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MEMORANDUM
Date: April 26, 1989
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Goal Setting Session
After consultation with the Mayor, a goal setting meeting of the City Council has been set for
Monday, May 8, at 3:30 PM. An agenda will be prepared and the location of the meeting
determined. Please mark your calendars accordingly.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 26, 1989
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Chlorine Dioxide Testing/City Water Supply
We will be shortly undertaking an extensive sampling and testing program concerning the
utilization of chlorine dioxide in our water supply. The State Hygienic Laboratory has
expressed interest in this procedure and results. Dr. Hausier, the Director of the Laboratory,
has offered to assist us with designing the test program and doing the analysis at no cost to
the City. The offer Is conditioned upon their ability to use the results in a publication which
would be available to the general public. There evidently is need throughout Iowa for
information concerning chlorine dioxide issues.
Staff of the Department of Public Works believes that the offer of assistance of the laboratory
staff is helpful, in that we currently do not have the equipment or skills to conduct such
extensive test programs. The final report should be helpful to our continuing work with respect
to the City's water supply.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: March 17, 1989 p/
To: Steve Atkins, City Manager
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From:�t;;John Lundell, Transit Manager
Re: Free Ride Promotion Results
As part of our ongoing promotional campaign, a coupon good for one free ride on
Iowa City Transit was direct mailed in November to all households in Iowa City.
This was accomplished using the Val -Pak Company. Users of the coupons were
requested to fill out their name and address and were asked whether this trip
was their first time using Iowa City Transit. The purpose of this promotion was
to get people to try the system for the first time and then hopefully continue
to use it. Use of the coupons was phenomenal with the majority, as expected,
indicating it was not their first time using the transit system. However, 40
persons responded that it was their first experience on the system. To these
persons, I sent them a personalized letter thanking them for trying Iowa City
Transit and enclosed a complete set of route timetables and a system map. I also
indicated that in a couple months I would send them a follow-up survey to
determine if they used the system again and ask them to rate various aspects of
our service. This follow-up survey has been mailed and 24 returned. I am very
pleased with the results of which a summary is attached. 21 respondents
indicated they have used Iowa City Transit again of which 6 say they now use it
every day. Only 3 indicated they have not ridden the system since using their
free ride coupon. I am also happy with their rating of Iowa City Transit.
An identical coupon was mailed in January to all dormitory rooms, Greek houses,
and major apartment complexes. These coupons expire the end of March and I will
send the first-time users a similar follow-up survey in a couple months.
It is both helpful and encouraging to be able to measure the actual results of
a promotion. With our media promotions, we must rely on confidence that they
are having a positive impact on our ridership.
Thank you and please free to contact me with any questions or comments.
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HOUSEHOLD SURVEY RESPONSES MARCH, 1989
IOWA CITY TRANSIT
Free ride coupon promotion follow-up survey.
1. Have you ridden Iowa City Transit again since using your free ride
coupon?
Yes 21 No 3
If yes, how many times have you used Iowa City Transit?
one time
5 two -five times
5 six -fifteen times
9 everyday
If no, please describe what Iowa City Transit can do to encourage you
to use the bus.
2. Do you use any other public transportation available in the Iowa City
area?
No 16 Yes 8 If yes, which system _6 U of Iowa CAMBUS
3 Coralville Transit
1 Johnson County SEATS
3. What is usually the primary purpose of your trip on Iowa City
Transit? (Check one)
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i_ Work 1_ Shopping 2 Recreation
8 School 4 Medical 4 Other
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4. How do you rate the following aspects of Iowa City Transit?
Very Very
Good Good Fair Poor Poor !i
a. Frequency of buses 9 11 2 1
b. Schedule reliability 11_ 3 3
c. Amount of fare 9 1D_. 5 —
d. Walking distance to
bus stop 1Z6 3 —
e. Driver courtesy 17 4 2 —
5. What is your age? _ Under 18 3 18-25 15 26-60 6 60+
Please feel free to write any additional comments or suggestions on the
back of the survey.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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Transit Manager
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Written Comments from Follow-up Surveys
1. Hard to get on bus - step too high.
2. Prorate the monthly passes.
3. Thank you for the free opportunity to discover the bus.
4. Appreciate the stores which participate in Bus & Shop.
5. Have a bus go to the Finkbine car storage lot.
6. Pleased with the service, don't own a car and is cheaper to take the bus.
7. More service for workers on Saturday and bus service after midnight.
B. Bus should reach downtown at :15 after each hour in order to get to class
at :30 after.
9. Old schedules much better - need more frequent service.
10. Use Iowa City Transit to get babysitters to and from home,
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April 20, 1989
Resident
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Iowa City, IA 52246
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RE: Temporary Parking Restrictions an Miller Avenue
Dear Resident:
The State has recently approved the City's request to install a
temporary signal light at the intersection of Miller Avenue and
Highway 1. The signal light will allow detoured traffic to exit
from Miller Avenue more efficiently.
The City and Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric will be doing the
installation at the earliest time possible. We anticipate the
light will be in place within a week and remain there through the
month of August.
State regulations will prohibit on -street parking on Miller Avenue
during the time this temporary light is in place. The avenue will
be posted no parking anytime. i
Thank you for your cooperation during the Benton Street Interceptor
Project. If you have any questions please feel free to call me at
356-5139.
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Mindy Grier
Assistant Project Manager
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Iowa City Historic
Date: April 20, 1989
To: St. Patrick's Parish Council
From: The Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission
Re: Future Use of St. Patrick's School
At its April 12, 1989 meeting, the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission unanimously
resolved that the St. Patrick's Parish Council be encouraged to delay razing of the St. Patrick's
Parish school on Court Street, and take every opportunity to meet all Interested community
organizations Including: the Chamber of Commerce Arts Committee, Riverside Theater, Iowa
City Community Theater, Iowa City/Johnson County Arts Council, Footlighters Organization, and
others, to evaluate the saving of the building and its adaptive reuse as a Community Arts
Center. It is the view of the Historic Preservation Commission that this type of structure is a
vital community resource which should be preserved, and that it has historic value not only to
its graduates but to the community as well.
The Historic Preservation Commission also encourages Interested organizations to work
together in finding a buyer or use for the building and presenting alternative uses to the St.
Patrick's Parish Council.
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cc: Nlowa City City Council
Chamber of Commerce Arts Committee
Riverside Theater
Iowa City Community Theater
Iowa City/Johnson County Arts Council
Footlighters Organization
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946 Rurdell Street
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City of Iowa City
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Steve Atkins & City Council
FROM: Chuck Schmadeke
DATE: April 24, 1989
RE: Regionalization of Solid Waste Disposal
A student group from The University of Iowa enrolled in an
environmental systems analysis course has been analyzing the
regional approach to landfilling solid waste. The region
selected is the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG)
area. The group has developed a computer model to aid in the
analysis and has utilized the existing landfills within the
ECICOG area as disposal sites.
The students will present their analysis to the ECICOG Technical
Advisory Committee at 8:00 a.m. on May 1st in the Iowa City City -
Council chambers. City Councilors and members of the Johnson
County Board of Supervisors are cordially invited to attend this
presentation.
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May 1, 1989
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319/338-7879 City Council of Iowa City
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Iowa City, Iowa 52240
;Z E C E I'd E D " 1 1989
Re: Belle 8 Breeze Office and Apartment Project
Iowa City, Iowa
Dear Council Menbers:
Mr. Haywood Belle and Mr. Tom Breeze wish to improve their property at
309-319 South Linn Street. This property is directly south of the Firestone
store and continues to the Rectory of the St. Patrick's Church. The property
is zoned CB -2.
After considerable study and the review of many different proposals, it
has been determined that the best way to improve the property to its greatest
potential is to build a pair of four story structures linked at the ground
floor by an office complex. The project will include 4,000 s.f. of office
space, 42 underground parking spaces, and 80 apartments of various sizes.
This type of project is needed and encouraged in the CB -2 zone. We feel
this project could be a prototype for future development within the area.
Having reviewed the project, the planning staff have encouraged us to
accomplish it. In order to proceed, the present zoning ordinances must be
amended in regards to parking requirements and the definition of what is the
ground floor of the building.
The city staff has suggested that we meet with you at your May 15, 1989
informal session, at which time we could present the merits of the project to
You. It is hoped that you might direct the staff to study the ordinances and
present to the council the necessary ordinance amendments that are required to
accomplish this project.
We hope that your schedule will allow us to meet with you on Monday, May
15, so that the project construction schedule can be maintained. Construction
should begin on August 15, 1989.
Thank you for considering this request.
Sincerely,
NEUMA' P.C.
Kevin Monson, AIA o�J
Vice President
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Mr. Ton Breeze
Mr. Charles McComas
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 24, 1989
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Stanley Consultants - Project Management Contract
We were recently advised by Stanley Consultants that they wished to receive an additional
$93,000 in compensation for their work on the sewage treatment project. We have reviewed
their request and have advised them of our interpretation of the contract, which was that the
amounts so indicated were to cover all work associated with their contractual obligations.
Chuck has advised them in writing of the decision, and needless to say they were not
particularly thrilled with the decision. There are certain elements of the proposal that may
have merit. However, we have taken a position of strict interpretation of the contract, therefore,
I am not recommending any additional compensation at this time. Oftentimes, these matters
reach the Council Indirectly and therefore I wanted to alert you to the staff's decision. If you
have any questions, please feel free to call.
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cc: Chuck Schmadeke
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 26, 1989
To: City Council �
From: Assistant City Manager,'
Re: Police Arbitration
Attached is a copy of the arbitration award for the FY90 collective bargaining
agreement with the Police union. The arbitrator's decisions are summarized on
page 10 and you will note that he has recommended no changes in the current
contract with the exception of a 3.5% across-the-board salary increase. This is
the same amount that was recommended by the fact finder and, along with the
uncontested increase in shift differential recommended by the fact finder (3-11
shift increased from 54 to 154 per hour and 11-7 shift increased from 106 to 254
per hour), represents the total settlement package for the FY90 contract. The
duration of the agreement will be for one year since it is not within the scope of
authority for an arbitrator to award a multi-year agreement.
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RECEIVED APR 25 1°39 University
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April 24, 1989
Steven B. Rynecki
Attorney at Law
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411 East Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, W1 53202.4470
Linda Clark
Executive Director
Service Employees International Union
P.O. Box 485
Marion, IA 52302 '
Re: Arbitration Award - City o1 Iowa City and The Police Labor Relations
Organization of Iowa City
To the parties:
Enclosed please rind a copy of the Arbitration Award and the Arbitrator's Bill in. the
above matter.
Sincerely, . / /
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Richard Pegnetter
Arbitrator
cc. James A. McClimon, IA PERB
Dale Halling, City of Iowa City
Jim Linn, PLRO
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ARBITRATOR'S BILL
April 24, 1989
Arbitrator: Richard Pegnetter
College of Business
Colorado Stare University
Fort Collins, CO 80623
(SS #208-30-1069)
Employer: City of Iowa City
Iowa City, Iowa
Union: Police Labor Relations
Organization of Iowa City
Arbitrator's Fee:
1 day travel/hearing time ® $300/day
$ 300.00
2-U2 days study/writing time 0 $300/day
760.00
Arbitrator's Expenses:
Airfare - Denver to Cedar Rapids and return
731.00
Ground Transportation (Iowa and Colorado)
68.00
Lodging and Meals
74.66
Administrative --typing, copy, mailing
71.28
Total:
$1994.84
Amount Payable by the Employer:
$ 997.42
Amount Payable by the Employee Organization:
$ 997.42
Please make checks payable in the name of the Arbitrator.
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Iowa City is located in eastern Iowa and contains the largest institution of
higher education in the state, the University of Iowa. The police department has
approximately 53 sworn officers. The parties reached impasse in their efforts to
negotiate an agreement for 1989-90 and proceeded through mediation and fact-
finding. Fact-finding recommendations were issued on March 10, 1989. The
parties resolved several issues with the assistance of the fact -finder's report and;
under a mutual agreement to waive the statutory impasse deadline of March 15,
the parties then sought arbitration. The parties agreed to the undersigned as+a
single arbitrator and also established April 25, 1989 as the date for a final
arbitration award. No other agreed to modifications of section 20.22 of the Iowa
Public Employment Relations Act were made known to the arbitrator.
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At the beginning of the arbitration hearing on march 28, a procedural issue
was brought forward by the City. The City claimed that the Union was
improperly putting several issues before the arbitrator for decision. These issues
were Dental Insurance, Ammunition, and Riot Equipment. The City contender)
that these three issues were not presented to the fact -finder and, therefore, could
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not be raised in arbitration. The City's claim was filed with the Iowa Public
Employment Relations Board (PERB). The resolution of such questions of
arbitrability are not within the authority of an interest arbitrator under the Iowa
law. Rather, they must be resolved by the Iowa PERB or the parties. As of t8e
date of this Award, no conclusion has yet been determined by the Iowa PERB
regarding the City's claim. Thus, all issues at impasse presented at arbitration
on March 28, 1989 by either party are part of the decision of the undersigned
arbitrator in order to provide a complete decision, with the expectation that any
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issue found by the Iowa PERB to not be properly before the arbitrator will be
excised from the Award.
The following Issues at Impasse were presented for binding, final offer
arbitration: Wages, Position Classification, Detective Stand-by, Work Day, Dental
Insurance, Ammunition, and Riot Equipment.
1. Wages
The current agreement provides for a range of $20,113.60 per year as a
minimum salary for a police officer to a maximum of $29,161.60 with a five step
salary schedule.
Positions. The City proposes a 3% increase as its final offer. The Union
and the fact -finder both endorse wage increases of 3.5% for the contract year
beginning in July of 1989.
The City supports its offer by noting that Iowa City police officers are
already relatively well paid within the state and that a 3% increase will be near
the current rise in the coat of living, citing a Consumer Price Index change of
3.8%. The City stresses that a 3% raise for police officers would comport with the
2.76% and 3.25% raises already agreed to with the City's blue collar and fire
units. The City also notes that it agreed to a shift differential improvement
which had been recommended by the fact -finder, another wage gain by the Union
which should be weighed in the decision of the arbitrator.
The Union and the fact -finder both propose an increase of 3.5%. The Union
emphasizes the high productivity of the police officers and urges that a 3.6% raise
is appropriate in view of a low officer to population staffing ratio in Iowa City.
The fact -finder recommends 3.5% as a raise near the pattern of settlements in
similar police units in Iowa. He cites settlements of 3.75% in Ames and 4% in
Cedar Falls.
Decision. The arbitrator selects the position of the fact -find and the Union
as the most reasonable, a 3.5% increase at each step of the salary schedule. This
increase will be close to the increase in the cost of living, noted at 3.8%, and
keep Iowa City police in a strong wage position among comparable Iowa police
units, particularly at experienced ranks where Iowa City will remain highly
competitive (City Exhibit 6). A 3.5% raise for Iowa City officers will also be near
the average increase of 3.45% cited for police in larger Iowa municipalities (City
Exhibit 7) and reflects the impressive productivity of Iowa City police (Union
Exhibits 4, 7, and 8).
2. Position Classification
The current contract provides that an officer temporarily designated to a
higher job classification will be paid the higher, temporary rate after the officer
has served in the temporary position for at least 50 days.
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Positions. The City and the fact -finder propose no change in the existing
contract. The Union seeks a modification which would provide that a bargaining
unit employee, when functioning as a supervisor, immediately receives an increase
in hourly pay equal to half the difference between the officers rate and the rate
of the supervisor.
The City and the fact -finder both urge the retention of present contract
language, but for different reasons. The City stresses the difficulty of
administering the Union proposal with varying pay rates. The fact -finder cites the
absence of any significant problems under the current clause.
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The Union supports its final offer position with data from similar city police
contracts. The Union submits that it is common in other police units to have an
officer receive supervisor pay for all time in such temporary assignments. Iowa
City officers rarely get higher pay when working out of classification because the
assignment is usually lees than the 50 day minimum required. The Union argues
that its proposal is designed to provide pay appropriate to the level of work
performed.
Decision. The arbitrator selects the position of the fact -finder and the City
as the most appropriate. The evidence clearly shows that Iowa City is below the
norm among similar police units in the state regarding work temporarily
performed at a higher classification (City Exhibit 13). However, under the
procedures of final offer arbitration in Iowa, the arbitrator is limited to selecting
among final offers presented. Here, the proposal of the Union to amend the
current contract seems plagued with potential problems of implementation. Two
different officers filling in for the same supervisor would be paid different amounts
for the same work. Further, the Union language says the higher rate is due when
the officer is "functioning" as an acting supervisor, rather than when designated
to be an acting supervisor. This could present issues over who determines when
an officer is performing all or only some of the duties in a higher, supervisory
classification or is "functioning" the equal to a specific "designation" as a
temporary supervisor? Thus, the Union's evidence has merit, but its proposal
appears flawed in terms of sound contract administration. Given these concerns,
the continuation of the current language on position classification is awarded.
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3. Detective Stand-by
The current agreement provides for an officer required to be on stand-by
status to be paid an hour's wages for each eight hours of stand-by time.
Detectives are exempt from these stand-by pay provisions.
Positions. The fact -finder and the City propose that the current contract be
maintained. The Union seeks to have detectives paid $50 for each weekly or
week -end stand-by requirements. The City and the fact -finder emphasize the
agreement of the parties which placed the current exception from stand-by pay for
detectives in the contract. The Union urges that the exemption for detectives was
negotiated in the 19608 to deal with special circumstances which no longer exist.
The Union further notes that naming a detective to be on stand-by is inflexible
and often not needed. The Union cites the absence of required detective stand-
by in other Iowa police unite (Union Exhibit 27). The Union submits that pay for
restrictions on the detective's personal life through required stand-by when off-
duty should be compensated for detectives, as is now the case for other non -
detective officers (Union Exhibits 25 and 28).
Decision. The continuation of current contract language regarding detective
stand-by, as proposed by the City and recommended by the fact -finder, is selected
as the most appropriate final offer. To change mutually agreed language, the
evidence must be both strong and clear in demonstrating the need for change and
failure of the current provisions. I find such clarity lacking here. The "policy"
which now appears to control detective stand-by conditions is not specified in the
current contract clause. The notion of stand-by time in the contract states that
"it may be necessary or desirable" to require stand-by, suggesting that the use of
stand-by will vary and not be routine, whether paid or unpaid. Further, as the
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Union notes, the Fair Labor Standards Art provides for claims that a work status
which interferes with normal, personal activities may be subject to compensation
in some circumstances. In short, the avenues for resolving this issue under the
current contract do not appear to have been exhausted. Therefore, a continuation
of the present clause on stand-by appears the most reasonable at this time.
4. Work Day
The current agreement specifies the work day as eight hours, with officers
required to report 15 minutes prior to an assigned shift and, if requested, 15
minutes after the eight hour shift.
Positions. The City and the fact -finder propose no change in the language
on work day. The Union position is to limit the work day to eight hours and
eliminate the 15 minute reporting time before and after a shift.
The fact -finder emphasizes the cost of the Union proposal, as either higher
wages for the paid reporting time or reduced work time at current pay. The City
submits that Iowa City officers are comparatively well paid and that past
negotiations have reflected trade-offs by the City to continue the practice of
reporting time before and after shifts.
The Union stresses that the current practice of required reporting time could
add up to 1/2 hour a day to the officer's duty. This time should be compensated
and the Union has pursued the matter to arbitration after negotiations have failed
to resolve the issue.
Decision. The position of the fact -finder and the City is selected as the
most appropriate final offer on the issue of work day. Two points are especially
germane here. First, the data from comparable Iowa police units show that most
have a briefing or roll -call time before the eight hour shift beings (City Exhibit 1).
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Second, if unpaid "work" time is involved, as the Union itself notes, the
administration of the Fair Labor Standards Act may be an appropriate source for
resolution (Union Brief pg. 2). Again, the burden to fully justify change in a
mutually negotiated provision has not been met and, therefore, continuation of
the present work day language is awarded.
5. Dental Insurance
The current contract provides for single coverage dental insurance for all
officers.
Positions. The City seeks no change in the present language regarding
dental insurance. The Union proposes an open enrollment clause for dental
insurance which permits police employees to enroll in the dental plan offered other
City employees.
The City submits that overall settlement packages must be 'considered,
noting that compromises such as two year agreements are reflected in contracts
with the other City bargaining unite. The Union urges that equity across the
dental insurance opportunities for all City employees must be given controlling
weight.
Decision. The continuation of current dental insurance language is selected
as the most appropriate. While the current police dental plan may differ from the
blue collar and fire units, there was no evidence to show that the police do or will
have a lesser dental insurance program. Consequently, a request for change is
not supported.
6. Ammunition
The current contract provides that each officer will be provided with at least
60 rounds of target ammunition each month.
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Posiftions. The City seeks no change in the existing language. The Union
proposes that language specifying the actual issuance of the practice rounds be
added and that an additional 50 rounds per month be provided for one year.
The City stresses that it has the responsibility to insure that officers are
competent with their weapons. The Union submits that new automatic weapons
have replaced revolvers and more practice is needed until officers are fully familiar
with the new weapons. The Union also claims that some supervisors have been
hesitant in actually providing officers with the 50 practice rounds now mandated
in the contract.
Decision. The amendment in the current contract provision for practice
ammunition is awarded. The present language says "at least" (emphasis added)
50 rounds of target ammunition will be provided. No data to demonstrate that
the City would not fulfill its management responsibility to have proper training
on the new automatic handguns was convincing. Further, the present language
that 50 rounds will be "provided" monthly "for" each officer appears more than
adequate assurance to facilitate practice. If supervisors fail to make the
ammunition reasonably available as specified in the contract, grievance procedures
are available to treat the matter. A need to change "provided for" to "issued to"
is not supported by a failed test of existing language.
7. Riot Equipment
The present contract has no clause specifying riot gear for officers.
Positions. The City seeks no additional language related to weapons and
special equipment. The Union proposes a new clause which would mandate the
City to issue six times of riot equipment, including helmets, gas masks, and riot
shields.
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The City submits that no police units in the comparison group have clauses
on riot equipment and that there is no evidence to show a special need for such
a provision in Iowa City. The Union urges that the City has failed to follow
through on plans to purchase such equipment and that it is critical to have
additional riot gear before problems develop.
Decision. The continuation of present language on weapons and special
equipment is the most appropriate selection and no new language related to riot
equipment is awarded. There is no evidence that the City has failed to provide
adequate equipment for special needs, including riot control, for its officers within
the context of Iowa City.
Therefore, in accordance with the above discussion, I hereby make the
following
UNUMN,
Wages - increased to 3.5% at each step of the salary schedule.
2. Position Classification - maintain current language.
3. Detective Stand-by - maintain current language.
4. Work Day - maintain current language.
b. Dental Insurance - maintain current language.
6. Ammunition - maintain current language.
7. Riot Equipment - no new contract language.
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April 24, 1989 Richard Pegnetter
Fort Collins, Colorado Arbitrator
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 26, 1989
TO: Stephen Atkins, City Manager
FROM: Linda Newman Gentry, First Assistant City Attorney
RE: Proposed Order in Harry A. Johnson, Jr., Debtor;
Bankruptcy No. 3-89-1457
Attached please find the Order proposed by the Debtor's
Attorney, and reviewed by all the Secured Creditors'
attorneys. This Order memorializes the bench Order issued
by Judge Kishel last Friday, April 28, 1989 after hearing.
As discussed earlier, it is my opinion that this Order
incorporates my expressed concerns, and satisfactorily
protects the City's interests in the Holiday Inn - Iowa
City. Payment of parking fees is listed as an expense in
Exhibit A-2.
As You can see from the Cash Flow Projections, Exhibit A-2,
the Hotel's ending cash balance would permit payment to the
City on the Debtor's monthly obligation of ± $19,000, but
such payment would require court approval.
Since the Hotel is an income-producing property and the
Order prohibits the Hotel's receipts from being directed to
or commingled with any property other than the Hotel, the
Holiday Inn should remain on sound financial grounds.
I will continue to keep you informed. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Enclosure
cc: T. Timmins, City Attorney
City Council
Rosemary Vitosh, Finance Director
Patt Cain, Economic Development Coordinator
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BY MESSENGER
ROBINS, KAPLAN, MILLER £3 CIRESI
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
1800 INTERNATIONAL CENTRE
900 SECOND AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402-3394
TELEPHONE 16121 349.0500
TELECOPIER G121 339.4181
Tu'% 910-57G-2737
April 24, 1989
The Honorable Gregory F. Kishel
Judge of Bankruptcy Court
627 U.S. Courthouse
316 North Robert Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55102
MICHAEL L. MEYER
16121 3-9.0501
Re: Harry A. Johnson, Jr.; Bky. No. 3-89-1457
Mid -City Hotel Associates; Bky. No. 3-89-1458
Dear Judge Kishel:
Enclosed by hand delivery is the proposed Order in connection
with use of cash collateral and payment of wages in the above two
matters. My prior draft of this Order has been amended after
receipt of counsels' suggestions, and I am not aware of any
disagreement regarding the content of the Order. Please call me
if you have any questions or comments.
MLM/lkt
cc: Bradley C. Thorsen
Joseph L. Bard
Richard D. Anderson
Brian F. Leonard
Phillip Sohl
Linda Gentry
Very truly yours,
ROBINS, KAPLAN, MILLER d CIRESI
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Michael L. yer
RECEIVED
APR 2 6 1989
LEGAL DEPARTMENT G
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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA
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In re: Bky. No. 3-89-1457
Harry A. Johnson, Jr.,
Debtor.
ORDER
This matter came on for hearing before the undersigned on
April 21, 1989 upon debtor's motions for an order authorizing use
of cash collateral and authorizing payment of certain wages and
for an expedited hearing in connection with those motions.
Appearances were made by Michael L. Meyer for the debtor,
Bradley C. Thorsen for Bradley Trust, Joseph L. Bard for American
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Fish & Seafood, Richard D. Anderson for First Minnesota Savings
I
Bank, Brian F. Leonard for Midwest Federal Savings & Loan
Association, Phillip Bohl for The Ohio National Life Insurance
Company, and by telephone, Linda Gentry for the City of Iowa City.
The Court having considered the evidence presented and having
heard the arguments of counsel, finding that an expedited hearing
is warranted, and that an agreement among counsel has been reached
as set forth in this Order, it is hereby
ORDERED:
1. The debtor's request for an expedited hearing on the
above -referenced motions is hereby granted;
2. The debtor is authorized to use cash collateral through
anr. including May 1, 1989 for the purpose of operating and
maintaining the Properties, as that term is defined in the motion,
pending a continued preliminary hearing to be held at 9:30 a.m. on
May 1, 1989 in Courtroom No. 2, United States Bankruptcy Court,
627 U.S. Courthouse, 316 North Robert Street, St. Paul, Minnesota,
or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard. Said use of cash
collateral shall be subject to the following conditions:
a. Cash receipts from each of the Properties shall be
deposited into separate accounts identified to the
respective Properties which shall be segregated from one
another and the receipts from each Property shall be
used only for the operating expenses of that Property
except under no circumstances will the debtor pay the
management fees set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto.
Any cash receipts from a Property in excess of the
amount used for the operating expenses of that Property
will be held by the debtor in a segregated account for
that Property until further order of this Court. The
debtor shall not commingle the receipts generated from
the Properties nor divert receipts generated by one
Property to the expenses of another Property or for any
other purpose;
b. The debtor's use of cash collateral shall be
restricted to the uses and amounts set forth on the cash
flow projections attached to this Order as Exhibit A
which become due and payable on or before May 1, 1989;
C. The debtor shall, provide to the attorneys for the
secured lenders who appeared at the hearing on these
motions a weekly cash flow report showing receipts and
disbursements in connection with each of the Properties;
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d. Each party holding perfected assignments of rents
or other security interests in any Property found by the
Court to be cash collateral which is used by the debtor
is hereby granted a replacement lien on post-petition
assets that would in the absence of this bankruptcy case
have been subject to that party's security interest
including the revenues generated by the Property giving
rise to that party's cash collateral after the filing of
the Petition in this case on the same priority as the
security interest of that party on the date of filing of
the Petition;
e. The debtor shall provide a list of all persons
being paid wages by the debtor pursuant to this Order
together with the amount of those wages to any creditor
so requesting;
f. This order does not determine the validity,
priority or extent of any liens or security interests
asserted by the Secured Creditors, as that term is
defined in the motion, and any and all rights of the
Debtor to object thereto and otherwise with respect
thereto are hereby preserved; and
g. Entry of this Order is without prejudice to any
rights of the Secured Creditors, as that term is defined
in the motion, to object to the debtor's use of cash
collateral after May 1, 1989, or any other rights to
which they may be entitled thereafter; and
3. The debtor is authorized to pay the April 21, 1989 and
April 28, 1989 payrolls described in the motion pertaining to
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those payrolls including any payroll taxes in connection
therewith.
At St. Paul, Minnesota this _ day of April, 1989.
BY THE COURT:
Gregory F. Kishel
Bankruptcy Judge
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VERIFICATION
I, James A. Bartholomew, Chief Financial Officer of Pineapple
Management Co., declare under penalty of perjury that the attached
cash projections are true and correct according to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief.
Executed on: April 21, 1969.
Jamet A. Bartholomew
EXHIBIT A-1
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BEGINNING BALANCE
RECEIPTS:
IMMEDIATE FUNDS
PRIOR KEEP. CHECKS
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS
DISBURSENENIS:
COD PURCHASES OF SUPPLIES
PAYROLL
UTILITIES
ENTERTAINERS
INSURANCE
NAMSEMEN1 FEE
ADVERTISING
FRANCHISE/RESERVATION FEE
CREDIT CARD DISCOUNTS
SALES TAI
PARKING FEES
ENDING CASH BALANCE
IOWA CITY HOLIDAY INN
CASH FLOW FROJECTION
FOR THE WEEKS ENDED
21-ADr-89
1/21/89
1/29/89
5/5/91
5:121189
TOTAL
11,000
;0,600
33,160
73,600
107,000
107,D00
115,000
102,600
1,000
15,000
15,000
17,000
51,000
-------------------------------------------------------------
77,600
133,000
152,500
165,160
153,600
B. 000
57,000
;6,000
32,000
;13,000
58,600
65,000
123,600
10,000
20,000
30,000
0
1,000
1,000
1,000
12,000
11,110
11,410
3,000
3,000
3,000
9,000
0
2,000
2,000
4B,400
48,400
11333
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11333
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66,600
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' 102,400
119,110
- --------
62,333
350,773
11,000
30,600
33,160
102,027
102,827
A-2
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BEGINNING BALANCE
RECEIPTS:
IMMEDIATE FUNDS
FRIOR NEEM CHECKS
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS
DISBURSEMENTS:
COD PURCHASES OF SUPPLIES
PAYROLL
UTILITIES
ENTERTAINERS
INSURANCE
MANAGEMENT FEE
ADVERTISING
FRANCHISEIRESEP.VATION FEE
CREDIT CARD DISCOUNTS
SALES TAI
PARKING FEES
ENDING CASH BALANCE
41MEAPOLIS HOLICAY INK
CASH FLOW PROJECTION
FOR THE NEE7.S ENDED
11 -Apr -09
7!21;89
1/28/89
5/5/89
i7/29
TOTAL
11,700
59,200
9,180
22,000
105,000
105,000
105,000
337,000
------"'---------------------"_"--------------------------"'
17,000
10,000
10,000
31,000
22,000
--------------------------------------------------------------
133,700
171,200
121,780
371,000
9,000
51,000
53,000
58,000
171,000
56.500
86,500
91000
7,300
16,300
11300
1,3^.0
1,30
1,300
5,200
5,200
5,200
5,200
15,600
13,120
13,120
51000
5,000
5,000
15,000
0
.,333
2,333
0
---------------------------------
0
10,300
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- 71,500
- ---
161,120
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79,133
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328,353
11,700
59,200
9,780
15,617
15,617
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A-1
PESINNIN6 BALANCE
RECEIPTS:
IMMEDIATE FUNDS
PRIOR NEEP. CHECKS
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS
O15SURSEMENTS:
COD PURCHASES OF SUPPI:ES
PAYROLL
UTILITIES
ENTERTAINERS
INSURANCE
MANAGEMENT FEE
ADVERTISINS
FRANCHISE/RESERVATION FEE
CREDIT CARD DISCOUNTS
SALES TAI
FARMS FEES
ENDING CASH BALANCE
PHYSICANS I SURMNS BLC6
CASH FLOW PROJECTION
FOR THE WEEKS ENDED
21 -Apr -E9
1/2119
1128/89
515/89
5/12/89
TOTAL
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S,]UO
22,353
0
1,700
25,000
20,000
19,100
7,800
7,800
0
12,500
30,300
12,353
57.55?
21600
2,500
2,500
7,605
216r%
2,600
5,:50
3.100
3,000
6.1:0
2,000
2,000
2,317
2,311
0
0
0
0
0
0 •
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7,200
7,911
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8,100
23,217
0
:,300
22,353
31,253
31,253
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BEBIN4INE BALANCE
RECEIPTS:
IMMEDIATE FUNDS
PRIOR NEEM CHECKS
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS
DISBURSENE47S:
COD PURCHASES OF SUPPLIES
PAYROLL
UTILITIES
ENTERTAINERS
INSURANCE
MANAGEMENT FEE
ADVERTISING
FRANCHISEIRESEP,9ATION FEE
CREDIT CARD DISCOUNTS
SALES TAI
PARKING FEES
ENDING CASH BALANCE
INLAND BUILDING
CASH FLOW PROJECTION
FOR THE WEEKS ENDED
21 -Apr -B9
1!21139 1/23:89 5/5189 5112/39 TOTAL
0 0 2,087
0
5,600 1,500 7,100
0 0 5,600 3,587 7,100
1,250 1,250
0
3,000 2.000 5,000
0
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513 513
0
0
0
0
0
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WILLIAM F. SUEPPEL
ROBERTW DOWNER
JAMES P. HAYES
JAMES O. MCCARRAGHER
MARK T. HAMER
THOMAS D. HOBART
MARGARET T. LAINSON
DOUGLAS D. RUPPERT
PAUL J. MNNDREW . JR.
TIMOTHY J. HRUMM
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MEARDON, SUEPPEL, DOWNER & HAYES
LAWYERS
122 SOUTH UNN STREET FAX: 4319) 335.7250
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 TCLEPHONE:13191335.9222
April 19, 1989
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City Council
City of Iowa City, Iowa
Civic Center
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Enclosed find a copy of another letter that I have received con-
cerning the accidents occurring on Highway 1 west of its intersection
with South Riverside Drive.
i We have previously asked the Iowa Department of Transportation and
the City of Iowa City to look into this matter and consider the instal- � I.
lation of an electrically -controlled traffic signal at Hudson Avenue.
espectful fitted,
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IOWA CITU, IONA SnW
April 20, 1989 ,
Michael J. Finnegan
Business Manager
Business Office 114 JH
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242
Dear Mike:
Enclosed is a letter we received from Iowa City Manager Steve
Atkins about energizing the electrical lines running from new substation
"L" on Capitol Street.
The substation is about completed. We estimate our work will be
done about May 1. The substation could be energized anytime after
that when your work is completed.
Based on the City Manager's letter, it appears we may not be able
to energize the lines until approval is given by the City Council.
Sin•�ce/re/ly,
TTH/11
Attachment
cc: Steve Atkins
POST OFFICE BOX 120, IOWA GIT', IOWA 52210. PHONE 0I0000925I
740
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 26, 1989
To: City Council
From: Terrence L. Timmins, City Attorney(/. a�
Linda Newman Gentry, First Assistant City Attorn
Re: First E Rochester, Part Three, A Subdivision of I wa ity, Iowa
The Conditional Zoning Agreement for First 8 Rochester, Part 3, approved by the
City Council along with rezoning of that property on April 5, 1988, purports to
limit development in that Subdivision to 27 residences until a secondary access is
provided, see attached. It explicitly provides that "the parties have agreed that
twenty-seven (27) is the maximum number of single family residences which may
be allowed on the Development Land before secondary street access is provided to
the area," see attached agreement.
Recently, a local attorney, in examining an abstract for a client's purchase of two
large lots in this Subdivision, found that private Covenants, not involving the
City, were recorded by the Subdivider after his execution of the Conditional
Zoning Agreement. These private covenants explicitly contemplated that Lots 91,
92, 94 and 95 could be split into two lots each. See attached Plat and private
Covenants.
City practice has traditionally, and we believe lawfully, permitted one -lot splits
after sale to a new owner. However, the attorney later learned from City staff
that the City's Conditional Zoning Agreement limited the Subdivision to 27
residences until secondary access was obtained. The local attorney then informed
the Legal Department that the Conditional Zoning Agreement was not "of record"
in the Recorder's office, and therefore did not show up in his client's abstract of
title. We admire and appreciate this attorney's candor in bringing this to our
attention.
Although Iowa law does not require the recording of a conditional zoning agreement
since it is effective upon publication of the zoning ordinance of which it is a part,
the better practice would be to record conditional zoning agreements since they
are, by their nature, designed to be covenants running with the land and should
be recorded. Conversely, a conditional zoning agreement is not simply another
agreement between the City and the subdivider. It is intended to be effective
against the subdivider as well as against subsequent purchasers.
In response to these events, we recorded the Conditional Zoning Agreement. We
also alerted the Housing and Inspection Services Department, by written memo
dated April 10, 1989, to keep track of the number of building permits issued in the
above Subdivision. The Conditional Zoning Agreement limits the number of "single
family residences" to a total number of 27 until secondary access is available.
Also, according to the provisions of the Conditional Zoning Agreement, the City
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is not obligated to approve any further "subdivision plat or plats" until and unless
secondary access is provided, see attached.
It is our opinion that if the City and/or the Subdivider wanted to limit the number
of lots in this Subdivision to 27, the Conditional Zoning Agreement could easily
have said so but did not. We bring this to your attention, not to place blame on
anyone but for three objective reasons:
First, to alert you to possible difficulties when the number of building permits for
single family residences reaches 27 in this Subdivision, in order to enforce
compliance with the Conditional Zoning Agreement. At that point, the City will
issue no more permits, even though some lots have been legally split. You should
anticipate a request to amend the Agreement at that time.
Second, we urge the City to view this series of events as a learning experience,
and to govern ourselves accordingly hereafter.
Third, we intend to subject any subsequent conditional zoning requests to a high
degree of scrutiny, in order to avoid such problems in the future.
We will continue to keep you informed on this matter, and will be available for your
comments and questions, as needed.
cc: Steve Atkins, City Manager
Don Schmeiser, PPD Director
Doug Boothroy, HIS Director
bj/pc2
Attachments: Private Restrictive Covenants - First E Rochester, Part Three
Conditional Zoning Agreement
Plat, First E Rochester, Part Three
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IOWA CITY
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I, Marian K. Karr, City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
do hereby certify that the Ordinance attached hereto is a true and
correct copy of the Ordinance No. 88-3372 which was passed by
the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at a regular meeting held on
the 19th day of April 19 88 all as the
same appears of record ut my o ice.
Dated at Iowa City, Iowa, this 5th day of,
19 89. April
K
inanhn K. Karr
City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 88-3 72
AN ORDINANE MENDING 11E ZONING ORDINANCE 8Y CHAWC
ING THE USE fEt11JITIONS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED
EAST OF FIRST AVEN,E EXTENDED VIA HICKORY TRAIL.
ilfFM, the property located asst of First
Avenue extended via Hickory Trail is located in ar
area zoned ID -RS; and
WfPFAS, the Corpkehensive Plan for the City of
ioa City shows Residential land uses at a density
of 2-8 dwelling knits per acre in the area contain-
ing the subject property; and
MfffAS, the existing developkekt near the
property is for low and rnediun density residential
uses for which the subject rezoning would be carpat-
ible; and
VlfTaAAS, low density single-family residential
uses are the m3st appropriate use for this area; and
WET -AS, because an adequate street net>wvk is
essential to the growth and developrent of new or
expanding residential areas it is necessary to
provide for secondary access if the applicant pro-
poses to rezone additional land to permit residen-
tial developrent; and
VEREAS, the applicant has akreed that no fur-
ther rezoning of the balance of the applicant's
ply shall be allowed until secondary access is
provided in accodsnce with the term and conditions
of a Conditional Zoning Ag-eerent, a copy of which
is attached hereto.
NOW, 7HEMFOR€, 8E IT ORDAINED BY TIE CITY
MMIL OF TIE CITY OF IDA CITY, IOTA, THAT:
SECTION I. ZONING MENMENT.
Subject to the terns and Conditions of the
Conditional Zoning Agreerrent, the property described
below is hereby reclassified frau its present clas-
sification of ID -RS to RS -5:
Comencing at the Souttrest Corner of the South -
vest Quarter of Section 1, Township 79 North, Range
6 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian- theme
ND0001'00'W, 660.00 feet; thence ii4'031,
1,297.55 feet; thence Ni00043122'1i, 263.95 feet;
thence 589043116"E, 302.29 feet to the Northeast
Corner of Lot 73 of First and tmchester, Part Two
and the Point of Beginning; thence N00025111"E,
287.94 feet; thence '46"E, 187.87 feet; thence
N010221580E, 112.41 feet; thence Mft'44"E, 175.00
feet; theme S000d0'00'E, 399.07 feet; theme
508000'00"E, 315.29 feet; &a" S11039'36"lf, 251.82
feet; Rice S05000'00'E, 254.63 feet; thence
S110301000W, 162.53 feet; thence Southeasterly 35.25
feet, along a 385.53 foot radius curve, concave
Northeasterly, whose 35.23 foot chord bears
581007'09"E; thence 506015'43'11, 277.70 feet; thence
589004'17011, 170.00 feet; thence ND4055'26-W, 12.25
210 '161
feet; thence SB3OrA'34'S1, 474.00 feet; thence
00905'48"W, 83.75 feet to theSoutheast Corner of
Lot 53 of said Part Two; thence N09oP2'53"E, 242.84
feet along the Easterly Lire of said Part Two;
thence N18o35'00"E, 356.00 feet along the Easterly
Lire of said Part Two; thence ND4015'00"E, 321.25
feet along the Easterly Lire of said Part Two;
thence W5o38'14"E, 261.75 feet along the Easterly
Lire of said Part Two; thence NODo25'11"E, 23.47
feet along the Easterly Lire of said Part Two to the
Point of Beginning.
SECTION II. ZONING MAP. The Building Inspector
is a or z directed to Change the
Zoning Map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to con-
form to this arrentent upon final passage, approval
and publication of this ordinance as provided by
law.
SECTION IiI. LUOITIONAL ZONING AGRED4if. The
Mayor is he author zed and directed to sign, and
the City Clerk to attest, the Conditional Zoning
Agrement.
SECTION IV. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts
of finances in conflict with the provision of this
ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION V. SEVERABILITY.irwice shall pro✓rsbe adMged
ron or part
to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication
shall not affect the validity of the Ordirance as a
whole or any section, provision or part thereof not
adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION VI. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance
she in e a rna passage, approval
and publication as required by law.
Passed and approved this 19th day of April,
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LEGAL DEPARTMENT
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It was moved by Courtnev and seconded by Strait that
the Ordinance as rea a opted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Ambrisco
--Y-- Courtney
X Dickson
X Horowitz
X Larson
X McDonald
X Strait
First Consideration 4/5/88
Vote for passage: Ayes: Larson, McDonald, Strait, Ambrisco,
Courtney, Horowitz. Nays: None. Absent: Dickson.
Second Consideration
Vote for passage:
Date published 4/27/88
Approved as to Form
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Legg] Depart en
,
Moved by Courtney, seconded by Strait,
that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for passage at two
Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended,
the second consideration and vote be waived
and the ordinance be voted upon for final
passage at this time. Ayes: McDonald,
Strait, Ambrisco, Courtney, Dickson, Larson.
Nays: None. Absent: Horowitz.
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"" 11`` CONDITSONAL 20NINC AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the City Of Iowa
City, Iowa (City), and Plum Grove Acres, Inc., an Iowa Corpo-
ration (Developer).
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, Developer owns a tract of land located in the
northeast part of Iowa City, Iowa, legally described as fol-
lows:
Commencing at the Southwest Corner of the
Southwest Quarter of Section 1, Township 79
North, Range 6 West of the Fifth Principal
Meridian; Thence N00°01100"W, 660.00 feet;
Thence N89 -35-03-F, 1,297.55 feet; Thence
N00°43'22"W, 263.95 feet; Thence
S89°43'16"E, 302.29 feet to the Northeast
Corner of Lot 73 of First and Rochester,
Part Two and the Point of Beginning; Thence
N00°25111"E, 287.94 feet; Thence
N88°05'46"E, 187.87 feet; Thence
N01 22-58-E, 112.41 feet, Thence
N88°26'44"E, 810.19 feet, Thence
S00°32'00"E, 1,325.33 feet; Thence
S00°10'32"W, 333.60 feet; Thence
S89°04'17"W, 829.09 feet; Thencei
N040
55126"w, 12.25 feet; Thence
S88°54'34"W, 474.00 feet; Thence
N00°05'48"W, 83.75 feet to the Southeast
Corner of Lot 53 of said Part TWO; Thence
N09°22153"E, 242.84 feet along the Easterly
Line of said Part Two; Thence N18°35100"E,
356.00 feet along the Easterly Line of said
Part Two; Thence N04°15'00"E, 321.25 feet
along the Easterly Line of said Part Two,
Thence N25138'14"E, 261.75 feet along the
Easterly Line of said Part TWo; Thence j
N00025111"E, 23.47 feet along the Easterlit
Line of said Part Two to the Point of Be_ -ginning.
Said tract of land contains 42.54 acres, more or less, and is�,
subject to easements and restrictions of record and for conve-
nience is hereinafter referred to as "Development Land"; and
WHEREAS, Developer has applied to rezone the Development
I
Land from the Interim Development -Residential Single Family
IIDRS) classification to the Low Density Single -Family Residen-
tial IRS -51 zone; and
WHEREAS, the sole means of street access to the Develop-
ment Land is via First Avenue and Hickory Trail; and
WHEREAS, Developer has been unable to secure property !
through which to provide a secondary means of access to the
City's street system] end
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WHEREAS, it is City's Policy, based upon Safety concerns,
to limit development in arras where secondary access is neither
available nor planned; and
WHEREAS, the parties have agreed that twenty-seven (271 is
the maximum number of single family residences which may be
allowed on the Development Land before secondary street access
is provided to the area; and
WHEREAS, Developer and Citv have now agreed to address
said reservations and obiections by reducing the area of land
to be rezoned to a portion of the Development Land consisting
of 18.43 acres, more or less, legally described as follows:
Commencing at the Southwest Corner of the
Southwest Ouarter of Section 1, Township 79
North, Range 6 West of the Fifth Principal
Meridian; Thence N00001'00"W, 660.00 feet;
Thence NB9°35.03"E, 1,297.55 feet; Thence
NOO°43'22"W, 263.95 feet; Thence
689"43'16"E, 302.29 feet to the Northeast
Corner of Lot 73 of First and Rochester,
Part Two and the Point of Beginning; Thence
N00°25111"E, 287.94 feet; Thence
NBB°05'46"E, 187.87 feet; Thence
NOl"22'58"E, 112.41 feet; Thence
N88°26'44"E, 175.00 feet; Thence
S00"00'00"E, 399.07 feet; Thence
SOB -00-00-E, 315.29 feet; Thence
S11°39'36"W, 251.82 feet; Thence
SOS -00-00-E, 254.63 feet; Thence
SII.30'00"W, 162.53 feet; Thence
Southeasterly 35.25 feet, along a 385.53
foot radius curve, concave Northeasterly,
whose 35.23 foot chord bears S81°07109"E;
Thence S06"15143"W, 277.70 feet; Thence
589.04'17"W, 170.00 feat; Thence
N04°55'26"W, 12.25 feet; Thence
SOB°54134"W, 474.00 feet; Thence
N00"05148"W, 83.75 feet to the Southeast
Corner of Lot 53 of said Part Two; Thence
N09°22'53"E, 242.84 feet along the Easterly
Line of said Part Twol Thence N18"35100"E,
356.00 feet along the Easterly Line of said
Part Two; Thence N04.15600"E, 321.25 feet
along the Easterly Line of said Part Two;
Thence N25"38'14"E, 261.75 feet along the
Easterly Line of said Part Two; Thence
N00°25'11"E, 23.47 feet along the Easterly
Line of said Part Two to the Point of Be-
ginning.
For convenience, the above 18.43 acres, more or less, is here-
inafter referred to as the "RS -5 Tract". Further, City and
Developer have agreed that no further rezoning or subdivision
of the Development Land shall be allowed until a secondary
street access is provided to the development Land.
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NOW, THEREFORE, City and Developer acres as follows:
1. City agrees to the rezoning of the RS -5 Tract as le-
gally described above to Low Density Single Family Residential
IRS -5) zoning classification.
Z. Developer agrees that City shall not be obligated to
rezone or approve subdivision plats for any more of the Devel-
opment Land (except the RS -5 Tract) until secondary street ac-
cess has been provided to that Development Land.
3. City and Developer agree that prior to the issuance
of building permits for lots in the RS -5 Tract, Developer shall
file and obtain City approval of a subdivision plat or plats,
and shall contract for and install such public improvements as
the City may require pursuant to its ordinances, rules, and
regulations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this
Conditional Zoning Agreement to be executed as of this 19th
day of Anrii , 1988.
CITY OF IOWA CITY, �,�IOWA��/(//';
CORPORATE SEAL BY. o n McDonald, Mayor
ATTEST:
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PLUM GROVE ACPES, INC.
BY: !I[uL 2•
R uce R. Glasgow, P sident
rank Boyd, Se"Pary
STATE OF IOWA )
) SS:
JOHNSON COUNTY )
On this 19th day of 4nril 1998, before me, the
undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa, per-
sonally appeared John McDonald and Marian K. Farr, to me per-
sonally known, who, being by me duly sworn, did say that they
are the Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of said municipal
corporation executing the within and foregoing instrument] that
the seal affixed hereto is the seal of said municipal cor-
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poration; that said instrument was signed and sealed on behalf
of said municipal corporation by authority of the City Council
of said municipal corporation, and that the said John McDonald
and Marian N. Karr acknowledged the execution of said instru-
ment to be the voluntary act and deed of said municipal corpo-
ration, by it and by them voluntarily executed.
-ITotary t'ubTie in &no lor Me
State of Iowa.
STATE OF IOWA , NOTARIAL SEAL
I SS:
JOHNSON COUNTY
On this WA day of 19BB, before me, the
undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa, per-
sonally appeared Bruce R. Glasgow and Frank Boyd, to me person-
ally known, who being by me dulv sworn, did say that they are
the President and Vice President and Secretary, respectively,
of said corporation executing the within and foregoing instru-
ments that no seal has been procured by the said corporation;
that said instrument was signed on behalf of said corporation
by authority of its Board of Directors; and that the said Bruce
R. Glasgow and Frank Boyd, as such officers acknowledged the
execution of said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed
of said corporation, by it and by them voluntarily executed.
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State of Iowa.
02/45-01-70
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Plum Grove Acres, Inc., by a Protective Covenants and Restrictions dated
Bruce R. 0lallov, President, June 1, 19BB.
and Frank Boyd. Vice President a Recorded June 1, 19AR. Book 1005, Page 215.
end Secretary, Recites: KNOW ALL NEN by THESE PRESENTS:
a Plum Grove Aced, Inc.. the developer and
(40) to the owner of all the lots in the addition to
is Ion City, Iwo, known as First and
The Public. Rochester, Part Three, the recorded plat of
a which is recorded in Book 30, Page 60. in
the Office of the County Recorder of
Js Johnson County, Ion, for the mutual benefit
of those persons who say purchase any of the
a lots in First and Rochester. Part Three,
nowowned by Plum Grove Acres, Inc.. hereby impose, the follwinR covenants and
re•trlctlo,u on each lot in said subdivision, which covenants and restrictions
shall be binding upon all the present and future owner, of each and every parcel
of ground in said subdivision as covenants running with the land with the same
force and effect as if contained in each subsequent conveyance of land:
1. All Lots In the subdivision shall be used. solely for residential purposes
except Lots which may be conveyed to the City of lova City for park purposes,
All 0that lots shall contain aro are than one (1) single family residence and a
one, two or three tar garage, except for those Lots that may be resubdivided or /
split as allowed by these covenants and restrictions. ✓
2. Except as provided herein, none of the lots shall be resubdivided
except with the written permission of Plum Grove Acres. Inc. or Its successors
or resigns. Permission will be granted only If the resubdivision would not
detract from the aesthetic development of the entire subdivision. Lots 91, 92,
94 and 95 may be resubdivided or split into two parts each. Lot 93 may be
resubdivided or split into three separate parts.
3. Construction of any structure shall be completed within one (t) year
fro the date that said construction is begun, except where completion Is rendered
impossible by reason of fire, reasonably unanticipated adverse weather conditions,
or other reasonably unforeseen contingencies.
4. The owner of any building damaged by fire or any other unforeseen
contingency shall within ninety (90) days commence restoration or removal of Bald
building and work ,hall be completed within one (1) year. inthe
event
sof total
destruction of any building, the owner shall within one it.(1) year after
eventNo^dwelling erected onbsubdivisiontLotst 82.x83, 84,to 85. 108,0ry 107.01106, ion
$.
105, 104, 103 102 and 101 shall have a ground floor square foot living area of
leu than 1.400 square feets in the cue of a ane story structure, not las
than 900 square feet, in the came of a two story structure or a story and one-half
structure. No duelling erected on subdivision Lots 86, 87, 88, 89, 90. 919 92s
93, 94, 95, 9j 97, 9B, 99 and 100 shall have a ground floor square foot living
area of lesi than 1,500 square feet, in the case of • one story structure, nor
len than 960 square feet, in the case of a two Rory structure or a story and
one-half structure. Split foyer and b1 -level residences shall be considered
one story structures for the purpose of these restrictions. Gants and
breasways shall not be included In the ground floor living area. All one
story residential structures ,hall have a minimum living area of 1,400 square
feet or 1,500 square feet and all two story residential structures ,hall have A
minimum living area of 1,1100 $quare feet or 1,920 square feet, relative to the
particular lot constructed upon as previously described in this paragraph.
6. Prior to construction of any building on any Lot in the subdivision.
the Lot owner shall submit the planes speclflcattons and a plot plan for the
proposed structure to Plum Crave Acres, Int.9 its successor or assignee, for
approval. Approval will be given If the proposed buildtng end plot plan
I
ill be in harmony with existing structures in the subdivision. it being the
uction
aesthetics of the 0mubdlvisive AcreIon0Ind toc. permit
pmaint maintainorimprove tproperty valuhat will es.
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7. No temporary structures shall be erected on any Lot described herein.
S. No noxious or offensive trade shall be carried on upon any Lot, nor
shall anything be done thereon which may be or become an annoyance or nuisance
to the neighborhood.
9. The titleholder of each Lot, vacant or improved, shall keep his Lot or
Late free of weeds and debris.
10. No animals, livestock or poultry shall be raised within the sub-
division except for cocoon household pets provided that the same are not kept
or maintained for commercial purposes. Pets shall be managed so they do not
Interfere with the quiet enjoyment of property by other lot owners.
11. No act constituting a nuisance as defined In Chapter 657 of the Code
of Iowa or the common law of Iowa shall be permitted.
12. Foch Lot owner shall be responsible for maintaining the Lot so as to
minimize erosion In and around the Lot.
13. Notor vehicles used by residents shall be parked in areas designated
In the building plans as parking areas. All parking area shall be hard surfaced
and no parking area shall be predominantly constructed of loose rocks, stones.
gravel, or similar loose -surfaced materials. No motor vehicle shall be parked
1n any mmrtr or at any time to as to interfere with the flow of traffic.
Recreational vehicles, Including campers, trailers and boats shell be stored within a
garage or at such other place where such Items are not visible from the strut,
except during the months of Play through September of each year.
16. If any party attempts to violate or violates any of the Covnunt@ or
Restrictions herein before twenty-one (21) years, It shall be lawful for, and
the exclusive right of any other Lot owner In the subdivision to Institute
proceedings at la or in equity to prevent the violation of any Covenant or to
recover damages for such violation.
15. These Covenants are to run with the land and shall be binding upon all
the parties and all persons claiming under them and upon the end of the initial
twenty-one (21) year period shall be automatically extended for successive periods
of ten (10) years unless by a vote of the majorlty of the then owners of the Iota
It is agreed to change the Covenants In whole or in part. During the initial
twenty-one year period the Protective Covenants and Restrictions herein may be
mended by a vote of two-thirds of the Lot owners.
16. Invalidation of any one or sort of these Covenants by judgment or court
order shall not affect any of the other provisions which @hall remain In full
fore# and effect.
FINAL PIAT
FIRST AND ROCHESTER
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RULES COD IMME MEETING
May 2, 1989
7:00 p.m.
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHMBERS
AGENDA
1) By -Law Changes for Mayor's Youth Employment Board (4-18-89)
2) Other Council policy issues
3) Adjournment
7G
MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT BOARD - BY-LAWS
Article I - Authority
Section 1 - The name of the Board shall be the Mayor's Youth Employment Board of
Iowa City, Iowa, as established by a 1966 resolution of the City Council.
Article II - Purpose
Section 1 - The Mayor's Youth Employment Board will attempt to analyze and meet the
needs of Johnson County with regard to youth employment.
Section 2 - The Board will develop the policies of the agency and interpret the program.
The Board shall be responsible for the evaluation of the program and its executive director.
The Board shall also assist in fund-raising, act as an advocate in the area of legislation, and
appoint the executive director of the program.
Article III - Membership
Section 1 - There will be a total of ten (10) Board members. A minimum of eight (8)
of the ten (10) Board members will be from Iowa City. A minimum of two (2) Board members
will be from the area of Johnson County outside of the City of Iowa City.
Section 2 - Eight (8) Board members will be appointed by the Iowa City Council. The
two (2) Johnson County members will be appointed by the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors.
Section 3 - Board members will represent various community interest groups such as
religious institutions, Johnson County Department of Social Services, Job Service of Iowa,
School of Social Work, Board of Education, Hawkeye Area Community Action Program,
Chamber of Commerce, youth representatives, and other groups deemed to be appropriate.
Section 4 - Mayor's Youth Board members shall serve three (3) year terms.
Section 5 - A vacancy occurring because of a resignation during the year shall be filled
by the body which appointed the person, after proper notification.
Section 6 - All members shall have one (1) vote.
Section 7 - A quorum shall be a majority.
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Mayor's Youth Employment Board
By -Laws
Continued
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Article III - Membership Continued
Section 8 - Board members may solicit additional representatives from community
interest groups such as religious institutions, Johnson County Department of Social Services,
School of Social Work, and other groups deemed to be appropriate.
Section 9 - The representatives will serve as resource people, advisory to the Board.
Article IV - Officers
Section 1 - The officers will include a president, vice-president and a secretary -treasurer
Section 2 - The officers shall be elected annually in August by a majority of the Board.
Article V - Meetings
Section 1 - The Board shall meet once a month or at the discretion of the president.
Written and/or telephone notice of the meeting will be given to all members seven days prior
to the meeting.
Section 2 - The president may call a special meeting as deemed necessary upon
reasonable advance notification to all Board members.
Article VI - Conduct of Board Business
Section 1 - Minutes of the Board meeting shall be submitted each month to the City
Council and the Board of Supervisors.
Section 2 - The Board will accept referrals from the Council and Board of Supervisors
and will report back to the Council and the Board of Supervisors in the minutes.
Section 3 - An annual report will be submitted to the Council and the Board of
Supervisors pertaining to the Mayor's Youth Program as deemed to be appropriate.
Mayor's Youth Employment Board
By -Laws
Continued
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Article VII - Amendments
Section 1 - These by-laws may be aRered, amended or repealed and new by-laws
adopted at any regular meeting at which at least six (6) Board members are present, or at any
special meeting called for that purpose with seven (7) days written notice given to all Board
members,and subsequent approval by the City Council.
GOAL
DEPARTMENT
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In Minnesota, a Plastics Ban
Local Laws Take Aim
At Indestructible Trash
By WILLIAM E. SCHMIDT
]N the early 1980's, the titles of St. Paul and
Minneapolis joined a growing number of
cities and counties with curbside recycling
programs, picking up glass bottles, alumi.
num cans and newspapers that might otherwise
libinto landfills or incinerators.
But officials in the Twin Cities noticed that
more and more of the stuff people were throwing
out Included things like milk jugs, soft drink con-
tainers. grocery bags and egg cartons that used
to consist of paper or cardboard or glass, but now
were made out of various plastics that the city
could not recycle.
Now the officials, in a move likely to be Imi-
tated elsewhere, are instituting the most far.
reaching waste -management measures yet: or.
dinances aimed at banning from store shelves
and fast-food restaurants any plastic carryout
caeca
food packaging that cannot be recycled. The Min-
neapolis City Council unanimously adopted the
ordinance, which takes effect In July 1999, at the
end of March; St. Paul is expected to puss Its ver.
sion this month.
The two ordinances reflect the urgency with
which many local govemments across the coon.
try are approaching the Issue of solld-waste dis.
posal, amid growing concern about shrinking
landfill space and the potential environmental
consequences of incineration.
"Solid waste disposal is almost wholly a local
concern," said Jeanne Wirka, an analyst with the
Environmental Action Foundations in Washing.
On. "People can't necessarily do anything about
the Alaska oil spill, but they can do something
about recycling and plastics," she said.
The Environmental Protection Agency pre.
diets that plastic products, which now make up
about 7 percent of the waste stream, will account
for 15 percent by the year 2002.
Food manufacturers and retail-,
ers say the switch to plastic pack -i
aging, which is now commonly used
ineverything from ketchup bottles
to the foam pads inside packaged
meals, is a boon to consumers,
being lighter and more economical'
than glass or paper alternatives.
But in the Twin Cities, public offi-
cials see it another way. "It's
crazy, ' said Bob Long, a member of
the St. Paul City Council who spon.
sored the ordinance. "As a matter
of public policy, we are trying to
recycle more and more or our gar.
bage. And the food industry is pack.
aging more and more foodstuffs In,
plastic that we can't recycle."
The involvement of local gavem-
ments with solid -waste disposal,
began with a growing interest in.
public recyling efforts. Since 1986,
states including New Jersey, Rhode
Island and Oregon, have adopted
recycling programs, and New York
City will start pickups of bottles,
cans and newspapers this year.
Now some cities are taking on.
plastics as a kind of symbolic next
step. Both Berkeley, Calif., and Suf.
folk County passed bans last year
on the use of polystyrene plastic for
fast foods or other foods packaged
by local retailers. The Suffolk
County law, which is due to take of-.
feet In July, is the object of a law-
suit filed by plastic manufacturers.
Within the last few weeks, hun.
dreds of cities and organizations
have asked Minneapolis for copies
of its new ordinance, and a state-
wide version of the law was intro-
duced in the Minnesota Legislature.
two weeks ago. It would ban all
manner of plastic containers, with
provisions to exempt products
whose manufacturers can prove
they can be recycled.
In Minnesota, food retailers and
plastic manufacturers are urging,
the state lawmakers to effectively
preempt the Minneapolis and St.
Paul laws. Failing that, the Industry
plans to go to court. Still, the threat of more curbs
on plastics has had an effect an the Industry.
There Is increasing talk about developing de.
gradable plastics, and several large companies
have Invested $1.8 million in research aimed at
developing new ways to recycle their products.
While about 29 percent of aluminum and 21
percent of paper is currently recyclable, less
than 1 percent of plastic goods are recycled,
mostly as fiberfill for pillows or carpet facing.
Susan Vadney of the Society of the Plastic In-,
dustry says plastics can be 190 percent recycla.
ble, and argues that the principal effect of laws
banning them Is to drive up grocery prices be.
cause paper and glass are marc expensive.
In Minneapolis and St. Paul, officials say they
cannot afford to recycle plastics because the,
scrap value of such Items is far less than the cost
of collecting them. if the Industry is serlous about
recycling, said Mr. Long, the solution Is simple:
They should subsidize local recycling programs.
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A Revolution
Of Her Own:
Ban Plastics
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Olive Pearl Ritter
314 North Clinton Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
F I L E D
MAY Ile
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Date: April 29, 1989
To: John McDonald, Mayor of Iowa City
Stephen Atkins, City Manager
Members of the City Council
John McDonald Susan Horowitz
William Ambrisco Karen Kubby
John Balmer Randy Larson
Darrel Courtney
Phillip E. Jones, Dean of Student Services, University of Iowa
Mary Peterson, Coordinator, Campus Programs, University of Iowa
New officers of Delta Tau Delta
From: Olive Pearl Ritter
Subject: Concerns about the environment in the 30U block of North Clinton Street
There has to be a way for people living in the 300 Mock of North Clinton to
enjoy their homes. As it is now, the Delta Tau Delta fraternity succeeds in
making life very difficult for many of us. Disturbances have been going on from
time to time for a number of years. The paragraphs below describe some recent
events.
On Saturday, April 15, the Delts had a car wash in the alley of the 300 block
that runs between Clinton and Dubuque Streets. There are more than 40 persons
who have parking spots or garages on the alley, and some of them were not noti-
fied until the night before, making it impossible to get Saturday chores done
(see notice of car wash enclosed).
The car wash turned into a big party, with loud music blaring. None of us in
the neighborhood could believe the city would give permission for this activity
to take place in one of the busiest alleys in town. The purpose was good, but
the method was wrong. Some people who were using their cars which are parked
along this alley reported that it took 30 to 45 minutes to get through.
The boys have really been trying to keep the dumpster from overflowing, but
some way they can't discipline themselves enough to make sure no cans are put
in the trash. Thus we still get the tramps going through the dumpster and
scattering the garbage. on windy days it looks as if we are all Litter bugs
around here. Does the city government give anyone the right to go through
dumpsters and garbage cans? If so, this matter should be investigated.
The double parking in the alley is a safety problem as well as being trouble-
some. On a number of occasions, more than one of my tenants has had to go over
to the frat house and get someone to move a car illegally parked. Why should
we have to be inconvenienced in this way?
Loud music (I shouldn't call it music) from the balconies and the side and
front porch, as well as hi fi's positioned outside the house --even in cars--
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April 29, 1989
has been distracting to our whole neighborhood. Add to this, screaming and
yelling by a group of 100-150 people at weekend parties, and you feel you're
going crazy after a few hours.
Last week we had loud music on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, April 20, 21,
and 22. Then on Sunday afternoon, April 23, we had it again. I went over to
see about getting the noise quieted, but I couldn't even be heard. It was
during this weekend chat the fraternity received a citation for having a
disorderly house from the Iowa City police. The police fined them, but a Eine
of 50 cents or less per member will never stop the disturbances in the fraterni-
ties. Thus they will alwaysc3nsume more than their share of the time of the
police force.
In October, 1988, I met with the officers of the fraternity and a representa-
tive of the University Student Services office, but no one from the city came
to the meeting. We agreed to some stipulations relative to maintenance of the
fraternity house and the conduct of members. A copy of those stipulations,
With signatures, is enclosed, along with some notes about violations of the
stipulations. (I am also enclosing a copy of a letter sent to the fraternity
and other concerned persons in September of 1984.)
several months ago, President Hunter Rnwl ings, in a talk to students, said that
part of the education of a student while at the University is learning to live
in the community. To do this successfully, students should have the help of the
city, the Office of Student Services of the University, and the community. These
groups should work together to provide an environment that will make it possible
for all of us to live in harmony.
The final question: Who in each group to whom this memo is addressed is going
to help solve these problems which have become a nuisance on North Clinton as
well as all over town? Because in most instances, there are new officers in
the fraternities who are now taking over, this is an excellent time for ail
representatives of the city, University, fraternity, and community to get together
to solve these problems.
We know that fraternities have some excellent young men as members, but the
leadership is often weak, and they do need some excellent counseling. We really _
want to enjoy having these young people in our community, and we feel this is
possible if the items discussed above could be carried to full fruition.
Because I am heavily involved in a financial way with 18 apartments in this area
and charged with keeping tenants happy, I need to know how to plan for the coming
year for the sake of my tenants and the rest of our community. I don't want
to be placed in a position where some of my tenants have to leave their apartments
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April 29, 1989
to study because of the loud music and yelling.
, I
enclosures
Notice of car wash
Stipulations of agreement with
Delta Tau Delta, Fall, 1988
Letter to Delta Tau DElta and others concerned,
September 1, 1984
Violations of the Stipulations in the Fall 1988 Agreement
1. Loud music has been played in the fraternity yards, balconies, and in cars.
Comment: Loud music should be played only inside the house, with doors and
windows closed. If this is not possible, parties should be held away from
the residential district. The city should be responsible for deciding
what noise levels are to be tolerated in the neighborhood, and fraternities
should abide by that decision. Fraternity members should not depend on a
neighbor saying, "Sh, a little less noise" or on someune in the neighborhood
calling the police.
2. The dumpster has not been closely supervised, resulting in garbage strewn
in the alley.
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314 North Clinton Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
September 1, 1984
To whom it may concern:
The Delta Tau Delta, Fraternity (3^-2 North Clinton Street) has become
Impossible to live near. In the paragraphs below I have outlined my concerns
about a situation that I feel is not only lowering the value of my proper-
ties but also making life unbearable for my tenants and others in the
neighborhood.
My tenants and my neighbors have really suffered because of the lifestyle
of the boys living at the above address. There have been times when some of
us have had to move from our bedrooms to other parts of our apartments to _
get away from the noise --loud yelling, music, etc. A number of times I have
left my home and gone to my niece's home in order to get any sleep.
I have studied this situation carefully, and I•know it is lowering the value
of my apartments. How can I rent to desirable students who want a quiet
place to work? The porches, streets, and alleys are not places to hold
parties at night when people want to sleep and want to be able to work the
next day. This summer there were crowds of students outside our windows,
including many girls. The groups must have come from all the fraternities
and sororities. To hold these parties in such a small place is ridiculous.
Let's look at a couple examples of the activities this past summer. On the
following dates there were parties with noise that you wouldn't believe
anyone could tolerate:
July 12 7 p.m. to 4 a.m.
July 13 7 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.
July 14 five or six hours at night
July 15 Loud noise starting up Sunday a.m. On this day I
took my guest and some of my tenants away for the day.
There was no way we could endure the devastating
noise.
July 24
Another loud party. One of my tenants, Mrs. Pollock,
called the police about 2:30 a.m. from her apart-
ment. Then she heard a voice above the din call,
"She's called the police, fellows, cut it; turn
everything off." Silence! Mrs. Pollock called the
police right back. The boys were tuned in to the
police radios and knew where their c werF. f C
Gi
old
To whom it may concern
September 1, 1984
page 2
After these parties, empty beer cans and kegs were displayed on the side
porch where their parties are usually held --fall, summer, and spring. It
seems the idea of socializing is to stand around and guzzle beer, play the
stereo very loud, and shout and yell. Then when some of the boys need to
relieve themselves, they simply use the alley and yard and windows on my
even used a c
house where one of my tenants sleeps. They have car parked
in
under
roof
house
this
purpose.
scourse,
start
the evening, everything reaches aterrific crescendo byearlymorning
(4 or S a.m.).
The fraternity house has no screens'or storm windows. Most windows and
doors are never closed except in extreme cold weather. Thus their noise
is never shut inside. We who live at 314 North Clinton can never open our
noise. Because there are no screens, air condition -
windows because of the
ing, and no place for outside activities, I feel the house should be closed
down especially during the summer.
Garbage is another problem. After these parties the plastic cups and
papers cover the alley; often there is broken glass in the alley. One of
my tenants reported that when she drovedown
the alley
ck.Nuch after
one
of debris is
the
parties, it was like driving over eggs
light and blows over on my yards and walks.
I dislike the unsightly garbage bin, too. Trash is often piled high
(uncovered, unsacked) on the bin as well as beside it and under it. On li
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, August 24-27, I took some pictures
the unsightliness. One is enclosed in the letter sent to the City Council.
s who
ing in. They
afraid
Another
ofnwhatnl think wereyellow jackets swarming r
t involved some of MY swarmingoverywere
the garbage.
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Thanks to the City and the Health Department, the housemother of the
However,
fraternity and two boys sacked the garbage and swept up the debris.
the sacks were not the kind which were strong enough to hold the garbage,
and they broke open. Other boys came out and heaped loose refuse under
the lid, so again garbage was exposed so that it blew around and drew flies.
h strongly feel that the City of Iowa City and the Interfraternity Council
m and that
wof ithhthenneighborhoodea very to solveritltortheesatisfactionhey should of everyone. together
I shall be waiting to learn how you intend to solve this problem so that
I may make plans accordingly.
Sincerely,
olive Pearl Ritter
enclosure: Picture (sent only to City Council)
To whom it may concern
September 1, 1984
page 3
Copies of this letter are being sent to all those concerned:
1. City Council of Iowa City
2. Dleal.Berlin, City Manager of Iowa City
3. Mary Skourup, Student Activities, University of Iowa
4. William Triese, Interfraternity Council, University of Iowa
5. Harvey Miller, Chief of Police, Iowa
aCCityof Iowa City
6. Douglas Boothroy, g president; Scott Schneider,
7. Delta Tau Delta Fraternity (John Evans,
Recording Secretary; Housemother,hDeltaPTaugDeltacFraternity
8. Mrs. Vera Shanghang,,
P. S. After this letter was typed, I met with Mary Skourup, of the
University, and representatives of the fraternity --on August 31.
I think our problems can be solved if the fraternity will carry
through with the plans as presented by their officers. We will all
cooperate.
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0! 0AIt3 T� i'eit3 r-rarerntry, we ac -4 Io ac'ge by 2nd
enr(r•;= the foiiowind stitiula*ions In a manner tn3t :r::es 3C:e:•:aUle to
I'ls. �ir,e iltier regardlnq the general maintaining of *'Ur eropertv and the
conduct of our members to the best of our ability reserving the r,ont, in
the event of any unforseen circumstances or obstacles regardino this
agreement, to reevaluate and alter the following with the approval of both
parties.
I) The chapter will make an effort to dispense of cans in a receptacle
other than that located outside the shelter so as to prevent vagrants from
creating an unkempt disposal area.
2) With the anticipation of major cleaning projects at the snelter that
may result in excessive garbage, the chapter shall notify the sanitation
workers prior to such projects so that an additional pick-up can be
arranged.
3) A sign prohibiting the presence of vagrants in or around the
receptacle shall be posted in a visible location.
4) Any yard activities that may result in the replacement of the grass
at the front of the shelter must meet with the approval of the Delta Tau
Delta Executive Board.
5) An attempt shall be made between the chapter and the Omicron
Housino Corporation to finance the replacement of the windows currently
Installed in the shelter.
6) Social events hosted at the shelter shall be limited to Delta Tau
Delta Fraternity and a second guest (i.e., fraternity, sorority, organization,
etc....).
7) The chapter shall notify.hls. Ritter prior to any f,;nctlon hested at
the shelter where a significant number of people wi!I be in attendanre.
@) An effort will be made by the chapter to maintain an acceptable
noise level inside as well as outside the shelter at all times.
u' zelecteg nembers w1Ii meet directly witn!''s an,,—)::mately
every --6 wee ,s or as believed necessa^v by b:ah par'�e_ as a^
mai a'^ and 9Bra01Kh an hong^aple rac•^ort I'etw.�r� .;
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pnol'e ryUlncp rs of tr:" Lelta Tali I jaita _secv,vP Boar(j witn!n !n') vi4.: s
following its annual elections
11) With the annual election of new officers each party will be
responsible for scheouIing periodic meetings in order to ensure acceptable
communication and relations.
Second Vice--Presldrn—t
Academic Affairs Officer
R��-e��cording Secretary
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Co�rresoonding Secretary
Chapter Rules Or'
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CITY COUNCIL
GOAL SETTING AGENDA
May 8, 1989
1. UDAG Repayment
Review memo of March 1, 1989
Discussion
2. Industrial Land Development - City Sponsorship
Memo attached
Discussion
3. Urban Renewal
Overview of report by Patt Cain
Review of prospectus/issues
4. Downtown Parking Study
Overview of Study by Jeff Davidson
Discussion
5. Issues of concern by Council Members
Open discussion
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 1, 1989
TO: Steve Atkins, City Manager
FROM: Patt Cain, Economic Development Coordinator
RE: Council Goal Setting Session - Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1a
In reviewing the draft Prospectus for marketing Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1a, the City Council
should consider several policy issues directly affecting development of this lot. These are
briefly described below.
1. Land Uses Allowed or Desired
The Prospectus is now drafted to solicit proposals including any or all uses permitted
in the CB -10 zone. These uses are basically retail, office, business and personal
services, hotels, and residential units located above the ground floor. If the Council
wishes to omit certain uses from consideration or to designate preferred uses, that
should be stated in the Prospectus.
In addition there may public uses that the Council would like to have incorporated Into
the redevelopment. These should be identified and included in the Prospectus, and
Council should determine what public participation could be offered in exchange.
The appraised value of the parcel is also affected by the projected redevelopment and
now reflects the possibility of a mixed use facility on the site. Thus the minimum price
should be reassessed If the allowable uses were signiicantly altered.
2. Parking
The underlying assumption of the Prospectus draft is that parking is not required to
be Included on the site but may be considered If desired by the developer. In the
past, suggestions have been made to link the Dubuque Street ramp over the alley onto
Parcel 64-1a. This could be an extension of a public parking facility or could be a
method of providing private parking.
if the City wishes to provide public parking on this site, financial participation will be
necessary and the Prospectus should require this feature. Likewise, any requirement
or preference for provision of private parking as part of re- development should be
stated.
3. Design
The Prospectus mentions design as an Important element in the redevelopment but
stops short of requiring specific design elements (e.g., particular facade materials,
colors, open or 'common' space). Again, to the extent that the Council agrees what
is or is not acceptable, these components should be clarified.
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4. Financing
The Prospectus gives preference to a cash sale of the parcel but allows other financing
arrangements. If only a cash sale will be considered or, on the other hand, if a cash
sale Is not even preferred, this section should be changed. Obviously there are more
criteria than the highest or quickest return to the City, and the Council should be sure
the wording in the financing section reflects the members' priorities.
S. Community Expectations
The redevelopment of this parcel has been characterized in the past as the 'keystone"
of the City's Urban Renewal project. The Council could suggest other factors that
citizens may expect from development on this site and how the redevelopment process
and Prospectus can better reflect the desires and concerns of the community.
In brief, the City Council has tremendous discretion in marketing this parcel. The process can
range from the relatively open method described in the draft Prospectus to the procedure used
in achieving a downtown hotel (a consultant was hired to investigate the market and design
the project, and a developer was then solicited by Prospectus to build the project as specified).
I will be present at the May 8 meeting to outline the process of selling Parcel 64-1a and to
discuss any of the above issues as Council may request.
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Iowa City, Iowa
Redevelopment
Prospectus
Parcel 64-1a
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Redevelopment
Prospectus
City of Iowa City, Iowa
CONTENTS
Page
TheCommunity ........................ 1
The Site 5
Development Conditions .................. 9
Bidding Procedure ..................... 11
Developer Selection Process .............. 14
Available Reports ...................... 17
Additional Information ................... 18
Appendix A
Appendix B
The
Community
INTRODUCTION In recent years, the City of Iowa City has undertaken an
ambitious urban renewal project to renovate and reconstruct
its downtown retail and employment center. Through public
action and commitment, the City has stimulated private
investment in redevelopment and rehabilitation of the vital
downtown area and improved Iowa City's downtown
environment to serve the employment, shopping, residential and
leisure needs of its citizens.
The City of Iowa City Is currently seeking a responsible
developer for the last undeveloped parcel of the original 18
parcels (nearly 12 acres) of urban renewal land acquired for
disposition and development by the City. The site provides an
excellent development and Investment opportunity in the
dynamic Iowa City market.
Community expectations for this site center on a mixed use
development, preferably with some open/common space
integrating with the pedestrian mail on the north. The
development should both take advantage of and foster
pedestrian linkages and activity generation in the downtown
area.
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COMMUNITY OVERVIEW Location
Iowa City is a thriving community strategically located in
east central Iowa within 300 miles of Chicago, Minneapolis and
St. Louis. Cedar Rapids, Iowa's second largest city, Is 25 miles
north via 1-380, and 1-80 links Iowa City with Des Moines (I 10
miles west) and Davenport (60 miles east).
Iowa City is home to The University of Iowa, a Big Ten
conference school with enrollment of more than 29,000 and
over 10,000 full-time faculty members and employees. The UI
campus Is adjacent to the downtown urban renewal area, and
students, faculty and employees play a key supporting role for
downtown commercial and retail activities.
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The City is the county seat of Johnson County, and the
Iowa City Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Is coterminous
with the county.
Population
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With a population of approximately 50,500, Iowa City j
constitutes about 60% of the total population of Johnson
County. The City has experienced a relatively stable population
since 1980 while the surrounding Johnson County population
has Increased at a rate of approximately 2.1 % per year. Most
of the population growth has occurred in close proximity to
Iowa City and convenient to the downtown.
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Employment
Total employment in Johnson County has increased an
average of 2.6% per year from 1981 to 1987. In terms of net
new job creation, the government and service/construction
sectors have shown the largest absolute gain. The finance/real
estalefinsurance, transportation/utilities and service/construction
sectors have had the greatest percentage increase.
Iowa City typically has one of the lowest unemployment
rates among the nation's metropolitan areas. Unemployment
has exceeded 5% only once in the past six years. In 1988 the
annual unemployment rate was 1.8 percent.
Retail
Retail activity in the Iowa City MSA has been strong in
recent years, and in light of significant public improvements and
high-quality retail space provided in downtown Iowa City, future
retail activity is expected to be even stronger. Johnson
County's taxable retail sales for FYI 988 totaled approximately
$520 million; about 78% of these retail sales were in Iowa City.
Since 1983, both Iowa City and Johnson County show stable
to Increasing retail sales measured in constant dollars.
Because of the regional shopping center scale being created
in the downtown, Iowa City's share of Johnson County retail
sales is expected to Increase in future years.
Housing
The Iowa City-Coralviile area generates a large demand for
rental housing due to the student population. Presently, there
are 7,066 multi -family rental units and 1,770 duplexes in the
metro area. In 1986, the vacancy rate within one mile of the
Pentacrest (the University campus area commonly considered
as the center of Iowa City) was 2.2%.
DOWNTOWN AREA With Its Urban Renewal program, the City has used public
Investment to Install functional and aesthetic Improvements to
utilities, streets, parking and other major public facilities In the
downtown. Utilities on key streets are placed underground and
extensive beautification programs have been completed. Public
parking facilities have been constructed to encourage and
support downtown activities. Downtown street improvements
were designed to provide safe, efficient and attractive circulation
to minimize conflicts between pedestrians, bicycle, automobile,
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transit and service truck traffic. Municipal utility systems (water,
sanitary and storm sewer) are in sound condition.
The City Plaza, a three -block pedestrian mall, has been
designed to enhance pedestrian circulation within the
downtown core. The character of City plaza Is warm and
inviting with an abundance of brick, wood and trees. Governor
Robert Lucas Square, located at the center of City Plaza, was
designed with convenient seating along the planters and on
terrace steps. Theatrical lighting effects are possible which
makes the area ideal for cultural events. The center of the
square is a fountain with strong sculptural detail.
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Directly south of the Governor Lucas Square is the 236 -
room Holiday Inn. Anchoring the west end of City Plaza is Old
Capitol Center, a 376,000 square foot retail development.
Anchoring the east end of City Plaza is the new Iowa City
Public Library. Parcel 64-ia, the redevelopment site, is across
from the Library and directly east of the Holiday Inn.
The redevelopment projects were planned to complement
and reinforce each other to create a strong economic and
social center for Iowa City. The proximity to the University, two
municipal parking ramps with over 1500 parking spaces, and
limited suburban shopping opportunities are important
Indicators that downtown Iowa City will remain a strong major
retail, office and service center. These assets combine to make
Iowa City's last Urban Renewal site an excellent development
and investment opportunity.
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The
Site
DESCRIPTION Consisting of approximately 39,000 square feet, the subject
site is located at the intersection of Linn Street and City Plaza,
a well -landscaped pedestrian mall in the heart of downtown
Iowa City. The site is located approximately two blocks from
the University of Iowa campus and one block from Old Capitol
Center—a two-level (370,000 square feet) enclosed shopping
mall with 61 tenants.
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Land uses surrounding the site are:
North - Located across the pedestrian mall is the Iowa City
Public Library, which has averaged over 40,000 users per
month since opening in June 1981.
South - A multi-level, 650 -space municipal parking garage is
located across an alley from the site.
West - Adjacent to the site is the Holiday Inn Hotel, the
downtown's premiere lodging facility, Completed in 1984, the
hotel recently expanded to 236 rooms.
East - Located across Linn Street is the old public library which
Is privately owned and leased for office space.
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ACCESS Excellent public transportation access is provided by the
downtown transit exchange two blocks away. Unn Street
provides direct street access to the property while City Plaza
facilitates pedestrian movement to and from the site. This area
is characterized by heavy pedestrian movement and a variety
of daytime and nighttime activities.
Parcel 64-1 a is zoned Central Business - 10 (CB -10). This
zone Is Intended to be the high density, compact, pedestrian -
oriented shopping, office, service and entertainment area of
Iowa City. The zone is designed to accommodate a wide
range of retail, service, office and residential uses and provides
an excellent opportunity for a mixed use development.
A detailed diagram of the site is shown in Figure 1. A legal
description of the site is found in Appendix A.
HISTORYISM
CONDITIONS In 1937 this parcel was part of the area zoned as a
business district. Thereafter, many different businesses
operated from the block, Including coffee shops, restaurants,
taverns, shoe repair, car sales and realtors. In 1959 the City
acquired the parcel as part of a land purchase for a parking
lot. The existing structures were demolished, and the area was
backfilled and surfaced with asphaltic concrete for a parking
lot.
Results of exploratory soli borings on the site are available
In a 1982 Foundation Investigation report. The report gives a
physical content description of three borings on the site. There
is approximately 7 to 11 feet of fill present (generally a silty clay
with some crushed limestone and fragments of wood, brick and
concrete). In general, the subsurface soils consist of about 32
to 44 feet of silt and clay soils overlying approximately 39 feet
of sand. Umestone bedrock was encountered in two of the
borings at depths ranging from approximately 71 to 76 feet
below existing grades. (Note: The City does not guarantee
that the report fully describes all subsoil conditions.)
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Development
Conditions
DESIGN Design is an Important element in the development. For
the final structure in the Urban Renewal Program, the City is
seeking an imaginative, innovative design that will provide a
striking addition to the downtown and will be Integrated with
the pedestrian mail to the north. Pedestrian orientation and
scale are important for this site, as they have been for the
entire Urban Renewal Project. Also desirable for this develop-
ment is some open or common space to serve as a focus for
activities and a continuation of the pedestrian environment. A
more detailed description of site design and regulations is
found in Appendix B.
LAND USE The uses allowed on Parcel 64-1 a are those consistent with
the CB -10 zone and the Urban Renewal Pian. This zone is the
high density, compact, pedestrian -oriented shopping, office,
service, and entertainment area and permitted uses also Include
residential development above the ground floor. Off-street
parking facilities are publicly provided, and off-street accessory
parking is allowed only as a provisional use. A detailed
description and diagram of current zoning is found in Appendix
B.
PURCHASE PRICE The minimum purchase price established for the site, based
on a cash sale of the property, is $637,000. A refundable
deposit of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) by cashier's or
certified check is to be included in the proposal submission,
If the proposal is accepted by the City, the full faith deposit of
$10,000 shall be held by the City without Interest and deducted
from the total purchase price to derive the balance due for a
cash purchase. With other sale terms, the deposit will be
retained until the Certificate of Completion is issued.
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FINANCING
SITE ACQUISITION
The City prefers a cash sale of the property. A contract
sale or lease -to -buy option can also be considered as part of
a development proposal. The proposed financial package and
return to the City will be evaluated as part of the proposal
selection criteria, with preference given to the largest return
over the shortest time period.
The cash sale purchase terms for acquisition of the site
require that 10% of the purchase price (includes credit for the
$10,000 deposit) will be due upon execution of the contract for
sale. The balance — 90% of the purchase price — is due at the
time of settlement and delivery of the deed to the property.
Alternative terms for payment can be suggested as part of the
development proposal.
If the agreement is terminated prior to the closing, the
$10,000 deposit may be retained by the City as liquidated
damages as provided in Part II of the Contract for Sale of Land
for Private Redevelopment
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Bidding
Procedure
PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL Developers are encouraged to contact the City of Iowa City
to obtain a prospectus packet and to inform the City of their
interest and intentions as soon as possible. Contact should
be made with the City's Economic Development Coordinator
(Patt Cain, 319-356-5235) or the City Manager (Stephen J.
Atkins, 319.356-5010) at your earliest convenience. City
representatives are prepared to meet with you to describe this
development opportunity in the time prior to the formal submis-
sion date.
Responses to this solicitation for offers to purchase and
develop the site must be submitted to the City Clerk, 410 E. i
Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, on or before:
4:30 p.m. (CDT) on deadline
Proposals must be submitted to the City Clerk with all
supporting documents in a sealed envelope or other container
marked only with the following:
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Iowa City Urban Renewal
Parcel 644a Development Bid
The proposal envelope or container shall bear no exterior
Indication of the Identity of the person or firm making the
proposal. A written receipt will be given for each proposal filed
with the City Clerk prior to the deadline.
BID REQUIREMENTS Ten (10) copies of all documentation requested must be
contained in the proposal. The following forms are provided
In the prospectus packet and each submittal must Include:
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1. Offer to Purchase land for Private Redevelopment - All
offers to purchase must be submitted In substantially the
same format as the form furnished by the City and must
be complete in all respects. Any additions, deletions, or
modifications in the Offer to Purchase must be explained
and justified in full detail in an narrative statement attached
to the Offer.
2. Redeveloper's Statement of Qualifications and Financial
Responsibility.
3. Redeveloper's Statement for Public Disclosure.
4. A written narrative which describes the oroposed
development. As a minimum, the narrative should contain
the following Information:
The use or uses proposed.
The height and number of stories in the structure.
The Intensity of the proposed use(s) (e.g., total square
footage of retail space, office space, common space,
etc.).
The estimated total cost of Improvements, including
hard and soft costs.
The amount and likely source of equity capital and the
probable amount and source(s) of other financing.
State any specific assumptions which have been made
concerning the financing terms deemed necessary for
the project.
S. A_graohic presentation of the building design for the site.
Although models are not required, they will be accepted.
Design information should be specific, including:
Detailed preliminary plans.
Building elevations showing the building appearance
from different directions.
Exterior signage concept.
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Exterior lighting concept.
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Samples of proposed exterior building materials.
6. A written narrative which sets forth the develooer's
experience. As a minimum, this narrative must contain:
a list of other properties or development projects and their
location, type and size; the background of the principal(s)
who will be responsible for this project; and the qualifi-
cations of other persons or firms who will be involved in
the project.
7. Completed, but unexecuted copy of Part I and Part II of the
Contract for Sale of Land for Private Redevelopment. Any
additions, deletions or modifications in the Contract must
be explained and justified in full detail in a narrative
statement attached to the Contract.
8. A cashier's check or certified check payable to the order
of the City of Iowa City or a bid bond underwritten by a
surety company, in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars
($10,000).
Subsequent to notification to the City of an Interest in
submitting a proposal and prior to fproposal deadlinel, the City
may wish to meet with certain developers for further
clarification. The City reserves the right to initiate such
meetings. These meetings may be conducted on an individual
or collective basis, involving anywhere from one to all of the
prospective developers. The meetings may be called, however,
only at the initiative of the City. In the event that no acceptable
proposals are received by the City within the designated time
limit, the City may negotiate for a proposal with any party, and
re -solicit offers under changed terms or conditions.
After Ideadlinel, no new proposals will be accepted and no
modifications to those already submitted will be allowed unless
specifically requested by the City. Also, after the deadline the
names of those submitting proposals will become available to
the public as a public record.
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EVALUATION CRITERIA
Developer
Selection Process
Upon receipt of the written proposals, the City staff will
review and evaluate all submissions in accordance with the
following criteria:
Development Plan
• Quality and creativity of the proposed development
• Compatibility with standards, objectives and controls set
forth in the Urban Renewal Plan and disposition documents.
• The probability of achieving market acceptance.
• The timeliness of the proposed construction schedule.
• The price offered and terms.
Developer Experience and Qualifications
• The success of previous development efforts and/or the
operation of facilities of similar nature as evidenced in this
solicitation.
• Public acceptance of previous developments, in terms of
design, timing of work and functional relationships.
• Reputation in regard to character, integrity, judgment and
competence.
Demonstrated ability to work with the public sector
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Implementation Ability
Experience of the principals and key staff which will be
involved in Iowa City in carrying out projects of similar scale
an character.
Availability of sufficient financial resources to complete the
project in a timely manner.
Project design will be evaluated by the City's Design Review
Committee as part of the selection process.
Additional Information may be required to clarify a
prospective developer's plans and intentions. The City reserves
the right to request additional information from any prospec-
tive developer after offers have been received and opened.
DEVELOPER SELECTION After receiving recommendations from the staff and the
Design Review Committee, the City Council will select the
preferred developer. The announcement of preferred developer
will be made by the City Council, and the preferred developer
Is expected to execute a land disposition agreement
substantially in the form contained in the bid packet within a
period of 60 days from this announcement.
The City, through its staff and through Its representatives,
reserves the right to continue negotiations and discussions with
the preferred developer after designation is made in order to
discuss and accomplish modifications in the development
proposal and including, if necessary, modifications in the
development contracts if such discussions and alterations are
made necessary by circumstances.
If a land disposition agreement has not been executed at
the conclusion of 60 days, the City, at its sole option, reserves
the right to rescind the designation of the preferred developer
or to extend the time period allowed for negotiation and
execution of a land disposition agreement. Should the City
exercise its option to rescind the preferred developer's
designation, the City may initiate negotiations with one of the
other developers who submitted a proposal on the parcel, or
the City may begin a new selection process. All materials shall
become the exclusive property of the City and shall be utilized
as the City deems proper.
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The City of Iowa City reserves the right to waive informalitles
and irregularities in the bidder procedures specified in this
offering or bids received and the right to reject any or all
proposals.
PROJECT EXECUTION Upon the execution of the land disposition agreement, the
developer shall proceed with the proposed project in
accordance with the agreement as executed. Payment in full
or as per contractual conditions is due upon transfer of title to
the property.
Review and approval of plans, specifications, and
construction drawings are required by the City Council. In
addition to the administrative review processes set forth in the
City ordinances, this process will include review of the project's
design plans by the Design Review Committee and approval
by the City Council. Modification(s) of the design concept
information as submitted by the developer must represent
logical continuation or be reasonably Inferable from the original
design concept and are subject to City Council approval. The
approval of the preliminary plans by the Design Review
Committee and the City Council will allow these reviews to be
conducted in a cooperative and expeditious manner.
WITHDRAWAL OF
PROPOSALS No proposal may be withdrawn except by written request
by the Offeror prior to the opening of proposals. Offers shall
remain valid and Irrevocable until one hundred and fifty days
from the date of opening and shall remain in force thereafter
until withdrawn by the Offeror in writing.
PUBLIC NOTICE Prior to entering into any signed documents or contracts
for the conveyance and redevelopment for the property, the
City will give public notice of intent to enter into a contract for
the disposal of this Property as provided by the applicable state
laws. Following such notice, the City will enter Into the contract
with the responsible bidder whose proposal, in the sole
judgment of the City Council, best conforms to the Urban
Renewal Plan and the City's objectives. The right is reserved
by the City to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive
Irregularities in any bid.
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Available
Reports
The following reports are relevant to this project. Copies of these reports
may be obtained from the Iowa City Department of Planning and Program
Development on an at -cost basis.
Iowa City Urban Renewal Pian (supplied in bid packet)
Iowa City Zoning Ordinance, 1989
Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Update, 1983
Iowa City Comprehensive Plan, 1978
Iowa City Rental Housing Survey, 1986
Foundation Investigation for 64 -1a/64 -1b
(Soil Core Report), June, 1982
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Additional
Information
For additional Information, contact:
Patt Cain, Economic Development Coordinator
Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
(319) 356-5235
Stephen J, Atkins, City Manager
Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street i
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
(319) 356-5010
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Appendix A
DESCRIPTION OF SITE
Commencing at a point of beginning at the northeasterly corner of Block 64, Original Town,
Iowa City, Iowa; thence south 00.07'00" east 179.13 feet along the easterly line of said Block
64 to a point; thence south 89.53'00" west 222.00 feet to a point; thence north 00.07'00" west
p 179.54 feet to a point on the north line of said Block 64; thence north 89.59'20" east 222.00
feet along the northerly line of said Block 64 to the point of beginning. This parcel contains
39,813 square feet or 0.914 acres, j
[Not to be used for property transfer purposes. A legal description will be available at the time
of property conveyance.]
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Appendix B
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Special Regulations, from Iowa City Zoning Ordinances, Section
9, "CITY PLAZA."
City Plaza Use Regulations
CITY PLAZA*
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See. 9.1.1. Purpose.
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It is the intent of this chapter to regulate the use of City
Plan in order to promote the public interest by:
(a) Making City Plaza an active and attractive pedestrian
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(b) Providing the opportunity for creative, colorful, pedes.
trian-focused commercial and cultural activities on a
j day/night, year-round and seasonal basis;
(c) Encouraging commercial activities which add Interest,
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charm, vitality, diversity and good design to City Plaza;
(d) Encouraging the upgrading of store -fronts and the de.
I velopment of compatible and well-designed elements
within Zone 1;
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(e) Controlling the use of vehicles and bicycles in CIty
j Plaza.
The intent of the City Plaza Use Regulations is that private
f development within City Plaza is to be permitted sparingly
and only for those proposals that meet the objectives stated above.
It is not to be considered a "use by right." (Ord. No. 78.2898, § 1,
5-16.78; Ord. Na 82.3058, § 3, 4.27-82)
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City Plaza
Building Design Regulations
Building design:
a.
Additions to buildings shall be harmonious in scale and j
design with permanent neighboring structures and with
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the City Plaza.
b.
Materials shall be suitable for the style and design of
buildings in which they are used.
c.
Materials which are architecturally harmonious shall be
used for all building walls and other exterior building
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components wholly or partly visible from public ways.
d.
Selection of materials shall be guided by the following:
1. Harmony with adjoining buildings;
2. Relationship to the brick and wood theme of City
Plaza;
3. Materials shall be of durable quality.
e.
Building components, such as windows, doors, eaves,
and parapets, shall have good proportions and relation-
ship to one another.
C.
Colors shall be selected for their harmony and/or ability
to complement the color scheme of the City Plaza.
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Mechanical equipment or other utility hardware on roof,
ground or buildings shall be screened from public view
with materials harmonious with the building, or shall be
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located so as not to be visible from any public ways.
h.
Exterior lighting shall be part of the architectural con.
sept. Fixtures, standards, and all exposed accessories
shall be harmonious with building design.
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Sec. 9.1-3. Description of mall zones
(a) Zone 1: The ten -foot strip directly abutting the private prop-
erty lines. Zone 1 extends the length of the City Plaza along all sides
of the plana.
(b) Zone 2: The six-foot pedestrian lanes adjoining Zone 1 on
each side, the landscaped areas, the areas with street furniture and
features, and other areas as specified on map.
(c) Zone 3: The emergency/service lane.
Zone 1: Permits may be issued for any part of Zone 1.
Building extensions shall only be allowed where, in the sole
judgment of the city council, such extensions enhance the
quality of City Plaza.
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R — red
T — tan
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Desirable Views
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Sec. 3&21. Central business zone (C&10).
(a) Intent The central business zone is intended to be the high
density, compact, pedestrian -oriented shopping, office, service,
and entertainment was in Iowa City. Development and redevel-
opment within this zone should occur in comped groupings, in
order to intensify the density of usable commercial spaces, while
increasing the availability of open spaces, plazas, or pedestrian
ways.
(4) Minimum yards:
Front—None.
Side—None.
Rear—None.
(5) Maximum building bulk:
Height—None.
Lot coverage—None.
Floor area ratio -10.0.
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Date: April 27, 1989
To: Steve Atkins
From: Jeff Davidson
Re: City Council Goal Setting Session - Downtown Parking Study
At the May 8 goal setting session I will give a brief synopsis of the downtown Iowa City
parking study which was completed in January. As time permits, the following items will be
appropriate for discussion by the City Council:
1. Based purely on supply and demand, we determined there is currently no shortage of
parking in downtown Iowa City. However, Council may wish to consider additional
parking facilities because:
a. As in virtually all downtown areas, there is still a perception that it is difficult to
park in downtown Iowa City. In Iowa City this perception is heightened for two
reasons:
Because no automobiles are permitted on City Plaza, people must park
further from their destination.
Most available parking is in the City's parking ramps, which means it is
not visible and is the least desirable type of parking facility for many
users.
b. In spite of vacant parking spaces, there is a 3- to 6 -month waiting list for monthly
parking permits. This is because unused spaces are "reserved" for short-term
shoppers, contractual obligations to the Holiday Inn, and permit holders on the
temporary Parcel 64-1a lot.
2. Approximately 295 more parking spaces will be needed downtown by 1994 to
accommodate the projected growth of the CB -10 zone. Depending upon Council's
priorities, the spaces can be provided in several ways:
a. An additional surface parking lot, probably south of Burlington Street.
b. A single -floor deck over a portion of the Rec Center or Chauncey Swan parking
lots.
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C. Allowing the eventual developer of Parcel 64-1a to provide parking within the
development. This would entail a Special Exception by the Board of Adjustment.
d. A new parking ramp with surplus capacity which would attempt to attract
development to a particular area of downtown, as well as Increase the use of
downtown for special events. Increasing the supply of surplus parking would
involve a financing mechanism other than user fees, such as property tax or a
special assessment district.
3. It does not appear that the City's existing parking policy (adopted in 1972) fulfills the
City Council's objectives for the community. If Council can reach a consensus on what
they feel the parking system should accomplish as a City service, then staff can prepare
a new policy statement for adoption. Council's discussion should include their goals
for the other modes of transportation which bring people downtown - walking, bicycle
and transit - realizing that parking policies will affect these other modes of
f transportation.
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Let me know if you have any questions regarding this matter between now and May a.
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INDUSTRIAL LAND DEVELOPMENT -
CITY SPONSORED
When we consider our community's future economic development, particularly that related to
Industrial growth, I believe we are now at a point where additional policy direction must be
provided by the City Council with respect to this Issue. A number of recent events have
occurred which support the need for your policy direction.
1. Land sales at the existing Iowa City industrial park (BDI) have progressed satisfactorily
of late. There now remains approximately 56 acres of platted land ready for
development. In the arrangements between banks, BDI Board of Directors, and the City,
the water and sewer will be provided in the near future. The only other industrial land
ready for development within the corporate limits is on Imperial Court (approximately
two acres).
2. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended an amendment to the
comprehensive plan designation from industrial to commercial for that land along
Highway 1 north of the airport. A majority of the Commission members have indicated
that this land is more suitable for commercial development because of the lack of rail
access and other surrounding uses.
3. The Comprehensive Plan Update also recommends that, to facilitate industrial growth
and development, the land east of Scott Boulevard and south of the Iowa Interstate
Railway should be Incorporated Into the city. With the new wastewater treatment plant
under construction and the need to have marketable industrial land available, it appears
that the recommendation is based upon the desire to proceed with annexation and
rezoning of this land.
I believe the circumstances are such that it is unlikely for a group of private citizens (such as
BDI) would ever again step forward and attempt to prepare and finance a land development
scheme that would have the effect of creating additional industrial park land. Based upon the
above events and the circumstances surrounding the existing BDI development, it appears
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there will be a need to consider public policy positions, i.e. local government Involvement in
the preparation, financing, management, etc. of future industrial park land. While it is not
uncommon for such circumstances to exist, we do not now have City Council policies with
respect to this issue. Therefore, I would appreciate your direction as to desirability of pursuing
future industrial developments under the leadership of the local government.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: March 1, 1969
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Urban Development Action Grant
As we discussed during the budget review, the City Council postponed its policy discussion
and decisions with respect to the use of UDAG repayment funds. During our discussions, it
was agreed that I would provide you with a summary memorandum outlining issues important
to your policy considerations. The following represents some of what I believe to be the key
issues for your consideration.
Generally speaking, the Federal Government has few strings attached to the use of
UDAG repayments and as a general principle, the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) guidelines apply to these funds. I believe there is a potential for greater
flexibility in the use of these monies; however, we may need to check further with HUD
if your policies were to be dramatically different from the CDBG guidelines.
2. To date, the UDAG repayment has been primarily directed toward City economic
development activities. Specifically, you may recall we were considering the creation
of an economic development revolving loan pool whereby the City, through the use of
UDAG funds, would leverage bank and utility company funds. This would create lower
cost financing opportunities for prospective businesses. Additionally, the City's $40,000
contribution to the Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD) and financing the
Economic Development Coordinator's expenses have been funded by UDAG. These
two expenses represent approximately $82,000 annually. Of the $229,000 available on
an annual basis, if the above mentioned expenditure policy were continued,
approximately $147,000 would annually be available for appropriation by the City
Council.
3. The UDAG monies have been used to provide City cash match and/or contribution to
specific capital related economic development activities. The RISE application for the
Highway i North widening (near NCS/Highlander Inn) required a $60,000 cash
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contribution by the City. As an economic development incentive to the Central Stales
Can Company, a $50,000 rive -year, three percent loan is to be provided from UDAG.
4. It may be to the City's financial benefit that any project chosen involve some type of
repayment so that we are assured of some continued replacement of the monies (loans
instead of grants) in addition to the annual payments.
5. You may wish to consider charging the time of other staff involved in economic
development activities and thereby relieve the General Fund of some financial
responsibility. For example, I am frequently involved in the economic development
activities and could charge a portion of my time and that of the City Manager's office
against UDAG. Other examples would be charging specific engineering costs, legal
services, financial recordkeeping, etc., to provide some savings to the General Fund.
6. In considering your policy positions and if you would choose to adopt the revolving fund
concept, this would allow for a policy to maintain some balance within the UDAG fund
for use on projects that may unexpectedly occur and need our financial participation.
A specific percentage amount of the UDAG monies could be earmarked, somewhat in
the form of a contingency, to meet one time opportunity expenses. Your policies could
restrict the use of this contingency as you would see fit.
7. Another means to determine the annual appropriation of UDAG funds would be to simply
have my office recommend projects in accordance with particular budget circumstances
in a given year. While general policy guidance would be helpful, we would be in a
position to recommend UDAG expenditures based upon the unique circumstances that
exist during a particular fiscal year.
8. You also may wish to consider the accumulation of cash in the fund over a period of
time if there is a specific capital improvement project that we may wish to undertake in
the future. This is a policy somewhat similar to our desire to provide for a "pay as you
go" wherever practical with respect to capital Improvement projects.
9. As Indicated, there is a potential for broad use of these funds for operating and capital
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projects, such as the can company loan and the RISE highway improvement project
would Indicate. There are projects on the horizon that also would be appropriate for
UDAG. Such examples would be:
a. Construction of the water and sewer requirements to complete the Iowa City
Industrial Park (BDI);
b. Capital contribution, such as water and sewer or some other improvement, for
the proposed First Avenue housing project;
C. Some type of contribution to the work effort for the proposed sale of the last
urban renewal parcel (Parcel 64-ia);
d. Funding to provide support for selected human service agencies;
e. Financing the downtown study; and
1. Any program similar to the CDBG fund distribution, such as housing
rehabilitation.
I think you will see from the above commentary, you have a wide variety of policy opportunities
available to you. The current commitment of ICAD/economic development expenses I believe
are Important in considering the use of these funds rather than an Increase in any expense
charged against the General Fund. We are under no immediate pressure to conclude your
policy discussions, and have suincient time to shape a policy that you would find satisfactory.
I have scheduled this matter for your Informal meeting of Monday, March 6,
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