HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-05-02 CorrespondenceREGENCY
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May 9, 1989
Ms. Beulah Fordice, Manager
Regency Mobile Home Park
Rural Route 7
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: Iowa City Transit
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
Dear Ms. Fordice:
The City Council has asked me to respond to the petition you recently submitted requesting
transit service to Regency Mobile Home Park. The City is certainly interested in boosting
ridership on the transit system. However, two circumstances make your request difficult to fulfill
in the immediate future. First, since overnmentsiorr tax support in proportiegency is outside the on ofts, the theuppl
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look towards the County g ort of the system
by City residents. Second, as you are probably aware, the City has received a proposal from
a developer for a major shopping complex inside the city limits along Highway 1 West. If this
center becomes a reality, the Wardway route would be used to service it. Without lengthening
the time of the route, sufficient time would not exist to serve both the shopping center and
Regency.
On behalf of the City Council, thank you for your Interest in the transit system. Your request
will receive further consideration as the issues identified above become resolved.
Sincerely,
/ohn!A. Lundell
Transit Manager
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like the City of Iowa City to extend bus service to our Mobile Home
Park. The residents who are in favor of bus service have shown
their support by signing this petition.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
DATE: April 11, 1989
TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Maintenance Worker I
We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City,
Iowa, do hereby certify the following named persons in the order of their
-- standing as eligible for the position of Maintenance Worker I/Streets
Division.
Jarret Meade - Hired: March 13, 1989
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HiVhael W. Kennedy, Cha
Dick Buxton
Norwood C. Louis
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ATTEST:
Maf'an Karr, City Clerk I
CIVIC CENTER • 410 BAST WASHINGTON STALLT • IOWA CITY. IOWA 53710 • (119) SS6.S000
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LINCOLN VOLKSWAGEN
MERCURY MAZOA
MERKUR
PORSCHE SMEs
AU01 715 Hwy 6 East
NISSAN April 3, 1989
SERVICE 6 PARTS
SALES 6 SERVICE 901 Hwy 1 West
901 Hwy 1 West
Planning & Program Development
City of Iowa City
410 East Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Attn: Karin Franklin, Senior Planner
Dear Me. Franklin:
As the owner of Carousel Motors I want to express my strong
support for the Joseph Company's request to rezone the land
adjacent to my dealership. I have met with Joseph's rep-
resentatives on several occassions and I am convinced that
their proposed development is the correct use of the land
and will be good for Iowa City. I know the volume of
shoppers created by the development will be of great value
to myself and the other automobile dealers in the area. The
Joseph Company builds quality developments and with Iowa
Cities' LSNRD requirements, the proposed project will be
aesthetically correct.
The subject property is currently zoned incorrectly. The
Highway One corridor from Riverside Dr. to 218 is and should
be commercial. The Ruppert property is too valuable and
expensive for industrial development. Industrial develop-
ment is not compatible with other users along Highway One or
the residential area to the North. There has "always been
interest in commercial development on this property and this
is an excellent opportunity to do one well desdgged.project
on the whole piece. If the property temains industrially
zoned, it will be vacant for years.
As a consumer and a taxpayer, I strongly support the
proposed rezoning request. The proposed development will
bring an assortment of goods, services, and pricing not
currently available in Iowa City. Successful developers da
not risk major investments unless they are convinced of the
need for their project and a reasonable chance for success.
The benefits of adding several hundred thousand dollars per
year to the,, tax rales. of.••Iowa City are obvious.
Veetruly
yours,
Kenneth E. Williamson
President
Post Office Box 2057 • Iowa City, Iowa 52244.2057 R Telephone: (319) 354.2550
LINCOLN
MERCURY
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March 27, 1989
SAES :SERVICE
601 Hwy I West
MAR 3 0 199 )
Planning and Zoning Commission
PPD DEPARTMENT
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa
Gentlemen:
I appreciated the opportunity to address your commission on
the proposed Walmart Development.
As I stated the other night I feel there are some mayor
points to consider:
1. Industrial development is crucial to the economic well
being of the Iowa City area. We must do a better fob of
attracting new fobs to the area. Our almost total
reliance on the University is unwise for long term
growth. There will be a time when the University will
shrink and we must start now to avoid disaster when it
happens.
2. Iowa City has a tremendous retail leakage. That is our
retail dollars spent while some of this is inevitable
the degree we have is excessive. The way to stop the
loss of these dollars is to offer more in the way of
services, product selection, and competitive prices.
. 3. The Highway 1 corridor from Riverside to Highway 218 is
a commercial corridor. Regardless of zoning it has and
will become a commercial area. The land is too
expensive for industrial use and the neighbors over the
hillside to the northwest would scream bloody murder if
a industrial user attempted to go in.
I believe we have an opportunity with this development to
add to our tax base, increase our employment, increase our
competitive retail position verses other cities and add a
well designed good looking business on the gateway to our
city.
Sincerely,
4/er
Pat Lind
General Manager
Post Office Box 2057 • Iowa City, Iowa 52244.2057 R Telephone: (319) 354.2550
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601 Hwy 1 West
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2,'"BENTONVILLE,'!Ark. ;.Wel-Mart
1%.Stores,'whlch has built 19 outlets and a
I. distribution'cente'r In Iowa In recent years,
'6ontlnued its historical growth patternAn
company
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For the 26th consecutive year, Wal-Mart
reported an Increase in retail sales. For the
12 months ended Jan. 31, sales Increased
29 percent to $20.649 billion from $15.959
billion for the like period a year ago.
the number;o
the fiscal yeai
00 employees
Stores, ;105 y
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ngs .records'
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'out io sales df more than $190 million. It
said it purchased $251.6 million in mer-
chandise from 49 Iowa vendors, and paid
out'$3;2 Million In such things as taxes,
license fees and rent.. ,. .
I 'I Val -Mart said its '.'Buy American"'pro•
'fdmTs'b'elleJeQ Yo'7iave'8reated orltelped
to retalnlmoie than 41,000 American jobs
since'the.{frogram's'.inception'In March
'1985,'l•Val•Mart.Purchased in excess of $20
billion in eoods'at retail from thousands of •�
f Clubs,':14 dot Discount Drug and Ureee'.S.:.Vendors last year. ,f;;.;. gl•'ll•�;,;
.•SHypermart-USA'stores.'j'... ;??hf}::�..'I.,Companytao ations duringA fhe't!
.-'.l.This compares *with 183,000 aesocfates ;,,included $4.1 million In support of Un
.-.1operating 1,114 Wal-Mart Stores; 8'4
0' ay oampalgns -,and .$Z.5 million to
, I Wholesale Clubs and 12 dat Discount Drug y'Chlldren's Miracle Network, which ben(
stores In 1987. ';•::C <,}hospitals ;for chlldren; 'More than $
In Iowa, the company's ' 19 .Wal -Malt ;2,inBilon'fri .Wal -Mail "'i6hoiarshipa :?v
•' Vores -and bne' warehouse `how' -employ'- : awarded io'high school senlors-'In '19
:8,053 people, of whom 267 Oe:ebove tire' r' 'Iowa; the �contpany said,Ut-gave
..,sge of 55..•In -additlon,% tha' ompany.7 scholazhip9 totaling $18,000 to 18 students.
.'•:operates three dot Discount Drug stores In,'.'tThe company, headquartered In Benton -
Iowa." s' + .' :rfvfile, operates in a 26 -state trade•eiea and
„During 1988, the company collected $7.7 will open an additional 155 Wal-Mart stork
million in sales tax In Iowa, which figures • and 20 ` Sam's Wholesale Clubs:ln' 989. -r ---- «-- moi: <. •.:.1. 1
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5001 NORTH UNIVERSITY STREET/ PEORIA, ILLINOIS 61614 I TELEPHONE 3091692.1135
March 23, 1989
Ms. Karin Franklin
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: Iowa City
Dear Karin:
Enclosed are seven copies of a letter to the members of the
Planning and Zoning Commission enclosing some materials
concerning Wal -Mart's involvement in the communities in which
they are located. Please distribute these to the Planning and
Zoning members for me. Thank you.
Yours very uly,
Michael Wisdom
Vice President and General Counsel
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Enclosures
UNIVERSITY SOUARE
PEORIA
FONDULAC PLAZA BRANDYWINE VILLAGE
EAST PEORIA PEORIA
SARTONVILLE SQUARE
BARTONVILLE
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Currently these are the funding areas of the Wal-Mart
Foundation. Direct grant applications are not accepted at
Foundation Headquarters.
Thank Vou.
0Ykp)m United Way
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For the past 26 years. Wal-Mart associates have earned a
reputation for caring about the communities where we live and
work. We can continue this legacy of commitment in our homes
and communities through our company support of United Way
Nowhere can you find such an umbrella organization trial supporls
the wide variety of services and programs that help people solve
problems and lead lull, rich lives.
Wal-Mart supports Ihis program al slore level through associate
pledge campaigns and inslore community fundraisers. United Way
projects automatically quality for a dollar lot dollar match, up to
$2,000 from the Wal-Mart Foundation.
Wal-Mart Stores, in conjunction with the Foundalion's matching
funds, contributed over S111 million to local United Way's
throughout our 26slate trade territory for 1988 programs.
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Scholarships
When asked in 1982 what he thought about the Wal-Mart
Scholarship program. Sam Walton's lather. 89•year•old Thomas
Waltonlifted his head proudly and said -good cause good leeb
mg' Wdh this feeling in mind. the Wal Marl Foundation Scholar.
ship program was developed to help belief the communities in
which our stores are located by making a contribution to the educa-
tion of our young people. These young people of today are the
leaders of tomorrow and are also the same people who patronize
our stores with their family and friends!
Through 1988. our company will have awarded over $5 1 million
dollars in Wal-Mart communities across our 23 -state trade territory
This commitment exemplifies our company s allitude toward educa.
lion and gives us all that'good feeling' each lime a recipient is
selected
Each Wal-Mart store open as of January 31 st awards a S 1.000
scholarship to a qualifying graduating high school senior within that
store's trade territory The scholarship Is payable over wear
period. 5500 per 7 semester Funds are sent direct.
ly to the colleges in July by the Wal -Marl Foundation office
Scholarship applrealions are sent to each store the first week
in January for distribution to high school counselors. Scholarships
are awarded to an area high school senior. nol alfi paled with
Wal-Mart. based on academic performance. financial need. and
school and work activities Each store manager will award the
scholarship at the winning students high school awards ceremony
Wal Marl commitment to the scholarship program is exemplified
by their receipt of the prestigious C•Flag Award This Presrden'ral
Cilalion for Private Sector Indiatives. is presented to 100 com.
mumty service programs annually Wal-Mart received this award
in recognNon of its outstanding contributions in the held Of educes
lion Through its community scholarship program
Pulling together for a better community tomorrow!
Each Wal-Mart store contributes to the quakily of life through
more than just meeting the monetary and material needs of its area
residents The Wal -Marl Community Invowemenl Program (CIP)
can be the vehicle through which each stole shows the community
Wal-Mart cares
What is CIP? The Community Involvement Program is set up to
allow store associates to hold local lunciraaers on the store
premises for qualifying chanties and organizations By doing this.
we visually show the community our involvement and commitment.
and, at the same time. allow our customers to participale m lura
drawing activities The Wal-Mart Foundation compliments this pro.
gram by matching dollar lot dollar what each store raises for local
quaLlymg chanties The receiving organization can in lacl .assist
in the fundraismy activities. but the majority of the effort must be
carried out by our associates Currenlly qualifying projects will
be matched up to $2.000.
Examples of lundrasers include carnivals. bake sales. book
sales. dunk tanks. pre throwing contests. laba.thons, pretty baby
contests. pet contests lace panting Oar washesyard sales, talent
Shows and craft exhibits
How do I participate m a CIPS Each Wal Mart store has a CIP
matching grant cudgel II your orgamzalion is interested in being
considered. contact the local store manager in your area. The
manager will present your request to the Community Involvement
committee within that store An application for matching grants is
then Submitted to Wal-Mart Foundation
Examples of local community involvement projects (capital or
non -capital in nature) are school fund raising ellorts. YMCA or
YWCA. phys',cal or mental handicapped rehabilitation centers.
jester care programs, reading literacy programs, volunteer lire
departments. substance abuse awareness programs. local parks
and recreation programs. and local libraries.
In addition to the other community involvement monies available.
funding has been set side to be used to help in economic develop-
ment and lob creation.
At varying times. some communities conduct special economic
development campaigns. Normally these are. 1) to purchase land
for an industrial park. 2) a contingency pledge of a new industry
to be brought in or 3) to hire a person to work on economic
development in the community. Wal -Mart's district and regional
managers will have the co-aulhonly (or approval of a pledge Gum•
mdmenl. in conjunction with the Wal-Mart Foundation.
Wal-Mart realizes that by supporting industrial development
endeavors. it is helping to strengthen the economic base of the
community.
To receive more information on economic development funding
criteria. contact the local Wal-Mart store manager.
1 • s1 thank WaI'Mart
FrIend
for ullnw•ing us to benefit tYojn the 1VaLB1art corin[I le but a
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erols with Wal•\lart sluff w'as not raleful for lheirspiril
Uo hehall of life Furesl Friends of the f.ibrnry. w'e are in• �oducli a ex Lricnce. P1'e are so very g
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decd gratclul ;rad npprecial{vq lu the \1'al•\1nr{ Community "'Orking
r contexts. Pol luck \\'q welcome li%ul _I art
to our clnnmuuily and wish them
\ssnciales for (heir w'ancterlul
VI on our behalL ul community concern.
'these associates. through pic•lhro\rin{, DORIS 9'llll\IAS
dinners. "failings'"and other activities ai[Ied our efforts in a well.'I'hey h:lce shmcq us Thal they intend to be escellet� Forest
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was mulched by the \1'alZ\tart stall. A special
thanks lu store m;utagcr r111an'I'gpcsoll:nulkiis able assislanls
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1 • s1 thank WaI'Mart
FrIend
for ullnw•ing us to benefit tYojn the 1VaLB1art corin[I le but a
I{UI'1'[tlt:on C
erols with Wal•\lart sluff w'as not raleful for lheirspiril
Uo hehall of life Furesl Friends of the f.ibrnry. w'e are in• �oducli a ex Lricnce. P1'e are so very g
Incolvejncn{ l'nnunipee and all the Forest \C;11\tart P P'
decd gratclul ;rad npprecial{vq lu the \1'al•\1nr{ Community "'Orking
r contexts. Pol luck \\'q welcome li%ul _I art
to our clnnmuuily and wish them
\ssnciales for (heir w'ancterlul
VI on our behalL ul community concern.
'these associates. through pic•lhro\rin{, DORIS 9'llll\IAS
dinners. "failings'"and other activities ai[Ied our efforts in a well.'I'hey h:lce shmcq us Thal they intend to be escellet� Forest
lundraisingcampalgnlhalraised51.3uulornurlocallihrary. poratecilixens.
also,
was mulched by the \1'alZ\tart stall. A special
thanks lu store m;utagcr r111an'I'gpcsoll:nulkiis able assislanls
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Each community is very important to WAL-
MART! We realize that in addition to being friendly,
clean, in -stock and fairly priced, we must also
demonstrate our interest in being a good citizen.
To demonstrate community involvement, our objec-
tives are:
1) To give something of value back to the
communities in which we operate stores.
2) To see that every effort is made to support local
community programs through donations and fund-
raising activities.
3) To make a statement to our customers that our
desire is to improve the quality of life and to be
a positive impact on the community.
These are the objectives we strive to achieve
through the efforts of the WAL-MART FOUNDATION.
FAL -MART
OUNDATION
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MARCH 16, 1989
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: DCN SHINKLE
(501) 273-4314
BENTCNVILLE, AR -- Wal-Mart continued its historical growth pattern in 1988 in
various categories including jabs created, support of American manufacturers
through product purchased, and a new annual sales record.
"Getting bigger is not what's important," said David Glass, president and chief
executive officer. "It's getting better that we expect to achieve each year."
And while the twenty-six year, old chain was getting better, several company
performance records were broken.
For the twenty sixth consecutive year-, Wal-Mart reported an increase in retail
sales. For, the twelve months ending January 31, sales increased 29% to $20.649
billion from $15.959 for the same period a year ago.
Tracking the phenomenal increase in sales was an increase in the number of jobs
created. At the end of the fiscal year, there were more than 225,000 associates
(employees) operating 1259 Wal-Mart Stores, 105 Sam's Wholesale Clubs, 14 dot
Discount Drug and three Hypermart*USA stores. This compares to 183,000
associates operating 1,114 Wal-Mart Stores, 84 Sam's Wholesale Clubs, and 12 dot
Discount Drug stores in 1988.
Wal -Mart's "Buy American" program is a business philosophy designed to
strengthen the free enterprise system offering American manufacturers an
opportunity to compete with their, overseas counterparts on an equal footing.
More than 41,000 jobs have been created or retained since the program's
inception in March, 1985.
While "Buy ArrNrican" supports American manufacturers, Wal-Mart recognizes that
there is not always an ArrPrican-made option. "Our goal is always to seek the
best value for our, customers and when comparable quality and price are available
from American manufacturers, we want their products on our shelves," stated
Glass. Wal-Mart purchased in excess of $20 billion in goods at retail from
thousands of U.S. vendors last year.
Community involvement continues to play a major role in Wal -Mart's commitment
to be a contributing member, of each community where the company operates a
retail store or, support facility. Millions of dollars were returned to Wal-Mart
communities to help improve the quality of life through support of thousands of
local needs. Programs receiving funding include $4.1 million dollars in support
of United Way and $2.5 million dollars to the Children's Miracle Network which
benefits member- hospitals for, children. More than $1.25 million in Wal-Mart
scholarships were awarded to deserving high school seniors in 1988.
The company, headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, operates in a twenty-six
state trade area and will open an additional 155 Wal-Mart stores and 20 Sam's
Wholesale Clubs in 1989.
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Editor's Note: Statistical information as related to Wal-Mart state trade area
is attached for article personalization./ 9J�
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*19 Wal-Mart Stores *4,053 Associates employed *267 over the age of 55 *1 Warehouse
*3 dots *18 Scholi+rships totaling $18,000 *49 Vendors *$251,680,828 Purchases at
retail *$3,271,810 Revenue paid by Wal-Mart. In addition, Wal-Mart collected
$7,777,688.10 in sales taxes in the state of Iowa.
TOTALS
M of Associates -- 237,150 -
N of Associates over the age of 55 -- 19,090
N of Scholarships -- 1,114
$ in Scholarships --51,114,000
N of Wal -Marts -- 1,235
# of Vendors -- 3,127
1988 Purchases at Retail -- 513,493,093,774
N of Sam's -- 105
f of Warehouses -- 14
N of dots -- 14
N of Wypermarts -- 3
Revenues Paid by Wal-Mart -- 5123,171,055
*Revenue is described as: real estate, personal property, other taxes 8 license,
unemployment, state income, and franchise. In the state of Florida commercial rent
tax is also included in the revenue figure. zj
I O W A C O M M E R C E
WAL-MART'S "Buy American" Program
Links Manufacturers and Contracts
Iowa manufacturers arc being en.
couraged to take a serious look at
WAL-AIARrs Import Conversion
program. Although somewhat compli-
cated, the program could pay off big for
manufacturers; contracts worth mil.
lions of dollars are up for grabs.
The Iowa Association of 8usinessand
Industry and the Iowa Department of
Economic Development are urging
manufacturers to become acquainted
with the program because of its poten.
tial for adding manufacturing jobs in
Iowa.
The program, launced by WAL-NIART
In 1985, is an effort by the nationwide
retailer to stock more American-made
goods in its more than 1,300 stores.
Company Chairman Sam Walton initi-
ated the program after looking at these
facts:
■ Between 1981 and 1984, Increased
Imports resulted In the loss of 1.6
million American jobs.
■ During the same period, more than
half of the 70,000 items in WAL.
MART stores were manufactured
overseas. The value of the Imports:
$4 billion a year.
■ The products manufactured outside
the U.S. but sold In WAL-MARTstores
would mean 92,000 jobs in the U.S.
WAL-MART reports that since it
started the "Buy American" program,
U.S. manufacturers have regained about
SIA billion in business with the retailer,
restoring about 25,000 manufacturing
jobs.
Earlier this /ear, 45 trade leads pro-
vided by WAL-NIART were fed Into the
Iowa Economic Development Network,
a computer system maintained by the
Iowa Department of Economic Devel.
opment.
Don Murray, the network's coon
dinator, says more than 300 tnde lead
referrals were made to 250 Iowa manu.
facturers and 43 of the companies con.
tacted him for more Information. From
those 43 companies, 13 submitted
quutcs on WAL-MART items and seven
of the manufacturers recently were in-
vited to meet with WAL-MART buyers.
Murray believes several of these com.
panics will win contracts with WAL.
MART worth several million dollars.
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With thousands of products on the
shelves at WAL-MART stores, Murray
thinks manv more Iowa manufacturers
could be WALAIART suppliers. if they
take the initiative.
Here's what a manufacturer inter-
ested in winning a WALAIART "Buy
American" contract must do:
(1) Go to any WALDIART store and
pick out an item with an import
label on it, preferably an item the
manufacturer is Interested in pro-
ducing,
(2) Buy the product and then xerox
the labels and packaging and mail
the xeroxcs to Don Murray at the
Iowa Department of Economic De-
velopment.
Murray will get from WAL-MART the
basic product specifications and figures
on quantities ordered each year. Murray
will give this information to the manu-
facturer along with the necessary forms
and ground rules to submit a quote. The
quote is provided to Murray who in mm
submits it to WAL-MART.
If the bid is too high or otherwise
unacceptable, WAL-MART notifies the
manufacturer. If WAL-MART is inter-
ested in pursuing the bid, they notify
Murray and he brings together repre-
sentatives of the two firms for further
talks.
For further Information about the
WAL-AIART program and Its opportuni-
ties for Iowa manufacturers, contact:
Don Murray, Iona Department of Eco-
nomic Development, 200 E. Grand. Des
Aloines, lona, 50309 or telephone 515/
281.7259.
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I have requested some of your time today because the State of Iowa, in
my opinion, has an EXCLUSIVE opportunity from WAL-MART that could be
the single project that might have the most impact towards new job
creation in Iowa for the next several years This has been offered to
Iowa EXCLUSIVELY for whatever their reasons and it is up to us what we
do with it.
Simply put, WAL-MART has identified 1,000 items, all foreign made, that
are sold through their stores, and they are looking for domestic (Iowa)
suppliers to furnish these items. While they have not specified, it
might be assumed that the quantities per order would be in the range of
10,000 to 250,000 depending upon the item. The probability of re -order
is excellent, since their buying philosophy is NOT to change suppliers,
once established.
The listing of the 1,000 items by WAL-MART identifies each item in an.
extremely over -simplified way, such as straw placemats or 3 -piece
scissor set or lace table cloth. Regardless of the reasoning for their
lack of giving a more detailed description, it would be one of our jobs
to obtain the more detailed description, so that we would be able,
through the Trade Lead and computer process, to find the appropriate
Iowa manufacturers.
The following four steps are involved in maximizing this great
opportunity for Iowa:
1) A group of people must be put together who would go into a
WAL-MART store and detail the information about each item. Only
items that are foreign made are involved. They key description,
which will be found on the package or attached tag, is where the
item is manufactured. If it originates in the United States, it
is NOT an item under discussion. On sheets supplied by the DED,
the person would write down the name of the product, such as straw
placemat, where manufactured, whatever descriptive information
exists on the package or tag and all code numbers. A very brief
narrative of the article would be helpful as well as any
measurements that might apply, plus the retail price.
Once the sheets of information are completed, they would be
submitted to the OED.
2) The DED would be responsible for all further clarifications with
WAL-MART, where necessary, including more detailed information as
to the raw materials used to make the product.
3) The DED would be responsible for inputting the Trade Lead into
the computer system.
4) Each RCC and SC Director would be responsible for personal
follow-up with potential suppliers to avoid misinterpretation and
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to offer assistance. This is a very important step. With all due
respect, we Iowans tend to not accept change or new ideas very
well, and there are three areas in the WAL-MART program, anyone of
which, might suggest to a potential supplier, "I can't do this or
it would take to much of a change".
A) The subsequent order from WAL-MART cannot exceed 35% of
the production of the respective company.
B) The Iowa company must provide a one million dollar product
liability policy with WAL-MART identified as an additional
insured.
C) The potential supplier might properly envision additional
equipment and without putting pencil to paper simply take the
attitude that because 0 it, it won't work.
We need to make sure that out-of-hand decisions that preclude
bids being made are held to a minimum.
What we do know is that WA.L-MART is giving Iowa one heck of an
opportunity.
To implement and complete this project can be as simple or as
complicated as we choose to make it. I prefer to think the basics are
simple and uncomplicated. Time will be involved but it does not take
an MBA to execute the process.
I would like, now, for Cynthia Lidgett to make any comments she would
like to which will be followed by questions and answers.
March 16, 1989
Michael Wisdom
The Joseph Company
5001 N. University
Peoria, Illinois 61614
Dear Michael:
IOWA CITY
�� AREA
/ CHAMBER OF
��� COMMERCE
325 E. Washington
P.O. Box 2358
Iowa City, Iowa 52244
319-337-9637
After considerable debate and open discussion of the
Westport Plaza development, the Iowa City Area Chamber
of Commerce Board of Directors has resolved that it
endorses and encourages any new business development
coming into the Iowa City/Coralville area but only after
careful deliberation to answer all legitimate questions
such as traffic flow or marketing base potential and its
affect on the community.
The Area Chamber will not be site specific but will leave
this decision to each respective city planning and zoning
commission and city council.
The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce is pro-business
and pro -economic development. It is our mission to
"advance human progress through the economic, political
and social system based on individual freedom, incentive,
initiative, opportunity and responsibility."
{
Sincere_1y.
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Don Canfield
President
Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce
Serving the Iowa City,
Coralville, and
Johnson County Area
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LINCOLN
MARV HARTWIa INCOQVOQATED
March 15, 1989
TO: Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Marvin D. Hartwig; 809 Highway 1 West
As the adjoining property owner to the east, I am pleased to
have this opportunity to submit this statement in support of
rezoning the 28 acre parcel west of Carousel Motors from Industrial
to Commercial, General.
During my relocation site selection process in 1984, engineers
from Ford Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Corporation reviewed all
probable sites. They independently determined that my choice was
the most desirable location for a new automobile dealership in
Iowa City. The Planning and Zoning Commission agreed. That was
a good decision at the time and has since proven to be good for
the city, good for the user, good for the public and good for me.
There is no shortage of premium industrial sites in Iowa City.
Many of us retailers, for instance, have invested heavily in
B.D.Z., and we will continue to do so as the need arises. Expansion
possibilities of that park alone, are virtually unlimited.
Well located, sizeable commercial sites, on the other hand,
are scarce. The one to my west is a rare exception. While it may
have done well for many years as a corn field, truly the time
has come for it to be much more productive.
Suffice to say this Highway 1 corridor, from Riverside Drive
to Highway 218, has become a highly desirable location to a number
of retailers and to many shoppers. You would do well to permit
compatible usage to grow in this corridor by rezoning the
aforementioned 28 acre parcel from Industrial to Commercial,
General.
I strongly urge you to do so.
Thank you for the opportunity to present this statement.
Iowa CIN, IA 52240 Malling Addross: P.O. Box 1906 Iowa Clfy, IA 52244
L 9.5
ERNEST A. HAYES
MT. PLEASANT, IOWA 52641
NOME 400 BROADWAY OFFICE BOX ISO • 135 W. MONROE
(3191 385.2131 (3191 395.3333
March 15, 1989
Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Mr. Larson asked that I write concerning the effect of Wal-Mart
Distribution Center and their Retail Store here on our community
and area, along with our current progress here in Mt. Pleasant.
Find enclosed several copies of our current issue of Trivia which
best describes how we are progressing. For many years we pointed
with pride to Dr. James A. Van Allen and his fine record because we
are not only proud to have had him born and raised,educated locally
and to stay in Iowa where he has done a tremendous job at the
University. We are delighted at his current fine recognition by
the Swedish Government which of course we feel is well deserved.
We were quite pleased that Iowa City and Cedar Rapids picked the
AVENUE OF THE SAINTS as the main thing for them to feature in Des
Moines last month when the two cities joined in the reception
for the State Legislators and the Government Officials and felt
the AVENUE OF THE SAINTS was the most important thing to be
featured at this time. You of course have an excellent east -
west highway already so the four lane freeway for the Twin
Cities with St. Paul all the way through Cedar Rapids, Iowa City,
Mt. Pleasant and on to St. Louis will have another tremendously
beneficial effect on your area. We are gaining on the AVENUE OF.THE
SAINTS, plus a DIAGONAL HIGHWAY from Burlington, through Mt. Pleasant
Ottumwa, Eddyville, Oskaloosa, Pella and Des Moines. We feel that
this is the most important thing economically that has ever happened
to our Southeast Iowa Area. Because we will share with you a Canada
to the Gulf highway along with a Coast to Coast highway which will be
of great benefit to local area.
We both are well represented in Fortune 500 with some very fine companies.
In the case of Wal-Mart they had 151,000 trucks in and out of Mt. Pleasant
this past year. They will have twice as many this year as they did
two years ago. They will have as much volume this year as Wal-Mart
had nationally eight years ago. They added 40 new tractor units in
January along with 120 additional trailers. In the case of the big
foreign car plant in Bloomington, Illinois several years ago federal
and state governments along with the people in that area made them
outright grants of over 125 million dollars to get them there. They
bought 675 acres and built a major facility employing 6,500 people.
In our case Wal-Mart bought 80 acres and built an original building
four years ago with 673,000 square feet that was increased to a million
square feet last year. This year they will have over 5,000 people
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working for them in the State of Iowa, and in less than three years we
will have more people working for them in Iowa than the new plant in
Illinois. In our case we made no outright grants to them, but have
given them service. Wal-Mart are very fine citizens in the community,
in the area, in the State of Iowa, and the entire country. They do not
have employees, they have Associates and over 90% of them have stock
in their company. They are very active in civic affairs, the churches,
and the schools. They are a fine grade of people and we are glad to
have them as a part of our community.
The population was 3,743 in 1930 today we are 8,500. The current
census projection for Henry County is 23,700 in the year 2010, or
a one-third increase from our present population. In a twenty-
five year period Mt. Pleasant will go from 44th in population to
25th in Iowa. As a retail operation here they draw additional
shoppers to Mt. Pleasant, just as our manufacturers likewise expand
our employee area. You of course have an excellent employment record
in Iowa City with the fine institutions that you have there. We in
turn run 23, to 3% unemployment and are increasing our total employ-
ment consistantly. Naturally, Wal-Mart does offer competition to
our existing stores as well as to the neighboring area. They are
good merchandisers as Sears, K -Mart, and Penny's have learned.
Nevertheless, our local retailers find that as long as they give
service and meet the needs of the shoppers they, too, can increase
their volume profitably. We have diversified in our retail market,
just as we have diversified in our manufacturers. There are some stores
that have gone oat of business, but in the normal course they would
have anyway. For those'stores that are interested in the future and
We are confident that the,next twenty-five years will be far the greatest
in the history of Mt. Pleasant, Henry County and Southeast Iowa. The
community as a whole is working together 100% to make this result possible
and are confident that those who make the effort to take care of the needs
and desires of the public will have far better results in the
coming months and years than ever before. Iowa City is doing an
excellent job with a well diviersified economy. 'I'm sure that you
will find Wal-mart'will'orove'to be Just one: more sten forward in your
If you haven't read U. S. News and World Report of March 13, 1989 get
a copy and read starting on page 53 "How Wal-Mart Hits Main St." Wal-
Mart, obviously is only a factor in the consolidation of schools and
change in America's merchandising habits. This article likewise brings
out as I have suggested that the retailer that does the job will share
in the rewards. Wal-Mart and Hy -Vee deliberately try to share a shop-
ping mall each recognizing the other as a leader in their area. One
can always cry wolf, but one can also do something about it.
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Best ofiluck.
Since_rel-yn
E. A. Hayes
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March 14, 1989
Planning 6 Zoning Commission
Civic Center
410 E. Washington
Iowa City
Dear Sirs:
We wish to express our objection to an additional shopping center in the
new WalMart area. We prefer Iowa City because the countryside is close by,
and unplanned growth will not increase our appreciation of this town.
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MAR 151989
P,P.D. DEPARTMENT
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I ne university of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa 52242
College of Business Administration
Department of Management Sciences
3191335.0858
3-10-85
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now
MAR 13 1989
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p,p.D. DEPARTMENTY 1847
Ms. Karin Franklin
Senior Planner, City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Ms. Franklin:
I have been following the story of Wal -Mart's possible arrival in our town
with some interest. It seems to me that in this case, the city planners may
not have the best interest of the average Iowa Citian in mind. I would like
to explain why I believe this.
It's quite difficult for me to understand how the parcel of land Joseph Co.
is interested in purchasing is the last great hope for industrial zoning in
Iowa City. As a professor of business administration, it seems clear to me
that the particular parcel in question is simply too "prime" (i.e.
expensive) for most industrial applications. A quick drive out to the
southeast side of town, or to the southwest corner nearer the interstate or
even south of the airport suggests that Iowa City has no foreseeable shortage
of industrial development areas, all with excellent access. Given that, it
seems that some other reason must be behind the zoning commission's
reluctance to open the area to commercial development.
One other reason cited is that Iowa City already has enough retail space.
This may or may not be true for small business, but I don't see many 200,000
sq. ft. complexes (capable of housing the type of project Joseph Co, and
i
Wal-Mart hope to provide) with "for lease" signs out front.
One city official hinted in the Press_ Citizen last week that industry is
what brings prosperity to a town. I believe he said something to the effect
that people don't move to a city to shop. They move there for a job. I
believe that, but I also believe that an operation such as the one proposed
would provide scores or even hundreds of jobs, jobs the city should Seel: to
attract.
The only conclusion I am able to reach is that city officials are simply
tied too closely to city business owners in one way or another to have the
interests of the consumer in mind. If I owned a business that I believed
would be forced to be more competitive if a Wal-Mart should open in town. I
am sure that I would be against their arrival. I'm sure World Radio felt
this way when Best Buy arrived. I'm sure Hy -Vee felt this way when Econo
Food=- arrived. I'm sure John's Grocery felt this way when Duic4. Trip
arrived. But the fact is, that's the tray a free marl•et operates. The
ronsumer has the ability to vote with his or her dollars in the marketplace,
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The University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa 52242
College of Business Administration
Department of Management Sciences
3191335.0050
those providing the best value and service will prevail, and the consumer
is, in the lona run, the true winner: better selection at more competitive
prices.
Further, there is substantial evidence to suggest that existing local
businesses could benefit from Wal -Mart's arrival. The current edition of
U S_ Meo,s and 4lorld Regort, for example, examine=- none other than
Waverly, Iowa and the effect a new Wal-Mart has had on their community
and others like it. There is no doubt that some of the small businesses
already struggling found Wal -Mart's entry into their markets to be a severe
blow. But less obvious are the benefits that accrue to the stores that
adapt to the new competition and survive. The drawing power of these large
retail establishments allows complementary businesses, large and snail, to
reap the benefits of the increased traffic and customer flow=_ generated by
such an operation. The sustainable economic strength of the towns able to
attract the Wal-Mart is enhanced. I think you would find it to be an
interesting article.
I believe you should also consider the alternative. If Wal-Mart has deemed
the Iowa City market to be a profitable one, I imagine they would be
amenable to a Coralville location if Iowa City fails to work out. Imagine
the regional retail drawing power of a Target, K -Mart, and Wal-Mart triad,
along with their food store, retail shop, gas station, and restaurant
satellites. From the central campus region, it is no more trouble to drive
or take a bus to the Coralville strip than to the southwest corner of Iowa
City fin fact, it may be easier.) Nor would it be significantly more
difficult to reach from the outlying communities. The potential negative
effects on some current Iowa City businesses would still be there, but the
jobs, the tax base, the retail trade, and the supporting service trade would
all have migrated to Coralville. If you truly have the best interests of
Iowa City and Iowa Citian=_ in mind, I would hope you would think about this.
If Wal-Mart did not believe Iowa City could, indeed, support another major
retailer, why would they risk millions of dollars to bring one to us? If
they are wrong, they lose. If they are right, both they and the citizens of
Iowa City win. We should give them the opportunity to try.
Sincerely,
114 �f,&L�
Dr. Marshall Schminke
1847
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March 9, 1989 ICA4
Karin Franklin G R O U P
Senior Planner
City of Iowa City
325 East Washington
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Karen:
RECEIVIED
MAR 10 1989
p.p.D. DEPARTMENT
I regret that I was not available when you asked for information
regarding industrial inquiries on the Ruppert property. As you know,
I was out of town promoting the merits of Iowa City!
Please accept the following for review relative to current
discussions regarding the Ruppert development and Iowa City
industrial development in general.
1. During the past three years, we have had at least 80 different site
visits of firms reviewing the Iowa City area for expansion. The
Ruppert tract is always offered as one of several industrial options.
None of the industrial site visits have expressed interest in the
Ruppert site. The single tentative expression of interest we
received was from a truck stop developer.
2. Staff concern for additional industrial development sites in Iowa
City is valid. We must develop an informed position which will
provide additional options for industrial development. The
experience of the five years ICAD has been in existence does not
support the Ruppert site as a viable alternative.
3. The need for a comprehensive market research study of
commercial and retail demand potential in Iowa City becomes more
important each month. I join in staff recommendations for a major
study of commercial development as soon as possible.
Please call if I may be of assistance.
in6,,erely,
cc: ft% Cain
IOWA CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC.
325 E. Washington, Suite too. P.O. Box 2567. Iowa City, IA 52244 319/354.3939
(319) 396-7315
EARL M. YODER
BOX 247
IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240
February 28, 1989
Iowa City Planning & Zoning
Commission
Civic Center
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: Zoning Item Z-8902
WalMart Rezoning
Dear Members of the Commission:
N[4....9 PXOX[
(3(Y) 396-5633
F I L E D
FEB 2 8 1989
MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (1)
I am writing this letter as President of West Side Co.
West Side Co. is the developer and owner of West Side Park,
which is very near to the proposed WalMart site. As a
neighboring property owner, I am strongly in favor of the
proposed rezoning.
I have been working with Joseph Company and WalMart for
the past three years trying to get them to locate in Iowa
City. In particular, we negotiated on the West Side Park
land. For one reason or another we were unable to reach
agreement and the Joseph Company negotiated a deal with the
Ruppert family. Although I would have preferred that the
project be built on West Side Co. land I am 100% behind it
being built on the Ruppert property.
The project would be a tremendous boost to the economy
of Iowa City and Iowa City merchants. The location of the
project is such that it will create a regional shopping cen-
ter drawing customers from the surrounding area due to the
nearby Interstate and four -lane highway adjacent to the
project site.
I have reviewed the site plan and the plan looks work-
able to me and there appears to be adequate parking.
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February 28, 1989
However, the City can address all of these issues in a
large-scale review.
There may be a concern among Iowa City merchants con-
cerning the competition. However, it has been my experience
that when several commercial establishments of a similar
nature are in the same area it actually increases the busi-
ness of all of the establishments and helps to develop the
area as a regional center.
West Side Co. still has many of its lots for sale in
West side Park. However, I am not concerned for one minute
that the WalMart project will saturate the market and drive
away any potential buyers of West Side Park lots. on the
contrary, I believe the WalMart project would simply
increase interest in West Side Park and all of the surround-
ing areas.
The City has a chance to rezone this property and allow
the WalMart project to go forward. This would be a tremen-
dous boost to.the economy of the City. .I sincerely hope the
City does not by-pass this opportunity.
V truly yours,
Earl M. Yod
EMY/tkb
cc: West Side Co. Board of Directors
West Side Co. Shareholders
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BARKER, CRUISE, KENNEDY, HOUGHTON & FOSTER
LAWYERS
920 5. DUBUOUE STREET - P.O. BOK 2000
CHARLES A BARKER IOWA CITY, IOWA AREA CODE 319
JOHN D. CRUISE TELEPHONE 391.8181
MICHAEL W. KENNEDY 32244
FAX 01 B•]31.0805
JAMES O. HOUGHTON
DAVIS L FOSTER
VICKI B. HARRISON
February 28, 1989
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Iowa City Planning & Zoning commission
Civic Center
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: Item Z-8902 - Joseph Company Request to Rezone
27.992 Acresi
Dear commission Members: 1
I am writing this letter on behalf of Charles W.
Ruppert and his brothers and sisters. The Ruppert family is
the owner of the land which the Joseph Company has requested
to be rezoned from I-1 to CC -2. The Ruppert family favors
the rezoning. Please consider the following:
1. The City staff has suggested that the rezoning would 1
not suit the public interest. on the contrary, I would
suggest that the rezoning would serve the public
interest. I have not taken a scientific poll, but
there is much excitement in Iowa City concerning the
announcement that WalMart planned to locate here. I
would not be surprised if 9o% of the Iowa City resi-
dents are in favor of bringing WalMart to Iowa city and
would favor any rezoning which would allow it.
2. Generally, objections to rezoning relate to residential
neighbors being concerned about a rezoning to a more
intensive use. The request before the commission is a
request for a less intensive use. Furthermore, I
believe there are not any residential neighborhoods
objecting to the proposed rezoning. F I L E D
D
FEB 2 8 1989
MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (1)
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February 28, 1989
The staff report suggests that there is not a suffi-
cient amount of industrial in Iowa City at this time.
On the contrary, the BDI property has been available
for years and the Chamber of Commerce is trying to
raise close to one-half million dollars at this time
just to keep the industrial project afloat. The demand
in Iowa City is clearly for commercially zoned land and
not industrial zoned land. It will be some time before
the 200 acres of industrial land is developed.
4. The staff report indicates it is difficult to say
whether commercial or industrial development is a more
attractive land use at an entranceway to Iowa City.
The staff report goes on to suggest that industrial
tracts are generally larger and thus subject to large-
scale development review. This issue is not relevant
to the Ruppert property since it is 27.992 acres and
will be subject to a large-scale review. Any aesthetic
concerns can be addressed at that time. Furthermore, I
would ask the Commission to consider whether they
believe from an aesthetic standpoint, they would rather
view a commercial development or an industrial develop-
ment at Iowa City Interstate Interchange.
5. The Joseph plan provides for extension of the present
frontage road and avoiding multiple access points on to
Highway 1 consistent with the development goals of Iowa
City.
6. The staff report suggests that there is no evidence
indicating that Iowa City can support an additional
major commercial retail center. I believe the Joseph
Company will be providing a market analysis. However,
without having seen the market analysis I would venture
to guess that the proposed project would act more as a
regional shopping center which draws business to Iowa
City from surrounding areas and will not take business
away from existing businesses in the Iowa City area,
but will in fact, increase business.
The Ruppert family has owned the land in question and
other land in Iowa City for approximately 50 years. The
Rupperts have had various tracts of land rezoned adversely
to their interest many times. However, the Ruppert family
has still cooperated with the City as far as roads, highways
and park issues. On behalf of the Ruppert family, I would
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request that the Commission vote affirmatively in the
request of the Joseph Company to rezone the property from
I-1 to CC -2.
Ver tr y yours,
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Charles A. Barker
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cc: Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Ruppert
Dr. and Mrs. Dean C. Cooper, M.D. i
Mr. and Mrs. Herman G. Ruppert
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hogan ?
Mr. and Mrs. Cleldon F. Ruppert
Mr. Richard H. Ruppert y
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Ruppert
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., J.. W„ l YW 1 aa. Jry-ire grocerystore at traverly, Iowa. derided to mane to 11141 -Marl's mall rather than lore customers
How Wal-Mart hits Main St.
Shopkeepers find the nation's No. 3 retailer tough to beat
medcalls cannot resist a bargain, or
so Scars, Roebuck & Company
stunted to be belling last week
when it ushered in a new policy of "ev.
eryday low pricing." The elrort, designed
m draw urban customers, focused atten.
tion on the nation's beleaguered No. I
retailer. Yet the more signifi-
cant sales pitch comes from
the heartland, where Wal.
Mart Stores has been dra-
matically reshaping the eco.
nomic and social structure of
tiny communities.
Virtually unchallenged in
small cities and towns in the
South and Midwest for over
a quarter-century. Wal-Mart
has grown from a single dis-
count store in tiny Rogers,
Ark., into a chain boasting
I,300 stores in 25 states.
(See map. page 55.) New
outlets spring up at a rate of
three per month. Sales bast
yrnr totaled nearly S20 bil-
lion, earning Wal -Marl's
founder and largest stock-
holder, Sum Walton, the un-
welcome honor of "Anted.
ca's richest man"
While Wal-Mart is broadening rural
shopping horizons, its success often
comes at the expense of Main Street
mainstays. Pew local merchants can
compete against sprawling 50,000 -
square -foot stores whose notions
counters alone dwarf many rural mom
and pop concerns. Nor can many match
Wal Mart's direct -front -factory prices,
which are often cheaper than the whole.
sale prices local shopkeepers pay for
their merchandise. As a result, down-
town business districts begin to empty,
leaving fewer sponsors for Little League
tennis and a smaller pool of
advertisers for the high-
school yearbook. "When
Wal-Mart comes in, some.
thing has to go out," ob.
serves Rex Campbell, pro-
fessor of floral sociology at
the University of Missouri.
Thai certainly has proved
true in Waverly, a northeast
town prairie town of 8,500
that welcomed Wal-Mart
three years ago. With its
healthy economic mix of ag-
riculture, industry and ser-
vices, plus a liberal -arts col.
lege, the community made
an attractive target for the
discount chain, despite the
lack of a nearby interstate.
But local businesses were
wary. "Just the word that
Wal-Mart was coming mode
sonic stores chose up," says
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53
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women's -clothing store
across the street continues
to attract customers by of-
fering quality a cut above
what Wal-Mart sells. Tom
Tailor's two Waverly drug-
stores are prospering as
well. "When we heard Wal-
Mart was coming, we visit-
ed other towns to see what
was headed our way," ex-
plains Tailor, who coun-
tered Wal-Mart by lower-
ing prices and offering 24-
hour prescription -filling
and free delivery.
Gretchen Heckler, owner
of the Sports Shop, met
Wal -Mart's challenge by
upgrading the quality of
her merchandise and adding items not
found in the larger store. She also came
up with such personal touches as individ-
ualized stenciling and embroidery work
on sports shirts. "I work the store myself,
and I am in constant touch with the
needs of my customers," says Dcekler. As
a result, 1988 sales were the highest in
five years. Still, besting Wal-Mart has
exacted a toll; exhausted by long hours
and unable to find a buyer to battle Wal-
Mart, Heckler is closing her shop.
Merchants who survive the first few
rMleusumEs yF
years of coexistencewith Wal-Mart usual
ly end up flourishing. Iowa State's surve!
found that per capita sales in Wal -Mar
towns increase faster than the state aver
age because the discount giant lures shop
pers from a larger geographic area,
"There is little doubt that the trade area i!
expanded when Wal -Man locates in a
town," says Iowa State economics Prof.
Kenneth Stone, whoconducted thestudy.
Noncompeting businesses stand to
benefit from the influx of customers
drawn by Wal-Mart. However, mer.
because the S59.97 price for a Sean Die.
hard auto battery, normally 574.99, was
S5 more than its regular "sale" cost.
And even though Sears plans to improve
its merchandise mix, plans don't make
today's sales. "Sean doesn't have piz-
zazz," sniffed Cecelia Reher of the
store's lack of designer wear for women.
If Wall Street shares that impression,
the nation's premiere retailer may find it
difficult to maintain its lead. So far,
U.S.NEWS a WORLD REPORT, March 13, 1999
Sean's new strategy has
garnered just so-so re-
views. "The company
had to do something,"
observes Drexel Burn-
ham Lambert analyst
Lauren Lambert. But
skeptics question
whether Sears will be
able to slash its burden-
some overhead. Last
year, 30 cents of every
sales dollar went to-
ward overhead costs, 7
cents more than K man
paid and almost double
Wal -Man's costs. Sears
also must generate
enough sales to offset
the revenue lost from
lowering prices.
The company is not waiting for an
impatient stock market to provide the
answers. Aware that raiders might be
tempted to wring more value from Sean's
S41 -a -share price by selling off lucrative
divisions like Allstate Insurance and the
brokerage firm of Dcan Witter Reynolds,
the firm is snapping up a bargain of its
own: 10 percent of its own shares. ■
or Pamola Shanxi win Lynn Adkins in Chicago
chants in smaller towns
nearby often suffer. Profes-
sor Stone's data show that,
within a 20 -mile radius,
Wal-Mart drains as much
as S200,000 a year from
hamlets of under [,000 peo.
ple. Though most small
towns in Iowa are declin.
ing, Wal-Mart seems to
speed lite economic ero.
sion. Towns near Wal -Man
stores see retail sales slump
6.3 percent in the first year,
more than three times the
loss in communities ofsimi-
lar size elsewhere in the
state. After three years, the
towns near a Wal-Mart
center record a cumulative
sales slide of 13.1 percent, compared with
7.5 percent for other towns. "Tile pres-
ence of Wal-Mart in a community is not
necessarily good or bad," asserts Stone.
"It is a fact that communities across rum]
America must face."
Hard times. Shell Rock, a tiny town 5
miles west of Waverly, is confronting the
problem today. A once thriving business
district is dying as shoppers abandon it
for Waverly's greener pastures. Children
go to school in Waverly. "There is no
grocery store, so everybody has to go to
Waverly and they do their other shop-
ping while they are there," explains 14.
year resident Candy Winter, whose
hardware store is one of Shell Rock's
few surviving contents.
The Darwinian process of rural busi.
ness consolidation is even more evident
in Texas, where Wal-Mart moved in ear-
lier and concentrated more heavily than
in Iowa. Mount Pleasant, located 115
miles east of Dallas on Interstate 30,
went through all the travails of Waverly
when Wal-Mart opened there in 1976.
Today, however, the area is on a roll.
New industry is moving in. The popula.
tion has jumped from 11,003 in 1980 to
14,800, and most of the merchants who
survived the first Wal-Mart onslaught
are doing more business than ever be.
fore. Retail sales in the first half of last
year hit 510.3.6 million compared with
1140.2 million for all of 1987.
Still, even the most successful business
owners know better than to relax when
:ompeting against Sam Walton. Earlier
his month. Wal -Marl picked Mount
'leasant as the site of a new "Super
.enter." The 189,000 -square -foot build.
ng will include a grocery store and is
.xpceted to draw customers from a 70-
nile radius. The merchants of Mount
'Icasont, having already weathered one
Nal -Mart storm, may find this latest
Litz Ins easy to counter. ■
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PETITION IN SUPPORT OF ZONING APPLICATION
The undersigned support the application of The Joseph Co. of Peoria,
Illinois,•to rezone 28 acres of land hest and south of Carousel Motors
on Highway 1 in Iowa City, f=m its present "I-1" zoning classification
to a "CC -2" classification in order to pe=nt the developrent of a large
scale shopping center (including Wal-Mart) as proposed by the developer.
The undersigned believe that the rezoning and development of this property
as catmerrial retail will serve the best interests of the ccnmunity.
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PETITICN IN SUPPORT OF ZONING APPLICATION
The undersigned support the application of The Joseph Co. of Peoria,
Illinois, -to rezone 28 acres of land vast and south of Carousel Motors
on Highway 1 in Iowa City, Evan its present "I-1" zoning classification
to a "CC -2" classification in order to pemdt the developrent of a large
scale shopping center (including Wal -Chart) as proposed by the developer.
The undersigned believe that the rezoning and development of this property
as comnercial retail will serve the best interests of the crnmunity.
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PETITION IN SUPPORT OF ZONING APPLICATION
The undersigned support the application of The Joseph Co. of Peoria,
Illinois,•to rezone 28 acres of land hest and south of Carousel Motors
on Highway 1 in Iowa City, fran its present "I-1" zoning classification
to a "CC -2" classification in order to penni.t the developnent of a large
scale shopping center (including Wal-Mart) as proposed by the developer.
The undersigned believe that the rezoning and development of this property
as commercial retail will serve the best interests of the canmmiby.
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PETITION IN SUPPORT OF ZONING APPLICATION
The undersigned support the application of The Joseph Co. of Peoria,
Illinois,•to rezone 28 acres of land west and south of Carousel Motors
on Highway 1 in Iowa City, f=n its present 0I-1" zoning classification
to a 'CC -2" classification in order to pemdt the developnent of a large
scale shopping center (including Wal-Mart) as proposed by the developer.
The undersigned believe that the rezoning and development of this property
as camiercial retail will serve the best interests of the ammnity.
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The undersigned support the application of The Joseph Co. of Peoria,
Illinois,•to rezone 28 acres of land rest and south of Carousel Motors
on Highway 1 in Iowa City, f=n its present "I-1" zoning classification
to a "CC -2" classification in order to peunit the development of a large
scale shopping center (including Wal-Mart) as proposed by the developer.
The undersigned believe that the rezoning and development of this property
as conmeroial retail will serve the best interests of the ccmrunity.
Name Caroany Address
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PETITION IN SUPPORT OF MNIM APPLICATION
The undersigned support the application of The Joseph Co. of Peoria,
Illinois,•to rezone 28 acres of land pest and south of Carousel Motors
on Highway 1 in Iowa City, fron..its present "I-1" zoning classification
to a "CC -2" classification in order tc penni.t the development of a large
scale shopping center (including Wal4lart) as proposed by the developer.
The undersigned believe that the rezoning and developnent of this property
as comiercial retail will serve the best interests of the cam unity.
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PETITION IN SUPPOKP OF ZONING APPLICATION
The undersigned support the application of The Joseph Co. of Peoria,
Illinois, -to rezone 28 acres of land west and south of Carousel Motors
on Highway 1 in Iowa City, f=n its present "I-1" zoning classification
to a "CC -2" classification in order to penni.t the developnent of a large
scale shopping center (including Wal-Mart) as proposed by the developer.
The undersigned believe that the rezoning and developnent of this property
as commercial retail will serve the best interests of the ccmmamity.
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David Larsen
Joseph Company
912 Sunset
Iowa City, Iowa 52246
Dear Dave:
In response to our conversation on the Wal-Mart project
I felt it would be good to put in writing how I felt
about the project. Please feel free to use this letter
in support of the project.
It is my opinion that there is a lack of commercial property
within Iowa City. The Ruopert property is an ideal location
for such a development. Being the gateway to the city, a
project of this quality would with out a doubt increase
the value of the whole area. The high quality of construction
and the visually appealing atmoshere of the center would
definitely be far more desirable than some metal building
put up by industry.
Iowa City needs this center. All of the construction
will be done through local contractors.
A project of this size will help the City of Iowa City
with the Tax base . Hundreds of Thousands of dollars a
year.will be generated. I would rather see Iowa City
get these revenues rather than Coralville.
It has been brought to my attention that the City feels
there is a lack of Industrial ground. I don't feel
that is true.It also aware that 60 to 80 more acres industrial
is in the process of being annexed.
In conclusion I hope the commission and the counsel have
the good sense to see the benefits that this center offers
the community as a whole.
J;ncer,gly���
Gordon Russell
2514 Rochester Ave.
338-6802
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RETAIL MARKET ANALYSIS
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IOWA CITY, IOWA
PGAV - URBAN CONSULTING
FEBRUARY, 1989
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
I. Overview of Iowa City Area Economy
A.
The Geographic Setting
B.
Demographic Characteristics
C.
Structure of the Economy and Employment Trends
II. Existing
Retail Infrastructure
A.
Malls and Major Retail Concentrations
B.
Food Stores
C.
Discount Department Stores
D.
Additional Competition
III. Market Fea$ibility
A.
Trade Area Determination.
B.
Trade Area Population
C.
Income
D.
Retail Expenditures .
E.
Trade Area's Unmet Demand
F.
Capture of Existing GAF Sales
G.
Capture of Existing Grocery/Food Sales .
IV. Conclusion
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INTRODUCTION
This study investigates the market for, and impact of, a 230,000± square foot discount
oriented and anchored shopping center to be located on a major thoroughfare in
southeastern Iowa City, Iowa.
Our efforts involved an overview of the general conditions found in Iowa City - its
population characteristics, the structure of the local economy, and area employment trends.
In addition, we analyzed the existing retail serving Iowa City and environs, and researched
the location, size and nature of the retail competition in a large area of southeastern Iowa.
This work allowed us to create the trade area which will be served by this project.
The demographic and economic conditions of the trade area were then used, in conjunciton
with industry accepted methods of assessing feasibility, to analyze the market for, and impact
of, the proposed project.
I. OVERVIEW OF IOWA CITY AREA ECONOMY
A. The Geoeraohic Settin
Iowa City is located in east central Iowa approximately 60 miles west of
Davenport Quad City Area via Interstate 80. It is the county seat and
population center of Johnson County. Iowa City is within one day travelling
distance to many of the Midwest's major population centers such as Chicago -
200 miles, Milwaukee -225 miles, St. Louis -280 miles, Kansas City -300 miles,
Omaha -225 miles and Minneapolis -290 miles. Iowa City is located
approximately 30 miles south of Cedar Rapids and 110 miles east of
Des Moines.
The proposed 30 acre development site is positioned in the southwest portion
of Iowa City. The site fronts on Iowa State Highway 1. This location is linked
to the City's major arterial system and is provided with regional accessibility
due to its proximity to the U.S. Highway 218/State Highway 1 intersection.
Exhibit 1 shows the location of the site.
B. Demographic Characteristics
The population of the Iowa City area has experienced a slight increase
between 1980 and 1989, as indicated in Table 1. In 1970, the population of
Iowa City was 46,850. Johnson County contained 72,127 persons. By 1980,
the population of Iowa City had increased just under eight percent to 50,508
within the corporate limits. During the same period, the population of
Johnson County increased over thirteen percent to 81,717.
The population of Iowa City includes the students enrolled at the University
of Iowa, both those off campus and those living in University owned housing.
From discussions with City staff and other sources, we believe that most - but
not all - students attending the University have been counted in the population
forecasts for the City. Enrollment, while significant, has declined
approximately two percent since 1984, a general trend which is predicted to
continue for the next five years.
The population growth in the general Iowa City market has been in areas
adjacent to Iowa City, such as North Liberty, Coralville and the
unincorporated urban portions of the County.
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TABLE 1
POPULATION GROWTH
(000)
Estimated Percent
Area 19770 1980 1988 Change 1980-88
Iowa City 46.9 50.5 50.6 0.2
Johnson
County 72.1 81.7 85.9 5.1
State of
Iowa 2,825.3 2,913.8 2,860.7 (1.8)
Source: U. S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, and Sales
and Marketing Management, 1988 Survey of Buying Power.
C. Structure of the Economy and Employment Trends
1, Current Trends and Conditions
The overall economy of the Iowa City and Johnson County area has
been relatively stable over the last several years. This is, to a large
extent, because the City is home to the University of Iowa, a strong and
relatively steady employer. It is estimated that at present the University
has a staff of over 19,000 full and part-time workers.
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Despite serious problems in the State's agricultural economy, Iowa City
has been insulated from the worst effects. However, the economy of
the Iowa City area is highly dependent upon the growth and stability
of the University of Iowa which alone accounts for about forty-two
percent of the area's total employment.
The total number of persons employed in the Iowa City area increased
i from 43,000 in 1980 to 52,500 in 1988, an increase of twenty-two
percent, as indicated in Table 2. Government, the major employer,
grew from 21,800 to 26,200 jobs. All other categories, with the
exception of mining and construction, showed good growth.
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TABLE 2
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY IN THE IOWA CITY LABOR AREA
1,000
1980
1988
2.3
Percent Change
Industry
Number 'Lo
Number
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in Number of Jobs
50.0
Mining & Construction
1,600 3.7
1,200
2.3
(25.0)
Manufacturing
3,300 7.7
4,300
8.2
30.3
Durable
800 1.9
1,200
2.3
50.0
Non -Durable
2,500 5.8
3,100
5.9
24.0
Transportation,
Communication & Public
Utilities
1,000
2.3
1,200
2.3
20.0
Wholesale Trade
1,000
2.3
1,500
2.9
50.0
Retail Trade
6,800
15.8
8,700
16.0
13.2
Finance, Insurance &
Real Estate
1,100
2.6
1,500
2.9
36.4
Services
6,300
14.7
7,900
15.0
22.2
Government
21,800
50.7
26,200
49.9
20.2
Total
43,000
100.0
52,500
100.0
22.1
Source: Audit and Analysis Section Iowa Department of Employment Services
2. Emolovment_Trends and Pattern
There has been a steady and constant increase in both the total labor
force and the total number of persons employed in and around Iowa
City, as indicated in Table 3.
The area's labor force increased by about 18,300 persons or forty-two
percent from 43,700 in 1980 to 62,000 in 1988.
The total number of persons employed increased from 42,200 in 1980
to 60,800 in 1988, representing the addition of 18,600 new jobs to the
area's economy, an increase of about forty-four percent.
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EMPLOYMENT TRENDS IN THE IOWA CITY LABOR AREA
Total
NonAgricultural
Total
Wage and
Labor
Resident
Salary
Unemployed
Year
Force
Employment
Employment
Number
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1980
43,700
42,200
43,000
1,500
3.5
1981
44,600
42,500
42,800
2,100
4.7
1982
46,000
44,000
43,800
1,900
4.2
1983
48,300
46,600
45,000
1,700
3.5
1984
54,000 6
52,600
47,700
1,300
2.4
1985
54,80015
53,000
48,500
1,700
3.1
1986
58,100
56,600
49,400
1,500
2.6
1987
59,600
58,400
50,800
1,200
2.0
1988
62,000
60,800
52,500
1,100
1.8
Source:
Audit and
Analysis Section, Iowa Department of Employment Services
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TABLE 4
MAJOR EMPLOYERS
IN THE IOWA CITY LABOR AREA
Name
Product/Service Emplo ent
American College Testing
Educational Programs & Services
600
City of Iowa City
Government
450
First National Bank
Financial Services
165
Hansen Lind Meyer
Architectural, Engineering Services
170
Hawkeye Food Systems
Food Distribution
170
Iowa City Community
I Schools
Educational Services
925
i Iowa -Illinois
Gas & Electric Utility
110
Gas & Electric
Johnson County
Governmental Services
400
Government
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Health Care
800
Thomas & Betts Corp.
Electric & Electronic Components
120
University of Iowa
Health Care
1,900
Hospitals & Clinics
Veterans Admin. Hosp
Health Care
950
Rockwell Avionics
GAMAL Positioning Systems
320
Sheller -Globe Corp.
Plastic Safety Items
965
H. P. Smith Paper Co.
Release Paper Products
110
Moore Business Forms
Business Forms
260
National Computer
Computer Services
405
Systems
Oral B Laboratories
Brushes
400
The Press -Citizen
Publishing
130
Procter & Gamble
Health & Beauty Care Products
440
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11. EXISTING RETAIL INFRASTRUCTURE
Prior to defining the Trade Area for a retail project along State Highway 1, and in
order to generally assess the market and the proposal's impact on it, it is necessary to
identify and review the existing competitive facilities.
In the examination of the Iowa City market's retail infrastructure, we considered three
major activities: malls, discount department stores, and food stores. However, in this
evaluation, other retail concentrations were reviewed.
Our efforts included field inspection and interviews, as well as the use of available
reports and statistical information from both private and governmental sources.
A. Malls and Major Retail Concentrations
The following major retail shopping concentrations we identified and assessed
are: Old Capitol Center, Eastdale Shopping Center, Sycamore Shopping
Center, Pepperwood Place, Wardway Plaza and Lantern Park Plaza.
1. Old Capitol Center
The Old Capitol Center is located in the Iowa City central business
district at Clinton Street directly adjacent to the University of Iowa
campus. This is an enclosed mall with a total of approximately 250,000
gross square feet.
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The major tenants of the Center are Younkers with about 56,000
square feet and J. C. Penney with approximately 50,000 square feet.
At present only one retail unit is vacant.
The Old Capitol Center is well managed, has excellent architectural
design and has high quality small shop tenants.
2. Pepperwood Place
Pepperwood Place is located in the southeast portion of Iowa City on
the south side of Iowa State Highway 1 at approximately Keokuk
Street.
This is a strip shopping development that has approximately 110,000
gross square feet, however, it is adjacent to a K -Mart that has
approximately 100,000 square feet of floor space.
The major tenants in Pepperwood Place are Econo Foods,
approximately 45,000 square feet, and Best Buy, about 19,000 square
feet of retail space. There is no vacant retail space at this time.
Secondary tenants are discount oriented.
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3. Svcamore Mall
The Sycamore Mall is one of the major retail concentrations in the
Iowa City area. It is located in the southeast section of the City north
of Iowa State Highway 1 and just east of Sycamore Street.
The Sycamore Niall is an enclosed mall that has approximately 227,000
Yi gross square feet of space. The major anchors for the mall are Sears
with about 70,000 square feet, Petersen Harried Von Maur that has
about 44,000 square feet and a Walgreen drug store which contains
about 15,000 square feet of space. Four vacant retail units are here:
the mix of small shops is standard. Randall's is adjacent to the Mall.
Neglect of the parking areas and tenant "shuffling" were evident.
4. Wardway Plaza
Wardway Plaza shopping center is a 125,000 square foot strip
development in the southern part of Iowa City, located just west of U.S.
Highway 218 on the south side of Iowa State Highway 1. The Plaza
is anchored by a 45,000 square foot Jacks, 25,000 square foot Eagle and
a Revco. Small tenants are minimal.
5. Eastdale Shopping Center
The Eastdale Shopping Center is an enclosed facility that has unusual
architectural treatment. There are two levels to the building that
contain approximately 70,000 square feet of space, a portion of which
is vacant. The major tenant is Wilson Sporting Goods with about
15,000 square feet. The facility has a mixture of retail, service and
office tenants which have acquired their space on a condo basis.
6. Lantern Park Pi
Lantern Park Plaza is located in Coralville on the north side of U.S.
Highway 6 near 21st Avenue.
Lantern Park Plaza is a strip shopping complex of approximately
127,000 square feet. The Plaza has three anchors, a 60,000 square foot
Target, a 29,000 square foot HyVee food store, as well as a 20,000
13yET square foot Peoples Drug Store. There is minimal small shop
t representation.
Located directly adjacent to Lantern Park Plaza is a 50,000 square foot
K -Mart and a 25,000 square foot Eagle Food Store.
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The "presentation" (orientation, parking, landscaping, array of small
tenants et. al.) of the entire area is poor.
7. Other Retail Facilities
In addition to the retail facilities that have been previously described,
there are a number of smaller strip and spot retail developments in the
Iowa City area, including Brewery Square, a renovated historic building
featuring unique stores and cafes, as well as the New Pioneer Co -Op
Fresh Food Market. Retail and services are also concentrated along
U.S. Highway 6 in Coralville. The City of Washington also offers some
comparison retail shopping.
The downtown plaza, across the street from Old Capitol Center offers
a variety fast food, book financial and other sales and service
establishments in a setting of flower beds, trees and park benches.
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B. Food Stores
Within the Iowa City area there are eleven major food stores, as well as a
number of smaller quick shops and neighborhood grocery stores. The
following is a capsule evaluation for each of these operations.
1, Eade Food Center No. 175
This food store is located at 600 North Dodge (Iowa State Highway
1) in the northeast area of Iowa City. The overall store operations are
average and contains approximately 16,000 square feet served by six
checkouts units. The store is open seven days a week, twenty-four
hours a day. The facility is clean and well stocked and presents a good
appearance.
2. Engle Food Center No. 329
This store is located at 2213 2nd Street in Coralville, adjacent to the
Lantern Park Plaza. The overall store operation is good and contains
approximately 27,000 square feet. Overall, the facility is clean, well
organized and well stocked.
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3. Eagle Food Center No. 220
This store is located at 1101 S. Riverside, just off Iowa State Highway
One is the southwest section of Iowa City. The overall store operation
is good and contains approximately 28,000 square feet and is served by
ten checkouts units. The store is open seven days a week, twenty-four
hours a day. The store is clean, well organized and well stocked.
4. HyVee Food Store
This food store is located at 1st Avenue and Rochester Avenue in the
northeast part of Iowa City. There is pick-up lane with an attendant
to assist with putting purchases into cars. The store has approximately
30,000 square feet and is serviced by eight checkouts units plus an
express lane. The store is clean, well organized and stocked. The
quality and specialized products are aimed at the higher income sector
of the population.
5. HyVee Food Store
This HyVee store is located at 1201 North Dodge Avenue (Iowa State
Highway 1) in the northeast section of Iowa City. The store has
approximately 25,000 square feet, and is located adjacent to a Peoples
Drug Store. The store is serviced by ten checkouts units. The store
is clean, well lighted and well stocked and presents a good appearance.
6. HyVee Fond Store
This HyVee Food Store is located at 501 Hollywood Blvd. just north
of U.S. Highway 6 in the eastern part of Iowa City. A Drug Town
facility is located adjacent to the store. There are approximately 20,000
square feet in the store that is served by ten checkouts units and two
express lanes. The store is neat and clean and apparently well
managed.
7. HyVee Food Store
This HyVee facility is one of the anchors for the Lantern Park Plaza
and is located at 2101 U.S. Highway 6, West in Coralville. There is
a People's Drugs next door to this store. The'store has approximately
29,000 square feet and is serviced by ten checkouts units. Overall the
store presents a good appearance.
8. Randall Foods
This Randall Foods facility is located in the Sycamore Mall Area at 1st
Avenue and U.S. Highway 6 in the eastern part of Iowa City. The store
has about 20,000 square feet and is serviced by rive checkouts units.
The store is clean and appears to be well managed.
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9. Randall Foods
This store is located at U.S. Highway 6 and First Avenue in Coralville
in the northwest part of the trade area. The store is open 24 hours a
day seven days a week and has approximately 20,000 square feet and
is served by four checkouts units. The store is clean, well arranged and
apparently well managed.
10. Econo Foods
The Econo Foods store is one of the anchors in the Pepperwood Place
shopping center which is located at Broadway and U.S. Highway 6.
This is a relatively large operation containing about 45,000 square feet
which is served by twelve checkouts units. The store opened in 1986.
This is basically a warehouse type operation with plain metal shelving
and cut off boxes. This facility is approximately two years old and
appears to be well organized and managed.
11. Aldi Foods
The Aldi facility is located on Gilbert Street on the east side of the
street about a block south of U.S. Highway 6. The store is relatively
small with only 10,000 square feet that is served by three checkouts
units. The store is typical of the AM discount food outlets. They carry
the basic 500 to 700 food items merchandised from boxes. The store
was clean and had good lighting.
C. Discount Department Stores
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In the Iowa City area, there are four major discount department stores, as well
as several small so called discount outlets. The following is a capsule
evaluation for each of the major operations.
1•K Mart
One K -Mart store is located adjacent to the Pepperwood Place
shopping center on U. S. Highway 6 in the eastern part of Iowa City.
This store has approximately 100,000 square feet and is a first class
operation. It is well organized, laid out in the typical K -Mart fashion.
It has a wide range of merchandise that is well displayed.
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2. K -Mart
This is the second K -Mart in the Iowa City area and is located adjacent
to the Lantern Park Plaza in Coralville. The store has about 75,000
square feet of floor space. The store layout and operation is typical of
stores of this size.
3. Jack's Discount Store
Jack's is located at 1101 Riverside Drive adjacent to Iowa State
Highway 1. This store has approximately 40,000 square feet and is
serviced by ten checkouts units.
4. PanEa
This discounter is located on Iowa State Highway 1, occupying a
relatively long and narrow structure of approximately 18,000 square
feet. The store is somewhat like a farm and home store.
5. Target
The Target store is one of the anchors of the Lantern Park Plaza which
is located adjacent to U.S. Highway 6 in Coralville in the northwest part
of the area. This store opened in 1987. The facility is a typical Target
layout and operation. There are approximately 60,000 square feet in
this store.
D. Additional Comoetition
In addition to the competing projects in the immediate Iowa City area, the
project's Trade Area and its feasibility are impacted by the location of similar
projects and retail operations throughout southeastern Iowa. The following
Tables list these projects.
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TABLE 5
LOCATION OF DISCOUNT DEPARTMENT STORES
i
Store Name
Cedar Rapids
Jack's (2)
K -Mart (2)
Emerson Discount
K's Merchandise
Target
Davenport/Quad Cities
Wal-Mart (a)
Sam's (a)
K -Mart (4)
Venture
Target
T. J. Maxx
Fairfield
Wal-Mart
Spurgeon's
Pamida
Grinnell
Wal-Mart
Spurgeon's
Mt. Pleasant
Wal-Mart
Pamida
Muscatine
Jack's
Wal-Mart
Tipton
Wal-Mart
Washington
Pamida
Dollar General
(a) under construction
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TABLE 6
LOCATION OF FOOD STORES
chy
Store Name
Cedar Rapids
Econo Foods (2)
HyVee Food Store (7)
Randall Foods (2)
Sun Markets (2)
Sun Mart (2)
Davenport/Quad Cities
Eagle Food Center(10)
HyVee Food Stores (6)
Jewel Food Store (5)
Slagle Super Market (4)
Fairfield
HyVee
Jack & Jill (a)
Easters
Grinnell
HyVee Food Store
Fareway Stores
Mt. Pleasant
HyVee
Super Valu
Jack & Jill (a)
Aldi
Muscatine
Econo Foods (b)
Tipton
Family Food Center
Washington
HyVee
Jack & Jill (a)
Fairway
(a) owned by Super Value
(b) under construction
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III. MARKET FEASIBILITY
The potential for the type of retailing envisioned for the proposed Iowa City project
is strongly influenced by the determination of the Trade Area for the project, and that
Trade Area's expenditures/expenditure pattern for general merchandise, apparel and
furniture/furnishings, (GAF) as well as for grocery and food. Also important is a reasonably
healthy Trade Area economy, a broad range of household incomes and a reasonable average
household income. Our analysis indicates that the Trade Area displays the necessary
characteristics and has sufficient expenditures and expenditure potential to support the
project.
A. Trade Area Determination
A number of factors were taken into consideration in assessing the geographic
boundaries for the trade area for the proposed development in Iowa City. In
the evaluation, industry accepted standards and methods were used in
assessing the location, size, and quality of competitive shopping centers and
projects, the existing and proposed highway improvements, and the nature and
size of the proposed development.
In the course of the analysis available information was reviewed regarding
the geographic extent of the present retail trade market area served by Iowa
City.
The geographic extent of the Iowa City retail trade area was developed using
available statistical data, field research and the professional expertise of
PGAV - Urban Consulting. The resultant Trade Area is presented in
Exhibit 2. However, we must note that with respect to the regional draw of
the proposed discount food retailer, the nature of this operation is such that
the Trade Area - and therefore the sales potential of this portion of the
project - can be expected to be somewhat greater than that shown. Research
indicates that this type of retailer is the focus of periodic "single purpose trips"
by those living up to 50 miles from the site.
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Exhibit 2
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B. Trade Area Population
The population of the Trade Area in 1988 was estimated at 125,727 and is
projected to increase by approximately 0.9%O
to 126,816 in 1993.
It is estimated that the number of households
in the Iowa City Trade Area
will register a gain from 49,338 in 1989 to 51,664 in 1993, an increase of 2,326
households or about five percent. See Table
7.
TABLE 7
PROFILE OF IOWA CITY TRADE AREA
Population
1993 Projection
126,816
1988 Estimate
125,727
1980 Census
122,321
1970 Census
112,056
Growth 70-80
9.16%
Households
1993 Projection
51,664
1988 Estimate
49,338
1980 Census
44,739
1970 Census
35,216
Growth 70-80
27.04%
Population by Race & Spanish Origin
122,321
White
96.76%
Black
1.01%
American Indian
0.12%
Asian & Pacific Islander
1.19%O
Other Races
0.92%
Source: National Decision Systems
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C. Income
A breakdown of the 1988 household incomes by income groups for the Iowa
City Trade Area indicates good representation in all groups. Approximately
fifty-three percent of the households in the Trade Area have annual income
between $15,000 and $50,000. Per capita income is almost $13,000 per year.
TABLE 8
HOUSEHOLD INCOMES IN THE IOWA CITY TRADE AREA
1988 Estimated Households By Income 49,338
$75,000 or More
7.67%
$50,000 to $74,999
12.48%
$35,000 to $49,999
16.98%a
$25,000 to $34,999
16.28%a
$15,000 to $24,999
19.47%
$7,500 to $14,999
14.43%
Under $7,500
12.68%
1988 Estimated Average HH Income
$32,633
1988 Estimated Median HH Income
$28,657
1988 Estimated Per Capita Income
$12,993
Source: National Decision Systems
D. Retail Expenditure;
The market for the type of project proposed is strongly influenced by the
Trade Area's current sales and unmet sales potential for general merchandise,
apparel and accessories and furniture/furnishings (GAF), as well as for
groceries and food. While these types of goods are not the only kinds of
merchandise that will be carried in the new stores, GAF and grocery/food
sales and potential sales are the primary indicator of market demand for the
proposed project, particularly for the anchor stores envisioned.
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TABLE 9
ESTIMATED RETAIL SALES IN THE IOWA CITY TRADE AREA
FISCAL YEAR 1988
($000)
Catego 1988
General Merchandise $76,400
Apparel & Accessories 24,650
Furniture, Home Furnishings 33,200
Total $134,250
Grocery/Food $140,800
Source:1988 Survey of Buying Power, Sales & Marketing Management; U.S.
Department of Commerce, Census of Retail Trade; Sales Tax Reports, Iowa
Department of Revenue; and PGAV Urban Consulting
TABLE 10
ESTIMATED POTENTIAL RETAIL SALES IN THE IOWA
CITY TRADE AREA
FISCAL YEAR 1988
($000)
Catego Amoun
General Merchandise $104,300
Apparel & Accessories 40,700
Furniture/Furnishings 36,200
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Total $181,200
Grocery/Food $184,500
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Census of Retail Trade; U.S. Bureau of
Economic Analysis, City of Iowa City, and PGAV-Urban Consulting
The figures in Tables 9 and 10 were developed using national consumption patterns
established through actual measurement of retail sales, as well as through the use of
data provided by local sources, particularly information regarding per capita
expenditures of the student population.
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E. Iowa City Trade Area's Unmet Demand
The Table below summarizes the unmet demand in the Trade Area.
TABLE 11
ESTIMATED UNMET RETAIL DEMAND IN THE IOWA CITY
TRADE AREA FISCAL YEAR 1988
($000)
Catego
General
Merchandise
Apparel and
Accessories
Furniture/
Furnishings
Total
Grocery/Food
Unmet
Deman
As of
Estimated Unmet Potenti
Existing Demand Trade
Potential Trade Area in Trade Are
Trade Area Expenditures jalo Area Sale
104,300
76,400
27,900
27%
40,700
24,650
16,050
39%
36,200
31,200
5,000
14%
181,200
132,250
48,950
27%
184,500
140,800
43,700
24%
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F. Capture of Existing GAF Sales
Existing GAF sales in the Iowa City Trade Area represent a $132.3 million
market. Given the location of the project, its accessibility within the Trade
Area, the scope of the competition and the nature of the proposed project,
we believe that a portion of these current sales will be made in the proposed
project. Based on the factors mentioned above, we believe a reasonable
capture rate is 7010 to 9% equating to a total of approximately $10.6 million
of existing sales in the Trade Area which will be redirected to the new project.
Given the location of major competitive facilities and concentrations of retail
activity outside of Iowa City - most notably in the U.S. Highway 6 commercial
"strip" in Coralville and the commercial activity in Washington - the impact
on the sales currently occurring in the City should be significantly less than
this figure.
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48,950 250lo- 30%
Source: PGAV-Urban Consulting
13,500
22
10,600 24,100
TABLE 12
TOTAL GAF SALES FOR PROJECT
FISCAL YEAR 1988
($000)
% Capture
Trade Area's
of Trade
Unmet GAF
Trade Area's
Total
Trade Area's Area's
Demand
Existing GAF
GAF
Unmet Unmet
Captured
Sales Captured
Sales For
GAF Demand GAF Demand
By Project
By Project
Project
48,950 250lo- 30%
Source: PGAV-Urban Consulting
13,500
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10,600 24,100
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G. C aoture of Exictine Grocery/Food Sales
Existing grocery/food sales in the Trade Area represent a $140.8 million
market. Given the deep discount orientation, large size and location of the
project's food retailer, we feel it will capture 8% to 10% of this existing
market, or approximately $12.7 million of these current expenditures.
As many competing stores in this category are located outside Iowa City -
among them three supermarkets in Coralville totalling approximately 75,000
square feet, and the supermarkets in Washington - the impact on Iowa City
should be considerably less than the amount above.
LA:
t Source: PGAV-Urban Consulting
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Total
Grocery/Food
Sales For
Project
25,800
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TABLE 13
TOTAL GROCERY/FOOD SALES
FOR PROJECT
($000)
% Capture
Trade Area's
of Trade
Unmet
Trade Area's
Trade Area's
Area's
Demand
Existing
Unmet
Unmet
Captured
Sales Capture
Demand
Demand
By Project
By Project
43,700
27% - 33%
13,100
12,700
t Source: PGAV-Urban Consulting
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Total
Grocery/Food
Sales For
Project
25,800
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N. CONCLUSION
Our analysis demonstrates that the proposed project will be successful. Sales for the project
- derived from the capture of the Trade Area's unmet sales demand and from the
redirection of sales now occurring in the Trade Area - will be sufficient to support the
project. While specific impacts on specific Iowa City business are difficult to quantify, we
believe that, overall, the proposed shopping center will have a small impact on the existing
retailing picture in the city.
The unmet demand for GAF, some $48.9 million, represents an excellent opportunity for
the project, as does the $43+ million of unmet demand for grocery/food. As much of this
unmet demand occurs precisely because the type of project proposed isnot currently in the
market, we feel the new project should capture approximately $13.5 million of the unmet
GAF demand and $13.1 million of the unmet demand in grocery/food.
For existing sales, as Iowa City represents approximately sixty-nine percent of the Trade
Area's current GAF sales, we might expect $7.3 million of GAF sales currently made in the
City to be redirected to the project. This $7.3 million is under eight percent of the total
GAF expenditures made in Iowa City. For grocery/food, Iowa City is approximately fifty-
six percent of the Trade Area's current sales. As such, we might expect $7.1 million of
grocery/food sales currently made in the City to be captured by the project. This $7.1
million is about nine percent of total grocery/food expenditures made in Iowa City.
We believe, however, that the actual impact will be significantly less than that shown above.
In many markets like that of Iowa City, the introduction of projects similar to the one
proposed has caused existing merchants to market more aggressively, upgrade their own
presentation, and provide more customer service. Further, the addition of this type of
project has created, or reinforced, the host communities as regional retailing centers and has
significantly expanded the marketplace served by those communities. Moreover, the
increased competitiveness in the marketplace has induced latent demand for retail goods
to become actual demand, thus further increasing the size of the market. Because of these
factors, we feel that the actual net capture of existing sales by the proposed project will be
considerably less than the gross impacts quantified above.
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RECEIVED APR 6 1989
April 5, 1989
Robert & Erma Wolf
R.R. #5 Box 29
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
City of Iowa City
City Council
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
I,
Melaney Rockwell,
We urge you to use all methods at your disposal to
speed up the final approval of our zoning request for
the property at 6th & H Streets.
Robert Wolf
Erma Wolf
1
NOTICE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDER-
ING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING
COMMITTEE:
COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS
One vacancy - Three-year term
July 1, 1989 - July 1, 1992
It is the duty of members of the
Committee on Community Needs to coordinate
communication channels between groups and
citizens of Iowa City and the City Council
and staff and then to responsibly respond
to program proposals as solutions designed
to meet the community's needs.
Iowa City appointed members of boards
and commissions must be eligible electors
of the City of Iowa City.
This appointment will be made at the May
2, 1989, 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 at
the Civic Center, 410 E. Washington Street.
Application forms are available from the
Clerk's office upon request.
Males: 5
Females: 5
May 2, 1989
C06MITTEE ON CODMUYITY NEEDS - One vacancy Three-year term
July 1, 1989 July 1, 1992
Maris E. Snider (has served one -term)
300 Melrose Court
Linda Tevepaugh
935 E. College
Rick Graf
628 2nd Ave.
Marcia Ceaser
2316 Nevada Ave.
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MAXIMI ADJUSTED GROSS INCO1ME LEVELS FOR LOWER INCOME HOUSEHOLDS (8/88)
$19,700 for a 1 -person household
$22,500 for a 2 -person household
$25,350 for a 3 -person household
$28,150 for a 4 -person household
$29,900 for a 5 -person household
$31,650 for a 6 -person household
$33,450 for a 7 -person household
$35,200 for a 8+ person household
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Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside
in Iowa City.
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date the appointment will be made. This period provides for a 30 -day advertising period
and a 60 -day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to
become familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board/commission
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$19,700 for a 1 -person household
$22,500 for a 2 -person household
$25,350 for a 3 -person household
$28,150 for a 4 -person household
$29,900 for a 5 -person household
$31,650 for a 6 -person household
$33,450 for a 7 -person household
$35,200 for a 8+ person household
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date the appointment will be made. This period provides for a 30 -day advertising period
and a 60 -day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to
became familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board/commission
before becoming a full voting member.
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Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is
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Council prefers that all applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later
than one week prior to the announced appointment dates. PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN.
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potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Department. Will you have a
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It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve��cxrd��omnis
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CITY CLjERK 49 8
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OF THE CMUNITY AND THE GROUPS) WHICH IT SERVES, PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU
ARE A MEMBER OF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:
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i
Your response is voluntary, and you may wish instead to elaborate on or
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NfAXIP01 ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME LEVELS FOR LOWER INCOME HOUSEHOLDS (8/88)
i
$19,700 for a 1 -person household
$22,500 for a 2 -person household
$25,350 for a 3 -person household
$28,150 for a 4 -person household
$29,900 for a 5 -person household
$31,650 for a 6 -person household
$33,450 for a 7 -person household
$35,200 for a 8+ person household
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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 announced Advisory Board/Commission vacancies 90 days prior to the
date the appointment will be made. This period provides for a 30 -day advertising period
and a 60 -day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to
became familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board/commission
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.
Council prefers that all applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later
than one week prior to the announced appointment dates. PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR
THE PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR 3 MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY
CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME.
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMIISSION NAME l F Yni 11 4y-) IERM
NAME Q( [t &./V . EMCY j 7 HOME ADDRESS �J& a nC °Cl /Y & , Q 4FJ
Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City?
OCCUPATION (7(,rFC/ t,%(YR1.1 (IL L.I(3 EMPLOYER 1 L
PHONE NUMBER: HOME i54 - S-jg5 BUSINESS_�p I
EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: . Q..
(Y1b fib'iy ) yj /'l)- I. Him #I
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? I Q
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 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 Department. Will you have a
conflict of interest? _YES __�_NO
If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? "NO E
Do you currently serve on another Iowa City Board or Coamis9Jon�i,r„Y989-ytD 0
It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to se#Aa v i( KAORor Commis-
sions at the same time. CITYCLER% 1988
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NOTICE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS
CONSIDERING APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING
BOARD:
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Three vacancies - Six-year terms
July 1, 1989 July 1, 1995
The Board of Library Trustees is a semi-
autonomous body of nine persons empowered
by STate Law to plan, direct and control
all affairs of the public library. This
includes determining long-range goals of
library service, adopting written policies
to govern operation of the library and
employing a competent staff to help plan
and implement the Board's service goals.
Iowa City appointed members of boards
and commissions must be eligible electors
of the City of Iowa City.
These appointments will be made at the
May 2, 1989, 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
at the Civic Center, 410 E. Washington
Street. Application forms are available
from the Clerk's office upon request.
Males: 4
Females: 7
May 2, 1989
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES - Three vacancies - Six-year terms
July 1, 1989 - July 1, 1995
Katherine M. Moyers
417 Hutchinson
L. Jay Stein
15 Glendale Court
Della L. McGrath
2365 Cae Drive
Jeri Hobart
1205 Seymour Ave.
Ellen E. Denson (Ellie)
436 Lexington Ave.
- C:TYOF 1O'WACITY -
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 announced Advisory Board/Commission vacancies 90 days prior to the
date the appointment will be made. This period provides for a 30 -day advertising period
and a 60 -day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to
become familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board/commission
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.
Council prefers that all applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later
than one week prior to the announced appointment dates. PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR
THE PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR 3 MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY
CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME.
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME J5,61, TERM 0'0,wzes
NAME��jeHne A%I. //ONP%S HOME ADDR SS�j7 riit��/i,;�so� -, e Szz4<6
Is your home address (lis ed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City?
OCCUPATION EMPLOYER
PHONE NUMBER: HOME 338'-2693 BUSINESS
EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION:
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD?
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS 00 YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR
A P P L Y I NG ) ? -Z-G, r Sit ono SuAas� /ev9ur P /6hrcr ��ri a�ra�di. i/�i�fi��r��L
Specific attention -should be directed to possible conflict of interest 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 exis s, contact the Legal Department. Will you have a
conflict of interest? YES NO
If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? YYES 1r�� —�1NO
Do you currently serve on another Iowa City Board or Conmission?� "YESL I No
It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on &'dRBoa4r18or Commis-
sions at the same time. MARIA% KARR
CITY VAKI@P� �/�
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- CITY OF IOWA CITY -
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 announced Advisory Board/Commission vacancies 90 days prior to the
date the appointment will be made. This period provides for a 30 -day advertising period
and a 60 -day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to
become familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board/commission
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.
Council prefers that all applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later
than one week prior to the announced appointment dates. PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR
THE PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR 3 MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY
CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME.
Iowa City Public Library
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME ..c Tr,arrrc TERM 6 Years
NAME L .Tay Stein HOME ADDRESS 15 Glendale Court, Iowa City, IA 52245
Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? Yes
OCCUPATION Lawyer EMPLOYER Stein & Russell
PHONE NUMBER: HOME 351-8852 BUSINESS 351-5610
EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION:
SEE ATTACHED
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD?
SEE ATTACHED
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU•FEEL YOU CAI4 MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR
APPLYING)? It is my belief that the maintenance of a library is one of local government's
mosr important functions. I would welcome the opportunity to contribute my time and
efforts to assisting in that maintenance.
Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of
Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be unc in het r no
potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Depart Will you a
conflict of interest? YES x NO AM ( 7 M
,
If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? x YES
Uo you currently serve on another Iowa City Board or Commission?
It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commis-
sions at the same time.
June 1988 VIP
EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION
I believe my service on various bar committees, boards of directors, as Secretary
of the Johnson County Bar Association, my private practice as a lawyer, and my
judicial service have given me insight into the functioning of government and
committees serving that government. I believe I would be able to function well with
the other trustees. Pt.¢eSE SEc / rT,9cWc1) ('c,;✓Mc.
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD?
I have examined the job description and duties and responsibilities list. I have
also discussed the functioning of the board with current and past trustees.
I
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Residence:
1984.1990:
Personal Resume of
L. JAY STEIN
STEIN & RUSSELL
Englert Building
P. O. Box 2416
Iowa City, IA 52244
319-351-5610
PERSONAL
15 Glendale Court Age: 42
Iowa City, IA 52245 Health: Excellent
November, 1985 -present:
November, 1987 -present:
June, 1983 -November, 1987:
August, 1980 -June, 1983:
July, 1978 -June, 1981:
January, 1980 -January, 1981:
January, 1978 -July, 1980:
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Sixth Judicial District Judicial Nominating Committee.
Interview candidates for district court judgeships
which arc then referred to the Governor of Iowa for
selection.
Judicial Hospitalization Referee
Jurisdiction over involuntary mental and
substance abuse commitments in Johnson County,
Iowa
Partner, Stein & Russell
General practice with emphasis on litigation
real estate, family law, etc.
Partner, Stein, Hibbs & Russell, attorneys.
Partnership ceased when Kristin L. Hibbs
was appointed a Judge of the Sixth Judicial
District.
Partner, Stein & Hibbs, attorneys.
Part-time Judicial Magistrate for Johnson County.
Jurisdiction over simple misdemeanors, small claims
of up to $1,000.00, initial appearances, search
warrants, etc.
Visiting Lecturer, College of Business,
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.
Taught 6L:148, Law and Business. Course covered
the law of contracts, sales, warranties, federal
regulation of businesses, etc.
Partner, Robinson & Stein, attorneys.
General practice. Partnership ceased when
L. Vern Robinson was appointed a Judge of
the Sixth Judicial District.
I
June, 1977 -December, 1977: Associate with Cahill, Johnston, Poula 8t Goetz.
General practice.
December, 1974 -May, 1977: Intern for Johnson County Attorney's Office.
Prosecuted simple misdemeanors in addition to normal
law clerk functions.
Member: Johnson County and Iowa State Bar Associations.
Admitted to practice in the Federal Courts, Northern
and Southern Districts of Iowa and the
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Committees: January 1, 1985 -May, 1988:
Iowa State Bar Association Lawyer Advertising Committee.
May, 1984 -May, 1986:
Secretary, Johnson County Bar Association.
May, 1978 -May, 1981:
Member of Johnson County Bar Committee on Grievance,
Ethics, and Unauthorized Practice.
Chairman, May, 1980 -May, 1981.
EDUCATION
May, 1977: Juris Doctor with distinction from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.
June, 1972: Master of Arts in English from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.
June, 1969: Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
June, 1987 -present: Member of Board of Directors of Footliters Children's
Theater
June, 1984 -present: Member of Board of Directors of Riverside Theatre.
June, 1981 -May 1984: Member of Board of Directors of Iowa City
Community Theatre.
December, 1978 -May, 1981: Member of Board of Directors for the local chapter of
Legal Services Corporation of Iowa.
'JAZ. I
CITY OF IOWA CITY -
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 announced Advisory Board/Commission vacancies 90 days prior to the
date the appointment will be made. This period provides for a 30 -day advertising period
and a 60 -day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to
become familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board/commission
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.
Council prefers that all applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later
than one week prior to the announced appointment dates. PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR
THE PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR 3 MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY
CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME.
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAMELVtVQ.!�dW.tkW fubtLNdtlA9MyTERM b IAC 61_
NAME Della 4. mCGr0..fih HOME ADDRESS 0,36.r2 (2o-
Is
oIs your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? yes
OCCUPATION 1),'rec-lor, S0. or"t SerVicea EMPLOYER UT_ FOunda.f'ion
PHONE NUMBER: HOME M — ;0) BUSINESS 333-,330,5
EXPERIENCE ANO/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION:
PW P.mw:&4d-,, aftd_ &4hLt0A-1 epi $AAZAA Pn 44 -AL -1 s c P6
WHAT IS ''OUR PRESENT
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS 00 YOU ,FEEL
APPLYING)?
ltll'Jt�d�
Specifi a ten ion h 1e r
Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the
potential conflict of interest
conflict of interest? YES
OF THIS ADVISORY
YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVIS
1 , i, .1
rec ed pos�sib�e con
Code of Iowa. Should you
exists, contact the Legal
�c NO
(OR STATE REASON FOR
:t off interest as defined irp
be uncertain whether or not a
Department. Will you have a
If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? A YES NO
Jo you currently serve on another Iowa City Board
It has been Council policy not to permit an individ�lto sp e 4
Bions at the same time. ff ,, L
-' NO
rds or Comnis-
ne 1988
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM
Individuals serving on Boards /Comoiss ions 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 announced Advisory Board/Comnission vacancies 90 days prior to the
date the appointment will be made. This period provides for a 30 -day advertising period
and a 60 -day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to
become familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board/commission
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.
Council prefers that all applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later
than one week prior to the announced appointment dates. PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR
THE PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR 3 MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY
CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME.
ADVISORY BOARD/COM4ISSION IIAME /.L. PUhIiG ClhnlY✓BdgJrrrs'te5 TERM
NAME X91 NU/j41CT HOME ADDRES'S /ROS SEymudt AliEy /.
Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? yrs
OCCUPATION 1Pi5%)7C'/- e EMPLOYER_ 6J997E 6r /000/9 -
PHONE NUMBER: HOME j0j'-ee0/6 BUS 111 ESS 356•%n9/y
EXPERIENCE ANO/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
Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest 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 Department. Will you have a
conflict of interest? _YES . )" NO
If you
are not selected,
do you want
to be notified? )( YES
NO
uo you
currently serve on
anrpe,
IfWd
F I tj Voula
Commission?
_YES
_$ NO
It has been Council policy n 90 permit an ind {' ual to serve on two Boards or Commis-
sions at the same time. SPR 2 81989 U
June 1988
- CITY OF IOWA CITY -
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the
Council on matters of interest to our comnunity and its future. Applicants must reside
in Iowa City.
The City Council announced Advisory Board/Commission vacancies 90 days prior to the
date the appointment will be made. This period provides for a 30 -day advertising period
and a 60 -day training period for new members. The training period allows_ new members to
become familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board/commission
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.
Council prefers that all applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later
than one week prior to the announced appointment dates. PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR
THE PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR 3 MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY
CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME.
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAM„„E ltbr �GI'd Of- fruS7pes TERM Igbq- IggS
IIA14E ellen E. t:7I HOME ADDRESS_ 4� lia(InGtOn 7 VOtUe ., 522.41
Is your home address (listed above) withrri'nth``g� corporate limits of Iowa City? wt
OCCUPATIONIkOd IW&alll�ltu.C¢.� D`s.1',IlR.UMdefMPLOYFR 4j It 4 I rvjin fi-h l
PHONE NUMBER: HOME
BUST
EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION:
L
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD?
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS 00 YOU .FEEL YOU CAtrMAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR
APPLYING)? I kal)✓-KrAt -b e-Mm-Iy.-h tkL Gbr(Itu (UrL AM 0 OYovrt”
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pecific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest 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 ex i ts, contact the Legal Department. Will you have a
conflict of interest? YES 1C NO
If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? X YES NO
uo you currently serve on another IowaCity Board_ I10
It has been Council policy not to permit an indivi1 to serve on tw ards or Commis-
sions at the same time. MR2 7
une 1988
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 18, 1989
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Housing Inspection Survey
As you may recall, we have undertaken several efforts to evaluate our program of City services.
The Department of Housing & Inspection Services has undertaken a new Initiative whereby we
will be surveying how our citizens perceive the City's housing Inspection services. Attached
is the post -inspection survey card which will be handed out at the completion of each
inspection by a housing inspector. The survey is short and easy to complete, h will provide
for anonymity of respondents and hopefully these factors will provide for a high rate of return
and assist us in our general critique of our program of services. The survey was prepared in i
cooperation with a marketing class at the University of Iowa and offers an opportunity to make
suggestions to help us better resolve concerns and meet public needs.
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IOWR CITY HOUSING INSPECTION PR06ROM POST -INSPECTION SURUEY
Iowa City Housing Inspectors strive to be PROMPT, COURTEOUS, HELPFUL and THOROUGH. Your answers to
the following questions will help us evaluate and improve our service to the citizens of Iowa City.
1. Overall are you satisfied with the service currently being provided ?
Yes No
2. Please evaluate each of the following aspects of inspection in terms of how important it Is to you personally
by placing an 'X' In the appropriate box.
Not Important Somewhat Important Important Very Important
Promptness ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Courteous service ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Thoroughness in Inspection ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Knowledge of code ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
3. Was the Inspector on time?
Inspector arrived at appointed time or before
Inspector arrived within 5 minutes of appointed time
Inspector was more than 5 minutes late
4. Did the Inspector Introduce him or herself?
Yes No An Introduction was not necessary
we had previously met
5: Did the Inspector ask if you had any questions or if you understood the purpose of the inspection?
Yes. No
6. Were your questions about the inspection process or the Housing Code answered satisfactorily?
Yes No Does not apply
7. Did Inspector show a genuine Interest in addressing your specific needs and concerns?
Yes No
8. Which Inspector conducted this Inspection?
Steve Faga Sharon Schluttenhofer
Gary Klinefelter Don't remember
9. Please Indicate your position:
Property owner Resident manager
Tenant Owner's representative
Representative of a property management company
Other :
Please use the remaining space to provide any suggestions for helping us achieve our goals of Prompt.
Courteous. Helpful and Thorouah service to you and our community.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
HOUSING INSPECTION DIVISION
CIVIC CENTER - 410 E. WASHINGTON
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City of Iowa city
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 19, 1989
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Public Works Projects
As I am sure you are aware, the City through the use of its own work crews as well as the
many construction firms that we have under contract, will be working on many major
construction projects this summer. Of particular Interest is the completion of the renovation
of the north sewage treatment plant, construction of the new south treatment plant, and the
neighborhood interceptor sewers.
Additionally, there will be other projects also of community importance and I wanted to take
a moment to outline these for you.
Intersection (work by City
crews)
BC2.4
Anticipated
Project
Construction Start
Completion
Benton Street Bridge
May 1, 1989
November, 1990
Keokuk/Hwy. 6
April, 1989
June, 1989
North Highway 1 Capacity
September, 1989
July, 1990
Improvements
Asphalt Overlay
July, 1989
August, 1989
CDBG Curb Ramp
July, 1989
August, 1989
Dubuque & Foster Acceleration
July, 1989
August, 1989
Lane (work by City crews)
Melrose & Mormon Trek
August, 1989
September, 1989
Intersection (work by City
crews)
BC2.4
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April 14, 1989
Resident
000 W. Benton
Iowa City, IA
Street I• .--- -I
52246
RE: Benton Street
Dear Resident:
Interceptor Sewer ProjectCITY OF 10 PVA CITY
The second phase of construction involving the installation of the
storm sewer, sanitary sewer and concrete pavement by Tschiggfrie
Excavating from Dubuque, Iowa, will be starting April 24. It's
hoped that the construction activities in front of your house will
be completed by May 29 but this can't be guaranteed. During this
phase of construction, the street will be removed and access to
driveways cannot be maintained. On -street parking will provided
along Orchard Street and along Benton Street near the west end of
the project. Please use the location which is most convenient for
you.
Police, fire and ambulance services have been advised and are
prepared for emergency access if necessary. A special crew will
provide curbside garbage pick-up on Mondays. The Post Office has
stated that mail delivery will not be effected.
There is no way to prevent inconvenience during the next several
weeks; it can only be minimized by thoughtful preparation. I'd
like to suggest you stock up on heavy items from the grocery store
and take care of any other arrangements you wish to make.
If you have questions on any phase of the project or if I can help
you in some other way, please call me at 356-5139 between the hours
of 8:00 a.m. and noon; or I can also be reached at home at 337-3674
during the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Please leave a message
and I'll return your call as soon as possible.
Please recognize the long term benefits of new sidewalks, new and
improved sanitary and storm sewers, improved streets and new water
mains and bear with us during this difficult construction period.
Thanks for your cooperation.
in
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Assists Pr ject Manager
CIVIC CFNTPN • 410 PAST WASHINGTON STHI'kl• IOWA CITY, IOWA $22411 • (IIV) IS' S11(11)
RECEIVED APR 1:, 1989
"In Our Time"
Iowa City Sesquicentennial
May 4, 5, and 6
IOWA CITY
1j AREA
CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
325 E. Washington
P.O. Box 2358
Iowa City, Iowa 52244
319-337.9637
Imagine 50 years from now, when Iowa City will celebrate its Bicentennial and the contents
of a time capsule from the Sesquicentennial will be opened and items selected will represent
Iowa City "In Our Time" as we know it today.
The Celebrate Iowa City Task Force is seeking your help for the contents. Can you provide
us with photos, newspapers, mementoes, art, statistics, and various other items that would be
of interest to our citizens 50 years from now.
As part of the opening ceremonies, on May 4, 1989, the Mayor's from both Iowa City and
Coralville will accept the contents of the time capsule by the representatives that submitted
the winning items. A selection committee has been named and will determine the contents that
will be placed in the time capsule. All items should be delivered to the Chamber of
Commerce - 325 E. Washington - Iowa City, Iowa no later than May 1, 1989. We also ask
that you explain why you feel this item should be placed in the capsule.
Your cooperation in this effort is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please
contact me at my office 679-2291.
Sincerely,
Dale Kretschmar
Celebrate Iowa City Task Force
Serving the Iowa City,
Coratvllle, and
Johnson County Area
73 9
VrAApril 19, 1969 1
Mr. Bob Quick, Executive ce-Presidei
Iowa City Area Chamberof Commerce
P.O. Box 2358
Iowa City, Iowa 52244
Re: Iowa City Transit Free Fare Day
Dear Bob:
CITY OF IOWA CITY
The Iowa City Transit system has decided to Join in the celebration of the Sesquicentennial by
having a free fare day on Saturday, May 6. All Iowa City bus routes will be free to ride on all
day. This contribution is intended to serve the community by reducing auto congestion and
parking shortages caused by the parade, commencement, and all the other activities planned
for this day. Hopefully this promotion will also entice persons to try Iowa City Transit for the
first time.
I would appreciate any efforts by the Sesquicentennial Committee and Chamber members to
encourage persons to take advantage of this opportunity to use the transit system. I strongly
believe it would be in the best interest of the business community to reduce the number of
autos on the streets, particularly in the Central Business District on this Saturday. If City
residents and employees use the bus, more parking will be available for our out-of-town
guests. Thank you for your efforts.
For your Information, during the parade, the transit interchange will be relocated from
Washington Street to the corner of Clinton and Court Street.
Sincerely,,
/oh�n A Lundell
Transit Manager
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cc: Joan Tlemeyer
Annie Tuttle
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April 21, 1989
PRESS RELEASE
Sesquicentennial Celebration at Civic Center
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Contact Person:
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
356.5041
A Sesquicentennial Open House is being planned by the City Clerk's office. On Friday, May
5, citizens are Invited to view handwritten records spanning Iowa City's 150 year history.
Original handwritten ordinances, minutes and cemetery deeds will be displayed in the Council
Chambers from 8:00 to 5:00. In addition to the documents, visitors may also view pictures of
Iowa City mayors from Moses Morsman in 1859 to A. John McDonald who Is currently serving
his second two-year term as Mayor.
After viewing the method of keeping City records 150 years ago, citizens are encouraged to
tour the present City Clerk's office which houses a computer index system of subjects
discussed by Council, microfilmed documents, and a microfilm retrieval system for quick
location of documents.
Iowa City's first woman City Clerk was Abbie Stolfus who served from September 1970 through
December, 1982. Mrs. Stolfus will be helping host the open house Friday afternoon.
The profession of Municipal Clerk is a time-honored and historical one, extending back to
pre -biblical times. To portray the historical significance of the profession, the City Clerk and
her staff will be dressed in costumes depicting the earlier Iowa City, donated by the Iowa
City Community Theatre. Cider and cookies will be served.
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Tuesday, April 25th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at
321 E. First St. in Iowa City
Stop by and meet January Harrison, our new Executive
Director and tour our upgraded facilities.
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April 12, 1989
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With just two Weeks remaining in the scheduled session, contact with your legislators is
extremely important. If the past is any guide, many major issues will be decided in the last
few weeks, days and hours, as the rush to complete business gains momentum. Please contact
your House members at (515) 281-3221 and Senators at (515) 281-3371 on the following issues.
If you have any questions, please contact the league office at (515) 244-7282.
SUIiCRT SUPEOET cr
HF 451 - Auditor's Authority - Random Audits - HF 451 is on the Senate calendar awaiting
action by the full Senate. The bill clarifies that the Auditor does not have the authority
to randomly select cities and schools for audit, and reduces from 15 to 9 months the maximum
"turnaround" time for a state audit. Amendments were added to the bill in committee, the
most significant concerning cities would allow the Auditor to audit 286 organizations with
an annual budget of $100,000 or more. Amendments will be offered on the floor of the Senate
to remove (1) the $50 filing fee if the state performs the audit in the first place and (2)
the ability of the Auditor to charge for consulting and advisory services. rantant your
Senators And uree them to support HE 45+1 with amendments.
HF 703 - Rural Community 2000 Prngr m-- HF 703 (formerly NSB 27) changes the name of the
Community Rural and Development Loan Program (CORDLAP) to the Rural Community 2000,Program
and authorizes the Iowa Finance Authority to issue not more than $30 million peii.;year and
not more than $150 million in total bonds for loans to local government for infrastructure
improvements. Bonds would be repaid by loan repayments from local government and $.03 of
the first $.05 received of the cigarette tax. Because the Governor vetoed similar language
last year, the bill includes a section noting that it would be implemented only upon
executive order of the Governor. HF 703 would provide a much-needed pool of loan for
HF 751 - Timely Payments of meal Option SAIes Taxes - HF 751 would require the Department
of Revenue and Finance to estimate local option sales taxes due cities and counties, remit
90 percent of the estimated tax no later than 40 days after the end of the quarter, and remit
a final payment on the first quarter of the following year. The bill is on the House
calendar and contact with Representatives is needed. (Because the bill is a Ways h Means
Committee bill, it is exempt from the various funnel dates.) In addition, the Appropriations
bill includes the $200,000 appropriation requested by the Department to give them the funds
needed to speed up payments.
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OPPME OPPOBR OPPOSE
SF 300 - County "Veto" of a Voluntary Annexation - OF 300 provides that in an incorporation,
annexation or severance proceeding, territory of the city having a common boundary with the
right-of-way with a secondary road must extend to the center line of that road. We are
opposing passage of this bill unless an amendment to be offered by Representative Fuller is
adopted. If the amendment is not adopted, and if the county owns the right-of-way of the
secondary road and that road becomes subject to a voluntary annexation, then the bill would
permit the county to "veto" voluntary annexation in certain circumstances. We encourage you
to contact m mberm of th c:AnAtp and to support league amendments to SF 300. Please 2Qint
out specific prO.i..ta that my be affectpd in Your local enmmunik-v.
HF 49 - Mandatory Benefits for Part -Time Rmployeea - HF 49, which would require JaiMin
employers to provide employee benefits to regular part-time employees who work an average
of half-time, was approved by the Senate Business & labor Relations Committee and is on the
Senate calendar waiting action. Key legislators have indicated that the bill will not come
up for a vote; however, circumstances can change, particularly in the last few days of the
session. We encourage you to, once again, contact your Senators And urge them to Oppose
this costly mandate.
HF 572 - City Pay for Uniform Citation and Complaint Forms - HF 572 would eliminate the
current requirement that counties pay for uniform citation and compliant forms used by
cities. We are seeking an amendment to require the jurisdiction receiving fine money to
pay the cost of the form. While it is difficult to justify why the counties should be paying
for these forms, there is a fiscal impact on cities if HF 572 is adopted. The bill passed
the House and is posed for passage in the Senate. Unless you contact your Senator, it is
very likely it will pane in the next few days,
Enclosed with this Action Call is a Bulletin summarizing key events in each of the general
categories. Also attached is a Status Sheet showing the status of various bills after the
April 7 cut off date.
773
City Priorities—Status Report
April 12. 1989
This -statue report' lista key city
issues now being considered by the General Assembly.
It reflects League priorities and most important bills being supported and opposed by the
League. An asterisk in the STA7VS column
means the bill failed
to move out of committee in
the second house by the April 7 -tunnel' date.
If you have questions on these or other
bills, please contact the league office at (515)
244-7282.
ly}aQ
POSIS30
at=
STATUS
Establish Cable Tv Authority
1NFRAS11ICTUNII
Support
SP 116
5 Appropriations*
Allow Cities to Join 28F to Fund
Electric Utility
Support
SF 99
5 Calendar
HF 720
H Failed
Allow Speculative Buildings as
New Infrastructure
Support
SP 466
H Calendar
Rural Comity 2000
72AkIMWATIM
Support
■ ROAD
HP 703
USE TAS FIM
5 Calendar
Road Use Tax Fund Formula Changes
Support
HP 715
H Calendar
Monitor
SSB 374
S Hays A Means
Wr Approval - Federal Airport Puede
Oppose
SF 443
S Calendar*
Oppose
HP 739
S Calendar
Transit Funding Reallocation
Monitor
HCR 7
S Adopted
Establishment of Aviation Authority
Monitor
HF 551
H Calendar
(amended by Senate)
20% Lottery Money to Cities
Support
SF 127
S Small Bteinesaa
Economic Development Property Tax
Levy
Support
HF 726
H Heys A Means
Gambling on Excursion Boats
Support
SF 124
H failed
(motion to reconsider)
Exempt Interest on Municipal Bonds
Support
SF 69
S Hays A Means
Authorises Certain Property Tax
Exemptions
Monitor
SSB 147
S Hays A Means
Supervisors Repeal focal Option Tax
by Request of Council
Support
HP 271
H Calendar
Payment in Lieu of Taxes
Support
--
in Study Committee
Improving focal Option Sales Tax
Administration
7200.000 to Revenue A Finance
Support
Budget
H Appropriations
Appropriation
Payment in 45 days
Support
HF 751
H Calendar
foal Option Income Surtax
Support
HP 412
H Hays L Means
Budget Appeal Process
Support
HF 620
S Calendar
(over)
705
0
Leaking Underground Storage Table
ma,+aaw
Monitor
HF 447
H Calendar (amended)
Waste Volume Reduction
Monitor
HP 753
H Hays S Meana
SF 487
S Calendar
Sludge Application
Monitor
HF 714
H Calendar
State Invironental Policy
Oppose
HF 277
H Inergy/Invironents
Oppose
SF 189
S Energy/lnvironents
Wrongful Discharge
Oppose
HF 7
H [.here
Mini" Wage Increase
Oppose
HF 17
Signed by Governor
Choice of Health Care Given
Oppose
Hy 5
S Passed
for Workers' Coop
H Calendar (amended)
Impend Scope of Bargaining
oppose
NP 109
H Labor*
Bargaining on Discipline and Diamieeal Oppose
SF 385
H Labors
Prevailing Wage on Public
Construction Projects
Oppose
HP 68
H Labor+
Mandated Benefits for Part Time
Isployees
Oppose
HF 49
S Calendar
Pension to Remarried Spouse
Oppose
HF 173
H State Goverment*
Restricting Confidentiality of Job
Applications
Oppose
SF 481
H State Government*
Home Rule - Library Boards
-9010M
Support
HSB 272
H focal Goverment*
Demolition Insurance Reserves
Support
SF 158
Governor Signed
Civil Service Commissioner -
Confllct of Interest
Support
SF 159
Governor Signed
Pool Inspection by State
Monitor
SF 214
S Calendar
NP 373
S Calender
Open Meetinge/Pablic Records Irpension
(State Boards only)
Monitor
HF 647
To Govermr
Billboards - Coapensaticn
Oppose
SF 438
S Calendar
NF 472
H focal Governeent*
Oenibun City Code Changes
Support
SF 500
To Govermr
Auditor's Authority
Support
Hy 451
S Calendar
Parking Fines
support
Hy 461
H Transportations
1911 Amendeente
Support
HF 735
H Calendar (awended)
Limits PreJudgaent Interest
Support
NF 287
H Judiciary*
SP 228
S Judiciary*
Referendue for Building Acquisition
Oppose
HP 238
H local Goverment*
City Pay for Unifon Citations
Oppose
NF 572
S Calendar
Municipal Infraction Fine Tuning
Support
HF 596
S Calendar
SP 712
S Calendar
• Failed to wove past March 17 or April 7 cut-off
dates.
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LEGISLATIVEbul tin
League of Iowa !Municipalities • 100 Court Ave., Suite 209 a Des Aioinm low. a 50309 r (515) 244.7282
Aprtl 12. 1980
No. d
With scheduled adjournment Just two weeks away, more and more bills are being "sorted out"
of the process. Friday. April 7 marked mother funnel date and the attached Status Sheet
reports major bills of Interest and whether they made it over the latest legislative hurdle.
As is somewhat typical, major issues of atetevide significance have yet to be finalized.
More often than act, them issues an resolved in the loot few days (or bourn) of the
session. Issues identified as "priorities" by many legislative leaders and the Governor',
office before the session that are still pending: the budget, school aid formula changes (now
in a conference committee), riverboat gambling (scheduled for reconsideration in the House
after failing), the reed use tax fomula (see Transportation section) and prison (budget
issue).
From the cities' perspective, several major bills are still pending and we are happy to
report that several "bad" bills have died. With your help and contact with legislators,
several bills with a significant negative impact on cities have stalled In the process.
Not all in good news, however. Several bills we oppose are on the verge of peaaing (see
Action Call) and it is only with yaw continued contact that we have a chance of defeating
them.
Now. more than ever, contact with legislators is needed. As adlouroment locate and the
weather vats up, legislators will begin to be weary of the Prnoem. Contact fra hose --
outlining the Impact of their Actions -= is an important "reality check."
This Bulletin summarizes nai= activities in each of the subject arem. Please call if you
have my questions.
An mentioned 1n the Action Call, HF 703 reneges the Community and Rural Development Iran
Program ((DRMAP) enacted lost year to the Rural faamunity 2000 Progrm. Moro importantly,
HF 703 provides a much needed source of funding for the program. To be funded fres $.03 of
the first S.05 of cigarette tax. HP 703 authorizes the Iowa Finance Authority to issue up
to S30 million in bonds annually (total not to exceed $150 million) to provide a pool of
funds available for low interest infrastrttetum loam to local government. The bill also
Includes a provision that, even If signed by the Governor, the program will set so into
effect except by executive order of the Governor. Infrastructure funding is am of the
Ieague'a six major priority fames thin year and w,. smaurom voti t e twebmn of thp
Smnmt In mrmo,t of Ny 703.
HP 705, creating the Community Builder Program, passed the House but failed to cane out of
comitt a on the Senate aide and it appemn to be dead for the session. It to important,
however, w note same of the provisiom of HP 705 because we expect an attempt to amend other
bills to include certain prowieiom of HF 705 and we would aspect the fame to be considered
next year. The bill is intended to encourage regional cooperation on economic development
and coordinate activitfea between the Department of Iconic Development, councils of
government and regional coordinating councils.
In a nutshell, NF 705 would create a new "Community, Builder Program" and would require all
cities and counties to participate in the program in order to gmltfy for "competitive"
funds. Among the Leculmd cmponenta of the Community Builder Program are (1) a community
economic preparedness plan (2) county or region-vlde employment and labor force survey (3)
a capital improvements plan. including an inventory of infrastructure. cultural and fine arts
resources, housing. etc., (A) a regional economic development coordinating plan. (5) a five-
year community economic development strategy. (8) mandatary memberehlp in a council of
governments and (7) review, and analysis of tear review losses attributable tax abetment in
the community, among other emponenta. In order to qualify for "empetitive" funds, cities
would be required to complete this program. It is unclear what the definition of
"competitive" funds to and additional analysis end work on the bill to needed.
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ilio different bills related to the road use tax fund formula allocation are under serious
consideration. They include HF 715 which was emerAW and mored out of the House Hays It leans
Committee an April 12 ud SSB 374, a now bill putting forth the Senate'• suggested approach
to salving the allocation formula dilemma.
HF 715
As
dOut of the formula change to 48% State/32f County/20% City (2) aWay' A Nom Committee' key t raafy=at (not option)
that counties take Over jurisdiction of trunk ud trunk collectors In cities with populations
less than 500 and city payment of one-half of the road use tax turd allocation to the county
(it would be optional for cities itb a population between 500 and 1.0001 and (3) a
requirement that one-half of ars pereent of the cities' toad use tax fund (estimated to be
3400,000 for this fiscal year) be allocated "off -the -top,, to the Highway Research Board and
(4) continuing all off -the -top allocatiom, despite the comaltset's recommandatiom. He
will continue to stream the need for at least 20 percent of the road use tax fund for cities.
our desire to eliminate the mandatory nature of changes in jurisdiction, reduction in the
3400,ol allocation to the Highway Research Board and support for putting at least same level
of the 313 million "off -the -top" recommended in the original version of HF 715 back into the
formula.
On the Senate side, the SSB 375 is in the Hays 8 Means Committee (subcommittee of Senators
Die leman. Fraise and Drake). Rey elements of thin proposal include (1) change the allocation
formula to 46% State/35% County/19% City far the fiscal year July 1. 1989 to June 30. 1990,
and then, beginning July 1. 19%, 46% State/34% CountY/20% City; sad (2) require the county
to provide snow removal an all extemions of the trunk and trunk collector system in cities
awith a ddition, there is no requirtion of leas ement for city contributions to the Highwayrsons without payment by the affected Research city. In
At this point, it is difficult to tell exactly what form a road use tax fund allocation
formula bill will take. He will continue to monitor all proposals and push for a larger
share of the fund for titles. Ibis le one Issue that is very likely to be finalized the last
few days of the session.
HF 739 (cmpanlon to SF 443 previously reported in the Bulletin) is now on the Senate
calendar. lbs proposal provides that the laws Department. of Transportation Net approve of
any application by a city for federal airport funds. He are opposed to allowing the
Department additional authority in this area; however, unleas concerned cities contact their
Senators, it 1s very likely this bill will be approved.
As reported in the popular press, riverboat gambling (SF 124) was debated on the time of
the House on 7beeday, April 11. After hours of debate and literally dozens of proposed
amendments (one of which were adapted), the billed failed to pass on a vote 47 1n favor and
53 against. A motion to reconsider was filed and it is expected that the bill will come up
again.
previouslyAn reported. the laague4a
for sharing ofproceeds with locaposition rf
t. The bill
l government and ment athat a localreferendum provides
ndum be held prior rto
licensing from the Comission to authorize excursion boat gambling in a local community.
HF 751 requiring timely payments of local option sales tax proceeds to cities and counties
remains on the House calendar. As noted 1n the Action Q11, Ht 751 would Improve the
tivelineas of payments from the Department of Revenue and Finance and we aro In strong
support of the bill. In addition. the Appropriations Committee bas included the full
320.000 appropriation to the Department of Revenue and Finance am requested by the
Governor's budget which in intended to give the Department the adequate resources to make
payments of the taxa, to local option cities in a timely monomer.
HF 820 to a proposal to Increase the number of signatures needed for a Witten protest of
e budget of a political subdivinion. As originally drafted, the bill would have required
e petition signed by ten percent of the eligible votes; that figure has steadily dropped
and now it would require one percent or a minimum of 40 people in order to appeal the local
budget. In addition. HF 620 would change the make-up of the Budget Appeals Board from the
currlocal, governmhree ent memberstate ntativees. fPushedncprimurir and ly by the partment fIwa Stater )Association two
Of
Counties, the league is in support of this proposal.
The
to
haverssue an an finterrfnt in Jim of im legislative stes and the tax udy. After the sessiopt n the Legislativecities
Counchopeill
determine which topics we selected for study.
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=am to
es an
Isaing
Sha two key issues o the awironrnul Wren e c on (HF 75311 in the WAYS k Hew C"mm"tt"a
atorye tank bill (HY 4471 and wssu voles Leduc
The other proposals we he" been monitoring a+�°r °O°C°� about HIP 714 hale be eludes application
effect4mh
and
cl°nfroe °ut of state end tMl ecetecenvlroneaalmpolicy en Amended
aWarnto
have died in committee.
As far m HF 447 on leaking underground storage Am lu Se concerned, the bill is on the House
CA after being Amended in the Senate. The differences approved by th h� Hots, HF 447
7 would
the Sams version were hmieellY four otffee foreabov!-ground tante: (2) allom back dating
require: (1) registration end PAYma
cof epllion
conslieb111ry March3) mandato Chet the hero marsh 115adoP erulee for the above u°deas velop
Ill smaller communities: storage teNtr�rsovalnt t procedurthe es which nt of Hawouldl primartlyourc feet
glee for underground
contractors.
In the es
several bills Sieh a elgntftclations mt impacts on local a verrwan,. them have been toAm still a&livtelnfthe Protest
in the Senate workers the
nes beckton thece of House colendan- in Thers' League remelmCompensation a opposed o hs use ie
Proposal ecaaus e f the
potential
fiscal impact on workers' compensation rates. self -oared
fuilds
s.
SP 385 mould have added rise ipline and dismissal to mandatory items of collective ban 1 date.
The bill is in the House Labor Committee and did not move out Drier o the fume) dale.
inspectionSdid Snot whichwould
ittCut of the House State Government CCommitteeblic -SP 48nt 1+was amen to nded
by the Senate to allow a public Agency to limit disclosure co the cover tent commsts, but we
are pleased to report that the bill did not move out of the State Government Committee in
the House and appears to be dead for the session.
Cal I
kely
e onmthe Sanas negative
ealecdm a siting °ftc- HF 49 on. oWe have beenn advvised thatworkers
the bill tam ban
o come up for vote in the Senate; however, circumstances in the legislative Protest contact
yoe,
And we Senses and urge a assured that the hem to oppose billHF is dead. the beeeeof fiscal oPaagain. we encourage
C sand fa rneaentocpnblic
employers (private employers are ene•pt from the requirement).
GG�BI�IQGL-1>�
Am noted In Status Report, several bills of general
government nature
by the Leaguekere either on their way to the Governor or hav) ealready been igned�upporLed
The bill dealing with the auditor's authority for random audita (HF 451) remain°hlrotor
the
Senate calender. As noted in the A inn O, your assistance n ce in contacting Your
to Support the bill mould be very helpful at tole point. In other activities. HF 735 making
sonatas to Inst Year's 6911 legislation was, amended by the Senate and is tow both back on the
eHouse ms ccalendar.
sfar
arer of local b111oaAn ordsaifathed. scityeroauand icted7 ume in d some fashion.
SP 438 romaine on tll.he Gems calendar and HF 472 to in the House Intel Gover t �Ctimmi ver.
We
nenRrr things have happened 1n the th Ands it appears
Pr°°eas, end that the encher ourage ll vY Wc� Basin I
opposition to these proposals.
As noted In the acti-n C 11. SP 3(qprovcityideshavthat in an Incorporation, ameaation and
common boundary
severance
pr road anger extend to theproceeding. territory oftkc nsr ).naso that mad. The bill telsmeProvides that
this directive may be altered by a 286 agreement.
The League is in a Position of opposing this bill ,°lee. an amendment told offered by
Senator Puller is adopted. It the County owns the right-of-way of the seconderY road and
n the
that road becomes sub,) could A voluntarytcount,ingy tion"�ioto voluntary annexatiothe bill's ns inegiven
bill, unless amended,
Fuller cir
circumstances.
The Conaent�n�ntof the _ woulduntyin that eltBet up mtlon but would llowthe procedure making it lanrappeal by
out
the county.
In addition, Representative Darrell Hanson has filed amendment H-3758 which would eliminate
voluntary Annexation altogether.
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710
Please coatact your local Representative as soon as possible. The bill will be considered
soon for floor debate in the House. 6acourass the to support the Fuller erndawat and
oppose the Hanson asendmeot. If the Puller amendment Is not adopted or if the Hanson
amendment is adopted, legislators should be encouraged to vete no on the bill.
If you he" Questions regarding ltee outlined In this Bulletin, please do not besltate to
contact the League office at (515) 244-7182.
LEGISLATIVEbul„hn
John McDonald
Hayor
410 E. Washington
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
7113
G R O U P
14FAI
Developments
volume 1 no. 1 April 1989
Asian Trip Firms Up Corporate Support
For 1990 U of I Women's Basketball Tour
The Iowa City/Cedar Rapids follow-up visit to Japan in Febru-
ary 1989 resulted in exciting news for the shared Pac-Rim inifia-
eve whichbegan three yearsago. Mike Blouin, Executive Director
of Economic Development, Cedar Rapids Chamber of Com-
merce, and Ray Muslon, president of ICAD, mel in Japanwithcor-
porate officials who had visited the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area
within the previous six months.
Primary objectives for the February visit included a specific
proposal from ICAD to the Amagasaki -Iowa City FriendshipGroup
in Amagasaki, a proposal to Japan Air Lines executives to support
a University of Iowa Women's Basketball Tour to Japan in May
1990, and meetings with R&D executives of Japan steel compa-
nies who had visited Iowa in 1988.
Muslon was especially pleased with results of his meetings
with Amagasaki and Japan Air Lines officials. He noted, 'Our
friendship with Amagasaki City leaders is most exciting. They
share ourenlhusiasm for SEAVAC'sexpansion in the Technology
Innovation Center and are eager to help host the proposed Univer-
sity of Iowa group in 1990.'
A group from Amagasaki plans to visit Iowa City again in the
spring of 1989. Chairman Soichiro Yamaoka plans to accompany
the group personally to extend greetings to the Iowa City -
Amagasaki Friendship Association. During their visit, Amagasaki
leaders hope to discuss specific interests In hosling the Iowa
Women for an exhibition game in Amagasaki City and meetings of
Iowa leaders with Amagasaki industry.
Editor's Note
When the strategic plan for ICAD was being
designed it was recommended that a newsletter to
keep community leaders informed about economic
development issues and activities be started.
With this edition we begin the regular quarterly
publication of DEVELOPMENTS,
Watch for summer, fall and winter editions
coming this year.
Japan Air Lines officials received a formal presentation from
Muslon and Roger Kraemer, JAL's Chicago Distdct Sales Manager,
to support the Hawkeye Women's lour. Airline officials confirmed a
commitment to serve as primary corporate sponsor to President
Hunter R. Rawlings and Dr. Christine Grant, Director of Women's
Athletics, the University of Iowa. The proposed tour will take place
in mid-May of 1990 andwill include exhibition basketball games with
lop corporate teams aswell as national teams selected by the Japan
Basketball Federation.
The University of Iowa lour will include a special package for
friends and business associates of the university to travel concur-
renlly. Muslon noted the special opportunity [or business represen-
talives to take advantage of media exposure during the May tour and
the opportunity to take business prospects to University of Iowa ex.
hibition games. 'The overall purpose Is to highlight the image of Iowa
and the centers of excellence at the University of Iowa; Muslon said.
Plans will include special R&D seminars for Japan industry leaders
on University of Iowa strengths as well as opportunities for Iowa
industries to highlight their products and services. The Osaka
Chamber of Commerce offered assistance in planning apharmaceu•
ficabbio•lechnology seminar in the Osaka area.
Plans for the tour are already being developed and interested per-
sons can request further information through Dianne Murphy of the
Department of Women's Athletics.
Blouin and Muslon jointly had contact with more than 60 execu.
fives in 29 different organizations. Several reported renewed inter.
est in R&D resources of the University of Iowa and the manufacturing
clim ate of Cedar Rapids/Iowa City. Al press time, two company visil s
already had been held wilh universily contacts and two other
companies had confirmed their inlenl to send corporate planners to
visit Iowa City/Cedar Rapids communities.
Muslon noted the substantial progress made by Iowa City and
Cedar Rapids in establishing an identity in Japan. He commented,
'Four years ago, planners for Iowa City and Cedar Rapids had not
yet begun an analysis of the effect of the global economyon Industry
expansions in the U.S. in general and of the Iowa CitylCedar Rapids
area in particular. We have learned the importance of cultural aware-
ness. We have just begun to build a foundation for language devel-
opment. But our network of business friendships is already yielding
dividends'
'740-
—Developments
THE IMPORTANCE OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HASINCREASED
The following is the first in a series of articles on economic development and howit is done in the Iowa City
area. The first will deal with what economic development is and what the Iowa City Area Development Group
does. Future articles may contain the following: what goes into the process of bringing a business to Iowa
City, what a business looks for in a city, a rural case study, and examples of state economic development
incentive programs.
Iowans have grown to expect some of the finer things in life to
come from their home state. The stale is rich in human, natural
and capital resources. The high quality of life is seen in everything
from public education to government. In order to maintain and
steadily improve the living standards Iowa has grown to expect,
local Iowa communities have placed a greater importance on
economic development.
People often have different perceptions as to exactly what
economic development is. It can best be defined as a
community's attempt to control and influence Its future by estab.
lishing a plan to help expand already established businesses and
to encourage new business to locate in their area. This activity, in
turn, will maintain or improve the local economy assuring the
quality of fife a community desires.
STATE ASSISTANCE
The Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) has
been very active In assisting communities around the state to get
Involved in economic development. It has encouraged local com-
munities to become certified in any of the different typos of
economic development by entering the Community Economic
Preparedness Program (CEPP). CEPP will help a community
plan and organize foreconomic development by providing a solid
framework and a sound direction.
IDED has set two objectives for Iowa's development plan: to
expand and diversity Iowa's economic base and to retain the busi.
nesses that presently make up that base.
Diversification can be accomplished by encouraging and
assisting new businesses, industries and professions to locale in
the area. Also, diversification will be promoted by encouraging
and assisting present businesses, industries and professions to
expand and develop new products and technologies.
CONTINUED
IOWA ATTRACTS
NEW BUSINESSES IN 1988
The year of 1988 was a'banner year' in attracting new
companies to Iowa, according to the Iowa Department of
Economic Development's (IDED) national marketing staff.
Two majorcompanies decided to locate in the eastern part
of Iowa. In Cedar Rapids, Kodak broke ground at their $100
million biotechnology facility and Central States Can Com-
pany will build a 100,000 -square -fool facility In Iowa City.
Expansions were announced by Amana Refrigeration,
Maytag and Armstrong Tire Company.
The state's targeted Industries for growth and expansion
Include food processing, Insurance, telemarketing and bio.
lechnologywhich account for about 4,500 newjobs created in
Iowa during 1988. The targeted industries were chosen be.
cause theyhelp diversify the slate's economyand lake advan.
tage of the strengths behind Iowa's labor force.
The slate has been conducting a national advertising
campaign, which Increases Iowa's visibility. Bob Henningsen,
bureau chief of the IDED's national marketing group, said that
the marketing push is paying off. *This increased exposure has
allowed us to make more contacts with companies that are
considering an expansion or relocation and show them what
Iowa has to offer; Henningsen said.
According to Allan Thorns, director of the IDED, the year of
1988 was very successful in terms of economic development
and 1989 appears to be even belter.'lowa's Economic Devel•
opment effort is performing well, our national marketing cam-
paign will continue to foster new business leads and ullim ately
result in new companies that will create jobs and diversity our
economy; Thoms said.
povv
LOCAL EFFORTS
The Iowa City Area Development Group, Inc. (ICAD), a non-
profit organization, look on the initiative to stimulate economic
activity and diversification in the Iowa City area. ICAD, established
in 1984, provides development services and guidance to Hills,
Katona, Lone Tree, Oxford, North English, North Liberty, Riverside,
Solon, Swisher, Wellman, West Branch and West Liberty as well as
to Iowa City, Coralville and Johnson County.
Businesses that are Interested In locating in Iowa often contact
the IDED first. Then, IDED determines which communities would
best meet the needs of the prospect and sends the inquiries on to
the localities. A deadline is given in which a proposal needs to be
sent to the inquiring business. In addition, ICAD receives prospects
from advertising it places in trade magazines and through contacts.
A proposal includes a wide variety of items. ICAD includes
information on tabor and human resources, incentives, community
resources, education, transportation, existing industries and avail-
able sites to its prospects. The businesses are interested in finding
out every detail ranging from the quality of life to labor pools about
the area before a decision is made. It the business finds the com-
munityattractive, along period of correspondence, questions and
visits to the area begin.
ICAD assists a business In locating existing buildings or sites to
meet their companys requirements, and In creating financing and/
or joint venture opportunities.
Recently, the combined efforts of ICAD, the City of Kalona, Iowa
Electric, Kirkwood Community College and the East Central Coun.
Developments o
(Economic Development continued)
cil of Governments helped to secure Victor Plastic's expansion into
Kalona (Kalona Plastics). This expansion represents how a com-
pany based pan of its decision on the area's future development and
workforce. Both, when positive, are assets a community needs to
attract prospective businesses and expansions.
The expansion was made possible by a Community Economic
Betterment Account (CERA) grant sponsored by Iowa lottery
money. This isjustone example of support and incentives the Slate
of Iowa offers to prospective companies.
Economic development truly needs to be ajoint effort between
the state and local communities in order for the outcome to be
positive. In addition, the success of any local community depends
upon the Interest and support of its citizens.
Developments
ICAD President - Ray Muston
Developments Editor - Lynn A. Thompson
April 1989
RURAL COMMUNITIES DISCUSS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Over 30 persons, most representing the rural communities In
the ICAD area, attended an economic development meeting
chaired by Ann Doyle, rural representative on the ICAD Board of
Directors, on January 30, 1989. The goals of the meeting were
to get to know one another, 10 learn about economic develop-
ment activities In the area, to share Information and Ideas, and to
discuss their relationships with one another and with ICAD.
During the meeting, each communilys representative gave a
brief summary of the current activity in hls or her city including
whelher it had an economic development group and if so, its status.
They also presented information on any new or expanding busi-
nesses and industries in their area, incentives offered toalhacl pro-
spective businesses, and citizen involvement in economic devel.
opment. Several representatives mentioned an emerging problem
of housing availability in their areas.
The attendees discussed the value of their relationship with
ICAD and many mentioned that It Is Important to continue working
together with ICAD and with each other. Also mentioned was the
recognition of the regional value of economic development in the
area and the effect each of their communities receive when there is
economic development activity in one of the other communities.
In order to continue communicating and interacting with ICAD
and with each other, the representatives suggested changing the
venue of each meeting so Iheycouldvisit each others, communities,
and to possibly have a bus tour around the area 10 see what each
community is doing in terms of economic development.
The upcoming conference on economic development will in.
clude a discussion of the rural communities' relationship with ICAD
and its importance.
754
Developments —
IOWA CITY-AMAGASAKI FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION
HOSTS RECEPTION
The Iowa City -Amagasaki Friendship Association, which was
formed in September of 1988, is becoming established and has
recently increased membership to over 50 individual and business
members.
The Association was formed because of continuing friendly
relations between business leaders of the two cities. The group's
purpose is to promote friendship and exchange among the commu•
pities of greater Amagasaki and the greater Iowa City area, and the
University of Iowa.
According to Robert Leutner, secretary of the Association, the
relationship was not established by the cities' governments or cor-
porations but directly by the citizens of the two cities, which will
enable the group to set their own goals of exchange from personal
to professional to educational. 'And it's awayfor the citizensof both
Amagasaki and Iowa City to broaden their intemalional horizons on
this particular lova-Japan axis.'
Membership is open to all persons interested in pursuing the
association's purpose and in promoting and supporting activities
dealing with economic and technical development, cultural under-
standing and trust, and international relationships.
The current officers of the Association are Oluf Davidsen, chair,
Bob Ouick, vice -chair, Robert Leutner, secretary, and Clayton
Ringgenberg, treasurer.
The Association and the University of Iowa Technology Innova.
tion Center (TIC) recently hosted a reception to welcome Mr.
Masayoshi Shimizu, president of SEAVAC, and Mrs. Hiroko
Shimizu to the Iowa Citycommunity, to recognize the opening of the
Seavac office at TIC, and to celebrate the establishment of the Iowa
City -Amagasaki Friendship Association.
At the recent recajxim Cary Ambrisco shared inlerastirg facts about the Iowa
01 area with Mr. Masayoshi Shimuzu, while her husband, Bill, and Ray Meseta
fistonnd in.
During the reception's welcoming remarks, Mr. Shimizu read a
letter from Governor Terry Branstad staling, 'The Iowa City.
Amagasaki Friendship Association is an excellent way to build
bridges of understanding and friendship between your country,
Japan, and your adopted country, the United States.'
The reception was held at the American College Testing Tyler
Building on February 15. Over 80 people attended the event w
which a tying of a ribbon by Mr. Shimizu, Bruce Wheaton, director
of the TIC, and two members of the Assoclation helped to symbolize
the establishment of the new ties made between Iowa City and
Amagasaki.
ICAD CONFERENCE TO FOCUS ON FUTURE
ICAD is planning a hall -day economic development
conference, THE NEXT FIVE YEARS, to be held at the High-
lander Inn on Thursday, April 27,1989.
The afternoon conference will review and evaluate economic
development efforts during the past five years and then focus on
future efforts in the greater Iowa City area.
During the conference, there will be live different concurrent
sessions discussing our industrial base, University research and
development, the role of rural communities in the region, inter-
nationalism, and the publiclprivate relationship within ICAD.
One goal of the conference is to broaden the knowledge and
support of economic development to groups beyond the usual
business and industry base. In addition to the persons from
area business and Industry, the conference participants will
include representatives from civic and service organizations,
from various departments of the University of Iowa, and from
the media, as well as elected officials, and persons from the
rural oommunties In the ICAD area
The conference will conclude with ICAD's annual dinner
meeting. The speaker for the evening will be James D. Alp.
perspach, Vice Presidenland Chief ExecutiveOfficer (Iowa) of
Northwestern Bell.
ICAD encourages you to attend and participate In a very informative and stimulating conference.
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JOSEPH
COMPANY
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5001 NORTH UNIVERSITY STREET / PEORIA, ILLINOIS 616141 TELEPHONE 3091692.1135
April 17, 1989
Ms. Karin Franklin APR 19 198q
City of Iowa City P.P.D. DEPARTMENT
410 E. Washington
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: Joseph Company Application for Rezoning of Ruppert
Property
Dear Karin:
Enclosed is an article we recently received from Minneapolis -
concerning the impact of Wal-Mart on Minnesota towns. I found
the article very informative and interesting, and feel that the
members of the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission and City
Council may find it helpful in their decisions. As you will
see, it quotes the Ken Stone article, but is less pessimistic and
negative. If you feel this is information, I would appreciate
you passing this along to the members of the City Council and
Planning and Zoning Commission. Thank you.
Yours very r ly,
Y ✓
Michael J. Wisdom
Vice President and General Counsel
MJW:JJ
Enclosure
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PEORIA EAST PEORIA PEORIA BAR'TTOONVILLE
Nor
Small-town retailers fear
Wal-Mart, but the enemy
really has several faces
By Bob'ron Sternberg
Staff Writer
Shoppers roam the merchandise-
' jammed aisles or the Wal -Man store
on the north side of Owatonna.
Downtown, Dan Roratf oversees a
goingoutof-business sale at the old
department store he manages.
In Hastings, shoppers are waiting for
the day a year froth now when Wal.
Man opens its doors. Most Hastings
shop owners are reluctant to oppose
a store their customers want, so they
keep mum about Wal -Man even
I while they wonder bleakly if they'll
survive.
Wal -Man has come to Minnesota:
Four of the huge discount stores are
open and five more arc planned, trig-
gering fears that Main Street busi-
nesses will be gutted by the retail
colossus. To many small retailers, it
)1
n•.�O' iu lw,Nn..... u n
seems like Darth Vader and his Evil
Empire have come to town.
It's not that simple.
In Minnesota cities where Wal -Man
operates, retailers' experiences show
that the most extreme fears about the
company haven't been realized. And
the woes that have occurred have
been caused by forces even bigger
than Wal -Man.
The bigger enemy of small town busi-
nesses turns out to be the Twin Cit-
ies' suburban malls, the state's boom-
ing regional centers and broad
changes that have been reshaping re-
tailing in Minnesota's rural commu-
nities for nearly a decade.
In other words, the Wal -Marling of
Minnesota is merely an echo of the
Wal -Man continued on page gA
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Mandy/April 1N19B9Aur Tribvla
Wal -MGI l C.denel le. pat IA
Mallin{ of Minnesota.
Wal -Men is something of a lawcom.
er bete. Unlike in many other rotes,
Wal -Man's Minnesota nom aren't
bated in truly small towns most
Likely to be dcmutted by the arrival
of the big discounter.
Jun over a week ago, after months of
rumors and whisper, Wal -Man an-
nounced that it would be coming to
Hastings, a city of I4,000 at the eat.
em fringe of the Twin Ciun metro
sm, bringing jobs, $happen and
/pending money.
It didn't esacuy am tuning in the
oral.
'Nobody& real enthused about 'ern,
but we might as well be ready for
'em," Said Jon Severson, owes of a
Liquor nae and president of a Has -
Limp merchant's association.
Only a couple of merchants have
Sam far enough out on a limb to lay
Mega welcome Wal•Man. One, men's
dothia Rick Hanson, one'
he fiaum
the new arrivJZ
will snag mon $bop•
pen Soba will nd up anneding thcfr
down around tow. "They'll expand
the Socket for me," he aid. "You
an aneam and bellyache, but you
can't mop then"
Sin" Wel-Man arrived in 1986,
Owatonna is doing better than ever.
The population's up, to almost
19,000, unemployment's down, and
muil Wa have jumped more than
SI5 million during each of the past
few gars. Thal increase is bigger
than jut Wel-Man, local oniewl
ay.
The downtown business district isn't
pocked with empty nom and "too
much traffic" u tae only problem
brought to town by Wal -Man, Said
Ted Rieshofa, city councilman and
Clamber of Commerce president.
Officials Said only a handful of nom
has cloud since Wal -Man opened its
doors in late 1916. "All it's done is
affect Some marginal operations,"
said Gres Krueser, ower of a men's
clothing stop: and head of the dow-
tow association. "That's not all bad
— kind of like the farm Situation,
weedier out the chaff"
One Gore dosing down Soon is Spur.
{{ceaart s department more. Manager
R.. aid only pun of the blame
an be Laid at the front door of Wal -
Man "The company couldn't come
to terms on our beau hen," be said.
"Maybe if we'd made more profit,
IJ have ban mom willing to. -
Wal -Mart comes to Minnesota
• Existing • PlanedWISConsin
• Willmar oro Hudson
Twin
Minnesota CltIOS Having,
Mankato •Fadbsult
0 50 Waseca ■ r Owatonna
Miles
Must Earth IS ■ Albert Lea
Iowa
increase faster in tows with a Wal.
Man than in tows without one. But
that maks winners and losers: food
atom, apparel Shops and building
material atom lose business, while
restaurants. home furnishing atom
and general merchandise On.
In smaller, outlying tow; them's
nothing muted about the ellen of
Wal-Mart. 0o average, smaller cities
within 30 main of a Wal-Mart lose
5700,000 a year in Wes.
"In those taws you have a lot mom
lours than gainers," Stone Said in an
interview. "Almost invariably the
Evrn the Chamber of Commerce has
Across the drat is Woolworth's, an.
other nufia that rutly does well
amaller tows lose trade and the con-
aumen get hurt"
backed oil from welcoming Wal-
when Wal -Mm comes to town.
But Main Stress we drying up in the
Marl. 'On the one hand you want
"Sun they hurl u, but we'll tor.
But the effects of Wal -Mut appar to
growth and development," dumber
via," manager Ken Sullivan Said.
be mon announced in tow than in
executive Jan Mathison Said. "But
"It takes thin, four yam to set back
Minnesota. in Iowa, most Wal -Marts
tbete's comm about the merduou
to when you were *ben they came
have hon located in smaller dun,
who're boo ben for yan."
in. Same thins happened when the
instead of in the regional centers that
Wal -Marl's two unallest tows in
Minnesota, Blue Farah and Waseca.
am Squeezed by larger surrounding
cidn and haven't done as well u the
larger ones. Waseca is riddled with
"cant atom, downtown and at the
shopping anter at the north end of
town. Jut Last soak, local merchants
and laden organized a "Wawa
Alive" campaign to try to breathe
naw life into the loco economy.
"All of a sudden there started to be
too many "cant buildings, w we
decided we had to do Something.-
Said
mething."Wd Marsha Jeruon, owner of a pho-
tograQhy shop and president of the.
local chamber. "I'm tort for some,
Wal-Mart was the straw that broke
the camel's back, but the most vn-I
parent thing is to kap the money)
Mm in inwn:'
The five Wal-Mart stores in thel
works are leu aely to have such an I
What's joint on Mel
mall came in. Everyone said Main
Street would dry up. It didn't"
general)y have ban chosen in Min•
meson. Mimncsou cities with a Wal•
impact on their comm
Into. Willmar and In
Wal-Mart im't jun any, dlseount
But Main Stress we drying up in the
Mut don't have Signifiantiy higher
mks than other limdar•sirM cities.
art r*onal eaten,
and Hudson an havi
dein. The 26-ynrold bnrnchiW of
Little hudds nattered around On.
the hum of the metro an
bil0onaie Sm Walton, Wal -Mus
tut year sold SJ0.6 billion worth of
tonna and use other major poyyuta•
tion Minnesota,Owes•
A Minnesota study shows that the
deans, myt. TV4 Prtka wppliea,
anter ofrurl
boa merchants baa noticed that
trends identified by Stone in Iowa
were well underway before Wal -Man
Wal -Man itself Says of
— about its puns, its i
uMerwnr, vidroupet bikes, jolf
bWs, ret utter, miaowaa ovens —
eco increasing pan of their bade it
coming from out of tow, from
eves arrived.
economies or much of
Of the five not
everything and then some that tool
Bbortag Prairie, Ellendale, Med.
The University of Minoaou't Can•
pplanned
by local a trials. it hl
merchants sell u fw lower prim
ford, New Richland.
ser for Urban and Rtpooal Allain
='fly found lupe
only its Hastin{s plan.
AN o L t
AN d 1M ruRwu Said from 1,758
Fifteen Mika Southeast ofOwatowiti
evidence shat
cities outside the metro am an im•
kat?7 a low profile," slat
an Brenda Lathan fro.
tura — mostly in small
communities that Target, K smart and
Blooming Prairie's businesses have
barely been shk to hold their taro.
musing Wes at the expense of small
towns. That's been Iss
ayy't Bentonville, Ark.,
"Wal•Man Pals it
other discount nom have avoided.
peoios
throughout the Vs, u has the metro
cmu
that incraws tnfiic. J
Wal-Mart is the Lasteslyowing m
wafer in the nation: The numb" or
Lbnaa Reich is dosing M shot
atom in a In, weeks, not ban= of
ara's success in capturing mor of
the nau,s mal mull Wet
add additional money,
f reproves."
atom is w to 1,779 and should
Wal-Mart but because she wants to
dimb ow 1,400 by the end of she scrim."You anY ampere,"she Said.
Year• -M folks to Austin, Owatonna, -
Alban Ln. %4 havetbe malt
Wal -Man's Mimama bachbad, In
Owetwas. area established less than
thme tears yo. Thee otbms, in We -
Sam IRue Firth and Albert Ira, were
opened in 1987, In the works am
rare in Willow, Faibault Manka•
t4 Hastiop end Hudson, Wig —
with the later two pving Twin (3 -
tam their Gas Sou of Wa4Mwt
didn't used to haw. But it's cot like
you on Pull 'M by the hair lad drag
ern im"
The mW authoritative analysis of
Wal -Mart's impact on local ec000•
min war published Lan year by Ken-
neth Stone, an economist at Iowa
Slate University. In Iowa, home of
16 Wal-Msns, he found that gain
So while Owatonna is inctada its
Wes at the expense of Blooming
Prairie gad Wawa, ft's lata Wa
to Rocbaler, B ' end Manlw
to. That, in Dart. aVVlnns why Same
reullen embrace al. an mlur
candy, Sounding like they've made ■
pan with the devil: The by /Lin
might take Some down out of the
till, but at Inst it will kap more
thoppm from driving Somewhere
elm to spend their money.
That doesn't quiet the h
the fan that WSJ -Mari
PW of the equation th
the Shape of retailing in
small communities.
I stom
to pod
want to
'Ibople lack at the retail market as a
Pie you on only slim so many
ways," Said Tom Humping, Has•
"of phoning direnor. "Somebody
like Wal•Man amt in, it's going to
take its piece out of thou nicer."
I V115w
April 21, 1989
Jay Honohan
Honohan, Epley, Haymond & Braddock
Attorneys at Law
330 E. Court St.
P.O. Box 3010
Iowa City, Iowa 52244
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Re: Extension of Weeber Street, A Subdivision of Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa
Dear Jay:
I understand that you again misstated the record in this case, this time to the City Council on
April 18, 1989. As you will recall, we have spoken on numerous occasions, and I have also
communicated to you in writing. You also had an opportunity to speak publicly before the
Planning and Zoning Commission on two different occasions and to present your client Gordon
Russell's position to the Commission on April 3 and April 6, 1989. Contrary to what you
stated to the City Council, you failed to register any of the complaints asserted April 18, namely
that the street was not a "subdivision" under City regulations, was an illegal "dead-end"
subdivision, and was in the glide path of the City airport. Indeed, your previous demands
before P&Z that the Weeber Street Extension had to proceed all the way to Highway 1 belies
your claim regarding the glide path. You simply cannot have it both ways.
You agreed with me at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting April 6 that the center
line of the proposed Weeber Street Extension is one and the same as the "heavy line" drawn
on your Exhibit A between Point 1 and Point 2 attached to your Stipulation of Settlement, and
that the center of the street Is your client's shared property line with Knabe. You also agreed
at a public meeting that your client had never submitted any subdivision applications to the
City for this land south and east of the proposed Weeber Street Extension. In a word, your
assertions to the City Council that you have been "left out" of the circle of communication is
a misstatement at best and disingenuous at worst. The local regulation you rely on to assert
the Weeber Street Extension is an "illegal subdivision" is not grounds to challenge this
extension. The provisions contemplate precisely the situation presented in this subdivision:
"(4) No dead-end streets and alleys will be permitted except at subdivision
boundaries on undeveloped areas." (Emphasis added)
Section 32-54(a)(4), Iowa City Code of Ordinances.
Weeber Street is currently a "dead-end" street because it is at the boundaries of an
undeveloped area. Your client Gordon Russell is in no way precluded from proposing to
subdivide and present that application to the City. In the event of such application, it would
be reviewed as any other subdivision request. Nor is your claim that the current extension
locks the City Into an alignment to Highway 1 grounded in fact or law,
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April 21, 1999
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As I stated to you publicly April 3 and 6 and by letter on several occasions, it has always
been my intention to encourage your participation in getting the City's approval of this street.
It was your choice and/or Bill Meardon's choice to participate or not to participate in the
discussions. Thus far your participation has been showing up at public meetings and
misstating the record. I would appreciate your taking a different approach from hereon.
In any event, I understand the City Council has deferred action on whether to approve the
Final Plat for the Extension of Weeber Street until their May 2, 1989 meeting. In the meantime,
you are formally requested by the City to forward concrete suggestions as to how the
Subdivider's Agreement might be changed to your client's satisfaction, if any. To that end, I
make the following requests:
1. Please forward specific suggestions to me, in writing on the Subdivider's Agreement as
soon as possible so that I may review them in a timely fashion and report back to the
Council by May 2.
2. Please send me any and all information you have on the deleterious effect that the
proposed 1200 foot extension of Weeber Street will have on the Iowa City Airport glide
path.
I continue to be baffled by your client's stance with respect to this Extension of a street. The
City's subdivision regulation states in plain English in the definition section:
"Subdivision. The division of a separate tract of land Into three (3) or more lots
or parcels for the purpose of transfer of ownership or building development, or,
H a new street is Involved any division of a parcel of land." (Emphasis added)
Section 32-2, Iowa City Code of Ordinances.
Your Stipulation even contemplates that either your client or Knabe could apply for approval
of this extension of the street.
"4. Either party may make application to the City of Iowa City for the
Installation of the street referred to above..."
Stipulation, Paragraph 4.
You also agreed
To dedicate In equal proportions the right of way necessary for the installation
of the street referred to above."
Stipulation, Paragraph 3(d),
It will be difficult for you to find a more appropriate legal vehicle by which your client Gordon
Russell or Mr. Knabe could "dedicate to the public in equal portions the right of way
necessary" other than state and local subdivision regulations, see for example:
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"17. Certification of dedication of streets and other public property and
perpetual easements for the installation, operation, and maintenance of
utilities."
Section 32.39(c)(17), Iowa City Code of Ordinances.
Section 409.9 also requires that any land being platted which is burdened by an encumbrance
or mortgage must be released of record:
"...however, the opinion of the attorney or the certificate of the recorder may
show a mortgage or encumbrance if the plat is accompanied by a consent to
such platting by the holder of the mortgage or encumbrance, and a release from
the mortgage or encumbrance of all streets, easements and other areas to be
conveyed or dedicated to the local governmental unit within which such land is
located."
So also, Section 409.14 tells opining attorneys:
'The approval of the City Council shall be deemed an acceptance of the
proposed dedication for public use, and owners and purchasers shall be
deemed to have notice of the public plans, maps and reports of the Council and
City Planning Commission, if any, having charge of the design, construction and
maintenance of the City streets affecting such property within the jurisdiction of
such cities.' (Emphasis added)
In a word, your criticism to the City Council that the Street Extension is not properly
undertaken by way of a Subdivision is totally unwarranted under state and local law. I invite
you to bring forth a more appropriate legal vehicle, if any there be.
Moreover, I continue to be baffled by your claim that your client Gordon Russell can continue
to play "dog in the manger" when your Stipulation Settlement specifically states that
"...the other party will not object to the application for this street or any
requirement by the City relevant to said street"
Stipulation, Paragraph 4,
If it is your claim that the Subdivision is illegal, then I suggest you state it publicly to the City
Council. tl you refuse to fulfill your obligation to consent to plat and "dedicate to the public
In equal proportions the right of way necessary for the installation of the street', as agreed in
your Stipulation, then say so publicly.
Finally, the fact that Knabe applied for the Preliminary Plat in 1987 without your knowledge has
nothing whatsoever to do with me, nor with the City at this juncture. I inherited this
Subdivision matter when I arrived January 30, 1989. At that time the Preliminary Plat, approved
by the City Council January 26, 1988, had languished for over a year. It was my job to get
this matter off dead -center. To that end I wrote a letter to Bill Meardon dated February 16,
1989, a copy of which Is attached hereto. I think as an attorney I can presume that the client
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was contacted N I communicate with the attorney of record. Since that time I have been
working for two months to get this matter resolved. To that end I wrote you a long letter April
6, 1989, and listened to your objections in detait regarding your request to lock -in the City to
extending Weeber Street to Highway 1. 1 listened to your objections with interest but found
them without merit. it is therefore distressing to hear you state publicly to the City Council that
I have ignored you, your client, or Bill Meardon. I think you should set the record straight
publicly.
I look forward to hearing from you soon as to any concrete, specific suggestions that you may
have on the Subdivider's Agreement, as currently presented to you. Looking forward to your
response, I am
Cordially yours,
Lind Newman Gentry
First Assistant City Attorney
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cc: City Council
Terry Timmins, City Attorney
Bill Meardon, FYI
John Nolan and Hillary Strayer, FYI
Don Schmeiser, PPD