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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-01-06 Info Packet of 1/3Clty of lows City MEMORANDUM OM: January 3, 1986 10: City Council FROM: city Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Agenda for Organizational Meeting of January 6, 1986. Informal agendas and meeting schedule. and a5 Agenda for budget review meeting of January 18; 1986. Memorandum froom Mayor McDonald regarding City -School District Joint Swimming facility Committee. Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Proposed walkway to West High School a5 b. Wastewater Treatment facility Z c. January 29 Reception o?7 Copy of letter from the City Manager to Mr. George Knorr regarding snow removal on Kimball Rad. a8 Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding Production Coordinator Broadband Telecommunications. Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development: a. Iowa Energy Policy Council Weatherization and Energy Assistance Program b. Melrose Lake Apartments 3/ November ridership statistics from the Department of Public Transit.z Notice of meeting of Southeast Iowa Municipal League. 33 Discussion paper for Legislative Support Group on Governor's proposal for 3H spending limitations on cities by League of Iowa Municipalities. Articles: a. How to share transit costs: those who benefit must pay 3S b. San Jose deal costs Heritage $75 million 36 t .<............... ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING January 6, 1986 8:30 A.M. Council Chambers Item No. 1 - CONSIDER MOTION TO APPOINT CITY CLERK AS TEMPORARY CHAIRPERSON. C Item No. 2 I - ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING TO ORDER - CITY CLERK. Item No. 3 - ROLL CALL. Item No. 4 - CONSIDER MOTION TO FIX METHOD OF VOTING. Under Roberts Rules or Order, the previous custom has been to use the voice method voting. As the Charter does not pre- scribe the method of voting, Council will need to make a motion to fix the method of voting. Nominations can be made by ballot- ing or from the floor. Voting can be by voice vote, show of hands or ballot. Council should also decide if the basis for decision is a majority vote of the total membership and procedure for canvass of ballots. Item No. 5 - NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE OF MAYOR OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. d MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS. e BALLOT OR VOTE. Item No. 6 - NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE OF MAYOR PRO TEM OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS. BALLOT OR VOTE. Item No. T - MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM SWORN IN AT THIS TIME. Item No. 8 - CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. a.. Legislative Committee (3) b. Rules Committee (2) C. Civil Defense Commission (1) d. Johnson Council of Governments (5) e. Iowa City/Coralville Convention Bureau (1) Item No. 9 - ADJOURNMENT. 11 1 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE- January 3, 1986 T0= City Council FROM= City Manager RE= Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule ARLO j[ 6 1986 — _ Monday. 8:30 A,MI. - Counci I Chambers City Council Organizational Meeting - Separate agenda posted Januarljrlz_1986_ _ _ Tuesday S: 30 • 7:45 P.M- Counci 1 Chambers 6:30 P.M. • Mel rose Lake Apartments PDH 6:40 P.M. - Nal kways in Area of Nest High School 6:50 P.M. - Resmources Conservation Coirmission Status 1:15 P.M. - Swirmnimg Facility Planning Committee - Council Representative 1:20 P.M. - Cou_nci l time, Council committee reports it 30 P.M. - Exe-cutive Sessi on ,anusary 9, 1486 Thursday 4:-30 P.N. - Iowa City Public Library, Meeting Room A flMee-ting of City Council and Johnson County Board of Siupervi cors - Separate agenda posted January, 3. 1-966: Monday 5:9 - SU P'.M. CoumciI Chambers Informal Counci l Meeting - Agenda Pending January 16 , 19861 1 Tuesday 1:-.10 PX. •- IRegularCouncil Meeting -Council Chambers Jamu-ry X. 1'986 Saturday. 8 :00 AAM. 1 :00 P.M. Iowa City Transit Facility Special Informal Council Meeting to discuss FY87 Budget January 21. 1986 Tuesday 6.30 - S:310 P M. Counci Y Chambers Snformal Council Meeting -Agenda Pending January 25, 1986 Saturday 8;00 A.M. — 1;00 P.M. Iowa City Publ is Library, Meeting Room A Special Informal Council Meeting to discuss FY87 Budget January 21_ 1986 Monday 6_30 -6:30 P -M. Council Chambers informal Council Meeting - Agenda Pending i i City Council January 3, 1986 Page 2 January 28, 1986 Tuesday 7;30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers PENDING LIST Leasing of Airport Land for Commercial Use City Administrative Procedures Coralville Milldam Project Sidewalk Cafes Newspaper Vending Machines Stormwater Management Ordinance Review Abandoned Vehicle Ordinance Evaluation Six Month Evaluation of City Attorney Hutchinson/Bayard Access Request City Conference Board Meeting - January 27, 1986, 6:30 P.M. Appointments to Parks and Recreation Comnission - January 14 - Appointments to Board of Review - January 27 Appointments to the Airport Commission, Mayor's Youth Employment Board, Human Rights Commission, Design Review Committee, Committee on Community Needs, and Broadband Telecommunications Commission - January 28 r: i City Council January 3, 1986 Page 2 January 28, 1986 Tuesday 7;30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers PENDING LIST Leasing of Airport Land for Commercial Use City Administrative Procedures Coralville Milldam Project Sidewalk Cafes Newspaper Vending Machines Stormwater Management Ordinance Review Abandoned Vehicle Ordinance Evaluation Six Month Evaluation of City Attorney Hutchinson/Bayard Access Request City Conference Board Meeting - January 27, 1986, 6:30 P.M. Appointments to Parks and Recreation Comnission - January 14 - Appointments to Board of Review - January 27 Appointments to the Airport Commission, Mayor's Youth Employment Board, Human Rights Commission, Design Review Committee, Committee on Community Needs, and Broadband Telecommunications Commission - January 28 NOTE: LOCATION 8:00 8:30 8:45 SCHEDULE FOR FY87 BUDGET REVIEW SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 1986 TRANSIT FACILITY MEETING ROOM 8:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. Budget introduction Senior Center Planning and Program Development Department: Administration Urban Planning JCCDG C DBG Hunan Relations Police Department Administration Patrol Criminal Investigation Records and Identification Crossing Guards Animal Control Fire Department BREAK Transit Department Finance Department: Administration Accounting Purchasing Treasury Data Processing Word Processing Risk Management Parking Housing and Inspection Services Department Administration Building Inspection Housing Inspection Assisted Housing Airport City Council Economic Development City Clerk City Attorney S a.� I NOTE: LOCATION 8:00 8:30 SCHEDULE FOR FY87 BUDGET REVIEW SATURDAY JANUARY 25, 1986 LIBRARY ROOM A 8:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. City Manager City Manager Broadband Telecommunications Energy Conservation Civil Rights Equipment Maintenance Service Public Works Department Administration Engineering Traffic Engineering Streets Refuse Landfill Water Pollution Control Parks b Recreation Department: Administration Recreation Parks Government Buildings Central Business District Forestry Cemetery Library BREAK Capital Improvements Program n i Ir e I City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: January 3, 1986 To: City Council From: John McDonald, Mayor Re: City -School District Joint Swimming Facility Committee The Joint Swimming Facility Planning Committee will interview Architectural and Engineering firms on January 8, 1986, at 7 p.m. in the School Administra- tive offices to prepare preliminary design and cost estimates for a swim- ming/recreation facility. The preliminary design and cost estimates will be the basis for the bond referendum tentatively scheduled for early June 1986. The Joint Planning Committee recommends that a City Council member serve on the Committee. Because of the community efforts which will be involved in promoting the bond issue and the necessity for having the City Council ade- quately informed on a continuing basis regarding the activities, it is highly desirable that a City Council member become an active member of the Joint Planning Committee. A brief discussion of this matter will be scheduled at our informal meeting on January 7, 1986, and it is hoped that the Council representative will be present at the interviews on January 8. The City Manager and Assistant City Manager will continue to provide staff support for the Committee. However, the City Council member will replace the Manager as a voting member of the Committee. Please contact me or the City Manager if you have any questions regarding this recommendation. dh/sp V j City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: January 3, 1986 To: City Council /jam From: City Manager.// Re: Proposed Walkway to West High School Attached please find a copy of a memorandum from the Department of Planning and program Development regarding the above -referenced issue. In addition, Council has received several letters urging the City to provide for a walkway from Westwinds Drive to the West High School property. Copies of these letters are also attached. This matter has been scheduled for a brief discussion at your informal meet— ing on January 7, 1996. It will be necessary at that time that Council determine whether or not you are interested in further considering this request. If so, this item will be added to your FY87-91 Capital Improvements Program. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this matter. OH/sp Attachments cc: Don Schmeiser I City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: November 21, 1985 To: Iowa City City Council From: Barry Beagle, Associate Planners Re: Walkway Proposal to West High School In a letter dated October 20, 1985, Mrs. Carol Hunsicker of 904 Denbigh Drive requested the City Council "look into establishing at least two walkways" through the apartment complexes east of West High School. Mrs. Hunsicker expressed a problem that exists with children not having a convenient pathway to the school and the conflict this has caused with students 'cutting through" the apartment complexes. Some residents have extended snow fencing between buildings to prevent students from passing through. With the flow of students through the Mark IV/Pheasant Ridge complex, there may be a need for a northern walkway in close proximity to Roberts Road. As referenced in Mrs. Hunsicker's letter, a ten -foot wide walkway easement, which extends to the east boundary of the. school, does exist at the southern end of Westwinds Drive (see attached map). This location is at the southern end of the school grounds, far from the school building and receives limited use. The balance of this memorandum is intended to evaluate alternative locations for a northern walkway easement between Westwinds Drive and the east boundary of West High School. The cutting through problem appears to be most pro- nounced at the location of the Cedarpointe Townhouses which provides the most direct path between the high school and Westwinds Drive. It is in this area that staff has concentrated its efforts to find the most suitable location for a walkway or walkways. The attached drawing shows the relationship between the high school and the apartments to the east. Based upon this relationship, topographical condi- tions and established paths, two potential walkway locations have been iden- tified by staff. Each walkway will be evaluated separately with respect to cost, physical limitations, recognizability and convenience to students, and impact upon abutting property owners/residents. ASSUMPTIONS As a basis for evaluating each walkway proposal, the following comnon ele- ments are assumed: 1. An easement will need to be negotiated with the affected property owner(s). 2. Each walkway has a minimum easement width of ten feet. 3. The walkway will consist of a four -foot wide, concrete sidewalk. Current construction cost for a concrete sidewalk is approximately $3.00 per square foot. ovs 3 k..: 2 4. Based upon established patterns, it is assumed that the majority of students will converge at the Westwinds Drive/Roberts Road intersection before attempting to cut through to the high school. This assumption is based in large part upon the existence of a hill and retaining wall separating the apartments from the school grounds farther south and the shorter distance between the school building and Westwinds Drive near this intersection. ALTERNATIVE WALKWAY PROPOSALS Proposal No. 1: This proposal locates the walkway between Buildings A and B of Cedarpointe (see attached drawing). This location would provide the most direct route between the school and Westwinds Drive. There are no exterior openings along either of the facing sidewalls of the residences and the buildings are sepa- rated by 24 feet. The slope along the alignment of the walkway is moderate and should not present an installation problem. The walkway would be ap- proximately 150 feet long and would have a total cost of approximately $1,800 to install. A limitation with this location will be the possible relocation of a bank of mail boxes serving the residents of both buildings. The cluster of mailboxes Is located adjacent to Westwinds Drive and centered between the two build- ings. Proposal No. 2: Proposal. No. 2 locates the walkway between Building A in Cedarpointe and what will be a future dwelling on Lot 17 in Regency Gardens. Lots 14-17 of Re- gency Gardens are presently vacant. With the construction of a dwelling on Lot 17, the buildings will be separated by a distance of .approximately ten feet. This location is 125 feet north of Proposal No. 1 or 250 feet north of the Roberts Road intersection. The slope is likewise moderate and should not eattion problem. The i .718 40 to installth of this walkway would be 143.20 feet andwouldcostapproximately Limitations associated with this location include the narrow separation between the two buildings and the ownership of the land. The buildings will be separated by a distance approximately equal to the width of the required walkway easement. Student traffic along this alignment would cause a greater conflict with adjoining residences. Since the sidewalk is assumed to be centered within the walkway easement, an easement will need to be negotiated with two separate property owners. RECOMIENDATION If the Council concurs that a walkway is needed and the City should assume some or all the responsibility for installation, staff recommends that Pro- posal No. 1 be selected. This location will provide a more direct path between the school and Westwinds Drive, will be highly recognizable and because of the buildings' separation, this location should have less of an impact upon residents of the two adjoining buildings. bj4/4 as 1 lil I WESTWINOS WEST HIGH SCHOOL a r n MARK IV 0 a i F 1 L E D OCT 2 2,985 CRY CLERK 904 Denbigh Drive Iowa City, IA 52240 October 20, 19e5 Dear Council Members: For the past year or so, we West High School parents have been asked by the School to remind our children not to cut through the property of the new apartment complexes east of the school on their way to or from school. For the children to go the approved way --dawn the walkway in front of the school, east on Melrose, and south on Mormon Trek-- is a full half mile longer. Especially in the windy winter, carrying a heavy back pack, stu- dents are hard to convince of the importance of taking such a route. In our neighborhood, south of Benton across from Horn School, there is a well-planned network of walkways between streets. When I spoke with Mr. Edward Thomas, the developer, he said that these had been suggested by the City when the area was being developed. The walkways have been convenient for school children and have preserved good school -neighborhood relations in this area. I presumed that the City, having once found a good solution for the 'cutting through" problem, would also have required such rights-of-way in the sets of apartments and condominiums east of West High School. In fact, Mr. Barry Beagle of the City Planning Department says that an easement does exist through the Aspen Lakes development at the south end of the area in question, but there is no walkway yet. Mr. Beagle did not have time to search all the records for the area, but I imagine that another such ease- ment must also exist further north, as many students go to West both from Mark IV/Pheasant Ridge and from the homes east of Mormon Trek in the Mac- Bride area and the apartments beyond, and several other students walk to the bus stop in the Mark IV development. In the interests of good neighborly relations, I would like to suggest that the Council look into establishing at least two walkways in this area. An extra half mile walk in bad weather is unpleasant for students, and a steady stream of students across lawns is undesirable for residents. Walkways are a friendly solution that the Council could implement. cc/Dr. Jerry Arganbright Ms. Ellen Widiss Sincerely, IQ..r( 4:k Carol Hunsicker MArk IV / Willowcreek Neighborhood Center 2530 Bartelt Road 1C Iowa City. Iowa 52240 354.2886 RE CE WED NOV 1 9 s85 I Noventer 15, 1585 Civic city CmteC{ctp Camcil Iaaa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mmberg of the Cmmcil: As rector o-7¢ofheents, I af the cxe-ek i4b0dxad Cmter at the pheasant Midge the Proposed sidewalks frm west Hsi p eds r in o of bui2dinq 1bad. CMsidering the nmber of 9m is Div to kesMnd Drive and Bartelt Wst high l daily, the sib dli be in these areas ubo walk to an cutting �� Owfi yards he well used. lhdoubtedl be safer as well as more con+e<rient. `� to school nav, sidasoaiks would Uw* you for your consideration of this proposal. assistance, Please feel e Wiila free to call ne at the If I auYy bek*iqher Of Of further anter (354-2886) . Sincerely, ty� Joan] Vanderl Berg d Director ki 1 I 4........aa.,ax...a ....�.r.tiva......+w....«. �. i.. r................�_..�,.....,..-_...., n.�w....w.....v:.v.....w..v � RupwOpovii 5.W 1950 Calvin Ave. Iowa City,Iowa, 5224D November 17, 1985 Dear Council Members; As a concerned parent representing Horn Elementary School, I would like to express my interest in having walkways provided in the easement areas leading from West High to West :find Dr.. - The walkways provided to our elementary schools in this area have been a wonderful asset to the many families it serves. We hope .that the council will consider such a project to benefit present and future West High students. Si cerely, Ann Murray P.T.O. President at Horn Elementary I I 4........aa.,ax...a ....�.r.tiva......+w....«. �. i.. r................�_..�,.....,..-_...., n.�w....w.....v:.v.....w..v � RupwOpovii 5.W 1950 Calvin Ave. Iowa City,Iowa, 5224D November 17, 1985 Dear Council Members; As a concerned parent representing Horn Elementary School, I would like to express my interest in having walkways provided in the easement areas leading from West High to West :find Dr.. - The walkways provided to our elementary schools in this area have been a wonderful asset to the many families it serves. We hope .that the council will consider such a project to benefit present and future West High students. Si cerely, Ann Murray P.T.O. President at Horn Elementary L West High School JerryL Ar9anbrlah4 PNn<Ipal Berbera Arm Isr, Aarlabnl Principal Edward 0, Hauth, Assistant principal Julle Ostrander, Athletic Director December 4, 1985 Mayor McDonald Civic Center 410 Bast Washington Iove City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor McDonald: F O IF V DEC o 1985 CITY CLERK Where Excellence IS A Tradition We have experienced a long-term problem at West High with students te Pe slug across private property east of our school property when loeatlouyelling approriate s,tthenstudentsschool. either walk adown ytonMelrose Avenue to reach school Via sidevalks or take the short -tut through the time of year, Bose twiads Drive area. With the inclement weather we experience this time students are reluctant to travel the extra distance when walking to school. We at West latent to be a "good -neighbor- with localproperty owners. I believe the best solution to this problem would be to establish a walkway In am appropriate location for student traveling to W • and staff to use whenvast High. I am familiar with the proposals for walkways as submitted by Associate Planner, Harry Beagle. In my opi:ion, Proposal 01 appears to be the best possible solution to the problem. I am most pleased to see the City Council consider thio :atter. Mayor McDonald. This proposal represents a -good- solution which I hope receives the Council's support. Ia advance, thank you for your assistance, Mayor McDonald. Sincerely, Jerry'Arganbright Wast High School Principal JAtdh 2901 Melrose Avenue a lora CRY. lora 52240.2799 r Telephone 319-351.4550 KEYSTONE PROPERTY M ANAGEWEN T CO. GErQE FISKER PRESIDENT December 11, 1985 f. ) Memorandum ) To: City Council of Iowa City Froma Eugene Fisher — president EKeystone property Management Company, is the managing ascot for sevetal condominium complexes in the Hestwinds Drive area. I is responding to Mr. Heagel$a Memorandum of November 21, 19.85 Yeg*rd1ng proposed waLh• f way sites for fleet Nigh School students who regularly trespass personal property, on their wa7 to school, j An an observer of the everydq activity in. tUt area, it wouldl etzontly suggest the installation of a sidewalk at ytoposed site C3. This is the site where myself and my maintenance crew -bave seen this majority- of the pedestrian traffic. Students diswabark the aity bus and walk through ![ the Trailridge complex at that point. There is already extensive damage to the sod in that area in addition to the $400 cost incurred to replace sod in the area just South of the proposed walkway lett summer, It is my understanding that an easawnt aLready exists for this proposal site, and is on file at the Recorder's office. The other proposal Bites, (414&5), would facilitate trACAC fans the North and South regions. Students have'alsc been observed here on a daily, basis and in moderate numbera. please consider these areas as well and be aware that r as available for consultation zag:arding any of these suggestions during regular businoss hours, Thank you. CF/bb f 52I KIRKWOOD AVENUE, SUITE Il • IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 • 319.338-6228 s a rn.GAe!G )—'I WESTWINDS ~ I -41) na ❑ Li ❑ 2 �c WEST HIGH SCHOOL Num Ea4 LO MARK IV CL I ❑- 3 �0 ❑ ❑ a CoeoPosag T/tf+FFiG 4S' -Or— IPVT- 9>N`o (N4 I, l � f CY M t ,I - WEST HIGH SCHOOL �Ro0oslr�� 5 Sr oc r SIJGy.141.0 OPFsF �c^ 7� D WESTWINOS A%k_,. �Repos 'ri 0.S UP Frt.s PFrt1 NI �sT 4C (\ ar4 CT. 4 ❑ ❑ 4 0 cl MARK IV R & 3 ❑0 ❑ i im as .4 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: December 30. 1985 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager�� RE: Wastewater Treatment Facility Attached for your information is a memorandum from Curt Jensen indicating the status of the financial review of the Iowa City Waste- water proposals. EM a,Z f 4 a a` 1 i e1 K; E� f� i E i City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: December 30. 1985 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager�� RE: Wastewater Treatment Facility Attached for your information is a memorandum from Curt Jensen indicating the status of the financial review of the Iowa City Waste- water proposals. EM a,Z 3iE CE h -E Lcti 1985 George K. Baum & Company INVP.STMENZ` 11ANE;EIZS ! Su11C 2300 N(y![gOI .11 TDIN aOxgxa6 321 SEVENTEENTH STREET Ni�EE1^T01. ix0. ocq uo.'..oc DENVER, COLORADO 60200 MINIHON III"., 162-83S. MEMORANDUM Tp: NEIIr G. BERLIN[ CITY MANAGER ROSEMARY VLTOSCD, FINIANCE DIRECTOR C:HkMES SCRMADEfCEr DLRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS MOM= CURB JENSENVV— GEORGE R. BAUN & COMPANY DENVER, COLORADO DA -12= DECEMBER 19, 1985 RS : IOWA CITY WASTEWATER FACIL ITLES . I ]relieve we now have as much information as we can expect from Metcalf 6 Eddy. My plan for action is as follows: 1. We are new undertaking a survey of 16 Lova/Nebraska cities on sewer user charges and connection fees. 2, Don Schneiser is sending us information on taps, new buildCng permits, population trends, large development plane, university enrollment, etc., to give us a historical and peojected basis for new users and growth. 3. Metcalf S Eddy has given us sewer user billing and income. 4, Rosemary VLtosh has sent us infornation on outstanding sewer debt. With this information we will build a model of existing and futuce sewer revenues and expenditures. We will use the Metcalf & Xddy report of capital costs and recieve the operating costs fron Chuck Schmadeke to make estimates of various annual erpemses associated with the adoption of Alternative 11. We wLll then prepare our one os two "beat bond deals' on a debt seYvice schedule together with other requirements such as reiservee a.nd/or coverage ratios. We w"l also prepare an annual auEmmary of a privatization transaction. �?4 Wastewater Facilities Page 2 Each bond and privatization alternative wi11 be shown on a 'new dollars needed" basis. This will be in each yeas and will include the retirement of existing debt and the projected growth of the City. We will supply you with a sensitivity chart wbich shows the range of alternatives from 1008 sewer user fees as the revenue source to 1008 tap fees and/or assessments as the revenue source. The Council will then have to, make two choices: 1. Which method of finance to use (i. e, bonds,privatization, etc.) 2. Which source of revenues to use. our analysis will include our selection on each choice together with a "best alternative" choice. We expect to be prepared by the middle of January. If you have suggestions please call. CRJ:tlm cc: 6 B __.,.....,.. ,.....w....., w City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM jA DDAAT,E: December 30, 1985 10: City Council fRgM: City Manager s. i RE: January 29 Reception Attached is a memorandum from the Chamber of Commerce regarding a reception for state legislators and elected officials to be held on January 29. Please cal reservations made for l • P E C L 1 Ir DEC 119 ;egG ❑ATF.: Chnsberr 17, 1905 T0: ' Chnsb er Membership bon City, Iowa FR 1Lv erfy Lurhr ich, Chnirperson Legislative Cammithee , Pat Orody, Executive Vice President On rdneadny, January 29, the Crosier Iowa City Arra Chamber or ale Commerce tegathur with the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce will Jr,inlly nponsvr a rerrption for all state loglslnlors and PleeLrd officials at the Hotel Savory from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. • You are ell ,war. of the critical decisions facing state leaders I hat wi 11 effort ev rryo na of us: the reorlaniznlion of state Bove rnmenl, the proposal to freeze local budgets. adequate funding for the University of lora and the planning of -tat, economic development strategies. The Iowa City end Ceder Rapid, Chamber. hey. bean working together to promote sound cronomic development in our region. This reception however marks the first tier lhn Lwo Chamber. will demonstrate their unified alrength and intrreat to the Iowa legislature. The derisicns and, to Des Maine@ this legislative se.sl.n will greatly in- fluence or ability to control our own regional growth and development. We need n visible signal to our elected officials that we are committed to regional development and control. Your attendance at this reception will give us this visibility. Our intent Is to host an enjoyable evening for legislators and Chamber .embers alike: an opportunity for fun and conversation without speeches. Drawings Will award exceptional prizes with guaranteed winners from the legislature. Iowa City end Cedar Rapids. The Johnson County Landmark Bond will provide the music and a large aerPen tclnvidoli will show regional pro.ntional topes. Nine, beer end soft drinks will be complimentary with a cosh bar far mixed drinks. We hope to oven have some very .peelal guests. OUR ME7E00 WILL 96 RELAXED AND FUN BUT OUR MESSAGE WILL RP. TOTALLY SEOIODS...PRONOTION Or TUH IOWA CITY/ CEDAR RAPIDS BEOIONAL DEVELOPMENT ErFORT. Nus service will he provided fres Tows City to Dr. Moines. Tho homes will leave from the I -Mart perking lot (Hollywood Blvd.) at 2:30 Pa. and return home at approximet@IY 11:00 Vs. Future economic growth and development will occur in a very competitive environment; we @amt become active, a•ncal and visible. Nalp us begin to achieve this goal by Joining us In Drs Maine. an January 201h. I f ynu are unable to attend, pass this invitation on to ..soon@ atm In your firm or bumtn.as. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT. Thank you for your cooperation. Place fill out the reservation form and return it to lha Chamber office Willi your check. Your ticketswill be mailed to you as soon as your resarvnlion Is @male. NAME BUSIMISS/011OANIZATION Tickets at $30.00 each Amount Your ticket will Alen entitle You to take part In no except ionni drawing. If you are lnlnrestnd In going to Des Holmes early at, Modnendny, January 29th. staying overnight to sort with the legislator.. ar attending coast Lien meetings for more. direct lobbying, pinnee check hero and r@ will make the trranguenit. Please confirm reservation• by January e, 3.986 Greater Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 2358 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (319( 337-9637 a7 CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000 January 2, 1986 Mr. George Knorr 330 Kimball Road Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Knorr: At its regular meeting on December 17, 1985. the City Council received and placed an file your petition dated December 7. 1985, signed by 27 residents of Kimball Road regarding snow removal in that area. While the City appreciates your time and effort in bringing this matter to the attention of your neighbors and circulating the petition, I note that only two signatures representing only one address on the west side of Kimball Road are included. As I indicated to the City Council at its meeting on December 17, the difference of opinion between the residents on the east side and west side of Kimball Road regarding which way the snow should be plowed is the basis for the current disagreement. In order to resolve this dispute and for the City to change the existing policy for snow removal in that area, it would be necessary that a petition be equally representative of the residents on the west side of Kimball Road and, further, that such petition reflect the willingness of a majority of those residents to have the snow deposited on the west side of the street. The City will continue to make every effort to minimize the amount of snow which is plowed onto the sidewalk on the east side of the street. However, when significant snowfall occurs, the problem will exist as it does in many other areas of the city. Sincerely yours, � Real G. Berlin City Manager cc: City Council bj2/5 M City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: January 3, 1986 To: City Council From: Dale Melling, Assistant City Manager Re: Production Coordinator - Broadband Telecommunications In June, 1985, Council received a memorandum proposing that the position of Production Coordinator be increased from half-time to three-quarter time. This was done in order that staff could begin to meet what was identified as an unfilled need of various operating departments for technical assistance in utilizing audio visual media. It was anticipated that these non -cable re- lated needs could be provided by the Production Coordinator and that the Broadband Telecommunications budget would be reimbursed by the various user divisions. Council's approval was contingent upon reviewing this matter after six months to determine if sufficient utilization on the part of City departments would warrant keeping the position at three-quarter time. The additional cost of the increase was approximately $2,124 for six months. During that time, only about $125 in reimbursable services was requested. While staff has not made a specific effort -to determine why the department did not utilize this oppor- tunity, I believe it is valid to assume that the additional "belt -tightening" which became necessary during the first half of FY86 as projections for a fiscal year deficit were made greatly influenced operating departments to conserve whatever funds they might have otherwise utilized for this purpose. At any rate, fiscal projections for the remainder of FY86 and into the next fiscal year would seem to indicate that this program should not be continued. Another situation has arisen which makes it advisable to retain the position of Production Coordinator at three-quarter time, however. The Broadband Telecommunications Specialist has experienced unanticipated success in re- cruiting ten interns from the University of Iowa for the Spring semester this year. If properly utilized, these interns will provide the City with an opportunity to significantly expand production on the Local Government Chan- nel 29. Several projects include the promotion of increased telecasting of board/commission meetings, a possible "talk show" to be produced and aired in conjunction with regular City Council meetings, and increased utilization of the AN medium to outline, illustrate and provide general budget information to the City Council and the general public next year. Staff is proposing that the additional quarter -time be retained for the Production Coordinator so that he will have the additional necessary time available to coordinate the activities of this large number of interns. Staff proposes that this effort be reviewed at the end of June, 1986, to determine whether or not this position should be continued at three-quarter time in the future. It has long been an objective of the City to better utilize.the Local Government Access Channel to provide information to our citizens on a wide variety of City activities and to improve the quality of production in this area. I believe that the current situation presents an M i 2 opportunity for significant movement in this direction. The necessary fund- ing for this proposal is available from franchise fee revenues and the fran- chise fee fund balance. Please indicate at your informal meeting on January 7, 1986, whether or not this proposal is satisfactory or if you wish to further discuss it. /sp i I City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: January 2, 1986 To: City Coune From: Don 5 is r -Director of Planning & Program Development i Re: Iowa Energy Policy Council ,Weatherization and Energy Assistance Program The Iowa Energy Policy Council has over $866,000 available from unclaimed utility refunds and deposits to be used to fund one-time innovative proposals for weatherization or energy assistance programs. Any private, public or non-profit entity or governmental agency with expertise and experience in weatherization or energy assistance programs may submit a proposal. The City of*Iowa City has submitted a request to the Iowa Energy Policy Council for $31,390 of the Energy Research and Development Program Fund to be used to supplement the City's Housing Rehabilitation and Weatherization Loan Program. The City Council approved Community Development Blbck Grant (CDBG) funding in the amount of $180,000 to continue this program in 1986. If awarded the Iowa Energy Policy Council grant, the City could assist approxi- mately 12 additional low-income households. The City will be notified of contract awards by January 31, 1986. 'Copies of the City's grant application are available in the Department of Planning and Program Development. If you need further information, please do not hesitate to call me at 356-5232. bdw2/5 co 3 CIty of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: January 1, 1986 To: City Council From: Marianne Milkman, Associate planner tf1 Re: Melrose Lake Apartments Attached for your information are reduced copies of the north elevation of Melrose Lake Apartments. One sheet shows the proposed '24 -unit building as approved by Council 12/17/85, the other is the same 24 -unit building as proposed by the prospective purchaser. The full-scale plans will be avail- able for your review at the informal Council meeting on January 7, 1986. As indicated in my memo dated 12/19/85, staff and the Chairman of the Plan- ning and Zoning Conmi amendment to the Larg bj2f17 T` I W I MELROSE LAKE APARTMENTS (as approved) 24 -unit building i J 11 �fiI�VViII� �G:il I MELROSE LAKE APARTMENTS (proposed) 24 -unit building - _ s _.,� t; 7 B —.us O'er... �+•....•\4c nen• i.1.f.V!I�NIIIII� �•,�, a` m,. •�� + City of Iowa City = MEMORANDUM DATE: January 2, 1986 TO; City Council i FROM: Larry McGonagle, Transit Manager RE: Monthly Ridership Statistics / Attached are Iowa City Transit's ridership statistics for November, 1985. i City of Iowa City = MEMORANDUM DATE: January 2, 1986 TO; City Council i FROM: Larry McGonagle, Transit Manager RE: Monthly Ridership Statistics / Attached are Iowa City Transit's ridership statistics for November, 1985. .T11 WEEKDAY WEEKDAY EVENING SATURDAY SATURDAY EVENING FY 61 +(�) FY 82 +(-) FY 83 ♦(•) FY 81 +(-) FY 82 ♦(-) FY 83 +(-) FY 81 +(-) FY 81 *(-) FY 83 *(-) FY 81 +(-) FY 82 +(-) FY 83 JULY —109-97n 3 124 827 20 680 RGUSTIng-nil 2I.Le 1A 5419 (2) 6817 21 8647 21 907 30 1070 t12177 _ 71111BER ". 194589 JA- 0 14,708 LIU 6.ARP 12_ 1A.613 q 1153 1204 2 27 1431 1927 1.55. NOVFM7ER j50,6% -IL- 'AS - PIA -lL- 9692 5 lt,989 19 5 106 21 M.094 33 1327 26 1432. 7 1929 26 LECEYIBER LZj.M867 17 LL&L 7 4.232 16 5 364 17 17,154 1077 (11) 1569. 31 1685 7 JANUARY 261,628 9077 1 { 009 35 2.960 ) 9,915 27 25 872 23 19,B75 1146 FEBRUARY 295,710 2 22 287 12 17 2 2 7.404 7 8.389 27 16,149 (12) 20.221.15 23 262 13 23,154 5 15- - 2444 3 45 38 1846 24 MARCH 174.34D 1 IS 767 19 399 66 ILL liv797 12 7.064 71 14,068 (18) 15,961 (15) 19 499 IB 17 299 11 46 40 2269 1568 10 27 APRIL 167,334 5 98 015 15 182 96 8 1.288 12 5.574 28 13,047 (16) 17,550 17 19,497 10 Z2,493 13 1342 17 794 25 2285 21 A14Y 21 526 6 37 172 11 136 7) 1 7710 11 9414 18 9498 1 16,729 l3 18,558 2 7,710 5 1267 6 1742 27 1541 I (12) JIBIE 78,486 3 33,41911 126.9 (5) 7180 17 8535 17 8355 (3) 11,445 10 13,577 16 2,346 9 1027 22 1096 6 1156 ! 5 TOTAL .791.12 F INCREASE 3 2,037.L (DECREASE) 4 12 FROM 2.072.S PREVIOUS 55 2 FISCAK 12.118 VEAR 11 145,511 23 148,73 2 88.165 9 16,449 13 23,307 3 14,311 13 19,854 28 '20.82'1 5 - -- I MONTHLY RIDERSHIP STATISTICS FY 81 FY 82 FY 83 MONTH RIDERSHIP + _ *RTDFRSHIP_ RIDERSHIP + - 7JULY 126,668 4 141,870 11 152,830 7 AUGUST 112,958 (3) 131,162 14 152,473 14 SEPTEMBEF 181,320 13 198,065 8 220,691 10 OCTOBER 207,557 5 221,940 6 237,075 6 NOIIEI•iBER 181,722 (3) 205,132 11 242,446 15 DECEMBER 186,843 11 199,346 6 209,865 5 JANUARY 191,966 (1) 242,050 21 224,297 (7) FEBRUARY 230,887 (1) 266,456 13 258,786 (3) MARCH 203,381 1 r4,476 20 232,604 (9) APR14 197,513 6 234,880 16 220,792 (6) PAY JUNE 146,832 13B.138 8 12 166.8 6 156,727 12 12 165,126 148,845 2,465,832 1 5 2 *f. of INCREASE (DECREik�SE)FP,OI4 PREVIOUS °ISCAL YEAR MONTHLY RIDERSHIP STATISTICS FY S4 FY 85 FY 86 _ MONTH RIDERSHIP + _gInERSHIP QTnPRSHIP+ - JULY 137,729 (10) 132,246 (4) 131,279 (.05) AUGUST 153,399 1 11 135,994 (11) 131,374 (3) SEPTEMBER 206,032 (7) 180,060 (13) 169,621 (6) _g�TOBER 221,634 (7) 220,209 (1) 208,001 (6) NOVEMBER. 218,219 (10) 206,138 (6) 189,719 (8) DECEMBER 218,981 4 191,202 (13) JANUARY 237,015 5 213,819 (10)11 FEBRUARY 254,469 (2) 243,586 (6) MARCH 241,698 4 204,425 (15) APRIL 211,415 (4) 201,115 (5) MAY 160,039 (3) 160095 1 JUNE 138,909 (7) 130,703 (6) TOTAL 2,399,587 (3) 2,219 892 7 *; of INCREASE (DECR I SE)F 4 PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR i ,�'hi....va.aaay.aa.aa v....vc.laaaaaawa..w.r.....a. r.. r..a..aa......+�............rr.v. r.v. i...v..w...wn....wvnvvaw�ti.: SOUTHEAST IOWA MUNICIPAL.._ y�AGUi�=t= b RE CL 1"7 TEC 71D 1985 SOUTHEAST IOWA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE BOX 578 • CENTERVILLE, IOWA 52544 • PRESIDENT • Attention: All City Officals in Southeast Iowa C. A. WILLIAMS, 1R. Mayor of New London The first meeting of 1986 for the Southeast Iowa Municipal Leauge • VICE PRESIDENT• will be held in Washington on Wednesday, January 8, 1986 MICHAEL KATTCHEE Mayor of Comlvllle Where: T.J.'s Clubhouse (Formerly Jack Hamilton's) • DIRECTORS • PHIL PALMER Highway 0 1 & 92 . Councilman, Grinnell LEROY PETERSON Social Hour: 5:30 P.M. Councilman, Oskaloam Dta WALTMAN Buffett Dinner: 6:30 P.M. (Cost - $6.95) Mayor of Muuadne JERRY RIODoN With the Legislature Convening, the meeting is most timely and Councilman, audinrlon meaningful for Municipal Officals. Bob Harpster, Executive Director •WMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT -of the League of Iowa Municipalities, will give an update on Legislative ROEERT L.RASMUSSEN issues relating to Cities, Keep updated - plan to attend. Mayor ofFalrjuld • SECRETARY•TREASURER• All City Officals are welcome. MARTIN E. GAMES ' Q'Itmille Clerk Sincerely, I 1 aAA..I.Vw" L• �N�i- i Secretary / Treasurer '. MEG / lg To facilitate planning, please fill out and mail (or telephone) by January 6th, your reservation numbers to help provide a meal count. i Send Reservations To: City of Washington Att: Clover BLiev Box 516 Washington, Iowa 52513 Phone: 319-653-6584 Number of Reservation City Signed i i ........,......,.,,...,,,..,,. I DISCUSSION PAPER FOR LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT GROUP ON GOVERNOR'S PROPOSAL FOR G LIMITATIONS SPENDIN ON CITIES December 13, 1985 LEAGUE OF IOWA MUNICIPALITIES 900 DES MOINES ST., SUITE 100 DES MOINES, IOWA 50309 BACKGROUND On December 3, 1985 the Governor announced his plans for restructuring and downsizing state government, One element of that plan calls for the "freez- ing of the property tax budgets" of local governments for a two-year period beginning July 1, 1986, In discussing the proposal with aides to the Governor, it became apparent that details about the application of this freeze had yet to be worked out. All we were able to learn was that it would not be on total expenditures. Certain funds would have to be exempt (not specific) and a new appeal pro- cess would be established. (City Finance Committee has been scheduled For termination.) There appear to be three underlying considerations used by the Governor in making this recommen(lation: a) Ia order to prevent local officials from raising property taxes to offset state rollbacks a freeze must be imposed. b) That a freeze on local budget expenditures will provide the necessary incentive (for Local officials) to -restructure and downsize local government. c) That Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. (CPA's) recommended such a freeze in their reorganization plan to the Governor without any research or investigation into ongoing initiatives by cities to downsize and economize. This concept was revealed in a statement by the Governor in the Cedar Rapids Gazette on November 4- ]Prior to that date Sen. Calvin Hultman, Senate Majority Leader, had made some preliminary statements regarding such a con- cept but there had been MD acknowledgment by the Governor's office. Even following the Governor's statement, the League office was given assurances by the Governor's office that no final decision had been made and the final form of this reeommeadanion was uncertain. On November 19, acting under the direction of the League Executive Board, President Lemon wrote a letter to the Governor outlining LIN's concern over such a proposal and urged caution in proceeding without fully understanding the economic consequences of such action, The Governor never responded to the President's letter and subsequently announced his recommendations. STATUS We do not believe that a majority of the legislators share the Governor's position on this element of his reorganization proposal or have had an opportunity to study all aspects of the issue. Based on calls to the League office following the Governor's announcement, a sizable majority was opposed to this idea. The lack of details leads us to believe that the implementation (tE success- ful) will be handed over to a "super committee" of key legislators from both parties whowill review he Governor's proposal later this month. chis is not a standing committee and we believe that under the joint rules of the House and Senate, some pro forma consideration will also be taken by the Senate and I S 1 p f I BACKGROUND On December 3, 1985 the Governor announced his plans for restructuring and downsizing state government, One element of that plan calls for the "freez- ing of the property tax budgets" of local governments for a two-year period beginning July 1, 1986, In discussing the proposal with aides to the Governor, it became apparent that details about the application of this freeze had yet to be worked out. All we were able to learn was that it would not be on total expenditures. Certain funds would have to be exempt (not specific) and a new appeal pro- cess would be established. (City Finance Committee has been scheduled For termination.) There appear to be three underlying considerations used by the Governor in making this recommen(lation: a) Ia order to prevent local officials from raising property taxes to offset state rollbacks a freeze must be imposed. b) That a freeze on local budget expenditures will provide the necessary incentive (for Local officials) to -restructure and downsize local government. c) That Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. (CPA's) recommended such a freeze in their reorganization plan to the Governor without any research or investigation into ongoing initiatives by cities to downsize and economize. This concept was revealed in a statement by the Governor in the Cedar Rapids Gazette on November 4- ]Prior to that date Sen. Calvin Hultman, Senate Majority Leader, had made some preliminary statements regarding such a con- cept but there had been MD acknowledgment by the Governor's office. Even following the Governor's statement, the League office was given assurances by the Governor's office that no final decision had been made and the final form of this reeommeadanion was uncertain. On November 19, acting under the direction of the League Executive Board, President Lemon wrote a letter to the Governor outlining LIN's concern over such a proposal and urged caution in proceeding without fully understanding the economic consequences of such action, The Governor never responded to the President's letter and subsequently announced his recommendations. STATUS We do not believe that a majority of the legislators share the Governor's position on this element of his reorganization proposal or have had an opportunity to study all aspects of the issue. Based on calls to the League office following the Governor's announcement, a sizable majority was opposed to this idea. The lack of details leads us to believe that the implementation (tE success- ful) will be handed over to a "super committee" of key legislators from both parties whowill review he Governor's proposal later this month. chis is not a standing committee and we believe that under the joint rules of the House and Senate, some pro forma consideration will also be taken by the Senate and I -2 - House State Government Committees. k E Members of the "Super Committee" include: i ! HOUSE SENATE Avenson - Chair Hutchins - Chair Hanson DoderCochran Carr Corning r Renken Hatch Dieleman Drake Hatch Schnekloth Gronstal Gentleman Jochum Stromer Husak Hultman Lloyd -Jones Swearingen Palmer Nystrom Swartz Ban Maanen T - f Welsh Rife Vern Walden Tieden At the present time two other groups, the Iowa State Education Association (ISEA) and the Iowa k Association of School Boards (IASB), have publicly opposed this element of the Governors reorganization plan. There are other groups, including labor and certain education lobbies, who are also opposed to one or more of the Governor's recommendations. r 4 The League's opposition is based on several points: • There is no logical correlation between state agency reorganization and property tax expenditure limits. • This will serve as a disincentive to fostering public/private rela- tionships because it sends a negative message to investors, bankers, developers and potential bond buyers. • The lack of uniformity in applying state and local spending limits and at the same time seeking added and new spending for education. • A freeze adversely affects cities, i.e., those that are growing need local fiscal discretion. City officials must be able to exercise wide fiscal latitude and be accountable for their actions. • The recommendation is another example of the continuing erosion of home rule authority for cities, a position the Governor has publicly supported on numerous occasions. • State spending has not increased because of increased appropriations to cities., In fact, cities (using the Governor's own figures) only account for a little over $23 million in appropriations under his control or about 17 of the total state budget. The Governor's figures are misleading because they lump all units of local govern- ment together and show that they received $1.039 billion, The fact is that education amounts to over $700 million of that total. • Cities have led the way in reorganization, downsizing and consoli- dation. Why are we being singled out for limits? • How does freezing local budgets help improve the state's reorgani- zation plan? I I i -3- o Such action will deny the use of "new revenue" from growth in valua- tion and ironiealLy places more pressure on property taxes, o If the Governor intends to reinstate the 3.85% rolLback in appro- priations, there would be no need to raise property taxes to replace the lost rev-enae so why freeze local budgets to keep this from happen-ing? ACTION REQUESTED 1, Talk to you= local Legislators before they come to Des Moines in January end ask then to reject this portion of the Governor's proposal . Get a firm comrmitcnen-t aid let alis office know of their position, If they are a nem6er of the "super committee", visit with then immediately before they meet to consider the Governor's recommendations. 2. Write personal letters to the Governor outlining the points enumerated above in an attempt to dissuade further initiatives from his office, 3, Pass resolutions at the council level and mail them to both state legis- lators and the Governor opposing such action. 4, Bold public meetings in your community to explain what such limitations may mesa as far as the continued delivery of services or the expansion of services to your constituents. 5, Discuss the impact of arch action with local business leaders, chamber officials aid developers and have them write in opposition to this idea. li. Forma coalition WittL school board members and local teacher groups who have also cone out agafast this element of the Governor's proposal. 7. Net with the local media representatives and make sure they understand the impact of smch acxiom and the distinction between cities specifically and local governments in general regarding state appropriations. 8.. Do not be placed in a position that you are opposed to state reorganiza- tion but only to this element of the proposal. Looking ahead to the next several weeks, the obvious focus of attention for the Legislative Support Group should be directed to the members of the "super committee through personal contact and correspondence, It's imperative that when they come to Des Moines to consider those recommendations, they are fully aware o£ the political stake they and you have in this type o£ a pro- posal, and cannot say they haven't heard from local officials. Your case can be strengthened by using local examples of efforts to reorgani- eatfon and downsizing. Use examples of 28E agreements, Joint city -county law enforcement operations, contracts Eorservices, privatization, public/private cooperative efforts, end personael poLicies. As further :information becomes available, we will advise you accordingly, especially as you start into your budget preparations. B 1 � REC1.!-,=:DEC, 61985. adLvSO F f:OmmftSion on intwwwwrnmental relations 523 East 12th Street ♦ Des Moines, Iowa 50319 ♦ 515/281-3711 f December 13, 1985 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Iowa Advisory Comnission on Intergovernmental Relations (ACIR) met today with Governor Branstad to discuss their 1986 Legislative Program. The Commission Chairman, Ken Kew, stated "With the Governor's State Reorganization Plan and the continuing problems in Iowa's economy, local governments in Iowa are witnessing some of the toughest times they have ever faced. While everyone is talking about ways to control expenditures, it will not be easy. It is time to realize that there are only two choices: increasing efficiency and reducing services. The 1986 ACIR Legislative Program, therefore, calls for more authority to reorganize local government and at the same time find new ways to control costs." The ACIR's '86 Legislative Program specifically calls for the Legislature to grant counties the authority to reorganize their form of government. Mr. Kew observed that "We simply don't have the tools to reorganize county government without new legislation. County government today is basically the same in structure as existed over 100 years ago. If we are serious about reorganization and downsizing government, the Legislature is going to have to grant counties the power to do so. This includes not only the power to reorganize but also the ability to reexamine the services we provide. The vast majority of things that local governments do are required by the State, such as the contribution rate to local government pensions, human service programs, and things as mundane as clearing ditches." - more - 3. I Other points discussed with the Governor regarding ACIR priorities include: 1. A great concern about the proposed budget freeze and a call for ACIR to conduct a study of the impacts of the Governor's reorganization plan and proposed budget freeze on local governments. 2. An assessment of ways to reduce the number and relative burden of state requirements on local government. 3. Finding ways to reduce the ever-growing tort liability costs of state and local government. Mr. Kew concluded, "While the Governor feels strongly about the need to streamline all levels of government, he indicated a willingness to structure the budget freeze in a way that will provide flexibility for local governments, I was especially impressed with the Governor's endorsement of our ideas on reducing tort liability costs, minimizing state mandates, and authorizing county reorganization.• The ACIR is a 21 -caber commission comprised of city, county, school, and state officials which advises the state on matters affecting all levels of government. For more information, contact Ken Kew, Mayor of Mason City, 515/423-3291. .30- : . oea ukUAY_ DbECEA11SEK 21, 1965_ '� �t�• /'- �_T-' 4-t 1 s- zi How to Share Transit Costs: Those Who Benefit Must Pay By Abraham D. Beame 'stay I sug;gesi a wry eo avoid r -he Pevrnnial cbaaa arising outof transit deficits that will occur again u the Years unless the traresh fare is taken out of colica? An automatic fornul a that: a sit op a, and QL UCCaL - bacn a IMMUA would avow corlses,,ham aid a cliff -hang• hog decision aha t whit the she rd sultsny anal his fires should be. 1be formula was based On the theshtbat those wnbo b s efilfrom the mamit system skald help pay its oasts.Tlare ascobvianly thteecare- login of bmefkehries: The !Wer, who sense the ttasedt syro m to p co and hots work is shop and for led. sum, Real elute omen, whose plop eery satta an ahreetly beafited by rhe ttostdt symem. eminent. whose impbyaa, yaods or aarwloes need tinnihbtasiness tWtvietmatWfaOathe lneadoo_ Each athaald pay a flied portion of the at gwaft cost. it is imma. tive dot Consaftm and labor odoperat i b =ketbowmm open ate altvpefff3deoeyandot the lowest vide that the OR Cott-ifWaudung debt wwlm 0114 by Velf _Yore MINI s.., c saresseddt col. n permit„mat AbrTdwn D. stamps vwu Nay+or of New York City from 2974 to Irn.. would be increased up to Me s, per - aa shire, if the fate bus is paying more Nan Its so, veramt slwp. the rider should c:aMiouetoPay- the exist_ ing fare. Second_ 26 perrem by reol pato!, ounen, They now= pay- for the Cityr trarssit debt senace, and pay other special transit Innes levied by the legislauue. we tan aaloulatt whether these m <nues equal the 2P percem shat,. II not, na3 estate's slave should be Aracmu st4:. 11 they equal mon than Do percent nal ey ate awnen should conWuu to pay Thal 416MAL Third 20 percent by boluses. It Cm be defertoioed If besides is aro- tt@uteng itt1D petenxt Business nor PIs a arparate 'surthatgp for transit purposes.tW its asatributam don a 20 pereast, bulrness shadd pay the surlanrtce, r real. en'erbdance"naimd upt,,X,pe, cost after ale altltes of therw amther broeficiarlatwen totaled, Ibis formula would autcesallr�lly be triggered at the- end oftheyea II there wereadelidt. ]t cwould hong. gated after W other revenues and subsidies had begs N -ken man as. Goat. The fotmWa would mr provide "bates when a betaefimppry was pay. boll more thurt AIF. "",,std share, Courtesy of Naomi Novick rhe larmulo Is spot for refunds but for addittaal revenues. Since such saxes are deductible in computing Federal, state and local mroaae rases, rhes, levels al gwernment would m effect becon. Imbuing further to tnrtsit operating rasa, In thepasst, real esuie oattenhave paid debt sen-iee on all capital bor. opow'Ing.,for Imam tWnlays, Rowever, the deed on she recently approved band issue for transit hnpromememes is beuagloasd by Ne Trap sh Authority as an cperalmsE esyense. For 19% Ibis deed service Is X65 million; for prior years. the cumulative ural rens about 4113 million. Il the lotegoisng formula wereoper. atingfor1991,tioswald betheeffect WO the three hessdleiades: 1. Itosere would be soian feemsse. ACmally, there vvouldbe a nshion£or dose ridler agakst kture iameaaes_ 1. Real estate amen wood pay an is A trumit tax, O boot ted opt aro o [Sl f T ear, r; ret ea do the arnoum of their mrtms real estate lo-oses. CommercW pmgaeny, wum beartlaels rgerponlrmof tidal 4. liashms would pay about JLS3 millsoa in additional Initials sares- 7he law night Include a provision Nat when the armula shwa dose rider mud pay osn Ncro of 7.7 emit or MOM. the fan shcpld be ianased do IlveceTt multiples. If the lotresse is IM510111132.5 eenss. it should bep eudfor equlily by the state and ally, A fixed formula is long averdua 31 would pitmen the oppliution of ele'"etw-v solutions to u annual problem.A similar tomula could be adopted lot- the suburban transit operaltom of the Metropolitan Trans. porauon Authority, - _ 35 San "We think It's food for�employ. `�' and for°Y"�t°0` a 40,000 homes la multiple dwelling Jose deal prudent a:pa°aiaa,,• sold Coweie, „we units to be Passed dnrhW the eat few • costs Heritage think fullers and San Jose both fit that category. We need to expand geo- years. The 13•chsund system often 10 pay she 45ea, and baa 63,000 cors ser"cift,paying andb nes 1,00 ew • • QaplalcallybeesuseUsgmerapotea. �latO outside tomer;Pay Ilia asic servers. million ✓N /„P•..4 note that. while the se s" Doled moat while the San Jae system ha mom Cneeamen than Kenneth Berms, an aWyst with Legg Maws In Baltimore, ,� said G 6 the one Inu Texas, the Balla market,� MAW law pamcbaasts typical of abs mora made by Hwitage aerie ..mow er Heritage Commealcatkoar Inc. with about 500,000, homes, V twice a big L the 250,60-house San Jose the Wgrew aadJsanrHoak,thsOrdexecaam. aWJ&llert�p heDoW40�scom. cappella year a * p aaandal per, taamaoce ad nPdd gavedi Taenial motet He Predicted fled the two �rk•a pony's praldml and ch/d ueavtlw officer, W asamasaal 1et Me41(111 ladorm subscribers arfroonn, and at The Dalin synnatall They hiW daia a really excellentchwer lob bWl t g .anlage, and aWye which openta w Cstble television will have mars subscribers than San JesWa done It comerva0vely Thy erpad, systamio sr Jas. Ca1N. T ! "a Ito but they do It eerNWy. I ilio tfaetr style" swab rid. "Thyro Dot a• «fnn le ttosat 6wlc. Jew r lamEbloa i°mm�t� to csesla�arcasktla i0gfnmiavdvedintMdsattaWBso- I itatepaid betwoossMmiWaoand tevsieabktelevleioamarksibecaus sfard a" (for today. bet tedsy,bataefaletauaavWa" HercDmecallsdOaDaiLraysbass°a 4100 mlllienforsnly insed owvot. He described Sm Jose a a "very Imadae meet Ira a n3 , .. a lot of 111 Indrsitaan comm stock. very Apollo commalty" Fk!• paopta ray can't week, but I waWa't no amok will booms coseentibleItrMaaroptceet alum popWAUNliie bet agilaRm. theTWreexrp yea. to sties common stack alter ass 11 to 14 ale rage, the prime age bL lays, raye s"Iele moseverl" year. ad Kerllep W u.optta to bay w rwa ifs N IPaaar at GM tWe[oreabletelevarlen wrvia,and adwnttasi mesh and madlen bouse• Dead I,sdpill vice pr ddeet fes Dneaee at Hdtags Said leant a• hwupwm is ltq. The Sas Joe pWOaw by uses Dai 1061 lneamw are well above average, -bl uw Pear a the See Jose lavwtmat will dopeea s Hantap s INle saes• laWnwhrdfloor Manor HadtyVs acqaiSlNm !ver 1111 adlliax eaarlNr He added that. sallbthe troebled ADr syrtem the cable opecaflen 4 y. IegbetbhrmwewebuiWngI& creased rales for our company and ebh year of the cable tobvisien aye Sea Jose has •a very good track res• shoehoides, while baealetmt W W t= I111 brimp Wtm w VAIM Of waoagmy'a a�cleddamiinn INIYahasgHattglba "tea an ata left a be lmolud in tkscam emakathalgatam.ahr Hwi��npaAa'we hence 41 16.1 mlWm deal" "first safes Is ad0ltka to se he Jon ad Dal. aid acalfial management team. H maths of leu. compared with ida in Hmaap.bow I" nithlegwemay Inn things from aallliondetywmmaparbeayexr u�ir ver � operate yrs t earllee Kerman est4a City ad 81ma t ib ad Mbtta httat`dill in Der r V Dagen" e-em.1 mWloa defy w infant alsamonO @ 3D., far $SLS mH1hc.34 Pereaasi d MtaaLL , �I0` Diversified CommWesl1°arlow, a '• TYfull, rystem. purchased hum additionto Its 1400 cable tetelovl•1 Pagum.lusiiiAroanoliatlSai Warner Ames Cable CommWleu0or afasysfameBwflyaawasWapr ccmprg. for $11.4 mlltlog Andover- has. hr Jet a little mare Ihaa MU atm businesses is colaaAar and spe. alalheasaaaDareaYleOrmelwa�otal wiliest Warsaw Am" paw for it, has cialty advertising• trade abow aabat ilJanWba .. bas daserIt a •a mess•' by Indo$. exhibits, abart•ron boot mens faetur. The member of cable customers by i ft awlyda. Howveer, analysts say Ing, meeting ram products, and lmeasd by more Om a Wed. from aaNtyw ggerd the, system at a good broadcast tatev4ioa. 440,000 atties begimbgofUse you to 1ria,asilrOam+magmatabNity Heritage aim amosacedTundiay maethma KMJNmogmmml" 19 treat M N geklly Into a moa that Diversified C°mmankatlar, a L It rotas sal eeoastty Ss Jae. � . Heritage afHilst.him ugu WCTL matin{ Heritap the 17th largest Vopeamtimthecoanhy. W berAmy lost 411 milUa in Will! @aroell3,serving New Oft%Gro®. cable IsInk HemmanisIM, aam Ville sowWahlsgton N.C. The Su. The Heap eakhneYs aPcharsram' Vib boded lora projected Iver 00131 0cs, m ABC affiliate. wan purchased anaWtbrltapaYohmeaabdaded miUlatoIMAaccwdingtothe hade (or 1".3.5 million from Heritage j tommnp Oa $l,ISMsmrtylle tela• aYglmi CahbVlals. geoadcaatbg Co. of Nath Cantina vidagateabspabAlt0.CaW.lea favweMsaldthaatyWngGWIn atiatoHedtagecommunes. fee bond mamma nmwa IrltefrWldoseletoaggtsalrely 11�l ihuSmJamgsrmpwldsssen' �rfueassWIMedabesbsmsrbtin XNeenNledCommedeaUomowns In to Ai 111100 axiarwr cam =Jim Wray from an Hoel4p broadcast operations to Basler, padwithl&ooisD"&Wbtie 'Iof Gig lodrnlesanchwill Malmo; Gainesville, FIA4 and Flor• larlest iedepeadedy- owned cable the atueads aompasy expand aoce, S.C. Thecompany.atsixw awn s bkvdasysteristkoeww,. savkwHtsastswRM,berhL' regional able Wevista systema in ' , Vicai�aa- lMrtJsasysasaiperm111001. Newi� and svaalpsW6ling q��lyaal , w1g1 NW W m hlrtl00sl gabWon le in this with the Des MNnes•basdcommmakcaNmfirm's , desire b expand in targe, rapidly growing urban area The San Jam ' system. Ub the am in'Dalles, his strangpewthpolsntlel aced tbeecaoo- mile aacaleava0able in large metro• poltan markets, he said. 0& ."