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ROLL CALL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 20, 1979
7:30 P.M.
BALMER
dePROSSE
EROAHL
NEUHAUSER
PERRET
ROBERTS
VEVERA
PRESENT ABSENT
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 20, 1979
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/20/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic
Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer,
deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None.
Staffinembers present: Berlin, Hayek, Helling, Stolfus, Karr. Council
minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79-26, Side 2, 1-575.
City Clerk Stolfus requested an addition to Consent Calendar, the
letter from Della Grizel re no parking signs. Moved by Perret, seconded
by Erdahl, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as amended:
Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 11/6/79,
subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk.
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Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment -11/7/79;
Planning and Zoning Comm. -9/29/79; Resources Conservation Comm.- a/�
9/25/79 & 11/8/79; Airport Comm. -9/8/79 & 9/18/79; Bd. of Library �
Trustees -9/26/79.
Permit Resolutions, Bk. 59, recommended by City Clerk: RES. 79-
534A, p. 1348, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR FIRST AVENUE a/5
LOUNGE, 819 First Avenue, RES. 79-535A, p. 1349, APPROVING REFUND OF
PORTION OF CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FEE. RES. 79-536A, p. 1350, ZZ /.42
APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 79-537A, p. 1351, SUNDAY ali?
SALES FOR INC. LTD. dba THE SANCTUARY RESTAURANT, 405 S. Gilbert.
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? Public hearings were set for December 4, 1979, on amending the
FY8D Community Development Block Grant Budget and to receive citizen
comments re second year application for funding the Lower Ralston Q /60
Creek -Small Cities Project.
RES. 79-538, p. 1352, ACCEPTING PAVING AND STORM SEWER IN
RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 90 OF TY'N CAE ADDITION, PART 2. alb
Correspondence: Charles Wunder, re proposed route to new
University of Iowa Sports Arena, referred to City Mgr. for reply. 210 -
Memo from Traffic Engr. re parking prohibition on Crosby Lane, noted. ;211,3
Della Grizel, re parking for snow emergencies, referred to City Mgr. ,2/<.-L
for reply.
Application for use of streets and public grounds: request from
Ms. Kathy Davis to use Blackhawk Minipark for sale of Bluebird's
candy November 16, from 4:00 to 5:00 P. M., approved.
Mayor Vevera repeated the public hearings as set. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
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November 20, 1979
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Moved'by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, that the ordinance vacating
the right-of-way of Grant Court between Grant Street and Rundell street,
be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider
adopted, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the ordinance vacating the
right-of-way of Fifth Avenue north of F Street to Muscatine Avenue, be
considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider adopted,
7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present.
Steve Cook, 218 W. Benton, reported on harassment from Sanitation
employees regarding a missing stove incident. He also threatened to take
the Council to Court if the street was not put in front of his house. City
Atty. Hayek advised Cook to have his attorney contact him (Hayek), and he
will attempt to work out something. John thanked
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Suchomel, 330's S. Lu
Council and Metro Pavers for the paving behind the Zion
He also reported that the streets had been fulLuhChurch.
asl of litter this week
because he had been on vacation. It was moved by Vevera, seconded by
Neuhauser, to ask the citizens of Iowa City to please be more careful with
littering, especially until John can recover and come back to work.
Motion carried unanimously.
Stan Barta, RR p6, advised Council that one of the electrical
commissioners was under the influence
of alcohol when an applicant
appeared for a test, and stated that a notice
of a meeting to discuss
amendments to the electrical ordinance was
not received by interested
persons in time to attend the meeting. James Hynes discussed the action
taken concerning the first
complaint. City MgrBerlin will investigate
the sending of the notice. Regarding the investigation
of the controversy
between the Board & the City Mgr., Berlin noted that
had
the second meeting
been held and Council would soon receive a copy of the minutes, and
his recommendations.
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Larry Lynch, Councilmember-elect, called to Council's attention the
discussion by the Airport Commission
to void contracts and leases, and
asked that a councilmember monitor the Commission meetings. City
Hayek noted
Atty.
that the Commission will be discussing options and courses of/
action they might take with their
attorney, Wm. Tucker. Atty. Hayek was
asked to investigate procedures for recall
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of commissi
on leases. This report will be in 11/30 packet. oners, and comment
Mayor Vevera announced a vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/82,
on the Resources Conservation Comm.,
meeting. appointment to be made at 1/8/80
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Balmer called attention to Dir. Public Works memo regarding business
district thru traffic, and asked that
the memo be routed to the Chamber of
Commerce & Downtown Association for their
comment, and then brought back
for Council discussion. Neuhauser asked for the
2/73
status of the Beldon Ave.
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November 20, 1979
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rezoning appeal. Atty. Hayek stated that an appeal petition had been _2/7
filed by the neighbors to the Board of Adjustment. Vevera called
attention to the cemetery wall project. Berlin stated that Hauber &
Public Works would explore a way to have the sidewalk and stabilize the ca,
wall. Perret asked when Council would discuss the committee for the Rehab
program. Staff will schedule discussion at an informal meeting. Perret
also called attention to the wobbling of the flood -lite poles in the .2 / z4
Plaza. Staff will check to see if they were designed that way. City
Manager Berlin reported that the construction of the parking ramp is on -T
schedule.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-539, Bk. 59, p.
1353, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR
1HE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT SITE. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-540, Bk. 59,
P. 1354, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR MODULAR BUILDING RENOVATION, IOWA CITY
SERVICE CENTER to George Kondora for Division I, $11,780 (plumbing); Jones
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Construction for Division II, $3,685 (heating); and Nate Moore for
Division III, $9,625 (electrical). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-541, Bk. 59,
AM. 1355-1356, AIGN AN
ENDING ARTICLEUVIII ISECTIONE4MOFOTHEOAGREEMENT ABETWEEN TTHETCITYSAND
AFSCME
standby
for Street Diivision CONTRACT snow Dseason), AfATED JULY firmativeRrollNcall vote 197THU JUE 30, 0unanimous,
7/0, all Councilmembers present.
oved by
ed by Erdahl, to
1357,MAUTHORIZING rEXECUTION dOF COMPREHENSIVE aEMPLOYMENT A D4 TRAINdot RES. 79-52 Bk -ING ACT 9
CONTRACTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Neuhauser,
seconded b Balmer adopt S
P. 1358, SETTING PARKINGRATESFORTHE IOWACITYPARKING SYSTEM'
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved y
by Perret, to
m the agenda
resolution re the hleasing seconded
additional parking twithoGrand Daddy's.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn 8:25 P.M. Motion
carried unanimously.
ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR
FUS, CITY CLERK
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City of Iowa Cif
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 16, 1979
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Copy of letter from Mayor Vevera to the Interstate Commerce Commission
regarding rail service in this area.
Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding
the rehabilitation program.
Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding worker's claims on City projects.
Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Cook regarding 615 South Governor.
Memoranda from the Department of Public Works:
a. No parking any time on one side of street - snow emergency a
b. Parking on Washington Street between Capitol and Clinton
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Environmental Review Record for Sturgis Ferry Park Boat Ramp
Letter from Youth Homes, Inc., regarding financial situation.
Article: "How our government developed new ways to do nothing." �[
Brochure from Rape Victim Advocacy Program
Newsletter for Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood, November 1979.
Presented at Informal Session 11/19/79
a. Memo from Seydel on 48 units public housing, Project 22-3. a[;
b. Letter from Della Grizel, parking during snow emergency. ,v[_,
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REGULAR ODUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 20, 1979
Item No. 1 - MEETING TO ORDER. P(1a lri Ro0o.l4 Ve Je ra.
ROLL CALL.
Item No. 2 - ODNSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Actions of regular Council meeting of
November 6, 1979, subject to correction, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Hoards and Commissions.
(1) Board of Adjustment meeting of November 7, 1979.
(2) Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of October 29, 1979.
(3) Resources Conservation Commission meeting of October 25,
1979.
(4)
Resources Conservation Commission meeting of November 8,
1979.
(5)
Airport Commission meeting of October 8, 1979.
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Airport Commission meeting of October 18, 1979.
(7)
Board of Library Trustees meeting of October 26, 1979.
C. Permit Resolutions, as recommended by City Clerk:
(1)
Consider resolution approving Class C Liquor License Appli-
cation for First Avenue Lounge of Iowa City, Inc., dba The
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Annex, 819 First Avenue. (renewal)
(2)
Consider resolution portion of
approvilmg�a porton of Class C Liquor
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License fee, ',a
(3)
Consider resolution approving lass C Liquor License Appli-
cation for INC. Incorporated;o Iowa City, Iowa dba The
Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert. (new)
(4)
Consider resolutionapproving Class C Sunday Liquor License
Application for INC. "incorporated of Iowa City, Iowa dba The
Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert. (new)
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CIVIC CENTER 410 E' WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.18
Addition to Consent Calendar in agenda for regular Council Meeting of
November 20, 1979:
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Letter from Della Grizel, distributed on 11/13/79 and discussed, re
parking/snow removal procedures. This letter being added to formally
incorporate it into the minutes of a meeting.
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Posted: Nov. 19, 1979, 10:30 A.M. ��
Removed:
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Agenda
Regular Council Meeting
November 20, 1979 7:30 P.M.
Page 2
A, d. Setting Public Hearings.
(1) Consider a motion setting public hearing oLamendtng
Revenueue ). Development Block Grant the
Budget (Special
Comment: Thi:30 motion sate a public hearing for
1979, at 7:30 p.m.,the December
will be available f moil re• Infoamation4�
1979, Public
inspection an November 21,
(2) 1Con3ier a motion setting a public hearing
applicationwive Mizen arIments ° 9otheecember 4,
Cities Project. for the Laver Balaton Fond
Creek-Snalll
year
Camient: Federal regulations
in the application for CDBG moire dozen Partici
a,+ potion
Public hearings to be hefund'This the first of
Pr a application
for second Year funding u � thea Small Cities
e. Resolutions.
Consider resolutionaccepting
90 of mer in
resubdivision of nn Coe and storm
Addition, Part 2.
Comment: See attached Engineer's Report.
f• Correspondence.
(1) the n�./� Charles C. Wer regarding proposed mute to
been referred tofiotOf lelova marts . This letter has
City Manager for reply.
(2) Memorandum from Traffic Engineer
C\ hibition on Crosby /lane. warding Parking pro -
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g• Applications the use of streets and d;eI.
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A99enda
Regular Council Meeting
November 20, 1979 7:30 P.M.
Page 3
Item No. 3 - PLANNING AND ZOk = MATTERS.
a. Consider an ordinance vacating the right-of-way of Grant Court
between Grant Street and Rundell Street. (first
consideration)
Comment. The Planning and
meeting held October 18 19779 Commission, at a regular
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of the subject vacation with coded by a 5 1 vote approval
maintained to allow for implementations of the stox wapriate attermanage-
ment ordinance and the Ralston Creek watershed management plan.
QThe public hearing for this/ item was held November 13, 1979.
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b. Consider an ordinance vacating the right-of-way of Fifth Avenue
north of F Street to Muscatine Avenue. (first consideration)
Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a regular
meeting held October 18, 1979, reooamended by a 6-0 vote approval
of the subject vacation with appropriate easements being main-
tained to allow for iMPIWanttion of the stornwater management
ordinance and the Ralston Creek watershed management plan. The
Public hearing for this item was held on November 13, 1979.
Item No. 4 - PUBLIC DISCUSSION.
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Regular Council Meeting
November 20, 1979 7:30 P.M.
Page 5
Item No. 8 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR ACQUISITION OF
5 — REAL PROPERTY FOR THE FATER POLLUTION �fl`ApL PLANT SITE.
Comment: By Resolution No. 77-396, the City Council designated a favored site
for the new Water Pollution Control Plant. This site is a tract of
lard lying directly south of the southern City Limits and east of Sand
Road. At the request of the City Engineer, the Development Division
has obtained appraisals and review appraisals on the two project
parcels. In order to proceed with land acquisition activities, the
City Council must act to establish the amounts believed to be just
compensation for the real Property interests to be acquired. The
amounts stated in the resolution are those determined by the City's
appraiser and approved by the recommends that these amounts beads review appraiser. The staff
compensation for the real inted the Council as just
Property interests specified in the re-
solution.
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Item No. 9 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR MODULAR BUILDING RENWATION,
IOWA CITY SERVICE CENTER.
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Ccnment: Bids will be received on November 20. A recommendation will be
IProvided to Council at the informal meeting that same evening. This
contract is for HM, plumbing, and electrical on the final portion of
the modulars.
Action: &_e ) ht, .
Item No. 10 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH
AFSCME AMENDING AirTICLE VIII SECTION 4 OF THE ACUiEEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND AFSCME FOR THE CONTRACT DATED JULY 1, 1978, THROUGH JUNE 30,
1980.
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C.amment:
Action:
The contract currently states that employees who are on standby for a
week will receive 1) six hours of regular pay for each week of standby
time, 2) a beeper device, 3) a vehicle furnished by the City. In the
Street Division during snow season seven employees are placed on
standby for approximately four months during the winter on a rotating
shift. It is impractical to send seven City vehicles have with these
employees. The City and the Union have negotiated an agreement in
which employees will receive nine hours of regular pay for each week
of standby rather than six hours designated in the contract. In other
words, the City is paying three hours of regular pay for use of the
employee's vehicle. This is an eitremely equitable arrangement and
Public Works strongly reoammerds adoption of this resolution prior to
the first snowfall.
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Agenda
Regular Council Meeting
November 20, 1979 7:30 P.M.
Page 6
Item No. 11 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION ADTRORIZING EXEC'UTICN OF COMPRE}OWIVE DUWYMENr
Z/ AND TRAINING ACP CMCRACTS.
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Comment: This resolution authorizes the City Manager to sign CEPA contracts.
Item 3 under the assurances and certifications section of the CEPA
contracts requests "official act of the contractor's governing body"
to identify who possesses the legal authority to apply for the contract.
Action: &2e, I T nt L �Jg 0 I a, ,tie o) %/0
Item No. 12 - A RESOLUTION SETTING PARKING RATES EOR THE IOWA CITY PARKING SYSTEM.
Comment: Appr amimately a year ago the Council set the rates for the parking
L�3 ramps at 254 per hour. During the Chrisinas season the rate in the
parking ramp will be 150 per hour with a balloon charge of $2.50 for
anything 3 hours or more. This resolution provides for this rate to
be in effect in the parking rarup from November 26, 1979 through
December 31, 1979. On January 1, 1980 the rate in both the Parking
ramp and in the municipal lot will be increased to 254 per hour arca
there will be no, balloon diarge for 3 hours or more.
Action: WE-wl yu k o � l -7/0
Item No. 13 - CDNSIDER A RESOLVTICN AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE
` pGIM*M WITH GRAND DADDY'S OF IOWA CITE', INC.
—7!) Nnmient: This resolution would authorize the leasing of the Grand Daddy's lot
from November 23, 1979, through Deoember 24, 1979, at a cost of $300.
A merorandm from the Director of Finance regarding this subject is
attached to the agenda.
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Item No. 14 - ADJOURNMENT.
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Regular Council Meeting
November 20, 1979 7c30 P.M.
Page 4
Item No. 5 - ADRDUNCENENT of VACANCIES.
a. Resources Conservation Camdssion - one vacancy for an unexpired
term ending January 1, 1982 (Harold Stager resigned). This
appointment will be made at the January 8, 1980 meeting of the
City Council.
Item No. 6 - CITY MuNCIL�J INFpmMoN. ^( n 1
(fin t � N -a a Ez �h-o LInJ
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Item No. 7 - REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE QTY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
a. City Manager.
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b. City Attorney.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 20, 1979
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/20/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic
Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer,
deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None.
Staffinembers present: Berlin, Hayek, Helling, Stolfus, Karr. Council
minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79-26, Side 2, 1-575.
City Clerk Stolfus requested an addition to Consent Calendar, the
letter from Della Grizel re no parking signs. Moved by Perret, seconded
by Erdahl, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as amended:
Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 11/6/79,
subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment -11/7/79;
Planning and Zoning Comm. -9/29/79; Resources Conservation Comm. -
9/25/79 & 11/8/79; Airport Comm. -9/8/79 & 9/18/79; Bd. of Library
Trustees -9/26/79.
Permit Resolutions, Bk. 59, recommended by City Clerk: RES. 79-
534A, p. 1348, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR FIRST AVENUE
LOUNGE, 819 First Avenue. RES. 79-535A, p. 1349, APPROVING REFUND OF
PORTION OF CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FEE. RES. 79-536A, p. 1350,
APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 79-537A, P. 1351, SUNDAY
SALES FOR INC. LTD. dba THE SANCTUARY RESTAURANT, 405 S. Gilbert.
Public hearings were set for December 4, 1979, on amending the
FY80 Community Development Block Grant Budget and to receive citizen
comments re second year application for funding the Lower Ralston
Creek -Small Cities Project.
RES. 79-538, p. 1352, ACCEPTING PAVING AND STORM SEWER IN
RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 90 OF TY'N CAE ADDITION, PART 2.
Correspondence: Charles Wunder, re proposed route to new
University of Iowa Sports Arena, referred to City Mgr. for reply.
Memo from Traffic Engr. re parking prohibition on Crosby Lane, noted.
Della Grizel, re parking for snow emergencies, referred to City Mgr.
for reply.
Application for use of streets and public grounds: request from
Ms. Kathy Davis to use Blackhawk Minipark for sale of Bluebird's
candy November 16, from 4:00 to 5:00 P.M., approved.
Mayor Vevera repeated the public hearings as set. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
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Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, that the ordinance vacating
the right-of-way of Grant Court between Grant Street and Rundell Street,
be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider
adopted, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the ordinance vacating the
right-of-way of Fifth Avenue north of F Street to Muscatine Avenue, be
considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider adopted,
7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present.
Steve Cook, 218 W. Benton, reported on harassment from Sanitation
employees regarding a missing stove incident. He also threatened to take
the Council to Court if the street was not put in front of his house. City
Atty. Hayek advised Cook to have his attorney contact him (Hayek), and he
will attempt to work out something. John Suchomel, 330! S, Lucas, thanked
Council and Metro Pavers for the paving behind the Zion Luthern Church.
He also reported that the streets had been full of litter this week
because he had been on vacation. It was moved by Vevera, seconded by
Neuhauser, to ask the citizens of Iowa City to please be more careful with
littering, especially until John can recover and come back to work.
Motion carried unanimously.
Stan Barta, RR #6, advised Council that one of the electrical
commissioners was under the influence of alcohol when an applicant
appeared for a test, and stated that a notice of a meeting to discuss
amendments to the electrical ordinance was not received by interested
persons in time to attend the meeting. James Hynes discussed the action
taken concerning the first complaint. City Mgr. Berlin will investigate
the sending of the notice. Regarding the investigation of the controversy
between the Board & the City Mgr., Berlin noted that the second meeting
had been held and Council would soon receive a copy of the minutes, and
his recommendations.
Larry Lynch, Councilmember-elect, called to Council's attention the
discussion by the Airport Commission to void contracts and leases, and
asked that a councilmember monitor the Commission meetings. City Atty.
Hayek noted that the Commission will be discussing options and courses of
action they might take with their attorney, Wm. Tucker. Atty. Hayek was
asked to investigate procedures for recall of commissioners, and comment
on leases. This report will be in 11/30 packet.
Mayor Vevera announced a vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/82,
on the Resources Conservation Comm., appointment to be made at 1/8/80
meeting.
Balmer called attention to Dir. Public Works memo regarding business
district thru traffic, and asked that the memo be routed to the Chamber of
Commerce & Downtown Association for their comment, and then brought back
for Council discussion. Neuhauser asked for the status of the Beldon Ave.
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rezoning appeal. Atty. Hayek stated that an appeal petition had been
filed by the neighbors to the Board of Adjustment. Vevera called
attention to the cemetery wall project. Berlin stated that Hauber &
Public Works would explore a way to have the sidewalk and stabilize the ee�nx
wall. Perret asked when Council would discuss the committee for the Rehab
program. Staff will schedule discussion at an informal meeting. Perret
also called attention to the wobbling of the flood -lite poles in the
Plaza. Staff will check to see if they were designed that way. City
Manager Berlin reported that the construction of the parking ramp is on
schedule.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-539, Bk. 59, p.
1353, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR
THE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT SITE. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-540, Bk. 59,
p. 1354, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR MODULAR BUILDING RENOVATION, IOWA CITY
SERVICE CENTER to George Kondora for Division I, $11,780 (plumbing); Jones
Construction for Division II, $3,685 (heating); and Nate Moore for
Division III, $9,625 (electrical). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-541, Bk. 59,
pp. 1355-1356, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH AFSCME
AMENDING ARTICLE VIII SECTION 4 OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
AFSCME FOR THE CONTRACT DATED JULY 1, 1978 THRU JUNE 30, 1980, (standby
for Street Division snow season). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-542, Bk. 59, p.
1357, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT
CONTRACTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-543, Bk. 59,
p. 1358, SETTING PARKING RATES FOR THE IOWA CITY PARKING SYSTEM.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to delete from the agenda a
resolution re the leasing of additional parking with Grand Daddy's.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn 8:25 P.M. Motion
carried unanimously.
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
NOVEMBER 5, 1979
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: November 5, 1979, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference
Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, deProsse, Vevera, Erdahl, Perret,
(1:40 PM). Absent: Roberts.
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain
discussions, as noted.
TAPE-RECORDED ON Reel N79-26, Side 1, 696-2360.
APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy present. 700-750
T 'n Cae Subd.-Ordinance and Resolutions ready for next week.
Board of Adjustment Special hearing on exception for zoning requested
y aw eye Cablevision, staff recommending approval. Council did not
want to take a position re the request. A communication has gone from
the Broadband Communications Commission to the Board of Adjustment.
AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS
750-960
1. Regarding minutes of Resources Conservation Comm., Balmer asked
what provisions were made for space for the intern. There is no
permanent space, either they work in Tinklenberg's office or the
conference room.
2. Item 7b. Appointment to special task committee for swimming pool,
to be deferred. Buxton mentioned for citizen representative. 'Majority
aqreed to appoint Roberts to JCRPC Nominatinn Committee.
3. It was suggested that applicants for the Library Board be
contacted in regard to vacancies on other Boards & Commissions.
4. Item 3.d.1, Plastino's memo in regard to Grizel proposal concerning
no -parking signs. City Mgr. Berlin asked that Plastino be allowed
to show the changes on a map to Councilmembers at informal session.
5. Council discussed whether or not there should be a Council policy
acknowledging concern over city employees when they are injured,
It was decided that the Mayor would send a letter.
SPRUCE STREET DRAINAGE Schmadeke present.
Schmadeke explained the three options. Council discussed results of 960-1306
cleaning out the ditch and cutting down the high portion. Grading
of three yards would be needed. A project could be funded with Block
Grant Funds, and installation of a pipe would make it maintenance froe.
Staff was asked to re-examine the possibility of having the residents
grade down ue the ditch,
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put in the pipe.
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA BASKETBALL ARENA
Randall Bezanson, Richard Gibson and Max Hawkins, for the University of Iowa,
were present to discuss the slides shown for the project which included
Outdoor Recreation Space, Remodeling the Fieldhouse, and schematic
design for the Arena, which will house intercollegiate athletics
estimates are 'in budget'. Construction of the new road to connect
with Woolf Ave.
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November b, 1979
to serve both hospital and athletic complexes was explained. Also a
new west entrance to campus, junction with Hwy. 6/218 will be needed at
a cost of $550,000, which can be funded by IDOT as a primary, secondary
highway. Bezanson proposed that under Chapter 307.A.5 of the Iowa Code,
the City request an appropriation of $1,300,000 from the General Assembly
to be given to the Executive Council for the construction of the road up
from the intersection of Hwy. 6/218. No funding would be required from
the City. The University would build the road for the City and then the
City would dedicate the road to the University.
The following topics were also discussed: traffic projections, signalization,
bikepaths, possible City work on Newton Road. There were no objections by
Councilmembers to adding a Preliminary Resolution to the 11/13 agenda.
RALSTON CREEK WATERSHED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN Plastino present. 1308-1754
Plastino reported on the meeting with Regina Schoolboard. Atty. Meardon
will be sending the City the outcome of that meeting re the North Branch
dam. Staff will continue design, but will stop short of construction
depending on the outcome of the litigation. Land acquisiton for the
South Branch dam is going well, altho land costs were high. There was
not enough HCDA funding for this,so money from the N. Branch funds was
used, so increased funding will need to be budgeted for N. Branch dam
in the next budget.
A report is out regarding Channel Improvements, $2,091,000 funding package
over a 4 year period, from unknown federal funds, bond issue or massive
special assessments. $635,000 for land acquisition. This can be discussed
with budget discussion. Council will be asked to consider the idea of a
drainage crew on a 4-6 month basis, working thruout the City. Plastino
noted a shortage of Road Use Tax funds for operating expenses in the street
program this year. E.P.A. does not fund storm sewer projects. Any project
would be an increase level of service in the operations budget. Neuhauser
suggested that additional property tax received from improvements in the
Small Cityes area could be ear -marked for Ralston Creek improvements,
Staff to report on amount with next report. Timeschedule for purchase of land for
sewer plant will be reported on by Dietz. Information on how the river
will be helped will be needed. Several concerns need to be discussed.
SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL PROGRAM Kucharzak, Seydel, Stockman present 1754-2360
Kucharzak's memo outlining the program was noted. Council discussed use
of personnel, need for concensus on level of enforcement, fee structure,
priority system by districts, assistance for elderly and handicapped. Staff
will investigate how to decide on eligibility. Council asked that there
be limited snow plowing of parks until people can get out of their homes.
The consensus of Council was that basically the program made sense, will
start with existing personnel, work out purchase of equipment, have lots
of publicity, increase the costs, utilize magistrate's court.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl to adjourn to
executive session, 4:30 P.M in the Conference Room, for discussion of (I'ir(!)
collective bargaining under Sec. 9.3. Affirmative roll call vote unaniniow.,
5/0, Mayor Vevera out of the room, Roberts absent. Staffinembers present:
Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Vitosh, Brown. Taped on Reel H15, Side 1,
Z Side 2, 1-284. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl to adjourn, 5:15 PM,
Motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Roberts absent, deProsse left meeting at
5:10 PM.
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MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 11/6/79
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Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/6/79, 7:30
P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding.
Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl,
Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Perret.
Mayor Vevera proclaimed November 11-17, 1979
as Youth Appreciation Week.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, that the
following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted,
as presented:
Approval of Official Actions, reg.
Council mtg., 10/23/79, subject to correction,
as recommended by City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd.
of Electrical Examiners and Appeals -
10/17/79; United Action for Youth Bd. -
9/18/79; Riverfront Comm. - 10/24/79; Human
Rights Comm. - 10/22/79; Planning & Zoning
Comm. - 10/22/79; Resources Conservation
Comm. - 10/9/79; Housing Appeals Bd. -
10/11/79; Parks and Recreations Comm. -
10/10/79.
Resolutions, Book 59: RES. 79-518, p.
1322, ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER IN MT.
PROSPECT, PART IV. RES. 79-519, p. 1323,
ACCEPTING SERVICE BUILDING SANITARY SEWER
PROJECT.
Correspondence: Letter from Della Grizel
re placement of "no parking" signs, referred
to City Manager for reply. Letter from Brad
Meyers re transit routes, referred to the City
Manager for reply. Memo from Traffic Engr. re
parking on Cedar St., noted.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret
absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to
defer action on an ordinance amending the final PAD
plan of Ty'n Cae, Parts 1 and 2, for one week.
Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Perret absent.
Larry McNertney, 1602 Dover Street, presented
a petition signed by 1175 persons requesting a
north -south bus route on First Avenue. City Mgr.
Berlin will discuss with staff and report to
Council at a later date. John Suchomel, 330h N.
Lucas, appeared re whether or not handicapped
spaces being reserved on main floor of parking
ramp.
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Official Actions Mayor Vevera announced the following
November 6, 1979 vacancies: one vacancy for a five year term
Page 2 expiring January 1, 1985, on the Bd. of Adjustment;
three vacancies for three year terms expiring
January 1, 1983, on the Human Relations Comm.;
three vacancies for three year terms expiring
January 1, 1983, on Resources Conservation Com.;
one vacancy for an unexpired term ending July 1,
1980, on Committee on Community Needs. The above
appointments will be announced December 11, 1979.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to
appoint Councilmembers Glenn Roberts to the
Nominating Committee of Johnson County Regional
Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously,
6/0, Perret absent.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt
RES. 79-520, Bk. 59, p. 1324, DIRECTING THE
DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF
CONTRACT, to Cedar Hill Construction for 1979 BDI
Second Addition Improvements. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt
RES. 79-521, Bk. 59, p. 1325, GRANTING AN EASEMENT
TO NORTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A TERMINAL IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF CITY PARK. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt
RES. 79-522, Bk. 59, p. 1326, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE
CEDAR RAPIDS AND IOWA CITY RAILWAY COMPANY FOR THE
CORRIDOR SEWER PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to
adopt RES. 79-523, Bk. 59, p. 1327, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH SHIVE-HATTERY AND
ASSOCIATES FOR SOIL TESTING AND SURVEYING SERVICES
TO THE NORTH BRANCH DETENTION STRUCTURE OF RALSTON
CREEK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Perret absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that
the rule requiring that ordinances must be
considered and voted on for passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be
finally passed be suspended, that the first and
second consideration and vote be waived, and the
ORDINANCE 79-2978, Bk. 16, pp. 144-146, AMENDING
ORDINANCE 78-2891 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA
CITY, THE HOUSING CODE, by suspending enforcement
of the existing requirements for storm windows and
storm doors until November 1, 1980, be voted upon
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Official Actions for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll
Nwenber 6, 1979 call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by
Page 3 deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ordinance
be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ferret absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, that
the rule requiring that ordinances must be
considered and voted on for passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be
finally passed by suspended, that the first and
second consideration and vote be waived, and the
ORDINANCE 79-2979, Bk. 16, pp. 147-149, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 2550 ARITCLE V SIDEWALKS DIVISION 3
ICE AND SNOW REMOVAL, TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO
THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND TO PROVIDE RULE
MAKING (H.I.S.) AUTHORITY. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by
deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to
adjourn the meeting 7:45 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Perret absent.
A more complete description of Council
activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR
s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
November 6, 1979
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/6/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic
Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councllmembers present: Balmer,
deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Rnberts, Vevera. Absent: Ferret.
Staffinembers present: Hayek, Helling, Berlin, Stolfus, Karr. Council
minutes tape-recorded on Tape #79-26, Side 1, 1473-1704.
Mayor Vevera proclaimed November 11-17, 1979 as Youth
Appreciation Week.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved
and/or adopted, as presented:
Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 10/23/79,
subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Electrical
Examiners and Appeals - 10/17/79; United Action for Youth Bd. -
9/18/79; Riverfront Comm. - 10/24/79; Human Rights Comm. -
10/22/79; Planning & Zoning Comm. - 10/22/79; Resources
Conservation Comm. - 10/9/79; Housing Appeals Bd. - 10/11/79;
Parks and Recreations Comm. - 10/10/79.
Resolutions, Book 59: RES. 79-51B, p. 1322, ACCEPTING
SANITARY SEWER IN MT. PROSPECT, PART IV. RES. 79-519, p.
1323, ACCEPTING SERVICE BUILDING SANITARY SEWER PROJECT.
Correspondence: Letter from Della Grizel re placement of "no
parking" signs, referred to City Manager for reply. Letter from
Brad Meyers re transit routes, referred to the City Manager for
reply. Memo from Traffic Engr. re parking on Cedar St., noted.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to defer action on an
ordinance amending the final PAD plan of Ty'n Cae, Parts 1 and 2, for
one week. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Perret absent.
Larry McNertney, 1602 Dover Street, presented a petition signed by
1175 persons requesting a north -south bus route on First Avenue. City
Mgr. Berlin will discuss with staff and report to Council at a later date.
John Suchomel, 330 N. Lucas, appeared re whether or not handicapped
spaces being reserved on main floor of parking ramp.
Mayor Vevera announced the following vacancies: one vacancy for a
five year term expiring January 1, 1985, on the Bd. of Adjustment; three
vacancies for three year terms expiring January 1, 1983, on the Human
Relations Comm.; three vacancies for three year terms expiring January
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7, 7983, on Resources Conservation Com.; one vacancy for an unexpired
term ending July 1, 1980, on Committee on Community Needs. The above
appointments will be announced December 11, 1979.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to appoint Councilmembers
Glenn Roberts to the Nominating Committee of Johnson County Regional
Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Perret absent.
po
ments to the
committee oof the Iowaannounced
City Community School IDI District will be deferredtoask
ne
week.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-520, Bk
591 P. 1324, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS
IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT, to Cedar Hill Construction for 1979 BDI
Second Addition Improvements. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Perret absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-521, Bk.
59, p. 1325, GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO NORTHWESTERN BELL
TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TERMINAL IN
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CITY PARK. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent,
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-522 Bk.
59, P. 1326, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED
LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE CEDAR RAPIDS AND
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, IOWA CITY
RAILWAY COMPANY FOR THE CORRIDOR SEWER PROJECT. Affirmative
Perret absent.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-523,
Bk. 59, P. 1327, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT
SURVEYING WITH SHIVE-HATTERY AND ASSOCIATES FOR SOIL TESTING AND
SERVICES
STRUCT E OFRALSTON CREEK. Affi mats a roll call voteDunan mo ON
s,
6/0, Perret absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the rule requiring
that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two
Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived,
and the ORDINANCE 79-2978, Bk, 16, pp, 144-146, AMENDING
ORDINANCE 78-2891 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY
HOUSING CODE, by suspending enforcement of the existing requirements
for storm windows and storm doors until November 1, 1980 THE
for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,�
Perret absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent.
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Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, that the rule requiring
that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two
Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed
by suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be
waived, and the ORDINANCE 79-2979, Bk. 16, pp. 147-149, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 2550 ARITCLE V SIDEWALKS DIVISION 3 ICE AND
SNOW REMOVAL, TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO THE DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS AND TO PROVIDE RULE MAKING (H.I.S.) AUTHORITY.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by
deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, that the ordinance be finally adopted at
this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn the meeting
7:45 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Perret absent.
ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR
ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK
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IOWA CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
NOVEMBER 7, 1979 -- 4:30 P.M.
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Baldus, Bartels, Harris
MEMBERS ABSENT: Conlin
STAFF PRESENT: Boothroy, Wilkinson, Ryan, Kendall
FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN:
None
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION:
Harris called the meeting to order and called for consideration of the minutes of
the September 27, 1979, meeting. Baldus moved, and Bartels seconded, that the
minutes be approved as circulated. Motion carried unanimously (3-0).
V-7911. Public hearing on an application submitted by Hawkeye Cablevision for an
exception as provided in Section 8.10.28H.2a of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the
construction of 175 foot cable TV tower.
Boothroy presented an overlay of the area and explained that the exception is being
requested only for the 501x50' parcel on which the tower is to be located. He
further explained that this is only a TV -FM tower and not a micro -wave tower. He
also indicated that he had talked with an engineer at the University of Iowa regarding
the proposed tower and was told that since this is a self-supporting tower there
was very little danger that the tower would fall. lie also indicated that in the
event that the tower did fall there was very little likelihood that it would fall
outside the 501x50' parcel. In checking with the FAA, Mr. Boothroy was informed that
this tower poses no air hazard for aircraft. Mr. Boothroy also stated that the
staff recommends that the exception be granted.
Bill Blough, representing Hawkeye Cablevision, stated that the first site that was
considered for the tower was denied by the FAA because of the general vicinity of
the airport. He also indicated that the tower cannot be located in a commercial
or industrial location and that it cannot be located too far from town because of
transmitting difficulties. He also indicated that this site was chosen because
this area appears to be an unlikely place for future development because of the
terrain of the immediate area. In answer to questions regarding the lease of the
property, he explained that Cablevision has a 15 year lease with three 5 year option!;
for this property.
Baldus asked if there would be an objection from Hawkeye Cablevision if the exception
was granted with a condition that the center of the tower be located 125' from 011
surrounding property. Mr. Blough indicated that he saw no problem with this.
Jen Madsen, a member of the Broadband Telecommunications Commission, asked if the
Board of Adjustment had received the Broadband Telecommunications Commission's
letter regarding this item, Harris indicated that they had received the letter.
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Tony Frey, 15 Caroline Court, stated that he owned the property directly west of
the Barker property. He first discussed technical aspects of the tower with the
Board, accompanied by diagrams on the blackboard. During this discussion, he also
discussed stress limits of the tower. He also indicated that his property is located
at the bottom of the hill and that he was objecting to the tower on aesthetic grounds.
Ile also stated that he did not think that his house was in danger if the tower should
fall but thought that a 400' clearance should be provided to all surrounding areas.
Ile also indicated that he had not received a letter regarding this request and asked
that the Board not vote on this item until the next meeting because he felt that
it was possible that other property owners had not been notified either.
Boothroy stated that all property owners within 200 feet of the property for which
the exception is being requested were notified by letter.
Herb Davis, 707 Kimball Avenue, stated that he was opposed to the tower being in this
area because it was an R1A area. He also stated that he thought more investigation
should be done regarding the site for the location of the tower.
i Steve Kriz, owner of property west of the Hy -Vee Food Stores site, stated that he
had six lots subdivided in this area and that he felt the tower was going to be too
close to his property. He also expressed concerns about the fact that this property
would be undesirable for residential housing because of the tower.
After some discussion by the Board, Baldus moved and Bartels seconded that action on
this item be deferred until (1) an expert opinion could be obtained regarding the
possible dangers involved with the construction of the tower and (2) an appraisal
could be obtained showing the effect this construction would have on the surrounding
property. Motion carried unanimously.
V-7912. Public hearing on an application submitted by Eagle Discount Supermarket
for a variance and/or interpretation to Section 8.10.35.9.C.1 of the Sign Ordinance
to permit the erection of an advertising sign.
Boothroy indicated that a new facia has been constructed forming the background for
the sign that is requested. The proposed sign would be above the existing roof line,
He also indicated that the sign area would be greater than what is allowed in this
zone and that another variance would need to be requested.
Eric Swartz, attorney representing Eagle Discount Supermarkets, was present along
with the architect for the project, the head of construction for Eagle's, and the
local store manager to answer questions. Mr. Swartz presented a blueprint of the
original store and also of the proposed sign. He explained that Eagle's was acting
within the letter of the law and wished the Board to grant the variance.
Boothroy asked the applicant's attorney why they chose to propose a sign that was
not in conformance with the Sign Ordinance knowing the existing sign was non -conforming
and required to be removed in 1981 and that any replacement sign would have to meet
all requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Swartz responded that not being fully
appraised of the Sign Ordinance was an oversight on their part, however, it would
have made no difference in their sign proposal.
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Woody Kendall, Zoning Inspector, explained that the interpretation of roof line was
"the top of the,built up roof material which covers the structural members for this
roof." lie also indicated that covering the braces with a roofing membrane does not
qualify its surface as a part of the roof. In answer to questions from Board
members regarding the issuance of the building permit, he indicated that a building
permit was granted for the facia and inside work prior to the request for the sign
permit.
Following some lengthy discussion by the Board regarding the sign that is proposed,
Baldus moved and Bartels seconded that action on this item be deferred until the
next meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Boothroy asked that the time for the next meeting be discussed. It was pointed out
that there is a 15 -day period required for publication of the meeting. Boothroy
also pointed out the amount of staff time involved in setting up a meeting and
suggested that the meeting be held the second week in December. After some
discussion, Harris asked if the meeting could be scheduled for the first week in
December. The meeting was tentatively scheduled for December 5.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Date Filed: NOV 131979
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Sandra S. Wilkinson, PPD Secretary
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IOWA CITY PLANNING 6 ZONING COMMISSION
INFORMAL MEETING
OCTOBER 29, 1979 -- 7:30 P.M.
CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Blum, Ogesen, Jakobsen, Vetter, Lundquist, Kammermeyer
MEMBERS ABSENT: Lehman
STAFF PRESENT: Boothroy, Seydel
Public discussion of rezoning the north 181 feet of a parcel of land located at the
northeast corner of the intersection of West Benton Street and Westgate Street from
RIA to R3.
Lyle Seydel, Coordinator for City Mousing Programs, explained to the Commission
characteristics of the subject site and type of development envisioned if the rezoning
is approved. Further discussion; no action taken.
Public discussion of an ordinance amending Sections 8.10.3A.8, .47 and 8.10.8.1E,
and adding Sections 8.10.3A.64C and 8.10.8.4 to Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances
of Iowa City, Iowa, providing a definition for Rooming (louse and regulating its
permitted use.
Discussion; no action taken.
Jim Knapp (American Dream Real Estate) will be present to discuss rezoning property
at 320 Second Street (west of Quincy Square) from M1 to C2.
Jim Knapp explained his reasons for requesting the zoning change. Boothroy stated
that the C2 (Commercial) Zone would not be consistent 'ith the Comprehensive Plan;
therefore, in addition to the request to rezone consideration would have to be given
to amending the Comprehensive Plan. Further, that if the Commission wishes to
consider amending the Plan, a formal request for staff assistance should be made at
Thursday's meeting. Further discussion; no action taken.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION
CIVIC CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM
OCTOBER 25, 1979 4:30 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bolnick, Gormezano, Hotka, Shepherd, Singer.
STAFF PRESENT: Tinklenberg.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN
Bolnick moved, Singer seconded, that the RCC approve the minutes of
the October 18 meeting as read. Approved unanimously.
Street LightiM
The Citizens for Better Lighting were not ready to make a
presentation. However, a member of Citizens for Better Lighting,
Neil Richie, was present and discussed with the Commission some of
the aspects of the street lighting question. Two citizens, Becky
Bagford and Danette Conyers, also were present to express their
support for additional lighting. The Commissioners pointed out that
the RCC would make recommendations regarding the energy side of the
street lighting issue.
RCC Goals and Objectives
The Commissioners set their goals and prioritized them. They will
add objectives at the next meeting and each member is directed to
pick a topic or area which they will keep up on. The goals are:
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i1. Public awareness,
2. Energy audit,
3. Building energy code,
4. Transportation,
5. Community liaison,
6. Natural resources, and
7. Community design.
A previously existing goal - solid waste recovery - was placed under
natural resources. Community liaison was added as a goal because it
was felt that the RCC should establish and maintain contact with
local agencies or organizations such as Coralville, the University,
Johnson County, Johnson County Regional Planning Commission, East
Central Iowa Council of Governments, Iowa City Chamber of Commerce,
P.T.A.s, etc. in order to develop a community energy conservation
program.
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October 25, 1979
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Singer moved, Bolnick seconded, that the RCC deal with the first
goal, public awareness, at the next meeting and that individual
members update the RCC on areas of their interest which relate to
resources conservation and Iowa City. Approved unanimously.
The Commissioners requested that the staff send in the names of those
members who wish to receive the Iowa Energy Policy Council Bulletin
and the DOE Insider and Information bulletins. It was also requested
that the new RCC members receive a short explanation of the
management by objectives process.
Solar Grant Applications Review
Tinklenberg reported that there are currently three active
applications. A deadline for applications of November 7, 1979, will
be advertised. He felt that it would be best to solicit bids and
proposals on all three homes. The weather will be a big factor since
construction will be taking place in late November of December.
The Commissioners asked for a summary of the key factors on each
application.
Other Business
Gormezano moved, Singer seconded, that the RCC recommend to the City
Council that it establish a moratorium on an, new development in the
area of Foster Road until further study can be done. After
discussion the motion and its second were withdrawn.
Gormezano moved, Singer seconded, that the RCC go on record as
expressing their concern as to the way the area between North Dubuque
Street and Paririe du Chien, south of Interstate 80, is being
developed. Approved, four ayes, one nay.
Staff was requested to look at the ordinance establishing the RCC to
see if wildlife or wooded areas would be within the scope of the
resources conservation oversight duties of the RCC.
Singer moved, Bolnick seconded, that the next RCC meeting be on
November 8. Approved: four ayes, one abstention.
Next meeting's agenda:
-Street lighting.
-Solar grants.
-Public awareness.
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-North Side development.
Bolnick moved, Singer seconded, that the RCC appoint Chuck Benninger
and Phil Hotka to a subcommittee to review the Senior Center plans
for energy conservation. Approved unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Rogert Tinklenberg.
James Shepherd, Secretary.
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RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 8, 1979 4:30 PM
CIVIC CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bolnick, Gormezano, Shepherd, Singer.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Denniger, Hotka.
STAFF PRESENT: Tinklenberg.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
None.
REQUESTS TO THE CITY MANAGER
The RCC requested that the staff obtain and supervise a communications
intern to write and disseminate information, public service
announcements, and feature articles on energy conservation to the local
news media.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN
Gormezano called the meeting to order.
Bolnick moved, Singer seconded, to approve the minutes of October 25
meeting as read. Approved unanimously.
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Street Lighting
The Commissioners decided to wait until the Citizens for Better
Lighting appear to discuss this item.
Solar Grant Applicants
Tinklenberg reported that the deadline for applications was
yesterday, November 7, and that he had received a fourth eligible
applicant. He stated that he would summarize the relevant
information on each application for the RCC when the final data is in
on the fourth application.
Tinklenberg also reported that since the last series of publicity
concerning the project, he had received 17 inquiries raising the
total number of recorded inquiries since last July to 33. With
unrecorded inquiries, the total number of people expressing interest
in the solar grant project is approximately 40.
One Commissioner asked if there was any possibility of continuing
this project next year. Tinklenberg responded that the current CDBG
funds run out at the end of this fiscal year. There is the
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possibility of using money from other sources; but these are only
vague possibilities at this time.
There was a short discussion of what to use as specifications for the
solar work. Tinklenberg reported that he was considering using the
Uniform Solar Energy Code as the specifications for the
construction.
Shepherd moved, Bolnick seconded, that the RCC authorize the staff to
solicit bids and proposals prior to the next RCC meeting if
necessary. Approved unanimously.
Goals and Objectives, Public Awareness
Singer proposed that the RCC work with the school district in setting
up a children's education program dealing with energy conservation.
Bolnick moved, Shepherd seconded, that the RCC support and sponsor a
grade school solar education program and that Michael Singer be
designated as the representative of the RCC to coordinate this.
Approved unanimously.
Bolnick moved, Singer seconded, that the RCC authorize up to $25 for
advertising and materials. Approved unanimously.
Public Awareness Objecti-•a:
Bolnick moved, Singer seconded, that the RCC adopt as its objectives
under Public Awareness: a) childhood education, b) homeowner
education, and c) business owner education and furthermore, that the
RCC undertake the distribution of the Iowa Energy Policy Council's
"Home Energy Saver's Manual" through local businessses if possible,
by the end of January, obtain an intern from the University of Iowa
School of Journalism to issue periodic feature stories and public
service announcements relating to energy conservation, coordinate a
seminar on energy conservation in small businesses to be
accomplished by the end of February, and conduct an energy
conservation workshop or compaign for senior citizens by the end of
March. Approved unanimously.
North Side Development
Tinklenberg recommended against additional involvement in this
issue. After a short discussion, the Commissioners decided that
their statement of concern in the October 25 minutes was adequate and
the matter was dropped.
Stager Resignation
Shepherd moved, Bolnick seconded, that the RCC accept Harold
Stager's resignation with regret.
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Other Business
- Singer moved, Bolnick seconded, that the next RCC meeting be
held at 5:00 PM on November 15, 1979. Approved unanimously.
- Gormezano raised the idea of having a member of the RCC serve as
a member of the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission as
well as possibly some of the City commissions. The
Commissioners suggested he explore this question with some of
the City Council members and that the RCC discuss it at their
next meeting.
- Next meeting's agenda:
- Goals and objectives:
- Energy audit
- Building energy code
- Steve Carter and the Zoning Ordinance
- RCC representation on other City commissions
- Earth sheltered homes seminar report by Tinklenberg
The meeting adjourned at 6:35 P.M.
Respectfully submitted, Roger Tinklenberg.
James Shepherd, Secretary.
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IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT COMMISSION
MINUTES - OCTOBER B, 1979 - City Manager's Conference Room
Iowa City Civic Center
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Phipps.
Present: Embree, Redick, Phipps
Absent: Bleckwenn, Saeugling
The Commission interviewed 5 applicants for the position of Airport Manager.
The 5 applicants were Allen R. Zmolek, John Davis, Clarence Wachendorf, Fred Zehr,
and Ron Hanelt. These applicants were these who had been selected from the
original list of 43 persons and who had accepted the invitation ofthe Commission
j to appear for interview.
Upon conclusion of the interviews, the Commission conferred and decided by
consensus to first offer the position to Ron Hanelt.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
j Respectfully submitted,
j Caroline Embree - Commission member
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Minutes: Iowa City Airport Commission
October 18, 1974
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Members Present: Hleckwcnn, Embree, Phipps,
Redick
Members Absent: Saeugling
Oters Present: Thurow, Smith, Milkman, Gleaves,
Brachtenbach, Neuzil, Trmmel, Hraun
Summate of Discussion and Actions Taken:Chairman Phipps called the meeting to order at 7:40 PM. General
discussion followed. The minutes of the September meeting were
corrected as follows: "Marine Fuel Tanks Fund" should be changed
to read "Marine Fuel Tax Fund" on the first page. The names
Sonnig and Rachenbach should be changed to read Ossoinig and
Brachtenbach, respectively. The minutes of the Public Information
Meeting of September 27th were corrected also: the name NetL should
be changed to Neff, and the same two names changed to Ossoinig and
Brachtenbach. It was moved by Embree, second by Bleckwenn to tippruvo
the minutes of both meetings as corrected. Motion carried.
Bills for the month were presented. It was moved by Bleckwenn,
second by Embree to approve the bills as presented. Motion Varried.
It was moved by Embree, second by Bleckwenn that the chairman be
authorized to sign the memorandum of understanding with the CIL.y,
concerning the installation of a boatramp at Sturgis berry Parlc.
Motion carried. Phipps signed the memorandum.
The DOT grant agreement for the tiedown program was discussed.
Phipps reported that the Commission's selectee for Airport Manager
declined the position. General discussion followed. The possibility
of placing a call to the selectee and his wife was discussed. It
was agreed that Mr. Hanelt should be called immediately; he was not
at home.
Concerning the budget, Redick asked about the possibility or
addressing the City Council. Phipps stated that Lho subjrcl will
probably come up at the next informal meeting. Genual d.iF:cw;si,nl
followed. Phipps commented that the last budget is all right, ,,xr,y,l
that increased funding is necessary because of inflation, and Inr
the Manager and shop. General discussion followed. Phipps prcirll.rvl
out that a full-time manager should be able to increase ruvr'nuc, ,Illrl
more than pay his or her way, eg.by assisting in obtaining rcrll'ra1
grants. It is important for the City to realize this- alt.huuglllill,
budget may be increased now, the airport will be more efricirnlly run
in the future. Bleckwenn commented that he didn't Lhink that Iho (CMAC
,_ould get federal funding for operational (managerial) expen5rv.
General discussion followed.
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Bleckwenn commented that since the city staff has decided Lo bill
the ICMAC for everything that they do for the commission, the
1CMAC should charge the city for their use,of a.irport land. (.Sollw
of their mainLcnanrc buildings arc on airport: proporl y. ) (;,.I (.I I I
discussion foflowed.
Embree asked about McCrabb. Phipps reported that someone removed
the heaters and air conditioner from the hangar -office last week.
General discussion followed. Bleckwenn commented that the water
to the building should be shut off, and that a contractor should
check the building to make sure that it is properly winterized.
Phipps offered to contact a contractor. General discussion followed.
Phipps handed out the "functional Report - Receipts for the month
ended 9/30/79."
The chairman opened the meeting for individual reports, and commented
that Dave Byers has resigned. The ICMAC will be turned over to
someone from the Kimball Company's head office in Pennsylvania.
Phipps also presented a letter from Eugene A. Diety, City Engineer
concerning a drainage ditch through airport property, and the DUl"s
need for getting rid of the water in it. General discussion followed.
Redick presented several thank you letters that she had wriLtcn
with respect to the special meeting held the week before with some
people from the EPA. The letters were addressed to Joe Gailbraith,
Steve Starly, and there was a letter sent to Sen. John Culver to inform
him of the meeting.
Alternate candidates for the position of Airport Manager were discussed.
It was moved by Embree, second by Bleckwenn, that the ICMAC attempt,
through tomarrow afternoon (October 19th) at 5:OOPM to contact Hanv.IL,
to ask him once again to accept the position of Airport Manager. If
this is not sucessful, Phipps should contact Mr. Zehr in Georgia to
offer him the position and to negotiate with him; his references should
be checked also. Motion carried. Bleckwenn commented that, should
the plan be unsucessful, the ICMAC should consider hiring a part-
time manager, at least through the winter months. General discussion
followed. Redick suggested that Mr. Davis be considered as a third
choice.
Phipps asked for public. comment. Hrachtenbach asked why Lherr w,-rvv
no FAA officials at last- week's EPA meeting. Phipps replied Lh,l
they were not contacted in time. Redick commented that she though(
that the meeting went very well. She mentioned that the ),IPA pcopio
suggested that all parties concerned (eg pilots, the FBO, Manaqur,
the Commission, and City authorities) should try to cooperate.
General discussion followed.
Brachtenbach asked about his letter concerning airport records. Phipps;
said that copies were distributed to Commission members, and it. will
be on the next agenda.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:95 PM.
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IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
October 26, 1979
Storyhour Room 4:00 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
Summary of discussion
Bartley, Cavitt, Immermann, Ostedgaard,
Richerson, Zastrow
Bezanson, Gritsch, Hyman
Eggers, Craig, Kelley, Carter, Westgate,
McGuire
Kim Stuart and Bryan Davis - ICPL practicum
students from U of I Library School; press
representative from KKIC
Vice President Bartley convened the meeting at 4:15 PM.
Carolyn Cavitt, appointed to the Board on October 2, 1979 was welcomed.
The two practicum students were introduced to the Board.
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of 9/27/79 were approved. Zastrow/
Immerman. Minutes of Building Committee 01 on 10/24/79 were approved.
Ostedgaard/Zastrow.
The Director noted the unusually high expenditure for bindery charges on
the 10/1/79 Disbursements List is a result of a close scrutiny of all
library materials before they were entered into the data base., The
disbursements for October 1 and October 15, 1979 were approved. Richerson/
Immerman. The PY1980 First Quarter Expenditure Report was reviewed.
There was no President's Report.
Director's Report
1. Requested informal approval of letting the MS Marathon use the
Library's outside electrical plug for 8 hours on November 4th.
2. Reported on former Board member Dave Kirkman's outstanding pre-
sentation on planning library facilities at the Iowa Library
Association Conference in Waterloo, October 17-19, 1979.
3. Reported on the variance granted by the Board of Appeals on
October 24 and the subsequent issuance of a permit to proceed
with the augercast pilings for the new building.
4. Reviewed all other items in the ICBO plan review report. with
City Building Inspector Glenn Siders and Art Koffron of IILM
on October 24th.. Most were resolved. A few have cost impli-
cations and a few will require minor floor plan changes.
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IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
October 26, 1979
Page 2
Director's Report Continued
S. Met with Bob Rohlf and Paula Vesely of DVR 5 W on October 12
to review preliminary furniture and cola plans and to resentation maketo final
changes to furniture layout. They P P
Board in early December.
6. Library is completing the fourth week of operation with the new
computerized system. The public accepted it with little comment;
the staff performed in an outstanding manner despite more hardware
problems in the first two weeks than in almost any time since the
system was installed. There is still a lot of clean-up to do to
the data base and a lot of procedures to evaluate and review. The
library will take delivery on the software and one or two
log
me after
notmhavesitfready forine publicause until about- 0 but will
the about -10/1/808
Building Committee #2 scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, November 271 1979
at 4:00 PM in the Director's Office. Building Committee N3 scheduled a
meeting with the entire Board to discussthe private 400 funndthe drive ororhe
n 1979 ew building on Thursday, November 8,
Office.
During the Board's review of the policy on confidentiality of library
circulation records, Immermann moved that the Board reaffirm this policy.
The motion was not seconded and no action was taken.
The Board reviewed the FY1980 First Quarter Goals and Objectives Report
attached.
The Board reviewed the Auditor's recommendation regarding a library
purchasing policy and the Director's outline for such a policy. The Board
will consider adoption of a policy following its completion.
The Board recommended delaying adoption of a graphics contract with
Hansen Lind Meyer pending their response to questions which arose during
consideration.
The staff, notably Carol Spaziani, was commended for its preparation
for activities held during Plaza Dedication Week.
In addition to the above meetings scheduled, the Board set a special
meeting for Thursday, November 1S, 1979 at 4:00 PM in the Director's Office
to review the FY1981 budget. A Building Committee 41 meeting was set
AM in
for
Wednesday,
owner/Contractor issues. The ORegular iMeeting he Director's
for November
ffice
todiscussvemher
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
October 26, 1979
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will be held on Thursday, November 29, 1979 at 4:00 PM in the Storyhour
Room. The Regular Meeting for December will be held Thursday, December
20, 1979 at 4:00 PM in the Storyhour Room. A tentative Special Meeting
was set for Thursday, December 13, 1979 at 4:00 PM in the Director's
Office for an Interiors Presentation.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan McGuire, Recorder
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RESOLUTION N0. 79-534
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASS "C"
LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE APPLTMTM
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
that a Class C Liquor Control License application
is hereby approve or the following named person or
persons at the following described location:
First Avenue Lounge of Iowa City, Inc. dba The Annex,
819 First Avenue
Said approval shall be subject to any conditions or re-
strictions hereafter imposed by ordinance or State law,
The City Clerk shall cause a recommendation for approval
to he endorsed upon the application and forward the same
together with the license fee, certificate of financial
responsibility, surety bond, sketch of the premises and all
other information or documents required to the Iowa Beer
and Liquor Control Department,
It was moved by Ferret and seconded by Erdahl
that the Resolution as rea a adopted, and upon ro ca
there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Balmer X
deProsse X
Erdahl X
Neuhauser X
Perret X
Roberts X
Vevera X
Passed and approved this 20th day of November
19 79
Attest:
City Clerk
Mayor
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RESOLUTION NO. 79—j-; N
RESOLUTION TO REFUND A PORTION OF CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FEE
W11FREAS, John & Tim Kane dha/ Kanes' Depot
at 114 Wright St, has surrendered Liquor License MLC -11939
to the Iowa State Beer t, Liquor Control Department, and has received
the State share of .35% of two quarters of the liquor license fee,
and,
WHEREAS, the above licensee has applied for refund of the City' share of
05% of two quarters of the liquor license fee,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that the Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized and directed to draw a warrant on the General
Fund in the amount of $422.50 payable to John & Time Kane
Kanes' Depot for refund of portion of Liquor License
MLC -11939
It was moved by Perre t and seconded by Erdahl that the
Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x
X
X
X
X
Balmer
deProsse
Erdahl
Neuhauser
Perrot
Roberts
Vevera
Passed and approved this 20th day of November 1979
Mayor
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RESOLUTION N0, 79-536
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RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASS C
LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE APPLM T M
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`` BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY,
I that a Class C Liquor Control IOWA,
is hereby approve or the followingLicense application
persons at the following described 1 named person or
I L/-0, ocation:
INC,^Incorporated dba The Sanctuary Restaurant,
405 S. Gilbert
Said approval shall be subject to any conditions or re-
strictions hereafter imposed by ordinance or State law.
The City Clerk shall cause a recommendation for
to he endorsed upon the application and forward the
together with the approval
together
with
responsibility. license fee, certificate of same
ial
other informatonuortdocumentskrequiredh of the to themIowacBeerall
and Liquor Control Department,
that It was moved byes resPerret and seconded by Erdahl
there were: a adopted, and upon ro ca
Balmer
deProsse
Erdahl
Neuhaus se_ r
Perret
Roberts
Vevera
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
{ Passed and approved thia 20th
day Of November lg 79
Mayor�"—
Attest: /�lCcc
City ClerkV����
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RESOLUTION NO. 79-537
RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF CLASS C
PERMIT APPMCA'I'IO— N -- SUNDAY
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA
j that a Class CITY, IOWA,
�_ Sunday Permit application is
hereby approved for the following named person or persons at
the following described location:
GTD.
INC.^Incorporated dba The Sanctuary Restaurant,
405 S. Gilbert
Said approval shall be subject to any conditions or restrictions
hereafter imposed by ordinance of state law.
The City Clerk shall cause a recommendation for approval to
be endorsed upon the application and forward the same together
with the license fee, bond, and all other information or docu-
ments required to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department.
It was moved by Perret and seconded by Erdahl
that the Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there
were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Balmer g
deProsse g
1 Erdahl g
I Neuhauser g
IPerret g
Roberts g
i
Vevera g
Passed and approved this 20th
1979 day of November
I_4/"(�y ( .
MayoiJI�r
Attest: u L
City Clerk
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RESOL TION No, 7 9 9 18
':SWL A'ION ACCEPTING PAVING AND STORM WATER SEWER
RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 90 OF TY'N
SAS CAE ADDITtinent ION, PART 2
o��e ents have been rIg� cordance tfied that the following
City of Iowa City, Plans and
specifications
Concrete Paving of Cambria Court and two storm sewer inlets in
Resubdivision Pf Lot 90 of Ty'n Cae Addition, Part 2, as con -
strutted by Metro Pavers, Inc. of Iowa City
That storm sewer which is connected to the two aforementioned
storm sewer inlets in Resubdivision of Lot 90 of Ty'n Cae
Addition' Part 2, as constructed by Knowling Brothers Contracting
Company of Sharon Center, Iowa.
AND W"'�' �ntenance Bonds for Metro Pavers &
on
file in the City Clerks Office, Knowling Bros are
that �d�ORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Iowa
�rovenents be accepted by the City of Iowa City, City, Iowa
It was
that the Resoolutioed nyp and as ready— bay steed '
I and —h—ere
upon roll call there were:
--
AYES:
BALMER SEDT
x
DEPROSSE �-
X
ERDAHL —
x
NEUHAUSER
x
j PERRET
X
j ROBERTS —
i X
VEVERA —
i x
Passed aril approved this 20th day of November
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ATTEST: � Mayor
City ,vi�C,,�
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Received Approved
By Tho iogal Departmont
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PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT MAINTENANCE BOND
FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF
Know All Men By These Presents:
That Pietro Pavers Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa
as Principal, and the MERCHANTS MUTUAL BONDING COMPANY of Des Moines, Iowa
as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the Ci ty of Iowa Ci ty, Iowa
, in the penal sum of THIRTY FOUE_JHOUSAND
SEVEN HUNDRED SIX AND 42/100-------- 34,706.42---
, IS I DOLLARS,
lawful money of the United States of America, for the payment of which, well and truly to be made, the Principal and
Surety bind themselves, their and each of their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and
severally, firmly by these presents.
0
Signed and delivered this 9th day of November 79
' A.D. 19 _
I Whereas, the said Principal entered into a certain contract, dated the
day of
19 _,with the to furnish all the material
I and labor necessary for the construction of
approximately 2508.21 square yards 7" PCC pavement
approximately 1629 lineal feet curbing
1 - RA5 Intake
1 - RA3 Intake
in Ty'nCae Addition, Iowa City, Iowa
In the Ci ty of Iowa Cit , in conformity with certain specifications; and
Whereas, a further condition of said contract is that the said Principal should furnish a bond of indemnity,
guaranteeing to remedy any defects in workmanship or materials that may develop in said work within a period of
five (5) years from the date of acceptance of the work under said contract; and
Whereas, the obove work has been completed and accepted and if not accepted will be automatically accepted
upon the filing of this maintenance bond; and
Whereas, the said MERCHANTS MUTUAL BONDING COMPANY of Des Moines, Iowa, for a valuab
consideration, has agreed to join with said Principal In such bond or guarantee, indemnifying said le
City le
of
Iowa City as aforesaid;
Now,Therefore, the Condition of this Obligation is Such, that if the said Principal does an( ls��l ayy``ri`own cost and
expense, remedy any and all defects that may develop in said work, within the period of l b /
I from the dale of acceptance of the work under said contract, by reasono(badworkmanshiporpaormaterialusedtnthe
ears
construction of said work, and shall keep all work in continuous good repair during said period, and shall in all other
i respects, comply with all the terms and conditions of said contract with respect to maintenance and repairof said work,
then this obligation to be null and void; otherwise to be and remain in full force and virtue in law.
METRO PAVERS INC Principal
Approvedilk j
By HANTS MUTUAL 13ONDING COMPANY
City Solicitor. Surety
By
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' MERCHAS S MUTUAL BONDIN 1 COMPANY
DES MOINES, IOWA
POWER OF ATTORNEY
Know All Men By These Presents, that the MH:af t14gs sit n +t. Husnl\f cusnvss, a cinry,ration duly urgnnitcd under the haws of
the State of low it. and having its princiPal office in the City of Des Moine%. County or Polk. State of Iowa. hath nada, con stitu cd and
appointed• and does by these presents make, constitute and appoint INDIVIDUALLY
C.B. Caudat, G.A. LaMriir II, Carl J. (rant Jr., Janes E. Thonq)son, James F.
Norris, F. Melvyn Hrtabetz
ofand Suite of Rua it, true and lawful Attorney -in -Fact. with full power
and authority h.NL conferred in its ante. place and stead. to sign, eucmr. acknowledge and deliser in its f+ehaB m surety:
Any or all bonds or undertakings, provided
that no bond or undertaking executed under
this authority shall exceed in amount the
sum of ONE DELLICN DOLLARS ($1,000,000,00)
and to bind the MERCHANTS MUTUAL BONDING COMPANY thereby as fully and to the same extent as if such bond or
undertaking was signed by the duly allthnriud officers of the MERCHANTS MUTUAL BLINDING COMPANY. and all the acts of
said Attorney, pursuant to the authority herein given. are hereby ratified and confirmed.
This Powerof-Attorney is made and executed pursuant to and by authority of the following ByLaw adopted by the Board of
Directors of the MERCHANTS MUTUAL BONDING COMPANY.
ARTICLE 2. SECTION 5A. --The Charlatan of the Roaol ar President or :my Vice President or Secretary shall have power
and authority to appoint Atomeys-in-Fact, and to authorize them In execute on behalf of the Company, and uuach the Seal of
the Company thereto, bonds and undertakings. recognizance,. conitacts of indemnity and other writings obligatory in the
nature thereof'
In Witness Whereof, MERCHANTS MUTUAL BONDING COMPANY has sauced these presents it, he signed by its President
and Vice President. and its corporate seal to 6e harem afOxeJ, this 22nd day of May
A.D.,1979
Attest: MERCHANTS MUTUAL BUN DINGCOMPANY
NWZ4 , l� ��� By
Vi. r P.r.IJ,n,
STATE OF IOWA
COUNTY OF POLY } is
on this 22nd day of May .I9 79 helote me appeared W.W. Wamer
and William Warner, to me personally known, whit being by me duty sworn did say that they are Presialent and Vile President respec•
lively of the MERCHANTS MUTUAL BONDING COMPANY. the corporation described in the foregoing instrument. and that the
Seal affixed to the said instrument is the Corporate Soul of the said Corporation and that the said instillment was signed and scaled in
behalf of said Corporation by authority of its Rmud of IEreclors.
In Testimony Whereof. I have hereunto set my hand and affixed by Official Seal, at the City of De,.% Moincs. Iowa the day and year
first above written.
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Pdl 1 PxFh.. ruxnn. law
ara t'um.nnmmCW 9-30-B1
STATE OF IOWA
COUNTY OF PDI.K
moo,.
J, William blamer. Vice President of the MERCHANTS MUTUAL BUNUIN(
that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the POWER OF
MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY, which is still in force and effect.
In Witness Whereof. I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Company. at
this 9th day of November
This power f ahomey expires. Until Revoked
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180D
ENGINEER'S REPORT
November 13, 1979
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Iowa City
Iowa
Dear Honorable Mayor and Councilpersons:
I hereby certify that the construction of the improvements listed
below have been completed in substantial accordance with the plans
and specifications of the Engineering Division of the City of Iowa
City. The required maintenance bond is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
Concrete paving of Cambria Court and two storm sewer
inlets in Resubdivision of Lot 90 of Ty'n Cae Addition,
Part 2, as constructed by Metro Pavers, Inc. of Iowa City,
Iowa.
That storm sewer which is connected to the two
aforementioned storm sewer inlets in Resubdivision of Lot
90 of Ty'n Cae Addition, Part 2, as constructed by Knowling
Brothers Contracting Company of Sharon Center, Iowa.
I hereby recommend that the above mentioned improvements be accepted
by the City of Iowa City.
Respect ully submitted,
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Eu ene�A. Dietz, P.E.
City Engineer
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December 3, 1979
Dr. Charles C. Wunder
702 West Park Road
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Dr. Wunder:
At its regular meeting of November 13, 1979, the City Council
received and placed on file your letter concerning the planned
route to the University's new sports arena.
I have been in contact with the University personnel in charge of
this project. It is their feeling that while some additional
traffic will be generated during arena events, the improvements made
to the Rocky Shore Drive intersection will provide more efficient
traffic movement. The University's consulting engineer has pre-
dicted that for a non arena/football game situation, traffic increases
will be less than five percent.
If you should have any further comments or questions, please do not
hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely yours,
Neal G. Berlin
City Manager
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702 West Park Road
Iowa City Iowa 52240
November 9, 1979
'Phe City Council A14D The University of Iowa
City of Iowa City atten: Mr. Randall P. Bezanson
Civic Center 101 Jessup ball
Iowa City, Iowa Iowa City, Iowa
52240 52242
Dear Sirs:
I am concerned regarding the plans as announced in the Tuesday,
November G PRESS CITIZEN to connect Rocky Shore Drive with Woolf
Avenue and the new basketball arena. As a belt route, this could
compound the already serious problems which have been growing over
the years ever since we became aware of the Park Road -Rocky Shore
system's unfortunate arterialization:
I would be happy to discuss the existing problems with any
of you who are not fully aware of such. By way of example, during
the last winter alone, the misdirected flow of arterial traffic
caused two identical accidents in our own driveway.
Sincerely,
C�G` l • /'!� GAY''" —
Charles C. Wunder
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702 West Park Road
Iowa City Town 57740
November 1, 1977
The City Council A14D The University of Iowa
City of Iowa City atten: Mr. Randall P. Bczanson
Civic Center 101 Jessup Hall
Iowa City, Iowa Iowa City, Iowa
52240 52242
Dear Sirs:
I am concerned regarding the plans as announced in the Tuesday,
` November G PRESS CITIZEN to connect Rocky Shore Drive with Woolf
Avenue and the new basketball arena. As a belt route, this cou.1cl
i compound the already serious problems which have been growing over
the years ever since we became aware of the Park Road -Rocky Shore
system's unfortunate arterialization:
I would be happy to discuss the existing problems with any
i of you who are not fully aware of such. By way of example, during
the last winter alone, the misdirected flow of arterial traffic
caused two identical accidents in our own driveway,
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Sincerely,
Charles C. Wunder
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 14, 1979
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
Re: Parking on Crosby Lane
As directed by Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, this
is to advise you of the following action:
ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 23-234 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, the
City Traffic Engineer will direct that signs prohibiting parking at
all times be installed on the south side of Crosby Lane from the
intersection of Crosby Lane with Bancroft Drive east to the
intersection of Crosby Lane and Sycamore Street. This action will be
taken on or shortly after 29 November, 1979,
COMMENT:
This action is being taken after the results of a postcard survey
were evaluated. The postcard survey was used to determine the
opinion of the affected residents along Crosby Lane. 77% of the
responding residents favored the removal. 67% favored removal from
the south side of Crosby Lane. There was a clear consensus among the
residents for this parking prohibition.
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To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the Iowa City Council -
This letter is in reply to the Nov, 2 Memorandum of Dick Plastino, in
which he comments on my letter of Oct. 30 in which I pointed out to your
Honorable Body that during a snow emergency parking in parts of this area
would be permitted on one side of four adjoining streets on even days, but
on odd days parking would not be permitted on either side of those streets,
this because some of the No Parkinsigns are on the wrong side of a street.
Mr. Plastino admits that not all of the No Parkine signs are where they
should be, and that if they were then parking would be permitted in the area
sever, days a week -- on the east and west streets on even days and on the north
and south streets on odd days. (That is during a snow emergency.)
In his Memo. Mr. Plastino says that Public Works prefers not to shift the
misplaced signs because, under the present set—up, some switch parking would
be
Possible. But switch to where?
In this nearby area the only street on which parking would be permitted
on odd days during a snow emergency would be the two short blocks on Jackson
Avenue, which is whore Fritz(s Hatcher & Deeds and House of Wood are located.
Surrounding this Avenue to the north, east and south, for one long block in
each direction. there are some 50 households on streets where no perking is
permitted on either side on any of the streets on odd days during a snow
emergency. How maay of the 50 could expect to switch park to Jackson Avenue?
Sfr3tbll parking, except at some corners, would be equally impossible ah
there isn't enough parking space_ on the north two blocks of Rundell
Street's on Oakland Avenue,nnr on Summit Street for the residents living on
thoserttrets, during a snow emergencyr that is.
Fir. Plastino said that he is reluctant to move the signs unikss the
situation is absolutely intolerable. During a snow emergency it would be
absolutely untolerable in the area bounded by Summit Street, Court Street,
Muscatine Avenue Seventh;: Avenue and the Rock Island tracks because of the
disorder, confusion and hardship that would be caused in this district on
the odd days of the month unless all of the signs are sos a �t at parking
is permstted on the even sides of the east and west stres one'Re odd
sides of the north and south streets do odd days. In Towncrest the signs
have been properly placed, and there is no good reason why the same should
not be done in this area.
All that your Honorable Body needs to do to promote order, eliminate
confusion and prevent hardshtpdduring a snow emergency is to instruct the
on staff to move the No Parking signs from the west aide of the street to the -bast!-, side
Dearborn Street, on Rundell Street south of Sheridan Avenue, on Grant Street and on
Clark Street north of the Rock Island tracks. With winter fast approaching,
there is no time to lose.
I have been working on this with the Public Works Department ever since
the day after the snow emergency ordinance appeared in the Press—Citizen.
Because of.the large number of old people in this area, I wanted to try to
be sure that the No Parking signs would be on the proper side of our streets.
The very next day after I discussed this with a member of the staff, the
calendararkin ci
P g gns were taken dawn on Dearborn Street and on Rundell
Street south of Sheridan. and the No Parking signs were put up on the wrong
.sides of those two streets.
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RESOLUTION NO. 79-539
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR ACQUISITION OF REAL
PROPERTY FOR THE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT SITE
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa, in furtherance of the public welfare,
plans to construct a new water pollution control plant for the treatment of waste
water; and,
WHEREAS, this project requires that the City of Iowa City acquire certain
interests in real property lying directly south of the southern City Limits and
east of Sand Road; and,
WIIEREAS, the City of Iowa City has received appraisals and review appraisals
concerning the fair market value of these real property interests; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City has reviewed these appraisals and review appraisals
and being familiar with the real property identified therein, desires to establish
the Just Compensation for acquisition of these real property interests.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that the
amounts listed opposite each real property interest described below are hereby
declared to be the Just Compensation for the purpose of acquisition of said real
property interests.
The staff of the City of Iowa City is hereby authorized to commence negotiations
for the purchase of said real property interests and the Mayor and City Clerk are
authorized to contract for the purchase of said real property interests. In the
event negotiations for purchase are unsuccessful, the staff is hereby authorized to
institute condemnation proceedings for the acquisition of said real property interests.
Property Owner Real Property Interest
Just Compensation
Stevens Development Fee title to 53 acres from a tract of $250,000
Partneiship land located directly south of the
southern City Limits and east of Sand
Road.
George E. and Fee title to 11.7 acres from a tract of $47,000
Laurena Lehman land located directly south of the southern
City Limits and west of Sycamore Street.
It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Perret
that the Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there iaere:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Balmer
x dcProsse
x Erdahl
x Neuhauser
x Perrot
x Roberts
x Vevera
Passed and approved this 20th day of November 1979.
0/, Mayor RECEIVED 3 d pnvw
ATTEST: , , n- EX ,TIC, LEGAL DEPAPMENT
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RESOLUTION NO. 79-540
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
MODULAR BUILDING RENOVATION, IOWA CITY SERVICE CENTER.
WHEREAS, Geo. Kondora, Div. I; Jones Construction, Div. II; and Nate
Moore, Div. III have submitted the best bidsfor the construction of
the above-named project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
1. That the contract for the construction of the above-named project is hereby
awarded to Geo. Kondora, Div. I, Plumbing, $11,780; Jones Const., Div. II, Heating,
awarded
$3,685 &Nae OOre, iV. , ec rico subject to the condition that
iawardee secure adequate performance bond and insurance certificates.
2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign and the City Clerk to attest the
I contract for the construction of the above-named project, subject to the condition
that awardee secure adequate performance bond and insurance certificates.
It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Neuhauser
that the Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Balmer
x deProsse
x Erdahl
x Neuhauser
x Perret
x Roberts
x Vevera
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THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this O 0-21 day of
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party of the first part/I, hereinafter referred to as /the "Owner'__ and
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party of the second part, hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor".
WITNESSETH:
That whereas the Owner has heretofore caused to be prepared certain plans,
specifications and proposal blanks, dated the 22 _ day of October
19 79, for Modular Building Renovation - lowa City Service Center
under the terns and conditions therein fully stated
and set forth, and
Whereas, said plans, specifications and proposal accurately, and fully
describe the tens and conditions upon which the Contractor is willing to
perform the work specified:
NOW, THEREFORE, 1T IS AGREED:
1. That the Owner hereby accepts the attached proposal of the Contractor
for the work and for the sums listed therein.
2. That this Contract consists of the following component parts which
are made a part of this agreement and Contract as fully and absolutely
as if they were set out in detail in this Contract:
a. Addenda Numbers
b. "Standard Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction",
Series of 1977, Iowa Department of Transportation, Highway
Division, plus current special provisions and supplemental
specifications.
c. Plans
d. Notice of Public Hearing and Advertisement for Bids. C�/�y
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The above components are complementary and what is called for by
one shall be as binding as if called for by all.
3. That payments are to be made to the Contractor in accordance with
and subject to the provisions embodied in the documents made a part
of this Contract.
4. That this Contract is executed in 3 copies.
114 WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands
and seals the date first written above.
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THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this y[ 7 day of /«t% -- _
19 by and between the _ Cit Lo Iowa City,_lowa
party of the first/I part, hereinafter referred to as the "Owner" and
Se ry c e �Sms
party of the second part, hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor".
I411NESSETH:
That whereas the Owner has heretofore caused to be prepared certain plans,
specifications and proposal blanks, dated the 22 _ day of October
19 79, for Modular Buildinq Renovation__ Iowa City Service Center
Qvssip-n_�=EJe�'><r.�,.under the terns and conditions therein fully stated
and set forth, and
Whereas, said plans, specifications and proposal accurately, and fully
describe the terms and conditions upon which the Contractor is willing to
perform the work specified:
NOW, THEREFORE, IT 1S AGREED:
1. That the Caner hereby accepts the attached proposal of the Contractor
for the work and for the sums listed therein.
2. That this Contract consists of the following component parts which
are made a part of this agreement and Contract as fully and absolutely
as if they were set out in detail in this Contract:
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a. Addenda Numbers
b. "Standard Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction",
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Series of 1977, Iowa Department of Transportation, Highway
Division, plus current special provisions and supplemental
specifications.
c. Plans
d. Notice of Public Hearing and Advertisement for Bids.
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e. Special Provisions
f. Proposal,
g. This Instrument
The above components are complementary and what is called for by
one shall be as binding as if called for by all.
3. That payments are to be made to the Contractor in accordance with
and subject to the provisions embodied in the documents made a part
of this Contract.
4. That this Contract is executed in 3 copies.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands
and seals the date first written above.
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9. This Instrument
The above- components are complementary and what is called for by
one shall be as binding as if called for by all.
3. That payments are to be made to the Contractor in accordance with
and subject to the provisions embodied in the documents made a part
of this Contract.
4. That this Contract is executed in 3 copies.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands
and seals the date first written above.
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MIS AGkEEMCNT, made and entered info this �� day of —
19 1Y, by and between the City of Iowa City, Iowa
party of the first part, hereinafter referred
to as the "Owner" and
party of the second part, hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor".
That whereas the Owner has heretofore caused to be prepared certain plans,
specifications and proposal blanks, dated the 22 day of — October
19 79, for Modular Building Renovation - Iowa City Service Center
pLVs�c++-�;[ under the terns and conditions therein fully stated
and set forth, and
Whereas, said plans, specifications and proposal accurately, and fully
describe the terms and conditions upon which the Contractor is willing to
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perform the work specified:
NOW, THEREFORE, IT 15 AGREED:
1. That the Owner hereby accepts the attached proposal of the Contractor
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2. .That this Contract consists of the following component parts which
are made a part of this agreement and Contract as fully and absolutely
as if they were set out in detail in this Contract:
a. Addenda Numbers
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MEMORANO
j DATE: November 20, 1979
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilf
FROM: Eugene A. Dietz, City Engineer 16 "
RE: Bids for Modular Building Renovation
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Bids taken for the Modular Building Renovation are as shown
on attached Bid Tabulation Sheet.
It is recommended that contracts be awarded to George Kondora
Plumbing and Heating for Division I - Plumbing work for the
amount of $11,780, to Jones Plumbing and Heating, Inc. for
Division II - HVAC for the amount of $3,685 and to Nate Moore
Wiring Service for Division III - Electrical work for the
amount of $9,625.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
MODULAR BUILDING RENOVATION
IOWA CITY SERVICE CENTER
Sealed proposals will be received by the City
Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, until 10:00
a.m. on the 20th day of November
and opened immediately thereafter T79'
Engineer. Proposals will be acted upon
by the
the City
Council at a meeting to be held in theCouncil City
Chambers at 7;30 o m on
or at such later placepas�me� enlg7a _,
fixed.
The work will involve the following:
Installation of heating and air conditioning units
and wiring for such plus lighting and various
receptacles. Plumbing for bathroom facilities and
water coolers etc. along with installation of
lavatory and water closets, all as called for in
specifications.
All work is to be done in strict compliance with
the plans and specifications prepared by Robert
Burns of Robert Burns & Assoc. & ha r es S hmad
of owa City, owa,
publiw is have eretofore een
approved by the City Council, and are on file for
c examination in the Office of the City Clerk.
Whenever reference is made to the "Standard
Specifications", it shall be the "Standard
Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction",
Series of 1977, Iowa Department of Transportation,
Ames, Iowa.
Each proposal shall be made on a form furnished
by the City and must be accompanied by a bid bond
or cashier's or certified check drawn on an Iowa
Bank a under the laws of the
Statesrb
andfiledank hintadsealed envelope separatenited from
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the one containing the proposal, and in the amount
10% made payable to the City
Trea�Ture
Iowa
City,
be cashed by the Treasurerof theCitywof Iowamay City,
Iowa, as liquidated damages in the event the
Successful
within ten (10)edays land ls tPost tbond er nsatisfactorytto
the City insuring the faithful performance of the
contract. Checks of the lowest two or more bidders
may be retained for a period of not to exceed
fifteen (15) days until a contract is awarded or
returned after the canvass and tabulation of bids
is completed and reported to the City Council.
Payment to the Contractor will be made as
specified in the "Standard Specifications",
Article 1109.06.
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The Cessful bidder will be requircr o
furnish a bond in an amount equal to one Iwndred
percent (100%) of the contract price, said bond
to be issued by a responsible surety approved by
the City Council and shall guarantee the prompt
payment of all materials and labor and protect
and save harmless the City from claims and
damages of any kind caused by the operation of
the contract, and shall also guarantee the
maintenance of the improvement for a period of
1 years from and after its completion
and acceptance by the City.
The following limitations shall apply to
this project:
Working Days
Completion Date February 15. 1979
Liquidated Damages None per day
The plans, specifications, and proposed
contract documents may be examined at the Office
of the City Clerk. Copies of said plans and
specifications and form of proposal blanks may
be secured at the Office of EIu ene A. Dietz
City Engineer of Iowa City,
owa, y ona fide bidders. Return all plans
and specifications to the City Engineer's office
in good condition within fifteen (15) days after
the opening of bids.
The City reserves the right to reject any or
all proposals and to waive technicalities and
irregularities.
Published upon order of the City Council of
Iowa City, Iowa.
Abbie Sto fus
City Clerk of Iowa City,
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RESOLUTION No. 79-541
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXE)=CN OF AGREEMENT WITH AFSCME
AMENDING ARTICLE VIII SECTION 4 OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND AFSCME
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa, has negotiated an amended agreement
with AFSCME 'a copy of said a reement
being attachedto s Resolution s reference made a part hereof,
and,
WRRAS, the City Council deems it in the public interest to enter
into said agreement with AFSCME amending Article VIII Section 4 of the
agreement between the City and AFSCME for the contract dated July 1. 1978,
through June 30, 1980.
NOW, THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed
to execute the amended agreement with AFSCME
2. That the City Clerk shall furnish copies of said amended agreement
to any citizen requesting same.
It was moved by Neuhauser ani seconded by Balmer
Resolution be adopted,�call there were:
AYES: NAYS:
X
BALMER
X
DEPROSSE
X
ERDAHL
X
NEUHAUSER
X
PERRET
X
ROBERTS
X
VEVERA
Passed and approved this 20th day of Novembe 'r , 1979,
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City of Iowa City
Date: November 15, 1979
To: City Council
From: Richard J. Plastino, Director of Public Works
Re: Standby Pay in Street Division for Snow Removal
Last winter the Street Division reorganized itself to handle the
severe winter. The 14 employees split into Team A and Team B.
During plowing operations, one team plowed for twelve hours and then
the second team plowed twelve hours, thereby taking care of a 24 hour
day.
Since a snow storm can start in the middle of the night, each team
was put on standby for seven days every other week. For example, on
Friday afternoon after the employee left work, he or she would have
to be available by phone all hours of the night and weekend until the
following Friday.
The current City -Union contract states that the employee will
receive six hours of extra pay, a beeper device and a City vehicle
for performing this service. The City was able to provide the six
hours of pay and the beeper device but we did not wish to send seven
cars or dump trucks to employees' homes since they live all over the
county. Last year the employees and management settled the matter
unsatisfactorily. Basically, management threatened to run one team
Wednesday through Sunday and the second team Monday through Friday.
This is a rather hollow threat since it would completely disrupt our
work schedule when a snowstorm actually did start, since for two days
of the week we would not be able to find all employees unless they
wished to answer the phone.
Rather than continue this unsatisfactory condition this winter, we
sat down and negotiated with the Union and struck a very fair
arrangement for both the Union and the City. The employees agreed
that for an extra three hours of pay a week they would agree to let
the City out of its contractual obligation to provide a vehicle for
all employees on standby. The cost of this agreement, in
relationship to our snow removal budget, is very small. The
calculation is as follows:
(3 hours) X (7 employees) X ($5.64) X (16 weeks) _
( _wk) T hr )
$1895 for the winter
The cost for the entire four months of winter will be approximately
$1895. To put this in perspective, we will be spending approximately
$40,000 this winter for salt. The salt is useless if the employees
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AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT
It is hereby agreed by and between the parties to the foregoing
Agreement to amend Article VIII Overtime, Section 4 of the
Agreement between the City of Iowa City, The Iowa City Library
Board of Trustees and the American Federation of State, County,
and Municipal Employees, Council 61, Local 183, AFL-CIO to read:
Subsection A
Employees of the Street/Sanitation Department who are required
to be on stand-by for the purpose of emergency snow removal will
be compensated at a rate of nine (9) hours at current base pay
rate for each week of stand-by time. Stand-by in these circum-
stances will be assigned in no less than one week increments.
Such employees will be furnished a call device, but no vehicle.
For the City of Iowa City For Local 183, Council 61
Iowa City, Iowa American Federation of State,
County, and Municipal Employees,
AFL-CIO
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Director, Human Relations Dept.
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make themselves unavailable by phone should we refuse to work out an
equitable arrangement.
Councilors, management and union may not agree on very many items but
on this particular issue I believe the employees have a valid
objection to our procedures of the past winter. I think we have
settled it in an equitable manner. I will be available at the Monday
afternoon informal session should you have any further questions
about this subject. I very strongly recommend that you unanimously
approve this resolution. The time to settle items such as this is
before the snow falls and we are cutting it close.
cc: Pat Brown
Bud Stockman
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Resolution No. 79-542
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF COMPREHENSIVE
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT CONTRACTS.
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa, periodically negotiates
Contracts with the Office of Planning and Programming to employ persons
under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act, and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it in the public interest to enter
into said Contracts,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to sign said Contracts
as the Contractor and act as the official authority in connection
with said Contracts.
It was moved by Perret and seconded by Erdahl
that the resolution be adopted, and upon roll call vote there were:
AYES NAYS ABSENT
x Balmer
x deProsse
x Erdahl
g_ Neuhauser
x Perret
Roberts
_x Vevera
Passed and approved this 20th day of November , 1979.
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RESOLUTION NO. 79-543
RESOLUTION SETTING PARKING RATES FOR
IOWA CITY PARKING SYSTEM
WHEREAS, Chapter 23, Division 3, Code of Iowa City, establishes
provisions for parking meter zones and parking lots, and
WHEREAS, a portion of the parking facility is to be open for use
prior to completion of construction.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, THAT:
Effective November 26, 1979, the parking rate in the parking facility
will be 15 cents per hour for the first three hours or $2.50 for
three hours or more.
Effective January 1, 1980, the existing parking rates will be
increased accordingly to:
25Q per hour for parking ramps
25S per hour for municipal attendant lot
It was moved by Neuhauser and seconded by Balmer
that the resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there
were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Balmer
X deProsse
X Erdahl
X Neuhauser
X Perret
X Roberts
X Vevera
Passed and approved this 20thday of November 1979.
W-
MAYOR
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TOE CUTE A
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH GRAND DADDY'S OF IOWA ITY, INC.
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City operates a M icipal Parking System,
and,
EREAS, it is desirable to increase th supply of central business
di trict parking spaces by leasing cert n property.
NOW, EREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, T T:
The City M ager is hereby auth rized to negotiate and execute a
Lease Agreeme t with Grand Dad 's of Iowa City, Inc. for use of
property owned said corporat on as a Municipal Parking System lot
for the peri d beginnin November 23, 1979 and ending
December 24, 1979.
It was moved by and seconded by
that the resolution as ad be adopted, and upon roll call there
were:
AYES: NAY ABSENT:
Balmer
deProsse
Erdahl
uha
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_ Rob
_ Vever
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RESOLUTION NO
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH GRAND DADDY'S OF IOWA CITY, INC.
WHEREAV-edn
City of Iowa City operates a Municipal Parking System,
and,
WHEREAi desirable to increase the supply of central business
distriki spaces by leasing certain pro rty.
NOW, TRE B IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY C NCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, T
The Cinager I hereby authorize to negotiate and execute a
Lease ment wit Grand Daddy's f Iowa City, Inc. for use of
propered by sai corporation a Municipal Parking System lot
for period eginning ovember 23, 1979 and ending
Decemb1979.It wasd by and seconded by
that tsolution as re d adopted, and upon roll call there
were:
AYES: NAYY: ABSENT:
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.1800
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November 14, 1979
Chairman
Interstate Commerce Commission
12th & Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20423
Dear Sir:
The City Council of Iowa City is quite concerned over the prospect of a
further decline in the quality of rail service in this area. Our community
and the University of Iowa depend heavily upon railroad services for
shipments of coal and other fuels, as well as various other commodities.
Rail service is a vital link in meeting our transportation needs and
will likely continue to be such in the future.
We are presently served by the Rock Island Railroad and the Cedar Rapids b
Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railroad between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Several
spur lines also exist in the area, including a valuable line to Hills,
Iowa. The existing network of railway corridors in this vicinity, when
effectively used, can serve our needs sufficiently. We are concerned
that these tracks be maintained and that they continue to be used to
provide the necessary rail service to Iowa City and surrounding localities.
Any decline in the availability of quality rail service would certainly
represent a hardship to many of our citizens, and a significant loss of
such service would be a serious detriment to the future growth and
development of our community.
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November 14, 1979
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We urge that you consider our position as you address the problems of
rail transportation and that you act in a manner which will insure
continued quality rail service to Iowa City and other communities for
which such service has become an integral part of vital transportation
systems.
Thank you.
Sincerely yours,
Robert A. Vevera
Mayor
cc: The Honorable Roger Jepsen, U.S. Senator
The Honorable John Culver, U.S. Senator
The Honorable James Leach, U.S. Representative
The Honorable Arthur Small, Iowa Senator
The Honorable Dale Hibbs, Iowa Representative
The Honorable Jean Lloyd -Janes, Iowa Representative
The Honorable John Patchett, Iowa Representative
Office of Rail Public Counsel
Director, Iowa Department of Transportation
U.S. Secretary of Transportation
111 Iowa City Chamber of Commerce
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Date: November 16, 1979
To: City Manager and City Council
From: Michael Kucharzak, Director of Housing & Inspection Services
Re: Rehabilitation Program
This memorandum is designed to updeie the City Council on the progress of
the rehabilitation program to date.
The Summit Street Co-operative Apartment rehabilitation project is
nearing completion of the exterior work. The roof has been replaced and
the exterior walls have been cleaned, tuckpointed, and broken and weak
stucco replaced. The interior work has begun and will continue throughout
the winter months. This building will be completed in spring when weather
permits completion of the exterior work and final painting.
The preliminary loan application for the Iowa Apartment Building is being
submitted to HUD for consideration early next week. HUD indicates by
phone that they are anticipating a favorable review of the preapplication,
but that it will have to wait until sufficient funds (about half a million
dollars) become available sometime later in the fiscal year.
The staff has completed final editing of the rehabilitation procedure
manual to be used for the fifth year CDBG rehabilitation program. This
manual will be submitted simultaneously to the City Council, the CCN and
the Housing Commission. After allowing a week for review, a resolution
will be submitted to City Council requesting adoption of the manual. This
will allow us to begin immediate service to the clients that have applied
for financing rehabilitation assistance.
At my last presentation on rehabilitation, I indicated a need to have an
advisory committee for rehabilitation developed to give guidance to the
staff on matters such as 312 and priority for service on all
rehabilitation applications. It was suggested 'at that time that we
reactivate the old rehabilitation advisory committee. After considerable
research involving the City Clerk and the Planning and Programming
Department, we were able to obtain minutes from meetings held in 1977;
however, we are unable to locate any resolution, bylaws or other document
establishing this committee. Without this documentation, the composition
of the committee remains unknown and therefore I am requesting that the
Council authorize the Housing Commission to serve this function. The
staff is suggesting that the Housing Commission become involved in
rehabilitation since the Housing Assistance Plan (HAP) requires guidance
and input from the Housing Commission and this, along with their role in
the development and administration of the Housing Code, makes them well
qualified to perform rehabilitation advisory services required by the
staff.
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With approval of the City Council to utilize the Housing Commission, the
necessary steps to complete rehabilitation activities for the final year
of CDBG funding are well underway.
The staff presently feels that we have sufficient applications on file
from citizens who have telephoned or visited the Civic Center and
expressed an interest in rehabilitating their properties to utilize all
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the money set aside by Council for rehabilitation this year. In addition,
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the inquiries indicate the possibility of several 312 loans that could be
captured this fiscal year. The primary task for the Housing Commission
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would be to review these applications and to provide direction to the
staff regarding the order of service that should be undertaken while
meeting the program guidelines of emphasis on service to elderly, disabled
and low income homeowners.
I certainly hope the suggestion of using the Housing Commission meets with
Council approval and I look forward to discussing the rehabilitation
manual with you at an informal session very soon.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 14, 1979
To: City Council
From: John Hayek, City Attorney
Re: Worker's Claims on City Projects
Mayor and Council members, a few days ago Mr. Joseph Grant addressed a
concern to the City Council about payment of laborers and workers on City
construction projects. Specifically, Mr. Grant was concerned about the
difficulty that workers on the recent City Plaza Project had in getting
payment for work performed. Mr. Grant suggested that the City adopt new
procedures to provide protection for workers.
For the reasons that I will set forth below in this memorandum I do not
believe that additional procedures are needed. Existing statutes provide
very specific protections for workers and laborers on City projects.
Chapter 573 of the Code of Iowa deals with labor and material on public
improvements. This law requires as follows:
1. All contracts for construction of public improvements
exceeding $5,000 must be accompanied by a surety bond in an
amount of at least 75% of the contract price. Section
573.6 of the Code makes a specific requirement of the bond
that the bonding company guarantee payment to all persons
on all just claims due them for labor performed.
2. The City is required by Section 573.12 to retain 10% of
each payment to the contractor from that payment and to
hold that retainage for a period of 30 days after the
completion and final acceptance of the project. This fund
is then made available to take care of claims for labor and
materials.
3. Any worker or laborer may file a claim with the City at any
time before the expiration of 30 days following the
completion and final acceptance of the project and at any
later time if the City has not paid out the full contract
price.
4. The State law provides that where claims are filed as
outlined above the courts will then determine the claims
and order payment from the retainage of claims for labor,
giving claims for labor priority over claims for
materials and claims of the public corporation, i.e. till!
City.
5. If the retainage is insufficient to pay claims, judgment
can then be entered for the amount of the claim on the
bond. See Section 573.22 of the Code of Iowa.
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6. In order to assist workers with the legal costs of
presenting their claims the State law provides that the
court may tax, as costs, a reasonable attorney fee in favor
of any claimant for labor or materials who has, in whole or
in part, established his claim.
It does therefore seem to me that there are already ample protections for
workers on City projects. Workers who have claims
ers with the City less
and then
$1,000 in amount can file the appropriate pap
bring an action in Small Claims Court to have the matter determined. The
t worker would not need to have a lawyer and the procedures in Small Claims
Court are informal and are designed specifically so that a lay person, if
he or she wishes, can represent himself or herself. Claims for amounts in
excess of $1,000 would have to be presented to the District Court but, as
indict
orderato give workersorneys fees and laborers ay be awarded in favor aof the claimant in
access to the courts.
Mr. Grant has also indicated considerable unhappiness with a
subcontractor who has been involved in recent City projects. Although it
would certainly be possible for the City to indicate in advance,
preferably, that it did not want to use a certain subcontractor on a
construction project the normal procedure is for the general contractor to
select subcontractors.
It would be possible for the City Council to adopt procedures that would
provide for other mechanisms for
arbitrating
and
dseter ming claims
for
labor and materials on City projects.
Chapter 573 of the Code of Iowa sets forth
appears to me that
comprehensive State mechanism for adjudicating and determining these
claims.
If the City Council does wish to look into other procedures or other
protective measures we will of course be very happy to comply with that
request. I am sending a copy of this memorandum to Mr. Grant in advance of
our scheduled Council meeting on this subject so that he may review these
comments and prepare his comments with knowledge of my recommendations on
the subject.
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,-- MEMORANDUM
Date: November 15, 1979
To: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council of Iowa City
From: Linda Woito Cook, Assistant City Attorney O
Re: City of Iowa City vs Edward Sanhueza - 615 S. ernor
You have asked for an update on the Sanhueza case which was filed in
Johnson County District Court.
The case is now mid -trial. This means that a portion of the evidence
was presented to the Honorable Judge Hiland at an earlier date. The
judge indicated he needed additional evidence before making a
decision.
On October 31, 1979, 1 wrote Judge Hiland and requested a hearing be
set for January, 1980 to complete the trial. He responded that a
hearing date would be set in 1980 as soon asthe judges' schedules
were established for the Sixth Judical District. Judge Hiland also
indicated that he would appoint a master with some expertise in
architecture and/or construction to hear evidence on what Mr.
Sanhueza must do in order to conform the structures as "one main
building" under our Zoning Ordinance. The master would then make
recommendations to the judge. The decision, of course, will
ultimately be made by Judge Hiland.
I expect that a hearing will be held in early 1980 before Judge
Hiland for purposes of appointing a master, and that the case will be
tried to conclusion. As you know, the Iowa Supreme Court held in an
earlier law suit that Mr. Sanhueza's structures were in violation of
the City's Zoning Ordinance which permits only one main building on a
City lot. It is the City's position that Mr. Sanhueza's property
continues to be in violation of the Zoning Ordinance, since no
structural or architectural changes have been made since the Supreme
Court decision.
I will proceed with trial of the case to its full conclusion, unless
otherwise directed by the City Council.
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Date: November 16, 11979,
To: City Council 1 \.
From: Dick Plastino�
Re: No Parking Any T\\*me on One Side of Street - Snow Emergency
After the City Council discussion on Monday, November 12th, Della
Grizel and I had an opportunity to fully discuss the snow emergency
procedures on streets with "no parking" signs on one side.
We reached consensus that a major flaw in the whole plan was
depending upon the citizen to receive all of this information through
the news, media. We concluded that the plan for handling a snow
emergency on those streets with one side prohibition was too complex.
The alternate discussed Monday of installing additional signs on the
existing parking signs was absolutely impossible.
Mrs. Grizel has asked that I present an alternate recommendation to
Council and she would like to review this and give her comments.
My proposal is as follows:
1. Strike any reference to streets with one side parking
prohibition from the Snow Emergency Ordinance.
2. When a major snow storm strikes, the City will plow all of
the streets possible with the exception of the side where
cars are legally parked. Keep in mind that this situation
is better than last winter. Last winter many of the
streets that are posted "no parking" one side did not have
any parking prohibition. Cars were parked on both sides.
So, regardless of what finally comes out of this whole
thing, we are in better shape now than last year.
3. The City will post temporary paper "no parking" signs on
the north/south streets only. This will allow vehicles
legally parked on the north/south streets to move to legal
parking stalls on the east/west streets. We will then
plow.
4. After these streets are done we will post the temporary "no
parking" signs on the east/west streets and vehicles
legally parked on these streets can move to the
north/south streets.
In essence this accomplishes every goal the City has. It provides
positive notification to the citizen and doesn't depend upon reading
about the snow emergency in the paper or hearing it over the radio.
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I would like to go ahead and depend upon the media for implementing
the Snow Emergency Ordinance in newer subdivisions on the outskirts
of town. If people get the word and the procedure works, good. If
they don't, we are not faced with an intolerable situation since the
density of cars is much less in the outlying areas.
It appears we are going to have to meet one more Monday. Let us know
what you think.
cc: Della Grizel
Jim Brachtel
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 14, 1979
To: City Council
From: Dick Plastino
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Re: Parking on Washin on Street between Capitol and Clinton
A few days ago we discussed the possibility of installing approximately 75
parking spaces on Washington Street between Capitol and Clinton. At the
time of the discussion we all overlooked the fact that there is a raised
island in the middle of Washington Street which precludes almost all angle
parking.
We were able to squeeze in parallel parking stalls on the north curb and
170 feet of parallel parking on the south curb from Capitol toward
Clinton. On the last section of the south curb of Washington thirty
degree angle parking is possible. With all of these conditions, this
block of Washington will hold 27 cars. Meter installation would not be
difficult on the north curb line. The south curb line would present
problems since the construction fence of Old Capitol will come nine feet
out onto the pavement on the east half of the block between Capitol and
Clinton. Somehow meters would have to be installed on the concrete
pavement.
Any automobile parking in this block does some bad things to the transit
system. These are:
1. By using Washington Street between Capitol and Clinton as a transit
interchange area it was going to be possible to bring all except one
bus into the downtown area at the same time. This makes for a
fantastic transfer rather than our present system. At present, one
group of buses comes in and then 15 minutes later another group comes
in. One of the main purposes of this section of Washington was to
allow easy transters.
2. Right now we are sending 2 buses down the Market Street hill. There
are no two ways about it; this can't continue during the winter. By
opening Washington Street we can eliminate this downhill bobsled
run.
3. Several of the routes have to drive two and three blocks out of the
way to get headed in the right direction with our system right now.
Opening the interchange area will eliminate these extra blocks.
Councilors, we're about out of time. There just is not a lot of time to
make decisions. Much of the temporary work at the parking garage and at
the interchange area requires the use of hot mix to set up temporary
islands. I've gone ahead and authorized the Street Division to build a
temporary island on the south curb line of Washington Street on the
concrete pavement. This will serve as a boarding area for eastbound buses
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until the Old Capitol mall is done and they move their fence back behind
the curb. I would like you to authorize Public Works to do advertising
i and open this transit interchange area November 26. We had planned to
open it November 19, but this will give Council a chance to turn us around
if you feel we are headed in the wrong direction.
I anticipate that we will be able to open the third level of the parking
garage, thereby giving an additional 150 to 180 spaces that we didn't plan
on. Considering the fact that the spaces on Washington Street would
probably be packed full by 7:30 in the morning with non -shoppers, we
really ought to go ahead with ouroriginal plans and open the transit
interchange area. In any event, we,
got to have a firm decision by your
informal meeting on November 19. It's not our intent to push Council, but
we're out of time.
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Hugh Mose
Joe Fowler
Rosemary Vitosh
Jim Brachtel
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City of Iowa CH-'
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 13, 1979
To: City Council �)
From: Dennis R. Kraft, Director of Planning & Program Development
Marianne Milkman, Planner/Program Analyst.;}j
Re: Environmental Review Record for Sturgis Ferry Park Boat Ramp
Attached is a copy of the Environmental Review Record (ERR) for the
Sturgis Ferry Park boat ramp. The City's Memorandum of Understanding with
the Iowa City Municipal Airport Commission regarding the construction of
the boat ramp at this location has been signed by both parties.
Application for a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' 404 permit has been filed,
as well as permit and waiver requests to the Iowa Natural Resources
Council, the Iowa Department of Environmental Quality and the Iowa State
Conservation Commission. In addition, we have applied for matching funds
for boat ramp construction. from the State Conservation Commission Marine
Fuel Tax Fund. Meanwhile, Stanley Consultants are proceeding with the
final design plans for the ramp.
Following your approval of this ERR the Notice of Finding of No
Significant Effect on the Environment will be published in the Iowa.City
Press -Citizen on Friday, November 23, 1979. The Notice of Intent to
Request Release of Funds will be published on Monday, December 10.
Release of funds by -HUD is expected about the middle of January and ramp
construction will proceed in early summer. as :soon as the water level is
low enough.
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BOAT RAMP
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD
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NOTICE OF INTENT NOT TO FILE
AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
FOR
STURGIS FERRY PARK BOAT RAMP
October 1979
Prepared by:
Department of Planning & Program Development
Dennis R. Kraft, Director
James A. Hencin, CDBG Program Coordinator
Marianne Milkman, Project Planner
Gretchen Tegeler, Environmental Review Planner
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.
Project Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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II.
Goals and Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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III.
Existing Environmental Qualities . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IV.
Project - Initiated Environmental Alternatives and Impacts .
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V.
Steps Planned to Minimize Adverse Impacts . . . . . . . . . .
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VI.
Alternatives Considered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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VII.
Individuals and Agencies Involved . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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VIII.
Site Visit and Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Level of Clearance Finding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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X.
Appendix: Photographs showing location and nature of project
site.
Exhibits 1 - Project Location Map in Relation to Flood Plain
2 - Land Use Map
3 - Population Density Map
4 - Dominant Fish Species of Area
5 - Certification by State Historic Preservation Officer
6 - Certification by Fish and Wildlife Services
7 - Notice of Early Public Review for Flood Plain Projects
8 - Notice of Action Affecting a Flood Plain
9 - Preliminary Project Location and Design
References
Bibliography
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PROJECT NAME: River Corridor Improvements - Sturgis Ferry Park Boat Ramp
CDBG Number: B -78 -HN -19-0005
SUBMITTING Department of Planning and Program Development
City of Iowa City
Civic Center, 410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
I. Project Location and Description
A. Geographic Location
The proposed project site occupies approximately one-half acre
of open space at the southern end of a 38 -acre park in southern
Iowa City. Known as Sturgis Ferry Park, most of the park area
was used as a landfill until 15 years ago when it was leveled
and seeded with grass. The park remains undeveloped and as yet
is little used by the public. (See photographs in Appendix)
Sturgis Ferry Park lies adjacent to the major southern entrance
to Iowa City. It is bordered on the east and south by the Iowa
River, on the west by Highway 218, and on the north by Highway
6. (See photographs) The City of Iowa City maintenance
facilities lie between the north end of actual park area and
Highway 6.
Land uses in the vicinity of the park are predominantly large-
scale commercial and are clustered near the intersection of
Highways 6, 218 and 1. The Iowa City Municipal Airport is
located directly west across Highway 218 from Sturgis Ferry
Park. Some commercial uses and a few residences are located
north of the airport. Across the river from the park lies a
sand and gravel quarry, hidden from view by the steep river
bank. A cement plant is situated directly south of the quarry.
Because the dam at the University of Iowa power plant
(Burlington Street) is the first such obstruction above the
confluence of the Iowa River with the Mississippi, the river
segment just south of the dam is considered to be a prime
fishing area. For this reason accessibility to the dam area was
emphasized in the selection of a ramp site.
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The proposed boat ramp site is on the Iowa River bank near the
southern park boundary at a point approximately 200 feet from
Highway 218. A parking area would be provided on the landfill
surface roughly between the ramp and the highway. Within
Sturgis Ferry Park, this particular project site was selected
because it will require only a short access road, it will
disturb the least vegetation, and, since it will occupy only a
narrow southern portion of park property, future use of the park
will remain largely unrestricted. .�
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Improvements to be Added to Proposed Project Site
A preliminary project design is included in the Appendix.
(Exhibit 9) A general description of project features is given
below.
1. Boat Ramp
A single -lane boat ramp is planned to be constructed on the
Iowa River bank. This ramp will be approximately 15 feet
wide, 130 feet long, and have a slope of 17%. A portion
(that portion which extends into the river) of the ramp
will be built of interlocking concrete planks, the
remainder of solid concrete. The river bank at this site
will require about 800 cubic yards of fill. The cut will
be heavily rip rapped, as will be the entire perimeter of
the ramp, to prevent soil erosion.
The exact location of the boundary between the landfill
and stable riverbank soils is presently unknown, but it is
likely that a portion of the ramp will be constructed on
landfill. Because of this possibility, a layer of
aggregate fill will be placed beneath the ramp to insure
its stability. As the ramp width is narrow and since
spaces will exist between the interlocking concrete
planks, the escape of any methane gas from settling refuse
will not be prevented. It is only when this gas is trapped
beneath a structure that the possibility for explosion or
health hazard occurs.
2. Parking Area
Approximately 12,000 square feet of parking area is to be
-• provided for river users. This area will contain 20
parking spaces, each 10' by 40', with some additional area
for maneuvering. The large parking spaces are necessary
to accomodate cars with boat trailers.
The parking area will be located on the flat landfill
surface. Because of the problems previously mentioned in
connection with building on landfills, i.e., surface
instability and the necessity of allowing for the escape
of methane gas, the parking area must be graveled rather
than asphalted. A permeable surface will allow for the
release of gas and will not be significantly affected in
the settling process.
In accordance with City policy, tree plantings around the
parking area will serve to buffer the unsightliness of
parked cars from the remainder of the park and from
vehicular traffic on Highway 218.
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3. Local Access Road
There is presently no access road from Highway 218 to the
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proposed project site at Sturgis Ferry Park. A graveled
road is to be constructed using an existing curb cut off of
Highway 218 (which is four -lane along this stretch) as its
point of origin. (See photograph N3) This road will
extend over a straight-line distance of approximately 60
feet and will be approximately 15 feet wide. An additional
100 feet of road will be constructed to permit egress from
the parking area (see Exhibit 9). Again, gravelling _
rather than asphalting is necessary because the road will
be constructed on landfill.
D. Agreements Needed to Insure Completion of the Project
I. Construction permit required by the U.S. Army Corps of ^
Engineers.
2. Approval from Iowa Natural Resources Council.
3. Approval from Iowa Department of Environmental Quality.
4. Approval from the Iowa State Conservation Commission. w.
E. Cost of Project and Funding Sources
j 1. Cost
Ramp
Cut (refuse hauled out) $ 8000
Fill (hauled in) 4000
j Concrete ramp 3560
Precast plank ramp 1750
Aggregate base 870
Riprap
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SUBTOTAL $20,930
Bank Stabilization 3,620
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Access and Parking (aggregate rock) 7,230 "
Engineering and Design 4,500
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2. Sources of Funds
CDBG Funds $20,390
Iowa State Conservation Commission, 15,890
Marine Fuel Tax Fund
TOTAL $36,280
F. Area and Population Served
Because it will be the only river access point for boats
available within the Iowa City city limits, the proposed
project is intended to serve the entire Iowa City area. Boaters
will therefore be drawn from a population of at least 50,000.
Those persons who now boat on this segment of the river would be
the primary group of project beneficiaries; launching their
boats would require much less physical effort and risk. It is
also encountered nainle to assume h
launching boatsdirectlyat ufromothetbank,�at�least
some boat owners (elderly persons, for example) are currently
--1 deterred from using their boats in this area and either fish
from land or
sons wld
also benefit ufrom heramp oaconstruction. A ethise rdrsgroupouof
beneficiaries would include future fishing boat owners,
i canoeists, and others wishing to boat on the river. Finally,
the project would also provide river access for water search
operations.
Considered as an element in a total program of river corridor
improvements, the entire population of Iowa City will benefit
as opportunities to enjoy the river's recreational capacities
expand.
1 J II. Goals and Obiectives
A. Project Goals
1. To emphasize the scenic potential and aesthetic values of
the Iowa River and the floodplain adjoining it.
2. To develop the recreational capacity of the river and the
floodplain.
3. To heighten awareness of the Iowa River Corridor as an
important community asset.
4. To insure that the river can be enjoyed in the safest
Possible manner.
5. To promote energy conservation by providing public
facilities at locations which minimize necessary travel.
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To begin to implement the Iowa River Corridor Plans.
B. Project Objectives
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Expand opportunities for acyualic act (Vit ius
boating and fishing within Iowa City.
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Provide a safe means of river access for boats.
3.
Provide a river access point that can be easily reached by
most Iowa City residents.
4.
Provide river access for water search operations.
5.
Provide parking for bank fishermen.
6.
Focus attention on the Iowa River in Iowa City from the
major southern entrance to Iowa City.
III. Existing
Environmental Qualities
A. Physical
Characteristics
1.
Air Quality
The extent and nature of emission concentrations in the
immediate project area have not been measured. Air
monitoring facilities for suspended particulates and
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sulfur dioxide are located at the Medical Laboratories
Building of the University of Iowa and readings from this
facility may be assumed to approximate air quality in the
project area. In 1975, the annual geometric mean of
suspended particulates for Iowa City was 66 micrograms per
cubic meter, which is in compliance with the national
primary standard of 75 micrograms per cubic meter. In 1975
the arithmetic mean for sulfur dioxide in Iowa City was
11.4 micrograms per cubic meter, which was substantially
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below the national primary standard of 80 micrograms per
cubic meter.
The principal land uses now affecting ambient air quality
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in the project area would be heavily traveled arterlal
roads (e.g. Highways 6, 218 and 1) and the Airport.
2.
Noise Levels
Noise levels at the project site have not been measured.
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The project area (Sturgis Ferry Park) is subject to
periodic high noise levels due to aircraft take -offs and
landings and to continuous noise arising from heavy
automobile and truck traffic.
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3. Water Quality
a. Surface Water
There are five major constituants causing pollution
in the Iowa River: nutrients, pesticides, silt
producing turbidity, bacteria and organic matter.(1)
Probably the major factor influencing the water
quality of the Iowa River is non -point source
pollution from agricultural land. Water quality is
also heavily influenced by the hydrological
characteristics of the river.(2) The hydrology of
the Iowa River at Iowa City is controlled by the
operation of the Coralville Dam, a U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers flood control project. Normal release
rates vary widely throughout the year from about
1,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) to 10,000 cfs.
Operating procedures provide for minimum low flow in
the river at Iowa City of 100 cfs. In summer, the low
flowing months, the water is of the best quality.(3)
The surface water classification of the Iowa River
from its mouth, in Louisa County, to the Burlington
Street Dam in Iowa City is Class B - Wildlife, Non -
Body Contact and Acquatic Life (Warm Water).
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b. Ground Water
Ground water in the Iowa River basin is in general
oxygen -depleted and highly mineralized.(4) Ground
water quality beneath the old landfill at Sturgis
Ferry Park has been impaired by landfill leachate.(5)
The proposed project is unlikely to have any impact
on ground water quality.
4. Water Supply
The Iowa River is the major source of potable water for
Iowa City and even in periods of low flow is more than
adequate to meet water needs.(6) There are no potable
water intakes located downstream from the proposed project
site. No effect on surface or ground water quality is
anticipated.
5. Soils/Topography
The proposed ramp site is located partly in the narrow
margin between the river and the old landfill in the Iowa
River floodplain. Floodplain soils are typically alluvial
and colluvial, outwashed from loess deposits and glacial
till from the Kansan drift. The soil series found at this
particular site is probably loamy alluvial land.(7) This
is water -deposited, highly stratified loamy material that
has not been in place long enough for the soil to develop.
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The exact boundary between the landfill and these flood
plain materials is presently unknown. Precautions will be
taken in constructing the portion of the ramp extending
over landfill.
The flat landfill surface, on which the road and parking
area will lie, is smooth and grassy with underlying refuse
commonly 12 to 18 feet thick. Although the land is still
settling over the refuse, the road and parking area may be
satisfactorily constructed on the landfill if they are
graveled rather than asphalted.
Land Use
Sturgis Ferry Park is a large area (38 acres), only a small
part of which will be occupied by the boat ramp and parking
area (less than 1 acre). The park surface is flat and
open, with only a few young tress and bushes scattered
across the landscape.
The existing land use and population density in the
vicinity of Sturgis Ferry Park is shown in Exhibits 2 and
3. The City maintenance building lies at the northern end
of park property, separated from the park open space by a
fence. A dead-end road separates the narrow southern park
boundary from highway commercial uses. A large industrial
plant, Moore Business Forms, is located south of these
uses. The Iowa City Municipal Airport is situated
directly west across Highway 218 from Sturgis Ferry Park.
Commercial uses and a few residences lie north of the
airport. Across the river from the park lies a sand and
gravel quarry, and south of this is a cement plant.
Future plans are to retain most of Sturgis Ferry Park as
park/open space. The exception is the far northern end of
the park, immediately south of the maintenance garage.
The City plans to build a Transit Facility and will need
300-400 feet south of the east/west fence line at the
maintenance building to do so. Concerning the remainder
of the park, Phase III of the Iowa River Corridor Study(8)
proposes that the area be developed—as passiveopen space
with strong emphasis on visual appeal. Passive activities
are recommended for the park because of surface
instability of the landfill. Visual appeal is emphasized
because the park provides an exceptional long-range view
of Iowa City, the Johnson County Courthouse, and the Iowa
River as perceived from the major southern entrance to
Iowa City. Because the proposed ramp and parking occupies
only the narrow southern portion of the park, future use of
the park would remain largely unrestricted. This site has
the additional advantage of providing excellent visibility
for the ramp from Highway 218, as the river and highway
corridor run very close together at this point.
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According to the 1978 Comprehensive Plan Map for Land Use,
Trafficways, and Communit Facilities land use in
the
vicinity of Sturgis Ferry Parkis planned to remain
basically as it is at the present time, with perhaps a
greater emphasis on industry along the river south of the
park.
The proposed project is unlikely to influence land use in
the vicinity of the project area. Project scale is small
and the project site is located well within an existing
park.
7. Flood Conditions
Flood protection along the Iowa River is provided by the
Coralville Dam and Reservoir. The Coralville Dam is
located about four miles upstream from Iowa City and has
been in use for flood control purposes since 1958. The
Iowa City Flood Plain Management Ordinance (No. 77-2832)
governs the type of development and use that may occur in
flood -prone areas inside municipal boundaries. All lands
located within the 100 -year flood plain are subject to
these regulations.
i The proposed project is located partially within the
floodway, defined as the channel of a stream plus any
adjacent flood plain areas which must be kept free of
encroachment in order for the 100 -year flood to be carried
without substantial increases in flood heights. Floodway
Overlay Zone Regulations (Sect'.a 8.11.02.12A of the Flood
_.. Plain Managment Ordinance) prohibit developments in the
floodway that will result in any increase in flood levels
in Iowa City during the 100 -year flood. Boat ramps,
however, are specifically mentioned in paragraph B of the
same section as a permitted use within the Floodway
Overlay Zone. The boat ramp will have no effect on local
flood heights.
The access road and parking area will not be located in the
floodway or flood plain. The 100 -year flood water surface
elevation is approximately 642 feet above mean sea level
(MSL) at this point (9), while the park surface on which
j the parking would be situated is four feet higher at 046
MSL. (10) Roads and parking should not significantly
affect the amount of run-off as a graveled surface allows
., good drainage.
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-- The 100 -year floodplain in the vicinity of the proposed
project site is shown in Exhibit 1.
8. Navigation
The Iowa River is a fairly shallow stream obstructed by
numerous man-made barriers. The U.S. Army Corps of
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Engineers has determined only a small part (3 miles) of the
Iowa River to be a navigable waterway, that being a segment
of river from its mouth in Louisa County to river mile 3.0
near Toolesboro, Iowa. The river in the vicinity of the
boat ramp is especially shallow and suitable for.use only
by fairly low horsepower motor boats and by canoes. The
proposed project is not likely to interfere with the
navigation of such water vehicles.
9. Transportation
The proposed project may occasion a marginal increase in
traffic near the project area. Roads in the vicinity of
Sturgis Ferry Park (Highways 6, 1 and 218) are, however,
four -lane arterials and should be able to accomodate such
an increase. Because Highway 218 is four -lane, access to
the project site from this highway will not disrupt the
traffic flow. No impact on trafficways is expected during
construction.
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B. Biological Characteristics
1. Fish(11)
Most species of fish that inhabit the Iowa River in the
vicinity of the Coralville Reservoir are present at the
ramp site at some time or another. A list of dominant fish
species is given in Exhibit 4.
The fish population is not likely to be adversely affected
by ramp construction or by its continued use. Should river
access increase the amount of fishing that takes place in
the area, it is probable that the fish population can
support it.
2. Aquatic Life(12)
The nature of the bottom substrate and the shifting of the
sediment load prevents the establishment of major benthic
biota in the Iowa River. No unique organisms inhabit the
area. A discussion of project impacts is given in Section
IV of this report.
3. Wildlife
The proposed project area does not provide a valuable
habitat for wildlife because of its proximity to urban
development and its prior use as landfill. The grass
surface of the landfill is periodically mowed, preventing
this area from.being used for nest or as cover. The narrow
margin between the landfill and river may serve as a
habitat for some animal species. Predominant species
probably consist of small animals such as squirrels,
rabbits, racoons, and song birds.(13)
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4. Vegetation
The bulk of the project area was cleared of all vegetation
prior to the time when it functioned as a landfill. The
surface is now covered with grass, and trees and bushes
have been planted in wide intervals across the landscape.
The margin between the landfill and river is weed -covered
with intermittant clusters of trees. The proposed ramp
site is situated between two such clusters.
5. Threatened and Endangered Species
The U.S. Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service
was contacted to insure that the proposed project would
have no impact on threatened and endangered species.
Their response indicates that the project will not involve
a listed endangered or threatened species, its habitat, or
a critical habitat. A copy of their letter is included as
Exhibit 6.
6. Wetland Areas
Visual inspection reveals the absence of any wetland areas
at or near the project site.
C. Social and Economic Characteristics
1. Tax Base
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Sturgis Ferry Park has long been under tax-exempt public
` ! ownership and the proposed project will therefore occasion
I no loss of tax monies. Should there be any impact on
surrounding property values, it would be in a positive
direction and due primarily to project -induced increases
in business.
2. Employment and Regional Growth
As the project scale is small and self-operating, there
should be little direct long-term impact on area employ-
ment and regional growth.
Construction activities will have a direct but temporary
impact on area employment, and the additional maintenance
— responsibilities associated with this project might
require that one worker be added to the Parks and Recrea-
tion Department staff. The project may also have a slight
but positive impact on businesses in the vicinity of the
ramp such as gasoline stations and fast food restaurants.
The existing scales of operations of sports -related
activities (such as fishing equipment sales and boat
rentals) are probably adequate, however, to handle the
demand associated with the boat ramp. it is assumed that
most potential ramp users are already part of the
clientele of these establishments.
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3. Provision of Public Facilities and Services
The boat ramp itself may be considered a public facility,
but it will not utilize existing public facilities
(schools, hospitals, utilities, sewers, etc.) nor require
the provision of any additional facilities. In terms of
public services, the ramp has both positive and negative
aspects. These considerations are discussed in Section
IV.
4. Food Production
The proposed project area is located in an urbanized area.
The area itself is not presently used for agricultural
purposes and the proposed project will therefore take no
land out of food production.
5. Historic and Archaeological Sites
The Iowa State Historical Department, Division of Historic
Preservation was contacted to ensure that the proposed
project would disturb no historic or other cultural
resources. Their response indicates the project will have
no affect upon known historic or other cultural resources.
A copy of this letter is included as Exhibit 5.
6. Aesthetics
A boat ramp at Sturgis Ferry Park should not significantly
detract from the overall attractiveness of the area and
the launching of boats from this point should be
compatible with park activities.
IV. Pro.iect-Initiated Environmental Alterations and Impacts
(Positive and Negative)
A. Air Quality
Project -related impacts on air quality are likely to arise from
three sources: (1) the use of heavy equipment in the site
preparation and during construction, (2) any increase in
automobile and truck traffic that may be associated with ramp
use, and (3) any increase in motor boat traffic.
The use of heavy equipment will add automotive pollutants
(particulates, nitrous -oxide and hydrocarbons) to the atmos-
phere. This impact will be temporary only and largely localized
within the project area. The nearest residences, located
across Highway 218 from the far north end of Sturgis Ferry Park,
are not expected to perceive this impact.
Indirect, continuous impacts on air quality will arise to the
extent that automobile/truck traffic increases as a result of
the proposed project. Pollutants associated with the internal
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combustion engine will adversely affect air quality, but only
marginally since the area is already heavily traveled. In
addition, travel on gravel surfaces (the road and parking) is
expected to generate dust, especially during extended periods
of little or no rainfall.
An increase in motor boat operation would also cause a marginal
deterioration in air quality.
B. Noise Level
During construction activities, noises from heavy equipment
will increase the existing noise levels. Duration of these
higher noise levels will be short enough, and distance from
project site great enough that exposure should not constitute a
health hazard to the nearest residents. Use of this facility
should not have a significant effect on noise levels in the
project area. Concerning boat travel, Section 24.82 of the Iowa
City Code requires the exhaust of any motor boat engine be
"effectively muffled" and noise from these low horsepower boats
is not likely to reach surrounding land uses.
C. Surface Water Quality(14)
Project impacts on surface water quality will be primarily
those associated with ramp construction. As such, they will be
localized and temporary. An increase in turbidity can be
expected during this period and, depending on whether any
dredging must be done, some sediment suspension may occur.
Indirect impacts on surface water quality may occur if boat
traffic increases as a result of ramp construction. Although
7 fishing boats are generally propelled by low horsepower motors,
an increase in their number may be expected to have at least
some adverse impact on water quality. Outboard motors increase
turbidity, but as the river is naturally turbid, this impact
should not be significant. An increase in boat traffic would
also be accompanied by marginal increases in gas and oil
pollutants. This impact is likewise expected to be minimal.
Finally, the potential for gas and oil spills will increase with
the number of boats on the river.
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D. Soil Erosion
The construction phase of this project may cause some sr,i I
erosion and siltation to occur. These impacts will be temporary
and localized. Attempts will be made to alleviate the severity
of these problems by minimizing the amount of time the soil is
left bare. Large quantities of rip rap placed around the ramp
and seeding of the remaining cleared areas should prevent bank
erosion from occuring once the project is complete.(15)
Should the existence of a boat ramp occasion additional boat
traffic, the length of river bank from the ramp site to the
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Burlington Street Dam may be affected. Any increase in bank
erosion as a result of motor boat operation is expected to be
minimal, however, compared to the effects of the often rapidly
changing river levels and speed of
the Coralville Dam. flow due to the operation of
E. Aguattgfe(16)
ion
the
Ramp
immediate tvici iill ty ofetheampsite oreiitat of benthic life in
project -induced permanent affect on shellfish orebenthicllibe
fe no -"
F. Vegetation and Wildlife
Professor Richard Bovbjerg of the Department of Zoology at the
University of Iowa indicated that there should be no si
cant effect on plant and animal life in the area due to the boat
ramp.gnifi
(17) Several expected minor impacts are discussed below.
All vegetation in the immediate vicinity of the ramp site will
be destroyed. This vegetation consists of weeds and one young
softwood maple tree which is about two feet high. This t
vegetation grows abundantly in the area and will continue to do
so with or without the Project. type of
remove only grass. P The road and parking area will
Wildlife likely to frequent the project area are adaptable and
mobile. If the ramp does disturb a portion of their habitat,
they can be expected to tolerate the intrusion with little or no
loss of life. These species should also be able to tolerate a
general increase in human activity in the area.
G. Provision of Public Facilities and Services
The proposed project will have a si
the quality of public services gnificant positive effect on
expressed in the 1978 ComprehensivedPja�oWt lsttheesidents, As
City to promote energy con— sererI through the location oof
public facilities, It is felt that the construction of a boat
ramp in Iowa Cit
with i water recreation further this goal by providing residents
having to travel opportunity that can be reached without
havingcurrentlyan extensive distance. Iowa City residents
have no such opportunity.
In terms of public service provision, the proposed project will
have both positive and negative impacts. The ramp may improve
the quality of service provided by the Fire Department b
shortening its response time to water emergencies. On the other
hand, the City will be responsible for y
maintenance services. providing*
periodic. ramp
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H. Aesthetics
The parking area near the boat ramp will be a temporarily
unattractive site as viewed from the surrounding area. Al-
though tree plantings around the parking area will serve to
buffer the unsightliness of parked cars from the remainder of
the park and from vehicular traffic on Highway 218, the buffer
will not be effective until the trees have grown sufficiently
tall.
Litter is always recognized as being a potential problem near
recreational facilities. This impact can be minimized by
providing litter barrels in the project area and by providing
periodic grounds maintenance services.
I. Community Identity/Quality of Life
The proposed project should have a significant positive impact
on the sense of community identity/quality of life in Iowa City.
The boat ramp will provide one means by which the recreational,
scenic, and historic potential of the Iowa River may be
realized. This project should be recognized as an important
contribution to Iowa City as it will in effect convert this
river segment between the Burlington Street Dam and the
southern city limits into an area that can be actively used and
enjoyed. The project should also increase general public
awareness and appreciation of the Iowa River as an
environmental amenity that adds value to the entire area.
V. Steps Planned to Minimize Adverse Impacts
i A. Air Quality
The gravel road and parking area will be periodically treated
-' with oil to keep the dust down.
V B. Soil Erosion
1. The amount of time the soil is left bare will be minimized
by placing a time limit on the period allowed for
construction.
2. Rip rapping will be placed around the ramp and on the bank
cut.
3. The remainder of the cleared area will be seeded or planted
with crown vetch.
4. Construction will take place during a period of low river
flow.
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C. Aesthetics
I. Trees will be planted around the parking area to screen
parked cars from surrounding areas.
2. Litter barrels will be provided in the project area and the
grounds will be maintained periodically.
VI. Alternatives Considered.
A. Alternate Locations.
The project site was selected after a careful evaluation of four
possible ramp locations. The three sites that were not selected
are listed below together with a discussion of their
advantages, drawbacks, and reasons for rejection.
1. Sturgis Corner.
Sturgis Corner is located along Riverside Drive (Highway
218) on the west bank of the Iowa River and immediately
north of the Highway 6 By-pass. The developer of this
parcel of land promised to give to the City a 45-50 foot
easement next to the river. Largely because of its
proximity to the Burlington Street Dam area, this site was
believed to be an ideal location for the boat ramp and
parking area. This site was in fact selected and the
proposal was approved by the Iowa City City Council.
Consultants were hired to design the ramp and parking
area.
This site was subsequently rejected when the consultants
reported the Sturgis Corner site to be physically incap-
able of accommodating more than five car/trailer parking
spaces. It was agreed that five spaces would provide an
insufficient amount of parking for river users. (Accord-
ing to the Iowa State Conservation Commission 20 spaces is
the minimally acceptable amount of parking for a facility
of this type.) In addition to the parking deficiency, the
project would have resulted in considerable loss of
vegetation, and project costs would have run significantly
over budget.
The possibility of purchasing additional land for parking
from the developer was investigated, however, the de-
veloper was not interested in selling only a portion of any
one lot. Purchase of an entire parcel was ruled out
because of the high cost involved; from $100,000 to
$250,000.
2. Pollution Control Plant. (Sewage Treatment Plant)
The Pollution Control Plant is located almost directly
across the river from the Sturgis Corner site and shares
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with that site the advantage of proximity to the Burling-
ton Street Dam area. However, a large number of drawbacks
are associated with the site which together formed the
basis for its rejection. These include aesthetics, ramp
proximity to the outflow point, and problems associated
with City liability and plant security. Although these
problems would disappear when operations are discontinued
at this site, (in approximately five years upon completion
of a new facility south of the existing site), there are
some additional problems unrelated to plant operation.
These include primarily the necessity of removing existing
improvements on the plant grounds in order to construct
the ramp and parking at the site. This work would have
increased the project cost substantially.
3. Napoleon Park.
Napoleon Park is located off of Sand Road on the east bank
of the Iowa River approximately 3/4 mile down stream from
Sturgis Ferry Park. Its primary advantage as a project
site is its natural attractiveness.
The major drawback associated with Napoleon Park is its
distance from the Burlington Street Dam fishing area.
Time and fuel costs of both river and roadway travel would
be highest by this alternative and the site would probably
be too far away to be used for rescue operations. A boat
ramp at this site would therefore provide only a partial
solution to the project objectives.
B. Parking Only.
Consideration was given to the alternative of providing only a
parking area near the Burlington Street Dam area. Bank fish-
ermen currently have only limited opportunity to park close to
the river and are frequently ticketed by the University for
u1 parking in unauthorized areas.
This alternative was rejected at the present time because it
would not accomplish a primary project objective: to provide
direct access to the river for boats, an opportunity which does
not currently exist anywhere along the Iowa River within the
Iowa City city limits.
Construction of a boat ramp at Sturgis Ferry Park would not rule
out the possibility of providing parking near the Burlington
Street Dam for bank fishermen at some point in the future.
C. No Action.
Under the alternative of no action, opportunities for Iowa City
residents to utilize the river as a recreational, visual, and
historic resource would remain limited. This alternative wat,
rejected because to do nothing would prevent the river from
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achieving its potential as an integral part of Iowa City
community life.
VII. Individuals and Agencies Involved
A. Federal
1, U.S. Department of Housin and Urban Development: Program
administration T and partial funding through the Community
Development Block Grant program.
2. U.S. Arm corpsof Engineers: Reviews project and issues a
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404 permit.
ish and
e Service:
3 U.S. Department of Determiner P project Interior� p t onF threat nedldOrfendangered
species and species habitat.
4. U.S. Department of Aariculture Soil Conservation Service:
Suggests measures to prevent soil erosion
B. State
1. Iowa Department of Environmentalualit : Provides state
certificate that the proposed activity will not violate
applicable water quality standards.
2. Iowa Natural Resources Council: Grants a waiver of the
adm{nnst�tive limit of the project.
3. Iowa State Conservation Commission: Reviews and approves
plans and proposals.
4. Iowa State Historical Department, Division of Historic
Preservation: Determines project impact on historic and
cultura resources.
C. Local
1. Cityo� f Iowa
a. De artment of Planning and Program Development -- The
role o the detoo write he ERRI,diandetoedraft cthe
development,
contract.
b. Legal Department. This department reviews the ERR
and contracts for compliance with Iowa law and
Federal regulations.
C. Department of Finance. This department monitors the
budget and records the expenditure and payment of
funds.
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d. City Clerk. This office retains official City files
of ERR and signed contracts. Both will be available
for public review at this office.
e. Department of Parks and Recreation. This department
recommends policies and actions concerning parks and
recreation. It is responsible for operating and
maintaining parks and recreational facilities.
Committee on Community Needs: This City Council -appointed
Committee monitors and provides citizen input to CDBG
activities.
Iowa City Riveont Commission: This City Council -
appointed Commission recommends policies and actions in
the river corridor.
Parks and Recreation Commission: This City Council -
appointed Commission recommends policies and actions
concerning parks and recreation.
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On-site inspection of the proposed project site indicates that
the area is well suited
for a boat ramp, parking area, and
access road. The general topography of the
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river bank at this
point makes ramp construction entirely feasible, and the flat
landfill surface
appears to be ideal for a graveled road and
parking area. The specific nature of the
site and the area
surrounding it will permit the construction of the project with
little disturbance of the
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iPlanner,
Dept. Planning &
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IX. Level of Clearance Finding
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WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, applicant for assistance under
Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974,
Public Law 93-353, has carried out the prescribed Environmental
Review Procedure as required and has completed the steps
applicable to the process as directed by law, and
WHEREAS, a review of the information and the Environmental
Review Record has shown that the project will not have a
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significant environmental effect;
IT IS HEREBY FOUND by the applicant that the request for release
of fund or t e project is not an action which may
/.. signifi a �ff the quality of the human environment.
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Planning/Program Develo ment
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Photograph #1
.1 ""m top of river bank at ramp site looking
north.
Photograph k2
south. V '" " river bank ramp site looking
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View of ramp site at water level looking south.
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Photograph r4
View from ramp site looking west to Highway 218 and
airport hangar. Curb cut on Highway 218 located
near parked car.
Photograph N5
View from southern end of Sturgis Ferry Park
looking north along Highway 218.
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OOMINANI IISI I Y'lCIISM IIII SIIIUY Ali LA
Pomoxis niyromaculatus
Black crappie
Pomosix annularis
White crappie
Ictalurus punctatus
Channel catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
Flathead catfish
Esox lucis
Northern pike
Stizostedion vetreum vitreum
Walleye
Lepomis macrohirus
Bluegill
Ictalusrus sp.
Bullhead
Monrone chrysops
White bass
Polyodon spathula
Paddle fish
Cyprinus carpio
Carp
Ictiobus sp.
Buffalo
Carpiodes carpi o
Carpsucker
Moxostoms macrolepidotum
Redhorse sucker
Sources: Robert Middenford, personal
communication, 1979. Iowa State
Conservation Commission, Lake MacBride Station, Box 236,
Solon, Iowa 52333.
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DIVISION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION
IOWA STATE HISTORICAL DEPARTMENT
July 20, 1979 ADRIAN O.ANDERSON. DIRECTOR
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
Ms. Marianne '1111ran
P;anner /Prop ram Analyst 11
City of Iowa City
Civic Center, 410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 5::40
He: Construction of sin;•,le ]ane boat ramp and parking area on the low, P.iv(rr at
Sturgis Ferry Park, City of Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa.
Dear Ms. Milkman:
Based on the information provided,
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1. X we find the above proposed project to have no effect upon known historic
or other cultural resources and therefore we recommend approval. However, if
construction work uncovers an item or items that may be of historic, archaeo-
logical, or architectural interest or if important new historical data comes
to light in the project area, the work should be delayed sufficient time to
notify our office and to allow the significance of the discovery to be
determined.
2. an structures proposed for rehabilitation, removal or demolition in your
letter of our records show no sites with historic values
that we think would be affected in the project area. However, if the proposed
work discovers an item or items that may be of historic or archaeological
j interest or if important new historical data comes to light about properties
in the project area, the work should be delayed sufficient timeto notify our
office so that the significance of the discovery can be determined.
3. _ and the report:
._, we find this project to have no effect upon historic or cultural resources and
therefore, we recommend approval. However, if construction work uncovers an
— item or items that may be of historic or archaeological interest or if important
new historical data comes to light in the project arca, the work should be
delayed sufficient time to notify our office and to allow the signifirnnrr of
.J the discovery to be determined.
Your assistance and cooperation in completing the review of the prnpue,ed prujrct fs
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greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
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Adrian D. Anderson, Director
State Historic Preservation Officer
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cc: Lester Fleming, SCC
25 EAST MARKET STREET , IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240
TFLEPHONC (373) 35a.4fUr. /:: !:a LL4w
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FISH AND WILDLIFE SP.ItVICG
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North Kansas City, MiMOu" 64106
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July 20, 1979
Ms. Marianne 14iIkman
Planner/Program Analyst
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Ms. Milkman:
This is in response to your letter of July 9, 1979 requesting information YV
on what effect your proposed boat ramp might have on endangered species.
The proposed boat ramp would be located in Sturgis Ferry Park; Iowa City,
Iowa.
Based on present information, the project as currently planned does not
involve a listed endangered or threatened species, its habitat or a
critical habitat. However, if changes are made in the project plans
or operating criteria or if additional information becomes available,
the Fish and Wildlife Service must be informed so that this determination
can be reconsidered.
We appreciate the opportunity to comment on your project. If we can be
of any further assistance, let us know.
Sincerely yours,
S
Tom A. Saunders
Area Manager
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ICC, Des Moines, IA
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PUBLIC NOTICE
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(Pursuant to 24CFR Part 56 -23 -Impact on Floodplains and Wetlands)
The City of Iowa City has proposed that a single -lane boat ramp
be constructed on the Iowa River west bank at Sturgis Ferry Park
in south Iowa City. This project would be located in the Iowa
River floodplain. The ramp is intended to provide a safe and
convenient launching point into the Iowa River for fishermen,
other recreational boaters, canoes, and river rescue vehicles.
Public comments are invited concerning the location of this
project in the Iowa River floodplain. Further information on
the City's proposal is contained in the Environmental Assessment
undertaken for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 404 Permit Appli-
cation, available at the City Clerk's desk at the Iowa City Civic
Center and at the Iowa City Public Library. Any comments on this
proposal should be submitted by November 16, 1979.
Neal Berlin, City Manager
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
410 E. Washington
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Iowa City, Iowa 52240
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PUBLIC
NOTICE OF ACTION AFFECTING A FLOOD PLAIN
(as Required by Executive Order 11988)
Date:
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
(319) 354-1800
TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS:
A River Corridor improvement involving the construction of a single -lane
boat ramp partially within the Iowa River 100 year flood plain atSturgis
Ferry Park will be carried out by the City of Iowa Cit
y, Title I funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development willDBbe
used to finance approximately 50% of the cost of the project. The loca-
tion of the project in relation to the Iowa River 100 year flood plain
is shown on the attached map.
Because of the nature of the project there is no alternative to construc-
tion in the flood plain. This River Corridor improvement does conform
to applicable state and local flood plain protection standards.
The alternative of not constructing the boat ramp has been considered
by the City of Iowa City and is discussed in the Environmental Review
Record prepared for this project. This Environmental Review Record is
on file at the above address and is available for public examination
and copying upon request.
Individuals or agencies wishing to comment on this project should do so
in writing before
City of Iowa City
Neal G. Berlin, City Manager
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DATUM N.G.V.D. OF 1929
LIST OF ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERgAPPLICATION BY CITY OF IOWA CITY
NO. NAME PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
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2. Imperial Service Station,
City,
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LOCATION: AT IOWA CITY, IA
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REFERENCES
(1) Donald B. MacDonald, Verbal presentation to the Iowa City Riverfront
Commission meeting of March 7, 1979.
(2) Donald B. MacDonald and Marilyn B. MacDonald, Coralville Water
Quality Study Annual Report Water Year October 1, 1974 to September
30, 1975. (Iowa City: University of Iowa, Iowa Institute of
Hydraulic Research), February 1976, p. 28.
(3) MacDonald, op. cit., Verbal presentation.
(4) MacDonald, op. cit., Water Quality Study.
(5) Roger A. Gerhardt, Hydrogeology of Three Solid Waste Dis osal Sites
in the Iowa River Floodplain at Iowa Com, Iowa, Master Yh s s, The
University of Iowa, December, 1974, P. 108.
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(6) Iowa City Department of Community Development, Report on Utilities.
Prepared for the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee, May,
1977.
(7) U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservatoin Service, Soil
w.
Surve of Iowa Com, Iowa.
(8) Stanley Consultants, Inc., Iowa River Corridor Study Phase III -
Southern Corridor Design. Prepared for the Iowa City Riverfront
Commission and the Iowa City Department of Community Development,
1977.
(9) Stanley Consultants, op. cit., Addendum to Phase III (Detailed
Design Plans).
(10) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Insurance
Administration, Iowa City, Iowa Flood Insurance Study, March, 1975.
(11) Robert Mittendorf, personal communication, June, 1979. State
Conservation Commission, Lake MacBride Fisheries Station, Solon,
Iowa.
(12) Donald B. MacDonald, personal communication, July, 1979. University
of Iowa, Iowa Institute of Hydraulic Research, Iowa City, Iowa.
(13) Stanley Consultants, op. cit., Phase I.
(14) Donald B. MacDonald, op. cit., personal communication.
(15) Larry Heaton, personal communication, June, 1979. Soil Conservation
Service, Iowa City, Iowa.
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(16) Donald B. MacDonald, op, cit., personal communication.
(17) Richard Bovbjerg, personal communication, July, 1979. University of
Iowa, Department of Zoology.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Gerhardt, Roger A., Hydro_g�g of Three Solid Waste Dis osal Sites in
the Iowa River Flood lain art Iowa Com, IIowa, (Iowa City, Iowa: The
Un versity of Iowa ,Master s thesis, December, 1974.
Iowa City Department of Community Development, 1978 Com rehensive Plan
for Land Use, Trafficways and Community Fac lities
Appendices). Adopted May 30, 1978 _ (and
MacDonald, Donald 8., Water qualit Studies Annual Reports, Water Years
1974-1977 (Iowa -cTt—y, Iowa: University of Iowa, Iowa Institute of
Hydraulic Research).
Stanley Consultants, Inc., Iowa River Corridor Study Phases III
III. Prepared for the Iowa City verfr
Rion— , and
t Comms s o , n and the Iowa
C ti y Department of Community Development, 1976-77.
Stanley Consultants, Inc., Environmental Review Record for Ralston Creek
Prepared for the Iowa City Depart Storm Water Managementt PrOJ ct, SoSouth Branch Detention Structures.
ment of Public Works, May 5, 1978.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service, Soil Survey
for Iowa City, Iowa, June, 1975.
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iU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Insurance
Administration, Iowa j Ut Iowa Flood Insurance Study, March, 1975.
Veenstra and Kimm, Iowa C�ityy, Iowa Sanitar Sewer aoe Facility Plan 1976-
1977 - Part 1: Infiltrat on Inf ow Ana�lys
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RAPE VICTIM! ADVOCACY PROGRAM
130 N. Madison Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
(319) 338-4800
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All women have one thing in common: we are all potential victims of sexual abuse.
Offenders of sexual abuse do not discriminate because of race, religious beliefs, life-
styles, economic class or age.
"All of my life 1 have concerned about the safety of my daughters and now my
granddaughters .... I never thought that it could happen to me. But it did."
victim, age 65
Sexual abuse takes many fors, from the obscene phone call to the violent rape. The
effects of violation and the expression of hostility toward women often leave us feeling
afraid and helpless.
"1 finally got a job in my field. Soon my boss started making sexual advances
and it finally was bad enough that I had to quit. 1 still feel a lot of anger about
that and 1 don't even know what to do to prevent it from happening again."
victim, age 31
We are taught to believe that we need protection from men and by men. In reality,
however, our safety depends on our protecting ourselves and each other.
"He seemed like a nice guy. Then he suddenly changed. 1 felt betrayed. 1 told
him that there was no way I could fight him off, but if he raped me I would
report him later and take him to court. He finally just took me home. Luckily 1
told my friends about him, because he asked one of them out just one week
later." victim, age 16
The RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM is a victim support group staffed by
volunteers as varied as the women who need our services. We believe that women can
stop sexual abuse. Helping each other in a time of crisis Is the very first step.
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THE RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM
As women, we are all potential victims of sexual assault; we are all vulnerable. But
with the support of other women, we can begin to destroy this vulnerability and protect
ourselves from the crisis of sexual abuse. Together we can survive the crises that
occur despite our efforts. The RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM exists for
these reasons, and the women who staff the program can assist you in many ways.
ADVOCACY — Emergency Advocates are trained in all the medical and legal pro-
cedures Involved in sex crimes. It is important for any woman who chooses to report
an incident or request a medical examination to have with her an advocate who can
help her through these often difficult procedures. An advocate can tell the victim what
to expect, point out her alternatives, answer her questions, and Insure that she is
treated with sensitivity and dignity. All of the hospitals and police departments recog-
nize that the advocate is providing an important service to the victim and to the
community.
SUPPORT — We are just learning to fight the isolation that we have experienced as
women and as victims. Advocates who staff the Rape Crisis Line are committed to
breaking this isolation and providing support to victims of sexual assualt, to family or
friends of the victim, and to all women as potential victims. Taking advantage of this
support does not indicate weakness. It shows awareness and a willingness to break
through our isolation and utilize our strength.
INFORMATION — One of the things we can do together to prevent further attacks
is share information. By providing the RVA Program with descriptions, locations and
the pattern of attacks, you are helping to distribute the facts to your community and
helping us to warn other women. Anonymity is always guaranteed.
Not all victims choose to report Incidents to the police. We support the right of victims
to make the choices which are best suited to them. The advocate will ask permission
to file a third -party report—anonymity Is still guaranteed and confidentiality Is always
respected.
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TAKING ACTION
Recognizing that you need to be concerned about your own safety and that of others is
one of the most positive actions you can take. Being aware of where you are at all
times and of the people around you decreases the odds that you can be surprised by an
attacker.
Act on your suspicions. Never be afraid of appearing paranoid or silly. Immediate
responses to suspicious incidents and people will lower the chances of your being
violated in any way.
Use only your initial in the phone book and on your mailbox. Encourage male friends
and family to do the same.
If you are coming home late, leave the front porch lights on. If your area is particularly
dark, light the way for other women by leaving this light on all night.
Increase women's visibility by walking the high-risk areas with a group of friends at
night. Like other crimes, sexual abuse Is a crime of opportunity. Dark and vacant
streets provide opportunities for attack.
If you witness something suspicious occurring, call the police immediately. Try to be as
clear as possible about the location.
Let your City Councilperson know if you feel lighting is Inadequate in your
neighborhood.
Support the Rape Victim Advocacy Program by writing or calling your City Council -
person, Johnson County Supervisor or Student Senator. All our funding comes from
these three sources.
It Is Important for us to communicate with each other about sexual abuse. We may
tum to other women after an attack, but we also need to discuss with friends our
feelings, Ideas and concerns before then.
Many Incidents can be prevented. Being prepared to deal with something before It hap-
pens will decrease the chances of being harmed or seriously Injured. Know your capa-
bilities but also recognize your limitations.
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IF YOU ARE ATTACKED, REMEMBER ...
Get to a safe place Immediately. Call a friend or the Rape Crisis Line for support. You
should have someone with you to help you clarify your needs and to help you make
some decisions.
You will have to decide whether or not you are going to notify the police. If you decide
to do so, a report should be made as soon as possible.
A medical examination is recommended. This is important for your own well-being
and is necessary for legal reasons. Evidence will be collected and retained If you should
go to court.
Do not bathe, douche, or change your clothes. Bring a change of clothing with you—
the police will want the clothing that you were wearing at the time of the incident. (An
advocate can also provide you with a change of clothing.)
You do not have to deal with this alone. Advocacy and support are available to assist
you through the crisis. Very few women need long-term counseling after being sexually
victimized If their needs are met adequately during the crisis.
The RAPE CRISIS LINE is a 24-hour service. Advocates are contacted through an
answering service and will respond immediately. Information calls and requests for the
Speakers Bureau are handled during the RVA Program's regular office hours, which are
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SPEAKERS BUREAU — We have a variety of presentations, films and videotapes
available for use to classes, organizations, groups and services. For young adults we
have a special workshop on ACQUAINTANCE RAPE PREVENTION, which
Includes a series of four films. Several times a year we also offer a comprehensive
workshop entitled NOBODY'S VICTIM: A Workshop on Self -Protection.
Special consulting and training programs are also available. Contact the coordinator
of the RVA Program for more Information.
INFORMATION — The RVA Program maintains a RESOURCE LIBRARY on
Sexual Abuse. Periodicals, books, and other assorted literature are available for public
use. Special handouts are also available upon request.
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PRASRAM
FIMISIME I N1 ro
()RAPES AND ATTEMPTED RAPES
. HARASSMENTS, EXHIBITIONISTS, WIN DO
Reports to: Rape Crisis Line, Iowa City Police,
Johnson County Sheriff's Department,
University of Iowa Campus Security
January, 1978
To March, 1979
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This map reflects only one year of reported sexual abuse incidents. The high-risk areas for on -the -street attacks
are concentrated in areas where there are large numbers of women either working or living. The rapes, however,
have no geographical limitations. Safety measures in the home and on the street can prevent many Incidents from
occurring. If you live in a high-dsk area, contact the Rape Victim Advocacy Program, and we will be happy to give
you some suggestions about how to make your neighborhood safer.
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office:
104 East Jefferson
Phone: 319/337-4523
319/354-1464
Youth Emergency Shelter:
517 East Washington
Phone: 319/331.7538
The Iowa City Council
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
YOUTH HOMES, INC.
BOX 324
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240
November 16, 1979
Dear Mayor Vevera and Council Memberst
Boys Group Home:
443 South Johnson
Phone: 319/337-7112
Girls Group Home:
524 Ronald,
Phonet 319/337.5080
Youth Homes finds itself at the present time in a very tight financial
situation due to the lack of referrals in placement within its facili-
ties. The population levels at the Johnson County Boys Group Homes the
Iowa City Girls Group Home, and the Youth Emergency Shelter has de-
creased dramatically since September 1st. This is in part due to the
inception of the new Juvenile Justice Code on July 1st of this year,
The reasons for this dramatic decline are not clear as it seems that
there are still children in the community who could benefit from our
services, Some factors involved in the reduced population are the new
Juvenile Justice Law and the present policies of the Department of
Social Services in providing services to children who are not under
the Juvenile Justice Law, This has led to a statewide situation of re-
duced populations in group home facilities and shelter cares.
Although there are no guarantees, we believe that within a few months
the situation will change so that referrals will again be made to
Youth Homess Inc. However, we cannot continue to operate until that
time without some additional financial assistance. We have approached
the county Board of Supervisors for some emergency funding and we hope
to learn of their decision on Wednesday, November 21st.
We have also accepted a request to provide group home services to un-
escorted adolescents who are presently in refugee camps in Southeast
Asia, We have agreed to accept initially six (6) which will be made
up of two (2) brother and sister pairs and two (2) single male adoles-
cents. These children will be placed in our Youth Emergency Shelter
facility which is presently unoccupied, Youth Homes will receive com-
pensation as part of its regular Title XX contract with the Department
of Social Services and will be governed by the same contract agreements
as is found for local children. We see this s,4r•rice as adding to our
financial stability due to the long-term nature o,: refugee problems as
well as the overwhelming number of adolescents presently in the camps,
Youth Homes will not obtain financial benefit from placement of these
children due in part to the payment schedule of the Department of
Social Services but also to the fact that it will take from two (2) to
six (6) weeks for the placement of these adolescents, until the end of
January.
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The Iowa City Council
November 16, 1979
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Our request to Iowa City is that Youth Homes be allowed to receive now,
rather than on January 1, 1980, the second portion of our eight thou-
sand dollar ($8000.00) allotment granted to this agency by the Council.
This will help us to maintain our financial situation during this
period of time in which we are waiting for placements as well as pay-
ment for services.
Please find enclosed written material and tables which defines our po-
sition, our future operating potentials, and other material pertinent
to this situation.
We wish to thank the Council for consideration of this request and if
more information is required, please feel free to contact us.
Faith Knowler, President
Board of Youth Homes, Inc.
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Ronald L. Henderson, ACSW
Dictoorroof Youth Homes, Inc.
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Me:
104 But Jefereon
Phone: 319/337-4523
319/354-1464
Youth Emergency Shelter:
517 East Washington
Phone: 319/337-7533
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BOX 324
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240
November 15, 1979
Southeast Asia Refugee Group Home
Number of Residents: 6 Capacity: 7
Rate of Occupancy: 85.7%
Facility Costs:
Directs 4666.93 (58%)
Indirects 2359.34•
Totals 7026.27
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Incomes 7920.00
Excess Funds: 893.73
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Cost may run higher during the first month due to clothing
needs and miscellaneous needs.
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Boy& Group Home:
143 South Johnson
Phone: 319/337.7112
G" Group Home:
524 Ronalds
Phone: 319/337-5080
Office:
104 East Jefferson
Phone: 319/337.4523
Youth Emergency Shelter:
517 Fast Washington
Phone: 319/337.7538
YOUTH HOMES, INC.
BOX 324
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240
November 7, 1979
Minimal Budget for One Group Home
4 staff x $580,00/mth.
$2320.00
Health insurance (4 staff x $34.80/mth)+ $ 139,20
FICA (4 staff x $580.00 x 6.13%)+ $ 142.20
State Unemployment (4 staff x $580.00 x 5%)+ $ 116.00
Rent
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BOY, Group Home:
443 South Johnson
Phone: 319/337.7112
Girls Group Home:
524 Ronald,
Phone: 319/337.5080
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$
600,00
Office supplies
$
5,05
Medical supplies
$
4.60
Recreation s Craft supplies
$
2.72
Food
$
463.83
Phone
$
69.28
Building and Ground supplies
$
49.88
Utilities
$
184.00
Staff Training
$
4.75
Building and Ground maintenance
$
190.96
Insurance
$
9,28
Mileage
$
21.68
Subscriptions
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$
7.99
Financial assistance
$
53.76
Clothing
$
107,33
Recreation and Education
$
84.04
Repairs to Equipment
$
17.60
Exp, Equipment
$
41,10
Food Equipment
$
7,51
Recruitment
$
3,71
Depreciation
$
14,75
Miscellaneous
$
5.71
$4666,93
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BOY, Group Home:
443 South Johnson
Phone: 319/337.7112
Girls Group Home:
524 Ronald,
Phone: 319/337.5080
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office:
104 East je8ersoa
Phone: 319/337.4523
Youth Emergency Shelter:
517 Esat Washington
t Phone: 319/337.7538
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
YOUTH HOMES, INC.^ '
BOX 324
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240
Units of Service
Youth Emergency Shelter
1978 1979
87 101
108 139
80 109
149 126
59 98
84 101
157 140
144 109
187 37
128 64
132
89
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Boys Group Home:
443 South Johnson
Phone: 319/337.7112
Girls Group Home:
524 Ronskis
Phone: 319/337-5080
oBlce:
104 En,t Jefferson
Phone: 319/337.523
Youth Emer0mry shelter:
517 East Wnshlo0ton
Phone: 319/337.7538
No. Residents
Girls
Boys
Aver/Day
Length of Stay
1 Present Population
YOUTH HOMES, INC.
BOX 324
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240
October 1979
Shelter Beds
YFS BGH GGH BGH GGH
0 5 5 2 3
0 0 5
0 5 0
0 3.8 3.4 0.6 1.6
0 22.8 20,4 9 16
0 4 3 1 1
or_ isin
Johnson County 0 0
2 2 1
Other Counties 0 5
3 0 2
Out -of -State
Units of Service
Occupancy
Year -to -Date
Units of Service
(to date)
Occupancy - Combined
Current 6 months
Boys and Girls
0 114 102 18 46
76 68 60 153
89.9 82.9
612 1348 1244
86.4
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Boys Group Home:
443 South Johnson
Phone: 319/337.7112
Girls Group Home:
524 Ronald,
Phone: 319/337.5080
January
February
March
April
May
June
Total for Fiscal Year 1979
For Period January 1, 1978 to June 30, 1978
For Period July is 1977 to December 31, 1977
For Period January 1, 1977 to June 30, 1977
$ 17,028.00
$ 17,380.00
$ 17,116.00
$ 16,808.00
$ 16,333.56
$ 16.634.83
$101,300.39
$192,509.93
$ 75,682.39
$ 76,471.63
$ 45,614.16
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YOUTH HOMES,
INC.
104
104 E
East Jederwa
BOX 321
Boyo Group Home:
Phone: 319/337.4523
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240
443 South Johnson
319/354.1464
Phone: 319/337.7112
Youth Emergency Shelter:
Girl, Group Home:
517 East W=bLnyton
Phone: 319/337.7538
November 13, 1979
514 Ronald,
Phone: 319/331-5080
Income from Department of Social
Services
1978
July
$
14,339.50
August
$
13,523.08
September
$
15,265.63
October
$
13,462.38
November
$
17,766.95
December
$
16.852.00
$
91,209.54
1979
January
February
March
April
May
June
Total for Fiscal Year 1979
For Period January 1, 1978 to June 30, 1978
For Period July is 1977 to December 31, 1977
For Period January 1, 1977 to June 30, 1977
$ 17,028.00
$ 17,380.00
$ 17,116.00
$ 16,808.00
$ 16,333.56
$ 16.634.83
$101,300.39
$192,509.93
$ 75,682.39
$ 76,471.63
$ 45,614.16
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Sen. Altai E. Steuen8on
How
Men. Stevenson
al the World Jerors ongress inner
in Chicago Nov. 61
our government developed new ways to do nothing
made these remarks ment by making the methods of govern- citizens were reformed out of the poltl• behavior of nations and markds to Ne
h C d'
. All nations depend on others for
capital and technology, food and fuel,
markets and supplies. They fight for
them with the ferocity of wars for reli-
gion and empire. And some adapt to the
realities of a competitive, resource -hun-
gry, interdependent world, and maintain
relatively high employment and stable
prices.
But they all depend on the U.S., for It
is the .great locomotive force of the
world economy.... So perhaps it is not
out of place lo'ask where America is
going.
It is a rich, powerful, and good cotm-
try. It Is not the victim of fete. It has
the capita, the technology, the human
resources, and the arms. It could pick up
wbere It left off and bring some order to
the world and its own disturbed affairs.
But something changed our politics in
the years that followed the early '8os,
when it was still a privilege of wise men
to serve their country.
Our leaders failed, and, instead of re-
acting to American history, we reacted
to Its aberration — the failure of leaders
to lead.
We reacted to the abuses of govern-
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ment the ends of government. Public
officials created self-adjusting mecha.
nisms to make all the right decisions
with no discomfort for anyone and least
of all themselves.
Thus, we have sunset and sunshine
laws, a Department of Education, a
Flumphrey-flawkins law, ethics and for-
eign corruption laws, a bill to make all
government regulations presumptively
invalid. We have a Proposition 17 and a
Proposition 4 and constitutional amend.
ments. We have mobilization boards,
presidential councils on regulations, pa•
perwork commissions. We have regula.
tions of the regulations and bureaucra.
cies to oversee the bureaucracies. We
have an Energy Department, but no en-
ergy policy. -
The preoccupation with method became
an excuse for doing nothing. Never has
nothing been done so systematically as
nothing has been done in recent years.
And the world does not wail.
This preoccupation with method came
to dominate our politics and political
parties. The civil rights battles of the
'008 gave way to an egalitarian ethic of
the '70s — and out went some old ideas
about individual freedom and excellence
In government, In came quotas and re-
verse discrimination.
In the name of citizen participation,
cal process — and so were the wise
men. We may have contrived a political
process which only the unfitted can sur.
vive.
The United Stales could lead a global
effort to increase the production of food
and fuel. It could begin the huddling of a
monetary system with a reliable unit of
value and facilities to finance. yment
deficits and development. It could eelarya
the basis for collective security in the
West. It could enlarge its security: with
cost effective weapons system#,; H, In.
dustrial strategy for the '80s, an export
strategy, a new commitment to indus•
trial innovation as the best means of '
increasing productivity. It could recog•
nize new sources of authority, including
control of the world's supply and price
of food.
We are drifting Into the '80s with re-
organization plans, budget cuts for
everything except the military, and
double digit incept rates, always cop -
tag with gymploms instead of the phe.
nomena Which gave rise to them, buying
time — but time for what?
Cambodia is a portent of the violence
hand suffering in store for a world lack.
ing order and direction. Iran Is but one
of the Imponderables that weigh heavily
against the success of technocrats and
militarists and ideas modeled on the
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The world is full of p. It is alae bill
of possibilities for peace and _.ftwesin
progress. But we have not dlghlad
where we are going. The IndeM*n
causes hrBetisnn and stagnation ad a
decline of A'srican anlh.rity. •.,].M
The choke of a President to tak».I
nation into W Asa Is not oaf •M- be
made lightly, or prematunt�:' Rith
some prudence we would challeersqpa the
volunteers tot the once revared,oMee of
President ta�tel .as chars tbq •laid
Ind us — xrtiat is their plan, then agen-
do — and their country's destiny? And
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then we would decide
The media reports little more than the
daily score in ■ same called *tks.
But polities is the means by which the
public converts Its values to public poli.
cy and makes Its moral choices.
Beneath the trivia Is the bedrock of
public decency and sense. Given a
chance, someone could stand on that
bedrock of a political System still basi-
cally sound, and win Immortally, with
truth and vision while the others pur.
sue oblivion.
It is best to wait awhile, hear out the
candidates of both parties, give tfie poo•
ple a chance, help our embattled Presi.
dent — then make choices and gel may.
ing.
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NEWSLETTER
for Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood
STATUS OF SMALL CITIES PROJECT
Acquisition - Phase I
The Iowa City City Council formally approved the acquisition of properties needed for the
Small Cities project during the Council meeting of October 9, 1979. This action is the first
step of federal acquisition procedures.
Owners of property to be acquired during Phase I of the project have received "Preliminary
Acquisition Notices" and have been informed that their property would be inspected for
appraisal purposes. Properties will be inspected and appraisals prepared by Iowa
Appraisal & Research Corporation of Des Moines.
After appraisals have been completed, they will be reviewed by a second appraiser, values
will be established, and purchase offers made. Purchase offers for Phase I acquisitions
will be made by April 1, 1980.
For additional information concerning property acquisition for the project, contact Michael
Flaherty of the Department of Planning and Program Development. Phone 354-1800, Ext. 324.
Relocation Plan
Relocation of residents and businesses displaced by the Small Cities project will be
coordinated with property acquisition. A relocation plan for the project has been prepared
by the staff of the Department of Planning and Program Development. This plan is the initial
step in the relocation process and is intended to specify the actions to be taken and the
standards to be used for relocation, as well as the resources that will be available to those
who are displaced.
The relocation plan and other relocation information is available from the Department of
Planning and Program Development, Davis Building, 332 E. Washington Street, or contact Susan
Sandro, 354-1800, Ext. 312.
CITIZEN INFORMATION AND INPUT
Second Year Application Process
Although first year activities of the Small Cities project have just begun, it is necessary
to begin the application process for the second year of the project.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has tentatively approved Iowa City's Small
Cities project for three years, however, the City must submit an application for each year's
funding. This annual application process includes receiving public input for the proposed
activities. Activities proposed for the second year of the Small Cities project include
completion of acquisition and relocation, demolition of structures, and the reconstruction
of the Lafayette Street rail bridge and the Benton Street vehicular bridge.
A public meeting will be held Wednesday, November 28, 1979 in the Civic Center, 410 E.
Washington Street at 7:30 PM to receive citizen --input.
Public hearings will be held prior to and after the preparation of the second year
application. The first of these public hearings has been set for December 4, 1979 during the
City Council meeting. For further information, contact Marianne M kman, 3-54--1800, Ext.
316.
November 1979
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TO:
FROM:
RE:
Public Housing Units
DATE: November 19, 1979
A. Project 22-3 48 Units
1)
333 South Lucas. Survey Completed, awaiting Title Opinion
from Legal.
Lot Size 50 x 158 +/-
Zone - R3 Can only hold duplex
Easement required over storm sewer on North line and
Sanitary sewer on the Southeast corner.
HUD tentative approval for a 3 -bedroom single-family dwelling.
Appraisal Value as duplex lot - $10,000
Appraisal Value as SFD lot - $ 9,000. 1 - 3
bdr. SFD
2)
921h North Dodge. Survey, Title Opinion completed.
Lot size - 124 ft. x 186 ft. +/-
Zoned - R2
No easements required.
HUD tentative approval for a duplex - 4 bdr. each side.
Appraisal Value - This parcel could be split and used as
two duplex lots and is appraised at $11,000 each lot or
total value of $22,000.
Appraisal Value with HUD restriction is $14,000 2 - 4
bdr.Units
3)
500 Grant Street - Survey G Title Opinion completed.
Lot size - 60 x 140.
Zoned R-2
Easement required for storm sewer and overhead utility line.
Access to Ralston Creek.
HUD tentative approval limited to single-family dwelling.
Appraisal Value - Based on R-2 or duplex zoning is $11,000.
Appraisal Value with HUD limitation is $9,000.
'If sold to adjoining property owner, appraisal value would
be $6,000 + city retain responsibility for storm sewer.
4)
441 Rundell Street. Survey $ Title Opinion completed.
Lot size 60 x 140.
Zoned - R-2.
No easements required. However, an easement for access to
Ralston Creek could be retained.
HUD tentative approval for one single-family dwelling.
Appraisal Value - Based on R-2 zoning is $11,000.
Appraisal Value with HUD restrictions is $ 9,000. 1 - 4
bdr. Unit
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2010 Muscatine Avenue. Survey $ Title Opinion completed.
Lot size 75 x approx. 87 on the South and 125 on the North.
Requires movement of gas line. If not moved, the site is
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at a lessor value with easements provided to Iowa Illinois
Gas B Electric.
Quiet Title action initiated.
Appraised value with line removed $11,000.
HUD tentative approval for 1 single-family dwelling. 1 - 4 bdr. SFD
6)
835 - 3rd Avenue. Survey $ Title Opinion completed.
Lot size - 75 x approximately 87 on the South and
125 on the North.
Zoned RIB.
No easements required.
Gas line - same as 5 above.
Appraisal value with line removed $11,000. 1 - 4 bdr. SFD
iHUD
tentative site approval for one single-family dwelling.
7)
1900 F Street. Survey E Title Opinion completed.
Lot size 75 x 100 ft.
Zoned RIB.
Quiet title action required.
Easement may be required over sanitary sewer on North
property line.
Appraisal Value $11,000.
HUD -tentative approval for 1 single-family dwelling. 1 - 4 bdr. SFD
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To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the Iowa Cit;; Council:
In our discussions about the parking situation during a declared snow
emcreency, Mr. Plaetion acid I tried to list those thins on which we agree
and those on which we disagree.
1. We are definitely agreed th-at installing additional signs to the
existing si;;ns would be absolutely impossible. There would be so much
wrong with such a plan that it would be utterly unworkable.
2. We agree that the through streets of Sheridan Ave. and Center Ave.
are even, and that the cross= streets Dearborn, Rundell St. north of Sheridan,
Grant Street and Clark Street north of the tracks are even too, all as shown
by the posted signs. And that the two blocks of Rundell Strrct north of
Sheridan are wide and will automaticalV change to calendar parking when a
snow emergency is declared.
3. We are agreed that if a snow emergency had been declared for today
(Nov. 18) tkxt parking- would be permitted on one side of Sheridan Avenue,
Center Avenue, Dearborn Street, Rundell Street north of Sheridan, Grant St.
and on Clark StreetLAiftet 8 A.M. tomorrow. (an odd day) no parking would be
permited on either side of any of those six streets after 8 A.M. because
all of those streets are posted as even. And: -as long as the snow emerLency
was in effect, no vehicle would be permitted bn any of those cix,streets.
4. We are agreed thatiuf the "No Parking at :.ny Time" sine were,
moved from the vuest side,of Dearborn Street, lundell Street south of Sheridan,
Grant Street and Clark Street north of the: tracks to theeast side of those
streets, then when a snow emergency was declared, p_rking would be permitted
on one side of all of those cross -streets on odd days, and on Sheridan Sve..
and Center Avenue on even days. Under this plan parking would be available
seven days a week either on an east and west street or on a north and south one.
Thai is the way the signs E.rc c..orted in Towncrest. Wayne Avenue is even,
and apparently all of the cross-utreets are odd.
5. We are agreed) that the proper way to clear both sides of streets
aafter a snow storm is to clear -the through streets of cars one day, and
Clear then off of the cross-etrects the next relay. But we dir>::r-rae ns to how
this should br: done. I contend that thio should be done by the 1,roper use
of the posted "tio Farking at any time signs".. All the is needed is to have
the through Streets even and the crors-streets. odd -;for vicenversa.
Mr. Plastino wants to use temporary "No Parking" p c:er signs to
t -et the vehtihcdl.es off some of the ctrrctc ox�soma CSbkv :rvrr, .xtx rnre�Hey anH
off some of other streets on following-. drys. After the exLericnco t�,:.� come
nni0iborhoods hdd with paper signs we don't want to be deviled with any-
thinL like that. It could br nothing but a bis; headache for the citizens
and for the Council members who would have the job of listening to the
complaints. It could be another harvest for the Police Department and the
operatorc of the tow -trucks, ani we don't need :,ny more of that. And it
would be so unnecessary tr hen the same thing could be done better by
having the perm°nont "tIo parking" cigns placed on the proper :•ide of e:a: street.
T am 10010 opposed to 6'r. Plastino's proposal that all reference to
r.trretr with one r,i..e •:rkin, ;;ro?:ibition br rtriken from the Snoia F;mer-
g ency Ordinance. That would mean removing Paragraphs 3 and 4 from the
2mergency Ordinance, and that would be unthinkable. It would be like
-iving a. city department a signed blank check, wt:ich v{yuld r,ertait all
kinds of experimentation in connection with snow removal. We don't want
uwthinr, like that.
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My proposal is the same as it always hat been, and that ir that
your Honorable Body please instruct the staff to move the "No ParMnga
signs from the west side to the east side of the follor:ing streets:
All of Dearborn Street, Rundell Street south of Sheridan, all of Grant
Street and all of Clark Street north of the Rockland tracks. (On
Oakland Avenue and on Summit Street the signs are already on the east
side of those two streets.)
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If this is done, then during a snow emergency parking will be
nermited on the east vand west'streets on even days and on the north and
south streets on odd days. This would no d)ubt take c%rc of the d -y -time
parking; needs. rind would permit the snoe- to be cosily removed from
both aides of all of the streets in the area.
And,11r. bfaypr ane Memb:rs of the Council, PLEASE do not even consider
deleting Paragraphs 3 and 4 from the Snow Emergency Orinance. Those are
well written paragraphs and we, on the streets with one side parking,
will need them for our information and protection when and if a snow
emergency is declared.
1530 Sheridan Avenufj
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ABBIE STOLFLI
CITY CLERK
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 16, 1979
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule
November 19 1979 Monday
1:30 - 5:00 P.M.
1:30 P.M. - Review zoning applications
1:45 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, and Council committee reports
2:15 P.M. - Labor Protection Provision in City Contracts - City Attorney
2:45 P.M. - City owned public housing sites - Lyle Seydel
3:10 P.M. - Contract amendment/Standby Time - Public Works and Human
Relations
3:30 P.M. - Executive session - Collective bargaining and pending litigation
November 20 1979 Tuesday
7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers
November 26 1979 Monday
NO INFORMAL MEETING
November 27 1979 Tuesday
NO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
December 3 1979 Monday
1:30 - 5:00 P.M.
1:30 P.M. - Review zoning applications
2:00 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, and Council committee reports
2:30 P.M. - Transit Schedules and Rates - Public Works
3:30 P.M. - Spruce Street Drainage - Public Works
4:00 P.M. - Consider appointments to the Riverfront Commission, Board of
Appeals, Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals, Board
of Examiners of Plumbers, Senior Center Commission,
Housing Commission and Board of Adjustment
December 4, 1979 T
7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers
PENDING ITEMS
Northside Study
Area Transportation Study
Discuss Major City Projects
Streetscape Phase II -B
Volunteer Assistance Program (Slides)
Airport Commission Funding Request
Undergrounding of Services in CBD
Appointments:
Resources Conservation Commission,
Committee on Community Needs, Board
of Adjustment, and Human Rights
Commission (December 11)
Resources Conservation Commission
(January B)
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
NOVEMBER 19, 1979
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION; November 19, 1919, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference
Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Erdahl, Roberts, Perret, Vevera.
Absent: deProsse
TAPE-RECORCED on Tape 79-28, Side 2, 1-1660, and Tape 79-29, Side 1, 1-490.
APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy present 1660-1700
Ordinance Vacating portion of Grant Court & portion of Fifth Ave. will be
on the agenda for first consideration.
Board of Adjustment will continue public hearing on special exception for the
Cable TV on 12/5.
AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS 1700-1745
1. Because the possibility of another level of the parking ramp being
open for holiday parking, the Council decided to not consider Item
N13, contract with Granddaddys.
2. City Clerk Stolfus called attention to addition to Consent Calendar
of letter from Della Grizel on parking for snow emergency.
3. YOUTH HOMES, INC. Letter in 11/16 packet noted. Faith Knowler & 1745-2166
Ron Henderson present. They explained the request for receipt of
$4,000 now instead of 1/1/80, of their allotment from the City.
Occupancy problems and acceptance of SE Asia refugees, discussed.
Council consensus was to agree to the request.
I 4. PARKING FOR SNOW EMERGENCY Della Grizel, Plastino present. 2166 -End
A letter from Grizel was distributed. She pointed out that the City
would be establishing calendar parking on narrow streets, and questioned
what hours the prohibition would be in effect. Council discussed method
of informing public, use of paper signs posted when ready to plow area,
clarification that ordinance was for use when a snow emergency, probably
a couple times a year (12 inches or so). A majority agreed to moving
signs in Grizel's neighborhood, essentially South of Kirkwood from
Gilbert to Seventh and Bypass 6 to Burlington, and to use the paper
signs with the present Ordinance enforcement for snow emergency.
Roberts asked that it be noted that he was not in favor of this procedure.
Plastino memo 11/16 noted.
5. LABOR PROTECTION PROVISION IN CITY CONTRACTS Hayek present.
Memo from City Atty. Hayek noted, a copy was sent to Joe Grant. Hayek
advised that there is a specific and adequate procedure, and Council -
members agreed. Grant did not attend the meeting for discussion.
PUBLIC HOUSING SITES -CITY OWNED PROPERTY Seydel, Kucharzak present. Tape 79-29
! Lye Seydel distributeda memo s ng pertinent data on seven sites Side 1,
owned by the City for possible use as public housing construction sites, 1-430
Project 22-3, 48 units. He requested that public hearing be set for
vacation; with use for public housing or disposal by some other means
(sale), and Council agreed on the following sites: 333 S Lucas, 921 N.
Dodge, 441 Rundell St., 835 Third Ave., 1900 F. St., 500 Grant Court, &
2010 Muscatine Ave. Seydel commented that the time taken for research will
be charged back to the program. Berlin advised that re 500 Grant Court,
HUD requirements would need to be revised before the City could comply.
The gas line for 2010 Muscatine & 835 Third Ave. would be removed by
Ia.-Ill. at no cost to the City. Council suggested that the City retain
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title to the creek area at 1900 F. St. Seydel stated that when the total
package is advertised, he might ask Council to underwrite the price of the I
lots to be used. 'He mentioned that money gained in sale of lots could be
earmarked for future public housing purposes. Seydel has had several
inquiries re construction by private developers program.
AFSCME CONTRACT AMENDMENT/STANDBY TIME Plastino, Brown present. 430-490
Plastino exp acne previous pracf ce. Memo in 11/16 packet noted.
There would be no pyramiding of overtime. Brown advised that standby
time was already in the contract, the hours were negotiated instead of
car use.
WASHINGTON STREET
A Counci mem ers agreed with memo in 11/16 packet re temporary parking
on Washington Street between Capitol and Clinton, and agreed to opening
of the transit interchange on November 26th, instead of providing temporary
parking.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret to adjourn to executive session for
discussion of collective bargaining, under Sec. 9.13 and litigation, under
Sec. 6.1.c, re Freeway 518. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
deProsse absent. 3:35 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center.
Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Kraft, Hayek. Tape-
recorded on Reel N15, Side 2, 284-2371. Council discussed negotiations
re Police contract. Atty. David Elderkin reported re Freeway 518, status
of litigation. Councilman -elect Larry Lynch was present for discussion
of litigation. Staffinembers Brown, Miller & Vitosh were also present
for discussion of collective bargaining. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by
Perret to adjourn, 6:05 P.M. Motion carried, unanimously.
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