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MEMORANDUM
DAn° April 18, 1986
TO: City Council
FROM: Acting City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from the Acting City Manager regarding 1986 CDBG Fund allocation
Memorandum from the Chairman of the Design Review Committee regarding
meeting with the City Council on Monday, April 21. Minutes of the March
19 meeting of the Design Review Committee also are attached.
Memoranda from the Department of Public Works:
a. Dubuque Street Improvements Project - Iowa Avenue to Park Road
b. North Dubuque Road Improvements Project - Assessed Portion
Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding North Dubuque Road Sidewalk
Assessment Calendar.
Memorandum from the City Engineer regarding railroad crossing improvements.
Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding
obsolete/junk vehicles at 800 First Avenue.
Minutes of the March 27 meeting of the JCCOG Ad Hoc Transit Study
Committee.
Press release regarding construction at parking ramp.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 17, 1986
To: City Council
From: Dale Melling, Acting City Manager
Re: 1986 CDBG Fund Allocation
Attached please find information received from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regarding an increased allocation of
$3,520 for a total of $513,000 in 1986 CDBG funds. These monies will be
added to the CDBG contingency for the 1986 CDBG program budget at this
time.
A vote in Congress is expected shortly on the 5500 million deferral of
CDBG funds. When
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CDBG program budget awil l matter
ber resolved, preparedforreview and amendment othe l
and approval byCCNand
Council.
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APR 10 1986
Mr. Dale Melling
Acting City Manager
Civic Center
410 East Washington
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Mr. Melling:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Omaha Office, Region VII
Braiker/Brandeis Building
210 South 16th Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68102
RECEIVE. .. f : i986
Enclosed is a Funding Approval and Grant Agreement awarding additional
fiscal year (FY) 1986 Community Development Block Grant funds. Earlier we
provided you with a preliminary grant award based on estimated figures for
FY 1986.
The current funding amount reflects a deferral of $500 million and a
reduction made pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control
Act of 1985. In the event that the deferral is modified by Congress, these
assignments will be revised.
In order to ®end your Letter of Credit to reflect the FY 1986 grant,
it will be necessary for you to execute and return two copies of the Grant
Agreement. Upon receipt of the executed Grant Agreement (two copies) and
other forms required to establish/amend your Letter of Credit, the Department
of Housing and Urban Development will transmit to you a copy of the Letter of
Credit, which will reflect your FY 1986 grant amount and indicate when
drawdowns may commence.
Should you or your staff have any questions, please contact me at
402/221-3703, or He. Patricia McCauley, Community Planning and Development
Representative, at 402/221-3809.
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Rog .. H
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Manager
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Ms. Marianne Milkman
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Funding Approval -3- �wrmun� t o ^ting
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Development Act of 1974 (Public Law 93.783) a Amended Community Development r
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Block Grant Program
1. Naa. a Gran"
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City of Iowa City B -86 -MC -19-0009
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Grannies. Aearw Mxom. Sl,-, Gry. coun. sue Fru ha coon F. Data a avamNatan
Civic Center 11 27/85
410 East Washington LD.taprHuoRN.walaubarala, 12/2/85
Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa 52240 o.raNa. Nwtw
sura"nanYFar 111/86
L ❑ 069tral F."N Approval
Arrn.neanL AOrwlY�ym tap 1
All section sefaanoa below are to the Housing and Community Deselopmenl Act of 1074, as smerlded, unless otherwise Indicated.
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a. ® Entitlement (Sec. 1061b))
b. ❑ HUD Administered Small Cities (Sec. 106) (d) (2) (B)
C. ❑ Secretary's Discretionary (Sec. 107)
a."'AA lofCan-wilp..loprn.nleKaGnn1 FY FV Fy 1986
a. Amount of CDBG Funds Currently Reserved for this Grantee s s s 3, 520
b. Amount of CDBG Funds Now Being Approved for this Grantee S S S 3,520
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C. Amount of Reservation to be Cancelled (Line Be minus 8b) $ $ S —0—
HUD ACCOUNTING USE ONLY
BATCH TAC ROGRA Y A REG AREA DOCUMENT NO EPROIICTMUMBER
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1 4 9 12 13 14 16 18 23 30 35
GTEGORY AMOUNTI EFFECTIVE DATE Ia AMOUNT
SCHEDULE NO
38 41 45 50 54 60 61 65 70 74 79
L Dtameurl.na Canl.uNtr MwbF"nlaleca Gnm FY FY FY 1986
a, Grant amount withheld for payment of principal and interest
on loans guaranteed pursuant to See. 108 S S $ —D—
b. Grant amount deducted by HUD to settle outstanding Urban
Renewal Loans(Sec. 112(a)(1)) S S S
C. Sum of linea 98, and 9b $—D—
d. Amount of CDBG Funds available for disbursement
(Line Ob minus 9c) $ s 6 3.520
to. Amrnla anau urban Parma rrM..lV.we And bails. awlWr Ie.L I120a11
a. Amount of surplus U.R. Funds reserved for this grantee $ -0-
b. Amount of surplus U.R. Funds now being approved s -0-
c. Balance of surplus U.R. Funds available for future use (Line 10a minus 10b) S -0-
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 18, 1486
To: The City Council of Iowa City
From: Larry E. Eckholt, Chairman, Design Review Committee
Re: April 21 Meeting
Members of the Design Review Committee (DRC) are looking forward to meet-
ing with the City Council on Monday, April 21, to discuss the DRC's recom-
mendation that a new Design Review Code for the City of Iowa City be
adopted. For the last two years, it has been the DRC's hope that a meet-
ing with the Council be scheduled to consider the committee's future as
the City completes its Urban Renewal projects in the Central Business
District.
The overall concern of the DRC has been the maintenance and upgrading of
the appearance of Iowa City's Central Business District even though the
committee's primary purpose has been to review plans for Urban Renewal
projects. In recent years, the DRC has had the opportunity to review
plans for new construction and renovation of buildings outside of the
Urban Renewal District for projects requesting IRBs. At the same time, we
have watched other projects take shape downtown --outside of our review
boundaries --which were not required to be reviewed by the committee and
have proven to be of less than adequate design. We have felt that in some
cases such projects have had a negative impact on the investment of the
city and of private landowners who have strived to improve the quality of
downtown Iowa City. We feel that this issue --though it may be controver-
sial to same --warrants a full and open discussion by the community, the
City staff, and the City's elected officials.
The recommendation now before the City Council is a direct result of a
request from the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee (UEAHC) to the Design
Review Committee that it determine methods for protecting and maintaining
the Central Business District, recognizing that the downtown is the City's
most important public "neighborhood." The DRC was delighted to respond to
the UEAHC's request because it gave us the opportunity to explore in
greater detail how the Design Review Committee could function more effec-
tively and have even greater positive impact on new development in the
city's central core.
Our primary goal at Monday's meeting with the City Council is to open the
dialogue between the DRC and City Council members on the issues raised by
the proposal to adopt a Design Review Code that would expand the scope of
Design Review in this community. Members of the committee will explain
how the committee presently functions, describe some of the problems we
have faced and how we solved them (or in some cases were unable to solve
them), and express why we strongly feel that a new Design Review Code will
en�cour_ag_e new commercial development, not only in the Central Business
isD' tr c but for the greater Iowa City community as well.
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In brief, the DRC's recommendation requests that the City adopt a Design
Review Code in the CB -10 and CB -2 zones for all exterior construction and
signage, and that the Code be administered by aesil ign eview Commission.
It is our recommendation that this Design Review Code be estab isT �ie�wiih
language that streamlines the permit application and approval process, has
a minimum of T-i—ty-7EFTFing requirements and includes direct input from
representatives of downtown business interests.
We reiterate: The purpose of this new Code is not to impede commercial
development but to enhance it.
We want to meet with you to open the channels of communication with the
City Council, to make our case for establishing basic design and appear-
ance guidelines for buildings and other visible elements of the urban
landscape of downtown Iowa City and, probably most importantly, demon-
strate to you that the Design Review Committee is presently composed of
dedicated, reasonable, well-intentioned residents of this community who
are trying to carry out the mandate of the existing resolution which
created the committee.
Our final request to the City Council will be to direct the appropriate
City staff to work with us to develop a specific proposal that ultimately
will lead to a new Design Review Code that serves the best interests of
the City of Iowa City.
Thank you for scheduling to meet with us on Monday.
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MINUTES
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1986 - 4:00 P.M.
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY - ROOM B
MEMBERS PRESENT: Alexander, Eckholt, Nagle, Novick, Sinek, Sumnerwil1, Welt
MEMBERS ABSENT: Amert, Haupert, Seiberling
STAFF PRESENT: Cain, Van Steenhuyse
GUESTS PRESENT: Frank Farmer, Rick Fosse, Iowa City Public Works Depart-
ment
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL
The Design Review Committee recommends that the City Council adopt a Design
Review Code for all exterior construction and signage in the CB -10 and CB -2
zones, and that this Code be administered by a Design Review Commission.
Further, the Design Review Code should incorporate language whereby attention
is given to the following:
*The building/signage permit process is streamlined.
*One or more representatives of downtown business interests are included
on the review commission.
*A design review handbook is published and distributed by the City.
The Design Review Committee also requests that the City Council schedule time
at an informal meeting to discuss the recommendation above with the Committee
members.
CALL TO ORDER
Eckholt called the meeting to order at 4:06 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alexander moved that the minutes be approved. Sinek seconded. The minutes
were approved unanimously.
OLD CAPITOL CENTER NORTH ENTRANCE PLANS
Cain passed around a color copy of the plans. Eckholt was concerned that the
new bricks match the existing ones; he did not want it to look like a "patch
job." Fosse said that the present pattern will be matched and Farmer added
that the bricks will come from the Dubuque Street excavation, so they will
have a weathered appearance.
Sumnerwill asked why redwood trash receptacles are being considered rather
than the purpleheart wood that has previously been used. Fosse answered that
the redwood will weather to match the colors of the purpleheart wood recepta-
cles in the other parts of downtown. Farmer said that fire is a potential
problem with purpleheart wood and the redwood is cheaper to replace in case
of fire.
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Eckholt asked if there will be a disruption to bus service during the time of
construction. Farmer answered that the concrete will be poured on only one
Portion at a time, so there should be minimum disruption. Alexander asked if
the trees could be salvaged. Sinek said that the trees were deteriorated and
probably would not be worth the money necessary to try to salvage them.
Cain asked if there was consensus to approve the changes. Those present
agreed. Farmer recommended that the Committee approve the larger redwood
trash receptacles. The members recommended the larger trash receptacle with
no stain (just preservative) and without the "Don't be a Litterbug" sign.
Cain said that the recommendations will be forwarded to the City Manager.
Farmer said that construction will not begin until funding is arranged.
RECOMMENDATIONS ON DESIGN REVIEW CODE
Eckholt reviewed the issue for the new members. He noted the facade of a new
store downtown as an example of the need for design review to cover all of
downtown.
Welt said that the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee may only support an
expansion of DRC purview within the CB -10 zone. Nagle suggested that only
the CB -10 should be included in order to maximize support for the proposal.
Sumnerwill added thatthe CB -2 zone south of downtown should be included;
Eckholt wanted the CB -2 zone at North Linn Street to be added as well. Mem-
bers thought these two areas were important and redevelopment would likely be
occurring there. Novick said that she thought the review should apply to all
areas within a given zoning designation, rather than just selected areas.
Cain said this could aid in enforcement.
Eckholt said that the motion to approve the following recommendation was
tabled at the last meeting: That the City Council adopt a Design Review Code
for all exterior construction and sign
Van Buren Street on the east, and thaage in an area bounded by Court Street
on the south, the Iowa River on the west, Bloomington Street on the north and
t this Code be administered by a Design
Review Commission. Further, the Design Review Code should incorporate lan-
guage whereby attention is given to the following:
*The
ess is stremlined.
*An ombudsman /isgestablished forcdevelopmentaprojects.
*One or more representatives of downtown business interests are included
on the review commission.
*A design review handbook is published and distributed by the City.
Alexander moved to remove the motion from the table; Summerwill seconded. The
motion passed unanimously. Welt moved that the original motion be amended to
include the CB -2 as well as the CB -10 zones; Nagle seconded.
Welt said that the proposal faces an uphill battle in that it calls for an
expansion of the scope of the Committee's purview. Alexander noted that the
regulations should be written to require design review before a building or
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sign permit is issued for exterior construction. Members discussed whether
the final recommendation of the Committee should be to request review over
the CB -10 and CB -2 zones or just the CB -10 zone.
Eckholt called for a vote on the amendment. The amendment passed 6 to 1 with
Welt opposed.
Cain asked about the ombudsman mentioned in the motion. She said that hiring
a new staff person would likely be resisted by City Council. Novick said
that the ombudsman function should be handled by existing staff. Members
agreed that there should be a "coordinative role" for providing help and
guidelines to developers so that they may meet the requirements of the code.
Memdecidedhat lly the clause.
deleted.
The following recommendation, as amended, was brought to a vote and passed
unanimously: That the City Council adopt a Design Review Code for all exte-
rior construction and signage in the CB -10 and CB -2 zones and that this Code
be n Review
Code should einco porateelanguage whereby n Review mattention Fis given to s
the following:
*The building/signage permit process is streamlined.
*One or more representatives of downtown business interests are included
on the review commission.
*A design review handbook is published and distributed by the City.
Novick moved that DRC request to meet with the City Council at an informal
meeting to discuss the proposal; Summerwill seconded. The motion passed on a
unanimous vote.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SIGN DESIGN BOOKLET
Cain said that the text of the sign design booklet as written by a group of
University of Iowa students should be reviewed by DRC members before further
steps are taken toward having it printed. Eckholt asked for two volunteers
to work with him on a subcommittee for this review; Novick and Sinek volun-
teered. Summerwill asked that photocopies of the current booklet be made
available to all DRC members. Cain said that copies would be provided.
OTHER BUSINESS
Members discussed a list Cain had prepared naming buildings reviewed by DRC
in the past and decided to use the list in information prepared for Council.
Welt said that it would be good to have some photographs to show the City
Council when they present the Design Review Code proposal at the informal
meeting.
Novick h the
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cently.asked about the vending Cain named the five that chad sb encissued vending eperm ireviewed re-
ts
The meeting was adjourned at 5:26.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM =
DATE: April 18, 1986
TO: Dale Helling, Acting City DIanager
FROM: Frank Farmer, City Engineer
RE: Dubuque Street Improvements Project - Iowa Avenue to Park Road
The Iowa Department of Transportation informed me on April 17, 1986
that Federal Aid Urban Systems (FADS) monies are now available for
the Dubuque Street project. The State bid letting is set for June
24, 1986. This implies construction commencing approximately the
second week of July, 1986. The project scheduling will be as follows:
1. The specified completion date for the project is
November 15, 1986.
2. Phase I (Church Street to Park Road) has an interim
completion date of August 30, 1986.
3. If the project is not completed in the 1986 construc-
tion season due to bad weather, vehicular and
pedestrian facilities shall be opened full -width with
hard surfacing during the winter.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 18, 1986
TO: Dale Helling, Acting City DIana er
FROM: Frank Farmer, City Engineer
RE: North Dubuque Road Improvements Project - Assessed Portion
The attached pages show the plats, property owners, and estimated
assessments for the proposed sidewalk associated with the North
Dubuque Road Improvements Project. Estimated assessments range
from $98.23 to $9,056.23, and average $2,616.91. The amount to be
assessed to the property owners includes only the cost of the
concrete for the sidewalks, and in some cases, driveways. The
cost of additional earthwork, sodding, and retaining walls required
to accommodate the new sidewalk will not be assessed but will be
paid by the City as part of the paving improvements.
One of the properties (Parcel C) may qualify for an agricultural
deferment of the assessment.
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Estimated
Parcel
Na01e
Valuation
Asses_ ssment
A.
SCI I. td.
51,299.560
S 392.91
E,
Charles A. & Phyllis r. Barker
$
102,580
56,701.32
C.
C.lrldnn r, A Caroline B. Ruonert,
Charles 41. & Marie E. Ruppert,
Richard 11. A Marguerite E. Ruppert
S
70,406
$9,056.33
D.
Joseph Michael Livingston
S
103,040
S 271.70
E.
John D. & Diana L. Roth
S
16,160
S 785,82
F.
Anita Gay Ilartwig
S
97,910
52,09!+.12
G.
I.inda K. Kennedy
S
212,110
51,224.82
H.
Charlrs W. & Marie C. Ruppert
S
71,680
54,748,14
I,
Ha!y M. MichaelS
20,000
$3,901.83
1.
Donald I, & Ma!•y H. Kessler
$
77,010
51,227.85
K.
Michael Todd R Sue E. Gordon
S
127,040
53,642.29
L.
James E. & Linda Kessler
S
105,980
52,720.91
M.
Geraldine Felton Evans &
S
153,640
52,541.64
David H. Evans
N.
David A. & Pamela J. Seydel
S
1,760
S 9R•23
0,
LaVerne J. & Dorothy C. Shay
Contract to:
David A. & Pamela J. Seydel
S
109,650
51,745.51
p,
,lames A. & Sandra J. Sucher
S
74,760
S 716.08
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 18, 1986
To: City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk 01_
Re: North Dubuque Road Sidewalk Assessment Calendar
The following calendar has been prepared for your information on the
Proposed
assessment project.
May 6 - Preliminary Resolution for construction.
Resolution fixing values of lots.
Resolution adopting preliminary plat and schedule, esti-
mate of cost and proposed plans and specifications.
Resolution of Necessity (Proposed) and setting
hearing on project. public
May 15 - Certified letters mailed to property owners.
May 16 & 23 - Notice published in newspaper.
June 3 - Public hearing on Resolution of Necessity.
Resolution adopting the Resolution of Necessity.
Resolution directing preparation of plans and specifica-
tions.
Resolution ordering bids, publishing
Public hearing on notice and setting
plans, specifications, form of contract
and estimate of cost.
June 17 - Public hearing on plans, specifications, etc.
July 8 - Bid opening.
July 15 -
Resolution to award contract.
It is important to remember that at least six Councilmembers are needed to
adopt the Resolution of Necessity on June 3.
a unanimous vote of all seven members is requireddif ownert objeCodectio s84a.51
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received by the Clerk subject to seventy-five percent of the amount of the
proposed assessments for the entire public improvement included in the Reso-
lution of Necessity.
Discussion of the assessment project is scheduled for Monday.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 18, 1986
TO: City Council and Acting City Nianager
FROM: Frank Farmer, City Engineer
RE: Railroad Crossing Improvements
In January of this year Council received a memo recommending the
City coordinate with the Iowa Interstate Railroad for the installa-
tion of rubberized crossings at intersections, pay the additional
cost for the installation of the rubber material instead of
asphaltic concrete, and enter into a State of Iowa Grade Crossing
Surface Repair Fund Agreement in which the State funds 608, the
City funds 208 and the Railroad funds 208 of the crossing
installation cost. A copy of the memo is attached.
Since that time all of the•State of Iowa Grade Crossing Surface
Repair funds for this year have been appropriated. Iowa City did
not receive any appropriations since the railroad would not enter
into an agreement because of other more favorable federal funding.
The Iowa Interstate Railroad has obtained a Federal Rail
Administration low'interest loan to improve their entire main
line, including crossings across Irnwa. A contract has been let by
the Iowa Interstate Railroad and will include the main line crossings
at Scott Boulevard, First Avenue, Dubuque Street, Clinton Street, and
Greenwood Drive. In addition, the two (2) spur lines at Dubuque
Street and the one (1) at Clinton Street will be removed entirely
from the City street right-of-way. The work does not include the
two (2) spur line at First Avenue, or the Kirkwood Avenue crossing
which is in poor condition, or the crossing at Benton Street.
The railroad intends to install Koppers wear Guard Crossings which
consist of injection -molded structural foam.polyethylene panels
over pressure -treated timber panels over pressure -creosoted cross -
ties. (See attached literature.) This type of crossing appears to
be very durable and as maintenance -free as rubberized crossings. In
addition, the cost of this type of crossing is approximately one-
half the cost of rubberized crossings.
Since the main line work is to be completed by the Iowa Interstate
Railroad at no cost to the City and State Grade Crossing money is
not available this year, Public Works/Engineering recamnends that
the City enter into an agreement with the Iowa Interstate Railroad
to install Koppers Wear Guard crossing on the two (2) spur lines at
First Avenue, the Kirkwood Avenue, and the Benton Street crossings.
The following table shows the total cost of each crossing and the
cost to each party.
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Scott Blvd.
CITY
RAILROAD
TOTAL
$ 8,200
$
8,200
First Avenue
$28,700 (a)
$14,400
(b)
$
43,100
Dubuque Street
$14,000
(c)
$
22,200
Clinton Street
$ 8,200
$ 7,000
(b)
(c)
$
15,200
Greenwood Drive
$ 7,200
$
7,200
Kirkwood Avenue
at Gilbert Court
$10,300
$
10,300
Benton Street at
Gilbert Court
$ 8,200
$
8,200
TOTAL
$47,200
$66,200
$113,400
(a) cost for crossing improvements on two (2) spur lines
(b) cost for crossing improvements on main line
(c) cost for removing spur lines
The City's total cost is considerably less than the $62,200 listed in the
January memo and approved in the five year CIP program and includes
crossing improvements at four (4) additional sites.
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City of Iowa Cit.
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 6, 1986
TO: City Council and City 6tviagor
FROM: Frank Farmer, City Engineer ,
RE: Railroad Crossing Improvements
Railroad crossing improvements for crossings located on Clinton Street,
Dubuque Street and First Avenue, along the former Chicago, Rock
Island $ Pacific Railroad have been included in the Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) for FY87. The Iowa Interstate Railroad
Company now operates and maintains the trackage under a lease agreement
with the Heartland Rail Corporation, the owner of the right-of-way.
The Iowa Interstate Railroad is willing to enter into a State of Iowa
Grade Crossing Surface Repair Fund Agreement (State funds 60%, City
funds 20%, and Railroad funds 20%) for construction of asphalt surfaces
only. See attached letter from Iowa Interstate Railroad. After
discussion with the Railroad Division of the Iowa Department of
Transportation, State funds appear to be available for either asphalt.
or rubber. If rubberized crossings are utilized, the additional cost
to the Railroad would have to be refunded to the Railroad by the City
via a separate agreement. The following table shows the total cost
and each party's share utilizing asphalt or rubber crossings with the
City paying the Railroad's additional cost of rubber vs. asphalt.
Asphalt crossings have an useful life of five to ten years and usually
require annual maintenance. A rubberized crossing has a long life, in
excess of 20 years, and is a low maintenance, smooth -riding crossing.
This is an important consideration since the City, in the future, may
once again be responsible for railroad crossing maintenance as was the
case following the bankruptcy of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Railroad.
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Clinton IFirst
Street
Street I
Avenue
TOTAL
City
10,800
8,800
10,200
29,800
Share
21,200
16,000
5,000
2,200
Railroad
10,800
8,800
10,200
29,800
phal
Share
Rubber
State
32,400
26,400
30,600
89,400
Share
48,000
7,200
2,800
38,000
Total
54,000
44,000
51,000
149,000
Cost
80,000
2,000
8,000
30,000
Asphalt crossings have an useful life of five to ten years and usually
require annual maintenance. A rubberized crossing has a long life, in
excess of 20 years, and is a low maintenance, smooth -riding crossing.
This is an important consideration since the City, in the future, may
once again be responsible for railroad crossing maintenance as was the
case following the bankruptcy of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Railroad.
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The Public Works/Engineering Division recommends utilizing rubber
crossings as proposed in the FY87 CIP and enter into a separate
agreement with the Railroad for the additional funding. Unless
City Council raises an objection, the Legal Department will prepare
an agreement for the additional funding and present it to Council
for approval along with the State of Iowa Grade Crossing Surface
Repair Fund agreement.
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WEAR GUARD crossing panels
are supplied with the necessary
hardware to secure them in
place. Dome head lag screws or
*Camrail: timber screws can be
used. WEAR GUARD panels
have countersunk holes for
proper installation.
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WEAR GUARD panels are easily replaced
A WEAR GUARD panel worn
or damaged can be replaced
quickly and easily. The replace-
ment can be handled by one
man. When a worn or damaged
panel is removed, the main
timber and its hardware remain
in place, so no heavy equipment
is required to handle timber sec-
tions. Replacement is fast and
easy with minimum roadway
closing time. The main timber
panels stay in place so there is
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 17, 1986
To: City Council J
From: Doug Boothroy, Diret2clr of using & Inspecti n Services
Re: City Council Referral Concer ing Improper Sto3 ge of Obsolete/Junk
Vehicles at 800 First Avenue 1
On April 11, 1986, an inspection was made to 800 First Avenue (located
immediately north of the First Avenue Car Wash) where the open storage of
dismantled and wrecked motor vehicles was observed. This activity consti-
tutes the operation of a junk yard and is not permitted. Several unsuc-
cessful attempts have been made to personally notify the property owner
concerning this issue. Therefore, written notification has been sent
ordering the property owner to cease the operation of the junk yard and to
clean up the premises within 30 days. If the property owner does not
comply with this order, civil action will be sought to remove the junk
vehicles and to enjoin further storage of junk vehicles.
I have apprised the First Assistant City Attorney, Richard Boyle, of this
matter and requested his assistance in the event civil action is pursued.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact me.
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JCCOG AD HDC TRANSIT STUDY COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 1996 - 4:30 P.M.
IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: George Strait, Iowa City; Dave Ricketts, University of Iowa;
Anne Rawland, citizen
MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Kattchee, Coralville; Dick Myers, Johnson County;
Phil Shive, citizen
EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: Roger Fisher, John Lundell, Mike Lankford, John
Soukup for Frank DePirro
STAFF PRESENT: Jeff Davidson
GUESTS PRESENT: Patricia Tekippe, Charles Ruppert, Marjorie Hayden -Strait, Ed
Snuffin, B. Small, Anthony Kriz
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Strait called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ricketts moved and Rawland seconded that the minutes of the March 6th
meeting be approved. The minutes were approved unanimously.
3. AREAS OF TRANSIT SERVICE DUPLICATION - SYSTEM ROUTE MAP OVERLAYS:
Davidson presented the transit system route map overlays, and identi-
fied the various areas of service overlap. Davidson emphasized that
although transit service overlaps in certain dreas, the only true area
of service duplication is in the North Dubuque corridor. Strait
indicated that he was pleased with the visual effect of the route map
overlays and would like to have them presented to the City Council.
Davidson pointed out that although the overlays indicate service
duplication between Iowa City Transit and.CAMBUS at the Hawkeye Apart-
ments, this is in fact not true because the systems operate at differ-
ent times of day in that area. Davidson stated that the intent of
transit service for the three systems is distinct: Coralville and
Iowa City operate between outlying areas and the CBD. CAMBUS focuses
its operations on the core area of the University. Soukup stated that
the University Hospital informs people to use CAMBUS if going between
North Hospital and downtown, although Iowa City and Coralville also
operate in this area. Davidson stated that persons using University
Hospitals would be considered affiliated with the University.
Hayden -Strait asked what was the impetus for creating the CAMBUS
system. Ricketts replied that CAMBUS began in 1971, and was mainly a
student movement to have transit service provided on campus. There
are several reasons for CAMBUS' existence today, all related to pro-
viding circulation within the University. Soukup asked why all Uni-
versity students must pay a mandatory fee to CAMBUS although it is
used mostly by persons living in dormitories. Ricketts replied by
comparing it to the use of property taxes to fund Iowa City Transit:
the service is provided for the public good.
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4. UPDATE ON MARKETING ACTIVITIES:
Tekippe outlined the marketing proposals which have been developed by
her group. Davidson stated that the revision to the ad which compared
automobile and transit costs was good. Strait asked Davidson to
coordinate organizing the marketing proposals so that they can be
presented to the Iowa City City Council between now and April 28th,
along with the route map overlays.
Rawland stated that she had spoken with a representative of the Syca-
more Mall Merchants and that they are interested in pursuing advertis-
ing projects which relate to the use of transit. Lundell added that
he also will be speaking with Sycamore Mall representatives. Ricketts
stated that although he felt positively about the various marketing
proposals, he thought the group should concentrate on targeting tran-
sit information to specific groups. Strait stated that Dr. Horowitz
of the University Geography Department has some expertise in this
area. Fisher stated that Coralville is doing some targeted advertis-
ing, and gave the Western Hills area as an example. The group
discussed Iowa City Transit putting schedule boards out on the various
transit routes similar to what is done at CAMBUS. Davidson stated
that this has been discussed but vandalism is a problem. The group
discussed the prospect of constructing a route information and sched-
ule map area at Old Capitol Center. Ricketts stated that CAMBUS has
requested previously to put transit information on' the Pentacrest side
of the downtown transit interchange and has been refused permission.
Hayden -Strait asked why there were no shelters on the Pentacrest.
Davidson outlined the various marketing proposals for which State
Transit Assistance funds are being requested. Strait stated that he
was satisfied that these projects would coordinate with the projects
of the University student marketing group.
5. UPDATE ON BUS ADVERTISING ACTIVITIES:
Ricketts outlined the discussion of advertising activities which had
occurred since the previous meeting, and passed out brochures which
are used by CAMBUS in their efforts. Ricketts said he felt that the
person who sells CAMBUS advertising would be interested in selling for
all three transit systems. Strait asked Rawland, together with Shive,
to organize the advertising activities of the committee. Davidson
stated that Kattchee had already appointed Fisher and Lundell had
already appointed Dollman to assist in these efforts. Lundell stated
he was very interested in pursuing the sale of advertising on board
Iowa City Transit buses. Davidson asked Ricketts if certain ads are
refused. Ricketts stated that CAMBUS does limit certain types of
advertising, but this would be up to the respective systems.
Soukup questioned the advertising efforts devoted towards Park and
Shop and Bus and Shop, and stated he felt there was a double standard
on the promotion of these programs by the various merchants.
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Hayden -Strait concurred. Davidson also concurred but related that he
has observed certain merchants attempting to alleviate this discrep-
ancy. Soukup asked if transit advertising could be placed on water
bills. Davidson stated that transit information has been placed on
water bills, such as advertising fare changes. Tekippe related that
City of Iowa City employees receive an employee benefit of subsidized
parking, but do not received subsidized transit privileges.
6. OTHER BUSINESS:
Davidson requested permission to place the DePirro/Roth proposal to
combine the Park and Shop and Bus and Shop programs on the agenda for
the next meeting. Davidson stated that the Iowa City City Council has
requested the Transit Ad Hoc Committee discuss this matter, and formu-
late a recommendation for the committee's final report. Strait stated
that the item should be placed on the agenda for the next meeting.
Strait asked Davidson if he had responded to the comment by an Iowa
City Transit driver that all of the Iowa City Transit buses be painted
the same color. Davidson responded that he had discussed the matter
with Lundell, and it was intended to paint all of the Iowa City Tran-
sit buses to match the new Scania buses using the new in-house paint
facility, but that this project has been deferred due to financial
constraints of Iowa City Transit. Ricketts added that it is not worth
the expense to do a lot of body work and repaint a 15 year old bus.
Davidson stated that the Transit Ad Hoc Committee will be in existence
until June 6. He requested the Committee members discuss how often to
meet. Strait stated he would like the Committee to meet every other
week until approximately the second week of May. Strait asked
Davidson if he felt all of the pending items could be discussed within
that time. Davidson replied yes. Strait stated that his intention
was for the final report of the Committee to be prepared and discussed
by the Committee prior to the June 6 deadline.
Strait stated he had been requested to
Transit" meeting on April 9. He added he
ate for him to speak on the activities
various issues have been discussed by the
Davidson if he would attend and inform
group of the Transit Ad Hoc Committee's
he thought he could attend the meeting.
7. ADJOURNMENT:
speak at the "Citizens for
did not feel it is appropri-
of the comnittee until the
City Council. Strait asked
the "Citizens for Transit"
activities. Davidson stated
Strait declared the meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.
Minutes taken by Jeff Davidson.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000
April 18, 1986
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Person:
Frank Farmer
City Engineer
Telephone: 356-5143
Weather permitting, precast concrete erection on the parking ramp
along Linn Street will begin Wednesday, April 23, 1986. In order to
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facilitate precast concrete erection, Linn Street will be closed to
thru traffic between College and Burlington Streets. Access from the
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north will be maintained to the municipal parking lot and access to the
ramp from Dubuque Street. Detours will be posted. This construction
along Linn Street is expected to be completed by Friday, April 25, 1986.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000
April 18, 1986
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Person:
Frank Farmer
City Engineer
Telephone: 356-5143
Weather permitting, precast concrete erection on the parking ramp
along Linn Street will begin Wednesday, April 23, 1986. In order to
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facilitate precast concrete erection, Linn Street will be closed to
thru traffic between College and Burlington Streets. Access from the
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north will be maintained to the municipal parking lot and access to the
ramp from Dubuque Street. Detours will be posted. This construction
along Linn Street is expected to be completed by Friday, April 25, 1986.
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