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To: John McDonald, Mayor
From: Barry Beagle, Associate Planner
Re: June 13th, 1989, Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony
Please consider the following text for presentation of awards at the June 13 Council meeting:
On May 17,1989, the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission, in cooperation
with Friends of Historic Preservation, sponsored the 1989 Historic Preservation
Awards Program held in the Senate Chambers at Old Capitol. The program was
initiated by the Historic Preservation Commission to give special recognition to
those projects which represent historically and architecturally sensitive
rehabilitation to a building's exterior or which demonstrates aesthetically sensitive
new construction in a historic context.
In this, the sixth year of the program, we were delighted to receive a broad
spectrum of applications which Included twelve properties; one in the Institutional
Adaptive Use category, two in the Institutional Continued Use category, two in
the Residential Adaptive Use category, and seven in the Residential Continued
Use category. Evaluating this year's nominated properties was a distinguished
panel of jurors which included Ms. Marlys Svendsen, Preservation Consultant
from Davenport; Dr. Richard Thomas, Professor of History, Cornell College in Mt.
Vernon; and Ms. Peggy Whitworth, Executive Director of Brucemoore in Cedar
Rapids. This year's recipients of a 1989 Historic Preservation Award, by
category, Include:
INSTITUTIONAL ADAPTIVE USE
Award: Keith Achepohl
650 Kirkwood Avenue
Preservation Award for the conscientious rehabilitation and adaptive reuse
of the old Kirkwood School.
INSTITUTIONAL CONTINUED USE
Award: Unitarian Universalist Society of Iowa City
10 S. Gilbert St.
Preservation Award for a sensitive addition, respecting the Integrity of the
architectural design of the original structure.
Honorable
Mention:
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Johnson County Courthouse
417 S. Clinton St.
For the long-term commitment to the sensitive rehabilitation of a
prominent historic landmark.
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RESIDENTIAL ADAPTIVE USE
Award: University of Iowa Press
The Hutchinson -Kuhl House
119 Park Road
Preservation Award for the conscientious preservation and adaptive reuse
of a notable historic residence.
Award: United Action for Youth, Inc.
410 Iowa Avenue
Preservation Award for the successful design and construction of an
addition sensitive to the original architectural design of the structure.
RESIDENTIAL CONTINUED USE
Award: Ron Johnson
1024 E. Jefferson St, and 225 N. Governor St.
Preservation Award for the preservation of two structures slated for
demolition and their relocation within compatible environments, and for
their successful rehabilitation.
Honorable
Mention: Frank Gordon & Martha Gersh
1123 E. College St.
For the construction of an addition sensitive to the architectural design
and materials of the original house.
Other properties nominated for a 1989 Historic Preservation Award include:
Ron Johnson (3 properties)
730 Iowa Avenue; 1025 Keokuk St.; 120 N. Governor St.
Marc Moen
412 N, Dubuque St.
These individuals, like our award winners, should be commended for their efforts
In the rehabilitation of their property which serve as a valuable example to others
In the community. This concludes the presentation of this year's, Preservation
Award winners.
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TO: Mayor John McDonald
FROM:' Peg McElroy
RE: Awards for the 1988 - 1989 Academic School Year
Date: June 8, 1989
Following is a script for your for the awards ceremony Tuesday,
June 13, 1989, at the city council meeting. Please feel free to
change it if you wish.
"Annually, the Mayor's Youth Employment Program awards
individual enrollees and their worksite supervisors for outstanding
performance and commitment. Awardees are selected by staff and
board members with input from youth and worksite supervisors. This
year's selection committee include Jim Buxton, Board
Secretary/Treasurer, and Theora Evans -Dodd, Board Member.
The following young people will receive plaques in the
Outstanding Enrollee category:" **Will the student please come
forward to receive your awards -- please remain in the front until
all recipients have received their awards.**
1) "Matthew Hoover, Iowa City, Behavioral Learning Center student,
University of Iowa Cambus; John Dohrer, worksite supervisor.
HERE NOT HERE
2) Nichoal Scofield, Iowa City, Community Education Center
student. Iowa Citv Pnl irtn r..
When Kim Thuv Nguyen, Iowa City, West High Student, Pheasant Ridge
Neighborhood Center, Joan VandenBerg, worksite supervisor.
HERE__ NOT HERE_
4) and outstanding transition student, Michelle Nachtman, Iowa
City, West High graduate, United Action for Youth, Teresa Ulin,
worksite supervisor"
HERE_ NOT HERE_
**Applause -- students take their seats**
"Congratulations Students. Worksite supervisors play an important
Part in assisting youth of Johnson County develop occupational
skills and learn about the world of work. This years outstanding
worksite supervisors are:
1) Jo Ball, Iowa City Police Department, Nichoal Scofield, student
enrollee.
HERE NOT HERE
2) George Boateng, Sanitation Unit, University of Iowa Hospitals
Dietary Department, Joeffrey Hacker, student enrollee.
HERE-_ NOT HERE_
3) and Teresa Ulin, Administrative Assistant, United Action for
Youth, Michelle Nachtman, employee."
HERE_ NOT HERE_
**Applause - supervisors take their seats**
"The staff and students of the Behavioral Learning Center have
completed their work exploration program for the academic school
year 1988 - 1989. We would like to honor the following staff
members that have made this program so successful:
1) Linda Lawrence **I'll Fill In here/not here
2)Michael Bowers
3) Jean Karr
4) and Judy Rohret"
**Applause -- Teachers take their seats**
"Students include:
1) Tim Coblentz
2) Nathan Dewitt
3) Matt Hoover
4) Michelle Lehman
5) Tim O'Leary
6) and Nathan Wilkinson"
**Applause -- Students take their seats**
"Students and teachers have been exploring numerous worksites in
the community and they are grateful for the participation in the
program. The 1989 President's Award is awarded to the Johnson
County Auditor's Office, Tom Slockett, Judi Needham and Jeff
McCullough, worksite supervisors"
**Applause -- auditor staff take their seats**
"In closing I wish to congratulate all of the recipients of this
year's awards and thank all of the participants in the Mayor's
Youth Employment Program"
**THANKS JOHN
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PRESS RELEASE
For more information, contact:
Melody Rockwell, Kiverfront
Commission Staff Assistant
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RELEASE:FOR IMMEDIATE `
THE IOWA CITY RIVERFRONT COMMISSION ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT THE RECIPIENT OF THE 1989 IOWA RIVER
MONTH SPECIAL IS PEG MCELROY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MAYOR'S YOUTH
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM BASED IN IOWA ClTY, THE AWARD WILL DEOFFICIALLY PRESENTED BYMAYOR JOHN
MCOONALD TO MCELROY ON JUNE 13, 1989, AT 7:30 P.M. IN THE IOWA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION OF JUN[ 1989 AS IOWA RIVER MONTH IN l0HA
CITY.
MCELROY IS BEING RECOGNIZED FOR HER SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION CONTRIBUTIONS.
THE RIVERFRONT COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY ACCLAIMED MCELROY'S ENTHUSIASTIC WORK WITH YOUNG PEOPLE
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ON PROJECTS TO STABILIZE AND LANDSCAPE PUBLIC PORTIONS OF RALSTON CREEK, CREATE RIVER ACCESS
THROUGH CONSTRUCTION OF A FLOATING PIER AT CITY PARK, AND PERFORM GENERAL CLEANUP AND PRUNING
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WORK ALONG AREA WATERWAYS. THIS RIVER -ORIENTED EMPHASIS INITIATED AND MAINTAINED BYMCELROY
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IN THE MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS HAS ENHANCED A VITAL,
NATURAL RESOURCE INTHIS COMMUNITY ~~THE IOWA RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES.
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PRESS RELEASE
For more information, contact:
Melody Rockwell, Kiverfront
Commission Staff Assistant
356~S25l
RELEASE:FOR IMMEDIATE `
THE IOWA CITY RIVERFRONT COMMISSION ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT THE RECIPIENT OF THE 1989 IOWA RIVER
MONTH SPECIAL IS PEG MCELROY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MAYOR'S YOUTH
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM BASED IN IOWA ClTY, THE AWARD WILL DEOFFICIALLY PRESENTED BYMAYOR JOHN
MCOONALD TO MCELROY ON JUNE 13, 1989, AT 7:30 P.M. IN THE IOWA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION OF JUN[ 1989 AS IOWA RIVER MONTH IN l0HA
CITY.
MCELROY IS BEING RECOGNIZED FOR HER SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION CONTRIBUTIONS.
THE RIVERFRONT COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY ACCLAIMED MCELROY'S ENTHUSIASTIC WORK WITH YOUNG PEOPLE
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ON PROJECTS TO STABILIZE AND LANDSCAPE PUBLIC PORTIONS OF RALSTON CREEK, CREATE RIVER ACCESS
THROUGH CONSTRUCTION OF A FLOATING PIER AT CITY PARK, AND PERFORM GENERAL CLEANUP AND PRUNING
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WORK ALONG AREA WATERWAYS. THIS RIVER -ORIENTED EMPHASIS INITIATED AND MAINTAINED BYMCELROY
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IN THE MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS HAS ENHANCED A VITAL,
NATURAL RESOURCE INTHIS COMMUNITY ~~THE IOWA RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES.
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May 23, 1989 CITY OF IOWA CITY
PRESS RELEASE
For more information, contact:
Melody Rockwell, Riverfront
Commission Staff Assistant
356-5251
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
WINNERS OF THE 1989 IOWA RIVER MONTH PHOTO CONTEST WERE ANNOUNCED TODAY BY THE IOWA CITY
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION: ROBERT RUDE, CORALVILLE, WON FIRST PLACE; TIM STRANG, IOWA CITY, WAS
SELECTED FOR SECOND PLACE; AND THIRD PLACE WENT TO CAROLE STRIBLEY-BROWN, CORALVILLE.
HONORABLE MENTIONS WERE AWARDED TO IOWA CITY PHOTOGRAPHERS VINCENT CASAREGOLA, WILFORD YODER
AND JAN KRIEGER.
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ALL WINNING ENTRIES WILL BE DISPLAYED DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE AT THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC
LIBRARY AS PART OF THE IOWA RIVER MONTH CELEBRATION PLANNED BY THE IOWA CITY RIVERFRONT
COMMISSION. ON JUNE 13 AT THE 1989 IOWA RIVER MONTH AWARDS CEREMONY IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
MAYOR JOHN MCDONALD WILL PRESENT A CERTIFICATE TO EACH WINNER AND EMILIE RUBRIGHT, PROJECT
GREEN CO-CHAIR, WILL AWARD CASH PRIZES OF $50, $30 AND $20 TO THE TOP THREE PHOTOGRAPHERS.
JUDGES FOR THE PHOTO CONTEST WERE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA ART HISTORY PROFESSORS JOHN BUSSE AND
PETER FELDSTEIN, AND RIVERFRONT COMMISSIONERS AL STROH AND ROBERT WACHAL.
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WE THE UNDERSIGNED RESIDENTS AND/OR BUSINESS OPERATORS OF IOWA
CITY CALL UPON THE CITY COUNCIL TO REJECT THE PROPOSED CHANGE IN
. ZONING FOR THE LAND WEST OF CAROUSEL MOTORS ON [IIGIIWAY 1.
WE ARE OPPOSED TO THE URBAN SPRAWL THE PROPOSED CIIANGE WOULD
GENERATE.
WE ARE OPPOSED TO FRINGE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF THIS MAGNITUDE
WHICH WOULD THREATEN OUR DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT AND THE
EXISTING ADEQUATE SHOPPING FACILITIES ALREADY IN PLACE.
WE ARE OPPOSED TO A ZONING CHANGE WHICH DOES NOTHING TO ENHANCE
THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
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. ZONING FOR THE LAND WEST OF CAROUSEL MOTORS ON [IIGIIWAY 1.
WE ARE OPPOSED TO THE URBAN SPRAWL THE PROPOSED CIIANGE WOULD
GENERATE.
WE ARE OPPOSED TO FRINGE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF THIS MAGNITUDE
WHICH WOULD THREATEN OUR DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT AND THE
EXISTING ADEQUATE SHOPPING FACILITIES ALREADY IN PLACE.
WE ARE OPPOSED TO A ZONING CHANGE WHICH DOES NOTHING TO ENHANCE
THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
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ZONING FOR TIIE LAND WEST OF CAROUSEL. MOTORS ON HIGHWAY I.
WE ARE OPPOSED To TBE URBAN GENERATE. SPRAWL TILL' IIRUPUSEU CHANGE WOULD
WE ARE OPPOSED TO FRINGE COMMERCIAL, DEVELOPMENT OF THIS MAGNITUDE
WHICH WOULD THREATEN OUR DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT AND THE
EXISTING ADEQUATE SHOPPING FACILITIES ALREADY IN PLACE.
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WILL J. HAYEK (1996.1962)
JOHN W. HAYEK
C. PETER HAYEK
C. JOSEPH HOLLAND
JAMES C. LAREW
DAVID E. BROWN
HAYEK, HAYEK, HAYEK & HOLLAND
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
BREMER BUILDING
120Y2 EAST WASHINGTON STREET
IOWA CITY. IOWA 0 2 240.99 70
June 2, 1989
Mayor John McDonald and
City Council Members
City Of Iowa city
Civic Center
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mayor McDonald and Council Members:
AREA CODE 3H,
337.9606
I am writing on behalf of Pentacrest Apartments and
Ralston Creek Apartments concerning the widely recognized
parking problems in downtown Iowa City and the surrounding
areas. There is absolutely no doubt that these problems will
become more severe in the near future.
The principal origin of this rapidly developing problem
is the RM -145 and CH -2 zoning which allows construction of
multiple unit apartment complexes requiring only one parking
space per dwelling unit. These zoning classes do not take
into consideration the occupant load in a dwelling unit.
This can range from a one bedroom unit occupied by two
people, to a two bedroom (two bathroom) unit with four
People, to a three bedroom unit with three to five occupants.
My clients' experience is that a two bedroom apartment
with two baths normally houses four residents. Experience
further indicates that such a unit will typically require one
andone-half to two -narking spaces to provide enough parking
for actual usage. s you know, low rise construction must
provide one parking space for a one bed- i
one-half to two spaces oom un t, one and
p per two bedroom unit, and two spaces
for a three bedroom unit.
High rise units with only ori parking space per unit
simply will not have adequate narkir3q for the tenants.
iTherefore, those tenants will look for parking spaces on
already overcrowded streets and in public parking lots. In
addition to the obvious problems of locating unregulated and
storage parking, there will be unrecognized problems for the
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JOHN W. HAYEK
C. PETER HAYEK
C. JOSEPH HOLLAND
JAMES C. LAREW
DAVID E. BROWN
HAYEK, HAYEK, HAYEK & HOLLAND
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
BREMER BUILDING
120Y2 EAST WASHINGTON STREET
IOWA CITY. IOWA 0 2 240.99 70
June 2, 1989
Mayor John McDonald and
City Council Members
City Of Iowa city
Civic Center
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mayor McDonald and Council Members:
AREA CODE 3H,
337.9606
I am writing on behalf of Pentacrest Apartments and
Ralston Creek Apartments concerning the widely recognized
parking problems in downtown Iowa City and the surrounding
areas. There is absolutely no doubt that these problems will
become more severe in the near future.
The principal origin of this rapidly developing problem
is the RM -145 and CH -2 zoning which allows construction of
multiple unit apartment complexes requiring only one parking
space per dwelling unit. These zoning classes do not take
into consideration the occupant load in a dwelling unit.
This can range from a one bedroom unit occupied by two
people, to a two bedroom (two bathroom) unit with four
People, to a three bedroom unit with three to five occupants.
My clients' experience is that a two bedroom apartment
with two baths normally houses four residents. Experience
further indicates that such a unit will typically require one
andone-half to two -narking spaces to provide enough parking
for actual usage. s you know, low rise construction must
provide one parking space for a one bed- i
one-half to two spaces oom un t, one and
p per two bedroom unit, and two spaces
for a three bedroom unit.
High rise units with only ori parking space per unit
simply will not have adequate narkir3q for the tenants.
iTherefore, those tenants will look for parking spaces on
already overcrowded streets and in public parking lots. In
addition to the obvious problems of locating unregulated and
storage parking, there will be unrecognized problems for the
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Maintaining the status quo with respect to the parking
requirements is not an attractive alternative. Tenants are
left without adequate parking. The Police and Parking
Departments will have to enforce the street storage laws to
an extent greater than ever before. Double parked as well as
illegay parked vehicles will have to be ticketed and/or
towell
d. This will mean added aggravations, inconveniences,
and hardships for the tenants and will strain the resources
of those city departments.
A solution needs to be found and implemented.
One solution is for the City of Iowa City to provide the
additional parking which will be necessary. This could be
done through purchase of land for parking lots or ramps in i
the area south of the business district. The land costs are
high, however, and it seems unlikely that tenants would want
to pay the $30-40 per month (or more) to park in public
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i. occupants of these apartmentsiFor example, summer
subletting these
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apartments wthout adeguate parking will be
all but impossible for those tenants.
Summer tenants tend to
be teachers or persons attending summer school who have
F vehicles and want parking.
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Since much of the RM -145 and CB -2 property is
fp concentrated south of the business district, this is the most
appropriate area to discuss. There is a project currently
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under construction on South Capitol Street which contains
approximately 56 units. The parking regulations require only
56 spaces for that project. In our estimation, there will be
an actual need of 98 spaces for tenants. This does not
account for parkinq.
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These are not one bedroom apartments. Given our modern
lifestyles, it isexceedingly
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unlikely that each apartment
will self -limit itself to one vehicle, or
even two vehicles
for four residents. This means that many tenants in that
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project will be looking for places to store their cars
overnight, or even longer. Those tenants will want parking
9 as close to their residences as possible. They do not want
q to walk to storage lots which may be miles away or to endure
the delay of taking
a bus to where their car may be parked.
The limited on -street parking already being utilized by
other rental housing in the area is the only place that these
tenants will have a right to use.
This will in turn push commuters, who use these spaces
during the daytime, into other
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areas around the downtown area
which might otherwise be available to shoppers or visitors to
the downtown area.
Maintaining the status quo with respect to the parking
requirements is not an attractive alternative. Tenants are
left without adequate parking. The Police and Parking
Departments will have to enforce the street storage laws to
an extent greater than ever before. Double parked as well as
illegay parked vehicles will have to be ticketed and/or
towell
d. This will mean added aggravations, inconveniences,
and hardships for the tenants and will strain the resources
of those city departments.
A solution needs to be found and implemented.
One solution is for the City of Iowa City to provide the
additional parking which will be necessary. This could be
done through purchase of land for parking lots or ramps in i
the area south of the business district. The land costs are
high, however, and it seems unlikely that tenants would want
to pay the $30-40 per month (or more) to park in public
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parking lots. This could also involve considerable expense
to the City and
very substantial lead time to put adequate
parking into service.
Another more realistic solution is to alter the
one
space per unitarkin requirement which applies to high rise
developments.
Each complexmust be responsible for providing
realistic and adeguate tenant narking
to make this area a
desireable place in which to live.
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Defiantly the best solution would be to limit
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construction in RM -145 and CB -2 zones to one bedroom units.
There isa
strong demand and need for this t
in downtown Iowa city, ype of dwelling
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I urge you to give careful consideration to the parking
problems in this
area. This parking situation is already out
of control and is only bound to
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building projects be designed to accommodate
parking Heade. their own actual I,C'
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I would be happy to discuss this further with the �
Council or City
staff and to offer any other information '
which I have available
and which might be helpful.
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Iowa City Civic Center
410 East Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. McDonald:
RECEIVED JUN 121989
320 South Dubuque St, Apt 514
Iowa Aty, Iowa 52240
June 10, 1989
As a registered voter of, Iowa City, I am
urging you to reverse your vote on resolution number 89-102.
I believe the rraount of business available to this town,
.does not Justify the cost of developing n new shopping area
along Highway 1 West. The business that is here now
should be encouraged, supported and developed.
June R, 19A9
PECEIVEDJUN 121989
.': .. Mayor John McDonald
City of Iowa. city
Civic Center
410 East Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear John:
I hesitate to write to you and bother you with my thoughts,
however, I will make It as short as I can and simply tell
you that I feel very strongly that the City Council is on
the right track when they approve the proposed Walmart
shopping center in southwest Iowa City.
{ My wife and I live just a very short distance from that
proposed center and we have absolutely no objection to it in
any way and in fact we are looking forward to it. I am
retired, on a limited income, and I can assure you that any
shopping advantage that may come as a result of this center
will be very much appreciated by me and my wife.
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Your uly,'-.
Francis I. "Buzz" Graham
1202 Sunset Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52246
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City Council Members
City of Iowa City
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa .52240
Dear Council Members:
June 8, 1989
My husband and I are raising a family of young children in
Iowa City and we are interested in making our dollars go as far
as possible. We also live in southwest Iowa City close to the
proposed Westview Shopping Center.
We think the center will be a great advantage to us both
because of its closeness to our home and also because it will
afford us an opportunity to do better shopping for our
children. Please approve the center so that it can get started
as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Mrs. James A. Miller
103 Denbigh Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52246
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CITY OF IOWA CITY CLASSIFICATION PLAN - JUNE 24, 1989
01 01 M.W.1-TRANSIT
O1 02 M.W.I-RECREATION & GVMT SLOGS
01 03 M.W.I-PARKING SYSTEMS
Ol 04 PARKING CASHIER
01 05 CLERK/TYPIST-INFO DESK OPER.
01 06 CASHIER - TREASURY
01 07 M.W.I•PUBLIC HOUSING
01 08 M.W.1 . CBD
02 01 N.W.1 - STREETS
02 03 WATER METER READER
02 04 CLERK/TYPIST - LEASED HOUSING
02 06 ACCOUNT CLERK - ACCOUNTING
02 01 LIBRARY CLERK
03 02 PARKING ENFORCEMENT ATTENDANT
03 04 SR. CLERK/TYPIST -SR. CENTER
03 05 SR, CLERK/TYPIST MINUTETAKER
03 06 SR. CLERK/TYPIST - PURCHASING
03 07 CENTRAL SERVICES CLERK
03 08 M.W.11 - CEMETERY
03 09 M.W.11-LANDFILL
03 10 M.W. I - TOWING
03 11 M.W. I - TRAFFIC
04 01 M.W.1 - REFUSE
04 02 M.W.11 •STREETS
04 03 M.W.11 . RECREATION
04 04 M.W.11 • PARKS
04 05 M.W.11 - POLLUTION CONTROL
04 06 M.W.11 - PARKING SYSTEMS
04 07 M.W.II - TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
04 08 CORDS
04 09 SR. CTYPIST CLER/LEWTYPIST.POLL.- POLICERCONTROL
04 30 POLICE DESK CLERK
ETS
04 12 SR. CLER04 11 SR. K/TYPIST - RECREATION
04 13 ACCOUNT CLERK - TREASURY
04 14 ACCOUNT CLERK - TRANSIT
04 15 MASS TRANSIT OPERATOR
I 04 16 SR. LIBRARY CLERK
04 17 M.W.I1-PARKING SYSTEMS -TOWING
04 IS 05 01 MIW-11 - SRTCENTER
05 02 M.W.11 - TRAFFIC ENG. SIGNS
05 03 M.W.11 - TRANSIT
05 04 O5 05 SR. CLERK�YPISTTPOLICEASURY
RECORDS
05 06 SR. ACCOUNT CLERK - ACCOUNTING
CLE
05 08 M.W-11 - WATERTSERVICE
05 09 M.11.11 . WATER METER REPAIR
05 11 M.M. 11 - FORESTRY
06 01 LIBRARY ASSISTANT E
06 02 ASST. T.P.O. - POLL. CONTROL
06 03 06 04 SR ACCT. ACCT. CLERK-ACCOUNTING
06 05 POLICE DISPATCHER
06 06 M.W.111-PARTS/DATA ENTRY CLK
06 07 ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
06 OB BUYER 1
06 10 HOUSING MANAGEMENT AIDE
06 12 CUSTOMER SERVICE REP
07 01 ADMIN. SECRETARY -RECREATION
07 02 M.W.11 - REFUSE
07 03 ASST. T.P.O. - WATER
07 04 "XIII -PARKING SYSTEMS METERS
07 05 M.W.111 . WATER OFFICE
07 06 M.W.IIE . CEMETERY
07 07 M.W.111 - CBD
07 09 LIBRARY ASSISTANT II
07 10 MECHANIC 1
07 12 PRODUCTION COORDINATOR - BTC
07 13 M.W.111-PARKING NIGHT CREW
07 14 M.W.III-TRANSIT
07 15 BODY REPAIR MECHANIC
APPENDIX A
08 01 M.W.111 • TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
08 02 M.W.111 - LANDFILL
08 04 LIBRARY ASSISTANT III
08 05 M.W.IEI • PARKS
08 06 BUYER II
OB 07 SR.ENGINEER.TECH.-ENGINEERING
08 08 TECHNICAL ASSISTANT PPD
08 09 MECHANIC II
08 10 HOUSING REHAB. ASST.
09 01 14 -W -111 -POLL. CONT. COLLECTION
09 02 M.W.111 - STREETS
09 04 SR. M.W. PARKS MOWING
09 05 ELECTRICIAN
09 06 T.P.O. - WATER
09 07 GRAPHICS TECHNICIAN
09 08 SR RADIO DISPATCHER -POLICE
09 09 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR I
09 10 MECHANIC III
09 11 M.W. III • LIBRARY
09 12 M.W. III - WATER PLANT
110 01 M.W.111 - WATER
10 02 SR. M.W. - STREETS
10 03 T.P.O. - POLLUTION CONTROL
10 04 HOUSING SPECIALIST
10 05 HOUSING INSPECTOR
10 06 LIBRARIAN I
10 07 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR II
10 OB SR. MECHANIC
11 01 11 02 SRT NIM. •PPARKSCCONSTRULONT CTION
11 03 SR. M.W. - RECREATION
11 04 ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN
11 05 BUILDING INSPECTOR
11 07 ACCOUNTANT
12 02 CHEMIST
13 01 SR. TPO - WATER
13 02 SR. CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR
13 03 REC. PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
13 04 LIBRARIAN 11
13 05 SR. ECH - SURVEY
13 06 VOLUNTEEREERING SPECIALIST -SR CENTER
13 07 SR. ACCOUNTANT -ACCOUNTING
13 08 SR. ACCOUNTANT . TREASURY
14 01 SR. 14 03 SR. X.W.. POLLUTION CONTROL
14 04 SR. M.W. - CEMETERY
14 05 14 06 ASSOCIATEFPLANNER
14 07 HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATOR
14 08 SR. LIBRARIAN
14 10 CIVIL ENGINEER
1S 02 PROGRAM SPECIALIST•SRERCENTER
IS 03 ENERGY COORDINATOR
15 04 SR. M.W. WATER . nTetnrei.,
APPENDIX 8
IOWA 500
IOWA 500 HEALTH CARE COVERAGE
IOWA 500 coverage combines basic Blue Cross hospital, Blue Shield
Physician and Major Medical coverages into a single program using
deductibles and copayments. And after the deductible and copayment
have been satisfied, the dollar coverage and number of hospital days
are unlimited except for Nervous and Mental admissions.
In short, the Subscriber shares in the costs of the medically necessary
hospital, medical and surgical services provided. However, the
Subscriber's share never exceeds $500 per contract per year for covered
services, regardless of the number of family members.
IOWA 500 plan benefits encourage medical self -maintenance practices
by paying for 90% of the covered Usual, Customary and Reasonable charges
for:
* One routine annual Physical examination in a
doctor's office or clinic
* Hone and office calls needed to diagnose or
treat a medical condition
• Immunizations required by a Subscriber or any
Person in a Subscriber's family
THE IOWA 5DO Plan Covers These Extensive Services:
I HOSPITAL CARE 90/10
Inpatient
Semi -private room and board
Necessary services and supplies
Operating roams, intensive care,
coronary and burn care units
Delivery room for normal delivery,
Caesarean section, miscarriage or
admission for false labor
Necessary laboratory and x-ray
services
PHYSICIAN SERVICES 90/10
. Home and office vists
. One routine annual physical
exam
• Pre -natal and post -natal care
in physician's office
• Immunizations
Hospital visits and nursing
facility visits
Outpatient NERVOUS AND MENTAL 90/10
Surgery Outpatient - 90/10 to $10,000
Diagnositc x-ray and laboratory Lifetime Maximum.
services
Accident care SKILLED NURSING FACILITY 90/10
nd
HOME HEALTH CARE 90/10 Services andosuppliesard
. Services provided by a
Registered Nurse
. Services prescribed by a physician
B-2
THE IOWA 500 PLAN COVERS THESE OTHER SERVICES:
These,other• services are subject to a $100 contract deductible per calendar year
Proscriptions Nursing Services
Anesthetics
Blood plasm . Private -duty nursing services
.
Casts- Ambulance
Crutches . Air
. Durable medical equipment . Ground
.Other supplies when ordered
by A physician
DEDUCTIBLES AND COPAYMENT
. Hospital - The Subscriber is responsible for the first two days of semi-
private room and board. -
Per Hospital Admission.
• Physician - The subscriber pays 10% of the physician's Usual, Customary
and Reasonable charges including office calls. IOWA 500 coverage pays
the remaining 90%.
. Other Supplies/Services - The subscriber pays the first $100 per contract
per calendar year for medical supplies and services. These may include
prescription drugs, services of a Registered Nurse, ambulance services,
home health caro and braces.
When the subscriber's expenditures for hospital, physician, and/or
other services reach $500 per year, IOWA 500 pays IDD% of all remaining
charges. If the subscriber i expenditures for hospital, physician,
and/or other services do not reach $500, the subscriber pays 10% of all
remaining charges up to a total maximum expenditure of $500. (Outpatient
treatment for nervous and mental conditions is paid 90/10 co -payment
until the $10,000 Lifetime Maximum is met. Co -payment for outpatient
Nervous and Mental does not apply to the. out-of-pocket maximum.
CARRYOVER OF DEDUCTIBLE
pensee or covervit services incurred during the months of October, November
and December and which are used to satisfy that year's deductible can be used
toward satisfying the next calendar year's deductible.
-- 01W ..—
It CoMW
SurNca
90x/10% siood.a,c"
90x/10%
um gam per
owmtaa mmdmarn
A*IrA
wig:+i«>w
Summary of Benefits
DELTA DENTAL COVERAGE
Deha Dental Plan Of love coverage not only provides • variety Of
benefits but 6180 encourages timely and O feclive dental maintenance.
More than 80% of the dentists in Iowa participate in the Delta Dental
program. Dab Dental payment Is based on Usual, Customary and
Reasonable allowances, Subject to deductible and copayment provi.
sions of the program.
Your Deb Dental program includes a •medical neaesity' provision
which ensures overage for dental services provided within generally
accepted dental prectiea.
like Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa, the aha Dental Plan
naives Claims directly from particpeting dentists. And we pay them
directly for you. That eliminates claims -handling chores for you and
your employees — and level valuable time and morwo
To provide a program to meet your company% needs, Debs Dental
Plan benefits are available with deductibles, copayments and maxi-
mum payment allowances for covered services.
These bang aro combined to meat your needs:
Prevarthn Maintenance benefit includes:
I Routine crackups at six-month intervals including bitewing x-rays at
12 -north intervals.
• Teeth cleaning once every six months.
• Topical fluoride applications as prescribed but no more than once
every six months.
• Full -mouth x-rays once in any three-year interval unless special
need is demonstrated.
Routine Restorsthn benefit provides ongoing are including:
• Regular cavity fillings.
• Oral surgery (including pre- and postoperative are).
• Emergency treatment for relief of pain.
f calor Restorative benefit covers:
• High-cost fillings.
• Cast restorations.
• Root anal fillings.
• Non-surgical treatment for gum diseases.
B-3
46. Delta Dental Plan
Of Im" j
Della Dental Plan of Iowa
RATE QUOTATION
PIAN 11
Program Benefits
Deductible
coPannerrit
slintilleh
® Preventive Maintenance
ptMrwa
$ a
W
%
® Routine Restorative
S 75
50 %
® Major Restorative
S e
50
O Dental Prosthetics
S
%
O Periodontia
S
%
O Orthodontia
S
%
O Dependents to age
o Full-time students
O Adults
Program Maximums
Single S 50o per year
Family S _500 per member, per year
Lifetime benefit maximum on Orthodontics $
Program Rates•
Single $ per month
Family 5— _ per month
These rates guaranteed for 12 months beginning on 1-1-85
(anal
if purchased by -Z=1:8—S_
fens)
'Rates quoted here are based upon census information provided and acquiring and maintaining
a minimum inrollmwrp of Wj of total eligible employees for the durationf he
This is a genenpe k
CoveraBut
and enrollment
o t contract.
Date
m of Cowtage, If is not a Btatamem of contract. Actual
B-4
terms and Conditions specified in the contract Itself
s In forte when the Contract becomes strati,,.
Dolts Dental Plan
of 10
wa� ;
r
FY90 POSITION TITLE
01-01 M.W.I - Transit
01-02 N.Y. I - Recreation { Gov't. Bldg.
01-03 M.W. 2 - Parking Systees
-; - 01-04 `.Parking Cashier
01-05 Clerk/Typist - Inforoation Desk Operator
01-06 .Cashier - Treasury
,01-07 M.N.M.Y.I - Public Housing
01-08 ` 1 - Central Business District
AFSCME PAY PLAN
FY90 (June 24, 1989)
1 2
Hr 7.24 8.11
Biwk 579.20 648.80
Ann 15,059.20 16,868.80
'
I
i
02-01
M.N..1 - Streets
Hr
7.45
BJ6
02.0]
Nater MiterReader
81wk
596.00
668.80
764.00
02-04
Clark/Typist - Leased Housing
Ann
15,496.00
17,388.80
20,550.40 '.
.. 02.06
Account Clerk - Accounting.
.. O2-07
' Library Clerk
. 03-01
M.Y. 1 - Yater -
--Parking
Hr
7.71
8.65
07-02
Enforcement Attendant
81wk
616.80
692.00
-03-04
'"Sr.Clerk/Typist - Sr. Center
Ann
16,036.80
17,992.00
07-05
Sr. Clerk/Typist - Minute Taker
^�
03-06
Sr. Clerk/Typist - Purchasing
03-07
Central Services Clerk
r. 03_08 .'
M.Y. 11 - Canatery
03-09
M.W. 11 - Landfill
03-10
:; M.Y.. i. --Towing
' 03-I1 "'
M.N. 1 - Traffic
,
t
3
8.36
668.80
17,388.80
6.65
692.00
17,992.00
4
8.65
692.00
17,992.00
8.93
714.40
18,574.40
8.93 9.22
714.40 737.60
18,574.40 19,177.60
APPENDIX C
5
8.93
714.40
18,574.40
9.22
737.60
19,177.60
9.55
764.00
19,864.00
6
I
i
9.22
737.60
19,177.60
II
9.55-
..{I ..
764.00
19,864.00
i4 'e •, :
` II
9.88
,
790.40.
20,550.40 '.
Revised 5/89
a
FY90 POSITION TITLE
C-2
04-01
N.V. I - Refuse
4
5
04-02
N.V. 11 - Streets
7.98
638.40
8.93
714.40
04-03
M.N. 11 - Recreation
9.88
10.24
04-04
M.N. 11 - Parks
18,574.40
19.177.60
04-05
N.W. 11 - Pollution Control
819.20
21,299.20
1.
04.06
M.N. 11 - Parking Systems
9.51
9.81
04.07
M.N. 11 - Traffic Engineering
Biwk
660.00
04.08
Clerk/Typist - Police Records
784.80
812.80
04.09
Sr. Clerk/Typist - Pollution Control
17,160.00
19,136.00
04-10
Police Desk Clerk
21,132.80
21,810.00
01-11
Sr. Clerk/Typist - Str@*tS
01-12
Sr. Clerk/Typist - Recreation
Hr
04-13
Account Clark - Treasury
9.88
10.24
04-14r
Account Clerk - Transit
B1wk
681.60
04-15
Kass Transit Operator
819.20
847.20
04-16
Sr. Library Clerk
17,721.60
19,864.00
17
N.M. 11 - Parking Systems Towing
22,027.20
22,038.40
04.18
Clerk -Typist - H.I.S.
09'01
N.W. If - Senior Center
05-02
M.W. It - Traffic Eng. Signs
05
M.N.-03 11 - Transit
05:04
Sr Cl:rktTypist - Treasury
05.05
Sr C) rk/Typist - Police Records
.011.06
Sr Account Clerk - Accounting
05.07
M.N. III Parts Clark
05'06 <
H.W. 11 Water Service
05-09
M.N. 11 Water Meter Repair
-11M.M.
It Forestry
Library Assistant I
06:021
0
Asst. Treat. Plant Op. - Poll. Control
06-03
Admin. Account Clerk - Accounting
06-04
.Sr. Account Clerk - Treasury - Utilities
06-05
Police Dispatcher
06-06
M.N. Parts/Data Entry Clerk
W-07
Animal Control officer
06-08
Buyer I
06.10
Housing Management Aide
M.12
Customer Service Representative
C-2
2
3
4
5
6
Hr
Biwk
7.98
638.40
8.93
714.40
9.22
737.60
9.55
9.88
10.24
Ann
16,598.40
18,574.40
19.177.60
764.00
19,864.00
790.40
20,550.40
819.20
21,299.20
Hr
8.25
9.20
9.51
9.81
10.16
10.50
Biwk
660.00
736.00
760.80
784.80
812.80
840.00
Ann
17,160.00
19,136.00
19,780.80
20,404.80
21,132.80
21,810.00
Hr
8.52
9.55
9.88
10.24
10.59
10.98
B1wk
681.60
764.00
790.40
819.20
847.20
878.40
Ann
17,721.60
19,864.00
20,550.40
21,299.20
22,027.20
22,038.40
FY90 POSITION TITLE
C-3
1
07-01
07-02
Administrative Secretary • Recreation
N.M. 11
1
07-03
01-04
- Refuse
Asst. Treatment plant Operator •Yater
N.M. 111
Bl 8.83
Blwk 706.40
07-05
- Parking Systems - Meters
M.Y. III - Yater - Office
_ I
07-06
07 07.
M.Y. III - heetary
- M.Y.-117 - CBD
Ann 18,366.40
07.09
Library. Assistant II
897.20
-07-10
-.Mechanic 1.
22,838,10
07.12
-'01-13
Production Coordinator - Broadband
M.W: 11t
22,027.20
,� 07.14
.. - Parking Night Cr" -
M.Y. III = Trans It
r.
-: 07 -IS
-,. Body Repair Mechanic
08•31
00-02 -
"
M.W. III • Traffic Engineering
" M.Y. III Landfill
40.50
810.00
08.04
08.05_..
Library Assistant. Ill
M.W. III
11'63
. '.. 08.06
- Parks.
Buyer it
19,531.20
08-07
. 08.08,
Sr. Engineering Technician - Engineering
, Technical Assistant
900.80
,00-09
- PPD
Mechanic II
08.10
Housing Rehabilitation Assistant
09.01
09.02
M.W. III - Pollution Control Collection
M.W. III - Streets
25,081.80
09.04.
-. 09.05
Sr.M.M. - Parks - Mowing
Electrician
r ,
-09.06 ';:,TPB
Yater
' -'09.07,
Graphics Technician
.�
09'08
09.09.
Sr. Radio Dispatcher - Police
Construction Inspector I
X09-10
. Mechanic 111
09.11
09.12
M.M.III - Library
N.Y. 111.- Water. Plant
'10.01
II.Y. III - Water
,. ..:, .
10-02
Sr. M.M. - Streets
.::TPO
10,04
Pollution Control
us Specialist
h.
10.05,<Nousing
Inspector
.. .,,,.
...! 10 :.,
.
Librarian t
10-07-•;
'
construction Inspector It
->;IO_08
Sr:. Mechanic
C-3
1
2
3
1
10.98
11.36
Bl 8.83
Blwk 706.40
9.88
790.40
10.21
10.59
5
10.98
6
Ann 18,366.40
20,550.10
819.20
21,299.20
897.20
878.10
11.36
08.80
22,838,10
23,628.8024,5942.40
02.40
22,027.20
22,838,40
23,628.80
Hr
Blwk
9.12
729.60
10.24
819.20
10.59
10.98
11.36
Ann
18,969.60
21,299.20
47.2o
22,027.20
878.40
08 60
11.78
22,838,10
23,628.8024,5942.40
02.40
Hr
Biwk
9.39
1 20
751.20
40.50
810.00
10.86
11.26
11'63
nn
A30.40
19,531.20
21,840.00
868.80
22,588.80
900.80
12.06
964 so
23,420.80
24,190.40
25,081.80
Hr
Biwk
9.66
772.80
10.80
861.00
11.15
11.53
11.94
Ann
20,092.80
22,164.00
892.00
23,192.00
922.40
955.20
12.36
23,982.40
21,835.20
25,708.80
EL
L
5
C-4
2
3
4
FY90
POSITION TITLE
10.30
829.00
1117
11-01
M.V. III Pollution Control Plant
12.69
13.19
11-02
Sr. M.M.rks - Construction
23,628.80
24,51 02.40
11-03
Sr. M.W': weation
1.055.20
11-04
Electronics Technician
11-05
Building Inspector
11,07
Accountant
12-02
Cheelst
10.78
862.40
11.77
941.60
13.01
Sr-'TP0 - Water
13.07
13.51
13-02
Sr. Construction Inspector
24,481.60
25.313.60
'I'D'
L*C 110",Progrm Supervisor
1.080.80
13.04
Librarian
, I
13.OS
Sr. Engineering Technician - Survey.
Hr
Blwk
11.11
888.80981.60
13.06
Volunteer Specialist - Sr. Cents,
13.68
13.07
Sr. Accountant - Accounting
23,108.80
25,52
M: 60
13,08
Sr. Accountant - Treasury
091:40
1:4 54
28 40
1.135.20
14.01
Sr. M.W. Landfill
14*03
Sr. N.Y. pollution Contra,
29,515.20
I.
Hr
Bl
16.01
Sr. N.W. • Cemetery
13.19
1 065.20
13.68
14-05
Rehabilitation Officer
A nn
24,024: 00
14-06
Associate Planner
1,094.40
28,454.40
:'35.20
29 515.20
14-07
Human Services Coordinator
i.
14-10
Civil Enginoer
30,451.20
15.01
Sr. M.Y. Water - Customer Service
13.21
1.056.80
13.70
1 96.00
IS -02
Program specialist . Sr, Center
15.18
Ann
15 '03
Energy Coordinator
28:4096.00
29:556:80
15-04
Sr. M.Y. Water - Distribution
C-4
2
3
4
6
Hr
Blwk
10.30
829.00
11.36
908.80
11.78
42.40
12.27
12.69
13.19
Ann
21,424.00
23,628.80
24,51 02.40
981.60
25,521.60
1,015.20
1.055.20
26:395.20
27,435.20
%
Hr
Blwk
10.78
862.40
11.77
941.60
12.17
973.60
12.63
13.07
13.51
Ann
22,422.40
24,481.60
25.313.60
1010.40
26:270.40
1,045.60
1.080.80
27,185.60
28,100.80
Hr
Blwk
11.11
888.80981.60
2.27
1 1 6 0
12.69
1.015.20
13.68
14.19
Ann
23,108.80
25,52
M: 60
26,395.20
0513.19
1 5 2 0
27:435:20
091:40
1:4 54
28 40
1.135.20
29,515.20
I.
Hr
Bl
11.55
924 00
12.69
1,015.20
13.19
1 065.20
13.68
14.19
14.64
A nn
24,024: 00
26,395.20
21: 435.20
1,094.40
28,454.40
:'35.20
29 515.20
1,171.20
30,451.20
Hr
Bfwk
12.06
964.80
13.21
1.056.80
13.70
1 96.00
14.21
1 136 80
14.68
15.18
Ann
25, 084.00
27,476.80
28:4096.00
29:556:80
1 174 "
30:534 :40
1,214.40
31,574.40
(
FY91
POSITION TITLE
01-01
M.M. 1 - Transit
01-02
01-07
M.W. 1 - Recreation 6 Gov't. Bldg.
M.Y.
�.
01-04
I - Parking Systems
Parking Cashier
01-05
01.06
Clerk/Typist - Information Desk Operator
Cashier - Treasury
01.07
M.Y. I - public Housing
01-08
M.Y. I - Central Business District
02.01:
M,M. I • Struts
02.07
Water Meter Ruda,
!
.i
02-04.
-02.06.
..Clerk/Typist - Leased Housing
Account Clerk - Accounting.
'Library
02.07'
Clerk
03.01
M.Y. 1 - Mater
03�02
03-04 :
ParkinEnforcemeAttendant
Sr. Clerk/Typist -CSr.
.,�
. WOS'
Center
Sr. Cl*0/Typist - Mlnute Taker
103.06
03-07
Sr.`Clerk/Typist - purchasing
03.08
Central Services Clerk
M.Y. 11 - Cemetery
03.09
M.W. It - LandN 11
03-10M.Y.
I - Taring
07.11
M.W. I;- Traffic
r
r
AFSCME PAY PLAN
FY91 (July 7, 1990)
1 2
Hr 7.49 8.39
Blwk 599.20 671.20
Ann 15,579.20 17,451.20
Hr 7.71
Blwk 516.80
Ann 16,036.80
Hr 7.98
Biwk 638.40
Ann 16,598.40
8.65
692.00
17,992.00
8.95
716.00
18,616.00
3
8.65
692.00
17,992.00
8.95
716.00
18,616.00
9.24
739.20
19,219.20
4
8.95
716.00
18,616.00
9.24
739.20
19,219.20
9.54
763,20
19,643.20
5
9.24
739.20
19,219.20
9.54
763.20
19,043.20
9.68
790.40
20,550.40
C-5
6
9.54
763.20
19,843.20
9.BB
790.40 .t)
20,550.40 f
j�
I
1
1
C-6
1 2 3
4
5 6
8.26 9.24 9.54
9.88
10.23 10.60
660.80 739.20 763.20
FY91 POSITION TITLE
818.40 848.00
17,180.80 19,219.20 19,843.20
{
04-01
M.Y. I - Refuse
Hr
04-02
M.M. 11 - Streets
Bivk
04.03
M.W. II - Recreation
Ann
04-04
N.N. 11 - Parks
..i._
04-05
N.Y. iI - Pollution Control
04.06
M.Y.11 - Parking Systems
01-07
N.Y. II -Traffic Engineering
04-00
Clerk/Typist - Police Records
--
04-09-'
Sr. Clerk/Typist - Pollution Control
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04-11
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04-12
Sr. Clark/Typist - Recreation
01-13
Account Clerk - Treasury
- 04-14-
Account Clark - Transit
04-15
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04-16
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04-17
. M.M. II - Parking System - Towing
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05.03 -:
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06.06
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Animal Control Officer
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790.40
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20,550.40
21,278.40 22,048.00
8.54 9.52
683.20 761.60
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8.82 9.88
705.60 790.40
18,345.60 20,550.40
9.84 10.15 10.52
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POSITION TITLE
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963.20
25,043.20
07-02-
M.Y. 11 - Refuse
07-03
Rest. Treatment Plant Operator - Mater
07-04
07-05
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M.W. III - Water - Office
07-06
M.W. 111 - Cmtery
07-07
M.M. III - CBD,
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Mechanic I
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08.01
M.Y. III- Traffic Engineering
08.02
M.M. Iii - Landfill
- 08.04
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08-05
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. 08.06
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06-07
08-08
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Technical Assistant - PPD
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08-10
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M.Y. III -
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10-07
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22,796.80 23.628.80
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Ann 19,635.20 20,048.00 22,796.80 460.80
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FY91 POSITION TITLE
11-01 M.Y. III - Pollution Control Plant
11-02 Sr.M.Y. parks - Construction
11-03 Sr. M.M. Recreation
11-01 Electronics Technician
-05 Building Inspector
11-07 Accountant
12-02 Chalet
13-01 Sr. TPO.- Yater
13-02 Sr. Construction Inspector
_ 13-03 Recreation Program Supervisor
13.04 Librarian 11
+ .13-05 Sr.. Engineering Technician - Survey
13.06: Volunteer Specialist - Sr. Center
13-07 Sr Accountant - Accounting
13-08 Sr.'Accountant - Treasury
-.14-01,r Sr. M.M. - Landfill
I4-03 .'Sr. N.M. - Pollution Control
14-04 Sr. M.Y. - Ceartory
14-05 Rehabilitation Officer
14-06 Associate Planner
14-07 Human Services Coordinator
14-08 Sr. Librarian
14-10 Civil Engineer
Z ` 15.01 Sr.. M.Y.'Water - Customer Service
19-02 Program Specialist - Sr. Center
15-03 Energy Coordinator
' 15-04 Sr. M.Y. Mater r Distribution
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11.76
940.80
12.19
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24,460.80
25,355.20
1,016.0050.40
26,416.00
27,310.40
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Biwk
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892.80
12.18
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12.60
1,008.00
13.07
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956.00
25,334.10
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13.13
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Ann
23,920.00
26,416.00
27,310.40
28,392.00
29,452.80
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11.95
13.13
13.65
14.16
14,69
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956.00
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1,092.00
1,132.80
1,175.20
Ann
24,856.00
27,310.40
28,392.00
29,452.80
30,555.20
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12.48
13.67
14.18
14.71
15.19
Biwk
998.40
- 1,093.60
1,134.40
1,176.80
1,215.20
Ann
25,958.40
28,433.60
29,494.40
30,S96.80
31,595.20
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APPENDIX D
CITY OF IOWACIVI CITY
C CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000
April 6, 1987
Mr. Charles Boldt
AFSCME Local 183, AFL-CIO
1027 Hollywood Boulevard
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: Reclassification Procedures during FY88-89
Bear Mr. Boldt:
This letter acknowledges our discussions concerning
osion
cations for FY88-89. The City of Iowa City will cntinueitsrexperimen-
tal position reclassification efforts begun in calendar year 1982 as
follows:
Section i. Pur ose
The Job Evaluation Corrmittee will be responsible for maintaining fair
and equitable classification of all AFSCME positions, for classifying
new AFSCME positions and resolving disputes over position classifica-
tion.
Section 2. Evaluation Instrument
The Committee will use the Hayes/Hill evaluation instrument used in the II
1982 study and shall have responsibility for modification or interpreta-
tion of the evaluation instrument.
Section 3. Committee Membershi and Structure
1. The Job Evaluation Committee shall be comprised of eight members,
four to be selected by the City, including the Personnel Admin istra-
tor, and four to be selected from the Union. Members will be se-
lected based on their knowledge of a wide range of City jobs and
operations. The Union will select its representatives to the Com -
employee sfrom his/herhdutiesy'fora the tlength to eofutimehnecessary uto
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accomplish the Committee's objectives. Selection of Union represen-
tatives will not be unreasonably denied.
Section
1. The Committee will meet as necessary to hear all position reclassi-
fication appeals by employees, at the call of the Personnel Adminis-
trator, normally no later than 60 days following submission of an
appeal.
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Mr. Charles Boldt
April 6, 1987
Page 2
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2. Committee members will be compensated for all meeting time during
the employee's regularly scheduled working hours.
Section 5. Rules
1. All decisions of the Committee, except where otherwise noted, will
be considered to be passed upon a simple majority of its members,
which shall constitute a quorum (including the Personnel Administra-
tor).
2. In the event that the Committee is unable to achieve simple majority
approval of any specific classification or compensation decision,
classification or compensation of the position in question will
remain unchanged.
3. The Personnel Administrator may vote in place of any absent Manage-
ment Committee members. The Union officers may vote for any absent
Union member.
4. The Job Evaluation Committee may waive, modify or amend any of the
sections of this article as specified, upon unanimous vote of the
Committee. The Committee shall determine all other necessary oper-
ating rules and procedures.
5. No new pay range or classification adjustments will be made without
approval of the Committee.
Section 6. Classification Appeals
1. Employees will be informed of the procedures for appealing the
classification of a position.
2. An employee may only appeal the classification of his/her own posi-
tion. Appeals may also be made by a group of employees all holding
the same job title.
3. .An employee or group of employees appealing the classification of a
Position will complete and submit information as requested by the
Committee.
4. Employees will be allowed to make an oral presentation to the Job
Evaluation Committee, within time limits imposed by the Committee.
Oral presentations will be made in closed session if the employee so
desires.
5. The employee's supervisor or other Administrative employees may be
called for questioning by the Committee at the request of the Per-
sonnel Administrator.
6. The appealing employee will be compensated for time spent in the
Committee meeting, except that if a group presentation is made, only
two employees will be compensated.
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Mr. Charles Boldt 0-3
April 6, 1987
Page 3
7. Classification appeals may be initiated by the Personnel Administra-
tor. Employees in the position being appealed will be given ten
working days notice of the appeal and will be entitled to all rights
as outlined in this section.
8. Committee deliberations will be conducted in closed'session.
Section 7. New Positions
1. Newly created positions will be classified by the Personnel Adminis-
trator initially, with the classification of the position reviewed
by the Committee six months following the position being filled.
Section 8. Salary Adjustments
I. No new salary ranges will be created except for labor market im-
pacted positions.
2. If the classification of a position is decreased, the salary of
affected employees will not be reduced.
3. Employees in positions found to be under -classified will receive a
salary adjustment equal to:
a) the minimum of the new salary range, if below the minimum, or
b) a one-step increase (step to be defined as the percentage dif-
ference between letter steps in the new salary range), if salary
will fall on or below the maximum of the new range.
Section 9. Labor Market Adjustments
1. Salary information will not be considered in the classification of a
position.
2. Compensation of a position may be appealed by the affected employee,
or group of employees, to the Committee utilizing the procedure in
Section 6.
3. In the event that salary maximum of a position is shown to be un-
der -paid by at least 15 percent based on relative comparable posi-
tions in other cities (provided a minimum of four cities report
comparable positions), the Job Evaluation Committee may vote to
temporarily assign the position to a newly created salary range. If
less than four cities report comparable positions, the newly created
salary range increases shall not exceed 15 percent. Special grade
assignments will expire at the end of every fiscal year. Salary
survey evidence will be based only on a survey of comparable posi-
tions in the top ten cities (by population) in Iowa and may be
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Mr. Charles 8oldt
April 6, 1987
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Electri-
cian, by either
or
ian, Grade8 eRange $1,000-$1,300, 0t15 percent off thelmarketemoved
to Range 8A, ;1,150-=1,495. Range width remains the same, salary
maximum increases by survey average.)
4. Upon employee appeal, salary survey will be conducted by the Person-
nel Administrator and presented to the Committee. The employee may
also present salary information conforming to the above survey
criteria (information to be gathered on the time and at the expense
of the employee).
Section 10. Funding,
1. Reclassification decisions of the Committee will be effective the
first day of the next pay period following City Council approval.
Section 11. Impasse Procedures
1. The actions and decisions of the Job Evaluation Committee shall not
be subject to the grievance/arbitration procedure of any collective
bargaining agreement.
Section 12. Release of Technical Information
I. Preservation of the integrity of the evaluation system necessitates
that information regarding the rating and point value of the spe-
cific evaluation questions be limited to prevent manipulation of
those points. No member of the Job Evaluation Committee, with the
exception of the Personnel Administrator and two Union officers,
will be permitted access to point information.
Section 13. City Council Approval
1. All decisions of the committee are subject to the approval of the
City Council and availability of funding prior to implementation.
Section 14. Duration
1. The parties understand that this procedure is a continuation of an
shallexperimental
beused to determine recram and is lassifications aionsexperimental. during F 88-89
shall became null and void. This procedure will be continued in
effect thereafter only by mutual agreement of the parties.
Sincerely yours,
Dale E. Helling
Assistant City Manager
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APPENDIX E
CONTRACT SIDE LETTER ON LIBRARY SCHEDULING
After staffing needs for public service areas have been -determined
on by each department, permanent schedules threeto for these areas will be bid
June lto Augusta31,�aand SeptembereI toDecembe31.
er Januar1 to May 30,
Seniority will be used for the purpose of allowing employees to
choose those weekends, those nights and those 9-6 shifts that they
' do not wish to work. Each schedule period the senior employee in
each participating department will indicate those nights, weekends,,
and 9-6 shifts they do not wish t6 work. The second senior person
will choose next, etc. Each employee will work a similar number
i of weekends, evenings and 9-6 shifts during the schedule period.
If supervisors participate in evenings, weekend and
on a regular basis, their seniority will bk
e used to decide their 9-6 shift work
in the selection process.
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In the event that the Library staffi
necessity of schedulinng needs cari be -met without the
g all employees for a regular night or 9-6
shift, the senior employee who has not rejected night or 9-6 shift
work for a previous schedule period shall have first choice in
turning down night or 9-6 shift work for the next schedule period.
When all employees have been offered the first choice, then the
first choice reverts back to the senior most employee.
Employees will be allowed to trade work periods with the approval
of the department head.
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In the event an employee desires weekend, even* ng or 9-6 shift work
r tha
that employee will be given preference fot work provided it
meets the needs of the department.
There shall be no regular split shifts except by the agreement of
the employee involved.
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November 27, 1978
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AMENDMENTS TO CONTRACT SIDE LETTER ON LIBRARY SCHEDULING
JULY 23, 1982
Library employees may request to work 6 partial days; for
example, one-half day on Saturday and one-half day on Monday,
where staffing permits. The basis to determine adequate staffing
will be enough people within one department electing the option
to make it viable. For permanent -full-time library employees
who elect this option, work performed on the 7th day of the
work week shall be considered overtime.
Library employees working schedulatd overtime on Sunday wi11 have
the option at the beginning of each permanent scheduling period
to designate whether the time will be taken as compensatory time,
or paid, at the rate of one and one half hours for each hour
worked. Compensatory time off can ke changed through mutual
agreement at the same time and in the same manner as
other scheduling or leave changes.
Employees who wish to change their option of pay or time
compensation within a scheduling period may submit a request
to their supervisor in the same manner as other scheduling
and leave changes. The Library will honor requests of this
nature whenever staffing and financial resources permit, with
the understanding on both sides that no reasonable request will
be unreasonably denied.
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AMENDMENTS TO CONTRACT SIDE LETTER ON LIBRARY SCHEDULING
JULY 23, 1982
Library employees may request to work 6 partial days; for
example, one-half day on Saturday and one-half day on Monday,
where staffing permits. The basis to determine adequate staffing
will be enough people within one department electing the option
to make it viable. For permanent -full-time library employees
who elect this option, work performed on the 7th day of the
work week shall be considered overtime.
Library employees working schedulatd overtime on Sunday wi11 have
the option at the beginning of each permanent scheduling period
to designate whether the time will be taken as compensatory time,
or paid, at the rate of one and one half hours for each hour
worked. Compensatory time off can ke changed through mutual
agreement at the same time and in the same manner as
other scheduling or leave changes.
Employees who wish to change their option of pay or time
compensation within a scheduling period may submit a request
to their supervisor in the same manner as other scheduling
and leave changes. The Library will honor requests of this
nature whenever staffing and financial resources permit, with
the understanding on both sides that no reasonable request will
be unreasonably denied.
LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING Appendix F
City of Iowa City
and
Local 183 of American Federation of State,
County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO
It is understood between the parties that the purpose of this letter is to define
what constitutes abuse of sick leave and to describe the mechanism which is used
to advise employees that they may be abusing sick leave and may be subject to
disciplinary action. Any disciplinary action is subject to the contractual
grievance procedure. This letter will be appended to the FY90-91 agreement
between the parties and shall remain in full force and effect during the contract
period.
The Human Relations Department will maintain records of the number of incidents
of use of sick leave for each employee. An incident can have a duration of one
or more consecutive days, and may involve use of sick leave for an employee or
for a family member (as specified in the FY90-91 Agreement between the parties).
An incident occurs for an absence resulting in use of sick leave, or upon the
exhaustion of sick leave, use of paid or unpaid leave in lieu of sick leave where
a doctor's verification is absent.
The following are specific exclusions as incidents:
1. Any incident which includes hospitalization or outpatient surgery.
2. Absence due to on-the-job injury.
3. Any medically verified medical or dental absence.
4. Absence resulting from the employee being sent home sick by the City or
receiving permission to work a partial workday as part of their
recuperative process.
S. Use of sick leave to supplement funeral leave.
Chronic illnesses which adversely affect the employee's ability to perform
regular duties will be dealt with on an individual basis and will be treated as
an exception from determination of excessive use of sick leave, provided medical
verification of the chronic nature of the illness is submitted.
The employee may be asked to submit documentation to substantiate doctor/dentist
appointments, hospitalization, surgery or chronic illnesses. Doctor's or a
dentist's verification is intended only as a vehicle by which the City may
scrutinize those cases where sick leave abuse may be suspected: To keep
employees apprised of the number of 'active incidents they have accrued, a letter
will be sent following the fifth incident notifying•'the employee that he/she
has five incidents.
The following schedule will be used in determining abuse of sick leave and the
appropriate corrective action.
Page F-2
Number of Incidents Reouired Action
6 Oral reprimand.
7 Written reprimand.
8 Written reprimand.
9 One day suspension.
10 Three day suspension.
11 Ten day suspension.
Incidents over 11 in a base period may result in more severe disciplinary action.
The following cleansing features will apply to determine the number of active
sick leave incidents an employee has on record.
1. Incidents older than 365 days are made inactive.
2. Following each 60 day incident free period, the oldest active recorded
incident will be made inactive.
3. Each 60 day incident free period may be used only once to inactivate a
recorded incident. 60 day free periods may not be stored up and used to
inactivate future incidents.
4. The date of the incident will always be the last day of the pay period in
which the incident began. Pay period date is used due to computer data
entry limitations. Actual dates of incidents can be obtained from time
records.
This side letter is eff ctive during the FY90-91 contract.
VVV ;a e e APR 241989
Assistant Cit Manager atb e
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APPENDIX G
LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
City of Iowa City
' and
Local 183 of American Federal of State,
County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO
This letter is written to clarify interpArt lc le XX Grievance
Procedure. Section 3. Limitations of the
retation
ani 0 ye of which follows: �n of -3T contracts, t e
FY88-89
grievance isrlimited toaward rthe periodtofntime 60 daystof priorthe to thesfilingnoof a
f the
grievance regardless of the length of the practice giving rise to the
grievance or the employee's lack of knowledge thereof."
The following provisions will apply to interpretation of the above language:
I. Pay corrections in matters involving inaccuracies in payment of base pay
and merit increases or inaccuracies created by data -entry or other
Accounting Division error will be made retroactive to the date of the
error, which may be greater than 60 days.
2. Any other type of payment error will be subject to the 60 day limitation
on retroactive pay as outlined in Article XX.
C icy of lova
Date
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Appendix H
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
City of Iowa City
and
American Federation of State, County ,
and Municipal Employees
AFL-CIO, Local 183
Re: Article XX, Section 5 Labor -Management Committee
It is understood between the parties that the provisions of paragraph 1 of
the above -referenced section include the following:
a. Bargaining unit employees (not more than four) excused from work to
attend Committee meetings will be paid for all regular duty time spent
at such meetings.
b. "Representatives or agents of the parties" as referenced in the third
sentence of this paragraph means only those representatives or agents
retained by AFSCME and does not include, for the purpose of pay,
officers, stewards, or other members of the bargaining unit.
It is thus understood that the City shall in no circumstances be obliged
to pay more than four (4) bargaining unit employees for duty time spent in
attendance at a Labor -Management Committee meeting under the terms and
Provisions of Article XX, Section 5, except in such cases where said
provisions may be voluntarily waived by both parties to the agreement.
For the City:
a el. e ng, ss antS
y ager le
For AFSCME Local 183:
CP� .P�
Charles Boldt, Staff Representative Date �
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: May 30, 1989
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Miscellaneous
1. Napoleon Park. You may have noticed a new garage has been erected at
Napoleon Park. The garage was moved onto the park site from the First
Avenue property, recently purchased by the City. The Department of
Parks and Recreation will use the garage for storage of equipment and a
room will be constructed Inside to provide storage for equipment used by the
girls' softball program sponsors. You may recall the home on First Avenue
had two garages.
2. 422 Church Street - Young Property. We have received a favorable court
ruling whereby Jack Young has until August 15 to have the property
completed according to all codes and certificates of occupancy.
3. 713 E. Jefferson - Young Property. Young has until November 1 to have
this property up to Code.
4. White Goods - Scrap Dealers. On Thursday morning, Chuck had scheduled
a meeting with area scrap dealers to determine their interest in participating
In our revised white goods disposal system. Notices were sent to several of
the scrap dealers, and unfortunately only one chose to attend. Fortunately,
this dealer is the largest and is most interested in the program. Given the
fact that our area dealers appear to have no interest, we will begin the
negotiation of a contractual arrangement with the Quad City scrap dealer,
the Alter Company.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 1, 1989
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: First Avenue Railroad Crossing
I suspect many of you who travel that part of the community are aware that the railroad
crossing at First Avenue appears to have deteriorated somewhat rapidly since last year's
construction project, We have received inquiries from citizens about this problem. The
maintenance is the responsibility of the Iowa Interstate Railroad and they have been advised
of our concerns. By letter they indicate they will be working at the crossing during the week
of June 12 and re -nailing the material that has loosened around the track,
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MEMORANDUM
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May 31, 1989
City Council
City Manager
Solid Waste Management
You will recall my memorandum of November 22 (copy attached) in which I outlined some of
the very basic issues associated with future policies as they relate to the Iowa City landfill. At
that time Council Indicated they supported the points so Indicated in the memorandum and
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therefore, I have taken a number of Initiatives with respect to this Issue based upon your
general policy direction. i
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Attached are copies of various correspondence directed to users of the Iowa City landfill.
These letters are self explanatory but generally state that the Iowa City government has no—
direct legislative authority to cause other communities to satisfy state and federal regulations
and therefore, they must assume certain responsibilities in regulating solid waste within their
particular political Jurisdiction. Also private businesses using the landfill were notified of their CI
need to be aware of changes forthcoming. We must certify, as the operators of the landfill,
that the state and federal laws are being satisfied. In order to do so we must seek the
cooperation of other political Jurisdictions, haulers, and businesses, if they are to continue to
choose.to utilize the City landfill.
I suspect there may be some cause for consternation on the part of the other political
Jurisdictions in that they have had to date only minimal Involvement In solid waste management
issues, and therefore the policy position outlined in my letter will require them to become more
and more involved.
It is my Intent to begin developing the information network as well as the standardization of
certain procedures as Indicated in my November 22 memorandum, I will keep you advised,
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Bud Stockman
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 22, 1988
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Solid Waste Management Planning
As discussed many months ago, the issue of solid waste management and the
implications of the state ground water pollution law will become
increasingly critical to our community's ability to provide quality waste
collection and disposal services. Many efforts are being initiated to
satisfy the new state law and this issue can be expected to be the
challenge of the 90's as wastewater was our challenge of the 80's. A
memorandum from Councilmember Horowitz outlines the basic work of the
ECICOG concerning this issue. This work demonstrates our effort and
commitment to satisfy state policy and pursue a possible regional solid
waste solution.
When the report of the ECICOG has been completed, we will be able to
analyze the economic and political benefits of each alternative. In order
to make the implementation of the solid waste initiatives somewhat
smoother, I believe we should immediately undertake work toward establish-
ing intergovernmental agreements as well as incorporating the many
business users of our landfill into the overall planning process. A
regional waste management solution which involves many other government
entities is a most difficult process. As you are aware, each community
has its own political agenda based upon the social and economic circum-
stances that exist in the community. These circumstances will determine
the extent to which a community chooses to be involved.
Inorder that we may begin to formalize many of the procedures and
policies concerning the current operation of the landfill, it is recom-
mended that, while we await the ECICOG study, other initiatives on the
part of the City be undertaken. Specifically, I would suggest: (1) Each
and every contract user of the landfill be required to enter into an
agreement with the City whereby it establishes a more formal contractual
relationship between the users of the landfill and the City as the
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provider. (2) In this agreement, we would begin to address the issues
associated with the standardization of collection and disposal procedures
and policies as well as other pertinent details for the continued use of
the landfill by the user. (3) Some type of information network be
developed whereby each and every contractor with the City be kept fully
informed of the process of planning. A contractual relationship will go a
long way towards more direct involvement by the many users of the landfill
and thereby minimize the intergovernmental disputes which are likely to
occur.
From my experience in participating in a similar planning process in
another community I served, it became critical to the success of the
planning process that we undertake a formal relationship with all users of
the landfill as soon as possible. Not to do so will simply postpone the
inevitable intergovernmental debate and cause little if any interest on
the part of the business users of the landfill.
As you are aware, the City contributes less than 20% of the landfill
tonnage through our residential refuse pickup. In order to have an
effective planning process, the other 80% of the users need to be more
intimately involved in this process. Hopefully, through these agreements,
we will be able to satisfy not only the state requirements, but do so
early on and create a more thoughtful environment for conducting solid
waste discussions with all those who wish to continue to use the landfill.
It is important to note that the community also needs to be fully aware
that the City and its partners in the regional planning process are in
effect taking on the responsibilities of the state government, that is,
the state has mandated this process which involves complex intergovern-
mental relations and contacts with the business community, and yet I
believe has not satisfactorily provided either the legislative or
financial framework to fully satisfy the intent of the law. These complex
relationships simply can make for a protracted and possibly painful
planning process. Understanding the commitments necessary from all users
of the landfill early on will hopefully reduce these potential
difficulties.
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Don Schmeiser
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 1, 1989
To: Iowa City Clean -Up and Transfer
ABC Disposal Systems
Hawkeye Waste Systems, Inc.
KED Hauling
NEN Sanitation
Stoddard Hauling
Ralph's Sanitation
Barker's Sanitatin
Ron Cox Sanitation
Jim's Refuse Service
From: Stephen J. Atkins, City Manager
Re: Solid Waste Management
Attached is a copy of a letter recently distributed to governmental bodies utilizing
the Iowa City landfill. The letter is self-explanatory, but basically outlines the
requirements of the City of Iowa City as a landfill operator and points out to these
political jurisdictions that they must assume certain responsibilities for management
of the waste stream. + suspect•-many-of-you-as...private haule[s service these
communities and therefore need to be made aware of the fact that these government
bodies also share in the need to satisfy state and federal regulations. A critical
component of the landfill continuing to be certified by the state will s. our ability
to satisfy these state and federal regulations. Without the involvement of the
other political jurisdictions, and the private haulers that serve these jurisdictions,
we would not be in a position to satisfy these new laws and regulations. The
purpose of this letter is to advise you that It is likely frequent changes in
operating policies will be occurring over the next few months. We will do our best
to keep you fully apprised of these changes and. I suspect, you will need to begin
planning your operations accordingly, particularly as it relates to your services
to other government bodies. I wish to reiterate that there are many pending
Department of Natural Resources regulations which will have a dramatic effect on
the operations of the landfill and therefore your continued use of the landfill.
We can provide, as indicated In the letter, occasional technical advice but
ultimately the political jurisdictions involved will need to adopt their own
regulations and therefore will directly affect your ability to provide them services.
We will continue to keep you advised
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Chuck Schmadeke
Bud Stockman
Floyde Pelkey
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May 31, 1989
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Dear Mayor:
As I am sure you are aware, the state and federal governments have assumed, through new
legislative and regulatory actions, an expanded role in the operations of community landfills.
While many regulatory actions have been taken, many more are still pending from the State
Department of Natural Resources and the Federal Environmental Protection Agency. Of
specific importance to the operation of a community landfill is the State Groundwater Protection
Act and the Federal Waste Reduction and Recycling Act. These state and federal laws define
the new obligations of landrdl.operators and.acoordingly the City of Iowa City must undertake; -
dramatic changes in the operation of our landfill. These changes, as a result of the new laws
and regulations, will affect the long established relationship between other local governments
as a user of the landfill and the City of Iowa City A summary of the major operational
changes currently being planned and soon to be implemented are as follows:
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1. Waste automotive oil will no longer be accepted at the landfill.
2. Used batteries will no longer be accepted at the landfill.
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3. Christmas trees, those that can be mulched, will no longer be accepted at the landfill.
4. Communities must develop programs of yard waste management, in order that such
material will no longer be landfilled, but composted or disposed of in a manner to
minimize the volumes at the landfill.
5• Communities must develop programs whereby paper products, plastics, aluminum can
be recycled wherever practical.
6. Separate charges for the disposal of white goods (washers, refrigerators, etc.) and used
tires w)11 be initiated by the City.
7. The landfill will be dosed on Sundays.
8. All of the above will require haulers of waste to undertake operational changes to avoid
mixing of these wastes with other wastes now collected and compacted.
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Basically, these operational changes are intended to reduce the volumes of waste at the landfill
and satisfy the new, far more stringent environmental standards now -applicable. While the new
laws are clear with respect to their Intent there are many new and yet undetermined regulations
forthcoming, the nature of which we can only speculate. We can assure you with some
certainty that more regulations are inevitable.
In order to begin the process of management changes and other operational adjustments at
the landfill, this letter is intended to summarize for you the basic policy positions of the City
with respect to the operation of the landfill. We also recognize that continued discussions with
representatives of your community and the City of Iowa City will need to occur. Hopefully as
you grow to better understand the obligation of all those involved, we can undertake programs
to cooperatively satisfy new state and federal mandates. Of primary concern is how to meet
the recycling and volume reduction goals identified by the state and federal governments.
These goals will require legislation on the part of local governments to control the waste
stream, that is, you will need to initiate either through legislation or operational changes waste
reduction and waste control methodologies within your community. As I am sure you can
appreciate, the City of Iowa City has no legislative authority beyond its political boundaries and
therefore it will be Incumbent upon each political jurisdiction to undertake programs of waste
management, and develop policies and legislation for your community. Those jurisdictions that
do not have municipal waste collection will need to contact the private haulers which service
your community, We will be preparing separate correspondence to the private haulers as well
as other customers at the landfill to Identify for them what we believe to be the pertinent waste
management Issues. We can offer occasional technical advice, however it will be somewhat
limited as we fulfill our local community responsibilities, that is those waste collection and
disposal needs unique to Iowa City. The following represents our major areas of concern and
we encourage you to undertake the appropriate studies and review to determine how your
community might best meet these particular changes. Specific dates for implementation will
be forthcoming in the very near future.
Federal Waste Reduction and Recycling
1, A national goal of 25% municipal solid waste recycling within 4 years.
2. A 50% recycling within 10 years where recycling constitutes least cost disposal
alternative.
3. A 10% reduction in municipal solid waste within 4 years.
4. Minimize the need to transfer waste among jurisdictions to maximize local responsibility
for solid waste management,
State Policy in Compliance with Federal law.
The following represents the hierarchy of solid waste management options acceptable to the
State Department of Natural Resources.
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1. Waste reduction at the source.
2. Recycling.
3. Energy recovery (incineration and/or refuse derived fuel).
4. Incineration for volume reduction.
5. Landfilling.
Currently through the East Central Iowa Council of Government, a six -county consortium is
reviewing issues associated with landfill operations and solid waste management. While we
await the results of the studies underway, lt will not lessen the responsibilities of the City to
meet the recycling and volume reduction goals in state and federal law. In that the Iowa City
landfill is currently a municipal operation we are aware that many recommendations will be
forthcoming from the Council of Governments study and possibly a regional solid waste
concept may be developed and considered by the Iowa City City Council. Regardless of these
possible circumstances, local legislative action must still be undertaken to satisfy state and
federal recycling and waste reduction laws.
Thank you for your time and we will look forward to our continuing discussions. Hopefully, in
the near term, we will have identified all issues, each community will have taken the appropriate
legislative action to initiate programs of recycling and source reduction, and thereby the City
of Iowa City and those that choose to use its landfill, can report favorably that we are able to
satisfy the goals of state and federal solid waste reduction. it will be an obligation of the City
of Iowa City to certify in its efforts to secure continued permission to operate a landfill, that
conditions exist to demonstrate compliance with the new laws.
Sincerely yours,
Stephen J. Atkins
City Manager
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Chuck Schmadeke
Bud Stockman
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This letter was mailed to:
Mayor Ivan H. Grabe Mayor Emery Rhodes
City of Shueyville City of University Heights
Mayor Michael T. Parker Mayor Steven J. Grover
City of Hills City of Solon
Mayor Donald Saxton
City of Oxford
Mayor David J. Roberts
City of North Liberty
City Administrator Kelly Hayworth
City of Coralville
Mr. Bob Burns, Board of Supervisors
Johnson County
Mayor John F. Milke
City of Swisher
Mayor Eldon E. Slaughter, Jr.
City of Lone Tree
Mayor Glenn R. Potter
City of Tiffin
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May 31, 1989
CITY OFIOWA CITY
Mayor Ralph Schnoebelen
City of Riverside
P.O. Box 188
Riverside, Iowa 52327
Dear Mayor Schnoebelen:
Attached is a copy of a letter recently directed to the communities currently
utilizing the Iowa City landfill. In your capacity in representing the City of
Riverside and its continued use of the Iowa City landfill, most aspects of this
letter will apply; however, the Washington County government, to the best of my
knowledge, chose not to participate in the six -county consortium studying
landfill issues, and therefore.4--am-assuming -Washiagton_County_wi1] be seeking
other landfill alternatives for its communities. At the present time, I can
provide you some assurance that the City of Riverside will be permitted to ?
continue to utilize the Iowa City landfill; however, due to the fact that we are i
developing new operating procedures and feel an obligation to deal with those
communities who have not only financed the appropriate studies, but those
communities that we have a long-established relationship and/or some type of
contractual agreement, I would encourage Riverside to plan on seeking other
landfill alternatives. I�
This is not to say that at some time in the future Riverside may be considered
for continued use, but at this point the best I can provide your city is a
temporary utilization of the Iowa City landfill and encourage you to contact
your county representatives to begin planning for waste management and landfill
alternatives specific to Washington County.
Sincerely yours,
tephen 4Atk
City M ager
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Chuck Schmadeke
Bud Stockman
Floyde Pelkey
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Mr. Gary Haymond
Honohan, Epley, Haymond & Braddock
330 E. Court St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Gary:
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Attached is a copy of a letter recently directed to the communities currently
utilizing the Iowa City landfill. In your capacity in representing the City of
Kalona and its continued use of the Iowa City landfill, most aspects of this
letter will apply; however, the Washington County government, to the best of my
knowledge, chose not to participate in the six -county consortium studying
landfill issues, and therefore -1 -am -assuming Washington County-wi,11-be seeking -
other landfill alternatives for its communities. At the present time, I can
provide you some assurance that the City of Kalona will be permitted to continue
to utilize the Iowa City landfill; however, due to the fact that we are
developing new operating procedures and feel an obligation to deal with those
communities who have not only financed the appropriate studies, but those
communities that we have a long-established relationship and/or some type of
contractual agreement, I would encourage Kalona to plan on seeking other landfill
alternatives.
This is not to say that at some time in the future Kalona may be considered for
continued use, but at this point the best I can provide your client is a
temporary utilization of the Iowa City landfill and encourage them to contact
their county representatives to begin planning for waste management and landfill
alternatives specific to Washington County.
Sincerely yours,
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Chuck Schmadeke
Bud Stockman
Floyde Pelkey
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Hs. 0111.14.Hit;er regarding the c -neral maintammq of ur proper, and the
conduct of our members to the best of our ability reserving the Want, in
the event of any unforseen circumstances or obstacles reoardmo this
agreement, to reevaluate and alter the followino 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 vaorants from
creating an unkempt disposal area.
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2) With the anticipation of major cleaning projects at the shelter that
may result in excessive garbage, the chapter shall notify the sanitation
workers prior to such projects so that an additional pick-up can De
arranged, ;I
3) A sign prohibiting the presence of vagrants in or around the
receptacle shall be posted in a visible location.
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at the front of the shelter must meet with the approval of the Delta Tau
Delta Executive Board. (I
5) An attempt shalI be made between the chapter and the Omicron I
Housino Corporation to finance the replacement of the w!ndows currently its
Installed In the shelter. II
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6) Social events hosted at the shelter shalt be limited to Deita Tau 41.
Delta Fraternity and a second guest (i.e., fraternity, sorority, organization,
etc....).
7) The chapter shall notify.Ms. Ritter prior to any function hosted at
the shelter where a significant number of people will be In attendance.
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6) An effort will be made by the chapter to maintain an acceotable
noise level inside as well as outside the shelter at all times.
9' :,elect-, members will meet directly v^tn I'Is. Pl'r-r a:p'o'irnately
every 6 weees or as be)leveo ne,Cessa^v by b;:rh dal n-? as
rna�nta' : ano-SCaDUsh an hone^aDle rac^ort b-twapn ^a,•1
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enter,- the fwilpwlnC stioulatlons In a manner tn3t pre. -5 aC:e2iaGle t0
Hs. 0111.14.Hit;er regarding the c -neral maintammq of ur proper, and the
conduct of our members to the best of our ability reserving the Want, in
the event of any unforseen circumstances or obstacles reoardmo this
agreement, to reevaluate and alter the followino 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 vaorants from
creating an unkempt disposal area.
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2) With the anticipation of major cleaning projects at the shelter that
may result in excessive garbage, the chapter shall notify the sanitation
workers prior to such projects so that an additional pick-up can De
arranged, ;I
3) A sign prohibiting the presence of vagrants in or around the
receptacle shall be posted in a visible location.
41 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. (I
5) An attempt shalI be made between the chapter and the Omicron I
Housino Corporation to finance the replacement of the w!ndows currently its
Installed In the shelter. II
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6) Social events hosted at the shelter shalt be limited to Deita Tau 41.
Delta Fraternity and a second guest (i.e., fraternity, sorority, organization,
etc....).
7) The chapter shall notify.Ms. Ritter prior to any function hosted at
the shelter where a significant number of people will be In attendance.
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6) An effort will be made by the chapter to maintain an acceotable
noise level inside as well as outside the shelter at all times.
9' :,elect-, members will meet directly v^tn I'Is. Pl'r-r a:p'o'irnately
every 6 weees or as be)leveo ne,Cessa^v by b;:rh dal n-? as
rna�nta' : ano-SCaDUsh an hone^aDle rac^ort b-twapn ^a,•1
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10) The cnapter -Ni II oror9S3 dn^ UI'gVICe I•'S RItEel, wItI'. tr•�
plu)ne rlUl'KierS of 0- Delta Tau Delta C�eCvivr, Boal'0 VJI[1) tVp) 'IL4c
following its annual elections
I I ) With the annual election of new officers each party will be
responsible /or scheduling periodic meetings in order to ensure acceptable
communication and relations.
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May 26, 1989
Ms. Vera M. Schang, House Director
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
322 North Clinton. Street
Iowa City, Iowa 5224o
Dear Ms. Schang:
My office and the members of the City Council have received an extensive letter from a
neighboring property owner. This letter outlines in detail a continuing concern about the
activities of the fraternity and the general disturbances that are seriously disrupting the general
neighborhood peace, The complainant does indicate and fully expects that the fraternity
should be able to conduct many of the activities known to occur at a fraternity house; however,
there is strenuous objection to what appears to be excessive drinking, loud noise, blockage
of throughway, and a lack of proper housekeeping, I bring this matter to your attention so you
may take whatever action necessary to assure the activities of the fraternity do not disrupt the
general peace and quiet of the neighborhood. 1 also assume the activities sponsored by the
fraternity will be conducted within University policies and the ordinances of the City of Iowa
City.
Attached to this letter is a copy of a document that I understand was prepared in the fall of
1988 and appears to outline the responsibility of the fraternity through an agreement with the
neighborhood. Additionally, attached is a copy of an event policy which I further understand
Identifies precisely how fraternity sponsored activities are to be conducted. This policy was
approved by the Panhellenic Council and Inter -fraternity Council. i believe the policy speaks
for itself and can establish a satisfactory level of behavior to assure the fraternity an opportunity
to conduct its activities while not intruding upon the peace and quiet of the neighborhood.
A recent example of a car wash, and while the complainant commends the effort to raise funds
for a worthy cause, the conduct of the car wash appears to have far exceeded general
acceptable public behavior. Additionally, and rightfully so, the complainant has Indicated that
this activity was approved by the City in my letter of April 7 to Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. In
this approval, It is clear that the 'alley must remain accessible' and that the neighbors would
be contacted to assure access to and from the alley. Apparently this did not occur.
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SECTION 1. Event Definitions
A. An event subject to the following regulations will Include all
events where, a specified location is designated, and/or a date
Is pre-set, and/or alcohol is present, and/or non-members are
Invited or attend. Excluding chapter meetings and chapter
retreats where no alcohol is present.
B. Events subject to regulation and definition here in, will include
all events endorsed by, supported by, and sponsored by a
chapter.
C. Alcohol will Include any consumable Item with alcoholic content.
D. Chapter will refer to any organization recognized as belonging
to IFC or Panhellenic Council.
SECTION 2. Event Regulations
A. All events must have a method of designating those who are
under 21, from those who are of legal drinking age.
B. Anyone entering an event without a valid picture I.D. must be
on the guest list, have someone from the host chapter/s vouch
for the person, and that person will only be designated as
underage.
C. There will be only one entrance to an event. If additional
entrances are deemed necessary they must be denoted on the
event registration form and approved.
D. One member from each host chapter must be present at each
entrance to the event, from the commencement to the close.
They must check I.D.s, mark people off the guest list, and be
responsible for getting an escort for event checkers to assist
them in their duties as the G.A.M.M.A. policy dictates.
E. A guest list must be completed before the event and turned Into
the OCPSA one day prior to the event.
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F. Alcohol must be dispensed by a legal, designated person (who
maybe a chapter member) for the purpose of preventing alcohol
from being dispensed to those under 21.
G. Transportation must be made available for all guests at events
where alcohol Is present. This must be provided through two
non-drinkingdesignated drivers from each participating chapter.
If it is a single host chapter event, a minimum of four designated
drivers must be provided. The transportation options available
for designated drivers to use will be personal vehicles, taxis, and
Saferlde.
H. Transportation service must be provided for all events outside
thIowa City/Coralville city limits. Any exceptions must be
d;oted and approved on the event registration form. For all
overnight events outside the Iowa City/Coralville city limits,
transportation may be provided in the following manner:
1) Rented buses
2) Rented vans with designated drivers. I
3) Individuals driving denoted on event registration form.
I. Food and non-alcoholic beverages must be provided for the
duration of the event for all those present.
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J. An event registration form must be fully completed and turned
Into the OCPSA at 4:30 P.M. the Tuesday prior to the event.
An event registration form will be considered complete when
all Information is filled out and all signatures are obtained.
K. All event registration forms must be signed bythe greek advisor
or designated staff person, to be considered validated. The
validated copy (pink copy) must be present at the entrance to
the event.
L All chapters must have at least one non-alcoholic event each
semester.
M. All events on chapter property during the academic year where
alcohol is present are limited to commencing on Thursday
evening through Saturday evening. Any exceptions must be
denoted and approved on the event registration form.
N. Use of, or presence of alcohol over 100 proof is prohibited at
events on chapter property.
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A. The G.A.M.M.A. committee willoversee monitoring of this policy.
B. Activities will be randomly checked by two members of
G.A.M.M.A. and/or Exec. who will complete a Event Check List.
This form will be turned into the OCPSA and copies made
available to the IFC and Panhellenic Presidents and Mediation
officers.
C. Violators will be subject to standards and judicial board
proceedings.
D. , Sanctions will be one of those listed in the Judicial Board
Manual
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Mr. J. Patrick White
County Attorney
Johnson County Courthouse
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Pat:
CITY OFIOWA CITY
The letter from County Board Chairperson Bob Burns regarding the City's
acquisition of Nursery Lane was received in our office on Wednesday, May 24.
Given the timing of our agenda formation process, and the need for clarification
of a couple of items in that letter, it was not possible to prepare the requested
resolution for consideration at the City Council's May 30 meeting. However,
assuming that our clarification of those issues can occur within the next week
to ten days, that resolution should be ready for consideration at the Council's
June 13 meeting.
In his letter, Bob requested that Resolution No. 89-19 be amended to delete
paragraph (d) in the fifth Whereas clause, which lists "future unencumbered
access ... for park purposes" as one of the factors necessitating the City's
acquisition of fee title to Nursery Lane. He also therein requested that the
condemnation notices for the Kroeze, Braverman, and Pleasant Valley condemnations
be amended so that there could be no extinguishment of the access easements
therein reserved to the condemnees.
Although the City's intentions in both of these particulars may merit further
explanation and clarification, the amendments requested do present us with some
difficulty. First of all, the deletion of subparagraph (d) in Resolution No.
89-19 would cloud the City's right -to -use Nursery Lane for access to the park,
even if only for emergencies. Secondly, that statement of "purpose" constitutes
a significant part of the City's justification for fee title acquisition, and
its deletion might well make the City more vulnerable in the lawsuit brought by
the condemnees challenging the necessity of fee title acquisition. Instead of
deleting subparagraph (d), I would suggest that the Council adopt another
resolution furtherexalaining its intent regarding future park access, along the
lines suggested at the top of page 2 of Mr. Burns' letter.
With regard to the request to amend the condemnation notices, I can only report
that it is too late to make such an amendment. All of those condemnations have
been completed, the Commissions empaneled to hear those matters have filed their
appraisements and have disbanded, and the condemnees have filed their appeals.
Those condemnation files are in effect closed. The effect of such an amendment
at this stage would be doubtful at best.
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It appears that what may be most bothersome to the Board in the condemnation
i notices is the language about the City "determining, in its sole discretion, the
necessity to dedicate Nursery Lane as a public street or roadway." Apparently,
the implication was drawn from that language that the City believed it could turn
Nursery Lane into a public road or street without the County's concurrence, and
that it is intended to do so once it acquired that property. In point of fact,
the dedication of Nursery Lane as a public road or street can only occur in the
context of subdivision approval, and as long as Nursery Lane remains in the
unincorporated area of Johnson county, the Board's approval of such a subdivision
would be required. It is only after annexation occurs that such a subdivision
involving dedication of Nursery Lane would be at the City's sole discretion.
Once again, I think the best approach for. the City to pursue would be to offer
further clarification and explanation of its intent on this issue, rather than
attempt to undo what can't be undone at this stage. I would suggest that that
be done in the context of the aforementioned resolution to be considered by the
Council at its June, 13 meeting.
To conclude, I would ask that you review the proposed resolution enclosed
herewith to determine if it would satisfy the concerns of the Board of
Supervisors, as expressed in Mr. Burns' letter. Please give me a call once you
have completed your review.
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RESOLUTION GIVING FURTHER EXPLANATION AND ASSURANCES REGARDING THE
CITY'S ACQUISITION AND USE OF NURSERY LANE.
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No. 89-19 nauth sizing acquisition89, this of f feencil titles to threepproved Resolution
comprising what is commonly known as "Nursery Lane"; and Parcels of land
WHEREAS, said resolution indicated that
necessary (1) acquisition of Nursery Lane was
to provide a right-of-way for the construction of the City's
Outfall Sewer from its new South Wastewater Treatment Plant, and (2) to provide
for future unencumbered access to the NES of Section 35 for park purposes; and
WHEREAS, said resolution constitutes the City's statement of the public purposes
i underlying and supporting said acquisition; and
WHEREAS, due to the wording of said Resolution, as well as that of the Amended
Notices of Condemnation for said parcels, the residents of said area and the
Johnson County Board of Supervisors have expressed concern regarding the City's
intentions for future use of Nursery Lane; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution is intended to further explain, clarify and give
assurances regarding the City's future use of Nursery Lane.
IOWA CITY, IOWA, that the following constitutes its intentions
NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
and plans for the
immediate and future use of Nursery Lane:
(1) The City will, during 1989, construct its Outfall Sewer under Nursery Lane
in the northerly half of the 49.5 -foot right-of-way that has been
j acquired. The City will restore the chipseal surface on said roadway
after construction has been completed.
(2) The City is presently in the early planning and design stages for the
eventual construction of a park on the 109 acre site which lies adjacent
to the south and west of its South Wastewater Treatment Plant site. The
design of the park on said site will include a primary access road to the
North to connect with Sycamore Street (extended) or Breese Road, as per
paragraph 5 of the Conditional Zoning Agreement between Iowa City and
Johnson County, executed by them in April of 1988. Said design will also
include the use of Nursery Lane as an emergency access to the site. At
the time that the park is developed, the City will place signage at the
Sand Road entrance to Nursery Lane indicating that it was not a public
road and will place a barrier at the park site to prevent access thereto
from Nursery Lane except in case of emergency.
(3) The City has reserved access easements to all parties abutting the portion
of Nursery Lane which the City is acquiring. In the event that
residential subdivision development is proposed for the area, utilizing
Nursery Lane for access thereto, the City Council will, as a condition of
approval as provided in its Comprehensive Plan, require (a) that Nursery
Lane be improved to the standard required by the City's subdivision
ordinance, and (b) be dedicated as a public street upon annexation of that
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area by the City. At the time such dedication occurs, the access
easements along the dedicated portion of Nursery Lane will extinguish, and
the abutting parties will have access thereto as with any public street
or roadway. As long as Nursery Lane is located in the unincorporated area
of Johnson County, the City will take no action to dedicate Nursery Lane
as a public road or street, or to encourage its use as such, without the
prior approval of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors.
It was moved by and seconded by the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Ambrisco
Balmer
Courtney
Horowitz
Kubby
Larson
McDonald
Passed and approved this day of _ _ 1989.
MAYOR
Approved as to Form
ATTEST:
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area by the City. At the time such dedication occurs, the access
easements along the dedicated portion of Nursery Lane will extinguish, and
the abutting parties will have access thereto as with any public street
or roadway. As long as Nursery Lane is located in the unincorporated area
of Johnson County, the City will take no action to dedicate Nursery Lane
as a public road or street, or to encourage its use as such, without the
prior approval of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors.
It was moved by and seconded by the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Ambrisco
Balmer
Courtney
Horowitz
Kubby
Larson
McDonald
Passed and approved this day of _ _ 1989.
MAYOR
Approved as to Form
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News From The City Deslk
Editors: Rebecca Reynolds -Knight
Tom Vilsack June 1989 Number I
Welcome To
NEWS FROM THE CITY DESK
The Southeast Iowa Municipal League welcomes
You to the first edition of News From The City
Desk. The publication is an effort to continue to
improve the exchange of information between city
government officials in the hope that service to all
the people in our region can be improved.
News From The City Desk will be published
quarterly over the next twelve months. If the pro-
ject is received favorably by city officials the
publication can be extended. News From The City
Desk will be sent to the city clerks in all of the
cities and towns in southeast Iowa with the hope
that copies will be made for the mayor and city
council members.
The publication will be set up with the under-
standing that all city officials already have a great
deal to read. The articles will be short and con-
cise. They will highlight innovative and creative
Programs that are being used throughout the state
to solve problems that are common to many com-
munities. The articles will also advise you of
legislation and administrative rule changes that
could impact the way cities respond to the needs
of the people. A calendar of events in our area
will be published to keep everyone informed as to
what is happening in southeast Iowa.
Your input is invited. If you have a response to an
article or if you have an idea that you feel would
be of benefit to city officials please write and let
us know. If you have a question or inquiry that
You need a lead on please jot us a note and we will
be glad, if space permits, to ask it in the next edi-
tion. Comments, criticisms, and articles should be
directed to Thomas J. Vilsack, Mayor of Mt.
Pleasant, 220 W. Monroe, Mt. Pleasant, IA
52641.
The initial group involved in putting this edition
together includes Rebecca Reynolds Knight
(Mayor of Bonaparte), Bob Raussmussen (Mayor
of Fairfield), Fred McLaughlin (Mayor of
Keokuk), Janet Fife (Councilperson from
Keokuk), Connie Meek (City Clerk from
Bonaparte), and myself. We hope you rind the
Publication worthwhile because you can not beat
the price.
TOM VILSACK
Mayor -Mt. Pleasant
CITY OF BONAPARTE
Phone 319.592.3400
Bonaparte, Iowa 52670
A Small Town
Survival Story
Iowans are proud of their pioneer heritage. The
knowledge of our predecessors' triumph over
adversity helps us deal with our own problems.
Today is a time for new pioneers. We must be
willing to face challenges with the certainty that
Iowa's future will be even better than its past.
I think that we have found a way to do that in
Bonaparte, and I would like to share some of my
observations with you.
We sre a town of 489 people, a far cry from our
peak population of 1200 in the late 19th century.
Like many small towns in Iowa we have been
through the fires, floods, trill closings, popula-
tion loss and bankruptcies. About two years ago,
we faced the possibility of the final blow.
At that time, the owners of a major section of our
downtown business district wanted to retire and
either sell their buildings or close them. But
Bonaparte reacted with neither panic nor despair.
A group of people met and decided to form a
community-based corporation to save the struc-
tures and foster business development. They call-
ed everyone in the Bonaparte phone book and in-
vited them to a meeting.
When the town meeting was held, $100,000 was
raised in one night. Fifty shares (no more than
one per person) were sold at $2,000 per share. The
corporation has since sold another $32,000 in
shares and borrowed approximately $150,000
from the local bank, which by the way, had pur-
chased one of the original shares.
Township Stores was off and running. The city
became involved in a very creative way. We need-
ed a new community hall and formed an agree-
ment with Township Stores to purchase part of
one of the large structures for that purpose. This
was a turnkey operation, the total cost of which
was less than $50,000.
$24,500 of the funds for this purchase came from
a Loan Agreement that the city made with the
bank. The Loan Agreement method can provide
funds for such projects and is much simpler than
floating G.O. bonds. These agreements are
authorized by sections 384.24A and 331.402 of
the Iowa Code. Because our loan was under
$25,000, we were spared the expense and pro-
tracted campaigning of a referendum.
The work on the buildings continues. Instead of
empty, delapidated buildings we have beautiful
historic structures housing a grocery, two con-
dominiums, a law office, a doctors office with
three physicians, hardware store, community
center, beauty shop and two insurance agencies.
The activity of Township Stores started the ball
rolling in other areas. Even though the official
Main Street Program is limited to towns of 5000
or more, Bonaparte formed a Main Street group
which is modelled after this program. Our group
held dinners, auctions and other fund-raisers
which enabled them to hire an architectural
historian who assembled the paperwork for a
nomination to the National Register of Historic
Places as a National Historic District. Again, our
community involvement paid off, for, on June
3rd, our downtown will be designated the
"Bonaparte Historic Riverfront District."
Another activity which promoted local unity was
our Sesquicentennial Celebration. A contest was
held to develop a logo, which we now use on a
variety of items including the City stationary,
T-shirts, postcards, pins, caps, sweatshirts and
coffee mugs.
Our history continues to be an important part of
our self-image, which city government has sup-
ported. Last year the council acted to make
Bonaparte a Certified Local Government
(C.L.G.) which insures that preservation
awareness will be part of our future.
I believe that the key to our success has been our
emphasis on citizen participation in the political
process. One of our methods for obtaining their
input has been the community survey. This has
been a totally volunteer -supported effort which
has given us a better picture of community aspira-
tions, and a clear idea of the kinds of projects our
community will support.
An outgrowth of one of our surveys was a tree
planting project. We found that community sup-
port was high for such a project, so, using
volunteer labor and a local memorial fund, we
planted 500 trees. Our effort was rewarded by a
first place award in our population category in the
Iowa Community Betterment Program. The
recognition was great, and so was the $500 check
that went with itl
Now, please don% think that I'm trying to tell you
all is perfect in Bonaparte; it's not. We still have a
hard time enforcing our dog ordinance, and a few
of our citizens with junk cars have their heels dug
in. Retail leakage is a serious problem, and there
are many goods and services we can't supply.
But, as I've pointed out, the ball is rolling, and we
are determined to keep it that way. We havegood
relationships with our area planning agencies and
our state legislators consult with us and we with
them. Our council works hard to keep all factions
in the town informed and involved. Our city
government moves quickly to put out little flash
fires and has managed to maintain at least an at-
titude of cooperation, if not total harmony
among the various groups.
We know that no one is going to come to
Bonaparte to save it. We are only one of 700
towns in Iowa with less than 1000 population. If
we survive it will be because our people will it,
because we are not afraid to take risks and will
not oppose change simply because it is change.
Come visit us. We would love to have you. We are
Proud of our town, and would love to share it
with you.
Rebecca Reynolds -Knight
Mayor, City of Bonaparte
CrfY OF KEOKUK
P.O. Box 268
Keokuk, U 52632
Main Street A Hit
Main Street Keokuk, Inc. has but one simple goal
-- to help make the downtown the best it can be.
Pride and positive attitudes are being developed
through a business recruitment program designed
to strengthen the retail community. Facade im.
provement grants have encouraged current
businesses to look better. And, promotions are
designed to bring people downtown to shop.
Initially the National Trust for Historic Preserva.
tion launched a pilot program in three com-
munities to formulate a plan for downtown
economic and revitalization that would highlight
Main Streets of America.
Main Street Keokuk officially began in 1985 after
the completion of a downtown study. Keokuk was
selected as one of Iowa's five demonstration com.
munities.
Main Street is administered by a project manager
and advisory board. The Main Street Approach in-
cludes four major components — organization
(identifying common goals), promotion, design (to
improve the visual images of current edifices and
other physical elements), and economic restructur-
ing (recruitment of new stores and improving the
competitiveness of area businesses).
As a result of various activities, the business
district is now optimistic, and Main Street
Keokuk is anticipating being self -funding in the
next fiscal year. Retail sales have grown from
94.4 million dollars in 1986 to 102.8 million in
1988. The physical appearance is better, and for
every 51.00 of public funds invested, 535.00 has
been invested by private funds.
Main Street Keokuk has seen 35 new businesses,
78 new jobs, 48 building and rehabilitation im-
provements, and over a 2 million doilar invest-
ment. More is yet to come as Keokuk Main Street
continues improving the image and confidence of
the community.
City of Keokuk
For more information on the many programs sponsored by
the National Trust for Historic Preservation Prevention
write: National Trust for Historic Preservation Preven.
tion, 1785 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington D.C.
20036 or call (202) 673-4000, Janet Fife, Councilperson -
Keokuk.
CITY OF MT. PLEASANT
220 W. Monroe
Mi. Pleasant, IA 52641
A New Approach
to Solving Housing Problems
All communities in Iowa are being faced with the
critical question of how to deal with preserving
older housing stock. Davenport and Des Moines
have introduced Iowa to an innovative and
workable solution that encourages people to
renovate and rehabilitate older homes through a
neighborhood Housing Service (NHS). The NHS
is part of the Neighborhood Reinvestment Cor-
poration (NRC) that was established by Congress
in 1978. The NRC assists in the creation of local
partnerships that work to revitalize and reclaim
aging housing stock.
The benefit of having an NHS in your community
can be that a revolving loan fund can be set up to
assist low to moderate income people, who might
not be able to get conventional Financing for con-
struction of new homes or renovation of older
homes. Part of the money for such a fund can
come from a grant received from the NRC. The
government has created the opportunity to sell the
loans on the secondary market allowing the NHS
to leverage the loan fund. In addition to financial
help an NHS can also provide technical assistance
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to those interested in investing "sweat equity" into
a construction or renovation project.
In Davenport and Des Moines the program has
been used to renovate neighborhoods that had a
number of older homes in need of extensive
repairs. Several million dollars have been invested
in these neighborhoods and a renewed sense of
pride can be seen in the residents. The city of Mt.
Pleasant is exploring whether the program could
be used throughout the entire town.
To receive more information about the program
You can write or call Estevan Rodriquez who is
the district director for the NRC in the area servic-
ing Iowa. His address is 417 South Dearborn, 8th
Floor, Chicago IL 60605. His telephone number
is 312-886-9843. If you wish to take a look at the
program and its operation in Davenport you can
contact Gay Foster who is the executive director
for the NHS in Davenport. Her address is 1328 E.
12th Street, Davenport IA 52803. Her telephone
number is 319-3243540.
With federal and state assistance for housing dif-
ficult to obtain the NHS concept offers the op=
portunity to use a public entity and private enter-
prise partnership in .promoting a self help
response to a pressing need.
Tom Vilsack
Mayor -Mr. Pleasant
CITY OF MT. PLEASANT
220 W. Monroe
Mt. Pleasant, U 52641
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May 17, 1989 ......................... Washington
Southeast Iowa Municipal League Dinner Meeting
May 19-20.1989 ...................... Mt. Pleasant
Springfest Arts Festival
May 20, 1989 ........................... Ottumwa
Railroad Appreciation Day
June3,1989 ........................... Bonaparte
"Bonaparte Historic Riverfront District"
Designation — National Register of Historic Places
Why Not Join
The Southeast Iowa Municipal League?
The Southeast Iowa Municipal League was form-
ed in part to give the city officials of southeast
Iowa the opportunity to meet on a regular basis to
exchange information and ideas. The Southeast
Iowa Municipal League at its monthly dinner
meetings mixes business with pleasure as pro.
grams are designed to inform the members on
issues that are important to our entire region.
Why not join the Southeast Iowa Municipal
League today and be a part of an effective voice
for all the citizens of southeast Iowa. The
membership fee is $25.00 per year. Send the
membership fee and your community's written re-
quest for membership to LeRoy Peterson c/o
Southeast Iowa Municipal League, P.O. Box
1010, Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577.
NEXT EDITION
The next edition of NEWS FROM THE CITY DESK will
feature a report by Mayor Bob Raussmussen of Fairfield on j
its street improvement program and the innovative way to
finance those improvements. You will also read about the
Retired Scniors Volunteer Program (R.S.V.P.) and how it
can bring hundreds of volunteer hours to your community.
61N�Tp\
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City Clerk
City Hall
Iowa City, IA 52240
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
_ Date: June 5, 1989
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Sewer Project
The other day I received some expressions of concern by members of Council concerning the
construction process along Nursery Lane. The concerns were about the continued de -watering
and the likelihood of reducing the level of the ponds on the golf course as well as possibly
damaging large trees. I discussed this matter with Rick Fosse and he has advised me that two
of the de -watering wells discharge directly into the golf course ponds and could not understand
why there would be concern over the reduction in the water level when in fact these discharge
Pipes were continuing to supply the pond. Additionally, Rick had an Independent tree
contractor look over the trees that were allegedly being damaged by the de -watering. This
Individual felt the trees in question are suffering from drought as well as some minor disease.
The report went on to discuss the fact that the moisture level for these trees is derived from
the first 12 Inches of soil and that the owner should be encouraged to water and fertilize. We
have shared this Information with the property owner.
Of particular concern were allegations that the DNR was in effect substantiating the complaints
of the property owners. If this Is the case, it is being done without our knowledge and DNR
officials have not informed us of these types of complaints. We will continue to follow-up on
this Issue.
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Rick Fosse
City of Iowa city
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 1, 1989
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Plastic Bottle Recycling
As you are aware, Environmental Advocates have developed a plastic bottle recycling project
in cooperation with several area schools. The project has met with initial success and has
been supported by the local school principals. You will note from the attached letter, with the
school year ending, Environmental Advocates find itself In a position of being unable to
continue the program at its current level without some type of public support. Not only did
the company receiving the plastic bottles choose to reduce their service to Environmental
Advocates, but additionally the School District would like the containers removed from school
property.
Plastic bottle recycling satisfies the DNR goal as an alternative waste reduction initiative. While
the City does not have the resources in the form of staff and equipment to draw upon for a
long term commitment, I have spoken with the Director of Public Works and we feel we can
accommodate, in the short term, a continuation of this program. I believe it Is of critical
importance to maintain public involvement and the momentum that occurs when such programs
as these are undertaken. We recently hired two part-time personnel to be responsible for
general clean up In and around the landfill, particularly due to the problems we were having
with blowing plastic bags and debris accumulating along the fence at the landfill, it would be
our intent to train these individuals on our reserve packer and one day per week, the plastic
bottles would be removed from the schools located in Iowa City. The locations are currently
being reviewed by Environmental Advocates in cooperation with representatives from the Public
Works staff and minor changes may occur. There will be an additional cost to the landfill
operating budget, however, given the short-term nature and the fact that we have time to plan
a more formal response, I again believe we can accommodate this request, As Interest in
recycling programs grow we can expect to be more Involved In operational changes and will
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uflimateiy need to consider purchase of an additional trash packer. The use of the reserve
packer is a decision that is made with some reluctance in that our refuse collection is tightly
scheduled and the public has grown accustomed to a prompt service. A new packer can cost
approximately $85,000 and therefore we will be approaching this expenditure only following a
detailed review and some assurance that our recycling plans can be continued and thereby
justify this expense.
We are in the process of developing our bid specifications for three new replacement trash
packers and it may be necessary to remove one of the three trade -Ins from our bid
specifications if further recycling programs were to continue to grow. Again this is the decision
that can be made in the next few months. We will begin pick-up of the plastic bottles the
week of June 12. Furthermore we will enter Into a short-term agreement with the City Carton
Company for disposaVrecycling of these plastic bottles. As of this date they have expressed
an interest in participating in this program. As I am sure you can appreciate it, there are few
such businesses, particularly of size and scope of City Carton, to provide a recycling market
and therefore, we are fortunate to be able to develop this relationship.
We will keep you advised.
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uflimateiy need to consider purchase of an additional trash packer. The use of the reserve
packer is a decision that is made with some reluctance in that our refuse collection is tightly
scheduled and the public has grown accustomed to a prompt service. A new packer can cost
approximately $85,000 and therefore we will be approaching this expenditure only following a
detailed review and some assurance that our recycling plans can be continued and thereby
justify this expense.
We are in the process of developing our bid specifications for three new replacement trash
packers and it may be necessary to remove one of the three trade -Ins from our bid
specifications if further recycling programs were to continue to grow. Again this is the decision
that can be made in the next few months. We will begin pick-up of the plastic bottles the
week of June 12. Furthermore we will enter Into a short-term agreement with the City Carton
Company for disposaVrecycling of these plastic bottles. As of this date they have expressed
an interest in participating in this program. As I am sure you can appreciate it, there are few
such businesses, particularly of size and scope of City Carton, to provide a recycling market
and therefore, we are fortunate to be able to develop this relationship.
We will keep you advised.
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Mr. Stephen Atkins
City Manager, City of Iowa City
Civic Center
410 E. Washington
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
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As you are aware, Environmental Advocates is engaged in a plastic jug and bottle recycling
project that is being conducted at eight area schools. This project was organized by Environmental j
Advocates with the tremendous involvement and cooperation of some dedicated teachers from the
following schools: Southeast Junior High, Lucas, Urnme, Coralville Central, Kirkwood, Hoover .
Longfellow, and CEC. The project has been extremely successful and has the potential to grow into
a citywide program j
However, with the school year soon ending and our agreement with our plastic hauler ending as j
well, Environmental Advocates would like to request the City of Iowa City's assistance in continuing
this program
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Our present situation necessitates that we find another entity to regularly empty the collection
bins and deliver these materials to a local processor. We would like to request the City of Iowa City's
assistance with this task. Our collection bins are presently located at the above mentioned schools.
In the short run, it is our hope that the bine can be left at these locations and serviced by the City
until more permanent homes can be found.
We feel strongly that both the education gains from this project and the actual plastic collection
efforts are not set back by a temporary !epee in this program We also recognized that this is a short
term solution that will need further considerations. We stand ready to provide any assistance that
may be needed to continue plastic recycling in our community.
We look forward to hearing from you and appreciate your interest and that of the City in
encouraging more environmentally sensible approaches to managing our solid waste.
Sincerely, i
o ph L. Bolkcom
cc: Mr. Kelly Hayworth, Coralville City Administrator
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June 1, 1969
Mr. Michael Wisdom, Vice -President
The Joseph Company
5001 North University Street
Peoria, Illinois 61614
Dear Mike:
CITY OF IOWA CITY
At their meeting of Tuesday, May 30, 1989, the City Council asked that I direct correspondence
to your attention concerning the possible cost sharing for a traffic signal at the road
immediately east of Carousel Motors and the highway. Specifically, the Council was concerned
that an additional traffic signal may be necessary at sometime in the near future. I advised
them that more often than not, the Iowa Department of Transportation and the local unit of
government would share in the cost to Install traffic signals along a State highway. It was the
Council's position that the City's share of this traffic signal should be considered an expense
to your development. I feel that they would be willing to agree to some time limit, i.e. if during
the next three year period a signal is necessary, the Joseph Company would agree to pay the
City's share of signal construction.
Please let me know your company's opinion concerning this matter so that I may report to the
City Council,
Sincerely yours,
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City anage
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cc: City Council
Patt Cain
Don Schmeiser
410 EAST WASIIINGTON STREET 6 IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240 9 (1191 3SI.S000 • SAE (111) 376.5009�I/�
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CITY OFIOWA CITY
Ms. Marsha Mailliard
329 N. Governor St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
Dear Ms. Mailliard:
Thank you for your letter of April 4, 1989, to the City Manager regarding your
daughter's parking citation. I will attempt to address your concerns so that
you may better understand the reason for the parking restrictions under which
her vehicle was cited.
I should first clarify one thing. Section 23-235(7) of the City Code prohibits
parking in front of a public or private driveway." This is an absolute
prohibition and does not require a complaint by the property owner before a
citation can be issued. A police officer, while he/she may cite a vehicle
observed to be parked illegally in this way, generally will not do so in the
absence of a complaint unless the vehicle is known to be a repeat offender. Keep
in mind that the City does not reserve parking on the public right-of-way for
any single individual and the police must retain the discretion to cite any
violator in order to ensure that access to private driveways remains open. The
City's enforcement policy seems both fair and prudent.
Section 23-235(18) provides for an independent parking prohibition "on the
parking [as defined ----]I' (essentially that space between the curb line and the
sidewalk, as it applies in your neighborhood). This separate prohibition exists
for several reasons. The City Traffic Engineer points out that vehicles
perpendicular and immediately adjacent to the street are generally presumed by
other motorists to be preparing to move into the street. Thus, other drivers
tend to exercise more caution and to focus upon those vehicles, preparing to stop
if a vehicle begins to move (generally a backing movement) out of a driveway.
If parking in this manner were to be permitted, it would become more prevalent
and drivers on the street would no longer perceive possible movement, would thus
be disinclined to exercise additional caution, and a potential for a greater
number of accidents would result.
It is also desirable to keep the parking area clear of unnecessary obstructions
so as not to reduce visibility of drivers entering the street from a private
driveway, a side street, etc. While I realize that parked cars on the street,
where permitted, provide some obstruction, vehicles parked perpendicular to the
street block vision to an even greater extent. Likewise, visibility of drivers
entering adjacent or nearby driveways from the street is significantly reduced
in that it is very difficult to view pedestrians or cyclists, especially small
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May 25, 1989
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children, on the sidewalks. The photograph you provided is an excellent example
in point. Entering your driveway from the direction to the left side of the
parked vehicle, a driver would be unable to see the sidewalk for a considerable
distance to the right. A small child running or cycling might enter the patch
of the moving vehicle unexpectedly and the results could be tragic. It is
especially important that sidewalks remain as safe as possible for all
pedestrians, particularly for children who frequently use them at play.
I hope the above gives you a better perspective for why this parking prohibition
exists. I realize that the rationale for its existence is somewhat less obvious
than that for speed restrictions, control of right-of-way, etc. However, it does
serve a useful purpose in providing for the safety and convenience of both
motorists and pedestrians. It is a prohibition which is common in many urban
residential areas.
Please feel free to contact me if I can provide further clarification
Sincerely yours,
Dale E. Hel ing
Assistant City Manager
cc: City Manager
Traffic Engineer
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 3, 1989
To: Mayor John Mcdonald and City Counci em"s
From: Terrence L. Timmins, City Attorney
Re: Referendum on Rezoning for the Westport Plaza Development
Introduction
Interest has recently been expressed in having a referendum on the rezoning for the Westport
Plaza development. Discussions of the matter have occurred between various City officials and
citizens, and a number of issues have arisen regarding the application of the referendum
provisions of the City Charter in these circumstances, regarding the procedures for instituting
a referendum election, and regarding the effect of the initiation of such an election.
Discussion
1. In the context of the Westport Plaza development, what acts of the City Council
are 'measures of a legislative nature" and thus subject to referendum?
The threshold question which any discussion of a proposed referendum necessarily involves
is whether the action sought to be put before the voters for reconsideration is a legislative act,
and thus subject to referendum. Generally speaking, the majority view in the caselaw on this
issue is that legislative acts are subject to referendum, while acts of an administrative or
executive nature are not. If the matter being referred actually involved a series of actions taken
by Council, the focus would then shift to a determination as to which of those acts were
legislative in nature, and subject to referendum, and which were administrative or executive in
nature, and thus not subject to referendum.
Article VII of Iowa City's Charter assumes that cities in Iowa have the authority to provide for
initiative and referendum as a limitation on the general powers of city government. Iowa Code
Section 364.2(2). It also assumes that cities adopting Initiative and referendum provisions have
the authority to define and/or limit the legislative acts which are subject to Initiative or
referendum. For purposes of my analysis of these Issues, I will defer to both of these
assumptions, I will assume that a reviewing court will uphold the City's authority to so adopt,
define and limit initiative and referendum, and I will confine my analysis to what I see as the
likely interpretation and application of Iowa City's Charter provisions by a reviewing court.
Article VII, Section 7.01A.(2) of Iowa City's Charter provides as follows:
(2) Referendum. The qualified electors have the right to require reconsideration by the
Council of an existing ordinance and, ii the Council falls to repeal such ordinance, to
have it submitted to the voters at an election."
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Section 7.01A.(3) thereof goes on to define "ordinance' to mean
"all measures of a legislative nature however, designated, which (a) are of a permanent
rather than temporary character and (b) include a Proposition enacting, amending or
repealing a new or existing law, policy or plan, as opposed to one providing for the
execution or administration of a law, policy or plan already enacted by Council"
(Emphasis added).
What is evident from a reading of Section 701A.(3) is that the Article VII Charter definition of
'ordinance" is considerably broader than the definition of ordinance in Section 362.2 of the
Iowa Code, and encompasses Council actions which have not customarily been designated
as "ordinances'. A review of Charter Commission meeting minutes from May 26 and June 5,
1973 reveals that the Commission had researched caselaw from other jurisdictions to come
up with a workable definition of those "measures of a legislative nature" which would be subject
to initiative and referendum. "Ordinance," as used in Article VII of the Charter, was the
shorthand term chosen by the Charter Commission to represent all such legislative measures
which were to be subject to initiative and referendum.
In the context of the Westport Plaza development, two Council actions are required before that
development can proceed. The first of those actions involved the amendment of the City's
Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation for the area in question from industrial
to general commercial. That action was taken on May 16, 1989 with the passage of Resolution
No. 89.102. The second action to be taken involves the reclassification of the Westport Plaza
site from 1.1 to CC -2, and the amendment of the Zoning Map of the City of Iowa City to reflect
that change in classification. The question then is whether either or both of these actions are
legislative in nature, or whether one or the other is administrative or executive in nature. The
answer to these questions will determine which action is subject to referendum, or whether they
both are.
In analyzing this issue, I began by comparing the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning
Ordinance, using the criteria set forth in Section 7.01A.(3) of the Charter.
The City's Comprehensive Plan is both a land use plan and a set of land use and development
policies drawn in broad strokes. It addresses land use and development issues both within
and outside the City. It represents the City's effort to establish a comprehensive rationale for
Its land use goals, its land use policies, and its land use regulations. The Zoning Ordinance,
on the other hand, has a much narrower focus. It is, fundamentally, a set of regulations that
apply to the various zoning classifications which it establishes, and a zoning map which
establishes geographical districts with various zoning classifications assigned thereto. The
Zoning Ordinance is generally viewed as a tool to be used to Implement the policies and
accomplish the goals set forth in the Comprehensive Plan.
The Comprehensive Plan Is a document of a somewhat more permanent nature. It is reviewed
and amended only infrequently. The Zoning Ordinance, on the other hand, both the text and
the map, are often amended. Seldom does a council meeting occur without consideration of
jZoning Ordinance amendments.
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Clearly, the Comprehensive Pian is viewed as a document of higher stature than the Zoning
Ordinance, Indeed, a fundamental proposition in zoning law is that the zoning and rezoning
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of property must be done in conformance with the comprehensive plan.
In this context of Section 7.01A.(3) of Iowa City's Charter, it could then be argued that Council
action to amend the Comprehensive Plan is an act of a rather more 'permanent character", and
is by definition a change in an "existing... policy or plan." As such, Council action to amend
the Comprehensive Pian would be subject to referendum. The other side of that argument
would be that Council action to amend the Zoning Ordinance, particularly the zoning map, is
an action of a "temporary character", since such amendments are often made, and that such
amendments represent merely the "execution or administration" of the Comprehensive Plan.
As such, Council action to amend the zoning map would not be subject to referendum.
However, given the language of Section 7.01B(1)(J), it could also be argued that Initiative and
referendum are allowed as to Zoning Ordinance amendments, whether those amendments are
directed at the text or the map. Section 7.01 B is entitled "Limitations", and provides in part as
follows:
"(1) Subject matter. The right of Initiative and referendum shall not extend to any of
the following:...
(j) Amendments affecting the City Zoning Ordinance, except those affecting a tract of
land two acres or more in size" (Emphasis added.)
The reverse implication and obvious Intention of this provision is to allow Initiative and
referendum as to zoning Imar) amendments "affecting a tract of land two acres or more in size."
The Westport Plaza rezoning, Involving approximately 28 acres, would obviously fall within the
ambit of this provision and would be subject to referendum.
Given these two lines of argument, we are perhaps left with the possibility that both the
Comprehensive Plan amendment and the rezoning for Westport Plaza are subject to
referendum. This outcome highlights what may be an internal Inconsistency in the Charter
itself, perhaps resulting from the Commission's failure to consider the relationship between the
Comprehensive Land, the Zoning Ordinance text, and the Zoning Map. It also leads to what
I believe would be an unintended result - a referendum on both the Comprehensive Plan
amendment and on the Zoning Map amendment.
In Its discussion of initiative and referendum, the Charter Commission expressed concern on
several occasions that initiative and referendum not be used to harass City government, It was
suggested that certain City programs, such as urban renewal, not be subjected to multiple
Initiative or referendum efforts as they proceeded from start to completion. It was suggested
that the scope of items subject to referendum should therefore be narrowly drafted. (See
Charter commission minutes, 5/26/73, page 3).
Even though these concerns were expressed, the Commission went on to draft Section 7.01
of the Charter to give fairly broad scope to initiative and referendum. Although the Charter
Imposes limits on how often a given referendum or initiative proposal can be put to the voters
[see Section 7.018 (2) and (3)), it does not attempt to prohibit multiple referenda on a given
program or Issue at various points in its progression.
To conclude, my view is that Article VII of the Charter could In the present circumstances be
read to support a referendum on either the Comprehensive Plan amendment or the Zoning
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Map amendment for the Westport Plaza development, and that there is nothing in the Charter
which would prohibit a referendum as to each of those actions. The proponents of such a
referenda are thus left with the option of pursuing a referendum on either or both of those
actions. I would once again point out, however, that I have made no attempt to research
caselaw from other Jurisdictions to determine if or how a reviewing court might act to limit
multiple referenda on what is essentially the same question - the change in land use for the
Westport Plaza site.
2. At what point can referendum sponsors begin obtaining signatures on a
referendum petition?
Section 7.03, subparts B and E, speak to this issue. Section 7.038 provides that 'Petitions
prepared for circulation must contain or have attached thereto throughout their circulation the
full text of the ordinance proposed or sought to be reconsidered," Section 7.03E provides in
pertinent part as follows:
"Referendum petitions may be filed within 60 days after final adoption by the Council
of the ordinance sought to be reconsidered ..... The signatures on a referendum petition
must be secured during the 60 days after such final adoption;...:. (Emphasis added).
In addition, Section 7.02 of the City Charter provides that initiative or referendum proceedings
are commenced by filing with the City Clerk an affidavit "stating that they will supervise the
circulation of the petition and ... citing the ordinance sought to be reconsidered" If referendum
sponsors desire to have a referendum on the Comprehensive Plan amendment for the Westport
Plaza development, they need only file their affidavit with the City Clerk, as required by Section
7.02 of the Charter, before commencing circulation of the petition for signatures. Final
adoption of that amendment occurred on May 16, 1989 with passage of Resolution No. 89-
102. The 60 day period for collection of signatures on a petition for a referendum on that
amendment commenced on May 16, 1989, and will end on Saturday, July 15, 1989. A
sufficient petition will thus have to be filed wtih the City Clerk by the close of business on
Friday, July 14.
lif referendum sponsors desire to have a referendum on the ordinance rezoning the Westport
Plaza site, they will have to await its final adoption before filing the required affidavit with the
City Clerk and commencing the circulation of the petition. When the ordinance has been finally
adopted by the Council, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk, it is then in
proper form for attachment to the required affidavit and for inclusion with each petition.
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3. What effect does the pendency of a referendum election have on the legislation
which its seeks to have reconsidered?
During its deliberations on the City Charter, the Charter Commission considered whether or not
the effect of the referred ordinance should be suspended during the pendency of the
referendum election. The Commission's meeting minutes of June 26, 1973 reflect the
Commission's unanimous rejection of any provision suspending the effect of a referred
ordinance. Furthermore, Section 7.01 D. provides that "The filing of an Initiative or referendum
petition does not suspend or Invalidate any ordinance under consideration and such ordinance
shall remain in full force and effect until its amendment or repeal by council ... or until a majority
of the qualified electors voting on an ordinance vote to repeal or amend the ordinance and the
vote is certified."
In the context of the Westport Plaza development, the pendency of a referendum election for
reconsideration of the Council's action to rezone that site would not suspend the effect of
rezoning.
4. What effect would passage of the referendum on the Westport Plaza rezoning have
on development undertaken in reliance on that rezoning while it was in effect?
The Charter Commission also anticipated and addressed this Issue in Its deliberations. During
its May 26, 1973 meeting, the Commissioners agreed that the Charter should "protect contract
rights and private property rights that arise out of reliance on an ordinance which is later
repealed", and that the Charter "should be written so that it would not make or destroy any
property or contract rights." Section 7.01E. of the Charter provides that "An initiative or
referendum vote which repeals an existing ordinance in whole or in part does not affect any
obligations entered Into by the City, Its agencies or any person in reliance on the ordinance
during the time it was in effect."
In the context of the Westport Plaza development, any obligations undertaken by the developer
in reliance on rezoning of the property would not be affected by the subsequent repeal of the
rezoning in a referendum election. If the developer obtained the appropriate building permits,
and then entered Into contracts for the construction of the facilities and/or for their subsequent
sale or lease, this charter provision would operate to prevent any action by the City to revoke
or rescind the building permit, or to otherwise prevent the development from proceeding. This
charter provision correctly reflects what I believe to be the majority caselaw view on the
question of 'vested rights", which I will discuss in somewhat more detail later in this
memorandum.
5. Can the City Council submit a question, such as the Westport Plaza rezoning, to
the electorate for either an advisory or binding vote?
The Charter Commission did consider a proposal which would have given the City Council the
power to submit any subject to a binding vote of the people. However, the Commission
deferred that Issue for later action, and the Charter in Its present form does not speak to the
issue. However, in view of the broad powers of initiative which the charter vests in the
electorate, it was perhaps concluded that such a provision was unnecessary. In the context
rezoning that property to be placed before the electorate for a binding of the Westport Plaza rezoning, while the City Council could not itself cause the ordinance
sufficient initiative petition could have the same effect. vote, the filing of a
S• What risks or legal dilemmas, If any, does the City encounter in a referendum on
a zoning matter?
(a) The rezoning of property by a city, whether by direct action of the city council or as a
result of a referendum defeating a prior rezoning, presents two possible sources of risk
to the City. First of all, any rezoning which has the effect of reducing or eliminating
development rights that formerly applied to the property are considered a "downzoning",
and are in certain circumstances actionable. In appropriate cases, the court may
recognize that there has been economic damage to the property owner, and may award
money damages on account thereof. This would be likely to occur only in cases where
the court found that the rezoning action was arbitrary or capricious. A second category
of risk for the City in rezoning property would arise from a "denial of vested rights". In
these cases, the focus is on the costs incurred by the developer in reliance on the prior
zoning, as well as on damages due to lost opportunity. As I mentioned earlier, Charter
Section 7.01 E attempts to prevent a referendum from operating to deny vested rights
by itself stating that a referendum vote which repeals an ordinance does not affect
obligations entered into by a person in reliance on the ordinance which was referred
and repealed.
In the context of the Westport Plaza development, a denial of vested rights would only
occur if the City attempted to revoke the developer's building permit after the defeat of
the rezoning in the referendum election. Such action by the City would likely lead to
a lawsuit by the developer to overturn such revocation, or to seek damages on account
thereof. In my view, the quoted charter provision would operate to prohibit such a
revocation, and any attempt by the City would likely lead to a successful damages claim
against the City.
(b) If a referendum to defeat the Westport Plaza rezoning succeeded, but the supporting
Comprehensive Plan amendment was left in place, the Zoning Ordinance (Zoning Map)
would then not be in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. This could involve
the City in eventual litigation to determine which would prevail - the Comprehensive Plan
land use designation for that area or the Zoning Map designation for that area.
Conversely, if a referendum to defeat the Comprehensive Plan amendment succeeded,
but the rezoning (Zoning Map amendment) was approved in the interim before the
election, the Zoning Ordinance would once again not be in conformance with the
Comprehensive Plan. This could result in litigation to overturn the rezoning.
From my perspective, the City would be most likely to avoid such entanglements if the
referendum were held on the Comprehensive Plan amendment, and action on the
rezoning delayed so that it could be done consistently with the outcome of that election.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 3, 1989
To: Mayor John McDonald and City Councilmembers
From: Terrence L Timmins, City Attorney
Re: Synopsis of Memorandum on Westport Plaza Rezoning Referendum
The accompanying memorandum deals in detail with a number of questions that have arisen
as a result of discussions between and among various City officials and citizens on the
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convenience, 1 will herein briefly outline for you the questions raised and my conclusions
thereon, as reflected in that memorandum.
1. in the context of the Westport Plaza development, what acts of the City Council
are 'measures of a legislative nature' and thus subject to referendum?
Response: Both the amendment of the Comprehensive Plan and the amendment of
the Zoning Ordinance (Zoning Map) to permit the proposed commercial development
are legislative acts subject to referendum under Article VII of Iowa City's Charter.
2. At what point can referendum sponsors begin obtaining signatures on a
referendum petition?
Response:
(a) As to a referendum on the Comprehensive Plan amendment for Westport Plaza,
the 60 day period for obtaining petition signatures began to run on May 16, 1989
with passage of Resolution 89-102 approving that amendment. Sponsors of a
referendum on that matter could begin collecting petition signatures upon filing
i of their affidavit with the City Clerk.
(b) As to a referendum on the Westport Plaza rezoning, the filing of the required
affidavit and the collection of petition signatures will have to await final passage
of the ordinance.
3. What effect does the pendency of a referendum election have on the legislation
which it seeks to have reconsidered?
Response: The pendency of a referendum election does not suspend the effect or
operation of the legislation which is to be submitted for reconsideration.
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4. What effect would passage of the referendum on the Westport Plaza rezoning have
on development undertaken in reliance on that rezoning while it was in effect?
Response: it the developer obtained a building permit and commenced development
prior to repeal of the rezoning in a referendum election, the City could not revoke the
building permit or otherwise prevent development from proceeding.
S. Can the City Council submit a question, such as the Westport Plaza rezoning, to
the electorate for either an advisory or binding vote?
Response: The Charter does not provide for Council initiated submission of a rezoning
Issue to the electorate for either an advisory or binding vote, nor does Iowa law.
6. What risks or legal dilemmas, if any, does the City encounter in a referendum on
a zoning matter?
Response:
(a) Any action to rezone property, whether by direct Council action or resulting from
a referendum election, can, in appropriate circumstances, give rise to damage
claims for "downzoning" or for "denial of vested rights".
(b) If a referendum is held on either the Comprehensive Plan amendment or the
rezoning for Westport Plaza, the City faces the prospect of ending up with its
Zoning Ordinance at variance with its Comprehensive Plan. This could embroil
the City in litigation to sort out which is controlling, The City's best hope of
avoiding this potential for litigation would be to have a referendum on the
Comprehensive Plan amendment and to delay action on rezoning so that the
action taken thereon can be consistent with the outcome of that election.
E.,
Terrence L Timmins
City Attorney
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