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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-02-28 Info PacketCity of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE : February 21, 1989 TO : City Council FROM: City Manager R E : Pending Development Issues A request from the Joseph Company to rezone 27.992 acres on the south side of Highway 1 West, immediately west and south of Carousel Motors, from I-1 to CC -2. An application submitted by Hunters Run Development Company for final plat approval of Hunters Run Subdivision, Part Five, a 9.854 acre, 20 -lot single family residential subdivision generally located north of Rohret Road and west and south of existing Hunters Run Development. An application submitted by Kenneth Ranshaw for amended preliminary and final Large Scale Non -Residential Development plan approval for R -Plaza, Phase One, and R -Plaza, Phase Two, a 1.31 acre, office/ware- house development located at 463 Highway 1 West. An application submitted by Northgate Park Associates for preliminary Large Scale Non -Residential Development plan approval to permit the development of a childcare center on a 2.16 acre tract located in Northgate Corporate Park. i 35.2- DAVE NAGLE ]O w3r.IC]. qW ] L 4xYOx x 31 O]M] IU.M G .S. Wlw"13111 nab ]]3-]13] ca 13. .O 71IRI 3NML SWL Y TIC M ar `bR E CEI`!ED'FFE? 21 1969 Congress of tht united *atts February 6, 1989 Mr. Steve Atkins City Manager City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. W ins: tinge of SiRgRantatibes ;Washington, PC 20513 Thank you very much for your letter regardi mass transit funding cuts. I appreciate kn concerns regarding this program. Oa1Y0 WKO fu w.3n4atax fr w.ff.LOO.0 10101 '21111].4113 low 1:].114 1011 Nxrox 31 Y13., 1af swam. 11:2710 I]Oi 111-0]U le u:] uux n. OOY leO M..SxµL1OWM.4 1011 atm n]-nai Ai oposed federal g of your I know of the importance of the mass transit system in Iowa City, and I want you to know that I support efforts to maintain funding for this program. This year, because of the new administration, Mr. Reagan's budget has been termed a "nice historical" document, and will no doubt be a basis of discussion for the FY1990 budget. However, in fairness to the new administration, Congress has requested President Bush to make his own budget recommendations.•While he is not required to do so, President Bush, to his credit, has indicated that he will do so. I am eager to learn of President Bush's priorities in the budget in light of his campaign pledges last year. Following President Bush's recommendations, Congress will begin the task of outlining the budget resolution for FY1990. While I am not a member of the Budget writing committee, please be assured I will keep your thoughts in mind as the budget progress processes, and I discuss the budget among my colleagues. Thank you again for your letter. As always, please keep me informed of your views. Si e'Ire�ly, V" D e Nagle ember of Conge DRN:sdb Mfr 3S3 ■1 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: February 22, 1989 l/V To: Iowa City City CooQuun`c�'I From: Robert F. Wacha7Rivertront Commission Chairperson Re: February 28, 1989, City Budget Hearing Over the past fifteen years, a major goal of the Riverfront Commission, and Indeed Its original reason to exist, has been to encourage river corridor and trail system acquisition and development. In FY90, the Riverfront Commission would like to pursue funding actively for recreational trail development along the Iowa River In Iowa City. However, most grants available for river -walk funding require a local match. The Riverfront Commission, through this memorandum, would like Council to be aware of its Intent to request local match funding from the City as opportunities for trail development grants arise. Instead of taking time to discuss funding for this Commission activity at the budget hearing on February 28, time has been reserved during your informal meeting on March 6, 1989, for the Commission to discuss with Council a specific proposed application to the Iowa Department of Transportation to complete a segment of the River Corridor Trail north of Burlington Street along Riverside Drive. More detailed information on the proposal will be forwarded to Council the week prior to the March 6 meeting. If you have specific Inquiries about this project prior to March 6, please contact Melody Rockwell, staff assistant to the Riverfront Commission, at 356.5251. bc3.1 3So Wi I toc re ek Neighborhood Center - i br I B L A K H T O R Y M O N H / 2, 6k, Lo PRESCHOOL Every Tuesday from 1pm cil 2:30 we invite all 3 to 5 year olds to join us for our preschool class here at the center. We do a variety of fun activities from music class :a primary health and nutrition education. We also take occasional field trips around town. We always have a fun time learning, playing, and just being together. So, if you know someone who would like to join our group give us a call at 354-2886 or drop by on Tuesday around 1pm. "Can live with this?" WOMEN'S GROLP [ KIDDIE GAZETTE IMMwwv W .AM1�M�MW ; �• YrA ...www 1 Has Ya Kid Ha KENNY LETS SALLY """"" Shots) PLAY WITH BOAT!' . ..�,.. ,.,,....TUTAW - ""'' ACHE NOT APPEIVDI- ,,w_,.,, Cms! Beginning February 8 and running through March 29,Teral of Pheasant Ridge and Amy from the Center will be co -leading a group of women in Teral's apart- ment (2540 1B) from 6:30 to 8pm. This will be a time to just come together to share any problems, hassles, joys and good times with each other. The topics for discussion will be flexible and vary from week to week depending on the needs of the members. So, come on the 8th, meet some neighbors you might never have met before and have a good time! Childcare will be availa- ble at the center for those who call ahead to make reservations. For further info, call either Teral at 337-7607 or Amy at the center at 354-2886. 3SS Tme-ovi, Mom! "Ana :?iE +inner IS..." :o•,t'> rzght another opportunity rsh In on some vondertal prizes, Tuesdav, Sebruary 19th we will meet to :ne Community Room it 'pm to gamble to our hearts content, Bring ,your lucky charm and get In on the action as we play the horses, BlackJe:k and :pore. After the time limit - we will count your winnings and then you will be able t. :rade play money for some terrific prizes. Childcare will be provided, BUT You rust call in advance to reserve a space at 354-:886. FITNESS NIGHT "I'm walkin - yes indeed - I'm talkin bout You and me.' Spring tir.,e is in the air and it's time to put those new resolutions into action. Every Tuesday evening we will meet at the center at 5:30pm and take the van to the Iowa City Pec. Center. Two nursing scuddents from the U of 1 will Lead our group in stretching and walking exercises. It's a sure way to beat those winter blues! The first class begins Tuesday, Feb. 6th. See You at the center! ** REMINDERS ** WIN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE Grocery shopping is on a new dayl! We will now be meeting at the center on Monday at 5:30pm, before loading up on the van and heading out to area grocery store. - COMMODITIES There will be no commodities this month. The next commodities give-away is scheduled for April. 3SS' AFTER iCHoOL Anter School Prn,rin .._..s into high gear in February! Al of our new %: :unteer, will be fo ining the staff. Here is a Lraan-.iown of the daily ichedule: 9115 . >!ondays: 3:30- Mime Practioe-younger S 1 -:00- Mime praCC�e-older also 3:30- Outings Tuesdays: 3:30- M.E.C.C.A. 3:30- Fun Tire Wednesdays: 3:30- Sports and Games Thursdays: 2:30- Video Club Fridays: 3:30- Kids International Club We are looking forward to a fun filled semester here at the center. Spring time will be here before you can say "OOH WAL1, 1,,AL1 'WOO." rol 1D VALE\TIS-S DAA PAd1Y On Tuesday, Feb. 14th we will have a special Valentines Party at the Iowa City Recreation Center from 4-3pm. There will be party games and Valentine treats for everyone. So, put together ,your favorite valentine messages and invite your sweetheart to join you for all the fun! (Parents, please assist by providing transportation for your child and perhaps a few friends As the centers van will not be available. ass Iowa City Press Citizen 319 E. Washington ATTN: Editor 2-14-89 Dear Editor: On behalf of Defender's For Life and Iowa's operation Rescue, I would like to praise the area police for their integrity and professionalism during the recent rescue mission at the Westlawn abortion mill, U of I. Prior to the mission, representatives of operation rescue held meeings KentStock1,ilhC., and al pBarry Bedford,BCoralville.ill Information was exchanged and an understanding reached as to exactly what, when, where and how everything was going to happen. In spite of emotionally charged conditions created primarily by sign -carrying pro -abortionists during the rescue, the pol- ice chiefs and officers on the scene conducted themselves in the exactsand manneroasrol while indicatedtinyprioratched meetings. duties Contrary to the portrayal of the news media, there was NO violence on the part of the police] instead, rescuers were treated with kindess and respect. pressure pointe (which cause pain but no permanent physical damage) were effectively utilized to move resisting persons without causing back injury to the paintorgnotficers. It was e since they knewinhadvanceschoice what to expect. The rescuers, disobedience. bBynllaw, when intrusion ens, do not condone c on private propertyisil done for justifiable reasons it does not constitute criminal tresspassi for example, in the case of a citizen disobeying a sign that says, "No tresspass, by order of police" to enter private property to save the life of an infant being torn apart by dogs. on January 26th, over 300 people chose to save that infant rather just write letters to congressmen as in the past. 11401 Letters to congressmen also have not stopped Iowa City's prolific abortionists who manage to kill 3 innocent pre - born children for each one that escapes them (Iowa City has the highest per -capita abortion rate in the U.S.). The child being torn apart by dogs screams and gets help. The child being torn apart in their mother's womb cannot scream and does not get help. Sincerely, n&',- Jackie Fo dice, Director, Defenders For Life 3SG February 21, 1989 Mr. Rich Huber Curriculum Coordinator Iowa City Community School District 509 S. Dubuque St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Rich: CITY OFIOWA CITY As we spoke on the telephone, the City government is about to enter a period whereby waste collection, refuse disposal, landfill, and other related solid waste management issues will be receiving increasing public attention. The state and federal governments have approved new laws and adopted regulations which will require our community to change their habits with respect to solid waste disposal. We currently have underway cooperative interjurisdictional studies with respect to how we might implement recycling, source separation, and other technologies and policies associated with refuse disposal. An area of interest which I would like to pursue with the School District is how we may educate our young people with respect to the issues associated with recycling, resource recovery, reuse of our resources, and in general an appreciation for our natural resources. In order to do this, I feel some type of educational program needs to be developed to provide for educational/informational opportunities for our young people. The Iowa City city government would like to take such an initiative. We can, with the assistance of the School District, develop a curriculum concerning these issues and would request the School District's support in providing opportunities in the classroom to present this type of information to students. Initially, we would develop a curriculum oriented toward our very young, kindergarten through third grade. I have requested and should be receiving various teaching aids and related documents which would be of interest to our very young and delivers the message of how important it is to preserve and protect natural resources. This general effort would be to educate our children concerning natural resources and the process involved in producing and disposing of goods and how this affects our world. I would appreciate your general thoughts as to whether such a program is possible. I recognize that this effort would require the City government to contact other communities within the Iowa City Community School District to secure their support. If this idea meets with your favorable consideration, it would be my intent to contact the cities of Coralville, North Liberty, University Heights, Hills and other communities within the school district where elementary CIVIC CENTER • 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET • IOWA CITY. IOWA S2240 • (119) IS6•S000 357 Mr. Rich Huber February 21, 1989 Page 2 schools are located. I would be recommending to those respective City Councils that they participate in this educational effort. It is my understanding that the School District would prefer any such educational effort to include all schools. Additionally, I will contact parochial schools by way of separate letter with respect to this program. As I am sure you may be aware, we have no authority to direct the municipal activities of other communities; however, each of those communities mentioned does utilize the Iowa City landfill and therefore I would feel that they can cooperate in this new educational initiative and benefit from this effort. After you have had an opportunity to review the general concept, please let me know. I would be happy to meet with School District representatives and am most anxious to develop such a program over the next few months. Hopefully we could offer it as early as the next school year. I recognize that this program would require someone experienced in teaching these types of issues and can assure you that the individual selected to provide this type of program will meet whatever school district standards you feel appropriate. Thanks for your time. Sincerely, GGG� Step en J. Atkins 'City Manager cc: Chuck Schmadeke bj/pc2 3sy City of Iowa city MEMORANDUM Date: February 22, 1989 C V To: stave Atkins Dale Helling From: J. Schoenfelder Re: Animal Shelter Bids Bids for the Animal Shelter appeared to be inconsistently high when compared to similar type construction for this region. in particular, the plumbing and heating seemed to be the biggest problem. pl mbing and heating costs for the Animal Shelter came in at $43.67 per ftf which is two to three times the cost of even more complicated projects in the area. For example, hospital plumbing an heating costs on average are $19.98/ft ; laboratyies $19.79/ft , fire stations $9.58/ft� and restaurants $12.31/ft , all of which have similar if not more complicated plumbing and heating requirements. If plumbing and heating bids would have been in the range of hospital costs, we would have seen bids approximately $70,000 less which would have put the whole package at a more reasonable $271,472 (including deducts). Total considerablyproject higher bid than the $80-$90/ftrice win the �eiaverageo expect d12chborhod of ost2'in again region. To combat these higher costs, we have opted to include several deducts to the original plans and specifications (none of which should substantially reduce quality on operations) which should bring the cost down to the $280,000 to $290,000 range. The major changes are as follows on the attached "List of Deducts." bdw3-4 Attachment 3508 LIST OF DEDUCTS DEDUCT 01. Reduce the width of the outdoor kennel from 30 feat to 25 feet. DEDUCT 02. Eliminate exterior insulation system from existing building. DEDUCT 03. Eliminate trombf wall construction from existing building. DEDUCT 04. Eliminate entrance patio and site stair from contract. Replace with 6 -foot concrete walk from parking to front entrance with 8 - foot by 8 -foot concrete pad at front entrance. DEDUCT 05. Eliminate concrete parking lot and curbing. Replace with 6 -inch course (W-31) crushed rock base and 6 -inch fine (3/41-1/2') gravel finished surface. DEDUCT 06. Eliminate automatic watering system. Provide only one faucet in each kennel room. DEDUCT V. Eliminate construction of exit door at northwest corner of existing garage. DEDUCT 08. Eliminate outdoor kennel runs, all concrete and galvanized fencing. Grade site for sod or seed. City to provide sod or seed as required. Note this Deduct will include Deduct 01. DEDUCT 09. Eliminate cabinets, counters and counter tops in Supply Room. Paint wall as per specs and provide vinyl base. DEDUCT 010. Eliminate all remodeling of the existing building except for cutting and patching required for electrical and water connections to existing and removal of existing air conditioning, electrical and piping where new door is located to connect to new addition. Trench piping in floor under new door. Note not to include in this Deduct those items included in Deducts 02, 03 and 07. PAC -1 for Employee Lounge to remain; hang evaporator on existing wall. DEDUCT 011. Eliminate coil loop heat recovery system. Provide area to install coils in exhaust and fresh air ducts in future. DEDUCT 012. Eliminate central control panel for fire alarm systems. Smoke detectors shall simply emit audio signal. DEDUCT 013. Eliminate radiant floor heating system, including boiler, pumps and in -floor piping. Reduce floor slab thickness to five inches. DEDUCT 014. Eliminate round duct and reroute supply as described in Supplemental Drawings and Section 15841, 3.08 and Section 15848, 2.02A of Project Manual Supplement. Note that any lighting mounted to the round exposed duct should be mounted to the skylight wall. ass DEDUCT 015. Eliminate clerestory roof monitors and replace with aluminum trans self -flashing, double acrylic done skylights as described on Supplemental Drawings. DEDUCT 016. Eliminate concrete block heat storage system under Reception Roam floor and replace with ADS tubes as shown on Supplemental Drawings. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: February 22, 1989 To: Steve Atkins, City Manager l From:John Lundell, Transit Manager Re: Wheelchair Accessibility on Transit Buses A federal appeals court in Philadelphia has issued a broad and sweeping decision ordering that federal regulations on transit service for the disabled be rewritten to require both a wheelchair lift on all new bus purchases and a paratransit system for those who are unable to use lift -equipped buses. The court did not set out a specific timetable to be followed by the U.S. Department of Transportation in rewriting its regulations, but instead sent the case back to the district court to establish a timetable. At this point, it is not clear whether the DOT will appeal the case to the U.S. Supreme Court or seek a rehearing before the court that issued the decision. I spoke with the attorney for the American Public Transit Association in Washington, D.C., regarding what impact this decision may have on the six new transit coaches the City recently ordered. The attorney said that regardless of whether the U.S. DOT appeals or accepts this ruling, it will not impact our new buses. In other words, our coaches will not be wheelchair accessible. Obviously, depending on the final outcome of this case, future coaches purchased by the City may be required to have lift equipment. Thank you and please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments. bj/pc2 3s9