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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM -'
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DATE: March 21, 1986
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TO: City Council
FROM: Acting City Manager
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RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from the Acting Assistant City Manager regarding retention of
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Auditor for FY86 audits. 55�
Memoranda from the Parks and Recreation Director:
a. Crandic Park Boathouse Proposal 5:5-5-
b. 1986 Tug -of -War Nationals 5.56
Memorandum from the City Engineer regarding Dubuque Street Improvement
Project. 5S
Copy of letter from Jerry L. Bartachek regarding inoperable/obsolete vehicle
nuisances along with copy of reply from the Director of Housing and Inspec-
tion Services. 51
Copy of letter from the Office of the Governor regarding Mayor Ambrisco's
State of the City address. 55
Invitation from the Resources Conservation Commission to a lecture by
the Director of Osage Municipal Utility regarding municipalizing electric 56 d
power.
Minutes -of the February 20 meeting of the JCCOG Ad Hoc Area Transit Study
Committee. SG /
March 10, 1986,
Minutes of theAMarch_13 meeting of the Swimming Pool Committee. 56z
Copy of news release regarding a survey of multiple family rental units
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for the Iowa City/Coralviile area. 5�
Minutes of the staff meetings of March 12 and March 19, 1986. 5-664
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Articles:
a. Uncertainties over Packwood Tax Plan send municipal bond prices
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b. Finance Panel to reject tax on local bonds L
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City of Iowa City °
MEMORANDUM
Date: March 19, 1986
To: City Council
From: Rosemary Vitosh, Acting Assistant City Manager �oaC
Re: Retention of Auditor for FY86 Audits
In 1984, the City bid out its annual financial audits. As a result of that
process, McGladrey, Hendrickson and Pullen was retained to perform the audits
for FY84 and FY85. In January, 1986, Mr. David Johansen, McGladrey's partner
in charge of the Iowa City Audit, proposed that we negotiate an agreement for
the FY86 and FY87 audits instead of going out for bids. This proposal was
appealing for two reasons. First, McGladrey's work on the last two audits
has been acceptable and staff has a good working relationship with them.
Second, this year would not be a good time to start working with a new CPA
firm as the Controller, who coordinates the audit work, will be heavily
involved in the computer upgrade at the same time that the audit work is in
progress; if we go out for bids on the audits, there is a possibility that we
may select a different CPA firm.
Staff met with Mr. Johansen in February to further discuss his proposal. We
have reached agreement on the audit pending Council approval. The scope of
the audit work will be essentially the same as for last year's (FY85) audit.
Audit fees for FY86 will be set at 4% above the FY85 audit fees. In addi-
tion, McGladrey will give the City a $1,000 discount on the general City
audit in consideration for not having to a prepare a proposal in response to
a Request for Bids.
The general City audit fee for FY86 will be $27,080 which is net of the
$1,000 discount (the FY85 fee was $27,000). The fee for the FY86 federal
Program compliance audit will be based upon the lesser of 1) the federal
program compliance audit fee for the two year period ended June 30, 1985,
plus a 4% increase or, 2) actual chargeable hours. This will result in the
City being billed only for the auditor's actual chargeable hours up to a
maximum of $7,800 for the federal compliance audit.
The fee for the FY87 audits will be based upon the fiscal year 1986 audit fee
and shall be adjusted upward for any increase in the Consumer Price Index up
to a maximum increase of 5%.
Based upon this proposal the total audit fees for both FY86 audits will
increase approximately 1%. This proposal is very equitable to the City and
it is my recommendation that the City proceed to retain McGladrey,
Hendrickson and Pullen for the FY86 audit. Please contact me should you wish
to discuss this matter further. Unless notified otherwise, I will proceed .to
place a resolution on the April•8, 1986, Council agenda which would authorize
retaining McGladrey, Hendrickson and Pullen to perform the FY86 audits.
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tO.The Honorable Mayor and City Councilfrom. Terry Trueblood, Director
re.Crandic Park Boathouse Proposal date - March 13, 1936
The purpose of this memorandum is twofold: (1) to convey to you the attached
information, which was routed through our office; and (2) to inform you that
the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Riverfront Commission have
endorsed the concept of a boathouse in Crandic Park.
As we see it, the only action needed at this time is for the City Council to
either accept or reject the concept, thus indicating to Dr. Sprague and the
Rowing Club members, whether or not they should continue working on the pro-
ject through the appropriate channels.
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February 28, 1986
City Council
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Council Members:
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IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240
The Iowa City Rowing Club and the University of Iowa Rowing Club have embarked
on a joint project to construct a boathouse along the Iowa River in which their
equipment can be stored and maintained. In order to move forward with this
project, the clubs must obtain a zoning variance to construct the proposed
structure shown in Exhibit A in the flood plain.
The University of Iowa Rowing Club has been in existence for nine years and
has gradually increased in stature, membership, and equipment. The Iowa City
Rowing Club was formed this past fall and is composed of high school students
who have shown an interest in the sport.-
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port.
Rowing is a recreational and competitive activity which has only recently become
popular in the Midwest. Communities such as Waterloo, Des Moines, and Davenport
have established community rowing clubs with crews competing throughout the
Midwest. Iowa City, which actually has the longest rowing history in the state,
has not been able to progress as quickly as these other communities because a
permanent boathouse has not been established, thereby generating community
interest and support.
Last summer,I spent a great deal of time surveying appropriate sites along the
Iowa River banks for'the proposed boathouse and dock. A site in Crandic Park
was selected as the most appropriate one. I initially talked to Mr. Courtney,
the Crandic Railroad Manager in Cedar Rapids, and he was very supportive of
the idea as far as the Crandic Railroad was concerned, and suggested I pursue
it with Iowa City. I contacted Mr. Cassidy, Acting Iiead of the Parks and
Recreation Committee, and the proposal was taken to the Parks and Recreation
Commission in the fall of 1985. The proposal site obtained the Commissions'
tenative approval subject to the boathouse design and legal.department's
approval. The plans for the boathouse were drawn by Mr. Kruse, an architect
In Iowa City, and then submitted to the Parks and Recreation Department. The
plans and the site were felt to be acceptable but would require a zoning
variance because of the flood plain.
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The project was also presented to the Riverfront Commission and received
its enthusiastic acceptance. It was the members' feeling that this would
be a welcome addition to the riverfront and would be using the river in
a manner in which the Commission would like to promote.
The boathouse has been sited in the portion of the Crandic Park with the
highest elevation and would require fill in order to level this site for
construction. The boathouse has been designed to be built in a flood plain,
which is a logical location for such a structure.
I understand if the Council endorses the concept of a boathouse built in
Crandic Park, I will have to apply to the Board of Adjustment for a zoning
variance. I appreciate the Council's time and consideration in the matter
and would be happy to answer any questions concerning this proposal.
.Sincerely. ours,
B jL rague, M.D.
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to; Dale Helling, Acting City Manager from. Terry Trueblood, Director,
re. 1986 Tug -of -War Nationals date: March 17, 1986
You had previously inquired as to the status of a local group's request to
host the 1986 Tug -of -War Nationals in City Park.
Evidently, this group has been awarded the bid, and will host the event on
August 30th and 31st.
If you have any specific concerns or suggestions,.please let me know.
Otherwise, we will simply keep you informed.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 17, 1986
TO: City Council and City Manager
FROM: Frank Farmer, City Engineer (/) j O,
RE: Dubuque Street Improvement Project - Iowa Avenue to Park Road
The Mutual Benefit Contract with the Phi Delta House Association of
Iowa City includes exchange of property between the City and Phi
Delta. The attached property plat shows the location of the property
being exchanged.
The property exchange is beneficial to the City because it allows the
sharp jog in Dubuque Street to be eliminated when the improvements
are made. It provides a continuous 80 foot right of way and it
places the existing sidewalk within the right of way. See attached
plan showing proposed improvements for Dubuque Street at this location.
Since Federal Aid to Urban Systems (FAUS) monies are scheduled to be
used to finance this project, the easements and acquisitions must be
completed at this time to remain eligible for funding when additional
(FAUS) monies become available.
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Iowa City, IA 52240
March 14, 1986
Iowa City Housing and Inspection Services
Iowa City Civic Center
Iowa City, IA 52240
RE: Inoperable/Obsolete Vehicle Nuisances
Gentlemen:
Over the years, many complaints have been lodged against Carrot
Sitler, 1123 Cottonwood Ave., Iowa City, concerning the junk and
the obsolete car in his yard. However, the nuisance conditions
on Mr. Sitler's property have never been abated.
Now the problem !s being compounded since other property owners
on the same bloc); have begun imitating Mr. Sitler's bad example.
- Within the last four to six weeks, two additional obsolete cars
have appeared on the block bounded by Cottonwood Ave., Ridge St.,
De Forest St., and Yewell St. The property owners who are now
.storing obsolete vehicles in this block are:
Carrol Sitler, 1123 Cottonwood Ave., Iowa City✓
Robert Lee, 1502 Ridge St., Iowa City ✓
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Nell Rogers, 1504 Ridge St., Iowa City ✓
I nereby request that you serve "Notices to Abate.." to these three
prcperty owners and then follow through to see that the nuisances
are actually abated. Sections 24-101 through 24-107 of the Iowa
City Coda clearly apply to the nuisance conditions in this block.
ihesetnree obsolete vehicles are all plainly visible and are all
witnin approximately l50 feet of eacn other.
Sincerely, ^
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March 14, 1986
Iowa City Housing and Inspection Services
Iowa City Civic Center
Iowa City, IA 52240
RE: Inoperable/Obsolete Vehicle Nuisances
Gentlemen:
Over the years, many complaints have been lodged against Carrot
Sitler, 1123 Cottonwood Ave., Iowa City, concerning the junk and
the obsolete car in his yard. However, the nuisance conditions
on Mr. Sitler's property have never been abated.
Now the problem !s being compounded since other property owners
on the same bloc); have begun imitating Mr. Sitler's bad example.
- Within the last four to six weeks, two additional obsolete cars
have appeared on the block bounded by Cottonwood Ave., Ridge St.,
De Forest St., and Yewell St. The property owners who are now
.storing obsolete vehicles in this block are:
Carrol Sitler, 1123 Cottonwood Ave., Iowa City✓
Robert Lee, 1502 Ridge St., Iowa City ✓
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Nell Rogers, 1504 Ridge St., Iowa City ✓
I nereby request that you serve "Notices to Abate.." to these three
prcperty owners and then follow through to see that the nuisances
are actually abated. Sections 24-101 through 24-107 of the Iowa
City Coda clearly apply to the nuisance conditions in this block.
ihesetnree obsolete vehicles are all plainly visible and are all
witnin approximately l50 feet of eacn other.
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0 ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA .52240 (319) 356-5000
March 20, 1986
Jerry L. Bartachek
1114 Deforest Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Bartachek:
This is to
inoperable/obsolete acknowledge
and to receipt f advise you yourletter
the City has rcom-
menced enforcement procedures concerning this matter. A copy of these
procedures is enclosed for your information.
The City of Iowa City shares your concern about removing blight condi-
able/obsolettiOnS and
lveh c esth and sain tresidentialzards caneigusd hborhoodstheparking . Ines inoper-
this concern, the inoperable/obsolete vehicle ordinance wasradoonse to
pted in
July, 1985. This ordinance streamlined the enforcement process by
establishing abatement procedures which allow the City to tow away any
vehicle declared a nuisance. Since its adoption the inoperable/obsolete
vehicle ordinance has proven to be an effective enforcement tool in
causing the removal of inoperable/obsolete vehicles.
I assure you that the City will follow through on this matter. If it
becomes necessary for the City to tow vehicles, any tow will be subject
to weather and soil conditions. If you have any questions concerning the
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progreseing made, please contact me.
S'ncerei ,
Douglas W.\Boothroy
Director of Housing C Inspection Services
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Dale Helling, Acting City Manager
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TERRY E. BRANSTAD
GOVERNOR
March 18, 1986
The Honorable William J. Ambrisco
Mayor of Iowa City
Civic Center
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240 '
Dear Mayor Ambrisco:
Governor Branstad has asked that I thank you for sharing a
Copy of your "State of the City" address.
As underscored in your remarks, these are indeed challenging
times for leaders and policy—makers. As we work together to
address these challenges at the state and local level, I
want to assure you of the full cooperation of the Governor
and his staff.
Please feel free to call me at any time with your comments,
questions or concerns. I am enclosing my card for your
convenience.
Beat wishes to you from the Governor and his staff.
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Enclosure
Sincerely,
Rand Fisher
Administrative Assistant
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CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON ST. IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000 �II
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March 11, 1986
Dear Interested Person:
Mr, Hes Birdsall, the director of Osage Municipal Utilities, will present
a lecture here in Iowa City on April 9, 1986, at 7:30 PM, in the Council
Chambers of the Civic Center. Osage Municipal Utilities was one of the
primary examples in the preliminary study of municipalizing electric power
in Iowa City submitted to the Council by the Resources Conservation Com-
mission in November 1985. We would like to invite you to attend this
lecture and find out what benefits a well run municipal utility can bring
to the community.
Sincerely,
Ronald Vogel, Acting Chairman
Resources Conservation Commission
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JCCOG AD HOC AREA.TRANSIT STUDY COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1986 - 3:30 P.M.
IOWA CITY TRANSIT BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM
i' MEMBERS PRESENT: Mike Kattchee, Coralville; George Strait, Iowa City;
Dave Ricketts, University of Iowa; Dick Myers, Johnson
County; Anne Rawland, citizen
MEMBERS ABSENT: Phil Shive, citizen
EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry McGonagle, Bill Dollman, Roger Fisher,
Mike Lankford, Frank DePirro
T STAFF PRESENT: Jeff Davidson, John Lundell
GUESTS PRESENT: Patricia Tekippe, Beth Bottoni
1. Call to Order.
Davidson called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m.
2. Election of Chairperson.
Kattchee nominated Strait. Rawland seconded the nomination. Strait
was unanimously elected chairperson of the Committee.
3. Explanation of Committee Function.
Davidson and Strait explained the function of the Ad Hoc Transit Study
Committee. DePirro asked why there was a distinction between official
members and ex -officio members. Davidson replied that the intent of
the Committee was to have discussion occur at the policy -maker level.
Staff has already discussed most of the issues.
4. Issue A1: Service Area Duplication by Coralville Transit T.,,.. r,...
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members to
most of thesedupliicationrissu sStaff aveRbeent
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explained that the five areas listed did not necessarily indicate that
intent-ofthe
discus ede chtof the rfive areasdlisted initewas he staff lica report.Th DePirro
asked if there would be an advantage to Iowa City in having the CAMBUS
Pentacrest route going back to 20 minute headways. Ricketts responded
he did not think the Iowa City Manville Heights route received a large
increase in ridership when Pentacrest went to 20 minute headways. The
issue of route duplication in the North Hospital area was discussed at
' length by the Committee. Kattchee said he did not feel there was the
potential for great cost savings even if route duplication at North
Hospital was lessened. Staff was directed to provide schedules and
maps for the next meeting, as well as additional information to indi-
cate more about the intent of the various transit routes which over-
lap.
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5. Issue 12: Transit System Consolidation.
Davidson explained that the JCCOG Transportation Planning staff has
looked into this issue several times in the last five years, the most
recent of which was during the Iowa City Transit Study in fall 1985.
The information which was produced at that time was reproduced in
Staff Report i2, and is basically a case for not consolidating the
three systems. Kattchee stated he was not sure that the various
1 transit routes would change that much under an area -wide transit
authority. There was general concurrence from the Committee that
preserving the three separate transit systems is preferable at this
time. There was also general acknowledgement from the Committee that
a great deal of coordination and cooperation between the three systems
is occurring at the present time.
6. Issue 13: The Bus -and -Shop Program.
Strait stated he would like to defer this discussion because of the
proposal by the Mayor of Iowa City to modify the Park -and -Shop pro-
gram. Rawland stated that she does not feel merchants are aware of
the many individuals who purchase their own bus passes and make pur-
chases from downtown merchants. Davidson outlined the Park -and -Shop
pproposal by the Mayor of Iowa City. DePirro proposed having merchants
l be required to reimburse 40 cents for both the Bus -and -Shop and
Park -and -Shop programs. Strait asked DePirro if he would be willing
to put his proposal in a letter to the City Council. DePirro acknowl-
edged that he would be willing to do this. Strait stated he felt
certain downtown retailers are not aware of all the benefits to them
of the Bus -and -Shop program. Myers stated that business is not very
good for area retailers.
7. Issue 14: Marketing.
Strait introduced two guests who are working with him on some market-
ing issues. Bottoni explained what they are proposing to do in the way
of developing some advertising services for Iowa City Transit. Strait
stated he felt he could sell the Iowa City Council on providing addi-
tional funds to Iowa City Transit for increasing their marketing
efforts. Strait outlined many of the local resources at the Univer-
sity of Iowa and at the local cable television operation which should
be tapped to aid in the local marketing of transit. Kattchee stated
that transit should be marketed as a public service which benefits
everyone, not only users. Strait asked Coralville and CAMBUS repre-
sentatives if they are willing to assist Iowa City in their marketing
efforts. Kattchee and Rickets replied that Coralville and CAMBUS are
supportive of Iowa City's efforts but would not be willing to support
i Iowa City's efforts financially.
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8. Other Business.
OubuStrait brought up the issue of service duplication in the North
prov id ing ue o se voice nor. rthtts of stated
the Mayflowerest Apartmentsis m r CAMBUS in
inadequate
capacity on their vehicles. Rawland stated that as a taxpayer it
bothered her that the general public does not have to pay to use
CAMBUS. She wondered if it was not feasible for the University to
require students and faculty to show their ID cards in order to board
CAMBUS. Ricketts stated he does not feel many people understand the
intent of the CAMBUS operation. Showing passes or paying a fare to
board the bus would increase dwell time significantly. Ricketts
stated only 2% of CAMBUS riders are persons not affiliated with the
University. Strait stated 2% of CAMBUS ridership paying a 50t fare as
required on Iowa City Transit would generate approximately $34,000.
Kattchee
asked not
thereby fo cing them ton helpublic systemsnerLundelllstat d thatetting the geal pubic ride CAMUMTA
would not allow this. Ricketts stated that he would be glad to talk
privately with anyone about the CAMBUS operation.
The next meeting of the Committee was set for Wednesday, March B_ fr„m
4:30-6:00.
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CONFERENCE MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 10, 1986
PROJECT: Joint Swimming Pool
Iowa City, IA
NM File R2.86A
PRESENT: User Group Meeting
School District:
Clyde Bean, Curriculum Director for P.E.
Sue Chadima, Swim Coach
Randy Jordison, Board Member
Julie Ostrander, Assistant Athletic Director
Jerry Palmer, Assistant Superintendent
Dee Vanderhoef
City of Iowa City:
Rick Ertz, Acting Aquatics Supervisor
Terry Trueblood, Parks and Rec. Director
Mike Moran, Program Supervisor
Neumann Monson, P.C., architects
Kevin Monson
NOTES BY: Kevin Monson
1. Purpose of the meeting was to discuss the school's and city's use of the
pool and their needs.
2. Pool s to groups
3. School will bhave abetween t30-35hstudents anormallt all y times
sinstruction at one
time but may go as high as 60 students.
4. Only one class will be using locker rooms at one time.
5..8:3U to 3:30, District will have first priority of shallow end of pool and
possibly could use 2 lanes and deep end of pool for advanced swimmers if
needed.
6. High School and Junior High School teams will have staggered seasons.
7. School will not have ability grouped lessons initially.
8. PE instructors and coaches will need wet office space directly off of pool
deck.
9. Provide outlets for curling irons in girls locker rooms.
10. Mike indicated 15 s.f. of pool area needed per person for recreational
use.
11. The school teams (men and women's) will alternate between Coralville and
Iowa City each year.
12. Their will be one swim coach for the next 3 years.
13. School teams will practice for 2 hours after school.
14. Dee indicated she felt the "ell" configuration compromised the safety of
the pool by not having the super shallow water closest to locker rooms and
making it easier for kids to slip around the corner and out of view of
parent.
15. Dee indicated by drawing diagrams of a stretch pool, how she felt the
stretch poolprovided more flexibility in the use for all user groups.
16. Terry suggested that special interest groups may have to pay a user fee to
help with the costs of operation of the new pool.
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17. Terry also asked whether the school plans to charge an activity fee for
the instructional swimming program to help offset the operational costs of
the pool. The school does not at this time.
18. An operational agreement has yet to be drawn.
19. The Architects will provide a plan for a 50 meter stretch pool showing the
handicapped ramp location.
20. The question of 8 lanes vs. 6 lanes is still not decided. The Committee
needs to determine where the eight lanes fall within their priority list.
21. It was suggested that a "Friends of Swimming" Group could be formed to
raise money for the project.
This memorandum is submitted for your review. It is intended that .the data
contained herein be considered a factual reference and provide a basis for de-
sign
office,If you have any questions, additions or changes, please contact this
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226 South Clinton Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Ken Hictor
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CONFERENCE MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 13, 1986
RE CE I
PROJECT: Joint Swimming Pool
Iowa City, IA
NM File b2.86A
PRESENT: Planning Committee:
Darrel G. Courtney
Randy Jordison, Co -Chair
Diana Lundell
Mike Moran
Dee Yanderhoef
City of Iowa City:
Rick Ertz
Terry Trueblood
Iowa City Community School District:
David Cronin
Jerry Palmer
Neumann Monson, P.C., architects
Kevin Monson
Ken Wictor
NOTES BY:
Kevin Monson
1. Randy pointed our two corrections to be made in the March 6 memo.
a. Item /3 should read: It was suggested that if additional swimming
curriculum beyond a Junior High Program is desired, more funding will
be required.
b. Item /6 should read: Randy Jordison announced that an organizational
meeting will be held Thursday, March 13, 1986, at 2:30 p.m. to begin
planning for the referendum campaign.
There
the School District aboardiroom. The purpose0ofMarch 1,lthis meeting 986. at 3:30 ismforn
the two user groups to work with the architect on size and shape of
facility.
2. On April 1, the Committee wishes to make an informal presentation to the
to City Council. On April 8, final approval from the City Council is required
meet June
3. The fo3
following information will bond issue be presented to the City Council on April 1:
a. Schematic Design of Joint Swimming Pool
b. Site Plan
C. Estimate of Construction Cost
d. Estimate of operational costs
e. Agreement of understanding between City and Schools
-Usage agreement
-Operation and maintenance cost agreement
-Mechanism for change in usage in future
f. City Park Pool Renovation Plans and cost recommendation.
9. Mercer Park Pool recommendation
h. Outline
4. At the organizational lmeeting gn to aheld ss stoebegin planning for the referendum
campaign, it was decided that:
a. Past successful bond issue campaigns for the library and the 67 1/2
b. Aent steeringwould committeereviewed.
o 15 people would be asked to serve.
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c. Mary Neuhauser and Craig Willis would be asked to serve as co -
chairpersons.
d. An honorary campaign chairmen would be named.
e. Five subcommittees will be formed as follows:
-Publicity
-Speakers Bureau
-Brochure
-Neighborhood network
-Finance
5. This Planning Committee would continue to function in preparation for the
6. Ocampaign din support opgsteering comm ttees work.
pril 1,the SteeringComnitteeistohavefirst organizational
meeting.
7. Names of persons to serve on the steering committee were suggested.
8. Randy, Dee, and Mike reported on the meeting held with the users group on
Monday.
9. The user group supports a stretch pool design as they felt it would allow
for greater flexibility for all groups.
10. Ken presented new plans for a 6 lane stretch pool configurations to the
Committee.
11. The new plan offers savings in costas being slightly smaller in overall
square footage and simpler to construct.
12. The primary uses of the pool is for recreation aqd instruction and not for
competition.
13. The pool will not be a prime competition pool for the following reasons:
a. Seating capacity
b. Parking capacity
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C. Staging area for team preparation during meets.
14. After a lengthy discussion of the merits of the new configuration, the 50
meter, stretch pool configuration was accepted on.a 5-0 vote.
15. An exhaustive discussion on the merits of a 6 lane pool vs. a 8 lane pool
and the costs of each as it may effect voter acceptance involved severs
motions and votes. Finallyon a 3- i
provide a detailed cost esimate for ant8 lane' 50meter stretch ects were rpool.
ected to
16. It was the general feeling -of the committee that the bond issue has a
greater chance of passing if it is less than four million dollars.
17. the Architects were requested to develop a functional but economical
building and prepare on estimate of operating costs.
18. Site Plan C was unanimously approved.
19. The new pool house for City Park Pool is 'to be approximately the same size
as present building but with a roof and lockers in each locker room in
lieu of a common basket room.
20. The new meeting will be on March 27, 1986, beginning at 3:30 p.m. and
lasting for 3 hours. Dee promises to bring brownies.
This memorandum is submitted for your review. It is intended that the data
contained herein be considered a factual reference and provide a basis for de-
sign. If you have any questions, additions or changes, please contact this
office.
NEUMANN MONSON ARCHITECTS Distribution: 10 copies - Jerry Palmer
226 South Clinton Street Ken Wictor
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Roy Neumann
Kevin Monson
Jack Kiefer
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST, IOWA CI7Y. IOWA 52240 (319) 356-50.
March 21, 1986
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Person:
f - Marianne Milkman, CDBG
Program Coordinator,
356-5244
Mary Nugent, Associate
Planner, 356-5248
Department of Planning
and Program Development
The Department of Planning and Program Development will conduct a survey
of multiple family rental units for the Iowa City/Coralville area, Ap-
proximately 20% of the area's multiple -family housing property owners will
be contacted by phone between April 1 and April 3, 1986.
The City wishes to obtain information on rental rates as well as vacancy
i rates for various sized units in different locations of Iowa City and
Coralville. The City will compare the survey information.to information
obtained in the 1984 Rental Housing Survey, In addition, data collected
from the survey will be useful to the City in updating the City's Compre-
hensive Plan as well as preparing the Housing Assistance Plan (HAP) for
the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Both the Compre-
hensive Plan and the HAP are tools for documenting the availability and
the need for affordable housing for the City's low and moderate income
j persons.
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MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING
MARCH 12, 1986
Referrals from the informal and formal Council meetings were distributed
to the staff for review and discussion (a copy attached).
The Acting City Manager reviewed the current policy regarding Council
members asking staff to provide information. Staff was advised to discuss
with the Acting City Manager any such requests which require a substantial
amount of staff time to complete.
The Acting City Manager reported on the status of and the timing for the
recruitment of the new City Manager. He also summarized the draft City
Manager position profile which had been prepared by Jensen-Oldani and
Associates.
Prepared by
Rosemary Vitosh
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City Manager Ads
3/11
Human
Relations
Advertise in Press Citizen
Board/Commission Applicants
3/11
City Clerk
Letters to Linda Yanney and all.
unsuccessful Planning & Zoning
applicants encouraging them to
apply for other Commissions.
Wastewater Committee
3/11
Public
Retain through design and constructio
as an ad hoc advisory committee.
Works
Notify members.
Letter from DePirro & Roth
3/11
Transit
Transit Committee to address issues
raised.
Nuclear Free Zone
3/11
Public
Works
Sign on North Dubuque Street missing.
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3/11
Planning &
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Will full 30 days notice be given for
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April 8 public hearing?
Resources Conservation Commissio
3/11
Lorraine
Re -advertise two terms ending
January 1,
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1988.
Millard Warehouse
3/11
Planning &
Program
Develo
Have site plan for public hearing.
ment
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Plaza Vendors
3/11
Lorraine
Annual fee raised to $400. Notify
vendors.
Phi Delta Theta Agre ment
3/11
Planning &
Program
Provide map of property City will
convey.
Clinton Street
3/11
Public
Works
Consult with Univ. Of Iowa design
1
engineer re: amenities•
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3/11
City
Attorney
Review recommendation M1 re: legality
of newspaper ads.
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3/11
Planning
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enabling State legislation. Follow up
and present to Council for approval.
COBG Policy
3/11
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are exceptions
Development
to policy; not policy
changes.
MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING
March 19, 1986
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Items for the agenda of the March 25, 1986, Council meeting were
reviewed by the staff.
The Acting Assistant City Manager briefly discussed budget amendments.
A memorandum will be furnished to departments pointing out line items
where the budget has been exceeded. The staff is to determine if funds
are available elsewhere in their budget to cover these amounts. She
explained that the City will be hesitant to amend the budget because the
T fund balance is extremely low.
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38 THE 'NALL STREET JOURNAL THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1986
Uncertainties Over Packwood Tax Plan
Send Municipal Bond Prices Plunging
CREDIT
— MARKETS
By Tom HmmAN
SluffReyurleraf Tee Weu.STneer J0VR 8.
NEW' YORK—New uncertainties about
possible tax -law changes sent shock waves
through the municipal bond market.
Interest rates rose on state and local
government bonds, trading volume slowed
to a trickle and plans for several new Is.
sues vmre dimpled because of a proposal
unveiled late Tuesday by Senate Finance
Committee Chairman Bob Packwood
(R.. (are.). Because of confusion about the
tax status of municipal bonds, many long-
term municipal revenue bonds currently
offer even higher yields than U.S. govern-
ment bonds.
Sten. Packwood's proposal essentially
wound require all Interest Income on all
municipal bonds to be Included in calculat•
Ing the federal "alternative minimum
tax." The measure would be phased in
own, five years, beginning next year. Sen.
Packwood's original plan last week was
lin cited to bonds acquired after the effec-
tire date.
At one point In the day, the municipal
in a rkel just stopped. No one wanted to
bu!7, no one wanted to sell." said John J.
O13rlen, a managing director of Salomon
Emothers Inc. "I've never seen anything
Vik.e this In my life. It was like zero trading
i wcdume on the New York Stock Exchange
110 r an hour. It was son of a never-never
I and."
i Prices of some municipal Issues were
dawn as much as three points, or $30 for
1 each $1,000 face amount, at one stage. The
•market later bounced back somewhat, but
prices still wound up the day with sharp
declines.
New York City officials, citing "chaotic
i market conditions," temporarily postponed
the sale of a 1459 million Issue of general
obligation bonds. The Issue had been tents•
lively priced earlier this week, with yields
ranging from 4.75% on bonds due in 1987 to
7.83% on bonds due In 2016. "We Intend to
reenter the market as soon as conditions
allow." said a spokesman for the city
comptroller.
U.S. government and corporate bond
prices also fell, partly reflecting concern
• about rhe outlook for oil prices, but the
declines were much less than on municl-
pals. Some actively traded long-term
Treasury bonds declined about half a
point, or around $5 for each 11.000 lace
amount The yield on 30year Treasury
bonds closed at about 8%.. By contrast,
some recently Issued Austin. Texas, reve-
nue bonds due In 2012 were quoted late yes-
terday at a price to yield 8.239..
Some money managers contend that all
the consnstm means this Is a great time
to buy municipal bonds. Peter J.D. Gor-
don. president of four municipal bond
funds managed by T. Rowe Price ASSKI-
ales Inc. In Baltimore, said his funds
bought municipals yesterday. "We viewed
this as a buying opportunity because it
Ithe Packwood plan) Is a ridiculous pism,
posal and doesn't stand a chance of being
supported by the Senate Finance Commit-
tee," he said.
"The problem was that It wasn't easy to
accumulate large positions," Mr. Gordon
said. "There were few people willing to
sell their bonds at such distressed levels—
and they were distressed."
The city of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, also
felt the Impact of yesterday's market tu-
mult. The city tried to sell a $2.8 million
Issue of bonds to be used to build and re-
construct swimming pools In public
parks.
"We only received two bids" from un-
derwriters, said Ed Burrell, the city trea-
surer. The lower one, from Northern Trust
Co, of Chicago, called for an average effec-
tive borrowing cost of 7.259.. The other,
from First National Bank of Chicago, was
more than half a percentage point higher.
"I had expected bids somewhere In the
range of 5.8%. to 67.;" Mr. Burrell said.
The city rejected both bids and said it will
reschedule the sale when calm returns to
the markets.
"If I were In Cedar Rapids' position, I
probably would have rejected the bids,
too." said Lawrence H. Brown, senior vice
president at Northern TnISL In the ab-
sence of the Packwood proposal, "we prob-
ably would have bid at least one percent-
age point lower," Mr. Brown said. Sen.
Packwood's proposal "was the straw that
broke the camel's back."
"You can adjust to good news, you can
adjust to bad news, but It's awfully tough
to adjust to all this uncertainty," Mr.
Brown said.
Thomas DeRogatis, senior managing di-
rector at Ehrlich -Bober & Co., a Wall
Street securities dealer, agreed. "it would
seem to me that this provision will be re-
moved because It's very onerous," he said.
"Right now, It's almost impossible to de•
tetmine the value of any tax-"empt bond
at this point."
Sen. Packwood's new proposal stunned
the Public Securities Association, a large
trade group. The association issued a six-
page statement yesterday charging that
state and local governments 'face the
prospect of paying anywhere from $8 bit -
lion to S24 billion more In additional Inter-
est costs by 1990 If Just one of Sen. Pack -
wood's proposals on tax-exempt bonds Is
enacted."
Some securities dealers said yesterday
that they were bidding on municipal bonds
as though the Interest were fully taxable.
The Packwood plan "could drastically
change the municipal market, and It could
drastically change the cost of financing
state and local governments." said
Heather Ruth, executive director of the
trade group.
Elsewhere in thr credit markets, the
Short -Term Interest Rates
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Treasury's 9%;% bonds due 2016 closed at
a price of 114 5/32 to yield 7.999., On Tues.
day, the Issue closed at 114 21/32 to yield
7.959., The government's 84% notes due
1996 fell to 1074 from 107 19/32, raising
the yield to 7.82% from 7.17%.
Rates on short-term Treasury bilis fell
slightly. The latest 13 -week bill declined to
6.46% bid from 6.52%. The latest 2&week
bill fell to 6.55% from 6.51%.
Money supply statistics to be released
this afternoon by the Federal Reserve Sys•
tem are likely to show a large Increase In
the basic money measure, known as M1,
for the week ended March 10. Many ana•
lysts in two recent surveys said they ex-
pect an Increase of 52.5 billion to $3.5 bit.
lion. But numerous economists say even
such a large Increase would have little ef•
feet on Interest rates.
Several new corporate debt Issues were
offered to Investors yesterday. These in.
eluded:
—A $300 million Issue of General Elec.
Mc Co, sinking fund debentures due In 30
years. Underwriters led by Merrill Lynch
Capital Markets priced the 849. deben-
tures at par. The Issue is rated triple-A by
both Moody's Investors Service Inc. and
Standard & Poor's Corp.
—A UM million Issue of General Motors
Acceptance Corp. notes due In three years.
The 7%% notes were priced at 99.75 to
Yield 7.8017., according to a spokesman for
Salomon Brothers Inc., which underwrote
the Issue. The notes are rated double -A•1
by Moody's and double-A•plus by S&P.
—A $100 million Issue of Fleming Cos.
sinking fund debentures due In 30 years
The 94% debentures were priced at par.
Merrill Lynch In the sole underwtiler.
Separately, underwriters led by Merrill
Lynch priced a f200 million Issue of notes
by New Zealand. The 8%51. notes, due In
30 years, were priced at 99.578 to yield
8.79%..
Scheduled for sale today Is a sloe mil.
Von issue of Union Electric Co, first mon•
sage bonds due in 30 years. The 9%%seeu•
rites were priced yesterday by underw it.
ers led by Shearson Lri:mav Brothers Inc.
at 99.75 to yield 9.70'
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Committee on Monday is likely to reject a
empt bond trading.
plan by Chairman Bob Packwood to tax In-
Tax-exempt interest Isn't pact of the
current.mlNmi m tax. The taxoverhaui
serest on existing municipal bonds.
The proposal, which would subject in.
bill passed by the House last year -would
terest on the bonds to the minimum tax on
tax-Inrertst on any newly Issued-laxex•
Individual Income, brought the municipal
empt bonds that are used for private pur-
bond market to a halt this week. But a
poses, such as Industrial development
clear majority of the Finance Committee
bonds. Soealled public -purpose municipal
opposes the provision, and 'the panel Is
bonds wouldn't fall under the House's mud -
likely to modify It or to strike It entirely
mum's proposal.
from the tax -revision bur when the law-
The Senate Finance Committee Is sure
makers reconvene Monday morning.
to expunge the retroactive nature of the
Half of the panel's 20 members have
Packwood proposal and, members said.
signed a letter to Sen. Packwood. clrcu•
might go IuMer to Ilmit the effect on mu•
lated by Sen. David Durenberger IR.,
nicipal bond financing In the minimum
Minn.l, urging that We provision be re-
versed Several members who didn't sign
tax.
The closing down of the tazexempt
the letter also oppose taring the bond in-
market It Ironic. Jett last week House and
terest. These Include Sen. Russell tone
Senate tax -writers opened a window for
-D..:a.r. the committee's powerful former
taz•exempts to begin trading again after a
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long drought by agreeing that any rax
.The municipal bond market remains
changes affecting the market for public'
:urpose bonds wouldn't take effect nit
troubled bymetax overhaul debate, See
Sept. 1. 1988.
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An administration official hinted that
Separately, Treasury Undersecretary
the Treasury Department Isn't fond of the
George Gould said yesterday that the
Proposal. either. In response to suggestions
Treasury opposes the proposal In the Pack.
that the treasury originated the plan, the
wood plan to withhold for tax purposes 5
official said that It was Sen.Packwood's
of the interest and dividends paid to for-
Idea to Put tax-free bonds under the mini•
eign owners of U.S. securities. Mr. Gourd
mum lax. "When informed of Packwood's
said We proposal would discourage foreign
proposal. Treasury suggested that If he
Investment In Treasury securities and in
meant to go that tar, the proposal should
U.S. corporate bonds. The U.S, had a 30%
at least be phased -in or alternatively, It
withholding lax on earnings from foreign•
should apply only to newly issued•
held securities until 1981, when Congress
bonds."
repealed It with the support of Treasury.
Sen. Packwood Is expected to fight a
losing battle to keep the provision In the
bill. The Oregon Republican is said to be.
lleve that taxing the Interest on state and
local bonds h a necessary component II the
minimum tax Is to assure that every Indi-
vidual Pay at least some tax.
Opposition was widespread In Congress.
From the other side of the Capitol, Reps.
James Jones ID., Okla) and JJ. Pickle
ID„ Texasl also wrote Sen. Packwood urg•
ing that :he provision be changed.