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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.
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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
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b. Wastewater Treatment facility
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c. January 29 Reception
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Copy of letter from the City Manager to Mr. George Knorr regarding snow
removal on Kimball Rad.
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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
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November ridership statistics from the Department of Public Transit.z
Notice of meeting of Southeast Iowa Municipal League.
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Discussion paper for Legislative Support Group on Governor's proposal for
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spending limitations on cities by League of Iowa Municipalities.
Articles:
a. How to share transit costs: those who benefit must pay
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b. San Jose deal costs Heritage $75 million
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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
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- 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.
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MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS.
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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.
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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
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January 3, 1986
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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
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January 3, 1986
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Attachments
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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.
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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.
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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,
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Carol Hunsicker
MArk IV / Willowcreek Neighborhood Center
2530 Bartelt Road 1C
Iowa City. Iowa 52240
354.2886
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Civic city
CmteC{ctp Camcil
Iaaa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mmberg of the Cmmcil:
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Pe slug across private property east of our school property when
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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
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2901 Melrose Avenue a lora CRY. lora 52240.2799 r Telephone 319-351.4550
KEYSTONE PROPERTY
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GErQE FISKER
PRESIDENT
December 11, 1985
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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3iE CE h -E Lcti 1985
George K. Baum & Company
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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
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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.
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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.
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MEMORANDUM
jA DDAAT,E: December 30, 1985
10: City Council
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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
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❑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
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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.
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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
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.peelal guests. OUR ME7E00 WILL 96 RELAXED AND FUN BUT OUR
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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
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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,
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Real G. Berlin
City Manager
cc: City Council
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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
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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.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: January 2, 1986
To: City Coune
From: Don 5 is r -Director of Planning & Program Development
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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.
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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-
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DATE: January 2, 1986
TO; City Council
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FROM: Larry McGonagle, Transit Manager
RE: Monthly Ridership Statistics /
Attached are Iowa City Transit's ridership statistics for
November, 1985.
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DATE: January 2, 1986
TO; City Council
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FROM: Larry McGonagle, Transit Manager
RE: Monthly Ridership Statistics /
Attached are Iowa City Transit's ridership statistics for
November, 1985.
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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
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194589
JA-
0
14,708
LIU
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12_
1A.613
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1153
1204
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27
1431
1927
1.55.
NOVFM7ER
j50,6%
-IL-
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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
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35
2.960
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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
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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
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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
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4 PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR
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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
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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.
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Send Reservations To:
City of Washington
Att: Clover BLiev
Box 516
Washington, Iowa 52513
Phone: 319-653-6584
Number of Reservation
City
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DISCUSSION PAPER FOR LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT GROUP
ON
GOVERNOR'S PROPOSAL FOR
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SPENDIN
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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
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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
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Members of the "Super Committee" include:
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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
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Welsh Rife
Vern Walden
Tieden
At the present time two other groups, the Iowa State Education Association
(ISEA) and the Iowa
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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