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Home My WebLink About1988-04-05 CorrespondenceV M CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000 ENGINEER'S REPORT March 29, 1988 Honorable Mayor and City Council Iowa City, Iowa Dear Honorable Mayor and Councilpersons: I hereby certify that the construction of the improvements listed below has been completed in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications of the Engineering Division of the City of Iowa City. The required maintenance bond is on file in the City Clerk's office. 630 feet of sanitary sewer as constructed by Weber Brothers Construction Company for Plum Grove Acres Inc., along the north side of Court Street from Peterson Street to Scott Boulevard in Iowa City, Iowa. I hereby recommend that the above -referenced improvements be accepted by the City of Iowa City. Reectfully submitted, J� Frank K. Farmer, P.E. City Engineer 4133 V Date 3/27/80 TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Account Clerk We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named persons in the order of their standing as eligible for the position of Account Clerk - Treasury. Division Barb Wells - Reclassification 3/27/88 IOWA CITY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION v0ohn A. Maxwell Michael W. Kennedy Dick Buxton ATTEST: 1/�iw.cct� Yl • `KO,,nJ Marian Karr, City Clerk N CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5CLO Date 3/27/80 TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Account Clerk We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named persons in the order of their standing as eligible for the position of Account Clerk - Treasury. Division Barb Wells - Reclassification 3/27/88 IOWA CITY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION v0ohn A. Maxwell Michael W. Kennedy Dick Buxton ATTEST: 1/�iw.cct� Yl • `KO,,nJ Marian Karr, City Clerk N Y I City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: March 14, 1988 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council From: James Brachtel, Traffic Enginee& Re: U-turn Prohibition at the hest End of the Melrose Avenue Median As directed by Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, this is to advise you of the following action: ACTION: Pursuant to Section 23-199 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, the City Traffic Engineer will direct the installation of a NO U -TURA at the west end of the median of Melrose Avenue. This action will take place on or shortly after 6 April 1988. COMMENT: At the present time, individuals that are intending to turn into the West High School grounds are driving west of the driveway into West High School and are making a U-turn at the west end of the median on Melrose Avenue. This U -turning movement places the vehicle closer to the crest of the hill in Melrose Avenue west of the I•lest High School entrance. This location has a reduced sight distance for eastbound vehicles on Melrose Avenue. The U-turn prohibition, as stated above, will encourage vehicular drivers to enter the West High School property with the maximum amount of sight distance between the location of the turning movement and approaching eastbound vehicles. bdwl/2 o a � M NAR 1 41988 MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (3) X35 J (C"'C� o r mffl( u� Arci�itects March 22, 1988 Mayor Mc0oneLd City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City IA 52240 HE: Iowa City Retirement Residence Dear Mayor McDonald and Members of the City Council: We request that the Council expedite consideration of the retirement center project. Si ncere .Ly , "if ndCurry on behalf of the members of the development team ~ OFFICE 471 HIGH S.E. PO. BOX 40 SALEM, OREGON 97308-0040 (503) 399-1090 FAX (503) 399-0565 %� �T W M CITY OF IOWA CITY CHIC CENTER -110 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319)356-500D NOTICE TIE CITY COINCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CCNSIDERIW( AP- POINIhENTS TO THE FOLLOWING CO USSICN: PL"ING AM ZONING COfi1ISSICN Two vacancies - Five-year terns May 1, 1988 - May 1, 1993 The duties of the Planning and Zoning Commission umbers include raking or causing to be made sur- veys, studies, maps, plans or charts of the whole or any portion of the municipality and any land outside which in the opinion of the Cmdssicn bears rela- tion to a cmprehensive plan; also includes recom- mending to the City Council from time to time amendrents, supplements, changes and modifications to the Zoning Ordinance. Iowa City appointed merbers of boards and commis- sions must be eligible electors of the City of Iowa City. These appointments will be made at the April 5, 1980, meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in the Ceuncil Chambers, Persons interested in being considered for these positions should contact the City Clerk at the Civic Center, 410 E. Washington. Application forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. 4' b Males: a Females: 1 April 5, 1988 PLANNING AND ZONING CaIIIISSION - Two vacancies - Five-year terms blay 1, 1988 - May 1, 1993 Thomas R. Scott (served one full term) 419 E. Fairchild Street `lary Ann Wallace (served one unexpired tem) 1509 Brookwood Dr. j i �" 0 - CITY OF IOWA CITY - ADVISOP.Y BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City. The City Council announced Advisory Board/Commission vacancies 90 days prior to the date the appointment will be made. This period provides for a 30 -day advertis- ing period and a 60 -day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board/commission before becoming a full voting member. After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appoint- ment is announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers. Council prefers that all applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the announced appointment dates. PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN. THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR 3 MONTHS ONLY. ADVISORY BOARD/CO MISSION NAME Planning & Zonin Commission TERM Five ears NAME Q _ HOME ADDRESS �L g ( P *(1- Df S / Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? _T OCCUPATION EMPLOYER PHONE NUMBER: HOME 337-9889 BUSINESS 338-1185 EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: Served one full term 1983-1988 WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD, WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS 00 YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING)? Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest as defined in Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Department, Will you have a conflict of interest? _YES X NO v If you are not'selected, do you want to be notified? _YES X�NO This application will be kept on file for 3 months and AP 1 1988 LUUILLL automatically considered for any vacancy during that time. 14AN 'KARR CITY CLERK (3) M x10.2, - CITY OF [O'wA CITY - ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Ceuncil on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City. The City Council announced Advisory Board/Commission vacancies g0 days aertis he date the appointment will be made. This period provides for a 30- d- ing period and a 60 -day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board/commission before becoming a full voting member, has expired, After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period he the Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The as unpaid appoint- ment is announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees sef volunteers. Council prefers that all applications must be submitted to the G USECAe BLACK later than one week prior to the announced appointment dates. PLEASE INK PEN. THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AIID DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR 3 MONTHS ONLY/ ADVISORYBOAR /COMM\IS,SION NAME Planning 6 Zoning Commission item r' HOME ,, NAME c(b b - -- Is your ho a address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iow9 City? OCCUPATION EMPLOYER PHONE NUMBER: HOME 354-3311 BUSINESS EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: Served unexpired term 1986-1988 �— WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING)? 1 --- Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interesO as defined in Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Oepartmdnt• Will you have a conflict of interest? _YES K NO If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? _YES x ,NO This application will be kept on file for 3 months and automatically considered for any vacancy during that time. Janary IIIA f�rr 4986 LL °4 11988 MARIAN K. KARR CIN ri FpK rn r6z CITY OF IOVVACIVIC CENTER 41 O E. WASHINGTON ST ICWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 356-50010 NOTICE THE CITY COfNCIL OF IOM CITY IS COISIOERIM APPOIMhEMS TO THE IOLIMIC CONISSION: HOUSI—�SSION Two vacancies - Three-year terns May 1, 1988 - lisy 1, 1991 Duties of the Housing Commission oerrbers include investigating, studying, reviewing and analyzing the housing needs and the meeting of such needs within the City of Iowa City and investigating and deter- tmining if slun areas exist or other areas where reare unsafe, unsanitary or over-croAd housing conditions, and studying, investigating and making recorErrdaticns relating to the clearing, replanning and construction of slue areas and providing dull- ing places for a dourly persons and persons of low or rmderate intone. asltemate will serve s appointe to these positions also Appeals Board, ofmagbers Housing Iowa City appointed merbers of boards and corm- missicns mist be eligible electors of the City of Iowa City. These 1983, Deetingvnbnents will of the City Count 1� t the �April 5, .aL in the Council Chanbers. Persons interested in being considered for these positions should contact the City Clerk at the Civic Center, 410 E. Washington, Application foes are available from the Clerk's office upon request, 1143 u a Males: 3 Females: 2 April 5, 1988 HOUSING CWIISSION - Tiro vacancies - Three year terms May 1, 1988 - May 1, 1991 Al Hulse (served one unexpired term - Appeals Bd.) 711 Woodside Drive Ralph Coty 2730 Wayne .Ave. - CITY OF IOWA CITY - ADVISORY BOARD/COMMIS5I0N APPLICATION FORM Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City. The City Council announces Advisory Board/Commission vacancies 90 days prior•to the date the appointment will be made. This period provides for a 30 -day advertising period and a 60 -day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board/commission before becoming a full voting member. After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers. Council prefers that all applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the announced appointment date. PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN. THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR 3 MONTHS ONLY. ADVISORY BOARD//COMMISSION NAME„U 91 ✓ 4 C w •Ae ) TERM � ff NAM et �' `J % HOME ADDRESS -273'0 LJe ys..e. f%i✓a. Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? I/r S OCCUPATION Sp _ / $ccu✓ J),�aCr /,EMPLOYER T— PHONE NUMBERS: HOME BUSINESS EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALITY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: +1-,,,0 An• �- n _. _ _. I .iG✓d-1�.� . ��.i.. G�n 9G•Iw W ��/fL.e 1 i � YS r WHAT I5 YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? �-.v P"� . a / J . L ')!dl , I : r WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS 00 YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING)? T,I,, A—. I_ N..,.....IJ-_ ._ Lt..., r. Specific attention should be directed Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of potential conflict of interest exists, of interest? _YES�_NO If you are not selected, do you want to to possible conflict of interest as defined in Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether or not a contact the Legal Dept. Will you have a conflict be notified? YES This application will be kept on file for 3 months. E. M Fe uaiMoe�c 1988 MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (3) 4q3 - CITY OF IOWA CITY - AD�ORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM Individuals serving on Boartls/Commissions play an important role in advising Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City. 9 the ty uncil ces ory s 90 day datehthe�appointmentawillnbe made. ThisBperdiodoprovides for ammission n30eday advertising to the and a 60 -day training period for new members. The videstraining eriod become familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board/commission period allows new members to before becoming a full voting member. After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The a announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers. Council prefers that allons appointment is than one week prior to the announced appointme t date.must be LEASEttedtUSE A BLACK INKthe CityrPENno . later THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR 3 MONTHS ONLY. ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME iJo.,g;N 6% NAME R/ ,/ "'�/6,' TERM /--/S e. �� 2ar5 HOME ADDRESS Is your home address (listed above) OCCUPATIONwithin the corporate limits of Iowa City? Z r ae;l,E:e3 1— EMPLOYER L1niu. PHONE NUMBERS: HOME EXPERIENCE ANO/OR ACTBUSINESS E IVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALITYYOUFOR THIS POSITION: PT�QiL i1 CQ LY u` iPC _ W. WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWIFnrc ne ru,,. Specific attention should be directed Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Potential conflict df interest exists, of interest? 'YES X No to possible conflict of interest as defined in Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether or not a contact the Legal Oept. Will ou ve c If you are not selected, d u want to be notified? C YES This application will be kept on file for 3 months. .n UA I I onMet MAR 81988 February 1983 MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (3) M! .4( CITY OF IOWA CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 NOTICE TIE CITY COIJiCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING AP- POINUEMS TO TIE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD: ANIMAL CWrRDL ADVISORY BOARD One vacancy One-year term April 5, 1988 April 5, 1989 Die vacancy Three-year term April 5, 1988 - April 5, 1991 The Mimal Control Advisory Board shall provide such recamrerdations and advice as are required by the 2BE Agreahent bebeen the City of Iava City and the City of Coralville, or as my be requested by the City Council or City Manager of Tara City or by the City Council or City Adninistrator of Coralville. Ias City appointed menbers of boards and cc mis- sions nut be eligible electors of the City of Iowa City. These appointments will be made at the April 5, 1934, meeting of the City Council at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Parsons interested in being considered for these positions should contact the City Clerk at the Civic Center, 410 E. Washington. Application fo ms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. CITY (319) 356-5000 44� V Y April 5, 1988 ANIMAL CONMCL ADVISORY BOARD - One vacancy - Ona -year term April 5, 1988 - April 5, 1989 Marvin H. Klahn 924 Friendly Ave. Patricia A. Farrant 624 N. Johnson St. Janice M. Becker 210 Windsor Drive Donald A. Bradford 2437 Petsel Place i Paul Cooper 2337 Jessup Circle One vacancy - Three-year term April 5, 1988 - April 5, 1991 CITY OF IOWA CITY - ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City. The City Council announced Advisory Board/Commission vacancies 90 days prior to the date the appointment will be made. This period provides for a 30 -day advertis- ing period and a 60 -day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to became familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board/commission before becoming a full voting member. After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appoint- ment is announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers. Council prefers that all applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the announced appointment dates. PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN. THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT ANO AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR 3 MONTHS ONLY. ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAMEI�G A+imAt-�arreor Awmo[� TERM N NAME �pjjFv o - 1±:!M U HOME ADDRESSZ(3-7 Is your home � address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? yes OCCUPATION [ DeWoy17uX/ �i 64LrytSSAnflry EMPLOYER KV/V. Tcw4. PHONE NUMBER: HOME 338-5637 BUSINESS 33S- MT EXPERIENCE ANO/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: 18 s � AurmA� mtrvarcnr.� WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? SeWs A•5 As.) A��rtsr� tDA 0 -ro 4, '(Weil na n141rs 0NcreurkG w4W,lt (ONT2eb. WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS 00 YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING)? W 4&J f -ia /k5/Sf /N gdo/OiN� 02N /q/5MX7J /N AA1140t - u4 eWSkUthdA) Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest as defined in Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Department. Will you have a conflict of interest? _YES _LLNO j� R If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? ✓ YES I—No LL !L This application will be kept on file for 3 months and ana 0IJ86 automatically considered for any vacancy during that time. January MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (3) � /4/— - CITY OF IOWA CI;Y - ADVISORY 90AP,0/COMMISSION APPLiCAT!ON FORM Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City. The City Council announced Advisory Board/Commission vacancies 90 days prior to the date the appointment will be made. This period provides for a 30 -day advertis- ing period and a 60 -day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board/commission before becoming a full voting member. as een nnounce and te 3 -ay advrtisng period has expir tneAfter a CouncilYreviews acancy hall bapplicationsdduringhthe0informaloworkYsession. The appoint- ment is announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers. Council prefers that all applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the announced appointment dates. PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN. THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND .AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR 3 MONTHS ONLY, ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAMES. C.1 /J,: / (, I,�A�� TERM NAME_Z4_ �aoata� HOME ADDRESS �--3 Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? X OCCUPATION (/&.Ar.-:hA .,A.) EMPLOYER PHONE NUMBER: HOME^+✓• i>c Sower 3 38 -02 9 59 BUSINESS 335- 798$' EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: WHAI I) YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS 00 YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING)?_G1� y„ac•..��.., A_ G1.. v Y .. Specific attention Chapters 362.6, 403Ah221ofbtheiCodeeoftIowa. Shouldnyoucbeouncertaintwhetheriordnoin t a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Department, Will you v have a conflict of interest? _YES >C NO II�1 If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? X YES �N I This application will be kept on file for 3 months and automatically considered for any vacancy during that time. MAR 3 0 1988 MIF W K9 KARR CITY CLERK (3) w rr;( OF lrwA CITY - 40'/ISORY BOAP.O/COMMISSIO!1 ARDLiCATION FORM Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising 'he Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants mus_ reside in Iowa City. The City Council announced Advisory Board/Commission vacancies 90 days prior to the date the appointment will be made. This period provides for a 30 -day advertis- ing period and a 60 -day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board/commission before becoming a full voting member. After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appoint- ment is announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers. Council prefers that all applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the announced appointment dates. PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN. THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR 3 MONTHS ONLY. ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAMEAujrnkL c:f 4 EA ADUISOnro WERM NAME -T?1N)tA (T1 ?) V f) HOME ADDRESS ( / L GII�, ih Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa i1:1 OCCUPATION EMPLOYER Sri, PHONE NUMBER: HOME -!99-70 BUSINESS_3 -3�(�_ EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? 11• /$ h � -pyMA &A7Lz RU(D WILL, (1,5trdit Lls,ru 734r_ 04aY1nag (ruilmw: <dlBLM WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS 00 YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING),�gi� q S (�YyiMiFlrhAll6- 1rD liL�Yn+a+ (Ug�F �• u ftt� 6NAjt, 4- 001) Specific attention should be directed io possible conflict of interest as defined in XS'Jf Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether or not a potential conflict of interest exists, cont VA- the Legal Department. Will you have a conflict of interest? _YES (/NO If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? _ ES NO This application will be kept on file for 3 months and— automatically nd O a automatically considered for any vacancy during that time. January 1986 YYY MAR 2 81988 MARIAN K. CITY CLERK 3R - CiTY OF 101.4A C!rY - AOYISOP,Y BOARD/COMMiSSIOfI APPLIrA-10, r' 0P.M Individuals serving on Boards/Comniss ions play an important role in advising Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. reside in Iowa City, 9 the The City Council announced Advisor APPI cants ,oust the date the appointment will be made Y Bhasd/Commission vacancies 90 days ing period and a 60•da period provides for a 30 -day advertise new members to become familiarnwiPthrthe responsibilitiesiod for new bans. d dutes Of the advisory board/commission before becoming a Full voting member, training Period allows After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The a ment is announced at the next formal Council meeting, Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers, appoint' prefers that all applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the announced appointment dates. PLEASE USE A BLACK iNK PEN. THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAiI BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR 3 MONTHS ONLY. ADVISORY 80AR0/COMMISSION NAME Animal Control Advisory Board NAMETERM �triria A Fa t HOME ADDRESS 624 North Johnson Street Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? YES OCCUPATION Assistant Vice President EMPLOYER The American College Testing PHONE NUMBER: HOME 337-2928 EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIIFYIYOUSFOR THIS POSDITION: Program Founding member and current president of Johnson County Humane Spay -Neuter Society. Helped initiate the Society's more than 400 animalSupport Program, which has provided support for the neuterinq o address the needs of s in the city and county. Initiated the Pet Network, which helps pet animals in distress --temporary placement, assistance with veterinary care costs, location of new homes, etc. WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? I have discussed the plans for the joint shelter facility with the City Manaqer. i have a continuing interest in n the area of animal control. Supporting and extending the services the city offers il. WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS 00 YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISOR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING)? �hwant ^to suORY BOARD pport the city's decision to improve and expand the —rt m.�LJW22 had COOSi er hla arra support for the activities of the Humane Society and work well with both voluntary ator nd civic organizations, I have , i �peciric attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest as definedin Chapters 362.6, 4O3A,22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether or not a potential conflict of interest exists, the Legal Department. have a conflict of interest? _YES _NO Will you If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? KK1 Q LL This application will be kept _YES NO p an file for 3 months and MAR 2 21988 automatically considered for any vacancy during that time. MOYAN CKARR C , a CITY CLERK (3) Li l9isJ �� CITY OF IO41A C;'Y • Gig 5 ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants :must reside in Iowa City. The City Council announced Advisory Board/ Commission vacancies 90 days prior to the date the appointment will be made. This period provides for a 30 -day advertis- ing period and a 60 -day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board/commission before becoming a full voting member, After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appoint- ment is announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers. Council prefers that all applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the announced appointment dates. PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN. THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR 3 MONTHS ONLY. ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION NAME7�YI�!(j i6:L C � I_)I- QO TERM O R S' NAME ) L HOME ADDRESS 92 kIC-MpL1 Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of owar City? Q 5 OCCUPATION S/4NITARIAN T EMPLOYER_ .OKUSonI l Ih. PHONE NUMBER: HOME 338 (0(20- BUSINESS 35(0 (004.0 EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FPF, miaircv vnu ono Turn WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? I WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YO FEEL YOU CAN FOR APPLYING)?o Srn6 N TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON )�CEDGc o r i �Lsfii11,6_ S AETe Chattention apters 362.6Specific 403Ashould bdirected et 22oftheCodeofIowsiconflict ncointerest dinefined a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Department, Will you have a conflict of interest? _YES _X,_No n R If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? _LYES _FNO O IL LL This application will be kept on file for 3 months and MAR 2 1 h988 January 19 6 MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (3) automatically considered for any vacancy during that time. 1114 CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5COD March 16, 1988 Mr. Donald Sehr, Chairman Johnson County Board of Supervisors County Administration Building 913 South Dubuque Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: Rezoning Application - Wastewater Treatment Site Dear Mr. Sehr: Please consider this as an amendment to our application to rezone the 51.5 acre parcel for the City's new wastewater treatment facility. 1. Future Park. Attached is a copy of a plat, entitled "South WWTP Playing Fie d Layout," prepared by Metcalf & Eddy, dated 6/87, revised 8/4/87. That layout reflects the City's current conceptual planning with respect to future development of the portion of the land not needed for the wastewater treatment facility. You should be aware that the City hopes to develop that land generally as shown, but that we are not in a position - financially or otherwise - to warrant that specific uses shown will be developed, or when development will oc- cur. 2. Dewatering. Among its contractual duties, the City's contractor will monitor the status of the water table in the area during dewatering of the plant site during construction in order to avoid damage to abut- ting owners. 3. Odors. The new plant will be sited and constructed in a manner to operate without causing air pollution in the vicinity, so there should be no loss of value to existing users of neighboring properties. A form of Conditional Zoning Agreement is enclosed for your consideration and approval as part of the rezoning. Sincerely yours, VStephe tki City M ager RB/'sp Enclosures '7`O % P w CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT AGREEMENT by and between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a municipal corpora- tion (City) and Johnson County, Iowa, a municipal corporation (County). RECITALS WHEREAS, the City operates a wastewater system, including sewer lines and treatment facilities, serving persons, businesses and institutions in Iowa City; and WHEREAS, the wastewater system is operated under authority of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (NPDES Permit) authorizing discharge of pollutants into navigable waters in accordance with condi- tions specified in the Permit; and WHEREAS, among the conditions in the City's NPDES Permit is a schedule for full City compliance with the requirements of the Federal Clean Water Act by November 1, 1988; and WHEREAS, the City has acquired the following property in Johnson County, Iowa, upon which to locate a wastewater treatment facility, to wit: The Northeast Quarter of Section 35, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M., said property containing 160 acres more or less (hereinafter referred to as "the Property"); and WHEREAS, on April 15, 1987, the City applied to the County for rezoning of i 51.5 acres of the Property (such portion is hereinafter referred to as the "Plant Site") from Al, Rural to MI, Light Industrial classification, in order to permit construction and operation of wastewater treatment facilities thereon; and WHEREAS, the Plant Site is legally described as follows: In Johnson County, Iowa, the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 35, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M., plus the North 11.5 acres of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 35. a -2 - WHEREAS, in connection with the rezoning request, the County has concerns relating to (1) the adequacy of access to the Plant Site and to the remainder of the Property, and (2) the disposal of sludge from the plant operation, both in terms of disposal of sludge on the balance of the Property and in traffic generated in hauling it from the site; and WHEREAS, in order to alleviate the County's concerns, the City is willing to agree to certain conditions on the use of the Property. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES COVENANT AND AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1. The City agrees that it will establish an access road for the Plant Site which runs either south or southwest from the Site to connect with Sand Road. The City will be responsible for maintenance of that road. The City agrees that the Plant Site access road will, except in case of emergency, serve as the primary means of ingress to and egress from the Plant Site for vehicles and equipment used in the construction of the wastewater treatment plant and for trucks used to haul sludge from the plant once it becomes operational. 2. The City agrees that, both when it establishes the Plant Site access road, and when it establishes road access for the balance of the Property (such balance is hereinafter referred to as "the Park Site"), it will file with the County Board of Supervisors plans or maps showing the location of such roads. The City further agrees that when it establishes the influent and sludge force main lines to the plant, and the outfall line from the plant, it will file with the County Board of Supervisors plans or maps showing the locations of such lines. 3. The City agrees that, in the operation of the wastewater treatment plant, it will not spread sludge on any portion of the Park Site. 4. The City has filed with the Johnson County Zoning Administrator a drawing of the Park Site, prepared by Metcalf & Eddy, Engineers, dated 6/87, Revised 8/4/87, and entitled "South WWTP Playing Field Layout" (the "Layout"). The Layout reflects a concept plan for -3 - possible park and recreation uses of the Park Site. The City agrees that the Layout reflects its expected uses of the property, but neither the number and locations of uses, nor the location of roads and drives for the Park Site have been determined. The City further agrees, however, that development of the Park Site will be in general conformity with the Layout. S. The City agrees that it will establish an access road for the Park Site which will connect that site with Sycamore Street (extended) or Breese Road. The City agrees that the Park Site access road will be established concurrently with development of the Park Site, and that said access road will, except in case of emergency, serve as the primary means of ingress to and egress from the Park Site for vehicles transporting park users to and from the Park Site, and for vehicles and equipment used to maintain the park. 6. The County hereby agrees that the M1 zoning classification will permit construction and operation of the City's wastewater treatment facility. 7. The County agrees to rezone the Plant Site to the Ml classification on or before April 14, 1988. 8. This Agreement shall become effective at such time as the rezoning of the Plant Site becomes effective. 9. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and shall be binding upon, the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Conditional Zoning Agreement to be executed on the day and date shown beneath their signatures. a -4 - CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA By: John McDonald, Mayor ATTEST: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk STATE OF IOWA ) ) SS: JOHNSON COUNTY 1 JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA By: Donald Sehr, Chairperson Johnson County Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Thomas Slockett County Auditor On this day of Ip before me, a Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared John McDonald and Marian K. Karr, to me personally known, and, who, being by me duly sworn, did say that they are the Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Iowa City, Iowa; that the seal affixed to the foregoing instrument is the corporate seal of the corporation, and that the instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of the corporation, by authority of its City Council, as contained in (Ordinance) (Resolution) No, passed (the Resolution adopted) by the City Council, under Roll Call No, of the City Council on the day of 19 , and that John McDonald and Marian K. Karr acknowledged the execution of the instrument to be their voluntary act and deed and the voluntary act and deed of the corporation, by it voluntarily executed. Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa STATE OF IOWA ) ) SS: JOHNSON COUNTY ) On this day of ,19 , before me, of Iowa , a Notary Public in and for the State personally appeared and to me personally known, and who, being by me duly sworn, did say that they are the and respectively, of the County of t at the seal affixed to the foregoing instrument is the corporate seal of the corporation, and that the instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of the corporation, by authority of its Board of Super- visors, as contained in (Ordinance) (Resolution) No, passed (the Resolution adopted) by the Board of Supervisors, under Roll Call No. of the Board of Supervisors on the day of 19 , and that and acknowledged the execution of the instru- ment to be their voluntary act and deed and the voluntary act and deed of the corporation, by it voluntarily executed. Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date : March 16, 1988 To : City Council F r om : City Manager R E : Treatment Plant Zoning Hearing The County Board has scheduled a rezoning hearing for Thursday, April 7, at 5:00 P.M. The County Board has requested that all members of the City Council be in attendance. i 4-8-6* V r City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: March 15, 1988 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Iowa City Area Development Group - Goal Setting Session On Wednesday, April 6, in my capacity as a member of the ICAD Board of Directors, we will be meeting to discuss the future direction of ICAD. Specifically, the Board will be reviewing previous commitments and overall direction of ICAD. Before I represent the City's interest at this planning session, any thoughts or concerns that you might have would be appreciated. tp1/1 MY CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 41 O E WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY 'OWA 52?4O (3,19)3,56-5000 March 14, 19P8 Ms. Lynne M. Vermace P.D. Box 2928 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Ms. Vermace: The City Council has directed me to respond to your recent letter to them concerning complaints and concerns about the Iowa City Police Department. In that many of the issues you have outlined are of an administrative matter and therefore within my responsibilities, Council has directed me to respond. In your letter you suggest the creation of an impartial complaint process "to oversee complaints against specific officers and the keeping of re- cords of such complaints." As you are aware, a complaint directed to the Police Department concerning the conduct of an officer is reviewed by the Chief of Police. It is his responsibility to perform such a review and maintain the appropriate records. As a citizen, particularly if you are the complainant, it is necessary for you to spell out specifically your concerns. If following the review of the Chief of Police you remain dissatisfied with the investigation conducted and the conclusion of the Chief, you may appeal that decision to my office. It would be my intent to review all written documentation and determine whether the review has been thorough. You may also, as you have already done, direct a complaint to the County Attorney's office. We have been advised of your complaint and the County Attorney has requested information from the Iowa City Police Department. You further expressed your opinion that an "interdepartmental grievance process is not a fair and viable solution." It is my judgment that due to the significant legal responsibility the Chief of Policebears, as well as similar responsibilities I have as City Manager, the "interdepartmental grievance process" is a viable means with which to review officer conduct, and also places sufficient burden on the various parties to assure that as you say "these complaints are not swept under the rug." You further expressed concern that "people should not have to go to court to be fairly and humanely handled by the police." If at such time you are dissatisfied with any review process, whether it be a grievance procedure, a review by the Chief of Police, or even as you suggest some type of a citizen's complaint process, individuals will always remain within their rights to take matters to the courts. I will offer no further comment in that you should exercise your rights, under law, as you see fit. 41V Ms. Lynne M. Vermace March 14, 1988 Page 2 You indicate certain records were not made available o rocuare often ° you. Any record . specific record that involves a criminal arrest and/or other police p governed by certain statutory re ot aagree, those theretions. If records will be released you wish, and although you may will only be released following your in compliance with State law and theyre otnts an use release themuwithoutg at clearntion." These understand ng aof thesneedeandcp ants and o or abuse as regulated by law, I believe is inappropriate. You have made, but I You further indicated that several requests "for specifics were refuse or ignored." I am not aware of these official requests you wish information do believe this helps substoartanteenoughfact to take anyfu action, You and you feel that it is imp our request will not will provide a detailed written request for information. I can assure you you have chosen to pursue your grievance with the that within the law we will provide information an y wish to the be ignored. In that y re - County Attorney, he too will have files and records you may view. Sincerely yours, Stephen `Aaki V^ City Ma ager SJA/sp cc: Harvey Miller City Council a j4j7 CITY CIVIC CENTER OF 410 E. WASHINGTON ST March 14, 1988 Mr. Jerry Meis, President Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce y3 Hickory Ridge Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Jerry: OWA IOWA CITY. IOWA _52240 CITY (319) 356-5030 The week of April 2 will be designated Community Development Week. During this week, the City government will be recognizing many of the contri- butions our Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program has provided our community. Of specific interest, I believe, will be the fact that since 1975 over $1.4 million in housing rehabilitation funds have been provided. These funds lead to the rehabilitation of 149 homes in our community. Also, funding was provided for exterior repairs, such as painting, siding, weatherization on 20 homes and 12 homes were made accessible for the handicapped and/or elderly. Financing was provided for emergency repairs on 30 homes owned by those of low and moderate income. The program also financed seminars to assist businesses as they par- ticipate in City rehabilitation programs, and other significant capital projects, such as Ralston Creek improvements, were financed by CDBG. The program is often thought of as merely a means by which federal aid is distributed to social support agencies, and in many respects CDBG money does provide support to our city's social service network. However, and I am sure you can see from the figures I have quoted above, there are significant economic benefits that accrue to the business community and local government through our participation in this program. I would like to request that the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, by resolution, recognize Community Development Week for the efforts that the CDBG program has undertaken in economic development and community revitalization. The resolution and/or letter expressing this support should be directed to Karen Kubby, who chairs the Committee on Community Needs. This Committee provides the recommendations and serves as advisor to the City Council concerning Community Development Block Grant expendi- tures. M Mr. Jerry Meis March 14, 1988 Page 2 Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely yours, tephen J. Atkins City Manager cc: City Council Marianne Milkman Karen Kubby Pat Grady bj/pc Eli V a City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM March 11, 1988 TO: City Manager FROM: Lyle G. Seydel, Housing Coordinator RE: For Council Information Revised income limits 1-15-88. The for subsidized housing eligibility became effective current and revised limits are as follows: CURRENT REVISED No. of Persons 80% Median Annual 50% Median Income 80% Median 50% Median Annual Income 1 2 $19,200 $12,000 $19,700 $12,300 3 $21,950 $13,700 $22,500 $14,100 4 $24,700 $15,450 $25,350 $15,850 5 $27,450 $17,150 $28,150 $17,600 6 $29,150 $18,500 $29,900 $19,000 7 $30,900 $19,900 $31,650 $20,400 8 $32,600 $21,250 $33,450 $21,800 $34,300 $22,650 $35,200 $23,250 As a reminder, initial eligibility for rental assistance is based on the very -low income figure (50% Median). LGS/vls I" IOIIVA EPEA'&)N: S' _&UTE BOX 480, GRINNELL, IOWA 50112 U.S.A. 5151236.4880 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair: Jean Lloyd -Jones Vice -Chairs: D. Ro1i� Robes D. Ray 1 / Richard H. Stanley March 14, 1988 Treasurer: John Chrystal Secretary: Larry Wilson,,' Director Mary Jane Odell Departmene'of Natural Resources BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wallace Building Des Moines, Iowa 50319 Bob Carr George C. Christensen Dear Mr. Wilson: !like Connolly Joy Corning In compliance with your request for a thirty day Gilbert Cranberg progress report, I enclose a memorandum from Beverly Everett Micheal Thompson who is handling the Iowa City Baxter Freese Waste Water Treatment mediation. Thurman Gaskill Douglas Gross Please feel free to call me if you have an Barbara Higdon Y Y Daniel J. Krumm questions or comments. Sarah Lando Suzanne Peterson Sincerely yours, Leroy Plasier Pomerantz Chet Chet Randolph Dorothy Schramm 9_1 Mary Louise Smith Jean Lloyd—Jones, Chair Suzan Stewart Thomas N. Urban Iowa Peace Institute EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Robert T. Anderson cc: leve Atkins Terrence L. Timmins Susan Phillips Don Sehr JLJ/kkg Iowa City/University of Iowa/Johnson County/DNR Mediation Monthly Report Following the initiation of mediation by the Iowa Peace In- stitute, an intervention team was developed. This team consists of Micheal Thompson and Phil Brown as mediators and Robert Himschoot, Attorney. Mike Thompson has functioned as the lead mediator. The team has accomplished numerous activities that include: initiating private meetings with the University of Iowa, Iowa City, and the Johnson County Board of Supervisors regarding groundrules for mediation including costs of mediation; forming negotiation teams with the University of Iowa and Iowa City; consulting with the preceding groups and with Iowa Department of Natural Resources personnel; scheduling the initial joint mediation session for Friday March 18, 1988; finding a "neutral" mediation site for the initial session at the ACT offices in Iowa City; beginning the information gathering stage of the mediation process; reconciling the use of mediation within the framework of the Iowa Open Meeting Statues; and establishing communications with the press on a productive basis. The preceding accomplishments suggest that the parties are com- mitted to the concept of mediation. However, Johnson County has decided to continue negotiations without a mediator in hopes of reaching settlement. While the Board of Supervisors is not ready v to utilize mediation, a number of them are interested in its ap- plication. Although the actual mediation process has not begun, the presence of mediation has had an impact -- it has promoted additional ne- gotiations by the parties -- negotiations that suggest the parties are committed to resolution. These negotiations have slowed the actual scheduling of mediation, but it has allowed the parties to clarify the issues and limit the implications of the M conflict. Iowa City and Johnson County are continuing nego- tiations without the presence of a mediator. These negotiations have culminated in counterproposals that are under consideration. These negotiations are to be reviewed on Tuesday March 15, 1988. Upon that date the County Supervisors will determine if they wish to utilize the services of the mediation team. Other activities undertaken since the initiation of mediation in- clude a private consultation with Dr. James Laue of the Conflict Clinic. (Dr. Laue has conducted this kind of mediation for a number of groups, and he is nationally known for this type of intervention). This consultation focused upon technical assis- tance for the session. The session reinforced the mediators, belief that the process initiated has merit. Despite the accomplishments, a number of concerns are apparent. These include: the absence of a public team that cannot be developed in the short time frame; inquiries by the press that reflect the public scrunity this conflict has generated; and time constraints. These issues can result in an impasse, but each can be utilized to promote settlement and are not seen as maJor concerns. However, it is critical to recognize the importance of these issues during the early stages of the mediation. In conclusion, the parties are willing to utilize mediation, and the first Joint session will occur within the week. Any ques- tions should be directed to Micheal Thompson at 515 244-8216 (office) or 515 224-9206 (home). 44 9() IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Monthly Report February 1988 Activities of the Iowa City Police Department increased slightly in February as compared to January of this year. A total of 2192 citizen generated requests for police service were received in February and 1888 in January. In addition, the following activities were officer generated. Activity Jan.'88 Feb.'88 Criminal Arrests 138 206 Unlocks 153 170 Parking tickets 2160 2869 Traffic Citations 496 652 Total 2947 3997 The only significant increases in activities were noted in: Category Jan.188 Feb.188 Simple Assault 6 18 Fraud 18 25 Weapons Carrying 2 8 Sexual Abuse 3 5 Liquor Law Violations 15 21 Intoxication 30 54 Vagrancy 0 6 Suspicious Persons 49 64 MV Accidents 182 231 Assists 196 229 Recovered Stolen Property 12 18 Traffic 38 58 All other categories of offenses either remained the same or declined slightly in February as compared to January. V The third session of in-service training was completed in February. The fourth and final session is scheduled in March. 44 9/ The number of cases assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division increased only slightly in February, indicating a slowly growing trend toward increased follow-up investigations of possible criminal cases. Animal Control activities are not reported here. The shortage of staff to adequately operate the Division and the increased volume of business because of annual licensing leave not time for pencil pushing and paper shuffling. 0' SII SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE Commerce i —I Center I 4 We would like to take this opportunity to L thank the local Realtors, contractors, lenders, consultants, tenants, and others who have helped to make our Iowa City projects a success. TOGETHER... We make ideas work! W' P City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: March 22, 1988 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Vacation I plan to take two days vacation on Thursday and Friday, March 24 and 25. Lorraine will have my itinerary. //9.3 4' p City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM 0a -te : March 18, 1988 T o : City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission F r o m : City Manager R e : Joint Meeting The plans for the joint meeting of the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission have been finalized, The meeting will take place on March 31, 1988, at 6:00 P.M., in the Lucas Room of the Holiday Inn (lower level). Mayor McDonald and P&Z Chairperson Scott will host a social period at 6:00 P.M. with dinner at 6:30 P.M. An agenda will be furnished to you by mail before the meeting. Please R.S.V.P. to Lorraine Saeger (356-5010) no later than 5:00 P.M., March 28, 1988. Y' a City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: March 22, 1988 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Soil Borings - Sanitary Sewer System Attached is a copy of the letter sent to many property owners throughout the city. The letter is self-explanatory and I wanted you to be alerted to the work that was underway. Oftentimes this type of construction activity gener- ates complaints. bj2/4 Attachment V w CITY CIVIC CENTER OF 410 E. WASHINGTON ST March 9, 1988 S, Px'' A RECf OWA CITY IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-50M RE: City of Iowa City Wastewater Facilities Improvement Project Dear Iowa City Resident: P0774,5 611VZV oUNF,rs A��1�EtiT 7D 4aCIHES /N puss uc eoij/s As you are aware, the City is approaching the end of a 15 -year effort to construct improvements to our sanitary sewer system. This effort is rapidly reaching the point when construction of the new facilities will begin. To complete the design of the new sewers and roadway improvements it will be necessary for the engineers to take soil borings along the new routes. Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. and their subcontractor, Terracon, Inc., will be drilling soil borings adjacent to your property in the area between the sidewalk and curb within the street right-of-way within the next two weeks. We would please ask your indulgence during this work which should. be limited to about two hours of time near your house. The areas will be cleaned up following the work. If you have any questions regarding this please call Bob Severance of Metcalf & Eddy at 338-8206. Thank you for your consideration. � h . axe Charles J. Schmadeke City of Iowa C ty eRobVR/obe W. Severance Metcalf & Eddy 05, City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: March 16, 1988 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Downtown Association - Contribution to Clean-up Program On Tuesday morning, March 15, I met with Suzanne Sumnerwill, President of the Downtown Association. Our meeting was in response to a letter I had directed to her attention requesting the Association's participation in an expanded clean-up program. Suzanne was advised that we intended to raise the Plaza vending permits fee and use the additional funds to hire a part-time City employee to provide clean-up. It was suggested that the Downtown Association contribute $1,000 toward the project, so an employee could be hired for approximately five months, 40 hours per week. Suzanne advised me that the Association's budget was severely limited and they had recently committed a $1,000 contribution to Project GREEN for plantings and other improvements in the downtown area. She also advised that the Downtown Association intended to sponsor two clean-up projects, similar to the one undertaken last summer in the Plaza area. While she expressed interest in the expanded clean-up effort, she felt the Associa- tion was not in a financial position, based upon their most recent commit- ments, to provide the $1,000 contribution. Suzanne did indicate this matter could be considered in their next budget year. It appears we will not be able to receive an additional $1,000 in support; however, I do feel we should proceed with a specialized clean-up effort with the funds available through the increase in vendor fees. With the planned sponsorship of two major clean-ups by the Downtown Association and and increased daily, although limited, attention, we should be able to improve the general appearance of the downtown area. I have asked the Director of Parks and Recreation to prepare a program providing approxi- mately 40 hours a week of clean-up services on a scheduled basis within the monies that would be available through the increase in vendor fees. SJA/sp cc: Terry Trueblood Suzanne Sumnerwill M City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: March 16, 1988 City Council From: From: Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager Re: Civil Rights Coordinator Please note the attached memorandum from Phyllis Alexander, Civil Rights Coordinator, regarding her speaking engagement at the University of Michigan. I bring this to your attention because I believe it is illus- trative of the fact that the high regard we have for Phyllis, both as a professional and as an individual dedicated to furthering civil rights and human equality, is.shared by her peers outside Iowa City and the state of Iowa. tp3/1 cc: City Manager Phyllis Alexander a X97 CITY OF CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST MEMO OWA IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 DATE: March 14, 1988 To: Dale E. Helling, Assistant City Manager 1 From: Phyllis Alexander, Civil Rights Coordinator Re: March 19th and 20th speaking engagements CITY (319) 356-50ZO The Black Law Students Alliance of the University of Michigan Law School has invited me as their guest speaker representing the Black interest in the Minority Awareness Symposium Committee's (MASC) program entitled THE MEDT/NG P07 REV/SITED , The MASC is a cooperative committee representing six minority groups: The Black Law Students Association, The American Indian Law Students Association, The Asian American Law Students Association, The Lesbian and Gay Law Students Association, The Women's Law Students Association, and The Hispanic Law Students Association. MASC was formed by the above mentioned groups as a response to what each of the groups perceives as a need for greater understanding and cooperation. As the guest speaker for the Black Law Students Association, I will discuss the unique problems which the Black community encounters when working with allies. I will focus on what makes it difficult for us to not only work with others, but with ourselves. I'm scheduled to speak for an hour on Saturday. March 19th, and I participate in a panel discussion on Sunday, March 20th. My air fare and accommodations are being paid, x-97 RECEIVED MAR 1 7IS33 rlaach 15, 1988 602 IIALtLng live. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Iowa Cif rt Council A , &U ! A 410 Eaet°:'vaahington St. 'v1'i%In(. 6(A� 'iu.�� Iowa City, Iowa 52240 dean Aembena: In necent newapapea.a, 1 have nead about the IoZlowLng tax Lncrteaaea whLcn concenn me: Incneaae Ln pnopenty fax, fke pnvpoaea' ennr.chment tax, cLganette and gcavlLne tax Lncneaae, count �ee cncneaaea to part udgea aalaay Lncneaaea, pnopoaed° tune galea fax lacneaae,achool tax Lncneaae, buaLneaa fax Lncneaae Pa the afafe welfane prtognam, utility Lncaeaaea, Lncneaae Ln part �oa all levela of �oveanmenf. Even awLm �eea ane eLng naiaea, 1 pnobably mLaaed lLatLng aome o� the tax cncneaaea becauae 1 can't nemembea them all. I am a widow with a amall rLxed income. My yueafLon La - how do 1 continue paling �oa all o� theae LncAeaaea when mg income doea not get a naLae? do 1 lone my pnopenfy when 1 no longer can a�Jond tonLaLng pnopenty faxen? It La eaaLen to abaonb avme otheae LRCneaaea when one has a pay chech with penLodLc naLaea. %hone o€ ua wLfh fixed Lncomea ILnd it 0e� Lcult to keep up wLth the continual tax incneaaea. 1� 1 uveae to end up on welrane (Heaven �onbLd!), Chat would be another coat to the faxpayea auppoAiLng theie pnognama. All levels o{ the govertnment iLi in aeaaLon event' yeah to ILg.une out what new taxea can be naiaed. Wat evert happened to cuffing back and hoULng the apendLng.? %hla La an Liiue that has to be addneaaed cane�ully on it aeema to me that we will have nun away taxation now and in fhe �utune. 1 would Nape that all v� ourt nepneaentaflvea ane gr.vLn, a lot o� attention to all altennatLvea be�one continually hLfting ua hand with move faxen. 1 �Lnd it neceaaanr that 1 make myael� heand about the Lague o€ taxation. %hanyou. Evelyn 1. k'nal Mi V Running a small business is tough work_ Join us For coFFee and discussion at the '01 ` roun 000000�- '.%%G \ Monday, March 28, 98g 8:30 P.M. o SENIOR CENTER 28 S- Linn, Iowa City `0 Q Use the Washington Street / V \ Lower Level Entrance 1 'Marketing 'City Insurance Strategies Changes "You must be more than a good contr ractor_ To Succeed, you must learn to be a good Obusiness person as well-" MARKETING FOR SUCCESS= ePat Sedlacek, Marketing and Advertizing Consultant, Small Business Development Center, University of Iowa CHANGES IN CITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS — Marianne Milkman, City CDBG Program Coordinator, & Pam Barnes, City Housing Rehab. Officer ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION °"`SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON ASSISTANCE FOR MINORITY AND WOMEN -OWNED BUSINESSES. Sponsored by the Community Development Block Grant Program, Iowa City, Iowa. For more information, please call Phyllis Kilpatrick - 356-5128 or Melody Rockwell - 356-5251 Our thanks to Kathryn Kurth of the Small Business Development Center located at the University of Iowa Oakdale Campus for her assistance with the March 1988 programs for the Small Contractors Meetings. V CITY OF IOWA CITY , -�,y� CN/IC CENTER 410 E WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY L :-:2240319) 356-5000 March 15, 1988 Mari Beckman 353 Ferson Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mari: I was recently advised about the work that you, Nicole and Melanie Krupa had undertaken to raise funds for the animal shelter. Your concerts and art shows I understand have raised $120.20. Bev Horton, our Animal Con- trol Supervisor, called to tet me know that you had contributed these monies toward the animal shelter. I want to take this opportunity to thank you for all of your efforts and in particular your thoughtfulness in contributing to the City's effort to provide a program of responsible pet ownership. As you may know, the City's of Iowa City and Coralville are about to animal shelter. it will be jointly undertake the construction of a new an located at the current site on Clinton and Kirkwood Streets. On behalf of the City Council thank you again for your contribution. Sincerely yours, ohnMcDonald Mayor cc: city Council Bev Horton tp5/7 Y P CITY OF IOWA CITY CMC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST IOWA CIN, IOWA 52240 (3'19)356-5030 March 15, 1988 Nicole Krupa 1383 Burry Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Nicole: I was recently advised about the work that you, Melanie, and Mari Beckman had undertaken to raise funds for the animal shelter. Your concerts and trolshows Supervisor, understandhave to letsme know 120.20.Bev ByouHhadoncontributed Animalour these monies toward the animal shelter. I want to take this opportunity to thank you for all of your efforts and in particular your thoughtfulness in contributing to the City's effort to provide a program of responsible pet ownership. As you may know, the City's of Iowa City and Coralville are about to jointly undertake the construction of a new animal shelter. It will be located at the current site on Clinton and Kirkwood Streets. On behalf of the City Council thank you again for your contribution. PSi cerelyDonyours, ohn Mcald Mayor cc: City Council Bev Horton tp5/7 506) Y CITY OF IOWA CITY CMC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, 10k+ .A 52240 (319)1356-5000 March 15, 1988 Melanie Krupa 1383 Burry Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Melanie: I was recently advised about the work that you, Nicole, and Mari Beckman had undertaken to raise funds for the animal shelter. Your concerts and art shows 1 understand have raised $120.20, Bev Horton, our Animal Con- trol Supervisor, called to let me know that you had contributed these monies toward the animal shelter. I want to take this opportunity to thank you for all of your efforts and in particular your thoughtfulness in contributing to the City's effort to provide a program of responsible pet ownership. As you may know, the City's of Iowa City and Coralville are about to jointly undertake the construction of a new animal shelter. It will be located at the current site on Clinton and Kirkwood Streets. On behalf of the City Council thank you again for your contribution. Sincerely yours, //4 ohn McDonald Mayor cc: City Council Bev Horton tp5/7 500 -,(, Cc. 6t,-^ RECEIVE ?%'A423ip^9 ILti Dti�c 6lu.(CJL--, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING ZONING AND PLATTING APPLICATIONS. To all owners of real estate within Johnson County, Iowa, and without the corporate limits of any city within said County, and all persons owning or claiming an interest therein, and TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: You and each of you are hereby notified that the Board of Supervisors of Johnson County, Iowa, will conduct a public hearing in the Board Room, Johnson County Administration Building, 913 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa on April 7, 1985, at 5:00 o'clock p.m., at which time and place said Board wall consider the Following applications. Application 28706-A a revised application of ZB708 of the City of Iowa City and signed by Steve Atkins, City Manager, requesting rezoning of 51.5 acres from A-1 Rural to M-1 Light Industrial of certain property located in the E 1/2 OF the NE 1/4 of Section 35; Township 79 North; Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa. CThis is a S1.S acre parcel of an approximately 160 acre tract located 1/2 mile east of W66 (Sand Road) and approximately 1/2 mile southeast of Sycamore Road in East Lucas Twp.] YOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE FURTHER HEREBY NOTIFIED that the applications referred to above may be inspected by you at the office of the Johnson County Zoning Administrator in the Johnson County Administration Building, 913 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa, at such time as said office is open to the public. YOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE FURTHER HEREBY NOTIFIED that at said public hearing as indicated above all persons having an interest or concern will be afforded an opportunity to be heard in support of or in opposition to said application. Dated this 17th day of March, 1988, at Iowa City, Iowa. i Slackett, Auditor 50/ V a CITY OF IOWACHIC CENTER z! ^ E � CITY J LE WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY, 1ObVA 52240 (319) 356-5C0o PRESS RELEASE FOR I1MEDIATE RELEASE Date: March 21, 1988 Contact: Marianne Milkman, 356-5244 Melody Rockwell, 356-5251 Mary Nugent, 356-5248 April 2-9, 1988, is National Community Development Week, which celebrates the achievements and benefits of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Since 1975 approximately 14.5 million dollars of federal CDBG funds have been invested in Iowa City to meet the needs of lower income people at home, in the neighborhoods and throughout the community. These funds have also created jobs, improved housing and leveraged other funds, goods and services. A number of events are planned in Iowa City during this week: Monday, April 4, 1988 - Youth Services Festival featuring the "Dating Cellos" at the Iowa City Public Library, 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 5, 1988 - Mayor's Proclamation at the Iowa City Civic Center, 7:30 P.M. Thursday, April 7, 1988 - Festive Tea and Tour of CDBG projects at the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center, 2:30-4:30 P.M. Saturday, April 9, 1988 - Barrier Awareness Day Letter Writing Campaign at the Old Capitol Center 55a.Z V' w 2 Mary 0. Coldren Home Open House, 1:00-3:00 P.M. Photo Displays April 2-6, 1988, Civic Center Lobby April 7 & 8, 1988, Senior Center April 9, 1988, Old Capitol Center I More information will be available shortly. i i From: Administrative Offices -0- 5O� City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: March 29, 1988 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Landfill Alternatives As you are aware, there have been significant changes in the state law with respect to the licensing and in general the operations of landfills. By the, year 1994 we must have in place a plan with respect to the future of the City's landfill. I bring this matter to your attention at this time to alert you that we will need to undertake not only a regional planning effort, likely to be conducted by the East Central Iowa Council of Government, but also we will need to protect the City's interests. The current relationship we have with the many jurisdictions using the land- fill will need to be formalized in some fashion to assure their continued use of the landfill (assuming this to be your policy) and payment of their fair share. While we do not expect the landfill to be closed we will have to demon- strate a reduction in the amount of waste disposed at the site as well as alternative disposal solutions, such as a waste -to -energy project and/or the creation of alternative fuels from the waste as a by-product. Over the next several months this issue will begin to receive additional attention. I would hope that we would be able to lay the appropriate ground work in the upcoming year to minimize intergovernmental disputes with respect to landfill operations. There is the potential that the formalization of our relationship with those communities in Johnson County using the landfill may give rise to public debate. The study area with respect to landfill alternatives will likely be from a five county area. /sp cc: Chuck Schmadeke Don Schmeiser OF PRECEDING DOCUMENT City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: March 29, 1988 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Landfill Alternatives As you are aware, there have been significant changes in the state law with respect to the licensing and in general the operations of landfills. By the, year 1994 we must have in place a plan with respect to the future of the City's landfill. I bring this matter to your attention at this time to alert you that we will need to undertake not only a regional planning effort, likely to be conducted by the East Central Iowa Council of Government, but also we will need to protect the City's interests. The current relationship we have with the many jurisdictions using the land- fill will need to be formalized in some fashion to assure their continued use of the landfill (assuming this to be your policy) and payment of their fair share. While we do not expect the landfill to be closed we will have to demon- strate a reduction in the amount of waste disposed at the site as well as alternative disposal solutions, such as a waste -to -energy project and/or the creation of alternative fuels from the waste as a by-product. Over the next several months this issue will begin to receive additional attention. I would hope that we would be able to lay the appropriate ground work in the upcoming year to minimize intergovernmental disputes with respect to landfill operations. There is the potential that the formalization of our relationship with those communities in Johnson County using the landfill may give rise to public debate. The study area with respect to landfill alternatives will likely be from a five county area. /sp cc: Chuck Schmadeke Don Schmeiser 543 u 0 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: March 28, 1988 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Sewer Treatment Plant/System Contract Bidding During our negotiations with Metcalf and Eddy, we discussed in detail the process by which the projects would be bid to, hopefully, minimize costs to the City government, ,nee` state ani federal requirements and encourage as many bidders as possible. Attached is a letter which I requested from Metcalf and Eddy which gener- ally outlines the bidding scenario. This process appears to provide us with maximum flexibility given the constraints under which we are operat- ing. It is likely in the next few days I will be requesting approval to extend the bid date from April 15 to April 29. We have become aware of the fact that a number of contractors have expressed interest in bidding this project but were not able to satisfy the initial time constraints. We will keep you advised. tpl/7 cc: Chuck Schmadeke Dale selling Terry Timmins Rosemary 71 tush So f P S March 24, 1988 J-2106 City of Iowa City Department of Public Works 103 East College Street, Suite 300 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 ATTN: Mr. Charles Schmadeke Director of Public Works Subject: Wastewater Facilities Improvement Program Treatment Plants Contract Bidding Dear Mr. Schmadeke: Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. Engineers & Planners 103 E College Street Sw:e 206 lova Oty, 1A 52240 (319) 3388206 As an opportunity to clarify the basis for the bidding format represented in the Contract Documents, this letter will provide an explanation of the scenarios possible during the bidding process and how the documents will minimize potential risk to the City. The documents have been formatted to require each bidder to provide three (3) figures. These figures being a price for each plant and a sum of each of the prices for the plants. This third figure, the sum, is the primary basis for bid comparison and award by the City. The documents provide the right of the City to award based upon the sum price or to eliminate either plant from the contract and award on the basis of price for the remaining plant. The thought behind this was if a bidder was low on the sum price, but had unbalanced his bid such that his plant prices had a significant cost for the North plant and a very low price for the South plant, we did not want the City to be obligated to award or rebid. This scenario would present a problem if the South plant construction was delayed due to zoning difficulties. An example of this would be a low bid of $25 million with $20 million for the North plant and $5 million for the South. The overall cost is reasonable but the individual plant costs would not reflect the estimated value of each plant. Without the ability to award one plant only, the low sum price would win the contract and the City would be potentially spending $20 million for the $13 million North plant if the South plant was not available for construction. The ability to award either or both should keep bidders from submitting bids which vary widely from the true cost of these facilities. ,SDS P Y The contract documents have also been written allowing the City the option to delay commencement of construction of the South plant until January 1, 1989. This option provides a time frame for resolution of the zoning request before the County. If the zoning has not been resolved at that time, the City must delete that work from the contract and rebid the South plant. Additional benefits of this arrangement, that the City will potentially receive, are the economics available due to the scale of the combined project, a reduction in construction management costs and the advantage of having similar mechanical equipment installed at both plants. Hopefully this letter will answer some of the questions which have been presented to you regarding the bid format. If you have any further questions which would require clarification regarding this material, please call. very truly yours, METCALF & EDgy, INC. Rob rt W. Severance, PE Project Manager cc: S. Atkins T. Krause File So � I V City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: March 28, 1988 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Mediation A follow-up mediation meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, March 31, at 9:30 AM, at the offices of ACT. I understand the mediators attempted to contact County representatives to determine whether they would be present at this meeting. At this time we have no further information other than our plans to attend. tpl/5 .5� u' CITY OF 10\A/A CITY CNIC CONFER d'10 E WAST-1NGTON ST OWA C!T` C ., , =. _2-:.'C 0 1 3 c Cts March 24, 1988 Ms. Lynne Vermace P.O. Box 2928 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 Dear Ms. Vermace: This will acknowledge receipt of your letter dated March 22, 1988, in which you raise a number of questions and issues concerning the Iowa City Police Department. In the letter you have again indicated that you have "made several requests for the definition of the grievance process for citizens' complaints against the Police Department." In my letter dated March 14, 1 advised you of the process whereby you could pursue an additional review of the Police Department's actions with respect to your complaint about the conduct of an officer. In that letter I clearly spelled out to you that upon conclusion of the review by the Chief of Police"you isysucheal that decision to an appeal. Furthermoreffinemy let teraofuminMarchtl4t Ihindicated ietter to you that I would "review all written of and determine whether the review has been thorough." The review by the department has been concluded and it is my judgment upon review of the reports of Sergeant Hazlett, Officer Dreckman, a review of the prisoner log at the Johnson County jail, a review of the comments by the judge, before whom you were to appear, as well as the written statements of a number of eyewitnesses, the Police Department has undertaken a thorough review of the occurrances and other related activities concerning your arrest. As you have done, you may further appeal this decision directly to the County Attorney. In your letter of March 22 you also indicate that a letter of May 12, 1987, "was ignored." In a conversation with Deputy Chief Stock, he advises that a complete file of all pertinent information concerning your arrest was forwarded to the County Attorney's office and he has been advised that the information has been photocopied and provided to you. It is my judgement that your letter of May 12 has not been ignored and, in fact, all information pertinent has been supplied to you. You also indicate in your March 22 letter that you are "attempting to establish that there is no structure or impartial review." As I have indicated to you in past correspondence, you have available to you the review by the County Attorney who has no direct relationship to the Sa6 M Ms. Lynne Vermace March 24, 1988 Page 2 infoperations of the City government or Police Department as well as any legal rights you wish to exercise through the courts. ormation that was prepared by the Police ewed Department as Kwell asave accounts and other docu including the Johnson Count other has been thorough and y Jail, and it is m governmental agencies, Your accusation is unfoundjudgment that the review You indicate that you "will want to review any and all concerned with past and future complaints against the Police Department. Where pertinent public documents n be provided when it' can abe �substantiatedathat the provneed for the information ded has a bearing an your It will only be order, this informationer becauseircumstances. Other than through court will remain confidential, If you are successful through the courts in having such information made available to ou y involve Y other citizens, Iowa City Police Department will cam l Y I can assure not provide information "any and all"p as COmpletel You that the would be a Y H°waver, we will failure on the part of the Police s0epartmentf inefulfilling its public trust with respect to maintaining record Confidentiality as required by law and protecting the interests of other citizens. You also indicate that you "at several times requested that Hazlett complete his statement of the incidents of April 23, 1981." This infor- mation, which may or may not be pertinent to your upcoming can be easily secured through testimony by the officer. to pursue the course that Jury trial, Hazlett will be You have indicated, I suspect thaIf t oSergeant subpoened and at that time the attorney representing Your interest may question the Sergeant in detail about his involvement. Under oath and in a court of law, the Sergeant may provide the testimony You seek to substantiate your claims. Further on in your letter, you complain that "I was not told of the next step in the grievance process (I'e. Yourself).,, In your letter of February 22 addressed to the Human Rights Conmission and in a response dated February 29, you were advised by Phyllis Alexander, Civil Rights internals investigatioCity, y,thehat if You are dissatisifed with the Police ager." I fail to see where you werenot advisedis to ofthe next Ste review process and k with the Y Man - that process. �° fact, in my letter of March 14 P in a I simply reaf- firmedYou have indicated that you wish to have an appointment with me discuss these issues. Given the fact that you have chosen to this matter through the courts and the Count to meeting that is to be arranged between Y Attorney's Pursue done so through the direction of the County Attorney. You and me y s office, any and made m Y• I have revilewedethe files y decision in that I believe the process of review by the Police was thorough • You have chosen to pursue the matter through another avenue, that being the County Attorney's office, and for all parties concerned I believe the County Attorney's office can be used as an effective instrument to allow airing of complaints on the part of all concerned. I will gladly participate in a meeting conducted by the Sob Y a Ms. Lynne Vermace March 24, 1988 Page 3 County Attorney's office concerning this matter and will consider any additional information that you believe is pertinent to this case; To—we—v—er—,T do not intend to undertake any further review of this matter. I believe the City government has responded to "in a timely manner" to your concerns. Sincerely yours, - n I vim Veph."�`tll'nser cc: Chief Miller Deputy Chief Stock Linda McGuire, County Attorney's Office i bj3/1 i i SOG CITY OF IOW/\ CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E WPSHINGTON ST ON/A C11.1r C',/I =.x,140 ( 19) 356 -11 - March 24, 1988 Mr. Wayne C. Farrand Supervisor, Construction Grants Section Iowa Department of Natural Resources Wallace State Office Building Des Moines, Iowa, 50319 Dear Mr. Farrand: Thank you for your letter of March 3, 1988, regarding possible EPA Construc- tion Grant availability for Iowa City. The City has always been, and contin- ues to be, interested in applying for any federal and state assistance for construction of its wastewater treatment facilities improvements project. The history of our project, with its frustrations resulting from the loss of federal assistance due to the reduction in federal funding levels and ad- justed priorities by the State Department of Environmental Quality, have led to our current policy of funding the project entirely from local resources. Indeed, we have identified no other alternative if we are to complete the project as quickly as possible and avoid further enforcement action by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. It continues to be our understanding that projects already under construction are not eligible for funding under the grants program. As you know, we are now on an accelerated schedule to award bids and begin construction of all elements of our treatment facilities this summer and must complete associated transportation systems work so that it can be entirely functional when the new wastewater treatment plant is ready to go on line next year. We have consistently been advised that it is not acceptable to delay any aspect of our project in order to establish eligibility for federal funding assistance. Despite the above, we have never wished to be removed form the priority list. It seems prudent that we evaluate the cost of establishing eligibility for federal funding, compare that cost to the amount of funding which might be available, and then decide how to proceed. Given recent indications from IDNR staff and Environmental Protection Comnis- sion members regarding enforcement action against Iowa City for lack of progress, we continue to question what portions of the local project might conceivably be eligible for federal funding now or in the future. If there is any way to establish such eligibility, while meeting scheduling requirements as well, we would be most anxious to discuss that possibility with you, E0% u M Mr. Farrand March 24, 1988 Page 2 I believe it would be appropriate for City staff to meet with you in order to determine how we might work together to establish funding eligibility for any portion of our project which might qualify. Chuck Schmadeke, Director of Public Works, will be in contact with you in the near future requesting that such a meeting be arranged. Any assitance you can give us would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely yours, 7� Stephen J. Atkins City Manager tpl/4 cc: Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager Chuck Schmadeke, Director of Public Works Terry Timmins, City Attorney 5D, CITY OF CNIC CENTER /J10 E WASHNGTON ST March 24, 1988 Mr. Gregory Kovaciny 612 S. Van Buren N2 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Kovaciny: OWA CIlY.Ci`J -�[ZIO CITY f 3 1 C 13 _51t-00CL) In your recent letter to the City Council you expressed interest in a City or area -wide recycling facility. You indicated that you felt funding was available for such a facility. To the best of our knowledge, there is no state and/or federal aid available which would permit the City to construct such a recycling facility. As you are aware, the American Cancer Society, and I understand with some success, provides various locations throughout the community for the recycling of newsprint. Also, I must believe that with the Iowa five cent refund law concerning cans and bottles, the potential for a recycling center to "turn a healthy profit" as you suggest would be difficult to substantiate. With the availability of newspaper recycling and the state/consumer financial incentives to recycle, it would be difficult to provide local government funding to support this program. Thank you for your interest. Sincerely yours, John McDonald Mayor / cc: City Council ✓ bj/pc RECEIYF0VAR 221988 GREGORY 1COVACIIYY 612 S. Van Buren No. 2 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 N.319-356-5206 4.319-338-0655 March 20, 1988 Mayor John McDonald Members of the City Council City of Iowa City Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor McDonald and Members of the City Council: I am writing to ask your support for a city or area wide recycling facility. I understand that funding is available for such a facility. I have lived in Iowa City for over 13 years, and have been very disappointed that we have never had a place to recycle cans and bottles. In the city 1 previously lived in we had a recycling facility run by one of the high schools. People in new Cad111acs or beat up Fords would drive In to bring In their old paper, cans, and bottles for recycling. After a few years the recycling center began to turn a healthy profit. People of all walks of life will support recycling if It is made relatively easy for them to do so. In Iowa City, separating of trash would seem possible. 1 did it for years with no inconvenience at all. i urge you to support recycling by funding and building a recycling center. Thank You for a written reply to my letter. Yours truly, t Gregory Kov of y cc: John Higgins, Manager. pioneer u RcCEIVED"n'3 F�3 James S. Boorman 2705 Friendship St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 3i2'i/BB MAYL`H: C'OUNC'IL MEMBERS OF IOWA CITY: 1 have a few words to sau about the pending ordinance concerning storace OF recreation vehicles on ucur own property. I view this as chipping away of a persons rights to use their property. 1 lived in Iowa Citu all mu_ life and worked many hours to pay For mu property and because some si?lu_ ass feels recreation vehicles dont look nice in front Of mu house the city gov. wants to take away my rights to use my property. I succase next you will pass an ordinance to make everyone wear uniforms so theu will look nice, Sounds ridiculous so is this ordinance.There is an ordinance to prevent park:no in the street and over sidewalks etc, dcnt need more. Mu_ next door neighbors believe motor vehicles belong in front in the drive and not in the back uard where theu have to look at them when then are sitting on their natio. So for blocking view when backing out of the drive I cant see past a pickup with a topper on. It doesnt make anu difference if a vehicle is 20" high it doesnt block any mare than a large car or pickup. As for apperance Y.c�: about a vehicle all rusted g.t from the salt the city spreads FII over the street.I would rather see a motorhome. You know taking away peoples rights for stupid reasons ani high = as is what causes revolutionar; wars I feel Iowa City is doing an excellent lob in both of these areas.l can see a ccuple hundred years from n__ taxes will be 70: to pay for buildcngs to store ordinances in. I also feel you are not listening to the matcr+ty of the *people concerned, The people against this ordinance attending hearings and meetings are 20 to 1 or more I would think that would tell ucu something about what the people want. Ccncerned James Boorman 509 Community Development Week April 2-9, 1988 Celebrating the Community Development Block Grant Program 1975-87. More than $14.5 million invested in Iowa City to meet needs at home, in the neighborhood, and throughout the community. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Monday, April 4 Youth Services Festival featuring the Dating Cellos Iowa City Public Library - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5 Mayor's Proclamation Civic Center Council Chambers 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7 CD Celebration - Festive tea and Tour of CDBG Projects Senior Center - 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9 Architectural Barrier Awareness Day and Letter Writing Campaign Old Capitol Center April 2-9 Photo Display Civic Center Lobby I City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: April 1, 1988 TO: City Council FROM: Mayor John McDonald RE: Urban Environment Policies Attached for your information are materials on the urban environment Policies. Y S�� i Y IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN -ADDENDUM M URBAN ENVIRONMENT POLICIES 511 RESOLUTION NO. 85-85 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT POLICIES AS AN ADDENDUM TO THE 1983 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE. WHEREAS, the Iowa City 1983 Comprehensive Plan Update is a statement of the goals and policies of the community; and WHEREAS, the City Council directed the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee to recommend to the Council policies for protecting fragile areas and historic sites, as well as any other policies relating to the urban environment; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council have held public meetings to receive citizen comments on the Urban Environment Policies recommended by the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee; and WHEREAS, these bodies have found that the Urban Environment Policies are an addition to the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan which reflect the desires of the community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL'/ED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA THAT: 1. The Urban Environment Policies be adopted as an addendum to the 1983 Comprehensive Plan Update. 2. These policies shall be part of the development policy of the City of Iowa City in the context of the broad goals and objectives of the 1978 Comprehensive Plan and the 1983 Comprehensive Plan Update. It was moved by Dickson and seconded by Baker the Resolution he adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Ambrisco X Baker Dickson X Erdahl McDonald X Strait _ Zuber Passed and approved this 9th day of April w OR ATTEST: 41.w J CITY CLERK Reealved 8, AppRvei# By die Loom Co ar4ina 2i p� 4 P IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 1983 UPDATE ADDENDUM I Urban Environment Policies The 1983 Update of the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan (1978) endorses '...the continued acceptance of the basic goals and objectives stated in the Iowa City Plan (p. I1-13)." The 1983 Update also retains the findings and policies relating to the environment as described in p. 45-51 of the Iowa City Plan. The attached addendum to the 1983 Update amplifies and extends the environ. mental policies for Iowa City adopted in 1978 and, by reference, in 1983. Adopted �Anril 4 1485 Jr�� IOWA CITY URBAN ENVIRONMENT POLICIES The features which make the City of Iowa City such an attractive place to live and work have been identified and it has been determined that the following elements are of importance when considering what features of Iowa City should be protected and preserved: Iowa City is a very special city combining many of the benefits of small town living with the cultural and recreational opportunities of a large cosmopolitan area. 2. A number of elements both natural and constructed, contribute to the atmosphere of this community, and it is important to protect and preserve these elements. 3. These elements include not only natural features but also neighborhoods, scenic vistas, entranceways to Iowa City, public areas and buildings. 4. These elements and the interaction between these elements provide a sense of community and integrity to the City and contribute to the general aesthetic and visual impression projected by the City. 5. The economic and social welfare of Iowa City is sustained and enhanced by the sense of community and aesthetic values provided by the natura constructed environment. l and Since the City Council is vested with certain powers to foster the health, safety and general welfare of the publicand to protect public interests, the policies listed below are adopted to maintain and enhance the quality of life in the Iowa City community and to protect the public interest as it is affected by the elements described below. These policies are adopted as an amendment to the Environmental Policies- of the Comprehensive Plan. Environmentally Sensitive Areas Definition: Environmentally sensitive areas are geographical areas containing natural, ecologic, archaeological or aesthetic resources or features which are of value to the public and the destruction of which might result in the permanent or long-term loss of important public resources (such as mature woodlands), in economic loss, in hazards such as landslides or flooding, and in the long-term degradation of the environment. Examples of such environmentally sensitive areas include, but are not limited to, uncommon or unique geologic formations, natural stream corridors including floodplains, floodways and greenbelts of the Iowa River and associated creeks, natural stormwater deten- tion areas, bottom land and upland woods, steep slopes, areas of high passive recreational value for bird watching and observation of flowers and other plants and animals and areas containing a high concentration of ecologic and aesthetic features. Environmentally sensitive areas may also be those identified as hazardous sites cons derationriand restricts nodinalt heirn developmentsine5order toquprotecteCthe public health, safety and welfare. Rationale for Preservation: Iowa City was originally chosen as the seat for the Statiet—WIF57Tecause of the natural beauty of the area with its steep r wooded slopes and river bluffs. The exposed limestone bluffs along the Iowa 511 River are geologic formations which are rare in Iowa City, and which also provide interesting vegetation and wildlife habitat. Their destruction would result not only in the loss of this unusual landscape feature, but would also accelerate the erosion of the steep wooded slopes in the area, with possible resultant land slides and siltation. The Iowa City area was once heavily wooded, particularly along the river and creek beds. Few wooded areas now remain to provide diversity and other benefits. Northern Iowa City is one area where steep wooded slopes and ravines remain relatively untouched. Intensive development of such slopes destroys not only vegetation and wildlife habitats, but frequently results in erosion, mud slides, the filling in of ravines, and severe changes in drainage patterns. A crucial factor in the stabilization of steep slopes is the development of a stable drainage system. Degree of slope, soil type, vegetative cover, underly- ing geology and precipitation patterns determine the run-off patterns. Approxi- mately 35-40% of precipitation is not retained by the soil or used by plants, and will run off steep, wooded slopes. As the vegetative cover is disturbed by development, new drainage patterns develop which may result in the erosion of neighboring private and public property and cause downstream siltation affecting water quality. As a result costs may be incurred by private property owners and by the City to correct the problems created. Woodlands themselves are important moderators of climatic phenomena such as high winds and flooding, and help to protect watersheds from siltation and erosion due to heavy runoff or wind. The woodland floor acts as a filter to water percolating into ground water reservoirs or rivers. The woods also improve air quality by absorbing some air pollutants, and serve as noise buffers between residences and heavy noise generators such as interstate highways. Finally, woodlands in an urban environment provide recreational opportunities, and visual relief from the built landscape, adding to the quality of life and therefore the general welfare of any comnunity. Rivers and creeks are the natural drainage channels of any area. As develop- ment increases and the impervious surface area increases, more and more surface water runs off directly into the creeks and rivers. The floodway and flood- plain of streams are the natural corridors for this water and should be maintained for its flow. If, in addition, vegetation is maintained along the river and creekbanks, more water can be absorbed and the risk of flooding is reduced. Also, the filtering affect of the floodplain soils will reduce the amount of sediment and chemicals entering the creeks and rivers and help to maintain water quality and to reduce the risks of flooding and erosion. If greenbelts are maintained along rivers and creeks they provide diversity of habitat and by their linear nature extensively affect adjacent development. Protection of the Iowa River and Ralston and Willow Creek floodplains will reduce the need for further extensive modifications of their channels in order to reduce flooding. Policy: It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to preserve and protect environmentally sensitive areas as identified by the City, and to develop measures to protect the public for those sites identified as environmental hazards by appropriate State or Federal agencies. 511 Buffer Areas and Open Space Definition andRationale for Preservation: Buffers between land uses, such as conmercia antl residentia , serve to screen one. use from another, and help to decrease the adverse affects - such as noise, traffic, air pollution - of one use upon another. Buffers may also help to provide a transition between land uses. Buffers may be vegetative, such as a greenbelt of trees between an interstate highway and residential development; a solid fence screening a commercial use from a neighboring residential area; or a structure designed in such a way that the structure itself is oriented to act as a buffer to the adjacent land use. Transitional buffers provide an attractive transition between land uses such as those seen on Rocky Shore Drive with the gradation from river, to plantings along the sidewalk/bicycle trail, to single family residential development. Buffers provide diversity within the City,- and, if vegetative in nature, have many of the beneficial effects of woodlands but on a smaller scale. Open space provides relief from urban development and opportunities for recreation. Open space may be unimproved natural areas, pocket parks, play- grounds, neighborhood or city-wide parks, storm water detention facilities, stream corridors or greenbelts. All these provide relief from continuous, contiguous development and the intensified extremes of temperature, increased air and noise pollution and the psychological stress associated with such development. As the City grows and develops, noise, water and air pollution increase and areas of open space and vegetation which help to alleviate these pollution problems decrease in size and number. Protection of existing open space is therefore .vital in preventing the degradation of the Iowa City environment. Policy: It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to preserve and promote the creation of buffer areas and open space as identified by the City. Neiahborhoods and Structures Definition and Rationale for Preservation; Neighborhoods provide familiar surroundings - bui d ngs, places to wa k, people - a sense of security and community stability. Neighborhoods may be private -a place where groups of individuals live; or they may be public - places where many people gather to enjoy the surroundings or to interact. It is within Iowa City's "private" neighborhoods that people find the benefits of small town living and in the 'public" neighborhoods that one can enjoy the diversity often found in a larger city. There are within Iowa City historic neighborhoods and structures which provide roots for the residents of the neighborhood and perpetuate a legacy of his- toric, architectural and cultural achievement for all of Iowa City. Some of Iowa City's neighborhoods and structures, though not historic, provide an identity for their residents which adds to the residents' sense of well-being. Likewise, there are public places within Iowa City which have become unique gathering places for the people and add to the entire City's sense of commu- nity. 5// 0 4 the policy: It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to preserve and protect unique attributes of Iowa City's public and private neighborhoods, as identi- fied by the City, for the general welfare of the community at large. Entranceways to Iowa City Definitions and Rationale for Preservation: Entranceways to Iowa City are all e major oroug ares a ong whit peop a approach our city. These entrance- ways often provide the first impression one has of the City, informing the visitor and resident alike of the aesthetic values of the community. The visual impression projected of the City through its entranceways can contribute to the economic and social welfare of Iowa City by making it a more attractive place to live and work. Po1icY: It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to preserve and enhance the entranceways to Iowa City. Scenic Vistas Definitions and Rationale for Preservation: There are elements of Iowa City, oc natura and constructed, whsch are unique to the city and are open to public view. People are reminded through these scenic vistas of the heritage of the community and the natural beauty of the land. Policv: It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to seek to ensure that certain unique features within Iowa City remain perpetually accessible to public view. 5// MINUTES URBAN ENVIRONMENT AD HOC COIMIITTEE JUNE 10, 1986 - 4:00 P.M. IOWA CITY RECREATION CENTER, ROOM B MEMBERS PRESENT: Baker, Horowitz, Jakobsen, Wachal MEMBERS ABSENT: Hradek, Jordan, Koch, Strait STAFF PRESENT: Rockwell, Ramsdell RECO1414ENDATIO14S TO COUNCIL: Lundquist, Novick, Nowysz, 1. The Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee recommends that the City Council create an ordinance which requires site development review concerning environmentally sensitive areas, buffer areas and open space, neighbor- hood preservation, entranceways to Iowa City, and scenic vistas. The Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee recommends that the City Council explore avenues with the State Legislature to facilitate open space tax incentives in order to preserve and acquire open space in our City. The Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee recommends that the City Council review the roles and responsibilities of City Boards, Commissions and Committees and consider the possible consolidation of these Boards, Conmissions and Committees. CALL TO ORDER AND CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES: Baker called the meeting to order at 4:12 p.m. The minutes of May 13, 1986, were considered for approval. Nowysz pointed out that on page 2, line 1, the phrase "by the Siesta Motel and the' Gazette building" should read "by the Siesta Motel and the Coaches Corner." It was also decided to add the word "which" preceding the phrase "will encourage the development of entrance- ways..." on page 1 in the first recommendation to Council and in the follow- ing paragraph to insert the word "designated" before the word "point." On page 3, the same changes involving the addition of the words, "which" and "designated" should be made in the first motion on page 3. Nowysz moved that the minutes of the May 13, 1986, meeting be approved as corrected. Jacobsen seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0-1, with Horowitz abstaining. DISCUSSION OF FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: The Committee discussed the Iowa City Urban Environment Policies which had been distributed to members. It was pointed out that the recommendation concerning scenic vistas was problematic since opinions as to what consti- tutes a scenic vista differ. Horowitz commented that the term "scenic vista" needs to be defined so that other commissions, such as the Planning and Zoning Commission, know how to interpret this recommendation. Jakobsen re- plied that the opportunity always exists for the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion to discuss any given issue with any other committee. 5// w Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee June 10, 1986 Page 2 Horowitz commented that perhaps since there had been an ongoing interpreta- tion of the term "scenic vista" through the years, other commissions, such as the Planning and Zoning Commission, should be able 'to refer back to the minutes of the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee in order to form an accu- rate interpretation. Baker said that it must be pointed out that the defini- tion of a scenic vista is unresolved by the Committee, but that it is a concern the Planning and Zoning Commission should look into. Jakobsen thought that scenic vistas should be part of site development review. The general question was raised as to the status of the Urban Environment Policies devised by the Committee. Baker responded that Council had referred the recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and added that although no ordinances in relation to the policies had been developed yet, the City Council had accepted the recommendations of the Committee. Horowitz stated that although the policies may define environmental features, they don't designate how to go about developing ordinances to protect them. She said that the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission need to be aware that all five of the major recommended areas of concern should be considered whenever appropriate through site development planning, She stressed that the Council and other Boards, Commissions and Committees should be able to look back at the UEAHC minutes to understand the intent of the recommendations. Baker clarified that the Committee should pass along the general regulations and policies without attempting to define them. He asked if all five of the policies should be included in the final recommendation. Jakobsen said that she believed that all five should be considered whenever applicable. MOTION: Jakobsen moved that it be recommended to the City Council that an ordinance be created that required a site development review and that the review consider the five Iowa City Urban Environment Policies set forth by the Committee. Novick seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, DISCUSSION OF OPEN SPACE TAX INCENTIVES: Rockwell began the discussion by reporting that tax incentives for open space are not sufficient in themselves to assure open space preservation in the City. A more productive approach would be to establish a non-profit land trust which could purchase land for preservation. She mentioned that cur- rently in Iowa City the only State open space conservation program being used is the Forest Reserve Program, Rockwell indicated that although forest re- serve properties had been completely tax exempt for the past two years, they previously had only been taxed at one -one hundredth the rate at which adja- cent, comparable properties had been taxed. She explained that those persons applying for tax exemption must certify that they are complying with the forest reserve requirements. The City Assessor only checks forest reserve compliance on a complaint basis. Baker reported that there is $400,000 available to the City for the purchase of property. He commented that the only way to acquire land for open space would be to buy it, and considering the exorbitant prices of inner city property, $400,00 would not go very far. Horowitz asked about the possibil- 5//, Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee June 10, 1986 Page 3 ity of using a combination of money from the City with estimations of the owner's tax credits in order to purchase open space. She went on to say that the Planning and Zoning Commission had found the issue of open space to be a continuing dilemma due to several factors including varying opinions about what size of parcel would constitute open space, the problems with tax credits and State legislation. She said that she would encourage the Plan- ning and Zoning Commission to make efforts toward an ordinance which would allow for small parcel s of land to be designated as open space in the inner city, with the provision that the City be able to purchase such parcels at a reduced cost. Jakobsen noted that there would be few parcels of the type to which Horowitz had referred. Horowitz insisted, however, that a recommendation should be made to the City Council that efforts continue for the designation of small parcels of land as open space in the inner city and to encourage developers to maintain areas of open space by means of tax incentives. She al so men- tioned that there might be several areas where houses would be torn down and where duplexes could be built rather than preserving the area as open space. Baker cautioned that developers may not feel that there are sufficient incen- tives for them to become involved in open space preservation. Horowitz sug- gested that developers and architects be invited to sit in on discussions about subdivisions in order that both they and the City have the opportunity to communicate their interests and concerns. Baker stated that he had reser- vations in relation to HOrewitZ'S suggestion about acquiring small parcels of land in the inner city for open space because of the limited number of such areas. He explained that the City Council is not interested in such small pockets of open space. Horowitz raised the issue of the proposed development of the area located behind Kimball Road. Baker noted that this was a different situation involv- ing large-scale subdivision developmeht which means that the developer will be required ito negotiate with the City. Horowitz mentioned that the City reserves the right to maintain open spaces in a heavily populated area, but Jakobsen pointed out that in the case of Kimball Road, the area is not heav- ily populated, and added that if owners want open space they can purchase it themselves. Nowysz stated that the point was that land in many areas should be considered as possible open space, not only the specific parcel of land located behind Kimball Road. Horowitz suggested that the Comnjttee recommend to City Council that the City explore every avenue to acquire land not yet built on or land where houses might be torn down as open space either through their own means or in cooperation with owners through tax credits. Jakobsen commented that the City must work in collaboration with the State Legislature in order to determine what can be considered a tax credit. Baker disagreed with Horowitz's suggestion in that it implied that any space now open should remain open. MOTION: It was moved by Horowitz, Jakobsen and Novick that it be recommended Co the City Council that they explore avenues with the State Legislature to facilitate open space tax incentives in order to preserve and acquire open space in our City. Nowysz seconded the motion. The motion carried unani- mously. 511 Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee June 10, 1986 Page 4 DISCUSSION OF CONSOLIDATION OF C014MISSIONS: Lundquist mentioned that there had been considerable discussion about combin- ing the Historic Preservation Commission with the Design Review Committee. Jakobsen said that she felt that it was time for the City Council to review the possibility of consolidating City Committees and Commissions since it hadn't been done in ten years. Wachal inquired as to the intent of the consolidation, and Baker responded that it was to facilitate and speed up the process for the developers as well as to lighten the staff workload. Nowysz felt that it was not valid to combine the Design Review Committee and the Historic Preservation Commission because there is little overlap in their functions. Jakobsen remarked that many times City Committees, such as the Riverfront Commission, weren't provided with enough to do in order to function on a regular basis, and that perhaps consolidation of Committees and Commissions would overcome this problem. Wachal expressed his concern that consolidation would result in a loss of the expertise and focus of each individual Commit- tee and Commission. Horowitz stated that she believed that under the present system there was not enough cross-fertilization among the Committees and Commissions to take advantage of each one's expertise. She clarified that she favored a consoli- dation in which the expertise of each Committee and Commission remained a discreet entity. Jakobsen stressed that as a management tool, the considera- tion of consolidation was necessary in order to update the structure and functions of the Committees and Commissions. Wachal said that he was concerned about the size of the proposed consolidated Commissions. He suggested that it would be more beneficial for certain members of the various Committees and Commissions to consult with one an- other. Horowitz mentioned that the timing factor was a problem, being that Committee and Commission meetings are scheduled at different times during the month. She explained that by the time the Planning and Zoning Commission would decide that they would like input from another Committee, weeks would pass and applicants would become frustrated. Jakobsen pointed out that this was because the Planning and Zoning Commission met twice a month whereas the other Committees met only once a month. Nowysz agreed citing an example where the Historic Preservation Committee was consulted by the City'Council regard- ing street names and it took a month before the information could be relayed back to Council. MOTION: Jakobsen moved that it be recommended that City Council review the roe of Boards, Commissions and Committees and study their possible consoli- dation. Horowitz seconded the motion. The motion assed b a vote of 6-1. Wachal opposed the motion stating that he fe t it had an operationa prob em of including too many separate Boards, Committees and Commissions. 511 Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee June 10, 1986 Page 5 DISCUSSION OF BUS TOUR: Lundquist distributed a draft of the letter which would be sent out to those who may be interested in attending the bus tour. She stated that she was presently working on a list of people to whom the letter would be sent, including the Iowa City Board of Realtors, Project GREEN, etc. Novick sug- gested that in order to publicize the bus tour, it could be announced at various Board and Commission meetings. Lundquist informed the Committee that the letters of invitation would be mailed June 27th and would request an RSVP. The week before the tour, the Chamber will conduct a phone campaign to remind people of the tour. Nowysz asked if the Bar Association would be receiving a letter as she believes that there is a need for attorneys to understand the issues. Novick agreed and said the letter should be sent to Patricia Kamath, the President of the Johnson County Bar Association. Lundquist asked if there were any questions or suggestions about the letter. Baker suggested that the greeting "to environmentally concerned citizens" be modified to read "to interested individuals regarding the tour of environmen- tally sensitive areas." Nowysz asked if the meeting place would be the Civic Center parking lot, and Lundquist responded that yes, the location had been changed on Franklin's recommendation in order to avoid conflict with the Farmer's Market. It was arranged that every member would inform their re- spective Commissions and Committees about the tour either by announcing it at a meeting or sending out the letter to Committee and Commission members. Lundquist requested that everyone review the map and route attached to the letter and decide if there were other areas that should be covered on the tour, Nowysz commented that the only other area which she would include would be Market Street and all of the downtown area which may eventually come under the jurisdiction of the Design Review Committee. ADJOURNMENT: Horowitz moved that the meeting be adjourned and Nowysz seconded the motion. The motion passed and the meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m. Minutes submitted by Lee Ramsdell. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: June 4, 1986 T0: Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee FROM: Karin Franklin RE: Committee recommendations d Attached are all ofthe-Gampittee's recommendations to date beginning with the policies Odooted by the City Council and proceeding through e'aeh-eYthe implementation recommendations. Y' S// V RECCYYENDATIOHS 70 THE CITY COUNCIL CONCE=KING LAND DISTURBING ACTMITIE= On April 9, 1985, the City Council of Iowa City aaooted the policy recommen- dations of the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee for the preservation and protection of Iowa City's urban environment. These policies address several imoortant elements integral to the character of Iowa City which need to be protected and preserved. Among these elements of concern are environmentally sensitive areas which are defined as follows: Environmentally sensitive areas are geograonical areas containing natural, ecologic, archeological or aesthetic resources or features which are of value to the public and the destruction of which might result in the permanent or long-term loss of important public resources (such as mature woodlands), in economic loss, in hazards such as landslides or flooding, and in the long-term degradation of the environment. Examples of such environmentally sensitive areas include, but are not limited to, uncommon or unique geologic formations, natural stream corridors including floodplains, floodways and greenbelts of the Iowa River and associated creeks, natural stormwater detention areas, bottom land and upland woods, steep slopes, areas of high recreational value for bird watching and observation of flowers and other plants and animals, and areas containing a high concentration of ecologic and aesthetic features. The Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee recommends that the City Council of Iowa City consider the following means of implementation for the preservation and protection of environmentally sensitive areas. The Committee is recom- mending general concepts it wishes to see included in future regulations; it is not setting forth specific ordinances to be considered. I. Reoulation of Land Disturbina Activities Goal The goal of regulating land disturbing activities is to insure develop- ment that is sensitive to the underlying topography and to control excess erosion, hazardous rock and soil slippage, sediment production, and drainage and water management problems associated with grading and removal of vegetative cover. Objectives Objectives of such regulations are to address and minimize the effects of the following: 1. Development affecting the stability of steep slopes. 2. Severe alterations (excavation or fill) to the natural topography. 3. Clearance of vegetation or destruction of vegetation by means other than clearance. 4. Alterations to the natural/existing drainaceways. 0 P 2 5. The creation of erosion and runoff onto aajacent anv; r oo.ns:rear. properties. 6. The effect of land disturbing activities in ravines. The Committee suggests the following definitions: 1. Grading shall mean excavation or fill or any comoination thereof and snail include the conditions resulting from any excavation or fill. 2. Land disturbing activity shall mean any disturbance to land in excess or 5U cuoic yards wnicn may result in erosion, including, but not limited to, tilling, removal of vegetative cover, stockpiling of soil, and grading, except that the term shall not include minor land disturbing activities. 3. Minor land disturbing activities shall mean any disturbance to land not exceeding 50 cuoic yards including, but noc limited to, home gardening, landscaping and normal repair of private drives and lanes. 4, Ravine shall mean a long, deep gully in the earth's surface with side slopes of at least 50 feet but not greater than 500 feet, all or part of which have a slope of 15 percent or greater. 5. Steeo slooe shall mean a slope any part of which contains a grade of 15 percent or greater. Recommendations The Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee recormends that the following be included in the implementation of regulations addressing land disturbing activities: 1. All land disturbing activities shall be subject to the approval of a grading plan and/or permit - 2. All land disturbing activities shall be subject to the approval of an erosion control plan. 3. All land disturbing activity on slopes of 15 percent or greater shall require the submission of detailed grading and erosion control plans certified by a professional, registered soil engineer, or equiva- lent. 4. For steeper slopes, e.g. 25 percent or greater, additional require- ments be adopted, such as percentage of land to be left in its natural state. S-8 V a 3 Exe.^ot.ons The Ccshittee reCommeres that the fcllowing be exemote fr,m these re;u- lations: i. The construction of individual single-famiiy dwelling units exceot on steep slopes (15 percent or greater) shall be exempt fraugrading plan/permit requirements but shall be re;uired to file erosion control plans. 2. Minor land disturbing activities as defineo, including home garden- ing, landscaping, patio construction, etc. 3. Minor land leveling associated with normal agricultural activities which does not reouire grading below the top soil, or land disturbing activities for the construction of access roads to support agricul- tural production. 4. Cemetery graves, sanitary landfill sites (subject to other regula- tions), emergency grading and other similar activities. Prohibitions Any land disturbing activity shall be prohibited in the lower portion of a ravine to preserve and protect its natural water carrying capacity. P.E.:"'=.'IO�TIC.';S 70 THE CITY CC C::-NING S: C 3E OP"ENT 'L In Ir. orcer to implement the policy recoamendations of the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Conittee which were adopted by the City Council of Iowa City on April 9, 1985, the Committee recommends that the Council consider the site development pian, process as a means to preserve and enhance Iowa City's environmentally sersitive areas. As with the Comnittee's recommendations concerning lard aisturoirg activities, the purpose here is to recormerd general concepts the Cpnittee wishes to see included in future regulations. Specific ordinances are not being presented for consideration at this time. 1. Re^_ulatiors of Develoomert Through a Site Deve!ooment Plan Process Goal The goal of the site development plan process is to identify environmental- ly sensitive natural features located on land proposed for development so that those features may be protected and enhanced through sensitive and innovative development. Obiectives The objectives of site development plans include: 1. The preservation of natural topographic features including steep slopes. 2. The preservation of natural ecosystems and vegetative cover (such as woodlands) which contribute to the climatic and aesthetic nature of the City. 3. The preservation of natural drainageways and floodplains. 4. The encouragement of innovative and alternative approaches to conven- tional flatland practices in order to minimize grading, cut and fill operations, as well as the amount of impervious surface. tlI Recommendation - The Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee recommends that the following procedure be included in regulations designed to protect and enhance environmentally sensitive areas. Site Development Pian Process A. Protected Natural Features The first step in the site development plan process is to define the natural features that are to be protected. These will include: 1) Steep slopes (15; or greater). 2) Ravines. 3) Drainageways. 41 Floodways and floodplains. 51 Certain trees, groves of trees and wooalands as defined in Attach- ment A. 61 Unusual geologic features, e.g. exposea limestone bluffs. 7) Prairie (to be `urther defined) V 2 B. natural Features Checklist The next steo is the requirement that a natural features checklist be submitted with all preliminary subdivision, LSRD, anC LSNRD plans and with building permit applications for all aevelopment other than single family or duplex development on individual lots. The checklist shall include a list and/or site plan of natural features present and an ap- proximate percentage of land occupied by each one. It will be the responsibility of the developer to submit the checklist and the responsibility of City staff to perform inspections of sites as it deems necessary to ensure the integrity of the checklist. If possible, the City shall maintain an inventory of undeveloped environ- mentally sensitive lands to assist developers and City staff with such checklists. C. Site Development Plan Reouired The protected natural features will be assigned a numerical value dependent upon the extent and need for protection. If this point total reaches a certain limit, or where 25: or more of the site is occupied by protected natural features, a detailed site development plan must be submitted for review. 0. General Standards for Site Oevelooment Plan Review The site development plan will be reviewed to make sure that it complies with the following general standards: 1) The development will promote the goals and objectives of the site development plan process. 2) The development will not cause a serious and lasting degradation of the environment. 3) The development will guarantee the conservation and protection of irreplaceable natural resources from pollution, impairment or destruction by minimizing alteration of the natural site features to be preserved. 4) The development will blend into the natural setting of the land- scape for orderly growth and development. 5) The development shall strive for diversity and originality in lot layout and siting of buildings in order to achieve the best possible relationship between the development and the land. E. Soecific Advantages of a Site Develooment Plan 1) It provides a mechanism for identifying natural features to be protected. 2) It can strongly influence the redirection of deveiooment away from natural features. 4" r 3 3) It can give the City some control over development on land that does not require a grading permit. 4) It can deal directly with the other natural vegetative cover on indiviaual lots. issue of preservation of trees and ir, subdivisions, LSROs, LS11ROs, and 511 V Attacnment A Protected Trees, Groves of Trees and Wcm '.ands A. Tees The following trees, full-grown and maturing, which are native to the Iowa City area, are considered important examples of their species as defined by trunk diameter and, once damaged or destroyed, could not be immediately replaced, or, in some cases, may be impossible to replace. Species Trunk Diameter at 4 Feet Aspen (Quaking) 3' Aspen (Big Tooth) 6" Ash (Green/White) 10" Basswood/Linden (American) 10" Birch (River) 6' *Butternut 6' Cedar, Red 6' *Cherry (Wild Black) S. Dogwood (Pagoda) 3" Elm (American) 10" Hackberry 10" *Hickory (Shagbark, Butternut, Mockernut) 6" *Hop Hornbeam 4' *Hornbeam 4' 10" Locust (Black) 10" Locust (Honey) 10" Kentucky Coffee Tree 1 Maple (Black, Sugar) 10" *Oak (White, Burr)6' Oak (llorthern Red, Pin, Northern Pin, Swamp White, 10" Shingle, Chinkapin, Black) $" Pine (Eastern, White) Plain (American) 10" Redbud 4' 4' Serviceberry 8" *Walnut (Black) Trees marked with * have a high priority for protection because of their stature, relative rarity or the difficulty of reestablishing them if damaged or destroyed. For trees with multiple trunks, such as river birches, a composite trunk size will be calculated according to an accepted formula. 2. Grove of Trees — Any stand of trees on an area of 114 acre or more consisting of etgnt or more trees with a 10" or greater caliper which are an the list of protected trees. 3. Woodlands - An area of one—half acre or more containing at least 100 growing trees wnich are on the list of protected trees. Recommended Performance Standards 1. Such standards should require that the maximum number of trees possible be preserved. 2. For groves of trees and woodlands, 50: (or score other appropriate percentage of the grove or wocdlana should be required to remain in its natural state. 511 !Jr:an Environment ac 4oc mar:n 11, 1986 Pave y - sued consideration of single site designations. "men Sated that HPC was not focusing on that activity, but was working on drafting legislation for tax incentives for the rehabilitation of historic properties. Jakobsen suggested that open space tax relief should also be considered by UEAHC. She felt it important to give a property tax break for leaving environmentally sensitive areas and open space/buffer lands undeveloped. Horowitz suggested that the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Co^mittee make such a recommendation to Planning and Zoning. Lundquist felt it should be worked into any open space planning. Lundquist asked Moen who would be eligible for historic preservation tax relief. Moen replied that at minimum the U.S. Department of Interior Historic Preservation standards would -have to be met. llachal asked why the recommendation had been worded so vaguely, noting it would not in its present form keep someone from getting tax relief on a five year old house with termite damage. Baker replied that it is common to have general wording at this stage. MOTION: Lundquist moved that the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee support the Historic Preservation Commission's recomendation. Horowitz seconded. The motion passed unanimous. The Committee expressed concern over the vague wording, and wanted it to be known that the recommendation for such property tax relief should apply only to designated historic properties. Franklin asked if the Committee wished to pursue the concept of open space tax relief since researching the issue would take some time. It was de- cided that Franklin would make an initial report in May. Horowitz said that if something is to be done by the Planning and Zoning Commission, it is important for the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee to bring it to P&Z's attention. DISCUSSION OF BUFFERS AND ENTRANCEWAYS: The consensus 'of the Committee was to preempt the viewing of the Historic Preservation film for the discussion of buffers and entranceways. Franklin suggested that criteria for buffers and entranceways could be established to trigger enough points on the natural features checklist to require a site development plan. The six entranceways to Iowa City were discussed individually. Koch asked if those areas weren't already protected by existing legislation. Franklin clarified the use of zoning controls. Site development plans could control landscaping and buffering through the use of performance standards. Franklin noted that there already was a tree ordinance and a sign ordinance, and asked if the Committee felt that would provide sufficient protection of entranceways. Baker said no. Special concern was expressed over the Oubuque Street and airport entranceways. Horowitz suggested that the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Com- mittee make recommendations to Johnson County. Rockwell stated that an opportunity to do that could occur during the fringe area plan review in 1996. MINUTES URB -1 ENVIRONMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE APPIL A, 1986 - 4:00 P.M. IOWA CITY RECREATION CENTER - ROOM B MEMBERS PRESENT: Baker, Hradek, Horowitz, Jakobsen, Koch, Lunaauist, Novick, Nowysz, Strait, Wachal MEMBERS ABSENT: Jordan STAFF PRESENT: Franklin, Mullen, Rockwell CALL TO ORDER AND CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES: Strait called the meeting to order at 4:00 P.M. Horowitz moved to accept the minutes. Koch seconded. The motion passed unanimously. UPDATE ON THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION REGARDING APPEARANCE REVIEW: Novick reported that the Design Review Committee discussed recommendations to the City Council and agreed to recommend a design review code for both the CB -2 and CB -10 zones. The vote was not unanimous, but a substantial majority of the Com- mittee voted for the recomnendation. Jakobsen arrived at 4:05 P.M. The Design Review Committee felt strongly that the process needed to be streamlined, and that a step-by-step handout should be made available to people who apply for building permits. They also felt that members of the business comnunity needed to be included on the Review Commission . The DRC recommendations will be forwarded to City Council. Horowitz expressed concern over the enforcement of Design Review Committee re- quirements. She felt that there were problems with being able to enforce the existing code and questioned the wisdom of adopting an additional code which might not be enforced. Lundquist arrived at 4:08 P.M. Strait answered that the staff does spend a lot of time on enforcement. When codes are not enforced, it is often due to lack of staff. Baker added that occupancy permits would not be granted until the guidelines are met. Franklin explained that existing requirements are reviewed at the time building plans are submitted, and later with various inspec- tions, up until the final inspection which is the basis for issuing an occupancy permit. Baker felt that these questions had to be addressed by the Council. Franklin stated that the Design Review Committee was formed during urban renewal, and that essentially members were appointed "for life" because they had no set terms. That has presented problems; some of the members no longer live in Iowa City. Part of the ORC recomnenclation is to include people from the business community on the Commission. Lundquist asked about the size of the proposed Design Review Commission, about how members would be selected, and about the legal status of the Commission. Franklin replied that the specifics would depend on how the ordinance was drawn up. Franklin 'elaborated, at Strait's request, on the current change in procedure for non-residential large scale development adminis- trative review, The process has been streamlined without loss of control by the City. ;Baker moved to support the recommendations of the Design Review Committee. Novick :seconded. Baker felt that this would be a tougher motion to get through Council ,than the original one, which called for design review only in the CB -10 zone. V 'crit 3, 1?B5 '3g' Z tea Comm design to reviewnfor an aarea hlarG,e. �hanethe wcomoi itittee hadof CB 105 andrCB_recommencing ec teemsrob- . The Committee wawithin n ed� r�eviiew authority zoned a intthe CB -2 Zeasadwellstrativeey had zones, because they were concerned about development on the south side of Burling- ton and on Market, and in other areas just outside the CB -10 zone, as the CB -10 Koch asked about enforcement. Baker replied that he thought but added that enforcement would depend it would be enforced, on the way the ordinance was written. Novick said the Committee would resolve design review conflicts through negotia- tions with the developers. The motion to support the recommendations of the Desi n Review Committee passed unanimous) JakoDsen requested that the minutes Committee rec to er reserva ions aoout the expanaed area covered ommendations. in the Design Review DISCUSSION OF BUFFERS AND ENTRANCEWAYS: Franklin asked the Committee what they wanted to achieve concerning buffers and entranceways. Staff could examine the relevant ordinances and report back as to what buffers/entranceways provisions are already contained in the City Code. Nowysz said that she agreed with Wachal about retaining natural vegetation wher- ever possible. She did not want more trees to come down on Dubuque Street. She also remarked that she understood that widening the street posed real respondedbecause that thesome Council buildings sensitive tive to dodthis not issue. the NpWysieasked setback if the City problems, could obtain a Strait street width variance from the federal government. Wachal cau- tioned that the road widening was needed; that it was really dangerous in the winter on Dubuque Street between Park Road and Church Street. Baker said that even if the City could get a variance from the federal want to because of the City's responsibility to maintain government, traffic flo st might variance Strait felt that without a compelling case, the City would not get a Jakobsen said that the City could consider planting small, attractive trees, such as crabapple and cherry trees, as replacements for trees lost due to the widening of Dubuque Street. Horowitz suggested that for cases involving buffers and entranceways, the Planning and Zoning Commission could request the Design Review Committee's evaluation rather than trying to list in an ordinance all the features that need to be con- sidered. Franklin expressed concern about the added time involved for DRC review, which would lengthen the permitting process. Franklin suggested that the Committee might want to ensure that the proposed site development plan review process using performance ered ZoningCommission and the uCity ld bCo nci99 couldfjudge whetherastanda ds had bor entrancewys . The een met. Strait asked the staff to list buffers and entranceways features that the Commit- tee had discussed at previous meetings. Baker inquired whether specific require - the mentsCocould be could established ifor particular entranceways, Franklin confirmed that y entranceway; and could decide to target entranceways requiring review, S// CITY OF MITCHELLVILLE MITCHELLVILLE. IOWA 50iE9 March 24. 1988 John McDonald. Mayor City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City. Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor McDonald: RECEIVEDMAR 281988 I aooreciate your bringing HF 2370 to my attention. At the present time the Iowa Women's Correctional Facility for Women is paying the same sewer rate as all users of our sewer system. I agree that this is fair and sup oort vour efforts to obtain a state wide committment to this policy. Enclosed are conies of letter=_ I have sent to our Senator William Dieleman and to Senator Alvin Miller, Chairman of the Senate Local Government Committee. S-incerel y. (�L�I John ohnston Mayor 0 S/,4120 CITY OF MITCHELLVILLE MITCHELLVILLE. IOWA 50163 March 24. 1988 Senator Alvin Miller Chairman. Local Government Committee State Caoitol Des Maines. Iowa 50319 Subiect: HF 2370 Dear Senator Miller: The Citv of Mitchellville has been followirlq House File 2370 with interest. As you know the Iowa Correctional Facility for Women is located in Mitchellville. We are in acreernent with the Citv of Iowa Citv that it is only fair for State facilities to Day the same rate for sewer service as other users. The cost of State mandated sewer irnorovernents have become very costly to many communities and the rate struct�.ir•e must be set so that the cost of the irnorovernents will be covered. To have a 1 aro_ e user in the cornnurriity not oavino a fair share olaces an unfair burden or, all of the other users of the sewer, systern. I would uroe you to su000rt HF 2370 and move it OUt of committee so that action car, be taken this session. Thank You for your consideration. Sincerely. John Johnston Mayor T W CITY OF MITCHELLVILLE MITCHELLVILLE. IOWA 50169 March 24, 1988 Senator William Dielernan State Caoitol Des Maines. Iowa 50319 Re: HF 2370 I have been followino House File 2370 with interest. we understand that it is in the Senate Local Government Committee at this time. Rs you know the Iowa Correctional Facility for Women is in Mitchellville. They are paving the same sewer rate as all other users at this time. We do agree with the City City that it would be unfair for of Iowa State of to oav a lower sewer rate than other users of the system. The cost QOf State mandated sewer improvements have become very costly many communities and the rate structure must be set so that the cost of the improvement=_ will be Daid by all user=_ Of the system. In most case=_ the State facility would be the large user of the system and giving them a lower rate would glace an unfair burden on the other users. I would urge you to su000rt HF 2370 when it comes before the Senate to be voted on. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely. John Johnston Mayor L�/� V .r. Clf V (W DEJ 11 OnFj / / / WOO, u,vo. lour .. oo.x ux 1, ST 1i95T J.p t I!1!1 ]IIJ9!! al..Y[. rM CITY ...ID>..pr r ply March 25, 1988 Honorable John McDonald Mayor of Iowa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor McDonald: RECEIVED MAR 28 1988 I have received your letter dated the 23rd of March, in regard to House File 2370 which recently passed the Iowa House. I would like to take this opportunity to inform you that the City of Des Moines will support this legisla- tion requiring all state agencies to pay the same rate for sewer use as all other users in the City's sewer system, The City of Des Moines appreciates the chance to work in support of this legislation with members of the Iowa City Council. If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact my office, JPD/kj Sincerely, Lf a, - John P, Dorrian, Mayor City of Des Moines 5/� M P CITY OF IOWA CITY March 31, 1988 Mr. David E. Nolton Thompson Iowa 50478 Dear Mr. Nolton: This is in response to your letter of March 26 regarding one of Iowa City's alleys. The alley you describe in your letter, between South Dodge and South Johnson, is for the most part a private alley. The City owns only a few feet at the entrance. This particular alley was scheduled last year for resurfacing through an assessment project but was deleted from the project because of the nearly unanimous objections of the property owners. Private alleys in the city are maintained by the City at the request of the property owners (i.e., gravel is purchased by the property owners and the City hauls and spreads it). However, we cannot improve a private alley at public expense. I hopethis will answer your concerns even though it does not solve your daughter's problems. Sincerely yours, tephen r/J�Atki s r City Mar>ager cc: City Council CIVIC CENTER • 410 EAST N'15111SGTON STPEET • 1011'1 CITY. 10\\'.1 1::•o 0 (519) Ii6.S00IA RECE!VIE D'''D?0,ca3 March 26, 1988 Iowa City - City Council 410 E. Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 To Whom It May Concern: This letter is to lodge a complaint, about the way the City main- tains their Street and Alley System in Iowa City, The particular area in question is: Alley for 600 Block off South Dodge, between South Dodge and South Johnson. Our daughter is a student at the University of Iowa and lives along with a number of other students and citizens in apartments, houses that have to use this street for access. She has a small Ford Escort, and I'm supprised that she still has it, because of the potholes that almost swallow up her vehicle, I worked in City Government as City Clerk and as City Administrator for 23 years in Forest City. Just one of those potholes would have been tolerated by the Citizens for a day, but in Iowa City, no one listens, and let me tell you it is disgraceful the condition of this alley. We were a guest in your City several weeks ago, and let me tell you if we would have had some other options for parking our car, we would not have taken the alley. As you see, my family now lives in a small town in North Iowa called Thompson, we have two full time City Employees and one part time, and although we have streets that need work, our people do respond to problems and try to fix them, even though it is on a limited budget, I would think with the population, number of housing units in Iowa City, that there should be money in your City budget for working on streets and alleys. If you can find some, please take a long and hard look at this alley and other alleys in your beautiful City. With the rents that the students and those living in Iowa City have to pay, there has to be fair tax revenue, treat them like citizens and work to make their stay in Iowa City a little bit better. Thank you for your consideration. Yours truly, Thompson, Iowa 50478 �/� March 30, 1988 Mr, and Mrs. Gary Penningrath Route N3, Box 282 DeWitt, Iowa 52742 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Penningrath: CITY OF 10 PVA CITY This is in response to your letter of March 27 to the Mayor and City Council. I am sorry your daughter had the unpleasant experience of having her car towed while on spring break, and I realize the burden an extra expense such as this can place on students and parents. The City, and the Police Department in particular, goes "all out" to pub- licize the parking regulations. At the beginning of the school year, brochures (a copy is enclosed) are sent to all fraternities and sororities and many other student organizations, plus they are available at regis- tration. As you will note, the first paragraph in the brochure mentions the City's 48-hour street storage prohibition. In addition, recent articles in the local newspapers cautioned students against leaving their cars on the street during spring break. As you know, many of the fraternity/sorority houses are located in the heart of residential neighborhoods. It is not uncommon during the course of the year for neighbors to complain about the "storage" of cars on public streets, and we must respond and enforce the 48-hour ordinance. Parking is indeed a problem in Iowa City, and our regulations which require frequent moving of cars, prohibition of street storage and odd/ even parking, are to allow residents and students alike the opportunity to park near their place of residence. Students are not singled out for citations and fines. The charges for towing are paid to the towing con- tractor; the City receives no monies from these charges. 1 hope this will respond to your questions comments, please contact me. Sincerely yours, Stephen(j Atk' ns City Mad ger cc: City Council If you have any further CIVIC CI STIR • 410 R.15T WA -i HINGTO\ STRE-IT 0 IOWA CITY. 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Terryl Robinson, City Forester/� Horticulturist re. 1988 Arbor Day Program date: March 14, 1988 You are invited to attend the 1988 Arbor Day Program, which will be held Friday, April 29, at 1:00 p.m. in Fairmeadows Park. Area 5th and 6th grade students have also been invited and will be participating. The program will consist of a tree planting ceremony in recognition of Arbor Day, and the presentation of the Tree City U.S.A. Award for 1987. This will be the 7th straight year that the City of Iowa City has received this national award and recognition. I hope all of you will be able to attend. city of iowa city Sis