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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 4, 1979
7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER
410 EAST WASHINMM
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
December 4, 1979
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 12/4/79 7;30 P. M. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl,
BerlinSeHellPinge
,Hayek H nc,e
inVFlahertybKarr. Council minutes ebape-recorded
on Tape 79-26, Side 2, 580-1810.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items and
recommendations ted. the Consent
adopted, as presentCalendar be received, or approved, and/or
val
11/20/79,,osubject tofcorrection, as ficial recommended byActions reg.�the City Clemtf/13/79 and
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: 'Bd. of Electrical Examiners and 2 97
Appeals -11/14/79; 'Resources Conservation Comm -11/15/79; 'Airport Comm. -
11/13/79; 'Riverfront Comm. -11/13/79; Planning and Zoning
11/15/79; 'Housing Comm. -11/7/79. Comm. -11/8/79 g
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Permit Resolutions, Book 59, as recommended by the City Clerk: RES. -
79 -544, p. 1359, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR WALTER POGGENPOHL dba 1.43
14ALTIS TAVERN, 928 Maiden Lane. RES. 79-545,
PERMIT. P. 1360, APPROVING CIGARETTE
Motion: To approve Abstract of Election as certified by the Johnson
County Auditor (General election -
November 4, 1979)
Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Letter from
Della Grizel re Iowa City's
sidewalk snow removal program, letter from
Barry Ginsberg re bus routes, letter from South East
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Junior High School repng
crossing guards, and letter from Deborah Prince informing Council
resignation as director her
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of the Willow Creek Neighborhood Center. Letter
from Cit Atty.
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appeal filed by Oakes Construction and a
lawsuit filed against City by LaVerna Snider,
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noted.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Councilmember Neuhauser questioned City Manager
re response to letter from South
East Junior High School re crossing guards. City Manager
Committee
said that Citywide
would discuss the situation further and report back to Council for
final determination.
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ordinance vacating the
right-of-way of Grant Court between
Grant Street and Rundell Street, be
considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider
Affirmative
adopted, 7/0,
roll call vote on second 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 second vote for passage. Motion to consider
adopted, 7/0. Affirmative
roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
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Det )er 4, 1979
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John Suchomel, 330' N. Lucas, expressed appreciation to the Fire Dept. for
their quick response to the Sheller -Globe fire earlier and notified Council that .7.1
he was reporting back to work.
A public hearing was held to receive citizen comments re Iowa City's second
year application for federal assistance under the Community Development Block
Grant/Small Cities Program for improvements in the Lower Ralston Creek 2:2
Neighborhood. Mike Flaherty and Jim Hencin made a presentation on the three-
year project and listed improvements to be made. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on amendments to the FY80 Community Development
Block Grant (Special Revenue Fund) budget. No one appeared. Balmer questioned 1 .
the additional costs mentioned in the report. Berlin explained that exact cost
wouldn't be known until the final acquisition of land.
A public hearing was held on suspension or revocation of a beer and liquor
license issued to Magoo's, Inc. dba Magoo's, 206 N. Linn St. Atty. Hayek
represented the City and Ron Evans of the Police Dept. appeared for the City.
Atty. Robert Jansen represented Magoo's. Jeff Knight,manager of Magoo's and
John Wakefield, owner of Magoo's appeared. After discussion, it was moved by
Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to continue the public hearing one week to allow /7
the Chief of Police time to make a recommendation to Council re matter. Motion
failed, 2/5, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Vevera, Neuhauser.
Nays: deProsse, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts, Balmer. Moved by deProsse, seconded
by Roberts, that no action be taken at this time, Motion carred 1 1
4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer,
deProsse. Nayes: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Balmer requested that the minutes
show that Council is putting Magoo's and other establishments on notice that if
similar violations occur again, action will be more severe.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perrets, to accept the recommendation from
the Johnson County Bd. of Supervisors to appoint Robert Oehmke as a Johnson J
County representative to the Riverfront Commission. Motion carried
unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to re -appoint
Bernardine Knight, 425 Lee Street, to one of two vacancies for a three-year term
expiring December 1, 1982, on the Riverfront Commission. Motion carried
unaninously, 7/0. The other vacancy will be re -advertised.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to re -appoint Rev. Lawrence
Carlton, 810 N. Linn, to a three-year term expiring December 31, 1982, on the -2Z19
Senior Center Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to appoint Clyde Hale, 3038 Wayne ����
Avenue, to an unexpired term for a professional electrical engineer expiring .-�L22'1.,
October 26, 1982. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint Peter Vanderhoef, 2403
Tudor Dr., to an unexpired term ending January 1, 1984, on Ed. of Adjustment. ..2 J,)
Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
Motion by Perret seconded by Balmer, to appoint Waverly Ormond, 414
Amhurst, to one of two vacancies for a three-year term ending December 31, 1982, .22.2-L
on the Bd. of Appeals. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. The other three-year
vacancy and the unexpired term ending December 31, 1980, will be re -advertised.
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Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to appoint Dr. Jesse Irwin, 10 S.
First Ave., as representative of the public for a two-year term expiring
December 31, 1981, on the Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers. Motion carried 22Q,3
unanimously, 7/0. The appointment for a journeyman plumber for a two-year term
expiring December 31, 1981, will be re -advertised.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to appoint Goldene Haendel, 402
McLean St., to fill an unexpired term ending May 1, 1982, on the Housing Comm.
Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
Roberts questioned City Manager on proper procedure for reporting breaks in
the lighting system. He reported tht lights have been out on the Benton St.
bridye iv; some time. Berlin stated that people should report outages to City Q0.Q5'
or Ia.-Ill. and that more publicity will be generated to the public re reporting
procedure.
Moved to ado
AUTHORIZING bTHE aMAYOR TOcSIGN dANyAGREEMENT WITH SHIVE-HATTERY AND ASSOCIATESp. 6OF •:2a
IOWA CITY FOR INSPECTION SERVICES ON THE BLOCK 64 PARKING GARAGE. Affirmative
roll call unanimous, 7/0 all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-547, Bk. 59, p.
1362, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH CARL
WALKER AND ASSOCIATES FOR FULL-TIME PROJECT INSPECTION OF THE BLOCK 64 PARKING
GARAGE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt a resolution authorizing
agreement between City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Police Patrolmen's 7--)Q-P
Association, to be effective July 1, 1980 through June 30, 1981. Resolution not
adopted, 2/5, with the following division of vote: Ayes: deProsse, Erdahl.
Nays: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Perret, Neuhauser.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn 9:20 P.M. Motion
carried.
ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR
Marian K. Karr, Deputy City Clerk
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
December 4, 1979
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 12/4/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl,
Neuhaustafmemers resent:
Berlin, eHellingeHayekbHe c�in,,eFlahertybKarr. CouncilSinfutesbt pe -recorded
on Tape 79-26, Side 2, 580-1810.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, 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 mtgs., 11/13/79 and
11/20/79, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Electrical Examiners and
Appeals -11/14/79; Resources Conservation Comm -11/15/79; Airport Comm. -
11/13/79; Riverfront Comm. -11/13/79; Planning and Zoning Comm. -11/8/79 &
11/15/79; Housing Comm. -11/7/79.
Permit Resolutions, Book 59, as recommended by the City Clerk: RES.
79-544, p. 1359, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR WALTER POGGENPOHL dba
WALT'S TAVERN, 928 Maiden Lane. RES. 79-545, p. 1360, APPROVING CIGARETTE
PERMIT.
Motion: To approve Abstract of Election as certified by the Johnson
County Auditor (General election - November 4, 1979)
Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Letter from
Della Grizel re Iowa City's sidewalk snow removal program, letter from
Barry Ginsberg re bus routes, letter from South East Junior High School re
crossing guards, and letter from Deborah Prince informing Council of her
resignation as director of the Willow Creek Neighborhood Center. Letter
from City Atty. re notice of appeal filed by Oakes Construction and a
lawsuit filed against City by LaVerna Snider, noted.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Councilmember Neuhauser questioned City Manager re response to letter from South
East Junior High School re crossing guards. City Manager said that Citywide
Committee would discuss the situation further and report back to Council for the
final determination.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ordinance vacating the
right-of-way of Grant Court between Grant Street and Rundell Street, be
considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider adopted, 7/0.
Affirmative roll call vote on second 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 second vote for passage. Motion to consider adopted, 7/0. Affirmative
roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
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December 4, 1979
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John Suchomel, 330h N. Lucas, expressed appreciation to the Fire Dept. for
their quick response to the Sheller -Globe fire earlier and notified Council that
he was reporting back to work.
A public hearing was held to receive citizen comments re Iowa City's second
year application for federal assistance under the Community Development Block
Grant/Small Cities Program for improvements in the Lower Ralston Creek
Neighborhood. Mike Flaherty and Jim Hencin made a presentation on the three-
year project and listed improvements to be made. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on amendments to the FY80 Community Development
Block Grant (Special Revenue Fund) budget. No one appeared. Balmer questioned
the additional costs mentioned in the report. Berlin explained that exact cost
wouldn't be known until the final acquisition of land.
A public hearing was held on suspension or revocation of a beer and liquor
license issued to Magoo's, Inc. dba Magoo's, 206 N. Linn St. Atty. Hayek
represented the City and Ron Evans of the Police Dept. appeared for the City.
Atty. Robert Jansen represented Magoo's. Jeff Knight, manager of Magoo's and
John Wakefield, owner of Magoo's appeared. After discussion, it was moved by
Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to continue the public hearing one week to allow
the Chief of Police time to make a recommendation to Council re matter. Motion
failed, 2/5, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Vevera, Neuhauser.
Nays: deProsse, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts, Balmer. Moved by deProsse, seconded
by Roberts, that no action be taken at this time. Motion carred unanimously,
4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer,
deProsse. Nayes: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Balmer requested that the minutes
show that Council is putting Magoo's and other establishments on notice that if
similar violations occur again, action will be more severe.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perrets, to accept the recommendation from
the Johnson County Bd. of Supervisors to appoint Robert Oehmke as a Johnson
County representative to the Riverfront Commission. Motion carried
unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to re -appoint
Bernardine Knight, 425 Lee Street, to one of two vacancies for a three-year term
expiring December 1, 1982, on the Riverfront Commission. Motion carried
unaninously, 7/0. The other vacancy will be re -advertised.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to re -appoint Rev. Lawrence
Carlton, 810 N. Linn, to a three-year term expiring December 31, 1982, on the
Senior Center Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to appoint Clyde Hale, 3038 Wayne
Avenue, to an unexpired term for a professional electrical engineer expiring
October 26, 1982. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint Peter Vanderhoef, 2403
Tudor Dr., to an unexpired term ending January 1, 1984, on Bd. of Adjustment.
Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
Motion by Perret seconded by Balmer, to appoint Waverly Ormond, 414
Amhurst, to one of two vacancies for a three-year term ending December 31, 1982,
on the Bd, of Appeals. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. The other three-year
vacancy and the unexpired term ending December 31, 1980, will be re -advertised.
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Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer,
First Ave., 9 representative °f the
December 31 is appoint Dr. Jesse Irwin, 10 S.
1981, on the Bd. of Examiners for a two-year term expiring
unanimously, 7/0, The appointment for of Plumbers. Motion carried
expiring December 31, 1981, will be re-advertisedman
Plumber for a two-year term
Moved by Neuhauser, Will
by Perret, to appoint Goldene
McLean St., to fill an unexpired term ending
Motion carried unanimous) Housing Comm. 402
Y, 7/0. g May 1, 1982, on the Housing Comm.
Roberts questioned City Manager on proper procedure for reporting breaks in
the lighting system. He reported tht li hts
bridge for some time. Berlin stated that
or Ia.- g have been out on the Benton St.
Ill. and that more publicity will be
should report outages to City
procedure, generated to the public re reporting
AUTHORIZING bTHBalmer,
To seconded
byAGREEMENT WITH adopt
HIVE- 79
-546 IOWA CITY FOR INSPECTION SERVICES ON THE BLOCK 64 PARKING GARAGE. Affiprmative
roll call unanimous 7 HATTERY AND ASSOCIATES OF
/0 all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt 1362, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A
WALKER AND ASSOCIATES FOR FULL-TIME PROJECT INSPECTION OF 79-547, Bk. 59, p,
GARAGE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH CARL
7/0, all CouncilmembersE BLOCK 6present.
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Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt a resolution authorizing
agreement between City of Iowa City and the Iowa Cit
Association, to be effective July 1, 1980 through June 30
adopted, 2/5 Y Police Patrolmen's
Nays: with the following division of vote: Ayes:
Y . Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Perret Y de
osse Resolution not
Neuhauser. , Erdahl.
carriMoved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn 9:20 P.M. Motion
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ROBERT A. V vcrcq, MAYOR
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Karr, Deputy City Clerk
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AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL FLEETING
DECEMEIER 4, 1979
Item No. 1 -
MEETING TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
Item No. 2 -
OOMIDER ADOPPION OF THE ODNSENP CALENDAR
AS PRESENTED OR AMUDED.
a. Approval of Official Actions of regular Council meetings of
November 13, 1979 and November 20,
1979, subject to correction,
as recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) 14Board Of Electrical Examiners and Appeals meeting of November
(2)97sources Conservation Colmlission meeting of November 151
1.(3)
Airport Ccnmission meeting of November 15, 1979.
(4) Riverfront Commission meeting of November 13, 1979.
fl(5)
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of November 15, 1979.
(6) Planning and Zoning Ccmmmission meeting of November 8, 1979.
(7) Housing Ccmnission meeting of November 7, 1979.
C. Permit Resolutions, as reoolmended by atm, Clerk:
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(1) Consider resolution apProving Class C Liquor License for
Walter dba
Walt's Tavern, 928 Maiden Lane.
(renewal)
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(2) Consider resolution approving issuing cigarette perrmdt,
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Motions.
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(1) Consider motion approving Abstract of Election as certified
by the Johnson County Auditor.
1979). (General - November 4,
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December 4, 1979 7:30 P.M.
Page 2
e. Correspondence.
(1) Letter from Della Grizel regarding Iowa City's sidewalk snow
removal Program. This letter has been referred to the City
Manager for reply.
(2) Letter from Mr. Barry H. Ginsberg regarding bus routes.
This letter has been referred to the City Manager for
reply.
(3) Letter from South East Junior High School regarding crossing
guards. This letter has been referred to the City Manager
for reply.
(4) Letter from the City Attorney regarding notice of appeal
filed by Oakes Construction Company.
(5) Letter from Deborah Prince informing the City Council of her
resignation as director of the Willow Creek Neighborhood
Center. This letter has been referred to the City Manager
for reply.
(6) Letter from the City Attorney regarding a lawsuit filed
against the City by LaVerna Snider.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
Item No. 3 - PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
a. Consider an ordinance vacating the right-of-way of Grant Court
between Grant Street and Rundell Street. (second consideration)
Comnent: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a regular
meeting held October 18, 1979, recommended by a 5-1 vote approval
of the subject vacation with the appropriate easements being
maintained to allow for implementation of the stormwater manage-
ment ordinance and the Ralston Creek watershed management plan.
The public hearing for this item was held November 13, 1979.
Action:
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b. Consider an ordinance vacating the right-of-way of Fifth Avenue
north of F Street to Muscatine Avenue. (second consideration)
Comment: The Planning and Zoning Ccmnission, at a regular
meeting held October 18, 1979, recommended by a 6-0 vote approval
of the subject vacation with appropriate easements being maintained
to allow for implementation of the stormwater management ordinance
and the Ralston Creek watershed management plan. The public
hearing for this item was held on November 13, 1979.
Action:
Item No. 4 - PUBLIC DISCUSSION.
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Item No. 5 - PUBLIC HEARING To RECEIVE CITIZEN COTS REGARDING IOWA CITY'S
SENND YEAR APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/SMALL CITIES PROGRAM FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD.
Comment: 'The Department of Housing and Urban Development has tentatively approved
$2,000,000 in funding over three years for Iowa City's Small Cities
project, however, the City is required to submit an application for
each year's funding. The second year application requests $775,000.
Activities proposed for the second year of the Small Cities project
include completion of acquisition and relocation initiated during the
first year of the project, demolition of structures, the reconstruction
of the Lafayette Street rail bridge, and the excavation and expansion
of the creek's west bank between/Lafayette and Gilbert Streets.
Action:
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December 4, 1979 7:30 P.M.
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Item No. 6 - PUBLIC FIEARING ON XMMMENTS TO TM FY80 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (SPECIAL REVENUE FUND) BUDGET.
Comment: This Public hearing is being held to receive citizen comments regarding
Proposed amendments to the FY80 CDBG Budget as required by state law
and federal regulations. Details of the Proposed amendments are
included with the agenda.
Action:
Item No. 7 - PUBLIC HEARING ON SUSPENSION OR REVOCATICN OF A BEER AND LIQUOR
LICENSE ISSUED TO MAGOO'S, INC. DBA MAGOO'S, 206 N. LINK STREET.
Comment: This public hearing is being held to determine whether the City
Council should suspend or revoke a beer arca liquor license issued to
Magoo's, 206 N. Linn,. for selling liquor without a tax stamp on
October 17, 1979. Following the public hearing, the City Council
shall make a determination whether a violation of Section 123.96 of
the Code of Iowa has occurred arra whether the license should be
suspended or revoked. n
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Item No. 8 - CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
a. Riverfront Commission.
I (1) Consider recommendation of the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors to appoint Mr. Robert H. Oehmke as a Johnson
County representative to the Riverfront Commission for a
three-year term expiring December 1, 1982.
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(2) Consider appointments to fill two vacancies for three-year
terms expiring Decemmber 1, 1982.
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b. Senior Center Commission - Consider appointment to fill a three-
year term expiring December 31, 1982. Rev. Lawrence Carlton's
term is expiring. A memorandum concerning this appointment is
attached to the agenda.
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Action: . 6 e ,,�
C. Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals - Consider an appoint-
ment to fill an unexpired tern for a professional electrical
engineer with/term expiring October 26, 1982.
Action • ft'ay-)
d. Board of Adjustment - Consider an appointment to fill an un-
expired term ending January 1, 1984.
Action: _l�i(I/t2.Qoa 2n P1
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e. Board of Appeals.
(1) Consider an appointment to fill an unexpired term ending
December
31, 1980.
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(2) Consider appointments to fill two vacancies for three-year
terms ending December 31, 1982.
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f. Board of Examiners of Plumbers.
(1) Consider an appointment for a representative of the public
for a two-year term expiring December 31, 1981.
Action: DA) 'I -I:. e J
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(2) Consider an appointnent for a journeyman Plumber for a two-
year term expiring December 31, 1981.
Action: %1ILr r a�
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term ending May 1, 1982.
Action:rllQo nn�ln ,aDoO
Iten No. 9 - CITY CODNCIL INFORMATION.
Item No. 10 - REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
a. City Manager.
b. City Attorney.
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Item No. 11 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN KENT WITH
SHIVE-HATIERY AND ASSOCIATES OF IOWA QTY FOR INSPECTION SERVICES ON
THE BLOCK 64 GARAGE.
Comment: Shive-Hattery and Associates is being hired to handle all inspection
of backfill, pile load tests, testing of grout materials, and testing
of cast in place concrete for the Block 64 garage. This agreement is
slightly different than the agreement for the first parking garage.
On the first parking garage, Shive-Hattery also dial all monitoring of
all pile driving. On the Block 64 garage we will be able to use Carl
Walker's project inspector for monitoring of the pile driving. The
Block 64 project is underway. The Finance Department has approved
this agreement, and the Public Works Department recommends adoption of
this resolution.
Action: ev--
7 Item No. 12 - ODNS ELUTION ORIZING THE 2ITY MANAGER TO SIGN A LETTER OF
AGREEMENT WITH CARL WALKER AND ASSOCIATES FOR FULL-TIME PROGECr
INSPECTION ON THE BLOCK 64 PARKING GARAGE.
Comment: This contract is identical to the first parking garage. Carl Walker
and Associates is providing a full-time project inspector on an
j hourly basis for the second garage. The inspector will work back and
forth between the two parking garages. A now oonoerning full-time
project inspection is attached. The Finance Department has approved
this agreement, and the Public Works Department recommends adoption of
this resolution.
Action:
Item No. 13 -
Comment:
CONSIDERUTION AUTHAGM=ORIZING A= BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND �OWA CITY POLICE PATROLMEN'S ASSOCIATION, TO BE EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 1939 THMUGH JUNE 30, 19N.
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This proposed agreement -will be discussed with the City Council at the
informal session of December 3.
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City of Iowa Cit
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 30, 1979
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Copy of letter from Mayor Vevera to the Chairman of Planning and Zoning
Commission regarding public housing sites. 1
Copy of memorandum from Mayor Vevera to chairpersons of boards and commissions
regarding annual meeting.
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Informal Session, December 3, 1979 _
b. Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals Meeting of October 17, 19791
c. Limitations on the Growth of Government ao
d. Private Streets
e. Spouse Abuse Contract _Z11Z
Copy of letter from Mary Neuhauser to the Office of the Secretary of Transporta
regarding establishment of Iowa City as an "urbanized area."
Copy of letter from City Attorney to Mr. William Sueppel regarding Steve Cook's
easement problem. I ,
Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding removal of commission members.
Memorandum from the Director of Public Works regarding City Fountain lumanires.
7.7 1:
Memorandum from the Senior Center staff regarding data concerning agencies
serving elderly at Senior Center.
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Memorandum from the Human Relations Director regarding appointments to the
Human Rights Conanission which are scheduled to be made December 11, 1979. 27
Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Program Development with attached
CDBG Progress Report for October 1979.,-, .6
Environmental Review Record for Small Cities Project. _,,Z y�
Note from United Way about a joint meeting of City -County officials.
Monthly report from Willow Creek Neighborhood Center.
Calendar for December 1979.
Articles: Free Bargaining is Better System
Exerpts from Guide to Management Improvement Projects
Believe it or not of Federal Waste
Library calendar for December 1979
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 21, 1979
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Packet
Northside Neighborhood Site Improvement Update. xq�
Agenda for Airport Commission special meeting of November 27, 1979. qal�
Copy of letter from Mayor Vevera to the President of Pilot International
expressing appreciation for the contribution toward the van for handicapped
and senior citizens.
Summary of Annual Conference of International City.Management Association
attended by the City Manager. �Uli�i
Article: HAP problems cost Youngstown, Ohio, loss of action grant eligibility.
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Minutes of staff meetings of November 7 and 14, 1979. aa§y
The Building Line, November 1979. _aaf
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AGENDA
REGULAR ODUNCIL METING
DECEMBER 4, 1979
Item No. 1 - METING 40 ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
Item No. 2 - CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE OONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Actions of regular Council meetings of
November 13, 1979 and November 20, 1979, subject to correction,
as recanrended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Cammissions.
(1) Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals meeting of November
14, 1979.
(2) Resources Conservation Calmission meeting of November 15,
1979.
(3) Airport Commission meeting of November 15, 1979.
(4) Riverfront Commission meeting of November 13, 1979.
(5) Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of Nove ber 15, 1979.
(6) Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of November 8, 1979.
(7) Housing Commission meeting of November 7, 1979.
C. Permit Resolutions, as recommended by City Clerk:
$/� (1) Consider resolution approving Class C Liquor License for
Walter Poggenpohl dba Walt's Tavern, 928 Maiden Lane.
(renewal)
(2) Consider resolution approving issuing cigarette permit.
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d. Notions.
(1) Consider motion approving Abstract of Election as certified j
by the Johnson County Auditor. (General - November 4, I
1979).
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Agenda
Regular Council Meeting
December 4, 1979 7:30 P.M.
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a , e. Correspondence.
(1) Letter from Della Grizel regarding Iowa City's sidewalk snow
removal program. This letter has been referred to the City
Manager for reply.
(2) Letter from Mr. Barry H. Ginsberg regarding bus mutes.
This letter has been referred to the City Manager for
reply.
(3) Letter from South East Junior High School regarding crossing
guards. This letter has been referred to the City Manager
for reply.
(4) Letter from the City Attorney regarding notice of appeal
filed by Oakes Construction Company.
(5) Letter from Deborah Prince informing the City Council of her
resignation as director of the Willow Creek Neighborhood
Center. This letter has been referred to the City Manager
for reply.
(6) Letter from the City Attorney regarding a lawsuit filed
against the City by LaVerna Snider.
END OF OJNSENT CALENDAR.
Item No. 3 - PLANNING AND zObNING MATTERS.
a. Consider an ordinance vacating the right-of-way of Grant Court
between Grant Street and Rundell Street. (second consideration)
Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a regular
meeting held October 18, 1979, recommended by a 5-1 vote approval
of the subject vacation with the appropriate easenents being
maintained to allow for implementation of the stormwater manage-
ment ordinance and the Ralston Creek watershed management plan.
The public hearing for this item was held November 13, 1979.
Action:
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Agenda
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December 4, 1979 7:30 P.M.
Page 3
b. Consider an ordinance vacating the right-of-way of Fifth Avenue
north of F Street to Muscatine Avenue. (second consideration)
Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a regular
meeting held October 18, 1979, reo=rended by a 6-0 vote approval
of the subject vacation with appropriate easements being maintained
to allow for implementation of the storiwater management ordinance
and the Ralston Creek watershed management plan. The public
hearing for this item was held on November 13, 1979.
Action:
Item No. 4 - PUBLIC DISCUSSION.
Item No. 5 - PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE CITIZEN C244E PS REGARDING IOWA CITY'S
SECOND YEAR APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/SMALL CITIES PF0W M FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD.
Comment: The Department of Housing and Urban Development has tentatively approved
$2,000,000 in funding over three years for Iowa City's Small Cities
Project, however, the City is required to submit an application for
each year's funding. The second year application requests $775,000.
Activities proposed for the second year of the Small Cities project
include completion of acquisition and relocation initiated during the
first year of the project, demolition of structures, the reconstruction
of the Lafayette Street rail bridge, and the excavation and expansion
of the creek's west bank between Lafayette and Gilbert Streets.
Action:
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Item No. 6 - PUBLIC REARING ON NMDM M 10 TBE FY80 MMUNITY DEVELOMw BLOCK
GRANT (SPECIAL REVENUE FUND) BUDGET.
Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive citizen co mentsng
Proposed anenrinen
ents to the FY80 CDBG Budget as required regaw
and federal regulations. Details of the proposed anerdrments aree law
included with the agenda.
Action:
Item No. 7 - PUBLIC REARING ON SUSPENSION OR REVOCATICN OF A BEER AND LIQUOR
LICENSE ISSUID 1O b1AGD0 S, INC. DBA M4G00'S, 206 N. LINK STREET.
Cement: �crPublic Publlhearing is being held to determine whether the City
should suspend or revoke a beer and liquor license issued to
! Magoo's, 206 N. Linn, for selling liquor without a tax stamp on
October 17, 1979. Following the public hearing, the City council
shall make a determination whether a violation of Section 123.96 of
the Cade of Iowa has occurred and whether the license should be
suspended or revoked,
Action:
Item No. 8 - CITY COUNCIL APPOINit1WUS.
Action:
Action:
a• Riverfront Commission.
(1) Consider recommendation of the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors to appoint Mr. Robert R. Oehnke as a Johnson
County representative to the Riverfront Commission for a
three-year term expiring Decenber 1, 1982.
(2) Consider appointments to fill two vacancies for three-year
terms expiring Decenber 1, 1982.
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b. Senior Center Commission - Consider appointment to fill a three-
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year term expiring December 31, 1982. Rev. Lawrence Carlton's
term is expiring. A memorandum concerning this appointment is
attached to the agenda.
Action:
C. Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals - Consider an appoint-
ment to fill an unexpired term for a professional electrical
engineer with term expiring October 26, 1982.
Action
d. Board of Adjustment - Consider an appointment to fill an um -
expired term ending January 1, 1984.
Action:
e. Board of Appeals.
(1) Consider an appointment to fill an unexpired term ending
December 31, 1980.
Action:
(2) Consider appointments to fill two vacancies for three-year
terms ending December 31, 1982.
Action:
f. Board of Examiners of Plumbers.
(1) Consider an appointment for a representative of the public
for a two-year term expiring December 31, 1981.
Action:
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(2) Consider an appointment for a journeyman plumber for a bra -
year term expiring December 31, 1981.
Action:
9. Housing Cmmission - Consider an appointment to fill an unexpired
term ending May 1, 1982.
Action:
Item No. 9 - CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
Item No. 10 - REPORT ON ITEMS FRDM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
a. City Manager.
b. City Attorney.
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Item No. 11 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREDSW WITH
SHIVE-HATTERY AND ASSOCIATES OF IOWA CITY FOR INSPECTION SERVICES ON
THE BLOCK 64 GARAGE.
Comment: Shive-Hattery and Associates is being hired to handle all inspection
of backfill, pile load tests, testing of grout materials, and testing
Of cast in place concrete for the Block 64 garage. This agreement is
slightly different than the agreement for the first parking garage.
On the first parking garage, Shive-Hattery also did all monitoring of
all pile driving. On the Block 64 garage we will be able to use Carl
Walker's Project inspector for monitoring of the pile driving. The
Block 64 project is underway. The Finance Department has approved
this agreement, and the Public Works Department recommends adoption of
this resolution.
Action:
Item No. 12 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A LETTER OF
AGREEMENT WITH CARL WALKER AND ASSOCIATES FOR FULL-TIME PRaTECi
-5� % INSPECTION ON THE BLOCK 64 PARKING GARAGE.
Comment: This contract is identical to the first parking garage. Carl Walker
and Associates is providing a full-time project inspector on an
hourly basis for the second garage. The inspector will work back and
forth between the two Parking garages. A mem concerning full-time
Project inspection is attached. The Finance Department has approved
this agreement, and the Public Works Department recommends adoption of
this resolution.
Action:
Item No. 13 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BEIWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
- CITY AND THE IOWA CITY POLICE PATROLMEN'S ASSOCIATION, TO BE EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 1979 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1980.
Comment: This proposed agreement will be discussed with the City Council at the
informal session of December 3.
Action:
Item No. 14 - AOimm ma.
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ROLL CALL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 4 1979
7:30 P.M.
BALMER
dePROSSE
ERDAHL
NEUHAUSER
PERRET
ROBERTS
VEVERA
PRESENT ABSENT
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
NOVEMBER 12, 1979
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: November 12, 1979, 1:30 P.M., Council Chambers
at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem Balmer presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, deProsse, Perret, Roberts, Erdahl
(1:45 P.M.). Absent: Vevera.
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, [felling. Others present for certain
discussions as noted.
TAPE-RECORDED ON Reel 79-28, Side 1, 2360 -End, and Side 2, 1-1660.
AGENDA -COUNCIL TIME 2360 -End
1. Balmer asked for clarification of Item H16, Ord. Dedicating Certain
City Property, Cemetery, and Hickory Hill Park. Berlin advised that a
clear legal definition on boundaries was needed for grant purposes.
This area for park land is not suitable for cemetery use.
2. Nehauser advised that the Council Legislative Comm. would meet monthly
with legislators, and Dale Helling would be the contact person for
any legislative matters.
3. Regarding Item H11, contract for Soil Testing Services, this procedure
is the only alternative if we would have another problem in the future.
4. Council discussed Item N13, funding of utility employee for Corridor
Sewer project. Atty. Ryan stated that the intent of the resolution is
that the Univ. was assuming control and responsibility. This item could
be deferred until the question is resolved re responsibility.
Councilman Erdahl arrived, 1:45 P.M.
5. Perret stated that with construction of the new road system for the Univ.
arena, he had met with residents of Park Road who did not want traffic
on Park Road and Rocky Shore Drive increased or encouraged because of
this new road. Staff will investigate some design alternatives.
6. Regarding appointments to the special task committee of I. C. Community
School Dist. re construction of indoor swimming facilities, Neuhauser
volunteered to serve as elected official. Buxton has expressed interest
in serving as citizen representative. Showalter will attend meetings.
7. Berlin commented on rescheduling the discussion of Spruce St. drainage
so that neighbors can attend.
8. Erdahl called attention to the waiver of storm window regulations.
Housing Comm. Chrp. Diane Klaus advised that the Conin. had not yet heard
the Town & Campus appeal. Kucharzak commented that the Comm. will give
Staff input on interpretation of certain sections, such as definition of
'alternative to storm windows'.
9. Erdahl also advised that there was no security guard at Mark IV now, and
residents allege that there is no police protection. Seydel advised that
the owner/managing agent decided not to participate in the Sec. 8 program.
Berlin will check to see if there is routine police patrol.
PUBLIC HOUSING SITES Seydel present. Side 2,
Seydel gave an update on the status of three sites. Re Site H1, from I-527.
University Baptist Church, he advised that HUD will approve it if the
ditch is removed. P&Z Comm. voted 0/5 denying the rezoning, and a petition
from property owners will require a majority vote of Council to rezone.
Council discussed drainage into Willow Creek, appropriate zone in Comprehen-
sive Plan, N of units applied for, commitment to public housing, strictness
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November 12, 1979
of [IUD regulations, & possibility of asking P&Z what area they had in mind for
Public housing construction. Randall Miller, representing the seller of the
property, stated the Church would not sell to anyone but the City. Valdd
Gebhard, 8 Westgate Circle, presented letter outlining concerns re drainage,
density, busing to schools, and safety if area rezoned. Boothroy stated that
Horn School principal had said enrollment was declining. Berlin advised that
Vevera had said he would not vote for the rezoning, Balmer & Roberts agreed
and stated their reasons. With 3 'no' votes, public hearing will not need to
be held for this site. On Site N2, 8 units (2 four-plexes), across the street
from Gays Funeral Home, and Site N3, 36 units (12 three-bedroom units), Council
had no objections to submission.
BLOCK 64 PARKING LOT Plastino, Vitosh present.
522-867
Memo from Plastino in meeting folder noted. Construction plans to complete
partial area for parking by Thanksgiving were discussed. Changes to reduce
cost were explained. Spaces for Christmas shopper parking compared to last
year were discussed. Postponement of award of contract for second ramp
and ramifications were noted. Vitosh commented on financing, if a delay. Merchants
Don Hebert & Ernie Lehman were present and spoke of the need of more parking
spaces, and possible delay of the contract until Jan. 1st. Staff to contact
contractor. Later in the afternoon Bob Hardin, representing Knutson Con-
struction Co. appeared and discussed price increases if project is delayed, 1363-1660
and stated that they could not take steel delivery and store it because of
tight space onsite. He advised that they would prefer not accept a delay of
the bid. Vitosh was requested to provide financial information concerning
rebid, additional costs because of inflation, and affect of increase in rates.
Also number of spaces available in the downtown area. This information will
be discussed at the formal meeting.
EVALUATION OF CITY MANAGER 867-870
There were no objections to the use of procedure used last year, starting with
evaluation by Department Heads. Another time will be scheduled to discuss
the evaluations.
PARKING PROHIBITIONS Plastino present. 870-1363
Plastino pointed out the problem with the present system, as called to
Council's attention by Della Grizel. Various alternatives to correct the
problems were discussed. Signs could read "No Parking Anytime, Except
Odd(or Even, depending on prohibition) during Snow Emergency, and could
be installed. Staff to correct problems.
Meeting adjourned, 4:30 P.M.
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MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 11/13/79
The cost of publishing the following pro-
ceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for
this calendar year for sa di publication is $
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/13/79, 7:30
P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding.
Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Neuhauser,
Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: deProsse.
Mayor Vevera proclaimed November 15, 1979 as
the Great American Smokeout Day, and November 14,
1979 as National Operating Nurse Day.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, that the
following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received or approved, and/or adopted,
as presented:
rovOf Oficial
ions, re.
Council pmtga, 10/13/79,fsubjectAtt correction,
as recommended by City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -
10/16/79; Committee on Community Needs -
10/31/79; Planning and Zoning Comm. - 11/1/79;
Civil Service Comm. - 10/16/79.
Permit Resolutions, Book 59, as
recommended by the City Clerk: RES. 79-524,
p. 1328, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND
RES. 79-525, P. 1329, SUNDAY SALES for
DIVIDEND BONDED GAS, 302 S. Dubuque. RES. 79-
526, p. 1330, APPROVING CIGARETTE REFUND.
RES. 79-527, Bk. 59, p. 1331, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 4, 1979, ON WHETHER
A BEER AND LIQUOR LICENSE ISSUED TO MAG00'S,
INC. SHOULD BE REVOKED OR SUSPENDED FOR
VIOLATION OF SECTION 123.96 OF THE CODE OF
IOWA.
RES. 79-528, Bk. 59, p. 1332, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR MERCER PARK BASEBALL DIAMOND
LIGHTING PROJECT, by Fandel, Inc.
Correspondence referred to the City
Manager for reply: Ltrs. from Theresa Semel,
Jay Semel, and Diana Semel re transit services
on Denbigh Dr.
Applications for use of Public Grounds
and Streets approved: request from United Way
of Johnson County to erect the "United Way
Thermometer" in Blackhawk Minipark.
Mayor Vevera repeated the public hearing as
set. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
deProsse absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that
ORD, 79-2980, Bk. 15, p. 150, AMENDING THE FINAL
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Official Actions PAD OF TY'N CAE, PARTS 1 AND 2, be passed and
November 13, 1979 adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
Page 2 6/0, deProsse absent.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt
RES. 79-529, Bk. 59, pp. 1333-1334, APPROVING THE
AMENDED FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
PLAN OF LOT 90, TY'N CAE, PART 2. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt
RES. 79-530, Bk. 59, pp. 1335-1337, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF LOT 90 TY'N CAE, PART
2. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
deProsse absent.
A public hearing was held on the vacation of
the right-of-way of Grant Court between Grant
Street and Rundell Street. Allen Wolfe, 1210 Grant
Ct., and Audrey Scott, 502 Grant Street, appeared
and expressed concerns to Council.
A public hearing was held re the vacation of
the right-of-way of Fifth Avenue north of F Street
to Muscatine Avenue. No one appeared.
A motion setting a public hearing on December
4, 1979, on the rezoning of 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 was removed from the agenda at
informal Council meeting.
Joe Grant, Riverside, Iowa, appeared re
problem previously explained concerning Hasting Co.
Atty. Hayek advised that the matter would be
scheduled for discussion at the informal Council
meeting next Monday. Niel Ritchie, 732 Manor
Drive, appeared requesting Council examination of
weapons ordinance. John Suchomel, 3304 N. Lucas,
appeared re Christmas shopping parking
alternatives.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to
appoint the following individuals to a special task
committee of the Iowa City Community School
District re construction of indoor swimming
facilities: Mary Neuhauser - elected official,
Dick Buxton - citizen representative, and an
administrator to be appointed by the Park &
Recreation Comm. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
deProsse absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to
adopt RES. 79-531, Bk. 59, p. 1338, AWARDING THE
CONTRACT FOR RAMP B, BLOCK 64, DOWNTOWN PARKING
FACILITY to Knutson Construction Company. Ernie
Lehman reported on a meeting of the Downtown
Merchants where there was unanimous consensus that
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official Actions the start of the second ramp was imperative.
November 13, 1979 Affirmative roll call vote, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Page 3 Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to
adopt RES. 79-532, Bk. 59, p. 1339, ADOPTING THE
RALSTON CREEK WATERSHED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
AS THE GUIDE FOR ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENTS ON THE
RALSTON CREEK WATERSHED. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt
RES. 79-533, Bk. 59, p. 1340, APPROVING THE
AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH SOIL
TESTING SERVICES, INC. of Cedar Rapids.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse
absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt
RES. 79-534, Bk. 59, p. 1341, APPROVING OFFICIAL
STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM for FY '81-'85.
Councilpersons Neuhauser, Roberts, and Perret
called attention to disagreement with several items
listed. City Mgr. Berlin asked that the minutes
reflect that this Resolution is needed to comply
with State requirements and does not represent the
Council's policy decisions regarding capital items
in the budget. Resolution adopted, 5/1, on
following roll call vote: Ayes: Erdahl,
Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Perret.
Absent: deProsse.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Balmer, to adopt
RES. 79-535, Bk. 59, pp. 1342-1344, APPROVING
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA for easements
for Corridor Sewer Project. Resolution adopted
4/2, on the following roll call vote: Ayes:
Perret, Vevera, Balmer, Erdahl. Nays: Neuhauser,
Roberts. Absent: deProsse.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to
adopt RES. 79-536, Bk. 59, pp. 1345-1346,
EXPRESSING AN INTENT BY CITY COUNCIL TO COOPERATE
WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA IN EFFORTS TO OBTAIN
LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A ROAD TO THE HAWKEYE SPORTS ARENA AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to
adopt RES. 79-537, Bk. 59, p. 1347, AMENDING THE
CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL BY
ESTABLISHING A PAY RANGE FOR THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse
absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to
defer consideration on an ordinance dedicating
certain city property for park purposes (Hickory
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Hill Park). Motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
deProsse absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, to
adjourn 8:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0.
A more complete description of Council activi-
ties is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR
s/ABB1E STOLFUS, CITY CLERK
Submitted to Press -Citizen on 11/21/79.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
November 13, 1979
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/13/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic
Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl,
Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: deProsse. Staffinembers
present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Plastino, Vitosh, Seydel, Fowler,
End. s, Karr. Council minutes Tape-recorded on Tape 79-26, Side 1, 1704 -
End.
Mayor Vevera proclaimed November 15, 1979 as the Great American
Smokeout Day, and November 14, 1979 as National Operating Nurse Day.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received or approved, and/or
adopted, as presented:
subjecApproval Official Of
o correction, asre ommended by City Clerk. mtg.' 10/13/79,
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband
Telecommunications Comm. - 10/16/79; Committee on Community Needs -
10/31/79; Planning and Zoning Comm. - 11/1/79; Civil Service Comm. -
10/16/79.
Permit Resolutions, Book 59, as recommended by the City Clerk:
RES. 79-524, p. 1328, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 79-525,
P. 1329, SUNDAY SALES FOR EARLE N. GRUESKIN dba DIVIDEND BONDED GAS,
302 S. Dubuque. RES. 79-526, p. 1330, APPROVING CIGARETTE REFUND.
RES. 79-527, Bk. 59, p. 1331, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
DECEMBER 4, 1979, ON WHETHER A BEER AND LIQUOR LICENSE ISSUED TO
MAG00'S, INC. SHOULD BE REVOKED OR SUSPENDED FOR VIOLATION OF SECTION
123.96 OF THE CODE OF IOWA.
RES. 79-528, Bk. 59, p. 1332, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR MERCER PARK
BASEBALL DIAMOND LIGHTING PROJECT, by Fandel, Inc.
Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Ltrs.
from Theresa Semel, Jay Semel, and Diana Seine] re transit services on
Denbigh Dr.
Applications for use of Public Grounds and Streets approved:
request from United Way of Johnson County to erect the "United Way
Thermometer" in Blackhawk Minipark.
Mayor Vevera repeated the public hearing as set. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that ORD. 79-2980, Bk. 15, p,
150, AMENDING THE FINAL PAD OF TY'N CAE, PARTS 1 AND 2, be passed and
adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
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Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-529, Bk. 59,
pp. 1333-1334, APPROVING THE AMENDED FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF LOT 90, TY -N CAE, PART 2. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-530, Bk. 59,
pp. 1335-1337, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF LOT 90 TY'N
CAE, PART 2. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
A public hearing was held on the vacation of the right-of-way of
Grant Court between Grant Street and Rundell Street. Allen Wolfe, 1210
Grant Ct., appeared re west side of Grant Street and water drainage
problems. Audrey Scott, 502 Grant Street, appeared and expressed concern
to Council re (Section D of Storm Water Management Plan) possible flooding
of intersection. Councilmember Erdahl stated the consensus of the Council
at an informal meeting was to vacate the street, but agreeing that it was
not a viable place for public housing.
A public hearing was held re the vacation of the right-of-way of
Fifth Avenue north of F Street to Muscatine Avenue. No one appeared.
A motion setting a public hearing on December 4, 1979, on the
rezoning of 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 R1A to R3 was removed from the agenda at informal Council
meeting.
Joe Grant, Riverside, Iowa, appeared re problem previously explained
concerning Hasting Co., noting that the company was still working in Iowa
City. Atty. Hayek advised that the matter would be scheduled for
discussion at the informal Council meeting next Monday. Niel Ritchie, 732
Manor Drive, appeared requesting Council examination of weapons
ordinance. John Suchomel, 330h N. Lucas, appeared re Christmas shopping
parking alternatives.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to appoint the following
individuals to a special task committee of the Iowa City Community School
District re construction of indoor swimming facilities: Mary Neuhauser -
elected official, Dick Buxton - citizen representative, and an
administrator to be appointed by the Park & Recreation Comm. Motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, deProsse absent.
City Mgr. Berlin will check to see when the Housing Commission is
planning to meet with other groups in the City concerning interpretation
of the Housing Code. He also answered the question re Summit Street,
advising that the request was for regulation of truck traffic.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-531, Bk. 59,
p. 1338, AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR RAMP B, BLOCK 64, DOWNTOWN PARKING
FACILITY to Knutson Construction Company. Memo from City Manager noted.
Ernie Lehman reported on a meeting of the Downtown Merchants where there
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was unanimous consensus that the start of the second ramp was imperative.
They requested that parking spaces be put wherever they can be, to
alleviate parking problems. They will revitalize the Park & Shop program.
During Council discussion of alternatives, the suggestion was made that
construction in College St. lot could be phased to provide maximum number
of spaces. Staff will pursue use of Granddaddy's parking lot with shuttle
bus service. Affirmative roll call vote, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-532, Bk. 59,
p. 1339, ADOPTING THE RALSTON CREEK WATERSHED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
AS THE GUIDE FOR ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENTS ON THE RALSTON CREEK WATERSHED.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-533, Bk. 59,
p. 1340, APPROVING THE AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH SOIL
TESTING SERVICES, INC, of Cedar Rapids. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-534, Bk. 59,
p. 1341, APPROVING OFFICIAL STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM for FY '81-'85.
Councilpersons Neuhauser, Roberts, and Perret called attention to
disagreement with several items listed. City Mgr. Berlin asked that the
minutes reflect that this Resolution is needed to comply with State
requirements and does not represent the Council's policy decisions
regarding capital items in the budget. Resolution adopted, 5/1, on
following roll call vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera,
Balmer. Nays: Perret. Absent: deProsse.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-535, Bk. 59,
pp. 1342-1344, APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA for
easements for Corridor Sewer Project. Public Works Director explained the
need for employee as requested. City Manager stated that this expenditure
would tend to minimize City liability. Resolution adopted 4/2, on the
following roll call vote: Ayes: Perret, Vevera, Balmer, Erdahl. Nays:
Neuhauser, Roberts. Absent: deProsse.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-536, Bk. 59,
pp. 1345-1346, EXPRESSING AN INTENT BY CITY COUNCIL TO COOPERATE WITH THE
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA IN EFFORTS TO OBTAIN LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A ROAD TO THE HAWKEYE SPORTS ARENA AT THE UNIVERSITY OF
IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Moved
p. 1347,AMENDINGeTHE eCLASSIFIC TION Neuhauser,
FOR dCLASSIFIED9 PERSONNELSBY
ESTABLISHING A PAY RANGE FOR THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to defer consideration on an
ordinance dedicating certain city property for park purposes (Hickory
Hill Park). Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, deProsse absent.
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn 8:30 P.M. Motion
carried unanimously, 6/0.
ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR
ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
NOVEMBER 19, 1979
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION; November 19, 1979, 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-RECORDED 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
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.
City Clerk Stolfus called attention to addition to Consent Calendar
of letter from Della Grizel on parking for snow emergency.
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/l/80, of their allotment from the City.
Occupancy problems and acceptance of SE Asia refugees, discussed.
Council consensus was to agree to the request.
PARKING FOR SNOW EMERGENCY Della Grizel, Plastino present. 2166 -End
A letter from Gr ze was istributed. 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.
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 st 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, 9215 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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ge s advertised, he might ask Council to underwrite tthe eprice ofn the the
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.
Plastino exp a ne previous pract ce. Memo in 11/16 packet noted.
There would be no 430-490
time was already inythe�contract�vtheihours8were negotiatrown adviseded t stand of
car use.
WASHINGTON STREET
A—Tr 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
Seca 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-
recPolice�contractn Reel 15,Attye David4ElderkinCouncil
reporteddiscussed
Freewaynegotiations
518, status
Of litigation." Councilman -elect Larry Lynch was present for discussion
Of litigation. Staffinembers BrownMiller & 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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The cost of publishing the following
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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.
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
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Official Actions Blackhawk Minipark for sale of Bluebird':
NovePter 20, 1979 candy November 16, from 4:00 to 5:00 P. M.
Paae 2 approved. ,
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
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,
3304 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 N6, 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.
Larry Lynch, CounciImember- 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. Atty. Hayek was asked to investigate
procedures for recall of commissioners, and comment
on leases. This report will be in 11/30 packet.
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Official Actions Mayor Vevera announced a vacancy for an
Novgnher 20, 1979 unexpired term ending 1/1/82, on the Resources
Paqe 3 Conservation Comm., appointment to be made at
1/8/80 meeting.
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. 599 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 TNRU JUNE 30, 1980.
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.
A more complete description of Council
activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
MAYOR
OBE
s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLE KRS bm tA.E edRon 12/ 4/79.
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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, Melling, 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, 330k 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 M6, 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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that
sthad
fled y heneighbos tthe Boardf Adjustment. Veera called
attention to the cemetery wall project. Berlin stated that Hauber &
Public works would explore a way to have the sidewalk and stabilize the
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
1353,ESTABLIBalmer,
SHINGJUST eCOMPENSATION FOR ACQUISconded bPerret to ITION OFREALPROPERTY 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 PP. 1355-1356, eAUTHORIZINGc THE secondedby
Balmer
to adoSIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH RES. 79-541, BAFSCME
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
1357,AUTHORIZING rEXECUTIONdOF COMPREHENSIVEaEMPLOYMENT AND TRA NING'ACT
CONTRACTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved
P 1358,
Aifirmativ
eby Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-543, Bk. 59,
SETTING PARKING RATES FOR THE IOWA CITY PARKING SYSTEM.
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved
resolution rahe the leasing seconded
Motion carried unanimously.
by Perret, to delete from the agenda e
additional parking with Grand Daddy's.
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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BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS AND APPEALS
November 14, I979
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dale Flannery, Ferrell Turner, Jack I. Young
STAFF PRESENT: Paul Bowers, Glenn Siders, Mike Kucharzak,
Neal Berlin, Irene Shima
OTHERS PRESENT: Twenty-five people consisting of Master, Journeyman,
and Apprentice Electricians and other interested public.
Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Turner.
Motion made for approval of minutes (Oct. 17, 1979) by Chairman Turner;
seconded by Mr. Flannery.
Lengthy discussions involving licensed electricians and those interested in
electrical work. Audience was asked for views on licensing required with the
City - City Code, Section 11-41, and views on whether a licensed master or
journeyman should be on the job at all times while electrical work is in progress.
Comments were made by local electricians indicating instances where a licensed
master or journeyman were neither found on the job.
More discussion on "Who signs the permit?", "Does he have insurance coverage?",
"Who is responsible?", "Must he carry insurance with the City?", "Should two
people sign the permit?", "Is the City held responsible if the house burns down?",
etc.
Mr. Kucharzak indicated that the Staff would be happy to refer any problems to
the Legal Department for interpretation and report back in writing to the Board
regarding responsibilities of signing permits and answering questions regarding
carrying insurance with the City.
Discussion on policy and code was welcomed regarding the City's position with
required inspections - rough -in and final and "surprise"; City needs more
clarification on its enforcement position. Shall we investigate each trade
person on that job to be sure if they maintain a license of some sort? City
indicated a willingness to follow any direction of the Council and the Board.
More discussion on policy and code and additional questions with comparison
of City of Cedar Rapids electrical trade people.
Discussion favored having a licensed man on the job at all times. Suggestion
was to enforce code as written; when the inspector goes out to a site and a
licensed person is not there, leave an inspection card, date it, and indicate
time of arrival on site. A telephoned response from a licensed electrician
must be given to the electrical inspector within two hours of the inspection
indicating that a licensed electrician is now at the job site. A re -inspection
would follow.
Mr. Flannery made a motion to leave Section 11-41 as written.
Seconded by Mr. Young. Flannery - aye, Turner - aye, Young - aye.
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More concern in the discussion involving homeowners being exempt from license
requirements. Additional comments were made on the electrician's examination
for journeymen, the re -inspection fee of $10.00, homeowner's qualifications,
and the fifteen question exam for a journeyman.
Mr. Kucharzak pointed out the legality in the code; possible changes in the
exam, and enforcement could be tightened up in some fashion - or have a variety
of tests. A suggestion was made that homeowners would need an affidavit to
obtain permit. The affidavit would indicate that the applicant was the owner
and he/she makes his/her residence there and would assume all risks for the
wiring.
Motion made by Mr. Flannery to leave article as is and that we add to it that
the City would require an affidavit (signed by homeowner) which, in fact, says
the homeowner does live in the house and that he is going to do the work and
would be liable. Seconded by Mr. Turner. Flannery - aye, Turner - aye,
Young - aye.
More discussion on the journeyman's license and residential license.
Motion made by Mr. Flannery that the City send out a Questionnaire for opinions
from other contractors regarding residential wiremen. Mr. Siders agreed to do
so in the near future, Mr. Kucharzak indicated the need for a mailing list
and stated that we will prepare the Questionnaire; mail Questionnaire to all
licensed contractors, and would request that they consider disseminating the
Questionnaires to their employees. The City will also provide copies of the
Questionnaire to the Cedar Rapids code people to ask them to make them available
at their permit counter. Copies of the Questionnaire will be dropped at local
supply houses. We could experiment for several weeks and have some response
for the next meeting which would be held in thirty days or so.
A local electrician reported he put an application into Cedar Rapids to get a
Cedar Rapids license sixty days ago; no response from them. Mr. Turner will
investigate this problem when he goes to Cedar Rapids next week.
Mr. Turner indicated that there has been a great deal of controversy with the
Plan Check and Permit Applications and he made his request for input from the
audience. Comments were made about permit fees. Mr. Kucharzak explained the
fees generated and projected revenues.
More discussion on the number of trips made for inspections and the difference
in prices of fixtures. Mr. Kucharzak recalled that the original complaint was
that if the commercial formula would be used against large apartment complexes
it would cost more than the residential rate. The City welcomed early discus-
sion in this regard to help in making fee recommendations to the Council; this
usually takes place the first of the year.
More concerns and questions were raised about permits being taken out and who
should sign; contractor or master signs permit in the firm's name, or whether
we need affidavit. Board is concerned with unlicensed contractors coming into
Iowa City and getting the permit and doing the work.
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There was a lengthy discussion about licenses; the license should be kept
current; also indicate what firm is represented.
Suggestions were made regarding time limit for taking tests, i.e. four years
for apprenticeship before you can apply.
Mr. Kucharzak indicated that if a motion was made to change that section of
code, the Staff could start the amendment process immediately.
Mr. Flannery made the motion in order to apply for the journeyman licensed
test, you must have four years of experience or the equivalent and have proof
of this at the time you apply to take the test. Staff will prepare code
amendment for Board review. Seconded by Turner. Flannery - aye, Turner - aye,
Young - nay.
Several items left on the agenda. Comments indicated the meeting was advan-
tageous and they would like to see more contractors present for the next meet-
ing which will be held in approximately three weeks (but not the first or third
Wednesday of the month).
In summarizing the meeting events, Mr. Kucharzak pointed out the follow-up
responsibilities of the Board and Staff: 1. On the item of licensed journey-
man being on the job at all times, we are to leave language as written and the
staff will provide the procedure in writing to the Board which says a call-back
must be made two hours after the written notice is placed on the job site.
i Later if it is decided that no change is necessary, the notice may not be
needed. 2. Regarding the homeowner's permit -- keep the exam as is, however
an affidavit must be provided that the person lives in the residence for which
he is applying for electrical permit, is going to do the work his or herself
f and is not employing anyone from the outside and assumes all liability.
3. questionnaire will be sent to all contractors licensed by the City re-
garding the position on a residential journeyman's license; the City will em-
phasize the master electrician's mailing list and will try to enlist some help
from the City of Cedar Rapids in the questionnaire distribution. 4. The City
will contact the City of Cedar Rapids and investigate the licensing and reci-
procity on licenses that have been outstanding. 5. The question of permit fees
was not resolved; it was discussed, but no conclusion was raised on that point.
The Staff assumes that the item is still on the Board's pending list. 6. The
City and Board shall get together to discuss the Master's license and the con-
tractor's license, and their relationship, if any. Apprenticeship of four
years was discussed. A code change is being prepared and submitted to the
Board in time for our next meeting.
Meeting adjourned by the chairman.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul Bowers, Secretary
Electrical Board of Appeals
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RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 15, 1979 5:00 PM
CIVIC CENTER ENGINEERING CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bolnick, Gormezano, Hotka, Shepherd, Singer.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Denniger.
STAFF PRESENT: Carter, Tinklenberg.
REQUESTS TO THE CITY MANAGER
The RCC requested information from the City Manager concerning what
provisions are being made for increased bicycle and moped traffic in
downtown Iowa City.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN
Hotka called the meeting to order.
Gormezano moved, Bolnick seconded, to approve the minutes of
November 8, 1979, as read. Approved unanimously.
Shepherd moved, Singer seconded, that the RCC postpone the
discussion of the lighting issue and that the Citizens for Better
Lighting be contacted to invite them to present their report to the
RCC. Approved unanimously.
Zoning Urgina nce/bolar mccess anu cneruy �unaerva�,vu,
j Steve Carter, City Intern
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i Steve Carter reported that he was preparing a needs analysis in
addition to the ordinance. As he is now formulating the ordinance,
the solar access provision in the Zoning Ordinance would not provide
blanket solar access. Rather each property owner desiring to
guarantee their solar access would need to file for an easement with
a local board or commission. The easement would be granted if there
are no existing buildings or trees. The ordinance would not apply
retroactively to existing developed areas with buildings and/or
trees. If someone wanted to install a solar collector in a developed
area, they would need to contract with their neighboring property
owners to secure their solar access.
The Commissioners asked that an investigation be made to determine if
there have been legal cases dealing with solar access.
Solar Grant Applications
Tinklenberg reviewed the four grant applications. The Commissioners
felt that the grant award criteria should be spelled out specifically
prior to the proposal review and grant award process.
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Bolnick moved, Singer seconded, to place the solar grant
applications on the next meeting's agenda. Approved unanimously.
Goals and Objectives
-Energy Audit:
Hotka suggested that the City maintenance people conduct mini audits
on their own immediately.
-Building Code:
It was pointed out that code requirements for continual fresh air
intake even when the building is unoccupied is excessive. This item
should be looked at further. The Commissioners also asked if there
are any major changes in the 1979 Uniform Building Code from the 1976
edition and if there is a rotating copy of the 1979 Code available
for the Commission to review.
Hotka asked why the plans for the new vehicle maintenance building
were not presented to the RCC. He was concerned because it would
have been better to have had a direct fired heater for the 100%
makeup air and radiant heaters for the normal heating load rather
than the unit heaters which were installed. A direct fired heater
would have been 20 percent more efficient. Radiant heaters would
have given an additional 10 to 20 percent improved efficiency.
RCC Representation on Other rites r mm;«: . --J -
The Commissioners felt that communication could be maintained by
receiving other commissions' agendas and by informally visiting
their meetings.
Bolnick moved, Singer seconded, that the RCC table this item.
Approved unanimously.
Earth Sheltered Homes Seminar Report
Tinklenberg's report was not ready.
Senior Center Plan Review
Hotka reported that Denniger and he as well as staff members Benz,
Meisel, and Tinklenberg had reviewed the Senior Center plans with the
architect. He stated that the building is terrible to work with and
is a challenge for the architect to redesign. Suggestions were made
concerning the power to be used for lighting, the use of reheat coils
on the air conditioner system, the use of boiler water for domestic
hot water heating, the use of hot water boosters for the dish washer,
the lack of insulation in the walls, and the reclamation of heat from
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the lights and kitchen exhaust. He reported that the architectural
firm was going to take these comments under advisement and that they
appear to be very receptive to suggestions.
Other Business
Singer reported that he had met with the ad-hoc committee working on
the childhood education program. They decided to postpone any events
until the first or second week of March. They will bus the third
graders downtown to the Recreation Center where there will be
displays and things to do for the children.
Housing Code - Legal Staff Report:
The only limitations in the Code are for lighting and ventilation and
there are no restrictions on garden homes (two homes with a common
wall) in the Minimum Housing Code. Presently the Zoning'Code does
have minimum side lot requirements which would affect garden homes.
However, these provisions will be eliminated from some zones in the
proposed Zoning Code.
Bikeways Plan and Report:
Bolnick moved, Singer seconded, that the RCC request information
from the City Manager concerning provisions being made for increased
bicycle and moped traffic in downtown Iowa City. Approved
unanimously.
Bolnick moved, Shepherd seconded, that the RCC heartily endorse the
concept of a bikeways system in Iowa City and urge careful
consideration of the Iowa City Bikeways Plan and Report. Approved
unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Roger Tinklenberg.
James Shepherd, Secretary.
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Members Absent t
Others Present t
Staff Present t
Minutest Iowa City Airport Commission
November 15, 1989
Iowa City Civic Center
Embree, Phipps, Redick, Saeugling
Bleckwenn
Brad Nuezil, Fred Treamel, Ken Lowder
Wayne Overman, Mel Jones, Leo Brachtenbach,
Dave Houston, Dennis Cordon, Dick Blum,
Cathy Carlisle (KXIC) John Schmidt (Urban
and Regional Planning
s
Zehr
Recommendation. to the Citv Council t
It xas moved by Embree, second by Saeugling, to ask the City Council to make
a complete review of city ordinances pertaining to airport operations. Motion
carried,
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It was sowed by Redick, Second by N% e, that Leo Brachtenbach's letter of
September 12, 1979 be discussed at tonight's seating, Motion carried,
It was moved by Embree, Second by Saeugling, to approve the minutes of the
October 18th meeting, Motion carried,
It was moved by Saeugling, second by Eabree, to terminate the contract with
L.R. Kimball Company because the contract does not provide adequate funding
meeting,
for complete Master Plan Study, Voting was deferred until the December
It was moved by Redick, second by Saeugling, to accept the minutes of the
October 0th meeting, concerning interviewing applicants for Manager, Motion
carried,
It was moved by Eobree, second by Redick, to accept the November 1979 ICMAC
expenses, Motion carried,
It was moved by Eebree, second by Redick, that the ICMAC set up a $500,00
checking account with Fred Zshr'S name only on the bank card. Zehr will
select a bank in Iowa City, Notion carried,
It was moved by Redick, second by h'sbree, to instruct the Manager to proceed
with the purchase of a telephone answering device, and a portable radio for
the snow plow. Notion carried,
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Activity Objectives , Page 2
2, Cogradeecrunway
lighting to current safety standards
3. Com Complete ways to promote safer traffic movement on the ground
4. Construct runwey overlays
6,5. Add additional automonal T bile ng necessary to satisfy demand
6. Development of a Com rehenelHl se
inatallntion f P Abatement pr
runway 12 visual aPProach elope indi °gr6°I• Snaluding
7. Renovate old Gator (VAS') lights on
8 Develop p�Oto generate
Nangar office space nu a source of income
generate Sncreasad revenue,
It was roved by Embrey, second by Redick, that the ICMAC
the 1966 lease and amendments with the Iowa City Flying Se
as per the Auguet 271 1979 letter from formally declare
and to ask Mr. donee to negotiate' Tucker, the po Service to be 'void
acceptable lease. Motion carried. with the the
a neew,ammutual attorney,
mutually
Next year's Income e
'CFS Tent $1696.00 per month x 12 months
Flowage fee $20,352.00
Fara receipts
United Nangar 4400,00 x 12)2.80o.00
Interest income 181000,00
4p800.o0
Next year•e income 400 Op
It was moved by Embree $49,352.00
hearing to be held at the next reguby lar that the IC"C seta public
concerning the disposal of Old Jet, Aateelon neeting in December,
The meeting was adjourned at 10855 Pm.
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RIVERFRONT CON2IISSION
NOVEMBER 13, 1979 -- 7:30 P.M.
ENGINEERING CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Knight, Berry, Fahr, Sokol, Gilpin, Kroeze, Vetter (briefly)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Boutelle, Fountain, Baker, Neuzil
STAFF PRESENT: Milkman
GUESTS PRESENT: Cathy Carlyle (KXIC/KICG), Richard Blum (Chairman P$Z)
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION
Vice Chairperson Knight called the meeting to order and asked for corrections to
the minutes of October 24, 1979. It was pointed out that new appointments to the
Commission by City Council would now be made on December 4, not November 27, 1979.
The minutes were approved as corrected.
Committee Reports:
Planning 4 Zoning: Vetter and Milkman reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission
had briefly discussed the River Corridor Overlay Zone regulations and had decided
to defer further discussion until "aesthetic zoning" elements had been removed from
the ordinance. Members of the Riverfront Commission were very concerned about this
matter and discussed it with Richard Blum (Chairman PF,Z) at the end of the meeting.
It became apparent that much of the problem was due to the Planning and Zoning
Commissions reviewing the first rather than the third draft of the ordinance. Blum
was also concerned about the apparently arbitrary definition of the river corridor
in some areas. It was decided that the Riverfront Commission would review the
revised draft once more and then meet jointly with the Planning and Zoning Commission
to discuss the ordinance. The Commission also requested review by the City's Legal
Staff as to the legality of parts of the ordinance.
Parks 4 Recreation:
Gilpin requested that minutes of Parks and Recreation meetings continue to be sent
to him.
Retiring Commissioners: Gilpin thanked Commissioners Fahr, Neuzil, Knight and
Berry, whose terms expire in December, for their work on the Commission. Gilpin
expressed particular appreciation to Sam Fahr for his efforts since 1974 as
Commission chairman and member.
Boat Ramp: Gilpin proposed the following wording for a sign at the boat ramp site:
Future Site of Sturgis Ferry Park Public Boat Launching Ramp
Iowa City Riverfront Commission
Funding: Iowa State Conservation Commission
Community Development Block Grant
In Cooperation with: Iowa City Municipal Airport Commission
Iowa City Parks G Recreation Commission
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Rocky Shore Drive:
the use o" B� fundshfor othe strail sion ronfRo kydShorethe rDriveeasafollows:klay 30, 1979, on
That the Riverfront
CDBG funds: Commission recommends the following allocation of
$ 75, 000
$ 7,500 Administration
20,500 Boat ramp at Sturgis Corner
The balance ($47,000) to be used for the Rocky Shore bike trail with the
Provision that matching funds are available to finish that
there is a surplus after completion of the Rocky Shore trail that it be
applied to finish the bike trail in the City Park, project, If
The Commission further recommends that if matching
available that as much as possible of the Rocky
order to make use of the rip Shore trail be built in
funds from DOT are not
p rap and Project GREEN funding at this time,
Future Plans: Gilpin
of �' P pointed out that the Cit
se the Commission's future plans (e.g.,
and the development of the site of the existing
City's FY79 Annual Report spells out some
sewage treatment plant when vacated and a
should be considered at future meetings,
bank fishing area at Sturgis Corner) which
Bikeways Report and Plan: The report was discussed briefly and the Commission viewed
the plan favorably and will do its best to implement the river corridor trail portion
Of the plan.
Nextb1en�: Dates for the next two meetings were set for:
Wednesday, December 12, 1979 and Wednesday, January 9, 1980,
Milkman distributed the Riverfront Commission's
Coals and Objectives and the proposed
F781 budget for discussion at the next meeting,
There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned.
Prepared by� / I'
Marianne Milkman, � p'Hoer Program Analyst
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IOWA CITY PLANNING B ZONING COMMISSION
15, 1979 __ 7:30 P.M.
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lundquist, Kammermeyer, Vetter, Jakobsen, Blum, Lehman
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ogesen
STAFF PRESENT: Boothroy, Wilkinson, Ryan
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
1• That the Goals and Objectives for the Planning and Zoning Commission be
approved as revised,
2. That the 1979 Annual Report of the Iowa City Boards and Commissions be amended
as follows: "That the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously that
Melrose Court not be closed and that the
on the issue to the City Council", y also presented a list of alternatives
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That staff assistance be provided in exploring the amendment to the sign
ordinance that would allow any facia signs to be attached to any structural
Part of a building that meets the City Building Code whether or not it extends
above the roof line,
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND ACTION TAKEN:
Chairperson Blum called the meeting to order and asked if anyone present wished to
discuss any item not included on the agenda, No one responded,
lie then called for consideration of the minutes of the meetings of October 22
meeting) and November 1, 1979, Jakobsen asked that the request for staff assistance
regarding the amendment of the sign ordinance he clarified h g Illattal
a parapet wall", thus making the request read "That staff assistance he provided in
researching a Y adding the phrase "attached
possible amendment to the sign ordinance to allow a facial sign attached
to a parapet wall to extend shove the roof line of a commercial building in a C2
zoning area",
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There being no further corrections or additions to the minutes, the minutes of the
October 22 meeting were unanimously approved as circulated and the minutes of the
November 1 meeting were unanimously approved as amended.
Discussion of the Planning and Zoning Commission's Goals and Objectives.
After a brief discussion, the consensus
should be changed to read "To advise the of the Commission was that the Unit Description
City Council on all matters Pertaining to
tllc Physical development of the community and to conduct R biennial review of the
Comprehensive Plan", It was also decided to delete number 3 under Unit Objectives
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and to delete the Unit Analysis entirely. Jakobsen moved, and Kammermeyer seconded,
that the Goals and Objectives for the Planning and Zoning
revised. Motion carried unanimously. Commission be approved as
Discussion of the 1979 Annual Report - Iowa City Boards and Commissions.
The Commissioners were unanimously in favor of recommending to the City Council that
the 1979 Annual Report of the Iowa City Boards and Commissions be amended as follows:
"That the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously that Melrose Court not
be closed and that they also presented a list of alternatives on the issue to the
City Council". This would correct the statement on page 32 that the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended that Melrose Court be closed.
Discussion of Eagle's Discount Supermarket's request to amend the Sign Ordinance.
Commissioners requested staff assistance in exploring the amendment to the sign
ordinance that would allow any facia signs to be attached to any structural part of
a building that meets the City Building Code whether or not it extends above the
roof line.
Set a date for public discussion of the Bikeways Report and Plan.
Jakobsen moved, and Lehman seconded, that a public discussion on the Bikeways Report
and Plan be set for the December 6, 1979, meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Blum reported on the recent Riverfront Commission meeting that he had attended. lie
indicated that because there seem to be two different draft copies of the River
Corridor Overlay Zone the consensus of those attending the meeting was that Marianne
Milkman put together a draft of the ordinance that will incorporate all the changes
that the Riverfront Commission requested. Following a review of this draft, it was
suggested that a joint meeting of the Riverfront Commission and the Planning and
Zoning Commission be held to finalize the ordinance.
The Commissioners asked that Mike Kucharzak be notified that the amendment to the
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Zoning Ordinance regarding Rooming Ilouses will be considered at the Dcomber
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Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, and that they would like to hi
prior to that time.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Prepared b;
Approved by
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MINUTES
IOWA CI'T'Y PLANNING 6 ZONING COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 8, 1979 -- 7:30 P.M.
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vetter, Jakobsen, Ogesen, Kammermeyer, Blum
MEMBERS ABSENT: Lehman, Lundquist
STAFF PRESENT: Schmeiser
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The Commission held a special meeting to review the proposed new zoning ordinance.
Specific sections reviewed included the "Airport Overlay Zones" and the "River
Corridor Overlay" Zone.
The "Airport Overlay Zones" were prepared consistent with the model ordinance
constructed by the aeronautics division of the Iowa Department of Transportation.
The Commission, therefore, made no revisions to the section.
The Commission discussed the overall concept of the "River Corridor Overlay Zone"
and questioned whether it should receive as high a priority for review as other
parts of the zoning ordinance. Commissioners, nevertheless, resolved to review
the zone in detail at a later date. Also questioned was the legality of certain
portions of the ordinance, particularly with regard to what appeared to be
aesthetic regulations.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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Aald meiser, Senior Planner
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MINUTES OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, November 7, 1979,
- 3:30 P.M. CONFERENCE ROOM CIVIC CENTER
MEMBERS PRESENT: Klaus, Smithey, VanderZee, Dennis, Graf
MEMBERS ABSENT: Owens
STAFF PRESENT: Seydel, Flinn, Steinbach, Barnes, Kucharzak
Commission Requests: To be notified of all hearings on public housing.
I. Minutes of Meeting October 3, 1979, were approved 5/0 on a motion
by VanderZee, seconded by Dennis.
II. Coordinators Report
a. New Income Limits for Section 8 program were distributed
j and explained.
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b. FMR's for owner -occupied mobile homes `:ave been published,
but limits are below standard rates for this area.
c. Public Housing - P $ Z failed to rezone Westgate property
which will require 6 positive votes of Council to override.
Implications will be discussed with Council at informal
session on November 11. Staff requested to advise Commis-
sion what time will be discussed. Klaus encouraged all
members to attend. It is hoped to schedule discussion of
city -owned sites on November 19.
III. CCN - Klaus explained that Pat Owens wishes to resign from CCN
due to time constraints. Len VanderZee approved by consensus
to fill vacancy. To be advised CCN meets 12:00 Noon on the
first Wednesday at the Recreation Center.
Jerry questioned negative comments on spouse abuse program men-
tioned in the CCN Minutes of October 31, 1979.
IV. Rehabilitation Program -
Kucharzak introduced Pam Barnes as the Housing Rehabilitation
Officer. Barnes apprised Commission of her activities to date.
Kucharzak explained "forgivable loans", defined 11403 areae, and
provided status report on 312 loans. Reactivation of old Rehab
Committee discussed. Consensus of Commission that they should
be represented on such a committee.
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V. Minimum Housing Code = Steinbach distributed amendments and explained
changes enacted to the Minimum Housing Code.
VanderZee expressed concern over lack of ceiling height requirements,
and suggested compiling statistics regarding fire hazards. Klaus
appointed a subcommittee with VanderZee as Chairperson, Smithey and
any other interested Commissioners to research and report findings.
VI. Discussion - Kucharzak advised he would like to set a meeting soon
regarding Congregate Housing. Klaus indicated that since goal of
providing Housing Information Pamphlet has been met, that congregate
housing might be an appropriate goal to pursue at this time.
Commissioners were advised that the sidewalk --snow removal program
should be discussed next time.
K1Aus advised that Pat Collins had written a letter of resignation
from the Housing Commission and that Council will appoint a replace-
ment on December 4, 1979.
VII. Adjournment - moved by VanderZee, seconded by Dennis. Approved 5/0.
Meeting Adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Approved:
M. Diane Klaus, Chairperson
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r RESOLUTION NO. 79-544
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASS C
LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE APPLTU'I M
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
that a Class C Liquor Control License application
is hereby approv�Tor the following named person or
persons at the following described location:
Walter Poggenpohl dba Walt's Tavern, 928 Maiden Lane
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 Perret and seconded by Neuhauser
that the Resolution as res a adopted, and upon—roll ca
there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Balmer
X _
deProsse
X _
Erdahl
x
Neuhauser
x _
Perret
x _
Roberts
x
Vevera
x
Passed and approved this 4th day of December
Mayor
Attest:� AI
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 79-.545
RESOLUTION TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS
WHEREAS, the following firms and persons have made appli-
cation and paid the mulct tax required by law for the sale of
cigarettes and cigarette papers; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that
the applications be granted and the City Clerk be and he/she
is hereby directed to issue a permit to the following named
persons and firms to sell cigarette papers and cigarettes:
Iowa Commission For The Blind/Sheriffs Office
400 S. Clinton
It was moved by Perret and seconded by Neuhauser
that the Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there
were:
AYES: NAYS:
Balmer X
deProsse X
Erdahl X
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Neuhauser X
Perret X
Roberts X
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Vevera X
Passed and approved this 4th
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Mayor
ABSENT:
day of December r
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Attest:(
City Clerk
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November 15, 1979
Dear Mayor:
Enclosed you will find a duplicate abstract for
the city general election held November 6, 1979.
This is given pursuant to section 376.1 of the
Code of Iowa. The results of any election shall
be canvassed by the Board of Supervisors and
certified by the County Commissioner of Elections
to the Mayor and the Council of the city for
which the election is held.
If you should have any questions, please contact
this office.
Sincerely,
Tom Slockett
Johnson County Commissioner of Elections
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Kathleen Goetzman
Elections Deputy
417 F. cfnlon • iowa city. iowa 52240 • 319-333-5423
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tom slockcLl
johnson county nuddor
commissioner of ciccl ion.
Ca volcr rcgisl.ratio;i
deputies:
kathlccn curdin
man Ice chrenlaIL
david 1.clins
ann smith
November 15, 1979
Dear Mayor:
Enclosed you will find a duplicate abstract for
the city general election held November 6, 1979.
This is given pursuant to section 376.1 of the
Code of Iowa. The results of any election shall
be canvassed by the Board of Supervisors and
certified by the County Commissioner of Elections
to the Mayor and the Council of the city for
which the election is held.
If you should have any questions, please contact
this office.
Sincerely,
Tom Slockett
Johnson County Commissioner of Elections
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Kathleen Goetzman
Elections Deputy
417 F. cfnlon • iowa city. iowa 52240 • 319-333-5423
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ABSTRACT OF ELECTION .•n .••an•uu u_..ru....w•. form i 564 li
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November A. D., 19 ------
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IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED THAT, on the . 13.th . . day of _ _ _ . November
Donald F. Sehr -_ Chairman, Lorada Cilek, Harold M. Donnelly,
the undersigned_.. — . ---- ----------- -- - ---------------
INAMr7 AN0 SI TEE Of OIfIC! Of THE CANYASSEE7)
Dennis Lan genberg, and Janet Shipton _ ________________ met as a ----
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Board of Canvassers, as provided by law, in . __. __ Iowa City___
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to Johnson _ _ _ -_ _ -- --County,.lowa, and canvassed the election returns from all the voting precincts in
said County, for votes cast at the election held therein on the -6th day of .November _ _ A. D., 1979..
for office on the ballot and the number of votes for and against each question submitted by said .tdo -1i�Y e�
each
the result of said canvass being as follows:
.
There were- Attie _Ontsand_six_hundred_forty_:
^ s,noali
FOR THE OFFICE OF Councilat Large_- --'-----
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'- ---....__..__ (_._ two .___-.roboelected)
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Goldman
EmmaGold._________.
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Nineteen thousand twenty-four
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ballots cast, of which
There were•._.
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John R. Balmer -
had five
. -
thousand four hundred ten votes
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Carol W. deProsse
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--had
thousand three hundred twenty-eightrotes
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Lawrence L. Lynch _ --_ - _ .-_
- had_five
thousand one hundred eighty-seven votes
_ ....
.............
Donald(Donnj D._ Stanley,.Jr_ __._._.
_hod_four
thousand ninety.
JohnSuchomel_..___..____had
_ _____._
one _
_ ---------------votes
DonDoumakes _
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had one
....,-votes
Harold Bechtoldt ---------------
_hod.two-------
_____ ------ -- _._votes
Mar. Sternen -------- --._
had
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ixyAlbin-
Peter K opotk]n_____________ --
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one-------
_hod one
one
------ votes
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Michael_ Bolkunin_-----------_-----.----had
one -------
.-------------------------------- votes
and .... John R,-Balmera1ld.Lawrence.L,.Lynch
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------------- .........wm/were elected.
and---------------- ------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------ was/wer
- -------•--•---------••-----------was/were elected.
was/were elected.
FOR THE OFFICE OF. COUn Ci 1c..
D15tri Ct_A__-_----._-_____.__ (_Ont'_------ to be elected)
_____________
.
There were- Attie _Ontsand_six_hundred_forty_:
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three____________________________ballots cast, of which
Mark_ Koenig
hundred thirteen -.votes
______________.-.__.--_-.__...had_four_thousand_eight
D__________avid Perret
_._.had -four thousd_eight,hundred twenty-nine votes
_.__an
Goldman
EmmaGold._________.
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_ had _one ___ _ .-._. ._ _ votes
had ------ _. ...... votes
....._-...._._..-hod _.._._.._ _..._.... --_.. ............. votes
and. _.Dav-id-Perret_________--------
..___.- - --- -------------- ---------.—was/were elected.
FOR THE OFFICE OF,.Qouncil-.c..Di5trict_C.....
................... ..�------ l--ane-----_tobeelected)
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There were _Nine_thousand_nine_
hundred. thirteen ------ ___------------- .------- ballots cast, of which
_had_four thousand nine _hundred eighty-nine votes
Paul E._ Poulsen__-___ ------------
._ _ . _...._.._ had_four thousand -nine hundred twenty -two -.votes
--Linda_ M__Manuel--------------
------- . -had _one--------------------------- ------ ---.votes
Alexander_Berkman
had _4ne--------- '-------------- ------------- votes
-----------------had-------------------------------------------- votes
and--- Mary .C._Ne.uhauser_----------------------CEATIFICATi
------------------was/were elected.
FOR THE OFFICE OF -----------
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I - ft fte* to Caalty AUUtW for JoluldNm"')
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votes
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FOR THE OFFICE OF...... _. __- _ (_ _---------- to be elected)
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and ------------ '----'------- -------------------- — ------- -------was/were elected.
FOR THE SPECIAL PROPOSITION:_..._. ----------------------------_•-
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There were ........................... ........... ------------ -..-.-.-.. ballots cost, ofwhich
--------------------------- .-------- .------------------ ---- votes were for the proposition, and
------------------ -------------------- ._ votes were against the proposition.
CERTIPICAT6
FOR THE SPECIAL PROPOSITION______________________.______-____________-__..__-_--_.________________
I, Tcm Slockett,_County Auditor_for Johnson------ --------------------
C�tY, Imo, do hereby oertify that this is a
There were _ _ .. _ tm-!nd_.
COl�1QtQ _�_ Of the 'C1`i$1t181- 2'G+C61'd-------- -' - - .. ballots cast, of which
-------------- 1Yled_In-the-iDYYa.oCnaLtlg -pr_PBa .../- _ .....votes were for the proposition, and
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FOR THE SPECIAL PROMMINIMM 1112Ms-Ihm_hUVxA6 4mt-Oy-------------------------_-._
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Navember 26, 1979
To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa.
As one of Iowa City's volunteer watch -dogs, I am writing to say thyt`.,
in my opinion, Iowa City is not yet ready for the Council to im lement
Resolution, the experimental sidewalk snow removal p
Mr. Kucharzak in his Memo, of November 2, program as outlined by
This proposed experimental plan needs further study, and an opportunity
for the general public, tthe elderly and disabled, and tr_e organizations
interosted in helping uAt%e able to stay in our own homes, to make comments
and to offer suggestions. An experimental program such as this should not be
sneaked in onr;a uninformed public.
The record shows that after three readings at a very short Council meeting
on November 6, the Council amended Ordinance No. 2550 by adopting Ordinance
No. 79-2979• This was done on a night when no one should have asked you to
vote on an important matter because it was election night and there were
probably few, if MY,private citizens in the audience.
You no doubt voted in that aamendmenj because you were probably told that
if you voted it in and later authorized the hiring of two full-time employees
farr a period of six months, that the Housing Inspection Department could help
those property o;,ners who, because of age or other infirmities, are unable to
perform the task of removing the snow from the public sidewalks in front of
;their homes.
In his Memo. of November 2,Mr. Kucharzak writes: "Strict enforcement of
:the code will result in hardship to property owners who, because of age or
other infirmities are unable to. perform the task of removing the snow.This
burden -will -be -especially difficult for elderly and disabled citizens who
reside in.their own home and do not have able bodied family ,members,ortenants
or the financial wherewithall.,to hire out this service."
Conscious of this need, Mr. Kucharzak'.rrecommends, in, his, Memo., that the
City remove the enorr ata discount. rate for those persons who are no longer
able to remove it_from the walks themselves. On a one-page 'leaflot given to
me ,by .the;staff, the discountcharge per snow is given as $12.50 for the first'
100 feet or less, plus 10, cents per foot in excessof 100:linear;feet.ThcThat
would'be'two or three times as much (depending arl depth of the snow) for
remoying',snow from.tho.public sidewalk,as n private shovelers have been asking
or doing "a complete job -- That is, mdmoving the snow from both the public
,walklk and also from the walks on the private property of the owner. Very
few people could afford to pay such a high discount rate„ especially., those
with ooriierlabtsr
The mention of a.I'discoubt rate" brings up this cuestion: If an eligible
person does not sign up .to have the snow removed bytthe City at the discount
rate and some day the City does remove it because the owner bad failed to do
so within the 244hour'limit, how much would be assessed against that property? -
Would it be $12.50, or $25.00, wiibh is the amount recommended by Mr. K. to
be assessed against violators who are neither ago 60 or over, or disabled?
(At $25. that would be $56• for a corner lot 00 by 150, and $QO. for a
corner lot 50 by 125•
�jcorg the information on the leaflet that wan given to me, the
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U} 84w tmov ery,�j4�7jice would be free for those persons who, because of agecor
infirmity are i1lltlonger able to remove the snow themsolvee,pprovided that
NOV 2 8 1979
ABBIE STOLFUS, CMC
CITY CLERK (3)
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JORM MICROLAB
Council, Page 2. 11-26-1979•
they are involved in Social services and are eligible Lfor Aid to Dependent
Children, food stampsq Title XX or Social Security Supplement. But
apparently none of the following could be counted toward eligibility for
the free service: Old Age Assistance, Aid to the Blifid, Medlckdd3,
Title IX, the Iowa Disabled and Senior Citizen tax credit on the home, or
for reduced fee for refuse collection. That would certainly be most unfair.
The amended ordinance gives yoxer-to the Housing inspection T)irector
powerto make reaennble but necessary rules and regulations governing the
special snowIt alsoremoval service for the elderly and handicapped. 1-112
provides that any and all rules issued under the provisions of Section 3
shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk and shall be available for
inspection during normal business hours. As of the day before Thanksgiving
no such. rules and regulationswere on file, so the only inform -tion I have
thatin Mr.Kucharzak' a Memo. of
November 2, plus a small le -flet of less
than a hundred words. When the rules and regulations are filed, the
�qjtuatj6&jay not lookso hopeless.
My 'suggestion to your Honorable BocVy 1. is , that you do not authorize
the,hiring.of any addional employees for the Housing Inspection Department
unless the,etaff cancomeup with some workable program that will help
7lalleviate the hardship of single family owners who, because of age or
to cope with Iowa's winters. Mr.
infiftitierg-find it very difficult
Kucharzak',s-plan is not such a program.
I also suggest that you pleas6 ask some of the organizations that are
in I ter6sted in helping,the cliBblediaged (89 to 99) to a I toy in their homes
institutions -ancl-out -of- no 1 utionsaa long as,possible.
youClerk to Bend a co of this letter.to
Housing Inspector: .,
pleaae'ask the:.Gity. Ole copy
Michiel.Kucharzak, tollennis Showalter, to City Attorney
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John yek, 'n Haand to Councilmari-eloot,: Larry Lynch.
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December 17, 1979
Mrs. Della A. Grizel
1530 Sheridan Avenue
Ionia City, Iowa 52240
Dear firs. Grizel:
At its regular meeting of December 4, 1979, the City Council
received and placed on file your letter regarding the proposed
sidewalk snow removal policy. As you know, the Council approved
a resolution setting fees for snow removal at its meeting of
December 11. regulations. Ised hopesthisorevisedy of hinforrmationwillu
tion and
of themeet most
the nds
the staffee
mentioned
to useacommon senselapproach Tto enforcement uofithe
snow removal policy with priority attention given to the needs
of the elderly and handicapped and to deal with complaints
before broad enforcement.
Thank you for your letter. Your interest is certainly appreciated.
Sincerely yours,
Neal G. Berlin
City Manager
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November 26, 1979
To the Honoaable Mayor and Members of the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa.
As one of Iowa City's volunteer watch—doge, I am writing to say thgtt'
in my opinion, Iowa City is not yet ready for the Council to implement, by
Resolution, the experimental sidewalk snow removal program as outlined by
Mr. Kuoharsak in his Memo. of November 2.
This proposed experimental plan needs further study, and an opportunity
for the general public,tthp elderly and disabled, and the organizations
interccted in helping uhNe able to stay in our own homes, to make comments
and to offer suggestions. An experimental program such as this should not be
sneaked in on,,n uninformed public.
The record shows that Pater three readings at a very short Council meeting
on November 6, the Council amended Ordinance No. 2550 by adopting Ordinance
No. 79-2979. This was done on a night when no one should have asked you to
vote on an important matter because it was election night and there were
probably few, if my,private citizens in the audience.
You no doubt voted in that oamendmenjr bacause you were probably told thr•t
1Y you voted ,it .ia and.,lyter auto o}ia441the lur oP� tee full -..gime ,employees
iflr a poriod of s;z monthr,�..,;rtilta'l�ousSAr�p4etor�iDUpssliient oould help
those property owners what 1* "'U o: are unable to
perform the task of removing Ahe snow from "the publio sidewalks in front of
their homes.
In his Memo. of November 2,Mr. Kuoharsak writes: 'Strict enforcement of
the code will result in hardship to property owners who, because of age or
other infirmities are unable to perform the task of removing the snow. This
burden will be especially difficult for eldetly and disablod citizens who
reside in their own home and do not havw able bodied family members or tenants
or the financial wherewithall to hire out this service."
Conscious of this need, Mr. Kucharsa&re commends, in his Memo,, that the
City remove the snow at a discount rate for those pereone who are no longer
able to remove it from the walks themselves. On a one—page leaflet given to
me by the staff, the discount charge per snow is given as $12.50 for the first
100 feet or lees, plus 10 cents per foot in exoe sof 100 linear feet.Th.That
would be two or three times as much (depending at depth of the snow) dor
removing s;ow from the public sidewalk as a privoe shovelers have been asking
for doing a complete job .«- That is, eimoving the snow from both the public
waiklk and also from the walks on the private property of the owner. Very
few people could afford to pay such a hikh discount rate, especially those
yith oomerll6tr:
The mention of a,."discou>bt rate" brings 'up this questions If an eligible
person does not sign up to have the snow removed.bytthe City at the discount
rate and some day the City does remove it because the owner had failed to do
so within the 24 -,hour limit, how much would be assessed against that property?
Would it be 812.50, or $25.009 wlbhh is the amount recommended by Mr. K. to
be assessed against violators who are neither age 60 or over, or disabled?
(At $25. that would be $56. for a corner lot 00 by 150, and 140 -for a
corner lot 50 by 125•
j�eor ng the information on the leaflet that was given to mop the
IUy er�wmov1 a foe would be free for those persons who, because of mgr or
infirmity are onger able to remove the snow themselvice,pprpvided that
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they are involved in Social Services and are eligibli ufor Aid to Dependent
Children, food stamps, Title AC or Social Security Supplement. But
apparently none of the following could be counted toward eligibility for
the free service: Old Age Assistance, Aid to the $PAd, Medioida,,
Title IX,, the Iowa Disabled and .Senior Citizen .taz.jgredit on the home, or
for reduced fee for refuse collection. That would ogrtainly be most unfair.
The amended ordinance gives taxar:.to the Housing Inspection Director
power to make reaennhle but neoessary rules and regulations governing the
special snow removal servioe for the elderly and handicapped, It also
provides that any and all rules. -issued under.''the provisions of Section 31-112
shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk and shall be avail+ble for
inspection during normal business hours. Ae.of the day before Thanksgiving
no such rules and regulations were on file, so the only informs# on I have
is that in Mr. Kuoharsak's Memo, of November 2, plus a email'lltlet of lose
than a hundred words. when the rules and regulations are filed, the
-..situationr.may not look so hopeleea.
My suggestion to your; Yopggs�bl' that YOU do not authorize
the hiring of.any addianal'enlo>•es for the Housing' Inspection' Department
unless the staff oan'come up with some workable program that will help
alleviate the hardship of single family owners who, because of age or
infitmities, find it very difficult to cope with Iowa's winters. Mr.
Kuoharzak's plan is not such a program.
I also suggest that you pleas♦ ask some of the organizations that are
interested in helping the diabled,aged (89 to 99) to stay in their homes
and out of inetitttitions as longue possible.
Will you please ask the City Clerk to send a copy of this letter to
Housing Inspector Miohdel,YY4ob4rsak, to Dennie.showalter, to City Attorney
John Hayek, and to Counollman-4ieot, Larry Lynch.
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December 14, 1979
Mr. Barry H. Ginsberg
132 Penfro Drive
Ions City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Ginsberg:
At its regular meeting of December 4, 1979, the City Council
received and placed on file your letter concerning the Mark IV
bus route. The Council has set a public hearing to be held December
18, 1979, at 7:30 P.M., to receive public input regarding bus
routes. Your letter and others which we have received regarding
this route in particular will be taken into consideration when the
final decisions are made. You are encouraged to attend this public
hearing.
Sincerely yours,
Neal G. Berlin
City Manager
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132 Penfro Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
November 15, 1979
Robert Vevera
City Council
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Vevera:
I would like to express my gratitude to the Iowa City Transit system and to the
City Council for initiating the new bus routes, especially the Mark IV route.
This route serves a previously unmet need. With its Denbigh - Sunset loop and
path through the University hospital - V.A. Hospital complex, it provides
transportation for those of us living on the southwest side and working at the
medical center.
As you may be aware I have been a vocal opponent of noise pollution, especially
that caused by student flying. The buses, straining up the Denbigh hill are
reasonably noisy, but I believe their benefit far outweighs the minor annoyance
they cause. My house backs onto Denbigh and so I can hear the buses and am aware
of the amount of noise they make.
I would also like to commend the bus drivers for their courtesy to both the
riders and to pedestrians, especially children. A "good morning" or "good night"
are usual, upon entering or leaving the bus. My seven year old daughter reports
to me that the bus waits for her to ctoss the street (Denbigh), even when she is
on her bicycle or crossing in the middle of the block.
In summary, then, I have been very pleased by the new bus route and hope it will
be continued, perhaps Even expanded. In this time of real fuel shortage and
potential severe fuel restrictions I think we all can be expected to make minor
sacrifices for the community good. The small amount of noise made by the Mark IV
bus is not excessive in view of the significant number of people who now ride
the bus because of the Denbigh loop. Most of these people did not ride the West
Benton route.
Ii Since ly yours,
I
E Since
H. Ginsberg
FNO'VI'619'790
ABBIE STOLFUS
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South East Junior High School
James L. Fergusm+, Principal
Mayor Robert Vevera
Civic Center
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mayor Vevera:
RECEIVED :C'V 1 9 1979
November 16, 1979
Students
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and First Avenue fhas been the
concern cof membersaofotheDSouth
East Parent -Student -Teacher Organization and of the school's
administration. At the current time a crossing guard pro-
vides some protection. The effectiveness of that position
varies with personnel employed.
It is our understanding that it has been proposed in
order to meet budgetary constraints that crossing guards
near Junior highs be eliminated. Although we are aware
that there are not firm plans for such reduction, we are
aware that this is an expressed alternative. Leaving that
intersection unprotected in any way is, in our considered
opinion, unthinkable. At that intersection:
1. First Avenue converts from four lanes into
two.
2. Two bike paths terminate at this intersection.
3. At the beginning and end of the students', day,
access to First Avenue from Bradford Drive
is difficult.
4. The left turning pattern on Bradford as well
as First Avenue is difficult.
5. A large number of students coming to and going
from school use the crossing.
6. There is heavy cyclists use of the intersection.
7. Access from the school's parking lot onto First
Avenue would be difficult without a break in
the flow of traffic.
We feel that your consideration to remove the safety guard
at First and Bradford is not a viable alternative.to meet budget
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constraints. -It is our understanding that a traffic count
at that location will take place in early December while
school is in session in order to access if there is a need
for a traffic light. We feel that consideration of this
most important matter is crucial and wish to be included
in the decision making process.
Sincereyours,
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/ iNancy KienZle .!
PSTO President
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` James E. erq son
Principal
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Ms. Nancy Kienzle, PSTO President
Mr. James E. Ferguson, Principal
South East Junior High School
2501 Bradford Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Ms. Kienzle & Mr. Ferguson:
At its regular meeting of December -4, 1979, the City Council received
and placed on file your letter regarding the crossing guard program
and, in particular, the school crossing at Bradford Drive and First
Avenue. Please be advised that all matters relating to the crossing
guard program are being addressed by the City staff which is
soliciting input from the Districtwide Parents Organization Safety
Committee of the Iowa City Community School District.
Enclosed you will find a copy of a letter to that organization in
which I have attempted to clarify the type of assistance we would
valuable.find most efeel that it i
ortant that the
Safety Committee b come involved and I amcerta n that that committee
would appreciate knowing your concerns regarding this matter.
I believe that our staff will be able to deal with the problem at
hand more
and
velif coordination with the
School District can be 1 limited tc
o one central committee. I would ask
that you make your concerns known through the DPO Safety Committee
and I encourage you to continue to elicit concern and involvement
from the members of your organization.
I would be happy to provide any further clarification regarding this
request if you so desire.
Sincerely yours,
Neal G. Berlin
City Manager
cc: City Clerk/
Ms. Sharon Lust, Chairperson,
DPO Safety Committee
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Deborah L. Prince, Director
Mark IV Community Building
2530 Bartelt Rd.
Iowa City, IA 52240
City Council
410 E. Washington
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Council Persons,
I wish to inform you of my intent to resign as Director
Of Willow Creek Neighborhood Center. This will be effective December 14th.
I will be traveling to Mexico where I will be working in a small, town
as social worker and community person. This will be part of my practicum
experience through the school of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
My two years of experience at the Center has been one of vast learning
and making of friends in both the Mark IV Community and the Iowa City Commu_
pity.
The personel and nominations committee of the Board of Directors is
Underway in search of a replacement.
Mary applications have already been received and the hope for a qualified
director looks good. As soon as a new director is appointed your council
will be informed.
Sincerely, ^J
.t' lax"
Deborah L. Prince, Director
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December 11, 1979
Ms. Deborah L. Prince, Director
Bark IV Community Building
2530 Bartell; Road
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Ms. Prince;
At its regular meeting of December 4, 1979, the City Council received
and placed on file your letter submitting your resignation as director
of the Willow Creek Neighborhood Center. While I regret to learn of
your leaving Iowa City, on behalf of the City Council I wish you well
in your new position which will no doubt be an exciting experience.
Your efforts on behalf of the Willow Creek Neighborhood Center are
certainly appreciated.
Sincerely yours,
Neal G. Berlin
City Manager
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WILL J. HAYEK HAYEK, HAYEK & HAYEK
JOHN W. HAYEK ATTORNEYS AT LAW
C. PETER HAYEK 110 EAST WASHINGTON STREET
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240
C. JOSEPH HOLLAND
November 27, 1979
City Council of Iowa City
Iowa City Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Subject: Oakes Construction Company vs. City of Iowa City
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
Enclosed you will find a notice of appeal filed by
the Plaintiff in the above case. This case has now been
appealed to the Iowa Supreme Court by Oakes Construction
Company. You will recall this case involves an appeal
by Plaintiff from the decision of the City Council to
deny approval of the Oakes Construction Compan
subdivision plat due to access problems with ry proposed
espect to
this subdivision.
I will keep you posted of any further developments.
Very truly yours,
1W.
Hayek
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cc: Larry Lynch
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AREA CODE 319
337.9606
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OI' THE STATE OF IOWA
IN AND FOR JOIL\'SON COUNTY
OAKES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, )
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Plaintiff, )
EQUITY NO. 44215
VS. ) NOTICE OF APPEAL
CITY OF IOWA CITY, )
Defendant. )
TO: SUSAN PLAHERTY, Clerk of the District Court in and for
Johnson County; CITY OF IOWA CITY, Defendant; and JOHN
W. HAYEK, 110 East Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, 57.240,
Attorney for Defendant, City of Iowa City.
THAT YOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that
Plaintiff, Oakes Construction Company, hereby appeals to the
Supreme Court of Iowa the Finds of Fact, Conclusions of Law
attd Decree entered by the above Court in the above case on
October 22, 1979, and from all adverse rulings of the Court
before and during the trial and at the conclusion thereof.
THAT YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that this Appeal and all
hearings hereon shall come on for hearing before the Supreme
Court of the State of Iowa as soon as the business of r.he Court:
will permit.
Dated this 21st day of November, 1979.
NEEL'I T.AW OFF
QROOFOF SERVICE:: ;;''
The undersigned certifies that the toregomE Instru• R
raellt was le ailull"'y"
depositing t,�.40 cause by
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pralwjd. in envcloiles:dchc:•s1Ndi°e nidd cues d11C I 9 F1
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OF PROGRESS OF THIS FILE
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WILL J. HAYEK
JOHN W. HAYEK
C. PETER HAYEK
C. JOSEPH HOLLAND
HAYEK, HAYEK & HAYEK
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
110 EAST WASHINGTON STREET
IOWA CITY. IOWA 82240
November 28, 1979
City Council
Iowa City Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
For your information you will find attached a
Petition in connection with a lawsuit filed against the
City in the amount of $125,000.00. I will be filing an
Appearance and Answer on behalf of the City.
Very truly yours
oh W. Hayek
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337-9808
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WILL J. HAYEK
JOHN W. HAYEK
C. PETER HAYEK
C. JOSEPH HOLLAND
HAYEK, HAYEK & HAYEK
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
110 EAST WASHINGTON STREET
IOWA CITY. IOWA 82240
November 28, 1979
City Council
Iowa City Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
For your information you will find attached a
Petition in connection with a lawsuit filed against the
City in the amount of $125,000.00. I will be filing an
Appearance and Answer on behalf of the City.
Very truly yours
oh W. Hayek
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337-9808
THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT
JOIINSON COUNTY
LA VERNA SNIDER LAW
O -T
EQUITY No.
Plaintiff(s),
Vs.
CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, ORIGINAL NOTICE
Defendant(s).
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S):
You are hereby notified that there is now on file in the office of the clerk of the above
court a petition In the above -entitled action, which prays"' for judgment in the sum
of $125,000.00 plus interest and costs. For further information see
Copy of Petition attached hereto.
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The plainliff's(s') attorney is (are)-James..R....Snyder- and_T.am es E. SI pM4n
whose address is 120-0_Merchants_Bant-Bldg..,__Cedar Rap_i dr2-,.Iowa 52401
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You are further notified that unless, on or before the "_ _ day of _December,
19 79 you serve, and within a reasonable time thereafter file, a written special appear-
ance, motion or answer, in the Iowa District Court for- Johnson
County,
at the courthouse In �szWa� tyIowa, Judgment by default will be
rendered against you for the relief demanded In the petition.
SUSAN! S. FLAHERTY
(SEAL) CLERK OF THE ABOVE COURT
Johnson —_CountyCourthouse
Iowa C ty _ Iowa 52240
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ABBIE STOLFUS, CMC
CITY CLERK (3)
ORIGINAL NOTICE
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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR JOHNSON COUNTY
LA VERNA SNIDER, )
Plaintiff, ) LAW N0,
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VS. )
CITY OF IOWA CITY, ) PETITION AT LAW
IOWA, )
Defendant. )
COMES NOW, LaVerna Snider, Plaintiff herein, and for cause
of action against the City of Iowa City, Iowa, states:
1. The Plaintiff has at all times material hereto been a
resident of Johnson County, Iowa.
2. Defendant City of Iowa City is an Iowa municipal cor-
poration organized under the laws of the state of Iowa and located
in Johnson County, Iowa.
3. On June 5, 1979, at approximately 11:15 a.m., the Plain-
tiff was attempting to cross Lower Muscatine within a pedestrian
crosswalk at or near the intersection of Lower Muscatine and
Mall Drive, when she stepped into a defect within that portion of
i the street forming the pedestrian crosswalk causing her to fall
and further causing the injuries and damage as are hereinafter more
j specifically set forth.
4. That the City of Iowa City was negligent in failing to
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make reasonable inspections for and/or to make prompt and adequate
repairs of the defect in the pedestrian crosswalk.
5. As a proximate result of the aforesaid negligence of the
City of Iowa City, Plaintiff was caused to fall to the surface of
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c the street, suffering fractures of the left superior and inferior
pubic rami and bruising; she was further caused to suffer great
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pain, discomfort, and inconvenience and will in the future suffer
pain, discomfort and inconvenience. She has sustained a loss of
income and a diminution of her future earning capacity, expenses
for medical and hospital care and services; and she will incur
expense in the future for medical care and services, As a further
and proximate result of the aforesaid negligence of the Defendant,
City of Iowa City, Plaintiff has sustained a permanent partial dis-
ability, all to her damage in the sum of $125,000.00,
6. This action is authorized by Chapter 613A.2 of the Code
of Iowa, and this action is brought within six months of the date
of the occurrence forming the basis thereof.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully prays the Court for judg-
ment against the city of Iowa City, Iowa, for the sum of $125,000,00
plus interest as allowed by law and for the costs of this action.
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JAMES R. SNYDER
JAMES E. SHIPMAN
of
Simmons, Perrine, Albright & Ellwood
1200 Merchants National Bank Building
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Telephone; 319-366-7641
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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR JOHNSON COUNTY
LA VERNA SNIDER, )
Plaintiff, ) LAW NO.
VS. )
CITY OF IOWA CITY, ) JURY DEMAND
IOWA, )
Defendant. )
COMES NOW, LaVerna Snider, Plaintiff herein, and demands a
trial by jury of all issues in the above matter.
JAMES R. SNYDER
JAMES E. SHIPMAN
of
Simm ns, Perrine, Albright & Ellwood
1200 Merchants National Bank Building
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Telephone) 319-366-7641
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
FY80 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
The City of Iowa City hereby gives notice to all in-
terested persons of a public hearing to be held:
Tuesday, December 4, 1979, 7:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Civic Center
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa
At such time and place, City Council will consider
citizen comments and questions regarding proposed
amendments to the Fiscal Year 1980 Community Develop-
ment Block Grant (CDBG) Special Revenue Fund Budget.
The City of Iowa City proposes to amend the FY80
CDBG Budget by allocating FY79 carryover funds and
projects to FY80, the period ending June 30, 1980.
Information concerning this amendment is available
for public inspection in the Office of the City
Clerk, Iowa City Civic Center, during normal
business hours.
Citizens may comment at the December 4 public hear-
ing or submit written comments to the Office of
the City Clerk until that date.
Dated this 19th day of November, 1979.
ABBIE STOLFUS
City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 28, 1979II
TO: City Council g K
FROM: Dennis Kraft, Director of Planning $ Program Development II��
Jim Hencin, CDBG Program Coordinator
RE: FY80 Community Development Block Grant Budget Amendments
Attached for your review and consideration is a report detailing proposed amendments
to the FY80 Community Development Block Grant (Special Revenue Fund) Budget. A
public hearing to consider citizen comments and questions on these amendments will
be held on Tuesday, December 4, 1979, during the regular Council meeting. A formal
motion and resolution approving the amendments will be presented for your consideration
at the December 11, 1979, regular Council meeting.
There are two major reasons for the amendments at this tim:. First, unexpended funds
from FY79 CDBG projects need to be carried over into the FY80 budget. Second, all
funds anticipated as being available for community development activities during the
present fiscal year need to be budgeted.
The FY80 CDBG budget as it was approved by City Council prior to July 1, 1979, was
based solely upon a total of $670,000 from the fifth year Entitlement Community
Development Grant. The actual amount available during FY80, however, will total
$4,340,471. Table I of the attached report details this amount and the sources of
funds for this budget. It should be noted that over $3 million of the budget comes
from unexpended fourth and prior year Entitlement Grant funds. Also, the actual
fifth year entitlement amount is $669,000.
Program -income, as reflected in the CDBG budget, is derived mainly from the sale of
urban renewal land. The amended FY80 budget takes into account the sale of all
urban renewal land available for disposition except the Block 64 hotel site.
The following points will clarify other aspects of the proposed budget revisions:
1. Surplus monies resulting from FY79 (carry overs) in excess of project needs in
specific activities are returned to contingency.
2. No new projects or activities are proposed.
3. Two projects, the Human Needs Plan and Nelson Adult Center, are completed. All
others are now being implemented.
4. These revisions were reviewed and accepted by the Committee on Community Needs.
We will be available to answer questions which you may have concerning the proposed
budget amendments.
DK/JH/ssw
Attachment
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FY 80 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
PREPARED BY: DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
NOVEMBER 1979
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Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Table I: Fifth Year (FY80) CDBG Budget Proposed Revisions. . . . . . .2
Figure I: Proposed FY80 CDBG Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Table II: Status of 4th Year (FY79) CDBG Budget. . . . . . . . . . . .4
Table III: FY80 Budget Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Community Development Block Grant Projects, by Account Number . . . . .6
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INTRODUCTION
This report details proposed amendments to the City of Iowa City's Fiscal
Year 1980 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Budget. These amendments
are proposed for two major reasons. First, unexpended funds from FY79 CDBG
projects need to be carried over into the FY80 budget. Second, all funds
anticipated as being available for community development activities during the
present fiscal year need to be budgeted.
The FY80 CDBG budget as it was adopted by City Council prior to July 1, 1979,
was based solely upon a total of $670,000 from the City's fifth year entitlement
community development grant. The actual funds available during FY80, however,
will total $4,340,471. Table I, which follows, details this amount in terms
of activities and sources of funds. These figures coincide with a recently
completed comprehensive audit of the City's block grant program.
Program income, as reflected in the CDBG budget, is derived mainly from the
sale of urban renewal land. The amended FY80 budget takes into account the
sale of all remaining urban renewal land available for disposition, except the
Block 64 hotel site.
Attachments
In order to clarify the process by which the amended budget was developed, a
number of attachments follow:
Table I compares the FY80 CDBG budget adopted prior to July 1, 1979, (column B)
with the budget as it would be revised (column C). The revised FY80 budget
actually consolidates funds available from two fiscal years. Surplus monies
in excess of project needs, as determined by project directors, are returned
to contingency. No new projects or activities are proposed in the budget.
Figure I graphically depicts the FY80 CDBG budget as it would be revised.
Table II provides an accounting of the FY79 CDBG budget as of June 30, 1979.
Expenditures are reported on a cash basis.
Table III indicates the sources of funds which are available for expenditure
during FY80. It should be noted that City Council approved the carryover of
fourth and prior year entitlement funds (column B) specifically for the
Neighborhood Site Improvements project in the City's fifth year CDBG
application.
Individual project and activity descriptions, listed by budget account number,
follow.
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TABLE I
FIFTH YEAR (FY80) CDBG BUDGET: PROPOSED REVISIONS
TOTAL APPROVED
9FY80
AVAILABLE
BU--(T-
1• COMMUNITY PLANNING
Comprehensive Plan
$
Human Needs Plan
49,463
9,969
2. NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION
Housing Rehabilitation
$
Housing Code Enforcement
Neighborhood Site Improvements
113
113,347
,347
398,632
3• RALSTON CREEK FLOOD CONTROL
Preliminary Measures
$
South Branch Improvements
North Branch Improvements
1,875
809,066
730,839
4• HANDICAPPED/ELDERLY PROJECTS
Architectural Barrier Removal
Nelson Adult Center
$ 56,690
Senior Center
50,000
961,565
5. URBAN RENEWAL ACTIVITIES
R-14 Administration and Completion
$ 212,797
6. ADMINISTRATION
General Program Administration
and Management
$ 166,179
7. OTHER PROGRAMS
Park Improvements
$
Energy Conservation
18,876
River Corridor Improvements
Aid
53,988
7 050
to Victims of Spouse Abuse
800,,000
8. CONTINGENCY
$ 260,148
TOTAL
$4,340,471
REVENUE E_ SOURCES
5th Year Entitlement Grant
4th Year and Prior Year Grant Entitlements
Program Income
LWCF Grant*
TOTAL
*LWCF: Land & Water Conservation Fund 2
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FY80
BUDGET
T -
$ 40,775 $ 40,775
0 8,136
$ 100,000 $ 172,460
101,000 101,000
0 396,510
$ 0 $ 20,000
0 809,066
0 730,839
$ 0 $ 50,000
0 50,000
214,000 986,282
$ 30,000 $ 212,797
$ 125,000 $ 140,040
$ 0 $ 31,535
26,880 34,280
0 74,050
0 80,000
32,345 402,701
$ 670,000 $4,340,471
$ 669,000
3,056,463
603,408
_
11,600
$4,340,471
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PROPOSED FY80 CDBG BUDGET
$4,340,471
Park Improvement
$31,535 0.7%
.Neighborhood Site
Improvements
$396,510 9.1%
Housing Code
Enforcement
$101,000 2.3%
..Housing
Rehabilitation
$172,460 4.0%
Human Needs Plan
$8,136 0.2%
Comprehensive Plan
$40,775 0.9%
Contingency
$391,101 9.1%
Aid to Victims of
Spouse Abuse
$80,000 1.8%
River Improvements
Urban Renewal
$74,050 1.7%
$212,797 4.9%
Energy Conservation
CDBG Administration
$34,280 0.8%
$140,040 3.2%
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Ralston Creek
$1,559,905 35.9%
,Architectural
Barrier Removal
$50,000 1.2%
Nelson Center
$50,000 1.2%
Senior Center
$986,282 22.7%
TABLE I1
STATUS OF 4TH YEAR (FY79) CDBG BUDGET
(AS OF 6-30-79)
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TOTAL
BALANCE
FY79
EXPENDED/
(OVER) UNDER
BUDGET
ENCUMBERED
EXPENDED
-FAF
(B)-
TC -F-
1.
COMMUNITY PLANNING
Comprehensive Planning
$ 37,907
$
20,444
$
17,463
Human Needs Plan
17,139
7,170
9,969
(853)
Ralston Creek Study
11,759
12,612
2.
NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION
Housing Rehabilitation
Grants and Loans
$ 567,116
$
374,131
$
192,987
Housing Code Enforcement
108,400
96,053
12,347
Neighborhood Site Improvements
408,186
9,544
398,632
3.
RALSTON CREEK FLOOD CONTROL
Preliminary Measures
$ 28,485
$
26,610
$
1,875
South Branch Improvements
600,000
36,004
563,996
North Branch Improvements
750,000
19,161
730,839
4.
HANDICAPPED/ELDERLY PROJECTS
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Architectural Barrier Removal
$ 76,000
$
19,310
$
56,690
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Nelson Adult Center
50,000
0
50,000
Senior Center
786,000
38,435
747,565
5.
URBAN RENEWAL ACTIVITIES
R-14 Administration and Completion
$ 298,295
$
115,498
$
182,797
6.
ADMINISTRATION
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General Program Development
and Management
$ 155,000
$
111,821
$
43,179
7.
OTHER PROGRAMS
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Park Improvements
$ 53,731
$
46,455
$
7,276
Energy Conservation
51,350
24,242
27,108
River Corridor Improvements
75,000
950
74,050
Aid to Victims of Spouse Abuse
80,000
0
80,000
8.
CONTINGENCY
$ 258,951
$
0
$
258,451
TOTAL:
$4,413,321
$
958,450
$3,454,871
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mprovements
Energy Conservation
River Corridor Improvements
Aid to Victims of Spouse Abuse
8. CONTINGENCY
TOTAL:
REVENUE E SAES
5th Year Entitlement Grant
4th and Prior Year Entitlements
Program Income
LWCF Grant
TOTAL:
5
ADDITIONAL TOTAL
FUNDS AVAILABLE
$ 32,000 $ 49,463
0 9,969
$ 100,000 $ 292,987
101,000 113,347
398,445 398,632
$ 0 $ 1,875
245,070 809,066
0 730,839
$ 0 $ 56,690
0 50,000
214,000 961,565
$ 30,000 $ 212,797
$ 123,000 $ 166,179
$ 7,276 $ 11,600 $ 18,876
27,108 26,880 53,988
74,050 0 74,050
80,000 0 80,000
$ 258,098 $ 2,050 1 260,148
$3,056,426 $1,284,045 $4,340,471
$
2,658018
TABLE III
FY80
BUDGET RESOURCES
205,000
FY79
0
CARRYOVER
11,600
BALANCE
1. COMMUNITY PLANNING
i Comprehensive Plan
$ 17,463
Human Needs Plan
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9,969
2. NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION
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I Housing Rehabilitation
Housing Code Enforcement
$ 192,987
Neighborhood Site Improvements
12,347
187
3. RALSTON CREEK FLOOD CONTROL
Preliminary Measures
South Branch Improvements
$ 1,875
North Branch Improvements
563,996
730,839
4. HANDICAPPED/ELDERLY PROJECTS
Architectural Barrier Removal
$ 56,690
Nelson Adult Center
Senior Center
50,000
747,565
5. URBAN RENEWAL ACTIVITIES
R-14 Administration and Completion
$ 182,797
6. ADMINISTRATION
General Program Development
and Management
$ 43,179
7. OTHER PROGRAMS
Park I
mprovements
Energy Conservation
River Corridor Improvements
Aid to Victims of Spouse Abuse
8. CONTINGENCY
TOTAL:
REVENUE E SAES
5th Year Entitlement Grant
4th and Prior Year Entitlements
Program Income
LWCF Grant
TOTAL:
5
ADDITIONAL TOTAL
FUNDS AVAILABLE
$ 32,000 $ 49,463
0 9,969
$ 100,000 $ 292,987
101,000 113,347
398,445 398,632
$ 0 $ 1,875
245,070 809,066
0 730,839
$ 0 $ 56,690
0 50,000
214,000 961,565
$ 30,000 $ 212,797
$ 123,000 $ 166,179
$ 7,276 $ 11,600 $ 18,876
27,108 26,880 53,988
74,050 0 74,050
80,000 0 80,000
$ 258,098 $ 2,050 1 260,148
$3,056,426 $1,284,045 $4,340,471
$
2,658018
$ 398,445 000
669,000
$3,056,463
398,408
205,000
603,408
0
11,600
11,600
$3,056,426 $1,284,045 $4,340,471
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECTS, BY ACCOUNT NUMBER
8110 CDBG Program Administration
8131 Housing Rehabilitation
8132 Neighborhood Site Improvements
8133 Ralston Creek Improvements
8134 Housing Code Enforcement
8135 Aid to Victims of Spouse Abuse
8141 Senior Center
8142 Nelson Adult Center
8151 Comprehensive Plan
8152 Human Needs Plan
8153 Energy Conservation
8154 River Corridor Improvements
8160 Urban Renewal Activities
8171 Achitectural Barrier Removal
8172 Neighborhood Park Improvements
8180 Contingency
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FY80 BUDGET CARRYOVER/REVISION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Project/Activity: CDBG Program Administration
Activity Number: 8110
Department: Planning & Program Development
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Division: CDBG
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Adopted Budget REVISED BUDGET
7-1-79
Personal Services 6000: $106,250 $116,625
Commodities 7000: 11000 2,010
Services & Charges 8000: 17,750 20,365
Capital Outlay 9000: 0 1,040
Total $125,000 $140,040
Justification/Comments:
Provides for overall program planning and administration. Emphasis
will be on improved program monitoring and implementation in accord-
ance with HUD regulations and Council policies.
Increased allocation based on prior year encumbrances, actual
and program requirements, and transfer staffing
of FY79 administrative costs
($25,675) from the Senior Center account.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
iProject/Activity: Housing Rehabilitation
Activity Number: 8131
Department: Housing and Inspection Services
Division: Inspection Services
Adopted Budget
REVISED BUDGET
$ 21,427
525
40,047
110,460
$172,460
Justification/Comments:
Increased allocations for this activity are necessary to conclude
rehabilitation work contracted in FY79 and to administer substantial
Section 312 Rehabilitation loans this year. All rehabilitation is
designed to further the Housing Assistance Plan.
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7-1-79
Personal Services
6000:
$ 16,428
Commodities
7000:
525
Services & Charges
8000:
7,047
Capital Outlay
9000:
76,000
Total
$100,000
REVISED BUDGET
$ 21,427
525
40,047
110,460
$172,460
Justification/Comments:
Increased allocations for this activity are necessary to conclude
rehabilitation work contracted in FY79 and to administer substantial
Section 312 Rehabilitation loans this year. All rehabilitation is
designed to further the Housing Assistance Plan.
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Project/Activity
Activity Number:
Department:
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Division:
FY80 BUDGET CARRYOVER/REVISION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Neighborhood Site Improvements
8132
Planning and Program Development
CDBG
Adopted Budget REVISED BUDGET
7-1-79
Personal Services 6000: $ 0 $ 0
Commodities 7000: 0 101,250
Services & Charges 8000: 0 0
Capital Outlay 9000: 0 295,260
Total 0 $396,510
Justification/Comments:
This budget is strictly based upon carryover figures. Targeted expen-
ditures were slightly less than allocated so the budget was revised
to reflect the lower anticipated expenditures. This carryover was
specifically approved by City Council and HUD as a reprogrammed ac-
tivity in the 5th Year Entitlement Grant application.
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FY80 BUDGET CARRYOVER/REVISION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Project/Activity: Ralston Creek Improvements
Activity Number: 8133
Department: Public Works
Division: Administration
Adopted Budget REVISED BUDGET
7-1-79
Personal Services 6000: $ 0 $ 0
Commodities 7000: 0 p
Services & Charges 8000: 0 155,990
Capital Outlay 9000: 0 1,403,915
Total $ 0 $1,559,905
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i Justification/Comments:
This budget is based entirely upon carryover from FY79. Funding has
been increased to account for additional costs of preliminary measures,
and additional costs in land acquisition for South Branch Improvements.
The total budget is allocated as follows:
Preliminary Measures $ 20,000
South Branch Improvements 809,066
North Branch Improvements 730,839
1,559,905
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FY80 BUDGET CARRYOVER/REVISION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Project/Activity: Housing Code Enforcement
Activity Number: 8134
Department:
Housing and Inspection Services
Division: Inspection Services
Adopted Budget
7-1-79
81 268
REVISED BUDGET
$ $ 81,268
Personal Services 6000: 1
Commodities 7000:
1,125 1,125
Services & Charges 8000:
18,607 18,607
Capital Outlay 9000:
0 0
$101,000 $101,000
Total
Justification/Comments:
Provides for minimum housing code inspection program in support of
other neighborhood improvements in the Block Grant Project Area.
No change is requested from original budget.
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FY80 BUDGET CARRYOVER/REVISION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Project/Activity:
Activity Number:
Department:
Division:
Aid to Victims of Spouse Abuse
8135
Planning & Program Development
CDBG
Adopted Budget REVISED BUDGET
7-1-79
Personal Services 6000: $ 0 $ 0
Commodities 7000: 0 0
Services & Charges 8000: 0 80,000
Capital Outlay 9000: 0 0
Total $ 0 $ 80,000
Justification/Comments:
This budget is based upon 100% carryover from FY79. The project was
added to the CDBG Program by a mid -year local option amendment. Pur-
chase and renovation of a structure to house the Spouse Abuse Program
is expected to begin in December 1979. This program will be 100% ex-
pended in FY80.
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Senior Center
Activity Number:
8141
Department:
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FY80 BUDGET CARRYOVER/REVISION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Project/Activity:
Senior Center
Activity Number:
8141
Department:
i
Administration
Division:
Senior Center Coordinator
I
Adopted Budget
REVISED BUDGET
7-1-79
Personal Services
I
6000:
$ 0
$ 6,944
Commodities
7000:
0
6,340
Services & Charges
8000:
p
63,135
Capital Outlay
9000:
214,000
909,863
Total
$214,000
$986,282
Justification/Comments:
Funding for this project is based primarily on carryovers from previous
fiscal years. The total available is as follows:
FY78 Carryover $ 24,717
FY79 Carryover 747,565
FY80 Allocation 214 000
986, 2
Note that a transfer of FY79 administrative costs ($25,675) from this
account to the general program administration account (8110.0) will
result in $1,011,957 being made available for Senior Center construc-
tion and interim administrative costs.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FY80 BUDGET YBLOCK RGRANT OPROGRAM
Project/Activity: Nelson Adult Center
Activity Number: 8142
Department: Planning & Program Development
Division: CDBG
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FY80 BUDGET YBLOCK RGRANT OPROGRAM
Project/Activity: Nelson Adult Center
Activity Number: 8142
Department: Planning & Program Development
Division: CDBG
Justification/Comments:
This budget is a 100% carryover from FY79 and will be 100% expended
in the first month of FY80. The project allows the Johnson County
Association of Retarded Citizens to purchase a building to house and
operate its programs.
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Adopted Budget
REVISED BUDGET
7-1-79
Personal Services
6000:
$ 0
$ 0
Commodities
7000:
O
0
Services & Charges
8000:
0
0
Capital Outlay
9000:
O
50,000
Total
$ 0
$ 50,000
Justification/Comments:
This budget is a 100% carryover from FY79 and will be 100% expended
in the first month of FY80. The project allows the Johnson County
Association of Retarded Citizens to purchase a building to house and
operate its programs.
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Project/Activity
Activity Number:
Department:
Division:
FY80 BUDGET CARRYOVER/REVISION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Comprehensive Plan
8151
Planning & Program Development
Administration
Adopted Budget REVISED BUDGET
7-1-79
Personal Services 6000: $ 29,868 $ 29,868
Commodities 7000: 1,007 1,007
Services & Charges 8000: 91900 91900
Capital Outlay 9000: 0 0
Total $ 40,775 $ 40,775
Justification/Comments:
Staff will prepare small area development plans, a new subdivision
ordinance and complete a revised zoning ordinance this fiscal year.
No change from original budget.
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Project/Activity
Activity Number:
Department:
Division:
FY80 BUDGET CARRYOVER/REVISION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Human Needs Plan
8152
Planning & Program Development
Administration
Adopted Budget
7-1-79
REVISED BUDGET
$ 0
Personal Services 6000: $ 0
Commodities 7000: 0 0
Services & Charges 8000: 0 8,136
Capital Outlay 9000: 0 0
Total $ 0 $ 8,136
Justification/Comments:
Amount carried over is for final expenses incurred by Johnson County
Regional Planning Commission in preparing the 14 volume Human Needs
Plan which is now complete. Expenditures are to be made in the first
month of FY80.
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Project/Activity
Activity Number:
Department:
Division:
FY80 BUDGET CARRYOVER/REVISION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Energy Conservation
8153
Administration
Energy Coordinator
Adopted Budget REVISED BUDGET
7-1-79
Personal Services 6000:
$ 15,350
$
15,350
Commodities 7000:
1,810
11810
Services & Charges 8000:
9,720
9,770
Capital Outlay 9000:
0
7,350
Total
$ 26,880
$
34,280
Justification/Comments:
The original budget allowed for
continuation of the Heat
Loss
Iden-
tification and Energy Use Monitoring projects within the
CDBG
project
area. Carryover funds ($7,400)
are to conduct a Solar Demonstration
project, previously included in
the FY79 budget.
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FYRO BUDGET CARRYOVER/REVISION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Project/Activity:
fi
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Activity Number:
FYRO BUDGET CARRYOVER/REVISION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Project/Activity:
River Corridor Improvements
Activity Number:
8154
Department:
Planning &
Program Development
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Division:
I
CDBG
Adopted Budget
7-1-79
REVISED BUDGET
Personal Services
6000:
$ p
$ 3,184
Commodities
7000:
0
60,955
Services & Charges
8000:
0
91911
Capital Outlay
9000:
0
0
Total
$ 0
$74,050
Justification/Comments:
A mid -year allocation of $75,000 from the CDBG contingency/local-option
activity fund in FY79. This budget represents the full amount carried
over t
mentsare e(1)rconstruction lofaaRboat ramp land (2� establishmentpofvthe
Rocky Shore Drive Trail.
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FY80
BUDGET CARRYOVER/REVISION
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Project/Activity: Urban Renewal Activities
Activity Number: 8161
Department: Planning
& Program Development
Division: Urban
Development
Adopted Budget
REVISED BUDGET
7-I-79
Personal Services 6000:
$22,525
$22,525
Commodities 7000:
1,600
1,600
Services & Charges 8000:
5,875
5,875
Capital Outlay 9000:
0
0
Total
$30,000
$30,000
Justification/Comments:
Provides for administration
Urban Renewal
of activities still underway
in the CBD
area.
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FY80 BUDGET CARRYOVER/REVISION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Project/Activity: Urban Renewal/Land Acquisition
Activity Number: 8163
Department: Planning & Program Development
Division: Urban Development
Adopted Budget REVISED BUDGET
7-1-79
Personal Services 6000: $ 0
$ 0
Commodities 7000: 0
0
Services & Charges 8000: 0
14,492
Capital Outlay 9000: p
130,429
Total $ 0
$144,921
Justification/Comments:
Funds are carried over for condemnation appeals cases and incidental
legal expenses.
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FY80 BUDGET CARRYOVER/REVISION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Project/Activity: Urban Renewal/Land Disposition
Activity Number: 8164
Department: Planning & Program Development
Division: Urban Renewal
Adopted Budget REVISED BUDGET
7-1-79
Personal Services 6000: $ p
$ 0
Commodities 7000: 0
0
Services & Charges 8000: 0
7,052
Capital Outlay 9000: 0
0
Total $ O
$ 7,052
Justification/Comments:
Provides for disposition expenses necessary for remarketing parcel 64-1,
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the downtown hotel site.
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FY80 BUDGET CARRYOVER/REVISION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Project/Activity: Urban Renewal/Relocation Expense
Activity Number: 8165
Department: Planning & Program Development
Division: Urban Development
Adopted Budget
7-1-79
REVISED BUDGET
Personal Services 6000: $ 0 $ 0
Commodities 7000: 0 0
Services & Charges 8000: 0 30,824
Capital Outlay 9000: 0 0
Total $ 0
$ 30,824
Justification/Comments:
This carryover is necessary to cover anticipated, outstanding reloca-
tion claims.
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FYBO BUDGET CARRYOVER/REVISION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Project/Activity: Architectural Barrier Removal
Activity Number: 8171
Department: Planning & Program Development/Public Works
Division: CDBG
Justification/Comments:
O are
s
programThis constitutes
forac10trampsyat street intersections this
scheduled
year.
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Adopted Budget
REVISED BUDGET
7-1-79
$ 0
$ 0
Personal Services
6000:
0
0
Commodities
7000:
0
0
Services & Charges
8000:
50,000
0
Capital Outlay
9000:
$ 50,000
$ 0
Total
Justification/Comments:
O are
s
programThis constitutes
forac10trampsyat street intersections this
scheduled
year.
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FY80 BUDGET CARRYOVER/REVISION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Project/Activity: Neighborhood Park Improvements
Activity Number: 8172
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Parks
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Adopted Budget REVISED BUDGET
7-1-79
Personal Services 6000: $ 0 $ 0
Commodities 7000: 0 1,400
Services & Charges 8000: 0 0
Capital Outlay 9000: 0 30,135
Total $ 0 $ 31,535
Justification/Comments:
The Neighborhood Parks budget involves carryover funds for three
projects.* This multi-year program will be concluded with the con-
struction of a shelter at Hickory Hill Park. Matching funds to
build the shelter will come from a Land & Water Constervation Fund
grant.
*Willow Creek Shelter $ 311
1I City Park 8,024
Hickory Hill Shelter 23,200
Total $31,535
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FY80 BUDGET CARRYOVER/REVISION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Project/Activity: Contingency Fund
Activity Number: 8180
Department: Planning & Program Development
Division: CDBG
Adopted Budget REVISED BUDGET
7-1-79
Personal Services 6000: $ 0 $ 0
Commodities 7000: 0 0
Services & Charges 8000: 0 39,110
Capital Outlay 9000: 32,345 363,591
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Total $ 32,345 $402,701
Justification/Comments:
This allocation provides for overall program contingencies and/or ad-
ditional local option activities. Potential uses of this fund include
cost overruns in the Ralston Creek Flood Control projects. Local
option activities may be undertaken only with City Council approval.
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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON SUSPENSION
OR REVOCATION OF A BEER AND LIQUOR CONTROL
DEPARTMENT LICENSE ISSUED TO MAG00'S INC.
D/B/A MAG00'S, 206 N. LINN STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Notice is hereby given, that a public hearing will
be held before the City Council of the City of Iowa
City, Iowa, at the Civic Center, 410 E. Washington
Street, Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:30 PM on the 4th of
December, 1979, to determine whether the City
Council should suspend or revoke a beer and liquor
license issued to Magoo s Inc. d/b/a Magoo's at 206
N. Linn Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 for selling
liquor without a tax stamp on October 17, 1979 in
violation of Section 123.96 of the Code of Iowa.
following said public hearing the Cit
shall make a determination as to whethercia
violation of the regulation has occurred and
whether the license should be suspended or revoked.
/s/Abbie Stolfus, City Clerk
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JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COURT HOUSE
PHONE: (319) 338-6442 IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244
November 5, 1979
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
LORADA E. CILEN
HAROLD M. DONNELLY
DENNIS J. IANOENSERO
DON SEHR
JANET SHIFMN
Dear Mr. Berlin:
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors were pleased to
appoint Mr. Robert H. Oehmke of Route 6, Iowa City to the Iowa
City Riverfront Commission during their November 1st formal
board meeting. Mr. Oehmke is suggested to fill the vacancy
priorly held by Mr. Jack Neuzil. We feel that Mr. Oehmke will
do an outstanding job on the Commission.
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Chairman
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.1800
NOTICE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS
CONSIDERING APPOINTMENTS TO THE
FOLLOWING COMMISSION:
RIVERFRONT C0114ISSION
Three vacancies - Three-year terms
November 27, 1979 - December 1, 1962
It is the duty of members of the Riverfront Commis-
sions to investigate, study, review and analyze the
riverfront needs and to meet such needs within the
City of Iowa City; to investigate and determine
what rules and regulations are needed and what
policy should be established relative to the river -
front in Iowa City; to study, investigate and make
recommendations relating to clearing, planning and
construction of riverbank areas and for providing
green areas and flood plains along the riverfront.
Iowa City appointed members of boards and commis-
sions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa
City.
These appointments will be made at the November 27,
1979, meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in
the Council Chambers. Persons interested in being
considered for these positions should contact the
City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington.
Application forms are available from the Clerk's
office upon request.
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December 4, 1979
RTVERFRONT COMMISSION - three vacancles for a three-year term
from December 4, 1979 to December 1, 1982
Bernardino M. Knight
425 Lee Street
John Morrissey
233 S. Lucas #2
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RTVERFRONT COMMISSION - three vacancles for a three-year term
from December 4, 1979 to December 1, 1982
Bernardino M. Knight
425 Lee Street
John Morrissey
233 S. Lucas #2
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NO0U 7 1919 ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM
AB eagufsoing on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council
on m s 14Rerest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City.
The City Council announces advisory board vacancies 60 days prior to the date the
appointment will be made. This 60 -day period provides for a 30 -day advertising period and a 30 -
day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar
with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board before becoming a full voting
member.
After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the
Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is
announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
All applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the
announced appointment nate.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE
PUBLIC. ALL NAMES WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE LIST AFTER A ONE-YEAR PERIOD.
DATE II r7/7�
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION
NAME Pyve-kFRoer r.�
Asoj
TERM j'•r/cvw.
NAME \)otf.i moa`Rnsvy
ADDRESS Z3.3
S L.o ,45 arZ
OCCUPATION CA"e/JTEK
So Mf SNCe"T
EMPLOYER Jr>EmPore9
G,t4e+uRT
PHONE NUMBERS: RESIDENCE
338-840
BUSINESS
EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: 15iss �D
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ort Sve'u&�4 FKT' Do'N6 KIva,AStiVDJ FoQ 6WP.5 &V E7,yW esRS Feom (fO&kvj tr DAM"0
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"( `14PD21ATI" To 4cQP4ALso fto�r Fw%,,.,nq wrm -iHe CWAMRrsnes 1W (ZAWoN r,eeQ.
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? / -M n*- 6&e7-yr"9F
4AO/A%6 tje"J$Pwe2 tozMC S "TiIAT F\Fpey'#� frRDM T1M6 To TIMI A#A RfVlaw,06 p*Pogs
1YJ f+Ls' AT" -fle PU61/e LISAAer.
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU C� TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR
APPLYING)? _D6Ir.� -io ra�,tNvrC 1�AE .I vo WWI` tN�.ur TfK e,�r r"#'o
fLe INGtnyp ysr oy Ps" W Ir- .
Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest in Urban Renewal project
or as defined in Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether
or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Dept. Will you have a
conflict of interest? _YES )( NO
Knowing the length of term, are you willing to serve this term? —XYES _NO
If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? YES )( NO
If you are not appointed for the current vacancy, do you wish to be considered for a future
vacancy? AYES _NO
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ADVI.,uRY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATIOI. ,ORM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council
on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City.
The City Council announces advisory board vacancies 60 days prior to the date the
appointment will be made. This 60 -day period provides for a 30 -day advertising period and a 30 -
day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar
with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board before becoming a full voting
member.
After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the
Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is
announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
All applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the
announced appointment date.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE
PUBLIC. ALL NAMES WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE LIST AFTER A ONE-YEAR PERIOD.
DATE October 10, 1979
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME RivPrfront Commission TERM Full Term
NAME Bernardine M. Kninht ADDRESS
OCCUPATION
Housewife -
EMPLOYER
PHONE NUMBERS: RESIDENCE 425 Lee St. BUSINESS
425 Lee St.
EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: At present
sPrvinn as Vice -Chairman on the Riverfront Commission with appointment
t.erminatinn as of Dec., 1979. Prior to this served as observer to said
Commission for Project GREEN.
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD.? As above - Have been servinn
under Chairman, Bill Gilpin; attending Council meetinnst Airport Comm.,
contact mith Parks and Recreation Dept., pursuino the boat ramp issue;
visitinn sites; have toured the River Corridor areas n Johnson County
interested in the health/safety issue of the River.
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR
APPLYING)? Please refer to former a lication from which initial appointmnnt
mas made. Finance Off cer for Pro ec G I Member of I.C. Birdu y Cluhl
Cedar Ra ids Aubudbon Soc.; Nature Conservancy; hike many miles alonn thR
river a canoe n he roreqoinq n -ares s.
Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest in Urban Renewal project
or as defined in Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should ydu be uncertain whether
or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Dept. Will you have a
conflict of interest? _YES X NO ! I�
Knowing the length of term, are you willing to serve this term? X YES F4 IT 3 1191779
If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? XX YES _NO A1181E STOUL4
If you are not appointed for the current vacancy, do you wish to be cons idow 0muture
vacancy? _YES _NO January 1979
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CITY CF
CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST.
IOWA CITY
IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.18GO
NOTICE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY
IS CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT
TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION:
SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION
One vacancy - Three-year term
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 1982
The duties of the Senior Center Commission are as
follows:
1) To serve in an advisory role to the City Council
with regard to the needs of the senior center.
2) To make recommendations with regard to policies
and programs at the senior center.
3) To join staff and other interested persons in
seeking adequate financial resources for the
operation of the senior center.
4) To encourage full participation by senior citi-
zens in the programs of the senior center.
5) To ensure that the senior center is effectively
integrated into the community and cooperates
with organizations with common goals ill meeting
the needs of senior citizens.
6) To serve in an advocacy role with regard to the
needs of senior citizens in Iowa City.
7) To assist the City Manager in evaluation of
personnel.
Iowa City appointed members of boards and commis-
sions must be qualified electors of the City of
Iowa City.
The selection and appointment to this Commission
will be made at the December 4, 1979, meeting of
the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in the Council
Chambers. The actual term will begin January 1,
1980. This will allow the appointee to attend
meetings of the Senior Center Commission in order
to become familiar with the duties before assuming
full responsibility. Persons interested in being
considered for this position should contact the
City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington.
Application forms are available upon request.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 30, 1979
To: City Council
From: Neal Berlin, City Manager
Re: Vacancy on Senior Center Commission
The original appointments to the Senior Center Commission were
arbitrarily set at one, two and three year terms so the vacancies would be
staggered. Reverend Lawrence Carlton, who has been actively involved in
the development of the Senior Center throughout the planning process, was
eaointed oronterm with runderstanding hat hethen rppointedfor a theeyeatm.nthis way the knowledgeand
experience he has gained through his continued participation would
benefit the Center both in the planning and operational stages.
Reverend Carlton has indicated that he is interested in -being reappointed
to the Commission.
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SHNIOR CIsNTIiR COMMISSION
— one vacnncy for
a three—year
term
Jnnunry 1, 1980
to December
31, 1982
Thomas H. Walz
1 Westgate Circle
Mary Rock
614 E. Jefferson
Jane Gibson
8 Buena Drive
William J. Coen
313 N. Mt. Vernon Drive
Alois C. Forwald
813 Dewey St.
Lucy Luxenburg
306 Post Rd.
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ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council
on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City.
The City Council announces advisory board vacancies 60 days prior to the date the
appointment will be made. This 60 -day period provides for a 30 -day advertising period and a 30 -
day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar
with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board before becoming a full voting
member.
has been
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CouncilAfter reviewscaall all during nthehinformal worktsession. Theperiod haappoin�tm nit the
announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
All applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to;the
announced appointment date.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE
PUBLIC. ALL NAMES WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE LIST AFTER A ONE-YEAR PERIOD.
DATE
ADVISORY B�OAR-D/COMMISSION NAME S swop- 6&/y TERM
NAME rn a s . I U Ft LZ RESSADD
4p f,, ADDRESS-LA,7c CIRdic _
OCCUPATION �JDLIQA WG214 LWeu *Torl EMPLOYER
Ilrlly rt ICw+l• _
PHONE NUMBERS: RESIDENCE 3: BUSINESS
351 % Z 3 Q'
'--EXPERIENCE ANO/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION:
�cRr-cr'oQ ni IDwA GrRo�1'/fJ(6tfy CcT✓7s2 IpuNbcl Ari c!n'.
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WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD?
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APPLYING)? Girpgr-71se< Oq; v
SCT✓, u ct CF Aj7 L C� �2o ti,e�il�1 S L7,QANT /� Q r i L
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or as defined in Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 f the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether
or not a potential conflict of i to t exists, contact the Legal Dept. Will you have a
conflict of interest? _YES _NO
Knowing the length of term, are you willing to serve this teerr'�? _AYES �' D
�If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? _✓yEcS ��I R 19 1979
/ _No ABBIE STOLFUS
If you are nqC appointed for the current vacancy, do you wish to be considt�Kfuture
vacancy? ✓_YES _NO
January 1979
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ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM
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Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in aSVr sFr�l:lfe Council
on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City.
The City Council announces advisory board vacancies 60 days prior to the date the
appointment will be made. This 60 -day period provides for a 30 -day advertising period and a 30 -
day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar•
with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board before becoming a full voting
member.
After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the
Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is
announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
All applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior tol the
announced appointment date.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE
PUBLIC. ALL NAMES WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE LIST AFTER A ONE-YEAR PERIOD.
DATE � � �� d 9q
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME'b�i'-41,'L4� TERM
NAME �QhGL'/� Cly ADDRESS
OCCUPATIONQ�,(i EMPLOYER
PHONE NUMBERS: RESIDENCE BUSINESS
`,EXPERIENCE ND/OR ACTTII'VITIES WHICH YOU
,y��
FEEL QQUALIFY YOU yFOR
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WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD?
WHAT CONTRIBUTION DO
APPLYING)? _�✓ha.1'6
THIS POSITION:
(OR STATV REASON
Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest in Urban Renewal project
or as defined in Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether
or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Dept. Will you have a
conflict of interest? _YES AND
Knowing the length of term, are you willing to serve this term? 4YES _NO
"If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? YES _NO
If you are not appointed for the current vacancy, do you wish to be considered for a future
vacancy? \( YES _NO
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AVAILABLE ADV1aURY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council
matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City.
The City Council announces advisory board vacancies 60 days prior to the date the
appointment will be made. This 60 -day period provides for a 30 -day advertising period and a 30 -
day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar
with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board before becoming a full voting
member.
After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the
Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is
announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
All applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the
announced appointment date.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE
PUBLIC. ALL NAMES WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE LIST AFTER A ONE-YEAR PERIOD. EAn
DATE .S l`1 -f)1- Il I q7 q
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME f1 flipy (�c n Pr (nmmf55i TERM
NAME
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OCCUPATION >CC%GI (UeyKet EMPLOYER sj,LaKes Iks Tia /
PHONE NUMBERS: RESIDENCE .331 (p5.3L BUSINESS.3c MQ
EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: UL11in Fri
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APPLYING)? �q /ol)
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or as defined in Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether
or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Dept. Will you have a
conflict of interest? _YES _X,_NO II
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Knowing the length of term, are you willing to serve this term? RYES -"'R : 1979 -
1° you are not selected, do you want to be notified?
If you are not appointed for the current vacancy,
vacancy? YES, _NO
YES _NO,UBIE S I'OLFUS
do yMiglsh to be consid lfor L.ERK
a fut.urr
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ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an importantrole
olemusi eside siinngothe
CCouncil
matters of interest to our community and its future. App
The City Council announces advisoryperiod providescfor �a 30es 6day adverti�singtperiod and ea 30e
appointment will be made. This 60 -day p P new
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full voting
member. period has expired, the
After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising
Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is
announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
All applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the
announced appointment date.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR [HE
PUBLIC. ALL NAMES WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE LIST AFTER A ONE-YEAR PERIOD.
DATE April 17, 1979
•� J
(0Mu TERM 1 Year
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME Se,J�o P X 1 f+t. Vernon Drive
NAME William J. COEII ADDRESS 313
OCCUPATION Retired EMPLOYER
PHONE NUMBERS: RESIDENCE
337-5955 BUSINESS
ears of' public serv�as a posts
PERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: Resident of ora
City 1'or• 47 ,Years. Retired after 37 Y ears) in an organization
e Postmaster ( 1311
emnlo ro uc . ,er•sona ,y
i in which service to the public was the 1 p
number of senior citizens whoLA
icorednbdonsvolvsd serv:
renter. Background of administration an p
R_L:aw.ern Iowa Community Wental 1lealth Cc:ntr.r.
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? Ivorie
' WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR
APPLYING)? F e uest,.d to apply b seni
able to contribute to the commission because of my public nerv.,ce
organization.
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reasfdefinedninoChapters 362.6re403A 22 cted to of the Code ssible fofcIowa. inShould you be uncertanewin whetheit
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or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Dept. Will you have
conflict of interest? YES x NO
Knowing the length of term, are you willing to serve this term? 9 YES _NO
you are not selected, do you want to be notified? —YES CITY CL!:llr`
If you are not appointed for the current vacancy, do you wish to be considered for it lul.ury
vacancy? X YES _NO January 1979
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ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council
matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City.
The City Council announces advisory board vacancies 60 days prior to the date the
appointment will be made. This 60 -day period provides for a 30 -day advertising period and a 30 -
day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar
with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board before becoming a full voting
member.
After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the
Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is
announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
All applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the
announced appointment date.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE
PUBLIC. ALL NAMES WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE LIST AFTER A ONE-YEAR PERIOD.
/DATE 1AC) 17y
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME L) c l b (I X'l7/0✓ I "�n��/ TERM
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NAME /Y L / IAJd 0 ADDRESS gl 3p«IN I
OCCUPATION �e r, EMPLOYER
PHONE NUMBERS: RESIDENCE =, A - / ; Z BUSINESS
EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION:
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD?
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR
APPLYING)?
Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest in Urban Renewal project
or as defined in Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether
or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Dept. Will you have a
conflict of interest? —YES SMO
Knowing the length of term, are you willing to serve this term? Z_ YES' N D
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" you are not selected, do you want to be notified? YES L--NTIM
�6BIE STOLFUS
If you are not appointed for the current vacancy, do you wish to be considerdQTfV6ERKurvv
vacancy? L YES _NO
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ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council
on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City.
The City Council announces advisory board vacancies 60 days prior to the date the
appointment will be made. This 60 -day period provides for a 30 -day advertising period and a 30 -
day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar
with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board before becoming a full voting
member.
After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the
Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is
announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
All applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to thI
announced appointment date.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE
PUBLIC. ALL NAMES WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE LIST AFTER A ONE-YEAR PERIOD.
DATE April 20, 1979
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME Senior Center Commission TERM normal length
NAME Lucy Luxenburg ADDRESS 306 Post Rd
OCCUPATION Graduate Student -School Social Work EMPLOYER University of Iowa
PHONE NUMBERS: RESIDENCE 351-3956 BUSINESS 353-4652
EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION:
I am currently president of the Iowa City branch of the American Association of linly-
ersity Women, and have served on this organization's board for more than 12 years.
I have been responsible for program development, fund-raising activites, budget development,
and membership. see additional sheet)
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? The only thing that I am aware
of is it's importance to the senior members of our community.
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOf
APPLYING)? ---
I have had a lot of experience as a member of advisory boards and I nm extrens- ly
cone '
Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest in Urban Renewal pro,jr•r.t
or as defined in Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whrtl.hr•r
or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Dept. Will you have r
conflict of interest? _ YES xx NO
Knowing the length of term, are you willing to serve this term? xx YES No
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If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? xx YES _NO
If you are not appointed for the current vacancy, do you wish to be consi&TVdLCrrrR1( futurf
vacancy? xxx YES _NO January 1979
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EXPERIENCES CONTINUED:
In addition to the local board of AAUW, I have been on the State board for
the last three years as Educational Foundations Chairman, served on the
budget and legislative committees, and am presently Chairman of the Policies
and Bylaws Committee.
I have also served on the Hoover School PTA board, the area PTA Council,
and United Way.
Currently, I am finishing the MSW program at the University of Iowa, and
am participating in a seminar on the Elderly.
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CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOVIES
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CITY OF
CIVIC CENFER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST.
OWA C ITY
IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.1800
NOTICE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY
IS CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT
TO THE FOLLOWING BOARD:
BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS AND APPEALS
One vacancy - Unexpired term
December 4, 1979 - October 26, 1982
This vacancy must be filled by a professional
electrical engineer. Iowa City appointed members
of boards and commissions must be qualified voters
of the City of Iowa City.
It is the duty of the Board of Electrical Examiners
and Appeals to periodically review the Electrical
Code and make recommendations thereto to the City
Council, to prepare and conduct written examina-
tions, to suspend or revoke any of the licenses or
certificates for due cause, to act as board of
appeals to hear grievances arising from a decision
of the chief electrical inspector and to provide
for reasonable interpretations consistent with the
provisions of the Electrical Code.
This appointment will be made at the December 4,
1979, meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in
the Council Chambers. Persons interested in being
considered for this position should contact the
City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington.
Application forms are available from the Clerk's
office upon request.
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December 4, 1979
BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS and APPEALS- one vacancy for a
three-year term from December 4, 1979 to October 26, 1982.
Clyde .1. Hale
3038 Wayne Avenue
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ADVI_ .�Y BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATIOA�.RM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council
—matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City.
The City Council announces advisory board vacancies 60 days prior to the date the
appointment will be made. This 60 -day period provides for a 30 -day advertising period and a 30 -
day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar
with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board before becoming a full voting
member.
After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the
Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is
announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
All applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the
announced appointment date.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE
PUBLIC. ALL NAMES WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE LIST AFTER A ONE-YEAR PERIOD.
DATE October 22, 1979
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME Electrical Board TERM
NAME Clyde J. Hale ADDRESS 3038 Wayne Avenue
OCCUPATIONElectrical Engineer EMPLOYER Engineering Associates
PHONE NUMBERS: RESIDENCE 338-4213 BUSINESS 354-5874
"9ERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: Holding the
Degrees of Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Electrical
Engineering, and actively working for 3J years in the design and
installation of electrical systems for new and remodeled construction.
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? From disruss'ngr the role
scone, and responsibilities of the Board with two of _the present
members. They were Mr. Dale Flannery, and Mr. Paul Bowers
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR
APPLYING)? —1..feel I can contribute the unique insight of the electrical
designer, and Owner's representative to electrical contractors.
Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest in Urban Renewal project
or as defined in Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether
or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Dept. Will you have a
conflict of interest? _YES X NO
Knowing the length of term, are you willing to serve this term? _LYES gLJO L F InII
you are not selected, do you want to be notified? X YES _NOU OCT2 4 1979
If you are not appointed for the current vacancy, do you wish to be Ao8&&eS TO 6FfUt5re
vacancy? X YES NO
— --- C'TYR§1979
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CITY OF
CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST
OWA CITY
IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180
NOTICE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY
IS CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT
TO THE FOLLOWING BOARD:
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
One vacancy - Unexpired term
December 4, 1979 - January 1, 1984
Duties: In appropriate cases and subject to appro-
priate conditions and safeguards, make special ex-
ceptions to the terms of the ordinances in harmony
with general purpose and intent and in accordance
with general or specific rules therein contained
and provide that any property owner aggrieved by
the action of the Council in the adoption of such
regulations and restrictions may petition the said
Board of Adjustment directly to modify regulations
and restrictions as applied to such property owners.
It can only act pursuant to the zoning ordinance.
It has no power to act upon any ordinances other
than the zoning ordinance. It cannot grant a vari-
ance unless specific statutory authority provides
for granting a variance. Variances granted under
Iowa Code, Chapter 414.2 (3) and Iowa City Munici-
pal Code 8.10.28H 1(d) may only be granted in the
case of "unnecessary hardship." The hardship must
be substantial, serious, real, and of compelling
force, as distinguished from reasons of convenience,
maximization of profit or caprice.
Iowa City appointed memebers of boards and commis-
sions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa
City.
This appointment will be made at the December 4, 1979
meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in the
Council Chambers. Persons interested in being con-
sidered for this position should contact the City
Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Appli-
cation forms are available from the Clerk's office
upon request.
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CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES
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December 4, 1979
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT — one vacancy for unexpired term, expiring
.January 1, 1984
Karl Stundlns
520 Ernest St., #107
Clyde G. Hanson
324 4th Avenue
Peter C. Vanderhoef
2403 Tudor Dr.
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT — one vacancy for unexpired term, expiring
.January 1, 1984
Karl Stundlns
520 Ernest St., #107
Clyde G. Hanson
324 4th Avenue
Peter C. Vanderhoef
2403 Tudor Dr.
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CEDAR RAPIDS•DES tI01NEs
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ADVI%._ 3 BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION .2M is
EP 91979
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in adv�',S}}'{ Aa Council
t.w,matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants digakFj&tiNieba`CTty.
The City Council announces advisory board vacancies 60 s date the
appointment will be made. This 60 -day period provides for a 30 -day adver s -f ng period and a 30 -
day training period for new members. The training period allows now members to become familiar
with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board before becoming a full voting
member.
After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the
Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is
announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
All applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the
announced appointment date.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE
PUBLIC. ALL NAMES WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE LIST AFTER A ONE-YEAR PERIOD.
DATE 112.1171
MWt4W BOARD/COMMISSION NAME NAOLD of AbJU'$T N1eNT - low0 clTI TERM Uuewllaev raFtH- t;1 JW I
NOS
NAME KARL. STVNDIN5 ADDRESS 570 Elwnr ST. ikio7
OCCUPATION 9ninoT
PHONE NUMBERS: RESIDENCE H7 -666S
EMPLOYER Jo OWN 4KWY WAIn"t 71ANONb
BUSINESS
`, ERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: (arse erwk
It, I Vy6W RIA/1Y10^1 b2pNiMy OL444 L6%44y (aW . W014 F.1LPer;ep[e WMA tk
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I. fi - of Enyi-eow f40+911'i
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WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD?
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APPLYING)? h^ n. ee+tlyeft 6&&%*tt iN 1W WW4t • ae►iwu.IPIaMNilaTfl�of�-
?oNIN er oN 'I0tVe16t of w166 fs kceowa -A4A lel
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Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest in Urban Renewal project
or as defined in Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether
or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Dept. Will you have a
conflict of interest? YES VNO
Knowing the length of term, are you willing to serve this term? _y ES _NO
hryou are not selected, do you want to be notified? )YES _NO
If you are9t appointed for the current vacancy, do you wish to be considered for a future
n
vacancy? 9YES _NO January 1919
MICROFILMED BY
JORM MICROLAB
CEDAR RAPIDS -DES nOLnES
ADV,,,RY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATI01..ORM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising
the Council
a smatters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants
The City Council announces advisory board vacanes60dayst reside o owa City
e'the
appointment will be made. This 60 -day period provides for a 30 -da
d a 30 -
day training Period for new members. The trainingy Prior to the date the
with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board before Vebecoming rtising p aTfull od nvoti g
member. Period allows new members to become familiar
After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -da
Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment
announced at the next formal Council meetingy advertising period has expired, the
All applications must be submitted t the Appointees
Clerk noserve
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latethan oneuweekr
announced appointment date.
priorto
the
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED
PUBLIC. ALL NAMES WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE LIST AFTER AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE
AONE-YEAR PERIOD.
DATE 23 September 1979
Board of Adjustment
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME
NAME Clyde G. TERM Oct. -,Tan. 1980
C1 Hanson
OCCUPATION Graduate Student ADDRESS
324 4th Avenue
PHONE NUMBERS: RESIDENCE 337-7172 EMPLOYER University of Iowa
BUSINESS 353-5633
. ERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION:
Member:American Planning Association
National Trust for Historic Preservationtern owa Planning and tonin Of
Previous Employment: Y 8 cis a Association
Yment: Communit Planner, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Program Analyst, Minnesota State Planning Agency Planning Assistant, City of Muscatine
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? 1, Read the portions of the Iowa
Code dealing with the Board of Adjustment and Variances
and zoning ordinance. I alp familiar with the role and purpose lOfathetyBoardreheneive Plan
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU
APPLYING)? Membership on the board would' MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (
help me become abetter profeealonal STAT REASFOR
allowing me to experience the rola of the voluntar a
o t e us Y PPointed official. I wish to contribute
a m p s ra ono sego a e on
v.
Specific attention should be directed to va e p opt y n owe
Y.
or as defined in Chapters 362.6 Possible conflict of interest in Urban Renewal project
or not a 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether
potential conflict of the
exists, contact the Legal Dept. Willo
Knowing the length of term, are you willing to serve this term? xx YES ` y u have a
sr-
i1'you are not selected, do you want to be notified?
If you are not appointed for the
vacancy? current vacancy,
-,,-YES _ NO
xx YES _NO NO, L F L1
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ADb-,JRY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATIL. ORM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council
on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City.
The City Council announces advisory board vacancies 60 days prior to the date the
appointment will be made. This 60 -day period provides for a 30 -day advertising period and a 30-
with the rdaeriod for he ing s new mbers to
becoming full
becomefamiliarmember.
has
een
unced
CounciAfter eviewscaall applications during dur ng and
thehinformal worktsession. Thehas
appoinitmen,t the
announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
All applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the
announced appointment date.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE
PUBLIC. ALL NAMES WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE LIST AFTER A ONE-YEAR PERIOD.
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME Board of Adjustment
NAME peter C. Vanderhoef
OCCUPATION Retail
PHONE NUMBERS: RESIDENCE 351-6872
DATE" November 14, 1979
TERM 3 Year?
ADDRESS 2403 Tudor Dr.
EMPLOYER Iowa Book & Supply Co.
BUSINESS 337-4188
EXPERIENCE AND/�AC6VJVITJ WHg J�U FEEL UALIFY YO FOR THIS POSITION: Resident of
owe y nee 91N+ h e excep�ionof ears of military
s.
Have served on the following Chamber of Commerce Committeesetail,c,
University of Iowa Relations, Down Town Association,
Presently serving on the Board of The National Association of College Stores
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? Just what is printed in the Press
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR
APPLYING)? _Two openings have remained unfilled for too lona a Period of time with
0
applicants. I ho a to be a resident of Iowa Cit for the e
wou e o see a con nua ono sound long term planning.
Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest in Urban Renewal project
or as defined in Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether
or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact
conflict of interest? _YES X ND the Lepel Dept, Will you have,.a
Knowing the length of term, are you willing to serve this term? X YES NOL F
If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? X YES _NO � NOV 14 1979 D
If you are not appointed for the current vacancy, do you wish to beAd"GridTALF "re
vacancy? X YES NO
_ '— CITY Cj�RKy 1979
MICROFILMED BY
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CEDAR RAPIDS.DCi 110111ES
CITY OF IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180D
NOTICE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY
IS CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT
TO THE FOLLOWING BOARD:
BOARD OF APPEALS
One vacancy - Unexpired term
December 4, 1979 - December 31, 1960
It is the duty of members of the Board of Appeals
to hold appeal hearings on matters concerning the
uniform building code. Members must be qualified
by experience and training to pass upon matters
pertaining to building construction.
i Iowa City appointed members of boards and commis-
sions must be qualified electors of the City of
Iowa City.
This appointment will be made at the December 4,
1979, meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in
the Council Chambers. Persons interested in being
considered for this position should contact the
City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington.
Application forms are available from the Clerk's
office upon request.
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December 4, 1979
BOARD OF APPEALS - three vacancies; one vacancy for an expired
term from December 4, 1979 to December 31, 1980,
two vacancies for three year terms
Waverly C. Ormond
414 Amhurst
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ADV1..0 BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION rORM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council
on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City.
The City Council announces advisory board vacancies 60 days prior to the date the
appointment will be made. This 60 -day period provides for a 30 -day advertising period and a 30 -
day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar
with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board before becoming a full voting
member.
After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the
Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is
announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
All applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the
announced appointment date.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE
PUBLIC. ALL NAMES WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE LIST AFTER A ONE-YEAR PERIOD.
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME Board of Appeals
DATE November 2, 1979
TERM 1 year
NAME Waverly C. Ormond ADDRESS 414 Amhurst
OCCUPATION Architect
PHONE NUMBERS: RESIDENCE 351-5385
EMPLOYER self
BUSINESS 628-4926
EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: As an
Architect have been involved with Building Codes for 25 years. I was a Building Code
committee Member in Virginia, some years ago.
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? None
-I E D
NOV 6 1979
ABBIE STOLFUS
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR
APPLYING)? F Peel that i can be useful in determining questions about the code, also
a chance for me to learn.
Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest in Urban Renewal project
or as defined in Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether
or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Dept. Will you have a
conflict of interest? _YES x NO
Knowing the length of term, are you willing to serve this term? x YES NO
If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? x YES NO
If you are not appointed for the current vacancy, do you wish to be considered for a future
vacancy? _YES x NO
January 1979
MICROFILMED BY
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CEDAR RAPIDS -DES noln ES
CITY OF
CIVIC CENFER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST
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IOWA CITY
IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180
i NOTICE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY
IS CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT
TO THE FOLLOWING BOARD:
BOARD OF EXA14INERS OF PLUMBERS_
iOne vacancy - Two-year term
December 31, 1979 - December 31, 1981
The person appointed to fill this vacancy should
be a jou lne,Yman_klumber. Iowa City appointed mem-
bers of boards and commissions must be qualified
voters of the City of Iowa City.
The duties of the members of the Board of Examiners
of Plumbers include examining all applicants desir-
ing to engage in the work or business of plumbing,
whether as a master plumber or as a journeyman
Plumber and issuing licenses to competent appli-
cants.
The selection and appointment to this Board will be
made at the December 4, 1979, meeting of the City
Council at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. The
actual term will begin December 31, 1979. This
will allow the appointee to attend meetings of the
Board of Examiners of Plumbers in order to become
familiar with the duties before assuming full
responsibility. Persons interested in being con-
sidered for this position should contact the City
Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Appli-
cation forms are available from the Clerk's office
upon request.
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CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES
December 4, 1979
BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PLUMBERS- one vacancy for Journeyman Plumber
for twO-yvnr term December 31, 1979
Lo December 11, 1981
Jim Mulford
2103 Taylor Dr, A)
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BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PLUMBERS- one vacancy for Journeyman Plumber
for twO-yvnr term December 31, 1979
Lo December 11, 1981
Jim Mulford
2103 Taylor Dr, A)
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ADVI.,oRY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council
on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City.
The City Council announces advisory board vacancies 60 days prior to the date the
appointment will be made. This 60 -day period provides for a 30 -day advertising period and a 30 -
day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar
with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board before becoming a full voting
member.
After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the
Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is
announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
All applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the
announced appointment date.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE
PUBLIC. ALL NAMES WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE LIST AFTER A ONE-YEAR PERIOD.
DATE C/d•
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME �/trC2.urh.arui� /ea. �� &ARM
4 CC
NAME _ AD0RE55,?/0.�S
OCCUPATION�gM+ Z=z /�Pc.✓1..�_. EMPLOYER
PHONE NUMBERS: RESIDENCE .33S.-66/6 BUSINESS 2 9?
EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION:
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD?
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR
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APPLYING)? /%Jf>! -& utoll�tct-� c¢ -P-..�ui'-Z26 CD4, GQ .A
Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest in Urban Renewal project
or as defined in Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether
or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Dept. ,Will you have a
conflict of interest? _YES "NO
Knowing
Knowing the length of term, are you willing to serve this term? ✓YES FINS
If you are not ,elected, do you want to be notified? ---YES_NO CT3 0 1919 D
If you are n Vappointed for the current vacancy, do you wish to be cABBI 1$bjrouFTtUe
vacancy? ✓ YES _NO Cr7aK1979
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BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PLUMBERS - one vacancy for 2 year term
December 31, 1979 to December
31, 1981
xJesse G. Irwin
10 South 1st Avenue
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ADVIauRY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council
on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City.
The City Council announces advisory board vacancies 60 days prior to the date the
appointment will be made. This 60 -day period provides for a 30 -day advertising period and a 30 -
day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar
with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board before becoming a full voting
member.
After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the
Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is
announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
All applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the
announced appointment date.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE
PUBLIC. ALL NAMES WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE LIST AFTER A ONE-YEAR PERIOD.
DATE 1�L— 3 1`jl `(
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAhF �1a na .a p� P�e TERM
NAME/ I, ADDRESS
r \' l Amus-.
OCCUPATIONy ,,A R, •, C,,1 EMPLOYER
PHONE NUMBERS: RESIDENCE _'�'� j — L(7 q U BUSINESS
EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION:
C,
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD?
i
WHAT CONTRIBUT ONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO 1THIS ADVISORY BOARD 1(OR STATE REASON FOR
APPLYING)?
Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest in Urban Renewal project
or as defined in Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether
or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Dept. Will you have a
conflict of interest? _YES NO
Knowing the length of term, are you willing to serve this term? AYES _NO
If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? _YES NO
If you are not appointed for the current vacancy, do you wish to be considered for a future
vacancy? AYES _NO
January 1919
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CITY OF
CIVIC CEN(ER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST.
IOWA CITY
IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.1800
NOTICE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY
IS CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT
TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION:
HOUSING COMMISSION
One vacancy - Unexpired term
December 4, 1979 - May 1, 1982
Duties of the Housing Commission members include
investigating, studying, reviewing and analyzing
the housing needs and the meeting of such needs
within the City of Iowa City and investigating and
determining if slum areas exist or other areas
where there are unsafe, unsanitary or overcrowded
housing conditions, and studying and investigating
and making recommendations relating to the clear-
ing, replanning and construction of slum areas and
providing dwelling placesfor elderly persons and
persons of low or medium income.
The person appointed to fill this vacancy on the
Housing Commission will also serve as a member of
the Housing Appeals Board.
Iowa City appointed members of boards and commis-
sions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa
City.
This appointment will be made at the December 4,
1979, meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in
the Council Chambers. Persons interested in being
considered for this position should contact the
City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington.
Application forms are available from the Clerk's
office upon request.
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Goldene B. Haendel
402 McLean Street
Niel Ritchie
732 Manor Dr.
Sohn Penick
733 S. Summit
December 4, 1979
HOUSING COMMISSION - one vacancy for an unexpired term from
December 4, 1979 to May 1, 1982
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ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICAIION FORM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council
on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City.
the City Council announces advisory board vacancies 60 days prior to the date the
appointment will be made. This 60 -day period provides for a 30 -day advertising period and a 30 -
day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar
with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board before becoming a full voting
member.
After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the
Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is
announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
All applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the
announced appointment date.
THIS APPLICAIJON IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE
PUHIIC. At I. NAMES WILL BE DROPPED FROM [HE LISI ATTER A ONE-YEAR PERIOD.
n DATE Sep p_¢, Iwl�j
ADVISORY HOARD/COMMISSION NAME Oasuny ApgejQ oom ri""4ERM0t'
NAME C)o�dCrlt �. figncli.) �I ADDRESS a2- Mc „ St
OCCUPATION _ "" rf as EMPLOYER�00A (yi1
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PHONE NUMBERS: RESIDENCE 337' 42-44- BUSINESS 'UT -7057
EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION:
WIIAI IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD?
'1?t-T..-,.�z�_.�a.�,e.aa.,�� E�-,�. 4�.�•w, (a,.,.,Q - �'ti.e-l'r_Qd
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS
APPLYING)? S .p,,,
or as ae n nea in Cnapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether•
or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Dept. Will you have a
conflict of interest? _YES y N0
[� II
Knowing the length of term, are you willing to serve this term? YES it NO
rtt' ';I
If you are not Selected, do you want to be notified? AYES _NO
A b I- �.. ,
If you are not appointed for
vacancy? YES _NO
E I ._ .-) I U L. F U,
the current vacancy, do you wish to be cons ider6dTYoF-AaFtKture
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January 1919
ADV.-jRY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATIO. ORM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council
un matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City.
The City Council announces advisory board vacancies 60 days prior to the date the
appointment will be made. This 60 -day period provides for a 30 -day advertising period and a 30 -
day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar
with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board before becoming a full voting
member.
After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the
Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is
announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
All applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the
announced appointment date.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE
PUBLIC. ALL NAMES WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE LIST AFTER A ONE-YEAR PERIOD.
DATE/141.-? l r7 GI
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ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME �(3pp
ov"TERM
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NAME�1 E ADDRESS 7� 14,,.,f
OCCUPATION _ -54 J, . f EMPLOYER Lk oR
PHONE NUMBERS: RESIDENCE Z 3 7- S9 BUSINESS 5 3 S Y 6
EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION:
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD?
a..
0
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON OR
APPLYING)? �r�..' -l.' -� SA?;dc 4460eaae 476 &2a�rse �o� 004i'loto Av
Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest in Urban Renewal project
or as defined in Chapters 362. 6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether
or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Dept. Will you have a
conflict of interest? _YES Ix NO
Knowing the length of term, are you willing to serve this term? RYES _NO
If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? X YES _NO
If you are not appointed for the current vacancy, do you wish to be considered for a future
vacancy? AYES NO
January 1979
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ADVij..RY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION ,iRM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council
on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City.
The City Council announces advisory board vacancies 60 days prior to the date the
appointment will be made. This 60 -day period provides for a 30 -day advertising period and a 30 -
day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar
with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board before becoming a full voting
member.
After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the
Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is
announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
All applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the
announced appointment date.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND
AS SUCH CAN BE
REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE
PUBLIC. ALL NAMES WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE
LIST AFTER A ONE-YEAR
PERIOD.
DATE
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ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME /l�✓ rtw f o.+wiiss.w
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ADDRESS
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OCCUPATION
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PHONE NUMBERS: RESIDENCE » N ryr, i
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EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL
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WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? 1
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WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR
APPLYING)? A kan, ti Font a nom_ «(eoo le %fo siH� #„ r..(7
Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest in Urban Renewal project
or as defined in Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether
or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Dept. Will you have a
conflict of interest? _YES XC NO
Knowing the length of term, are you willing to serve this term? i. YES—FNO I D
If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? A YES _NO
NOV211979 D AP'E STO US
If you are not appointed for the current vacancy, do you wish to be con� IJure
vacancy? YES NO
January 1979
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RESOLUTION NO. 79-546
RESOI.UriON AUTHORIZING E>¢CE ON OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH SHIVE-HATTERY AND ASSOCIATES FOR INSPECTION SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa, has negotiated an agreement
with Shive-Hatter and Associates a Dopy of said aqreement
being attachedto a Reso u on wZ s reference made a part hheerreoff,
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council deans it in the public interest to enter
into said agreement with Shive-Hattery and Associates of Iowa City for
inspection services on the Block 64 parking garage. This agreement
means that Shive-Hattery is being hired to handle all inspection of backfill,
pile load tests testing of grout materials, and testing of cast in place
concrete. _
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed
to execute the agreement with Shive-Hattery and Associates
2. That the City Clerk shall furnish copies of said agreement
to any citizen requesting same.
It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Per ret the
Resolution be adopted, 5i �upm ro=all there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X BALMER
X DEPROSSE
X ERDAHL
X NEUHAUSER
X PERRET
X ROBERTS
X VEVERA
Passed and approved this 4 t h day of December 197 9.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
jIfD!'IV^d F., Approvod
By TL•; Legal Depa nand
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 29, 1979 f
To: City Council
From: Richard Plastino
Re: Inspection Services for \\
Ramp
On the first parking garage (ramp A) the City hired Shive-Hattery for
inspection of the pile driving and all concrete and material testing.
This contract will cost approximately $31,000. A second contract was
signed with Carl Walker & Associates for full-time project inspection.
This contract was on a hourly basis with a top end of approximately
$35,000. Therefore, total project inspection for the first garage will be
approximately $66,000 or approximately 2% of the project cost.
Public Works is recommending that an almost identical procedure be
followed for the second 450 -car garage. The only major change is that
Carl Walker & Associates would monitor daily pile driving activities. It
was not possible for Carl Walker to monitor pile driving on the first
garage since an inspector had not yet been assigned to Iowa City. The
contract with Shive-Hattery is identical to the first garage with the
deletion of pile driving monitoring. The second garage will have much
more concrete testing since the structure is a poured -in-place, post -
tension structure while the first garage was pre -tension. The contract
with Shive-Hattery has a not to exceed of $32,550.
The contract with Carl Walker & Associates for full-time project
inspection is identical to the first garage but it also includes
monitoring of pile driving operations. The not to exceed on project
inspection is approximately $45,000. This is calculated by figuring 35
hours per month for a ten month period. The increase in cost compared to
the first garage is due to inspection of pile driving and rising personnel
costs.
Public Works feels very strongly that project inspection, while
expensive, is an absolute necessity. The reasons are as follows:
A. Errors during construction can be extremely costly in both time and
money. The City has had previous experience with extremely costly
litigation due to fouled up projects. The amount to be spent for
project inspection is truly a pittance compared to the costs that -
can be incurred when something goes wrong during actual
construction. So far the first parking garage has been completed
without any major problems nor any hint of litigation. This garage
was built under extremely trying conditions and the lack of any major
problems is due largely to a full-time project inspector being on the
job.
B. Full-time project representation by a knowledgeable individual
increases the probability that the structure will be built properly.
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C. A knowledgeable project inspector will be able to spot field problems
and solve these problems before the solution becomes expensive.
D. The structure will be built of post -tension concrete. This is a
highly specialized field with exacting construction techniques. The
project inspector must watch closely to insure that all tolerances
and field construction techniques conform to specifications.
In summary, Public Works recommends adoption of two resolutions on the
Council agenda for inspection service contracts.
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AGRLLMEN I /
[his Agreement, made and entered into this y�`a day of xGr�/ 1978
by and between the City of Iowa City, a municipal corporation, hereinafter
referred to as the City and Shive-Hattery and Associates, of Iowa City,
Iowa, hereinafter referred to as the Consultant.
Now therefore, it is hereby agreed by and between the parties hereto that
the City does retain and employ the said Consultant to act and represent
it in a)I matters involved in the terms of this Agreement. Such contract
of employment to be subject to the following terms and conditions and
stipulations, to wit:
The Consultant shall riot commit any of the following employment practices
and agrees to prohibit the following practices in any subcontracts.
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a. To discharge from employment or refuse to hire any individual because
of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability,
age, marital status or sexual preference.
b. To discriminate against any individual in terms, conditions, or
Privileges of employment because of their race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status or sexual
preference.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
the Consultant is to provide personnel for construction observation and
Leslinq services which may be required on Ramp B, Block 64 as included in
Sections 02 and 03 and Addendum 2 of the Technical Specifications. Sections
02. and 03 and Addendum 2 are part of this contract by reference.
More specifically, this work shall include:
1. Field observation of footing excavations and vertification of
adequate bearing materials.
2. Review of propose(] backfill and grading materials as to their
suitability.
3. Laboratory compaction testing and field density testing during
placement of fill materials in footing and utility trench areas with
testing conducted by nuclear (tensity testing equipment or
conventional sand cone density testing equipment in accordance with
applicable ASTM Specifications.
4. Observation of Piling Subcontractor performance of pile load tests
and preparation and review of associated reports.
S. Consultation relative to pile load test procedures, loading and
unloading sequence, and resulting data.
G. Compressive strength testing of grout materials. (Two tests only).
Additional tests will be done upon authorization of the City.
/. Review preparation of concrete mix design and review of materials in
accordance with ACI -301, including aggregate testing and concrete
trial hatches as required.
H. field quality control testing on cast -in-place concrete, including
Slump testing, air content testing, and preparation of concrete test
cylinders as per project specifications.
9. Review of concrete batching, mixing and delivery operations as
deemed necessary.
10. Transportation of test cylinders to laboratory and compression
testing including capping, curing, breaking, and reporting.
11. Review driving logs submitted by Carl Walker and Associates.
12. Review progress payment requests and forward to Carl Walker and
Associates.
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In addition, the Consultant will provide specific consulting or testing
services in addition to any of the above or any other related items at the
City's request.
11. GENERAL TERMS
The consultant or the City may terminate this Agreement upon seven
(7) days notice. if the Agreement is terminated, the Consultant
shall be paid on the basis of work satisfactorily completed and
accepted by the City. The percentage of work completed but not yet
accepted by the City shall be determined mutually by the City and the
Consultant. If the City and the Consultant are unable to agree on
the percentage of completion, each side shall pick an arbitrator.
These two arbitrators shall pick a third arbitrator and the City and
the Consultant shall be bound by the decision of the arbitrators.
2. Records of the Consultant's Standard Time Charges pertaining to the
Project shall be kept on a generally recognized accounting basis and
shall be available to the City or its authorized representative at
mutually convenient times.
3. This Agreement shall be binding upon the successor and the assigns of
the parties hereto; provided, however, that no assignment shall be
made without the written consent of all parties to said agreement.
4. It is understood and agreed that the employment of the Consultant by
the City for the purposes of said project shall be exclusive, but the
Consultant shall have the right to employ such assistance as may be
required for the performance of the Project. Said Consultant shall
be responsible for the compensation, insurance and all clerical
detail involved in their employment.
5. It is further agreed that no party to this Agreement will perform
contrary to any State, Federal or County law or any of the Ordinances
of the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
6. The Consultant agrees to furnish all reports and/or drawings with the
seal of a Professional Engineer or Architect affixed thereto where
such seal is required by law.
7. The City agrees to tender to the Consultant all fees and money in
accordance with this Agreement except that failure by the Consultant
to satisfactorily perform in accordance with this Agreement shall
constitute grounds for the City to withhold payment of the amount
sufficient to properly complete the Project in accordance with this
Agreement.
h. Should any section of this contract be found to be invalid, it is
agreed that all other sections shall remain in full force and effect
as though severable from the part invalid.
Ill. CITY'S RESPONSIBILITY
The City shall:
Provide full information as to the requirements for the Project.
2. Designate Richard J, Plastino to act as the City's representative
with respect to the work to be performed under this Agreement and
such person shall have complete authority to transmit instructions,
receive information, interpret and define the City's policies and
decisions with respect to materials, equipment, elements and systems
pertinent to the work covered by this Agreement.
3. Assist the Consultant by placing at his disposal all available
information pertinent to the site of the project including previous
reports and any other data relative to design and construction of the
Project.
4. Make all provisions for the Consultant to enter upon public and
private land as required for the Consultant to perform his work under
this Agreement.
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!,. Examine all studies, reports, sketches, esLimates, Specifications,
drawing proposals, and other documents presented by the Consultant
and render in wriLing decisions pertaining to the documents within
IiIteen (Lb) days after receipt so as not to delay the work of the
Consultant.
IV. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
The Consultant shall observe the work under contract and coordinate with
the contractor. The Consultant shall insure that its personnel are on the
site as necessary to fulfill the scope of services.
V. COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES
Compensation to the Consultant shall be at a rate of 2.19 times direct
personal expense which is attached as Appendix A. The Consultant shall
bill the City monthly so that the City may closely monitor expenditures.
The total billings for all personal expenses and tests shall not exceed
532,550
Charges for field and laboratory tests will be as attached on Appendix B.
The undersigned do hereby state that this Agreement is executed in
triplicate, as though each were an original and that there are no oral
agreements that have not been reduced in writing in this instrument.
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FOR THE CITY: SHIVE-HATIERY AND ASSOCIATES:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
STATE OF IOWA
JOHNSON COUNTY
On this 5 day ofva 1979, before me, a Notary Public duly
commissi Hell and I 1 Ted i and for said County and State, personally
appeare/ I`dayor of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, and Abbie Stolfus, City Cl rk of said City, each being to me
personally known to be the identical persons and officers named in the
foregoing instrument, who executed the same under and by virtue of the
authority vested in them by the City Council of said City, and each for
i himself acknowledged the execution thereof to be his voluntary act and
deed for purposes herein expressed.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal at
I Iowa City, Iowa, the day and year last above written.
fary Pub in and or
f,2J nson County, Iowa
STATE OF IOWA
COUNTY OF JOHNSON
On this 11th day of December 1979, before me, the
undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and said State,
personally appeared James L. Shive and
Robert J. DeWitt to me personally known, who being by me duly
sworn, did say that they are the President and
Vice President respectively, of said company; and as such
officers, acknowledged the execution of said instrument to be the
voluntary act.
of ry ub is in and for aid
County and State
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APPENDIX A
TO LETTER
OF NOVEMBER 28, 1979
DIRECT
PERSONNEL EXPENSE
DECEMBER 1,
1979 to MAY 1, 1980
Grade
8
Engineer
R 24.11/11our
Grade
7
Engineer
21.52/11our
Grade
6
Engineer
16.79/Hour
Grade
5
Engineer
15.07/Hour
Grade
4
Engineer
12.85/11our
Grade
3
Engineer
11.26/}lour
Grade
2
Engineer
10.19/11our
Grade
E
Technician
11.99/Hour
Grade
D
Technician
9.S1/Hour
Grade
C
Technician
7.86/110ur
Grade
B
Technician
6.21/11our
! Grade
A
Technician
4.38/11our
3 -Man
Survey Crew
23;05/flour
2 -Man
Survey Crew
17.76/Hour
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Truck 60.00/hour
All Terrain Vehicle 75.00/hour
Specialized Drilling Equipment, Equipment for
Moving Drilling Equipment at Site, Permits, Etc. Cost + 152
SOILS - FIELD
Auger Drilling - Itollow Stem Augers
Structure Boring - Utilizing Standard
Penetration Test (2-1/2 intervals to, 15' 5'
intervals to 501, 10' intervals thereafter)
0' - 25' 5.50/foot
25' - 50' 6.00/foot
501+ 6.80/toot
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APPENDIX B
S 24.11/llour
Grade 7 Engi
SCHEDUORYLEneer 21.52/Hour
OF GENERAL, FIELD AND LABORAT.): -44
Grade
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Grade 5 Engineer DECEMBER 1, 1979
15.07/liour
Grade 4 Engineer
12.85/11our
Grade 3 Engineer
11.26/Hour
GENERA ad 2 Engineer
10.19/}lour
Mobilization Charges - Based on round trip mileage
From tjpa q: OW4} A c i an
11 99/flour
GTPq�lievj%j%ghrb}cfob'TiTie or Auxiliary Vehicle
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7.86/iloulr• 25/mile
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6, 21/11our
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All Terrain Vehicle Utilization
100.00/day
IIor ing3l.�t5i�nv�(Irvc=y
23.05/110W.00/hour
2 -Man Survey Crew
time,
17.76 /flour
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Stand-B4y Time, in excess of normal set-up
a result of clients request or action
Truck 60.00/hour
All Terrain Vehicle 75.00/hour
Specialized Drilling Equipment, Equipment for
Moving Drilling Equipment at Site, Permits, Etc. Cost + 152
SOILS - FIELD
Auger Drilling - Itollow Stem Augers
Structure Boring - Utilizing Standard
Penetration Test (2-1/2 intervals to, 15' 5'
intervals to 501, 10' intervals thereafter)
0' - 25' 5.50/foot
25' - 50' 6.00/foot
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Schedule of General, Field and Laboratory Fees
December 1, 1979
Page Two
Auger Drilling - Solid Augers
Profile Boring - Samples at 5' intervals
to 50', 10' intervals thereafter
0' - 25'
25' - 50'
50'+
Profile Boring - Without samples, defining top of
rock and water table
0' - 25'
25' - 50'
50'+
Hash Boring, Surcharge
0' - 25'
25' - 50'
50'+
hourly Drilling Rates
Truck and One Technician
Truck and Two Technicians
All -Terrain Vehicle, Surdharge
Hard Auger Drilling - Through weathered rock or
material consisting primarily of broken rock,
concrete, rubble fill, etc. (Standard Penetration
Resistance > 50 Blows Per Foot)
Rock Drilling
Bitting
Coring, DIWV Size
Set up/Boring
Requiring use of auxiliary water
source, additional
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5.50/foot
6.30/foot
4.50/foot
5.00/foot
5.50/foot
.75/foot
1.00/foot
1.25/foot
50.00/hour
60.00/hour
100.00/day
11.00/foot
14.00/foot
17.00/foot
45.00/each
30.00/day
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Page Three
Samping and Testing
Additional Standard Penetration Tests
Shelby Tube ("Undisturbed"), 2" or 3"
diameter
Large Volume Bag Sample
Rimac Unconfined Compression Value
Hand Penetrometer Value
Vane Shear Value, Torvane
Seismic Refraction Testing
Equipment Cost
I Test
Slotted Well Point Installation, In Drilled Bore
Hole
Set Up/Well Point
Material Cost - 2"
Material Cost - 3"
SOILS - LABORATORY
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Shelby Tube Extrusion, Sample Preparation, and
Logging
Natural Moisture Content
Dry Unit Weight, Shelby Tube Specimen
Atterberg Limits
LL, PL, PI
SL
Mechanical Analysis
Hydrometer
Sieve
Sieve, Washed Over 9200
Combined Hydrometer/Sieve
Specific Gravity
Unconfined Compression Testing
Soil
W/O Stress - Strain Curve
W/Stress - Strain Curve
Rock, including cutting and capping
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512.50/each
12.50/each
15.00/each
4.00/each
1.50/each
5.00/each
100.00/day
75.00/each
60.00/each
2.50/foot
4.50/foot
7.00/each
2.00/each
2.00/each
25.00/set
15.00/each
25.00/each
20.00/each
25.00/each
42.50/each
20.00/each
10.00/each
15.00/each
25.00/each
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December 1, 1979
Page Four
Compaction Testing (Proctor)
Standard
$65.00/each
Modified
75.00/each
Relative Density, Maximum/Minimum
75.00/each
California Dearing Ratio (single point)
70.00/each
Consolidation Testing, including e - log p curve
Loading Cycle - 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16
150,00/each
tsf, Typical
Unloading Cycle - 8, 4, 1 tsf Typical
50.00/each
Additional Load or Unload Increments
15.00/each
Time Ratio Curve, Per Load Increment
12.00/each
Triaxial Testing
Unconsolidated - Undrained (Q) - 3
Specimens/Test
175.00/test
Consolidated - Undrained (R) -'3
Specimens/Test
225.00/test
Consolidated - Drained (S) - 3
Specimens/Test
2.75.00/test
Additional for Pore Pressure Measurements
175.00/test
Permeability Testing
Falling (lead or Constant Bead
80.00/each
Rock Quality Designation (RQD) Determination
5.00/each
Remolded Sample for Test Purposes
30.00/each
Unified or AAS11T0 Classification, Additional
to Required Testing
2.00/each
Ph Determination
15.00/each
Sulfate Determination
20.00/each
Other Chemical Contents
On Request
MATERIALS - FIELD
Coring of Concrete or Asphalt
Equipment Cost (per inch diameter per inch
core)
1.25
Generator or Water Source
15.00/day
Swiss Hammer, Compressive Strength
10.00/test
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Nuclear Densometer
Equipment Cost - hourly
$ 5.00/hour
103.00/each
Equipment Cost - By Test
Pachometer (size and location of reinforcing steel)
I
25.00/day
MATERIALS - LABORATORY
Concrete -
Cylinders (6" x 12" Nominal)
Mold
.75/each
Break, including curing, capping,
and reporting
5.25/each
Hold, cured but not broken
3.50/each
Unit Density
1.00/each
Mix Design
Development of Theoretical Mix Design
100.00/each
Certification of existing design
65.00/each
Trial Batch, including 6 test cylinders
and molds
165.00/each
Cut Specimen
I Absorption
10.00/each
Unit Density
9.00/each
Trimming
7.50/cut
Break, including curing, capping and
reporting
10.00/each
Block Testing
Single Block - Break
15.00/each
Prism - Break
20.00/each
Absorption
10.00/each
Net Area Determination
15.00/each
Beam Testing
I Flexural Strength, including net
area determination
20.00/each
i Molding Equipment
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CITY OF IOWACIT1�.
CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.1800
November 28, 1979
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Mr. Dennis E. Neu DEC—
Carl Walker & Associates, Inc. 7,1979
6100 Golden Valley Road
Minneapolis, MN 55422 „_,cARlwau::a... -�
Re: Additional Services of Consultant Per Contract
For Block 64 Parking Garage
Dear Mr. Neu:
In accordance with our engineering agreement dated August 8, 1978, the
City is requesting that Carl Walker & Associates, Inc. provide a resident
project representative for this project. The duties and responsibilities
of the resident project representative are:
1. Those duties defined in Exhibit A of the Engineering Agreement.
2. Full time observation and reporting of the condition of pile driving
equipment and operations, including driving of production and test
piling.
3. Verification of top of piling and top of pile cap elevations.
4. All pile driving logs shall be submitted to Shive-Hattery and
Associates as promptly as possible for review.
The resident project representative's services will be provided from
approximately December 10, 1979 to approximately September 1, 1980. It
is estimated that resident services will require approximately 35 hours
per week.
Provisions will be provided by the City to Carl Walker & Associates for
office space and furnishings. It is agreed that the City of Iowa City
will provide office space and office furnishings, including a desk,
chair, reference table, plan rack, and telephone. In addition, it is
agreed that any typing service required by the resident project repre-
sentative for performance of his duties on this project will be provided
by the City staff. Local and long distance telephone service will be
provided using a WATS line and typing will be provided using the central
word processing center. Typing and WATS line service for projects other
than this one will be billed to Carl Walker & Associates.
Compensation to the City for these facilities and services will be in
the form of a reduced multiplier in determining the hourly fee for
professional services. The fee in the original agreement called for a
2.6 multiplier. With the inclusion of the above facilities and services,
the fee for the resident project representative will be reduced to 2.5 X
direct personal expenses. The City will also pay reimbursable expenses
as listed.
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1. Expense of transportation and living when traveling outside of the
Iowa City area in connection with the project.
2. Expense of reproduction, postage and handling of drawings and
specifications, excluding copies for consultant's office use.
3. Computer time for design work.
The fee for resident services is estimated to be approximately $45,000
plus reimbursable expenses. This estimated fee is based on a completion
of the construction phase by approximately September 1, 1980. Should
the construction phase extend past this date, the estimated fee would be
increased on a pro -rated basis.
This agreement does not in any way affect the number of trips specified
in the original agreement to Iowa City by other staff members nor other
services to be provided by Carl Walker & Associates.
If you concur with the terms of this agreement, please sign in the space
noted below and return one copy to the City for our records.
Sinc rel yours,
Neal Berli
City Manager
AUTHORIZED BY:
CARL WALKER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
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RESOLUTION NO. 7 9- 5 4 7
RESOUNION AUMRIZING 2KEaMON OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH CARL WALKER AND ASSOCIATES FOR FULL-TIME PROJECT INSPECTION
With WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa, has negotiated an agreement
Carl Walker and Associates
dg a wPY of said
a eement
and, aRno u on s reference made a�
WHEREAS, the City Council deans it in the
into said agreement with Carl Walker and n the Public
interest
nter stito enter
project
ct
inspection on the Block 64 oarkina narana
NOW, THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED By THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed
to execute the agreement _ with Carl Walker and Associates
2• That the City Clerk shall furnish copies of said agreement
to any citizen requesting sags,
it was moved by Perrot and seconded
Resolution be adopted ar UPM ro ��1 there were Robe— r— t --s — the
AYES: NAYS:
i ABSENT:
X -
BALMER
X DEPROSSE
X ERDAHL
X
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X -NEUHAUSER
X PERRET
X ROBERTS
X VEVERA
Passed and approved this
4th �day
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AGREEMENT AMENDMENT �-
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The City of Iowa City and Carl Walker and Associates, Incorporated,
entered into a contract on August 8, 1978. The purpose of the contract
was to provide design services for a 450 car parking garage on Block 64 in
Iowa City.
Section V, Compensation for Services, provides that the City will pay
$81,000 for performance of Phases A, B, C, and D described in the
agreement. It also provides that the lump sum consulting fee is based
upon a bid date within the first three months of 1979. If the project is
not bid in this period, the lump sum fee on the noncompieted phases of *the
contract is subject to renegotiation.
The City of Iowa City and Carl Walker and Associates, Incorporated
have negotiated an adjustment to the base fee from $81,000 to $89,000.
This additional $8,000 shall be paid as part of Phase D based upon the
percentage of completion of Phase D.
All other contractual agreements in the original contract shall
remain unchanged.
The undersigned do state that this contract is executed in
triplicate, as though each were an original and that there are no oral
agreements that have not been reduced in writing in this instrument.
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FOR THE CITY: CARL WALKER AND ASSOCIATES:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
i S1ATE OF IOWA )
SS:
JOHNSON COUNTY )
1 On this fC/ day of JI-(tt 1979, before me, a Notary Public
duly commissioned andua I e to and for said County and State,
personally appeared Robert A. Vevera, Mayor of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, and Abbie Stolfus, City Clerk of said City, each being to me
personally known to be the identical persons and officers named in the
foregiong instrument, who executed the same under and by virtue of the
authority vested in them by the City Council of said City, and each for
himself acknowledged the execution thereof to be his voluntary act and
deed for purposes herein expressed.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal
at Iowa City, Iowa, the day and year last above written.
Notary Public in 4AO for
Johnson County, Iowa
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On this a 6t L day of 1979, before me, the
undersigned, a Notary Publicjtr d Counjy and said State,
personally appeared
to r me per o ally Jlnown w o being by me duly
sworn, d d say that they are the d
respectively, of said corporation; that no sea has been procured y the
said) (the seal affixed thereto is the seal of said) corporation; that
said instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of said c rpora yn by
authority of its Board of Directors' and that the said/nl �,
and as such officers, acknowledged the execut ono sa d
Instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said corporation, by it and
by them voluntarily executed.
otary u c n an for
ohnson County, Iowa
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CITY OF
CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST.
November 28, 1979
Mr. Dennis E. Neu
Carl Walker & Associates, Inc.
6100 Golden Valley Road
Minneapolis, MN 55422
IOWA CITY
IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180D
Re: Additional Services of Consultant Per Contract
For Block 64 Parking Garage
Dear Mr. Neu:
In accordance with our engineering agreement dated August 8, 1978, the
City is requesting that Carl Walker & Associates, Inc. provide a resident
project representative for this project. The duties and responsibilities
of the resident project representative are:
1. Those duties defined in Exhibit A of the Engineering Agreement.
2. Full time observation and reporting of the condition of pile driving
equipment and operations, including driving of production and test
piling.
3. Verification of top of piling and top of pile cap elevations.
4. All pile driving logs shall be submitted to Shive-Hattery and
Associates as promptly as possible for review.
The resident project representative's services will be provided from
approximately December 10, 1979 to approximately September 1, 1980. It
is estimated that resident services will require approximately 35 hours
per week.
Provisions will be provided by the City to Carl Walker & Associates for
office space and furnishings. It is agreed that the City of Iowa City
will provide office space and office furnishings, including a desk,
chair, reference table, plan rack, and telephone. In addition, it is
agreed that any typing service required by the resident project repre-
sentative for performance of his duties on this project will be provided
by the City staff. Local and long distance telephone service will be
provided using a WATS line and typing will be provided using the central
word processing center. Typing and WATS line service for projects other
than this one will be billed to Carl Walker & Associates.
Compensation to the City for these facilities and services will be in
the form of a reduced multiplier in determining the hourly fee for
professional services. The fee in the original agreement called for a
2.6 multiplier. With the inclusion of the above facilities and services,
the fee for the resident project representative will be reduced to 2.5 X
direct personal expenses. The City will also pay reimbursable expenses
as listed.
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1. Expense of transportation and living when traveling outside of the
Iowa City area in connection with the project.
2. Expense of reproduction, postage and handling of drawings and
specifications, excluding copies for consultant's office use.
3. Computer time for design work.
The fee for resident services is estimated to be approximately $45,000
plus reimbursable expenses. This estimated fee is based on a completion
of the construction phase by approximately September 1, 1980. Should
the construction phase extend past this date, the estimated fee would be
increased on a prorated basis.
This agreement does not in any way affect the number of trips specified
i in the original agreement to Iowa City by other staff members nor other
services to be provided by Carl Walker & Associates.
If you concur with the terms of this agreement, please sign in the space
noted below and return one copy to the City for our records.
Sinc rel yours,
Neal ,. Berli
City Manager
AUTHORIZED BY:
CARL WALKER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
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RESOLUTION NO. _\/_
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY POLICE PATROLMEN'S
ASSOCIATION, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1980 THROUGH
JUNE 30, 1981.
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa, (hereinafter the City) and
the Iowa City Police Patrolmen's Association, (hereinafter the
Union), through their designated bargaining representatives, have
negotiated a tentative collective bargaining agreement to be
effective July 1, 1980, through June 30, 1981, a copy of which
Agreement is attached to this resolution as "Exhibit A" and by this
reference made a part hereof, and
WHEREAS, the Union has approved the Agreement by a vote of its
membership, and
WHEREAS, the City desires to approve the Agreement, finding
that it will promote efficient municipal operations, thereby
providing residents of the community with municipal services;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT:
1. The above -referenced Agreement between the City and the
Union is hereby approved by the City.
2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign, and
the City Clerk to attest, the Agreement.
It was moved by &e P✓,sse and seconded by
ALs '16.-S
n .-S r that the Resolution as read be adopted, and upon
roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
1979. Passed and apted this
ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK
day of
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ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK
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CONTRACT BETWEEN 6(doPfi2d .
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
AND
THE IOWA CITY POLICE PATROLMEN'S ASSOCIATION
JULY 1, 1980
TO
JUNE 30, 1981
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TABLE OF
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PREAMBLE .
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ARTICLE I
- RECOGNITION .
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ARTICLE II
-- MANAGEMENT RIGHTS.
.
ARTICLE III
-- CHECK OFF .
. . . .
3
ARTICLE IV
-- UNION BUSINESS AGENTS.
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ARTICLE V --
UNION MEETINGS . .
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. . 4
j ARTICLE VI --
BULLETIN BOARDS.
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ARTICLE VII
-- SENIORITY . .
I ARTICLE VIII
-- DAILY AND WEEKLY HOURS OF WORK
5
ARTICLE IX
- OVERTIME -STANDBY
. .
ARTICLE X --
HOLIDAYS. .
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ARTICLE XI --
VACATIONS. .
ARTICLE XII --
SICK LEAVE. .
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ARTICLE XIII
-- SPECIAL LEAVES
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10
ARTICLE XIV --
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LAY-OFFS.
, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ARTICLE XV --
TRAINING
. . . . . . . . . . ...........
13
ARTICLE XVI --
PERSONNEL TRANSACTIONS -RULES.
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. . . 13
ARTICLE XVII
-- SHIFT TRANSFERS.
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14
ARTICLE XVIII
-- INSURANCE .
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14
ARTICLE XIX -
EQUIPMENT. . .
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ARTICLE XX --
WEAPONS AND SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.
. . . . .
15
ARTICLE XXI --
ADEQUATE FACILITIES
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ARTICLE XXII --
UNIFORMS .
ARTICLE XXIII
-- DUTY OUTSIDE THE CITY
. .
ARTICLE XXIV --
SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYMENT.
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ARTICLE XXV --
POSITION CLASSIFICATION
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ARTICLE XXVI --
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE.
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EFFECTIVE PERIOD . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ARTICLE
XXVIII
- COMPENSATION . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 21
ARTICLE
XXIX -
PUBLIC EMERGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ARTICLE
XXX --
GENERAL CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . .
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THIS AGREEMENT is executed by the CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
called "City," and the IOWA CITY PATROLMEN'S ASSOCIATION, called
"Union."
The City and the Union agree that the provisions of this
Agreement shall apply to all officers covered by the Agreement
without discrimination.
The parties specifically agree to the following Articles:
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RECOGNITION
Section I. The City recognizes the Union as the exclusive bar-
gaining agent for all employees within the classification set forth
in Section 2 of this Article.
Section 2. The bargaining unit covered by this Agreement shall
include all Iowa City police officers and does not include the Police
Chief, Captains, Sergeants, and any other individuals who are or may
become confidential, administrative, supervisory, or less than half-
time employees or those excluded by Chapter 20, Code of Iowa.
Section 3. The City and the Union will negotiate only through
authorized representatives and there will be no private agreements
between officers and supervisors contrary to the terms in this Agree-
ment.
Section 4. The City agrees that it will not sponsor or promote,
financially or otherwise, any other group or labor organization, for
the purpose of undermining the Union; nor will it interfere with,
restrain, coerce, or discriminate against any of its employees in
connection with their membership in the Union.
ARTICLE II
MANAGEMENT RIGHTS
Section 1. Except as limited by the provisions of this
Agreement, nothing herein shall be construed to restrict, limit, or
impair the rights, powers, and the authority of the City under the
laws of the State of Iowa and the City's ordinance. These rights,
powers and authority include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. To direct the work of its employees.
b. To hire, promote, demote, transfer, assign and retain
officers within the Iowa City Police Department.
C. To suspend or discharge officers for proper cause.
d. To maintain the efficiency of governmental operations.
e. To relieve officers from duties because of lack of work or
for other legitimate reasons.
f. To determine and implement methods, means, assignments in
personnel by which its operations are to be conducted and
to develop and enforce rules of work and safety standards.
g. To take such actions as may be necessary to carry out its
mission.
h. To initiate, prepare, certify and administer its budget.
i. To exercise all powers and duties granted to it by law.
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CHECK OFF
Section 1. The City agrees to deduct Union membership fees and
dues in a specific dollar amount once each month for the pay of those
employees who individually authorize in writing that such deductions
be made. Authorizations delivered to the City ten (10) days prior to
the first day of a month shall become effective on the first day of
the succeeding month. Any change in check off shall be authorized by
the individual.
Section 2. Check off moneys will be deducted from the first pay
check of each month, and shall be remitted, together with an itemized
statement, to the Union Treasurer within the ten (10) days after the
i deductions have been made.
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not
the month after TheCity
the l toff officer is t no slongerniagpartinnthef ofstthof
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bargaining unit. An officer may voluntarily cancel or revoke
authorization for check off upon ten (10) days written notice to the
City and the Union.
Section 4. The City agrees to withhold, upon receipt of proper
authorization from an officer, the sum of Five Dollars ($5.00)
monthly from each officer's salary to be paid
Association. by the City at least
once quarterly to Treasurer, Local 16 of the Iowa City Policeman's
Section 5. The City will not be liable for damages arising by
virtue of mistakes in connection with funds collected under the pro-
visions of this Article.
ARTICLE IV
UNION BUSINESS AGENTS
Section 1, The Union shall have the right to designate agents,
not to exceed two (2) persons at any one time, who shall have access
to City facilities during regular working hours for the purpose of
investigating and administering matters relating to this Agreement.
Section 2. The Union shall notify, in writing, the City Manager
and Chief of Police after making such designation which notification
shall contain the name of the party or parties thus designated, and
the purpose of such investigation. Any such investigation or
administration shall be conducted so as not to interfere with routine
City business, and any such agent shall comply with City safety and
security regulations.
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ARTICLE V
UNION MEETINGS
Section 1. Officers may use City facilities when available for
the purpose of holding scheduled Union meetings.
Section 2. With the permission of the Chief of Po lice, officers
on duty may be permitted to attend any Union meeting.
ARTICLE VI
BULLETIN BOARDS
Section 1. The City shall provide a bulletin board to be
located in the Police Department to enable the Union and officers to
post notices. A posted notice shall not contain any political
endorsement or any libelous material and no political notice shall be
posted urging support of any specific cause or candidate.
Section 2. Without the express permission of the Chief of
Police, no posting will be permitted in any place in the Police
Department other than on the bulletin board.
ARTICLE VII
SENIORITY
iSection 1. Seniority shall mean the status, priority, or pre-
cedence obtained as a result of continuous length of service as an
Iowa City police officer. Seniority shall commence on the date of
employment as an Iowa City police officer and shall become applicable
immediately following completion of the probationary period.
Section 2. The City in cooperation with the Union shall
maintain and keep posted on the bulletin board referred to in Article
VI, a list of officers who have attained seniority and shall keep
said list current. The list shall be prepared with the senior
officer's name appearing at the top of the classification.
Section 3. An officer shall lose seniority rights upon:
a. Resignation.
b. Discharge for just cause.
C. Absence from work for a period of three (3) consecutive
scheduled working days without notifying the City or
without good excuse.
d. Giving a false reason for leave of absence.
e. Failing to report for work within fifteen (15) days after
notice from the City (by United States Certified Mail with
Return Receipt Requested to last known address) notifying
him/her to report for work following lay-off.
Section 4. Seniority shall accrue during all special leaves,
disabilities, sickness, vacation or other periods of time unless
there is a specific provision to the contrary in this Agreement. In
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the event that more than one individual has the same seniority date
the order of seniority will be determined by lot.
Section 5. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein,
seniority shall be the controlling factor to be considered in making
determinations for vacations, leave schedule, lay off, and recall.
However, the City's affirmative action commitment will prevail for
lay off and recall where required by Federal or State law.
ARTICLE VIII
DAILY AND WEEKLY HOURS OF WORK
Section 1. Work Week.
a. The work week for officers who are not working a continuous
shift shall consist of five (5) consecutive eight (8) hour
days commencing on a day agreed upon by the officer and
his/ her supervisor.
b. The work week for all other officers shall commence on a
date to be arranged between the Union and the City and
thereafter shall continue on the following schedule:
(1) Six (6) consecutive eight (8) hour days followed by
two (2) consecutive days off for four (4) consecutive
periods; and thereafter
(2) Six (6) consecutive eight (8) hour days followed by
three (3) consecutive days off; and thereafter
(3) Five (5) consecutive eight (8) hour days followed by
three (3) consecutive days off; and thereafter
(4) A repetition of the above schedule.
Section 2, Work Day. A work day shall consist of eight (8)
consecutive hours with the officer reporting fifteen (15) minutes
prior to the commencement thereof and staying, if requested to do so,
fifteen (15) minutes after such work period.
Section 3. Rest Periods. To the greatest extent possible, each
officer shall be granted two (2) fifteen (15) minute rest periods
during each work day. The first rest period to occur between the
second and third hour, and the second rest period to occur between
the fifth and sixth hour. The rest periods set forth herein may be
varied upon mutual agreement of the officer and his supervisor.
Section 4. Lunch Period. To the greatest extent possible, each
officer shall be granted a lunch period of not less than thirty (30)
minutes during each work day between the third and sixth hour thereof
unless otherwise mutually agreed between the officer and his
supervisor.
Section 5. Notification. To the greatest extent possible, an
officer shall be notified twenty-four (24) hours in advance if he is
required to work on a day off.
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Section 6. Straight Time Pay. Straight time pay (sometimes
herein referred to as regular pay or regular wage) shall mean the
base hourly rate paid for the regular working day and working week
and shall be calculated by multiplying the current monthly salary
times twelve (12) and dividing that amount by two thousand eighty
(2,080) hours.
ARTICLE IX
OVERTIME - STANDBY
Section 1. Overtime. With the exception of Section B of this
Article, overtime is work performed by an officer in excess of eight
(8) hours a day, forty (40) hours a week, or minimal call-in time as
hereinafter defined. All overtime work shall be the subject of a
written instrument specifying the overtime thereof and each officer
shall receive a copy of any such instrument after the same has been
approved or disapproved by the City. Authorization by the shift
commander is required for overtime work.
Section 2. Overtime will be compensated at the rate of one and
one-half (1h) times the base hourly rate of the officer. Overtime
may not be obtained from two sources for the same time.
Section 3. An officer who has left work and is recalled shall
receive credit for a minimum of two (2) hours of overtime.
Section 4. Overtime Equalization
a. To the greatest extent possible, overtime shall be
assigned to officers equally considering seniority, the
type of work required, the ability of the individual
officer, his/her availability, and his/her desire to
perform the overtime service.
b. The City shall maintain and post (at least monthly) in a
prominent place in the Police quarters, a list of
classifications showing overtime hours worked by each
officer, and shall keep such list current with accumulated
overtime being credited foward. Overtime accumulation
shall commence on July 1 of each year (see Section 7
below).
Section 5. Overtime Rest Period. If an officer is required to
work two (2) or more hours immediately following and beyond his/her
normal work day, he/she shall receive either:
a. A rest period of at least one-half (fit) hour immediately
following his normal work day, or
b. One additional one-half N hour of paid compensation at
the overtime rate as the officer and his supervisor may
determine.
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Section 6. Stand-bv Time. The parties realize that it may be
necessary or desirable for the City to require officers to be
available on a stand-by status where they may be called to duty upon
short notice. The City shall advise such officer at the earliest
possible date of any such required stand-by service, and the officer
shall receive one hour of compensation at straight time for each
eight (8) hours of stand-by time.
This provision shall not be applicable to detectives nn nn...l
week or weekend call.
Section 7. Accumulated Overtime. Overtime accumulation for
time off shall not exceed forty 40) hours in any one fiscal year and
any excess in accumulation over forty (40) hours shall be paid. No
overtime shall be carried over from one fiscal year to another and
any overtime accumulated at the end of the fiscal year shall be paid.
For purposes of making a transition from calendar year to fiscal year
the officer may choose payment of carryover of accumulated overtime
on Jnauary 1, 1979, but may at no time exceed forty (40) hours
accumulation without being paid and must be paid for all accumulated
overtime on June 30, 1979.
Section 8. The greater of two (2) hours or actual time spent
will be credited to an officer when, in obediance to a subpoena or
direction by proper authority, appears for the federal government,
the State of Iowa, or a political subdivision, or in a private
litigation when not a party to the litigation. When such appearances
are duty related, the officer will be compensated at the overtime
rate.
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HOLIDAYS
Section 1. The following days shall be paid holidays for
officers: New Year's Day (January 1); Washington's Birthday (third
Monday in February); Memorial Day (last Monday in May); Independence Day
Day (July 4); Labor Day (first Monday in September); Veteran's
(November 11); Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November); the
Friday after Thanksgiving; Christmas Day (December 25); and one
personal leave day,
Section 2. In addition, there shall be granted to officers who
do not work a continuous shift the day before or after Christmas, or
the day before or after New Year's Day as an additional holiday. The
City Manager may direct that officers observe a particular day for
this holiday but if the Manager fails to make such designation by
December 15 of the calendar year in question, the officer may select
a particular day subject to the approval of his supervisor. Such
officers will be allowed to take the day preceding or following a
holiday as designated by the City Manager if the holiday falls on the
officer's day off.
Section 3. Police officers on a continuous shift shall receive
eighty-eight (88) hours of holiday credit on July 1 annually. Any
continuous shift officer who begins work after July 1 of any year
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will receive credit for the remaining holiday dates until the
following July 1. If an officer separates after July 1 of any year,
those holiday dates which have been credited but which have not as
yet occurred will be deducted for the purpose of considering
separation pay.
e.g., Officer A receives credit for eighty-eight (88)
hours of holiday time on July 1. The officer terminates on
November 1 and HAS NOT USED ANY holiday hours. He would be
paid sixteen (16) hours of holiday pay (Independence Day
and Labor Day).
e.g., Officer 8 receives eighty-eight (88) hours of
holiday credit on July 1. Officer B terminates November 1
and HAS USED forty (40) holiday hours. Only two (2)
holidays (Independence Day and Labor Day) have occurred
prior to termination, therefore twenty-four (24) hours (40
used less 16 occurring) would be deducted from the last
week's wages.
If an officer works a full shift on a holiday, four (4) hours of
additional holiday credit will be given during the pay period in
which the holiday occurs. If an officer works less than a full shift
on a holiday, the premium pay will be prorated to the nearest whole
hour based on time worked.
Section 4. For the purpose of this Article, the holiday begins
at 11:00 p.m. on the day preceding the holiday date and continues for
a period of twenty-four (24) hours thereafter. The shift starting
time controls holiday designation. For non -continuous shift
officers, a holdiay which occurs on Sunday will be observed on the
following Monday. One which falls on Saturday will be observed the
preceding Friday.
Section 5. In order to make a transition from calendar year to
fiscal year carryover, no officer will be penalized for carrying over
holiday time on January 1, 1979. In addition, on July 1, 1978, each
officer will receive an additional twenty-eight (28) hours of
holiday credit. On or before June 30, 1979, each will use all
holiday credit or will lose any carryover.
ARTICLE XI
VACATIONS
Section 1. Vacations shall be earned and accumulated by pay
Period according to the following schedule:
Length of Service
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The maximum annual carryover from one year to another shall be
two hundred twenty-four (224) hours. The maximum number of hours
eligible for payment upon separation shall be one hundred ninety-two
(192) hours.
Section 2. To make the transition to fiscal year for vacation
carryover there will be no penalty to officers for the maximum amount
of vacation hours carried over to January 1, 1979. Not more than 224
hours may be carried beyond June 30, 1979, without losing any excess
over 224 hours.
ARTICLE XII
SICK LEAVE
Section 1. Accumulation. Officers shall be granted one (1) day
of sick leave for each month, and shall have the right to accumulate
unused sick leave up to a maximum of 1440 hours (180 days). Sick
leave shall not be granted for an officer having a leave without pay.
Any officer granted a paid leave shall continue to earn sick leave.
Upon termination of employment other than for cause, the City
shall pay for all accumulated sick leave on the basis of one-half (�)
of the officer's then current hourly base salary. An officer must
have been employed by the City for at lest one year in order to be
eligible for payment of accumulated sick leave upon termination.
Section 2. Use of Sick Leave.
a. After completion of the initial probationary period,
a day or accmulated sick leave shall be used for each day an officer
is sick and off work during a work week, or if less than a day, on an
hour -to -hour basis. A doctor's statement regarding the nature of the
illness and recovery therefrom may be required. A supervisor may
request an individual examination, if it is deemed in the best
interest of the city and the employee. Said examination shall be at
the City's expense and the city will have the right to designate the
doctor. Reasonable notification by the supervisor of the need for a
doctor's statement will be given in order to allow time to comply.
b. In addition to sickness of an officer, sick leave may
be used for:
(1) Duty connected disability.
(2) Serious illness or hospital confinement of a spouse
or child, or critical illness of the officer's
mother, father, mother-in-law, father-in-law,
brother, sister, or grandparents, pregnancy related
illness or recovery of an officer's spouse, as well
as any other relatives or members of the immediate
household of the officer up to a maximum of forty (40)
hours per occurrence.
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(3) Health maintenance needs, e.g., doctor or dentist
appointments. The officer will make every attempt to
schedule such appointments in off-duty hours.
Section 3. Notification. An officer shall notify his
supervisor as soon as reasonably possible of any sickness or illness
which will cause him to miss work and unless such notification is
given within on (1) hour after the beginning of the work day, the
absence will not be charged to sick leave, but may be charged to
other accumulated leaves or to leave without pay. Employees who
become sick on duty shall notify the shift supervisor before leaving
duty.
Section 4. Iin the event an officer is injured or disabled on
the job requiring time from work, no deductions shall be made from
the officer's accumulated sick leave unless such officer requires
more than two (2) working days in which to recuperate and return to
work.
ARTICLE XIII
SPECIAL LEAVES
Section 1. On -the -Job Injury. Upon application the City may,
in addition to any other leave, grant a leave of absence with pay in
the event of an injury or illness of an officer while on duty
provided the following conditions exist:
a. That the injury or illness is determined compensable
by the Iowa City Police Pension Board (I.C.P.P.B.),
and
b. The medical advisor of the I.C.P.P.B. determines that
time off from work is required.
If the above provisions are applicable, leave with pay will be
granted during the remaining time on the shift when the injury occurs
and for a period of two (2) days thereafter if authorized by the
I.C.P.P.B.
If the injured or disabled officer requires more than two (2)
days in which to recuperate and return to work, any additional
absence will be charged to sick leave or if sick leave is exhausted,
to leave of absence with pay until a temporary disability pension is
granted by the I.C.P.P.B. after which determination the sick leave
and any other leaves used for such purpose shall be restored.
Section 2. Funerals. An officer will be granted up to three
(3) days with no loss of compensation nor loss of accrual from sick,
annual, nor compensatory time to attend the funeral of his spouse,
children, mother, father, stepparents, sister, brother, mother-in-
law, father-in-law, grandparents, aunt or uncle, brother-in-law,
sister-in-law, permanent member of the immediate household, or for a
military funeral in which such officer participates in the ceremony.
If additional time is needed, an officer shall be permitted to use up
to three (3) days of his accumulated sick leave with the approval of
his supervisor.
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Section 3. Leave of Absence Without Pay. A leave of absence
without pay is a predetermined amount of time off from work, which
has been recommended by the Chief of Police and approved by the City
Manager. Generally, such leave shall not exceed twelve (12) months.
Upon termination of any such leave of absence, the officer shall
return to work in the same step or capacity as when he left and will
receive compensation on the same basis as if he had continued to work
at his regular position without leave, provided that during such
period, no officer shall earn sick, vacation, or other leave.
In the event an officer fails to return to work at the end of
any such leave, he shall be deemed to have voluntarily resigned or,
if applicable, voluntarily retired on the last day of work prior to
such leave. During a leave of absence without pay, the officer:
a. Cannot pay retirement contributions if the leave
exceeds one (1) month in duration.
b. Must pay group hospitalization premiums falling due
during any month the officer is not on the payroll, if
coverage is desired.
C. Must pay premiums for coverage under the group life
insurance plan, is coverage is desired.
d. Shall not receive any other job benefits during the
period of absence.
e. Must use all accumulated vacation and compensatory
leaves to which he/she is entitled prior to the time
that the leave without pay commences.
f. Shall not accrue seniority during leaves exceeding
thirty (30) days.
The Chief of Police may make exceptions to the above conditions
(a. through f.) for leaves not exceeding ten (10) working days.
Section 4. Jury Duty. Any officer summoned for jury duty shall
receive regular standard time pay during any period of jury service
and shall earn and be entitled to all benefits as if on duty without
charge against sick or vacation leave. The City shall receive the
pay earned from such jury service but the officer shall receive
allowances for mileage and expenses unless furnished by the City. An
officer who is summoned for jury duty but is not selected to serve on
the jury and is discharged with an hour or more remaining on his/her
shift shall return to work.
Section 5. Witness Fees. An officer shall be granted leave
with pay when required to be absent from work for the purpose of
testifying in court or appearing in response to any legal summons and
the City shall receive the witness fees except the witness fees paid
to an officer for off duty periods which belong to said officer.
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Section 6. Military Leave. Officers belonging to or called by
any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States shall, when
ordered to active service, be entitled to a leave of absence for such
period of time that the member serves in such capacity and until
discharged therefrom. The City shall comply with applicable law in
regard to military leave.
Officers subject to the foregoing shall, upon re -instatement to
City employment, retain their original employment date for the
purpose of determining seniority and eligibility for salary
advancement just as though such time spent in service of the United
States had been spent in regular employment with the City.
Section 7. Voting Time. An officer shall be permitted to vote
during the work day in any national, state, or local election if it
is not reasonably possible to vote during off hours, and no charge
shall be made for time spent for such purpose.
Section 8. Political Candidacy. In the event any officer is a
candidate for any national, state, or local political governmental
office or is a candidate for the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa,
he/she shall take a leave of absence without pay for a period of
thirty (30) days prior to and including election day.
Section 9. Pregnancy Leave. A pregnant officer shall be
entitled to a leave of absence without pay if she is physically
incapacitated as a result of pregnancy or related cause at the
exhaustion of other accumulated leaves. All officers requiring such
leave shall notify the Chief of Police or designee prior to the
anticipated date of birth and shall substantiate their condition by a
doctor's statement. Officers may work during pregnancy if health
permits.
Those granted leave under this Section shall present a doctor's
statement as to pregnancy and recovery therefrom and within fourteen
(14) days following birth, miscarriage, or abortion, the officer
shall advise the City of the date by which the officer will return to
work. Unless the officer returns to work by such date, or any other
date by reason of extension granted by the City, the officer will be
considered to have voluntarily resigned or retired. The officer will
return to work as soon as she is medically able to do so.
ARTICLE XIV
LAY-OFFS
Section 1. Lay-offs shall mean the situation in which the City
is forced to relieve officers from duty because of lack of funds or
pursuant to Chapter 400, Section 28, of the 1977 Code of Iowa.
Section 2. Officers separated because of lay-off will be given
formal written notice at least two (2) weeks in advance of the sep-
aration date or two (2) weeks of regular base pay in lieu of such
notice.
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ARTICLE XV
TRAINING
Section 1. To the greatest extent possible, an officer shall
receive or have the opportunity to attend training programs, and for
such purpose each officer shall be treated in a fair manner.
Section 2. The City may require attendance of an officer at any
location for the purpose of training on the basis of a normal duty
day assignment. The City will, in addition to paying the cost of the
program, pay for meals, lodging, the expense of transportation,
tuition, and the necessary books and supplies.
Section 3. No officer will be required to participate in any
training program while on vacation or sick leave and cannot be
required to participate in any such program on a day off unless the
City pays said officer one hundred fifty percent (150%) of his hourly
base pay. This section shall not be applicable to officers on a
probationary basis.
Section 4. In the event an officer is not performing his/her
duties satisfactorily, the City may require such officer to complete
a special training course as recommended by the City in an effort to
assist said officer to achieve satisfactory performance of his/her
duties. Any such requirement shall be at the expense of the City
upon approval by the Chief of Police.
Section 5. Upon approval of the Chief of Police, an officer
shall be entitled to attend a non -required training program. Time
spent in training shall not be charged against an officer's overtime,
days off, sick or vacation leave, provided said program is job
related as determined by the Chief of Police.
Section 6. This Article shall not be applicable to training
programs attended by an officer on a voluntary basis when not on
duty.
Section 7. The City shall post and maintain on the bulletin
board referred to in Article VI a schedule of City approved training
programs, including the details thereof such as starting date,
duration, location, etc. An officer may attend any such offered
course or program at his/ her own expense with the approval of the
Chief of Police which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
ARTICLE XVI
PERSONNEL TRANSACTIONS - RULES
Section 1. An officer will be given copies of all documents
placed in his/her personnel file within ten (10) days of the time any
such document is placed therein. No document will be considered for
the purpose of evaluation, promotion or discipline of an officer
unless such document has been placed in the personnel file.
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Section 2. The City will promulgate departmental rules and
regulations and provide each officer with a copy thereof. Upon
promulgation of said rules and regulations, all prior rules,
regulations, directives, and general orders, except as specifically
noted in writing, will be cancelled.
Section 3. Minor infractions shall be removed from an officer's
file within a period of one (1) year after the filing of the documen-
tation and action taken, and thereafter shall not be considered for
any purpose whatever.
ARTICLE XVII
SHIFT TRANSFERS
Section 1. In the event that an officer having seniority
desires to transfer to a different shift, he/she shall make
application to the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police will not
unreasonably withhold permission to transfer after considering the
ability and experience of the officer, the nature and type of work to
be performed on the shift, and the need for personnel having certain
qualifications on said shift.
No officer shall be permitted more than one (1) transfer during
any one (1) calendar year.
In the event an application for transfer is filed because of an
emergency, the Chief of Police will give special consideration to the
facts and circumstances related thereto.
Subject to the foregoing, officers may trade shifts provided
that the Chief of Police approves any such transfer.
Section 2. No officer who is transferred shall lose any days
off, sick or vacation leave by virtue of such transfer unless
mutually agreed by the officer and the City.
ARTICLE XVIII
INSURANCE
Section 1. The City shall, at no cost to the officer, maintain
for each officer and eligible dependents the medical insurance
policy now in existence or its equivalent in coverage.
Section 2. The City shall provide, at no cost to the officer, a
policy insuring the life of said officer in an amount equal to his
annual salary. Any fraction of $1000 in annual salary shall be
rounded off to the next higher thousand. In the policy currently
provided coverage does not become effective until ninety (90) days
after employment.
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ARTICLE XIX
E UIPMENT
Section 1. Officers shall not be required to operate motor
vehicles if the operation thereof is hazardous or unsafe to the
officer or the public. The City will comply with all of the safety
requirements of the City, state, and federal laws.
Section 2. Any officer operating a motor vehicle shall, at some
period during or immediately following the work day, report any
defect noticed by him in said vehicle to the shift commander.
Section 3. All other equipment furnished by the City shall be
maintained by the City in good working condition and in accordance
with all applicable safety standards.
Section 4. The City will furnish required motor vehicles and
other required equipment.
Section 5. An officer who is required to operate a motorcycle
or to perform walking patrol in inclement weather will be provided
with adequate protective clothing as reasonably determined by the
Chief.
Section 6. To the greatest extent possible, officers shall
properly use the equipment furnished by the City.
Section 7. Equipment issued by the City shall be returned to
the City at such time as the employment of an officer is terminated.
Nonexpendable items not returned will be paid for by the officer.
ARTICLE XX
WEAPONS AND SPECIAL E UIPMENT
Section 1. All weapons, holsters, carriers, issued by and at belts, and other
J equipment required by the Chief of Police shall be
i the expense of the City.
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Section 2. Service ammunition for regulation weapons shall be
provided by the City.
Section 3. If required to carry a handgun in performance of
duties, an officer shall, upon permission of the Chief of Police,
have the right to select, pay for, and carry his own weapon provided
he is able to demonstrate proficiency in the use thereof. This
provision shall not require an officer to furnish his own handgun.
"Proficiency" shall be construed in such manner as to be consistent
with that required for a City furnished handgun.
Section 4. The City shall provide at least fifty (50) rounds of
target ammunition monthly for each officer required to carry a weapon
to enable the officer to maintain efficiency with the weapon. The
Chief of Police shall prescribe the use to be made of such
ammunition.
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Section 5. The City will furnish within a reasonable period of
time some bullet proof vests with the number, type, and quality being
determined by the Chief of Police.
ARTICLE XXI
ADEQUATE FACILITIES
Section 1. The City shall provide adequate locker and other
facilities separately for male and female officers.
ARTICLE XXII
UNIFORMS
Section 1. The City shall provide each officer with uniforms
used in the performance of the duties of police officers (original
issue - new equipment, to be provided within fourteen (14) days of
hire):
a. One (1) winter and one (1) summer regulation hat.
b. Three (3) regulation ties.
C. Six (6) winter and six (6) summer blue permanent press
regulation shirts.
d. Four (4) pairs of regulation trousers.
e. One (1) winter and one (1) summer regulation jacket.
f. One (1) regulation raincoat.
9• Two (2) regulation hat covers.
h. Two (2) pairs of regulation winter gloves.
i. One (1) regulation pants belt.
Section 2. Each pla4i clothes person will receive an allowance
of two hundred ($200.00) dollars at the end of every four (4) months
for clothing.
Section 3. The expenses of standard tailoring for proper fit
upon issue shall be paid for by the City.
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Section 4. Replacement:
a. Clothing damaged in the line of duty shall be ordered
within seven (7) days of receipt of the report of loss or damage.
b.
upon the determinationll fofmshall needed
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replacements, the items to be replaced must be surrendered to the
designated supervisor. This clothing shall be ordered within seven
(7) days of receipt by the designated supervisor.
ARTICLE XXIII
DUTY OUTSIDE THE CITY
Section 1. In the event the City directs any officer to perform
duties outside the corporate limits of the City of Iowa City, such
officer shall receive every benefit, right, and privilege to which he
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would have been entitled had said duties been performed within the
corporate limits of Iowa City, Iowa. In addition, an officer shall
be entitled to such benefits, rights, and privileges if engaged in
"hot pursuit" of an offender outside the corporate limits of Iowa
City, Iowa.
ARTICLE XXIV
SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYMENT
Section 1. Officers shall be permitted to augment their income
by other employment provided that said other employment does not
conflict with the duty hours of the officer or with the satisfactory
or impartial performance of duties as a police officer for the City
of Iowa City.
Section 2. The officer agrees to notify the City in advance of
the name, address, and telephone number of any employer, and if the
supplemental employment is related to or along the lines of police
work, to notify the City of the work schedule, compensation, and
specific duties in addition to the above information.
ARTICLE XXV
POSITION CLASSIFICATION
Section 1. For salary purposes, these shall be no distinction
between patrol officers, detectives, juvenile officers, or other
positions not having civil service certification.
Section 2. In the rlent that any officer is designated in a
higher job classification on a temporary basis, said officer shall
receive his/her own pay or the pay designated for such other
classification in which he/she is temporarily serving, whichever is
higher, provided:
a. That the pay in the temporary classification shall
not be applicable until the officer has served at
least fifty (50) days or more within one calendar
year in such other capacity.
ARTICLE XXVI
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Section 1. Definition - General Rules
a. The word "grievance" wherever used in this Agreement
shall mean any difference between the City and the
Union or any officer with regard to the
interpretation, application, or violation of any of
the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
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b. An officer will not be required to be represented by a
Union steward at any grievance hearing. A steward
shall have the right to be present for the purpose of
ascertaining whether or not the issue involved has
any application to the Union generally or to other
officers who have not filed a grievance.
The Union shall have the right to designate four
(4) stewards and four (4) alternate stewards for the
purpose of representing officers in the investigation
and presentation of grievances.
The Union shall be given written notice to the
City Manager and Chief of Police the names and
address of stewards and alternate stewards for the
purpose of representing officers. Not more than a
total of ten (10) hours per month paid time may be
used by the stewards in the resolution of employee
grievances. No more than one steward shall represent
a grievant at any one grievance hearing. Grievance
procedures occurring on duty time will be scheduled
so as not to interfere with assigned police work.
Permission to process grievances will not be
unreasonably denied.
C. An officer shall use this grievance procedure, except
where otherwise provided by law, for the resolution
and determination of disputes which arise under the
terms and conditions of this Agreement. If an
officer proceeds beyond Step 3 of Section 2 of this
Article XXVI in connection with any grievance, such
action shall constitute an election by said officer
to proceed under the terms of this Agreement and
shall be a waiver of any other remedy available
except as specifically provided by law.
d. The grievance procedure shall be available to any
officer who is not awarded an increase in salary
advancement to which the officer would be entitled by
virtue of time in grade.
Unless a grievance is appealed as hereinafter
provided, it shall have no further validity or
effect. Unless a response to a grievance is received
within the time limitation hereinafter provided
(except as otherwise specifically set forth under
Step 1), the grievance will be settled in favor of the
party not in default of the time limitation except
the time limitation referred to in this Article may
be extended by agreement of the parties.
Unless otherwise specifically agreed by the Union and
the city, each grievance will be separately heard and
determined.
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g. Steps of the grievance procedure may be waived by
mutual consent of the parties.
h. The word "day" as used in this Article shall mean
working day and shall exclude Saturdays, Sundays, and
holidays.
Section 2. Procedure. A grievance that may arise shall be pro-
cessed and settled in the following manner:
a. Step 1. The grievance shall be presented orally for
discussion between the officer involved, the steward,
and the appropriate City supervisor within five (5)
working days after knowledge of the event giving rise
to the grievance. The supervisor shall either adjust
the grievance or deliver his answer to the aggrieved
officer and steward within five (5) working days
after such Step 1 conference. In the event no
response is received from the supervisor within said
five (5) day period, the grievance shall be processed
pursuant to Step 2.
b. Step 2. If such grievance is not resolved by Step 1,
the aggrieved officer or his steward shall, within
five (5) working days following completion of Step 1,
present three (3) written copies of such grievance
signed by the aggrieved person, one of which shall be
filed with the Union, and two (2) copies with the
Chief of Police, or his designated representative who
shall, within a period of five (5) working days
investigat and document the grievance and issue a
decision in writing thereon. The grievance shall
contain a statement from the officer specifying what
relief or remedy is desired, but such statement shall
not bar any rights of the officer or limit the remedy
to which he is entitled. The Union shall be furnished
with a copy of such decision at the time it is issued.
C. Step 3. A grievance not adjusted by the Chief at Step
2 may be submitted by the grievant or Union to an
advisory grievance committee for resolution. The
Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) nor
less than two (2) representatives of the City and the
Union. The Union will convene the Grievance
Committee within five (5) days of receiving the
Chief's Step 2 'response. The City Manager will
accept or reject the committee's written
recommendation within five (5) days after it is
received.
d.Step 4, A grievance not adjusted at Step 3 may be
submitted by the grievant or the Union to the City
Manager or his/her designee within five (5) working
days of the completion of Step 3 or within fifteen
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(15) days of receipt of the Chief's Step 2 response if
no meeting is scheduled. The City Manager will
investigate and respond to the grievant within ten
(10) working days and meet personally with the
grievant and steward if such a meeting is requested
in writing.
e. Arbitration. A grievance not adjusted at Step 4 may
Fe submitted to a neutral third party for binding
arbitration. A request for arbitration must be
submitted in writing and signed by the grievant
within fifteen (15) working days following receipt of
the City Manager's Step 4 response. Copies of any
such request will be furnished to the City and to the
Union.
Except as otherwise provided, the cost of arbi-
tration shall be divided equally between the parties.
Each party shall bear the cost of preparing and pre-
senting its own case and either party desiring a
record of the proceedings shall pay for the record
and make a copy available without charge to the
arbitrator. The cost of a certified court reporter,
if requested by the arbitrator, shall be divided
between the parties. If an officer insists upon
arbitration against the advice and consent of the
Union, said member shall be responsible for that
portion of the costs which would otherwise be paid by
the Union.
The arbitration proceeding shall be conducted by
an arbitrator to be selected by the City and the
officer w"Pin seven (7) working days (excluding
Saturday and Sunday) after notice has been given. If
the parties fail to select an arbitrator, a request
shall be made to the Federal Mediation and
Conciliation Service to provide a panel of five (5)
prospective arbitrators. Both the City and the
officer shall have the right to strike two names from
the panel. The party requesting arbitration shall
strike the first name; the other party shall then
strike one (1) name. The process will be repeated and
the remaining person shall be the arbitrator.
The decision of the arbitrator shall be issued
within thirty (30) days after conclusion of the
hearing and shall be final and binding upon the
parties.
The rules of evidence and the nature of conduct
required during the arbitration hearing shall be in
accordance with all state and federal legislation,
rules and regulations applicable.
Arbitration hearings shall be open to the public
unless the parties otherwise mutually agree.
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Section 3. Administration Conferences.
a. The conference group shall consist of no more than
ten (10) people, five (5) of whom shall be appointed
by the City and five (5) of whom shall be appointed by
the Association. At least two (2) representatives
from each party will attend any meeting.
b. The purpose of the conference shall be to provide a
forum for the discussion of issues of interest to
both parties. No conference resolution or
recommendation will be contrary to the terms of this
agreement. The City will release from duty not more
than two (2) officers for not more than two (2) hours
for time spent in conference.
C. A conference shall be held at least once every sixty
(60) days unless the parties mutually agree
otherwise. These meetings shall be held in City
facilities, if available.
ARTICLE XXVII
EFFECTIVE PERIOD
Section 1. This Agreement shall be effective July 1, 1980, and
shall continue through June 30, 1982. Thereafter, this Agreement
shall continue from year to year unless written notice to change or
modify it is served by either party prior to September 15 of the year
preceding the expiration date of this Agreement or any extension
thereof.
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COMPENSATION
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Section 1. Commencing July 1, 1980, the City shall increase the
pay of officers pursuant to the following schedule:
A fourteen (14%) across the board raise based on the June 30, 1980
salary.
Section 2. Longevity Pay. Permanent employees who have
completed the required number of years of continuous service with the
City by December 1 shall receive longevity pay on the last pay check
in November in accordance with this schedule:
YEARS COMPLETED
ON DECEMBER 1 AMOUNT
5 years $200.00
10 years $275.00
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15 years
20 years $375.00
$475.00
Section 3. Shift Differential. Officers working the 3 to 11
shift on a regular basis will receive five (5) cents per hour on top
of their normal wage for all hours worked from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Officers working the 11 to 7 shift on a regular basis will receive
ten (10) cents per hour on top of the normal wage for hours worked
from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Officers working overtime will continue to
receive shift differential at the same rate as their normal duty
hours.
Section 4. Equalization of Benefits. If either the shift
differential or longevity pay is increased in any other bargining
unit, the same increase will be granted to the Iowa City Police
Patrolmans' Association.
ARTICLE XXIX
PUBLIC EMERGENCY
Section 1. The provisions of this Agreement may be suspended by
the City Council during the period of a declared public emergency.
ARTICLE XXX
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Section 1. This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of
the State of Iowa.
Section 2. Whenever the context of this Agreement permits, the
masculine gender includes the feminine or masculine, the singular
number includes the plural, and reference to any party includes its
agents, officials, and employees.
Agreement o this
shall beapplic applicable to th parties fall officers irm that eregardlesssoffrace,
color, religion, sex, age or ethnic background.
Section 4. In the event any provision of this Agreement is held
invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction or by virtue of the
enactment or promulgation of any legislative authority which has
application to this Agreement, the said provision shall be
considered separable and its invalidity shall not in any way affect
the remaining provisions of this Agreement. In the event of any such
occurrence and notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the
parties agree that the subject covered by any invalid provision shall
be opened for renegotiation within a period of thirty (30) days
following the occurrence of such event.
Section 5. Waiver. This Agreement supercedes and cancels all
previous agreements between the City and the Union and constitutes
the entire agreement between the parties.
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Section 6. Anticipated Changes. The City shall give the Union
as much advance notice as possible of any major change of working
conditions.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 30, 1979
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Copy of letter from Mayor Vevera to the Chairman of Planning and Zoning
Conmission regarding public housing Sites. cL
Copy of memorandum from Mayor Vevera to chairpersons of boards and commissions
regarding annual meeting. _JD
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Informal Session, December 3, 1979 ���/
b. Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals Meeting of October 17, 1979D,,&'c. Limitations on the Growth of Government �3.
d. Provate Streets
e. Spouse Abuse Contract
Copy of letter from Mary Neuhauser to the Office of the Secretary of Transportatior
regarding establishment of Iowa City as an "urbanized area."
Copy of letter from City Attorney to Mr. William Sueppel regarding Steve Cook's
easement problem.
Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding removal of commission members.� 91-
Memorandum from the Director of Public Works regarding City Fountain lumanires.
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Memorandum from the Senior Center staff regarding data concerning agencies
serving elderly at Senior Center.
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Memorandum from the Human Relations Director regarding appointments to the
Hunkin Rights Commission which are scheduled to be made December 11, 1979.
Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Program Development with attached
COBG Progress Report for October 1979.
Environmental Review Record for Small Cities Project.
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Note from United Way about a joint meeting of City -County officials.
Monthly report from Willow Creek Neighborhood Center.
Calendar for December 1979. _ .,..
Articles: Free Bargaining is Better System
Exo•pts from Guide to Management Improvement Projects
Believe it or not of Federal Waste
Library calendar for December 1979
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November 21, 1979
Mr. Richard Y. Blum, Chairman
Planning & Zoning Commission
2041 Rochester Ct.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Blum:
The City Council, as the Public Housing Authority, is having
difficulty selecting appropriate sites for public housing. Because
of the recent recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission
regarding property located on Westgate Street, the Council requests
that the Commission provide criteria which can be used in evaluating
these sites. The relationship of these sites to the Comprehensive
Plan is also an important consideration.
The Commission's assistance in the above matter will be greatly
appreciated.
Sincerely yours/,
Robert Vevera
Mayor
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City of Iowa CI%#f
MEMORANDUM
DATE; November 30, 1979
To: Chairpersons, Boards and Commissions
FROM: Robert A. Vevera, Mayor
RE: Annual Meeting of City Council and Chairpersons of Boards and Commissions
The annual meeting between the City Council members and the chairpersons
of all boards and commissions has been planned for December 13, 1979, at
3:30 P.M., at the Highlander Inn.
The boards and commissions chairpersons should be prepared to give a short
presentation on the accomplishments of their board/commission and the goals
and objectives for the next fiscal year.
A dinner is planned for 6:00 P.M. More details will be given in a later
memorandum.
Please contact Lorraine Saeger (354-1800, extension 200) concerning your
attendance at this meeting.no later than December 6, 1979.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 30, 1979
TO: City Council
FROM: Cit Manager
RE: Informal Session, December 3, 1979
At the informal session on December 3, 1979, Mr. Don Zuchelli will be
present to discuss the recommendations for the redevelopment of Block
64. Mr. Zuchelli's report supporting the desirability of an additional
major retailer is enclosed. In addition, we will discuss information
relating to the ability to rent existing space in the central business
district. A staff report on that subject also is enclosed.
Lastly, on Monday we would like to complete the discussion of the
prospectus. Mr. Zuchelli will review with you the changes which were
made in the prospectus since the last bidding, such as the issuance of
tax exempt bonds and the design standards related to hotel construction,
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MEMORANDUM
Date: Novem er 30, 1979
To: City ouncil
From: Cit anager
Re: Board of Electrical Examiners & Appeals Meeting of
October 17, 1979
On October 17, 1979, the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals and
various staff members met for the purpose of resolving several outstanding
issues. The City Manager indicated that a follow-up report would be
prepared for City Council's review.
1. Minutes
The minutes of the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals in the
future will be prepared in accordance with the procedures of the
Rules Committee adopted June 20, 1975. In order to insure that the
minutes are comprehensive, additional clerical support will be
provided to the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals. Although
the electrical inspector will continue to serve officially as the
board secretary, the actual minutes will be prepared by the clerical
person.
2. Recommendations to City Council
It appears that perhaps communications between the staff and the
Electrical Board have not been as complete as they should be
particularly when recommendations are made to the City Council by the
Electrical Board. and/or the staff. Therefore, in the future, any
recommendations relating to code changes or matters related to the
Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals will be sent to the members
of the Board, the staff and the City Council simultaneously.
3. Licensed Journeymen
The code provides that a licensed journeyman should be present on
electrical jobs at all times. The Board felt there have been
instances where this provision has not been followed. It was agreed
that the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals would meet with
electricians at an early date to discuss whether or not this rule
should be absolutely enforced or whether there are other reasonable
procedures that might be followed.
4. Unlicensed Advertising
It was stated that unlicensed persons advertise in a local newspaper
to do electrical work in Iowa City. A monitoring of the press -
Citizen since the Board meeting did not reveal any unlicensed
advertisers. However, the staff will continue to monitor this and
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has suggested that the Board bring to the City's attention any
violation.
5. Unlicensed work
It was stated that, at times, the contractor who might accomplish
unlicensed work is unknown and that it may be necessary to file
action against the property owner. However, it was indicated that
there were very few instances of this nature brought to the attention
Of the staff.
6. Licensing Procedures
There was discussion concerning licensing procedures. It is a
recommendation of the City Manager that the Board adopt detailed
rules and procedures for licensing and that experience and licensing
elsewhere should be used as the criteria for determining whether a
I person is qualified to take Iowa City's examinations. Mr. Flannery
made a statement which supported utilizing experience and licensing
as criteria for qualifying for an examination. The processing of
licensing applications should be carried out by the inspector and the
exam should be prepared, administered and certified by a party
independent of the Board of Electric Examiners and Appeals.
7. Board Correspondence
It was agreed that all Board correspondence would be signed by the
chairman of the board.
B. Electrical Inspections
There was some question as to who should carry out electrical
inspections when the electrical inspector is not available. This
matter will be pursued further
the Board. in discussion between the staff and
9. Plan Review
There was discussion as to the extent of plan review on electrical
work. A Board suggestion was made that more detailed plans should be
provided for all electrical work. Additional information is being
required at this time. However, as complete plans require added
expense by the electrical contractor, it was agreed that this matter
would be discussed in a meeting with the electricians.
10. Fee Permits
There was discussion about the permit fees perhaps being too high.
However, there is also a feeling that apartment houses should be
charged commercial fees rather than residential fees. This would
result in a substantial increase in the fees for apartments.
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11. Releases for Services
It was mentioned that there were some problems in releases for
services. The director of the department indicated that Mr. Bowers
had taken action to expedite this matter with Iowa -Illinois and that
in the future, whenever a notice for release was provided to Iowa -
Illinois, a copy would be provided to the applicant so there could be
immediate follow-up.
12. Board Chairman
It was department would eed h
wouldmeet with at the lthe rnew lb and chairman to establish board
procedures and that mail directed to the chairman would not be
processed by the staff.
13. Appeal s
Mr. Flannery suggested that electrical contractors should be present
whenever -an appeal is heard. The Manager agrees strongly with this
recommendation.
14. Formal Procedures for Action Against Contractors
The Manager recommends that the Board of Electrical Examiners and
Appeals adopt formal procedures relating to actions initiated
against contractors.
15. Conflict of Interest
There have been questions raised concerning the appearance of a
conflict of interest and unresolved conflict of interest situations
relating to the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals and in
other instances in City government in recent years.
The City Manager strongly recommends that the City Council establish
a commission whose task will be to recommend to the City Council the
adoption of a specific code of ethics for all appointed and elected
officials and employees. This commission would be comprised of
Councilmembers, staff members, board and commission members,
employee representatives and citizens.
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Mike Kucharzak
James Hynes
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City of Iowa ChgF
MEMORANDUM
FrVTrCom:
te: November 30, 1979
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City' anager
Re: Limitations on the Growth of Government
On November 17, I participated in a panel discussion as part of a
+ conference sponsored by Drake University's Local Government Finance
Education Project entitled "Limitations on the Growth of Government." The
moderator of the panel was Marvin Selden, former State Comptroller. Other
participants were Jean Oxley, Linn County Supervisor; Ted Davidson,
Executive Director of the Iowa Association of School Boards; Ken Pfile,
President of the Iowa State Education Association; and Don Anderson,
Executive Director of the American Federation of State, County and
Municipal Employees in Iowa. The morning
ries of
speakers primarily discussing tax limits rand avar�ous means to d of a econtrol
government expenditures. One of the other speakers was Paul Epstein from
HUD. For some time we have been working with Paul on a publication for the
Department of HUD relating to efficiency and effectiveness in local
government.
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At the conference I also had an opportunity to talk to Bob Harpster,
Director of the League of Iowa Municipalities, concerning possible
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legislative action in the coming session.
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City of Iowa Chy
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 21, 1979
To: City Council
From: Cit�anager
Re: Private Streets
Recently we received an inquiry from residents of Court Street Place
as to whether or not the City could provide snow plowing service on
their street. I have had the Public Works Department review this
matter.
Bella Vista, BluffwoodgLane �, CherryeLane, eCourt ets nStreet Plthe acel,cErnest
Street, Hanover Drive, Nnoiiwood Drive, Lucon Drive, Melrose Circle,
Memler Court, Northwood Drive, Oak Park Court, South Riverside
Court, Stonewall Court, Triangle Place, Woodlawn Avenue, Woodside
Drive Extended (Melrose Lake) and Consamus Court. The attached
memorandum from the Director of Public Works indicates why we do not
believe it would appropriate for the City to undertake the plowing of
private streets.
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CIty of Iowa Cl.y
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 21, 1979
To: Neal Berlin, City Manager
From: Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works
Re: Snow Plowing on Private Streets
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Public Works recommends against the plowing of private streets for legal
and operational reasons.
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The legal consideration is that Section 312.6 of the Code of Iowa allows
Road Use Tax to be spent only on public right-of-way. It would be an
illegal use of public funds to plow private streets.
Operationally, private streets present many difficulties not present on a
public street. As shown on the attached photos, there are no curbs and
gutters. Therefore, the plow driver will frequently wander onto lawns,
flowerbeds and roadside improvements, thereby causing damage.
The many private streets are built to extremely low standards with very
thin asphalt overlays. The plow blade and weight of the truck may or may
not cause damage, depending on the particular subsurface conditions.
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Many private streets are not built to City -required width nor are cul-de-
sacs present. The lack of adequate space makes it extremely difficult and
i time consuming to maneuver in these areas. There is difficulty in plowing
the snow to a spot where it will not hinder anyone, since many private
streets end in a private driveway.
There is no difficulty in concluding that the City should not plow a
private driveway or even a driveway that serves two or three houses. The
same conditions apply to a private street except that there are several
houses along the private street. They are private property and the City
should not and cannot legally expend public funds maintaining these
streets.
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Gene Dietz
Bud Stockman
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MEMORANDUM
Date: November 27, 1979
To: City C uncil
From: Cit anager
Re: Spouse Abuse Contract
An agreement has been reached between the City and the Spouse Abuse
program concerning a contract for the purchase of a Spouse Abuse Shelter.
When the City Council originally talked about this project, it was assumed
that the City would purchase the building. As indicated in the
Environmental Review Record provided to you at the end of September, it
now is being recommended that the property be purchased by the Spouse
Abuse program. The contract language will offer the City assurances of an
ongoing program.
This change has been undertaken because of Federal regulations which
require the City to comply with the Uniform Relocation Act whereas the
Federal regulations do not require conformity to those regulations by a
non-profit organization. Therefore, the purchase of the property by the
Spouse Abuse program could conceivably save a considerable amount of money
and might also expedite the project.
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CITU OF
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November 28, 1979
OWA CITY
IOWA CII Y IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180D
Mr. Douglas Wright
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
NASSIF Building - 10200
400 7th Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20003
Dear Doug:
When we talked last week in Burlington, I was pleased with the concern
which you and Secretary Goldschmidt showed about Iowa City's transit
situation. I said that 1 would send you a follow-up letter detailing
what the problem is.
Iowa City has recently been declared an S.M.S.A., which, as you know,
Puts us in a new category for the allocation of funds in several federal
programs. Our greatest need for funds is in transit. However, the
D.O.T. will not certify us until after the results of the 1980 census have
definitely established the "urbanized area." It looks to us as if this
will be two years down the pike.
Since there is apparently no legislative mandate that an "urbanized area"
be established after the census, we are appealing to the Secretary either
interimto grant exception
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maintain theexcelleruling r
nttransit to dsystem which, since 1973,
we have struggled to fund without any federal operating subsidy.
From our discussions with other cities which have attained 50,000 population
in the last few years, we are the only one which can demonstrate a success-
ful, full-scale operation with tremendous community support. Iowa City
received an award from the State of Iowa this year for having the best
system in the State, and our transit manager received a similar award. Our
ridership increased by one-third in the last two years. We estimate that
we will carry close to 2,000,000 riders in FY 80, which is approximately
40 trips per capita.
Our ridership is no accident, because we have been totally committed to
transit. We have kept fares as low as we can at 25 cents and subsidize the
cost with $450,000 almost entirely from property tax and revenue sharing.
We have reduced long-term parking in the downtown to almost none in order
to promote transit and have based our whole downtown redevelopment program
on a complementary relationship between the strong central core and a transit
system which radiates from it.
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November 28, 1979
Page 2
We believe that there is a huge latent demand for transit, since there
is overcrowding on more than half of our routes. However, we have
reached the end of our capability to extend the system to meet the need
which we have, frankly, helped to create by making transit very attractive.
We have carried efficiency about as far as it can go: Operating cost is
less than 60 cents per passenger. To extend service and, in fact, just to
maintain the present system, we are going to have to have more money to
obtain six buses for our immediate rush hour needs and the personnel to
run and service them.
When you begin to fund an operation you would and should require planning
to take place. We have just received a phone call saying that our local
regional planning comnission will receive money for transportation planning
as soon as the State D.O.T. approves it. We appreciate this, because we
recognize the need for ongoing planning. We have undertaken planning for
transit for several years with only local funding and have recently updated
our five-year transit development plan and a regional transit development
plan. Without the past planning and present commitment we would not have
the model system we have today.
As you know, Iowa City is perfect for transit. Our major employer, the
University of Iowa, is downtown and near downtown. The streets are good
for a radial system. The downtown has a new pedestrian mall, new transit
staging area (all locally funded) with adjacent enclosed shopping mall
under construction and new library also under construction. We are com-
mitted to a strong downtown with a multitude of uses to discourage urban
sprawl. To do this we must maintain our fine transit system, but we do
need your help and we need it now.
This letter has been somewhat lengthy, but I did want you to understand
the whole situation. If, however, I have left out anything and you need
more information, please give me a call or call Neal Berlin, our city
manager, or Hugh I1ose, our transit manager.
Sincerely,
Mary C,�'yj�ljeuhauser
Council ember
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City of Iowa Cit
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 27, 1979
TO: Abbie Stolfus
FROM: John W. Hayek
RE: Steve Cook
Dear Abbie:
Enclosed please find a copy of a letter to William
Sueppel under date of November 27, 1979, in reference
to the Steve Cook matter. Would you please make copies
of this letter and see to it that the members of the
City Council each receive one.
Thank you.
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WILL J. HAYEK
JOHN W.HAYEK
C. PETER HAYEK
C. JOSEPH HOLLAND
HAYEK, HAYEK & HAYEK
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
110 EAST WASHINGTON STREET
IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240
November 27, 1979
Mr. William Sueppel
Attorney At Law
122 South Linn
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Bill:
As we discussed on the telephone the other day,
Steve Cook has contacted the City Council about a pro)
he is having concerning an easement across his properl
I have reviewed information that I have received from
Dennis Kraft, Don Schmeiser, and Gene Dietz, all with
reference to this matter and would be very happy to me
with you to discuss the situation further.
Please let me know if you would like to meet on 1
matter.
JWH:pl
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very truly yours,
John W. Hayek
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City of Iowa Cit
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 28, 1979
TO: City Council of Iowa City
FROM: John Hayek, City Attorney
RE: Removal of Commission Members
At the City Council meeting on November 20, 1979, members of
the Council asked for a report from the City Attorney concerning the
authority of the City Council to remove members of boards and com-
missions, specifically the Airport Commission. This memorandum sets
out my report on this subject.
Section 5. 02 of the Iowa City Charter and Section 2-100 of the Iowa
City Code cover removal of members of boards and commissions. The
City Charter section provides in part; "The Council shall establish con-
ditions for the removal of members for just cause, consistent with State
law." Thus the Charter provision establishes a just cause requirement
and refers us to State law.
The Airport Commission is established under the provisions of
Chapter 330 of the Code of Iowa. Section 330. 20 of the Code of Iowa
provides for appointment of members of the Airport Commission by the
City Council for a speciftc term of years. Section 330.21 of the Code
vests broad administrative and legislative powers in the Airport Com-
mission for managing the airport.
Excluding civil service employees, there are two statutes in the
Iowa Code dealing with removal of officers and employees. Section
372. 15 of the Iowa Code provides as follows:
Except as otherwise provided by state or city
law, all persons appointed to city office may
be removed by the officer or body making the
appointment, but every such removal shall be
by written order. The order shall give the
reasons, be filed in the office of the City Clerk,
and a copy shall be sent by certified mail to the
person removed who, upon request filed with
the Clerk within 30 days of the date of mailing
the copy, shall be granted a public hearing
before the Council on all issues connected with
the removal. The hearing shall be held within
30 days of the date the request is filed, unless
the person removed requests a later date.
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Section 66. 1 of the Code of Iowa provides as follows:
Any appointive or elective officer, except such
as may be removed only by impeachment, holding
any public office in the state or in any division or
municipality thereof, may be removed from office
by the district court for any of the following
reasons:
1. For willful or habitual neglect or refusal to
perform the duties of his office.
2. For willful misconduct or maladministration
in office.
3. For corruption.
4. For extortion.
5. Upon conviction of a felony.
6. For intoxication, or upon conviction of being
intoxicated.
7. Upon conviction of violating the provisions of
Chapter 56 [dealing with campaign finance dis-
closure].
These two statutes appear to be in conflict and the question of which statute
would apply needs to be determined. Following the principle of construction
set out in Section 4. 7 of the Code of Iowa to the effect that a specific statute
is to be given effect over a general statute, it is my belief that Section 66. 1
governs the removal of any appointive officer holding any "public office".
In this respect please note that Section 372. 15 is expressly made subject to
other provisions of State law. We need therefore to distinguish between an
appointive officer holding "any public office" and all other persons appointed
to City office.
iThere are of course many different types of employees and officers
of a municipality. A chief of police, city manager, city attorney, secretary,
commission member, and council member are all City employees and/or
appointed or elected to City "office". However, the law makes a distinction
between "public office" and general public employment. As stated in 63
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Briefly stated, a position is a public office when
it is created by law, with duties cast on the in-
cumbent which involves some portion of the
sovereign power and in the performance of which
the public is concerned, and which also are con-
tinuing in their nature and not occasional or
intermittent; a public employment, on the other
hand, is a position in the public service which
lacks sufficient of the foregoing elements or
characteristics to make it an office. However,
even where the appointment is in the nature of
an employment, the appointee may be a public
officer if the necessary elements of an office
are present.
The office of Airport Commission member meets all of the criteria set
out above for finding it to be a "public office." The office is established
by state law, for a fixed or definite term, and involves the exercise of a
portion of the sovereign power and in the performance of which the public
is concerned. In like fashion members of the Iowa City Library Com-
mission would also be considered, in my opinion, public officers, as that
term is used in Section 66. 1. An interesting question exists as to whether
or not, for example, a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission or
Parks and Recreation Commission would be subject to removal under
Section 66. 1 or Section 372. 15. Arguably members of those commissions,
as distinguished from the airport and library situation, are vested with
less of the sovereign authority possessed by the government. On the main,
their authority is limited to recommendations to the Council and hence
their function is more advisory than governmental. It is beyond the scope
of this memorandum to attempt to resolve, however, that question. Although
a chief of police, city manager, city attorney, city clerk, or other similar
officer can certainly be considered a public officer, they would be, in my
opinion, subject to removal under the provisions of Section 372. 15. The
Iowa Supreme Court has, for example, recently held that a chief of police
maybe removed pursuant to 372. 15. See LaPeters v. City of Cedar Rapids,
263 N. W. 2d 734 (Iowa 1976).
It is therefore my opinion that removal of an Airport Commission
member is governed by the terms and provisions of Chapter 66 of the Code
of Iowa. Parenthetically it should be noted that even if Chapter 66 did not
cover the situation a commission member could clearly not be removed
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without "just cause" as that term is used in the Iowa City Charter. Under
Chapter 66 only the district court of Iowa can order the removal of such
an officer. The court acts upon the petition of the Attorney General of the
state or the petition of five qualified electors of the municipality or the
petition of the County AEtorney. Where a petition for removal is filed by
anyone other than the Attorney General or the County Attorney a bond for
costs is required. In the event the action for removal is unsuccessful an
award for defense costs can be made. The action in the event filed by
five qualified electors would be prosecuted by the County Attorney under
the statute.
In conclusion no member of a board or commission can be removed
except for just cause. Further, members of certain commissions, because
of the independent authority vested in them by state law, can only be removed
under the procedure established in Chapter 66 of the Code of Iowa and then
only for the specific reasons set out in Section 66. 1. I hope that this memo-
randum answers the questions that the Council members had. I would be
happy to discuss this with you further at your convenience.
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MEM
s immti..
Date: November 27, 1979
To: City Council
I
From: Richard Plastino
Re: City Fountain Lumegai e
The City fountain lumenaires and t City fountain itself were designed by
Planned Environments under separate contract.
As is typical with most lighting installations, a catalog is used to
determine allowable loading. Bob Satter advises that the lumenaire
loading on these poles falls within the manufacturer's specifications.
cc: City Plaza Fountain File
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 29, 1979
To: City Council Members
From: Lori Benz, Project Specialist, Senior Center
Re: Data Concerning Agencies Serving Elderly at Senior Center
Attached are program statements describing activities and services of
primary agencies which will serve the elderly at the Senior Center.
These statements explain the purpose and benefits of each service, how
it is carried out, how it related to the Senior Center's goals and
function, and the agency's relationship to other Center activities.
In addition, a statistical profile for each agency has been assembled
reflecting financial allocations for services to the elderly and their
potential impact on service delivery and staffing at the Senior Center.
The amount of space allocated to each agency and the cost of constructing,
equipping, and maintaining the space is also identified.
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S. E. A. T. S.
Pro ect Goals: To provide a coordinated and economical means of transpor-
tation for elderly persons so that they may participate more fully and
independently in the life of their community and the general area.
Area Served: Johnson County.
Background: S.E.A.T.S. provides transportation to all persons age 60 or
older, adults with mobility impairments, and handicapped. Approximately
75 percent of all riders are elderly. Five types of service are
available:
1. Demand response service for elderly and handicapped.
2. Transportation for Congregate Meals.
3. Fixed route work transportation (to Goodwill).
4. Shopper escort service.
5. Transportation for Johnson County area care Xenter.
Five vans are currently in operation. The rural route is a five day
service from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The urban route is a seven day service
from 8:00 a. m. to 9:00 p.m.
Pro'ect Description: The basic nature of the S.E.A.T.S. service may
remain unchanged when the Senior Center opens. However, the new Senior
Center and nearby senior housing should significantly increase the demand
for service due to the concentration of activities and participants.
Priorities of improvement for the S.E.A.T.S. program include:
1. Replacement of the existing fleet - one or two of these replacement
vehicles should be lift -equipped.
2. Addition of new vehicles to meet increased service demands.
3. Acquisition of a radio dispatching center.
Relationshi to Other Center Activities: As a specialized transportation
system. S. .A.
A.T.S. coordinates w th various senior service providers and
organizations, particularly Congregate Meals, Johnson County Council on
Aging, and Johnson County Social Services. With the development of the
Senior Center, the potential of physical and communicative links provided
by S.E.A.T.S. could greatly broaden. Innovative, far-reaching plans
appealing to the largest group possible will fail or succeed depending on
whether the elderly are able to easily and safely reach the site.
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CONGREGATE MEALS
project Goals: To provide one nutritionally sound meal a day to
n v dua s 60 years or older who cannot afford to cook adequate meals,
lack skills in preparing nourishing meals, or have limited mobility for
shopping and cooking. Besides nutrition, the meals provide an opportunity
for socialization and exchange of information.
Asea Served: Johnson County.
Background: Congregate Meals, which includes home -delivered meals,
operates a seven day lunch program through an alternating service at five
sites in Iowa City. Programs addressed to nutrition and health education
are coordinated with the luncheon program. Special diets are available
if ordered by a physician but are limited to bland, basic diabetic diets,
and no added salt. Congregate Meals is a non-profit program supported by
Title VII, federal funds and funding from the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors. In addition, it receives voluntary contributions from
participants.
Project Description: Congregate Meals will operate a centralized service
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the benior Center. Some sites could be eliminated due to increased
dining space and a more efficient kitchen at the Center. As a result,
increased transportation to the Center may be needed. If there is
sufficient funding to staff additional services, Congregate Meals would
consider expanding their present program to include: assistance with food
stamps and surplus commodities, emergency food pantry, food cooperative,
gardening and preserving food, meal planning and preparation, and the
addition of an evening meal.
Relations hi to Other Center Activities: The Congregate Meal program
works with many community agencies which have contact with the elderly.
Their closest relationships are with Council on Aging, Visiting Nurses
Association, S.E.A.T.S., and Johnson County Department of Social
Services. The opportunity to develop and utilize joint services with
these and other agencies should be enhanced at the Senior Center.
JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING
Proect Goals: To address unmet needs relevant to individuals 60 years or
o der to the community. Through its programs of advocacy, information and
referral, outreach, and supportive services, Council on Aging attempts to
maintain and promote dignity, independence, and freedom of choice in the
lives of older people.
Area Served: Johnson County.
Background: The Council on Aging is a non-profit volunteer organization
which provides a variety of services including assistance with rent and
property tax rebate forms, shoppers aid, telephone reassurance, friendly
visting, handyman and chore services, and special development projects.
This is in addition to the services mentioned above.
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Project Description: The Council on Aging serves as the umbrella agency
for primary direct services and projects relating to the elderly. Through
its information and referral service, it is able to link the elderly with
resources in the community and identify unmet needs. It seeks to fill
those needs either through services originating in the agency or by
advocating with other agencies, organizations, or individuals to provide
those services. The Council on Aging services will be especially
important at the Senior Center where expectations of the elderly of
available, easily accessible services will be high.
Relationshi to Other Center Activities: Council on Aging will maintain
a broad rage o working re ationsh ps with agencies, organizations, and
individuals that relate to concerns and programs for the elderly. The
concentration of elderly and close proximity of other program services at
the Senior Center should promote coordination and communication among
these agencies while increasing usage of the services.
VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION OF JOHNSON COUNTY
Promo ect Goals: VNA accepts responsibility to promote health by
identr ifying individual and community health problems, working toward
possible solutions, assisting in community health problems, and working
cooperatively with other organizations and services.
Area Served: Johnson County.
Back round: VNA is a voluntary, non-profit agency which provides direct
c iint services in a variety of settings: homes, clinic, and group
gatherings. VNA intervenes for purposes of group care and treatment,
teaching client and/or family, and monitoring diseased states while
promoting client independence. Over 50 percent of VNA clients are 60
years of age and older and are predominantly female. Three program
categories address health needs of the elderly population:
1. Home health - professional services and disease control; i.e.,
nursing care, occupational, physical, or speech therapy.
2. Elderly health services - counselling, screening, and education.
3. Home health aid services.
Project Descn: VNA has been actively involved in planning the
hea tritioh p ase an program for the Senior Center. In the development and
provision of health services within the Senior Center, VNA would
interface with a variety of other community resources and could provide a
range of services. The complexity and degree of availability of services
depends on increased funding to have staff available for planning,
implementing, and monitoring programs. Health screening services and
educational programs are currently proposed.
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Relationshi to Other Center Activities: Currently, VNA works closely
w th Counc 1 on g ng, Congregate Meals, and Johnson County Social
Services. The greater concentration of elderly at the Center along with
the coordination of services provided to the elderly should encourage
greater use of their services.
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
Project Goals: To link older people in the community with existing
teir needs and roble, instruction
lsery ocate eservice,Ih wotohre ch an agency and the person to contact. where to
Area Served: Johnson County.
Background: The Johnson County Council on Aging operates an information
and referral services for the elderly. The Heritage Agency on Aging funds
this service and subcontracts with the Council on Aging to provide it.
The sfree telephone ne number iseavailable ts per o residents of the counp. m. A
county.
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Proiect Description: This service should be one of the strongest
components o t e Senior Center. Presently, it suffers from underfunding,
understaffing, and lack of office space for staff. The Center should
provide information and referral with adequate space, and promote the
visibility and accessibility it is lacking. Both service providers and
participants should find information and referral services beneficial in
coping with the fragmentation and frustration caused by the lack of
coordination among programs.
Relationshi to Other Center Activities: Information and Referral serves
as the central referralorganization for all services and community
resources available that address the needs of the elderly.
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AGENCY FUNDING BUDGET
SCUrRCE(S) FY80 FY81
V.N.A.
UNITED
1'1'Ali!
NCY--
40,500
JOHNSON
]CUN'FY
87,275
91,775
ITHER(FEE
52,766
TO
16
MEDICARE
ETc.)
126,415
135,656
RES. FUND
CARRIED.
2,291
15,731
RES. DOHA—
338
33
TIONS
DESIG. BY
BOARD
20 , 500
0
TOTAL 1274,069 I 284,000
AMT. BUDGETED # CF STAFF r CF SER- _ STAFF #SERVICE
SERVICES TO 7LDEPS.Y ALLOCATED VICE CCN— DRCPOSED HOURS,
FY 80 FY81 TO ELDERLY TATS F.'ITzT FCR SR. AT SR.
PROFFAMS ELDERLY CEVTER CENTER
94,712 104 995 8.85 11,645 UNKNC10 UNKNOWN
(53%) I (52.9%) I (1978) I
CONGRE-
GATE
1'1'Ali!
NCY--
127,636
155,455
X27,636
155,455
21
52,766
TO
16
45.5
HR.�WiC,
VMLS
LE VII
(MEALS
KIND
11-9-79)
ATED
VICES
239040
24,000
S.E.A.T.ETA
12, 469
NOT AVAI
- 66,180
NOT
- 7TIIME
(ONEZWAY
TIME FULL-
W0•HRS,/
. REHA
. 85
ABLE
3 PART
RIDES IN
3 PART -
T GRAN
IRANS.
12,612
TIME
1978)
TIME
L TAX
UND
975
ITAGE
-%
NCY
NT
1,910
IES
35,625
ES
9,136
G. MEA
4,192
CO
-
TRACT (GO
-
ILL)
17
91 I}5
THER MIS
8
OHY.SON C
20,890
-
TOTAL
1C7,400
3
NO CURRENT
4 (INCLUDE
40 HR,/
COUNCIL
OWA CITY
NOT AVAII
- N.A .
I.A.
N.A
REPORT AVA
L' IA R)
ON AGING'
ITED WA
ABLE
Co.
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CONGREGATE
MEALS
SPACE ALLO-
CATION IN
SENICR CTR.
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE
FIRST AID ROOM
EXAM ROOM
INTERVIEW ROOM
(FUTURE DENTAL EXAM
ROOM)
TOTAL: 762 SQ. FT.
DIRECTORIS OFFICE
KITCHEN 321x62.51
DINING ROOM
411x62.51
BATHROOM
LOADING DOCK
ADD1L STORAGE IN
BOILER ROOM
TOTAL: 4562 SQ.
SENIOR CENTER EX?EN-ITITRE SUA4:AFY
FURNITURE FURNITURE/ SPACE CON -
FURNITURE
ALLOCATION EQUIPMENT ST3hC'PION* (EST.)
DESK -1
z
i
DESK CHAIR -1
's
y
SIDE CHAIR -4
ARM CHAIR -1
I
I
SPACE ALLO-
CATION IN
SENICR CTR.
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE
FIRST AID ROOM
EXAM ROOM
INTERVIEW ROOM
(FUTURE DENTAL EXAM
ROOM)
TOTAL: 762 SQ. FT.
DIRECTORIS OFFICE
KITCHEN 321x62.51
DINING ROOM
411x62.51
BATHROOM
LOADING DOCK
ADD1L STORAGE IN
BOILER ROOM
TOTAL: 4562 SQ.
SENIOR CENTER EX?EN-ITITRE SUA4:AFY
FURNITURE FURNITURE/ SPACE CON -
FURNITURE
ALLOCATION EQUIPMENT ST3hC'PION* (EST.)
DESK -1
4017.28
37,825.66
DESK CHAIR -1
SIDE CHAIR -4
ARM CHAIR -1
WRITING TABLE -1
LOUNGE COT -1
PAMPHLET RACK -2
BASE CABINET -1
DISPLAY CABINET -1
EXAM TABLE -1
EXAM STCCL-1
TREATPIENT CABINET -1
1n1ASTE RECEIVER -1
GOOSENECK LAMP -1
BLOOD PRESSURE SCOPE -1
OTO SCOPE -1
DOZER DESK XAGNIFIER-2
OPTHALMOSCOPE-1
FILES (3 -DRAWER )::2
WASTE BASKET -3
FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN''
T C HED
PPEITDIX FOR
DINING ROOM:
KITCHEATTACHED
OST
TABLES --
4g11-6
9143.00
226,457.60
36x72"-6
36x361t-9
CHAIRS -150
CHAIR CARTS -6
TABLE CARTS -4
CLOCKS -2
DIRECTOR'S CFFICE:
DESK -1
DESK CHAIR -1
SIDE CHAIR -1
WASTEBASKET -1
"SEE ATTACHED APPENDIX
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PERA-
ION &
HINT.
EST.)
,67
I
AGENCY
! S.E.A.T.S.
i
COUNCIL CN
AGING
MULTI-
PURPOSE
AGENCY USE',
L
SPACE ALLO-
CATION I1)
SENIOR CTR.
OFFICE AREA
(L -SHAPED)
STORAGE IN BOILER
ROOM
TOTAL: 306 SQ. FT.
RECEPTION AND
SECRETARIAL AREA
DIRECTORIS OFFICE
INTERVIEW RCOM
704 SQ. FT.
I&R OFFICE
120 SQ. FT.
TOTAL: 824 SQ. FT.
OFFICE AREA
TOTAL: 458 sq. FT.
ADD+L SPACE BY
APPOINTMENT:
CONFERENCE ROOM
INTERVIEW RCOM IN
HEALTH SUITE
I& R SPACE ( IF NOT
STAFFED BY COA)
DINING RCOI i
CLASS ROOM
EQTJI PKENT/
FURNITURE
ALLOCATION
DESKS -2
DESK CHAIR -2
SIDE CHAIR -2
WASTE PA SKETS-2
DESKS -7
DESK CHAIRS -7
END TABLE -1
ARM CHAIR -4
SIDE CHAIR -7
TABLE -1
14ASTEBASKET-7
DESK -2
DESK CHAIR -2
FILES (3 -DRAWER) -6
14ASTE BASKET -2
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FURNITURE/ SPACE CON- PACE
EQUIPMENT STRUCTION* (EST.) OPERA
-!-
PION &
INT.
(EST.)
1023.52 15,189.84
306
4891.32
2249.52
40,°03.36
22,735.12
*0.64/SQ. FT.
City of Iowa Cit
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 30, 1979
TO: City Council
FROM: Patricia S. Brown, Director, Human Relations Departmentlt}Ylt�.-/
RE: Appointments to the Human Rights Commission
At the monthly meeting on November 28, 1979 ,
the Human Rights
Commission members discussed the three vacancies on the Commission.
Commissioners are interested that capable and concerned individuals
continue to be appointed by the City Council. Because of this
concern, the Human Rights Commission would like the opportunity
to present some input to the City Council members for your review
and consideration prior to making the appointments.
The Commission requests that Council appointments be postponed
from December 11 to December 18. This will enable the Commission
to review the applications, determine each applicant's interests
and capabilities, and submit a recommendation. The Commission's
recommendation would be an additional resource for the City
Council to consider when making appointments. The Commission
trusts you will give its request to postpone making the appoint-
ments serious consideration and awaits your reply.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 30, 1979
TO: City Council
FROM: Dennis R. Kraft, Director of Planning f, Program Development
RE: CDBG Progress Report - October 1979
Attached is a copy of the CDBG Progress Report for the month
of October, 1979.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT
OCTOBER 1979
Prepared: November 1979
Department of Planning & Program Development
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT
OCTOBER 1979
Prepared: November 1979
Department of Planning & Program Development
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PROGRESS REPORT: OCTOBER 1979
CDBG PROGRAM
I. CDBG Program Administration
Work in Progress:
1. Received printed Housing Information Pamphlet.
2. Initiated Small Cities project acquisition process - solicited pro-
posals for appraisal services.
3. Completed final draft of Small Cities project Environmental Review Record.
Work Planned:
1. Distribute Housing Information Pamphlet by 11-15-79.
2. Complete and publish Small Cities project ERR by 11-30-79.
3. Hold public meeting on 2nd year (FY81) Small Cities grant proposal: 11-28-79
4. Hold public meetings for Northside and Hickory Hill residents on proposed
NSI revisions by 11-29-79.
II. Housing Rehabilitation
Work in Progress:
1. Completed all FY79 emergency weatherization/rehabilitation cases.
2. Developed draft FY80 rehabilitation program manual.
Work Planned:
1. Continue to administer rehabilitation of Summit Street coop. apts. -
completion: spring 1980.
2. Review and process multi -family rehabilitation proposal (Iowa Apts.) for
funding under HUD 312 program by 11-30-79.
3. Distribute FY80 rehabilitation program manual for review by City Council,
CCN, and Housing Commission by 11-21-79. (Program to be initiated by
December 1)
III. Neighborhood Site Improvements
See separate detailed report.
IV. Ralston Creek Flood Control•
Work in Progress:
1. South Branch Dam
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Established just compensation and initiated negotiations on land to be
acquired.
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Work Planned:
1. South Branch Dam
Continue acquisition procedures with goal of awarding construction
contract in February or March 1980.
2. North Branch Dam
a. Continue final design and plans - complete by January 1980.
b. Contract for soil testing services by 11-15-79.
V. Housing Code Enforcement
Work in Progress and Planned:
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Continue minimum housing code inspections and compliance follow-up in CDBG
project area -- 149 structures (est. 450 dwelling units) inspected during
October 1979.
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VI. Aid to Victims of Spouse Abuse
Work in Progress:
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1. Obtained HUD release of funds.
2. Prepared draft contract between City and AAVSA.
Work Planned:
1. Complete final contract between City and AAVSA by 11-30-79.
2. Maintain liaison with AAVSA to identify potential shelters for spouse
abuse victims (continuing).
VII. Senior Center
Work in Progress:
1. Hired program specialist.
2. Received initial construction cost estimates from independent source.
Work Planned:
1. Revise project design based on independent cost estimates by 11-15-79.
2. Update construction cost estimates (continuing).
3. Submit plans for independent review by 11-30-79. Revised goal for
awarding construction contract is February 1, 1980.
4. Develop contracts with service providers (continuing).
5. Revise contract with architectural firm by 11-15-79.
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VIII. Comprehensive Plan
Work in Progress and Planned:
1. Continue review of revised zoning ordinance; complete by December 1979.
2. Continue developing area studies - first draft of Foster Road area study
completed.
3. Review draft Bikeway Plan with Riverfront, Resources Conservation,
Parks & Recreation, and Planning & Zoning Commissions.
4. Outlined annexation study to be completed this fiscal year.
IX. Energy Conservation
Work in Progress:
1. Reviewed applicants to receive grants under pilot solar demonstration project.
2. Initiated review of zoning and subdivision ordinance for proposed energy
conservation measures (continuing).
Work Planned:
1. Select recipients of pilot solar demonstration awards by 11-15-79.
2. Solicit bids for work under pilot solar demonstration project by 11-30-79.
3. Weather permitting, initiate heat loss identification program during
November 1979.
9 X. River Corridor Improvements
Work in Progress:
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r, 1. Completed boat ramp project ERR.
2. Obtained memorandum of understanding with Airport Commission to build
boat ramp at Sturgis Ferry Park.
3. Submitted applications for river encroachment to Corps of Engineers, Iowa
x; Natural Resources Council, and other agencies.
Work Planned:
1. Develop final plans for boat ramp - complete by 12-21-79.
2. Publish ERR and required notices by 11-23-79. Release of funds anticipated
12-14-79.
3. Continue Riverfront Commission review of River Corridor Overlay Zone during
November 1979.
XI. Urban Redevelopment:
Work in Progress and Planned:
1. Continue Block 83 parking ramp construction - anticipate partial opening
11-21-79; final completion spring 1980.
2. Decide on award of contract to construct Block 64 parking ramp by 11-13-79
in order to begin construction by 11-26-79.
3. Complete Streetscape Phase II -A construction by 11-30-79.
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4. Prepare Streetscape Phase II -B design and plans (continuing).
5. Monitor preparation of Block 64 hotel site disposition prospectus -
complete by December 1979.
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XII. Neighborhood Park Improvements
j Work Planned:
Obtain LWCF matching grant - application under review until 12-15-79.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT
OCTOBER FY -80
Prepared: November 1979
Bruce Knight, Planner/Program Analyst
Pat Keller, Planner/Program Analyst
Department of Planning & Program Development
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NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS
1. Playground Equipment
Through the Neighborhood Site Improvements Program, five neighborhood parks:
College Green, Creekside, Hickory Hill, Oak Grove and Mark Twain were to be
enhanced by the addition of new equipment.
This project has been completed except for the installation of shelters at
Mark Twain School and Oak Grove Park. These are expected to be in by Novem-
ber 21.
Financial Status
Budget Allocation: $17,500.00
Encumbered: $13,615.50 (5,469.50 + 8,146.00)
Expended: -0-
2. Bus Stop Equipment
Three areas in the Neighborhood Site Improvements Program selected bus stop
equipment to be placed throughout their neighborhoods. Longfellow, Creek -
side, and Northside opted for a variety of equipment to be installed.
Activities Schedule
Order equipment August 17
Receive equipment October 5
Install shelters and benches November (13-23).
Financial Status
Budget Allocation
Encumbered:
Expended:
Completed Delayed
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$24,500 (equipment, $19,500/installation, $5,000)
$11,186.00
-0-
Bus stop equipment has arrived, and residents have been contacted to insure
<< that there are no objections to having a shelter or bench placed adjacent
to their property. Arrangements are currently being made to hire a con-
tractor to install the equipment during November.
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3. Tree Planting
All of the areas in the Neighborhood Site Improvements Program are involved
in the tree planting project. Residents were to be responsible for planting
trees in the public grass strips in front of their homes.
Activities Schedule Completed Delayed
Receive trees November 1-3 X
Plant trees November 3 X
This project is now completed. A total of 361 trees were distributed and
planted.
Financial Status
Budget Allocation: $21,000.00
Encumbered: $18,276.55
Expended: -0-
4. Beautification
The beautification project of the Neighborhood Site Improvements Program
addresses two specific areas of concern. These are: (1) the intersection
of Muscatine and Burlington and (2) the division of commercial and residential
areas between Highland Court (commercial) and Keokuk Court (residential).
A. Court and Muscatine:
This project includes the planting of trees along Muscatine Avenue be-
tween Court and Burlington Streets. Planting behind the barricade at
Burlington and Muscatine is also scheduled.-:_
Activities Schedule Completed Delayed
Award contract October 30 X
?j Plant trees November 15
B. Commercial and Residential:
Along the border between Diana Street and Highland Court, residents
have complained that the commercial properties along Highland Court
create visual and noise problems for the residents. Consequently,
evergreens will be planted northward along the border of residential
and commercial areas from Diana Court.
Activities Schedule Completed Delayed
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Order trees October 15 X
Plant trees October 30 X
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Financial Status (both activities)
Budget Allocation: $4,500.00
Encumbered: $4,500.00
Expended: -0-
Specific tree locations on Beautification Project B are still being negotiated
with residential and commercial property owners. However, general locations
have been picked and the trees for this project have been purchased in the
overall tree planting project.
5. Alley Graveling
Through the Neighborhood Site Improvement Program, alleys in four areas:
Hickory Hill, Creekside, Highland and South Central were to be graded,
graveled and rolled. Since funding was sufficient, it was decided that the
gravel alleys in the Northside area should also be done.
This project has been closed out. Any alleys which may have been missed
originally are currently being gravelled using excess gravel which was stock-
piled.
Financial Status
Budgeted: $39,250.00
Encumbered: $39,250.00
Expended: $34,907.31
s 6. Alley Paving
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The two alleys are both in the Northside area and each services a church
zj which is a congregate meal site.
Activity Schedule
Completed Delayed
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Contract awarded October 2 x
( Pave alleys October 2 -November 15
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Financial Status
Budgeted: $30,000.00
(•; Encumbered: $23,808.41
Expended: -0-
The deadline for completing this contract has been set at November 15. At
this point in time, both alleys have been paved, and the contractor is com-
pleting clean-up work. This project is in the process of being closed out.
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Special Alley Project
This project concerns the north -south alley which runs from the Burlington
Street -Muscatine Avenue intersection to the Court Street -Oakland Avenue inter-
section. $8,020 was originally set aside for a partial closing (southern
half) and the replacement of the broken concrete surface (northern half) of
the alley. Two surveys of neighborhood residents have been conducted, and a
neighborhood meeting was held. Residents of the immediate area generally
favor erecting signs at the alley for one-way traffic from north to south,
and placing an asphalt topping over the broken concrete. CCN concurs with
this recommendation as it will reduce traffic hazards at the Burlington -
Muscatine intersection.
Activity Schedule Completed Delayed
Repair of alley by Streets Department November 30
Erection of signs making alley one-way south
November 30
Financial Status
Budgeted: $ 8,020.00
Encumbered: -0-
Expended: -0-
Although original plans included an asphalt overlay for this alley, engineer-
ing staff has recommended that patch work be done instead. The driveway
leading into the northwest end of the alley does not have enough grade to
allow an asphalt overlay without creating drainage problems for the resi-
dent. Arrangements have been made for the Public Works Department to do
Patchwork on this alley and install the appropriate signs.
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Two areas have an asphalt overlay project carried out through the Neighbor-
hood Site Improvements Program: In Hickory Hill, the one block of East
Washington east of Muscatine; in Highland, as much of Highland Avenue as
Possible, with the funding available (this segment has been left to the dis-
cretion of the Engineering Department).
This project has been completed and is now closed out.
Financial
Budgeted:
Encumbered:
$28,500.00
Expended:
$28,738.95
$27,103.94
9. Pedestrian Crosswalks
It was decided in the Highland Area that the feasibility of installing
trian cycles in the traffic lights
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at Highway 6 and
Sycamore should be investigated. If the
Keokuk and
Highway 6 and
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they would then be ordered and installed through the
ment Program.
cycles were warranted,
Neighborhood Site Improve-
Activity
Completed
Delayed
Do pedestrian counts July 15-20
Prepare report on feasibility August 1-15
If feasible
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send request to IDOT August 15-31
Receive approval (or disapproval) from
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IDOT September 30
If approved order equipment October 1
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Receive and install equipment November 1-15
X (Dec. 1)
Financial
X (See below)
Budgeted: $2,800.00
Encumbered: _0
Expended: _0_
Approval was recently received from IDOT for a pedestrian cycle at the inter-
section of Highway 6 and Sycamore. This project may run a little over the
original estimate, although it may be possible to divert some of the money
budgeted for the Kirkwood Avenue curb and gutter project (see project number 12).
Work will begin on this project as soon as possible.
In regards to the pedestrian cycle at the intersection of Keokuk and Highway 6,
the matter was discussed at the October CCN meeting. CCN recommended that
Public Works continue to investigate the possibilities at this intersection
to determine if something can be worked out.
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10. Curb Ramps
The curb ramp program was developed using a combination of Architectural Barrier
Removal and Neighborhood Site Improvements funds. The curb ramps were located
through suggestions from handicapped interest groups and residents present at
the Neighborhood Site Improvement neighborhood meetings.
Activity Schedule Completed Delayed
Award contract October 2 X
Carry out project October 5 (in progress)
Financial Status
Budgeted: $57,250 (Architectural Barrier, 50,000/NSI, 7,250)
Encumbered: $48,423.60
Expended: -0-
Curb ramps have been completed at several locations (e.g., the intersection
of Highland Avenue and Keokuk St.). The bulk of the work will be completed
next spring.
11. Sidewalk Repair
Five neighborhoods were scheduled to be involved in a sidewalk repair project
#'( through the Neighborhood Site Improvement program: Northside, Longfellow,
Creekside, South Central and Hickory Hill. Two of these areas, Northside
and Hickory Hill, were set up to include the use of NSI funds as well as
k; property assessments. The other three neighborhoods will be done strictly
through NSI funding.
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Activity Schedule Completed Delayed
Award contract October 23 X
Carry out project October 30 . . .
Financial Status
Budgeted: $157,000.00
Encumbered: $ 85,394.40
Expended: -0-
A contract has been awarded for the sidewalk repair program in the Long-
fellow, Creekside and South Central areas. It is unlikely that work will
actually begin this fall which is probably for the best since salt is very
damaging to the surface of new concrete. Therefore work will begin as soon
as possible next spring.
The sidewalk repair program in the Northside and Hickory Hill area will be
inspected and bid next spring (pending the outcome of residents meetings to
be held in these two areas).
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12. Curb Repair
The Highland Area requested to do curb and gutter repair along Kirkwood Avenue
through the NSI program. This project was to include repairing the curb and
installing curb cuts on Kirkwood Avenue from Webster Street to Lower Muscatine.
Financial Status
Budgeted: $32,000.00
Encumbered: -0-
Expended: -0-
Comments:
Through recent conversations with the Engineering Department, it has become
apparent that this project is not economically feasible with the current
budget. It has been determined that by replacing the curb and gutter along
Kirkwood Avenue, the curb would be higher than the sidewalk. Since most of
the street is relatively flat, it would not be possible to drain the water
off the sidewalks. Therefore, it would be necessary to replace most of the
sidewalk as well as the curb and gutter, making this project overly expen-
sive for the benefit received. For this reason, the staff recommends drop-
ping this project and replacing it with something else.
This information will be presented to CCN for a recommendation at their next
meeting.
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The proportion of money unencumbered to money budgeted is currently about 64%.
This figure has almost doubled since the end of September due to contracts being
awarded on the following projects: Tree Planting, Beautification, three areas
(Northside, Creekside and South Central) of the Sidewalk Repair, Asphalt Over-
lay and Curb Ramps.
In order to update the residents of the Neighborhood Site Improvements areas on
the progress of all the projects, staff currently plans to send out a newsletter
to the residents of all areas. This newsletter will be sent out during the month
of November.. Also, meetings are scheduled with the residents of the Northside and
Hickory Hill areas at the end of November. These meetings will be for the purpose
of discussing alternatives to the sidewalk repair program for these two areas.
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY - NSI
PROJECTS
Project
Total Budgeted
Encumbered
Expended
1.
Playground Equipment
$ 17,500.00
$ 13,615.50
$ -0-
2.
Bus Stop Equipment
24,500.00
11,186.00
-0-
3.
Tree Planting
21,000.00
18,276.55
-0-
4.
Beautification
Court & Muscatine
2,500.00
2,500.00
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Commercial & Residential 2,000.00
2,000.00
-0-
1.
Alley Graveling
$ 39,250.00
$ 34,907.31
$ 39,250.00
2.
Alley Paving
30,000.00
23,808.41
-0-
3.
Special Alley Project
8,020.00
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-0-
4.
Asphalt Overlay
28,500.00
28,738.95
27,103.94
5.
Pedestrian Crosswalk
2,800.00
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-0-
6.
Curb Ramps
57,250.00
48,423.60
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7.
Sidewalk Repair
169,500.00
85,394.40
-0-
8.
Curb Repair
32,000.00
-0-
-0-
TOTAL
$422,820.00
$273,193.41
$ 62,011.25
The proportion of money unencumbered to money budgeted is currently about 64%.
This figure has almost doubled since the end of September due to contracts being
awarded on the following projects: Tree Planting, Beautification, three areas
(Northside, Creekside and South Central) of the Sidewalk Repair, Asphalt Over-
lay and Curb Ramps.
In order to update the residents of the Neighborhood Site Improvements areas on
the progress of all the projects, staff currently plans to send out a newsletter
to the residents of all areas. This newsletter will be sent out during the month
of November.. Also, meetings are scheduled with the residents of the Northside and
Hickory Hill areas at the end of November. These meetings will be for the purpose
of discussing alternatives to the sidewalk repair program for these two areas.
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MEMORANnUM
Date: November 29, 1979
To: City Council
From: Dennis R. Kraft, Director,
Dept. of Planning & Program Development
Re: Environmental Review Record for Small Cities Project
Attached for your information is a copy of the Environmental Review
Record (ERR) for the Small Cities/Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood
Revitalization Project. Environmental Review is a required and
fundamental step in the application process for Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the Department of Housing
and Urban Development. The findings of the Environmental Review have
been discussed with the Committee on Community Needs (CCN) and with
neighborhood residents, and the ERR document has been thoroughly
reviewed by staff.
The legal notices required by HUD (see Appendices H, I, and J of the
ERR) are scheduled to be published on December 10, 1979. The
official public comment period will be from December 10 - December
26, 1979. The Request for Release of Funds and Certification (see
Appendix K of the ERR) for this Project will be sent to HUD on or
about December 18, 1979.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
RECORD
FOR
LOWER
RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD
REVITALIZATION PROJECT
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City of Iowa City
Department of Planning & Program
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD
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— NOTICE OF INTENT NOT TO FILE
AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
FOR
LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATIONAMALL CITIES PROJECT
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Prepared by:
City of Iowa City
Department of Planning and Program Development
—� Dennis R. Kraft, Director
James A. Hencin, CDBG Program Coordinator
R. Michael Flaherty, Project Director
Kevin Laverty, Environmental Review Planner
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Purpose
of Environmental Review Record.
I.
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 3
II.
Project Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 5
A. Location and General Setting
B. Goals and Objectives
C. Project Elements
D. Implementation Schedule
E. Project Budget
F. Relationship to Other Projects
G. Departmental and Agency Responsibilities
III.
Environmental Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A. Physical Environment
B. Social and Economic Environment
C. Aesthetic Environment
IV.
Environmental Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 32
V.
Evaluation of Impacts and Assessment of Alternatives . . . . .
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A. Evaluation of Adverse Impacts
B. Enhancement of the Environment
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C. Consideration of Alternative Projects and of No Project
D. Steps Planned to Minimize Adverse Impacts
VI.
Level of Clearance Finding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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VII.
Notices and Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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VIII.
Further Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 55
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IX.
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 56
A. Site Visit
B. Historic Review
C. Land Use Survey
D. Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies
E. Early Public Review
F. Presentation to Committee on Community Needs (CCN)
G. Discussion of Environmental Review at Neighborhood
Meeting
H. Notice of Action Affecting a Flood Plain
I. Notice of Finding of No Significant Effect Upon
the Environment
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J. Notice to Public of Request for Release of Funds
K. Request for Release of Funds and Certification
X.
References and Contacts for the Environmental Review . . • • •
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ABSTRACT
This document constitutes the official Environmental Review Record for
the Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Revitalization/Small Cities Project.
The Record focuses on the goals and objectives of the Project, assesses
the potential impacts of the Project on the physical, social, and
aesthetic environment, and considers alternatives to the Project.
The City of Iowa City concludes that there will be no significant adverse
environmental effects caused by this Project.
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PROJECT NAME: Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Revitalization Project
CDBG Number: B -79 -DN -19-0048
SUBMITTING AGENCY: Department of Planning 6 Program Development
Citity
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cE. Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
PURPOSE:
This Environmental Review Record (ERR) has been prepared in order to
record, display, and evaluate all impacts that the Small Cities/Lower
Ralston Creek Neighborhood Revitalization Project will have on the
social, physical, and aethestic environment of the Lower Ralston Creek
area. In accordance with HUD regulations --contained at 24 CFR 58.5(d) --
the City of Iowa City must determine the nature, magnitude and extent of
all environmental impacts; and must evaluate changes or alternatives in
the Project that would eliminate or minimize adverse impacts.
This ERR will lead to the "level of clearance" finding, i.e., the
determination of whether the Project will significantly affect the
quality of the human environment. If there will be a significant effect,
an Environmental Impact Statement is required.
Finally, the ERR will be made available for public review and comment
before HUD will approve the release of any funds for the Small Cities
Project.
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SUMMARY
Ralston Creek flooding has historically created threats to life,
health, and property. The Ralston Creek channel improvements which
are part of the proposed $2,000,000 Small Cities/Lower Ralston Creek
Neighborhood Revitalization Project -- which will contain a flood as
large as the 100 -year frequency event between Gilbert Street and
Kirkwood Avenue -- will be a major public facilities improvement in
the development of Iowa City.
This Environmental Review of the Small Cities Project shows that no
significant negative effect on the quality of the human environment
will be produced by the Project, and that activities proposed as part
of the Project will not require preparation of an Environmental
Impact Statement. The Project provides for implementation of a
portion of the Storm Water Management Plan for Ralston Creek, and
property disposition will be carried out to conform with the
Comprehensive Plan Map and a wide range of adopted goals and
Policies.
On the other hand, the Project does not completely measure up to all
HUD policies nor to specific goals of the Iowa City Comprehensive
Plan relating to housing opportunities and the preservation of low
and moderate income residential areas. (See pages 34-39 of this
document). In an attempt to avoid these adverse impacts, the
Environmental Review has examined a variety of alternatives to the
proposed Lower Ralston Creek Project. None of these alternatives can
offer a practicable means of avoiding these adverse impacts while
providing protection from Ralston Creek flooding.
The most important aspect of the Small Cities/Lower Ralston Creek
Neighborhood Revitalization Project -- in terms of environmental
effects, planning, and expenditure funds -- is the control of Ralston
Creek flooding. Impacts upon the physical, social and aesthetic
aspects of the human environment will be long-term and extremely
beneficial. In addition to protection of individual residential and
commercial properties, public facilities -- including drainage,
sanitary sewer, and major streets -- will be greatly improved.
Approximately 12 residential structures in several locations in and
around the Small Cities Area will no longer be in the floodplain and
will then become eligible for housing rehabilitation under Federal
dispn
laced by the Small 'Cities CitiesrProject happear cto be substandard, and
the residences in the southern half of the Project Area are likely to
becandwill continue Mtonbeunder the impacted bytth'e effectseofZarterialdstreets
and/or train noise.
The major adverse effect of Project activities is the net loss of
housing units in the Small Cities Area. The relocation of owner -
occupants and renters must be carried out with extreme diligence and
care. Five of the units that may be displaced are owner -occupied
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current assessed values of these homes is not likely to be found in
Iowa City. It is important to note that the removal of seven housing
units on the 900 block of South Dubuque Street and the 200 block of
East Benton Street (as well as two commercial structures) is not
necessary to make the Ralston Creek channel improvements nor to
remove the parcels from the floodplain. The City's application to
HUD proposes that these structures will be removed so that parcels
can be assembled by the City and sold to private concerns. The City
Council has approved a schedule for appraisals of and offers to
purchase all properties, in three stages. Under consideration are
alternatives that would grant life estates to certain owner -
occupants and/or relocate suitable structures.
Although the disposition element of the Project is consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan Map, the current designation for land
consumptive use should be considered further. Based upon land
available for disposition, general commercial use may be a more
suitable land use designation.
In addition, there are opportunities available to enhance the
environment which have not been addressed in the Small Cities Project
as proposed. These might be considered as detailed budgets are
prepared. The most significant of these opportunities are:
1. provision of housing beyond levels stated in the pre -
application,
2, utilization of Ralston Creek channel improvements as a park or
park -like setting,
3, construction of bicycle/pedestrian paths along the west bank of
Ralston Creek and across the Creek at Lafayette Street, and
4, encouragement of small locally -owned businesses which could not
otherwise enter the market through the formation of a Small
Business Investment Corporation.
In the analysis of alternatives, it has been determined that none of
the alternatives considered in depth (see Section V C. of the ERR)
would result in a significant negative impact upon the environment.
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II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A. LOCATION AND GENERAL SETTING
The Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood (Small Cities CDBG Project
Area) covers approximately 10 square blocks immediately to the
south of the east one-half of downtown Iowa City. As shown in
Figure 1 the boundaries of the Project Area are Court Street on
the north, Gilbert Street on the east, Kirkwood Avenue on the
south and Dubuque Street on the west.
A major feature of the Project Area is the lower reach of
Ralston Creek, which enters the Iowa River approximately one-
quarter mile downstream (southwest) from Kirkwood Avenue.
Ralston Creek and its branches drain a total of 5,500 acres,
which include Iowa City's downtown and most eastside
residential areas, plus extensive agricultural land.
The Project Area is a diverse area of mixed residential and
commercial land uses. It is thoroughly discussed in Sections
III.A.3. and III.8.1. of this report.
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B. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Goal:
To eliminate blight and the causes of blight and to encourage
private reinvestment in the Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood.
Project Objectives:
1. To eliminate the threat of flooding in the Lower Ralston
Creek Neighborhood through channel improvements designed
to contain one hundred year frequency floods throughout
the reaches of the project area.
2. To reduce flooding in Iowa City's central neighborhoods
through the contraction of the flood plain resulting from
channel improvements.
3. To eliminate blight by allowing for the use of housing
rehabilitation assistance to dwelling units previously
ineligible for such assistance due to their location
within the floodplain.
4. To eliminate the health and safety hazards of current
substandard housing units by relocating residents to
decent, safe and sanitary housing units in a non -flood
prone area.
5. To assemble fragmented parcels of appropriate size to be
sold for redevelopment with uses as specified in the
Comprehensive Plan, thereby promoting more rational land
use.
Short-term Objectives:
1. To acquire 21 complete parcels and small portions of four
additional parcels along the west bank of Ralston Creek,
between Harrison Street and Kirkwood Avenue, in order to
facilitate Ralston Creek channel improvements, remove
deteriorated structures, and allow for the assembly of
parcels for resale and reuse.
2. To provide financial and relocation assistance to 16
households and 6 businesses which will be displaced by the
Project.
3. To remove 18 primary and 7 accessory structures in order to
facilitate proposed Ralston Creek improvements, to remove
blighting influences from the neighborhood, and to begin
preparing for resale and redevelopment.
- 4. To alter the Ralston Creek channel in order to provide
sufficient capacity to contain one hundred year frequency
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floods throughout the channel reach from Harrison Street
to Kirkwood Avenue.
5. To prepare a site suitable for development of housing to be
used by low-income residents.
6. To provide technical and financial assistance to home
owners rehabilitating and flood proofing houses formerly
in the flood plain.
7. To administer the Small Cities program, insuring that it
complies with state, federal and local policies and
regulations; and to monitor the project to assure comple-
tion in
a satisfactory manner within the allotted time.
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C. PROJECT ELEMENTS
1. Land Acquisition
a. Property Proposed to be Acquired
The real property to be acquired in the Lower Ralston
Creek Neighborhood is identified on the Land
Acquisition Map (see Figure 2). Properties are
identified for acquisition as follows:
(1) properties which encroach on the Ralston Creek
floodway,
(2) properties which are required in order to make
the necessary channel improvements.
(3) properties which are now and will continue to be
subject to flooding,
(4) properties necessary to assemble land into
parcels of adequate size to allow for
redevelopment in accordance with the objectives
of this plan, the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan,
and the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Iowa
City.
b. Conditions Under Which Pro arty not Designated for
Acquisition may be Acquiri9d
Property not designated for acquisition may be
acquired by the City of Iowa City if the acquisition
of such property is necessary for one or more of the
purposes set forth above at Paragraph 0, 1, a.
u C. Conditions Under Which Property Identified to be
' Acquired may be Exempted from Acquisition
Properties presently designated for acquisition but
which are not otherwise necessary to accomplish the
objectives of this neighborhood redevelopment plan
may be exempted from acquisition by the City of Iowa
City at any time, without entering into any agreement
with the owner(s), if such exemption is determined by
the Iowa City City Council to be in the best interest
of the project.
2. Relocation
To insure that the acquisition of commercial properties
and homes does not cause unnecessary hardship for
businesses and residents displaced by the project, the
City of Iowa City will provide relocation benefits and
assistance according to the requirements of the Uniform
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Demolition and Clearance
Property identified on the Land Acquisition Map, Figure 2,
will be cleared of all improvements for one or more of the
following purposes:
a. to facilitate Ralston Creek improvements,
b. to remove blighting influences from the neighborhood,
C. to allow for private redevelopment or construction of
public improvemetns or facilities.
Public Improvements
The Ralston Creek channel will be improved in order to
contain 100 -year frequency floods throughout the project
area (see Figure 3). The proposed improvements include
the following:
a. Channel Improvements
(1) To excavate and expand the west bank of Ralston
Creek from Gilbert Street to Kirkwood Avenue.
To place and compact fill along the west bank
and at low areas along the east bank.
(2) To stabilize creek banks with rip -rap and sod.
(3) To install sheet piling on the east bank of the
creek between Lafayette and Benton Streets.
b. Ma.ior Structures
(1) To construct a new railroad bridge and railroad
bed at Lafayette Street.
(2) To construct a new culvert on the west side of
the existing Benton Street culvert.
C. Interior Drainage
(1) To install storm water pumping stations on
either creek bank at Benton Street.
5. Housing
The project will provide expanded opportunities for low
and moderate income households in the following manner:
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To provide a site suitable for development of up to
ten units of traditional public housing or federally
assisted housing (see Figure 3). The number of units
which can be provided on this site depends upon how
much land is available after creek improvements, and
upon the possible vacation of at least a portion of
the Harrison Street right-of-way.
b. Housing Rehabilitation
To offer technical and financial assistance to
homeowners with the purpose of rehabilitation and
floodproofing homes formerly in the floodplain (see
Figure 3). All improvements will be made in
compliance with the Building Code of the City of Iowa
City and all rehabilitated units will, as a minimum,
meet HUD Section 8 Existing Housing Quality
Standards.
6. Disposition
Disposition of all properties acquired for the project
will for either of the following purposes: (see Figure 3)
a. To be dedicated or sold for construction of public
improvements or facilities as described above at
Paragraphs D, 4 and D, 5, a.
b. To be sold for private redevelopment in accordance
with land use designations of the Iowa City
Comprehensive Plan.
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D. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
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E. PROJECT BUDGET
1. Budget Summary
PROJECT
Acquisition
21 parcels including structures and portions of four parcels.
Relocation*
Moving expenses for families $ individuals
(16 households)
Replacement housing for homeowners (6 households $ 8,000
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Replacement housing for renters (10 households 90,000
Relocation payments to businesses (6) ) 40,000
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Total relocation benefits 60,000
Demolition and Clearance
18 primary and 7 accessory structures
Ralston Creek Improvements**
Demolition and construction of a new railroad
bridge trestle at a higher elevation at
Lafayette Street and raising and rebuilding
the railroad bed from Gilbert Street to
Dubuque Street.
Excavation and expansion of the Ralston Creek
west bank and replacement and compaction of
fill on adjacent land south of the railroad
tracks.
Excavation and expansion of the Ralston Creek
west bank and replacement and compaction of
fill on adjacent land.
Replacement of rip -rap and sod on Ralston
Creek banks.
Enlargement of Benton Street culvert and
reconstruction of street segment.
Installation of stormwater pumping station
at Benton Street.
General landscaping including sidewalk
replacement.
Reconstruction of water and sewer utilities.
Total
Housing Programs
Site preparation for subsidized new
construction housing
Housing Rehabilitation and floodproofing
Total
Program Administration and Staffing
$132,000
150,000
100,000
62,000
250,000
60,000
14,000
7,000
incl, above
$ 50,000
ESTIMATED COST
$ 660,000
198,000
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775,000
50,000
242,000
TOTAL PROJECT COST
$2,000,000
*Uniform Relocation Assistance E Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970
**Shoemaker G Haaland, Professional Engineers, Storm Water Management Plan Ralston
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2. Annual Increments
IST FUNDING YEAR
Administration
Acquisition
Relocation
Total 1st year budget
2ND FUNDING YEAR
Administration
Acquisition
Relocation
Demolition
Ralston Creek Improvements
Total 2nd year budget
3RD FUNDING YEAR
Administration
Ralston Creek Improvements
Housing Rehabilitation
Total 3rd year budget
TOTAL PROJECT COST
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$ 60,000
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100,000
$ 90,000
290,000
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-" F. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PROJECTS
The Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Revitalization project has an
important complementary relationship with three major on-going City
activities: 1) Storm Water Management for the Ralston Creek Watershed, 2)
Comprehensive Planning and Economic Development, and 3) the provision of
safe and decent housing for all Iowa City residents.
1. Storm Water Manaaement for Ralston Creek
The City has budgeted nearly $1.5 million in Community Development
Block Grant funds for Ralston Creek improvements, including the
construction of dry dams above urban development on both the north
and south creek branches. Detention made possible by these dams,
detention on private sites mandated by the City's Storm Water
Management Ordinance, and channel improvements included as part of
the Small Cities project are the major elements in an overall
solution to Ralston Creek flooding problems.
2. Comprehensive Plan
The Small Cities Project Area south of the main Rock Island Railroad
tracks is indicated for land consumptive commercial use in the Iowa
City Comprehensive Plan. Flood proofing the area through channel
improvements, and disposition to private individuals that assemble
parcels of land will help to attract businesses into the Small Cities
_ area which are not suitable for location in the CBD. Such activity
is also consistent with the City's Economic Development Program.
3. Housing
The Comprehensive Plan designates high density housing for the Small
Cities Area north of the railroad tracks. An assisted housing site
will be located in this area through the Small Cities project. !
Furthermore, due to a reduction of the extent of the Ralston Creek
floodway, eight existing residential structures will become eligible
for housing rehabilitation for the first time.
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G. DEPARTMENTAL AND AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES.
Department of Planning and Program Development.
The Department of Planning and Program Development is responsible
for the planning and overall administration of the Small Cities
Project. The Department will prepare the Redevelopment (Chapter
403) Plan, Relocation Plan, and Environmental Review Record. The
Department will also administer property appraisal, acquisition
procedures, and relocation of residents (owners and renters) and
businesses; will oversee property disposition; and monitor
construction activities for compliance with applicable federal
regulations.
Department of Public Works.
The Department of Public Works will oversee the development of final
construction drawings for channel improvements and will be
responsible for construction of channel improvements and relocation
of water, utility, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer facilities.
Department of Parks and Recreation.
The Department of Parks and Recreation will be responsible for
maintenance of the newly landscaped west bank of Ralston Creek.
Department of Housing and Inspection Services.
The Department of Housing and Inspection Services will be involved in
any assisted housing projects which are developed in the Small Cities
Area, and will administer housing rehabilitation activities that are
a part of the Project.
Appraisers.
One or more independent real property appraisers will inspect prop- M
erties to be acquired, and will state professional opinions of
current fair market values.
Engineering Consultants.
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drawings and data for the Ralston Creek channel improvements.
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III. Environmental Setting
This section describes environmental conditions in the Lowei c lston
Creek Neighborhood. This is the record of existing conditions and
that can be Creekton
s Project werenottcarrieded to out develop A listif the ings ofereferencesLower sand
contacts for this section of the ERR is contained in Section X.
A. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
1. Land ani to
The Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Revitalization
Project Area is dominated by Ralston Creek and its flood
plain. The extent of the Ralston Creek flood plain is
shown in Figure 4. The southern half of the Project area
is generally level except for the banks of th^ Ralston
Creek channel. In the northern ardl of tay he
a ethe he land
slopes much more sharply p
particularly from the ridge along the west side of the
creek which separates the Ralston Creek and Iowa River
watersheds.
The project area contains three major soil series: Down
Silt Loam (162), Fayette Silt Loam (163), and Colo -Ely
Complex (11). These three soils are generally well-
_.. drained (Colo -Ely being the poorest)nd characterized
hen by
moderate permeability, high productivity
managed, and the need for careful protection against
erosion.
Immediately along Ralston Creek, soils consist of thin
bands of silty clay loams of the Colo -Ely Complex
underlain by alluvial desposits of sand, gravel and
approxim
approximately 30- a60 feet beedar low Olimestone lies
w thefloor.
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derees Average mean rtemperature is 49 enheit and 65 dedegrees ees Fahrenheit in July.
Fahrenheit.
The most significant effect of climate upon the Small
Cities Area is flash flooding caused by summer or spring
storms. Heavy rainfall insome storms can literally be
limited to the Ralston Creek watershed. An accurate
_. prediction of runoff volumes or conditions using bench
marks such as 100 year frequency rainfall events is
difficult indeed.
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Vegetation, Wildlife and Natural Areas
The entire Project area has seen extensive urban
development, and "natural areas" are not present per se.
Vegetation consists of cultivated species in yards and
gardens; and trees, shrubs and annual and perennial plants
that have become established incidental to the urban
environment. The banks of Ralston Creek and adjacent
flood plain areas contain plant communities that include
trees and shrubs such as sumac, silver maples, mulberry,
and willow and herbacious species such as giant horseweed,
burrweed, foxtail, mullein, red clover and various
grasses.
Because Ralston Creek virtually stops flowing during
extended dry periods, the aquatic community is limited to
a few invertebrates, although shiners and creek chubs have
been observed about h mile upstream from the Small Cities
Area,
The overgrowth of Ralston Creek banks provides cover and
habitat for rodents and other small mammals such as
squirrels and rabbits. Numerous species of birds also
find habitat in the trees and brush. There are no
endangered or threatened species that are known to exist
in the Project Area.
3. Development, Land Use and General Physical Character
The Small Cities Project Area is immediately south of downtown Iowa
- City and the Urban Renewal Project Area. The major natural and "man-
made influences upon the Area are the proximity to downtown, Ralston
Creek and its flood plain, and the Rock Island Railroad tracks.
The Project Area has been thoroughly overlain with urban
development, mostly of one- and two-story buildings. The area land
use map (Figure 5) indicates the juxtaposition of commercial and
residential parcels.
An examination of specific land uses indicates a wide variety of
commercial and semi -industrial uses, as well as single-family and
multi -family housing. The majority of the area's residents live in
the northern half of the Project Area, particularly in three newer
apartment buildings and in one older apartment building. Several of
the businesses in this part of the Project Area have yards and trees
that give them a residential -like appearance.
The southern part of the Small Cities Area is a mixture of old houses
and generally newer commercial structures. Other commercial areas
include businesses adjacent to Ralston Creek along Prentiss Street
and Harrison Street, and businesses along Gilbert Street.
A detailed parcel -by -parcel land use survey of the Small Cities Area
has been conducted. Appendix C of this Environmental Review Record
contains the block summaries of the survev.
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Ralston Creek and its flood plain are the dominant natural features
of the area. The channel itself varies in width from approximately
10-20 feet throughout this reach. The flood plain is fairly narrow
-, in the northern end of the area, particularly near Prentiss Street
and the main Rock Island Railroad tracks, where the land rises very
sharply between Linn Street and Dubuque Street. South of the
railroad tracks the land is much more level and the flood plain is
very broad as Ralston Creek approaches the Iowa River.
4. Physical Infrastructure
a. Drainage
As discussed earlier under "land and climate", Ralston Creek is
the primary natural drainage feature for all of Iowa City on the
east bank of the Iowa River. Drainage interior to the Lower
Ralston Creek Area is carried to Ralston Creek over streets and
through storm sewers.
b. Transportation
Three of the boundary streets in the Small Cities Area are part
of Iowa City's secondary arterial street network: Gilbert
Street (from Court Street to Kirkwood Avenue), Court Stret
(from Dubuque Street to Gilbert Street), and Dubuque Street
(one block only, the one-way from Kirkwood Avenue to Benton
Street).
The main tracks (Des Moines Street) and a major spurline
(Lafayette Street) of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Railroad cross the Small Cities Area. The former passenger
depot is just west of the area on Wright Street and the
switching yards are just east of the Small Cities Area.
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The entire Small Cities Area is served by Iowa City's municipal
sewer system. Flood waters in the area sometimes enter the
sewer system through manholes, creating sewer surcharging into
basements and streets. Iowa City's current treatment plant is
located about two blocks southwest of the Small Cities Area. A
new plant will be built a mile or so to the south within 5-10
years, replacing the current plant.
d. Water
Iowa City's municipal water system supplies all residents and
businesses of the Small Cities Area. The water treatment plant
is north of downtown, at Bloomington and Madison Streets.
e. Utilities
Gas and electric service is provided by Iowa -Illinois Gas and
Electric. Telephone service is available through Northwestern
Bell Telephone Company.
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5. Air Quality
Air monitoring facilities for suspended particulates and sulfur
dioxide are located at the Medical Laboratory Building of the
University of Iowa. 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. The 1975 arithmetic mean for sulfur dioxide in Iowa
City was 11.4 micrograms per cubic meter, which was substantially
below the national primary standard of 80 micrograms per cubic meter.
The sewage treatment plant southwest of the Small Cities Area is a
source of disagreeable odors, depending upon wind direction. A new
sewage treatment plant will be constructed about one mile to the
south within the next 5-10 years.
6. Water Quality
Public water supply for the City of Iowa City is drawn from the Iowa
River upstream from the confluence with Ralston Creek; thus
activities in the Small Cities Area will have no effect upon local
water supply or quality. The flood -associated problem of sanitary
sewer surcharging - that is, the mixing of sewage and storm water
runoff - can result in some organic pollutants emptying into Ralston
Creek and into the Iowa River as it flows to the south.
7. Noise
Studies of the incidence of noise in the Small Cities Area or in Iowa
City as a whole have not been carried out. Any detailed noise
studies of the Small Cities Area would be expected to show, in
addition to the general urban pattern of traffic noises and short-
term construction noises, a significant source of potential impacts
in the trains which sound their horns as they cross streets at grade.
The noise of the trains is intense and seems to occur with each of
the 30-40 different train crossings per day in the Small Cities Area,
most of which are in the hours between 8:00 A.M. and 12:00 midnight.
The environmental significance is: 1) planned land uses that might
be noise -sensitive should consider mitigating measures and effects
that will continue to be present, and 2) certain noise -generating
activities, such as daytime construction, may cause less impact
(compared to the impact of similar activities in other areas) because
of noise -sensitive people or activities tending not to locate there.
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B. SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT.
1. Community Description and Identity.
The Small Cities Area is part of an area south of downtown Iowa
City which developed during the past century under large
influence of its proximity to the railroad and downtown. The
developed area has always included a mixture of residences,
commerce, and manufacturing.
Until the past 20 years, with the building of the U.S. 6 -Bypass
and the development of urbanization to the south, the lower part
of Ralston Creek was as far south as Iowa City went. The
expansion of Iowa City as an urbanized area, and downtown
development and urban renewal activities, including the removal
of housing to the north and west of the Small Cities Area, have
helped to create the current land use mix.
The Project Area is characterized by interspersed commercial
and residential development of various types; in the 10 -block
area residential structures are present on 8 blocks, while
commercial uses are present on 9 blocks.
In the entire area, there are only two significant groupings of
residences: (1) on the west side of the 500 block of S. Linn
Street and (2) on the block which includes the south side of the
200 block of E. Benton and the east side of the 900 block of S.
Dubuque Street.
Many residences in the surrounding area have been removed over
the past ten years through redevelopment and the realignment of
Gilbert Street. An important part of the community is the
proximity to downtown and to other community services and
facilities such as St. Patrick's School, the HACAP offices, the
Close Mansion (housing the Council on Aging), the train depot,
and the National Guard Armory. Community services and
facilities are discussed on page 26.
One important community resource, the Hy -Vee grocery store at
the corner of Kirkwood Avenue and Gilbert Street, is scheduled
to be closed within two years. The property will be sold with a
covenant that no other grocery may operate there.
Commercial uses are varied -- including offices, retail outlets
for a variety of goods, and facilities for several contractors.
Most commercial establishments appear to draw from a city-wide
(as opposed to neighborhood) service area.
Surveys of residents by the City indicate that the proximity of
the University, Downtown, and neighborhood businesses con-
tribute to the community identity. The residential areas
themselves are somewhat "out of the way" as far as most other
residents of town are concerned, which has been mentioned as a
strong point. Negative features include crime and threats of
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crime (i.e. poor lighting, blighted conditions, and businesses
such as massage parlors and bars), Ralston Creek flooding, and
train noise.
2. Population Characteristics.
Precise population data (totals or reliable demographic
characteristics such as age, income, or occupations) for the
Small Cities Area are not available because area boundaries
include only portions of four census enumeration districts.
From the land use survey and the survey of area residents,
however, total population can be estimated. Assuming occupancy
factors of 2.5 for single family houses and 1.5 for apartment
units, the estimated population of the Small Cities Area is 224
persons. -
General population characteristics can be inferred from the
survey of area residents and from census enumeration district
data. The Small Cities Area contains a greater percentage of
low-income and elderly people than does Iowa City has a whole.
The percentage of female -headed households and of minority
individuals is also higher than the City-wide percentage.
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There is a great deal of diversity among the population. It
seems that the residents of older houses have generally lived at
the same locations for a much greater length of time (in some
cases, 30-40 years) than the average household in Iowa City.
The residents of the three newer apartment buildings in the
north end of the Project Area are overwhelmingly single and
mostly University students or former students.
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3. Community Services and Facilities.
i Services and facilities within the Small Cities Area include:
HACAP (Hawkeye Area Community Action Program), 620 S. Dubuque
Street.
St. Patrick's School (Iowa City Catholic Grade School), 229 E.
Court Street.
State of Iowa Parole Office and Community Court Services, 409 S.
Gilbert Street.
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The Small Cities Area is close to Downtown and as such is close
to a variety of community, governmental, and cultural
facilities. Services and facilities nearby the Small Cities
Area include:
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Parks
Elm Grove Park -- corner of Clinton and Benton.
Government Services and Facilities.
Iowa City Civic Center -- 410 E. Washington Street.
Iowa City Animal Shelter -- 110 Kirkwood Avenue.
Iowa City Sewage Treatment Plant -- South of intersection of
Clinton Street and Kirkwood Avenue.
Johnson County Courthouse -- 417 S. Clinton Street.
Johnson County Health Department -- 438 S. Gilbert Street.
Johnson County Council on Aging -- 438 S. Gilbert Street.
Iowa National Guard Armory -- 925 S. Dubuque Street.
U.S. Post Office and Federal Building -- 400 S. Clinton Street.
University of Iowa.
Main campus is centered within six blocks of the north end of
the Project Area.
Schools.
Henry Sabin School -- 509 S. Dubuque Street.
This elementary school was closed in May, 1979, but the
building will continue to serve as an educational facil-
ity, being occupied by People's School No. 4 (PS. B4) --
" the district -operated alternative junior high school
and the Community Experimental Education Center (CEEC) --
f the district's alternative high school. These programs
previously operated out of storefronts within the Small
Cities Area boundary, at 409 and 529 S. Gilbert Street,
respectively.
4. Economics.
The Small Cities Area contains a wide variety of commercial
activities, most of which are on a fairly small scale. Some
commercial activities are neighborhood -oriented while others
serve a community- or area -wide market. A complete listing of
commercial activities would include restaurants and bars, real
estate offices, insurance offices, a paint store, a veterinary
clinic, construction contractors and suppliers, a medical
supplier, a massage parlor, bookstores, photography and
barber/hairhics eStylists,a a bicycle
tural foods store, a /cooperative
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natural foods warehouse, a retail meat outlet, an auto salvage
yard, an auction house, a gas station, and a retail tire outlet.
The area south of the railroad tracks is zoned M-1 (Light
Industrial). Under Iowa City's current Zoning Ordinance, this
zone allows light industrial, commercial and residential uses.
The parcels which currently have residential and neighborhood
commercial land uses (see page 22) will be non -conforming under
a revised Zoning Ordinance currently scheduled to be effective
in 1980. Parcel by parcel redevelopment and acquisition of
parcels with the intention of assembling a larger parcel for
commercial development have taken place.
The commercial tax base is kept somewhat low by the blighting
influence of Ralston Creek.
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C. AESTHETIC ENVIRONMENT.
1. General Setting.
~ The Lower Ralston Creek Project Area is, on the whole, less
attractive than most older Iowa City neighborhoods. This is
generally the result of the proliferation of commercial and
semi -industrial land uses, a scarcity of trees, and poor
maintenance of some residential and commercial structures and
lots.
The most aesthetically pleasing areas are generally isolated,
such as:
West side of 500 block of S. Linn Street -- cluster of resi-
dences, small houses, shady street.
East side of 900 block of S. Dubuque Street -- several large
yards with attractive gardens.
Ralston Creek banks -- overgrowth.
2. Historic Buildings, and Other Aesthetic Buildings or Groups.
The Iowa State Historical Department, Division of Historic
Preservation, has made a field check of the Small Cities Area
property to be acquired and has determined that no structures
are eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic
Places.
Only one structure located immediately adjacent to the Small
I Cities Area, the Close Mansion, 538 S. Gilbert Street, is on the
National Register.
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3. Natural Features.
Ralston Creek is the dominant natural feature of the Project
AreaThrough decades of development, dumping, and fill the
original state of the channel has been altered considerably
(see Figure 6).
The Ralston Creek channel has become overgrown with a variety of
small trees, shrubs, and annual planta and weeds, common to the
region.
The steep hills on Prentiss Street (Linn to Dubuque) and
Harrison Street (112 block west of Linn, closed to traffic) as j
well as the gentler hill on Dubuque Street (Benton Street north
to the main railroad tracks) mark the historical west bank of
the Ralston Creek flood plain. j
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4. Visual Quality of the Site.
The Small Cities Area contains a number of attractive buildings
and sites, but these are impacted by undermaintained properties
and incompatible land use activities to an extent that the
overall impression is one of little visual appeal.
Ralston Creek itself is quite attractive at many spots,
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IV. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
This section is a listing and explanation of the projected effects of
the Small Cities/Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Revitalization
Project. Environmental criteria have been compiled from the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, HUD regulations and
guidelines, and goals and policies adopted in the "Iowa City
Comprehensive Plan for Land Use, Trafficways, and Community
Facilities (For a listing of Comprehensive Plan references, see
Appendix D.
In the Environmental Effects table which follows, the criterion to be
examined is listed in the left-hand column. The impact of the
Project in terms of each criterion is described as beneficial,
neutral, or adverse. Each impact is footnoted, and an evaluation of
the impact follows the chart. Each beneficial or adverse impact is
shown as either short-term or long-term. Short-term impacts are
generally associated with construction; long-term impacts are
permanent changes to the environment. Direct impacts are
specifically attributable to the Project; indirect impacts are the
result of an interaction between project effects and
activities and policies. other
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a. Erosion
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c. Soil suitability
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3.
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1.
Community identity
2.
Community services and facilities
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Public health and safety
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AESTHETIC ENVIRONMENT
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ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERION
HUD POLICY OBJECTIVES
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"Supports realistic and attainable strategies
for expanding low and moderate income housing
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ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION ELEMENTS
CIIANNELIZATION ELEMENT
2.
"Promotes more rational land use."
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"Corrects deficiencies in public facilities
which affect the public health and safety,
especially of low and moderate income persons.
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SMALL CITIES PROGRAM DESIGN CRITERIA
1.
"Benefits low and moderate income persons by
removing slums and blight."
2.
"Supports comprehensive neighborhood stabili-
zation and/or revitalization in low and
moderate income areas, or conserves the
housing supply for low and moderate income
persons."
ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION ELEMENTS
CHANNELIZATION ELEMENT
3.
" ..supports other federal programs being
undertaken in the community."
4.
"Resolves a serious threat to the health or
safety of low and moderate income persons."
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ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERION
IOIVA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR
LAND USE TRAFFICWAYS, AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES
GOALS AND POLICIES
Physical Environment
1. Land use
a. Locational suitability
b. Adequate choice of sites for development
needs
c. Minimize negative impacts of incompatible
land use
2. Development --energy efficient patterns
3. Relocate incompatible and obsolete land uses
4. Acquire and redevelop land for residents'
health and safety
S. Higher density housing adjacent to core areas
6. Mass transit, bikeways, and walkways
7. Tra£ficway improvements
8. Commercial activity in existing cores
9. Neighborhood parks
Social and Economic Environment
1. Tax base
2. Variety of housing types --owner occupied and
rental
3. Maintenance, rehabilitation, and reinvestment
in housing
ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION ELEMENTS
CHANNELIZATION ELEMENT
4. Established neighborhoods
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP
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EXPLANATION OF NATURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECT
1. The Ralston Creek channel improvements will result in containment of
flood waters of up to 100 year frequency storms. This will result in
long-term improvement in the conveyance of stormwater and control of
erosion.
2. The suitability of soils for development or other purposes will be
unaffected by project activities.
3. Existing vegetation, wildlife, and "natural" areas along Ralston
Creek will suffer disruption during the construction of channel
improvements. This negative effect will be short-term, since the new
west bank will be sodded and trees will be planted, resulting in a
reestablishment of a quasi -natural environment.
4. The Project will have no effect upon the water supply of Iowa City
nor of other municipalities or private individuals.
5. Construction and other activities will not produce unusual odors nor
release chemical substances to the atmosphere.
6. Ralston Creek channel improvements, as well as demolition and "
clearance activities on acquired parcels, will generate negative
dust and noise impacts. These impacts will be temporary, ceasing
when construction is finished.
7. Storm drainage facilities are a major consideration in the
evaluation of infrastructure. The Ralston Creek channel
improvements will keep floods from 100 -year frequency storms within
the reconstructed Creek banks. The problem of sanitary sewer
surcharging will be dealt with concurrently. An indirect benefit in
terms of Iowa City's infrastructure is less frequent flooding of
streets in the Small Cities area, particularly Dubuque Street and
Benton Street.
8. The Project will remove most of the residential properties south of
the main railroad tracks. This will further weaken the identity of
the residential element which will continue to exist in this part of
the Small Cities area and in other mixed-use areas, to the west and "
to the east. ,
9. Existing community facilities and services will be unaffected by the
Project. New facilities or services are not planned as part of the
Small Cities project.
! 10. Significant public facilities deficiencies --namely flooding of
streets and of residential and commercial properties, and sanitary
sewer surcharging --will be corrected by Ralston Creek channel
improvements.
11. The Division of Historic Preservation, Iowa State Historical
Department, has surveyed the structures or parcels to be acquired and
cleared through the Project and has determined that none of these
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structures are eligible for inclusion in the National Register.
There will be no effect upon other historical properties.
12. Ralston Creek is a "natural feature" whose course has been altered
considerably in the past as the result of urban development. The
- channel improvements will include resodding and the planting of
trees, which will provide for long-term attractiveness.
13. Channel improvements will accomplish a great deal of "cleanup" of
Ralston Creek; however, the improved channel will be in the rear of
commercial lots, and opportunities for enjoying the visual quality
or vistas will be minimal.
14. Acquisition and disposition will --taken as isolated elements of the
Small Cities Project --reduce housing opportunities. Up to five
units of owner -occupied housing and 12 rental units will be lost.
There are at least six residential units that do not have to be
removed for channel improvements but will be acquired for resale for
land -consumptive commercial use. In addition, the loss of these
residences will have an indirect negative effect upon the remaining
houses in the Small Cities area and on adjacent lots due to the loss
of neighborhood identity.
15. The improvements to the Ralston Creek channel will indirectly expand
housing opportunities and act to promote neighborhood stabilization
and conserve the housing supply. Eight houses will no longer be
subject to inundation by floods of 100 year frequency, and these
structures will be eligible for housing rehabilitation grants for
the first time. The overall effect will be the encouragement of
rehabilitation and reinvestment in property and in structures.
16. Property acquisition in the Small Cities area will remove two
groupings of houses and only one "isolated" residence, but there will
still be several houses surrounded by commercial activity. To the
east and west of the Small Cities area the mixture of residences and
commercial activity will continue to exist.
17. Ralston Creek flooding is a major blighting influence in the area;
one or two parcels and buildings could be described as slums or
blight. However, most of the low and moderate income persons who are
affected will have their properties acquired and will be relocated,
so the benefit is extremely questionable.
18. The Small Cities area is a part of the larger target area for the
Community Development Block Grant Program. Other activities which
are Rehabilitation,
Housby heal
Housing Code Enforcement, Neighborhood Housing
Improvements, and upstream stormwater detention projects on Ralston
Creek.
19. The disposition of Small Cities property for land -consumptive
commerciHowever,al use c onforms with o
in termsof a variety of accepted planniComprehensive planning
density housing and intense commercial activity are also well-suited
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for locations near Downtown, and land -consumptive commercial
activity is best located at the fringe of the urban area.
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20. The most pressing req Theement Smallfor choice of Cities programtes willnreosultiin asloss
affordable housing.
of housing units and housing sites.
ndicate
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incompatible land use.neAssurveys
The returns mixturof� residencesand
commercial activity will continue to exist in the Small Cities area
and in surrounding areas.
22. Energy efficiency is impacted negatively --and indirectly --because
land -consumptive commercial activity will take place in an area
which is more suited to intense commercial activity or high density
housing on the basis of distance from arterial
downtown. However,
streets and the railroad are major locational factors which should
also be considered.
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23. Residences in tunderhe u the proposed Zoningthen half of the aOrdiinainceA and Zoning Map. "
nonconforming
Displaced residents will be relocated to residential areas.
24. Ralston Creek flooding poses a distinct threat to residents' health
and safety. The acquisition of properties is intended to allow for
that threat to be corrected.
inn and Harrison)
25 pIf terovhdessfor six orAsiste�more�units�utheretwillbe no corner Ladverse effect in
terms of high density housing.
26. There will be no effect upon mass transit, bikeways, or walkways
through the Small Cities project.
27. Trafficway improvements will be affected indirectly thro aough year
the
prevention of street flooding in storms or up
frequency. Currently, almost all of the Small Cities area is subject
to flooding.
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28 The mall Cites Project areasadjacentito Downtown swhich twill ebeoredeveloped bpriimarilynwith
service uses related to Downtown.
29. The loss of housing units in the southern part of the project area,
plus the construction of publicly -assisted housing at thecorner of
Harrison and Linn Streets, will result in an overall poorer
ss
and proximity to neighborhood parks. This is due to the existence of
a neighborhood park (Elm Grove) at the corner of Clinton and Benton
Streets (one-half block west of the Project area) and the lack of
park facilities proximate to the Assisted Housing site. However, it
should be noted that Elm Grove Park will likely be at least partially
phased out by the end of 1980.
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30. The redevelopment activities to occur in the Small Cities area will
put more commercial property on the tax roles. Control of Ralston
Creek flooding will indirectly increase property valuos on the
market, and presumably, assessed valuations as well.
31. The residential properties to be acquired are on the low price end of
Iowa City's housing market. Despite this several are well -kept and
have large attractive yards. In addition, it must be admitted that
"substandard housing" fulfills the requirements of some people. The
residences to be acquired are largely elderly- and female -headed
households.
32. Property disposition that will take place is in conformance with the
City's Comprehensive Plan Map.
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V. EVALUATION OF ADVERSE IMPACTS AND ASSESSMENT OF ALTERNATIVES
In the previous section the range of of alterations to the environment --
expected to result from the Small Cities/Lower Ralston Creek Neigh-
borhood Revitalization Project --has been laid out. The next step is
to analyze these environmental alterations by addressing alterna-
tives and considering the impacts --negative as well as positive --of
these alternatives.
The four subsections which follow carry out the analysis by examining
the following:
1. Negative impacts and the project element(s) that would be
impacted by possible alterations or mitigating measures.
2. Opportunities to enhance the quality of the human environment
that are not included in the proposed project.
3. Discussion of alternative courses of action (including the
alternative of no project) that would reduce negative environ-
mental effects or enhance the environment.
4. Steps planned to minimize the adverse impacts that can be
expected from the project as proposed.
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A. EVALUATION OF ADVERSE IMPACTS
This subsection examines adverse environmental impacts that can be
expected to arise from the Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Revital-
ization Project. Short-term negative impacts (i.e. those arising
from construction activities and/or not of a permanent nature)
displayed in the Environmental Effects Table are all relatively
minor and are not discussed here.
For each long-term adverse impact, the chart which follows displays
the environmental criterion or criteria upon which the adverse
impact is based and the program element responsible for the impact.
"Possible project modification" lists possible courses of action to
mitigate the impact. The impact of any possible modification (in
terms of effect upon the environment and/or upon the design and cost
of the program) is described briefly.
EVALUATION OF ADVERSE IMPACTS
a. NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION
Environmental Criteria for Determining Negative Impact:
1. Community identity
2. Supports comprehensive neighborhood stabilization and/or
revitalization of low and moderate income areas, or
conserves the housing supply for low and moderate income
persons (Small Cities Program Design Criterion)
3. Maintenance, rehabilitation and investment in housing
(Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Housing Goals and Policies)
4. Established neighborhoods (Iowa City Comprehensive Plan
Housing Goals and Policies)
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Project Elements Which Are Responsible for Im act:
1. Acquisition
2. Disposition
Possible Project Modification to Alter Impact:
1. Do not make channel improvements.
Houses would remain, the threat of flooding would still
exist.
Houses and businesses would be under -maintained because of
continuing flood threat.
Houses would not be eligible for rehabilitation under
federal programs.
2. Do not acquire and clear property that is not necessary for
the channel improvements.
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Land cannot be re -sold for commercial use.
Loss of disposition income and tax receipts.
Housing would be a non -conforming use in the southern half
of the project area.
3. Move houses from acquired parcels to individual available
sites or to a concentrated site in or near the
neighborhood.
Suitable site must be found and acquired.
Additional expense of moving houses and repair after move.
HOUSING SUPPLY
Environmental Criteria for Determining Negative Impact:
1. Supports realistic and attainable strategies for expanding
low and moderate income housing opportunities (HUD Policy
Objective)
2. Adequate choice of sites for development needs (Iowa City
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Goals and Policies)
Project Elements Which are Responsible for Impact:
1. Disposition
Possible Project Modification to Alter Impact:
1. Rezone one or more parcels for multifamily housing.
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map would have to be
changed.
Land use compatibility problem remains, due to surrounding
land uses, noise from trains, and arterial streets.
2. Provide more housing assisted by the public sector.
Needs of residents and suitable housing type must be
identified.
Suitable site must be found and project initiated.
Additional expense.
3. Do not acquire and sell property that is not necessary for
the channel improvements.
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Land cannot be resold for commercial uses.
Loss of disposition income and of tax receipts.
Housing would be non -conforming use in the southern half
of the project area.
C. ENERGY
Environmental Criteria for Determining Negative Impact:
1. Development -- energy efficient patterns (Iowa City
Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies)
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Pro'ect Elements Which are Responsible for Impact:
1. Disposition
Possible Pro ect Modification to Alter Impact:
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1. Sell land for multi -family housing rather than land
consumptive commercial use.
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map would have to be
changed.
j Land use compatibility problem continues.
Less land consumptive commercial area near downtown.
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B. ENHANCEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
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The purpose of the Environmental Review is not merely to evaluate
negative impacts, but also to identify opportunities to enhance the
quality of the human environment. The previous subsection has
evaluated mitigation measures and possible program modification to
lessen negative impacts arising from the Lower Ralston Creek
Neighborhood Revitalization Project.
In this subsection, opportunities for enhancement of the environment
are examined. In these instances, no mnea impacts have been
identified, but modification of the Project could result in further
beneficial impacts in terms of the criteria used in Section IV.
1. Railroad Infrastructure
The main Rock Island tracks (Des Moines Street) and the
Lafayette Street spur are completely incidental to existing
land uses. The tracks and trains do not benefit current uses,
and serve only to generate noise impacts and to block traffic on
Dubuque Street and occasionally on Gilbert Street.
Commercial uses for the property to be re -sold could be selected
so as to utilize the existing railroad infrastructure. In
addition, the railroad depot (on Wright Street just west of the
600 block of South Dubuque Street) has important potential if
the Federal or State government were to make a commitment to
revitalizing the system for intercity passenger travel by
train.
2. Visual Quality of Improved Ralston Creek Channel
Although Ralston Creek channel improvements will include the
removal of obsolete structures and debris and will result in a
general cleanup, and although the new west bank will be sodded
and landscaped, the overall visual affect will be neutral. This
will be primarily because of surrounding land -consumptive
commercial uses that will probably back onto the Creek.
Ralston Creek could be a positive element in urban design, much
as has been accomplished in other cities. One way to allow eM1
people to appreciate the improved creek channel would be to
establish a park at some point along the creek or make the west "
bank of the creek a linear park with a walking/bicycle path as
recommended in the Comprehensive Plan. Another possibility
would be to encourage commercial activity, such as a restaurant
with an outdoor patio, that would value the creek and its visual
quality.
3. Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation
The new west bank of Ralston Creek would be a logical location
for a bicycle trail for both recreation and transportation
purposes. In addition to serving as an off-street pedestrian
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and bicycle link for the Small Cities Area and neighborhoods to
the east and west, such a facility could link Downtown with the
bicycle path that is planned as part of the relocated Gilbert
Street, approximately one-quarter mile south of the Small
Cities Area.
Another opportunity for improved bicycle and pedestrian
transportation would be to include a lane as part of the design
of the new railroad bridge to be constructed at Lafayette
Street. There has not been a safe crossing for pedestrians of
the Creek at this point since the roadway was taken out.
4. Commercial Land Use and Tax Base
Once the City has acquired the designated parcels and the
Ralston Creek improvements have been made, the properties to be
resold should be disposed of for the "highest and best use".
Land consumptive commercial activities, while increasing the
value over current use, would not generate as much tax revenue
or bring as high a sale price as would other commercial
activities.
One of two courses of action could result in a more favorable
situation. First, the land to be sold could be put on the open
market so as to get the best return, without restriction as to
use. Second, the City could encourage the establishment of
small locally -owned businesses or types of businesses that do
not currently exist in the community.
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C. Consideration of Alternative Projects
The consideration of alternative projects is a crucial component of
the City's Environmental Review. A wide range of alternatives should
be considered and the benefits and impacts of these alternatives
compared with the Small Cities Project as proposed.
Alternatives to the Proposed Lower Ralston Creek/Small Cities Project
1.
Do
nothing.
2.
Alternative creek design -- east bank acquisition.
3.
Housing alternatives.
a.
Retain houses not needed for creek improvements.
b.
Acquire all designated parcels, but offer life estates to
owner -occupants of houses not necessary for channel
improvement.
C.
Rezone an area for multi -family residential use.
d.
Move displaced houses to a concentrated site.
e.
Build additional housing through public programs.
f.
Encourage possible housing sites.
(1) Southeast corner of Harrison and Linn Streets
including adjacent street rights-of-way.
(2) South of railroad tracks and west of Ralston Creek.
(3) East side of Elm Grove Park.
4.
Alternative commercial use.
a.
Land intensive commercial use.
b.
Opportunities for small, locally -owned businesses.
5.
Street improvements.
a.
Rebuild Lafayette Street auto bridge.
b.
Construct grade separations at railroad crossings.
C.
Improve existing at -grade crossings.
d.
Realign one-way couplet which circles Armory block as two-
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6. Bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
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a. Pathway included as part of rebuilt west bank of Ralston
Creek. (This
could also function as a maintenance path)
b. Lafayette Street crossing as component of new railroad
bridge.
7. Parks.
a. Linear park along Ralston Creek.
b. Neighborhood park utilizing Ral'ston Creek as a boundary.
Alternatives Considered in Depth
1. Do nothing.
The alternative of not carrying out Project activities must be
considercarrying
the CSmall
out t he Citiess/LowerenRalstonssCreek process. Neighborhood
Revitalizationthe broad a which
exists at the
sportion
present time�;lanlopportunity for impleeave
menting arone
of the Ralston Creek Storm Water Management Plan
would be lost.
Economic development and assisted housing activities would also not
be
carried out. Existing trends indicate that the identity of the
residential
area in the south part of the Project area would continue
to be eroded.
2. Housing.
a. Do not acquire parcels not necessary for channel improvements.
Four houses on the 900 block of South Dubuque Street and two
houses in the
200 block of East Benton Street --as well as the
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corner commercial property --do not have to be removed for the
construction of Ralston Creek
channel improvements, according
to the Storm Water Management Plan for Ralston Creek. If these
—remain,
houses were to they would be out of the 100 -year flood
plain and rehabilitation. d be s
Thisalternative issdparticularlytattractive
because replacement housing in a comparable situation for
several long-term elderly residents would be hard to locate.
If this alternative is chosen, the residents will face an
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expected breakdown in neighborhood services (closing of Sabin
Elementary School
and closing of a neighborhood grocery). In
addition, residences which remain in the area
will be subject to
the effects of permitted uses. Conversion from residential to
commercial uses has occurred and will continue to occur. Not
acquiring all
properties would make it more difficult to
assemble parcels for land consumptive use or
other general
commercial uses.
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Even though the City would not go through condemnation
procedures, an offer to purchase could be extended to all owners
of parcels in this block. Any parcel which was not purchased
would mean less expenditure on acquisition and relocation. The
land could not be resold for commercial uses, but could be
retained for public open space.
b. Provide an expanded site for assisted housing.
Housing availability, particularly for low and moderate income
persons, is a cause for concern in Iowa City. The Small Cities
Project as proposed would result in a net loss of up to 13-15
housing units. Providing additional housing, either privately
or through the public sector, should be carefully considered.
Much of the Small Cities Area is unsuitable for federally- —•
assisted housing because of zoning, train noise impacts,
arterial street impacts, and the decline of neighborhood
services. One specific problem is the relocation of residents _.
to be displaced by the Project. The site on the southeast
corner of Harrison and Linn Streets is designated for assisted
housing, either Section 8 New Construction, or Traditional
Public Housing. These units could be used for the relocation of
persons displaced by Small Cities land acquisition. The
elderly residents of housing to be acquired by the Project could
also be relocated to federally -assisted housing for the elderly
now under construction just north of the Project Area at Court
and Dubuque.
C. Move displaced houses to a concentrated site or to indivi
Several of the houses to be acquired appear to be structurally
sound and could be moved to vacant lots in residential areas.
The moved houses would be a replacement option for displaced
persons which could be rehabilitated and used for public
housing; or the City could purchase and resell the houses for
residential or other uses.
Moving houses is generally feasible from a technical
standpoint, but creates additional costs of property -
acquisition, site preparation, and structural repair after the
move. If current residents were relocated with the structures,
temporary housing would have to be obtained. _.
3. Alternative Commercial Land Use.
Designation of land consumptive commercial use for the part of the
Small Cities Area south of the railroad tracks follows the adopted
Comprehensive Plan Map. However, the parcels which will remain for
resale on blocks 18 and 28 will be quite small. Also, the area may be
more suitable for more intense commercial use after channel
improvements and fill are in place.
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More intense commercial use could be expected to bring greater
disposition income when the property is sold, and would generate
greater property tax receipts. Certain types of use would also have
the effect of increasing vehicular traffic in and around the area.
Another alternative is the encouragement of small locally -owned
businesses which might not be able to enter the market under normal
conditions. The City is specifically able to assist in the formation
of a Small Business Investment Corporation or local development
corporation to effect community economic development or neighborhood
revitalization activities under the Community Development Block
Grant program.
Bicycle Path along Ralston Creek.
A bicycle path along Ralston Creek is designated as a long-range
facility in the draft Bikeways Plan. The planned reconstruction of a
wide west bank at a 2.5:1 slope will provide an excellent opportunity
to construct a bicycle facility in the Small Cities Area which can
also serve as a path along the Creek channel for maintenance
vehicles. (Similarly, a bicycle/pedestrian lane could be provided
when the new railroad bridge at Lafayette Street is constructed.)
The Ralston Creek bike path would serve as a transportation alterna-
tive to using Gilbert Street, as well as being available for
recreational riding. The path would link up with other proposed bike
routes on Prentiss Street, Benton Street, and Dubuque Street, and to
the south could be connected to the South Gilbert Street bike path.
The path would also be used by bicyclists who use and will continue
to use streets such as Linn Street and Court Street which have no
formal designation as bike routes.
Constructing a bike path as part of the channel improvements would
increase the cost of the Project element somewhat, but would not cost
as much as constructing such a path at a later date. Maintenance
activities and costs will also have to be faced. The major construc-
tion problem would be locating the path under the high railroad
bridge and at any spots where the wide west bank is not to be
constructed.
Street Improvements.
There are a number of street improvement projects that could take
place in the Small Cities Area, including rebuilding the as ayette
Street auto bridge or rebuilding the Prentiss Street bridge to
prevent inundation and backwater at that site. Major construction
projects such as these are quite expensive and would probably require
commitment of funds through the Capital Improvements Program with
other than Small Cities CDBG funds.
One street improvement that would be relatively inexpensive and
would benefit auto drivers --as well as bicyclists --would be recon-
structing the at -grade railroad crossings on Dubuque Street. The
crossings are currently extremely rough and possibly discourage
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traffic which might otherwise be attracted to local commercial
establishments.
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D. STEPS PLANNED TO MINIMIZE ADVERSE IMPACTS.
Previous sections have examined the full range of potential impacts
more or less in isolation from one another. The following items,
which are included in planned Project Activities will have the effect
of minimizing or mitigating identified adverse impacts:
1. Assisted Housing.
A site for assisted housing will be prepared at the southeast
corner of Harrison and Linn Streets. Its Zoning allows both
residential and commercial land uses. If parts of the street
rights-of-way are utilized for this site, up to ten units of new
housing could be constructed.
Other housing opportunities, including two developments for
elderly persons currently or soon to be under construction,
scattered site Traditional Public Housing and Section 8 rent
subsidies, will be available to persons who are relocated by the
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2. Construction Activities.
A number of short-term adverse impacts have been identified
that will result from construction activities, including the
channel improvements to Ralston Creek. Construction activities
should be limited to daylight hours, and should be carried out
with an awareness of potential noise and dust impacts.
Ralston Creek channel improvements should preserve as much
existing vegetation as is feasible.
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VI. LEVEL OF CLEARANCE FINDING
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 Environmencal Review Procedure as required —
and has completed the steps applicable to process directed by law, and
WHEREAS, a review of the information in the Environmental Review
Record has shown that the project will not have a significant
environmental effect;
IT 15 HEREBY FOUND by the applicant that the request for release of "a
funds for the project is not an action which may significantly affect the
quality of the human environment.
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VII. NOTICES AND REVIEWS
A. LOCAL REVIEW
The Small Cities Grant Pre -Application and Application and the
Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan (pursuant
to Iowa Chapter 403) have been discussed at public hearings
before City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The Project has also been presented to two citizens advisory
groups, the Committee on Community Needs and the Ralston Creek
Coordinating Committee. A number of meetings with area residents
_ and property owners have also been held to discuss specific
aspects of the Project. These meetings and the monthly newsletter
for the Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood are intended to
foster as much awareness and discussion of the proposed Project
as possible.
B. EARLY PUBLIC REVIEW -- FLOOD PLAIN IMPACT
Early public review of the Small Cities Project (as an action
having an impact upon a floodway) was carried out in accordance
with 24 CFR 58.23(a). The notice in Appendix E was published
in the Iowa C�
1979, nPress-Citizen on June 28, 1979. On July 26,
a sow sent Lo
ot ce wes the following community
organizations and Regional State and Federal agencies:
Committee on Community Needs
Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee
Johnson County Regional Planning Commission
East Central Iowa Council of Governments
State Of Iowa, Dept. of Environmental Quality
_ State of Iowa, Natural Resources Council
State of Iowa, Office for Planning and Programming
- Iowa Geological Survey
HUD Area Office
EPA Regional Office
Area Office, Soil Conservation Service, U.S. Dept.
of Agriculture
U.S. Geological Survey
C. PUBLIC REVIEW OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS
1. Environmental Review discussed with Committee on Community
Needs (CCN) at public meeting, September 5, 1979 (see
Appendix F).
2. Environmental Review discussed with residents, property
owners and other interested citizens at public meeting,
September 12, 1979 (see Appendix G).
3• Environmental Review Record presented to City Council at
public meeting, December 3, 1919.
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4. Notice of Action Affecting a Floodplain published, Dec. 10, 1979,
(see Appendix H). This notice was concurrently sent to _
the organizations and agencies listed above.
5. Notice of Level of Clearance Finding published, Dec. 10, 1979,
(see Appendix I). This notice was concurrently sent to
the organizations and agencies listed above.
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6. Notice of request to HUD for release of Title I funds
published, Dec. 10, 1979 (see Appendix J). This notice
was concurrently sent to the organizations and agencies
listed above.
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7. Request for release of Title I funds and Certification
sent to HUD, Dec. 18, 1979, (see Appendix Q.
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VIII. FURTHER REVIEWS.
Iowa Natural Resources Council -- Approval required prior to
construction of-cTiannel mmprovements.
Application for Council approval (INRC Form No. 1 APPLICATION FOR
APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION IN OR ON ANY FLOODWAY OR FLOOD PLAIN) will
have to be made. This application will take at least 30-60 days to
process, and must include Creek and valley cross-sections, engineer-
ing data, and drawings of improvements.
Division of Historic Preservation, Iowa State Historical De art-
ment -- Review 5T pro ect as necessary.
Should review any items of historical or archaeological interest
which are discovered by Project activities, and any new historical
data that come to light about properties in the Project area.
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IX. APPENDIX
A. Site Visit
B. Historic Review
C. Land Use Survey
D. Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies
E. Early Public Review
F. Presentation to Committee on Community Needs (CCN)
G. Discussion of Environmental Review at Neighborhood Meeting
H. Notice of Action Affecting a floodplain
I. Notice of Finding of No Significant Effect Upon the Environment
J. Notice to Public of Request for Release of Funds
K. Request for Release of Funds and Certification
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IX. APPENDIX
A. Site Visit
B. Historic Review
C. Land Use Survey
D. Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies
E. Early Public Review
F. Presentation to Committee on Community Needs (CCN)
G. Discussion of Environmental Review at Neighborhood Meeting
H. Notice of Action Affecting a floodplain
I. Notice of Finding of No Significant Effect Upon the Environment
J. Notice to Public of Request for Release of Funds
K. Request for Release of Funds and Certification
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APPENDIX A
SITE VISIT AND COMMENTS
LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM
June 12, 1979
The Small Cities Program Area is a ten block portion of Iowa City lying to
the south of the eastern half of the CBD. The area is diverse and in
places run-down. The Program Area contains the second -to -last a mile
reach of Ralston Creek. The Creek, the steep bluff to the west of the
Creek from Court Street to Lafayette Street, the street pattern, and the
Rock Island Railroad tracks (the main line at Des Moines Street and a spur
line at Lafayette Street) are the principal physical features of the area.
Single-family houses, multi -family buildings, and a wide variety of
commercial land uses are mixed throughout the area.
On-site review of the Program Area indicates that, although several
houses, yards, and commercial sites were extremely well-maintained and
well -kept, the general level of exterior maintenance of both residences
and businesses is below average for Iowa City. This is particularly true
for structures in the Ralston Creek flood plain. Structural deficiencies,
_ some accumulated trash, and junk cars are all in evidence.
There are no extensive neighborhoods, nor is there an apparent focus for
community activity in the Lower Ralston Creek Program Area. There is no
contiguous area containing more than ten structures, and it appears that
the overall trend is towards more commercial development.
Commercial activity is varied, including building contractor supplies and
warehouses, a gas station, an auto junk yard, a laundromat, two
restaurants, two book stores, a natural foods store, a tire shop, and
several offices. Most of these establishments do not appear to generate
significant traffic.
Ralston Creek is in some places quite attractive, and the trees which line
its banks are much more visible than the creek itself. The creek is quite
obviously strewn with the general debris, broken concrete slabs, old
retaining walls, etc. The banks are in most places stabilized by small
trees which have grown subsequent to the most recent changing of the
channel.
The railroad main line crosses Dubuque Street at grade, and the Lafayette
Street spur crosses Dubuque Street, Gilbert Street and an alley at grade.
Dubuque Street traffic (and to a lesser extent, traffic on Gilbert) is
blocked by trains many times each day. The noise from the trains is quite
obviously obtrusive to anyone living nearby.
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APPENDIX B
DIVISION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION
IOWA STATE HISTORICAL DEPARTMENT
ADRIAN D. ANDERSON. DIRECTOR
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
August 10, 1979
Mr. Kevin Laverty
Planner/Program Analyst
City of Iowa City
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Civic Center — 410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: Acquisition, demolition, and clearance of 19 parcels along the lower reach
of Ralston Creek as part of the Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Revitalization
Project --City Iowa
of City, Johnson County, Iowa.
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Dear Mr. Laverty:
Based on the information provided on structures proposed for acquisition, demolition,
and clearance in
your letter of July 10, 1979, 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 interest
or if important new historical data comes to light about
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properties in the project
area, the work should be delayed sufficient time to notify our office so that
the
significance of the discovery can be determined.
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Your assistance and cooperation in completing the review of the proposed project is
greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
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Adrian D. Anderson, Directo
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State Historic Preservation Officer
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TELEPHONE (310) 353.4166/353.6941)
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APPENDIX C
LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT
LAND USE SURVEY -- BLOCK INFORMATION
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_ Ralston Creek A Floodplain:
Not in this block
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Block Number: 1
Location: South of Court Street; west of Linn Street;
north of Harrison Street and Harrison Street right
of way; east of Dubuque Street.
Description of Land
and Development: Nest half consists of 3 houses,
2 apartment buildings and a vacant lot; east half
is St. Patrick's School and parking lot; southeast corner
slopes very steeply to Ralston Creek floodplain; just
south of Urban Renewal area and just east of Federal
Building and Post Office.
Number of Structures
Commercial: 0
Residential: 5 residential, 3 accessory
Streets: Harrison Street does not go
through from alley east by Linn because
of a steep hill.
jAlleys: North -south alley is one way north.
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Sidewalks: Along Court Street, Dubuque
Street, Harrison Street and Linn Street
(about 4-10 foot elevation above)
Railroad Lines:
None.
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Court St.
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Harrison St.
LOWLR RALSTON CREEP: NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT
LAND USE SURVEY -- BLOCK INFORMATION
Block Number: 19
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Location: South of Court Street; east of Linn Street;
north of Harrison Street; west of Maiden Lane.
Description of Land
and Development: This block has three large
structures: a house, an apartment building, and
the auction house. an
it is open with
evidence of filled dumping.
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Numbe�tructures
Commercial: 2
Residential: 2
Ralston Creek A Floodplain:
Ralston Creek flows to the south of this
block; all of the block except northwest
corner is in the 100 -year floodplain.
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Streets: Court Street - 2 lane, secondary
arterial; Linn Street - 2 lane; Harrison
Street - 2 lane.
Alleys: Maiden Lane - gravel surface
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Sidewalks: Along Court Street, Linn Street,
and Harrison Street.
Railroad Lines: None.
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Harrison St.
LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT
LAND USE SURVEY -- BLOCK INFORMATION
Block Number: 2
Location: South of Court Street; west of Gilbert Street;
north of Ralston Creek (Harrison Street right-of-way);
east of Maiden Lane.
Description of Land
and Development: North half consists of commercial
buildings which completly occupy lots; south half
is vacant.
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Commercial: 5
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Ralston Creek d Floodplain:
All of this block is in 100 year floodplain
Streets: Court Street - 2 lane, secondary
_ arterial, Gilbert Street - 4 lane secondary
arterial
Alleys: Maiden Lane - gravel surface
Sidewalks: Along Gilbert Street and Court
Street - very narrow attached to street
surface along Court Street and at Gilbert -
Railroad Lines: -Court corner
None.
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LAND USE SURVEY -- BLOCK INFORMATION
Block Number: g
S7 Location: South of Harrison Street and Harrison
Street right-of-way; west of Linn Street; north of
Prentiss Street; east of Dubuque Street.
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and Development: This block slopes sharply from
IUB the west to the Ralston Creek floodplai
West half of block consicommercial structures n to the east.
sts of
which have a residential Of
(due to large
trees and building design) and an apartment building. '
East half is mostly single family houses. A lot of
new trees on the whole block.
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Harrison St. t�.;
Streets: Dubuque, Prentiss and Linn Streets 1.
are two lane; Harrison Street - 2 lane from 6
Dubuque Street to alley, does not go through
from alley to Linn Street because of steep
hill. 2 6 n
Alleys: North -south alley from Harrison
Street south dead ends, southern end has
been vacated.
Sidewalks: Along Linn Street, Prentiss
Street, Dubuque Street and Harrison Street
Ilailro db Liinesuque to alley east of alley is an
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LAND USE SURVEY -- BLOCK INFORMATION
Block Number: 20
Location., South of Harrison Street; east of Linn
Street; north of Prentiss Street; east of Maiden
Lane.
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z__j and Development: This block is low-lying and
o D split by Ralston Creek; many trees along Ralston
�.. Creek; small house on northwest corner
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Commercial: 1
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Ralston Creek A Floodplain:
- Ralston Creek flows from northeast to southwest
entire block is in 100 year floodplain.
Streets: Harrison Street - 2 lane, Linn
Street - 2 lane, Prentiss Street - 2 lane
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I_ Ralston Creek)
Sidewalks: Along Harrison Street, Linn Street
(in front of houses only), Prentiss Street
Railroad Lines: None
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Block Number: 5 (north)
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Location: South of Harrison Street right-of-way;
west of Gilbert Street; north of Prentiss Street;
east of alley (Maiden Lane)
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Residential:
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part of this block, buildings are not in Harrison St.
floodplain.
Streets: Gilbert Street - secondary arterial
4 lanes 2 u
Alleys: Maiden Lane, gravel e
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Sidewalks: Along Gilbert Street and Prentiss Prentiss St.
Street
Railroad Lines:
None.
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Railroad Lines:
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Block Number:1_ 0
Location: South of Harrison Street; west of Ralston
Creek (Linn Street right-of-way); north of main Rock
Island tracks (Des Moines Street); east of Dubuque
Street.
Descri ti f
P on o Land
CD and Development: Land slopes sharply from west to
Ralston Creek floodplain on east; land uses consist of
a variety of commercial activities except for a few
apartments on north end of the block.
1 Number of Structures
Commercial:
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Residential: One mixed residential and commercial
iRalston Creek A Floodplain
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approximately the eastern half is in the
100 year floodplain.
Streets: Dubuque Street and Prentiss Street -
2 lane.
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Alleys: North -south alley is gravel surface and
runs from Prentiss Street to railroad tracks
Sidewalks: Along Dubuque Street and Prentiss
Street
Railroad Lines: Main Rock Island Railroad
_ tracks border this block on the south
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Ralston Creek 8 Floodplain:
Block Number: 21
Location: South of Prentiss Street; west of alley
(Maiden Lane); north of Rock Island tracks; east
of Ralston Creek
Description of Land
and Development: The northern part of the block
along Prentiss Street has two newer commercial
structures. The southern part had been recently
filled and graded.
Number of Structures
Commercial: 2
Residential: 0
Ralston Creek is immediately west of this
block in City right-of-way (Linn Street)
Structures are currently in 100 year
floodplain.
Streets: Prentiss Street - 2 lanes
Alleys: Maiden Lane - gravel surface
Sidewalks: None, area along Prentiss
Street is taken up by parking
Railroad Lines: Rock island main line
south of this block
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LAND USE SURVEY -- BLOCK INFORMATION
Block Number: 5 (south)
Location: South of Prentiss Street; west of Gilbert
Street; east of alley (Maiden Lane)
Description of Land
and Development: Land slopes steeply west along
Prentiss Street; gently south along Gilbert Street;
north half of block has commercial development; south
is vacant and grassy
Number of Structures
Commercial: Z
Residential: 0
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This block is not in the floodplain
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Streets: Gilbert Street - 4 lane, secondary
- arterial; Prentiss Street - 2 lane
Alleys: Maiden Lane - gravel surface
Side4aalks: Along Gilbert Street and Prentiss
- Street; part of segment along Prentiss is
missing
Railroad Lines: None
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Ralston Creek b Floodplain:
Block Number: 18
Location: South of Rock Island tracks (Des Moines
Street); west of Ralston Creek; north of Lafayette
Street; east of Dubuque Street
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Description of Land
and Development: Block is flat and in floodplain
except for an extreme part, west half is mixed commercial
and residential; east of alley is industrial (junk yar'
and metal shop)
Number of Structures
Commercial: 5
Residential: 2
Ralston Creek flows just east of this block all
except parcel 1 and part of parcel 2 is in
floodplain
Streets: Dubuque Street - 2 lane; Lafayette
Street - unpaved
Alleys: North -south alley runs north from
Lafayette Street; it is unpaved and in poor
condition
Sidewalks: Along Dubuque Street and Lafayette
Street (cast of alley it disappears)
Railroad Lines: Two tracks on north boundary
single track on south side of Lafayette Street
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Commercial: I
Residential: I House, I Garage
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Ralston Creek flows along west edge of this
block.
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Lafayette Street -- 2 lane, does not cross
Ralston Creek.
Alleys: None.
Sidewalks: Along Gilbert Street and
along Lafayette but not cross creek.
Railroad Lines:
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Block Number: 22
Location:
Description of Land
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Block Number: 28
Location: South of Lafayette Street; ue
east of Dubuque
Street; north of Benton Street; west of Gilbert
Street
Description of Land
and Development: East half is
quite a few trees- west hmostly open with
residential use half is mixed commercial and ^
Number of Structures
Commercial: S
�J Residential: 2
Ralston Creek 8 Floodplain : 1 mixed commercial and residential
Ralston Creek flows from north to south just
west of the Linn Street right -Of -way -
entire block is in the 100 year floodplain
Streets: Dubuque -Lafayette St.
2 lane q Street and Benton Street -
cross Ralston eCreektrect - 2 lanette , does not
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Alleys: North -south alley is unpaved and
has many holes
Sidewalks: Along Gilbert Street, Benton
Street and Dubuque Street
Railroad Lines: One set of tracks along
Lafayette Street and across Ralston Creek
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Block Number: 4
Location: South of Benton Street; east of Dubuque
Street; north of Kirkwood Avenue; west of Gilbert
Street
Description of Land
and Development: Low lying area bisected by Ralston
Creek; northwest is primarily residential with trees
and yards; southeast corner is a parking lot; creek
is lined with dense trees
j� Number of Structures
Commercial: 3
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Residential: B houses, 5 accessory buildings
1 Ralston Creek d Floodplain:
Ralston Creek flows from northeast to southwest; the entire block is currently in the
100 year floodplain'
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Streets: Benton Street - 2 lane; Dubuque Street;
secondary arterial, 2 lane (one way northbound); •3.
Kirkwood Avenue - secondary arterial- 4 lane; 9 10
Gilbert Street - secondary arerial - 4 lane 4
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Sidewalks: Separated from the street, completely W :'12
surrounding this block
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APPENDIX D
Following is a listing of the Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies used
in compiling the Environmental Criteria used in Section IV. Environmental
Effects of this ERR.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:
1. Land Use
Land Use Goal No. 2. To maximize the locational suitability of land
uses according to existing land uses, soils, topography, vegetation,
distance from core areas, trafficways, physical barriers and
utilities.
Land Use Goal No. 3. To provide an adequate choice of sites for -
existing and future development needs, which minimize the negative
impacts of incompatible land uses.
2. Development
Land Use Goal No. 4. To achieve a land use distribution which
encourages energy efficiency.
Economic Goal No. 2. To promote energy efficiency in the location of
Iowa City business and industry.
Land Use Policy No. h3. Encourage energy efficient development
practices and patterns.
Economic Policy No. 3. Where possible locate commercial and
industrial activities in such as way that energy resources are
conserved.
3. Relocate imcompatible and obsolete land uses.
Land Use Policy Aal. Encourage the relocation of incompatible and
obsolete land uses.
4. Acquire and redevelop land for residents' health and safety.
Land Use Policy No. al. fncouarge the relocation of incompatible and ~
obsolete land uses.
Land Use Policy No. a4. Acquire and redevelop areas where change is
imperative to residents' health and safety.
5. Higher Density Housing.
Land Use Policy No. c2. Provide higher density housing opportunities
adjacent to core areas. -•
Housing Policy No. 3. Allow higher density housing in proximity to
existing core areas.
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6. Mass Transit, Bikeways and Walkways.
Transportation Goal No. 4. To increase use of mass transit, bikeways
and walkways.
w- Transportation Policy No. al. Encourge to the maximum extent
possible the use of the mass transit system.
Transportation Policy No. dl. Develop a safe, continuous bikeway
system which will encourage the use of the bicycle for transportation
and recreation by all age groups.
Transportation Policy No. d2. Assure the provision of adequate
sidewalk and walkways to allow the safe movement of pedestrians
throughout the city.
Community Facilties Policy No. 2. Establish a system of bikeways and
walkways in Iowa City.
Environmental Policy No. 7. Encourage the use of mass transit,
bicycles and walking by providing appropriate services and
facilities in order to reduce pollution from motor vehicles.
7. Trafficway Improvements.
Transportation Policy No. bl. Provide trafficway improvements which
will facilitate a safe uncongested flow of traffic.
8. Cowercial Activity in Exi- sting Cores.
Economic Policy No. 1. Encourage commercial activity to take place
i in existing core areas or neighborhood commercial centers and to
discourge the proliferation of new major commercial areas.
9. Neighbhorhood Parks.
Community Facilities Policy No. 4. Locate neighborhood parks within
walking distance of all residents living in the areas where housing
densities are greater than two dwelling units per acre.
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT:
1. Tax Base.
Economic Goal No. 1. To maintain the economic viability of Iowa City
by insuring sufficient employment opportunity and shopping
facilities, and by expanding the tax base.
Economic Policy No. 2. Expand the non-residential tax base in Iowa
City by seeking new industries and other major employers.
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2. Variety of Housing Types.
Housing Goal No. 1. to provide a variety of housing types which will
meet the needs of city residents.
Housing Goal No. 2. To meet the needs of both renters and owner -
occupants in housing development and redevelopment.
Housing Policy No. 1. Conserve the diverse needs of renters and -
homeowners in making residential development decisions.
3. Maintenance, Rehabilitation and Reinvestment in Housing. _
Housing Goal No. 3. To encourage the maintenance, and where
necessary, the rehabilitation of the existing housing stock.
Housing Policy No. 5. Encourage rehabilitation and reinvestment in Y
existing neighborhoods to maintain the existing housing stock and
preserve desirable neighborhood characteristics.
4. Established Neighborhoods.
HousingGoal No. 4. To
preserve the character of established
neighborhoods where desirable and possible.
Housing Policy No. 5. Encourage rehabilitation and reinvestment in a
existing neighborhoods to maintain existing housing stock and
preserve desirable neighborhood characteristics.
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APPENDIX E
NOTICE
(Pursuant to 24 CFR 58.23 - Impact on Floodplains and Wetlands)
The City of Iowa City has applied for Federal funding to carry out the
Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Revitalization Project under the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development's Small Cities Block Grant
Program. The major element of this project is improvement to Ralston
Creek to prevent flooding in the Creek's lower reach, from Gilbert Street
to Kirkwood Avenue. Flooding problems have historically threatened life,
- property and public health and safety along Ralston Creek. The proposed
project will remove blighting influences and stimulate private
reinvestment in the area.
Further information on the City's proposal is contained in the Small
Cities Comprehensive Grant Application and the Citizen Participation
Plan, both of which are 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 August 20, 1979.
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Neal G. Berlin, City Manager
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APPENDIX F
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Date: September 6, 1979
To: Dennis Kraft, Director, Department of Planning and Program
Development I
From: Marianne Milkman, Planner/Program Analyst rff
Re: CCN Discussion of Small Cities ERR
At the CCN meeting on Wednesday, September 5, 1979, Kevin Laverty
presented an outline of the Small Cities Environmental Review Record (see
attachment).
Discussion centered on the parcels to be acquired which are not essential I
for the Ralston Creek channel improvements. These parcels include most of
the 900 block of South Dubuque Street and most of the 200 block of East
Benton Street. The Committee felt that residents should only be displaced I
if absolutely essential to reduce flooding. At neighborhood meetings Inez
Foster, Marie Alexander and Jim Croker (insurance business) in
particular, had expressed a desire to remain at their present location.
Staff pointed out that some of the amenities making that area convenient I,
for residents (Hy -Vee and laundromat) would soon be gone, and that the
area was slated for land consumptive commercial use on the City's I•
Comprehensive Plan. Any remaining dwelling units in the area would
therefore become nonconforming uses under the new zoning ordinance.
CCN members suggested that retaining these housing units would decrease I
the chief adverse impacts of the project, namely net loss of dwelling
units. CCN members also agreed that the property on the corner of
Harrison and Linn Street should be acquired (particularly since the owner
appears to wish to sell) even though it is not essential to channel
improvements, since it is important to retain a site for assisted housing.
Another reason for not acquiring other non-essential parcels in the area I
was the suggestion that the property owners might be able to get a better
price than the current fair market price for their properties, after creek
improvements have been made and the area is more attractive to commercial
enterprises. Final recommendation to City Council from CCN: "That
properties on the 900 block of South Dubuque Street and the 200 block of
East Benton Street which are not necessary for channel improvements, not I'
be acquired unless the property owners wish to sell."
In addition, there was a consensus of the Committee that the Small Cities I.
Project as currently described,. does not have a significant adverse
environmental impact.
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COMMITTEIE ON COMMIINTTY NEIEDS
Slil'TEMBIER 5, 1979 -- 12:1111 NITON
RECREATION CEENTIER -- MEETING ROOM B
MEMBERS PRESENT: Swisher, Amidon, Hall, Pecina, Owens, Ilorton, Clark (1:10),
Casserly, McCormick (12:30)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Johnson, Patrick, Lampe, Barfuss
STAFF PRESENT: Milkman, Wilkinson, Hencin, Laverty, Flaherty
REECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
Neighborhood Site Improvement Project:
1. That immediate action is needed on the Sidewalk Improvement project which is
part of the Neighborhood Site Improvement Program that has been lagging for
three years, and that the Committee is very concerned that costs are continually
increasing and less and less can be achieved with the available funds.
FY80 CDBG Budget:
2. That the FY80 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget be accepted
as revised and distributed to the Committee.
PY80 (lousing Rehabilitation:
3. That the City's Minimum Housing Code be used as the standard for housing rehabili-
tation (rather than HUD's Section 8 Minimum Housing Standards).
j4. That assistance for Housing Rehabilitation be provided in the form of 5 year
forgivable loans.
S. That priority for loans be given equally to low income elderly, low income
handicapped individuals, and low income families.
6. That as much money in the form of 312 loans be captured as is feasible with the
available staff.
Small Cities Program:
7. 'chat the budget for the Small Cities project be approved as distributed.
8. That properties on the 900 block of S. Dubuque Street and the 200 block of
E. Benton Street which are not necessary for channel improvements, not be
- acquired unless the property owners wish to sell.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION:
Chairperson Swisher called the meeting to order and asked for consideration of the
minutes of the July 25 meeting. Horton asked that the typographical error in the
discussion on Energy Conservation (page 2) be corrected so that the amount reads
$7,400 in both places. Horton then moved, and Amidon seconded, that the minutes
be approved as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.
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Committee on Community Needs
September 5, 1979
Page 2
Discussion of CDBG carryover funds and 5th year amended budget:
.Jim Hencin, CDBG Program Coordinator, discussed the FY80 budget amendments and
explained the reasons for each. He explained that most of the amendments simply
involve the carry-over of unexpended FY79 funds and that no new or different
projects are proposed. lie further explained that this was an accounting procedure
to extend unused funds into the accounting system for this fiscal year.
A lengthy discussion about the sidewalk improvement program followed. Committee
members expressed much concern about the continuing delays in this phase of the
program and asked that staff continue to work on the project. Pecina moved, and
Amidon seconded, chat immediate action is needed on the Sidewalk Improvement Project
which is part of the Neighborhood Site Improvement Program that has been lagging
for three years, and that the Committee is very concerned that costs are continually
increasing and less and less can be achieved with the available funds. Motion
carried unanimously.
Pecina moved, and Hall seconded, that the FY80 Community Development Block Grant
((:[)BG) budget be accepted as revised and distributed to the Committee. Motion
carried unanimously.
Discussion of recommendations for 5th year Housing Rehabilitation program:
Milkman explained that the Committee must make recommendations on how the $70,000
allocated for rehabilitation projects in the Sth year should be spent.
The following decisions are to be made:
a. Whether to use HUD's Section 8 Housing Standards or Iowa City's more stringent
Minimum Housing Code standards for Housing Rehabilitation.
After a brief discussion, Owens moved and Morton seconded that the City's
Minimum Housing Code be used as the standard for housing rehabilitation
(rather than HUD's Section 8 Minimum Housing Standards), Motion carried
unanimously.
b. Whether assistance should be provided in the form of direct grants (up to
$S-10,000) or as low interest loans.
After a brief discussion, McCormick moved and Hall seconded that assistance M
for Housing Rehabilitation be provided in the form of S year forgivable loans.
Motion carried with a vote of 7-1 (Swisher opposed).
c. Whether priority should be given to the elderly or other specific low income
groups in the CDBG area.
Casserly moved, and McCormick seconded, that priority for loans be given equally ~
to low income elderly, low income handicapped individuals, and low income
families. Motion carried unanimously.
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September 9, 1979
Page 3
d. Whether the City should be encouraged to capture 312 funding.
After some discussion, McCormick moved and Owens seconded that as much money in
the form of 312 loans be captured as is feasible with the available staff.
Motion carried with a vote of 7-1 (Pecina opposed),
Review and discussion of the budget and draft Environmental Review Record for the
Small Ces Pro'ect.
Mike Flaherty, Planner/Program Analyst, explained the budget for the Small Cities
project and also explained the adjustments that had been made to comply with
HUD recommendations. After a brief discussion, Horton moved and Hall seconded
that the budget for the Small Cities project be approved as distributed.
carried unanimously. Motion
Jim Hencin, CDBC Program Coordinator, explained the purpose of the Environmental
Review Record. After a brief presentation by Mr. Hencin, he turned the program
over to Kevin Laverty who presented a slide show of the project area. Following
the slide show, he explained the various maps showing the effect of the proposed
improvements to the area and answered questions from Committee members. Laverty
also briefly explained the outline environmental review distributed to CCN members.
_ 'rhe discussion centered on the parcels to be acquired, which are not essential to
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the Ralston Creek Channel improvements. These parcels include most of the 900
block of S. Dubuque and most of the 200 block of E. Benton Street. The Committee
felt that residents should only be displaced if absolutely essential to reduce
"j flooding.
Staff pointed out that some of the amenities making that area convenient for
residents (Hy -Vee and laundromat) would soon be gone, and that the area was slated
for land consumptive commercial use on the City's Comprehensive Plan. Any remaining
dwelling units in the area would therefore become non -conforming uses under the new
zoning ordinance.
adverse impacts of the project, namely net loss of dwelling units.
CCN members suggested that retaining these housing units would decrease the chief
also agreed that the property on the corner of Harrison and Linn Stir CCN members
eets should be
acquired (particularly since the owner appears to wish to sell) even though it is
not essential to channel improvements, since it is important to retain a site for
assisted housing.
Another reason for not acquiring other non-essential parcels in the area was the
suggestion that the property owners might be able to get a better price than the
current fair market price for their properties, after creek improvements have been
made and the area is more attractive to commercial enterprises.
Following this discussion, Casserly moved and Pecina seconded, that properties on
the 900 block of S. Dubuque Street and the 200 block of E. Benton Street which are
not necessary for channel improvements not be acquired unless the property owners
wish to sell. Motion carried unanimously.
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Committee on Community Needs
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Page a
Swisher also suggested the possibility of using funds not required for acquisition
for improvements
on the Prentiss Street bridge to reduce the flooding in that
area.
Horton inquired whether the presence of historic structures had been investigated,
as well as the presence of any endangered species in the area,
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In addition, there was a consensus that the Small Cities project, as currently
described, does not have
a significant adverse environmental impact.
Other Business:
Swisher expressed the Committee's appreciation to Eve Casserly who has served
a,
faithfully on the Committee.
Ile also asked that Committee members consider the place, time and day for future
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meetings. It appears that another time and day might be more convenient for
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Committee members.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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APPENDIX G
City olr Iowa Ch,
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 21, 1979
To: Small Cities File (Citizens' Participation)
From: Michael Flaherty, Planner/Program Analyst
Re: Neighborhood Meeting
A neighborhood meeting for the Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood was held
on Wednesday, September 12, 1979 at 7:30 PM in the National Guard Armory.
Staff present: Hencin, Laverty, Milkman, Flaherty.
CCN member: Johnson
Residents and property owners: Gillespie, Busch, Graham, Alexander,
Foster, M. Jones, C. Jones, H. Adair, J. Adair, Petersen.
This informal meeting was called to discuss the Environmental Review of
the Lower Ralston Creek/Small Cities Project. Staff explained the federal
requirements concerning environmental assessment and presented a summary
of the Lower Ralston Creek/Small Cities Environmental Review Record. A
meeting agenda and an outline of the presentation is attached.
Questions and concerns expressed by residents and property owners
included the following:
Ron Johnson, 219h E. Benton Street, pointed out that the project
preapplication had indicated that fill was required over the area in
the 900 block of S. Dubuque adjacent the creek.
Staff responded that the Ralston Creek Storm Water Management Plan,
which was completed after the preapplication was submitted,
recommended the construction of an earthen dike along the creek's
west bank rather than filling the area.
2. Clark Jones, 930 S. Dubuque Street, asked if engineering studies were
complete and accurate in showing which properties would need to be
acquired for creek improvements.
Staff replied that the engineering for the Small Cities Project was
done in conjunction with the Storm Water Management Plan for the
Ralston Creek watershed, prepared by Shoemaker b Haaland. The
improvements proposed for the Small Cities Project are a part of the
recommended improvements of this plan and are accurate to the best of
our knowledge.
3. Ron Johnson said he felt that property owners and residents are
uncertain about the project because the City seems uncertain about
what property should be acquired.
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Staff pointed out that while the application called for the
acquisition of all properties adjacent to the creek on the 900 block
of S. Dubuque, concerns for displacing residents from properties not
actually needed for creek improvements had been expressed in the
environmental review, by CCN and the City Council. As a result of
these concerns, City Council has directed staff to pursue alter-
natives to acquiring and displacing owner -occupants.
One alternative might be to acquire only those structures actually
needed for creek imarovements, allowing time and market pressures to -
replace the remaining residential uses. A second alternative would
be to purchase the structures but allow residents to continue
occupancy under life estate arrangements.
4. John Gillespie, 1027 Hollywood, owner of commercial property at 311
E. Harrison Street, expressed the concern that he could not relocate
his business at what the City would pay him for his present property.
Staff responded that until appraisals are made, no determination of
just compensation could be made, and that he would be assisted in 1
locating a replacement site. Staff will work with him and others
displaced, determining what is available and suitable to their
needs.
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5. Gillespie also stated that a similar problem would exist in
relocating homeowners.
Staff replied that while values of residential property in the
project area might be lower than values on a city-wide basis, until
appraisals are made, we won't know how great the spread is. The
federal requirements of the Uniform Act allow the City to provide up
to $15,000, in addition to the acquisition price, in the form of a
replacement housing payment to displaced home owners. City Council
has also indicated that, if necessary, that the City may exceed this
$15,000 maximum as allowed under CD8G programs.
6. Gillespie stated that he felt the life estate arrangement for owner -
occupied residents was a good idea.
7. Ron Johnson suggested that we ask property owners present at the
meeting if they were willing to sell their property.
Staff replied that while this could be done, that at a later date
people might feel differently.
8. Inez Foster, 916 S. Dubuque Street, said that she would like to sell ~
her property at 926 South Dubuque, but that her aunt, Marie
Alexander, 916 South Dubuque would like to retain her property if
possible.
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Staff replied that Mrs. Alexander would be able to continue to live
in her home if she desired.
9. Ron Johnson asked that if one or more residential properties remained
on the 900 Block of South Dubuque, wouldn't it be more difficult to
resell for commercial use?
Staff replied that it would be, however, the first priority of the
project is to be flood control. Commercial redevelopment is a lesser
priority. City Council has indicated that home owners should be
permitted to continue residing in their homes if that is their
preference. Staff pointed out that the neighborhood had lost much of
its residential character and that the closing of the Hy -Vee store
would diminish its residential character further. Eventually,
market factors are likely to replace residential uses in the area.
10. Johnson stated that he had originally purchased his property because
of the M1 zoning, and that he had intended to eventually convert his
properties to commercial use. Johnson also pointed out that the area
was the only available commercial area that remained near the
downtown, and that because of the rising cost of automobile
transportation, commercial development in this area would be
particularly important. Johnson also pointed out that because of the
demand for housing in Iowa City, particularly after the down zoning
of the north side, the development of housing in the area should be
considered.
Staff pointed out that in order for the land to be developed for uses
other than land consumptive commercial the Comprehensive Plan would
have to be changed. However, in the process of developing the City's
new Zoning Ordinance, some changes could possibly be expected. Staff
suggested that Mr. Johnson become involved in the development of the
new Zoning Ordinance.
11. Johnson asked if it were possible for current property owners to
retain ownership while improvements were made, or if not, to purchase
the property after improvements were made.
Staff replied that federal requirements would not permit public
improvements of this nature on private property. In reselling the
property the City must follow State law which requires a bidding
process. Current owners could bid on property but could receive no
preference.
12. Johnson asked if the land would be resold in small parcels or as a
package, stating that if the land were resold in large parcels small
businesses would effectively be eliminated from bidding and that
large developers would benefit.
Staff responded that the disposition plan for the project has not
been established but that his observation was probably valid.
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13. Johnson asked if the current commercial property not needed for creek
improvements could be retained by current owners.
Staff responded that purchase offers would be extended to all
property owners. Any additional changes in the original plan to
acquire properties would have to come from City Council.
14. Denny Petersen, 932 Oakcrest, owner of commercial property on
Lafayette Street, asked what a Small Business Investment Corporation
would do.
Staff explained that a SBIC was a non-profit organization that would
provide incentives, in the form of low interest loans, for small and
minority businesses to be initiated in the area. This concept could
be developed and carried out using CDBG and SBA funding as seed
money.
15. David Busch, 223 East Benton Street, asked about the bike path
mentioned in the environmental review.
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the newly constructed west bank of the creek. The Comprehensive Plan
encourages this use. The construction of a bike path would also
facilitate access needed to maintain the creek and the creek bedding.
16. John Gillespie stated that he would prefer to see the area developed
as a park rather than for commercial use. -'
Staff replied that a bike path would in effect provide a linear park,
and that some commercial uses might even benefit from having such a
use in their backyards.
17. Josephine Graham, 205 E. Benton St., suggested that the creek should
be deepened rather than widened and that banks be stabilized with
brick. —.
Staff pointed out that the creek will be dredged in some area, but
that in order to provide sufficient capacity the width of the west
bank would have to be increased.
18. Several residents stated that they were much more comfortable with
the project as it now was stated.
Attachments: 1. Agenda
2. Outline of Environmental Review Record
cc: Neal Berlin, City Manager
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Ralston Creek/Small Cities Project
Iowa National Guard Armory
925 S. Dubuque Street
Wednesday, September 12, 1979 - 7:30 PM
AGENDA
1. Status of Lower Ralston Creek/Small Cities Project
2. Purpose of the Environmental Review
3. Probable Environmental Effects of the Lower Ralston Creek/Small
Cities Project
4. Opportunities for enhancement of the environment
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5. Alternatives considered in depth
6. Steps required to complete the Environmental Review
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OUTLINE OF EL':L..;'ENTAL REVIEW RECORD
I. Probable ervironnrental effects of the Lower Ralston Creek/Small Cities
Project
a, beneficial effects
1) protection of houses and businesses from Ralston Creek flood-
ing and sewer surcharging
2) eliininate disruption of auto, bus, and pedestrian traffic
due to flooding
b. adverse impacts
1) loss of existing housing units and effect upon remaining
residential area
2) net loss of housing due to Project activities w.
2. Opportunities for enhancing the environment
a. additional low- and moderate -income housing
b. encouragement of small, locally -owned businesses -- Small Business
Investment Corporation
C. bicycle and pedestrian path along rebuilt west bank of Ralston
Creek and across Creek at Lafayette Street
3. Alternatives considered in depth
a. do nothing (note: HUD explicitly requires us to consider the
alternative of no project)
b. housing alternatives
1) do not acquire parcels not necessary for Ralston Creek channel V
improvements
2)acquire all designated parcels but grant life estates to owner-
-occupants of residential properties not necessary for Ral-
ston Creeek channel improvements
3) provide an expanded site for assisted housing
4) move displaced houses to individual available parcels or
to a concentrated site
c. alternative commercial land use
1) more intense commercial activity "
2) Small Business Investment Corporation
d. bicycle path along Ralston Creek and bicycle/pedestrian crossing
of Creek at Lafayette Street
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STLPS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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I. Presentation of Environmental Review Record toCit Council at
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lic meeting. �
2. Publish notice of finding of no significant impact upon the environment.
This notice will specify the "official" time period for submitting
written comments to the City concerning the Environmental Review
(15 day review period).
3. ublish notice of re uest to HUD for release of funds. This notice
will specify a period during which written comments may be sent
directly to HUD. The only grounds upon which HUD will accept an
objection to release of funds deal with narrowly defined procedural
matters (15 day review period).
Department of Planning and Program Development
September 12, 1979
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APPENDIX H
NOTICE OF ACTION AFFECTING A FLOOD PLAIN _
(as Required by Executive Order 11988)
Date: December 10, 1979
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
(319) 354-1800
TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS:
The Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Revitalization
Project will be carried out by the City of Iowa City
using Title I CDBG funds from the U. S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development. The primary
element of the project is the control of Ralston
Creek flooding. Channel improvements to Ralston
Creek will be made in the area shown on the attached
map.
The scheduled channel improvements are part of Iowa
City's Storm Water Management Plan for Ralston
Creek. The Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood
Revitalization Project will involve deepening and
widening the Creek, the placement of fill and the
construction of land forms and retaining walls.
These actions are intended to contain the base
flood (100 -year flood) within the reconstructed
channel banks, and to protect existing houses and
businesses.
Because of the nature of the Project there is no
practicable alternative to construction in the
existing Ralston Creek flood plain. The channel
improvements to be constructed through the Lower
Ralston Creek Neighborhood Revitalization Project
conform to applicable State and local flood plain
protection standards.
The alternative of not making the channel
improvements has been considered by the City of
Iowa City and is discussed in the Environmental «�
Review Record 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 upon
this Project should do so in writing before
December 26, 1979.
City of Iowa City
Neal G. Berlin, City Manager
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APPENDIX I
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT
EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
_ Date: December 10, 1979
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
(319) 354-1800
TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS:
The City of Iowa City proposes to request the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development to
release federal funds under Title I of the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383)
to be used for the following project:
LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION
PROJECT
PURPOSE: Ralston Creek flood control
LOCATION: Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa
ESTIMATED COST: $2,000,000
It has been determined that such request for
release of funds will not constitute an action
significantly affecting the quality of the human
environment and, accordingly, the City of Iowa City
has decided not to prepare an Environmental Impact
Statement under the National Environmental Policy
Act of 1969 (PL 91-190).
The reasons for such decision not to prepare such
.i Statement are as follows:
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The Project will relieve serious flooding problems
within the Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood.
Project activities are a part of the Storm Water
Management Plan for the Ralston Creek watershed.
Residents and businesses who must be moved because
of Creek improvements are eligible for relocation
benefits, and extensive relocation planning is
underway.
An Environmental Review Record respecting this
Project has been made by the City of Iowa City which
documents the environmental review of the Project
and more fully sets forth the reasons why such
Statement is not required. This Environmental
Review Record is on file at the City Clerk's office
at the above address and also at the Iowa City
Public Library. It is available for public
examination and copying, upon request, during
normal business hours.
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No further environmental review of this Project is
proposed to be conducted, prior to the request for
release of Federal funds.
All interested agencies, groups and persons
disagreeing with this decision are invited to
submit written comments for considera
City of tion by the
Iowa City to the address indicated below.
Such written comments should be received on or
before December 26, 1979- All such
received will be fcomments so
Iowa City. ully considered by the City of
City of Iowa City
Neal G. Berlin, City Manager
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APPENDIX J
NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
Date: December 10, 1979
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
(319) 354-1800
TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS:
On or about December 18, 1979, the City of Iowa City
will request the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development to release Federal funds under
Title I of the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974 (PL 93-383) for the following project:
LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION
- PROJECT
PURPOSE: Ralston Creek flood control
LOCATION: Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa
ESTIMATED COST: $2,000,000
An Environmental Review Record respecting this
Project has been made by the City of Iowa City which
documents the environmental review of the project.
This Environmental Review Record is on file at the
above address and is available for public
examination and copying, upon request.
The City of Iowa City will undertake the project
described above with Block Grant funds from the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD), under Title I of the Housing and Community
' Development Act of 1974. The City of Iowa City is
certifying to HUD that the City of Iowa City and
Neal Berlin, City Manager, in his official capacity
as chief executive officer, consent to accept the
_ jurisdiction of the Federal courts if an action is
brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to
environmental reviews, decision making and action;
and that these responsibilities have been
satisfied. The legal effect of the certification
is that upon its approval, the City of Iowa City may
use the Block Grant funds, and HUD will have
satisfied its responsibilities under the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969. HUD will accept
an objection to its approval of the release of
funds and acceptance of the certification only if
it is on one of the following bases: a) that the
certification was not in fact executed by the chief
executive officer or other officer of applicant
approved by HUD; or b) that applicant's
Environmental Review Record for the project
indicates omission of a required decision, finding
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or step applicable to
environmental the project iu the
prepared and submitted
process. Objections must be
required submitted in accordance with the
procedure (24 CFR
addressed to HUD Part 58), and may be
at HUD Area Office, Univac
Building, 7100 West Center Road, Om
68106. Objections to aha, Nebraska
other than thosethrelease of funds on bases
considere Stated above will
ed by HUD. No objection received be
December 26, 1979, will be considered by HUD.
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Neal G. Berlin, City Manager
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APPENDIX K
U. 5. D6PARTMINT OF HOUSING �NO URBAN CIVELOOMENT COMMUNITT DEVELOPSIBMT BLOCK OnANT OOFIAM
REQUEST FOR AND RELEASE OF FUNDS
CERTIFICATION
(pursuant to Section 104 @) of Ttde 1 of the 9outinl and Cotnntunhy DeveloPM1111 Act of 1911)
ENVIRONMENTAL
1. NAME OF AFFLICANT
Farre APPra+a
OMB No. 63•R•1606
roved grant funds for the following project is requested:
S. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS. Release of app
GRANTEE
(1f 0ther Than Annficanf)
PROJECT
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6. CERTIFICATION. With reference to said project it is hereby certified:
That the applicant has at least five (5) days prior to submitting this request for release of funds and certification, published
Jspaper of general circulation in the community affected, a notice to the public (a copy of which is attached hereto)
n a new
in accordance with 24 CFR 58.30 (a);
That the applicant has Polly carried out it's responsibilities for environmental review. decision-making and action pertaining
to the project named in the above request for release of funds;
That the level of environmental clearance carried out by applicant in connection with said project M did O did not require
the preparation and dissemination of an environmental impact statement;
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That the dates upon which all statutory and regulatory time periods for review, comment, or other response or action in
regard to the aforesaid clearance commenced and expired as indicated below; that all such dales which are applicable to the
aforesaid clearance are indicated below; and that with the expiration of each of the time periods indicated below, applicant
6 in compliance with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 58;
ITEM
Commenw
MOIDAYlYR
Expire
MO/DAY/YR
Notice of Finding of No Significant Environmental
Impact: Publication.
Same: Comment period
Notice of Intent to File EIS: Publication
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Draft EIS: Comment period
Same: 90 -day period (CEQ)
Final EIS: 30 day period (CEQ)
5 -Day Notice to Public: Publication
Other: (Specify)
That the undersigned officer of applicant is authorized to, and does, consent to assume the status of responsible federal
official, under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, insofar as the provisions of said Act apply to the HUD
responsibilities for environmental review, decision-making and action assumed and carried out by the applicant; that by
so consenting, the undersigned officer of applicant assumes the responsibilities, where applicable, for the conduct of
environmental review, decision-making, and action as to environmental issues, preparation and circulation of draft and
final environmental impact statements, and assumption of lead agency responsibilities for preparation of such statements
on behalf of Federal agencies other than HUD when such agencies consent to such assumption;
That the undersigned officer of applicant is authorized to consent, personally, and on behalf of the applicant, to accept the
jurisdiction of the Federal courts, for the enforcement of all the aforesaid tesponsibilities; and that the undersigned does so
consent, on behalf of applicant and'of the undersigned, in the official capacity of the undersigned.
ISignarure, Title and Adders of Offlcer of Applicant)
WARNING - Section 1001 of Title III of the United Stales Code and Criminal Procedure shall apply to the foregoing certdlmticn.
Title 18 provides, among other O.ings, that whoever knowingly and willfully makes or uses a document at writing containing any false.
Dclitioua, or fraudulent statement if entry, in any matter within thejurisdletion of any department or agency of the United States, shall
be Med not more than $10,000 or LmptWoned not more than flea years or both.
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X. References and Contacts for the Environmental Review
References:
Iowa City Plan: Community Facilities Report. August, 1977.
Iowa City Plan: Report on Economics. November, 1977.
Iowa City Plan: Report on Population. July, 1976.
Iowa City Plan: Report on Utilities. May, 1977.
Iowa City Plan: Trafficways Report. April, 1977.
Iowa City Plan: 1976 Land Use Summary.
Lafore, Laurence, American Classic. Iowa State Historical Society,
1975.
Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Revitalization Project, Citizen Survey,
December, 1978 and August, 1979.
Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Revitalization Project, Land Use Survey.
July, 1979.
Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Revitalization Project, Site Visit and
Comments. June, 1979.
D.B. MacDonald Research, Inc., An Assessment of Wildlife and Wildlife
Habitat in the Ralston Creek Waters ed. January, 1977.
Sanborn Map 8 Publishing Company, Insurance Map of Iowa City, 1883,
1888, 1892, 1899, 1906, 1912, 1192. —
Shoemaker & Haaland, Professional Engineers, Storm Water Management Plan,
Ralston Creek Watershed. March, 1979.
Contacts:
State of Iowa
Department of Environmental Quality
Iowa Geological Survey
State Historical Department, Division of Historic Preservation
U.S. Government
Department of Agriculture, Johnson County Extension Service
Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service
U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Division District Office
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Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Company
Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric
Iowa State Historical Society
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Shoemaker & Haaland, Professional Engineers
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TO: City Manager's Office
Attn: Lorraine sus�Ecr: Joint Meeting with City-
County Officials
Please advise the council members that there will be a joint meeting
of the United Way Planning & Allocations divisions with the City and
the County at 3 p.m. Wednesday, December 12, 1979, in the lower meeting
room at St. Paul Lutheran Chapel,
Thank you.
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Willow Creek Neighborhood Center, Lnr,.
Group work has a large emphasis at the Center. Some of the groups
and their environments are discussed below.
September started out with a trip by the Senior Citizens to historical
Southeast Iowa. Here we spent a whole day looking at buildings from the
1800's. The Senior Citizens continue to play an active role inthe Community
Center. Several do Tolunteer work at the Center. This shows up in time spent
on committees such as the Library Committee and the Board of Directors and
hours spent answering phone and taking messages.
Boys and girls club continue into September too. Girls club took a
sack lunch and a hike to colorful Hickory Hill Park. The girls meet every
Tuesday afternoon at 3.30. Attendance is generally between 8 and 12. New
members are joining every week.
Boys club also meets weekly on Tuesday afternoon. Attendance for this
group ranges from 15 to 25. Royal Benjamen, a volunteer from Youth Guidance,
leads the boys in outside sports and games. Football games are top on the
list.
Th^ young women's group program has also grown at the Center. A housing
specialist came and talked about tenant and landlord rights. Problems were
discussed and written in the form of questions. Further meetings with property
manager, Bob Johnson, and HUD Representative, Mark Smart, were discussed and
organized. Other activities that this group did during September was to tour
Plum Grove. The women enjoy a chance to meet and "get away" from the regular
routine. Besides, several members do not own cars and feel locked in.
A Latch Key worker was hired at the center this month. Stella Tucker
with a B.A. in Recreation is also a graduate student in the recreationrprog-
ram at U of I. Stella will be working in the afternoons organizing activi-
ties with the children.
October was a month of meetings and planning.
The Library Committee decided to write a grant from the RIF program.
Carol Spaziani said the City Library Board may even have funds to help out.
Pottery classes began on Tuesday mornings at the Center. Many talented
renidents took part in making bowls, coffee pots, cups and dishes. Brad,
an art education student from U of I encouraged the class on. This wa.s one
of the Center's more creative programs. Another art class started to October.
This class is a drawing class and taught by an art education student.
Several parties were organized at the Center in October.
The Senior Citizens took a walk through Hickory Hill Park and admired
the colorful fall leaves.
A canoe trip from Iowa City to Hills sent 15 boys club members into a
fun afternoon of adventure. Girls club organized a pizza party at Debbie's
house,. Ten girls crowded into Debbie's Volkswagen and headed for the Hillsl
A Halloween party for the teens was planned by the guys at the Center.
A Social Work student brought in his stereo equipment and the party began.
About 20 kids ages 12 and ever danced the night away. The younger kids
painted pumpkins for their party at the Center for Halloween. 30 kids came
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of Touny Tucker and Marll,yn IlerdLiska, •n site Mark N manager. Over 50
adult resiientn turned out to dlseusn the prop*sed rent increase. The
three hour meeting was a Pirnt or its kind in two years that residents had a
chance to voice their opinions.
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Researcher's Digest
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NEWS IN REVIEW November
John M. Capozzols, Editor
Free Bargaining
Is Better System
THE Michigan Municipal League has
sued An Analysis of Michigan's Ex•
Parlance with Final Offer, Compulsory,
Binding Arbitration of Police and Fire.
lighter Labor Disputes (1675 Green Road,
P.O. Box 1467. Ann Arbor 40106, 1979,
60 pages(. The study, by Eugene F. Bar•
rodin and Raymond Jones, presents an
interesting contrast to the New York ex.
perience with conventional tripartite
by Doherty and Gallo (see the REVIEW,
October 1979, page 513). The report con•
cludes that a Iree collective bargaining
Process is preferable to the statutory Im•
position of binding arbitration, even II
some strikes by public employees result.
The report stales that the experience has
been difficult and quite costly to both
public employers and taxpayers.
Michigan's legislature enacted an ex•
perimental, conventional, compulsory ar•
bitration *statute In 1969 which was
amended in 1974 to Institute a "final•
offer" process. No statutory expiration
date was Imposed. During the period 1969
to 1973, the statute had delegated wide
discretion to arbitrators to Issue their
awards based on the equities of the situa•
lion, as perceived by the third -party neu•
tral. The awards soon generated a spate
of classic criticisms that arbitrators tend.
ed to compromise the opposing positions
by "splitting the differences."
To cope with these objections, the stat•
ute was amended to require each party
to submit a final position on each "eco.
nomic Issue;' with the arbitrator then
obligated to choose the precise posi•
tion (without modification( of one of the
parties. The intent was to avoid the com-
promising tendencies of arbitrators and,
more important, to encourage both par•
lies to seek agreement without resort to
arbitration. According to some observers,
the more risk that an arbitrator might
choose the other parry's after spurred the
free collective bargaining process and
facilitated the preparation of a "reason•
able position." If the parties were deter•
mined to risk the arbitration showdown.
The league study, however, stresses
that the statute, as adopted, departed
tram the more common approach to final
offer arbitration, wherein each party
submitted a "total package" comprising
its "lest best offer" with the arbitrator
constrained to select the entire package
(without change) of the union or the am.
Player. Ostegsibly, when the legislature
deviated from this classic approach, If
took the heart out of the process and
enabled arbitrators to spill their deal•
slons, as they did under the original stat•
ute which provided for conventional arbl•
tration.
The study also concludes that the "final
offer" process has not mel the test of
timeliness or efficiency. It quotes another
study to make the point that compllca-
tions result from the process, which now
takes more than a year. Beyond the fact
that both sides are confronted with uncer-
tainties, it generates difficulties in financ•
Ing retroactive Increases, and the em•
ployees do not receive Interest (and thus
suffer losses) even when a retroactive
increase Is achieved.
Many of the arguments raised In the
study are the standard ones. It is con•
tended that compulsory arbitration re-
moves responsibility from the bargaining
parties to settle their differences and
Places It in the hands of private parties
(arbitrators) who are not accountable to
the taxpayers. The (apart stales that it Is
the police and firefighter unions which
profit at the expenw of the taxpayer. In
support of this, the point Is made that, In
all but one case, It Is the unions, not the
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employers, which have demanded Com-
pulsory arbitration. The assumption Is
made, a priori, that, if the process were
really viewed as equitable by the parties.
both employers end unions would initiate
the process from time to hme.
Ths etudy is based on an analysis of 153
compulsory arbitration awards issued
since the amended law became effeclive,
In 1973. In essence, the report says that
the league's experience with the statute
to date confirms its earlier apprehension.
(The league objected to the imposition of
compulsory arbitration before the original
bill was enacted in 1969.) In 1979, the
league argues that there were very few
police or firefighter strikes prior to com-
pulsory arbitration, "and it is not likely
that there would be many such strikes if
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194194 lowa Cill,. /uwa (50.000) has established a more
effective' budgeting process, with improvements
covering the stages of preparation, City Council
review and approval, and monitoring. In its budget-
ing and goal sitting prognim. annual goals and
objectives are set by the City Council eat provide the
basis for the goals and objeclives set by individual
city divisions. 1'hc financial budget is then prepared
using a modified icro-base budgeting, program bud-
s gcting format. Now the City Council and citizens
are supplied with well-defined programs for each city
division, ulliih stipulate the level oI service to he
rendered: and the council has the necessary tools to
enable it to nit nitur performance and completion of
objectives during the budget year. Although budget
i preparation is more lime -consuming, the benefits arc
overriding: not only has the council and public
become better informed about city services, but
! fundingdccisioro made during the budget review pro-
cess are more sit,aightforward.
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i1980 census
195 The 19.P0 census, the 20th decennial census of
population and housing, will officially begin nn
Tuesday. April 1. 1980. 1'o help ensure complete and
accurate statistics, the Census Bureau has established
two major nationwide activities that will focus on
approximately )9,01)0 governmental units throughout
the nation. 'I he Local Review Program will invile the
assistance of local government officials in spotting
possible errors in the pre -census and post -census
counts of addresses. The Complete Count Commit-
tees will consist of citizens appointed by the
principal elected officials in the states, counties, and
municipalities to help encourage public cooperation
with the census. More than half the questions in the
1980 Census will focus on the nation's projected
86 million housing units—their condition, value.
energy usage, and other subjects of statistical impor-
tance for the planning and management decisions
that confront government .and the private sector.
These statistics will guide local, state, and federal
agencies' decisions about urban renewal, water and
sewage availability, new school openings and closings,
mortgage assistance programs, the control of
resi-dential growth, and mass transportation needs.
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Rosemary Vito
Finance Director
410 E. Washington SI.
Iowa City, IA 52240
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Washington. 0. C. 20233
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DISASTER CONTROL
218 The township of /.nwrener, New (22,500)
revitalised its civil defense/disaster control operation.
After a severe snow storm and two major floods
exposed the lack of a sound plan for responding to
natural catastrophes, the civil defense division and
the public works depmtrnent had a communication
systcnr installed. 'Ibis .system includes nwbilc radius
in cscry vehicle. remote base units in every major
olficc, and u new tower. Then civil defense/public
works established an emergency operation center
(FOC), dubbed SNOW DESK during snow removal
operations. The FOC filled the vacuum of a central
control point for mobidiring fire, rescue, police, or
public works forces. For the first time, accurate
records arc being kept on all manpower and
equipment hours, increasing efficiency and, in turn.
productivity.
SEWER AND WATER
emergency water supply
219 IlicginsviNr, Alissouri (5,000) has constructed an
emergency water supply system for use during
periods of drought. The system consists of a 12'
pipeline running from the Missouri River to the
Iligginmille Reservoir, a river intake structure, and a
pumping facility. Because of its cost, a concrete
intake structure, placed in the river at the terminus of
the intake line, was not built and a 10' suction hose
wan substituted. class 50 ductile iron pipe was
in%tallcd a compromise between the nmreexpensive
class 52 ductile ironand the cheaper class 200 plastic—
at a cost of S871,465. The system is now a backup
source for the chyli two impoundment reservoirs.
storm water detention
220 Iowa Cirv, Iowa (50,000) has taken an extra step to
prevent property damage and to control erosion and
sedimentation caused by storm water runoff. New
subdivision developments were causing an increased
flow of water into established downstream areas.
Now, all new residential subdivisionsand commercial
developments over two acres in size are required to
temporarily store rainfall runoff and release it at a
very low rate. The storm water detention areas do
increase the cost of new building lots, and land
des'edapers have objected to the detention require-
mcros. But through the construction of the detention
structures, downstream flows have been reduced and
adverse reaction from property owners downstream
--has been mitigated.
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PUBLIC WORKS
Thomas L. Evens
Director of Public Works
2207 Lawrenceville Rd.
P.O. Boa 8008
Lawrenceville, NJ 08848
(809) 898.9400
Howard A. Goring
Supervisor
Water and Wastewater
Municipal Utilllies
P.O. Bax I10
Hlgglnsville, MO 04037
1818) 584.2108
Richard J. Pbatlint.
Public Works Director,
410 E. Waahinglon SI.
Iowa City, IA 52240
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HOLIDAY HELPERS FROM THE LIBRARY
Recipe Exchange: Bring your favorite
holiday recipe to pin on our bulletin
board and copy any there that appeal to
you. (This year the Exchange features
recipes from many countries.) While
you're here, borrow one of the library's
cookbooks with luscious, special dishes
for holiday entertaining.
Holiday Records and Books: A special
collection of recordings of holiday
music, annuals, and books of plays,
songs, customs and crafts is displayed
on the North balcony landing.
Mail Order Catalogs: Interesting catalogs with all kinds
of things to order for gifts are available in the Consumer
Center on the first floor.
Holiday Films: Phone 354-1264 to reserve any of these films
for one -day use at family holiday gatherings or programs.
Most are suitable for all ages:
i - THE BEAR'S CHRISTMAS
A CHRISTMAS CAROL - (Animated version of the
Dickens classic)
MOLE AND THE XMAS TREE
PLUTO'S CHRISTMAS TREE
THE ROBOT
SANTA'S TOYS - (Classic Disney toys come to life)
MR. MAGOO'S CHRISTMAS CAROL
SPECIAL HOLIDAY CHILDREN'S PARTY
Spanish Singers & Pinata Party - Saturday, December B
at 1:30 PH in the Storyhour Room.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 21, 1979
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Packet
Northside Neighborhood Site Improvement Update.
Agenda for Airport Commission special meeting of November 27, 1979,
Copy of letter from Mayor Vevera to the President of Pilot International J
expressing appreciation for the contribution toward the van for handicapped
and senior citizens.
Summary of Annual Conference of International City Management Associatc
attended by the City Manager. ion
Article: HAP Problems cost Youngstown, Ohio, loss of action grant eligibili
Minutes of staff meetings of November 7 and 14, 1979. Z
The Bui.lding Line, November 1979. jj
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Neighborhood Site Improvements
**UPDATE**
INTRODUCTION
During the spring of 1978, the Department of Planning and Program Development initiated
a Neighborhood Site Improvements (NSI) Program. This program was established for the
Purpose of revitalizing the older areas of Iowa City through physical improvements
using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Meetings were held with
residents of the Northside Area in order to get ideas for neighborhood projects.
Through this process, three projects were selected to be funded out of a budget of
$75,00(). 'These included sidewalk repair, alley repair and bus stop facilities and
equipment. An additional project which was developed for the entire CDBG project
arca was tree planting. The initial start-up phase of the project required more time
than was originally unticipnted, however the project did acquire momentum this summer.
The following is an update of the progress nude on the Northsido NSI projects, rand u
time schedule for those projects remaining to be completed.
BUS STOP LiquipMBNT
The residents of the Northside Area selected the installation of bus stop equipment
(benches and shelters) as one of their projects. The project was allocated a budget
of $4,500. Using suggestions from the resident meetings, several sites were selected
which were high traffic areas. These sites were: Dubuque and Church (bench), Gilbert
and Church (bench), Governor and Market (bench), Van Buren and Market (shelter), and
Church and North Dodge (shelter).
The shelters and benches for this project have been purchased and arrangements to
install them are currently being made,
ALLEY RI'PAIR
Two valleys in the Northside Area were scheduled to be paved through the NSI program.
The alleys are located in the two blocks bounded by Johnson, Dodge, Fairchild and
Bloomington Streets. Both of these alleys receive a high amount of traffic ill)
week due to the activities (including Congregate Meals) scheduled at Zion Lutheran
Church and St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. Both of these alleys have recently been
paved and clean -tip work is currently being completed.
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Although it was not originally scheduled, the gravel alleys in the Northside Area
received a coat of gravel. This opportunity became possible when extra money became
available in the NSI program.
SIDEWALK
The sidewalk repair program in the Northside Area was originally designed to involve
a combination of property assessments and grant assistance to lower income residents.
However, after many attempts to make this program succeed, it became obvious that
it would be necessary to revise it to make it workable. City staff therefore proposed
:a new program which was simply to repair as much sidewalk as possible with the money
:available. The budget allocated to this program was $40,000.
If the program is revised in a manner consistent with the staff recommendation, the
available money would be used to repair "high priority" sidewalks (based on the
location of public facilities such as schools and churches, the amount of pedestrian
traffic on sections of sidewalk, and the condition of the various sections of sidewalk).
The following would therefore be the process used to repair the sidewalks in the
Northside Area:
I. All sidewalks would be inspected to determine how much repair is needed,
Z. A system of priorities would be developed for the area to determine which
sections of sidewalk should be done first (including suggestions from residents).
3. Plans and specifications would be drawn up based on current cost estimates (with
the option to add more sidewalk if it is economically feasible),
4. The project would be bid, and once an actual price was received, a determination
could be made as to whether additional sidewalks could be repaired,
5. The project would he carried out and completed by the end of next stammer.
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If the above process is used, it is anticipated that this project could be bid early
next spring, and completed by the end of next summer. In order to proceed, another
residents' meeting will be held to allow the residents to comment on this proposal.
At that time, the opportunity will also exist to either modify the program outlined
above or to possibly pick another project.
TREE PLANTING
Since tree planting was a major concern in all the areas involved in the NSI Program,
a special tree planting program was set up. This program was allocated a budget of
$21,000 for the purpose of planting trees in public medians throughout the CDBG area.
Residents in each of the NSI areas were sent an application form which they could
fill out and send in to request a tree. Billie Hauber, the City Forester, then in-
vestigated each site to determine if space was available for a tree in accordance
with the City Tree Ordinance. Once locations were selected, trees were then purchased
anti delivered to the residents. It was the residents' responsibility to plant the
tree. Assistance was provided by Camp Fire Girls to those elderly anti handicapped
residents who requested assistance. The trees were delivered on November 2 and 3
and have all been planted.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
'HIE CITY OF IOWA CITY PLANNING STAFF IS SPONSORING A PUBLIC MEETING ON THE NOR711SIDE
NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENT SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM. THE MEETING WILL BE HELD ON
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 7:30 P.M., AT THE HORACE MANN SCHOOL.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CALL BRUCE KNIGHT OR PAT KELLER AT 354-1800, EXTENSION 317.
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CIvIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180D
AGENDA
Iowa City Airport Commission Special Meeting
City Manager's Conference Room
Civic Center
Nov. 27, 1979
7:30 P.M.
1. 7:30 P.M. Call meeting to order
2. Discuss McCrabb's Lease
3. Discuss Iowa City Flying Service's Lease
4. Adjournment
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November 19, 1979
Evelyn Weeber, President
Pilot International
Iowa City Chapter
Scheuerman-Richardson, Inc.
510 South Clinton Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mrs. Weeber:
I am certain that I speak not only for the City Council but also for
all of the citizens of our community in offering a very special
"Thank you" to you and all of the members of the Pilot Club for your
effort in obtaining the twelve passenger van for the transportation
of our handicapped and senior citizens to community recreation
activities. This unit will help us provide additional recreational
opportunities for a very deserving group of citizens in our
community.
An undertaking of this magnitude involves the unselfish giving of
individual time, effort, and financial support by many persons. I
gratefully acknowledge those who contributed financially. In
addition, I believe that special recognition and appreciation are
due the members of your organization in view of your willingness to
pursue this project to its obviously successful end.
Please accept my sincere congratulations on behalf of all Iowa
Citians for a job well done. I wish you every success in all of your
future endeavors.
Sincerely yours,
Robert A. Vevera, Mayor
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Iowa City Parks 6 Recreation Commission
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Summary of Annual Conference of
International City Management Association
October 21-25, 1979
Phoenix, Arizona
Recently the City Manager attended the annual conference of the
International City Management Association in Phoenix, Arizona. The
following information summarizes some of the sessions.
One of the keynote speakers was the futurist Alan Toffler who spoke at an
opening session about his belief that we will increasingly see the breakup
of industrial society as we know it today. There will be decentralization
with increased diversity in all areas of society, including economics and
government. This will lead to a breakdown of consensus on most issues
both nationally and locally. In the years immediately ahead it will be
necessary for government to develop a process for dealing with this
increased diversity. This will be apparent both in budget techniques and
program execution at the local level.
A major theme of the conference was managing with less. One of the
principal speakers in this area was Alan K. Campbell, Director of the U.S.
Office of Personnel Management. He indicated that in the years
immediately ahead there will be major opportunities for citizens to take
on responsibility for performing part of the services currently provided
by local government. There has to be greater managerial discretion and
more incentives built into the system together with the removal of
negative controls. Employees must be stimulated to chance change in city
government.
Public reporting basically is the reporting of negative antidotes.
Increasingly there will have to be positive reporting and development of
information which will provide citizens with a clear understanding of the
capabilities and the progress of local government.
Another session was entitled "Learning From Business" with experts in
marketing and finance. Cities must be more conscious of getting back in
touch with what people really need. The best way to meet the needs of the
organization is to understand and meet the needs of the public which is to
be served. A variety of ideas were suggested for communicating with the
public. An emphasis was placed upon clearly taking into account the needs
and attitudes of the public in development and execution of city programs.
A properly executed marketing program for city services results in
increased citizen satisfaction. The other participant primarily reviewed
the positive and negative characteristics of city ownership versus
leasing of equipment.
The conference also included a number of workshops. One of the workshops
attended by the City Manager was Manager -Staff Relations: Developing a
Team Approach." Several mechanisms were discussed for utilizing
management personnel on a team basis. Some of the suggestions mentioned
are procedures already utilized by Iowa City. However, there are always
other opportunities.
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The development of the staff as a team is not always easy going primarily
when we have very strong willed individuals. One of the areas that we
plan to utilize is the increased involvement of department personnel in
the selection of new employees. We have used department and division
heads increasingly this year in the assessment of capital improvement
projects and the department heads will be developing proposals on long-
term city space needs.
One of the more interesting sessions was how to cope with a divided city
council. While there were not many solutions, there was a great deal of
discussion and story telling.
At one of the sessions, three managers were interviewed by a consultant on
management styles. It is clear that management style, to some extent,
must be situational and will tend to vary depending upon the nature of the
staff, the city council and the community. However, running through the
situational nature are certain overriding consistencies in an
individual's role.
There also was a session with university communities. There was
discussion about parking, housing and coordination with the university.
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is utilizing a permit parking system in
residential neighborhoods. Corvallis, Oregon, has developed a monthly
meeting with representatives of the university, the city, the county, the
Chamber of Commerce and the student government. Perhaps we should think
of a broader effort. Gainesville, Florida, has a landlord licensing
ordinance which controls rentals in single family residential districts.
They also have a university community council consisting of students,
faculty members, administration, city and community leaders.
Phoenix is an example of a dead central business district and the result
of sprawl. The central business district consists of government offices,
several hotels, a civic center and virtually nothing else. On evenings
and weekends the central business district is dead.
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HAP PROBLEMS COST YOUNGSTOWN,
OHIO. LOSS OF ACTION GRANT ELIGIBILITY
1'uungstncn. Ohnl, has loot ik eligi biliry. N apple for urban
dcvclopmmnt union grant funds because of its failure fit meet
lower-income housing Foals.
The cits's entire fifth -mfr community development block
grant of S?.s million also has been withheld hr HUD for the
same reason.
The onh other cities 10 Ina nclion grant eligibility have been
I'hil;ldclpllia and San Francisco.
A letter front Assig;nn Scaclary for Com munil)Planning
and Octclupmenl Robert C. Embn,.lr.. to Yooncsto"n MaYor
.I. Phillip Richlc) sass file cil)'s cheibilitp Has rescinded
because it has failed lu achieve dcmnn.straied results in
providing housing for In -and modcr:moincume persons. "The
department docs recogniic that under )our adminiuralion the
city has initi.iled a program to implement the Of'v's housing
assistance plan (I IAI')," Fmbry wrote. "llnnncr, file actual
progress of the cil) under your administration in achieving its
amended 197h IIAV goals, particularly fur Ninily and large
family remers requiring assistance has not resulied in iheprovi•
.ion of a sincic unit of new construcliun."
In addition, the October 22 letter charged that because (here
has been era lieu construction of;misled units outside oke areas
of concentralion of Losse -income and minurill. persons. IIUD
has hccn "unable to determine that the cil% has demonstrated
rendts in providing equal opportmity in housing for Inv and
modes Ic-income persons and for members of minority.
groups.
'I lie dcpmy dirceor of Youngemnn's eunuuunite develop.
umm departocnl. if"I'm .Iackimostiu, told I IDR he i.e "dccP-
I) disappointed" in Ill lb's decision• and said Ibe cily is work-
,,. 11.17.79 Coprnpht ' 1979 fly The Bull,
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1' problems slMigltlermJ uul as snot as
mg hard W Fcl its IIA
passihlc
1 be letter (runt 1:1111m said 111;1) Hill continue to process an
SR711.(NMI angram application graapplication to help a tucking cuntpan) i
cspand its facilities which Has given preliminap' approval 1ns1
nwnth. Youngstown already hod received an anion gram of
S7j11,(MRI in January which is being used to help reopen a rubber
hose nnamdanuring plant.
A thiol :glplicatiup has hccn submitted t. 11111) for a S1.5 :
milhun onion gruel 11, help file ('umtnulcr ,\irertt Corpora• i
❑no build it new Plum near the 1'oungvtonn airport. In order w
sore the pnljcn,.lad.ipulw ict said. tom nearby lawn of Warren.
Ohio. has agreed to FileIbe sante ;Ipphc;ninrl..'f he uirryml Is
ocated uWsiJe the YnunF6lowp city Innlh nalhin the
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)'uungstown-\\;uteri %INmdard nteUupuDl an +I alistie;J arca.
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MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING
November 7, 1979
Referrals from the Council informal and formal meetings of November 5 and
6 were distributed to the staff for review and discussion (copy attached).
Appointments to the special task committee of the School District were
deferred until the meeting of November 13. The Director of Parks and
Recreation suggested that a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission
serve in the capacity of administrator for the Iowa City appointments to
this committee. The Director will also attend the meetings. The City
Manager's Secretary was requested to add a note to the agenda of November
13 to this effect.
The City Manager advised that the Council will meet in informal session
next Monday, November 12, even though the day has been designated as a
holiday. The opening of the parking ramp and the contract for the second
ramp will be discussed.
Items for the agenda of November 13 include:
Awarding contract for parking garage
Resolution adopting Ralston Creek Watershed Management Plan
Ordinance dedicating certain property which will straighten up
the boundaries of the cemetery and Hickory Hill Park. This
item should be scheduled for informal discussion and the Director
of Parks and Recreation will prepare a detailed memorandum to go
in the Council packet.
Two public hearings vacating the right-of-way on Grant and the
right-of-way on 5th Avenue
Final reading of Tyn Cae
Revenue projections for FY 81 were briefly discussed. It was the concensus
that this will be the cutback year. The staff was asked to have in mind
what the next level of reduction will be.
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DEPARTMENT
REFERRALS
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Sod on corner in front of Seaton's
Muscatine and Court
11-5
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being run over by vehicles, etc.
Replace with concrete. Mr. Seaton
Attend Board of Adjustment hear. ;g
CATV
on 11-7-79 - present view of
Cable TV Tower Site
11-5
Specialist
p
Commission.
Asst. City
Contact Dick Buxton re. his
City -School District Swimming Pool
11-5
Manager
availability to serve on this
committee.
Committee
Advertise 3 vacant positions and
City
Asst. Cit
send letter to applicants for other
Resources Conservation Commission
11-5
Manager
commissions.
Re. letter from Della Grizel.
Parking prohibitions
11-5
Public Wks
Discuss with Council at informal
meeting of 11-12-79 the total
implications of her proposals in
the letter.
Clean out ditch and advise residents
to modify grade in rear yards. If
Spruce Street Drainage
11-5
Public Wks
this does not work, the City will
install the drain Pipe as Proposed—.
Asst. City
Copy of Section 307A(5) of Iowa Code
University of Iowa Sports Arena and
11-5
Manager
to Council.
Access Road
Discuss University of Iowa
11-5
Public Wks
proposal with City Manager
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November 5, 1979
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Preliminary resolution on Council
University of Iowa Sports Arena and
11-5
Asst. City
agenda for meeting of November 13.
Access Road
Manager
Coordinate with Max Hawkins.
Wastewater Treatment Plant
11-5
Report to Council on status of
IP&PD/c
PubliWks
land acquisition.
Snow Removal
11-5
Parks & Rec
Coordinate on snow plowing
Public Wks
priorities - parks to be plowed
after strepts.
Sidewalk Snow Removal
11-5
H&IS
Assess maximum cost and fees. Attem
to implement with present employees.
No assessment for low income
charge for elderly or handicapped
who are able to pay. Submit criteria
re. above to Council as soon as
Sidewalk Snow Removal - Publicity
11-5
H&IS
Publicize program as experimer.l
1who
based on demand. Advise people
will be away to arrange for
snow removal on their sidewalks.
Make it clear that the ordinance
will be enforced against negligent
r n s La2m
and news releases and solicit
assistance from School District
disseminating information.
Provide Council with general
information re. potential tax
Lower Ralston Creek CDBG Project Area
11-5
POD
revenue increase in this area after
ro'ect Com letion. Could this be
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SECT
Appointments
Injured employees
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11-5 II Lorra i ne
Asst City
11-5 Manager
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Place appointments on7Di
agenda for City-Schools~�mm�n9 pool committeDraft letter from Mainjured police officeo
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November 6, 1979
DEPARTMENT
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DATE
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OOMMENTS/STATUS
Transit routes and schedules
11-6
Public Wks
Include in informal discussion
addition of additional buses or
a north -south route on the
1602 Dover. '
Parking ramps
11-6
Public Wks
Will there be "handicapped"
stalls on first level?
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MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING
November 14, 1979
Referrals from the City Council informal and formal meetings of November
12 and 13 were distributed to the staff for review and discussion (copy
attached).
I A memorandum regarding the use of electric heaters in City buildings was
distributed to the staff and briefly discussed.
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j Items for the agenda of November 20 include:
Resolution setting rates in the parking ramp
Resolution awarding contract on modular building renovation
A memorandum to the City Council regarding the Ad Hoc Rehab Advisory
Committee will be included in the packet.
The subject of changing the time of the informal Councilmeetings was
briefly discussed. The staff was asked to inform the City 14anager of any
suggestions.
Prepared by:
Lorraine Saeger
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"Informal
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12, 1979
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DATE
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n Leach
Sting
Revenue
meeting
and also"
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ty of Iowa
way 6
es to
rk Road/
rrent traffi
Shore?
iiscussion.
is b�,.;g
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lutions to
osion of
ssion from
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and how
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DATE
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COMMENTS,
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Legislative Committee Meeting
11-12
Asst. City
Arrange meeting with Ji
to discuss transit
Manager
oper
assistance and General
with State legislators
rUniversitywa
a meeting prior to Janw
Coordinate with Univers'
Sports Arena
11-12
Public Wks
on configuration of Higt
intersection as it relat
t rouqtrafficp
Rocky Shore. What is cu
count on Park Road/Rocky
Spruce Street Drainage
11-12
Assistant
Reschedule for informal
Cit Mana er
Police Protection - Mark IV Apartments
11-12
Police
Mark IV security guard ni
employed. What policing
done of this area?
Creek Branch - north of Benton
11-12
Public Wks
Report on status of floor
potential and possible
near
West ate
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excessive flooding and er
Public Housing sites
11-12
POD
Draft letter to P&Z Commi
City Council requesting P
criteria for these sites
hensive Plan.
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and also"
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way 6
es to
rk Road/
rrent traffi
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is b�,.;g
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osion of
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'November 12, 1979
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DATE
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Ensure that the Housing Commission
Storm Window Appeal
11-12
MIS
is
is in contact with Mr. Johnson,
and Campus Manager.
Implement as directed by Counc'
Snow Emergency Signs/Parking Prohibition
11-12
Public Wks
and monitor for any problems --
regarding signing.
Investigate possibility of
Temporary Parking area
11-12
Public Wks
using Washington Street between
Clinton and Capitol during
Christmas shoppinll.
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Regular Council Meeting
November 13, 1979
DEPARTMENT REFERRALS
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Include Code problems and dis-
State Housing Code11-13
Assistant
crepancies in meeting with area
City Mgr
legislators.
Explore possibility of enactin!
Local Weapons Ordinance
11-13
Legal/Police
stricter laws re. carrying wea1._.s,
especially knives.
Letter to Dick Buxton re. appointmen-
Swimming Pool Committee
11-13
Lorraine
When will Commission meet to review
Housing Commission Meeting
11-13
HUS
housing code provisions? Include
Balmer
bedroom size provision.
Coordinate with contractor of
Downtown parking
11-13
Public Wks
Ramp B for maintenance of as many
spaces as for as long as
possible
---*Lie near construction
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Report to Manager on condition Ie.
time schedule in contract for "
completion. Investigate possibility
Daddy's lot to downtown.
Advertise ride and shop and park and
Downtown Parking
11-13
Public Wks/
shop programs and provide maps to
Finance
motorists showing other lots
Lease Grand Daddy's lot and contact
Downtown Parking
11-13
Finance
Ernie Lehman re. proposed signs for
Ram A.
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DATE
DUE
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COMMENTS/STATUS
Landscaping
11-13
POD
What is status of funding on
Washington Street and Capitol
Street projects?
Cemetery Land
11-13
Parks &
Rec
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Report to Council on how much
unused cemetery land will rema`l.,
after dedication of 80 acres to
loarkland.
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IOWA CITY ELECTRICru. LICENSE
RENEWAL
All licenses sh+Ill uxpirc on ,January
1 of each year. Any license that has
expired may be reinstated within sixty
(60) days after the expiration date
upon payment of a reinstatement fee.
After the expiration of the afore-
mentioned sixty (60) day period, no
license or certificate shall be re-
newed except upon recommendation of
the Board.
1980 TEST DATES
All Functions To Begin At 7:00 P.M.
February
20, 1980
Application
March 5,
1980
Tests
March 12,
1980
Oral
May 21, 1980
Application
Application
June 4, 1980
Test
Tests
June 11,
1980
Oral
August 20, 1980
Application
September 3,
1980
Test
September 10,
1980
Oral
November 19,
1980
Application
December 3, 1980
Test
December 10,
1980
Oral
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STATISTICS
BUILDING INSIIECTION
During the month of October, 1979,
96 Building Permits, 25 Mechanical
Permits, 32 Plumbing Permits, and
61 Electrical Permits have been
issued by the City. The total
value of all October construction
in Iowa City is $2,990,179. There
was 1 demolition permit and 1 mov-
ing permit issued.
DOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
During October, 1979, 18 units
were brought into the Section 8
Program.
Total Units, Section 8 = 356.
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Volume 26
NEWS RELEASE
The Department of Housing and Urban
Development has recently published a
"NOTIFICATION OF FUND AVAILABILITY FAMILY
HOUSING - NON -METROPOLITAN AREA". Pro-
posals may be submitted any time during
the 1980 Fiscal Year. Proposals will be
accepted for projects of 36 or more family
units (two -three-four or more bedrooms
per unit). However, if conventional
financing is proposed, projects will be
accepted with a minimum of 12 living units
These units may be located anywhere within
Iowa City or Johnson County. Proposals
may be submitted by Private Owners or
Public Housing Agencies.
This procedure is a departure from past
procedures where proposals were accepted
for only a specific number of units and
a specific time period. Under this new
procedure, proposals may be submitted at
any time and the HUD Field Office will
batch and rank proposals received by the
close of business the last day of each
month beginning November 30, 1979. When
sufficient proposals are received to use
available contract authority, the Field
Office will withdraw the Notification.
Appropriate instructions, forms, and
other program information are contained
in a Developer's Packet which may be
obtained by writing to the Department
of Housing and Urban Development, Room
259, 210 Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa
50309, or telephone (515) 284-4687.
SOLAR ENERGY GRANTS
The City will soon be soliciting bids
and proposals for installing solar col-
lectors on several homes (collector is
defined broadly), At least two grants,
of up to $3,500, will be awarded during
November or December to homeowners to in-
stall either active or passive solar heat-
ing to supplement their space heating
and/or domestic hot water heating.
To contract for the work you must be able
to supply the names and addresses of at
least two residential solar collector in-
stallations that you have completed, to
demonstrate past experience with solar
energy,
If you are interested in the program,
please call Roger Tinklenberg at
354-1800, Ext, 205,
November 1979
NEW PLAN REVIEW PROCESS
The Building Inspection Division
has initiated a new plan checking
process. Under the new system,
individual inspectors, including
housing, plumbing, electrical and
zoning will be involved in review-
ing the plans.
The revised system has been initi-
ated following discussions with the
Electrical Board at which time it
was suggested that a more detailed
plan checking process could elimi-
nate costly construction corrections.
Under the new system, an applicant
will continue to submit two sets of
plans and complete a building permit
application form. The permit appli-
cation, plans and specifications
will then be contained in a file
which will be routed and reviewed
by a variety of inspectors. Plans
requiring review by the Fire Marshal
will also be included in the routing.
Each inspector will indicate any
violations in the code noted on the
plans and will sign the prints in-
dicating a review.
The new system is designed to achieve
three goals. First is to improve up-
on the record keeping system such
that the print review status of any
application is known at any point in
time, secondly, we are trying to min-
imize code violations that may occur
due to misinterpretations or areas
of omission which,, when not discover-
ed until construction is underway,
often are very costly if not diffi-
cult to correct. Thirdly, it is ex-
pected that after some reorientation
of the staff and the contractors
through the new system, that not only
accuracy but a quicker turnaround
time on the permit application will
be realized.
IOWA CITY ELECTRICAL LICENSE
Final 1979 Test Dates
December 5, 1979 Tests
December 12, 1979 oral
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MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
DATE: November 30, 1979
RE: Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule
uecember 3; 1979
1:30 - 5:00 P.M. Monda
1:30 P.m. - Downtown Redevelopment - Don Zuchelli, Planning and Program
Development
2:45 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, and Council committee reports
3:15 P.M. - Budget Process'- City Manager
3:30 P.M. - Executive Session - Pending Litigation/Collective Bargaining
4:45 P.M. - Consider appointments to the Riverfront Commission, Board of
Appeals, Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals, Board
of Examiners of Plumbers, Senior Center Comnission, Housing
Commission and Board of Adjustment
7:30 P,M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers
uecembe�O"
1:30 - 5:00 P.M.
1:30 P.M. -
2:00 P.M.
2:30 P,M. -
3:30 P,M, _
4:15 P.M. -
4:45 P.M, -
Review zoning applications
Council agenda, Council time, and Council committee reports
Transit Routes and Schedules - Public Works
Review Senior Center plans and specifications - Senior Center
Staff
Financial
Report -
Consider appointments ntocDirector
the Resources Conservation Commission,
Committee on Community Needs, Board of Adjustment, and
Human Rights Commission
7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers
ber 13, 1979
3:30 P.M. -
Annual Meeting of the City Council and Chairpersons oftheBoards and Commissions - Highland
PENDING er Inn
Northside Study
Area Transportation Study AAVSA Contract - December 17
Discuss Major City Projects APpointment.to,Resources Conservation
Streetscape Phase II -B Commission - January 8
Voluntee A
r ssistance Program - Slide Presentation
Airport Commission Funding Request
Undergrounding of Services in CBD
Spruce Street Drainage Problem
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 29, 1979
To: Neal Berlin, City Manager C
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From: Larry Chiat, Acting Development Coordinator'
Re: Potential Vacancies in Selected Buildings in the Central
Business District
The staff has completed an informal survey to identify present and
anticipated vacancies in 14 selected retail and office buildings
in the Central Business District. The first part of this memorandum
will report specific information concerning the buildings surveyed. The
second part will discuss the general comments and feedback given to the
staff concerning redevelopment.
I. SPECIFIC FINDINGS
A. Presently Occupied Buildings
1. Younker's Department Store Building
(Contact Person: Don Crum, Younker's Store Manager)
This building has two floors plus a basement with a total
size of approximately 38,000 square feet. The building
is leased by Younker's, which has a lease on the building
for another ten years and has renewal options that it may
exercise thereafter. Younker's will be responsible for
subleasing this building to a new tenant(s), with
possession to be after Younker's moves into Old Capitol
Center. Mr. Crum indicated that there is no lease
commitment at this time, but stated that Younker's was
fully confident that the building will be occupied by a
future tenant(s) within a reasonable time after the space
becomes available. He predicted a variable period of up
to 12 months during which the building would not be open
for business so as to allow for remodeling of the building
as necessary. Mr. Crum indicated that Younker's will be
selective in their recruitment of a future tenant(s) and will
only sublease to quality businesses which will contribute
to the attractiveness of the downtown.
2. J.C. Penney's Department Store Building
(Contact Person: Roy Koza, Owner of Building)
This building has one floor plus a basement with a total
size of approximately 33,000 square feet. The building
is owned by Roy Koza and is leased to Penney's through
1983. Penney's also will be moving into Old Capitol
Center. Mr. Koza indicated that he and his son will be
directly involved in leasing the building to a new
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tenant(s). He has no actual lease commitment at present but
he does not foresee any major difficulty in leasing the
space. He has had some inquiries about the space but believes
that it is somewhat premature at this time to begin any
active solicitation of a new tenant(s).
3. Osco's Drug Store Building
(Contact Person: Robert Fox, Owner of Building)
This building has a ground floor area of 6,000 square feet.
The building is owned by Robert Fox and the retail space
is currently leased to Osco Drug. According to Mr. Fox,
Osco's lease for the retail space will expire shortly after
Osco moves into Old Capitol Center. As of now, there is no
new tenant with a lease commitment, but Mr. Fox is talking
to interested prospects and does not expect any major
difficulty in leasing this space.
4. Enzler's, 116 E. Washington Street
(Contact Person: Ernest Lehman)
This building has one floor plus a basement with a total
size of 4,000 square feet. The building is owned by F&S
Properties and is leased to Enzler's Inc, through 1981,
with a five year renewal option thereafter. Mr. Lehman
stated that Enzler's plans to move into the former Roshek's
site by March, 1980. There is presently no lease commitment
for a new tenant to succeed Enzler's at 116 E. Washington,
but several prospects are talking to the building owners.
Mr. Lehman indicated that there has been plenty of interest
expressed in leasing this space. He stated that Enzler's
will be involved in approving the selection of a successor
tenant, and will only agree to terminate their lease when
a quality tenant is secured. He expects a new tenant to
be open for business at this location by July or August,
1980.
5. St. Clair Johnson, 124 E. Washington Street
(Contact Person: Donald Hebert)
This building has a ground floor area of 2,100 gross
leasable square feet. The building is owned by 124
Building Corporation and the ground floor retail space is
leased to St. Clair Johnson through August, 1981. Mr. Hebert
indicated that St. Clair Johnson plans to move into the
former Roshek's site by April, 1980. He indicated that
there is presently no new tenant committed by lease to
succeed St. Clair Johnson, but that there have been many
inquiries that he has forwarded on to the building owners.
Mr. Hebert expects that the building owners will have no
difficulty in leasing this space.
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6. Perpetual Savings & Loan Association, 132 E. Washington
St.
(Contact Person: George Dane, Iowa State Bank & Trust
Co.)
This building is owned by the Bremer Trust, with Iowa
State Bank acting as trustee and building manager. The
building is currently leased to Perpetual Savings and
Loan Association. A new tenant, American Federal Savings
and Loan Association, is committed by lease to move into
the building after Perpetual moves to its new location at
the corner of Burlington and Clinton.
7. Jefferson Building
(Contact Persons: George Dane and Richard Gibson, U of I
Facilities Planning)
This building is owned by the University of Iowa Foundation.
The first floor of the building is used primarily for
retail shops and is fully leased. The basement of the
building is presently available for lease. The rest of
the building is utilized by the University of Iowa,
primarily the College of Education. Mr. Gibson indicated
that the University will continue usage of the building
for the foreseeable future. Once the College of Education
moves out of the building, other University departments
will move in.
8. Plaza Centre One
(Contact Person: Jack Klaus, Old Capitol Associates)
This building is owned by Old Capitol Associates and
contains five floors plus a basement. The building
contains 64,000 square feet of gross leasable area. This
is divided into 14,000 square feet for retail use, and
50,000 square feet for office space. At this time the
building is 98% leased.
9. Savings and Loan Building, 101 College Street
(Contact Person: Jay Oehler)
This building is owned by Investments Incorporated and
consists of three floors plus a basement, with a total
area of approximately 14,500 square feet, primarily used
for offices. Mr. Oehler indicated that the building is
now fully leased. The McGladrey CPA firm recently moved
to Plaza Centre One, but their former space has been
leased. There is presently no committed tenant for the
space on the first floor which will be vacated by First
Federal Savings and Loan Association in Fall, 1980.
However, Mr. Oehler stated that there are prospects
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interested in this space and he expects no difficulty in
leasing the First Federal space.
B. Renovated Building
1. 118 S. Clinton Street (formerly Roshek's)
Contact Person: Ernest Lehman
Mr. Lehman indicated that this entire building has been
leased by Enzler's Inc. from the Carl F. Strub heirs.
Enzler's is currently remodeling the building. Dee
Gosling and Co, is subleasing the entire second floor
from Enzler's. The first floor and basement will be
shared by Enzler's and its sublessee, St. Clair Johnson.
The building is expected to be fully occupied by April,
1980.
C. New Buildings
I. Mod Pod Building (Burlington and Dubuque Streets)
(Contact Person: Wesley Fotsch)
This building was recently completed and is owned by Mod
Pod, Inc. The building contains 2 floors plus a basement
and has 5,600 square feet in gross leasable space. Of
this amount, only 600 square feet is still available for
lease. This space is just now being finished off and
Mr. Fotsch expects to have this remaining space leased
and occupied by January, 1980.
2. Perpetual Savings & Loan Association (Burlington & Clinton
Streets)
(Contact Person: David Hintze, Perpetual Savings & Loan)
This building is nearing completion and will house the
new offices of Perpetual by January, 1980. Mr. Hintze
indicated that the entire building will be utilized by
Perpetual, so no leasable space will be available.
3. First Federal Saving & Loan Association,(Court & Dubuque
Sts.)
(Contact Person: Donald Duncan, First Federal)
Construction of this building is underway with completion
expected in the fall of 1980. The building will have two
floors and a basement, and will be used principally for
office space. First Federal will occupy approximately
5,000 square feet of the approximately 13,000 square feet
in gross leasable area. Mr. Duncan stated that none of
this additional space is now committed by lease but there
are prospective tenants for 2,700 square feet and he does
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not anticipate any difficulty in leasing the balance of
the building by Fall, 1980.
4. Old Capitol Center
(Contact Persons: Jack Klaus and Donald Scatena
Old Capitol Associates)
This enclosed retail shopping center is being developed
by Old Capitol Associates. The building will have two
floors and a partial basement with a total of approximately
200,000 square feet in gross leasable area. Mr. Klaus
and Mr. Scatena indicated that approximately 62% of the
gross leasable space is actually under lease at the
present time with another 20% of the gross leasable space
committed but not yet secured with executed leases.
Thus, Old Capitol stated that a total of 82% of the gross
leasable area is now committed. Mr. Klaus and Mr. Scatena
further indicated that they have had more than enough
interested prospects for the remaining available space,
but are now holding off from making additional lease
commitments so as to be very selective and thus assure
the proper "mix" of retail tenants in the center.
D. Summary
Of the 14 buildings surveyed by the staff, four buildings are
fully leased and can be expected to remain so: present Perpetual
S&L, new Perpetual S&L, Savings and Loan Building, and the
former Roshek's building. In addition, four buildings are
leased to a substantial degree with good prospects for being
fully leased in the near term: Jefferson Building, Plaza
Centre One, Mod Pod, and Old Capitol Center. Of the other six
buildings, five are fully leased at present and are expected
to continue to be fully leased in the future by new tenants
who will replace these current tenants: Younker's, Penney's,
Osco's, Enzler's, and St. Clair Johnson. The sixth building,
the new First Federal building, will be completed in fall,
1980, at which time it is expected to be substantially occupied.
II. GENERAL FINDINGS
The persons contacted for this survey were all receptive and quite
cooperative in offering specific information to the staff about their
buildings. Many individuals also took considerable time to comment
in general terms about the redevelopment of downtown Iowa City. The
consensus expressed to the staff conveyed a high degree of optimism
about the future of downtown.
The individuals contacted identified a "pent up" demand for additional
retail and office space by both existing downtown businesses and
firms which desire to locate downtown. In recent years, opportunities
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for expansion and for new businesses downtown have been very limited.
The persons surveyed welcomed the addition of more commercial and
office space downtown. There was recognition that there will be
temporary vacancies created as existing downtown businesses relocate
elsewhere in the downtown to better suit their needs, but this was
viewed as a vital and healthy process which will eventually "shake
down" into a stable downtown with expanded opportunities for shoppers.
It was mentioned by several individuals that having a small,
continuous amount of vacant space downtown will promote competition
among building owners to maintain and improve their buildings, whereas
a situation without available vacancies allows certain owners to
minimize their investments while charging rents that the market
is forced to bear. The individuals who commented expect greater
competition in the rental rates offered downtown and also expect a
range of rents to be available so that diverse enterprises can select
locations which correlate to their ability to pay.
There was a strong belief among many individuals contacted that a
significant number of new businesses can be expected to locate in
downtown Iowa City in the next several years as more leasable
space becomes available. This belief was based on actual contact
between these individuals and prospective new businesses. Apparently,
there has been an ongoing flow of unsolicited inquiries for the rental
of space downtown by prospective tenants. The individuals who commented
recognized this and welcomed the addition of new businesses downtown.
While agreeing that the location of new businesses downtown will serve
to promote competition with existing businesses, the individuals who
commented believe that this greater diversity of shopping opportunities
will markedly increase the capability of the downtown to attract
and draw more shoppers from both within and without Johnson County
in the years ahead.
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T0: Neal Berlin
FROM: Zuchelli, Hunter & Associates, Inc.
RE: Iowa City Retail Analysis
DATE: November 27, 1979
In order to determine whether or not a third department
store will cause adverse effects on existing downtown merchants
in non -department store operations, Zuchelli, Hunter & Associates,
Inc., was assigned the task of evaluating the market for a third
major department store in Iowa City's downtown area. To carry
out this assignment, considerable amounts of statistical data
from a variety of sources was collected and analyzed. Supple-
menting this statistical examination of the market, a series
of interviews with downtown business leaders was conducted by
city staff personnel.
This analysis is structured according to a normal progres-
sion of nine distinct tables. Tables 1 through 5 derive the
amount of net new supportable square footage of shoppers goods
from 1980 to 1985, and Tables 6 through 9 refine that figure
to reflect net new department store square footage supportable
for 1980 to 1985.
Table 1 estimates retail expenditure levels for Johnson
County based on population, number of households, and average
disbursable household income for the years 1975 through 1990.
The table indicates that, in 1975, the retail expenditure
level in Johnson County was approximately $159.2 million, and
by 1990 will have increased to approximately $324.3 million.
As would normally be expected, Table 1 shows that as aver-
age household income increases, that portion of household income
going to retail expenditures decreases. Furthermore, Table 1
indicates that at lower levels of household income a greater
portion of retail expenditures is accounted for by convenience
goods expenditures than is the case at higher -income levels.
Generally speaking, Table 2 is a continuation of Table 1.
Where Table 1 derived shoppers and convenience goods expendi-
ture levels, Table 2 starts with that information and, in con-
junction with retail sales volumes,shows that portion of market
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area retail sales to market area residents and consequently the
level of resident expenditures outflow.
TABLE 1
RETAIL EXPENDITURES
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
1975-1990
1975 1977 1980 1985 1990
Population 74,900 79,500 80,000 85,400 91,300
Households 24,900 27,200 28,700 31,700 35,400
Average Household Income $ 13,900 $ 15,900 $ 18,900 $ 23,900 $ 28,900
Total Household Income ($000's) $346,110 $432,480 $542,430 $757,630 $1,023,060
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j Retail Expenditures ($000's)
Shoppers Goods $ 77,377 $ 92,559 $106,380 $134,531 $ 162,155
Convenience Goods 81,834 95,570 108,965 136,701 162,155
Total $159,211 $188,129 $215,345 $271,232 $ 324,310
Source: Zuchelli, Hunter 6 Associates, Inc.
TABLE 2
EXPENDITURE DISTRIBUTION
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
1975-1990
($000's)
Source: Zuchelli, Hunter 6 Associates, Inc.
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1977
1980
1985
1990
Shoppers Goods Expenditures
$77,377
$92,559
$106,380
$134,531
$162,155
Sale of Shoppers Goods
To Market Area Residents
$47,039
$60,304
$ 65,855
$114,755
$139,291
To Outside and Transient
3,003
3,849
4,204
8,637
10,484
Total
$50,042
$64,153
$ 70,059
$123,392
$149,775
Resident Expenditure Outflow
$30,338
$32,255
$ 40,525
$ 19,776
$ 22,864
Convenience Goods Expenditures
$81,834
$95,570
$108,965
$136,701
$162,155
Sale of Convenience Goods
To Market Area Residents
$65,309
$86,736
$100,663
$127,269
$151,615
To Outside and Transient
2,020
3,614
4,194
5,303
6,317
Total
$67,329
$90,350
$104,857
$132,572
$157,932
Resident Expenditure Outflow
$16,525
$ 8,834
$ 8,302
$ 9,432
$ 10,540
Source: Zuchelli, Hunter 6 Associates, Inc.
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Table 2 indicates that in 1975 the level of shoppers goods
expenditure outflow in Johnson County was 39..2 per cent. In
other words, 39.2 per cent of that portion of the household
income of market -area residents spent on shoppers goods was
spent outside of the market area. By 1977, shoppers goods
expenditure outflow had dropped somewhat to 34.8 per cent, but
is expected to rise to 38.1 per cent by 1980 as a result of
new shopping center development in Cedar Rapids. Between 1980
and 1985 with the opening of the downtown shopping center in
Iowa City and the addition of approximately 266,250 square feet
of new, first -quality shoppers goods space (assuming development
of the third department store as proposed), resident expenditure
outflow will fall below 15 per cent.
Table 3 calculates the change in retail sales levels that
will be realized between 1980 and 1990 based on Table 2 above
for both shoppers goods and convenience goods.
Shoppers Goods
TABLE 3
CHANGE IN RETAIL SALES
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
1980-1990
($000's)
Change
1980-1985
$53,333
Change
1985-1990
$26,383
Change
1980-1990
$79,716
Convenience Goods
27,715
25,360
53,075
Total
$81,048
$51,743
$132,791
Source: Zuchelli, Hunter & Associates, Inc.
The table indicates that given the development of the pro-
posed new space, shoppers goods retail sales volumes will increase
in excess of $53 million between 1980 and 1985.
Table 4 transforms this increase in shoppers goods sales
into net new supportable square footage by applying sales -per -
square -foot levels to the expected increase in sales.
In order to maintain a conservative estimating posture,
a sales level of $90 per square foot for shoppers goods was
assumed for the years between 1980 and 1985. This procedure
resulted in the conclusion that between 1980 and 1985, the market
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will be able to support 592,600 square feet of net new shoppers
goods space.
TABLE 4
NET NEW SUPPORTABLE SQUARE FOOTAGE
I
Change Change
1980-1985 Change
'
198_ 1980-1990
Shoppers Goods 592,6001/ 201,400/
I 794,000
Convenience Goods 121,6003/4/
- 76,400— 196,000
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I Total 719,200
277,800 990,000
2� $90 per square foot. '
3/ $131 per square foot.
4/ $228 per square foot.
$332 per square foot.
Source: Zuchelli, Hunter & Associates, Inc.
Table
hopers go
square footage afrom a1980tes tto 1985he gbylbeginningawithn supprtblesthepfigureods
I of 592,600 square feet of supportable space yielded in Table
j 4 and deducting from that number the square footage in the new
i downtown center, the new TG&Y store in Coralville,the proposed
third department store, and the space to be vacated by Younkers
and Penney's assuming (however unlikely) that they will remain
in shoppers goods usage.
TABLE 5
CHANGE IN SHOPPERS GOODS SQUARE FOOTAGE SUPPORTABLE
1980-1985
592,600 SF Supportable 1980-1985
-191,250 SF in New Center
401,350 SF
- 50,000 SF in New TG&Y in Coralville
351,350 SF
-75-,000 SF in Proposed Third Department Store
276,350 SF
45,000 SF in Younkers & Penneys, Assuming Continued Usage
231,350 SF
Source: Zuchelli, Hunter & Associates, Inc.
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Table 5 indicates that after deducting these proposed new
spaces from the amount of space supportable in the market, an
additional 231,350 square feet of supportable space will remain.
Table 6 refines shoppers goods sales levels from Table 2
by breaking out that portion of shoppers goods sales that are
general merchandise sales assuming the 1975 through 1977 market
share, and, further, breaking out that portion of general mer-
chandise sales that are department store sales assuming market
shares for the same years.
TABLE 6
DEPARTMENT STORE SALES
1975-1990
($000's)
1975 1977 1980 1985 1990
Shoppers Goods Sales $50,042 $64,153 $70,059 $123,392 $149,775
General Merchandise Sales $26,772 $34,322 $37,482 $ 66,015 $ 80,130
(53.5% of Shoppers Goods.
Sales)
Department Store Sales $23,211 $29,757 $32,497 $ 57,235 $ 69,473
(86.7% of General
Merchandise Sales)
Source: Zuchelli, Hunter 6 Associates, Inc.
The table indicates that in 1975 department store sales
were approximately $23.2 million, and that by 1985 they will
have increased to over $57.2 million, assuming development of
the new downtown center and the proposed third department store.
Table 7 calculates the change in department store sales
from Table 6 for the years 1980 through 1990 and reveals that
from 1980 to 1985 department store sales will increase by
approximately $24.7 million.
Source: Zuchelli, Hunter & Associates, Inc.
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CHANGE IN
DEPARTMENT
STORE SALES
($000's)
Department
Store Sales
Change
1980-1985
$24,738
Change
1985-1990
$12,238
Change
1980-1990
$36,976
Source: Zuchelli, Hunter & Associates, Inc.
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The $24.7 million increase from Table 7 is translated into
net new supportable department store square footage by applying
the previously discussed level of shoppers goods sales per square
foot.
TABLE 8
NET NEW DEPARTMENT STORE
SUPPORTABLE SQUARE FOOTAGE
1980-1990
Chancre in Square Footage
1980-1985 274,900
1985-1990 93,400
f 1980-1990 368,300
Source: Zuchelli, Hunter s Associates, Inc.
This process results in the conclusion that from 1980 to
1985, 274,900 square feet of net new department store space
can be supported in the market area.
new departmentTable
st9deducts fh
orespacethespacein the enew fcenter rtobbe
occupied by Younkers and Penney's, the new TG&Y in Coralville,
space in the proposed third department store and space to be
vacated by Younkers and Penney's when they move to the new center.
This assumes, of course, that the vacated Younkers and
i
Penney's space will remain in department store usage. However
unlikely this may be, this assumption was employed in order
to maintain a conservative estimating posture.
Table 9 indicates that even if the vacated Younkers and
Penney's stores remain in department store usage, and if the
proposed third department store is developed, there will be
excess demand for nearly 5,000 square feet of department store
space in the market while still maintaining the market shares
that existed in the years between 1975 and 1977.
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TABLE 9
CHANGE IN DEPARTMENT STORE
SQUARE FOOTAGE SUPPORTABLE
1980-1985
i
274,900 SF Supportable, 1980-1985
-100,000 SF Younkers and Penney's
174,900 SF
- 50,000 SF TG&Y in Coralville
124,900 SF
- 75,000 SF in Proposed New Department Store
49,900 SF
45,000 SF Existing Younkers and Penney's Assuming
They Will Remain Department Stores and
the Likelihood of This Taking Place Is
Minimal
4,900 SF Excess Supportable Department Store Space
While Maintaining 1975-1977 Department
Store and Other Shopping Goods Market Shares
Source: Zuchelli, Hunter & Associates, Inc.
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APPENDIX
November 27, 1979
Appendix Table 1 is provided as support documentation.
While not designed to be a definitive analysis, it does point
out the trend of high levels of expenditure outflow. Appendix
Table 1 shows general merchandise sales, population, and general
merchandise sales per capita for six metropolitan areas in Iowa
for the years 1975, 1977, and 1978.
APPENDIX TABLE 1
IOWA METROPOLITAN AREA
COMPARISON OF GENERAL MERCHANDISE SALES PER CAPITA
General Merchandise Population General Merchandise Sales
Sales ($000's) (000's) Per Capita
1975
I Cedar Rapids
$101,000
165.0
$612
Des Moines
197,000
329.0
599
Dubuque
63,000
91.0
692
Sioux. City
67,000
119.0
563
Waterloo
83,000
132.0
629
i Iowa City
$ 27,000
75.0
$360
1977
Cedar Rapids
$123,000
170.0
$724
i Des Moines
244,000
334.0
731
Dubuque
77,000
96.0
802
Sioux City
83,000
124.0
669
Waterloo
104,000
136.0
765
Iowa City
$ 34,000
79.0
$430
1978
Cedar Rapids
$136,000
170.0
$800
Des Moines
269,000
334.0
805
Dubuque
90,000
97.0
928
Sioux City
90,000
123,0
732
Waterloo
120,000
137.0
876
Iowa City
i!
$ 39,000
80.0
$487
Source: Sales &
Marketing Management Magazine; Zuchelli, Hunter &
+' Associates, Inc.
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The table
indicates that
in all
three years, general mer-
chandise sales
per capita were
considerably
below those levels
in the other Iowa
metropolitan
areas.
This suggests that Iowa
City residents
were spending their
general
merchandise dollars
elsewhere and
supports the conclusion
of the preceding section
concerning the
high level of resident
expenditure outflow char-
acteristic in
the market.
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
DECEMBER 3, 1979
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: December 3, 1979, 1:30 P.M. Conference Room at
the Civic Center.. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent:
deProsse, Erdahl,
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Karr, Helling. Others present
discussions as noted. for certain
TAPE-RECORDED on Reel 79-29, Side 1, 570-1548.
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Don Zuchelli, Zuchelli & Assoc. present. Chiat;
Pau G avec, Ames Engineering; John Benz, Hansen. Lind Meyer. 570-1122
Memo from Chiat-Potential vacancies in selected buildings in CBD, and memo
from Zuchelli-Iowa City Retail Analysis, as distributed with packet, noted.
Chiat summarized information from his report and Zuchelli discussed the
conclusions in his report. He stated that population and income figures
were conservative. The report states that 39t of each shoppers goods dollar
is leaving the area, at least a thirty million dollar outflow. All figures
are current dollar values (not inflated). The analysis clearly shows,
Zuchelli stated, support for the third market place, without undue impact
on existing merchants. After discussion of changing language regarding
definition of 'department store', Zuchelli noted that Council could reject
any unworthy proposal. There were no objections to offering the bid in
two parts, Option A, without retail space, only ancillary retail supported
by hotel or Option B, retail space supported by hotel including the depart-
ment store.
Zuchelli discussed major changes made from the first draft itsub of the
prospectus; meeting minimum price of $250,000, and consideration of revene
bonds (industrial), which will require a change in the City's ordinance;
specifications for q of floors, M of rooms, HVAC system, conference space
restaurant, swimming pool; importance of hotel management; and addition
of limiting factors for department store. Zuchelli called attention to
EPA funds available, and possible Iowa City eligibility. Council will
move at Tues, meeting to submit the prospectus for bidding in January,
(early April for receipt of bids)
AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Regarding Dir. Brown memo concerninga 1122-1350
Comm., Council agreed to postpone cnsiderationtfor oonemweekelations
plained that
2 Citlans
foryremodeling�are xcomplete, andtconstructionhe Ecumenicalplansihaver
been Housng tsub-
mitted to HUD for approval.
3. Roberts questioned whether or not the amendment to Spouse Abuse budget
should be handled differently. Neuhauser advised that Embry (HUD)
had announced a change in regulations stating that other agencies
would have to go thru the same relocation procedures as the City.
4. Berlin clarified licensing procedure as proposed in the memo re
Board of Electrical Examiners independent administration of exam.,
and suggested that an ad-hoc committee be named to draft a Code of
Ethics.
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December 3, 1979
APPOINTMENTS
I. Riverfront Commission, reappoint Bernadine Knight, readvertise for 1250-1350
other position.
2. Senior Center Commission, reappoint Rev. Lawrence Carlton.
3. Board of Appeals, appoint Waverly Ormond, readvertise for two other
positions.
4. Board of Electrical Examiners, appoint Clyde Hale
5. Housing Commission, appoint Goldene Haendel.
6. Board of Examiners of Plumbers, public representative, appoint Dr.
Jesse Irwin; readvertise for journeyman vacancy.
7. Board of Adjustment, appoint Peter Vanderhoef.
BUDGET PROCESS REVIEW
City Mgr. Berlin proposed changes in procedure for budget review. The 1350-1547
Capital Improvements Program will have two discussions, the first will
be provision of information on each project, general overall cost consid-
erations for specific projects and total program; provision of information
of kinds of problems Staff is dealing with with the general operating
budget in regards to revenue for the City, and an indication of whether
or not the general fund is in balance or not. Secondly, Staff will
provide more specific information about the general operating budget
with the emphasis on general fund, indicating preliminary cost estimates,
how they are balanced (or unbalanced) with various revenue sources, and
discuss program priorities, Council giving some indication of priorities.
Finally Staff would come back with a CIP in the standard format with
supporting documents, and then the operating budget in a standard format.
Council agreed that this method was worth a try. Councilman -elect Lynch
will be invited to attend. Budget hearings will be held on Wednesdays
except for third Wed. (JCRPC). Council will meet on 12/13 with chair-
persons of Boards and Commissions. Neuhauser expressed concern about
the energy conservation program, and direction of Commission.
EXECUTIVE Reel #16, Side 2, 1-1121.
I Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret to adjourn to executive session for
discussion of litigation, under Sec. 6.1.c and collective bargaining
under Sec. 9.3. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, deProsse
iand Erdahl absent, 4:00 P.M., Conference Room. Staffinembers present:
Berlin, Karr, Helling, Plastino, Hayek, Brown, Miller, Vitosh.
Litigation discussed -Freeway 5113; Collective Bargaining; Collective
Bargaining, Police, Fire, AFSCME. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret
to adjourn, 5:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
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