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City of Iowa City
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Date: November 2, 1989
To: City Council
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From: City Manager
Re: Project Review - Development International Associates
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We have received correspondence from the
Environmental Protection Agency which took a
rather strong position concerning the wetland and other issues associated with the
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proposal of the Development International Associates (fraternity houses). Upon review of that
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letter and other information received, I corresponded with the Corps of Engineers in
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placement of rill In the floodplain: Attached copies of appropriate
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appears that the EPA and Fish and Wildlife Service are simply commenting
agencies as a
routine part of the project review
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process. The Corps of Engineers, the Iowa DNR, and the
City have the final say with respect to matters
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associated with the till along the floodplain.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT. CORPS OF ENGINEERS i
CLOCK TOWER BU(LDING-P.O. BOX 2004 ?
ROCK ISLAND. ILLINOIS 61204.2004 ,
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RECEIVEDAU8.31 1989
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SUBJECT: CENCR-OD-S-070-0X6-1-177600 JfOs
Mr. W.S. Elliott / U`"
Development International Associates, Ltd.
2735 Sunnyside Avenue.
Burlington. Iowa 52601 l%n1�'V,",y,
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Enclosed for your information is aCOPY Ofaletter
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..dated August 22, 1989,. from the City of Iowa City concerning rtt.
work-in conjunction with the placement _ofearthen fill and I!
riprap along the Iowa River in Iowa City. Johnson County,
'Iowa. The City requested that the proposed fill not be
.approved independent of review and, approval of planned use
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The City. of` Iowa City has been empowered by the Iowa
Department.. of Natural Resources to permit certaintypes of
floodplain development. As you are aware. the City -of Iowa
City ,previously denied authorization„for work in..the F
floodplain in July "1988: .,Consequently the application -for a
Department of the Army permit was; denied -without prejudice '4
(33CFR 320.4(j)(1)).
.Further processing of the Department of the Army permit
'.will be"held inabeyance pending receipt :of floodplain t
decision from the City of Iowa'. City.
Should you have any questions, pleasecontact our
Regulatory .Functions .Branch by letter, or telephone
Mr. Wayne Hannel,'3.09/788-6361. extension 378.:
.Enclosure
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&-Mn.. Stephen J. Atkins
City of Iowa City
'Civic Center
410 East Washington Street
.Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (w/o enclosures)
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Iowa City, Iowa 52246 (w/enclosures)
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION VII
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Aug0s q. KS 66101
James H. Blanchar
Chief, Operations Division
U.S. Army Engineers District, Rock Island
F. Clock Tower Building - P. 0. Box 2004
Rock Island, Illinois 61204-2004
Dear Mr. Blanchar:
We reviewed your Public Notice No. CENCR-177600, dated
August 7, 1989, on an application from Development International
Associates, Ltd. for a Department of the Army permit. The appli-
cant requests authorization to place earthen material into the
wetland area located in Sections 3, Township 79 North, Range 6
,West, Johnson County„ Iowa. The area is further located on the
south side of Taft Speedway in Iowa City (City). The purpose of
the project is to develop the project area for fraternity and/or
sorority housing.
The public notice specifies that, as of February 29, 1988,
approximately 30,000 cubic yards of earthen fill material had
been placed on a 10 -acre parcel of land. The area is a forested
wetland located along the Iowa River. The nrinin.t
proposal for site development was designed to provide addri-t-i'onal
residential housing in the Iowa City area. This proposal was
denied without prejudice by the Corps following a recommendation
for denial by the City.
The public notice continues to specify that the current
proposal involves site improvements including the placement of
approximately 3,000 cubic yards of additional earthen material
over 16,600 square feet of the wetland area to fill the irregular
boundary remaining from previous fill. The applicant further
proposes bank stabilization consisting of 351 cubic yards of
riprap or broken concrete placed along 150 feet of river bank at
a 3H:1V slope. . Finally, the applicant proposes to mitigate over
a 75,460 square feet area for the proposed filling by the follow- f
ing: 1) Removing the 30,000 cubic yards of fill presently locat-
ed in the wetland, and 2) Planting native trees, shrubs, and
ground cover indigenous to areas subject to flooding. j
The wetland in question has important functions and values i
that are noteworthy. The site is locally considered the only
wetland remaining as part of a larger wetland system that once
existed in the vicinity. The site functions to abate and store
flood waters in the Iowa River floodplain. The site provides
habitat for wildlife and likely provides food chain support for
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the Iowa River as well as an area for filtering pollutants and
sediments. Also, the site provides aesthetic continuity to the
riverfront.
We are concerned about the adverse impacts to the functions
and values of the project area wetlands that have resulted much
from the activities of the Glasgow Construction Co. and those
impacts that will occur under the current proposal. Based on
numbers provided in the public notice, we recognize that the
original wetland filling plus the additional proposed filling,
less the area proposed for wetland restoration, will result in a
net wetland loss of approximately 8.7 acres. This loss will
result in the loss of those wetland functions and the loss or
degradation of those wetland values associated with the site.
The wetland of concern is considered a special aquatic site
under our Section 404(b)(1) Guidelines (40 CFR 230.10(a) (3)) , and
we do not consider the proposed project water dependent. Accord-
ingly, the applicant must clearly demonstrate the unavailability
of a practicable alternative that is presumed to have less ad-
verse impacts on the project area wetlands.
Based on the above information, we recommend that the Per-
mit, as proposed, be denied.'
We further recommend that the applicant and/or those
responsible parties " required to remove all fill material for
which they are 1s.po;s'Loie and dispose it in an upland location.
Further, rcjeLwi'cion efforts should include some provisions to
insure the return of a viable wetland.plant community. Any,
remaining fill should be properly graded and revegetated with
species indigenous to the area.
These commentshavebeen prepared in accordance with our
authority under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
We appreciate the opportunity to review this public notice.
Please contact Mr. Tom Taylor or me at 913/236-2823 or FTS 747-
2823 if we can be of any further assistance.
Sincerely yours,
B. Katherine Biggs, Chief I
Environmental Review Branch 1
cc: Fish and Wildlife Service; Rock Island, IL (Richard Nelson)
Iowa Department of Natural Resources; Des Moines, IA {
(Ralph Turkle) (Jack Riessen)
Cit of Iowa City y (Barry Beagle) (Stephen J. Atkins)
Federal Emergency Management Agency; Kansas City, MO (Frank
P. Begley)
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CITY OF IOWA CI
James H. Blancher, P.E.
Chief, Operations Division
U.S: Army Corps of Engineers
Rock Island District
P.O, Box 2004
Rock Island, Illinois 61204-2004
Dear Mr. Blancher:
In my August 22 letter to the Corps of Engineers, the City Government of Iowa City expressed +I
its concern about the wetland area that Is being considered for development by Development " w
International Associated. Recently I received a copy of a letter addressed to you. from the
Federal Environmental Protection Agency addressing the same subject. In that letter they
recommend a denial as well as a removal of fill and other Issues associated with the proposed j
development. Representatives of the City Council have indicated to me concern as well as t
confusion as to the responsible agency with respect to the permitting "process, The City,
Council in their review desires to provide the appropriate weight to each: party commenting on
the proposed development, and accordingly the EPA comments are being considered. These {
strong ,statements of concern I am sure will be considered by the Corps; however, some
confusion does exist as to what federal agency has the final authority on this matter.
Any assistance you can offer would be appreciated.
Sincerely yours,
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City Me ager
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
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Ey letter dated October 20, 1989, you noted that your
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y agency with respect to the permitting process concerning the
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` additional residential housing in Iowa City area through the
i 'placement:. of fill on a:10 -acre; parcel of land in:the Iowa
River floodplain.
I The U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers administers: the
regulatory-program.throughSection 404 of the Clean Water
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i Acta The :Corps of Engineers'regulates,the nonpoint source
discharge of dredged'or"fill material into water of the'
United States and adjacent. wetlands. The project area isa
S forested wetlandadjacentor the Iowa River; thus, the
° placement of, the fill requires Department of the 'Army
authorization.
.The Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Water Quality
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401 water quality certification for all projects requiring a
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' Section 404 permit.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Flood Plain
Permits -Section,, -has, authority to?regulate construction in
all floodplains and floodways in the state. However, in
. this,-instance,flood plain management regulations ..ofthe .
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City, of Iowa City. approved by the Department of.Natural
Resources in 1977 empowered the City to permit certain types
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of floodplain development in lieu of the Department of
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oralville and the university and possibly set a dangerous precedent for earmarking a portion
of public transit funds to agencies other than the Iowa Department of Transportation. Also i u!
of concern is funding of this nature serves only the Interest of one population group. I have
been advised that the Iowa City Transit performed an onboard survey and 'Indicated that
approximately 3% of passengers are 60 years of age or older. As you know, our community ;
already spends a substantial portion of its transit operating budget
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and disabled through a contract with Johnson County SEATS for specialized transportation
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Date: November 2, 1989
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To: City Council
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Re: Public Transit Funding
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We recently learned that the Older Iowans Legislature (OIL) has drafted and proposed a bili
to present to the State Legislature which would allocate 50% of available state transit assis-
tance to the Department of Elderly Affairs: The bill reads in part "no less than 50% of the
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money credited to the public transit assistance fund shall be allocated to the Iowa Department
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of Elder Affairs for distribution to Area Agencies on Aging for elderly transportation programs".
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A bill of this nature could be financially devastating to the operating budgets of Iowa City,
oralville and the university and possibly set a dangerous precedent for earmarking a portion
of public transit funds to agencies other than the Iowa Department of Transportation. Also i u!
of concern is funding of this nature serves only the Interest of one population group. I have
been advised that the Iowa City Transit performed an onboard survey and 'Indicated that
approximately 3% of passengers are 60 years of age or older. As you know, our community ;
The purpose of this memorandum is simply to alert you to the possible legislative consideration
of this or a similar bill
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already spends a substantial portion of its transit operating budget
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and disabled through a contract with Johnson County SEATS for specialized transportation
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The purpose of this memorandum is simply to alert you to the possible legislative consideration
of this or a similar bill
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The purpose of this memorandum is simply to alert you to the possible legislative consideration
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Commission Interest In receiving a "payback" of monies from CDBG.
To the best of their collective knowledge, $200,000 was allocated for recreational rlverfront'
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development projects. The morray was allocated as stated and then borrowed back to pay
for the CDBG buyout of the urban renewal project. At that time there was some interest on
the part of the City Council in the "repayment" of this loan.
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In the original CDBG regulations any parkland/riverfront development was an eligible
expenditure. However, in 1978 the regulations were changed and parkland regula-
tion/development was no longer eligible; it is now eligible only if it meets one of the three
national objectives (eliminate blight benefit low
and slum conditions; and moderate Income; and
emergency purposes). Therefore, it appears the CDBG money can only be used for riverfront
development purposes if the projects meet those objectives on a case-by-case basis.
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Although the $200,000 was not repaid in a lump sum, CDBG money has been spent for
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"riverfront projects" as follows:
1. River corridor study - $50,000
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2. Rocky Shore bikeway - $20,000
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3. Sturgis Ferry boat ramp and gazebo - $75,000
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Commission and therefore no additional V
follow-up work Is planned:
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City of lova City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 2, 1989
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To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Contracts for Recycled Paper
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The following contracts were evaluated to determine whether recycled paper could be utilized: i
1. Business bards
2. Stationery envelopes j
3. Duplicating paper
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C. computer paper
In an effort to Incorporate recycled paper Into the City's usage, the Department of Finance,
Central Procurement and Services Division has taken apoMon of each contract and bid as
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1. Business Cards City business cards will be printed on recycled paper with the
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recycled logo added.
2. Envelopes - Buff Stationery Envelopes will be utilized with recycled paper and the
recycled logo added to the return address.
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3. Duplicating Paper - Duplicating paper utilized in the Print Shop for standard 81/,x11 white
paper will Incorporate the use of recycled paper. All Council agenda items will be
printed on recycled paper.
4. Continuous Computer Paper - The highest volume continuous computer paper which
is utilized on the high-speed printers will be purchased as recycled paper. 450,000
sheets, 100% recycled paper, will be utilized.
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Date: October 31, 1989
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Re: Building Expansion - NCS
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We have been working with representatives of NCS over the last few weeks concerning their
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expansion. As you are aware, they currently have facilities at Highway 1 and Interstate
80 as well as their property on Boyrum Street. They have recently been awarded new Federal
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contracts, and they desire to expand in Iowa City. They have chosen to expand their building
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Mr. Stephen Atkins
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Iowa City, IA 52240
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Ye have today submitted to•your office of Planning and'Program Development a
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Preliminary Large Scale Nonresidential Development Plan for a proposed 15,600
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aquare'.foot office addition to our Iowa City facility.. This added space will
accommodate approximately 80 to 100 new employees we anticipate will be needed
;in February of;1990.'
We understand the. Preliminary Large Scale Nonresidential Development Plan will
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considered for'approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission on November
Hand by.the City Council on November 21 and the building permit cannot beis
until this Plan is approved. In order to complete the building
addition by February, we must commence foundation construction work
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immediately to avoid delays and problems caused by freezing weather conditions
which occur, in. late November, and December. >Consequently, we respectfully
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request the City approve our request for issuance of a foundation permit to
allow construction work to begin next week'.
We appreciate the consideration of the City in allowing this project to
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as expeditiously as possible.
Yours very truly,
NATIONAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 3, 1989
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Donald A. Mower Compost Proposal
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At your October 23 Informal City Council meeting, you were presented with a copy of a
proposal whereby Mr. Donald A. Mower indicates he would be interested in some type of
cooperative/collaborative relationship with the City concerning composting. I have also
enclosed copies of earlier correspondence with Mr. Mower.
The Mower proposal is rather straightforward and most Issues identified in the proposal were
addressed in the general yard waste policy outline and discussion provided to you that
type cooperative/collaborative
evening.,' Ii the City Council is interested in the pursuit of any of
relationship, I would need immediate policy direction on your part, that being would you prefer
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a private. composting operation, or do you wish to proceed with the public' operation as
recommended in my recent memorandum. This is a critical Issue and your policy, clarification
is necessary.
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There are a number of elements,to the Mower proposal which I believe need your attention
in that they might affect your decision to pursue a private program. Specifically, given the
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magnitude of the expense involved, I believe it would be not only In the City's best interest,
but the State procurement laws require formal bidding of a project of this magnitude. This
would require the preparation of bids and specification and attempts on our part to secure the
involvement of a number of private firms as perspective bidders. As I am sure you can
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appreciate, this is a complex undertaking.
While these types of cooperative/collaborative efforts can be beneficial to many of the parties
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concerned, we must be aware of the fact there are existing circumstances which can lessen
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your policy option flexibility. Specifically, I refer to the fact that the City has a court ordered
consent decree with the Department of Natural Resources as well as a Johnson County zoning
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permit which establishes limits with respect to the handling of sludge. The two documents
would, In effect, need to be re -negotiated, if that is possible, to accommodate the requirement
of "delivery of all ... sludge to the facility." This sludge Incorporation and composting assumes
It is not only technically feasible but politically practical. In all candor, I cannot think of the
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circumstances where the DNR and the County would "change their minds" and if so, I suspect
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An additional practical problem is the City does not, as I mentioned to you on previous
occasions, have the authority to regulate and enforce yard waste programs in other
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communities. The Mower proposal suggests this would be necessary. The City is simply not
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empowered to accommodate these circumstances. The State law is very clear, requiring each
city and county to adopt Its own ordinances with respect to the processing of yard waste and
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each community can select the alternative for its collection and disposal which meets its best
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Interest. Given the DNR permitting process, I strongly suspect that the Iowa City proposal
will look better to each of those communities once they experience the regulatory wrath of the
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DNR.
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For these very basic reasons, and a number of other concerns, it is my recommendation that
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we continue to pursue the public program as outlined to you on October 23. If at some time
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in the future we are to discover that the collection and disposal on a private basis is
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worthwhile, we would have the ability to pursue, it at that time. Given the pressures of
satisfying the State laws (July 1990 implementation) and the fact that the State has not even
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adopted their own regulations, l believe we would not be able to accommodate the Mower
proposal or any other private proposal. Peripheral issues of public bidding, the consent
decree, and County zoning permission add to my concerns with respect to attempting a
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private initiative In the face of what l believe to be unfortunate but overwhelming circumstances `
controlling and limiting your policy discretion.
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August 28, 1989
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Floyde Pelkey, our Assistant Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation, has referred your letter
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of July 31 to me. The proposal that you have put forth appears to be most interesting and
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in fact a number of the ideas are quite close to the program that the Department of Public
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Works will be recommending to the City Council. As you know, we have an obligation under
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the new state law to remove yard waste from the waste stream and therefore Floyde and other
members of the public work staff are working to make recommendations as to how'we can
provide for a program of pickup and disposal that satisfies the new state law.
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In late September the Department of Natural Resources is to issue their regulations with
respect to yard waste disposal. At that time we would be in a better position to determine the
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full extent of the regulatory cost as well as determining whether the program should be publicly
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until all aspects of the yard waste management/regulations are known. From a personal
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perspective, if we are able to identify and centrad with a firm to manage the compos ng
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operation, and it proves to be economical, I would be most anxious to pursue that option. Our
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circumstances are such that we not only need to regulate the pickup but also we are respon-
sible for disposal and therefore the various operational decisions need to be considered hand
In glove. Additionally, we need to, review and determine that any proposal would satisfy local
state procurement laws, as well as the extent of the involvement by the many other govern•
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Thank you for your interest. As soon as we have completed our have
general overview,
reviewed the DNR regulations and have
presented our information to the City Council, following
that we would be able to officially consider some type of private sector partnership.
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Thank you again for your interest.
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As you and I have discussed, my intent is to start a waste'
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windrow method. Initially I was only interested in making compost
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from yardwaste, however after learning from you that the sludge
coming from the Iowa City sewage treatment plant is in the form
of cake sludge, I've given serious consideration to composting
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Iowa City's sludge as well.
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1. Shredder: This machine has the capacity to shred wood at a rate
of .200-250 cubic yards per hour. It will do whole trees with
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limbs intact, old crating, pallets, railroad ties,, and wood
building demolition material. It also shreds large stumps up
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2, Screener: This machine will handle 100 to 200 cubic yards
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into two grades: A) small wood chips and sawdust for composting,
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As you and I have discussed, my intent is to start a waste'
recycling business producing a marketable compost and mulch
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this business is contingent on obtaining a matching fund grant
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from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The grant
deadline is in December with finding to begin in either March
s or April.
The process of composting will be achieved by the open
windrow method. Initially I was only interested in making compost
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from yardwaste, however after learning from you that the sludge
coming from the Iowa City sewage treatment plant is in the form
of cake sludge, I've given serious consideration to composting
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Iowa City's sludge as well.
The equipment I have in mind for this operation is as
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1. Shredder: This machine has the capacity to shred wood at a rate
of .200-250 cubic yards per hour. It will do whole trees with
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limbs intact, old crating, pallets, railroad ties,, and wood
building demolition material. It also shreds large stumps up
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2, Screener: This machine will handle 100 to 200 cubic yards
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of shredded material p
per hour. It separates the shredded material
into two grades: A) small wood chips and sawdust for composting,
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B)rlarger sized wood chips that can be'used 'for landscaping, I
erosion control, and as a bulking agent for composting sewage sludge.
3. Windrow turner: This machine has the capacity to turn 2500
tons per hour of shredded yard waste.material'and they capacity
'compost
to sludge cake at 10,000 tons/acre/year. As you know,
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amount of water present and with the amount and kind of bulking
agent used.
4. Front end loader with a 6 yard bucket: This is to be used to
initially set up the windrows, move composted windrows to holding.
areas for stabilization and assaying, and to load trucks for
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All pieces of equipment are state of the art, mobile, and
large enough to handle present and future needs.
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Environmental Protection
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the possibility of a collaborative effort between
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me and how we might obtain Federal money to start this project,
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at great length about the proposed project and she informed me
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a grant for matching funds as I am,
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knows that a collaborative effort is being established. Mr.
McLaughlin did tell me about a federally funded program called
the Peer Match Program.
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representatives or consultants from
established facilities who will discuss
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technical problems, financial considerations, etc. Chet
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who is, the Omaha Public Works Director.
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submitted for this and/or future projects that
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associated with. I have been heavily involved in
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The city will receive, free of charge, periodic updates
on plant operations, assay results, quality control results,
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I will be subscribing to the journal Biocycle. This is a
monthly journaldedicated to methods of composting, and to my
knowledge is the only one of its kind in existence. In the
event that any technical problems arise that we cannot solve,
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will assume the responsibility for obtaining any technical ✓
assistance that is needed to resolve the problem. Finally,
I plan to ',attend as many meetings as possible pertaining to
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Unfortunately he informed
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EPA was drastically reduced during the Reagan Administration
and that his operating budget for this fiscal year was $30,000,
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at great length about the proposed project and she informed me
that the city should submit
a grant for matching funds as I am,
and that both grants should be submitted
jointly so that the DNR
knows that a collaborative effort is being established. Mr.
McLaughlin did tell me about a federally funded program called
the Peer Match Program.
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presentation costs, etc. to
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representatives or consultants from
established facilities who will discuss
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technical problems, financial considerations, etc. Chet
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management problems.
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associated with. I have been heavily involved in
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writing research grants for the past 14 years and my entire
- salary has been supported by the successful funding of these
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grants. There will be no charge for the writing of the grants,
but
a nominal charge would be levied 'for `wordprocessing and
Computer Data Analysis
The city will receive, free of charge, periodic updates
on plant operations, assay results, quality control results,
and any information that the state of Iowa requires for
progress reports.
TechnicalInformation
I will be subscribing to the journal Biocycle. This is a
monthly journaldedicated to methods of composting, and to my
knowledge is the only one of its kind in existence. In the
event that any technical problems arise that we cannot solve,
I
will assume the responsibility for obtaining any technical ✓
assistance that is needed to resolve the problem. Finally,
I plan to ',attend as many meetings as possible pertaining to
biological
reclamation of solid wastes. This should keep us
informed of
any new technological advances.
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Under the provisions of the EPA -funded Peer Match Progam
a short communication is required following visitation by other
facilities or consultants. All communications will be submitted
to Mr. Chet McLaughlin of the EPA in Kansas City for inclusion
in EPA bulletins. �'..
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publication in the: journal Biocycle. The city of Iowa City,
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involved city supervisory personnel and I will be listed
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contributing authors of an forthcoming g publications. Since
this journal is internationally distributed, Iowa City would
receive favorable publicity world wide. Publications would
put'
Iowa, City in a consulting position, as well as establish it
as a model for other communities to follow.
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DATE: October 31, 1989
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To: City Council
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Re: Compost
Attached Is a copy of correspondence concerning the Inspection, by the County Health
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Indicated that they feel they would be unable to commit resources to this particular_ program
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L. Graham Dameron. MPH Board of Health
John McNutt
Charles A &Proaue, M.D.
October 10, 1989 Diane � E Joslyn
Sally Stuhmarn
Raymond J. Scheetz
Steve Atkins, City Manager
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA. 52240
Re: Iowa City Code - Article VI.- Nuisances
Dear Mr. Atkins,
Approximately one year ago, - the City. Council adopted
Ordinance No. 88-3392 which amended. Chapter 24 of your Code of
Ordinances. This amendment was much needed and will be beneficial
for the enforcement of nuisance abatement issues. However,
included is this amendment are references to the "Johnson County
Public Health Department" and the "Johnson County Department of
Health" regarding compost piles and sanitary' sewer facilities
respectively.While the Board of Health does not object to the
reference' relating to the sewer facilities, it does object to
the reference to compost piles, specifically Section 24-101
(a)(2) stating, "Compost piles established and maintained with
written permission from the Johnson County Public Health
Department,".
At a regular Board of Health meeting held in July, the Board
asked that I convey our feelings on this matter to you. The
Board is concerned that providing written , permission to
individual homeowners will require inspections of the premises.
Also, non -permitted compost piles will require an onsite
inspection if there was a complaint. Complaints would most
likely be generated because of a lack of maintenance, which
probably would produce odors and/or fly breeding. Fly breeding
could be substantiated, but odors are difficult to quantify.
The Board feels there is difficulty in the enforcement of
the ordinance and there is potential for extensive use of the
Health Department's environmental health specialists. Therefore,
the Board will be unable to commit its resources to this
particular area without a 28E Agreement between the city of Iowa
City and the Board of Health.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: October 27, 1989
To: City Council
From: City Manager
try Re: Investment Report
Attached is a report on the analysis of investment yields for FY1989. It basically provides
information on *the size of our investment portfolio and our average return on investment. The
narrative reviews that performance and explains how FY1989 statistics compare with those of
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Interest rates allowed the City to earn more Interest Income
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Investment balances averages lower than FY88,
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General $1,526,522.35 $17,078,304.28 8,938%
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P&F 8.295%
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Bond Res 675,731.79 7,613,944.50 8.875%
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80,314.23 1,102,028.08 7.288%
Sewer Trust 51,227.28
562,463.24 9.108%
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Housing217,916.67 7.083%
Cap Prjects 1,596,,15.16
20, 470, 026.64 7.797%
TOTALS $5,534,708.65 $62,457,012.52 8.862%
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FY88 or previously when rates were significantly lower (7.7.5%). Their maturities were during
the early part of FY89 when rates had risen but not significantly yet; rates were basically the
same as the end of FY88. Therefore, these securities were renewed, but not at the rates
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saw aconstruction payments began during FY89.
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DATE: November 2, 1989 ,
,,,J, , You may have noticed the log cabin, which at one time was in the
71 permit lot near the Library, is now gone. It has been relocated
to Willowcreek Park and will be used by the Iowa City Kickers IL:
soccer organization. The thanks goes to the Homebuilders for con-
structing the cabin for the 150th birthday celebration
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
Mayor Ivan H. Grebe
City of Shueyville
Route 2
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Dear Mayor Grebe:
In my letter of May 31, 1989, you were advised of a number of changes which would be
forthcoming concerning the use of the Iowa City landfill by your community. You may recall
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the state has approved HF753, the Waste Volume Reduction and Recycling Act. it Is now
incumbent upon the landfill operator (City of Iowa City) to initiate rules and regulations to fully
satisfy this new state law.
At their most recent City Council meeting, the City Council of Iowa City directed the Initiation
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of our own locally sponsored yard waste collection and disposal program. Effective July 1,.
1990, all yard waste must be separated from household/businessfindustrial wastes. It must be
disposed of separately from all other wastes. Yard waste would Include grass clippings, trees
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and branches, and related organic plant material. It must be collected separately and In
keeping with not only landfill policies, but the state law, if it Is to be disposed of at the landfill
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require persons within the city or county to separate yard waste from other solid waste
generated.* It you do not have a municipal pickup, you must assume that your contracted
private hauler will need to make whatever changes are necessary to satisfy the new state law
and any ordinances which you enact to fulfill your obligations to the law.
Due to the fact that it Is very clearly spelled out in the state law, that Is the responsibility of
a landfill operator, the separation of yard waste from other waste will be strictly enforced at the
landfill and waste collectors and any others wishing to use the Iowa City landfill need to be
aware that H the mixing of waste does occur, those Individuals may be prohibited from further
use of the landfill.
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Additionally on July 1, 1990, waste motor oil; tires and batteries may no longer be landfifled,
and again, we would encourage your community to initiate whatever programs appropriate to
assure that these items are no longer part of the household/businessfindustrial waste destined
for the Iowa City landfill.
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Similar letters are being sent throughout Iowa City to advise businesses
our and Industries
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community may be helpful.
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Thank you for your cooperation. If you have further questions, please feel free to call me or
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Sincerely,
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Bob Burns'
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
John F. Milke
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Eldon E. Slaughter, Jr.
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Glenn R. Potter
Mayor of Tiffin
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Mayor of University Heights
Steven Grover
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Ms. Terry T. Saario, President
Northwest Area Foundation
West 975 First National Bank Bldg.
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
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I recently learned of the Northwest Area Foundation and in particular your Interest in promoting
Projects such as those related•to arts and other cultural activities. My community is currently
in the process of assessing the Interest level in a community performing arts/art gallery type
of project. One of the early initiatives has been the formation of a committee, under, the I'
auspices of the Chamber of Commerce, to assess interest by local artisans, The interest !'
n appears to, be genuine and therefore the City Council has asked that we. review possible
4 options with respect to this project:My Interest in contacting the Northwest Area Foundation
is to determine whether project planning grants exist that might be of some assistance in our
community's efforts. it would be appreciated if you could direct to my attention the appropriate
application forms and any other information you believe might be of assistance to me.
� Thank you for your time..
Sincerely yours,
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MEMORANDUM
Date: November 1, 1989
To: Mayor John McDonald and City Councilmembers
From: Terrence L Timmins, City Attorney
Re: Local Regulation of Railroad Crossings
Background:
During the City Council's formal session on October 17, 1989, there was a brief discussion of
the recurring problem with railroads blocking crossings in Iowa City, particularly certain heavily
travelled streets and highways, thereby posing a public safety hazard. This is by no means
a new Issue to Iowa City or to other cities In Iowa. I have had to deal with the same problem
In two other cities. In 1972, the City Council enacted Ordinance No. 2621, purporting to limit
such obstructions at crossings to 5 minutes, In 1977, the Council enacted Ordinance. No. 77'
2871, exempting certain crossings, 4 in number, from the 5 minute limit established by
Ordinance No. 2621. However, neither of these ordinances is codified in the current City Code;
perhaps because of concerns for their validity in light of State code provisions regulating
railroad crossings, found in Iowa Code Chapter 327G.
Section 327G.32 of the Iowa Code regulates in this area by prohibiting railroad corporations
or their employees from blocking crossings for longer than 10 MINUTES. EXCEPT
(1) when necessary to comply with signals affecting the safety of the movement of trains;
(2) when necessary to avoid striking any object or person on the track;
(3) when the train is disabled; or
(4) when necessary to comply with governmental safety regulations, including, but not
limited to speed regulations.
However, that provision also allows "political subdivisions" (cities) to Impose a 5 minute limit
on the blocking of certain crossings if that city demonstrates that the more restrictive limitation
"is necessary for public safety or convenience." Such a local regulation does not become
effective unless the city notifies the State of Iowa Transportation Regulation Authority and the
railroad corporation(s) using the crossing(s) affected by the regulation. That notification starts
a 30 -day period during which "a person" (presumably an affected railroad) may object to the
more restrictive regulation by filing an objection with the Authority. If an objection is filed, the
Authority must hold a hearing. At the hearing, the rallroad(s) have the burden of rebutting whet
amounts to a presumption that the regulation is necessary for public safety or convenience.
"Public safety or convenience" is therein defined to Include "high traffic density o a specific
crossing of a main artery or Interference with the flow of authorized emergency vehicles." Such
a local regulation, even if upheld In such a hearing, is subject to the four exceptions found in
Section 327G,32 and set forth above.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: November 1, 1989
To: Mayor John McDonald and City Councilmembers
From: Terrence L Timmins, City Attorney
Re: Local Regulation of Railroad Crossings
Background:
During the City Council's formal session on October 17, 1989, there was a brief discussion of
the recurring problem with railroads blocking crossings in Iowa City, particularly certain heavily
travelled streets and highways, thereby posing a public safety hazard. This is by no means
a new Issue to Iowa City or to other cities In Iowa. I have had to deal with the same problem
In two other cities. In 1972, the City Council enacted Ordinance No. 2621, purporting to limit
such obstructions at crossings to 5 minutes, In 1977, the Council enacted Ordinance. No. 77'
2871, exempting certain crossings, 4 in number, from the 5 minute limit established by
Ordinance No. 2621. However, neither of these ordinances is codified in the current City Code;
perhaps because of concerns for their validity in light of State code provisions regulating
railroad crossings, found in Iowa Code Chapter 327G.
Section 327G.32 of the Iowa Code regulates in this area by prohibiting railroad corporations
or their employees from blocking crossings for longer than 10 MINUTES. EXCEPT
(1) when necessary to comply with signals affecting the safety of the movement of trains;
(2) when necessary to avoid striking any object or person on the track;
(3) when the train is disabled; or
(4) when necessary to comply with governmental safety regulations, including, but not
limited to speed regulations.
However, that provision also allows "political subdivisions" (cities) to Impose a 5 minute limit
on the blocking of certain crossings if that city demonstrates that the more restrictive limitation
"is necessary for public safety or convenience." Such a local regulation does not become
effective unless the city notifies the State of Iowa Transportation Regulation Authority and the
railroad corporation(s) using the crossing(s) affected by the regulation. That notification starts
a 30 -day period during which "a person" (presumably an affected railroad) may object to the
more restrictive regulation by filing an objection with the Authority. If an objection is filed, the
Authority must hold a hearing. At the hearing, the rallroad(s) have the burden of rebutting whet
amounts to a presumption that the regulation is necessary for public safety or convenience.
"Public safety or convenience" is therein defined to Include "high traffic density o a specific
crossing of a main artery or Interference with the flow of authorized emergency vehicles." Such
a local regulation, even if upheld In such a hearing, is subject to the four exceptions found in
Section 327G,32 and set forth above.
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Regulation:
If the City Council is interested in pursuing such an ordinance locally, an effort should be made
to identify those crossings In Iowa City which might qualify for the more restrictive local
regulation. Transportation Planner Jeff Davidson did an initial survey in June of 1988 to
determine which crossings might be logical candidates. In his memo, a copy of which is
attached, he identified 16 such crossings. In order for the City to support its determination that
more restrictive regulation is required at those crossings, I would suggest that traffic volume
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studies be conducted at each crossing, and that typical emergency vehicle routes be Identified
1, with reference to those crossings. After that data has been obtained, I would suggest that the
Council conduct a public hearing, upon published notice to the public and written notice to the
affected railroads, giving all affected parties an opportunity to have input orlor to enactment of
the ordinance establishing the more restrictive local regulation. Upon completion of that
hearing, the Council would be in good position to identify which crossings should be subject
to the more restrictive local regulation.
Proposed Ordinance and Potential Enforcement Problems:
In anticipation of the adoption of such a regulation during an earlier Council discussion of this
issue, I researched the enforceability of such local ordinances, In March Of 1986, the Iowa
Supreme Court issued its opinion In City of Sergeant Bluff v Chicago and Northwestern
Transportation Company, a case involving criminal prosecution of a railroad under such an
ordinance. In that case, the Supreme Court overturned the railroad's conviction on ten counts
of violating the 5 minute blocking limit imposed by the local ordinance. That case points out
an Inherent problem in enforcement of the 5 or 10 minute limitation on blocking crossings, and
that problem is created by the four exceptions listed in the Iowa Code. Briefly put, it the
railroad can establish that a speed limit restriction prevented it from clearing the crossing in
the required 5 or 10 minute period, then the railroad can take as long to clear the crossing as
it wants, unless the ordinance requires that it clear the crossing in as short a period of tim
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as practicable travelling at the maximum lawful speed allowed. The problem in that cas
that the Sergeant Bluff ordinance did not contain such a requirement. e was
The draft ordinance which I prepared after researching this case does require the railroad to
clear the crossing in as short a period of time as is practicable travelling at the maximum lawful
speed. However, even the draft ordinance would be difficult to enforce at locations where the
speed limit exception applies. In order to determine if a violation had occurred, a citizen or
Police officer would have to determine the time that it took the train to clear the crossing,
would have to determine the length of the train, would have to know the maximum allowable
speed limit for the train at that location, and would then have to calculate the minimum time
required for a train of that length to cross at the maximum allowable speed. If the train actually
took longer to cross than the calculated minimum time required, a violation could be shown.
Alternatively, a prima facie violation could be shown if a train stopped at such crossings for
an undue length of time, and assuming that the stop was not due to a person or object on
the track, making way for another train, or mechanical problems.
Unfortunately, I would expect that the speed limit exception would apply to at least four of the
critical intersections that Mr. Davidson identified. Given the extremely sharp curve in the
CRANDIC tracks between Dubuque, Gilbert, and Benton streets, it is virtually assured that a
low speed limit applies to trains operating In the stretch from Highway 6 to Capitol Street.
Recent history has shown that derailment is more than a possibility in that area if appropriate
precautions are not observed. Short or rerouting that rail line to eliminate that curve, there may
be no real cure for slow trains in that area.
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If the City Council is interested in pursuing such an ordinance locally, an effort should be made
to identify those crossings In Iowa City which might qualify for the more restrictive local
regulation. Transportation Planner Jeff Davidson did an initial survey in June of 1988 to
determine which crossings might be logical candidates. In his memo, a copy of which is
attached, he identified 16 such crossings. In order for the City to support its determination that
more restrictive regulation is required at those crossings, I would suggest that traffic volume
in
studies be conducted at each crossing, and that typical emergency vehicle routes be Identified
1, with reference to those crossings. After that data has been obtained, I would suggest that the
Council conduct a public hearing, upon published notice to the public and written notice to the
affected railroads, giving all affected parties an opportunity to have input orlor to enactment of
the ordinance establishing the more restrictive local regulation. Upon completion of that
hearing, the Council would be in good position to identify which crossings should be subject
to the more restrictive local regulation.
Proposed Ordinance and Potential Enforcement Problems:
In anticipation of the adoption of such a regulation during an earlier Council discussion of this
issue, I researched the enforceability of such local ordinances, In March Of 1986, the Iowa
Supreme Court issued its opinion In City of Sergeant Bluff v Chicago and Northwestern
Transportation Company, a case involving criminal prosecution of a railroad under such an
ordinance. In that case, the Supreme Court overturned the railroad's conviction on ten counts
of violating the 5 minute blocking limit imposed by the local ordinance. That case points out
an Inherent problem in enforcement of the 5 or 10 minute limitation on blocking crossings, and
that problem is created by the four exceptions listed in the Iowa Code. Briefly put, it the
railroad can establish that a speed limit restriction prevented it from clearing the crossing in
the required 5 or 10 minute period, then the railroad can take as long to clear the crossing as
it wants, unless the ordinance requires that it clear the crossing in as short a period of tim
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as practicable travelling at the maximum lawful speed allowed. The problem in that cas
that the Sergeant Bluff ordinance did not contain such a requirement. e was
The draft ordinance which I prepared after researching this case does require the railroad to
clear the crossing in as short a period of time as is practicable travelling at the maximum lawful
speed. However, even the draft ordinance would be difficult to enforce at locations where the
speed limit exception applies. In order to determine if a violation had occurred, a citizen or
Police officer would have to determine the time that it took the train to clear the crossing,
would have to determine the length of the train, would have to know the maximum allowable
speed limit for the train at that location, and would then have to calculate the minimum time
required for a train of that length to cross at the maximum allowable speed. If the train actually
took longer to cross than the calculated minimum time required, a violation could be shown.
Alternatively, a prima facie violation could be shown if a train stopped at such crossings for
an undue length of time, and assuming that the stop was not due to a person or object on
the track, making way for another train, or mechanical problems.
Unfortunately, I would expect that the speed limit exception would apply to at least four of the
critical intersections that Mr. Davidson identified. Given the extremely sharp curve in the
CRANDIC tracks between Dubuque, Gilbert, and Benton streets, it is virtually assured that a
low speed limit applies to trains operating In the stretch from Highway 6 to Capitol Street.
Recent history has shown that derailment is more than a possibility in that area if appropriate
precautions are not observed. Short or rerouting that rail line to eliminate that curve, there may
be no real cure for slow trains in that area.
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crossing signals and cross arms which unnecessarily block traffic or make noise when no train
Is approaching or in the crossing. Such a regulation would be upheld under City "Home Rule"
i power only if it did not conflict with stale lawor regulation. if It does conflict, the railroads
M would likely point that out to us in the public hearing stage.
d Recommendation.
Despite the difficulties which may inhere in enforcing,a local crossing regulation at certain
locations in Iowa City, I would nonetheless recommend the adoption of an ordinance
it prohibiting blocking of critical crossings as only real means the City has in obtaining in the
long-term, a more satisfactory response from the railroads that operate within the city. I would
;A also recommend that the ordinance Include regulations regarding crossing signals and cross
a arms that malfunction and unnecessarily block cro Ings.
Terrence L Timmins, City Attorney
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At the railroad street crossings hereafter listed, no railroad company, railroad engineer,
train conductor, or other person having charge or control of any locomotive engine,
railroad car, or train of railroad cars, shall operate said engine, car, or train in such
manner as to obstruct or prevent the use of such streets by vehicular or pedestrian
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Clinton Street Iowa Interstate
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To: Terry Timmins, City Attorney
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From: Jeff Davidson, Transportation Planner
Re: Regulation of Railway Crossings /
I have examined a map of Iowa City and note the following locations where
railways cross arterial or collector streets
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Crossing Railway
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Benton Street near Clinton
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Gilbert Street near Waterfront CRANDIC c
Greenwood Drive " Iowa Interstate
Clinton Street
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Benton Street
Kirkwood Avenue Iowa Interstate
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Scott Boulevard
Iowa Interstate
If you intend to list specific crossings in the ordinance, these are the
locations which have the most serious impact on traffic. However, unless j
you feel it is necessary to list specific crossings, I would advise you to IJ
write the ordinance with respect to blockage of any highway,- street, or
alley.
With respect to the length of time a crossing would be permitted to be
blocked, I would advise that the ordinance be drafted as restrictively as
is considered reasonable, probably no more than five minutes. .The draft
ordinance can then be submitted to the railways for their review, at which {
time they can inform us of the crossings which cannot comply due to speed
regulations. It can then be determined what is a reasonable length of p
time for those particular crossings. I feel this is the best way to
proceed rather than us try to estimate speed limits, length of trains,
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It will be important t for the City Council to realize that this ordinance
is useless without enforcement by the Police Department.
Let me know if I
can be of further assistance.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: October 30, 1989•
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FromfiJohn Lundell, Transit Manager
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Re: New Transit Equipment .
Iowa City Transit has received all six new Orion buses from Bus Industries of America. Starting
Monday, October 30, the new buses are being phased into revenue service. Initial reports from
the drivers and passengers are all very positive. The drivers appreciate many of the features
-- which the Orions have and the passengers were commenting on how quiet and smooth they
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are. I believe we will find the Orions to be a sound and dependable bus. Three of the new j
buses are equipped with inside public address system for the occasional charters which we
operate. 'Please keep this in mind for any field trips which the City Council and/or stall may
take,
On October 26 the City received and opened bids for the sale of our nine 1971 used buses.
We Were extremely pleased with the high bid of $51,000 submitted by Midwest Bus Rebuilders J
of Owosso, Michigan. The sale price is substantially more than what the City received the last
time buses were sold and much higher than we expected. ,The proceeds from the old buses
will be deposited In the equipment replacement reserve fund.
Any Councilmsmbers or staff should feel free to contact me to arrange a viewing of the new
equipment. I am extremely proud of our new equipment and would enjoy showing it off.
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FromfiJohn Lundell, Transit Manager
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Re: New Transit Equipment .
Iowa City Transit has received all six new Orion buses from Bus Industries of America. Starting
Monday, October 30, the new buses are being phased into revenue service. Initial reports from
the drivers and passengers are all very positive. The drivers appreciate many of the features
-- which the Orions have and the passengers were commenting on how quiet and smooth they
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are. I believe we will find the Orions to be a sound and dependable bus. Three of the new j
buses are equipped with inside public address system for the occasional charters which we
operate. 'Please keep this in mind for any field trips which the City Council and/or stall may
take,
On October 26 the City received and opened bids for the sale of our nine 1971 used buses.
We Were extremely pleased with the high bid of $51,000 submitted by Midwest Bus Rebuilders J
of Owosso, Michigan. The sale price is substantially more than what the City received the last
time buses were sold and much higher than we expected. ,The proceeds from the old buses
will be deposited In the equipment replacement reserve fund.
Any Councilmsmbers or staff should feel free to contact me to arrange a viewing of the new
equipment. I am extremely proud of our new equipment and would enjoy showing it off.
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To: RJ Winkelhake, Chief of Police
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From; Officer Cathy Ockenfels, Community Relations
Re: Regina D.A.R.E. Parents Night - October 26, 1989
This is to Inform you of the progress of the D.A.R.E. program. On October 26, 1989, a
D.A.R.E. parent meeting was held at Regina Elementary. Approximately 60 parents attended
ey were shown how the program works in Cedar Falls.
the sixth grade class of 45 students. Th
The film Sons and Daughters Drugs and Booze was shown. Following the film, the drug
trends in Iowa City were discussed followed by a question and answer session. The meeting
was held from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., due to the response of the parents' concern. There
were a lot of questions about drugs in Iowa City and some of the different warning signals to
watch for, and also how to handle a child with a drug problem. The parents wondered if we
$ were. going to offer anything further after the end of this semester to the sixth graders and I l
advised them that I would probably be out visiting after the class ended, but we had nothing
b planned at this point. i
The evening turned out well Participation by the parents was high. The parents also had an.
opportunity to, review their child's D.A.R.E. workbook.
? I also wanted to inform you that I spoke to the fifth grade class at Regina Elementary reference
x the D.A.R.E, program for them next year. The fifth grade teacher, Mr. Jayme Skay, Invited me I i
In to talk to his students so they would know what I was doing in the building every
i Wednesday and so they would know about the program.
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The November, 19a9 meeting of the Southeast Iowa MURICLp.l League
PRESIDENT - will be hosted by the City of Keokuk.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM -
DATE : November 9, 1989
City Council
City Manager
Material in Information Packet
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Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Composting/Yard Waste - Various Cities
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Copies of letter from the City Manager to:
a. Iowa City Landfill Charge Customers
b. Refuse haulers
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Copy of letter from the City of Owensboro, Kentucky.
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Letter from Huff Insurance Services and Investments regarding a drawing
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of the revised plans for a canopy at 630 South Capitol.
Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding update on 1990 Census Committee. ` o do
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Memorandum from the United Way Director and the Human Services Coordinator
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Memorandum from the Chairperson of the Riverfront Commission regarding
the Commission's involvement in the REAP Program.
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Memorandum from the Police Chief and the Fire Chief regarding the enhanced
911/joint communications.
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To: City Council
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Re: CompostingNard Waste - Various Cities
Joyce DeLong of our Engineering staff has contacted a number of communities about their
yard waste programs. The attached memorandum Is self-explanatory; however,
please note
that these communities have required a number
of changes in refuse customer habits.
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M E M O R A N D U M
Steve Atkins
Joyce J. DeLcng�L)
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RE: Composting Alternatives - Various Cities
., T,... Ames. Iowa
Contact Persons: Paul. Weegan, Public Works Dir (515) 239-5160
Kenny Morvis, Resource Recovery Plant 239-5136 lt"
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Twice a. week mandated pickup, all done by private
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set out is not required, nor is it used. The haulers
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due to large, `capital 'costs, :and .due to DNR regulations
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song: "Let It Lay, ..-. Let It. Lay" ..philosophy for .,grass
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upcoming requirements to separately pickup the yard waste.ts
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particular, why a specific yard waste bag is not required. I am sure many of the questions
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collection and disposal, and therefore I suspect the expressions of concern are due to the
action of other cities, which have chosen the specific yard waste bag program: It also needs
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concerning the yard waste program whereby the city's residential refuse customer is permitted
to. bring to the curb their yard waste, in any container which generally satisfies current
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ordinances, separated from household waste, and marked with special tape. The yard waste
container at the curb can be a plastic bag, a traditional metal or plastic trash container, or any
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1. The proposed yard waste collection and disposal policy is Intended to satisfy State law
through a program that minimizes changes in the refuse customer's curbside disposal
habits. The collection policy will also have a direct affect on the disposal policy
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City refuse customers, but also may be detrimental to the quality of compost we are
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curbside tape marking program does not work, we then have the ability to move to ;
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improves compliance and therefore we can more readily satisfy our community's goals
as well as the law with respect to the removal of yard waste from our landfill.
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throughout our community. This would require an effort on the part of refuse customers
to purchase the specific bag at some specific price. This extra effort, I believe will dilute
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the bag price the cost of pick-up. I am sure you can appreciate the complaints that
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the bags, with bag cost and pick-up included, we would also need to schedule some
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recover the pick-up cost. B we were to simply require the purchase of the bag at its
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removal of yard waste from the landfill,
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greater value will ultimately be placed on that bag than will normally be expected of the
more easily acquired plastic bags at hardware and convenience stores, From
experience, the specific bag program would require a very conscientious effort on the
part of our citizens when filling the bag with yard waste. The first time someone, in
filling the bag with yard waste, pokes a hole in the side and renders the bag unusable,
the value of our refuselyard waste program is diminished in accordance with the
diminished value of that particular bag, and the unpleasant thoughts of the citizen who
just 'Wasted" a yard waste bag.
6. One of the more conscientious efforts in the yard waste program is an attempt to
create the highest quality compost and therefore deliberate efforts must be planned to
avoid plastic into the composting process. We know of circumstances where
communities have to hire personnel to hand-pick plastic from the compost prior to and
some Instances after the yard waste is deposited. It is obviously labor-intensive and ,
expensive. If we are able to minimize the plastic (for that, any other foreign material
In the compost at the time of collection, 1 believe we will ultimately have a far superior
compost product. If we were to require bags, we again risk disfavor and I suspect
numerous complaints from our citizens. As our personnel stop by the curb; pick up the
special bag, which someone has had to purchase at some expense at a hardware
store, and proceed to rip it open and dump the yard waste Into the back of a truck,
and dispose of the bag separately, I think you can see the obvious cause for concern.
All-in-all, I remain committed to minimizing the change in habits with respect to refuse
collection, because I believe the fewer changes that are Imposed, the greater opportunity we
have for participation by the public
Another cause for concern has been the Issue about the cost of yard waste pick-up and
disposal and how we can equitably distribute those costs to the public. Sometimes forgotten
In this discussion is the fact that the refuse collection rates also incorporate plastic jugs and
other recycling initiatives that have been undertaken. I believe theseprograms which more
often than not require special disposal effort on the part of the public, are programs of general
community benefit and therefore all of us share equally. These programs and the staff cost
to manage these have been Incorporated Into the monthly rate adjustment. A simple criticism
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greater value will ultimately be placed on that bag than will normally be expected of the
more easily acquired plastic bags at hardware and convenience stores, From
experience, the specific bag program would require a very conscientious effort on the
part of our citizens when filling the bag with yard waste. The first time someone, in
filling the bag with yard waste, pokes a hole in the side and renders the bag unusable,
the value of our refuselyard waste program is diminished in accordance with the
diminished value of that particular bag, and the unpleasant thoughts of the citizen who
just 'Wasted" a yard waste bag.
6. One of the more conscientious efforts in the yard waste program is an attempt to
create the highest quality compost and therefore deliberate efforts must be planned to
avoid plastic into the composting process. We know of circumstances where
communities have to hire personnel to hand-pick plastic from the compost prior to and
some Instances after the yard waste is deposited. It is obviously labor-intensive and ,
expensive. If we are able to minimize the plastic (for that, any other foreign material
In the compost at the time of collection, 1 believe we will ultimately have a far superior
compost product. If we were to require bags, we again risk disfavor and I suspect
numerous complaints from our citizens. As our personnel stop by the curb; pick up the
special bag, which someone has had to purchase at some expense at a hardware
store, and proceed to rip it open and dump the yard waste Into the back of a truck,
and dispose of the bag separately, I think you can see the obvious cause for concern.
All-in-all, I remain committed to minimizing the change in habits with respect to refuse
collection, because I believe the fewer changes that are Imposed, the greater opportunity we
have for participation by the public
Another cause for concern has been the Issue about the cost of yard waste pick-up and
disposal and how we can equitably distribute those costs to the public. Sometimes forgotten
In this discussion is the fact that the refuse collection rates also incorporate plastic jugs and
other recycling initiatives that have been undertaken. I believe theseprograms which more
often than not require special disposal effort on the part of the public, are programs of general
community benefit and therefore all of us share equally. These programs and the staff cost
to manage these have been Incorporated Into the monthly rate adjustment. A simple criticism
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of the yard waste collection process, although justified in many Individuals' minds, often ignores
the fact we have Included other recycling and source separation initiatives.
The equitable billing of our yard waste service is basically In keeping with the community's past
practices. The current $5.50 per month recognizes all residential uses as the same, regardless
of the amount of waste generated and placed at the curb for disposal. Our programs also
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customers, and we all share equally in financing, Our leaf collection program, as a further
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clearly, many of our new subdivisions have no direct benefit from leaf collection and they pay
taxes for the service that is rendered to a limited number.
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process which led the recommendations concerning yard waste. The bottom line is that the
program as proposed is an attempt to create the highest possible participation by the public
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MEMORANDUM -
DATE : November 7, 1989
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Pending Development issues
In application submitted by Plum Grove Acres, Inc., for preliminary
Plat approval of a 17.76 acre, 49 -lot commercial/residential sub-
division known as -Scott Boulevard Addition, Part IX, located
in the northwest quadrant of the Court Street -Scott Boulevard intersection
An application submitted by Oakes Construction for preliminary plat
approval of Idyllwild Subdivision, a 20.8 acre, 64 -lot residential sub -
Ell division located south of Foster Road, west of North Dubuque Street,
north of Taft Speedway and east of Colibri Street.
An application submitted by National Computer Sy , stems (NCS) for pr . el I imi-
nary approval of an amended Large Scale Non -Residential Development
(LSNRD) plan to permit expansion of the existing NCS facilities located
at 2510 North Dodge Street, immediately north of 1-80 and west of High-
way I North.
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To the Iowa City Landfill Charge Customers:.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
As a major user of the Iowa City Landfill, I am sure you are aware of the many changes that
are forthcoming, as the City as a landfill operator is required to satisy many new state regula-
tions. Of specific interest and the purpose of this letter Is to advise you that effective July 1,
1990 yardwaste, Le. grass clippings, tree branches and related organic plant material must be
separated from other waste generated. The new operating policies at the Iowa City Landfill are
in keeping with state law, therefore, you are encouraged to undertake whatever means you feel
appropriate to assure that yardwaste {s no longer mixed with household, business, and any
ether type of Industrial waste. The taw is specific and will be vigorously enforced by the City
with respect to its landfill operations. Those who violate this policy may be denied future
access to the landfill.
Following the July 1 date, and earlier if we can achieve cooperation, yardwaste must be
separated and must be delivered to the landfill in a separate containment vehicle and/or facility,
that is, mixture with other waste cannot occur. Additionally, waste motor oil, tires, and batteries
will, effective July 1, 1990, no longer be accepted for landfilling. The City has contacted other
municipalities, haulers, business and industries to advise them of the new State law and Its
effect on landfill operations.
Please make arrangements as you feel appropriate
Sincerely yours,
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Maintenance Associates
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Dear Sir:
As a refuse hauler utilizing the Iowa City Landfill, I am sure you are aware of the many changes
that are forthcoming at the Iowa City Landfill, as a landfill operator the City is required to satisfy 111
sa many new State regulations. Of specific interest and the purpose of this letter is to advise you
that effective July 1, 1990, yard waste, i.e, grass clippings, tree branches, and related organic
plant material, must be separated from household and other business and industrial waste
The now operating policies are In keeping with the State law and therefore we encourage you li i, J
to contact your customers to arrange whatever means you feel appropriate to assure that the
mixing of household, business and Industrial waste with yard waste does not occur.
Additionally, effective July 1, 1990, waste motor oil, tires, and batteries will no longer be
accepted for landfilling,
The law Is specific and will be vigorously enforced by the City with respect to its landfill
operations. Following the July 1 date, and earlier If we achieve cooperation, yard waste must Ii i
be separated and must be delivered to the landfill In a separate containment vehicle and/or
facility, i.e. the mixture with other waste cannot occur. Those who violate this policy may be
denied future access to the landfill.
We have contacted the other municipalities that are currently using the Iowa City Landfill to
L advise them of their responsibilities. Correspondence to the businesses and Industries that
are customers of the landfill is also being prepared. Please make arrangements as you feel
appropriate.
Same letter to: HaWKeye Waste Systems
Sincerely yours,
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Jim's Refuse Service, Inc.
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Ron Cox Sanitation
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Chuck Schmadeke Jim Mavis Trucking
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visit .was covered by the reporter who accompanied us.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa—In February, Fred ffing, economic development
Mayor David Adkisson, tired of director; Glenda, Thacker, director
Owensboro being compared to larger of Downtown Owensboro Inc.; Rod.
ney Berry, director of the RlverPark
cities such a Louisville and Lexing-
tan, announced a list of nine other
Center; Max Rhoads, city manager;
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benchmark rides because he wanted
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home. Although some options maybe
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taken in Owensboro, the two biggest
themselves whatone of those cities is
things going for Iowa City are out of
like — Iowa City, population 50,508.
Owensboro's control — a major uni•
Located between Cedar Rapids
varsity in the middle of town, and the
and Davenport in the southeastern
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Owensboro being compared to larger of Downtown Owensboro Inc.; Rod.
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cities such a Louisville and Lexing-
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home. Although some options maybe
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taken in Owensboro, the two biggest
themselves whatone of those cities is
things going for Iowa City are out of
like — Iowa City, population 50,508.
Owensboro's control — a major uni•
Located between Cedar Rapids
varsity in the middle of town, and the
and Davenport in the southeastern
wise use of federal Urban Renewal
Part of the state, Iona City's num.
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In the country, and an internationallyry.
known writers school. It employs
with Iowa City than I expected," Ad,
Mason said. "Even though their no m.
17,000 to 20,000 people, about 7,000 of
hers looked good, the livability was
whom work with the hospital, said
Locomcials'
sample life M
benchmark city
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IOWA CITY, Iowa—In February, Fred ffing, economic development
Mayor David Adkisson, tired of director; Glenda, Thacker, director
Owensboro being compared to larger of Downtown Owensboro Inc.; Rod.
ney Berry, director of the RlverPark
cities such a Louisville and Lexing-
tan, announced a list of nine other
Center; Max Rhoads, city manager;
with populations a
and3lm Hines, a local businessman
who provided his plane for the trip.
lar to wensbties
lied themsimi.
lar to ark cities b au called Nem
benchmark rides because he wanted
Adkisson said Ne group was going
toseehowOweosborocompared.
There were dozens of census cat-
to find out what was working in Iowa ,
City and try to. bring some Ideas
egories to study, but Thursday Ad.
home. Although some options maybe
kisson and a small entourage saw for
taken in Owensboro, the two biggest
themselves whatone of those cities is
things going for Iowa City are out of
like — Iowa City, population 50,508.
Owensboro's control — a major uni•
Located between Cedar Rapids
varsity in the middle of town, and the
and Davenport in the southeastern
wise use of federal Urban Renewal
Part of the state, Iona City's num.
num.
money.
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of adults graduated from high
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school, 38.6 percent had college de.
The University ofIowa, with anen-
grees. Its workers added more value
rollment of29,000, plays a major role
to a product Na any other city on
In just about everything In law&City.
\Ne lint, and it had the lowest number
The university has one of two law
kr teen-age mothers.
schools in the state, the only medical
but the numbers didn't tell the
school, the largest teaching hospital
whole story. "I was more Impressed
In the country, and an internationallyry.
known writers school. It employs
with Iowa City than I expected," Ad,
Mason said. "Even though their no m.
17,000 to 20,000 people, about 7,000 of
hers looked good, the livability was
whom work with the hospital, said
even more Impressive."
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opereN cearde
The downtown of lova CIb n its
highlight nmVleu win a pedes•
en mall. a museum. a library, a mail
and a recrauon "our. None of d
.Quid nave been possible without Ur.
ban Remral. the If6y Damm that
low$
way it wanted with toe of the
TredBBeth
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people•onented," Adkisson said.
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mid
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the city looked:'
Two pi µrases an down.
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People moldy bay
ktwnn the universlU' and umveInim.
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done
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Schools
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Elementary,
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"Thin whole tnnment of down
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TredBBeth
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nmmunib Pride. They canal bow
Four ear2ot es
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Two pi µrases an down.
UnNeret9e'e,
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Paid SeAsking. tib' manager,
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done
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than three le'at$ elder!' don't
Owensboro. according to Ring,
would cwt 8N,o10 In DOOM Io Ion
member.
Is lot of 01101n ad under -
they t l f
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mid the center coat 87.1 million ban
menu students nag go hr MOOS
Adkisson said Me trip we money.ire
erseeag two speeilk build
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month. and It uses star people u
ISmile nSX—
Ioµ—anlndwnwimmugcomples
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make payments, AWN mid,
nod the eseormmg aces cenkr.
The Netter Park Apuaut Ciller
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Is The manor iodostnm an: Prue•
Opened In 190, aeer60mrcmtefthe
resident apmwel a $3.73 million
hood
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Income a,
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lefe ildum an oyfortomuun
bon. The sebwl ayslem located the
Median household
parts mmuhcbve, gN marked:
PnPerb Aced 8500,000. The mhwls
Income .. '
$22,294 $18 813
toe d for piyalul auanon classes
b
weld
worsen; Oral B Lbodbnu, a
all day, end the mann club uses It In
ON of the stark difermea be,
Howr,waasr.waorr
the aetmam. mid Nike Mann, an.
penntendenl of ncreauo.
said a nd,rummicpeupsmelth,
tamit system,'. he aid.
bin. Nen ldmby la wnnlon.
■ Then is no wnouoal us,ical
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Thertan eignt•hoe, 50 meter
Pool with two bulkheads that can he
The City has n yeses, 40 em•
Plgaea, and ape.ds b million a year
thepmperty ushmuM hiµer Mn
Owembon'a,.,ad, lin per iI,OM
moved In after Under owls — one for
ampeullm practice. ane for lend,
a Operate the baodt rynem. AUbps
mI'd tnsbom,h ewpnaoo. hss
rorlb of I mperb• That includes Ise
city, mai Actual, college and ma,
• such. Sad ow for lemon, Nonce
j mid. Them" aha a rblrl ml that
eight Dunes, IS employee, and
abs.
se1oyer•
celhveaus Wes. The alb lea Isle
own tin a" eocapaT, Said the tole
ANIS 16 we a the gluseddc walls,
•hem want tan celeste and watch
as
su. RhNdl old
Then h a hue linea enieM Meal.
Ity compdon ed ISae u e
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suslaemmen a&, 116 for
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sphere Met „�
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marbly ticket 4eW end ho
'wout he mid TLLetY egcl
vote, nes 10 pram of raknu
hating o end. The Intluty to an
tomputer,bmunmbedLMtheuo
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I they worked mA with the Achwt rys•
cad; Adtluon uld.'7pat's won
smitrbaMhµayar,AlldNUN.
suslaemmen a&, 116 for
■Tye publlelNnryW aqq Nth
' mingling Elacaund Informal•
sphere Met „�
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marbly ticket 4eW end ho
'wout he mid TLLetY egcl
vote, nes 10 pram of raknu
hating o end. The Intluty to an
tomputer,bmunmbedLMtheuo
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fMNR Seton fpYaldat7�iam a
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hinny arU hee)rr. opened In IrIZ
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W 7th u to on
set.
and is use oflhe uainnity. Rating
1�. theater. Cassette ad eroadsay
m1bave a sell ey.
Other dieennm nr nems crime,•
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■lt'r a about llkN nmmudb
•Mon. Some ofthe hbldlght ofthe
eau were:
that usually angas Democrat In n
nut that Usually vain Republican.
Mom Scheduleart "In Nlser•
abler; "'bu," the Jaffrey Bele
■ Rousiy h apaal". A manage
that could sell for 8[5,007 in
old Susan Bom"u, a Oty Cauwit
dent "Toe Nuleneker,"rock nnµ,
Robes Palmer, and renal Yo Ya
Owensboro. according to Ring,
would cwt 8N,o10 In DOOM Io Ion
member.
Is lot of 01101n ad under -
Mg. The auallbnumRau 7.000,
Chuck Smmn, solium director.
City. AWN said. The runol^nA ilei•
and 7,000 dorm v
pound
N TU downtown Na many seulp•
mid the center coat 87.1 million ban
menu students nag go hr MOOS
yea.
Lf it has no maintains Singer and
• d vin bulls but would me three
month. and It uses star people u
m nnnfMnt papeN'b ase.
Unita that u replace. There's a Rus
make payments, AWN mid,
wet are. on the wand Bear to sen,
Is The manor iodostnm an: Prue•
„121 y pubilludewnuwn.
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desert and denial before the Mev.
• the tlauM•Si wlNen psluallY
car L Gamble U. W smploYeea;
Sbeller•OlOne Coup, a avumoUve
mTyrt'a no sympbaV orchestra.
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wedwk the leve Rtnr• the mento
parts mmuhcbve, gN marked:
num Is Ned NO mlkh a yaw, Is.
eluding remarul time, Svtm
Wllenat COmpem, mynums. 57D
Noatber trio cert purred l.:ut
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weld
worsen; Oral B Lbodbnu, a
Adtlemo may u4 age u the is,,,
ON of the stark difermea be,
lcethbmsh Mmgoy, 100 employees;
and American College TiaUej Pro-
this that, to a wvucnNy un, be
mid. '71m unlnnity Y web a pen
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Re: Update on 1990 Census Committee
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Our committee met on October 26 for committee report updates. No report was received from
the School Age Program or the University as representatives were not present. We are asking
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each representative to furnish a written report henceforth if they are unable to attend.
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Plans are proceeding to design bag stuffers, hand-outs, and posters to be utilized by local
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businesses to inform the public of the upcoming census. Contacts were made with local
banks to have reminders of the census printed on the back of bank
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of the year. The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Local Government
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Committee have agreed to help. Additional items being researched are labels/stickers that I
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would be available to local businesses for sticking on stationery or envelopes. This would
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businesses
that utilize postage meters a camera ready copy of a census message for their use.
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Johnson County Board of Supervisors, Coralville City Council,Board of Social Welfare,
Committee
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Disabilities Advisory Committee, Board
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Marge Penney, Human Services Coordinator
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County/Coralville funding hearings,
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Please note: The hearings will be held at the Department
of. Human
Services, 911 North Governor Street.
There will also be a training session on Monday, November 27, at 6:30 p.m, at the Department
of. Human Services. It is hoped that this training session will enable new panel members to
becomefamiliar with the budget package and
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continuing members to sharpen their skills.
Budget books will be available at the training
session and at the first hearing, Wednesday,
November 29.
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have
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Riverfront Commission Involvement in the REAP Program
y The Resource Enhancement and Protection Act passed in the 1989 session of the Iowa
General Assembly will target $200 million over the next ten
years for conservation projects
throughout Iowa. Each of Iowa's 99 counties will have a Resource Enhancement Committee
composed of local elected officials and
representatives of farm, conservation, recreation,
education and other Interests.
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convene the Johnson County Resource Enhancement Committee.
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additional like tould irepr sentative rondect repethist CommittieeC�We Iwouldl to
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like be Invour olved early In the
process to secure funding whenever possible for Iowa River Corridor projects,
system development,
such as 1) trail
2) acquisition of natural buffer areas such as well
improvement of public access/fishing areas
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I would appreciateyour contacting me at 335.0208
Commission staff assistant at 356-5251 conven or 354-40o4or our Rlveriront
as soon as you ntl�4ca�Hjf are lemto
have the Riverfronf Commission participate in the Johnson
County ResourceuEnhenc
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MEMORANDUM
Date: November 7, 1989 CCGLalc.
To: Steve Atkins, City Manager I // / _/ y
From: R.J. Winkelhake, Police Chief
Larry Donner, Fire Chief
Re: Enhanced 911/Joint Communications Update
This memo is a follow-up to our conversation concerning the progress of the E-911 study.
The Enhanced 911/Joint Communications group met with consultant Ron Vegemast on October
23, 1989. Two issues of special Interest were discussed.
f The Orst_Issue concerns the cost of operating a County -wide Enhanced 911 system.
Prell Inary calculations indicate that the 250, per line per month charge should cover
maintenance costs. Once the initial equipment costs are paid, the system should be able to
operate with a charge of about 10¢ per line per month.
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i emergency dispatch centers. Vegemast found the Iowa City Dispatch Center to be totally
Inadequate:He stressed that it should not be allowed to continue to operate much longer as
it currently exists. He reported that the County Dispatch Center is functional as currently
staffed and equipped.
F� The City Emergency Dispatch Center is currently staffed by four dispatchers with three front
B desk Personnel assistingduring busy periods. Given the workload, Vegemast reported thatten
additional dispatchers and equipment upgrades are needed at this time. The lack of
adequate' staffing and facilities adversely affects the safety of officers in the field as well as
hindering the effectiveness of both police and fire personnel in daily activities. The Dispatch
Center will handle approximately 135,000 phone calls in 1989 and dispatch between 29,000
and 30,000 calls for service in 1989.
till The need for dispatchers is expected to grow by an additional 15 personnel by the year 2002,
unless Iowa City takes advantage of new technology now available. Vegemast recommends
that Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs) be Installed in emergency response vehicles to reduce the
Tworkload on dispatchers. MDTs can link directly to the State's computer system to allow
a police officers to run computer checks without going through the dispatchers. Cities that use
i; this technology report policecontactshave Increased by more than two -fold.
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s If the City is able to take advantage of MDTs and upgrade the dispatch console, the Dispatch
_ Center should be able to hold staffing at ten personnel through the year 2002.
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CITYOFIOWA CITY
November 13, 1989
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Michael G. Barnett
James Bartholomew, Financial Officer Executive Vice President of Operations
Pineapple Management Company Pineapple Management Company
Park Place West Office Center Park Place West Office Center
6465 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 920 6465 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 920
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55426-1725 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55426-1725
Re: Holiday Inn - Iowa City; Dr. Harry A. Johnson, Owner
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The City of Iowa City, Iowa, is currently undergoing its annual audit by the Peat, Marwick
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firm. The auditors have posed numerous questions to me, which I am having some difficulty
answering. I thus would very much appreciate your assistance in answering the following
questions:
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As you may recall, Jim, you promised to forward to the City the Holiday Inn - Iowa City's
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Profit and Loss Statements for the past year. You stated to Rosemary Vitosh, our
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Finance Director, and to myself over the phone in mid-June of this year, that you were
in the process this information; as as
of gathering and that soon you could manage, you
would send the Profit and Loss Statements. to the. I followed up this
conversation with a letter dated June 15, 1984 see attached.
Later in the summer, I spoke with you again regarding the Profit and Loss Statements,
and 'again: you said they were forthcoming. I followed up, with another letter dated
August 24, 1989, see attached. I have yet to receive the Profit and Loss Statements.
The auditors and I are unable to determine the likelihood of a successful Chapter 11
reorganization without such information. Nor are we able to determine with any
probability Dr. Johnson's potential repayment of the $2.3 million UDAG Note without this
very basic information.
2. Insurance Cancellation Notice
On October 9, 1989, 1 received a notice of cancellation or non -renewal of the Umbrella
and Package insurance coverage provided by St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance
Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota, see attached. Since such cancellation may jeopardize 11
the City's interest In the hotel for purposes of auditing disclosure,.I would very much f
appreciate knowing whether substitute coverage was obtained; and if so what company
and in what amount were obtained.
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Michael G. Barnett
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3. Average Room Rents and Occupancy Rates
Again, as you may recall from our conversation in June of last year, Jim, you promised
to forward to Rosemary
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and me the above items. It has been five months since this
promise, which should be sufficient time to gather this information -
especially since, as
I understand it, Pineapple Management has all the hotel's billings
system. gs on a computerized data
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4. Likelihood of Repayment
Finally, as you may recall, Jim, you indicated there was a good possibility that the City
could
start receiving its $19,000 per month debt service payment in the fall once the
University of Iowa football
season began, and revenues went up. It is now mid-
November, and the City has not received payment since April of this
year. The
University of Iowa started its academic year in late August.
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payment to the Citv on the UDAG nntp with;- +k- ..--. C-... g.
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Mr. Michael L. Meyer CITYOFIOWA CITY.
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi
Attomeys-at-Law
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900 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402-3394
Re: Harry A. Johnson, Jr.; Bankruptcy No. 3-89-1457; Request for Additional
Information to Assure Adequate Protection
Dear Mike:
I am forvvarding herewith a copy of my memo to the City Council dated June 14,`1989, as
discussed earlier over the phone with Rosemary Vitosh and James Bartholomew. Please
consider this a formal request for the information as previously discussed, in order to assure
the City of adequate protection under bankruptcy law.
Looking to to hearing from you and Jim Bartholomew, I am 1
Cordially yours,
Un Newman Gentry
First Assistant City Attorney
410 East Washington Street!
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
319/356.5030
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Phillip BON
David Bennett
Gray, Plant, Mooty, Mooty & Bennett
Brian S. Leonard
O'Neill, Burke, O'Neill, Leonard & O'Brien
Holiday Inns, Inc.
Charles W. Broun, III
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First Assistant City Attorney
410 East Washington Street!
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
319/356.5030
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David Bennett
Gray, Plant, Mooty, Mooty & Bennett
Brian S. Leonard
O'Neill, Burke, O'Neill, Leonard & O'Brien
Holiday Inns, Inc.
Charles W. Broun, III
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Re: Harry A. Johnson, Jr., Debtor; Minnesota Bankruptcy No. 389.1457;
Holiday Inn -Iowa City
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' that the profit and loss statements for the Holiday Inn - Iowa City are nearly complete, in light j
of the fact that the hotel is seriously being considered for sale, I would appreclate receiving
those statements at your earliest convenience.
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First Assistant City Attorney
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Rosemary Mtosh, Finance Director
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point of any serious discussions concerning this project and it might be some time before the
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contact early on in the development of the project concept, particularly when there is no official '
policy direction on your part, I have accepted this information and placed It in the file. I would
urge caution in utilizing it In any fashion to reference project development until we are certain
that you want to proceed with the project. It would seem there are certain proprietary Interests
in their concept,and it could cause some difculty, particularly if we were to utilize the concept
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We welcome your support for a downtown fine arta center which was
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-Arte; Committee of .the'Iowa''City Area, Chamber of'Commerce. 'We
feel it is very important for you to know that Robert 'Burns &
Associates, as architect and developer, has already; prepared
architectural design drawings for a fine arts center on vacant
urban renewal parcel64-1a.
We were not, -aware of the efforts of the Chamber -Fine "Arts
Committee until we read about it in the newspaper today.
We had prepared 'the design and negotiated with prospective
commercial tenants for the non -fine arts portion of the building
in preparation for submitting a proposal for development of the
vacant parcel.: We 'understood the City's Request for Proposals
was being developed and distribution was imminent.
We.already had commitments from prospective tenants who saw the
desirability of being potential co -tenants with an Iowa City fine
arts'facility.' .,In fact, we would; suggest that some may think we
had a hand in last night's proposal by the Chamber due to it's
similarity.
Obviously we are very much in agreement with the concept
presented by the Chamber and supported by the Council. However,
it does take away some of the confidentiality, creativeness and
uniqueness of our pending proposal.
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We welcome your support for a downtown fine arta center which was
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feel it is very important for you to know that Robert 'Burns &
Associates, as architect and developer, has already; prepared
architectural design drawings for a fine arts center on vacant
urban renewal parcel64-1a.
We were not, -aware of the efforts of the Chamber -Fine "Arts
Committee until we read about it in the newspaper today.
We had prepared 'the design and negotiated with prospective
commercial tenants for the non -fine arts portion of the building
in preparation for submitting a proposal for development of the
vacant parcel.: We 'understood the City's Request for Proposals
was being developed and distribution was imminent.
We.already had commitments from prospective tenants who saw the
desirability of being potential co -tenants with an Iowa City fine
arts'facility.' .,In fact, we would; suggest that some may think we
had a hand in last night's proposal by the Chamber due to it's
similarity.
Obviously we are very much in agreement with the concept
presented by the Chamber and supported by the Council. However,
it does take away some of the confidentiality, creativeness and
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impacts on the wetlands were avoidable.
notes, "Ln some areas of downtown, you can be within a few
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The high court's refusal to hear the case is likely to have
significant effects. The lower court's ruling puts a heavy
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that the city will emphasize quality and compatibility with the
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sensitive environment in its review of waterfront projects.
The Waterfront Overlay ordinance is one of the components
resounding victory at the polls. The growth cap initiative
captured approximately two-thirds of the vote. The CAP
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The downtown overlay establishes downtown design
initiative limits development of downtown office
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more than 500,000 square feet per year through 1994 and to 1
million square feet from 1994 to 1999.
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new downtown regulations, "At one time, Tampa was a bit like
According to city planners, the CAP initiative will not have
any significant impact
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retail space has recently been approved for Seattle's
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downtown. Some of this development was approved in
anticipation of the CAP initiative.
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According to the Seattle Port /nte figencer, opponents raised
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approximately $300,000 to fight the initiative, outspending
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uncontrolled suburban sprawl.
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declined toreviewa lower court's decision upholding EPA's
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building sites as a way of preventing wetland losses. The
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designed to remove any appearance of a conflict of interest in
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Companies applied for a permit under Section 404 of the Clean
local zoning decisions. Metro -Dade County in Florida
recently adopted a new disclosure law, and Prince Georges
Water Act to build a shopping mall on Sweeden's Swamp in
County in Maryland had a new conflict of interest law imposed
Attleboro. Massachusetts. The project was granted local
by the state legislature.
zoning approvals after the developer agreed to fully mitigate
the wetland losses.: The regional office of EPA objected.
The Dade County legislation requires applicants for zoning
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approvals to disclose the true owners of land and to name
available. on EPA's
anyone who has agreed to buy a property once the zoning
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permits, but the district office was later overruled by the Corps
approvals are granted. The new rules also require property
owners seeking a zoning change or a use variance
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to name
major investors in the land. Property owners will no longer be
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The key legal issue was EPA's requirement that the
able to simply list the names of corporations, limited
partnerships, or trusts as owners.
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designed to restore public confidence in county government.
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stage—not after building plans had been completed.
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destruction ofthe wetlands. The lower court agreed with
5127.000 on a rezoning. The Dade County commission was
not aware of Pcrcira's interest in the property when the zoning
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change was approved, and he had not voluntarily disclosed his
shopping mall was first proposed and, thcrel'ore, the adverse
interest to them.
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6th Review
10.3-89 to 10-31.89
A month has passed since the last Community Relations review. Again, it has been a busy
month. More officers are getting Involved with Community Relations. The past month's
activities Include:
1. Attending Regina's Student Assistance Team Program sponsored by MECCA. I will be
on the Regina's New Drug Policy-making Team. The Student Assistant Team Program
training will help me with the Iowa City schools as well.
2. Held parents night with Regina DA.R.E. parents. We had a great response. Parents
had a lot of good questions.
3. Received a $225 donation for D.A.R.E. from Brian and Diana Grassi of Kentucky Fried
Chicken from their September DA.R.E. Cup promotion. They continue to pay for
4. Made a est appearance on the Dottie Ra how on 10-2D•89 about the DA.R.E
advertising the DA.R.E. program in the Iowa C' area.
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program,
5. Spoke to the Chamber of Commerce re the D.A.R.E, program. This was the Education
Committee I spoke to.
6. Sgt. Widmer and Officer Myers had over 700 contacts at the Grantwood DPO Pancake
Supper with McGruff.
7. McGruff and I made 500+ contacts at the Jaycee's Haunted House, handing out trick -
or -treat bags from Kentucky Fried Chicken, which Included suckers and Halloween
safety tips.
8. Halloween Parade - Iowa City Recreation Center - 1,000 to 1,100 contacts. McGruff
(Officer Fortmann) greeted the parade as children and parents entered the Recreation
Center. Officer Hewlett and I gave out treats and balloons from 6:15-8:00 p.m.
Again, I have the assistance of volunteer Charlotte Cozine. She is a great help behind the
scene.
The wrestling team has Invited me back to practice sessions to get to know the wrestlers and
promote a more positive relationship between the wrestlers and the Police Department.
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month. More officers are getting Involved with Community Relations. The past month's
activities Include:
1. Attending Regina's Student Assistance Team Program sponsored by MECCA. I will be
on the Regina's New Drug Policy-making Team. The Student Assistant Team Program
training will help me with the Iowa City schools as well.
2. Held parents night with Regina DA.R.E. parents. We had a great response. Parents
had a lot of good questions.
3. Received a $225 donation for D.A.R.E. from Brian and Diana Grassi of Kentucky Fried
Chicken from their September DA.R.E. Cup promotion. They continue to pay for
4. Made a est appearance on the Dottie Ra how on 10-2D•89 about the DA.R.E
advertising the DA.R.E. program in the Iowa C' area.
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5. Spoke to the Chamber of Commerce re the D.A.R.E, program. This was the Education
Committee I spoke to.
6. Sgt. Widmer and Officer Myers had over 700 contacts at the Grantwood DPO Pancake
Supper with McGruff.
7. McGruff and I made 500+ contacts at the Jaycee's Haunted House, handing out trick -
or -treat bags from Kentucky Fried Chicken, which Included suckers and Halloween
safety tips.
8. Halloween Parade - Iowa City Recreation Center - 1,000 to 1,100 contacts. McGruff
(Officer Fortmann) greeted the parade as children and parents entered the Recreation
Center. Officer Hewlett and I gave out treats and balloons from 6:15-8:00 p.m.
Again, I have the assistance of volunteer Charlotte Cozine. She is a great help behind the
scene.
The wrestling team has Invited me back to practice sessions to get to know the wrestlers and
promote a more positive relationship between the wrestlers and the Police Department.
Sincerely,
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10.3-89 to 10-31.89
A month has passed since the last Community Relations review. Again, it has been a busy
month. More officers are getting Involved with Community Relations. The past month's
activities Include:
1. Attending Regina's Student Assistance Team Program sponsored by MECCA. I will be
on the Regina's New Drug Policy-making Team. The Student Assistant Team Program
training will help me with the Iowa City schools as well.
2. Held parents night with Regina DA.R.E. parents. We had a great response. Parents
had a lot of good questions.
3. Received a $225 donation for D.A.R.E. from Brian and Diana Grassi of Kentucky Fried
Chicken from their September DA.R.E. Cup promotion. They continue to pay for
4. Made a est appearance on the Dottie Ra how on 10-2D•89 about the DA.R.E
advertising the DA.R.E. program in the Iowa C' area.
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program,
5. Spoke to the Chamber of Commerce re the D.A.R.E, program. This was the Education
Committee I spoke to.
6. Sgt. Widmer and Officer Myers had over 700 contacts at the Grantwood DPO Pancake
Supper with McGruff.
7. McGruff and I made 500+ contacts at the Jaycee's Haunted House, handing out trick -
or -treat bags from Kentucky Fried Chicken, which Included suckers and Halloween
safety tips.
8. Halloween Parade - Iowa City Recreation Center - 1,000 to 1,100 contacts. McGruff
(Officer Fortmann) greeted the parade as children and parents entered the Recreation
Center. Officer Hewlett and I gave out treats and balloons from 6:15-8:00 p.m.
Again, I have the assistance of volunteer Charlotte Cozine. She is a great help behind the
scene.
The wrestling team has Invited me back to practice sessions to get to know the wrestlers and
promote a more positive relationship between the wrestlers and the Police Department.
Sincerely,
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however, it is not a Comprehensive Plan, not even with the accompanying two page
Implementation Plan. As 1 commented to ECICOG members, the comprehensive plans with
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which I have worked had specific Goals, definite Objectives, and a myriad of Activities time
targeted to meet those objectives along with estimated budgets.
remain concerned that you have not written this document to challenge us to look around
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and envision regional activities. are enough examples of regional strategies for each
county to plan activities NOW and for the future which would build a regional cohesiveness.
It occurred to me that the section on Computer Models might give us two potential examples:
a.) if transportation costs drive the decision making about strategies, then say It clearly and
use some examples. Plastics are on all of our minds but what the heck do we do with them?
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trucks to transport plastics to a market? b.) Once your computer model becomes ECICOG
property shouldn't we all be computer compatible with it? Iowa City now has software to track
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guidance "recipe" for comp. plans, who knows, maybe ECICOG's submittal will lead the packl
Subsequent Annual Implementation Plans submitted from each jurisdiction can then be geared
toward the philosophical regional/subregional and individual cooperative efforts agreed to in
this document with more specific activities tailor-made for each jurisdiction each year.
On the other hand, the second thing which could happen might well be an earnest effort on
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