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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 26, 1987
To: Honorable Mayor and Members, City Council /
From: Richard J. Boyle, First Assistant City Attorney f
Re: Regulation of Newsracks on Public Property DDD
BACKGROUND
In recent years, unmanned devices for the vending or free distribution of
newspapers and periodicals ("newsracks") have proliferated in the City, both
on public and private property. The appearance of those devices on public
property has raised questions about the appropriateness of regulating them.
Regulation of newsracks on City Plaza has already been treated by ordinance.
City Code of Ordinances Section 9.1-7(i) provides that
The City will make available, at a reasonable cost, space in the
City -owned newspaper dispenser units on City Plaza. In the case of
more applications than available space, a selection procedure that is
deemed fair, reasonable and appropriate by the City shall be estab-
lished.
There is no City -owned newspaper dispenser on City Plaza, although there are
a number of newsracks.
QUESTIONS PRESENTED
1. May the City require that newsracks on public property be licensed?
2. May the City require that newsracks on City Plaza be placed in modular
units?
3. May the City impose size and location standards on newsrack owners?
DISCUSSION
The answer to all three questions is a conditional yes.
There have been a number of recent cases involving attempts by municipalities
and other governmental agencies to license and regulate the location of
newsracks, and while there are no definitive rules to be applied in all
cases, certain principles may be derived from those cases. Before discussion
of specifics, however, a bit of background may be helpful.
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As a general proposition, states have control of streets, highways, and
public property, but they have delegated to municipal corporations and other
public agencies responsibility for local streets and public grounds, In
Iowa, code (1985) Section 364.12 provides that cities are "responsible for
the care, supervision and control of public grounds, streets, sidewalks,,.and
the city shall keep all public ways, squares and commons open, in repair,
and free from nuisance,.,'
Governments hold public property in trust for the public, and it is generally
the rule that they cannot be put to any use inconsistent with the primary
purpose for which they were established. In the case of streets, the move-
ment of people is the primary purpose and municipalities have no implied
powtheeIowa grant
SupremeiCourte5has heldstreets
Waterloovate did notohave authority lto
authorize operation of a news stand on public sidewalks, Courts recognize
that public entities have power to preserve the property under their control
for the uses for which it was lawfully dedicated. Cities have a legitimate
interest in preserving access to buildings, and maintaining the normal flow
of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and it is the duty of public officials to
protect public property against inappropriate uses which interefere with
those interests. Stated otherwise, public ways (streets, alleys and side-
walks) are primarily for the movement of pe
with the public's use, ople and cannot be diverted for
merely private or commercial use which unreasonably curtails or interferes
On the other hand, as stated by the U.S. Supreme Court in Hague v I o
301 U.S. her (1939):
Wherever the title of streets and parks may rest, they have immemor-
ially been held in trust for the useof the public and, time out of
mind, have been used for purposes of assembly, communicating
thoughtstween ns
fr ml�an c nt itimes, been
part of the privileges, immunities, rights, and liberties of citi-
zens. The privilege of a citizen of the United States to use the
streets and parks for communication of views on national questions
may be regulated in the interest of all; it is not absolute, but
relative, and must be exercised in subordination to the general
comfort and convenience, and in consonance with peace and good
order; but it must not, in the guise of regulation, be abridged or
denied.
That is, the exercise of First Amendment rights is another legitimate use of
streets and parks and, in those places, governments may not prohibit all
communicative activity.
II
Publication of newspapers is protected by the First Amendment guarantee of
freedom of the press, and thatprotection extends to their distribution since
the right to publish is meaningless if the right to distribute is curtailed.
However, such protection does not free newspaper companies from all regula-
tion, nor secure any private property rights. For example, enterprises
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First Amendment rights are subject to labor t to use the P ov
exercising guarantee access to government
the First Amendment does not create any 0 the government." United
Further, Indeed, "the First Amendment does not 9 ublic prop
others. because it is owned or controlled by endment rights, such
property simply exercise First for Krishna
States Postal Seraic ov. rum Gorepbaceh oivic Assn.. While some
International Societ endment does
is ra tomo absolute. In Heffron v• the First laces or
right is not the Supreme Court noted tea
Inc., expression is incompat-
Consciousness, a right to communicate one's views at all times d0 P res
no guaran ee be desired. If the manner of esuch manner of exp
es at a Sven time or place,
in any manner that may lace, and manner restrictions.
Sion with a regulatedvbyrreasonable time, P governments are faced
cion may be reg destri-
With the advent of heavy automobile and truck traffic, 9
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attempts to accom-
with conflicting for exercise of First amendment rights.
demands for unobstructed movement of vehicles a
ublic property o In evaluating
ons and use of p ted to formulate rules
for
resolving
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streets for vehicles ocourts have tattemPs Which
modate those demands,
first step is to characterize the P a
the conflicts. a right of access and the standards by
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determine the existence,° In Members rue that
limitations
on such
forumZ its ongstandrn9
traditional PI supreme
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public property which is not by tradition or stat
be reserved by the state for regulatiots n
unication
may otherwise, as long as the reg
public comm suppress expression merely
purposes,
communicative an or ker's views.
b1e and not an effort to Supp,
speech is reasona oppose the spea
because public officials opp puth., the Court of
scheme for newsracks in commuter railroad sted
In Gannett Satellite Inf. Net. v. Metro olitan ran
roved a leasing forum for public
Appeals app uor c areas of such stations constitute
tions. tradition or designation a
The court held that the P had to be reasonable and unre-
public property which was not by scheme merely
communication, so the f the licensing
lated to the content of the P of a First Amendmentright
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Ikes eaceful enjoymente � discretion) of an
or prior restraint upon the enjoyment of those
ti gent upon
Which uncontrolled will (r•
ticonst up Therefore, courts will invalidategrnt,
unconstitutional censorship,
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ordinance or regu at onlW�ensesests city
deny, or delay is
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im ose reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions upon
but only if the restrictionsovernmental
Governments may p endment rights to serve a significant g
b narrowly unication. Peri
exercise a First Pm
content neutral, ( ) adequate alternative channels of comm
interest,
and (c) leave adeq Assoc..
Educ. Assoc. v. Perr Local Educators
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!' If a city licenses all newsracks, such regulation would seem to be facially
content -neutral because it applies equally to all newsracks. Plain Dealer
' P;b; Coo. v. -Cit of Lakewood, Ohio, Jacobsen d/b/a/ Solo RFD ver waro.
owa, ov. 6, mvo ving es owes newrac
regulations).
When dealing with public property which is a traditional public forum - such
as for example, the Pentacrest or City Plaza - a government may impose re-
strictions upon exercise of First Amendment rights only if the manner of
expression is basically incompatible with the normal activity or use of the
public property at a particular time and place. In such case, narrowly
crafted time, place, and manner regulations may be adopted to prevent undue
interference with those interests. Each regulation must be necessary to serve
a compelling state interest and must be narrowly drawn to achieve that end.
Some significant or compelling ( P 9 governmental interests include -
I. Orderly management of crowds and avoidance of congestion on public
streets and sidewalks.
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2. Traffic safety and obedience to traffic laws.
I3. Unobstructed access to public facilities, such as utility poles.
4. Aesthetics.
5. Injury or property damage (i.e., public health or safety).
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6. Prevention of nuisances.
With respect to ample alternative channels of communication, in the City of
Lakewood case, the evidence disclosed there was home delivery through3ut the
comnun ty and numerous 24 hour establishments in which newspapers were sold,
thus establishing alternative channels for such communications. In Jacobsen
d/b/a Solo RFD v. Corivaro, the Des Moines case, Judge Stuart foun3—amT
a erna ve c anne s comnunication in "Delivery by mail, home delivery,
vendors, or newsracks in locations complying with the ordinance..." He also
noted there was no restriction on the right to place newsracks on private
property, and said -
Although the alternative distribution method may be more costly, the
First Amendment does not guarantee a right to the least expensive
means of expression. See Heffron, * * * (state need not provide free
access to fairgrounds or so icitation); Kovacs v. Cooper
(city may restrict soundtracks even though they are cheapest means of
communication).
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Whether specific regulations are reasonable time, place, or manner restric-
tions will depend upon the facts in any given case. They must be narrowly
drawn to serve a compelling government interest. In that regard, it is
helpful to review two recent court decisions involving newsrack regulation;
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the Court of Appeals' decision in the City of Lakewood case, and the Des
Moines ordinance involved in Jacobsen
Crivaro. d%b/a Solo RFD and Single Scene v.
In the Lakewood case, the Court of Appeals sustained the city's ban on news -
racks tailored,rand eneighborhoods,
"with finding t was
iththe district court's holdinghat the Lethat 'Itraffic
safety, proper functioning of a city's safety and sanitation forces, main-
taining a clear right-of-way on sidewalks for pedestrians, and aesthetics are
all substantial government interests and the subject ordinances reach no
further than necessary to accomplish the City's objectives'." The Court also
sustained the size and site locational requirements (i.e., placement in rela-
tionship to streets, buildings and other objects) and, without deciding,
suggested the rental or license fee requirement is constitutional. On the
other hand, the Court found unconstitutional -
1. The vesting of discretion in the mayor to grant or deny permits (uncon-
stitutional prior restraint is not cured by built-in appeal process);
2. Architectural review of newsrack design (no standards for review, vio-
lates First and Fourteenth (due process) amendments);
3. Requirement that permittees indemnify and insure the City against liabil-
ity "for any reason whatsoever occasioned upon the installation and use"
j of a newsrack. Property damage and liability insurance of $100,000 was
required, naming the City as an insured. (Not required of other
permittees, therefore, requirement places undue burden on newspapers. The
Court of Appeals dissenter would have sustained this'provision.)
In Jacobsen, Judge Stuart sustained the Des Moines regulations relating to
newsrac s. He stated with respect to significant governmental interest,
that -
[T]his Court is persuaded that "traffic safety.,, maintaining a clear
right-of-way on sidewalks for pedestrians, and aesthetics are all
substantial government interests and the subject ordinances reach no
further than necessary to accomplish the City's objectives,"
He also sustained the $10.00 annual license fee per encroachment, noting that
while a government cannot ordinarily profit by imposing a fee on exercise of
a First Amendment right, fees covering administrative costs are permissible.
An interesting variety of size and locational requirements has been approved
in the cases, and generally those are designed to prevent obstructions to
free passageway 'of vehicles and pedestrians, thereby advancing a city's
° interests in traffic safety and clear rights-of-wayFor example, the Des
Moines ordinance provides that no encroachment (which includes newsracks)
shall "unreasonably obstruct the right of travel... or... unreasonably inter-
fere or impede the flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic"; nor may an
encroachment occupy more than twenty-five percent of the width of a sidewalk,
or be located at street corners within vision clearance triangles. (See also
Iowa City Code of Ordinances, Sections 34-24(a) and 36-65(a),)
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The Des Moines ordinance also providesl that:
(b) No newsrack shall be located:
(1) Within five feet of any fire hydrant, fire or police alarm
2 box, or other emergency facility;
() Within two feet of any marked crosswalk or any driveway;
(3) Where it restricts access to a bus shelter or a bus bench;
(4) Where it interferes with loading or unloading at the front
and rear doors of buses;
(5) On any handicapped access ramp;
(6) In such a manner as to reduce the clear space for the pas-
sageway of pedestrians on sidewalks to a continuous and
unobstructed width of less than six feet;
(') fortallr7 henyfpork{o� an
street where parking is prohibited
street on the right-of-way of any yinte ior ntersecting thin 50
treet,.. feet Of such
(c) Newsracks on public street right-of-way shall only be placed
either (a) not more than one foot back from the face of the curb,
or (b) not more than six inches from a public utility
traffic sign pole located near the curbpole or a
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wall of a building and not parallel to the
more than six or (c) inches from the wall.
Newsracks placed near the curb shall be placed so that the opening
through which newspapers or news periodicals are dispensed does
not face the curb line.
In its
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Des
oines
selects and wnewsp permand Perliodical provides
vendors mayuleaseunitssp ceainlocatins it
th seounits
in which to place their newsracks. Unless extra space is available, vendors
are limited to one space per modular unit. They pay annual rent of $10 for
each space, and renew leases in March of each year. If demand for a location
exceeds spaces available, lots are drawn for spaces. Unallocated space is
available first come -first served.
In addition to provisions described earlier, the ordinance at issue in Plain
Dealer Pub. Co, v. Cit of Lakewood, contains locational limits simila�o
t ose n t e es Mo nes or nance.
both held that the following locational, The District
andrt other Courtrequirements are
constitutional, Appeals
Newsracks -
1. Must be constructed of metal or substantially similar materials.
2. Shall not exceed 50 inches in height nor more than 25 inches in length
and width.
3. Shall not be placed in residential districts.
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Similar provisions are found in a model ordinance contained in P. Ball,
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4. Placed near curbs must be parallel to the curb line, not less than
eight-
een inches nor more than twenty-four inches from the curb,
h. Shall not be placed within 250 feet of another newsrack for the same
newspaper or periodical,
7. Cannot be placed where three newsracks are already located.
Lakewood imposes a license fee of
permittee to maintain the imnediatel0-00 area arounder device
each newsrack free of litter
and debris. The ordinance also prohibits use of theper
devicesYear,
forand
advertising
anything other than the newspaper sold therein.
Although the Des Moines ordinance does not require insurance or indemnifica-
struckadownreasonable
becauserindemnificationlandeinsurance were not required P The Lakewood provision was
users of right-of-way, not because the requirement was suspect. Iowa City
requires indemnification and insurance from users of its streets
(Code hof
Ordinance sections 31-41 (excavations) and 31-141
public
etc.) li Further, recent trends in tort law show thatpp (parades obstructions on
public right-of-way can subject to liability the one placing obstructions on
if a vehicle operator runs into the obstruction,the
In SiscO v, Iowa -Illinois Gas
that an obstruction near a street ma Co., the Iowa Court of Appeals held
of a public utility for y e a nuisance, giving rise to liability
and runs into the obstructeion �Iltiisuaysmallnstepof omeimposingaliabilityoad
a utility placing such an obstruction to imposing liability on a municipaliton
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which ermits encroachments or obstructions on right-of-way,
Since liability may result from placing obstructions or encroachments next to
streets, the ane placing the obstruction should bear responsibilit
damages arising from such placement, and therefore the City should be
indemnified respecting such liability, Y for any
CONCLUSION
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Lakewood, I have redrafted thesis Of the praposedsnewsrackureguletorivaro and Cit
Of w is is attached. That draft reflects the maximum in terms of re— gc
tions which the City could expect would be upheld b n t finance, a copy
ula-
represent any understanding of what the City Council the courts.
newsracks. o vis-a-vis
Accord Accordingly. It does not
proposed ordinance ingan.ticip tilos of iaediscussionou to rofethehmattermduringtan
informal session .in the near future, Based on our discussion of the matter
at that session, I will then be able to prepare a draft reflecting the degree
of regulation which the Council wishes to impose.
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ORDINANCE N0.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 31 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ALLOW USE
OF PUBLIC PROPERTY FOR NEWSRACKS, AND ESTABLISHI
USE. NG AN ANNUAL FEE FOR SUCH
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.
a. Municipalities hold streets and sidewalks in trust for the public and,
under Section 364.12 of the Iowa Code, cannot allow them to be put to
any use inconsistent with street or pedestrian traffic use. Municipali-
ties have no power to authorize any private use of or encroachments upon
public ways which prevent unobstructed use of such ways. Interference
with such unobstructed use is a nuisance.
b. The City Council has discretion to authorize use of City property by
individuals and firms, to the exclusion of the public generally, only for
such consideration as is deemed fair, the same as any other owner of
land, and has exercised that right from time to time, including the
granting of a cable television franchise for consideration.
c. Newsracks are an important means by which newspapers and other periodi-
cals are distributed and by which the public gains access to the same,
that but such machines should be placed on public property only in such manner
the lacement does
t to have
public streets, sidewalks,losquares,Band t interfre common arth e easlopen andhfree from
nuisances and visual clutter.
d. Due to the large number of newsracks which have recently appeared in the
City, the public property has become cluttered and, at times, obstructed
by such devices, thereby interfering with the public's rights to have
aesthetically pleasing streets, sidewalks, squares, and common areas,
which are open and free from nuisances.
e. It is the intent of this Article that, in order to promote the health,
safety, and general welfare of the population, standards shall be
provided to allow newsracks on public property, but only in places which
do not interfere with the public's right to free and unobstructed use of
such property.
SECTION II. AMENDMENT. Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances, relating to
s ree s, si ewa s, and public places, is hereby amended by adding the
^' following new Article VIII - LOCATION OF NEWSRACKS.
Section 31-160. Definitions.
"Public property" shall mean the streets, sidewalks, roadways, squares,
common areas, or other similar property owned by and located within the City
Of Iowa City, but for purposes of this Article, shall not include City Plaza.
"Modular newspaper vending machine" shall mean an unmanned device, containing
separate compartments, for the vending or free distribution of more than one
edition of newspapers or similar periodicals.
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"Newsrack" shall mean an unmanned, mechanical device utilized for the sale or
free distribution of
newspapers or news periodicals.
Section 31-161. Permits Required.
It shall be unlawful for any person, group, firm or organization to use any
portion of public property for a
newsrack without a permit for use of such
property. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to
prohibit the placement
of modular newspaper vending machines on public property either by the City,
or with the consent
of the City.
Section 31-162. Standards for Location of Newsracks on Public Propert .
a. A newsrack may be located on
manner that it does lace and
ytonithe�publicin h'spfree
not cause anylobstruction and
unobstructed use of such property, or impede the free
flow of pedestrian
or vehicular traffic in or out of a building. Specifically, no newsrack
may be placed, used, installed or maintained:
(1) Within five (5) feet of any fire hydrant or other emergency facil-
ity.
(2) On any handicap access ramp.
(3) Within five (5) feet of the intersection of any driveway, alley, or
street.
(4) Within two hundred fifty (250) feet of another newspaper vending
machine containing the same
newspaper or news periodical.
(5) At any location where the width of paved clear space in any direc-
tion for the
passageway of pedestrians is reduced to less than six
(6) feet.
(6) So as to occupy more than 25 percent of the width of the sidewalk.
(7) At any location which interferes with or impedes access to any
building abutting public property.
b. A newsrack on public street right-of-way shall only be placed either (i)
not more than
one foot back from the face of the curb, or (ii) not more
than six inches from a public utility traffic
pole or a sign pole located
near the curb, or (iii) parallel to the wall of a building
than
and not more
six inches from the wall. A newsrack located near the curb shall be
placed so that the
opening through which newspapers or news periodicals
are dispensed does not face the curb line.
c. No newsrack shall exceed fifty (50) inches in height and two (2) feet in
width or depth.
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Section 31-163. Application - Generally.
a. An application for a newsrack permit, containing the information required
by the terms of this Article, may be filed with the City Clerk by any
person, group, firm, or organization desiring to locate a newsrack on
public property. An application may include all newsracks the applicant
wishes to locate on public property, but a separate permit shall be
issued for each such device.
b. Applications for the original issuance of newsrack permits for newsracks
currently located on public property shall be filed within sixty (60)
days of the effective date of this ordinance. Applications for addi-
tional or new permits may be filed at any time. All applications shall
be in such number of copies and in such form as may be prescribed by the
City Clerk, and shall be accompanied by the required fee.
Section 31-164. Application - Contents.
The application form for newspaper vending machine permits shall, in addition
to such other information as the City Clerk may deem necessary, contain the
following information:
a. Name, address and telephone number of the applicant.
b. The name, address and telephone number of a responsible person whom the
City may notify or contact at any time concerning the newsrack.
c. A site plan for each location at which the applicant desires to locate
j each newsrack.
d. Sufficient information to show compliance with Section 31-162.
e. A statement that the applicant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless
the City from and against all claims for damages which in any way relate
to or arise from the use or location of a newspaper vending machine on
public property.
Section 31-165. Fees.
The City Council shall, from time to time, set the amount of the permit fee.
The amount of such fee shall be based upon the City's expenses related to
processing applications and issuing permits, inspecting and enforcing this
Article, and responding to complaints. The fee shall be ten dollars ($10.00)
per machine per location per annum.
.o. Section 31-166. Issuance of permit.
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Following receipt of properly completed applications and fees, the City Clerk
shall promptly issue a permit for each newsrack meeting the standards set
forth in Section 31-162. Such permits shall be in the form of decals with
adhesive backing, and shall be displayed on each machine.
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Section 31-167. Nature and Scope of Permit.
A newsrack permit shall be revocable for cause. It shall not constitute
property nor be subject to attachment and execution, nor be alienable or
assignable. A permit shall only relate to the location for which it is
issued. A newsrack for which a permit has been issued hereunder may be moved
to another location on public property, without a new application and fee,
provided the new location meets the requirements of this Article, and further
provided a site plan showing the exact new location is filed with the City
Clerk no later than the next business day of the City after the move.
ion 31-168. Term of Permit.
Newsrack permits shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of
issuance. Absent a material change of circumstances relating to a machine,
permits shall be automatically renewable upon payment of the applicable fee.
Section 31-169. Denial or Revocation of Permits - Grounds, Effect.
The City Clerk shall make the initial determination as to whether a newsrack
permit shall be denied or revoked, for any of the following reasons:
1. Misrepresentation of any material fact in the permit application.
2. If the location of a newsrack, in fact, obstructs the public's use of the
right-of-way.
3. If the newsrack does not meet the standards set forth in Section 31-162.
Section 31-170. Notices and Effect of Denial, Revocation or Non -Renewal of
Permit.
Notice of action denying or revoking a permit shall be mailed, postage
prepaid, addressed to the permittee at the address shown in the permittee's
application, and shall be deemed to have been received three (3) days after
the date of mailing.
If an original application for a permit for a newsrack currently located on
public property is denied, or if a newsrack permit is revoked, the owner of
such newsrack shall have seven (7) days from the date of receipt of notice of
the action denying or revoking such permit within which to remove such
newsrack from public property. Further, any newsrack for which a permit is
not renewed by the owner shall be removed from public property no later than
seven (7) days -after expiration of the permit. If the newsrack is not
removed within such seven (7) day period, the City may remove it and assess
the cost of such removal against the owner of the newsrack. However, no
o newsrack may be removed while an appeal is pending under Section 31-171.
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Section 31-171. Appeal and Hearing.
The right to a hearing before the City Manager shall be afforded to a
newsrack permit applicant whose application is denied, in whole or in part,
or to a permittee whose permit is revoked. Any applicant or permittee who is
aggrieved by a decision denying or revoking a newsrack permit may, within
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seven (7) days of such decision, request, and shall be granted, a permit
hearing which shall be conducted in the manner provided in Section 2-186 of
the City Code of Ordinances.
SECTION III. REPEALER: All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict
with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION IV. SEVERABILITY: If any section, provision or part of the Ordi-
nance s a e a judge o be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication
shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section,
provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be in effect after its
ina passage, approva an publication as required by law.
Passed and approved this
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 24, 1987
To: Steve Atkins, City Manager
From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
Re: West Iowa Highway 1
At your direction I have met with representatives from the Iowa De-
partment of Transportation to discuss conditions along West Iowa
Highway 1. IDOT and the City have concurrent jurisdiction along West
Iowa Highway 1 and any changes that are made to this portion of the
highway will require the concurrence of the IDOT. Based upon the
accident information and count data provided by the City, IDOT repre-
sentatives suggested the City request a TEAP study be performed.
TEAP is an acronym which stands for Traffic Engineering Assistance
Program. IDOT provides the service of—the consultant at no cost to
the city to study various traffic problems and make recommendations
to the requesting city.
I have sent a letter to the District Local Systems Engineer to for-
mally request a TEAP study. I will keep you advised of progress in
this matter.
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CAM Iowa Department of Transportation
430 16th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404 319-364-0235
September 23, 1987 Ref: 500
Johnson County
City of Iowa City
Stephen J. Atkins, City Manager
Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
SUBJECT: Iowa Highway I West
Dear Mr. Atkins:
Thank you for your letter of September 21, 1987 concerning traffic
operations on Iowa I West In Iowa City. We concur with your
observation that commercial development from Miller Street east to
U.S. 6 has resulted In Increased traffic In this corridor.
Dick Kautz, District Local Systems Engineer, and Mike Jackson, Iowa
City Resident Maintenance Engineer, met with City Traffic Engineer
Jim Brachtel on September 21, 1987 to review data provided by your
traffic engineering staff. After reviewing this information, Mr.
Kautz feels the most appropriate action to take at this time Is for
the city to request a TEAP study of this corridor. The city would
make a request through the District Office for such a study. If
approved, an engineering consulting firm would conduct a traffic
engineering Study of the corridor and submit a final report to the
city with recommendations for improvements. The TEAP study would
o. be funded by the Federal Highway Administration and would be
completed at no cost to the city.
The recommendations In the TEAP report would hopefully provide for
a viable project, perhaps funded through the U -STEP program. The
city would administer the project and pay 45% of actual
construction costs and the Iowa DOT would pay the remaining 55% of
actual construction costs.
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September 23,
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this However,
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we neepd to roceedentlFy the existing
the recommendations In the TEAP report develo g problems in
p a protect based on
Thank you again for your letter.
Very � truly your ,
M. r Burr
MFB/Jh District Engineer
cc: R. L. Humphrey, Hwy. Div • Dir., IOOT, Ames
D. A. Anderson, Dep. Dir. Operations, IDOT, Ames
Harold Schlel, Dur. Trans. Safety,
Lowell Richardson, LocalSystems, IDOT, Ames
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MEMORANDUM
Date: September 25, 1987
To: City Manager
From: Bev Horton
Re: Senior Citizen Pet Adoption
Harvey and I have worked on the following suggested criteria for senior
citizen pet adoption procedures. If the Council approves,a resolution
will be prepared for the next Council meeting on October 6.
No person 60 years of age or older and upon presentation of proof of age,
and if found to meet the qualifications and criteria for the adoption of a
pet animal shall be required to pay an animal adoption fee to the City of
Iowa City, providing a pet suitable for adoption is available from the
Iowa City/Coralville animal shelter. Neither shall a qualified person be
required to pay for housing, food or non -veterinarian care accrued prior
to such adoption. Any person wishing to adopt an animal for a pet, and if
found to meet the qualifications and criteria for the adoption of an
animal, shall be responsible for spaying or neutering of the pet, cost of
required vaccinations and any veterinarian costs.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: September 24, 1987
To: Steve Atkins, City Manager
From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
Re: Traffic Counts on Highland Avenue
During the week of September 14, 1987, the Traffic Engineering Division
conducted two traffic counts on Highland Avenue. The first traffic count
site was in the 400 block of Highland Avenue (between Gilbert Court and
Highland Court) and the second site was in the 700 block of Highland Avenue
(between Carroll Street and Keokuk Street). The raw data from these traffic
counts is displayed below.
Day 400 Block 700 Block
Tuesday, September 15 2,957 2,173
Wednesday, September 16 2,781 2,158
Thursday, September 17 2,871 2,170
Should you require additional information or weekend counts, please don't
hesitate to contact me.
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ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244
PHONE: (319) 35&60D0
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ROBERTJ.BURNS
HAROLD M. DONNELLY
DICK MYERS
BETTY OCKENFELS
DON SEHR
September 22, 1987
Mayor William Ambrisco
civic Center
410 E. Washington
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Bill,
At e June Comm ttee }�
meeting, the committee d 1987 Jhnson scussed a couple amendments to
the Fringe Area Policy Agreement. One of these was an amendment
to establish different' levels of development standards for
subdivisions located within the two mile extra -territorial limits
Of Iowa City. These levels will reflect the annexation plans of
Iowa City; for example, those areas where annexation is
anticipated within five years will differ from those areas where
annexation is unlikely.
At that meeting, it was decided to forward this matter to
the respective Planning and Zoning Commissions. The Johnson
County Planning and Zoning Commission has deferred action on this
issue, pending clarification of the location of the different
levels. They have requested that a map be submitted outlining
where the different levels will be applied.
Therefore, we would like to set up another meeting of the
Fringe Area Policy committee on October 8, 1987, at 8:00 a.m., at
the Johnson County Administration Building Second floor
Conference Room. If this date and time is not convenient, please
contact JoAnne Lilledahl, County Planner, at 356-6085, by October
2, 1987. Thank you.
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Don Sehr
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CN/IC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000
NEWS RELEASE
September 25, 1987
Visitors to Iowa City
The Fanfarenzug Holzheim Marching Band will be visiting in Iowa City
beginning September 30, 1987. The Band, consisting of forty members, is
lfrom Holzheim, Germany, which is a town of about 2,000 poulation, located
approximately thirty miles from Frankfurt. All members of the band are
affiliated with the town's volunteer fire department, and have won several
awards In Europe. Mayor Ambrisco invited the group to Iowa City
j for their first visit to this country.
The Band will be performing in downtown Iowa City by the fountain in
City Plaza at noon on October 1, 1987. Mayor Ambrisco will be present to
welcome the group. Other performances include the Amanas Octoberfest on
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October 2 and 3 (after the University of Iowa football game).
Marrianne Brown, a resident of Iowa City and a former resident of
Holzheim, Germany, is hosting the band members and their families. The
visitors will be staying in private homes and have expressed hope that Iowa
City families can visit Holzheim in 1988. For more information, call
Marianne Brown (351-9065).
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The group plans visits in Iowa to Garrison, Des Moines and Marshalltown
after which they will travel to Washington, D.C. and New York.
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September 22, 1987
Mr. Ray Muston, president
Iowa City Area Development Group
P.O. Box 2567
Iowa City, Iowa 52244
Dear Ray:
As I have indicated to you in the past, I believe it appropriate for some
type of agreement to be developed whereby the general work responsibili-
ties of the ICAD Group for services to the City of Iowa City are identi-
fied. The attached agreement is very general and I do believe satisfies
the spirit of the $40,000 per year pledge that the ICAD Group receives
from the City. You are also aware that the State has been pursuing legis-
lation whereby communities contributing to economic development entities,
such as the ICAD Group, need to have more formal agreements to identify
the responsibilities of the group receiving the public funds. Hopefully,
after detailed agreeon of this ment. After you have reviewed thment or one e attachment we can pursue a more
know. please let me
Sincerely,
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Stephen ins
City Manager
cc: City Council
Rosemary Vitosh
Patt Cain
Terry Timmins
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND
IOWA CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC.
The Iowa City Area Development Group, Inc. (hereafter referred to as ICAD
Group), incorporated under the Iowa Nonprofit Corporation Act, Chapter 504A,
Code of Iowa, is operated exclusively to:
1. Promote, stimulate, develop and advance the economic prosperity and
welfare of the Iowa City metropolitan and adjacent geographic area;
2. Encourage and assist the location of new businesses, professions and
industries in such area;
3. Rehabilitate and assist existing businesses, professions and industries
in such area;
4. Stimulate and assist in the expansion of any kind of business, profes-
sional and industrial activity which would tend to promote economic
development and maintain economic stability in such area;
5. Provide maximum opportunities for employment, encourage thrift and im-
prove the standard of living of the residents of such area; and
6. Cooperate and act in conjunction with other organizations, public or
private, in the promotion and advancement of business, professional,
industrial, commercial, agricultural and recreational development in such
area.
As corporated, the ICAD Group agrees to serve as the entity responsible for
economic development promotion and recruitment activities for the City of
Iowa City in accordance with the above purposes. For this service ICAD Group
will receive the sum of $40,000 per year for each of the five years pledged
by the City of Iowa City, and which began in 1985. The annual payment will
be made in four equal installments on July 15, October 15, January 15 and
April 15.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
n -am risco, ayor
IOWA CITY AREA
DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC.
Ray A. Muston, res- en
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CITY OF
CIOWA CITY
IVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5COD
September 24, 1987
Mr. Boyd Crosby
Homebuilders Association
C/O Boyd Crosby Construction
1154 Oakes Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Boyd:
I recently conducted a staff meeting to discuss the Homebuilders Asso-
ciation letter. While I will not be able to answer each and every
Point, due primarily to my request for additional research and informa-
tion on the part of the staff, I wanted to provide you with some of my
initial thinking.
Your letter does indicate that you did not "pinpoint" specific code
problems, but chose to identify areas of concern. In many of the in-
stances this is sufficient, but as you will note further on in my re-
sponse, certain specific issues must be identified if we are to give the
matter a thorough review and propose any alternatives.
In paragraph three of your letter, you indicate that "the committee
should have an opportunity for input during, not after, the development
of ordinances and standards." You cite as an example the subdivision
ordinance. As you are aware, that matter is currently under review by
the City staff and ultimately recommendations will be prepared for the
Planning and Zoning Commission so that they may consider the matter and
tivesmend to the City of the development and l building . Some t�Indusme try of our�fied intentionsecon-
cerning the subdivision control ordinance so that we might be able to
incorporate the thinking of the development and building industry into
the review. To date we have received no specific items and/or recommen-
dations concerning the subdivision control ordinance. We will continue
to conduct our staff review and if it is the desire of the Homebuilders
Association to proceed with a critique of the ordinance, it would be
thereciated ifastwewere
done promptly. at This
will allow Your review of
the Planning and Zoning Commission and pultimatelyrthe Cto ity Council. to
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OU askefor
n of the "delion of the
requirements ntsf stormwater managementerati Throughout theet
tletter the
question of stormwater management appears to arise in a number of other
circumstances. While staff prepared a brief overview for me of this
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issue, given the complexities and what appears to be the intensity of
Your interest, I have asked that a more detailed presentation of this
matter be prepared for my review. It would appear that the
concern is that most subdivisions are of such a small size (10-20 lots)
that it is difficult to satisfy Primary
and therefore has lead to y the stormwater management requirements
From
experience, there are other alternatives availabral le at this issue.
are aware, the City government does have an obligationdtosundeam
rtaur some
program of stormwater management to assure the purchasers of developed
Property that this matter has been given roengineering
currently have a proposal from our Public Wo ksrDepartmentorpr provide a
storm sewer system in a previously developed area of the community. It
is estimated that the storm water system could cost $500,000 due to the
fact that the subdivision was constructed prior to requirements for
difficult management. 7o have the public bear such an expense is
difficult to recommend. The city government simply resources to undertake projects of this magnitude with any frequency.
While I am sensitive to your association's concerns y does not have the
we proceed to recommend any deletion of requirements
given a thorough review. I da believe before
that the matter be
that You have suggested in your letter that "a flowchart should be developed
illustrates
approval process.
Planning that flowchart and as soon as it is completed The Department of
available. y the process of prepay-
, copies will be made
One of the more critical issues that you have raised is that you feel
that "too many times items are deferred to the next meeting
condi-
tional approval could have been given." While I personally support
conditional approval of when items, with respect to projects, we must be full y PPort the
that the
accommodated b P the proposed development, can bessatisf satisfactorily
somal review of ahre recent project, ittappearedsto me that hehion. Based uprocesspdid
move reasonably expeditiously when sufficient information was
Provided
for review. The fact that a developer, and in this case upon the advice
of his engineers, did not submit proper information, the review process
was slowed. We do our best to review matters promptly
At this point I am not convinced that the process has failed as much as
the information that was submitted. and thoroughly.
these circumstances and make recomnendationsntend to continue to review
You
currently thnolato a general review of improvement standards to
provide me with a gcomnentar be appropriate. I have asked the stafftotconcernhave raised and we can then, upon review of that infosome Of the rmation,'sdthat etermine
whether technological changes are appropriate. One matter in the letter
that was of concern was the issue of "is it necessary that all water
mains be installed by the City Water Department."Again,
would not have a problem with the developer being required to install
the water lines while therves I Personally
Department of Public Works has tadvised in an inspection
tion capte acithaty. The
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September 24, 1987
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likely the City crews can perform this service cheaper than the devel-
oper. I have not studied this in detail, so if you have substantive
information to demonstrate to the contrary, I would appreciate having
the information. Another matter that is important with respect to the
installation of utility lines is that the City will be required to
maintain these water mains in the future and therefore our "hands on"
participation in construction is often helpful.
You have also indicated that the erosion control and mud ordinances
"should be replaced with either a performance bond or fee." I agree and
have asked the Department of Housing and Inspection Services to prepare
recommendations concerning this issue. It is difficult to substantiate
the need for a $500 cash fee for each lot to be developed, when in fact
we rarely have to exercise the erosion control and mud control proce-
dure. Hopefully these recommendations can be concluded in the near
future.
You further suggest that a "general review of the requirements of pre-
liminary plat/plan approval needs to be made." These matters are cur-
rently under review as a part of the subdivision control ordinance
revisions and therefore I suspect you will see recommendations for
change over the next few months. Again, I would like to reiterate that
we have invited the development and building industry to comment con-
cerning this issue and have to date received no response.
Your letter indicates that "zoning and comprehensive plan amendment
process is too time consuming and cumbersome." We appreciate the posi-
tive comments you provided concerning our revised LSNRD process. How-
ever, as you are probably aware, zoning changes and comprehensive plan
amendments are most often subject to statutory requirements. If there
is a means by which this can be expedited, I will plan to recommend
accordingly. I have asked not only our planning staff but our legal
staff to determine if it can be expedited.
Your general comments and concerns indicated that you felt the "general
attitude of the staff, Commission and Council has been that the builders
and developers can afford the cost of anything." I was disappointed to
read such a comment and it is difficult for me to speak for members of
the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. Attitude issues
are generally matters that have occurred over time and often take simi-
lar amounts of time to change. I have no real experience to indicate
these attitude difficulties on the part of the staff, let alone those of
the Commission and the City Council. More specific concerns would be
helpful so that we can help develop positive development and building
o attitudes in our community and provide support for your industry.
Please give this some additional thought so that I may respond to your
specific concerns. If you are uncomfortable in preparing such a commen-
tary in writing, I would be happy to meet with representatives of the
Association to discuss these types of issues.
Your letter further states that the "city staff is to be of service to
the public and they should be looking for ways to facilitate the build-
ing/project." I certainly agree with the desirability of fostering and
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hfacilitation opefully facilitating development opportunities in the community
requirements, both processmust
end balancedbythe fact that there are legal
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certain degrees of regulation. Again, y' that require us to provide
j fu 1. 9 , specific examples would be help-
You
ask
e the materials
electricalrcodesn in excess of the Uac.,, ed by Iowa City's plumbing and
our plumbing and electrical code that Thererdo appear to be areas in
Building Code. I have asked excess Of the Uniform
our staff to review these and Provide some
specific recommendations to me concerning these matters. Historically
I understand several of these matters have been reviewe,
d by the various
City boards and commissions that provide regulation of our codes and
changes were not made. It may be helpful in the future if you the Homewish to
repr sentativesnoftthathis Associacodeti nhat appear before�thervariouscboards aand
nd
commissions governing the code and express your concerns. These people
are generally technically knowledgeable and it may provide a productive
forum
Of debate
association the rits owillebeodesnecessaryoif suchre ccodevchangestaon
re
to be forthcoming.
I recognize my response may be somewhat long-winded and there are many
issues that I have not covered, but I did want to advise you that the
discussions were underway and you can expect to hear further from my
office in the near future.
Sincerely yours,
Stephen J. Atkins
City Manager
cc: Dale Helling
Doug Boothroy
Don Schmeiser
Chuck Schmadeke
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Airport Commission .................................................. 1
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment .................................. 3
Airport Zoning Commission ........................................... 4
Board of Adjustment .................................................
Board of Appeals ....................................................
Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals ...........................
Board of Examiners of Plumbers ......................................
Board of Library Trustees ...........................................
Boardof Review .....................................................
Board of Trustees for Police and Fire Retirement ....................
Broadband Telecommunications Commission .............................
Civil Service Commission ............................................
Committee on Community Needs ......................................••
Design Review Committee .............................................
Historic Preservation Commission ....................................
Housing Commission/Housing Board of Appeals .........................
Human Rights Commission ............................................•
Parks and Recreation Commission .....................................
Planning and Zoning Commission ......................................
Resources Conservation Commission ...................................
Riverfront Commission ...............................................
Senior Center Commission ............................................
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Iowa City Municipal Airport Commission is a five member board which
exists for the purpose of administering the operation, maintenance anc
lmanagement of the Iowa City Municipal Airport as a public facility in
mposednby thewith
Federal AvoiationcAdministration. and federal regulations
established by public referendum under the Iowa The Airport
the membership Commission
of
same being appointed by a majority vote of the Iowa City Council, The
term of office for Airport Commissioners is six years, during which time
each Commissioner usually serves one year as Secretary and one year as
Chair of the Commission, The Airport Commission adheres to bylaws which
were most recently revised in 1978-79,
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1987
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Proceeding with implementation of the Master Plan.
Completed study to determine the demand for additional tiedown and
T -hangar space.
Completed construction of 355 foot extension
Developed plans for additional ramp parking.
Sponsored sixth annual Airport Breakfast ami
Contest,
Revised and updated
Removed obstruction
Developed plans for
development.
Acquired surplus DOT
to Runway 06/24.
Paper Airplane Throwing
Master Plan drawings to reflect changes.
in the approach to Runways 24 and 06.
rezoning airport property consistent with plann d
equipment for sweeping runways,
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988
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I. Regain compliance status with the FAA and file applications for
federal funding of repair projects.
2. Monitor the demand for additional public tiedown areas and T -hangar
space,
3. Monitor demand for additional corporate hangar facilities.
4, and Further study of the new Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS)
5. Developk
plgrants o�
ansforanAirport ts aIndustrial Park,
6. Review rental rates of property leased to the Iowa City Flying
Service,
7. Sponsor seventh annual Ai
Contest, rport Breakfast and Paper Airplane Throwing
8. Develop plans for acquisition of undeveloped land in Runway Clear
Zones,
9. Develop plans to generate additional revenue for airport operations,
10. Maintain and upgrade condition of existing airport buildings.
11, Remove obstructions from runway approaches,
PLANNED PROJECTS - NO SPECIFIC TARGET DATE
The Airport Commission is currently working with the City Council and the
City Manager to arrive at plans for developing parcels of Airport property
for commercial/industrial development, Successful development of this
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with Chapter 329 of the Code of Iowa, the Board of Supervi-
sors of Johnson County and the City Council of Iowa City have co -estab-
lished the Johnson County -Iowa City Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment.
It is the duty of this Board to hear and decide appeals where it is al-
leged there is an error in any administrative action in the enforcement of
the ordinance, and to hear and decide on special exceptions that are
specifically provided for in the ordinance and to authorize on appeal in
specific cases variances from the terms of the ordinance.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1987
The Board has not received any requests to hear and decide appeals during
the past year.
Variances: None.
Special Exception: None.
Interpretations: None.
Appeal of Enforcement Action: None.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988
The Board will continue to respond to appeals as they are presented and to
make recommendations regarding the zoning ordinance.
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Emmit J. George, Chairperson
Bob Jensen
Susan Mask
Eldon Moss
John B. Ruyle
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with Chapter 329 of the Code of Iowa, the Board of Supervi-
sors of Johnson County and the City Council of Iowa City have co -estab-
lished the Johnson County -Iowa City Airport Zoning Commission.
It is the duty of this Commission to advise and make recommendations to
the Board of Supervisors and the City Council as to the appropriate zoning
requirements and other matters pertaining to the physical development of
areas of the County and the City surrounding the Iowa City Municipal
Airport, so as to maximize compatibility between Airport uses and the uses
of the adjacent land.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1987
The Commission reviewed input from the public and the Federal Aviation
Administration while monitoring the Johnson County/Iowa City Airport
Zoning Ordinance. Ordinance No. 84-3211 was passed and approved late in
1984 by both bodies and is currently in effect in both Johnson County and
Iowa City.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988
As Iowa City expands to the south and west a careful analysis must be made
of the impact to the Iowa City Airport. The Commission will continue to
meet to review the zoning in the approaches to the runways at the Iowa
City Airport and will develop recommendations for zoning in the approach
areas to prevent incompatible land uses with airport operations.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Richard Blum, Chairman
Jack H. Ashby
Harold Donnelly
Stephen Lacina
Rod Perry
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Board of Adjustment is empowered through Chapter 414 of the Code of
Iowa and Section 36-91 of the Iowa City Municipal Code to interpret provi-
sions of the Zoning Ordinance, to grant special exceptions as provided in
the ordinance, to hear appeals to decisions made in the enforcement of the
Zoning Ordinance, and to grant variances to the Zoning Ordinance for
individual properties where the provisions of the ordinance impose a
unique and unnecessary hardship on the property owner and where the grant-
ing of a variance is not contrary to the intent of the statute or to the
public interest. The Board may also submit recommendations to the Plan-
ning and Zoning Commission and the City Council regarding amendments to
the Zoning Ordinance. The Board is a quasi-judicial body whose decisions
may be appealed directly to the District Court.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1987
The Board of Adjustment met fourteen times during fiscal year 1987 and
made the following decisions:
Variances: Two denied.
Special Exceptions: 4 approved, 24 approved with conditions, 4 de-
nied.
Interpretations: One appeal approved.
Appeal of Enforcement Actions: None.
Extension of Expiration Date: Two approved.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988
The Board will continue to respond to appeals as they are presented and to
make recommendations regarding the Zoning Ordinance.
BOARD MEMBERS
Peter Fisher, Chairperson
Susan Mask
Dave Winegarden
Mike Messier
Robert Randall
Karin Franklin, Secretary
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
It is the responsibility of the Board of Appeals as set by City ordinance to
review the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Building Code Standards, the
Uniform Fire Code, the Uniform Mechanical Code and the Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings; to update and recommend code amendments for
the development of these regulatory codes; to assist the building official in
making interpretations; to develop fee schedule for various permits; to hear
appeals for any person that is aggrieved by a decision of the building
official and pass judgement on that appeal; and to approve alternate methods
of construction and materials. The Board consists of five citizens who live
within the corporate limits of the City of Iowa City and one ex officio
member who is the building official designated as the secretary of the Board.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1987
The Board of Appeals met 3 times during FY87. They heard three appeals: two
were denied, one was approved with conditions attached to it.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988
Continue to review and update all regulatory codes. The Board will continue
to receive appeals and pass judgement on those appeals. They will continue to
assist the building official with code interpretations. Continue to maintain
a good working relationship with builders/citizens.
BOARD MEMBERS
Robert Carlson, Chairman
Loren Ellarson, Vice Chairman
Jack Barrows
Vacant
Marcie Roggow
Richard Frantz, Secretary
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To examine all applicants desiring to engage in electrical work, whether
as a Master Electrician, a Journeyman Electrician or as a Restricted
Electrician. The Examining Board is also the Appeals Board and shall
serve as a grievance board, should any disagreement arise between
contractor, electrician, homeowner or the electrical inspector. The Board
shall act as an interpreter for the National Electrical Code as well as
the Iowa City Electrical Code.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1987
The Examining Board met four times to review test applicants, four times
to give exams and four times to grade exams. Four Master exams were given
with three persons passing. Thirty-one Journeyman exams were given with
twelve persons passing. No Restricted exams were given this year.
The Board met four times to hear appeals, granting three and denying one.
The Board met once to discuss reinstating expired licenses, approving one
and denying one.
The Board also set up a meeting with the Muscatine Electrical Inspector to
discuss a reciprocal agreement with that city. After careful and lengthy
discussion the Board agreed to honor reciprocity licenses between Iowa
City and the City of Muscatine.
The Board met twice to review the 1987 National Electrical Code and to
update the Iowa City Electrical Code. The Board's changes and revisions
will soon be sent to the City Council for adoption.
The Board met with the Director of Engineering for Mercy Hospital to
listen to and discuss a variance of the National Electrical Code concern-
ing service disconnects. After careful examination of their project, the
Board granted the hospital an extension of a variance with certain
restrictions.
In all, the Board has invested 208 manhours of its time over this fiscal
year.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988
To continue to examine applicants for electrical licenses and to meet as
an Appeals Board when necessary.
To update all testing materials to keep abreast of the 1987 National
Electrical Code.
To keep a closer and more beneficial relationship with our reciprocal
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William Reddick, Jr., Chairperson & Public Representative
Melvin Schweer, Electrical Engineer
Richard Villhauer, Master Electrician
Pat Moore, Jr., Journeyman Electrician
Paul Bowers, Secretary & Electrical Inspector
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To examine all applicants desiring to engage in the work or business of
Plumbing, whether as a Master Plumber, a Journeyman Plumber, or as a Sewer
and Water Service Installer, and issue licenses to competent applicants.
The Plumbing Board shall also serve as a grievance board should any
disagreement arise between a Master Plumber and the Plumbing Inspector.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1987
The Plumbing Board met four times in fiscal year 1987.
Examinations were held twice during the year. There were two applicants
for Master Plumber licenses and eight applicants for Journeyman Plumber
licenses, No new Master Plumber licenses and five new Journeyman Plumber
licenses were issued.
A new ordinance amending and adopting the 1985 edition of the Uniform
Plumbing Code was adopted, Contained in the ordinance are provisions for
two new categories of plumbing licenses, one for sewer and water service
installers and one for inactive plumbers. The ordinance also changes the
and makeup of the Board of Examiners by adding another public representative
members t
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PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987
Continue to examine applicants for plumbing licenses and to hear any
appeals that may come before the Board, Begin review process of the 1988
Uniform Plumbing Code.
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James Muller - Master Plumber
Mike Connell - Journeyman Plumber
Two Public Representatives awaiting appointment by Council at this time.
Ron Boose - Secretary
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Board of Trustees of the Public Library is a semi -autonomous body of
nine persons empowered by state law and city ordinance to act as the
governing body of the library. The Board's specific list of legal respon-
sibilities includes: determining the goals and objectives of the Library
in order to plan and carry out library services; determining and adopting
written policies to govern all aspects of the operation of the Library;
preparing an annual budget and having exclusive control of all monies
appropriated by the City Council or given to the library through gifts,
bequests, contracts, grants or awards; employing a competent staff to
administer its policies and carry out its programs. The Board is also an
arm of city government with members appointed by the City Council and its
principal operating funds are approved by the City Council. The Board
therefore seeks at all times to work in harmony with City policies in all
areas that do not conflict with its statutory powers.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1987
Oversaw the continuing operation of the Library by making timely decisions
based on the Library's operating principles, Board policies and five-year
plan.
Conducted an extensive information campaign regarding the decision to
reduce Library hours instead of cutting other Library services in the face
of continued staff shortages.
Developed the mission and structure for a planning committee which will
spend FY88 developing the Library's long-range plan for 1990-1994. Twelve
members were appointed in June.
Received via the Library Foundation a $125,000 National Endowment for the
Humanities Challenge Grant and, through fundraising efforts of both Trus-
tees and Foundation Directors, surpassed $500,000 in gifts and pledges for
the Centennial Endowment Fund.
Received accreditation for the period 1987-1989 from the State Library of
Iowa. Fifty-nine of 515 Iowa public libraries were recognized under the
agency's new accreditation program.
Studied alternative sources of tax revenues for the Library including
local option sales tax and a special library levy.
Completed a major upgrade to the Library's main computer system and con-
tinued the conversion of bibliographic records in order to prepare for a
second generation on-line catalog.
Reviewed several major Board policies as part of a three-year systematic
review of all Board policies.
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PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988
Continue to oversee Library operations through attentionctolt e develops
ment and administration of Board -adopted operating p P
and long-range plan.
Support the City Council's efforts to find additional revenues for main-
taining and improving City services.
Continue to
seekfundsfor increased staff in order to restore Library
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Assist the Planning Committee so that a new long-range plan for 1990-1994
is ready for Board consideration by July 1, 1988.
Support the Foundation's plan to raise enough funds to complete the match
for the NEH grant during FY88.
Consider proposals to reorganize staff and resources for a Library devel-
opment office which would coordinate: fund-raising, vol steer repubni-
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tion, Friends and Foundation activities, p
information functions.
Seek grant funds to help increase the rate of conversion of bibliographic
records for the new version of the on-line catalog.
Review the ement
the cable TV
Programming Centeraand makes audecgis oanaregardingfunity
the Library's role.
LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS
Riley Grimes, President through December 1986
Charles Drum, President, January -June, 1987
Nancy Willis, Vice -President
Lois Cox, Secretary
Ellen Buchanan
Carolyn Cavitt
Tom Gelman
Herbert Lyman
Tom Summy
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Board of Review is established and governed by the Code of Iowa,
Chapters 441.31 to 441.44, for the purpose of equalizing assessments by
raising or lowering individual assessments as established by the assessor.
The Board also makes the final rulings each year on exempt properties.
The Iowa Department of Revenue issues to the Board of Review a manual to
guide them in their work, along with forms for the original meeting, daily
meetings and the final meeting. The Board also must file with the State
Director of Revenue, within 15 days of adjournment, a report on its
session. The Board's meetings are subject to the open meetings law.
Since it is extremely important that the Board keep accurate minutes of
its proceedings, the Board has a separate clerk to keep these minutes.
The Board must include in the written notice to the petitioner the
specific reasons for their actions.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1987
The following is a report on the activities of the Iowa City Board of
Review since adjournment on June 2, 1986:
The Iowa City Board of Review met on 9 days during the period of May 1 to
June 1, 1987. The Board received a total of 111 petitions. These have
been broken down into classification along with their outcome, and listed
below:
76
Residential
51
upheld
25
denied
33
Commercial
23
upheld
10
denied
1
Agricultural
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denied
1
Industrial
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upheld
37
denied
In addition to these 111 petitions, the Board reduced 15 residential
properties at the request of the assessor after a physical inspection.
By June 22, 1987, three property owners representing three total parcels,
who had filed in District Court in 1986, refiled in District Court to
appeal their 1987 assessments as finalized by the Board of Review. Four
new owners filed in District Court for 1987, representing seven parcels.
There were no cases heard by the District Court for FY87, although one
case went before a judge for a summary judgement. The results of this
case have not been received at this time.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988
Since the Board of Review hears only protests brought to them by others,
there is no way to predict the amount of work for next fiscal year. But
because next year is not a reassessment year, the workload is expected to
be less than the session just finished.
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Additionally, it is expected that the Iowa Department of Revenue and
Finance will be issuing reduction orders
Iowa - If efor all agricultural property in
would have toincrease1 teorders Octobernc ease an value, the Board of Review
y appeals of the increases.
BOARD OF REVIEW MEMBERS
Charles A. McComas, Chairman
William J. Doherty, Vice Chairman
Gregory J. Downes
Keith A. Wymore
Jack L. Yanaush
William F. White, Clerk
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FOR POLICE AND
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Police and Fire Retirement Systems Joint Board is established by
BoarChapters
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alandinvestment managementcalcu at on andpaymenttof
retirees' benefits, determination of benefits upon request by active
members of the Police and Fire Departments, appointing a Medical Board and
securing an annual actuarial study of retirement funds.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1987
The Board granted four retirement requests. These were: Fire - Richard
Connell and Lavern Stahmer on accidental disability and Robert Edwards on
service retirement. Police - David Farnsworth on accidental disability.
Two retirement beneficiaries, Charles Snider and Beth Fay, died during
this fiscal year. Ruth Snider, widow of Charles, began receiving bene-
fits.
The result of the 1986 actuarial study by Taylor Ballard and Company set
the City's contribution rate as follows:
Police: 17.519 (17.686 in 1985)
Fire: 30.724 (29.535 in 1985)
City contributions have increased 3.774% for fire members in the last 12
years and police contributions have been lowered by 6.52%
period. These differences are caused in the same
by age, salary, number of retire-
ments, longevity and past funding of the systems.
Harvey Miller, Larry Donner and Nancy Heaton participated in an effort to
establish a state police and fire association and served on the bylaws and
constitution committee. The first association meeting will be held in Des
Moines in October 1987.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988
Board members will continue to assist the state organization in setting
training sessions for members, investment guidelines, maintaining histori-
cal data, etc.
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Interpret and administer the provisions of Chapter 411 of the Iowa Stte
Code applicable to active members of the Iowa City Police and Fire Depart-
ments and retirement beneficiaries in such a manner that the Board's
fiduciary responsibilities are fulfilled and the members' rights
protected.
Provide accurate and timely reporting to provide complete financial and
beneficiary information used in the annual actuarial study and the City's
financial reports.
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Duane Allison*
Tom O'Brien*
Larry
Donner
Harvey Miller
Bill
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Farmer
Beckler
Craig Lihs
Bill Cook
Nancy
Heaton
James
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MEDICAL BOARD MEMBERS
Or. Victor Edwards
Or. Rodney Zeitler
Dr. T.T. Bozek
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Broadband Telecommunications Commission (BTC) is a City commission
comprised of five Iowa Citians and is mandated to facilitate and to regu-
late the smooth and effective development and operation of the City's
Broadband Telecommunications Network (BTN). The Commission makes its
recommendations to City Council in matters pertaining to the BTN, resolves
disputes about the operation of the BTN, conducts periodic evaluations of
the BTN operation, and in general facilitates BTN use by the citizens of
Iowa City, which includes the promotion and facilitation of the access
channels.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1986
Monitored litigation nationwide regarding the City's regulatory powers
over the cable industry (Legislative subcommittee).
Monitored developments in legislation and the FCC that were cable TV
related (Legislative subcommittee).
Participated in development and operation of Access subcommittee, estab-
lished to preserve the best local video programs made in Iowa City over
the last seven years.
Monitored TCI/Heritage leveraged buy out.
Monitored and made recommendations to Council concerning the need for
Heritage to wire City block 80 downtown.
Oversaw and recommended changes in the Community Programming Guidelines
(CPG).
Facilitated the addition of the second editing system in the Community
Programming Center (CPC) for citizen use as well as a new portable
switcher and video cameras.
Monitored NPO and access developments through the NPO/Access Subcommittee.
Oversaw the addition of the American Movie Classics channel to the Iowa
City cable TV lineup.
Facilitated the full page listings of advertisements for local access
channel programs in the Iowa City Press -Citizen Saturday TV guide.
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Recommended to Council that annual reports and financial statements not
filed with the City by Heritage as per ordinance requirements be obtained
via legal process.
Recommended BTC bylaw changes concerning electronic participation by
members.
Made use of cable company billing statements for messages to the public
concerning cable TV as per Triannual Review agreements with the cable
company.
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Produced reports on cable TV state of the art matters (State of the Art
subcomnittee).
Monitored the collection of the franchise fee from the grantee and as-
sisted in determining how those funds should be spent.
Facilitated the development of the Performance Standards to be applied to
Heritage staff in access related operations. The Performance Standards
document is a goal -oriented method of ensuring the cable company knows
what is expected of them in the access areas and a method of measuring
their success in achieving those goals (Access/NPO subcommittee).
Recommended to Council the cable TV ordinance be amended to include estab-
lished performance standards.
Monitored the implementation of an interactive cable TV installation on
government channel 29 for experimentation and demonstration purposes.
Promoted the growth and development of Iowa City's access channels.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987
Develop long-range goals for the BTC.
Continue to monitor cable company performance in compliance with the Iowa
City cable ordinance, the performance standards and the Community Program-
ming Guidelines.
Monitor subscriber and citizen complaints.
Monitor cable company computerized service logs (Service/Technical subcom-
mittee).
Continue to monitor and study the needs of Iowa City access facilities,
channels, users, public access channel management and operation alterna-
tives. Oversee the development of a NPO if initiated (Access/NPO subcom-
mittee and BTC).
Continue to explore Institutional Network (INET) and interactive applica-
tions of the BTN for possible governmental, institutional and/or subscri-
ber use.
Continue to monitor and assist as requested in any court developments
affecting Iowa City's BTN, including the Heritage/City litigation.
Continue to study state of the art uses and applications of cable televi-
sion for governmental, institutional and public purposes (State of the Art
subcommittee).
BTC MEMBERS
Bill Twaler, Chairperson
Dan Hall, Vice Chairperson
Roy Justis
Suzanne Sumnerwill
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa and Section 2-111, Code of Ordinances,
establish and govern the Civil Service Commission. Three citizens who are
residents of the City are appointed by the City Council to serve six-year
terms with one Commissioner's term expiring each even numbered year.
The Commission establishes and publishes rules relating to examinations
for Civil Service positions, establishes guidelines for conducting such
examinations, and certifies lists of persons eligible for appointment to
respective positions. The Commission has jurisdiction to hear and
determine all matters involving the rights of Civil Service employees and
may affirm, modify or reverse any case on its merits. The Commission
meets when necessary.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1987
In maintaining full compliance with the Code of Iowa Chapter 400,
development and use of Civil Service selection procedures continued for
all covered entry level and promotional positions on a city-wide basis.
Thirty-two lists of 50 total applicants eligible for appointment to City
Positions were certified by the Civil Service Commission and submitted to
the City Council. The use of certification procedures has been effective
in reducing advertising expenses and has helped shorten the time needed to
fill vacant positions.
Civil Service Commissioners were involved in the selection and interview
process for the position of Police Officer, certifying a list of 10 from
an original application pool of 365.
There were no appeals to the Commission in FY87.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988
During FY88 the Commission will be conducting testing for the position of
Firefighter. The Commission will also be conducting promotional testing
for the positions of Fire Battalion Chief, Fire Captain, Fire Lieutenant,
Deputy Police Chief, Police Captain, and Police Sergeant.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
John A. Maxwell, Chairperson
Michael Kennedy
Dick Buxton
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Committee on Community Needs (CCN) is comprised of 11 residents of
Iowa City appointed by the City Council. They represent as nearly as
possible a cross-section of the Iowa City population in background, ideas,
geographic location, age and socio-economic status. Committee members
serve for three years.
The Committee's function is to advise the Council on the needs of the
community and to make recommendations on community development programs
and priorities to meet these needs. To accomplish this the Committee
provides systematic communication between citizens and policymakers with
meetings toard community
identify needs development
of eneighborhoods, andmlitates assists citizenshoin
articulating community needs and developing programs. The Committee's
work has been primarily directed at developing, coordinating, and review-
ing the City's activities carried out in conjunction with the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1987
During the past year, the Committee directed a significant amount of
effort toward ensuring citizen representation and participation in
communicating community needs to the City Council. In order to meet this
goal, the CCN made many recommendations to the City Council concerning
community needs including the following:
1. That the position of the Human Services Coordinator be made a
full-time position and be funded by CDBG funds this year. However,
this position should be funded in the future by a more stable funding
source.
2. That the Community Development Plan for 1987-1989 be approved as a
Policy guide for allocation of CDBG funds.
3. That the Citizen Participation Plan, as amended by the 1983 amendment
to the Community Development Act of 1974, be approved.
That the
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4 Residential iAcc ssibiillitypGrant from $3 0aprove 00 toe$5,000. t limit of the
5. That Aid to Agencies funds be allocated in as large amounts as
possible in order to reduce the administrative costs.
6. That the City Council include the equipment needs of the Free Medical
Clinic when considering allocation of 1987 CDBG funds to the Aid to
Agencies Funds.
7. That the City Council fund the homeless needs study in the amount of
$2,000 from the contingency fund for 1987 CDBG funds.
8. That proposed changes in the City's Housing Rehabilitation Programs be
approved.
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9. That up to 20% of the Rental Rehabilitation program vouchers be made
available to single, non -elderly, non -handicapped persons.
10. That the City Council use the remainder of the $10,000 allocated for
the handicapped accessible doors at the Old Capitol Mall Ramp, for
handicapped accessible doors at both entrances of the Iowa City Rec
Center and, if funds permit, at the Civic Center.
The CCN has also spent significant effort on budgetary planning in
relation to the 1987 CDBG Metro Entitlement Program funding cycle. The
CCN advertised a request for proposals and held public hearings to
determine citizens' priorities for community development and jobs funding.
The 1987 Metro Entitlement Program Statement documents the results of this
process.
The CCN was also concerned with providing a consistent review of requests
for CDBG funding. In that light, the Committee continued its method of
evaluating and ranking proposals for its yearly budget process.
To ensure community needs are beinc
during their implementation stages.
Present quarterly reports on ongoing
tion Report for completed projects.
Project_ s Completed
met, the CCN monitors its projects
Thus, Committee members prepare and
projects and a Final Program Evalua-
Shared Housing Program (three-year pilot program)
Goodwill Industries Renovation (Phase II)
Mayor's Youth Employment Program - Napoleon Park Project
Mark Twain School Playground Revitalization
Handicare, Inc. - Expansion and Accessibility Project
Curb Ramp Installation
Terrell Mill Park Improvement
Systems Unlimited Group Homes
North Market Square Handicapped Accessible Play Area
Synthesis Studio Improvement (UAY)
Ongoing Projects
Housing Modifications for Low and Moderate Income Frail Elderly (Elderly
Services Agency)
Comprehensive Housing Rehabilitation and Weatherization (five programs)
Rental Rehabilitation Program
Emergency Housing Project Repairs
Community Support Services and Day Treatment Program/Mid Eastern Iowa
Comnunity Mental Health Center Acquisition and Renovation
Crisis Center Food Bank Facility Acquisition and Renovation
Residential Elderly and Handicapped Accessibility Project
Coffelt Place Rehabilitation
Youth Homes Inc. Acquisition and Rehabilitation
Handicare Pocket Park (1987 CDBG project)
Ralston Creek Redevelopment Parcel Disposition (1987 CDBG project)
Benton Street Drainage Project (1987 CDBG project)
Ralston Creek Bank Stabilization - Mayor's Youth Employment Program (1987
CDBG project)
Youth Services Center - Acquisition (1987 CDBG project)
Napoleon Park Handicapped Trail (1987 CDBG project)
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Planning and Program Development
The Committee also regularly reviews grantee performance reports, environ-
mental review records and other reports and regulations pertaining to
community development projects. The Committee also regularly reviews
other City activities that affect community needs and development. For
example, the Committee reviewed the following:
Grantee Performance Report (GPR) for the 1986 Metropolitan Entitlement
CDBG Program
Community Development Plan for 1987-1989
Citizen Participation Plan
Changes in the City's Housing Rehabilitation Programs
Project Evaluation Forms
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988
During the first part of the coming year, the Committee's major task will
be to prepare recommendations for the 1988 Metro Entitlement Program
Statement for the use of CDBG funds. The monitoring of all ongoing
projects as well as 1987 projects will continue. The Comnittee will
continue its participation in the City-wide human services funding. It
views its role as an avenue for citizen participation concerning the
community's housing and human service needs. In doing so, the Committee
strives to make funding recommendations that are consistent with the
current Community Development Plan.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Karen Kubby, Chairperson
David Leshtz, Vice -Chairperson
Ruth Becker
Grace Cooper
Al Hulse - Housing Commission Representative
Agnes Kuhn
James McCoy
Roberta Patrick
Anne Rawland
Keith Ruff
Maris Snider
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Design Review Committee is comprised of ten citizens who make recom-
mendations to the City Council with regard to review of preliminary and
final design plans for urban renewal parcels as well as general design
plans of all proposed public improvements in the downtown. In addition,
the Committee reviews design plans and makes recommendations to the City
Council for commercial and residential Industrial Revenue Bond requests
and for structures which extend into City Plaza.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1987
1. Worked with First National Bank on redesign of landscaped island in
front of the Sank on East Washington and recommended that the City
Council allow the Bank to reconstruct the is
as redesigned.-
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edesigned.2. Recommended to the Planning and Zoning Commission that internally
illuminated awnings be allowed as a signage option with standards
related to size, amount of light diffused and building compatibility.
Subsequently submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission a recom-
mended outline for awning regulations within the City.
3. Sponsored a public forum for discussion of the mini -park function and
redesign in relation to City Plaza, reviewed plans for redesign of
this area, and recommended their acceptance by the City Council.
4. Reviewed and recommended Council approval of Plaza Centre One canopy
signage design.
5. Held a demonstration of the proposed City Plaza light fixtures and
recommended acceptance of the plan to install these on the pedestrian
mall, with evaluation of light level and quality after six months'
use.
6. Reviewed and recommended City Council approval of four amendments to
the facade design for the west wall of the Paul -Helen Building.
7. Received a presentation of the University of Iowa's Pentacrest Land-
scaping Plan and recommended that the City coordinate completing
streetscape improvements on the east side of Clinton Street (between
Washington Street and Iowa Avenue) with the timing and design of the
University's landscaping on the west side.
8. Reviewed and recommended City Council approval of signage for
o, Technigraphics on the exterior of Plaza Centre One.
9. Evaluated the design and appearance of vending carts as part of the
application process for City Plaza vendors.
10. Reviewed and recommended City Council approval of the placement of a
Hoover Highway historical marker in the median landscaped island at
Iowa Avenue and Clinton Street.
11. Conducted a courtesy review of the Cost Cutters sign adjacent to City
Plaza.
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12. Supported an application to the State Historic Preservation Office for
a Certified Local Government Grant -in -Aid to conduct an historic
survey and develop a facade design plan for the buildings in blocks
bounded by Linn, Washington and Clinton Streets and Iowa Avenue.
13. Conducted an annual survey of the condition of pedestrian amenities
and landscaping in City Plaza and developed a list of recommended
improvements.
14. Reviewed and agreed with Northwestern Bell's request to replace the
telephone enclosures on the kiosks in City Plaza.
15. Reviewed a preliminary landscaping proposal for Urban Renewal Parcel
93-3 and recommended that the City Council approve conveyance of the
property from the Breese Company to the University of Iowa Facilities
Corporation.
16. Continued developing a proposal to expand the scope and structure of a
design review mechanism.
17. Established a Design Standards Subcommittee which began consideration
of criteria by which design plans would be evaluated under a reorgan-
ized and expanded review mechanism.
PLANS FOR FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988
1. Finalize recommendations to Council on the future role and functions
of the Committee in enhancing the visual environment of the commu-
nity.
2. Complete design criteria for use in evaluating applications for new
construction or exterior modifications to existing structures.
3. Continue to assist in developing a policy and plan for review and
replacement of landscaping materials in the City Plaza area.
4. Complete a booklet to illustrate good urban design concepts.
5. Provide input on revision of City Plaza Ordinance.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Craig Welt, Chairperson
Naomi Novick, Vice Chairperson
Robert Alexander
Kay Amert
Larry Eckholt
Bruce Haupert
George Nagle
Nancy Seiberling
Don Sinek
Barbara Waters
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The seven (7) member Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission is authorized
to conduct studies for the identification and designation of local historic
districts. The Commission either proceeds at its own initiative or upon a
petition from any person, group or association.
The Commission reviews and acts upon all applications for Certificates of No
Material Effect and Certificates of Appropriateness for properties located
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within a designated historic district. This document, which must be obtained
before a Regulated Permit (building, demolition, house moving, etc.) may be
issued, evidences approval by the Historic Preservation Commission of a
proposal to make a change to the exterior appearance of a structure located
in a historic district.
The Commission reviews applications for housing rehabilitation and rental
rehabilitation assistance through the Community Development Block Grant
Program to evaluate the effects of the proposed projects on properties at
least 50 years old. Modifications of activities are recommended in instances
where the proposed alterations would have a negative impact upon the historic
or architectural qualities of a structure.
The Commission furthers the efforts of historic preservation in the City by
making recommendations to the City Council and City comnissions and boards on
preservation issues, when appropriate, by encouraging the protection and
enhancement of structures with historical, architectural or cultural value,
and by encouraging persons and organizations to become involved in preserva-
tion activities.
The Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission is committed to the implemen-
tation
of a awareness strong and educational
sensiti program
roto d the necultural, architecturato increase Iowa l, resi-
dents'and
historical value of local structures and districts. A diverse and multi-
purpose educational effort is envisioned by the Commission ranging from the
use of cable television programs to demonstration projects.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1987
1. Received confirmation from the United States Department of Interior that
Iowa City was designated a Certified Local Government (CLG).
2. Submitted a Certified Local Government(CLG) Grant Proposal to the State
Office of Historic Preservation for a "Facade Renovation Program" for the
block defined by Washington Street, Clinton Street, Iowa Avenue and
Dubuque Street.
3. Submitted comments and suggested revisions to the State Office of His-
toric Preservation concerning proposed revisions
Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. to the Secretary of
4. Reviewed and recomnended the nomination of the Ashton -McKusick House at
820 Park Road to the National Register of Historic Places.
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5. Organized and conducted the Historic Preservation Commission's 1986
Preservation Awards Program on March 10, 1987. Recognition was given for
the historically and architecturally sensitive rehabilitation of the
exteriors of Brewery Square (117 N. Linn Street), Marvin Dawson House
(922 E. Bowery Street), Dwight Hunter Duplex (1011 E. Washington Street),
Arthur Hillyer Ford Residence (228 Brown Street), Ewers Men's Store (28
S. Clinton Street), and Commerce Center (325 E. Washington Street).
6. Observed Historic Preservation Week by:
a. Having the week of May 10-16, 1987, proclaimed Preservation Week,
1987, in Iowa City.
b. Distributed posters from the National Trust for Historic Preservation
depicting this year's theme "Landmarks of Democracy" to each school
within Iowa City.
c. Hosted an Awards/Acknowledgement luncheon at Old Brick on May 6,
1987, and recognized Margaret Keyes as the Preservation Person of the
Year.
d. Arranged an in-service art teachers training session in Judge
Robinson's library on April 30, 1987, with Pat Eckhardt as the fea-
tured speaker on historic preservation in Iowa City.
e. Arranged a neighborhood walking tour for grade school children during
Preservation Week on recognition of architectural features.
7, Continued work on the designation of the North Side Residential Neighbor-
hood as a local historic district. Conducted three (3) joint meetings
with the Planning and Zoning Commission to receive public input from
north side residents.
8. In conjunction with the Johnson County Historical Society, the Commission
is making preparations of a tour of local historic structures to be held
during Preservation Week in 1988.
9. Recommended to City Council the restoration of brick work within the 200
block of Davenport Street.
10. Recommended to the Planning and Zoning Commission the rezoning of 19
Evans Street to permit the continued use of the property by Dr. William
Dull as a medical clinic. The Commission was encouraged by the willing-
ness of Dr. Dull to rehabilitate and maintain an older residential struc-
ture rather than tearing it down.
11. Requested the Committee on Community Needs require that recipients of
funding involving any exterior remodeling or repair of historic struc-
tures or buildings in historic neighborhoods be sensitive to the special
characteristics of the building and/or neighborhood.
12. Selected a design for Historic District Signs to inform the public when
they have entered an historic district.
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ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988
1. Continue to research and nominate potential local historic districts such
as the Goosetown residential area.
2. Research additional project proposals for 1988 Certified Local Government
(CLG) funding.
3. Implement a historic preservation awareness program which may include the
following activities:
a. Develop a speakers bureau;
b. Produce brochures and pamphlets and other means of communication to
inform the public about local historic districts, preservation ac-
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tivities, and preservation requirements and guidelines;
c. Prepare exhibits and a free-standing display of local historic struc-
tures or projects;
d. Develop a tour of local historic homes and buildings; and
e. Investigate the possibility of recording and making use of the oral
histories of elderly citizens in the community.
4. Investigate funding and investment alternatives as well as tax abatement
incentives available to encourage the rehabilitation and restoration of
historic buildings.
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5. Prepare for the 1988 Preservation Awards Program and for Preservation
Week activities.
6. Organize a Homes Tour to be held in conjunction with Preservation Week.
7. Complete a set of procedures and guidelines for the review of applicable
buildings and demolition permits for properties located within a desig-
nated historic district and make this information available to the pub-
lic.
8. Continue to host meetings for the purpose of informing various sectors of
the community as to the intentions, purposes and functions of the His-
toric Preservation Commission.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Margaret Nowysz, Chairperson
Barbara Wagner, Vice Chairperson and Woodlawn Historic District
Representative
Susan Horowitz, Planning and Zoning Commission Representative
Connie Champion, Summit Street Historic District Representative
Alexander Kern
Bonnie Sierk
Steven Vanderwoude
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HOUSING COMMISSION
HOUSING BOARD OF APPEALS
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HOUSING COMMISSION/HOUSING APPEALS BOARD
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Housing Commission/Housing Appeals Board consists of seven residents
of the City of Iowa City appointed by the City Council. The Commis-
sion/Board is established by resolutions of the City Council and operates
under a set of bylaws approved by the Council. The general responsibili-
ties are to investigate, study, review, and make recommendations to the
Council on matters pertainin
appeals concernig to housing within the City and to hear
ng interpretation and enforcement of the Housing Code, and
to approve/disapprove individual applications for Rehabilitation. In
short, the purpose of the Housing Commission/Appeals Board is to promote
clean, decent, safe housing for the residents of the city,
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1987
The Commission met 12 times in regular session. A new Statement of
Policies for Section 8 and Public Housing was reviewed and adopted for use
in March 1987. A new Administrative Policy and Procedural Manual for
HousingRehabilitation Programs was reviewed and adopted for use in March
1987. In July 1986, the Board approved changes to the bylaws for the
Housing Appeals Board concerning the use of alternates. The Housing
Commission gave final approval for amendments to the Housing Code during
the June 1987 meeting.
Public Housing - Projects 22-3, 22-4 and 22-5 were combined in a Consoli-
at nnua Contributions Contract which was effective July 1, 1986, The
units are all well maintained and occupancy remains at 100%. There have
been 19 turnovers in the past year. There have been no major problems
encountered.
Section 8 - Existin - 473 Certificates and 62 Vouchers. This program
con roues o provi a rental assistance throughout the area. In May 1987,
we received an Annual Contributions Contract for 45 Vouchers, bringing the
number of Vouchers authorized to 62. Occupancy for the year was 99%. The
Housing Commission acted on 299 new applications for rental assistance
during the past fiscal year, All available Certificates and Vouchers are
out and eligible persons can anticipate a four to six-month wait before
assistance will be available.
Housin Appeals Board - The City Clerk received 11 appeals for Housing
as anvAppeals10 nBoarde ntlneiappeals lwerelheard 987 �andlthe aBoardldeniedits ctoahear.
two appeals. Of the 84 violations appealed, all were upheld. No
variances were granted,
Housin Rehabilitation - The Housing Rehabilitation Program consists of a
property, and andoan liens Pro—grams,
low including
loans matching
rnowner-occupied ds comprehen-
sive rehabilitation, painting, weatherization and emergency repairs.
During the past fiscal year a new housing rehabilitation manual was
adopted. It consolidated five different manuals into one, and streamlined
the process to make terms and conditions consistent as far, as possible. A
Tenant Assistance Policy was also adopted. It was established to conform
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to HUD requirements and put in writing established policies not previously
approved in written form and to outline assistance to be provided to
tenants displaced as a result of rehabilitation. During the past fiscal
year, a total of twenty (20) loan applications were acted on; two (2)
weatherization loans approved; of eight (8) rental rehabilitation
applications, six (6) were approved (2 with contingencies); one (1) denied
and one (1) deferred; and ten (10) owner -occupied loans were approved.
Coordination with CCN - Al Hulse was appointed as CCN member in February,
1987, to replace James Barfuss. The Housing Commission reconmended to CCN
that the Community Development Block Grant funding request for Housing
rehabilitation projects be granted in the amount of $207,951.00; that the
Housing Commission would endorse a request from the Elderly Services
Agency to continue the Shared Housing Program with CDBG funding; and that
CCN approve a request for CDBG funding for the Housing Modifications for
Low Income Frail Elderly Project.
Sar - The Housing Commission has continued to be involved with meeting
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sing needs of the elderly via Low Income Frail Elderly Project and
the Shared Housing Program. In the area of Assisted Housing, the Commis-
sion was involved in revising the Statement of Policies and supporting the
procurement of additional units of Section 8 Existing Housing. In the
Housing Rehab Program also, the Housing Commission was involved in
revising the manual as well as the Tenant Assistance Policy for the Rental
Rehab Program.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988
The Housing Commission will continue to oversee the operation of the 535
units of Section 8 Existing Housing units and maintaining the maximum
occupancy of the 62 units of Public Housing. It is anticipated that
implementation of the Annual Contributions Contract for 14 additional
Vouchers to be utilized in support of the Rental Rehabilitation Program
and 50 additional free-standing Vouchers will take place this Fiscal Year.
The Commission will continue to encourage private participation to assist
in achieving the goals of providing clean, decent and safe housing for
residents.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Gary Watts, Chairperson
Mary Joan Streb, Vice Chairperson
Ruth Dawson
Al Hulse
Benjamin Moore
Bob Stadtlander
.o• Mary Parden
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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Human Rights Commission is a quasi judicial commission composed of
nine members appointed by the City Council. Each member serves a three
year term. The Human Rights Commission is responsible for enforcing the
City's non-discrimination ordinance which prohibits discrimination in the
areas of employment, housing, public accommodations and credit. Enforce-
ment duties include investigating complaints of discrimination, determin-
ing the merits of the allegations and in cases when discrimination has
been determined Commissioners attempt to effectuate a disposition that is
agreeable to the complainant, the person charged and the Commission. The
Human Rights Commission is responsible for and is very committed to the
task of educating the community on human rights issues. The Commissioners
also serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council and to do so effec-
tively the Commissioners keep informed on civil rights laws. Commissioners
come from a variety of backgrounds, including the fields of education,
business, health care, law and the general workforce.
The Commission meets the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the
Senior Center Classroom. The meeting site is accessible to the handi-
capped.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1987:
Education and Outreach Activities:
Participated in five speaking engagements before the University,
public school and business community.
Held the third annual awards breakfast, at which time three awards
were given recognizing an individual, a business, and a person repre-
senting a service organization for their significant contributions to
the field of civil rights.
Taped and televised eight shows on civil rights issues on the Commis-
sion's cable TV show, A Civil Tongue. Topics included an examination
of the Navajo -Hopi Resettlement Act, the increase of Hate Violence
groups in America and Jews and Judaism. A Civil Tongue received an
award from Heritage Cablevision for continuing to support and contrib-
ute to community programming.
Training:
Commissioners appointed in 1986 received three hours of basic train-
ing.
Four Commissioners attended four different conferences which included
a Federal Fair Housing training session.
Ordinance Revisions:
A committee of three Commissioners reviewed the City's Non -Discrimina-
tion Ordinance and recommended several revisions. All were accepted
by the majority of the Commissioners.
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Projects:
Five University of Iowa communication students developed a public
relation compaign strategy for the Commission to consider.
Two University of Iowa students in Industrial and Management Engineer-
ing performed a study on the computer needs of the civil rights divi-
sion.
Complaint Activity:
- Informal complaints resolved - 6
- Formal complaints filed - 20
I AREAS NUMBER
Employment 11 (55%)
Housing 4 (20%)
Public Accommodation 3 (15%)
iCredit 2 (10%)
t - Formal complaints closed - 20
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No Probable Cause - 15
Probable Cause - 4*
Complainant Withdrew - 1
*During FY86 $3,207.68 was awarded to 4 complainants to resolve their
discrimination complaints.
Complaint (Protected Class) Statistics
Protected Class Cases 0 ened Cases Closed
Basis for Filing um er Re um errev cen
Race 7 35 5 25
Disability 3 15 6 30
Sex 2 10 1 5
National Origin 2 10 - -
Age 1 5 3 15
Sexual Orientation 1 5 1 5
Presence or Absence of
Dependent 1 5 1 5
Sex & National Origin 1 5 1 5
Race & National Origin 1 5 1 5
Sex & Age 1 5
Race, Sex, Age -
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988
1. Ensure each Commissioner attends at least one training session or
civil rights related workshop during the year.
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2. Expedite conciliation of complaints by concluding conciliation within
eight weeks of the receipt of the investigative report and legal
opinion.
3. Continue to solicit and conduct speaking engagements with Iowa City
businesses and civic organizations.
4. Develop audio visual and printed material to be used in support of
speaking engagements and other outreach activities.
5. Discuss reading material at each Commission meeting.
6. Meet at least once. with other human rights commissioners in eastern
Iowa for the purpose of establishing good working relationships with
others doing similar work.
7. Invite people to attend Commission meetings and speak about their
involvement and expertise with particular civil rights issues.
8. Plan and hold atleast one public forum for the discussion of
human/civil rights issues.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Patricia Farrant, Chairperson
Harold Weilbrenner, Vice -Chairperson
Rosalie Reed
Haywood Belle
Fred Mims
Lois Smithart
Anthony Haughton
Terry Powell
Ray Haines
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PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Parks and Recreation Commission recommends and reviews policies, rules,
regulations, ordinances, and budgets relating to parks, playgrounds, recrea-
tion centers, and cultural functions of the City, and makes such reports to
the City Council as the Commission deems in the public interest.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1987
Unanimously approved the submitting of amended articles and bylaws for the
Iowa City Parks and Recreation Foundation to the City Manager and City Coun-
cil for approval.
Reviewed staff lists of the long-range needs of each division as part of the
planning process prior to the formulation of a new program division state-
ment.
Held special meeting to discuss 1986 Recreation Division shortfall and the
changes in the FY87 Recreation budget. Unanimously recommended that the City
Council approve the amended FY87 budget.
Commission requested more information on the guidelines used to prepare the
budget in order to increase their knowledge of the process.
Discussed five year CIP budget proposals and accepted and discussed depart-
ment division statement.
Reviewed the FY87 budget and expanded service requests and discussed the need
for developing an ongoing replacement program to prevent larger expenditures
later. The importance of adequate funding for the maintenance of the Cent
Business District was also stressed. ral
Unanimously recommended the City Council approve the FY88 budget proposals.
Discussed and reviewed the proposed Handicare, Inc. children's park and
expressed unanimous support.
Endorsed plans for the Plaza Mini -Park with consideration given to:
1. ensuring that appropriate resources be comnitted for maintenance, and
2. building a small storage facility for maintenance equipment and
supplies.
The Commission also recommended sensitivity to visual issues with respect to
a, the mini -park's entrance from Washington Street.
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Reviewed park shelter fees and voted to increase fees on a graduatedscale
according to shelter size, with the urging that increased revenue be used for
an additional temporary maintenance worker.
Commission members attended public hearings and Council discussions regarding
the Mercer Park Swimming Facility, reviewed final plans and bids and attended
the ground breaking ceremony.
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Unanimously approved an increase in the fees for City Park rides.
Discussed City Manager's "Citizen's Summary" of the FY88 budget and would
like to see this continued.
Discussed establishing a minimum reserve in the parkland acquisition fund.
No recommendation has been made as yet.
Held 1987 park tour.
Accomplishments Beyond Normal Business
Enhanced the credibility of the Commission with the City Council.
j Improved communications with the City Council by attending Council meetings
on a rotating basis.
Established a needs list for facilities and equipment replacements as part of
a long-range planning process.
Improved budgetary literacy and understanding of fee policies.
Began investigation of outside funding sources through the Iowa City Parks
and Recreation Foundation.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988
The Commission has responsibility to provide a year-round program of leisure
time activities and facilities at various locations throughout the comnunity
to meet the needs of a population having widely varied characteristics and
interests. To this end, we have established these objectives for FY88 and
beyond.
1. Assume the lead role in the continued development and subsequent imple-
mentation of the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Foundation.
2. Work with staff in developing guidelines and a policy for the assessment
of fees and charges.
3. Serve as a base of activism for developing a large outdoor sports
field/park complex.
4. Develop a long-range master planning process and implement same.
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5. Work to develop ways to broaden public input into the recreational plan-
ning process.
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COMMISSION MEMBERS
Bill Steinbrech'Chairperson
Karen Hradek, Vice -Chairperson
Roger Dotson
Daryl Henry
Anne Hesse
Randy Jordison
John Watson
Mary Weideman
Craig Willis
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PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To make or cause to be made surveys, studies, maps, plans or charts of the
whole or any portion of Iowa City and any land outside which, in the
opinion of the Commission, bears relation to the Comprehensive Plan. To
recommend to the City Council from time to time, amendments, supplements,
changes and modifications to the Zoning Ordinance. To make recommenda-
tions to the City Council regarding applications for approval of subdivi-
sion plats, planned development housing plans, large scale residential
plans, large scale non-residential plans, street vacations and
annexations.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1987
During the fiscal year there were 23 regular meetings and 23 informal
meetings, three joint Historic Preservation Commission and Planning and
Zoning Commission meetings to discuss the proposal to designate the north
side residential area a local historic district and one joint meeting with
the City Council to discuss a development issue.
The Commission was represented. on other governmental organizations,
including: Riverfront Commission - Mary Ann Wallace; Historic Preserva-
tion Commission - Susan Horowitz; Airport Zoning Commission - Rod Perry;
Environmental Concerns Committee of the Chamber of Commerce - Ken Cooper.
The following recommendations were made to the City Council by the
Commission during the period of July 1, 1986 to July 1, 1987:
Rezonings: 6 approved, 4 denied
Subdivisions:
Preliminary Plats - 2 approved
Final Plats - 4 approved, 1 denied
f Large Scale Residential Developments (LSRD):
Preliminary Plans - 1 approved
Final Plans - 1 approved
Large Scale Non -Residential Developments (LSNRD):
Preliminary Plans - 4 approved
Final Plans - 4 approved
Amendments to Approved Final Plans - 2 approved
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Planned Developments (OPDH):
Preliminary Plans - 2 approved
Final Plans - 1 approved
Repeals - 1 approved
Street vacations: 1 alley vacation approved, 1 alley vacation denied
Annexations: none
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Text Amendments:
Zoning Ordinance - 10 approved
Subdivision Code - none
Other chapters of the Municipal Code: 3 approved
Recomnendations to Coralville (in accordance with interjurisdictional
agreement):
Subdivisions:
Preliminary Plats - none
Final Plats - none
Recommendations to Johnson County (in accordance with the Fringe Area
Agreement):
Rezonings - 3 consistent, 2 inconsistent
Subdivisions - 2 approved
Other recommendations to City Council:
That the City Council suggest to the Johnson Coun
that the Fringe Area Committee reconty Board of Supervisors
reconvene to review the development policy
for Area 5.
That parking be prohibited on the Cambria Court cul-de-sac to discourage
the use of this cul-de-sac for parking by Willow Creek Park users.
*That the Council approve the boundaries of the proposed North Side
Residential Historic District as recommended by the Historic Preservation
Commission and including additional property recommended by the Planning
and Zoning Commission. The Commission also recommended that certain
properties be removed from this historic district and rezoned'to the
"Public" zone at such time as those properties are acquired
University of Iowa. by the
'That an amendment to the 1983 Comprehensive Plan Update to change the
land use classification of property located within the northeast quadrant
of the intersection of Interstate 80 and Highway 1 North be changed to
"Office, Research and Development Centers on the short-range and
long-range maps.
-That the proposal by Handicare, Inc. to construct a pocket park in the
Harrison Street right-of-way between Dubuque and Linn Streets be
approved.
*That the Council consider either the CO -1 or RI -12 zoning classifications
as suitable zones for the portion of vacated Hollywood Boulevard east of
Broadway Street subject to certain conditions which restrict access.
'That the Council amend the Urban Renewal Plan map for property located at
324 South Madison from Central Business Service to University.
'That any proposed environmental regulations as they apply to environmen-
tally sensitive areas only be applicable to all subdivision, large scale
development, and planned development housing plans.
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That revisions and additions to the Capital Improvements Program, as
outlined by the Commission, be incorporated into the Capital Improvements
Plan for FY88-92.
Recommendations to other boards and commissions;
'Recommend to the Board of Adjustment that in conjunction with review of
the request submitted by Iowa Interstate Railroad for a special exception
to permit construction of a building as a utility within the CI -1 zone an
property located immediately north of Oak Grove Park, consideration be
given to requiring trees in addition to the arbor vitae hedge on the
south property line to replace shrubs previously removed.
'Mutually agreed with the Riverfront Commission to eliminate the Planning
and Zoning Commission representative to the Riverfront Commission.
,Recommend to the Committee on Community Needs that Community Development
Block Grant funds be utilized to install sidewalks along Waterfront Drive
and within the Miller/Orchard Neighborhood Improvements Area and to
acquire property on Burlington Street near Ralston Creek to establish a
neighborhood park. The Commission also endorsed the proposal to remove a
structure on Johnson Street which is located in the floodway of Ralston
Creek.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988
I. To review and recommend to the City Council the acceptability of
applications submitted for rezoning, subdivision or site development
plan approval.
2. To revise the Comprehensive Plan and ordinances implementing the plan.
3. To coordinate and cooperate where applicable with other City commis-
sions and boards.
4. To prepare and recommend new Subdivision Regulations.
5. To prepare and recommend regulations relating to the Urban Environ-
ment Policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
6. To update the Comprehensive Plan.
COMMISSION
Tom Scott, Chairperson
Susan Horowitz, Vice Chairperson
Sally Dierks, Secretary
David Clark „
Ken Cooper
Don Hebert
Mary Ann Wallace
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RESOURCES CONSERVATION
COMMISSION
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RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The
cityRCouncil. Conservation
Comnissionmshallon is researchserve as an advisor
rules, regulations, ordinances and budgets relatingy body is the
and
review and recommend policies,
resource conservation, The Commission shall to matters of tier
reports to the City Council and other Cit Provide recommendations and
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1987 y Commissions.
Published monthly of graphs average energy consumption rates in the Iowa City
Press -Citizen. P g
Sponsored Groundwater Protection Day and assisted in the organization and
Planning of the Groundwater Protection forum held at the Boyd Law School.
Organized and distributed nearly 500 energy-efficient light bulbs to low and
fixed intone elderly People.
Organized and held the 1986 Homeowners Energy Fair at the Old Capital Mall
with 20 local businesses participating in displaying energy related wares.
Sought funding for the development of a temporary program to utilize the
City's Probe -eye Infrared scanning device.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988
Hold second annual Homeowners Energy Fair at Sycamore Mali on September 17
1987.
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Continue media presentation of local energy usage.
Organize and hold Energy Conservation week in the Iowa Cit
including a poster contest with winning entries to be displayed at steal
businesses, Y School System,
Continue to seek funding for a thermography program.
Establish contact with the City of Coralville to explore common interests in
the field of energy and resource use and conservation.
Begin research on recycling programs that have been developed in other commu-
nities and evaluate criterion for successful programs.
.COMMISSION
John Moreland - Chair
Jeffrey Duffy - Vice Chair
Michael Singer - Secretary
Hilda Crain -Howell
Ron Vogel
Irene Pelsang
Dorothy Persson
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RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Iowa City Riverfront Commission is
preserve the Iowa River as a natural guided by the
to make the most of drainageaes and goalto
of protect anc
River and the floodplain scenic potential and aesthetic values Ofwther an°
front Commission are to adjoining it. The responsibilities of the hRiver-
riverfront investigate, stud
73-148), needs and the meeting of such Y' review and analyze Yze the
(Resolution No.
The Riverfront Commission consists of 11 members
the City of Iowa City at -large, three representatives are
County and one representative is four of whom represent
tion, one representative each from the Cit from Johnson
from the Plannin is selected from °the f CUnive sit In of Iowa,
Commission, g and Zoning Commission and from the ar�kserandy cr Iowa,
have votin All Of es. members are appointed by the Iowa Cit Recreation
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City Council and
While the Riverfront
Commission is an advisory body to the Cit
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phases of has
duties Y Council,
goalsmenting progrand
ms, projectsndandeSponsibilities and has aadvanlanning'
effort toced
lcreatetannawareness amon activities that achieve to
the Riverfront Commission continues an intensified
care and preservation of the Iowa g all citizens of the importance of the
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f• River, its tributaries and
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1987 the riverbank
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1• Originated and co-sponsored a
1987, with the Iowa City Jaycees Spring Cleanup Oay on April p6
Fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega. Ycees and the University
Project which Primarily Over 100 persons Y of Iowa Service
the Iowa River Y targeted public right -°f Participated in this
j for cleanup, qq ways and parks along
2• Researched procedures and legal on controlUirements g riverbank
ownership and means of erosion
tributed a brochure, Conpilednvolvi°
acceptable riverbank erosiona b � k oErosion Control Printed and dis-
costs and local me o s, permit requiremenWhich ts forth
sources °f streambank stabilizae mi materials,
3. Organized and
April �1987, to Promoted and held a streambank stabilization
the Io a� City area about erosion nk and creekbank r Program on
and associated costs, methods property owners in
ing session shirty -six per attendedpthe�t requirements
prior to , and 46 Persons requested information 0t Saturday the meeting. The majorityerosion control
tion were Ralston Creek property owners. of those requesting
P y owners. 9 informs -
4. Coordinated requests for the sidewalk-to-riprap exchange program.
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Organized and implemented Iowa River Month activities for June 1987
including a) proclamations of Iowa River Month signed by the Iowa City
Mayor, the Coralville Mayor and the Johnson County Board of Supervi-
sors Chairperson, b) a library exhibit including a photographic dis-
play of the winning Riverfront Commission photo contest entries, a
listing of books on the river and its environment and a continuous
slide show of scenes of the Iowa River, c) the presentation of a
special recognition award to Shirley Wyrick for heightening public
awareness of the significance of the river through her cast iron
sculpture, "The River," and d) an awards ceremony held at a Council
meeting to publicly honor Wyrick and the photo contest winners.
6. Conducted targeted fund raising to help support special Riverfront
Commission activities, including monies used for the photo contest
publicity and prizes and the cleanup day awards and organizational
costs.
7. Successfully co-sponsored a request with the Iowa City Parks and
Recreation Commission and the Mayor's Youth Employment Program for
1987 Community Development Block Grant funding for a Ralston Creek
bank stabilization and beautification project.
8. Appointed liaison representatives from the Riverfront Commission to
participate on the newly organized Johnson County Environmental Coali-
tion.
9. Instituted a committee to study past actions and recommendations
concerning a trail system along the Iowa River. The committee is
charged with the responsibility of determining the potential and the
problems of implementing a phased trail acquisition, construction and
beautification project from the University of Iowa campus south to
Sturgis Ferry Park.
10.
Successfully requested language that was incorporated in the City
Floodplain Management Ordinance adopted by Council on May 5, 1987, to
define streambank erosion control projects as "floodplain develop-
ment," and to waive the engineer's certification requirement for small
streambank stabilization projects.
11.
Investigated access and parking availability for fisherpersons in the
Burlington Street Dam area. Tabled recommending improvements in the
area until the University of Iowa completes construction along the
Iowa River in 1989.
12.
Reviewed and made recommendations concerning proposed development
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along the Iowa River, including applications for 1) a gravel pit
operation in rural Johnson County, and 2) a parking lot for a cement
company in Sturgis Ferry Park.
13.
Hosted focused seminars at Riverfront Commission meetings with invited
speakers covering such topics as 1) analyzing the nitrate levels and
oxygen levels in the Iowa River, 2 using Iowa Vanes for erosion
control, 3) reviewing the Palmiter method of environmental cleanup of
creeks and small rivers, 4) ascertaining the costs, materials and
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various methods used for riprapping riverbanks, and 5) considering the
use of gabions and landscaping techniques for streambank stabiliza-
tion.
ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988
1. Encourage river corridor and trail system land acquisition by facili-
tating private -public and interjurisdictional cooperation, and desig-
nating riverfront areas, which may prove of natural, recreational and
scenic value and beneficial to open space preservation. Specifically,
target investigation of area south of Iowa Avenue along the Iowa River
to Sturgis Ferry Park and the Coralville Connection trail near Crandic
Park.
2. Advocate public erosion control through a) distributing information on
funding sources and methods to deal with urban streambank erosion, b)
encouraging riverbank property owners to institute effective, coopera-
tive riverbank erosion control measures, and c) coordinating a side-
oizatpionProgramfor
pexchange
river and creekbank property program Host
informational
stabilowners inbank the
Iowa City area.
3. Organize activities for June 1988 Iowa River Month and Safe Boating
Week.
4. Coordinate
co-sponsor
City
RerfSpring
or cleanup.
DDay in 1988 primarily
targeting areas along the Iowa iv
S. Encourage cooperative agreements among the jurisdictions along the
Iowa River in Johnson County to enhance the river and shoreline
through cleanup projects and vista beautification efforts.
6. Continue educational and public awareness activities which stress the
protection of the Iowa River and its environs as well as the scenic
and aesthetic potential of the river.
7. Continue fundraising activities to support Riverfront Commission
public education and riverfront development projects.
8. Work to ensure increased, improved and safe public access to the Iowa
River in Iowa City in order to promote passive recreational activities
on the river such as fishing and canoeing.
9. Co-sponsor an application for 1988 Comnunity Development Block Grant
monies to fund a Mayor's Youth Employment Program riverfront improve-
ment project.
10. Continue a liaison role with the Johnson County Environmental Coali-
tion.
11. Secure speakers as well as written and visual materials for Riverfront
Commission meetings to better inform Commission members concerning
topics and issues under their purview.
12. Review and make recommendations on applications for proposed develop-
ment in the Iowa River Corridor within Johnson County.
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13. Institute a comparative study of other communities' riverfront im-
provements, organizational support, and funding sources.
14. Investigate regional approaches and legislation for river corridor
preservation.
15. Investigate funding sources for riverbank stabilization projects.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Roger Bruner, City of Iowa City Representative
James Daly, Vice -Chairperson, Johnson County Representative
David Gerleman, City of Coralville Representative
Ray Helmer, Chairperson, City of Iowa City Representative
Laura Lovell, City of Iowa City Representative
William O'Brien, Johnson County Representative
Allen Stroh, University of Iowa Representative
Robert Wachal, Johnson County Representative
Mary Ann Wallace, Planning & Zoning Commission Representative
John Watson, Parks & Recreation Commission Representative
Jan Wielert, City of Iowa City Representative
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SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Center Commission was established by the City Council and is
composed of nine members, six appointed by the City Council and three by
the Johnson County Board of Supervisors with the approval of the City
Council. The following duties and powers are assigned to the Commission:
to serve in an advisory role to the City Council with regard to the needs
of the Senior Center; to make recommendations with regard to policies and
programs of the Senior Center; to join staff and other interested persons
in seeking adequate financial resources for the operation of the Senior
Center; to encourage full participation by senior citizens in the programs
of the Senior Center; to ensure that the Senior Center is effectively
integrated into the community and cooperates with organizations with
common goals in meeting the needs of senior citizens; to serve in an
advocacy role with regard to the needs of senior citizens in Iowa City;
and to assist the City Manager in the evaluation of personnel.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1987
I. Supervised the operation of a facility for which 4,218 people re-
quested complimentary senior center cards; for which 3,000 people have
received parking stickers; to which over 75,158 visits were made and
which provided the elderly with a choice of 166 classes, 525 part-time
services, 1320 full-time services, and 711 special events.
2. Were involved in bringing the Senior Center to the County through the
publication of a monthly newspaper distributed to 5,200 households and
through the efforts of Commission, Council of Elders and staff in
visiting civic groups, classes and clubs and county fairs.
3. Supported the efforts of 46 volunteers to run a shop selling the
crafts made by 172 elderly consignors. The shop grossed ;8,822.13
this year.
4. Provided opportunities for over 222 people to volunteer on a regular
basis as teachers, clerks, hosts/guides, librarians, reporters,
bookkeepers, etc., resulting in over 16,229 hours of labor by older
people for older people. Provided opportunities for 78 one-time
volunteers and 15 students.
5. Supported the efforts of the elderly to remain independent by
publishing a Directory of Service available in Johns
seniors. on County and a
Directory of businesses who offer discounts or special services for
6. Supported the coordination of services for the elderly through the
Organization of Service Providers. Supported the outreach efforts of
o service providers through the Senior Center POST. Supported the
efforts of service providers to meet the needs of the elderly by staff
facilitation of new programs such as the "Be Advised" legal series,
the "Taking control II: A Life Enhancement Series," and the semi-
annual health screening.
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7. Encouraged the involvement of the University at the Senior Center as a
means of teaching about the aging process and as a vehicle to serve
the elderly through support of research projects, practicum student
Placements, tours, speaking engagements and workshops.
8. Supported the Council of Elders in their efforts to encourage greater
participation through their outreach, publicity and volunteer
committees; through leadership training and through their involvement
in Older American Day festivities and the
Senior Center. Fifth Anniversary of the
9. Provided opportunities for planners, social service providers and
staff to better serve the elderly by encouraging collection of data on
usage of services and activities at the Senior Center by offering
professional training sessions such as the "Confidentiality series"
Ind by working with City departments such as Transit and .
issues concerning the elderly. Finance on
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10. Assisted staff in the development and presentation of the Senior
i Center budget.
11. Provided an ongoing forum for seniors to share concerns and interests
regarding the use of the Senior Center.
� 12. Were involved in an
o othe Sen or Cen er developing policies and
procedures for operation
DIRECTIONS PLANNED FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988
I. Continue to support outreach efforts of the Senior Center through the
publication of the Senior Center POST.
2. Continue to encourage the growth of the Eldercraft Shop as a service
to senior craftspeople and to the community.
3. Continue to support the efforts of
tion of Service providers the Council of Elders and Organiza-
to serve the elderly of Johnson County
through the Senior Center.
4. Continue to provide an ongoing forum for seniors to share concerns and
interests regarding use of the Senior Center.
inue to be
lved in
6 andtprocedures for Othe operathion ongoing theniorcenter
Ssof Veloping policies
6. Continue to accept applications for use of space at the Senior
Center.
7. Continue to advise City Council and County Board of Supervisors on
staffing needs Of the Senior Center.
8. Assist staff in the development and presentation of the Fiscal Year
1989 Budget.
9. Encourage increasing the number of volunteers by 10%.
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10. Support the effort to introduce one new program or series each
quarter.
11. Continue to evaluate the effectiveness of the Volunteer Specialist.
12. Continue efforts
Specialist. to establish the position of full-time Volunteer
13. Develop ongoing strategies for carrying out the plans for FY88.
14. Develop a five year plan.
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*Michael Kattchee, Chairperson
Bill Coen, Vice -Chairperson
*Ruth Wagner, Secretary
John W. Bock
Lorraine Dorfman
Fred Goss
Geri Hall
Jean Hood
*Dorothy Whipple
*Appointed by Johnson County Board of Supervisors
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 24, 1987
To: City Council
From: Assistant City Manager
Re: Council Meeting Schedule Changes
Please note on your Informal Agenda that the following scheduling changes
are indicated:
1. Council ism. onuled to meet Monday, September 28,th the P1987,natand theZSeniorCCenterion
to
di cuss p.
discuss the question of amending the Zoning Ordinance to allow for
7:30
certain manufacturing uses in the CI -1 zone. This precedes you
p.m. work session in the Council Chambers.
2. Council's informal meeting of November 2 and formal meeting of Novem-
ber 3, 1987, will be postponed to November 9 and November 10, 1987.
Please pay particular note to your Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule
in the coming weks. Ines on
schedule, otherespecial ameetings tand and events above the
ddition relat relating to City Council
activities will be included as well.
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September 25, 1987
Robert G. Dostal
326 Douglass St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Editorial Desk
Iowa City Press Citizen -
Iowa City, IA 52240
RECEIVED SEP 281987
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At the September -19 forum on local sales tax„ Iowa Citians were informed
i that they have three options: sales tax,, property tax hike„ or curtailment
j of services. I favor curtailment of services. To make curtailment demo-
cratic, I suggest that the city council take a survey. The survey forme
would contain a list of municipal services, cost per adult resident per'year-
to support each service, and provisions for the respondent to indicator his
or her priorities.
XC: Members of the city council
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 28, 1987
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Craig Welt, Chairman, Design Review Committee
Re: Banks of Newspaper Dispensers for Iowa City CBD
This memo is prepared for Council consideration during discussion of the
Legal Department's recent report on the regulation of newsracks on public
property.
HISTORY OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
In 1981 the City Manager asked the Design Review Committee to suggest guide -
ablelines
modularistylesspaper of di piensersrandnrecomnended thehsizzeCandreviewed
locatiioniof
several units within the Plaza area. City staff addressed the mechanics of
purchase, lease and maintenance.
In 1985 the Committee reviewed the draft ordinance then being considered to
regulate newspaper vending machines on public property. The members reaf-
firmed their previous recommendations regarding banks of dispensers in the
Plaza area, but also recommended that within the Central Business District
(bounded generally by Iowa Avenue, Linn Street, Burlington Street, and South
Capitol Street or Madison Street) newspaper vending should be confined to
specific locations, selected in consultation with newspaper distributors,
recommendedothatwthepCity�assurerthe pkeep of theseCunits inethe downtow�]so
in recommeed that nAt its September 1987 meeting the DRC discussed the recent Legal Department
ewswithin the CBDbeuniform and grouped together er dinsappropriate ens rs on1 cations�perty
PRESENT LOCATIONS OF NEWSPAPER DISPENSERS IN THE DOWNTOWN
On September 11, 1987, a survey of newsracks located in the CBD was taken to
update the survey of this same area in August 1985. A map showing the re-
sults of the update is attached. A comparison of the two surveys reveals
that there has been an increase in the total number of newsracks, from 41 to
54, with minor changes in locations and the mix of newspapers. (NOTE: A
survey of approximately the same area in October 1983 showed 20 newsracks.)
A notable change since the 1985 survey is the addition of seven newsracks
near the Plaza entrance to the Holiday Inn Hotel.
Of the 54 newsracks counted in 1987, a few may be on private property. These
could be several of those located at the northeast corner of Old Capitol
Center and at the entrance to the Holiday Inn.
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The present draft ordinance would not require newsracks within the CBO to be
clustered in modular units at selected locations. It does, however, allow
the plaza area to be governed by the existing regulations (i.e., the City
will make available, at a reasonable cost, space in the City -owned newspaper
dispenser units on City plaza).
The DRC urges the City Council to consider the Committee's previous and
continuing recommendation that newspaper vending on public property within
the CBD be limited to specific locations, selected in consultation with
newspaper distributors and chosen to reduce clutter, avoid obstruction of
public access and still provide ample opportunity for the distribution of
newspapers within Iowa City's downtown. The Committee remains ready to work
with the Council and newspaper distributors to investigate the types of
modular units available and their placement in the CBD.
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MEMORANDUM
of Iowa City
ORANDUM
iO: Cit DATE: September 28, 1987
Y Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Vacation
I will be taking off the week of October 26. Lorraine
will have m
itinerary.
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OF IOWA_ ��CITIOWA CITY. OWA 52240 (319) 356 .
CNIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST.
September 29, 1987��,(�
Ms. Mary Parks Stier, Publisher
Iowa City Press -citizen
319 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: Iowa City Transit News Release
Dear Ms. Parks Stier:
I am writing to express my displeasure with the Press -Citizen for failing to run
Iowa City Transit news releases describing
a.m. I dneliv red a pressereleaseT(copy
day, September 24, at appour special service changes on
attached) to the Press -Citizen news room regarding
hate football Satur ays. requested that the release be run on Fth ridis would ay evening
possiblehalt didrnot r nr in eitheretherFriday orson in eSaturday edinews room tions. Cons(
Consequentlye
the transit staff received a great deal of criticism from our riders for not
announcing the changes in the paper.
Apartment complex. The Press -Citizen did
A similar situation occurred in late August when Iowa City Transit began providing
extra rush hour service to the Rawkeye
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not run the news release announcing the service until more than a wee a ter it
started. Of the
I am aware of the efforts by you and your staff to increase position n gsupporting the
paper and improve local coverage as well as your editorial p
transit system. From my perspective, tto meet lyoureobject ves, transit service
t changes would be an excellent opportunity
me if as Transit Manager I
I would appreciate your cooperation and please inform
can make the process any easier.
i
Thank you.
Sincerely,
John A. Lundell
Tr nsit Manager
cc. Steve Atkins, City Manager
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September 24, 1987
PRES-
Contact person:
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356-5154Manager,
CITY
(319) 356.5
Due
Iowa City Transit Football Saturday Schedule Changes
to traffic congestion Burin
all Iowa Cit 9 University of Iowa home
Transit west side bus r football
Beg inn in Y Troutes and schedul games,
g this Saturday and for es will
1'05
routes and all other be altered.
schedules will P.M. kickoff
be altered from 10:3p a games, the
m. to 5:30 p.m.
During game days the Hawke e A
Into Partments and 11ark IV buses
one route. The Hawkeye-,Mark
� will be combined
downtown transit IV combined route will
interchange (l;ashin depart from
f' every hour at Ston Street the
:30 minutes alongside Schaeffer
buses after the hour from Hall)
will travel outbound 10'30 a.m. to
' Melrose via Burlin 5:30 p•m, The
Avenue to Hawkeye Ston Street,
j Mary, IV Y Apartments Grand
Ma Avenue
Apartments � then head , and
(Pheasant south to Mark IV. From
Avenue, Westgate Street, Denbigh
buses will travel inbound via Melrose
Buses will gh Drive, Sunset Street
depart from Hawkeye Court and
Melrose Avenue.
on the hour.
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The Oakcrest route will opePate outbound from the downtown area via Madi-
son, Prentiss, Capitol and Benton Streets. Buses will leave the downtown
area approximately :05 minutes after their posted departure time and will
operate along Oakcrest Street about five minutes behind schedule. Inbound
buses will travel the same route from Benton Street.
The Wardway route schedule will change during the game. From 10:45 a.m.
to 4:45
p.m. the Wardway route will depart from the downtown interchange
at :45 after each hour rather than the usual :15 after.
Iowa City Transit appreciates the patience and cooperation of our riders
during these home football games. For more 'information, persons should
call Iowa City Transit at 356-5151.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 22, 1987
To: Committee on Community Needs
From: T� Marianne Milkman, CDBG Program
Re: 1988 CDBG Fund Allocation
It is once more
1988 CDBG funds.
on September29
comnissions for
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Coordinator (/
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time to consider recommendations to the
Applications will be received by CCN at
and 30, 1987. At that time suggestions
project funding will also be considered,
As usual, Congress has not mad
budget for FY88, and is again
guess988iInthat
addition,there
willreceive
and carry-over funds.
City Council for
Public meetings
from staff and
e any decisions on the Community Development
talking about considerable cuts. My best
at worst $450,000 and at best $600,000 for
probably also be about $30,000 in income
Of the expected funds, Council will probably allocate 15% to Human Service
A iscle, n clo ere se obet% Will be needed for administrative expenses.
$290,000 and $390,000 to be allocated to
other projects next year.
We have been discussing how to get the biggest bang for the buck for these
ever -decreasing funds, Ne feel it is important to concentrate on projects
with a long-term impact on the City, as well as projects which will create
a continuing income stream for future years. I just learned that the City
of Dubuque has a policy of only using CDBG funds for 'loan"
they have almost all their CDBG monies "revolving with an annual program
income of $400,000 and rising. Projects; i,e.
Some of the most successful programs in the past have been the various
Housing Rehabilitation programs, which also generate some income from low
interest loans and liens. In fact, the provision of decent
sanitary housing is one of the main goals of the CDBG program and is also
a goal of the HousingCommission.� safe and
have placed great emphasis on CCN and the HousingCommission
thlocattecl Last year hasis 00 or aping to tachieve this los -oal i
to Housing Rehab projects. Y 30% of the CDBG budget was
centage of such funds allocated to (The attached table shows the per -
cities in Iowa, as well as approximateHpercent gess for other categories of
projects,) y other entitlement
In considering long-term impacts on the City and benefit to lower incase
persons, it is felt that the maintenance of the housing stock in the older
neighborhoods, and assistance to lower income persons stock
the upkeep and
itsuresidents, and sthereforewill pitvise rete greatest benefit to the City and
$300,000 be allocated to housing recommended that between $220,000 and
9 projects in 1988. Such programs would
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include the existing comprehensive housing rehab, paint/siding, weatheri-
zation, emergency repair, residential accessibility and housing modifica-
tions for frail elderly projects. Also continued would be the
administration of the rental rehab program for which $93,000 has been
allocated this year.
In addition, we believe consideration should be given to one new housing
program. A study of housing affordability in Iowa City, which is almost
complete, indicates that there are houses in the $50,000 to $70,000 range
on the market, which, while theoretically affordable to lower income
households, are not being purchased. The reason appears to be that lower
income households frequently cannot make the required downpayment on a
hone and/or are not considered good credit risks by the local lending
institutions. A loan program in conjunction with local lenders, could be
developed which would assist with downpayments, guarantee loans, or by
some other means help lower income persons to acquire their own hones.
In recent years, as funds decreased, the task of the Committee has become
more and more difficult, and this year will be no exception. Please
review the funding applications carefully so that you can ask questions
when the projects are presented at the public meetings. Remember that all
projects must meet one of two national objectives: either benefit
low/moderate income persons or eliminate slums and blight. Also remember
that if funds are in the form of loans, they can be reused to benefit
future projects.
We plan one additional change in the COBG fund allocation process this
year. We will provide the staff's recoimendations and rationale prior to
your meeting on October 20. Needless to say, you will make your own
recommendations to Council using the process you decided on at your last
meeting.
If you would like more information from staff prior to the meeting, please
feel free to call.
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IOWA CDBG ENTITLEMENT CITIES
EXPENDITURES ON VARIOUS CATEGORIES OF PROGRAMS IN 1987
a City
Ec. Dev.
Publ. Serv.*
Percentage
CDBG Allocation
Housing Rehab
Publ. Imp.
Admin.**
Other
Cedar Falls
9
13
27
14
20
17
Cedar Rapids
8
0
80
0
5
7
Council Bluffs
NA
NA
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NA
NA
Davenport
24
13
42
3
16
2
Des Moines
19
1
45
14
20
1
Dubuque
43
1
41
0
15
0
Iowa City
0
15
34
23
16
12
Sioux City
13
5
21
36
13
12
Waterloo
10
0
48
23
15
4
*Maximum permitted expenditure is 15% of entitlement funds.
**Maximum permitted expenditure is 20% of entitlement funds.
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September 17, 1987
Yr. Fred W. Zehr, Manager
Iowa City Municipal Airport
1801 South Riverside Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Zehr:
Iowa City, Iowa Municipal Airport
Compliance Status
I thank you for your diligent efforts in providing information for compliance
matters and for a possible FY e7 project. Anticipated year-end fiscal monies
did not materialize. Therefore, we were not able to fund the FY 87 project.
As for compliance matters, your Sept. 4, 1987 letter conveying the Exhibit A
and Title Opinion substantially satisfies my requested submissions. A
comprehensive review of all submissions will be conducted. A preliminary
review indicates major compliance requirements have been satisfied.
I, in coordination with the compliance staff, will continue to process your
request to be placed in compliance. I feel this process will be completed
early in FY 66.
Sincerely,
{ieyne £. F3alter
State Airport Engineer
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Johnson County Council of Governments
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Date: September 25, 1987
To: Coralville City Council, Iowa City City Council, Iowa City Committee
on Community Needs, Johnson County Board of Supervisors, Johnson
County Board of Social Welfare, Johnson County Mental Health/Mental
Retardation Advisory Board, United Way Allocations Division, United
Way Planning Division
From: Mary Anne Volm, United Way Director
Marge Penney, Human Services Coordinator
Re: Joint Human Services Funding Hearing Schedule
Because all our schedules are so full, we thought it best to share with you,
as early as possible, the proposed schedule for the United Way/Johnson
County/Iowa City/Coralville Joint Human Services Funding Hearings. You will
notice that a become familiar training
the session and continuing e members may bsharpen
their skills. We hope you will plan to attend. National Computer Systems,
Highway 1 and Interstate 80, will continue to be the location of our meet-
ings. You will receive further notice regarding this schedule in mid-Novem-
ber.
This year's hearings are particularly important in light of new and continu-
ing fiscal constraints, as well as increased demand for agency services. We
look forward to working with the experience of our continuing members and the
enthusiasm of our new members.
Wednesday, November 18
Monday, November 23
Wednesday, December 2
Wednesday, December 9
Wednesday, December 16
Wednesday, January 6
Wednesday, January 13
Wednesday, January 20
PROPOSED HEARING SCHEDULE
Training Session
Hearing 1
Hearing 2
Hearing 3
Hearing 4
Hearing 5
Hearing 6 Agencies funded only by United Way
Hearing 7 Agencies funded only by United Way
All meetings are planned for 6:30 p.m.
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Proctor & Gamble Mfg. Company
2200 Lower Muscatine Road 596,493 sq.ft.
Est. Employ: 450-500
Product: Beauty and Health Care products
National Computer Systems
2510 N. Dodge 131,875 sq.ft.
Est. Employ: 465 perm. & temp.
Product: Testing and Scoring
& Computer Service
Oral 8 Laboratories, Inc.
1832 Lower Muscatine Road 106,250 sq.ft.
Est. Employ: 500
* Product: Oral B toothbrushes
Advanced Drainage Systems
1301 Sheridan Avenue 39,000 sq.ft.
Est. Employ. - 25
Product: Plastic Drainage Tubing
Briskey Cabinet Company
304 - 1st Avenue, Coralville
20,000 sq.ft.
Est. Employ: 6
Product: Plastic laminated counter tops
Moore Business Forms
1960 S. Riverside Dr.
18,000 sq.ft
Est. Employ: 238
!' Product: Business Forms
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S & E Custom Cabinets
107 - 2nd Avenue
8,000 sq.ft.
I` Est. Employ: 7
t Product: Custom cabinets
Gordon Food Products
611 Hwy. 6Bypass
5,248 sq.ft.
Est. Employ. - 3
Product: Seasoned breading mixture
Plexiforms, Inc.
1014 Gilbert Court
2,573 sq.ft.
Est. Employ: 1-20
Product: Custom fabrication of
isheet plastic
Long Protective Products, Inc.
519 Hwy. 1 West
2,184 sq.ft.
Est. Employ: 2
Product: Canvas Products
Bradley Print Shop
2901 Muscatine Ave.
900 sq.ft.
Est. Employ. - 1
Product: Commercial Printing
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Imprinted Sportswear 870 sq.ft.
509 S. Gilbert
Est. Employ: 4
Product: Screen printing on clothing
Harry's Custom Trophies, Ltd. 864 sq.ft.
2425 - 2nd St.
Hwy. 6 West
Est. Employ: 4
Product: Trophies
Home Occupations
Best Way Publishing Ltd.
P.O. Box 779
Est. Employ: 2
Product: Recipe books
Jim's Instrument Mfg. Inc.
3703 Rohret Road
Est. Employ: 1
Product: Medical Research Equip.
Titronics, Inc.
529 S. Gilbert St.
Est. Employ: 2
Product: Computer control boards
Computer Graphic Control Systems
Solar Temp. change controllers
Industrial process control, etc.
* Thomas & Betts Company 66,492 sq.ft.
.o, Hwy. 218 South
Est. Employ: 125
Product: Gold Plating, Assembly, high speed
stamping, molding.
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