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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-05-02 Info Packet0 r1!Lk0F1Li4L0 BY DORM h11CROLAB LLDAk RAPIDS ANO i1L5 I.IuiliL,, Ur,\ SUN DAY May 3 The Sun The sun has been shining now for several billion years, and scientists expect it to keep doing so for several billion more. The sun rises every morning and sets every even- ing, delivering energy to your doorstep (or rooftop) without powerlines, pipes or a hose. It is the most predictable and egali- tarian energy source. Since the sun doesn't foul the air, land or water, it is safe and non-polluting. And there isn't a thing that a terrorist, hijacker, multinational company or international cartel can do to prevent sunpower from reaching you. Even when the sun isn't shining, its immense energy is at work making the winds blow, clouds form, rain fall, and trees and crops grow. Since the sun trans- fers power into everything it touches, the proper technology can harness that energy and put it to work for you. Sunlight be- comes hot water through a solar panel. It C- L 7 c 'Now?' i :41CROf IL14f.D BY JORM MICR6LAB rrnnr i�n:•y�:.. �r; wnnus 0 %.I. 1 1. If :•' ^ n fes" _Tom onM • - Environmi.nIa al Acr,on,. becomes electricity through a solar cell. Wind becomes a water pump through a i windmill. Rainfall becomes electricity through a small hydroelectric dam. Wood becomes warmth through a wood ! •e. Our planet will never have an energy crisis as long as there is a sun — if we begin to harness the sun's power. Solar technologies are not "exotic" — many of them predate the oil, gas and nuc- lear technologies that surround us today. Windmills, solar panels, wood stoves and small hydro dams have been with us for centuries. Now they are just waiting to be put to widespread use. On May 3, 1978, there will be a national celebration of the world's only inexhaust- ible, predictable, egalitarian, non-polluting, safe, terrorist -resistant and free energy source. It will be called Sun Day. I•IILi ui ILMEU BY JORht MICROLAB CLUAR RAPIDS AND uL`, I•IuCiL 00— Wlty We Need the Sun Today IN: IJnoed Fl:dos ,:ties On nil, COaI and nuclear pov.el for most of its energy needs. All three energy souses involve• massive production, transportation and storage facilities which are vulnerable to massive failures (such as blackouts• melt(loscns or lerrorism) which could affect millions of people. Moreover, each conventional fuel has major drawbacks: • it, 1974. U.S. production of oil declined for the first time. It has been declining ever since. Meanwhile. as wereach thebottont of the Pil barrel, the price of oil is climbing steeply. Imports now comprise hall of all the oil used in the United States. . Although the U.S. has plenty of coal, sleep mining is very dangerous, strip mining ruins the environment, and burning coal pollutes the air and creates a health hazard. In fact, the National .Academy of Sciences recently concluded that carbon dioxide from burning coal could create severe climatic changes around the world. • Nuclear power is so complex and dangerous that each 1000 -megawatt plant now costs more than $1 billion to build. In fact, the utilities them- selves are having second thoughts about nuclear power, and orders for new reactors have dropped off to only one or two per year. Meanwhile, more than 100 million gallons of nuclear waste are being stored in temporary federal facilities while scientists frantically search for ways to safely dis- pose of the radioactive material. What the Sun Can Do • In Atascadero, California, a designer has built a "sky -therm" house. Using bags of water on the roof and movable slabs of insulation, he can heat the house in the winter and cool it in the summer using only the sun. • The United Auto Workers Union has in. stalled solar panels to heat the large indoor swim - Ming pool al its cmlference center near Black Lake, Michig;m - rine of the most northerly to- eauonsin the U.S. • The enterprising residents of a New York City ten+mr•nl erected a w•utdnsill on their roof to pro. ,life elcrlricity for hall lights. On windy days the windmill Produces enough electricity to send power Into Cor Edison's system and make the building's electric meter run ha ckwards! • In 1976, the Energy Research and Develop. mint Administration calculated that using solar power for heat and hot water is cheaper than using elect6city in every part of lihe nation except the Pacific Northwest (where water power is abun- dant). By 1980, solar will be cheaper than oil or gas in most regions, too. , What You Can Do on Sun Day In communities all across the country, citizens are making plans to celebrate Sun Day. The Sun Day office has heard about solar fairs, conferences, teach -ins, sunrise services and solar rallies. On May 3, 1978, when the sun first hits the U.S., Sun Day activists will be there. A group is planning a celebration on top of Cadillac Mountain in Maine. Later in the morning, New Yorkers can enjoy a sunrise concert at the United Nations. Some folks in Martinsburg, W. VA. are planning a tour of solar homes, and if you go to Princeton, N.J. you'll be able to see some spectacular movies of the sun it. self. In Chicago, plans are underway to build a huge community greenhouse. Farmers in the Midwest will be able to we a traveling slide show depicting agricultural uses of sun, wind, methane, and other fuels available right on the farm. Unions in several cities are considering huge rallies to call for more solar jobs. Several congresspeople and state legislators want to pass solar legislation on Sun Day. And -Californians will be hosting appro- priate technology fairs, sun art shows, poetry read- ings, and street theatre as the sun heads out over the Pacific. Sun Day can be whatever kind of celebration you want it to be. One person has suggested the world's largest solar clothes dryer — a coasl•to- coast clothes line to be set up on May 3. Others •... - t.�/ ,rte--`� i 141CR01'ILIaE0 By JORM MICR6LAB ffnAp Pa11'�, nf, xvirr are planning funeral services to mark the end of the petroleum era. And Old Uncle Gaylord's Ice Cream Parlor in San Francisco is giving away free "Sun Day sundaes" on May 3rd. '.ghat ideas can you come up with? Sun Day in Iowa In Iowa solar energy can be harnessed to become an important source of power. The Iowa Energy Policy Council has recently suggested that as many as 90% of new homes built in the state will be "solarized" by 1987. Other solar applica- tions for Iowa include corn drying and indus- trial uses. For many applications the costs of solar energy are now competitive with nu- clear energy, coal and oil. As the price of the traditional fuels rise, more and more solar uses will become cost competitive. Sun Day Activities In Iowa are being supported by a wide variety of Individuals and groups. These Include the Community F n Research Group (CABG), Citizens Uniteu-tor Responsible Energy. (CURE), Free Environ- ment, the Iowa Public Interest Research Group (lowa'PIRG) and the United Auto Workers (UAW). For more Information on Sun Day Activities in your area, or to Iind out how you might help to celebrate Sun Day, write: Sun Day, Box 1232. Ames. IA 50010. Or call: 1.515.292.4758. f•Ilt,iWi ILMLU BY JORM MICROLAB CEUAk RAPIDS AND uL�'���.�� � The Goal of Sun Day: BY MARLENE CIMONS n� n.a wmw WASHINGTON—May 3 will be a day to celebrate the sun. A coalition of unionists. small businesspeople. farmers. environmentalists. consumer activists and public officials announced a drive Wednesday to "lead the United States into the solar era;"and proclaimed the upcoming spring date as Sun Day. "Earth Day in 1970 was a day, of great significance in the attempt to solve our planet's environmental problems -1 hope that Sun Day 1978 can do the same for solar energy." said Mayor Thomas Bradley in a statement issued earlier by his office. "Our challenge is different, of course. We are talking about making the public aware of a solution, not a problem. Public Support Needeil "Public awareness will help liberate the technological genius of this country by building the public support need- ed to break down the barriers to the rapid development of this environmentally and economically desirable form of energy:" continued Bradley, who is a member of the Sun Day board of directors. "1 am therefore supporting Sun Day 1918 and I hope all public officials across. the nation will do so as well." Sun Day events will include leach -ins, demonstrations. energy conferences and fairs all schools, colleges and com- munities across the nation. In Los Angeles. the Southern California Solar Energy Assn. and the mayor's office are cooperating in planning a series of events, none of which is specific at this time. "We aren't worried about LA.:' said one Sun Day official. "We know it won't rain May 3:' In San Francisco. the Fort Mason Foundation will sponsor a solar festival and "ins g'c show." In New York. Sun Day will -begin with a sunrise concert at the United Nations. in Washington. there will be d solar fair or. the Mall, a public concert and an energy conference at George Washington University. Several federal ager, cies—inment of Housing and Urban Devthe Interior elopmentartment - alsohavvd the epinch. II7o4t7tf QirTef r- One. 7,1977 Solar Power f an interest in participating. according to Sur Day of - Martinsburg. W. Ya.. will host a tour, of its community's dozen solar homes. The day will he inaugurated by a sunrise celebration on Cadillac Mountain in Maine. the spot where the sun first hits the United States. Other participating cities include Boston. Philadelphia. Ch:cagc. Iowa . Denver. Albuquerque and Seattle. Denis ayes. chairman of Solar Action—the name adopted by the coalition—oudined !is objectives at a press conference Wednesday. "What do we want'" he said. "We want solar energy to be put on an equal financial footing with competing energy sources. We want to give it an equal chance. We want to clear away institutional obstacles that deter solar energy. We would like to see strong 'rights to sunlight' legislation. so that. for example• if a person builds a solar house some- one else won't be permitted to build a tall building next to it that would block out the light. Consumer Protection a Must "We would like to see a strong. well-informed labor !orce built that is capable of handling solar technologies. Finally'. of critical importance, we would like to see a strong degree of, consumer protection built, with laws to stop fast -buck exploitation as tlfe solar industry grows." The coalition. whose membership Includes many of the same people who sponsored Earth Day In 1970. is funded by private donations from its individual members and sup- porters. It Intends to seek foundation and church grams. "Right now our major function is just to put information cut:' said Lola Redford. the director of Consumer Action Now, an educational and lobbying organization in New York and Washington. "We want each area in the nation to develop its Own solar programs, appropriate to its own region. We are not corcerriN with lobbying right now— but Jr. creating a grass roots movement for and awareness of solar energy " Her sentiments were repeated by ethers organizing the events of May 3 I•IICROFIL1110 6Y JORM MICRQLA6 "While vested interests want to turn toward nuclear and coal power, a toren concern for a safe, renewable e M is growing rapidly." said Richard Munson. one of the Sun Day coordinaN& 'Sun Day's goal is to Coordinate the growing interest into a strong citizen movement." Peter Handk, the other coordinator. agreed. 'The Sun Day coalition represents a powerful new political force." he said "its members have a wide variety of interests in solar dpvelopmenL Solar technologies, for example, pro- vide safe, secure jobs for labor unions: reduce energy bills for consumers and farmers: create energy self-suffimeney for community groups-, reduce pollution and resource ex- ploitation for environmentalists, and eliminate the reliance on centralized power sources that concern civil libertari- ans." Munson described the movement as "two revolutions" "The first is a solar revolution to replace oil, coal and nuclear power with the sun and to end the energy crisis." he said.'The other is a social revolution to begin creating institutions that are smaller and more humane. Instead of bigger and more impersonal Whats happening is that there are a lot of groups around the country coocerned with the growing centmil- kation of the institutions in their lives—big govern1OW I nd big business, for example. The one thing solar energy {foes is offer a decentralized technology. Ra brise tied when solar collectors are on individual houses or Small groups of houses, it gives you energy self-sufficiency. You have some independence. "Naturally, millions of Americans are going to celebrate these much-needed changes. Just as naturally. a few powerful groups are going to fight its until they lose." 'The sun's appeal is enormous;' Harnik said. "SunWt. Is delivered to your doorstep or rooftop every r'nontlng Without power8nes or fuel trucks. 11 doesn't pollute It . won't tun out and it can't be diverted by hijackers, terror- Isu or international cartels. It's the people's energy rource." .. . - —. vWF Awn. M . .nn h110ROFILMEO BY JORM MICROLAB CLOAR RAVIUS ANU ULS ?IUItiL,, :Uva„ C TYOF IOWA CITY CIVIC CLNfLR nus L. WADI IINGION SI. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 354180D April 25, 1978 Mr. Al Kleinmeyer Monsignor Cletus Madsen Iowa City Vicariate Regina High School Rochester Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Kleinmeyer and Monsignor Madsen: The City Council has received your letter concerning the proposed storm water detention dam west of Regina High School. We appreciate the serious considers - tion you have given to this matter. In your letter you outlined several points which we are able to respond to at this time. A. The dam on Regina High School property is not the only structure planned. Council has authorized money for a structure on the south branch of Ralston Creek and it is likely this dam will be under design within the next few months. B. The need for an environmental impact statement depends upon whether the dam on Regina School land significantly affects the environment. A study is presently underway to make this I determination. C The proposed tproject will be explained to you fully and in detail atrojec ool and ers D Safety measures toection of discussed inhmorechildren detailwith yoou. We believe a dry bottom detention dam is inherently much safer than a permanent pond such as those in City Park or elsewhere around the City but we will most certainly be willing to work with you to incorporate other safety measures as necessary. of the E preparedent jointlyewith9youtasetheiprojectedevelops. will be F. We will need more explanation about a relocation plan for the project. To the best of our knowledge, no structures are being relocated. I-ICROF ILI4CD BY JORM MIGRbLAB T x1 ,.� IdlCROIAMm By _ i JORM MICR+LAB rrnnc i�nrina . nrs arocirs !ry ;s i m'CRUFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DLS h1UIIILS, :UYJA ICity 09 Iowa Cit•' DATE: April 26, 1978 TO: Ileal Berlin, City Manager FROM: Angela Ryan, Asst. City Attorney LL✓ RE: Contract with Yellow Cab and Super Cab for subsidized cab service 1/tt IUB" I sent a copy of the proposed contract to Ralph Oxford of Yellow Cab and Super Cab Companies. Mr. Oxford has responded / that he is unwilling to enter into this agreement if the affir- mative action section is retained. You may recall that the Human Rights Commission found probable cause for sex discrimination by Super Cab and filed a petition in District Court which sought to enjoin further discrimination. Since the Human Relations Ordinance was held invalid by the Iowa Supreme Court in Westinghouse, the petition against Yellow Cab and Super Cab was also dismissed. In view of these facts, I would recommend against entering into an agreement with these companies unless an affirmative action section is included. MILtOFILMLD BY JORM MICROLAB -3- CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES f•IUiNLj, !u4p, M V. Assignment Yellow Cab shall not assign, sublet or transfer its interest in this agreement without the written consent of the City and such assignment shall be void. VI. Discrimination Yellow Cab shall not commit any of the following employment practices: a. To discharge from employment or refuse to hire any individual because of their race, creed, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability. b. To discriminate against any individaul in terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of their race, creed, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation or disability. VII. Affirmative Action 1. Yellow Cab agrees to implement an affirmative action program during the period of this Argument which shall be monitored and approved by Ms. Zukrowski, Civil Rights Spec. of Iowa City. 2. Yellow Cab will have written qualifications which are job related for each job classification. 3. Yellow Cab will maintain records of the number of vacancies, the race and sex of each applicant, of the person hired and each current employee The Civil Rights Specialist, may inspect these records during normal business hours. 4. Yellow Cab will advertise in the Iowa City Press Citizen and the Daily Iowan when deemed necessary by the Civil Rights Specialist to obtain a pool of qualified women and minority applicants for vacancies in all job classifications. The ad will state that Yellow Cab is an "Equal Opportunity Employer." VIII. Duration This program shall extend from May 1, 1978, to June 30, 1978. Upon agreement of the parties, the terms of this program may be extended an ad- ditional 30 days during which negotiations may be undertaken for a longer program. JORM MICR+LAB F11LROI ILME0 BY JORM MICROLAB MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING April 12, 1978 CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES ;•1u;NLL1 Departmental referrals from the informal and formal Council meetings tachf April 10 and 11, 1978, were distributed to the department heads (copy ). The City Manager reported to the staff that Mr. Krum, vice President of Younkers, had announced that they would build a new store in the enclosed shopping mall on Blocks 83 and 84. The City Manager's Secretary was requested to schedule a meeting on Friday with John Hayek and Gene Dietz on the City Plaza bids. Prompt submission of material for the Council agenda was stressed to the department heads. Also, the City Manager's office needs to be informed when public hearings are to be held. It is not enough just to set the public hearing. Department heads have responsibility for everything on the agenda. The question of flex time was discussed. Some employees have discussed having different hours during the summer months. This would not be in conflict with the union contract. The contract specifies only the total number of hours to be worked. It was stressed that mutual convenience was the main factor when considering flex time. Each department is to determine what is best for them. Items for the April 18, 1978, agenda include: Resolution on towing First consideration of Housing Ordinance since language has been changed Public hearing on south Gilbert Street relocation Rezoning of Wagner -Murphy Comprehensive Plan The Director of Housing and Inspection Services requested that the truck selling safety shoes be requested to come to the Civic Center. His department is having problems with employees wearing tennis shoes. It was noted that this matter should be brought to the attention of employees at the time of interview and orientation. Prepared by: A 64 14 4 f Lorraine Saeger 9/ %M OI'ILI4ED BY i JORM MICR+LAB f(DAu IMP:^'.. I`CC MOINES MICROFILMED BY i JORM MICR¢LAB fR1dV V',Pin` "FS >t01nF�.. ),w IMENTS/STATUS ark $ Rec assist. MILROFILHED BY JORM 141CROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AMD DLA F401;4L�, iUd.. • - 1 APRIL 11, 1978 FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING 1 DEPARTMENT REFERRALS 141CROMMED BY JORM MICR6LA13 ffDhR 1w,in, mrjF5 O SUBJECT DATE REFERRED DATE ¢ wcc 2 v COMMENTS/STATUS RECD TO DUE a ro w wCc Comp. Plan - write up changes suggested by P $ Z, but not et incorp into map. 4/11 COMM DEV r Library copies for Public Provide more than two copies of all departmental documents 4/11 ALL DEPT;. P g Z mailing list - Add Leo Brachtenbach's name 4/11 COMM DEV Library Bond Issue - Library bond issue on same date as 4/11 LEGAL School board election, would we have to comso i ate precin s. Library Bond Issue - How much a ual service does the Library perfOTIT for the School District. 4/10 LIBRARY Readvertise Housing Commission appointments. (2 vacancies) 4/10 CTY MGR P $ Z appointments: Ogeson $ 4/10 CTY MGR Lehman Boardof Appeals: Franklin Boar o um ers: emp 4/11 PUB i9R1S y intersection with streets Ralston Creek Cleaning creek g problems, refrigerator within Lays ock of Civic Center, near 1st 141CROMMED BY JORM MICR6LA13 ffDhR 1w,in, mrjF5 1-11L,ROFILMED BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAP10S ACID UL i APRIL 11) 1978 continued DEPARTMENT REFERRALS PAGE 2 111CROF1041O 6Y JORM MICR+LAB rrnnn Rnrr��, • nrt �4nlars DATE RECD REFERRED To DATE DUE W Q w i � � ~w w ¢ CL COMMENTS/STATUS SUBJECT 2nd Consideration of Housing Occupancy Code April 18 , i 3rd consideration No Smoking Ordin April 18 q�ll City Plaza Cty Mgr $ Cty Attorney meet to discuss contract 111CROF1041O 6Y JORM MICR+LAB rrnnn Rnrr��, • nrt �4nlars 1 MIL,RUFILMEL) BY JORM 141CROLAB LEDAR RADIUS AMU uL City of lows CHI MEMORANDUM DATE: April 18, 1978 TO: Neal Berlin and City Council h FROM: Dick Plastino, Director of Public WorksRE: Monthly Report - March PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION Transit Gara a Ventilation Project - Design is completed and public hearings wi be el in Apri . Parking Garage Block 83-84 - Prime tenant contract has been signed and Phase A of the contract will be completed approximately two weeks behind schedule. Phase B, the economic analysis, is underway. Service Building Addition - Preliminary designs have been presented to the City and cost estimates are being prepared. South Branch Storm Water Detention Area Environmental Review Record - A rough draft of the Environmental Review Record as been completed. contract for an archaeological survey in the area has been signed. Hickor Will Storm Water Detention Area - The Environmental Review Record is un erway. Demolition and Site Clearance Contract N6 - The former owner of the house on Madison Street has refused to move out and has appealed to the University for relief. A second deadline of May 1 has been worked out to perhaps clear up this situation. The Iowa State Bank and Trust Building will be taken down as soon as drives, lots, and alleys are paved at the new site. Northeast Water Tank Site - A second offer to purchase has been sent to Bruce Glasgow. Recreation Center Elevator/Rest Rooms - The elevator frame is being installed and work is continuing nicely. Modular Renovation of the Service Building - Most of the work has been completed with the exception oa new roof. A contract has been let for this roof. Ralston Creek Interim Projects - The contractor has substantially completed the Benton street sewer re ocat on and will begin work on the Iowa Avenue relocation in April. Ralston Creek Watershed Management Plan - A rough draft will be submitted in April. i NICROfILId[p AY JORM MICRI LAB ff pnP aAPi �' n{<"101'I1`. MILROFILMLD BY JORM 141CROLAB March Monthly Report Page 2 GINEERING DIVISION CEDAk RAPIDS AND JLS ;IO;GL� EN The job status of all projects is listed on a scheduling chart in the City Manager's Conference Room. A public hearing will be held on the South Gilbert Street Corridor on April 18. The Engineering Division is short two Engineering Technicians and advertisements are being placed in papers during the first two weeks in April. STREET DIVISION See attached memo. SOLID WASTE DIVISION See attached summary sheet. See attached memo. WATER DIVISION installed and 128 outside readers were installed. The high head pumps were aks during the month. ea new meters were ea There were a total of 6 water main bre the Iowa repaired and repacked . Several employe es inetWasdhigh �due totheextremely Regional meeting in Fairfield. Chemical sprusaing runoff. bad quality of the river water due to spring TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION The Traffic Engineer held meetings with the Regional Planning Commission concerning the Comprehensive Plan; with Lincoln School withethe nLegalastaff problem; with Billie Rauber concerning cemetery g concerning the Model Traffic Ordinance, Amadon, and Conners; with Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric concerning 6/1/218 and street lights; and with staff concerning bus shelters and stops, Hy-Vee/Highway 6, Southgate and Broadway, and the parking ramp. k for construction to The east-west tione-wghway 6/1/2l8eprojectt is ais�complete. The rGilbert/Bowery/Prentiss intersection design is in a preliminary design phase. This is being done by a consultant. EQUIPMENT DIVISION See attached memo. ! MICROFIL14E0 BY i JORM MICR+LAB crDA!' PAP!TS ?FS 'd019F5 I MICROFIL14C.a BY JORM MICR#LAB mane am'ms • ers MOINa I•tiLROIILMED BY JORM MICROLAB LEDAk RAPIDS AND UL'; Au1:ILuwn City of Iowa Cit' MEMORANDUM TQ: CRAIG MINTER RM: CINDY DU BOIS RE: MARCH MONTHLY REPORT DAM APRIL 1, 1978 WORK UNIT MAN HOURS 1431.1 ANNUAL LEAVE MAN HOURS 103. 1431.2 CLERICAL MAN HOURS 181.5 1431.3 HOLIDAY/PERSONAL MAN HOURS 37.5 1431.4 INSPECTION MAN HOURS 318.03 1431.5 TRAINING MAN HOURS 62.5 1431.6 SICK LEAVE MAN HOURS 131. 1431.7 SUPERVISION MAN HOURS 128. 1431.8 YARD MAINTENANCE MAN HOURS 3. 1431.9 MISC. GEN. EXPENSE MAN HOURS 280.5 O.T. .85 3880.0 MODULAR EXPENSE MAN HOURS 1004.5 1432.1 ALLEY REPAIR 17.4 TONS GRAVEL 10 1432.2 COLD MIX PATCHING 29.79 TONS ROCK 1096.34 233.52 TONS COLD MIX O.T. .25 1432.6 ROCK ROAD REPAIR 149.87 TONS GRAVEL 50.5 1432.8 TEMPORARY REPAIR MAN HOURS 22. 1435.6 ROCK ROAD BLADING 4 PASS MILES 5. 1435.9 STREET SWEEPING 330.5 CUBIC YARDS 210. 328 CURB MILES O.T. 3. 1436.1 CATCH BASINS 51 EACH 92. 1437.1 AIRPORT MAINTENANCE MAN HOURS 9. 1437.6 SPECIAL WORK/REFUSE MAN HOURS 28. 1437.9 WORK PERFORMED MAN HOURS 17. BY FORCE 1438.4 PLOWING SNOW 235 PASS MILES 69.5 O.T. 43.09 1438.6 SPREADING SALT/ 518.25 TONS SALT 149.5 SAND 79 TONS SAND O.T.132.17 650 POUNDS CALCIUM 1438.9 CLEANING BRIDGES MAN HOURS 134.5 TOTAL MAN HOURS 4,142.87 TOTAL OVERTIME HOURS 179.36 TOTAL MAN HOURS EXPENDED 4,322.23 TOTAL PAYROLL OVERTIME HRS. 269.04 TOTAL PAYROLL HOURS EXPENDED 4,411.91 MKROFILMED BY i JORM MICR6LAB MIA[" PM11,I1, . 'IF, •:1019F$ I.1ILRUFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB • CEDAk RAPI05 .AND uu h1uihL,, !J,.. MONTHLY REFU5;L: DATA SHEET CITY OF IiL.. 1 CITY Month /l%K,e/t ^), 1978 d 1 0 9 AL 0-32.42 ia7,7to 287.39 /53J& 1 50S ?89.691/69.99 1 77a M.H/Ton J, 3a M.H/Ton 1.77 M.N./Ton I. SS M.H./Ton 1.70 M.H./Ton /.'70 Tons/Mile ato Tons/Mile . a9 Tons/Mile .30 Tons/Mile „a7 Tons/Mile ad SUMMARY: TOTAL MAN-HOURS 3_13_:5.-7y TOTAL TONS 7fV. 53 TOTAL MILES M.H./Ton .77 Tons/Mile .a& i t41CROMI4C0 BY , JORM MICR¢LAB �'I"DAP PA.'i7c. '�fT td019f5 WEDNESDAY 4 Mile I���I���I���I���IC�7r•51FJdFi1�-Z�� �7►_3•i�7J� d 1 0 9 AL 0-32.42 ia7,7to 287.39 /53J& 1 50S ?89.691/69.99 1 77a M.H/Ton J, 3a M.H/Ton 1.77 M.N./Ton I. SS M.H./Ton 1.70 M.H./Ton /.'70 Tons/Mile ato Tons/Mile . a9 Tons/Mile .30 Tons/Mile „a7 Tons/Mile ad SUMMARY: TOTAL MAN-HOURS 3_13_:5.-7y TOTAL TONS 7fV. 53 TOTAL MILES M.H./Ton .77 Tons/Mile .a& i t41CROMI4C0 BY , JORM MICR¢LAB �'I"DAP PA.'i7c. '�fT td019f5 141CRUFIL;,1LD BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULA Mulfi'u City of Iowa Ch, MEMORANDUM 0021 April 10, 1978 TO; Richard Plastino, Director of Public Works FROM: Hugh Mose, Transit Manager /0 pf RE; Monthly Report for March In March transit ridership continued its remarkable increase over a year ago, with 160,400 passengers carried during the month. In March of 1977 only 132,900 passengers rode the bus, meaning we experienced an increase in ridership of 21%. Evening bus ridership also remained high, in spite of Spring Break at the University of Iowa. Average nighttime patronage was 322 passengers per evening. During the month of March three new drivers were hired to replace three others who resigned. Dennis Lookingbill and Michael Cunningham were hired as temporary employees, and Steve Perez transferred to Transit from the Streets Division. The mechanical condition of the buses was a constant problem all month long. On many days we had no spare bus available in case of accident or breakdown, and on two occasions we were for forced to use an automobile as a substitute bus. Conditions deteriorated as major breakdowns continued to occur, until on March 30th we did not even have enough buses to cover our regular runs, and we were forced to borrow a bus from the Coralville Transit System. By April 1st, however, the situation seemed to be improving, with only two buses out of service with major problems. As street conditions improved, our accident frequency decreased, with only three minor accidents reported during the month. One additional mishap occured in the bus barn when the front overhead door was struck and badly damaged by a bus being moved with insufficient air pressure to operate the brakes. t t fr, 141CROI ILMID BY .� JORM MICR+LAB rrnnc inn: t�° , cry rmrir�. NiLROFILi U BY JORM MICROLAB TO: FROM: RE: LEDAR RAPIDS ANU LJc5 h1b1:4LJ City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Dick Plastino Kathy Knoll Monthly report for March: DATE: April 7, 1978 The following work was done for these departments in March: STREET Repaired electrical system, installed new front springs and front shocks on #202A, GMC dump truck. Make and installed hoist lever and fix lights on #209, GMC flatbed. Tune-up, repair lites and repair fuel gauges on #210, IHC dump truck. Inspected and prepared for use a new crack sealing machine #234. Repaired exhaust system and charging system on #236, IHC dump truck. Rebuild engine and repair exhaust on #247, John Deere loader Tuned up engine and repaired dump box hoist on #289, Ford flatbed. Replaced throttle cable on #299, IHC dump truck. Installed new brooms, repaired electrical short in rear broo solenoid and prepared for on the street operations on #229A, FMC sweeper. TRANSIT Rebuild water pump and rebuild governor assy, on #604, GMC coach. Replaced rear bearings and rear links, replace stablizer links and radius cushions for steering and repair air leak in air bags on #605, GMC coach. Installed rebuilt transmission, replaced king pins on front and repair brakes. Replaced air bags and installed rebuilt air compressor on #606, GMC coach. Rebuilt generator for #607, GMC coach. Repaired engine starting system on #608, GMC coach. Repaired transmission oil leak and repaired speedometer on #609, GMC coach. Repaired suspension on front and rear, repaired and rebuild starter and repaired air leaks on #610, GMC coach. Repaired odometer, fix sticking throttle, adjust brakes and repair oil leak on #612, GMC coach. Repaired heater and defroster on #613, GMC coach. Replaced brake cam and bushings on #614, GMC coach, Repaired stablizer links on #615, Flxible coach. Rebuild differential carrier assy, on #671, GMC coach. Y... _�. t•11CROf ILI•If.O BY JORM MIC R4�LAB (T[IAP PAP!T, 'd01'ICS N!�RW1UIED BY JORM MICROLAB TO: FROM: CEDAR RAPI05 AW UCS ;•!U�:IL �, !'Jell' City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM RE: Monthly report cont. REFUSE DATE: Rebuilt steering cylinder, overhauled engine and oner- hauled transmission on #472, John Deere loader. Installed hour meter on #799, Cat dozer Repaired PTO shaft, replaced brake treadle valve, adjust brakes and repaired hydraulic lines on #801, Ford garbagf truck. Repaired PTO dhaft and replaced throttle valve on #802, Ford garbage truck. Installed heater fan and switch on #807, Cat. compactor POLLUTION CONTROL Fixed exhaust system and checked charging system on #732 Dodge pickup. Received new truck, inspected and prepared for use and is operation #733, Chevy Tuned engine and checked valv- lifters on #736, Ford flatbed. Repaired oil leak in rear engine and replaced hydraulic hoses on #776, GMC flusher truck. Tuned engine and replaced fuel pump and rebuilt carbrue- tor on #787, Gorman -Rupp pump. PM pumps for Pollution. ENGINEERING Adjusted valves, replaced choke, replaced carb,-solenoid and did a minor tune-up on #109, Chevy panel truck. Check out and repair engine for oil consumption on #113 Chevy Sedan. EQUIPMENT AND EQUIPMENT POOL TRUCKS Repaired starter on #30, Ford van. Overhauled carbruetor and repair safety neutral switch of #180, Dodge pickup. Installed new ignition on #186, Jenny hot pressure washe: Installed cable operated PTO control on #20BA, GMC dump truck. Fixed hinge on door and repaired exhaust on #905, IHC dump truck. Fixed broken manifold and installed new clutch on #905S, Highway spreader, S•. •���•� MICROFILMED BY —. JORM MICR46LAS r@fin RAMIDI. Ill`. 'AOIIlCS j ('IICRD1 1L:,ILD BY DORM MICROLAB TO: CEDAR RAPIUS AW L)LS ;'1U1hL_,, i'J40 City of Iowa City MEM0RANDUM FROM: RE: Monthly report cont. WATER DATE: Repaired PTO shaft installed front engine mounts and repaired ignition system on #906, IHC dump truck. Repaired exhaust system, replaced #9cylinder hevy Ngasket and repaired ignition system Had engine valves grinded for #36, Ford flatbed. Repaired exhaust and repaired fuel tank on #38, Dodge van. MISC. Repaired carbruetor on #32, Dodge Sedan. Fixed exhaust and repair washers on #101, Plymouth Sedan for Parks. Tuned engine on #119, Plymouth Sedan, for Housing Repaired ignition system on #310, Dodge Pickup for Traffic Tuned engine on #350, Chevy Station wagon for Fire Dept. Tuned engine, grind valves, installed new u -joints, re- paired exhaust and repaired carbruetor on #369, Dodge van for Fire Dept. Installed clutch linkage, gear shift collar and new ign- ition switch on #832, Dodge van for Police. Repaired charging system and adjusted carbruetor on #980 Datsun, pickup for Parking System. Rebuilt spare differential for stock. two (2) One (1) week was spent out at the Landfill, by mechanics who were welding a new steel floor in the barn Completed approximately 38 PM's. I4ICROFIU4CD OY i JORM MICR#LAB FMAI' PAP!p5 . pIS'401'7F` "„nJt ;L>It�J by JURN MICRULAb phuru/Ovrun C. Smith CERACCHE TV'S WILLIAM SINGER (1) AND KEVIN RORKE: The technology to use TV Instead of fust watching It. 6y ALAN JAYAI.FERN Croy Linhan has a dream. Linhan is community access cvor• dinator for Ithaca's cable television system, a position funded through the Tompkins County Arts Council. His dream is to see a full.scale, two-way (between viewer and studio) community video nclwork in Ithaca. He calls it his "brilliant" plan, and talks enthusiastically about the technology whi.h can connect viewers thrpughout a community to a central Cablevision studio. The potentials. Linhan notes, are stagger ing. The electronic technology aiready exists, he said, to enable viewers to "talk" to their televisions through romputcr•ecxfcd pushbutton controls. With this technology, viewers can request whatever programming they desire from the cable system. The possibilities include instant ncwa, spans or wmther information which moves across the screen without interrupting the program you are watching; still pictures of specific information ranging from recipes to children's storybooks; and a wide spectrum of community -oriented programs produced locally, But Linhart says his dream is probably ten years in the future. Although the technology exists, it has not yet been made economically feasible for widespread use. Two experi• ments with two-way video technology—in Columbus, Ohio, and Tama New Town, Japan—will, however, show the full paten• tial of two-way video and the extent of viewer participation. In file meantime, Linhan is concentrating on budding Ithaeu's community access channel Into a strong community institution which offers people the opportunity "to use Iekv won instead of just sitting back and watching it C'ommun try access television is a concept mandated by the Federal Commuuicatlons Commission (FCC) when cable television began to spread into communities xcross the U.S. It requires all cabievision companies to provide one channel for use by the various segments of a community, including the public, government and educational institutions. Ithaca's svinmunity access channel had suffered when local cabievision was mi— by cmrcprcncur Anthony Ceracche. It 11CIIU1 WIP) By JORM MICROLAB 0 mil,g f 101L.0 BY JOR14 MICROLAB CEDAK RAFW� AIID UL_l `As long as someth.,ag is not obscene and is k„anically competent, rrrnrinurJ Prom p. f not that Ceracche discouraged use of the community access channel, according In Linhart, hot that he was not "particularly encouraging" and he did not make video equipment readily available to community people. Ceracche had "ccmain standards" for what went on the air. Linhart added, noting that he was more oriented toward commercial televisinn than the "shah in the streets" television which lucid video people acre producing. Better Situation When American Television and Com. municatiors. (ATC), a national cable fran. chiser. huught Ceracche Television last year things began to Irak up for community access. The new firm made a commitment to community access, according to Linhart, which recognized both the PCC regulations and life fact than a number of local people had been disenchanted with Ccracche's stand un community video. ATC has provided produciinn equipment for a studio at the Tompkins County public Library, "here Linhart currently docs most of his work, and is building a well-equipped community access studio in their offices on West State Street. While he has his long-range dream and Inl% of ideas for life immediate future. Linlmrl is a bit ne•huluus ahout wfl: t exactly community :recess wie. vision is in Ithaca today. 'h's in the process of defining itself." Ile said when asked if, define the local concept of community access. "kVc're trying to find specific violet) communication, things that can he discussed fir said on television that aren't being said in other media• or can he said better. To make use of it as a communication hal in the community, as opposed it, entertainment." The Mac of improvements to Route 96 and the "Oelopus" downtown would he a perfect subject fur community access vidcu. Linhan suggested• because television can show the problem in a way not possible through newspapers. Specific Audlences Linhart also spoke of his concept of "narrowcasting" in contrast to broadcast. ing: "We're trying to build specific audi. coo" for certain programs. That's different from commercial television: we're not trying it, entertain all people at :dl times. we're ming to have ditferenl groups use. the channel at specific times.., We hope people will tune in w programs that are important to them rather than just tuning the channels." 'Ih,, Inane of possible ronstituenrics or tomnmrnl•, access lelevisiun is sccmingh endless. Linhart'% plans include program. THE PUBLIC ACCESS LOGO: things are looking up for CATV. ming for senior citizens, children's shows, science shows, local politics. "How -To" shows in art, music and anything else which conics along, dramatic performances, and more. In the works alreadot is a debate between Congressman Mau Mcllugh find his opptn items in November's election. The com. munity access channel may also offer a "Job Board" sponsored by the Slate Employment Service. Other ideas include a "Merl life Press" show with representatives of the local media interviewing local, or visiting, personalities; educational programs uffercd by BUC ES and the local colleges; and tapes of local concerls. speeches, debates. Common Council or County Board meetings and art shows. No Quality Control Interestingly, there is virtually no "quality" control on community access ,other than ohscenity. In addition, a program may not be Commercial in Wily way, such as advertising the sale of an artist's paintings while he or she is giving a course in art. Use of the channel is on a Bol -come, first-served basis, with anything that plays through the cablevision equipment being cablecast on channel I3-1. '*Legally il's not up tit fine to exercise acst leticjudgmc•m," Linhart noted. "1 may I ave my opinion, but I can't say that a laps can't he playcd... l'hal is if goad function of community access. ht allow people In gel ~ 14KROf ILNLD BY JORM MICR6LAB 'glIT stuff on. As long as something is nn and is tcchnic ally competent. I am lu pul it tin." Linhart added than he has if,,: occasion Io judge something allhough he would out be the final in that arca. Thal role rests wi Rorke, ATC'x general manager of Television—the lord boss. Equal Time Community access is also goscrn same political rules as comma vision—the subject of any pulitit must he offered equal time to Beyond that. Linhart said, he can down a tape front any poliliral f matter how radical or distasteful example. the John Birch Socicly cal with a diatribe against the Pana: Treaties, he would have to play i .. .. ., _ h) j0f-1 MllkuL%.0 • .,, )j,r. rtn :.. .vc. , L ® johnson county ® regional planning commission ® 21/2 south dubuciue street, iowo city, iowo 52240 (319)351-8556 MEETING NOTICE Emergency Assistance Subcommittee Monday, May 1, 1978 10:00 A.M. First Christian Church Lounge Iowa City, IA 52240 AGENDA Isobel Turner ow,o i Emil L. Brondt E,e ,. a D,xb 4-24-78 This will be a meeting to discuss the present status of work on the recommendations and to assess what needs to be done next; a listing of work done to date is enclosed. We will also discuss the Crisis Center situation and decide whether we can do anything to help resolve it. Roald Rolfson may be able to give us some general infor- mation on the University Hospitals and Clinics survey of people in waiting rooms. (The report has not been finalized yet.) DORM MICROLAR a 1. u 41 hY JUi{Fl i -0i L it0Lmu %` 11 1" � I ® johnson county ®go regional planning commission ® ® Isobel Tumer cwo,mm 221/2 south ciubuque street, iowo city, iowo 52240 (3191351.8556 Emil L. Brondt E,.,� umaa April 5, 1978 MINUTES Emergency Assistance Subcommittee Thursday,March 30, 1978 3:00 P.M. First Christian Church Lounge Iowa City, Iowa 52240 PRESENT: Dave Schuldt (Chair), Jeanette Carter, Margaret Stephenson, Roald Rolfson ABSENT: Paul Sandin GUESTS: Kay Duncan (Crisis Center)', Edith Pruisman (DSS/Gen- eral Relief), Mary Vaughan (Red Cross). STAFF: Sally Baldus, Pam Ramser +#x+##x######++xxx#xxxxx#xxxxxx#xxxxx#+xx#xx+xxx+#+####+#+++x+ The meeting was called to order by Dave Schuldt, who reiterated the reason for the meeting and the development of the recom- mendation to be discussed. The recommendation was listed as number one in priority by the subcommittee and deals with the need for emergency financial assistance to be available to residents after hours and on weekends. The agencies invited to this meeting were thought to be ones that might be able to meet this need. These agencies were asked to share with the group information on services available during off -hours and ideas on ways in which they might be able to meet this need. A summary follows: The Red Cross has a 24-hour answering service which might be made available to assist persons seeking help after hours; however, at present they don't have the resources to do more than take emergency calls. The Red Cross is currently putting together a program to help victims of natural disasters, no matter how few individuals or families are involved. The assistance provided would be immediate and short-term in nature (24 hours with a three day extension in extreme circumstances). .,ORM MICROLA13 2) Emergency Assistance 4/5/78 This program will provide food, clothing and shelter and will be publicized to the appropriate agencies when it is completely set up. The Disaster Action Program will consist of a volunteer team that will answer the phone during the night and on week- ends. It will coordinate with Civil Defense and the National Guard when needed. The Department of Social Services/General Relief program does not generally provide emergency assistance of the sort mentioned in this recommendation and there are guidelines for services. General relief is presently available from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. Before this service could be expanded, DSS would have to do,a cost estimate. Although there is no one on call right now for assistance with financial needs, DSS does have 24-hour emergency service for reporting child abuse; and it was suggested that perhaps this could be expanded to include' emergency financial assistance. HACAP has in the past had an annual grant set aside for emer- gency food. However, the people they could help would have to meet their income guidelines. It is a 24-hour service with less strict guidelines than those of the County. Since this is an annual grant, its availability is not guaranteed every year. HACAP also has emergency housing service for victims of fires. The Crisis Center is currently operating an emergency service for transients which is occasionally used for residents as well. It provides vouchers for food and one night's lodging. The agency representatives were asked if they thought that more than one agency should operate an emergency financial assistance program which would operate after regular working hours. While a firm decision was not reached, it was stated that clients usually feel most comfortable contacting an agency they already know. Several other problems of an emergency nature which redidents encounter were discussed: Termination of utility service - HACAP has had, in the past, funds available to assist with utility bills that were 30 days old. These are called crisis intervention funds and HACAP is waiting to hear if more of these monies will be made available locally. When a client informs HACAP of a termination notice, the agency usually contacts the local utility company to see what arrangements can be worked out to prevent termination. It• was suggested that perhaps Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric could include information on what to do in case of a shut-off of ser- vice in the termination notice itself. Although there is a new Federal Emergency Energy Assistance Program, HACAP can only use these funds for winterization projects. Margaret Stephenson JORM MICROLAEI CJ 3) Emergency Assistance 4/5/78 noted, for those agencies interested, their new guidelines would be out shortly and she would be glad to share them. No information was known on what can be done to prevent the termination of water service. Food Pantry - It was suggested that this might be a way of Providing emergency food for residents. One big problem that it circumvents is that of confidentiality. Linn County has food available at the local HACAP office on a 24-hour basis. It was mentioned that HACAP will soon have some mini -grant money available and this may be the appropriate kind of project to be funded locally. Mary Vaughan said that in other communities the Seventh-Day Adventist Church has operated a food pantry, and perhaps the group here could be contacted to determine interest in such a project. Kay Duncan mentioned that last year the majority of their emergency requests were for food rather than lodging. , Reverend Schuldt mentioned that one alternative to establishing a food pantry would be an expanded voucher system administered by the Crisis Center. It was suggested that perhaps the Crisis Center could apply to HACAP for mini -grant money to provide this service to residents. (Kay Duncan said that at this time even the Crisis Center's program for transients is shaky, but that their Board would be deciding soon whether to continue the program in 1979 or not.) Car Repairs - The Crisis Center has received calls from people whose cars have broken down, who are out of funds, and for whom money is not available through DSS or HACAP. However, the Board of Supervisors has asked the Crisis Center not to use its emergency funds for this purpose. DSS General Relief has money in its budget which can, in some cases, be used for car repairs if income guidelines are met. Rev.Schuldt then summarized the meeting as follows: those area people not being covered by local emergency assistance are out of money, food and a place to live and don't meet any local agency guidelines. ,Plus people who are eligible but in need of help after regular agency hours. HACAP will help if their income guidelines are met; DSS on-call social worker knows how to help if asked and better they be asked by another agency (through the 24-hour protective services line) than by an individual calling. It was asked that the Department of Social Services take this problem to the Board of Supervisors as a community concern. The meeting was adjourned. S. Baldus JORM MICROLA13 MILROH LMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES I'IuINLL . iurd� EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SUBCOMMITTEE Status of Work on Recommendations - 4/25/78 Emergency Assistance to Residents 1. Assistance During off -hours Initial meeting of representatives from relevant a-gencies; DSS/General Relief, Commission of Veteran Affairs, Crisis Center, HACAP, Red Cross, Religious leaders. { { Additional meetings if necessary. 2. Disaster Assistance Red Cross Disaster Assistance Program plans to assist in all natural disasters, regardless of how few people involved. 3. Assistance to Victims of Spouse Abuse Letter of support for bill on spouse abuse intervention to legislative committee and i state legislators. Monitoring of legislation on spouse abuse; directing of information to appropriate local resources. Continued contact with Kristy Kissel, Aids and Alternatives for Victims of Spouse Abuse. 4. Budget Counseling Letter to Tom Miskimen, Director of HACAP,, Cedar Rapids, supporting HACAP's current program and offering assistance in seek- ing continued funding for the program. Held March 30. To be discussed. Discuss: is fur- ther action necessary? Sent March 8, Ongoing Ongoing; will re- port at meeting. Sent April 26. Contact Charlotte Young, who has offered Jean Hood contacted workshops through Johnson County Extension, in March; to be or Jean Hood, Johnson County Extension discussed. Home Economist, to find out more about what can be provided in this area. 5. Access to Dental Care Contact Doris Bridgeman to find out more about the Council on Aging's program. i I4ICIIOEILMEB BY JORM MICR(�LAB [!"PAP PAIT", . •QFC IOPIF5 Contacted in April; report and discussion at meeting.