HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-11-21 Info packetr
Date: November 16, 1989
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: City of Coralville - Yard Waste Program
As requested by the City Council, I contacted Kelly Hayworth, City Administrator for the City
Ul of Coralville, concerning their plans for the collection and ,disposal of yard waste. At this time
they have not formulated their final plans and it is expected it may be several weeks before
r they conclude any official recommendations. As I indicated to you, I have been keeping them
1
i 4 advised as to our tentative plans.In that they have had no formal policy discussion; it is
I
1
r
i
'
I -
1o1 IL nw—, lu anu njepecuon services.
For the period from June 15 through November 7, we received 81 complaints. There are
currently eight outstanding complaints. The average compliance time, from notification, is 28
I I
days. There were five locations that required the City to initiate the mowing of weeds. J`
the rezoning in that (P) Public zone is sufficiently restrictive to prohibit development that would ^ '
y
be contrary to the general neighborhood Interest. If you wish this matter to be pursued further,
+i i
I would encourage the City Council to direct the Planning and Zoning Commission to initiate
..
roc
..
theappropriate
PP Priate review.
!
rr
t
SJAIsp
it
t
cc: Don Schmeiser
}
t,
..
roc
..
it
t —
i4e.V
t
ao%oc
City of Iowa City,
MEMORANDUM
€
Date: November 16, 1989
To: All Departments
E
From: City Manager
r
�
Re: Sidewalk Snow Removal
Our sidewalk snow removal program has been traditionally based upon complaints received.
i
This appears to have worked satisfactorily; however, there are a few areas throughout the
community that I believe deserve special attention. The sidewalks in and around the Systems
Unlimited homes will need to receive our special attention, that is, any of your field personnel,
while conducting their routine responsibilities, should make note of unsatisfactory snow, removal
`
in the area of the Systems Unlimited projects. Also areas in the downtown should receive your
'
attention, particularly in and around the Senior Center.
7
r r :
o.. .,
SJA/s p
I
+
cc:. City, Council
41
\
.-
I
i
I
v
Jej
0-1
I:
.
r
November 16, 1989
CITY OF IOWA CITY
x
Mr. Stan Miller, President
Downtown Association
McGladrey & Pullen
400 Plaza Centre One
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Stan:
In response to the request by the DTA Parking Committee concerning the concept of metered
'
parking omprban'renewal parcel 64-1 A, I have reviewed the proposal in detail. While I am
sympathetic to the interest on the part of the merchants to provide for additional metered
parking, I am sure you can appreciate the fact that approximately 100 permit holders may
"
share a slightly different opinion with respect to your proposal, particularly due to the need to
'
relocate these permit holders. This is a popular, sought after permit parking location and
many of the permit holders use their automobiles for business purposes, expressing the
convenience this lot offers to them. In order to provide some accommodation to your Interest
?'
and those of the permit holders I Would propose the following metered/permit parking program
for this lot:
16 meters will be installed along what is the northernmost edge of the parking lot as
well as approximately 4 meters along Linn Street on the west side of the street, adjacent
to the lot. This will provide a total additional 22 metered spaces. We will contact the
permit holders and attempt to secure the permission of 16 of those permit holders to
be moved to the ramp. I am reluctant to "order" their move in that many are longstand-
Ing permit holders.
'
Thl9 program can be Implemented fairly quickly but at some expense. The City's parking
superintendent has indicated to you that there are meters on hand, however, they are not of
the best quality, generally not as reliable, and therefore we are concerned about their accuracy
,
as well as continued maintenance expense. If we are to proceed Immediately, there appears
to be little choice but to use these meters,
As you know, the parking system must be financially able to support Its expenses through the
revenues generated without any local tax subsidies and our preliminary analysis is that the
metered spaces, when compared to the permit holder/parking ramp revenues, will result in a
.:.. :: .: .....
nat Inns of rnumm"n e� ....�...,....�_._'_ __
J
1:
Mr. Stan Miller, President
Downtown Association
November 16, 1989
Page 2
We would recommend that the meters be for hour
one to minimize the potential revenue loss .
and yet accommodate the shopping needs in the Interest of the DTA.
Please keep in mind that this is a temporary solution and that we will actively market the urban
renewal parcel and the metered spaces and permit parkers will be removed when development
<
begins. Obviously the bankruptcy of the hotel has hindered this process, however; it must be
c
clear, to. all concerned that some time In the near future these meters/permits will be
`
removed
In anticipation of development. Additionally, I have requested that a monthly review of revenue
be Initiated to•determine the full extent of the anticipated loss. This will heavily
�
weigh on the
continuation of the metered lot
t
I
Sincerely
yours,
r
t
Stephen J. Atkins
f
Clty Manager
r s
tp2'1
cc: Rosemary Vitosh
{{
w>
Joe Fowler
City Council
r
„ If,
I•
a.
1
a
1
A
/ \ MEMORANDUM
v Iowa City Public Library
Date: November 16, 1989 1 I
To: Steve Atkins, City Manager GC7Gt.r.'�c'c
From: Lolly Eggers; Library Director
Re: Open Access, A Reimbursement Program for Reciprocal Borrowing Between Iowa
Libraries
The Open Access program is based on reciprocity. That is, each participating library (public,
academic, school, AEA media centers, special or business) agrees to honor cards from other
participating libraries with the understanding that borrowing privileges will be extendedto Its
own users by the other libraries; 1
Open Access started as an official program of the State Library of Iowa on October 1, 1989. {
The 1989 Legislature appropriated $300,000 (plus $60,000 from the previous year) to reimburse ! j
participating . emoaned.¢ per libraries at the rate of 80Itli�
ICPL participated in the pilot project for this stale-funded program last year and earned $5,000 '
for loaning items to cardholders from other libraries in Linn and Johnson Counties for a three-
month period. ` Ij
Iowa City has had reciprocal borrowing agreements with Coraiville since 1970 and with Cedar
Rapids since 1968 and therefore has already built substantial trainc between these libraries.
It is interesting that in both cases - one a smaller library and another a larger library - Iowa
Cilians borrow more from these libraries than their citizens borrow from ICPL.
The administrative rules for this program are written by the state library. They require a signed
contract, including a clause that to be eligible for the program, payment must be used to
supplement, not replace local funding support. Therefore a special fund has been established
for the payments and the Ubrary Board is in the process of adopting a policy which will
designate that the funds can be used only for the purchase of library materials or for costs
associated•with circulation of materials such as equipment or salaries for hourly-pay sheivers,
ICPL signed up over 62 new borrowers from 20 different communities this past October and
loaned almost 4,000 Items. We estimate that when the program Is fully funded, ICPL could get
as much as $35,000 a year.
We doubt that funds will last more than 6-8 months in FY89. When the funds are gone we will
stop service to all but those from communities with which we had a prior reciprocal agreement
(Coralville, Cedar Rapids, North Liberty Yand Solon) and hope that citizen pressure on legislators
will convince them to expand dollars available for Open Access.
d oqa
=1.
I
r-
Date: November 17, 1989
To: City Council
From: PAN, Inc. Board of Directors
Rei , Transition Budget, November 1, 1989 - March 30, 1990
At our October 23, 1989 regular meeting, the budget for the projected transition period was
approved for your review. We have made substantial progress since first: appointed an
you
Interim Board which began meeting in February, .1989. The Interim Board finished Its work of
drafting; and "approving a set of articles and by-laws for PAN. Inc. and appointed a nine
I+
„
member Board of Directors to represent the diverse community it serves. This fall our retreat
`
with Sue Buske provided a common orientation and good background information so that we
could accomplleh.the task of preparing_a timellne_to meet our goals. We have three commit-
tees at work now.* This budgdbelow includes amounts for what we need in order to meet our
'
target transition date of April 1,. 1990. We are very grateful for the strong cooperation given
to date by City, staff.- Dale Helling, Drew Shaffer and Dan Welch.
Acct. # CATEGORY AMOUNT FJCPLANATION.
001 Personnel $3,900.00 Admin. Asst.,
25 hrs./week
002 Consulting 5,950.00
Il
Buske: $4,450.00 Buske Group; legal,
Legal: 1,500.00 est 20 hours @ $75/hr.,
1
contract review "
003 IRS fee 300.00 Filing fee
004 Office rent/deposit/ 1,500.00 rent Dec. -March ,
furniture deposit, desk, chair,
shelves, answering
machine
i
005' 'Office expenses 2,410.00 as itemized
I
supplies $500.00
word proc. 500.00
printing 350.00
stationery 600.00
postage 400.00
permit 60.00 i
, tr •.;
t
a
�; ,�
�.
_____:L`
1
Environmental Advocates
PO Bos 1831, Iowa City, Iowa 52244.1831
0.
November 17, 1989
Steve Atkins, City Manager
City of Iowa City
U
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa, City, IA 52240
' I
Dear Steve:
As we discussed, a committee of Environmental Advocates has been
in the process of reviewing the proposed city composting plan.
The discussion of the committee has focused on ways to, improve upon
the proposal by encouraging source reduction and economic savings.
Members of the committee would like to present their thoughts
jl
a
and generate sane Council discussion on'this matter at the Council's
�`
informal meeting on Monday November 20.
'�
❑ 1s, a
:. ;: - :'. •-.:'
r y
., �.5�
Thank you, for your assistance with this request and we'look
r
forward to a constructive sharing of ideas.
r
5
r
'
rBol�ccm
�
I'
r
r( AECEl.EJtrue
'' ' - �r•'L `2•. ✓' • �C�LJ.'.cZ.�f t, �!;2Ua}� ��'7i�-tc�R �� :,�g!i 1.,�.i� l'G9ri� ".4 i i.
�. �+4.• �.. ,h���iJ• ._ . ¢ 1 ti .i/rl.CO. � . ��'.`'� . •".� .}tutcl.ty
y l l 1 h1 I
`'-ti.Cpp�_111pp�.Q.f//rel-�!J•C%i .L-iZE', ,17-�s.cc:U�Y�.C% -� :°•0.✓✓ � �4.' ,k-�t� E.r_�.p�.l,
X. 1/ll'��.3iF.7/1.Yi/ iri� ,?-,:,,n ,;•,%,; V
0
=r ,IHVI R ud dnu we Will oe emenng oiscussions with them to determine if some other '
options are available. City Carton knows full well that If the program is abandoned, the
newspaper, now currently dropped off at some nine locations throughout the area, will
ultimately find its way Into the City landfill. An alternative they proposed would have the City
I„
paying them to pick up the newspaper at the current locations, as well as other options which d•
+ are being reviewed: by our Public Works staff. The City payment would amount to over t
u
$72,000 per year based on the estimated 200 tons per month at $30 per ton, proposed taw by City
Carton. w
i
For the time being, I believe this matter should be kept reasonably confidential as we try to
work out some solution. We do not now have the equipment, personnel, or rate structure to i
accommodate the program at this time.. We are, needless to say, somewhat "over the barrel"
and will attempt to resolve this matter.
bc4-1
cc:.,Chuck Schmadeke
Floycle
Bud Stockman
o207Y
.
Irl
CITY OF IOWA CITY
-'
November is, 1989
Mr. Hunter Rawlings, President
The University of Iowa
,
Jessup Hall '
1
Iowa City, Iowa 52242
Dean Hunter:
'
As:.you pursue the concept of pathways, I am sure, you have heard the general
interest in the community concerning the riverfront and some: type of trail system.
Some:are of:the opinion that the pedestrian-oriented campus, your, pathways
!I
concept, as well as the river trails are of a similar nature and thereby need to be
0
incorporated in our overall' planning. :Our Riverfront Commission as well as
representatives of the Planning and Zoning Commission have expressed continuing
Interest in. upgrading the status'of that project. I have not formulated any official
h:•' ,..,{
). -
budget recommendations other than I have encouraged staff to present ideas as to
how we may more aggressively pursue the river trail concept
I wanted to alert you to our thinking and keep it in mind with respect to the
1 �`
ove
overall pathways concept.
I
I '
S)ncerely your
S phen J. Atkins
It
ity Manager'
cc: 'I Chuck Schmadeke
'
Don Schmeiser
Melody Rockwell
Terry Trueblood
bj/pc2
(Ir.
I
,I
{I{II
410
FAIT WASHINGTON STOIFT • IOWA CITY. IOWA SI210 • (31•) ),,-4000 • fAX (lls) If•-1001
(
.i
l
Ft
Lr,UU.fx
i;
1J5�'�
if
e
Composting Your Yard Waste
s
in a
}
Holding Bin
e_
Snow Fence Bin
i
it
,
rJ
Woven Wire Bin,
.
,L
i
,
Block or Brick Bin
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
j
a
OPi
environmentally safe way, a holding bin will work very �.
well. {
Compost may be considered as a form of fertilizer,
but its most important function, in the vegetable or
flower garden, is keeping the soil In good: condition by.
increasing the organic matter content. This improves
soil structure by making it more granular. Increasing
the organic matter content of a soil Increases Its pro-
ductive and water -holding capacities. Plants living In
such soil can better withstand drought conditions.
Vegetables, !lowers, lawns and small fruits grow best
In soils that have a high organic content. .
I
Why Compost?.
�:.
By using compost you return organic matter to the
soil In a usable form. The materials used In com-
posting make up 20-30% of all household. wastes. By
composting these materials you eliminate the costs of
tS
disposal at a landfill, save limited landfill space,
tect the environment, and improve your own soil all at
e
the same time. Improving your soil is the first step
toward Improving the health of your plants.fill i
E'
As an added benefit, healthy plants help clean our
r.
air, conserve our soil, and beautify our landscapes.
Using compost can be easier and cheaper than bag-
ging wastes and if you have a lawn, garden, trees and
shrubs or even planter boxes you will always have a
need for compost.
I.
Compost, or artificial manure, maybe defined as
decomposed plant material or vegetable matter. Some
„
soil Is mixed through compost, but there Is a very high
I
{
percentage of rotted plant materials. If you want to
`
deal with your yard wastes in aneasy Inexpensive and
-
ii 4
environmentally safe way, a holding bin will work very �.
well. {
Compost may be considered as a form of fertilizer,
but its most important function, in the vegetable or
flower garden, is keeping the soil In good: condition by.
increasing the organic matter content. This improves
soil structure by making it more granular. Increasing
the organic matter content of a soil Increases Its pro-
ductive and water -holding capacities. Plants living In
such soil can better withstand drought conditions.
Vegetables, !lowers, lawns and small fruits grow best
In soils that have a high organic content. .
I
i
i
Although good yields are possible by adding only
mineral fertilizers or only organic materials to the soil,
it is generally considered that best results can be
obtained by using both. The garden gets the advan-
tages of humus from the organic matter and higher
mineral nutrients from the commercial fertilizer. It Is
not practical to use one as a substitute for the other.
If aood- uali
g q ty peat is not readily available, tom- �
post will make a good substitute. Poor grades of top-
soil can be improved by composting with leaves, wood
chips, sawdust, and similar materials. Liberal quanti-
ties of water and nitrogen fertilizer are needed to has- ;.
ten decomposition.
i
I
Where very large volumes of leaves (40 or more j
bags) are available for composting, it may not be as
feasible to follow the procedure outlined in this parr-
phlet to obtain rapid decomposltion. In such cases, it
may not be as practical to add the soil layer to the'plle, I
but the nitrogen fertilizer and water help produce a' j
better quality compost in a shorter time.
Materials for Malting a Compost Me
There are a large number of plant materials
around the yard and garden that can be used in the
compost pile. Some of these are leaves, lawn clip i
pings, weeds from the yard and garden, hedge clip=
pings, straw, mulch raked from Flower beds, and saw-
dust.. Diseased vegetables and Flower plants should
not be used.
i
A section of snow fence or wire fence will make a
nice enclosure for the compost pile. Growing Flowering
vines on the fence or tall annuals around the compost
pile will easily conceal it. A pit 2 1/2 feet deep would
j
i
i
i
ao00i
be more easily concealed and would keep the plant
materials moist for more rapid decomposition. Still a
third possibility would be to make a framework.of`
boards or concrete blocks (see cover illustrations).
A high -nitrogen, complete commercial fertilizer is a
good addition to each layer of the compost pile. The
nitrogen is added principally to feed the bacteria chat
break down or decompose organic matter Into compost
or humus. Adding nitrogen results in more bacteria,
which brings about faster decomposition. The phos-
phorus and potassium are needed to give a more bal-
anced mineral content to the finished compost.
The following will serve as a guide for, adding com-
mercial fertilizer. The quantities given would be ap-
plied to each 6- to 8- inch layer of about 25 square feet
in area (5 feet by 5 feet). ,
if materials are mostlysawdust, tree leaves,
straw, or crushed corncobs, use:
1 1/2,pints of a 15-15-15 fertilizer or
2 pints of a 12712-12 fertilizer or
{
2 1/2 pints of a 10-10-10 fertilizer.
U materials are mostly grass clippings, silage•
weeds and similar green materials. use:
1 pint of a 15-15-15 fertilizer or "
1 1/2 pints of a 12-12-12 fertilizer or
2 pints of a 10-10-10 fertilizer.
3' E
P\1
s
t'
p
i
Increasing Surface Area
You can also increase the efficiency of your com-
post pile by Increasing the surface area of the materi-
als. The more surface area the microorganisms have
to work on, the faster the materials can decompose.
Cutting your garden wastes Into smaller pieces by
chopping them with a shovel or running them through
your lawn mower or a shredding machine -will speed
their decomposition and Improve your pile. Several
shovels of coarse sand added to each layer of the com-
post pile will further help drainage when compost is to
be used to improve heavy, tight soils. Equal amounts ,
of the coarse sand and soil may be desirable.
Bones and quantities of animal fats should not be
used in the compost pile, as they do not compost eas-
ily, and may attract dogs and other. animals. Table
scraps of vegetables may be used, but they attract flies'
unless covered with other plant materials such as
leaves or grass clippings. �I
Since many Iowa soils are already neutral (pH 7.0) ; I
to somewhat alkaline (about pH 7.3 to pH 7.8); it Is not.
recommended that lime be added to the compost pile.
If a soil test shows the soil to be acid, small quantities j j?
of agricultural lime or gypsum may be added to each I I
layer of the compost pile. One cupful for each layer 5 i'
feet by 5 feet will usually be sufficient.
'Making the Compost Pile
There are no special procedures to follow in pre- !
paring compost. With a little experience, each Individ-
ual will adapt procedures to meet their own needs. An L
out-of-the-way area that can be screened from view Is j
preferable. It should be convenient as well as acces-
sible to water. Partial shade will tend to retard drying
1 t
I'
a48/
but win lower temperatures In the composting mate-
rial, resulting in a slower decomposition rate in spring
and fall.
Rectangular compost piles are usually easiest to
handle. A 30 -foot piece of snow fence would make a
compost pile 10 feet long and 5 feet wide. A rectangu-
lar trench or framework of boards will serve the same
purpose. The enclosure could be divided across the
middle to give two sections of equal size. One side can
be used while the other side Is in the process of de- i
composition.
Best results can be obtained by putting the com-
post In layers. Each 6- to 8- Inch layer of plant mate-
rial should be topped with a 1 -or 2 inch layer of good
garden loam or barnyard manure, plus several shovels
full of coarse sand. A topdressing of commercial fertil- f
lzer should be added to each layer. Because of the I -
remarkable ability, of soil and humus to absorb odors, l
there will be no disagreeable odor around a compost 1 �I
pile that contains layers of soil. f
L
The bacteria for decomposition require ample
moisture. To supply this moisture, each layer of or-
ganic matter, soil, and fertilizer should be thoroughly
soaked with water. Excessive amounts of water run-
ning through the pile will cause leaching of the so]- f
uble fertilizer salts and should be avoided. It is very
Important, however that the compost pile be well sup-
plied with moisture throughout to ensure rapid de-.
composition.
Hastening Decomposition f
Heat is generated during the composting process.
The temperatures often reach 150° to 170T. 7f the
5 �
1
008/
i
pile Is not kept sufficiently moist, the materials may
get too hot and the action of fungi will cause It to be-
come "Jfrejanged."?he resulting product appears to
have been burned, is lightweight, and is of no value for
compost.
It Is desirable to have the higher temperatures
with the moisture during composting. This serves a
practical purpose by aiding In the destruction of some
weed seeds and plant diseases.
There are several methods that can be used to I
speed up the decomposition of the plant materials by
bacteria:
I,
Addition of a high -nitrogen, complete fertilizer;
I
Addition of barnyard manure; q
Turning of the compound about once each }�
monthduring the season, adding some water each
time. II
Any one of these methods will hasten decompose-
tion, but best results can be obtained by using all
three.
i
When the Compost is Ready
Compost Is ready to use when it Is dark brown,
crumbly, and, earthy -smelling. You can pick it up and
It will crumble and sift through your fingers. Let the
finished compost stabilize for a few extra days and
then you may sift it through a 1/2- Inch screen to
produce a finer, less lumpy product. To work the com-
post into your soll,.turn your soil, apply l- to 3- inch
layers of compost and work It in well. You may add up
to one pound (a heaping double handful) per square foot.
6
j
6
,t
+JL
i
i
i
pile Is not kept sufficiently moist, the materials may
get too hot and the action of fungi will cause It to be-
come "Jfrejanged."?he resulting product appears to
have been burned, is lightweight, and is of no value for
compost.
It Is desirable to have the higher temperatures
with the moisture during composting. This serves a
practical purpose by aiding In the destruction of some
weed seeds and plant diseases.
There are several methods that can be used to I
speed up the decomposition of the plant materials by
bacteria:
I,
Addition of a high -nitrogen, complete fertilizer;
I
Addition of barnyard manure; q
Turning of the compound about once each }�
monthduring the season, adding some water each
time. II
Any one of these methods will hasten decompose-
tion, but best results can be obtained by using all
three.
i
When the Compost is Ready
Compost Is ready to use when it Is dark brown,
crumbly, and, earthy -smelling. You can pick it up and
It will crumble and sift through your fingers. Let the
finished compost stabilize for a few extra days and
then you may sift it through a 1/2- Inch screen to
produce a finer, less lumpy product. To work the com-
post into your soll,.turn your soil, apply l- to 3- inch
layers of compost and work It in well. You may add up
to one pound (a heaping double handful) per square foot.
6
j
You have Just completed a process that saves money
and the environment while requiring little effort.
Cross Section of a Home Compost Pile
Depression
rain
Nil
1-2" layer of l
soily �,tr.l:l.
sand
.. ��. Eli:
ip
n
r.
P
EAST CENTRAL IOWA COMPREHENSIVE
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
pp
House File 753 is a bill passed by the Iowa House of Representatives
4.1
which calls for changes to the current solid waste management system. This
bill encourages solid waste planning on aregional basis. The East Central
Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) has sponsored a Comprehensive Solid.f"''
+ -
.Waste Management Plan for the six counties of Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones,
Linn and Tama in order to fulfill the intent of House File 753. This
cam- ,
prehensive plan was funded, in part, by a grant through the IDNR.
---TheECICOG region `has a 1980 population of approximately 330,000.
"0
'.
�..
These aounties.are located in the east central part of the state; The
population, is distributed in bothrural and urban settings. Garbage land-
filled in the region amounts to about 388 000 tons
iper. year or about 1,065
'.
tons per day.
�.
��
.;,
t
..
The IDNR.established a.. hierarchy of waste management alternatives in
it
the Groundwater ProtectionAct. The ECICOG.report'develops a management
process which fulfills the needs of the region while following the 'hier-
archy. Management flexibility is considered one of the important objec-
tives of the comprehensive plan. The conclusionsand recommendations of
4i
the comprehensive plan are summarized in the following.
u t Y rt'
Planning and implementation of the comprehensive
waste diversion
strategy. must include careful consideration of the potential effects of
w
variables which cannot be controlled, forecast or predicted with accuracy.
For example, therewill be a major impact on the cost oflandfilling due to
the recent environmental legislation increasing water monitoring require-
ments. It is not possible to predict how policy on other environmental
'
issues, such as in regard to air pollution, may change and impact the cost-
ost-
effectiveness of
effectivenessof waste -to -energy or incineration facilities. The waste
,
I.
r
--1
- The"Authority" should review
options for
the reuse and disposal of
construction and demolition debris.
Elements
of this are currently prac.
ticed and .should be expanded. A
landfill for
construction and demolition -
i,
„
stream's. quantity. and composition will change as society's attitudes toward
waste disposal change, population trends change and waste disposal prac-
tices changes. Energy. and recycled materials markets will fluctuate.
Industrial and commercial waste generators may become more involved as
,
_.
their current methods of disposal become more costly. Transportation and
I
energy costs will probably increase as they did in the 1970s. These vari.
ables and more should be considered before making final decisions.
'
Each disposal option has considerationsthat make reliance on a single
,
technology impractical. The system must maintain flexibility by having a
'
-variety of options available. When demand decreases in one option, the
`
waste can be supplied to another for management.
lk
r
ii
The comprehensive plan should consider the possibility of future
i
improvements in technology that will increase. our ability to reuse and
recycle, to process, separate and safely dispose of the waste stream.. The
-� F 'r,
.planning process must allowfor future adaptation. :
r
The comprehensive plan should begin with concentration on several spe-
��
cific components sof the .waste stream. This plan should begin with :'low
risk, lowcapital expenditure options. Their effects should be evaluated
and further steps in the hierarchy can be taken. Facilities with high risk
and hi h ca ital expenditures s
g p p should be planned cautiously but.will be
,5
necessary to pro videflexibility and to meet therequired diversionrates.,
fE
.;�—IN �,
f.
.Reduction
Anindustrial/commercial reduction and recycling program should be
-:established.. A detailed waste analysis should... be performed by each
industry and commercial generator. The "Authority" should serve as a
'clearinghouse for the data and provide advisory service to the generators.
--1
- The"Authority" should review
options for
the reuse and disposal of
construction and demolition debris.
Elements
of this are currently prac.
ticed and .should be expanded. A
landfill for
construction and demolition -
„
};. wastes should be established, and consideration may be given to utilizing
one of the smaller county facilities for that purpose. Fly ash should be
investigated as an admixture for landfill daily cover.
The compost process is projected to cost approximately $25.00 per ton. '
The"Authority" should anticipate and. support public uses for the. compost;
however, it should not anticipate significant revenues from the use of the
material.
i
The compost collection and operation costs should be financed through a
pay_for,bag system which allocates the costs to the users on a fair and
equitable basis and encourages waste reduction. An alternative to the 'pay
for -bag system would be. private pick-up of yard wastes. Like the pay -for -
bag system, this would allocate costs to those who use it..
Recyclin
Recycling targets should be set for each community in the study area.
The goals should be established to meet the state's 25 percent reduction in
waste to be landfilled by 1994. Although each community should have the
flexibility to develop their own system to recycle and meet the reduction
goal, the regional "Authority" should serve to coordinate markets on a
regional basis.
aoBa- �
Compost
Yard waste must be isolated and removed from the waste stream. This .
'.
material should be composted. Backyard composting should be encouraged,
and the "Authority" should serve as an advisor to homeowners on how and
-
what should be composted in individual units. There should be central
compost facilities for each county, that will serve as the processing site
..for yard wastes not handled by the homeowners. The economics of this -pro- I�
-
arti-
cess appear to be very close as to whether each county has a site or parti-
cipatesin one central site. for the study area. This should ,be reviewed by
cipates in
+
each county and negotiated with the central site. Composting is logical I�•`' '-
"y`" - -first
ste in meetin the state'sB oal of 25percentreduction by 1994 j `=
The compost process is projected to cost approximately $25.00 per ton. '
The"Authority" should anticipate and. support public uses for the. compost;
however, it should not anticipate significant revenues from the use of the
material.
i
The compost collection and operation costs should be financed through a
pay_for,bag system which allocates the costs to the users on a fair and
equitable basis and encourages waste reduction. An alternative to the 'pay
for -bag system would be. private pick-up of yard wastes. Like the pay -for -
bag system, this would allocate costs to those who use it..
Recyclin
Recycling targets should be set for each community in the study area.
The goals should be established to meet the state's 25 percent reduction in
waste to be landfilled by 1994. Although each community should have the
flexibility to develop their own system to recycle and meet the reduction
goal, the regional "Authority" should serve to coordinate markets on a
regional basis.
aoBa- �
,
;k
d
N�
Voluntary drop-off centers should be established in the near future.
These should be coordinated with a materials market or broker with equip-
ment supplied by the market. This process can be implemented quickly and
at low cost and will serve as the first step in achieving public involve- I
-
< <
went in recycling. Markets should be required to recycle materials or sell I
materials for recycling purposes, and the "Authority" should anticipate
-
chat this will be an expense in the short range. As materials markets.
.�
.stabilize. in the future, the recycling effort should beexpanded to a curb-
urb-sideseparation
side separationprogram, if necessary, to divert more waste.
i
Individual collection systems should address curbside recyclingpro..
grams independently. The capital costsanticipated to providIa a fleet of
collection vehicles and container .system for each entity in the region
cannot be, justified for the entire. study area. As individual system's
equipment is replaced, the entity responsible for. the collection should
{-
assess its needs and purchase the appropriate recycling vehicles and equip-
ment. The cart or other systems may be justified in individual communities
.either immediately or in the future. 'It does not, however, appear tobe
justified on a regional basis at this time..
V
Public' collection systems should evaluate using private haulers for
Y'
part or all of the collection. Private contracts for
..�._;..,.....:
.1
yard waste, re-
-
". cyclables'and/or the waste stream may be economically favorable to main-
.
taining the public collection.
J.
The costs. of collecting recyclables should bespread throughout all
generators in the. collection system based on the tonnages of nonrecyclable
lit'
waste collected. A pay-for-bag system for the nonrecyclable waste stream.
1
would provide a means to spread the appropriatecosts and reduce the costs
`-'-
to those who recycle in a curbside program,
,
EMIL
,
E;
The region should adopt Policies
P regarding use of recycled materials
i
and products with recyclable capability wherever possible. Local govern-
"
S
mencs must be included in this effort, and joint purchase of supplies
Tk
should be encouraged to reduce the immediate costs of recycled materials.
Recycling should be publicized and promoted as an on-going program for
'
public education and awareness, including the voluntary drop-off centers.
F
The six counties in the ECICOC region should form a co-op for the
r ,
marketing of recyclables. If curbside collection is mandated,.a Material
Recovery Facility should be considered on a regional basis to process the
'
. large quantity of recyclables more efficiently. - ii
i1,•
itt
Waste -to -Energy ...;
R,4
Waste -to -energy facilities can be constructed and operated to minimize
current environmental concerns. The futureof these facilities would,
showever,appear,
F
to be highly regulated and subject to change.
..
The high capital costs associated with mass burn incinerators, along
'
" *�
with the' uncertainties associated with future air pollution and ash con-
{
sideration, contribute to significant risks associated with this tech-
nology. It is not recommended that a mass burn incinerator be considered
.for a public operation... The private operation of -a mass burn facility
'
should be considered. Two private' industries, ADM andIowa Electric, have
already expressed interest in burning solid waste for the energy. Negocia-
tions with these potential markets should be pursued. i
An RDF facility does not currently carry the same ..degree ofrisk as
e� h;
does a mass burn unit. There are, however, significant risks associated
ra r {
with this type of technology that must be addressed. The contract with a
private operator for the RDF facility .must be carefully drafted to cover a
ti
full -range of legal, financial and technical issues.
`
w.
6;
There is a need for clarification of landfill risks and liabilities
from combining waste streams and
authorities. for past, present and future
1f
E_
landfill. costs.
,
{
All of the entities in the
study area will need to become active in
managemenprogram. The industrial,
the eventual solid wastet
'
1 1.
promoting
residential waste
.
generators will need to be informed, edu-
q,
commercial and
Fr
ofthe.need
to implement the alternatives developed in
Gated and convinced
.It
the comprehensive plan.
11
_;
a F
i
i
c so-lk
Rep/ECICOC/AD9
i
+rte' r r n
n'
e{
t
t q 4
•
1
7(
�p
Y
'• (1�4rvf4r'+�' �£ C I
� F i�
,."
r
ANY/°+,Iy� 1/ 31 a 1 : 1
{\ >•
+'
J
`
i.
I v
4�1
If
PLAN
VOLUME REDUCTION - 1990
' '.1 I. Encourage Industrial and Commercial Volume Reduction
COMPOSTING
e r I. .Adopt aYard .Waste Management Plan - Spring 1990'
A. Regional or County -Wide
r'T �^" " '•- �.
�' B. Yard Waste Pickup and Transportation'
C. Develop Educational Agenda:and Implement `„ >
D. Apply. for Grants
Pass. Ordinance - Spring 1990 er
III. Solicit Engineering and/or Construction/Operation Proposals -
r .N.
a
Spring 1990
IV: Engineering -Spring and Early Summer 1990
A. Site Investigation and Selection �..�
�PP v , r ,,. �„ .�..
B. Composting. Method :.. ....._... .. '.., ;..:;,
+�
C. Design '
'
D. Apply for IDNR Permit
V. Composting Program Education — Summer 1990
VI. Solicit Construction Bids - Sumer 1990
VII. Construct Compost Sites - Summer 1990 '
VIIL Implement Composting Operation -Target Completion October 1990
i tNr�
ii •' �'.,.
.RECYCLING
I. Adopt a Plan -Spring 1990
A. Establish Voluntary Drop -Off Program
1. Develop Sites
2. Educate Population on Recycling
I
'
as
•
Y
aC
B. Apply for Funding
�.
C. Establish a Regional Cooperative Recyclable Marketing Effort
ry
D. Adopt Policy Regarding Use of Recycled Materials and Products
with Recyclable Capabilities
!
II.
Coordinate Efforts for Waste Oil, Auto Batteries Disposal by July
i"
1991 j
i
III,
Inventory Industrial and Commercial Waste Generators
A. By 1992
B. Develop Education and Incentive Program for Waste Reduction
and Recycling
0
IV.'.
Assess the Effectiveness of Voluntary Drop -Off Program
1I ,.
`
i,
A. By 1993
B. Decide on Program Expansion or Elimination
C. Decide _ Whether: or.Not to.. Implement Curbside Separation
Pro -gram
Based on Results of Drop -Off Diversion Rates, Cost
7�
Analysis and Markets
11
" r
D. Determine Feasibility of .Regional or Subregional Material -
rr
Recovery Facility
11
'
+ +
WASTE TO ENERGY
j
I
5
I.
Evaluate the Commitment to Waste to Energy Facility
J�
`
aLs�
A. By 1992
B. Based on Diversion Rates from Previous Steps and Markets
.II.
.Pursue Negotiations with Interested Private Firms
A. Ongoing
`
IIL
Evaluate Ownership of RDF Facility
INCINERATION FOR VOLUME REDUCTION
`
L
Initiate Study in 1994 Upon Failure of In -Place Diversion
' !
Strategies
Evaluate IDNR Requirements
Evaluate Public or. Private Ownership
LANDFILL
I, Evaluate.
Systematic Landfill Closure - 1991
II. Evaluate
Regionalization of Landfills
T/M/FRO
do�e�
M
PLAN
1993
7ECYCLINO
ADOPT PLAN ESTABLISH VOLUNTARY DROP-OFF'
,.
_.
ASSESS DROP-OFF PROCRAWCONSIDER CURBSIDE 1 "'"•
.PASTE TO ENERGY
PURSUE NEGOTIATIONS WITH PRIVATE INTERESTS EVALUATE COMMITMENT
-�
ASSESS NEED•TO MEET REDUCTION COAL
(,.
x 4
_.. _. _..
-.:.
I,°•
INCINERATION FOR
,.; ,.
.,
.:,:i'
JOLUME REDUCTION
-
INITIATE STUDY TO MEET IEDUCTNN COAL':1
Y
�
LANDFILL
EVALUATE REGIONALIZATION
LANDFILL
'AUTO BATTERIES 'YARD WASTE
a,a�e
PROHIBITIONS
,. 'WASTE OIL *TIRES
'MEET 251 WASTE REDUCTION
'
MEET 501 WASTE
a
REDUCTION BY 2000
J
FIGURE 9-I.
.,�..
'MILESTONE DATES
9,4
A
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 20, 1989
To: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From:
Linda Newman Gentry, First Assistant City Attorney l..
Terrence Timmins, City Attorney
Re:- Proposed Amendments to Airport Zoning Ordinance fl`
Ij
This is to update
p you on the status and the proposed
changes in the above matter.
STATUS
At a meeting of the Airport Zoning Commission, the
Commission
voted 3-0 to recommend adoption of the ;`,
amendments, as
proposed. The Johnson County. Board of n `
Supervisors will discuss the
proposed amendments at their
informal Meeting November 28, 1989, with Linda in
attendance. She will encourage them to set a_ public
hearing to
consider adoption of the amendments at their
rm(/a��peQlmeeting November 30, 1989,
see attached.
((f��{poJ ���
lip
1. Clarification of Pre exp 'ngF-ed2 ar'1 RegLl io
s
Section 4-71 has been clarified to note the Ordinance is
designed to
protect lives and property located in areas
surrounding the Airport and the citizens
of Iowa City, as
well as the Airport. The local Ord'
nance is merely a
codification of long-standingfi
in existence. federal regulations already
2. Definitions
Definition of the three minimum altitudes are changed to
clarify that the minimums are established by the FAA by
Publication, and are not subject to local change.
j
I
f:
1,
'C
S
i; 3. No + at�on o Federal Av'at on zAm'
Cons u tion
f,
tt' Long before the City adopted its Airport Zoning Ordinance
in 1984, the FAA required that properties within 4 miles of
the Airport notify the FAA of any proposed construction or
alteration, unless the property is shielded (as determined
by the city or county building official). This requirement
was previously "buried". We have moved it to a more
prominent position.
4. Zones
The zone changes reflect the current Airport Layout
(ALP) now on file with the FAA. Plan
These zones are
considerably less restrictive than the 1984 version.
The numerical calculations in the clear zones are
simplified. The "height limitations" are clarified to put
people on notice that the restrictions are subject to
modification under local and/or federal law.
r S•.PLOVisional Mod;f; a}'pn a c !on 4-80
This is a new section designed to simplify requests for
construction; to avoid conflicting results; and to avoid
duplicative proceedings. When a citizen obtains FAA
approval and the building official agrees, the citizen will
no longer have to pay a fee and obtain approval from
Airport Board of Adjustment. the
x
This will in no way preclude the citizen from appealing to
the Board if
either the FAA or the building official denies
a building permit or provisional modification request.
z -.6. Prohibited 'Acts Penalties
es
We have included the municipal infraction remedy as an
additional tool Municipal infractions are civil (not
criminal) in nature, and give the judge an alternative to
imposingfines or jail terms.
Ron O'Neil,, Dick Blum, and the Legal Staff will be
av able for que i ns, as needed.
Terrence Timmins
� Lin a�ewman Gentr
City Attorney y,
First Assistant City Attorney
cc: Ron O'Neil, Airport Manager
Dick Blum, Chair, Airport Commission
1
t
Kg
i
F
CITY OF IOWA CITY
November 20, 1989
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Johnson County Administration Building
913 S..Dubuque Street
P.O. Box 1350
Iowa City, IA 52244
'
`
Re: Agenda Item — Informal session; November 28, 1989;
4
r
Amendments to Joint Iowa City/Johnson CountyAirport'
<'
`.
'
Zoning, Ordinance
`
Dear Members of the Board:
1
The City of Iowa City is presently amending its joint
City/County Airport Zoning Ordinance. The amendments are
designed to reflect the current, less restrictive Airport
I,
�
Layout Plan (ALP), and to clarify certain
Y provisions
!
�'
dealing .with notice and federal regulations. There is also
a' new section designed to facilitate approval of
development or modifications,usin g pre-existing federal
procedures. The new section is entitled "Provisional
Modifications".
Final ly, the Amendments pull back the runway clear zones to
reflect the current ALP, and simplify the zones. I enclose
a copy for your review.
We believe the Amendments are in the best interests of the
citizens of both Johnson County and the City, and go a long -
I
way in making a technical ordinance more accessible to the
public.
1
410 LAST WASHINGTON STALLT • IOWA CITY, IOWA 92240 • (SIA) ]SS•T 000 • IA% (IIA) Jf6.T 00A
_ a ops
■
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CIN, IOWA, ENTITLED "AIRPORTS AND AVIATION," BY REPEALING ARTICLE V
"AIRPORT
THEREOF, ENTITLED ZONING; AND BY ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF ARTICLE
V, "AIRPORT ZONING," AS AMENDED, WHICH AMENDMENTS PROVIDE FOR THE
REARRANGEMENT AND RENUMBERING OF SECTIONS, PROVIDE FOR A REVISED AIRPORT
ZONING MAP, PROVIDE FOR PROVISIONAL MODIFICATION OF HEIGHT AND USE
LIMITATIONS, AND CLARIFIES THE PROVISION REQUIRING NOTIFICATION TO THE FEDERAL
AVIATION ADMINISTRATION OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT.
PREAMBLE:
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has, pursuant to Federal Law, adopted
a comprehensive set of regulations governing airports, which regulations pre -date Iowa City's
Airport Zoning Ordinance and are designed to prevent uses incompatible with or constituting
a hazard to aviation; and
-
-
WHEREAS, the purpose of this ordinance is to codify and to provide for local enforcement of
the said FAA regulations; and
WHEREAS, the FAA has approved a revised Airport Layout Plan (ALP), which ALPis
Incorporated into the revised Airport Zoning Map and airport overlay zone descriptions
contained herein.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CIN COUNCIL OF THE CIN OF IOWA CIN, IOWA;
SECTION 1. That Chapter 4 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, entitled
"Airports and Aviation," is hereby amended by repealing Article V thereof, entitled "Airport
Zoning," and by enacting In lieu thereof an amended Article V to read as follows:
ARTICLE V. AIRPORT ZONING
Sec. 4-71. Purpose.
The purpose of this article, to be known as the "Johnson County/Iowa City Airport Zoning
Ordinance," or the "Airport Zoning Ordinance," is to exercise to the fullest extent possible the
powers granted to municipalities under Chapter 329 of the Code of Iowa (1989), and to codify
existing regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration relating to land uses incompatible
with or constituting a hazard to aviation at the Iowa City Municipal Airport,
The city council of Iowa City and the board of supervisors of Johnson County find that airport
'
hazards and incompatible uses would endanger the lives and property of users of the Iowa City
Municipal Airport,
as well as occupants of land and other
persons in Its vicinity, and would also
tend to impair
the operation of the airport and the public Investment
therein; accordingly, each
municipality does hereby declare that:
a
r
z
(a) The creation or establishment of an airport hazard is a public nuisance causing potential
y
injury to those living in the community and to those served by the airport;
(b) It is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, and general welfare that
creation of airport hazards and the establishment of incompatible uses of land be
prevented, and that this be accomplished, to the extent legally possible, byproper
exercise of the police power;
i.
(c) The protection of lives and property, the prevention of the creation or establishment of
airport hazards and Incompatible uses, and the elimination, removal, alteration, mitigation.
or marking and lighting of existing airport hazards are public purposes for which a
municipality may raise and expend public funds, as an incident to the operation of the
f airport, to acquire land or property interests herein.
I
(d) Because of the propensity of sanitary landfills for attracting birds, which in turn are i
hazardous to aircraft In - flight, landfills are considered Incompatible with airport
operations; tibl "
(e). It is highly desirable that there be no structures, natural objects, or traverseways which
constitute or create a hazard within the airport clear zones; and 1"
(f) Neither municipality shall become liable for the expenditure of its, public funds unless y
such expenditure shall have been approved in advance by Its governing body.
Sec.4-73. Definitions.
The following definitions only apply in the interpretation and enforcement of the airport overlay
zones: (,.. .• i,,
Airport: The Iowa City Municipal Airport. ( 4, .
i
Airport elevation: The highest point of the airport's useable landing area measured in feet
above mean sea level, which elevation is established to be six hundred sixty-eight (668) feet.
Airport hazards Any structure, tree or use of land which would exceed the Federal obstruction
standards as contained in Part 77, Subpart C of the Code of Federal Regulations, as revised
in January 1989 (the "Federal Aviation Regulations" or "FAR"), and which obstructs the airspace
required for the flight of aircraft and landing or takeoff at the airport or is otherwise hazardous
to such landing or taking off of aircraft.
Airport layout plan: A drawing In the airport master plan depicting existing and future property
lines and facilities including but not limited to runways, taxiways, aprons, buildings and clear
zones. The airport layout plan is a component part of the master plan.
I
I
i
3
Airport master plan: A comprehensive plan for development of the airport over a twenty-year
time period. The master plan includes, among other things, aviation activity forecasts,
determinations of needed airport facilities, a financial plan and proposed time schedule for
developing facilities included in the master plan, and recommendations for use of land on and.
adjacent to the airport.
Airport overlay zoning map: The charts or maps of the Iowa City Municipal Airport upon which
the airport overlay zones are depicted. Copies of such map are on file in the office of the city
clerk of Iowa City, and in the office of the Johnson County auditor.
Airport primary surface: A surface longitudinally centered on a runway which extends two
hundred (200) feet beyond the end of a runway. The width of the primary surface of a runway
shall be that width prescribed in Part 77 of the Federal Aviation Regulations for the most
precise approach existing or planned for either end of that runway. The elevation of any point
on the primary surface is the same as the elevation of the nearest point on the runway center
line.
Airport height., For the purpose of determining the height limits in all zones set forth herein and
shown on the airport overlay zoning map, the datum shall be mean sea level elevation unless
otherwise specified.
inner edge: The inner boundary of an approach or clear zone which Is located two hundred
(200) feet out from the physical end o1 a paved runway (except as otherwise noted). This inner
edge Is perpendicular to the runway center line.
Instrument runway: A runway with an existing instrument approach procedure or for which an
Instrument approach procedure has been approved or planned.
Light lane: An area on the approach end of a runway reserved for the installation of light bars
to reduce landing minimums on Instrument approaches, usually four hundred (400) feet by
one thousand six hundred (1,600) feet, with a slope of fifty (50) to one (1).
Minimum descent altitude: The lowest altitude, expressed in feet above mean sea level, to
which descent is authorized on final approach or during cycle -to -land maneuvering in execution
of a standard instrument approach procedure and where no electronic glide slope is provided,
as most recently established by publication by the FAA.
Minimum enroute altitude: The altitude in effect between radio fixes which assures acceptable
navigational signal coverage and meets obstruction clearance requirements between those
fixes, as most recently established by publication by the FAA,
Minimum obstruction clearance altitude: The specified altitude in effect between radio fixes on
VOR airways, off -airway routes, or route segments which meets obstruction clearance
requirements for the entire route segment and which assures acceptable navigational signal
coverage within twenty-two (22) miles of a VOR, as most recently established by publication
by the FAA.
aa8s ,
I
i
i
t
II
1.
E ^'
4
A defined area on an airport prepared for landing and takeoff of aircraft along its
Visual runway., A runway intended solely for the atioapproach �
procedures with no straight -In Instrument approach procedure and no Instrument designation |
Indicated onanFAA approved aimt| u$p|anoronanyp|onn|nQdncumontsuhm|Med1u /
the Federal Aviation Administration UF\A\bvcompetent authority. ! `
Sec. 4^74,Notification oyproposed development. � �
'
�d
u,&�ro � ' � ~�� "��-- --� —� imaginary^ ! �
---'--`,--tw—~—~.r`,^"°°°"~ �
horizontal °~distance °. twenty thousand .� .
nearest runway shall no\�/1h�Fodens|Ava[�nAdm|n|sboU /FA/0 � '
~ Aviation Administration (FAA). One �!
form set (four (4)copies) cVFAA Form 746O' "Notice of Proposed Construction or|
Alteration" shall oosent oothe chief, air traffic division, uf the FAA Regional Office |n
Kansas City, Missouri, one copy tothe Iowa City Airport Commission, and one copy to
d`eJohnaonOoun8�|ovn���UnfJrpo¢Zon|ng�omm|ys|on/�� kac�F7H\Fonn74�C� �
'� , Commission. (Copies !i`^^
1 may beobtained from the FAA See Federal Av�donReQu|u�Section
. 77,13.)
(b)
(b) EXCEPTON:Noperson isrequired \onotify the FAA administrator of the construction
or alteration of any object that would be shielded by existing structures of a permanent
and substantial character or by natural terrainor topographic features of equal or
greater height, d would be located in the congested area of o city, town. or
oa¢�n�entwhere b�o�dontbeyond aUreasonable doubt that the structure
�soshielded
will not adversely affect safety in air navigation. (Soo Federal Aviation RoQu|a1|ono/
Section 77.15.) |tshall bothe responsibility oYthe appropriate building official, odorto
Issuance cfabuUdinQpann�for such object, 1od�nnn|nowhether cvnot the shielding
oot|sfiosthe foregoing requirements, i i|
Sec. 4-T5^Airport zones and air space height limitations.
klorder Vocarry out the provisions of this section, there are herebvcreated and es1aN�hed
cad�nzones which are dop|�odonthe u| �overayzun|nQm~.Thomopspu»pon»dbv
Movva/dR^[�reonoand Associates, dated June 1988/and Mod|nthe ofDoeoof the d1yclerk
'
ofIowa City and the Johnson County auditor are hereby adopted, designated and declared
to be the airport overlay zoning map for the Iowa City Municipal Airport. A structure located
|nmore than one zone of the following zones |sconsidered tnbeonly |nthe zone with the' � '
more restrictive height limitation. The various zones are hereby established and defined as
follows:
| ' `
`
�.
i
`
I
1.
0
i'�)
I
5
(a) Horizontal overlay (OH) zone.
(1) Defined. The land lying under a horizontal plane one hundred fifty (150) feet
above the established airport elevation, the perimeter of which is constructed by I
swinging arcs of ten thousand -foot radii from the center of each end of the
primary surface of each runway and connecting the adjacent arcs by lines
tangent to those arcs.
I
(Note: The radius of the arc specified for each end of a runway will have the
same arithmetical value. The value will be the highest determined for either end
of the runway. When a five thousand -foot arc is encompassed by tangents
connecting two (2) adjacent ten thousand -foot arcs, the five thousand -foot arc
surface.)
shall be disregarded on the construction of the perimeter of the horizontal
l l
(2) Height limltadon. No structure, except as herein provided, shall extend one I`
hundred fifty (150) feet above the established airport elevation in the OH zone'
as depicted on the airport overlay zoning map, .�
(3) Use limitation. Sanitary landfills shall not be permitted in the OH zone. I
(b) Conical overlay (OC) zone.
(1) Defined. The land lying under a surface extending outward and upward from
the periphery of the horizontal surface of the OH zone at a slope of twenty (20)
to one for a horizontal distance of four thousand (4,000) feet I j
(2) Height limitation. No structure, except as herein provided, shall penetrate the
conical surface in the OC zone as depicted on the airport overlay zoning map.
(3) Use limitaflon. Sanitary landfills shall not be permitted in the OC zone. )
I
(c) /Approach overlay (OA) zone.
(1) Defined. The land lying under a surface longitudinally centered on the extended
runway center line and extending outward and upward from each end of the `
primary surface. (Note: An approach surface is applied to each end of each
runway based upon the type of approach available or planned for that runway
end.)
a. The Inner edge of the approach surface is:
1. Five hundred (500) feet wide for runways 12, 17, 30 and 35.
i
2. One thousand (1,000) feet wide for runways 6 and 24, {
6
b. The outer edga of the approach surface is:
1. One thousand five hundred (1,500) feet wide for runways 12 and
17.
2. 'three thousand five hundred (3,500) feet wide for runways 6, 30
and 35.
3. Four thousand (4,000) feet wide for runway 24.
C. The approach surface zone extends for a horizontal distance of:
1. Five thousand (5,000) feet at a slope of twenty (20) to one for
runways 12 and 17.
2. - Ten thousand (10,000) feet at a slope of thirty-four (34) to one for i
runways 6, 24, 30 and 35. ;
d. The light lane for runway 24 is four hundred (400) feet wide beginning II
at a point four hundred ninety (490) feet southwesterly on the runway
center line from the center of the end of the runway pavement (including
any and all paved safety areas), extending for a horizontal distance of one
thousand six hundred (1,600) feet northeasterly at a slope of fifty (50) to t„
one.
(2) Height limitation. No structure, except as herein provided, shall penetrate the
3 Sanitary on the airport overlay zoning map, i
approach surface in the OA zone as depicted
O Use limitation. Sanita landfills shall not be permitted in the OA zone,
(d) Clear overlay (OCL) zone.
center line or extension thereof and described as follows: (1) Defined The land lying under a surface longitudinally centered on the runway
a. Runway 6 - 1,000 feet wide beginning at a point on the runway center
line extended 200 feet out from the end of the pavement, and extending
to the southwest on the extended center line for a distance of 1,700 feet
and widening uniformly to a width of 1,510 feet, j
b. Runway 12 • 500 feet wide beginning at a point on the runway center
line extended 200 feet out from the end of the pavement, and extending
to the northwest on the extended center line for a distance of 1,000 feet
and widening uniformly to a width of 700 feet. "
i
,I
1
t
E
t
r
,
4 G'
,
,
r.
i
i
6
b. The outer edga of the approach surface is:
1. One thousand five hundred (1,500) feet wide for runways 12 and
17.
2. 'three thousand five hundred (3,500) feet wide for runways 6, 30
and 35.
3. Four thousand (4,000) feet wide for runway 24.
C. The approach surface zone extends for a horizontal distance of:
1. Five thousand (5,000) feet at a slope of twenty (20) to one for
runways 12 and 17.
2. - Ten thousand (10,000) feet at a slope of thirty-four (34) to one for i
runways 6, 24, 30 and 35. ;
d. The light lane for runway 24 is four hundred (400) feet wide beginning II
at a point four hundred ninety (490) feet southwesterly on the runway
center line from the center of the end of the runway pavement (including
any and all paved safety areas), extending for a horizontal distance of one
thousand six hundred (1,600) feet northeasterly at a slope of fifty (50) to t„
one.
(2) Height limitation. No structure, except as herein provided, shall penetrate the
3 Sanitary on the airport overlay zoning map, i
approach surface in the OA zone as depicted
O Use limitation. Sanita landfills shall not be permitted in the OA zone,
(d) Clear overlay (OCL) zone.
center line or extension thereof and described as follows: (1) Defined The land lying under a surface longitudinally centered on the runway
a. Runway 6 - 1,000 feet wide beginning at a point on the runway center
line extended 200 feet out from the end of the pavement, and extending
to the southwest on the extended center line for a distance of 1,700 feet
and widening uniformly to a width of 1,510 feet, j
b. Runway 12 • 500 feet wide beginning at a point on the runway center
line extended 200 feet out from the end of the pavement, and extending
to the northwest on the extended center line for a distance of 1,000 feet
and widening uniformly to a width of 700 feet. "
i
,I
1
(2)
7
C. Runway 17 - 500 feet wide beginning at a point 225 feet In (south) from x
the end of the pavement, and extending to the north on the extended
center line for a distance of 1,000 feet and widening uniformly to a width
of 700 feet.
d. Runway 24 - 1,000 feet wide beginning at a point on the runway center
line extended 200 feet out from the end of the pavement, and extending
to the northeast on the extended center line for a distance of 1,700 feet
and widening uniformly to a width of 1,425 feet.
a. Runway 30 - 500 feet wide beginning at a point 275 feet In (northwest)
from the edge of the pavement, and extending to the southeast on the
extended center line for a distance of 1,000 feet and widening uniformly
to a width of 700 feet.
Runway 35 - 500 feet wide beginning at a point on the runway center line
extended 200 feet out from the end of the pavement, and extend j il I
the south on the extended center line fora distance of 1,700 feet
widening uniformly to a width of 1,010 feet.
Height limitation. No structure, except as herein provided, shall penetrate the
clear surface of the OCL zone, as depicted on the airport overlay zoning map
Use limitations. No use, except as herein provided, shall be permitted in the
OCL zone In which there 1s connected therewith a building which according to
the 1988 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, has an occupancy rating,of fifty
(50) square feet of floor area per person or less. In addition, the following uses
shall not be permitted, except as herein provided:
a. Campgrounds.
b. Fairgrounds.
C. Hospitals and Institutions.
d. Motels and hotels.
0. Nursing and custodial home.
1. Residential uses.
9. Restaurants and similar eating and drinking establishments.
h. Schools, Including nurseries, prekindergartens and kindergartens.
I. Stadiums.
J. Storage of fuel or other hazardous materials.
k. Theaters.
I. Sanitary landfills.
S
(e) Transitional overlay (07) zone.
(1) Defined. The land lying under those surfaces extending outward and upward
at right angles to the runway center line and the runway center line extended
at a slope of seven (7) to one from the sides of the primary surface and from
the sides of the approach surfaces to the intersection with the horizontal overlay
(OH) zone:
(2) Height limitation. No structure, except as herein provided, shall penetrate the
transitional surface of the OT zone, as depicted on the airport overlay zoning
map.
(3) Use limitation. Sanitary landfills shall not be permitted on the OT zone.
Sec. 4-76. Use restrictions.
In addition to the above restrictions on land, the following special requirements shall apply to .j
properties within the airport zones described in Section 4-75 and shown on the Airport Zoning
Map. -
- ,! :.
(a) No structure shall be erected that raises the published minimum descent altitude for an
instrument approach to any runway, nor shall any structure be erected that causes the
minimum obstruction clearance altitude or minimum enroute altitude to be increased. I �I
(b) Lighting.
(1) All lighting or illumination used in conjunction with streets, parking, signs or other
uses of land and structures shall be arranged and operated in such a mariner 7+J
that it is not misleading or dangerous to aircraft operating from the airport or in
the vicinity thereof.
(2) The owner of any structure over two hundred (200) feet above ground level shall i
install on the structure lighting in accordance with Federal Aviation Administra-
tion Advisory Circular 70-7460 and amendments.
(3) Any permit or variance granted by the airport board of adjustment may be so
conditioned as to require the owner of the structure or growth in question to
permit the city or the Iowa City airport commission to install, operate and
maintain thereon such markers or lights as may be necessary to indicate to
pilots the presence of an airspace hazard.
(c) No operations from any use shall produce electronic Interference with navigation signals
or radio communication between the airport and aircraft.
ao�s
N
Sec. 4.77. Nonconformitles.
(a) Defined. Any structure or portion thereof which does not conform to the provisions of
this article relative to height, and any use which is not allowed within the airport overlay
zone in which it is located by reason of the adoption of Iowa City Ordinance Nos. 83-
3133 and 83.3160, or this article or subsequent amendments thereto, is nonconforming.
(b) Regulations not retroactive. The regulations prescribed herein shall not be construed
to require the removal, lowering, or other change to or alteration of any stricture or tree
not conforming to the regulations as of the effective date of this article, or to otherwise
interfere with the continuance of any nonconforming use. However, no pre-existing
nonconforming structure, tree, or use shall be replaced, rebuilt, altered, or allowed to
grow higher, or be replanted, so as to constitute a greater airport hazard than it was
when these regulations were originally adopted. Nothing contained herein shall require
any change in the construction, alteration, or intended use of any structure, construction
or alteration of which was begun prior to the effective date of this article and is
completed within one year thereafter.
(c) Marking and lighting. Notwithstanding the preceding provision of this section, the owner
of any nonconforming structure or tree is hereby required to permit the installation,
operation, and maintenance thereon of such markers and lights as shall be necessary
to indicate to the operator of aircraft in the vicinity of the airport, the presence of such
airport hazards. Such markers and lights shall be installed, operated, and maintained
at the expense of the Iowa City Airport Commission.
Sec. 4.78. Airport zoning commission.
A Johnson County/Iowa City Airport Zoning Commission shall be provided as follows: The
airport zoning commission shall consist of five (5) members, two (2) of whom shall be
appointed by the board of supervisors of Johnson County and two (2) of whom shall be
selected by the city council of the City o1 Iowa City, Iowa, and one additional member to act
as chairman, who shall be selected by a majority vote of the members selected by the board
of supervisors and city council. The terms of such members shall be as provided by Section
329,9 of the Iowa Code, As required by Section 329.9 of the Iowa Code, such airport zoning
commission shall follow the procedures provided in Sections 414.4 and 414.6 of the Iowa
Code.
Sec. 4-79. Board of adjustment.
An airport board of adjustment ('board") is hereby established as follows: The board shall
consist of five (5) members, two (2) of whom shall be appointed by the board o1 supervisors
of Johnson County and two (2) of whom shall be appointed by the city council of Iowa City,
and one additional member to act as chairman who shall be selected by a majority vote of the
members selected by the board of supervisors and city council. The terms of such members
shall be as provided In Section 329.12 of the Iowa Code. Such board shall have the powers
and duties, and shall follow the procedures, provided by Sections 329.11 and 329.12 of the
Iowa Code.
I
I'
i
1,
r.
i-
10
Sec. 4-80. Provisional modification.
(a) Any person desiring to construct a structure or establish a use which exceeds or
violates the height and/or use limitations for the airport overlay zones as provided In
Section 4-75 may request a provisional modification of those regulations as herein t
provided. The appropriate building official may grant a request for provisional
modification if the proposed structure or use:
(1) Is not considered an airport hazard or an incompatible use by the Federal
Aviation Administration; and
(2) Will not result in the construction or establishment of a structure or use that
raises the published minimum descent altitude for an Instrument approach to any
runway, or that causes any minimum obstruction clearance altitude or minimum �!
enroute altitude to be Increased, as determined by the FAA.
i
(b) Persons requesting such a provisional modification shall file FAA Form 7460.1 "Notice
of Proposed Construction or Alteration" in accordance with the notice provisions of j
Section 4-74, and the notice provisions of FAR Part 77.13. If the Federal Aviation
Administration Issues a determination that the proposed structure or use is not
consistent with the provisions of (a)(1) and (2) above, the building official shall deny �.
such proposed modification to the height and/or use provisions contained in the airport
overlay zones. Such denial shall not preclude an application for a special exception j
or variance to the airport board of adjustment, as provided in Sections 4-81 and 4.82. t
Sec. 4.81. �
(,
Any structure which Is deemed by the appropriate building official to be shielded, in I I�
accordance with the provisions of FAR Part 77.13 and Section 4.74(b) above, shall not be
subject to the height restrictions contained herein, so long as the structure height does not
exceed the height of the shielding structure.
Sec. 4.82. Special exceptions.
(a) The height and use limitations contained in the airport overlay zones may be modified
by special exception granted by the airport board of adjustment. However, no such
special exception shall be granted unless the board finds, based upon written
determination from the Federal Aviation Administration and the aeronautics division of
the Iowa Department of Transportation, that:
(1) In an application to permit any structure, tree, or use of land to exceed the
height or use limitations of the airport overlay zones, that such structure, tree,
or use of land, as proposed, will not obstruct landing and take -oft of aircraft at
the airport and will not constitute a hazard to aviation.
ao13
11
(2) In the application to permit a use of land otherwise prohibited herein, that such ;
use, as proposed will not be Incompatible with airport operations and does not
create/constitute a hazard.
(b) An applicant for a special exception hereunder shall, as part of the application submitted ± t
to the board, file the required written advice of the Federal Aviation Administration, and
the aeronautics division of the Iowa Department of Transportation. No application for
a special exception hereunder shall be set for hearing by the board until such
determination has been issued.
(c) In making Its determination on an application for a special exception, the board shall
apply and be bound by State and Federal regulations applicable to the Iowa City
Municipal Airport. {,
(d) In making a determination on an application for a special exception as to use, where {
the structure has been determined to be shielded in accordance with Section 4-81 of
this Ordinance, written advice of the FAA and IDOT in regard to the proposed use shall
not be required.
Sec. 4.83. Variances. I!
(a) Any person desiring to erect or increase the height of any structure, or to permit the
growth of any tree, or otherwise use property in a manner which would constitute a
violation of these regulations, may apply to the board for a variance from these
regulations. Such variances shall be allowed only where a literal application or {
enforcement of these regulations would result in unnecessary hardship, and the relief I i
granted would not be contrary to the public interest, but would do substantial justice
and be in accordance with the spirit of these regulations and of Chapter 329 of the 1' "
Iowa Code; provided, however, any such variance may be allowed subject to any
reasonable conditions that the board may deem necessary to effectuate the purposes
of Chapter 329 of the Iowa Code, including but not limited to the following: Any such
variance shall be subject to a requirement that the person requesting the variance, at
such person's own expense, Install, operate, and maintain thereon such markers and
lights as may be necessary to Indicate to operators of aircraft the presence of an airport
obstruction; and the reservation of the right of the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City
Airport Commission, at their own expense, to go onto the permittee's property to Install,
operate, and maintain thereon such markers and lights as may be necessary to indicate
to operators of aircraft the presences of an airport obstruction.
(b) In making Its determination on an application for a variance, the board shall apply and
be bound by State and Federal regulations applicable to the Iowa City Municipal Airport.
!
(c) Any appeal from the decision of the board of adjustment shall be in accordance with
the provisions of Section 414.15 at seq. of the Iowa Code.
i
I
1
11
(2) In the application to permit a use of land otherwise prohibited herein, that such ;
use, as proposed will not be Incompatible with airport operations and does not
create/constitute a hazard.
(b) An applicant for a special exception hereunder shall, as part of the application submitted ± t
to the board, file the required written advice of the Federal Aviation Administration, and
the aeronautics division of the Iowa Department of Transportation. No application for
a special exception hereunder shall be set for hearing by the board until such
determination has been issued.
(c) In making Its determination on an application for a special exception, the board shall
apply and be bound by State and Federal regulations applicable to the Iowa City
Municipal Airport. {,
(d) In making a determination on an application for a special exception as to use, where {
the structure has been determined to be shielded in accordance with Section 4-81 of
this Ordinance, written advice of the FAA and IDOT in regard to the proposed use shall
not be required.
Sec. 4.83. Variances. I!
(a) Any person desiring to erect or increase the height of any structure, or to permit the
growth of any tree, or otherwise use property in a manner which would constitute a
violation of these regulations, may apply to the board for a variance from these
regulations. Such variances shall be allowed only where a literal application or {
enforcement of these regulations would result in unnecessary hardship, and the relief I i
granted would not be contrary to the public interest, but would do substantial justice
and be in accordance with the spirit of these regulations and of Chapter 329 of the 1' "
Iowa Code; provided, however, any such variance may be allowed subject to any
reasonable conditions that the board may deem necessary to effectuate the purposes
of Chapter 329 of the Iowa Code, including but not limited to the following: Any such
variance shall be subject to a requirement that the person requesting the variance, at
such person's own expense, Install, operate, and maintain thereon such markers and
lights as may be necessary to Indicate to operators of aircraft the presence of an airport
obstruction; and the reservation of the right of the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City
Airport Commission, at their own expense, to go onto the permittee's property to Install,
operate, and maintain thereon such markers and lights as may be necessary to indicate
to operators of aircraft the presences of an airport obstruction.
(b) In making Its determination on an application for a variance, the board shall apply and
be bound by State and Federal regulations applicable to the Iowa City Municipal Airport.
!
(c) Any appeal from the decision of the board of adjustment shall be in accordance with
the provisions of Section 414.15 at seq. of the Iowa Code.
i
I
IV,
Sec. 4.84. Administration and enforcement.
The administration of these zoning regulations shall be performed by the appropriate county
or city building official, as the case may be. Enforcement of these zoning regulations shall be
the responsibility of the Iowa City Airport Commission, or through such persons or representa-
tives'as the Iowa City Airport Commission may from time to time direct. However, as provided
by Section 329.13 of the Iowa Code, such duties of enforcement and administration shall not
Include any of the powers herein delegated to the board of adjustment.
Sec. 4.85. Equitable remedies.
The City of Iowa City or the Iowa City Airport Commission may, as authorized by Section 329.5 1
of the Iowa Code, maintain an action in equity to restrain and abate as a nuisance the creation I j
or establishment of an airport hazard pertaining.to the Iowa City Municipal Airport in violation A
of these regulations for any area, whether within or without the territorial limits of the City of
Iowa City.
Sec. 4-86.Conflicting regulations.
�I
In the event of any conflict between these airport zoning regulations and any other regulations
applicable to the same area, whether the conflict be with respect to the height of structures Ir
or trees, the use of land, or any other matter, the more stringent limitation or requirements shall
control.
Sec. 4-87. Prohibited acts. + .
It shall be unlawful for any person to do any of the acts hereinafter stated unless a provisional
modification, special exception, or variance from the provisions of these regulations shall have
been granted.
(1) No person shall erect or Increase the height of any structure, or permit the growth of
any tree, to a height in excess of that provided by [any] of these regulations for the
zone or area where such act occurs, except as provided in this Article.
(2) No person shall hereafter place, or cause to be placed, above ground, transmission or
distribution lines or poles or other structures supporting the same within two hundred
(200) feet of the outer boundary of the airport as said boundary is shown on the airport
overlay zoning map.
(3) No person shall otherwise use property within a zone established by these regulations I
in violation of the use restrictions of these regulations, or in such a manner as to create
an airport hazard as defined herein, except as provided in this Article.
i
ao83 -
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
November 20, 1989
Mayor John McDonald and City Counc' mbe
Terrence L. Timmins, City Attorney
Addition of Full-time Administrative Clerkfrypist in the Legal Department
i
i
1
i
f
{
Discussion:
II
I
is
The Legal Department is presently staffed by one Administrative Secretary, who is responsible
for a wide range of secretarial duties, including the typing of legal documents and correspon-
dence; maintenance of the filing system and law library holdings, receptionist for telephone
t:
r
'
calls and visitors, and assisting attorneys in keeping track of appointments, not to mention a
z.:
full range of clerical duties including copying of documents and correspondence, the handling
�F.
1
of external and inter -office mail, and keeping office supplies In stock.Three' attorneys generate
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
November 20, 1989
Mayor John McDonald and City Counc' mbe
Terrence L. Timmins, City Attorney
Addition of Full-time Administrative Clerkfrypist in the Legal Department
i
i
1
i
f
{
Discussion:
II
I
The Legal Department is presently staffed by one Administrative Secretary, who is responsible
for a wide range of secretarial duties, including the typing of legal documents and correspon-
dence; maintenance of the filing system and law library holdings, receptionist for telephone
r
'
calls and visitors, and assisting attorneys in keeping track of appointments, not to mention a
full range of clerical duties including copying of documents and correspondence, the handling
of external and inter -office mail, and keeping office supplies In stock.Three' attorneys generate
much more work in these and other categories than a single secretary can handle, which has
In the past led to attorneys performing these kinds of tasks for themselves.
`•l
Vacation and sick leave present the Department with a particular problem in terms of being
able to consistently find temporary fill-in help capable of covering even a part of this workload,
with the result that much of this work is then done by the attorneys, by persons outside the
Department, or not at all. Commencing in March of this year, the Legal Department was
authorized to employ a Clerk/Typist on a temporary basis. While the addition of that position
went a, long way toward addressing these problems, the individual who filled that position
recently left to take full-time employment elsewhere.
At this time we are seeking the addition of a permanent, full-time Administrative Clerk/Typist
In the Legal Department, The addition of this position would enable the Department to address
I
this chronic staffing problem, and would also enable us to obtain computer use skills that
present staff has not had the time or opportunity to develop. This will be particularly helpful
for data Input for the various computer-based records keeping systems that we are now in the
process of designing and/or obtaining for the Legal Department.
Recommendation;
I ,
-
On the basis of the foregoing, it is my recommendation that the City Council authorize the
addition of an Administrative Clerk/Typist to the budgeted positions In the Legal Department
l r
Budget. I would further recommend that the position be established at Grade 42 under the
Confidential Pay Plan at an annual salary of $16,931,20. The estimated annual cost of such
a position, Including benefits, is $23,564.
i
.. "
bdw2-1
I
R
z
City of Iowa City
,.
`- MEMORANDUM
G
Date: June 23, 1981
To: All Current City Employees and the General Public
} From: Human Relations Department
t
Re: Job Vacancy
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY FY1990
$27,539-$37,460• Grade 55-09
& Permanent Full-time Position $29,286 - $39,832
s
Provides legal advice and recommendations, and 'renders oral and written
i opinions to the City Manager, City Council, Boards and Commissions and other
_
City employees. Represents the City in litigation and claims at the adminis-
trative level, and in state, federal and magistrate's court. Researches legal i! .
questions and prepares reports. Provides legal assistance and review of
public _improvement and development, projects,, public_ finance,_ labor relations
and negotiations, and other areas of municipal operations.Coordinates' and
r j
completes property I acquisitions and disposals.. Attends meetings 'of ;City
Boards and Commissions. Prepares and reviews contracts, deeds, ordinances, l ,
resolutions''' and other related documents. 'Responds to inquiries from the
general public. May act as City Attorney in the absence of the City Attorney
if,!. designated; and performs other related work as required. i
,
t
Education and Experience: I
Requires a -law degree and three to five years in municipal law practice or a I
{
closet related field
y preferred. Must be a member of the Iowa Bar upon ',
employment.
Apply before 5:00 ,
pp y p.m., Friday, July 17, 1987, Human Relations Department,
Civic Center, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52240, 356-5020.
TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT OF
1986, ALL PERSONS HIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE VERIFICA-
TION OFL IDENTITY AND EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY PER PROVISIONS OF THE ACT.
The City of Iowa City is an affirmative action employer. Applications from
female, minority group members and the handicapped are encouraged.
'
bj3/18
i
•Salary, effective July 1, 1987. f
i
3=
OUTSIDE COUNSEL COSTS
FY1987
FY1988
FY1989
FY1090
e
ty
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-4uarter :'
HAYEK
$16,265.66
paid
$42,256.38
paid
$35,758.76
paid
$ 8,981.04 paid
44,809.08
billed
34,935.00
billed
22,824.00 billed
VONBRIESEN
$13,713.93
------------
$47,001.45
paid
5,194.64 paid
AHLERS
$13,269.91
paid
$17,261.77
paid
$ 548.00
paid
MISC.
$ 2.685.75
paid
$ 3,675.00
paid
$ 115.00
paid
v
■
3=
i
I
CITY OF IOWA
CITY
SUMMARY OF TIME
AND FEES
FROM JULY 1, 1989
TO PRESENT
FOR HAYEK LAW
FIRM
CATEGORY
TOTAL HOURS
BILLINGS
r
Joe Grant Lawsuit
,+
Disposition: Verdict for City;'
2.4
t 168:97
appeal denied.
Vevera Lawsuit
2:1
Disposition: _Pending; no trial
= 136.50
;
date.
,xl
Alberhasky;Case
I '
(Administrative Hearing)
u hi<
Disposition: Pending; no hearing
3
E 19.50
date.
YocumCounter
Disposition: Pending; trial
3.7
S 280.63
set Dec: 13, 1989.
�.
Peden Case
"r
Disposition: Settlement pending.
7.8
t 594.65
Barreras Claim
'. >•�•�..,
x' J
Disposition: Pendin g;
29.7
E 2'242'71
r
.trial
set Oct., 1990.
+ ,
'
�•,
.:.
McIntosh Suit
9:6
t
_._
Disposition; Defense tendered'
723:86
to and accepted
by Defendant
Drollinger.
I
Airport:,Avigation:Easements
�
3
$ 22.50
x
Fitzgarrald v. City (Mandamus)
32.8
6'
' Fu
Disposition: Pending.
6 2,156.60 `
FitzgarraldCondemnationAppeal'
1.3S
Disposition:,
Dis on: Pending;
89:30
si �it.'.,r+1.1t
set Feb., 1990.
i r -
"t'
Dane Condemnation Appeal
70.2
Disposition: .5320,000 award
$ 4,621.45
to Danes.
.
..
Williams Condemnation Appeal
to r�
Disposition: Pending; trial
3
$ 19.50
set March, 1990.
I
l;
j
i
CITY OF IOWA CITY
SUMMARY TIME AND EES
FROM JULY1, 1I 988TO JUNEF 30, 1989
i
FOR HAYEK LAW FIRM'
CATEGORY
TOTAL HOURSBILLINGS
Joe Grant Lawsuit
Disposition: Verdict for City.
27.1
$ 2,211.65
.,., appeal denied,
...
.-
�.
`
Vevera Lawsuit
S
Disposition: Pendin B. no trial
1'7
E 125.70
P
date.
Alberhasky Case
#
Disposition: Supreme Court
15.6
E 1,096.67:,
appeal in favor
of; City.
I ,'
Alberhasky Damages
xI
41
Suit
Disposition: .Dismissed after
3.2
5 274.62
i
Y
S- Court decision
, r
in favor of city.
+
Yocum Injunction
< "
Disposition: Judgment for
20 8
S 1,373.10
City.
3
Yocum Counter-Claim
I`
1+I
„
Dis positionr- Pending; trial
12.0
$ 910.60
'
set
for Dec. 13, 1989.
Peden Case
Disposition: Settlement Pending.
35'2
S 2,631.41
_
Barreras Case
p
Disposition: Pending; trial
23.7
S 1,797.49
N
set
October, 1990.
�
r
Airport, Condemnation
it
3.0
5
Fitzgarrald Declaratory Judgment
210.60
Disposition: Judgment for
56.0
$ 3,818.58
Fitzgarralds;,,
condemnation
'
declared void.
,aw 9'
Fitzgarrald Avigation Easement
4.6
5 332.00
.n
Fitzgarrald Condemnation Appeal
Disposition:- Pending; trial set
3.4
$ 223.07
February, 1990.
Braverman `Condemnation Appeal .4
Disposition:. Pending.
TOTAL 482.3
E 30.00 9 tri
$34,935.25 fl
$34,935.25/482.3 hrs = $72.43/hr
i l�Ll. y !.f ffA •I:,
ptl�!
I
1
r
;
-2-
Fitzgarrald v. City (Mandamus)
32.5
$
2,137.46
Disposition: Pending.
,
r
Dane Condemnation Appeal
77.3
$
5,097.84
`
Disposition: $320,000 award to
Danes.
i
Y
Williams Condemnation Appeal
3.4
E
221.00
<
Disposition:Pending; trial set
N.
March 1990.
,^
Airport Avigation Easements
.6
$
45.00
Runway 24
4.2
$
273.00
Sewer Project
(Condemnation Proceedings)
157.0
$12,080.26
Disposition: Completed
j
Pleasant Valley, Condemnation
J
rf, K
Appeal
'.3
$
22.50
t
Disposition: Pending.
Kroeze Condemnation Appeal
.3
$
22.50
i
n
Disposition: Pending.
%
Braverman `Condemnation Appeal .4
Disposition:. Pending.
TOTAL 482.3
E 30.00 9 tri
$34,935.25 fl
$34,935.25/482.3 hrs = $72.43/hr
i l�Ll. y !.f ffA •I:,
ptl�!
I
1
1
'�+
1
j
I
I
I
1
w;
,
}
1
1
1
7
Q
l
1
1
1
1
1
,
4
,
1
1
1
1
I
,
I
I
h
1
1
w
I
1
m
O 1
.+
fT 1
1
qv
W 1
1
I
1
I
y
1
t0 10 0 0 N N 01In 1
1
1
C
vl +I I J
,
I W
M •ti O1 n.y .tiO P 1
1
S 1
r
Q
1
J 1
It
W
Y I
O II CO 0A co 1+10 r mm
n 1 P t D N� I f l a) 10 N
ti
, rl
1
I
I
I
i
1
I
1
1
I
,
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
,
i
1
l
1
,
I
i
I
1
1
I
1
,
1
1
1
'1
1
1
1
1
a 1
b i
J•1. 1
L 1
S 1
1
,
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
ui
,
1
,
1
,
1
L
O
Q
a
�
'�+
Iw i
w
w;
,
}
1
I
1
7
Q
1
V
S
1
'
4
1
I
1
,
I
I
I
.+
1
1
1
,
1
y
t0 10 0 0 N N 01In 1
1
1
1
vl +I I J
1
I W
M •ti O1 n.y .tiO P 1
t'1 --I O 1'1 n l
(T 1p O P T 1
,01101 1
O O O O 1
Ip
1
It
W
I
1 lt]
O.
O
1
n .r Ip I
10 10 n j
2
1
^1 ��M NN1[An 1
O1nP I
O P P N
n On 1
Q
1
1 OI
0O0
W
I
On N.tiN I
M P I
�
..
I
S
i
H
1
•'
1
I
V
1
t 1
O O O OIO
O O OI
0 0
1
O I
O
IA Ill P n 1
O mlto 1
0 0
t•] O NIIO 1
v
.
W
1
1
.•�1a 047 t'1 1
�
I
'
o
,
I
r 1
N.tin
MHN
I
rti j
tn0
I
1
I
1
'1-
ih'I
M
4
;
i
111U
i1
I
j
1
,I
i
�
1
I
I
1
I
1
I
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
,
j
1
�
1
I
O
1
11
1
Irl
O II CO 0A co 1+10 r mm
n 1 P t D N� I f l a) 10 N
ti
, rl
1
I
I
I
i
1
I
1
1
I
,
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
,
i
1
l
1
,
I
i
I
1
1
I
1
,
1
1
1
'1
1
1
1
1
a 1
b i
J•1. 1
L 1
S 1
1
,
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
ui
,
1
,
1
,
1
L
O
Q
a
�
'�+
Iw i
w
w;
,
•r 1
P
I
i
1
I
1
1
I
I
I
1
1
1
,
1
y
t0 10 0 0 N N 01In 1
1
1
1
M •ti O1 n.y .tiO P 1
t'1 --I O 1'1 n l
(T 1p O P T 1
,01101 1
O O O O 1
Ip
1
1
•� n O 1
'A O OI co 1
1 lt]
O.
OI n N t0 Of p'f1.0-I j
Ul OI tO O 10 1
0110
n .r Ip I
10 10 n j
1
^1 ��M NN1[An 1
O1nP I
O P P N
n On 1
Of
.y 1p ID l0 ,
N
1 OI
0O0
•R w l
On N.tiN I
M P I
�
..
I
O II CO 0A co 1+10 r mm
n 1 P t D N� I f l a) 10 N
ti
, rl
1
I
I
I
i
1
I
1
1
I
,
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
,
i
1
l
1
,
I
i
I
1
1
I
1
,
1
1
1
'1
1
1
1
1
a 1
b i
J•1. 1
L 1
S 1
1
,
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
ui
,
1
,
1
,
1
L
O
Q
a
�
'�+
Iw i
w
w;
,
•r 1
P
I
i
1
1
y
1
1
1
1
1
i
I
O O O OIO
O O OI
0 0
1
O I
O
IA Ill P n 1
O mlto 1
0 0
t•] O NIIO 1
v
.
O;
!
1
.•�1a 047 t'1 1
1 m O 1
1
o
I
OPM.•IO 1
N.tin
MHN
to
rti j
tn0
I
I
1
I
1
1
1
1
j
1
I
O
11
I
;
,
{
_
1
1
I
It
,
1
I
1
co
1
I
1
I
1
1
O
t0
1
I
I
j
Y W
1
n
N
L C N
0
d-�
1m
1
11 01
t
'U
t1
0
p da
I
a s
1
U C C
1
01 1 0.
1�7�6
1
QtY
1
O N d
1
d 1 p
1
1
1
1
N
,
1
1
L
1
n
1
1
U
N
1
1 y
1
N
1 p
1 G
i
J•'
O
....._.....
�..........._
w
..
, �. .�•r.
pw x'Ih Lir:;
I
4-
ro
N
N
C
w
�
L
�
ro
q
�
N
fa
'
�
t
a
v
i!
v
to m In In
N ro
i
L L L
LLL.GL
O b
ro ro ro
O
m
i
N 01 U1
OO♦TCN
%1 %1a
L m
G C
L
0100
010101
Ul 01 C1
N
I
N
..001
_LLL
II 11ItIjj
LL
O O 0
N L
c �
. 000
0 d
d O
tLL
p
Z
NOO
U
u
L
G N
r 1'
O1 LO
V 4-
I,
O:
X0101
LNOO
w
II II It
O
G
O
1 L L
LNm OCL
7
t
it
�'
ro ro ro
c..
9
b
y
'ddd
ro
i C
i
ml
r
"
GGC
~
r
'>t�`++ice.,m+aro
I I I
.O-
:L
00O
1
N ;.
n6d
NOap
F-
4-
E
I
p
NNN
LOcO
y
coOJ OJW
m co
Q
•--IMI
0 d
I
y
XXX
ONNN
0. �w �w
y
fir'; v,
0
r
W
01 10 Nw
'OMLO
ULO
1`.{..
I
N.
BOO
In m
O
M N -I
L O
1
SfQ+
0 0 o
u n li
www
www
o a+
11..-
1
d N
-.
=
II'll-II
O
II II II
t
�
Y
E
p` r'
dna
a f
In vi'vi
v
In vI In
y m -
1
>1 %1 >7
O
3
c
ao.a
Y-
HV'V'Q Q
co
&fg51
1 1 rt
I d 1 r
W:
L d
000
000
ata
01
01
Y
itq
#O
M
O
000
Y
Ol OOt 0Oi
n d d
rr
L
NNN
O]
V
LLL
Z
XXX =
Nr eU m
w
N L
-
W
NO LOO.
L 2
L
N
II
II Ol
W
000
Ltt
E
F-
\NNN.
t t
1`0 .•I
N
NMM1X1 LL
KLON
7
03 taco
O1NN
b
:01
+
N O O
Q
Y
Oo(NI III
OMID
C
N
M 4-
I�
..
bnn
d
c1
Q
L
L
. 0
O
aMM
O
3 O
co N1YI
NN.ti
O
InCm
www
m
N
'O
7Ir{F
W
y+ vby r+f
C
yL
O1
C
IYi
%"- 4t..' 4t
XX 1 2c9
-4-
a
F411A JYi <
LVA
L'O W
L��
W
LC'-•�
,*Li
cc
.—
01
L
jht '. r
d ••- •n
D
R 1
) ( )) :j r� r...,.. ,�
I-'• J m
Y
d •� .� . d•
� - H J m J
G1 •r •r
I-• J 6]
K
�
0/ •r .�
1--• J m
4-
N
w
�[
y
y
t
_
C
Q
Q
W
N
;
I
3
N
N
+ r 1
I
K
7
to
i
s
W
W
CI
••
Y
{�.
7
W
O
1
)
TORT LAWSUITS
-------------------------------------- I - — -------- - -------------------- ---
Pending
as of October 6,
1989
a
¢-
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-
Plaintiff
* Grant
* Vevera
* Yocum
Dobrian/Federated
Ins/Eble
* Barreras
f
''
Old Feed Store
Yocum
* Peden
Simpson
* McIntosh
f
10 cases
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ,
Pending
as of October 3,
1988
I
-
.i�. _
f
Plaintiff-
:
- ,* Grant
* Vevera
*Yocum
`.
Ranshaw
.
Cline
* Grosvenor
* Emde :
u
Kaiser
i
'
Old.feed Store
Yocum
10 cases
Y
-- --------------------
-----7-----
-Pending
-----------------------------
7 --------
--------
7-7
Pending
as of October 9,
1987
;t
Plaintiff,
;
Grantr.
,f
Vevera
*Yocum
*Morgan
,
* Alestri:
7
II
Ranshaw
Neuzil
* Slemmons
s
y,t I 55i
* C
Cline
Tauchner
.. "
Anderson
*`Grosvenor
I
12 cases
-------.-------------.--------------------------------
--------------------------
* Assigned to Outside Counsel
t
nt
aoo�
...; ,aa.+;.ar
a;rorNv t 4 . ii'�
r c5 '•'
City of Iowa city
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 9, 1988
To: Mayor John McDonald and City Councilmembers
From: Terrence L. Timmins, City Attorney
Re: Proposal for Legal Department Reorganization
Introduction:
The Legal Department is proposing a reorganization which involves the
establishment of the positions of Deputy City Attorney, Assistant City
Attorney/Litigator, and Assistant City Attorney/Prosecutor. This proposed
reorganization would involve the reassignment of some duties within the i
department, and the 'creation of one new position of Assistant City
Attorney. I I -
Discussion: 1 V
Under the proposed reorganization, Assistant City Attorney Richard Boyle
would become Deputy City Attorney in recognition of the key role that he
has within the Department ;in terms of providing specialized"research and
consultation to the City Attorney, City Council, and City administration, 1 ��
and in litigating land use issues on the City's behalf. Assistant City i
Attorney William Sueppel would become Assistant City Attorney/Litigator, I, t
with primary responsibility for tort lawsuits and property condemnations,
as well as involvement in tax appeals. The Assistant City
Attorney/Prosecutor would be a new entry level position in the Department, I '
with primary responsibility for the prosecution of all City ordinance
- violations, and for the provision of consultation services on ordinance
enforcement matters.
The reasons underlying and justifying this proposal are as follows:
1. Increased workload. With the City's Wastewater Facilities
Improvement Project now underway, the Legal Department's workload has
increased dramatically. The Department has had significant
involvement in a number of issues related to that project since later
last year (University sewer rate challenge, Metcalf & Eddy contract
renegotiation, DNR Consent Decree, City/County zoning dispute over
new plant site), and will continue to have that degree of involvement
for the next two to three years due to the projected acquisition of
approximately 70 property parcels for that project. '
In addition, the Legal Department continues to experience an
increased workload in the drafting of major agreements, particularly 4 ,•
intergovernmental agreements. This is a trend which is expected to
continue.
2
2. Restoration of Time for Office Management and Other Projects. This
increased workload has affected the management of the Legal
Department and its ability to accomplish other tasks. The evaluation
of Legal Department staff members was delayed this year due to the
press of other business. In addition, we have been unable to make
acceptable progress in implementing computer database indexing
systems for the office filing system, for the legal opinion and brief
files, and for our litigation files, all of which would ultimately
ease office management generally. Numerous necessary code revision
projects have been delayed or put on hold due to the workload in
other areas.
3. Increased Time Required for Prosecution of City Ordinance Violations.
In May of this year, Johnson County Magistrates Court was moved from
its long-time "home" in our City Council Chambers to take up
permanent residence in new facilities in the remodeled Johnson:County
Courthouse. While in all other respects a very positive development,
that move has significantly impacted the Legal Department.City
cases have for many years been assigned for trial on Tuesday and
Thursday mornings each week. Formerly, the Assistant City Attorneys
assigned to prosecution could cover City cases in Magistrate's court
without leaving the Civic Center. If all the 9:00 AM cases had been
dealt with by 9:15, they could return to the Legal Department to work
on other matters, or they could go to the Police Department to
— interview officers for cases assigned for trial at 10:00 AM or 11:00
AM. This situation made for fairly efficient utilization of their
time, particularly in those instances when the 9:00 cases, the 10:00
cases, and/or the 11:00 cases "dropped out" due to defendant's "no
show" or plea bargaining, or when there were no cases scheduled for
one of those time slots.
Now, our prosecutor has to travel eight blocks to the Courthouse to
try those cases. If the 9:00 or 10:00 cases "drop out" or get plea
bargained, that attorney has to waste 30 to 45 minutes at the
Courthouse waiting for the next group of scheduled cases. It would
make very little sense to attempt to return to Civic Center for that
short period of time. To make some gainful use of time in these
circumstances, the prosecutor does attempt to take case files and
research materials with him to the Courthouse to work on during this
period. However, without an office to work in, it's very difficult
to accomplish much. This situation has thus had a significant impact
on the ability of our prosecutor to perform other tasks.
4. Economic Justification. At present, the City has a number of private
lawfirms on retainer as "outside counsel" in specific cases. Several
of those firms were hired by the City's insurance carriers to
represent the City in tort lawsuits. In the past, this was left
largely to the discretion of those carriers, and in only rare
instances did they choose to assign those cases to the staff of the
Legal Department. However, under our arrangement with the City's
current liability insurance carrier, the City can, after consultation
with the carrier, assume the defense of tort lawsuits by "in-house"
legal staff.
,;0f.6
i
i
i
I
i
i
I
j .
I
-
II
i
j
i
1
r
3
In one tort lawsuit which was recently settled, insurance coverage
was denied and the City was required to assume its own defense. In
that instance, defense was assigned to outside counsel because of the
complexity of the case, because it was a death case with high stakes,
and because the defense of such cases is very time consuming. The
Heritage Cablevision lawsuit was also assigned to outside counsel for
similar reasons.
The rest of the cases on assignment to outside counsel resulted from
the resignation of former Assistant City Attorney David Brown.
Essentially, it was recommended that Mr. Brown take his City caseload
with him into private practice because of his familiarity with those
cases and because it was going to be some time before the Legal
Department would be back to full strength following the hiring of his
replacement. Although that caseload should be "winding down" during
the next year or so, the property acquisition caseload for the
Wastewater Facilities Improvements Project will be coming on-line
during that same timeframe.
Given our increasing workload in that and other areas, the Department
will be understaffed to handle the workload unless the City either
continues to utilize outside counsel or hires additional in-house
staff. Since the reorganization proposal really only involves the
addition of an entry level position, and a modest 2% merit adjustment
to Mr. Boyle's salary, the additional cost of the entire proposal
will be less than $25,000 per year. The result will be the addition
of approximately 2000 hours per year in available staff time, which
will offset the need for the retention of outside counsel in all but
a few cases.
In this regard, the economics of the situation are obvious. The City
is currently paying between $65 and $90 per hour for the services of
outside counsel. The attorney hired to fill the entry level
prosecutor position will be paid something in the range of $18,000 to
$19,000 as an annual salary. An annual salary in that range yields
an annual cost to the City from $22,000 to $23,000, after adding in
the cost of fringe benefits. An annual cost in that range would thus
yield an actual cost to the City of less than 512/hour for an
attorney in such an entry level position.
It should be clearly understood that we are not inferring that the
quality of service currently being provided by outside counsel can be
duplicated by an attorney in an entry level position. The hiring of
an entry level attorney will, however, free up time for other
attorneys in the office to handle matters which are now assigned to
outside counsel, or that will likely have to be so assigned if this
proposal is not approved.
S. Continuity. Under the reorganization which;I am proposing, the new
entry level position of Assistant City Attorney/Prosecutor would very
likely be staffed by a recent law school graduate. That individual
would gain familiarity with the City and litigation experience by
prosecuting City Code violations and by assisting the other attorneys
in the office with their lawsuits. If the City then experienced a
vacancy in either of the other two positions within the Legal
Department, the City would have the option of moving the prosecutor
into that position and hiring a new entry level prosecutor, rather
ao8�6
j
i
i
II
I
�
i
IF than be forced to search for a new assistant with prior municipal
experience, as occurred when Mr. Brown
N resigned in 1987.
r Recommendation:
-
To implement the reorganization plan outlined herein, I would :recommend
that the following actions be taken. First
of all, I would recommend that
the City Council establish the following three
s
new positions within the
Legal Department:
1. Deputy City Attorney,
2. . Assistant City Attorney/Litigator, and
3. Assistant City Attorney/Prosecutor.
These new, positions would replace the two existing Assistant City Attorney
positions.
I would also recommend that the City Council approve the appointment of
Richard Boyle to the position of Deputy City
Attorney, and that he be
moved from the Administrative Pay. Plan Grade 57-07 where his
current
salary is $42,348.80, to the Executive Pay Plan Grade H at a' salary. of
$43,195.78.
{i
nd that the City
urther William Sueppel,toethe e Attorney/Liove the
I
I'
position of Assistant tigatornwith
no change in his pay grade.
l
�•
Finally, I wouldrecommend the hiring of a third Assistant City Attorney,
for the Legal Department for
i.
appointment to the new entry level position
of Assistant' City Attorney/Prosecutor
at an annual salary of b.
SI8,000and $19,000.. - etween
J
'
A resolution to this effect will be included in the Council Agenda for
Tuesday, September 20.
bdw]
{
t ,
i