on economic development.
VI. The environmental review for the Ralston Creek flood control
projects will be drafted. Assistance will be provided as necessary.
VII. At least two CDBG project director meetings will be held during
the month of March.
rovements program activities will begin.
VIII. The Neighborhood Site Imp
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MONTHLY SLINMARY OF CDBG PROJECT ACTIVITIES
CDBG PROJECT FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES
1. Committee on *Reviewed 4th year CDBG application.
Community Needs *Reviewed an update on the Housing Rehabilitation
program.
*Discussed citizen participation in the Compre-
hensive Plan and reviewed the Preliminary
Proposal: Land Use Plan.
2. Housing
Rehabilitation
3. Neighborhood
Site
Improvements
*Processed four new inquiries regarding the
program.
*Completed nine inspections.
*Developed cost estimates and wrote specifications
for 16 units.
*Total structures completed to date = S.
*Compiled CDBG improvement ERR data.
*Organized volunteer work groups for construction
of Longfellow mini -park.
*Initiated steps to order bus benches and to
complete schedules for sidewalk and alley repairs
*Designed information fliers for and scheduled
two-thirds of neighborhood meetings.
Washington Street improvements:
*Began coordination of Washington Street improve-
ments with site improvement program.
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PROJECTED MARCH ACTIVITIES
*Review program development for the Senior
Center project.
*Review Performance Report of 3 years of CDBG
activities.
*Begin 6-8 new contracts. l
*Review CDBG projdct area boundaries; write
report justifying any needed revisions.
*Let sidewalk repair contract for Longfellow
neighborhood.
*Contact residents involved with alley repair
and resolve project scope differences.
*Begin mini -park construction.
*Water hydrant to be installed by.city iVater
Department.
*Curb cut and brickwork construction to begin.
;TIVITIES
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PROJECTED MARCH ACTIVITIES
*Research Section 8 rehabilitation program
potential and plan for implementation in Iowa
City as applicable.
*Draft Environmental Review Record.
*Inspect 50 structures in the CDBG Program Area.
*Perform follow-up inspection necessary to
accomplish compliance.
*Plan for expanding Code Enforcement program
area.
NO ACTIVITIES PLANNED.
CDBG PROTECT
8.
Senior Citizen
Center
9.
Retarded
Citizen Center
10.
Bus
Acquisition
11.
Comprehensive
Plan
12.
Human Needs
Plan
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FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES
PROJECTED WkRCH ACTIVITIES
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13. Energy Plan *Developed implementation methodologies and plans *Select demonstration homes for the heat loss
for a heat loss identification program. identification program.
*Gathered information for the environmental review. *Plan staff training session on energy con-
servation issues.
*Contract camera dealers and consider acquiring
various company's equipment.
14. Urban Renewal *Final review of City Plaza plans and specifica-
tions.
*Completed abstracting activity for parcels to be
conveyed.
*Arranged for one real estate closing.
*Continued negotiations with the developers of
Parcels 64-1, 103-3, and 82-1b.
15. Architectural *Continued installation of Recreation Center
Barrier Removal elevator.
Program *Lowered telephones in Recreation Center:
*Published handbook identifying barrier -free
establishments in area.
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*Finalize Downtown Parking Policy and Plan.
*Let bids for the construction of City Plaza.
*Continue elevator construction
*Distribute handbooks.
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ADVANCE PLANNING DIVISION
GOALS:
lanning
t thtwo
1. C4PRHENIV
arrleasEcanSbeEdeveloped taccorrding t tschedule: (1)kasyCitPlane n
and (2)a
Zoning Ordinance.
II. RIVERFRONT COMMISSION -- to continue staff assistance.
III. RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION -- to discontinue staff assistance.
IV. URBAN RENEWAL -- to provide assistance as needed.
V. CDBG ADMINISTRATION -- to provide assistance as needed.
VI. CITY ADMINISTRATION -- to provide assistance as needed.
FEBRUARY
1. Work in Comprehensive Planning continued as follows:
A. City Plan -- The Preliminary Plan Proposal was mailed to 20,000 households.
Five neighborhood meetings were held. Revisions based on residents'
concerns began.
B. Zoning Ordinance -- The review process was changed so that a complete
draft would be prepared before any further review. Text neared
dcompletion
with all sections except definitions complete.in a preliminary
/ raft form.
II. Staff assistance to the Riverfront Commission continued with development of
budget proposals.
III. Staff assistance to the Resource Conservation Commission was discontinued.
IV. Staff assistance to urban renewal included attendance at meetings and assistance
in the sale of property.
V. Staff assistance to CDBG administration continued with assistance to CCN and
assistance in identifying Small Cities Grant Areas.
VI. Staff assistance to City Administration and other departments continued with
assistance to Transit, Finance and the City Manager's Office.
PROJECTED ACTIVITY
I. Comprehensive Planning activities will accelerate in order to achieve the
tight time schedule needed for "beating" the moratorium deadline. Extensive
citizen participation will be a central element to the process, as will
involvement of all City staff, boards and commissions.
II. Staff assistance to the Riverfront Commission will continue.
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III. Staff assistance to Urban Renewal will continue at decreasing levels.
IV. CDBG assistance will continued with increased involvement.
V. Assistance to City administration and other departments will continue as
requested, but at a reduced level due to Comprehensive Plan activities.
DETAILED REPORT OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ACTIVITIES:
Planning Technicians -- During February the Planning Technicians provided graphics
for the Planning and Zoning Commission, City Administration, and planning projects.
They assisted in office duties, and prepared final copy for printers as well as
updating base maps and providing base maps to other departments. One Planning
Technician took a position with the Finance Department, and another was hired as
a temporary part-time replacement.
Assistant Planners -- During February the Assistant Planners worked in several areas
as project leaders for planning tasks. The Assistant Planners performed zoning
research and citizen participation duties. They continued work on the proposal for
a land use plan. Additionally, assistance in CDBG projects continued.
Senior Planner -- The Senior Planner directed planning activities, and continued
research, writing and coordination of the new Zoning Ordinance, assisted in urban
renewal activities, and assisted in CDBG activities.
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MILR0i 1Li4EU BY JORM MICROLAB
CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES :Io UIL.,, :Ung,
CURRENT PLANNING
MONTHLY REPORT
February 1978
FEBRUARY ACTIVITY:
Staff reports prepared by the Current Planning Division
tion,during
threethe
prelim -
of February included applications for rezoning, a final plat el
inary plats in the county, a final plat in the county,
in
the City, a preliminary Large Scale Non -Residential Development
est porn,
a final Large Scale Non -Residential Development plan,
fromr
rthan
e Board of Adjustments ootheruworknactivitieseduringuest ftheavariance
of month
of February included much repoortime anddrevisionoofeaiew of proposedeordlinancentovre-
Plan map and summary rep
vise the Tree Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance.
PROJECTED ACTIVITY:
No
Pcation reveews,oetcctaresfor establishediduentolat therimpossibilitying
Of
rk
predicting the number of submissions which will be fileniin�ederev�ew of
activities for the month of March will include: (1)
the Comprehensive Plan map and report, (2) review of proposed new zon-
ing regulations, (3) continued revision of a proposed
andr(4)ancdeterme to .
amend the Tree Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance,
in-
ation of costs incurred in processing
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FROM:
CEDAk RAPIUS AND ULA 'I(JI:iL�, i')"'A
City of Iowa Cit
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 8, 1978
Dennis R. Kraft, Director, Department of Community Development
Bill Keatin Assistant Planner
RE: North Side Neighborhood Preservation Study - Monthly Status Report
Final drafts of all reports being prepared under the innovative
grant are now being written. It is anticipated that all these
r -ports will be completed in late April or very early May. The
month of May will be spent making formal presentations of the
study results to various governmental bodies as well as resi-
dents of the neighborhood.
The final product of the study will likely be divided into
three components. The first series of reports will deal pri-
marily with the resources of the neighborhood as well as an
explanation of the legal and administrative processes of codes
and laws which affect those resources. Secondly, a series of
technical reports which provide information regarding impact
measurement, residential performance standards, and other sup-
porting material of the use with the impact evaluation metho-
dology will be combined. A third set of reports will suggest
policy changes in the areas of streets and traffic, parking,
land use regulation and historic preservation. This last set
of reports will be final versions of those reports presented
to Council and Planning and Zoning in preliminary form over
the last three months. It is hoped that the final versions
will incorporate feedback obtained through those presentations
as well as from discussions with the City staff members.
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MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING
March 22, 1978
Departmental referrals from the informal and formal Council meetings of
March 20 and 21 were distributed to the department heads (copy attached).
The City Manager reminded the staff of the regulations in the State Code
which limit the use of pesticides to authorized persons.
The City Manager advised the staff that employees wishing to take leave
without pay must obtain prior permission from the department head and the
City Manager.
Items to be included on the agenda for the March 28 Council meeting are:
a resolution authorizing the execution of the lease agreement with the U. S.
j
Army Reserve and the Housing Code.
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MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING
March 15, 1978
CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS I-luiNL�, ;uw:,
The departmental referrals from the informal and formal Council attached).
meetinsof
March 13 and 14 were distributed to the department heads (copy
The City Manager advised the legal
staff that he would like to meet with them
regarding the no -smoking
The City Manager again advised the staff that problems are being encountered
with the motor vehicle pool. On one occasion car 115 was in the lot but no
keys were
available.
lout
The department heads were
advisedtogetthemessageto theiremployees.
A brief discussion was held concerning applicants for positions on boards and
commissions. The City Manager advised that the Council is not in favor of
staff soliciting people for these positions. However, the staff feels that
their solicitations would give the Council more people to choose from. It was
also suggested that the Council should narrow their choices down to a certain
number of people and that they interview these people before making an appointment.
The City Manager advised that the Legislative Committee will be coordinating
Federal legislative matters as well as State. The department heads are to give
input to the Director of Human Relations if there is any interest in matters on
the Federal level.
ulltin
rds
upeandrkeptecurrent . Thisuiseatresult tofecomplaints partmental received atadepared
Pesonnl Specialist tmental
meetings.
The Personnel Specialist also advised that because of the change to bi-weekly
payrolls each department will spend more money on payroll by the fiscal year
end becuseadvisedathatwshe iwould notify any department ll be showioextra kwhere of aitrappears hthere awill nce Obeeator
problem.
The Personnel Specialist advised of one problem being encountered on the new time
records. The employee numbers are being omitted or the numbers are often trans-
posed. The d artment heads were asked to advise people doing the attendance
records that this is a problem area.
The staff advised that favorable feedback had been received about the retirement
9sram. Te ugges t toCthemMManathatethis9workshopested his be repeatedion next year. to Kirkwood
and
Items to be included on next week's Council agenda include a rewritten ordinance
for loading zones for commercial vehicles, City employee awards, resolution for
non
cab
rst
ordinanceuto�permit� public
Kessler ederly housing in the�CBD,landnFerson�Avenuensaleration of
The Director of Parks and Recreation announced he would be out of town March 17 -
26, 1978. Bob Lee will be in charge during this period.
The Director of Finance announced that the Safety Committee is being revitalized
The department heads were asked to notify Mel Jones if they have a representative
to serve on this Committee. It was noted that two union representatives should be
on this Committee.
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Minutes of Staff Meeting
March 15, 1978
Page 2
The Director of Housing and Inspection Services brought to the attention of the
department heads one problem concerning the Word Processing Center. He felt it
is working well but a problem arises when one of the operators is absent. He
felt a substitute should be available to fill in during these absences. The
Director of Finance noted that the real problem right now is that the equipment
has not arrived.
Prepared by:
Lorraine Saeger (%
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MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING
March 1, 1978
CEDAR RAP 105 AND uL'� ;Iu;:+L
Departmental referrals from the informal and formal Council meetings of February
e
27 and 28 were distributed to department heads (copy )•
The City Manager advised the staff that they should have received a memo
regarding State legislation. The Legislative Committee of the City Council is
meeting every Tuesday night at 7:00 P.M. The Human Relations Director is
calling Robert Harpster of the League of Iowa Municipalities every Friday
to check on various legislation. A memo is then prepared to the City Council
and the department heads will receive a copy. This is not a public memorandum.
The information in this memorandum will be reviewed by the City Council Legislative
any Icomnentsittee eto thesCitynManagerThe or theaDireent ct Director were instructed to furnish
Human Relations.
The City Manager reported that a meeting had been held Wednesday morning,
March 1, with the downtown merchants. Another meeting will be scheduled soon
about temporary parking. Parking will be eliminated on Lots 83 and 84 and the
staff was asked for suggestions for temporary parking. One suggestion had been
made for bus passes for employees of downtown businesses.
The Library Director advised that Connie Tiffany will be working with the City
staff on cable television.
A discussion was held concerning the establishment of a permanent staff Data
Processing Committee. The City Manager asked for volunteers to serve on this
Committee. The Police Chief, Director of Finance, and Director of Housing and
Inspection Services volunteered.
The problems encountered with the motor vehicle pool were discussed. The
Director of Housing and Inspection Services advised that some vehicles listed
as being in the pool were not actually available. The City Manager advised
that the purchasing agent would meet with the department heads to straighten
out this matter.
The department heads were requested to furnish their comments about the employee
assistance program to the Civil Rights Specialist by Friday.
Agenda items for next week's Council meeting were presented:
Community Development: (Formal Meeting) Resolution of dedication for
northeast corner of Block 64, Subdivision of Prairie View Estates,
and Conway Subdivision. (Informal Meeting) Update of Comprehensive
Plan.
Finance Department: Approval of FY 79 budget
Housing and Inspection Services: Final adoption of electrical code and
resolutions setting fees for plumbing, electrical, and uniform building
codes.
The staff was again reminded to have drafts typed on colored paper.
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Lorraine Saeger
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Minutes of Staff Meeting
February 22, 1978
CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS MUIHLj, iOwr,
Departmental referrals from the formal Council meeting of February 21 were
distributed to the staff (copy attached).
Beginning next week, one of the topics to be discussed at each staff meeting
will be items to be included on the agenda for the next regular Council meeting.
The Director of Human Relations advised the staff of the tentative agreement
with AFSCME. A brief discussion followed concerning benefits for confidential
employees. The Human Relations Director is to schedule a meeting concerning
this subject.
The City Manager advised he had received most of the evaluations from the
department heads and employees. Department heads will be furnished a comparison
of their perception and that of their employees regarding the department heads'
performances.
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COUNCIL MEETING
February 21, 1978
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DEPARTMENT REFERRALS
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DATE
REFERRED
DATE
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SUBJECT
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To
DUE
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COMMENTS/STATUS
wcc
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Airport Commission secretary to take
minutes at meetings.
2/21
HUM REL
F^,
Discuss Independent roles of Library
2/21
LTBRARY
$ Airport at Informal Meeting
AIRPORT
ADMIN ASST
Revise Zoning Code to permit elderly
y
housing in CBD
2/21
CO*1 DEV
Send to Councilct., J
Letter to Veteran's groups re:
cooperation on Old Jet
2/21
ADMIN ASST
Memorandum re: van for SEATS - decisiin
on how purchased and process followed
2/21
PUB WRKS
Um reQuest for bus system
c)Second year of SEATS program and va
i
Discuss calendar parking ordinance
at -Informal meeting (as well as
2/21
PUB WRKS
winter Parking and snow removal ordin
Refer questions of overwidth paving
to P$Z
2/21
COM4 DEV
Develop policy and procedure for
property purch sed by the City
2/21^'a
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February 21, 1978
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DEPARTMENT, REFERRALS
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SUBJECTREVD
DATE
REFERRED
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DATE
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COMMENTS/STATUS
Report to Council concerning the
need of tenant for relocation (1309 E
2/21
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PUB LARKS
Conini DcLj
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Obtain pcpopyy of regulations for Cedar
RagidjsaterIawsoncerning snow mobiles
2/21
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® johnson county
® regional planning commission
® ®1/2 south dubuque street, iowo city, iowa 52240 (319(351-8556
MEETING NOTICE -
Mental Health/Chemical Dependency
Wednesday, March 29, 1978
3:00 P.M.
First Christian Church Basement
Iowa City, IA .
Isabel Turner Cro'Ww,
Emil L. Brandt e�.mb N.a
3-20-78
AGENDA
Final planning for April 12, 1978 meeting with agency personnel
regarding the need for a substance abuse counselor to work with
youth.
1) List of potential providers invited.
2) Questions to ask of those providers.
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MINUTES
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commission
Isobel Turner cm.,M'on
52240 (319) 351-8556 Emil L Brandt
3-20-78
Mental Health/Chemical Dependency Subcommittee
Wednesday, March 8, 1978 - 3:00 P.M.
Mental Health Center
505 East College Street
Iowa City, IA 52290
MEMBERS PRESENT: Verne Kelley (Chair), Gladys Benz, Graham
Dameron, Ethan Fox, Nick Karagan, Susan Simon,
Lori Springer
MEMBERS ABSENT: Gretchen Grimm, Dave Henson, Paul Huston
GUEST: Larry Schmidt (United Action for Youth)
STAFF: Sally Baldus, Pam Ramser
The meeting was called to order shortly after 3:00 p.m. Gladys
Benz told the committee that she had talked to Paul Huston and that
he has some reservations about drug prevention education in the
schools, that it sometimes "teaches kids how to use them". The rest
of the committee agreed that this does happen when the approach is
wrong. Larry said that effective methods are those which rely on an
emotional, non -judgmental presentation rather than a purely cognitive
approach.
Discussion centered on the recommendations contained in the Counseling,
Mental Health, and Substance Abuse profiles.
Counseling Recommendations
1) Lutheran Social Service (LSS) has applied to United Way for an,
increase in funding to allow for the addition of a staff person.'
2) JCRPC staff will draft a letter to state legislators representing
Johnson County asking that the Iowa Code be reviewed as it pertains to
conciliation services in contested divorce cases.
Mental Health Recommendations
1) The Mental Health Center has requested county funds to add a part-
time staff person to expedite the provision of services.
2) This will be addressed at a later date.
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Substance Abuse Recommendations
1) Counseling in the schools was discussed. It was generally
agreed that school counselors presently have time to advise students
in academic matters only. This is due to limited funding, to the
small number of counselors in the schools (e.g., West High has three,
City High two), and limited past training in some types of counseling.
It is not feasible to use school counselors for follow-up, as their
contracts with the schools do not extend through the summer months.
Nick said that he would like to bring the subcommittee's concern to
the school board. JCRPC staff will draft a letter of support to the
Superintendent of Schools prior to this. Nick will also suggest that
a counselor or counselors be appointed to work with the subcommittee.
Counselors do need a system which would provide for referral to and
support from counselors outside the schools in cases where other
types of counseling are necessary.
A major consideration in providing .for substance abuse counseling for
youth is that the substance abuse counselor be someone that youth
would not be reluctant to go to for assistance. The service should
also be provided in a non -threatening location. Verne suggested that
the counselor -peer delegation which has been offered through the Men-
.tal Health Center might be used as a model. Larry said that such a
program might be coordinated through the University of Iowa Counsel.
Education Program. Lori felt that it would be important-to.begin
substance abuse counseling in junior high, when kids are younger and
their ideas on drugs are not already formed; a counselor would have
more influence at this stage.
Two possible methods for disseminating information about available
services were mentioned: 1) the development of a manual for coun-
selors, similar to theonewhich has been developed for law enforce-
ment officers; and 2) a system for in-service training for school
counselors to allow them to meet service providers and become aware
of services in the area.
It was moved and agreed upon unanimously that Nick try to get the
School Board's endorsement for this recommendation and that subse-
quently a meeting be set up with school counselors to acquaint them
with the recommendations in this area.
2) Graham told the subcommittee that the Health Department now has
a staff person to provide prevention education. The next step is to
approach the schools and find out if they would agree to a prevention
education program. Graham will invite this person to the next sub-
committee meeting.
Larry said that UAY has a slide show presentation which has been used
in prevention education sessions with youth. He agreed to present it
at the next meeting.
This subcommittee meeting is scheduled for April 12 at 3:00 p,m.
at the Mental Health Center. Those to be invited to attend include
Superintendent Cronin and others from the schools, as well as repre-
sentatives from the Crisis Center and MECCA.
P. Ramser
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Cit o4 Iowa CV—,t
DATE: March 15, 1978
TO: Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Doug Boothroy, .Assistant Planner
v
RE: Staff Recommendation on -the Wagner -Murphy Foundation
Rezoning & Annexation Request
The subject request was referred to the Planning & Zoning
Commission for consideration on March 3, 1978. The staff
chose to defer making a recommendation at that time until both
the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Riverfront Commission
had the opportunity to review the subject request and provide
their comments. The request was weighed in light of the recom-
mendations for a major community park in this area as provided
in the Stanley Report (Iowa River Corridor Study). Both
commissions found the request to rezone that portion of the
tract which borders Highway 218 to an M1 (light industrial)
zone to be a reasonable use of the land.
However, with regard to the request area which includes the
sand pit and is located adjacent to the Iowa River, both
commissions recommended that this be zoned to a classification
which allows a lower intensity of development than that which
could occur �:ithin an M1 zone. The applicant has indicated that
the sand pit might best be developed as a future marina.
The staff concurs with the recommendations of both the Park and
Recreation Commission and the Riverfront Commission and would
recommend that the request area along Highway 218 be zoned Ml
but that area adjacent to the Iowa River (i.e. the sand pit area)
be zoned to Cl. The Cl zone would reflect the concerns of both
commissions and would allow for the development of the sand pit
for recreational uses.
The applicant is also requesting voluntary annexation to the City.
As indicated in a previous staff report dated March 3, 1978, the
City does not have to provide services immediately to an area
annexed voluntarily. The subject request would appear to be
within the southern limits of urban expansion within the City in
the foreseeable future. It is therefore the staff's recommendation
that the request for annexation be approved.
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fHfS ARF.I;A;h;14 f made and entered j-11to by and betY•:(.• kTY CLERK
Braverman Development-, Inc., herein called "Developer" and
'file city of Iowa City, herein called "City"
W1111111 li S S F,T11
' ldllliREAS, the Devel.opcv: h;Is propo:;eci a resubdivi.si.on of
a portion of Pepper.,;!ood Addition, Parts I and 7:I, more
particularly described in the attached Plat marked F.>:hibiL
A" -and by this reference made a part- hereof, and
l•1Hh:RIiAS, the purpose of such resubdivision is to allow
treet to be exLended Southerly to connect with
Broadway S
Sandusky Drive as shown on I.xhi.bi.t "B" ateached hereto and
ence made a part- hereof, and
by this refer
e for a more efficient
WHEREAS, the City,
desires to provi.d
traffic flow on Broadway Street as such street
the area along
I
is developed.
NOW,
fH1iREPORE, in
consideration of the premises and in
I
l covenants hereinafter set forth,
cons iderali-on of the mutua
it is agreed as follows:
L, The City will approve the proposed resubdivision of a
and II, as shoY•m on the
portion of Pepper%aood Addition, Parts I
at't'ached lixhi.bit
The City will allow the developer to extend
cti.on to connect to
Broadway Street in a southerly di.re
Sandusky Drive provided that. the Devr_loe shall Pah the
costs Of such extension except for those costs which the
City agrees to pay in connection with any required over-
siring of such street.
area C as shown n othe attached Exhibit "C"
g, At such time as
is developed, as hereinafter provided, the Developer shall have
ct certain improvements according to
an obl.i.gafi.on to consL-ru
current- City Standards as fol.l.ows:
Al) The developer shall have no obligation to construct
the improvements as hereinafter described if less than 7.5,000 sq, ft.
of Gross Commercial Building Space has been constructed within
Area C as shown on Exhibit "C"-
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13.) In the event more than 25,000 sq. ft. of "Cross
Commercial Building Spare" is constructed within the area
described in the attached l.xhi.bi.t "C" the developer shall, within
Lwo (2) years after the completion of such construction
complete the following improvements:
(i..) Construct a channelized i.nte,-section to
connect Broadh•:ay Street with High'. -lay 6 By -Pass, including Lull
si.gnali.•rati.on.
(ii) Close the Taylor Street and Highway 6
intersection, including pavement removal and curb reconstruction.
(iii) Close portions of Hollywood Boulevard
between Taylor Street and Keokuk Street so as to allow access to
abutting properties but disallow through traffic continuity on
Hollywood from Taylor to Broadway and from Broadway to Keokuk;
including pavement- removal and curb reconstruction. The "City"_
shall have design review on the above mentioned improvement's.
4. In the event- that more than a total of 25,000 sq. ft. of
i
Gross Commercial Building Space is const'ruct'ed within Area C
( described in Exhibit "C", the City shall not t'hereaft'er be required
to issue any building permits for additional development- with such
area until the improvements required by Paragraph 3 hereof have
i
been completed except as hereinafter provided:
A.) In the event the improvements required by paragraph
3 hereof have been commenced but not completed, the City will issue
additional building permits if the Developer escrows with the City
an amount equal to 11.01' of the estimated cost of such improvements,
said escrow to be released to the Developer when the improvements
have been completed and accepted by the City.
Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit for any
building erected pursuant to paragraph 3 hereof, the City in
its descreti.on may require the Developer, its assigns or successors
in interest to construct and install such improvements as st'al'ed
in Paragraph 3 herein.
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the avrnt a building ,.:emit is
pursn.vaC
to the pruvi.sinnS of paral;iaph 4A,'mul ill tile event
tile_ impruvr_ments ace not: completed within two (2) years of the
issuance of such permit, the City may at its option complete
deposited by theChe iunprovements :and apply the escrow funds
Developer to Che costs of such completion, with any unused
escro,.v funds to be returned to tile Developer -
tile the cost of the construction and i.nsfa].7.aL'i.on
of said i.mproveunents exceed the :+mount of said escrow, the City
shall have a lien and charge against a7.1 the lots adjacent to cc
i.n front of which said improvements are made.
merei.al Building Space" as used herein
5. The term "Gross Com
means only that arca within a Commercial Building and shall not
be construed to include any required parking green space or other
area outside Of the conf:i.ncs of any building.
6• The City agrees that if State or Federal Funds can be
obtained by the City for the construction of the signalized
0intersection and the City, Councl approves the use of the funds
for the said intersection then the City will construct the
intersection and the Developer will pay the difference between
i the funds obtainable from the State or Federal Government and
the construction cost. 'rhe difference i.n cost will be escrowed
with the City prior to construction and shall be used by the City
as needed to pay for said constnlcti.on. Should the cost of the
construction and i.nstal.lation of said improvements exceed the
amount of said escrow, tile City shall have a lien and charge
agai.nsL' all the land adjacent to or in front' of which said 1
improvements are made. file City shall refund to tile Developer
any Escrow monies not used by the City after the construction
and i.nsta7.l.ation of such improvements as :aef out in the Iowa
City Code.
7, 11ni.s Agreement does not waive any of the Iowa City
Development and Building requirement's as set out in the Iowa
C't Code.
n. y
g, rhis Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and bind
the successors and assigns of the respective parties hereto and
all the provisions herein shall apply to and run with the land.
9• 'rhis Agreement is Subject to the State of Iowa Approving
a channelized intersection to connect' Broaday Street .i.th High�.ay 6
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By -Pass, including; frill siLnnl.i.r.nLion. •Tn the cvun t the Stale of
Town does not npprove sai.d i.ntr.•rsecti.on Lhen it is ngreed between
the Parti.es hereto that the provi.si.ons of this Agreement would
nut be needed and this Agreement shall become nul.]. and void wi.Lh
the e.<cepti.on of Ilm:ngraph 1 and 7 which sha11 rennin in effect-.
Dated at TownCi.Ly, Towa this /1.: ---`\delay of
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STATE OF IOWA, et, _-COUNTY, ss:
A.D. 197P before me, the undersigned, a
On this,day ofQ�, �,_, 9
flotary Public in and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared �% ✓P�_____ i
cv� ___ and L_ % ii �_y ° ao --- ---• ---' to me Personally kno:m, who,
being by ne duly ` -+oro, did say that they ate the
and _✓�_—__ respectively, of said corporation
executing the with; and foregoing instrument to which this is attached, that
(no seal has been procured by the said) corporation; that said instrument was
signed on behalf of said corporation by authority of its Board of Directors; and
that the said �� _QP��lr, uz.� ----- -- --------------- and
such officers acknowledged the
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L utiolf of said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said corporation,
by it and by thein voluntarily executed. //9///y//V��f/�, /Yn/
yb t•1a:c �'"c�j"`s ilotary Public in and for he
State of Iowa.
CITY OF IOIIA CITY, IOIdA
BY:. . _ -- ---- ------ —
hlayor
ATTEST: _ _
City Clerk
STATE OF 101•IA ) ss:
COUNTY OF JOHNSON j
On this -__—day of , in the year , before me,
a notary public in and for said county of _—_—_, state of
residing therein, duly commissioned and sworn, personally
appeared —____..__� 1:no%n to me to be the I•iayor, and
known to me to be the City Clerk of the City of
the corporation that executed the within instrument,
and acknowledged to Ine that such corporation executed same.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official
seal the day and year in this certificate first above written.
14;1 iry I' Ibl is In .a id for ,)6l,nson County,
Y - MICROFILMED BY
JORM MICR+LA9
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