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1987-11-10 Info Packet
I .o 9 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: November 5, 1987 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Public Education - Snow Removal Attached is a copy of a letter I recently directed to the School Superin- tendent concerning a program of education for our community's small chil- dren with respect to the City's snow removal operations. I believe the letter is self-explanatory and I was pleased to see that we have received a favorable response from the school system. We currently have scheduled two demonstrations (at Longfellow and Shimek)and would hopefully recei further indication of interest from other schools. ve a SJA/sp Attachment cc: Chuck Schmadeke City Clerk CITY OF IOW A CITY CHIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240 (319) 350-5000 September 15, 1987 Dave Cronin Superintendent of Schools 509 S. Dubuque Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Dave: The Director of Public Works and I have discussed, what we believe to be a need, to better inform and educate our community's children concerning the hazards of playing in and near streets, particularly during the time that our snow removal crews are operating. In other communities I have served, we attempted through the elementary schools, to provide somewhat of a show -and -tell whereby one of our snowplow operators would have a truck and plow at the schools so that the young children could not only see the equipment but also be made aware of the danger of playing too near when snow removal equipment is operating. We have generally found that the children enjoy being near and quite frankly are surprised at the size of the snow removal equipment. They then have an appreciation for the job of the public works snow plow driver as well as an apprecia- tion for their own responsibilities when the equipment is operating in their neighborhood. I would like to propose that the Department of Public Works through the elementary schools be afforded the opportunity to contact principals and allow the snowplow drivers and their equipment to schedule a meeting so that, particularly kindergarten and first graders, can see the equipment. We tested the program last year at the community's daycare centers and were quite pleased with the results. I would appreciate an expression of your interest in this ,program for we would like to plan to conduct this effort in mid to late October. Sincerely yours, Step Atkins City Manager cc: Chuck Schmadeke SJA/sp 4 /S9G 0 City of lows City MEMORANDUM Date: November 5, 1987 To: Chair, City Boards and Commissions From: City Manager Re: FY89 Budget - Fees and Charges We are currently preparing the FY89 budget. Any suggestions that you may offer concerning fees and charges for City services would be appreciated. I expect this matter to receive significant Council attention in this and future City budgets. Therefore, any suggestions or thoughts that you might have would be helpful. SJA/sp cc: City Council Rosemary Vitosh Department Directors /597 .o1 0 Johnson County Council of Governments f%% 410 E. bshingtcn a b*a City, bm 5224O Date: November 6, 1987 To: United Way Planning Division, United Way Allocations Division, Iowa City City Council, Johnson County Board of Supervisors, Coralville City Council, Board of Social Welfare, Committee on Community Needs, Mental Health/Mental Retar ation Advisory Board From: Mary Anne Volm, United Way Director Inypy Marge Penney, Human Services Coordinator Re: United Way/Iowa City/Johnson County/Coralville Joint Human Serv- ices Funding Hearings You will find enclosed this year's schedule for the joint United Way/Iowa City/Johnson County/Coralville funding hearings. The sessions will be held at National Computer Systems, Highways 1 and Interstate 80, in Iowa City. There will also be a training session on Wednesday, November 18, at 6:30 p.m. at National Computer Systems. It is hoped that this session will enable new panel members to become familiar with the budget package and continuing members to sharpen their skills. Budget books will be avail- able at the training session and at the United Way office on Friday, the 20th, as well as at the first hearing, Monday, November 23. We look forward to the continuation and deepening of the cooperation these joint hearings have developed. tp2/7 Ent. 1. e DATE Wed. 11/18 Mon. 11/23 Wed. 12/2 Wed. 12/9 Wed. 12/16 Wed 1/6 Wed. 1/13 Wed. 1/20 TIME 6:30 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 6:30 6:45 7:15 7:45 8:15 8:45 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 REQUESTS AGENCY CORAL- IOWA JOHNSON UNITED PAGE VILLE CITY COUNTY WAY Training Session Orientation Free Medical Clinic 177 Visiting Nurse Ass'n. 500 Lutheran Social Service 323 Mental Health Center 388 Independent Living 293 Ass'n. Retarded Citizens 1 Red Cross 423 Willow Creek 523 Crisis Center 74 Big Bros./Big Sisters 21 Hillcrest E99 Camp Fire 52 Geriatric Dental 195 4C's 156 Legal Services 307 HACAP 228 Domestic Violence Project 106 Elderly Services Agency 125 Emergency Housing Project 143 Rape Victim Advocacy 408 Shared Support -Youth Svs. United Action for Youth 479 Mayor's Youth Employment 347 Youth Homes 540 MECCA 367 Wrap-up Gov't. Requests x Goodwill 205 Boy Scouts 37 Dental Svs./Children 96 Hospice 275 American Heart X Salvation Army 443 School Children's Aid 467 Handicare 245 United Way Wrap-up x i 4s4ff x x X x x x x X x X x X x X X x x X x x x x x x x x x x x x X . X x x X x x x X X x x x X X X X x x x x x X x x x x x x x x x x x X x x i 4s4ff 0 .1. City or Iowa city MEMORANDUM DATE: November 6, 1987 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Upcoming Events 1. lCAD Annual Banquet. The banquet has been scheduled for 6:00 P.M. Thursday, December 17, at the Highlander Inn. 2. Chamber of Commerce Business P.M. The next P.M. has been scheduled for Friday, December 18, at First National Bank. 1 ATT Cy City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATI: November 6, 1987 10: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Upcoming Events 1. ICAD Annual Banquet. The banquet has been scheduled for 6:00 P.M. Thursday, December 17, at the Highlander Inn. 2. Chamber of Commerce Business P.M. The next P.M. has been scheduled for Friday, December 18, at First National Bank. /Goo City of lown City MEMORANDUM Date: November 5, 1987 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Wells Property - South Lucas Street Many of you may be familiar with the Wells property and the fact that for a number of years we have attempted to have the property owner clean-up. All requests have been ignored and it was necessary for us to take legal action. We recently received a magistrate's ruling whereby we could take action to have the property cleaned of the accumulation of trash. On Monday, crews removed 13 truckloads of debris. The property owner will be billed for the cost of this clean-up. SJA/sp cc: Doug Boothroy City Clerk Nam /Goy City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: November 5, 1987 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Iowa City Area Development Group Funding Attached are numerous documents that relate to ICAD. In the report from ICAD the issue of the five-year funding commitment is discussed. Also attached is the newspaper article dated Wednesday, August 21, 1985, which discussed the five-year fund raising effort. I have also provided a copy of the City Council minutes which are pertinent to the ICAD funding issue. You will note that in the January 19, 1985, minutes the issue of economic development and ICAD funding was discussed and the idea of a three-year review was indicated. bj3/10 CC: City Clerk IOWA CITYPRESS ITIZEN WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1985 - - A GANNETT NEWSPAPER Dollar's and de . vices for now — and for the future Local development dive takes off BY tyle Muller 71,01.1-17111-- In Aprtl, before Rockwell Inter - rational Carp, daldcd to butid ■ rnanufacturingplant N Coralvtile, rasbusiness bean to e a le ddWI10M to iattract to 4 announced the Turn to back of sodlon An artist's rendition of Tho now Rockwall plant to bo built in Corclville: Groundbrooking for the facility Is today. Rockwell equipment is put to the test •ylyle Muller whim,{Itlun CEDAR RAPMS — As Rockwell Inkrnatlonal Carp, ofrkiab" pond b tsrak •rauad today for . new Plaot N Coralvsllr, they alto wero kadng civilian u1. for equipment much Ilke that to be 6ugl at the new plant. The caulPmenl laled Include a for he system at the Carat. [ant. and w1- to be brokan at 1:70 Qday lar the Corelvllleydnt, touted northwest of puler - 10 and Highway M (old ,or. 7181, Plinl building rill be owned Turn to bark of tactlan 8A—Iowa City Pr-"Carsea—Wednesday, August u. 1985 ;Fund drive launched Conflnuad from pays lA at Tuesday afternoon news can- ?ference at the Iowa City Civic Cen- 'er. Joining him were Ray Muston, president of First Capitol Develop. ment Inc., Iowa City Mayor John _McDonald, Coralville Mayor Mi- chael Kattchee and Johnson Coun. tY Board of Supervisors Chairman' Dennis The dive called the Turn'ut,tbe Century Initiative Fund Drive, al- ready has collected 1390,000 In Rockwell :IS put to Confinued from page lA .by Heartland Plaza Develop ;Inc._. and ]eased to Rwh the plant in iii Pledges, Balmer said. 'I think' this community is r sponding,"said Balmer, vice p Ident of Plumbers Supply Co. and former Iowa Clty mayor. "This is an area development fund-raising effort." - - The money being raised private - 1 Dewill velopment, turned er to First the non-profit corporation Utabllshed last year to attract business expansion' In the Iowa CltyCoralvile.fobnson County area. - equipment the test sseB Ge be read Rockwell I. to open at to now mil (gate. via ground vehicles and troops. Tuesday evening, a team of Pilots and engineers arrived back In Cedar Rapids after three days Of testing civilian na Ivational equipmencommu- nications tdirethat ctor . Townsend Hoopes IH said Is a derivative of the military gear to be built in was tested on over the North Atlantic Oeeei from Goose Bay, Newfoundland, to Iceland to about iso miles from the north pole. Data was transmitted via satellite to and from an earth station In South- bury, Conn. ."All data — no voice." Thomas McDonald, Collins program man- ager, said Tuesday. "The advan. tage of this Is you can transmit your Position . without going through the Pilot," he said. , t Plots now report their location verbally to People listening to high Ger frequency radio receivers on the using the satellite, comonald 1puterP are used to transmit data that is trans. lated Into English and printed out be on a screen on the ground and in the airplane's cockpit. The video display terminals used In the weekend flight also were tested by the MITRE Corp. of McLean, Va., which designed the terminals. Rockwell officials see the data system becoming part of air traf- fic controlling. But before that hapnational organizations o ganizations must agree to a set of standards on the equip. ment's use. Officials say the civilian equip. went is available to the 'public now, but that It may be as many as eight years before it te widely used. During that time, costs will decrease and technology will Lm. Prove, officials say, Meanwhile, Rockwell's engi. neers will pore over more than 10 hours of data, collected over the weekend when they conduced what they considered successful tests. Muston said It is to be used to e• develop programs and marketing res- strategies, such as a video tape presentation, direct mailing and a telemarketing program to screen prospective businesses. First Capitol already receives a total of about 180,000 annually from the University of Iowa and several area governments, includ- Ing Johnson County, Iowa City, Coralville, North L@erty, Solon, Kalona, Hills, Riverside and Ione Tree. Muston said that money Is to be used for administrative costs. The five' "pacesetter" busin. esses that contributed what Balmer called a "core contribu. tion" are First National Bank, M Bank & Trust Co., Iowa -Mi. nols Gas & Electric Co., Iowa State Bank & Trust Co. and North. western Bell Co. Several other area businesses, organizations and residents donat- ed to the fund and were recognized Tue'sday night at a reception host. ed by Riepe Buchanan & Piper. of Iowa Citv. vote Dusmesses willing to invest in First Capitol Development Inc. be- fore Rockwell announced its new Plant, Muston was saying Tuesday the area has shown a commitment to busing growth, "There were no birds in the hand and there were no guaran. tees," he said. were was a commit. ment to the future." 14 eta.. Council Review session Ivy 19h 1985 6 Proposed Budget CDune,, alit ssi n: Janapresiding. B:oo i.e. in Roan A at the leforrt Councileaebers Prolific: Erdahl, Zuber, Strait, Dickson. Ambrisco, Baker, a.m. Staff ►rom"t: Berlin, Halting, Karr, Yitosh, Kimble and other staff at each preeM a M. yap@Kecordod; Keal SS -C6, Side 2, 193 -End; 8S.C10. All, 85-C11, Side 1, Bsaee lc Oe—w'iV t• Reel 85-C6, Side 2 Berlin stated a policy to review economic development funding at the and of three years would be a good idea. Berlin said Huston will develop M overall program for Council review. Council agreed to fund the ecowric development ea rpuested and to review the economic development pr ram next 1ear. Erdahl eon lotteryyaindl otter state level `funding at :�forri discussion In response to Zuber, Berlin sold the Chamber of Commerce gives in-kind serrlees, U of 1 pays one- uarter of Huston's salary and gives In-kind repiitid a costae ttlnte of the valdservices ue of the in-kind services. Civil Strut Civil R1 is (Alexander, Burnside, p. 170) Reel 85-C6, Side 2 Alexander said there are no major changes in the budget. Helling said the deparWet will continue to operate at the current service level and the f tin isf tearyDa iaeor11exee through the frthalf of nrspse too Zuber,Alander Maya Council willreceivethell start In results of theruhousing andaudit stuuddy`inJune. In City Nanaoer (Berlin, vitosh, p. 33) Reel 85-C6, Side 2 Travel expenses were increased to include the City Management Association isexecutive management management ssin w/11 use administrative leave forth executive training session. Yitosh explained that Nike Noth, from the University of low& Yep Computer Center is easisting with analyzing the City's microcTter needs. There is SSO, j6 bedgted this year for microcomputers for various City deeppaartMts. The police dpartment has needs for a larger capacity 11rtrystem. 830,000 Was Depaarted Intment and microcomputerlease purchases purchase othersuch City sdapa tments. Ththe rouce gh the use of microcomputers. the City hopes to increase productivity without hiring additional stiff. Erdahl said the use of microcomputers end software W needs to be monitored. Dickson sold the microcomputer& should be compatible with other City computer systems. P council Discussion Session October 11, 1986 Council Discussion Session: October 14, 1986 at 6:00 p.m, at the y nn. Counclla:csDen Present: Strait, tuber, Baker, Ambrisco, Dickson, our y, . Staff Present: Atkins, fitah, Karr, Melling, Timmins. Ta recorded: Reel 86-C71, Side 2, 66 -End; 86 -C76, Side 1, I -End, Side 2,-t=Fed; 86-C77, Side 1, 1-224. ECONOMIC DEVELOWNT- Atkins stats het Citytshouidroworkttotestabll�shtc taamunity awarenessonomic 000fethe City's Involvement in economic development, lessen the City's Image as being an over -regulator and under-facilitetor, and prepare a year-end OWNS& development report. Council agreed that Iowa City should play a supporting role In economic development in that the initiative should come from the private sector. Ambrisco noted that Iowa City's $10,000 contri- bution to ICAD, Iowa City Area Development Group, (forssrly First Capitol Development Inc.) is sufficient. Atkins stated he 1s satisfied with Patt Cain's role is the Economic Development Coordinator. CEDAR RAPIDS CORRIDOR: Council gave the go-ahead for Atkins to participate in discussions regard- =nnpp the espended Ceder Rapids airport and development to the corridor area betrmen Iawe City and Cedar Rapids. In response to Baker, Ambrisco stated the Johnson County Baro of Supervisors' Chair iscurrently the president Of ECAD. McDonald said the Count?l� Is beginning to better understand end define their role in economic development. ECONOMIC DEVELORM LOAM POOL: Atkins said the memorandum and agreement regarding economic development ION stated would allow ICAD a biryhlning teal to market Iowa City. Baker raised concerns about the proposed Inter - eft rates and type of Jobs that will be created. Council discussed the Industry and Jobs that lam City should attract and agreed the economic development logo pal proposal should be pursued. Courtney suggested uking other business entities to contribute to the fund. Atkins sold he rill meet with banks and report back to Council with more dethils. MIDGET ISSUES: Council received Yitosh's October 11, 1986, budget Issues hand-out. o• .Z 37 M Op, .o• ICAD EXECUTIVE REVIEW A SELF STUDY June 10, 1987 Ray A. Muston, president /4 o0. .o• Wed, Jun 10, 1987 ICAD Executive Review 1987 Page i ICAD Executive Review 1987 .. • • • • • 1 PROGRAM ............................ Advertising/Promotion Program ... 1 . ... ..2 Create/Implement • Solicit Funds • • • ' ' ' ' • ' ' ' '' Implement Business Retention/Expansion Program ... g . ... 4 Identify Industry Sites ... ............ . Attract New Businesses Complementary to Existing Industry ...5 Coordinate Industry Needs with Federal and State Job Programs.. 7 ADMINISTRATION ........... Direct operational and financial activities...... • • • • 7 Exercise functional and administrative supervision over staff. ..7 Prepare and present recommendations and reports as necessary - .8 Be able to perform demographic analysis and projections, 9 Other..........................'.........9 Conclusion. ...... • • • • • • • • • • ' ' ' ' ' " i W m Wed, Jun 10, 1987 ICAD Executive Review 1987 Page 1 ICAD Executive Review 1987 The material which follows is intended as a summary "self study" of performace in the position of President, Iowa City Area Development Group, Inc. relative to postion responsibilities outlined in May 1984 by the First Capitol Development Board. Section I covers program responsibilities as defined in the initial job description, Section II responds to administrative duties assigned, and Section III addresses additional duties or activities which have been assumed through experience or initiative beyond the original description. I. PROGRAM I.I. Create/Implement Advertising/Promotion Program An advertising/promotion program has been conceptualized and implemented through progressive actions taken since January 1985. Essential steps have included a review of media used for advertising community development opportunities, a review of projected return on investment to be received from advertising, and targeted placement of selected ads and promotions.(See appendix a) r ( .,t r, `'y •,�t,y Three distinctive approaches for advertising and promotion have been implemented: 1) Targeted ads in industrial real estate publications, 2) Direct mail contacts, and 3) Networking with professional associations. Preparation of ads for publication has been based on unique strengths of area existing industry and expertise. Ads have featured the University of Iowa, American College Testing, Rockwell International, H.J. Heinz, and Procter and Gamble. Placement of ads has been limited to opportunities to benefit from special Iowa sections or university park themes. Space has been contracted for in the US Real Estate Register (an annual directory), Expansion Magazine, Business and Industry Magazine and Plants Sites and Parks. Inquiries from ads have been coded and monitored for evaluation of media effectiveness. Only Plants Sites and Parks has yielded a significant number of inquiries. Aex Y Wed, Jun 10, 1987 ICAD Executive Review 1987 Page 2 Direct mail programs are noted below under "Attract New Industry". Promotional activity has included materials produced specifically to introduce the area to projects and to respond to inquiries(see section on Attract New Industry). Promotion has also included an intentional public relations campaign to gain exposure in regional and national media. Public relations efforts have resulted in positive articles in Expansion Magazine, Plants Sites and Parks and Business Facilities. Officers of ICAD have participated in state, regional and national meetings which provide exposure to corporate site location personnel. In May 1987, Ray Muston was selected for membership in the Industrial Development Research Council, the most select corporate real estate organization in the US (top Fortune 200 companies and limited community/state development professionals). Membership is based on participation in the organization, nomination by existing corporate members and professional credentials. 1.2. Solicit Funds The initial budget of First Capitol Development was based on pledges of support from the City of Iowa City, Greater Iowa City Chamber of Commerce and the University of Iowa. A comprehensive strategic plan completed in January 1985 projected marketing and program strategies requiring expanded financial support. A fund drive strategy was drafted and submitted to the board in March 1985. General Chairman John Balmer, Bob Sierk, Tom Hoogerwerf, Jerry Meis and Ray Muston raised pledges totaling approximately $575,000 for the five year program. (see apprendix b) Fund Drive Goal: $600,000 Total Pledged First Year:$125,679 Total Pledged each year (2-5):$102,500 Defaults as of 1987:4 u 4% /` 0.2 M Wed, Jun 10, 1987 ICAD Executive Review 1987 Page 3 The annual banquet of FCDI in December 1985 was used as a vehicle to recognize, express appreciattion, and report to private contributors. Local government support grew following presentations to and participation of the Coralville City Council and Chamber Of Commerce, County Supervisors, and cities of Solon, West Branch, Lone Tree, Kalona, Riverside and Wellman. Williamsburg and Tipton economic development groups have both expressed interest in joining ICAD during 1987. Comparative budgets for economic development in 1984-85 included annual commitments in other leading Iowa programs as follows: Des Moines $500,000 Clinton $376,000 Council Bluffs $333,000 Cedar Rapids $196,000 1.3. Implement Business Retention/Expansion Program The existing business retention and expansion program has been a primary contribution of the Greater Iowa City Chamber Of Commerce. ICAD initiatives in support of the existing business program have included: 1) A systemic program to present and support passage of tax abatement programs in area jurisdictions to support business expansion. 2) A review of zoning policy with local governments to recommend changes appropriate to our targeted industry objectives. 3) The support of RISE applications for street/highway improvements for current and future projects in North Liberty, Coralville, Iowa City and southern Johnson County. Perhaps the most important yet least glamorous part of our existing industry program is the development of a comprehensive inventory of state programs and business climate information to assist local corporate planners. For /( o4Z Wed, Jun 10, 1987 ICAD Executive Review 1987 Page 4 example, the monitoring of all empty industrial buildings in the state has help track our competitive position and was helpful in planning for a spec building in Business Development Park. The ICAD group now has one of the better research/information systems for economic development in the state. We have enjoyed a number of successful expansions of our existing industry group during the past three years including NCS computer facility, new Millard expansions, the new Economy Advertising facility, the new state-of-the-art Riepe Buchanan & Piper building, and a number of quiet yet dramatic projects to prepare our local industry for a more competitive Position in the future. 1.4. Identify Industry Sites We have progressed from having no ongoing record of existing sites to maintenance of a comprehensive inventory of more than 2000 acres of industrial/office/research sites in participating communities. A complementary inventory of existing buildings is also maintained. The available building inventory has been instrumental in the location of our most successful project in 1986-87, Victor Plastics. Following identification of sites, a systemic program to develop consistent information, plats, and topographical information was initiated. An example of the importance of site inventory data is the fact that electrical service in communities served includes five different suppliers with different rate structures and economic development policies. We now have complete information on all prospective development sites including aerial photos. Site inventories ° are maintained on a comF uterized system to enable quick reference based on speci'ications of the inquiring company. Current records include 23 different sites and 94 buildings. (see appendix c) .O' ., Wed, Jun 10, 1987 ICAD Executive Review 1987 Page 5 1.5. Attract New Businesses Complementary to Existing Industry Between 1973 and 1983, the Iowa Development Commission recorded 6 expansions in Johnson County. Since January 1985, expansions for area communities have accounted for an announced 1,900 jobs to be created including: Coralville... six projects Iowa City—twenty six projects North Liberty... two projects West Branch ... one project Wellman ... one project Kalona... one project Prospective projects have considered all other communities i as well but were lost for a variety of reasons such as the lack of a specific site or suitable existing building. A major part of the marketing program for new industry has been the design and preparation of essential presentation materials. Since the inception of our strategic plan/fund drive in spring 1985, we have completed the following: a.Research parks brochure higlighting university partnership... b.Area facts inserts for the Iowa City quality of life brochure... c.Updated quick reference files for all participating communities... d.Special Japanese brochure for the area... a -Special Korean brochure for the area.... f. Fund drive marketing plan and presentation folio... g3ailored presentation folios for each participating community with a verified industrial site... h.Video tape presentation for General Motors Saturn... i.Video tape presentation for Toyota... j.Video tape presentation for the Iowa City Area (FCDI)... k.Video tape presentation for the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids Corridor... I.Video tape translation to Japanese for Corridor... Domestic marketing efforts have including direct mail leg ox .o• P Wed, Jun 10, 1987 ICAD Executive Review 1987 campaigns to vendors of Page 6 campaigns more Rockwell (following than 200 food processers related to in pork industry, and a select list of native Iowans in ke industry positions. to the a telemarketin We have also implemented and y resulted in g campaign to more than 200 companies the identification of a number of meanies which Prospects. Potential future An often overlooked part of our marketing program is the ongoing relationship University With new entrepreneurs in the Of Iowa Technology Innovation Center and community at large These exciting new companies considerable promise for the future. small .... often including hold time g less than a They are plots support and consideration they dozen employees. The development process is often y fequire in the development like Rockwell, more than that for a major During fiscal 1986-87 to the prospect file 7, the ICAD group added 117 prospects corporate contacts. and maintained a record of (see appendix d) a total of 205 The ICAD group has worked cooperatively with the Rapids Committee of 100 and Electric to develo Iowa Electric and Iowa Illinois Gas marketingP the most comprehensive international program in the state of Iowa. International initiatives have resulted in area from forei sitors n the visit of 15 initiatives in both contacts and a number of strong to the resulting Korea and Japan. The first expansion9 planning 9 from international contacts was announced asa joint venture Curer n of Iowa wa Electric with a Hong Kon mana in the sprin g clothing 9 of 1987. The ICAD group also initiated the tax abatement to corporate research facilities which locate in Iowa, strategicProposal to offer That proposal was passed b and is central to current efforts to Y the legislature in 1886 Dynamics and other high attract US West, General 9 tech research facilities to Iowa 14 0dX- .o r Wed, Jun 10, 1987 ICAD Executive Review 1987 Page 7 The City of Iowa City Loan program has already proven to be a positive factor in our economic development marketing effort as new prospects seek discriminating initiatives at the local level. 1.6. Coordinate Industry Needs with Federal and State Job Programs All business prospects in ICAD networks have been informed of special incentives available including training and tax abatement programs in close cooperation with local governments and Kirkwood Community College. Major training grant awards have been awarded to Rockwell, Purethane, and Victor Plastics. 2. ADMINISTRATION 2.1. Direct operational and financial activities The organization of ICAD began with the executive position and contributed support from staff of the Greater Iowa City Chamber of Commerce in 1984-85. The initial strategic plan for the economic development program was completed by the president in January 1985 and has served as a guide to activities and programs since that date. Since its inception, ICAD has operated within approved budgets—conserving resources until program activities were in fact needed or ready to "go on line". Fiscal stewardship has led to cash reserves which will be essential in the continuation of programs through 1989. 2.2. Exercise functional and administrative supervision over staff Staffing of ICAD has been essentially restricted in formative years to the executive, a full time secretary/assistant (1986) and special research assistant provided through matching funds for 1986-87 with contributed support through the Chamber of Commerce as available. Comparable staffing for economic development in sister cities with whom we relate most directly are outlined below. Des Moines: Title FTE Executive 1 //POOL .O' M Wed, Jun 10, 1987 ICAD Executive Review 1987 Page 8 Assistant VP 1 National Marketing Director 1 Small Business Director 1 Research Director 1 Secretarial 2,5 Total 7,5 positions Cedar Rapids:Executive 1 Domestic Marketing Director 1 Research/Systems 1 Administrative Assistant 1 Secretary 1 Total 5 positions All communications and publications responsibilities in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids are performed by other professional staff of the parent organizations. [CAD staffing for 1987-88 is conservatively projected to include the executive, an administrative assistant and one secretary with contributed assistance from the Great Iowa City Chamber and City of Iowa City economic development representative. 2.3. Prepare and present recommendations and reports as necessary Recommendations and reports have been prepared in response to requests from the board as well as participating communities. Staff of ICAD have delivered more than 100 presentations to area groups regarding general economic development programs and specific project proposals. 2.4. Be able to perform demographic analysis and projections,• planning, economic analysis and surveys ICAD has developed perhaps on of the best economic development data bases in the state. This information has been useful in the preparation of a number of special demographic reports and profiles targeted to both domestic and international clients. The special study prepared for Japnese Auto Parts companies on behalf of the state and the Wed, Jun 10, 1987 ICAD Executive Review 1987 Page 9 Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor was prepared by ICAD staff. 3. Other The original job description/specifications for the president of ICAD did not encompass a number of essential components which have proven to be critical to our program success. Among many factors which should be noted are the following. 1. Networking community and area initiatives with University of Iowa resources and expertise. 2. Establishing systems to provide timely response to both existing and prospective industry via computer systems and data bases. 3. Serving on regional and state boards/commissions central to the image and role of ICAD as a dynamic economic development organization. 4. Conclusion In less than three years, the ICAD program has grown to command a respected position in the region and the state as an economic development partnership of public and private organizations. Progress to date has far exceeded expectations specified in our strategic plan in January 1985 which called for a targeted five new locations and creation of 200 industrial jobs by the end of the five year program in 1990. We have realized the objective of preparing comprehensive site, building and demographic information and materials to be used in our marketing efforts. We have carried those materials to hundreds of prospects in the US and internationally. We have impacted the image of the Iowa City area as a dynamic and responsive area for industries of the future. o' IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT SPECIAL TASK FORCE BE DESIGNATED TO REVIEW THE PROGRAM AS IT IS CURRENTLY CONFIGURED AND RECOMMEND STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS FOR THE NEAR TERM DURING FISCAL 1987-88. A TOPICAL OUTLINE FOR STRATEGIC REVIEW BASED ON ECONOMIC 4 doe ry 0 Wed, Jun 10, 1987 ICAD Executive Review 1987 '!�v 4 %�\ DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH IS ATTACHED. Ray A. Muston June 10, 1987 Page 10 16 40 d2 .1. C] Page No. 06/10/87 Fundrive Contributor ICAD Group - Five Yenr Fundrive Report of Income Years Annual FY FY FY FY FY Pledge 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 #* P City of Coralville 5 6,100 6400 6400 0 0 0 City of Hills 1 500 550 0 0 0 0 City of Iowa City 5 40000 40000 40000 0 0 0 City of Ralona 5 1675 1675 45 0 0 0 City of Riverside 5 1000 1000 1000 0 0 0 City of West Branch 1 1500 1500 0 0 0 0 Johnson County Bd of Supr. 5 20000 20000 18334 0 0 0 North Liberty City Council 5 2500 1500 2500 2500 0 0 Solon Development Commis. 1 500 500 250 0 0 0 Town of Wellman 5 1012 1012 0 0 0 0 ## Subtotal ## 38 75087 74137 68529 2500 0 0 *## Total ### 484 203337 199816 16.5007 14310 10000 10000 lGeA- .0. a .analysis of Income Flow for ICA_- Group Public Contributors Annual Pledges Year One: S 75087 Year Two: S 7258- Year Three: S 72581 Year Four: S 72587 Year Five: S 72587 Total Contributors Annual Pledges Year One: $203337 Year Two: 5175087 Year Three: S1750R7 Year Four: S174087 Year Five: S17398; Received as of 06/10/87 Year One: $125679 Year Two: $ 96478 Year Three: S 11810 Year Four: S 10000 Year Five: $ 10000 Received as of 109 Year Private Contibutors Year Two: Annual Pledges Year One: SI28250 Year Two: $102500 Year Three: 5102500 Year Four: SI01500 Year Five: 5101400 Public Contributors Annual Pledges Year One: S 75087 Year Two: S 7258- Year Three: S 72581 Year Four: S 72587 Year Five: S 72587 Total Contributors Annual Pledges Year One: $203337 Year Two: 5175087 Year Three: S1750R7 Year Four: S174087 Year Five: S17398; Received as of 06/10/87 Year One: $125679 Year Two: $ 96478 Year Three: S 11810 Year Four: S 10000 Year Five: $ 10000 Received as of 06/10/87 Year One: S 74137 Year Two: S 68529 Year Three: S 2500 Year Four: S 0 Year Five: $ 0 Received as of 06/10/87 Year One: 5199816 Year Two: 5163007 year. Three: S 143111 Year Four: S Ii1000 Year Five: S 10000 NO to be Received Year One: S 2571 Year Two: $ 6022 Year Three: S 90690 Year Four: S 91500 Year Five: S 91400 Yet to be Received Year One: S 950 Year Two: S 4058 Year Three: S 70087 Year Four: S 72587 Year Five: S 72587 Yet to be Received Year One: S 3521 Year T1do: S 10080 Year Three; 5160777 dear Four: 8164087 Year Five: 5163987 .V' Iowa City .area Development Troup, Inc. June Macro Proposed June 87 YTD Budget t$FINANCIAL STATEMENT*; Revenues **INVESTMENTSkt $176,000.00 S0,550.00 51.18,632.22 ' Govt. S76,000.00 5550.00 $31,244.92 Private 5100,000.00 S5,000.00 $117,387.30 Interest 56,500.00 s395.19 55,141.83 f **Pay In Kind 6.16,412.00 s3,859.43 546,313.16 e IC CofC 532,152.00 $2,671.10 532,053.20 j UIResFD S14,260.00 51,188.33 $14,259.96 t Misc. 55,400.00 $100.00 $17,142.72 tkTOTAL INCQMEtt 5234,312.00 59,90.1.62 5211,229.93 " E>:penses G kr Personnel Totalrt $84,347.39 $8,226.86 $96,521.20 PIF Salary $'22,31'2.32 51,859.36 526,916.8.1 Salaries 562,035.07 56,367.50 $69,604.36 EmpTax 55,700.00 5637.47 $6,180.42 t EmpBen 515,063.68 $1,188.33 515,334.78 t*PERSO\NEL TOTALtt $105,611.07 510,052.66 5118,036.40 • Rent 58,6.10.00 5120.00 S8,610.00 Utility $.00 5.00 S.00 } Insurance/Taint 5300.00 5.00 S.00 Bldg Furn/Phone System $800.00 5.00 5133.48 ttBLDG 'rOTALkt t 59,740.00 s720.00 S8,773.48 1 Equipment 5.00 S15.00 $1,655.18 Supply 5.00 5200,74 55,903.-15 Phone 5.00 $200.86 $1,944.93 Postage 5,00 5155.44 $1,526.60 i t#OFFICE TOTALtt $10,000.00 S572.04 511,030.16 Car 5,00 s306.81 55,164.41 j Travel Expense 5.00 $.00 $059.0.4 Enter 5.00 $19.45 SII F, 2 ?ITG/TRAIN S.00 S.00 51,335.18 International Travel. 5.00 $.00 $6,865.13 trTR,1PEL/MTGS TOTAL 524,500.00 5326.28 $15,426.48 Duesi.iuh=. 51,200.00 $110.00 51,488.00 ProiFo I?s 52,000.00 $12.:771 5:718.1.4 /(oz •o• Advertising Prnsperr, Idem 530,000.1)0 S.00 S6, 788.48 Theme le 83,300.00 $3,900.00 $577.68 $895.18 Collateral Materials $7,650'00 S.00 $7,x38.02 Public Relations 516,000.00 S.00 $1,253.30 Telemarketing 8.00 S12,299.15 Inter-SI5,000.00 promo 57,500.00 S.00 SI15.00 Research $3,000,00 5.00 $31,062.95 Task Force/Prom S.00 585.30 CaptExp 5.00 52,000.00 S.00 $.00 Reserve S.00 $.00 ContingencyS.00 5101000.00 $480.00 $3,958.77 Advanced Receiv. General Services $24,560.00 $.00 $.00 $.00 .annual Banquet S.00 S'1,500.00 S.00 S.00 $6,133.14 **TOTAL EXPENSES** 5280,461.07 S.00 $3,215.64 $12,881.14 $228,518.09 tt[nrnme Minus Expenses** **Previous Balance** ___ -2976.52 -11288.16 --- 93556.24 101867.88 **Ending Balance** --- 90579.72 90579.72 14oz Name APPENDIX C List of sites Purchase Acres Price o• 80,000 Owner/ Agent Phone Duane Bolton 946-3161 Gene R. Marner (319)362-11 22,000 - 3,000don Russell Neil Trot 351-4697 Don Gregory 351-1328 150,000 James R. Berry 351-7152 Selzer Contstruction Co 338-3666 0 351-6200 0 Bolton 3 Clear Creek Science Park 350 41 Coralville Industrial Pargl Coralville Industrial ParRINO Fotsch Tract 20 Hnwkeye Industrial 151 Heartland Plaza 90 Heritage 2 1 Heritage Development Tract29 Fred Cochran Airport Industrial Park 56 Albright Acres 5 BDI Industrial Park 120 Buncher Site - BDI 19 Empire Addition 5 Glasglow Tract 3 Meade/Gatens 37 Northgate Corporate Park 52 Oral B labs -Mall Drive 4 Ruppert Tract 49 Stevens Tract 127 West Side Park 71 Kwik -Way Industries 260 Kruger Site 40 Site A -Lone Tree 50 Cochran 90 Fountain Property 112 00 Intercity Park 134 Streb Site 36 Riverside Tract 42 o• 80,000 Owner/ Agent Phone Duane Bolton 946-3161 Gene R. Marner (319)362-11 22,000 - 3,000don Russell Neil Trot 351-4697 Don Gregory 351-1328 150,000 James R. Berry 351-7152 Selzer Contstruction Co 338-3666 14,0Z Chick Meade/Don Gatens 351-6200 Mr. Duncan 351-0217 Charles W. Ruppert 670,000 John Stevens 1180/acre Tom Parks & Partner 377-9421 5,000 Walter Kruger 5,000 Absentee 270,000 Fred Cochran Paul & Suzanne Fountain (319)626-2-1 5,000/acre Chick Meade 351-6284 5,000/acre Tom Streb 0 City of Riverside 14,0Z .o• r 14 o.z, S i t e A v a i l a b i l i t y Summary of Site Database (29 records) Electric Company City Count Acreage class Count Cedar Rapids: 1 0-10: 6 Eastern Iowa REC: 1 Coralville: 9 11-25: 2 Iowa -Electric: 2 Hills: 0 26-50: 8 Iowa -Illinois: 21 Iowa City: 12 51-75: 3 Linn County REC: 2 Falona: 0 76-100: 2 Lone Tree: 2 101-150: 5 Zoning Class North Liberty: 4 151-200: 1 Orford: 0 201-250: 0 N/A: 8 C-1: 1 Riverside: I Over 250: 2 None: 2 CC -2: 1 Shueyville: 0 I-1: 5 F-1: 1 Solon: 0 CH -1: 4 RS -5: 1 Swisher: 0 I-2: 3 P: 1 Wellman: 0 CO -1: 1 West Branch: 0 CI -1: 1 Williamsburg: 0 14 o.z, .o Y Building list; Osq.ft. to 50000sq.ft. Name Sq. Feet Lease Owner/ Total Price City Agent American Federal p Iowa City 0 0 Buline Richard 228 312 125mo Lone Tree Jim Buline Jr Jefferson Hotel/ChristiaA70 450mo Iowa Cit Y Pat Callahan Chambers 500Iowa 100mo City Dan Black Hieronymous 600 300mo Coralville Pat Callahan Hieronymous 625 400mo Iowa City Pat Callahan Die Gosling 650 450mo Iowa City Pat Callahan Dickey 120 150mo Iowa City Gary Carlson Whitedog Garage 740 400mo Lone Tree Bob Dickey H Henry 750 250mo Iowa City Pat Callahan Governors Ridge 800 10.00ft Coralville Pat Callahan Plaza Centre One 800 13.00ft Iowa City Pat Callahan 800 200mo Iowa City Dick McKeen Buline(b) Buline (b) 846 350mo Coralville Pat Callahan Dain Bosworth 900 880mo Lone Tree Jim Buline Jr Colonial Park Offices 1000 10.00ft Iowa City Pat Callahan Jones 1000 Iowa City Pat Callahan Professional Building 1000 10.00ft Iowa City Jones Anderson, Ira 1100 600mo Iowa City Dennis Visser Anderson, Ira 1200 330mo Coralville Pat Callahan Rroeze 1200 800mo Coralville Pat Callahan Stevens Dr 1200 B.00ft Iowa City Pat Callahan Croker 1300 14.00ft Iowa City Iowa Dave Cahill Beddicicer 1340 700mo City Pat Callahan Kieffer 1342 500mo Iowa City Pat Callahan Lantern Park Plaza 1375 9.75ft Coralville Pat Callahan Bailey, Norm 1400 3600yr Coralville Pat Callahan Wombncher 1450 450mo Iowa City Norman Bailey Chong 1500 Iowa City Pat Callahan First Ave Mail (b) 1500 9.00ft Coralville Jack Waite Stan Stevens 1500 1500mo Iowa City Dave Cahill River City Real Estate 1550 Coralville Pat Callahan Moody 1625 neg Hills Pat Callahan Hawkeye Investments 1800 965 Lone Tree Ferrel Moody Sahnetz 1800 mo moCoralville 2.65ft/no mo Mouth LibertyBryceaCunningham Selzer -Highland 1920 2000 600mo Coralville Pat Callahan Bremer Building 2300 450mo 1899mo tripleIoah Iowa City City Max Selzer Patterson 2352 350mo Wellman WeD. First Federal Smith 2,100 9.00ft Iowa City Patterson Carol Barker Midwest Tool and Fastene2800 2400 185mo 1400mo Lone Tree Dave Smith F.rusha 3000 1.00ft Coralville Pat Callahan Prairie Lights Downstair0000 1500mo/6ft Solon Iowa City ld Erush PntaCallahana Sr_hectz Wellman Savings Banlc 3000 3.60ft Coralville Jerry Ambrose Auto Rebuilders 3000 3520 400mo Wellman Wellman Savings Bank Kral 3600 5.50ft Wellman Iowa Cit Keith Semler Whitewny Winborn Building 3600 12.00ft y Iowa City Larry Krnl Pat Callnhan Kerr 3600 $300.00/month Williamsburg John Phillips Alberhasky 3750 3800 7.00ft 1 200mo Iowa Cit y Pat Callahan ... - -^^ Iowa City PaL Callahan /` O� o' r Herky Bldg 4000 6.00ft CoraLville Kevin Hanick Kramer 4000 3.00ft Solon Ann Kramer Ragstock Building 4000 $12.00/ft. Iowa City Richard L. Duncan StrebCom 4176 Iowa City Mary Jo Streb Wade_ 4800 300mo Wellman Wade & Company Whitedog Garage 4800 3.50ft Iowa City Pat Callahan Slach 5040 West Branch Leonard Slach South Gilbert Court 5200 2500-3000/mo Iowa City Dick Davin Real Esta to Clark 5600 7.50ft Iowa City Dave Clark Green Pepper Bldg. 5700 Coralville Western Properties Lifetime 5950 1800/mo North LibertyPaul McKeen Commerce Center 6000 9.0Oft Iowa City Mace Braverman Jones 6000 Iowa City Jones Roffman Bldg. 6048 neg Iowa City Pat Callahan Medical Design 6474 10,000a Oxford First Trust & Saving s StorMor 6685 1150mo North LibertyDennis Boyd Sanctuary 7000 7.50ft Iowa City Kevin Hanick Prentiss Street Bulding 7231 2000/month Iowa City Dick McKeen Kauffman 7700 Wellman Wellman Savings Bank Paulson 7800 500/Month West Branch Wayne Paulson General Electric BuildinS000 Iowa City Lenoch & Cilek 10000 12.00/foot Iowa City Smith Hilgenberg Eastman Furniture Store 11200 3020mo Coralville Andrea Algreen Mead. Wayne 11200 2.90ft Coralville Andrea Algreen Bywater 11500 $3 - $5 /ft. Iowa City Bill Bywater Meade -NL 11880 2.10ft North LibertyChick Meade Coffman 12000 2.00/sq. ft. Belle Plaine Larry Coffman Paul Helen 13500 9.00ft Iowa City John Soloski Boggs 13600 2.04ft Iowa City R.M. Boggs Invivo 15120 Wellman Duane Kann Wolf 15865 4.41ft Iowa City Bob Wolf Dickey's Save -A -Lot 18000 16.90ft. Iowa City Gerry Ambrose Nash Building (Frank Nas59080 $2.25/sq.ft. Iowa City Ambrose Watts Poots 22000 Coralville Allan Poets Coffman Sales Company 23000 ? Williamsburg Bildstein Old Public Library 24000 Iowa City John Rummelhart Swank 27000 2.50ft Iowa City Larry Pacha Brewery Square 30000 Iowa City Lepic-Kroeger Realto rs Teleeonnect 36000 Cedar Rapids Casey Mahon Confinement Specialists 38960 neg Kalona Ernest Ropp 14 odL .V' Y Summary of Contact Database (205 records) Class count Number of Employees ND 0 State Count AL 0 KY 2 AK 0 LA 0 AZ 0 ME 0 AR 0 MD 0 CA 9 MA 6 CO 3 MI 1 CT 1 MN 6 DE 0 MS 0 DC 1 MO 1 FL 3 MT 0 CA 0 NE 3 NI 0 NV 0 ID 0 NH 0 IL 16 NJ 4 IN 2 NM 0 IA 51 NY 10 KS 0 NC 0 Summary of Contact Database (205 records) Class count Number of Employees ND 0 ON 8 P 72 1_ 5 2 OK 0 S 42 6 - 10 0 OR 0 I 58 11 - 20 1 PA 0 L 8 21 - 50 5 RI 0 D 1 51 - 100 4 SC 0 101 - 250 3 SD 0 251 - 500 2 TN 0 Over 500 5 TX I UT 0 Country Count VT 0 USA 147 Austria 1 VA 1 Japan 30 Canada 1 WA 0 Korea 20 Hong Kong 2 WV 0 China 0 WI 1 Switz 1 WY 0 /G os. .o• r Summary of Contact progress 06/30/86 to 06/10/87 No class change: 109 Number of companies located: 3 Class I to P: 38 Class P to I: 4 Number of companies deleted: 0 Class I to S: 46 Class S to I: 0 Number of companies added: 117 Class S to P: 2 Class P to S: 0 Number of contacts made: 76 Do you need a printout of this list? (YIN) i /` OAw .o• American Economic Development Council AEDC members work together as team to build cities Economic development isa busi- ness of teamwork. Though every team has a captain, it is the interre- lationships of all the team members Pulling together which add up to a "win" situation, The American Economic Develop- ment Council (AEDC) — a national organization serving both the United States and Canada, which is based in Schiller Park, 111. — is com d dentand manager of the Industrial & Economic Development Department Of the Arizona Bank, detailed spe- cific instances of pr al hel ofessionp provided by Arizona AEDC mem- bers. Each of the raconteurs emphasized teamwork. Pose players and captains and its of Region at work total Ray Muston also emphasized CO. Professionals represent the idealiza• lion of the team effort. operation in his case history of a new To better understand how the AEDC works to make manufacturing plant location in the Iowa City region. the goal of In April 1986 — three months successful economic development a ahead of schedule reality, Plants, Sires & Parks galh- eredafew representative — Rockwell Inter. national Corp.'s multi-million dol. examples or lar, 75,000•square-foot Naystar the team members in action from Global Positioning System various parts of the nation. Scott Eubanks, director of the vir- (GPS) plant began operations in Coralville. ginia Department of Economic De. Moment, The city of 7,700 is adjacent to Iowa City and is an active told of a team win in a state development office; Ray Mus- partner in the First Capitol Development Inc. ton, president of First Capitol Devel- opmenl Inc., (FCDI) program. The Coralville facility is narrated a successful case history in the Iowa City region; expected to employ Epp people when it reaches full production. Barbara Roster, executive director of the Gaston County (N.C.) Economic As president of the FCDI in the Development Commission, told of rallying local initiative east -central Iowa region, Muston said he was ecstatic with the Rockwell in public/pri• vote partnerships; Everett Slosman, executive director cision. de - "This is a classic example of the McAlester Economic Development Service of close cooperation paying off for a com- in McAlester, Okla., described fast- solutions to siting munitybascd program," he said. The regional leader said the com- problems us• ing ing computer data; Peter Loedding, pony had looked at sites in other president of the Williamsport•Ly coming states before narrowing the focus to the Iowa City region. (Pa.) Chamber of Com• coerce, warned of the pitfalls of us. ing someone My first meeting with senior pco- was kfay without training and ex- Perienee for economic development 15, 9wu 85. r The sitas eselecl on announcementockwell i needs; and Judie Scalise, vice presi• made in Jul Y. and Rockwell took i Possession of the plant this April. a MMMM INSis a classic exam- pie of close cooperation paying off for a commu- nity-based programs —Muston "Thal's a fast-track program, and it can't happen without a lot of poo. PIC working hard to put together a Package that serves both the com. pony and the community," he ex- Plained. Musson, who is on leave from a post as special assistant to the vice president of research at the Univer. sity of Iowa, stressed that a commu. nity's basic resources and the finan- cial incentives it can offer are impor. tant, but once the package is in place, the key is to provide Service, According to the cation was the decidingDa�i'the site decision. Proximity to Cedar Rapids — 20 miles north of Coral- ville where Rockwell employs 7,100 persons — meant that engineering and laboratory work for the CPS system could be done nearby. The site in the 110 -acre industrial park at Coralville is on 1.80, which was a transportation factor as well. Mission noted that Iowa City is the home of the University of Iowawhe, withrthe school'sn10staff colleges and40esearch centers and institutes have vitiated cooperative programs with ndustry. Among university services vailabie to industries are quick re. M ferrals to faculty experts and use of an array of advanced research and computational equipment. "Rockwell, for example, has used the university's Electron Jficroscopy Center and the Laser Facility on %or- ious projects," he said. Also, near the Rockwell plant site is the Technology Innovation Center as well as a regional community col- , lege. Musson said the combination had "resulted in one of the best edu- cated work forces in the nation." "That's reflected in productivity statistics much higher than the na. tional average. Both manufacturing wages and absentee rates are consid• erably lower than the national norm. One important point is that we • have a very positive labor-manage- ment relationship in this area. Em- ployees of plants in the Iowa City re- gion have established record Perrot• mance in productivity turnover and t absenteeism, when compared with sister facilities in the Untied States," said Musson. He emphasized that the end result was millions of dollars saved in final Product cost. In detailing the teamwork of the area, Musson said that in addition to Offering a comprehensive incentive package for relocating or expanding firms, the FCDI communities work together with the state and all the agencies that are involved in such projects, as in the Rockwell case. "Once Rockwell made it clear our area was at the top of their list for the new plant, we took every step we t could to make the site -selection pro• cess as smooth as possible. One of the first steps was to set up a liaison committee to work with state and lo- cal governments and all the agencies that would be involved," said the FCDI leader, c Musson headed the search for a g developer that would meet Rock• b well's needs. Russell Gerdin of s Heartland Plaza Development was selected. He built the plant on 16 acres and is leasing it to Rockwell for five years. "Gerdin says he thinks one of the big reasons his site was selected was because he had construction con- tracts ready and waiting, and Rock. well was in a hurry," said Musson. He said that once papers were signed, the project moved quickly. The city of Coralville made an ad• vance commitment to move sewer and water lines to the site. The Nov star building's concrete shell was completed in December and place- ment of the roof capped off. The in- terior underwent final touches in March and occupancy took place in April. Work is still under way outside. Two major highway intersection im- provements are planned through this400,001fall, and a new a00,00water tower will be constructed to handle increased demand. MEMMM `That's what we see as the key role of the devel- opment group: to bring whatever is needed to the table, to make sure posi- tive communication con- tinues and, most impor- tant, to get the jobs done.' —Musson "As an organization of local gov ernments and private groups, FCDI was born out of a positive, aggres- sive commitment to planned eco. nomic expansion. County supervi- sors, representatives of 12 to IJ small own councils along with Coralville and Iowa City, area business leaders — they all worked together. "That's what we see as the key role of the development group: to bring whatever is needed to the table, to make sure Positive communication oniinues and, most important, to et the jobs done. All those ideals ecame a reality in this case," as. erred Musson. Reprinted by permission of Plants Sites d Parks. July/August 1986. /0O0Z a 4 ROdwell-CoNins And Iowa Win With Team Approach The Defense Department Contractor Brings 800,Jobs and A New Management Philosophy to the Cedar Rapids -Iowa City Corridor CORAL TLE, Iowa— Teamwork laid the foun. dation of the new Rock- well -Collins facility here. The plant's new management phi- losophy relies heavily on grouping employees together and an aggres- sive team of state and local devel- opment officials brought the avionics equipment manufacturer to Coralville. The boo to 800 people who will work at the site will build the Naystar Global Positioning Sys. tem, a navigational system to be used in satellites, for a $61.5 mil- lion Defense Department contract. The Rockwell -Collins Avionics Group, which is a division of the $7.3 billion Rockwell International Corp, of Pittsburgh, Pa., already employs 7,000 at a plant in Cedar Rapids. When Rockwell announced that it was searching for a site to build a new plant, economic developers in Iowa swung into action. They estimated that the plant may cre. ate as many as 500 additional jobs in local businesses that form or ex- pand to meet the demands of Rockwell's presence in the area and that it should pump $20 million into the local economy. The site selection process led Rockwell to consider locating in North Carolina, Florida, and Richardson, Texas, where the com- pany already owns a facility. "The success in keeping the work in Iowa is due to a number of favorable developments initiated by forward -thinking legislators, local government and business t leaders and labor union officials," /aeili!Y and """en° aeoeloper uho could build us a first-rate then lase i! back to us." says James Churchill, president of Rockwell's Avionics Group. Proximity to the Rockwell - Collins headquarters in Cedar Rapids and to the University of Iowa's Technology Innovation Center in Iowa City also contribut- ed to the location decision. "Because Coralville is within 35 miles of Cedar Rapids, we did not have to worry about moving peo- ple. Our corporate policy is to give employees the right of refusal in moving. We did not have to worry about our management and techni- cal people uprooting their families o go someplace else," says Ron Schleder, plant manager of the Coralville site. "We have had zero turndowns from people we've in- vited to come to the Coralville site and we've had many people within the company ask to come to work here. "Also, our analysis of the costs and risks of supporting a facility 30 miles from the Technology Innova. tion Center in Iowa City as op. posed to someplace in the Sun Belt clearly favored Iowa," he adds. "The loss of time and money flying engineers and other technical staff back and forth was considerable." HELP FROM ALL ANGLES Local govern °blamed funds men[ officials Iowa's from the Revitalize pro I. whi Economy (RISE) Provement Of secondary will Pay for im- Rockwell 3e ary roads that Ruston, will us+n& Ray Ilevelo President of First Capitol Profit Pment Inc., a private, non- economic development or- ganization supported by local governments and business organi- zations in Iowa City, ICoralville, Johnson Countythe University of owa, , and other Places, headed the search for a developer who would meet the company's needs. "We really wanted to find an ex- cellent developer who would build a first-rate facilit back to " y and then lease it us,says Schleder. "The help we received in nding a fi developer made us feel that the People in Iowa really eared about m having f locate hereu." Russell of Gerdin of Heartland Plaza oevel for oPment built a 78,000 -by -8,000 m foot plant that went up in nine months, three months ahead of ter schedule. h training course, the instructors and managers looked to form natu- Ron SrAleder, ral teams of workers who would ma++ager Stably ttoogetther after it was finished. ve ^olein,• Co,y- ville site and + a fagh�tor ers at he Coral - '!pe• lora cit'. headquarters sat d from our " We have a clean slate here, so we felt now would be a good time to start our new tw?n- �ented management fitted 1,000 Possible employees, which ]30 were asked to come in r interviews with the Rockwell anagement team. 'Each of our five managers in - viewed 30 to 35 People We c ase 70 people to then and-a-hatake sthree- lf hour aptitude test that TRAINING eeoked at all aspects o! [he employ, Another inceDnti�ve or There were both written and was a law Rockwell Schleder stical ays of the test," ure in July 985twhichte legis- tests, they went throw B the lar gradin Iowa rnmows mumty colleges [ousel! interviews of Ugh two more tax-exempt bonds with the funds µhen that w a halt hour each. to go for new employee training, the scares, compared e looked at The compan a new team -Oriented management Philosophy. We have a anagement here, so we felt now would clean sl a Scoh�ledere to start this program,, explains, ,Our 80 -hour training Program was designed so that a new employee will learn ev- erything he or she will need to know, including social adaptation to the management philosophy and how to function as a team. the Will be sitting down with es over, after the training is with them d+scussIng team goals 'callSchleder concludes. man y' +n our industry, and in Y others, someone is hired to do some Physical work. ;'hey be• come good at promotedtheir job and are , and management then to pects them work overnight. apply their minds to the is that if might. our philos- and effort You take the time who will develoe someone up front Ployee and then Into thole em. son in all aspects of the job per- aspects deal You've more."® voices to the cosends quarterly in Press+ons of the various a our +m-LMain Ue► `�voices to te cam nitycolle and offered q3 jobs."PPl+cantsurt A ent Cototnlplgtand the gefor The cam y Court Ave,retired through Iwnds are from Pan had $1.2 millionem Iowa 60309rebates. Propertytax training( bond issue to use forontacp"This is B (which was adinisteredontact; Alan TI101� dlreNa terrificprogram that byRockwell instructors m ne8ts the company and the cam- SII receive from the s )and itY, Schleder enthuses.vethe waees0rya°ftol neve!neverseen anything like this in an benefits fa�mPloYees' �hingtOn ent Inc,other state." YFor the fir their first 12 w'eeksa In addition torst five Years of Opera- ' Iowa X40providin financial l+°n the company can also deduct ontact. RaY Muston, assistance in g $738 from its state co trsmm come tax bill for each new employees, the Iowa team Played new rporate i c significant role in screeninplayeda ated. lab ere. tial workers. An advertisemente n While the Cedar Ra ids with financial benefitsiding he company The s P and 1poPi cnnLy and training of new em to g PnPersdrew6,000s the hinn Iowa Job Service then allow Schleders P yeesnlso screened the applicants and sub- te'+m to implement a new min ent men[ philosophy, Throughout n he n,, -...ed byPerm(ssion of Ex 8az+ne, June 1986 Issue s G HOMING IN ON IOWA CITY WAS EASY. Iowa City had all the resources Rockwell needed. Like world-renowned research facilities. An excellent transportation infrastructure. And people — Iowa City's greatest asset — whose high productivity supports an economy based on thriving commerce, a major university and many national and international companies. Navigate your company in the right direction, and call Ray Muston at First Capitol Development, Inc. at (319) 354-3939. Lock onto Iowa City. .V' 0 For Procter & Gamble; `J W�- IOWA- CITY IS HEAD & HOULDERS ABOVE THE REST. P&G Is taking advantage of all of Iowa City's valuable resources. Like land. Large parcels created for manufacturing, warehousing and research developmenl. And people—Iowa City's greatest asset —whose Intelligence and produclivity produce low absenteeism and turnover rales. Make the move to Iowa City. Call Ray Muston at First Capitol Development, Inc. at (319) 354.3939. Clean up on your competition. /G oto. 0 CITY OF IOWACIVIC CENT R 410 E. WASHINGTON ST CITY IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-500C November 4, 1987 Mr, John Gilardi, Editor The Dail Iowan omnunica ions Center The University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa 52242 Dear Mr. Gilardi: The purpose of this letter is to express my extreme dissatisfaction with I representations in article (98enclosed) yse page 2ofthe TusdayOctober27,17 editionoftheaIowan "Councilor n ot bwyocTha article containsstatementsattributedto mehichI not only did not entitle make but the specifics of which were not discussed with Mr. Levy. I refer specifically to that which is alleged to represent my personal opinion in the 5th and 6th paragraphs of the article in question. I was vary deliberate during our conversation not to express my personal opinion regarding the subject issue, although it was readily apparent i that Mr. Levy was "fishing", but rather I attempted to advise him of the appropriate sources he might contact if he wished to pursue individual opinions on the issue. I referred him to the City Council and to the Charter Review Commission and suggested he contact individual members of those bodies if he wished to further explore the bases for differing i opinions which had been raised in past discussions. I feel compelled to express my extreme sense of outrage over what I per- ceive to be an example of totally unprofessional, irresponsible journal - Mr. Levy ism. In his attempts to either expose or create some imagined conflict, Of such apconflict,choI to havesincefabricate beenstatements confronted by part Ci`y as evidence who, because of Mr. Levy's irresponsible reporting, now question what they believe to be my opinion that some Councilors may not fairly or adequately represent constituents in their representative districts. Mr. Levy's false representation has placed me in a position where I may find it difficult to work with City Councilors whose confidence in my commit- ment to support and carry out their established public policy may be eroded. I trust that my past performance and working relationship with current Council members will allow them to recognize this unfortunate occurrence for what it is. However, it gives me concern that I cannot rely on that same prior working relationship to gain the confidence of newly elected Councilmembers. Further, I find this whole matter espe- cially disconcerting in view of the fact that my personal opinion on 14403 Mr, John Gilardi November 4, 1991 Page 2 this issue is actually in direct contrast to that which was attributed to me by Mr. Levy, I have never questioned the allegiance to his or her constituents of any Councilmember and I terribly resent the allegation in the Daily Iowan that I have any such reservations. I ask you to put yourself in my position and understand the dee frus- tration and resentment I now feel. I have worked in for approximately 15 years and as Public P for over 9 years. During Assistant City Manager for government through the news media, g that time I have y for the facts on Never have had considerable exposure the part of any porter fenced so blatant a disregard tha this unfortunate circumstance will adversely I am trulymy ship with City Councilmg embers, inc y affect my workingerelationt those who will soon take of - This letter is not intended for publication. I have spoken with Mr. Levy by telephone and he is aware of wish to bring this matter to your attention in the hope Pursue whatever means you deem a I simply any similar occurrence in the futurepr�ate to minimize the You will; for Thank you for your attention regarding this matter. S' incerely, Dale E. Helli� Assistant Citygl4anager Enc. tp5/4 cc; City Council City Manager Joseph Levy rs 1403 o• 4 Qd tybF II be a.m. 6 one a of hair - will awa.I rthe 1 the neat f uate has urs blit gree ntly I in iwe, i an the its ca - Dei i Lon. books give their opinions on what to cut if reductions in the district bltdgst ata necessary during the next year. The guidelines are intended to provide a way for employees to tell the district what they think can be eat before the district makes its budget cuts, acmeding to board member Betsy Haw - trey. `, r The district wants to give the impression that it is seeking the input of all' or the people in the district an budget matters, she Stu Guts in next yeses budget are likely because of the amount of money that has been spent this is no carryover for next year.' School board member Connie Champion amid the board has guidelines specifying which budget items cannot be cut. These items include busing — which has a budget set by state law — and the school lunch program. 'Next year's budget is going to be very tight — and we haven't gone through (teacher) negotia- tions yet; Hawtrey said. In its first proposal in the teacher negotiation process, the Iowa City Education Association bas requested an average pay raise of 12 percent while the district only has room in its IN TONIGHT'S regular meeting, the Iowa City School Bond will discuss the district's 'Good Conduct' polity. School Board Member Ellen Widiss mid a revised version of the policy — originally approved in June 1987 — may be final- ized to make the polity only restrict drug, alcohol and tobacco use by students partici- pating in co -curricular activi- ties. 'Me board will also hear Tues- day the Iowa City Education Association's final proposal on the allocation of the state's Phase III funds for supplemen- tal pay plan. Councilor representation 1 'contested by city officials M Joaaph LM The Daly Iowan Iowa City councilors elected to represent one of the ciWe three districts may not truly repre- sent their district because they are elected by voters city-wide, an Iowa City official said Mon- day. Iowa City Assistant City Mana- ger Dale Helling amid that in the way the election process cur. rently ie seta Candidate for district seat sold conceivabl lose the election in the diatri but still receive a majority city wide and win a mat on the council. 9t could happen; Halling mid. Iowa City is currently divided into three districts: A, which �mnsistm of the city's wed and mouth aides; B, which consists of the dtyti east aide; and C, which consists of the downtown area and the city's north side. The District B and C mats are being contested In next Tuesday's city Courts election in addition to two of the four at -large council seats. Although district councilors still must be residents of the dis- tricts they represent, they are elected on an ablarge basis. HIELLING SAID because of the city's election methods, political motivations — such as getting re-elected — could away the allegiances of district coun- cilors. Some areae of the city could get more representation than they should because of this, Helling mid. u Current District A Counci- lor Ernest Zuber, who is not seeking re-election next week, said a councilor's duty is to represent the entire city and not just one district.. The three -district format, Zuber mid, is simply meant to ensure lhot all of the councilors don't reside in the same area of the city. Zuber added he would vote for an item in the ciWe beat inter- est even if it was contrary to the interest of his district 'You can't just represent a district and vote against the city m a whole; he said. THE ELECTIONS process was established by the Iowa City Charter, which was approved in 1974 and became effective in 1976. A committee appointed by the city in 1985 to review the city's charter considered the represen- tation issue, Iowa City Clerk Marian Karr said. But committee member Dale Welt mid discussions among committee members about the issue were brief, and the elec- tion process was not *mviewed seriously. Welt, a former Iowa City eoun- cllor, amid he believed the cur- rent system of district and at - large council members is more effective than ■ ward system — w ere the councilors would all represent a,city region , 'U�0 00 �L7 C aril ams a� Outdoor Apparel 1110X, cohm. large oversiz and Coca-Cola patchwork somebod G009, Ze Impeccady clean, furl 1403 .o1 E� City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: November 9, 1981 To: Mayor William Ambrisco and City Councilmembers From: Terrence L. Timmins, City Attorney Re: Airport Compliance Project - Federal Reimbursement Introduction: In this memo, I will report on the issue raised by Councilmember Zuber at the formal council meeting on October 20 regarding the City's eligibility for reimbursement from the FAA for costs incurred by the City in conjunction with the Airport Compliance Project. Discussion: In his remarks to the council of October 20, Mr. Zuber correctly asserted that the statement made by former Assistant City Attorney David Brown in his memo of March 20, 1986, to the effect that "the City expects to regain com- pliance and become eligible to apply for 90% federal reimbursement for the costs of the project," was not accurate. However, that memo has to be put in context before one can say that it served to mislead the City Council, or that it improperly influenced the Council's decision the Compliance Project. to proceed with On that basis, the first thing that I did was to go back and review the records, starting with the advent of the Compliance Project in 1984. reviewed tapes and minutes of Council discussions I reviewed the memos and resolutions relating to the Compliance Project, and I Assistant City Attorney David Brown. he airport generally. 1 also discussed the matter with Airport Manager of Fretd Zehr and with former found in the record, starting I will next outline for you what I Project itself. with the earliest records of the Compliance The City first outlined the proposed letter dated June 29, 1984, from then Sasser of the FAA. In that letter_ Mr -A- 1__..• .. Compliance Project for the FAA in a City Attorney Robert Jansen to Mr. is �e On September 25, 1984, the City Council adopted Resolution 84-262, indicating to the FAA that it intended to do the Compliance Project as outlined in Mr. Sasser's letter and authorizing the Airport Comnission and City staff to immediately commence land acquisition and bond financing procedures. Mr. Sasser's letter of September 18 was an exhibit to that Resolution and Mr. 40f4 s 2 Jansen's letter of June 29 was included Prior to that Council meeting, Copies ofinthat resolution are appended to this m Council packet that emo for your further reference. and those went out So, as of Septemberletters those two letters, staff 984, based on the information Supplied staffs position on taffreimcould h ve presumed to Council in acquisition was reimbursable) that the Council ment that , as well Compliance Project was aware of Federal the City would as Mr, Sasser' costs (that land participation have to do the entire comp Pa�Ce1on on reimburse - specific costs were reimbursable, and there project discussion of that resolution was no J without and which not discussion o whic September 24, 1984, which occurred were , during the Council's during the informal session on Between September Sion between 1984 and March, 1986 the record zone acquisitions City Council and staff of the �s devoid informed were discussed Compliance of Proanyject. discus - informed Federal during that discussion on October 22, 1984 the Clear Participation in land acquisiii the Cit and the Council was costsforbe eligible for 9o% The subject of the Cam clear zone acquisitions. Air o1986 meeting, when al joint closed did not come up again until P Commission was held, session meeting the March CUSS an inverse condemnation That meetin g of the Cit discuss other counterclaim filed by at MY request Council 1 and Project and such potential lawsuits by Clarencetheg and oto Master �n connection with in connection Ha en Plan, As part of m future projects with Compliance City Attorney David Y preparation for implementing the interrelationshi Brown to prepare a that meeting, I asked Airport dated March p of theMaster submitted them!mO CompliencenproJeCte status staod g piece 2to 1986 j that joint meetin frame the discussion to the Council That memo of the le as a factual back- 9 was twofold: gel issues, The purpose of 1• io discuss the le generally, and gal issues and risks associated with the Compliance Project in with the + particular. Master plan 2• 7o give the Council and the and cost/benefit discussion Commission an Master Plan and with the based on the costs and Opportunity at s c°iated Compliance Pro' gage in a The first Ject, with the However, issue was discussed in the closed the discussion was the second issue wsession held on March 24, 1986. i when another held in open session, as requirse o the discussion of the ed l April 15, 1981, Y the open meetings second issue was In preparing for the March 9s law. and I met on the preceding 2Frida 4 meeting, Mr' Lehr recalls that he the error in Mr. Brown's memo, and indicatZehr fieri with the Cit recalls that he aler ed Brown Council was alread Council if it came that the matter should us to of land acquisition costs that Federal up' It was his recollectionbthatathe that issue beim Neither reimbursement would be limited 9 discussed at that time. Brown nor I have an to 90% y recollection of Ouring the executive session discussion on March 24, 1986, the Council, the Commission, and staff confined the discussion to legal issues, including a discussion of the likely cost to the City if it were required to acquire specific properties by inverse condemnation. In that context, it was once again mentioned that the City would potentially be eligible for 90% Federal reimbursement of these acquisition costs once the City was back into compli- ance. However, there was no discussion of Federal reimbursement of the Compliance Project costs during that session. At the April 15 meeting, however, a wide range of topics were covered, in- cluding a brief exchange between Mr. Zehr and Mr. Zuber regarding the cost of the Compliance Project and Federal reimbursement of those costs. A tran- script of that part of the discussion is also appended to this memo. That transcript appears to support Mr. Zehr's belief that the Council understood that only land acquisition costs were reimbursable. It may also explain why Mr. Zehr made no further attempt to clarify the matter, despite the earlier error in Mr. Browns' memo. Conclusion: My review and report on the Council's discussion of the Airport Compliance Project over the course of the last three years necessarily involved a degree of conjecture as to what individual Councilmembers knew and when they came to know it. To my knowledge, there is no way to establish, beyond doubt by review of the record alone, what was known, by whom, and when it was known. Nor do I believe that further pursuit of that issue would be constructive. The record will always be subject to debate over what it means and what it implies. The most constructive thing that should come of these discussions is a better understanding of the real issue, an issue that has been peripheral in these discussions. That issue is the City's eligibility for reimbursement of the Compliance Project costs. I will conclude with a brief discussion of that issue. After reviewing FAA regulations which have been in effect since at least 1982, it is my conclusion that Mr. Jansen was correct when he stated in his June 1984 letter that "these costs (for land acquisition) may be subjectto i later reimbursement through future FAA grants." (Emphasis added.) However, the Council should keep in mind that that is our interpretation of the FAA's regulations. The City won't know how the FAA -is going to interpret and apply those regulations until the City makes application for 90% reim- bursement of those land acquisition costs in conjunction with another project for airport improvements. That's why the discussion of any potential reim- bursement by the FAA has always been couched in very "iffy" terms. That is why Mr. Brown, in his memo of March 20, 1986, concluded his discussion by .o• stating that such reimbursement is not guaranteed." /sp .1. COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 15, 1987 PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT OF TAPE RECORDING ZEHR AND ZUBER Zehr: ...However we have an uncontrolled airport. control tower. We can't come out and tell the Pilotdonwhichhave unway to use. Our aircraft that are getting the noise complaints are larger, heavier turbine aircraft. To get a pilot to which use a runway we want him to use, our preferential runway which we're designating now is 64. We have to get something out there to entice him to use that. We will do that either through additional length or an improved instrument approach. That's of this what the bases master plan is. We're improving safety and enticing the noisy aircraft to use that runway which we want him to use. When necessarywe say if its not e that I think whatwe'rd doing isforbthe good c I'll debate trying to improve public good. We're I our image. We're tr in to community; trying to come th the twe're up with a program where not waking people up in the middle of the night; trying to give then a better airport, a quieter airport and we believe our master that. plan will do Zuber: Do we have a lot of complaints from people close to the from the airport runways where they take off and land? ( Zehr: Am I receiving them right now? Well, I don't.... Zuber: Are the people who live close to the runways and that live where the approach zones are, are you getting a lot j Zehr: of complaints. No. Zuber: I live probably closer to an approach and closer to the landing strip than anyone ls bother ontthinkxcet there'sraafew rme, Ide ( greatbnoisesthere. So Iocan't quite understand why we would be gaining by expanding, "the j coming into other than FAA compliance," why we would be doing better than anything we're doing now and at the same time costing the City well over a million dollars, probably closer to two million by the time the plan is put fully in force if it ever gets to that point. Zehr: I see the point you're trying to raise The compliance project is snuu uu0 that we bUdnEln +ti . Zuber: Zehr: That's true. .o• r 2 Zuber; I look at your figures here and I can tell that you have read some economic reports in terms of the value of a dollar, and a person landing and how much each person is going to spendI have a tendency to believe also that these are 1979 or 82 figures. That these are not really recent figures. I have some trouble swallow- ing the fact that we have 17,625 aircraft from out-of-town landing in Iowa City and the landing is free. come into that airport? Why not charge them S10 to i i I I 14,09C .V' 4 RESOLUTION NO. 84-262 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUNDING TO CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS AT THE IOWA CITY AIRPORT PURSUANT TO PROPOSALS FROM THE CITY TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAME BY THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION BY ITS LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 18, 1981. WHEREAS, the Mayor has received a letter from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) which sets its acceptance of the City's Proposal of June 29, 1984s wherein the City proposed to fund certain Improvements at the Iowa City Airport, all at City costs and without Federal participation, in order to restore eligibility for Federal funding, and WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City, the Airport Commission, and the users of the airport to fund those improvements set forth in the FAA letter in order to resolve the non-compliance status of the Iowa City Airport and to restore the airport's eligibility for future Federal funding participation in implementing the airport's Master Plan, and WHEREAS, the City Council urge@ the Iowa City Airport Commission to Immediately take all steps necessary to meet the conditions set out in the FAA's letter of September 10, 1981, and WHEREAS, the City Staff is directed to proceed to acquire the necessary property interests required for a 355 -foot extension to Runway 6/21, and WHEREAS, all other conditions set forth in the FAA letter of SOPtember 18, 1981 shall also be net and said letter is hereto attached As Exhibit 'A' and shall be made part of this Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that the conditions specified in the FAA letter dated September 18, 1981 shall be complied with and the necessary general obligation bonding procedures to fund thsse Items be Instituted forthwith. It was moved by A@briseo and seconded by iNclson the Peso ut on a opted, and upon roll cell are vetfi-- re—t I i AYES MAYSt ABSENT LAMBRISCO BAKER _- x DICKSON jL ERRANT KICOONALD _x 6TRAIT TUBER trssad and approved this day of Sr i. 1981. r i Y R ATTEST: C T CLERK i Retewd A Appt" i By The tags) Daps nan( I W-.t a B i I� I ' I I I 0 CITY OF IOW/-\ CITY CMC CDM 410 E. WA94,r.TON Sf. )OwA CfIY. K wA 52240 (319) 3565000 June 29, 1916 Mr. M. M. Saner, Chief Airports Division Federal Aviation Administration 601 alt 12th Street [ansae City, Missouri 66106 Dear Mr. Sassari i This latter in intended to serve as a supplement to my letter of February 27, 1916. Dazed upon our recent discussions with yourself and your colleagues at your offices, I am setting forth certain revisions in City cost participation and land acquisitions. Please note that the City will agree to assume 1001 of the culvert costs in connection with the 355' extension to Runway 6- 26 rather than 600 as previously proposed. In addition, fee acquisition and aerial easements of all land needed for the clear zones Is proposed. We, therefore, propose the following: ADDITION 70 RONMAy 6-_26 She City, at its own expense, will acquire the necessary land and sasemeota for a 355 foot extension to Runway 6-26. She total coat for this addition will nowbe 1793,357.00. This represents an Increase of 1192,707.00 over the proposal submitted oe February 27, 1966, wherein we had estimated the City cost at 1750,650.00 based upon 106 of the required culvert coat 1601 FAA) aM looser land acquisition costs. This revision breaks down into the following allocations, Excavation, subgrade preparation, subbase, pavement, cement,, edge drains, painting, lighting, culvert, design, inspection, acquisition costs (legal, surveying, .o• appraisal, eta) -------------------- 1611,107.00 Land acquisition: Clear gone 29.9 acro fee acquisition ---------- $122,250.00 21.0 acres aerial easements --------- 6 10,000.00' .'/609 Mr. M. M. Bangor '7,110 29, 19/1 Page 2 bub -total $132,250.00 TOMCllr E%PENDITOAE 1793,357.00 Tho attached drawings dell eases* t n areas, nente the tee acquisition areas and the A re Also enclosed is a copy of • recent a easewa lwaalned•Maarch Corporation 0stabliahlnlsalgpY Iowa acgufelt lon 0t necessary of Council chose to 9 acqulaorize leeon and rslaeatlon asaea ht acqulsl@or gone land res than einiaixin these costa�s_es and condonation awrIs understood 9 costa deet to t !a =.labu .gandetstanding that y increase b sub Iat Federal atea y appreciably wnt through future hese toot4 wY foot extens�nnof96coate AA grants. taxlway land end 21, throaholAaY section reconstruction Will re eain ndtaXwaY set out relocation laty et 615 dpvnward revisions relatively const in our latter of Pexpensel, extension because 0l coati Ough there will February 27th Proposal. Picked up in the bj soeo Ms belleve thin 55 toot with our recent dlacuaionaviaiona pro eontinulnq efforts in Eansas Citydasp letter accord to resolve out non-coeplioncart of•our Your aar1Y conalderatlon o! at, 0 groatlY aPpreclated, the revisions knowbt with f any and atafleatran of •couloi'furalltble at hetely time YOU y turtbor lnforeatlonl" required, discussions if quired, please let me Ron ctlully a L/ r��yJ1,ltted, M. dense Rwd+jb City Attorney tnclosura .o• cc, Nayor WDonald Cityi Manager Sus bcheelasr Prod iehr Mayne Overman M .1. Y d© Dn Ya RECFi t:n SEP 2 0 ggy .oicen.nnw SEP 18 L44 Tho Honorable Joy McDonald I Mayor of low City CIVIC Center 410 s. Vubi*St*o street I ow city. low 32240 Haar Itgor Ifepoaaldt ha" tonTlaced N***"11 ter OfJON299 964 Our proposal included in Nr. Cobert J dlgort souls t siren coDalde�loo lon foris thatfutura Pederal tCityDs attar w following nooditlone are Vett 1• Tho City wt, "thout )adoral t a--���DaKieloatiDnt Cow stet a 333-f*ot "C'neloo to --_— . txceeatlon, subsrade .repast b'nwf 6/24. lncludlns ac4nLition,drains.noets. painting. I. IlS'htslni. a design qtr 6. clear am Property ioteresto (tee land and I to shammy 6/24. tpulred for a 333 -foot extension C- . Corottiact tico to�g rt In comeetift With the 333 -toot IOmrq 6/24. d, solocsta the threshold of 4mnq 37 and grfop suep relaratloV fa aetordaata With 9A4 SdeLory Clrealar 130/3300.40. . 2• we Mrd~ City/Count .. . tit! w a �' !nd¢� �� �r•antl, reviewed by ala CfttLfte City Will tont at nt for vni< to as tlate a" Ord Lleuate 10 f re andcondition rdli �t tbs •BliWnc atforeed Wit". VO to to action aaeesuty aee.e Aldd be arding r boom - w Koh to aRhasia. that f14 pires olicy states that clear est. es7 applicant-Toi an ut9aK t Rm�wt �,� the maiaauraaca that !C will tales all EXHIBIT •A• I .o• Y RECSIVED SEP 2 0 M, I. reasonable action to restrict the use of lead adjacent to or In the immediate vicinity Of, the airport to activities and purpomae compatible with normal airport opatiow. fneluding landing and takeoff of aircraft. If YOU hm may 1wations or wish further clarification. plume contact w Immediately. sincerely. Irrrca DSvLion EXHIBIT 'A' /`o9 CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CIN, I OWA 52240 (319) 356-5CN October 22, 1987 Ms. Susan M. Phillips - Vice President for Finance 8 University Services 101 Jessup Hall The University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa 52242 i Dear Susan: .o• At the City Council's informal meeting of Monday, October 19, your letter concerning negotiations with respect to a sewer service agreement was discussed. It is the City Council's position that an agreement concerning the provision of sewer services to the University is acceptable; the proposal for arbitration as well as however, any sewer rate relief is unacceptable and not considered a bargainable item. After your review of this letter, please feel free to contact the office of the City Manager and identify haw you would like to pr discussion. oceed with respect to future i Sincerely yours, William Ambrisco Mayor i cc: City Council City Manager bj/pc 14050 .o• a City of Iowa City MEIMOR4WO VM DATE: October 23, 1987 TO: City Council and City Council Candidates FROM: City Manager RE: Goal Session I We have tentatively set Wednesda lee as the goal-setting session for elect, please the at 6:00 p,M, on November 18 This will be mark your calendars, Further Y Council and City Council a dinner meeting. details will be provided, cc: Dale Helling Rosemary Vitosh Marian Karr Terry Timmins I i 1,04 .o• n� City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: October 23, 1987 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Human Rights Breakfast Attached is a copy of the new release regarding the Human Rights Breakfast Awards Ceremony which will be held on October 30, 1987, at 7:30 A.M. at the Holiday Inn. Please call Lorraine if you would like to attend and tickets will be obtained for you. 140;p CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASMGTON ST. IOWA CITY, QVA52240 (319) 356-5COC) August 26, 1987 PRESS RELEASE Contact Person: Phyllis Alexander, 356-5022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOMINATIONS PLEASE! On Friday, October 30, 1987, the Iowa City Human Rights Commission will, with great pleasure, hold its fourth annual Human Rights Breakfast Awards Ceremony. The breakfast ceremony begins at 7:30 AM and will be held at the Iowa City Holiday Inn. Three awards are given which recognize sig- nificant human rights contributions made by: I - an individual (the Isabel Turner award) - a local business - an individual representing a service organization Last year the Commission honored Dr. Classie Hoyle, Bo -James and English as a Second Language Program Coordinator Ardath Jagnow. You are invited to submit nominations for any of these three awards and nominations should be sent to AWARDS, c/o Civil Rights Division, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, Iowa 52240. The deadline is October 23. Please o. include a short supporting statement with the names of any nominees. Thank you for your interest. tp2/20 /`off o• City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM TO: City Council DATE: October 23, 1987 FROM: City Manager RE: Attached Memorandum Attached is the memorandum from the Legal staff which is pertinent to COuncilmember Zuber s comments at the regular Council meeting Of October 20, 1987. .o• a City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: March 20, 1986 To: City Council From: David Brown, Assistant City Attorney Re: Runway 6-24 Extension Project 1. 1982 Master Plan and the Com liance Project On October 27, 1982, the Airport Commission adopted the Iowa City Of Municipal Airport Master Plan which provides for a long-range program formalimprovement ddevelopment f lyapprovedanndadoptedbythe eCity pCouncil hon Mayt10,P1983lanwbas y Resolution 83-141. As shown by Attachment A, which are copies of pages from the "Proposed Development" section of the Master plan, the development of the airport was scheduled to occur in three stages, with the ultimate objective being the development and redesignation of runway 6-24 as the preferential runway, primarily to reduce exist- ing aircraft noise problems. As a result of the FAA determination in 1983 that the City of Iowa City was in a status of non-compliance because of residential use in the clear zone of runway 17, the City, in cooperation with and with the approval of the FAA, has revised the proposed development sched- ule under the Master Plan for the purpose of regaining a status of compliance. Under the "compliance project," the time schedule for the development of runway 6-24 as the primary runway is to be accel- erated. For example, the extension of runway 6 by 355 feet and the purchase of clear zone easements for runway 6 are now scheduled for this year, while previously those events were not scheduled until Phase III. Certain aspects of the compliance project, however, are consistent with the schedule proposed originally in Phase I of the Plaster Plan. For example, land aquisition in fee simple for the extension of runway 6 is a part of the current project which was also scheduled in Phase 1. 11- Status of 6-24 Extension The Airport Commission, at its meeting on March 12, 1986, set a date sion of April 10, 1986 for the receipt of bids for the Runway 6-24 Exten- until May e10, (thect "compliance (30mdaysnfromrthec receipthofObidsto have Commissionwill Jlaward the contract to the lowest qualified bidder or to reject all the bids; however, the bid proposal provides that if the lowest qualified bidder agrees to waive the provision requiring the contract to be awarded within 30 -days, the Commission may have until June 9, 1986- 1410 .1. 0 (60 days from the receipt of bids date) to award the contract or to reject all bids. Therefore, depending on whether the lowest quali- fied bidders agree to the above-described waiver, the Airport Comnis- sion has until either May 10th or June 9th to decide to award the contract and go ahead with the runway this year, whether or not Y extension project ine projected cost of the compliance project, including land acquisi- tion, now stands at approximately $800,000, (See Attachment ) At the current time, the costs of this project must be borne entirely by the City because the City is ineligible for federal funding is in a non-compliance status. Once the compliance project is com- pleted, however, the Cit ex while it the F,q,A, Y expects to regain compliance status from and become eligible to apply for 90% federal reimbursement for the costs of said project, Such reimbursement is not however, guaranteed, tpl/5 cc: Terrence Timmins Fred Zehr Airport Commission /44000 ATTACHMENT I hl �l Proposed Development Using the forecasts of aircraft demand schedule of development for facility the Iowa to determine the � Y. `y requirements for the airportCity Airport, the stage demand are divided into hreetstaaessfy the g includes those items which are g The first modate the immediate needs of required to accom- second and third stages are directly airport, while the forecast needs. y related to meeting The difficulty inherent in any planning for future trends. Es is theypomsobility of changes in national Especiall import are fuel availability problems. The schedule set forth herein pared assuming aviation fuel will continue able and that has been pre- general aviation will continue contintotbe avail- it has in the past few years. The assumption is also j made that Federal funds will Brow as torintermediateort elopment with continueto be available sizes airports, increasing attention given Except for runway lengths, the design standards for proposed development of the Iowa Cit in accordance with those the runway recommended y y ricipal Airport are lengths were determined by by PAA, mission in order to The recommended provide y the ioa'a City Airport Com- increases in activity b safe facilities without refer nti s decision wasbusiness without'.- preferential runway - the redesits The basis for the gyng creased facilities, .c- Jet activity he o- ru^wa-, 6-24 existin By adopting i without providing in- as the 4 aircraft noise situation course of action the n will be assuaged. .V' Y C 14ado .o• r PHASE I -Short Term Development (0 to 5 years) The first development item which should be undertaken is the rehabilitation allow this runway of runway 17-35. This move will to Of in use as the primary runway. In order to encourage responsible use of runways, the parallel taxiway system should se to include access to runways the tate the changes ys 35 and 30, extended is trying to runway usage that hiswillfacili- taxiwY , to encourage for noise abatement purpose Commission ays in lieu of being lighted, should be equipped with Y reflectors, In conjunction with the continued emphasis on runway as the primary runway, which will be re 6-24 can be extended iair17-35 al easements should be til runway in the clear zones. These easements will allow to remove or lower existingPurchased zone encroachments and thereby, and prevent he cc clear resulting frcm objects thereby,eli:inate safety problems Paths, y the aircraft's glide Also during this -base `he first steps to redesignation of the-rimar} run:vay should be taken. The land re the extension and reclassification of runway bre should be Purchased in fee required for 96.7 acres and will ,beerequredhis ltop amounts to approximately distances meet tha required set ' Due to the C-stslinvolve siting requirements and runway schedulingd, and the anticipated funding r saread pverothelentire'her2�uired work 4 le ✓e l;, l/ Year de•;elopmentwperay iod. -24 has been Other improvements which should be undertaken during initial development phase include several relatively Projects which are needed this Program movin to keep the airport expansion nor minted circleg wind These include the installation of a seg - visual conditions identify to help pilots flying non-standard Y the preferential runwayunder terminal areaapproaches which may be instituted, and any with the increasedodemendstwill experienced. Also some ve- mints include building de required to keep pace and auto rehabilitation work, apron sexpansion hangars willkbeg improvements, Finally hangar taxiways and aircraft storage needed to satisfy the increasing demand for built in the area designatedsasht area. heanew ahangar edevelopment 1. Y ` rr LEI PHASE 1 tkd� h Feet 000 400 0 fl00A df v PHASE IHMermedlata E)evetopment (5 to 10 Years) During phase II, airport development items which will allow the Iowa city pirPort to continue to while shifting are recommended tioned noise abatement. runway emphasis for the grn- previously men - The first recommended improvement item is the rehabilitation of runway 12-30, This runway is in a deteriorating retia tion and will require pavement rehabilitation in remain usable. qt this condi- purchased on the a t!me clear zone easementsoshouldpbe space in outsidep1OxLnately 12.15 acres of critical low the existing airport Property air commission to protect the glide y' This will al - In addition to the Path From encroachment all existin taxiway rehabilitation of fpthe runway rehabilitatedtaxiwa h pavement terminal and This includes pavement should be hangar areas and the ter the taxiways in the rehabilitation program will keep 'ninal area apron. This throughout the Ola "m these is completed g Period, Pavement areas usable Medium Intensit of-er this rehabilitation be installed on all taxiways whicXyway allows for safer Lights (MITL) should nighttime ° are not so equipped, This The final resurfacingPerations. which will be needed and pavement rehabilitation Part of the overall will be runway 6-24 station project runway, This rehabilitationawill Orin -24 his will be into useful shape as the primary heavy aircraft ,P and allow for its continued Use back (EEILs) and 2 -LO, Runway End IdentifierbLichts should be installed wpy 6 h Slope Indicators visual conditions, °n runway 6 to help(vASI-2) pilots flying under Final improvements during this phase should _ terminal area and hangar area improve^ents including: terminal buildingConsist o_ auto parkin expansion; aircraft apron tion; hangar taxiwaion and related ss expansion; These y construction and Chan road construction. improvements are required to hangar construction. grows at a rate aPpropriate to keep as sure that this growth of the airport, P Pace with the area overall E10 /God .o. r PHASE 2 scope M Feel eao goo — o 1/6O� eoo ,o• Y PHASE Ill -Long Tenn Developrnent (10 to 20 Years) This final development phase provides for the redesignation Of instrument runway and continues growth to provide for constant meeting of the demands Placed on the airport by increased air traffic. Certain improvements undertaken under Phases have begun the procesI and ZI primary s of designating runway 6-24 as the port. Thesfirstntasknway at the recommendedTowa under1ty thisuphaseaisAir- completion of this process. This will require a 990 foot extension 24 this 6 ana a 690 foot relocated threshold on runway 24 to provide a usable runway length of 4300 feet. The runway extension will require grading, drainage pro- visions, clearing, building removal, etc. Along with this runway extension the Medium Intensity Runway Lights (MIRE) will have to be extended and the REIL and VASI-2 will have to be relocated. At this time clear zone easements 30.75 acres) should be purchased (about to facilit removal and prevent the iate obstruction obstruct the glide slopenstallation of objects that will ment of runway 17's th. At this point a 300 foot displace_ reshold is recommended to the noise abatement procedure. implement Upon completion of the runway extension a MALS system should be installed on runway 24 and a localizes on runway m 6. These facilities rill give the airport more accessibility under instrument (IFR) conditions oral provides a margin of safety it currently does not have. This MALS/Localizes in - will firs futuretInstrumentlLandirgeSystemo ase(ILS)t stage of a Possible 1-24 at A full parallel taxiway should be constructed along runway capacitythis and tomfurthercrease increaseetheirasafety airport's Medium Intensitv Taxiway Lights (MITE) should berinstalled to make it usable at night. Naturally, throughout this long term development phase, terminal and hangar area improvements will be required. The building will need expanded, auto parking area increased, aircraft apron expanded, hangar taxiways built and hangars constructed. 1:12 M J (�. ter• t �. LEGEND: I 11 to 20 years 1. Extend Runway 8-24 2 Extend LWi & Relocate RFL and VA9r-2 4. Clear Zone Easements & Install MALS and Localfzor 8. Build Parallel Taxiway 7. Install MITI. 8. Tem*ml Area ki WOVOMeM3 a Hangar Area hnprovemonts PHASE 3 r Bode In Feel aoo ,oa o eW V101 ATrACHMEN7 B ' CITY O*F� 410E.W�/VA ST. CITY K)WA Gry p WA 52240 (319) 356,5CC0 June 29, 19a� Alrpprt�'�=Melon Chief i /Weral AvialSSton Adelnlstration iN'Rast 12th city, Nlrest saoutl 61106 Door Nr• aasaerr lette"114 letter to lots with rfOrthyOf February 22. lf%jd to serve ae pona acqulectrtsin ravvlend �"�In Ccolleagues tBased uYour t recent supplement diecumalona ' please note Y cost Patticlpae,an a Jgetting 26 rather l" connection i will agree to i culvert cos4 that the City acqulsltlonanand4404 as pees�sl the Proposed 355' extensioen 1006 °t the 1 cones is propo,ed. . 2n Of all land ay 6 - needed lion, ee Me, tberetore, Propose the following ADO 1— =o R I me citItsova ul1NAY and and 6-24 tota r4remapon 1N G �nthhi :add S taost�etta' do toe the Aetsesa , an Fab AndS0 i n. b�ieAfa� wherein w7o7.00 oarei2the .00. lhl; �a lesser la upon 606 of " hod eetly proposal subsllty "d acgulaltlon costs, �u1rb culvert 0lvertrt cols 606 acost t This revision breaks d Qcavation, sobgrade own into the toll°ring allocations, ,o• Inspect', 90 drain,, saOpe ation4PPralanin , subbase Land acqulsltl nlriaitlon_ coni (legal 6u 1 pvgrtrn esign, "ear 'Zone o0 t 29'9 acres tee aequisltlo 21.0 acres aerial ee-_- $122'250,00 eemants r $ 10,000.00 ,3e,/� Door Mr. M. M. Sasser • June 29, 19s4 Page 2 Sub -total $132,250.00 TOTAL CITY 11PNDI"AE $793,757.00 enacAed drawings delineate the feacquisitionaulaicion "a aareas. Th• lta areas and the easAlso enclosed la a copy of a recrnt spprslsel b e•entivolwesrarch Corporation establishing • The Cit Y lova InPart by of necessary y council chose to authorize fee and part by esNamnt a oil land re sent tee relocation cos4 cquisition.. It L undeat�nON minimizing costa beeeubcoats. It 1�. @OC*nOUrar tion stands say 'MOClablt Increase feet to later rel•buree�rt�lpg tilt them costs MAY TAe remainsfor ougb future rAA grants. toot extension Of6-24. stAreahot 1a Y saetlon reeonatructlon, i45 taxiway land and taxiway art out lrre000at will remain relativel letterCof F bruaryl downward revisions Y constant although there will be 27th extension because of costs Picked u PiOPON1• P 1n the 355 toot me believe that the revisions proposed in With our recent discussions 1n Aansas Pity a• Conti discussions efforts to resolve our part mor coir accord Your early consideration of non-compllanto status. M gnarly h you and Me sq, off vl@ oavaslated heroin Vill time to meet with any and staff at any time for further discat anyussions if needed. know. Y tutthOr information to r egulred, pleas let as Res tfully a fitted, / , J Ro Janos . .o• City Attorney rney AMJtjb Enclosures cc' Mayor McDonald City Meneger Russ Scbmeiser Prod Lehr Mayne Overman M /G of "c C F 1 VFO OCT 2 LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1130 Seymour Avenue Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone: (319) 338-9208 TIMOTHY S. GRIEVES, Ph.D. Principal LEE STIMSON Secretary October 19, 1987 City Council of Iowa City 410 East Washington Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Council Members: I would like to commend you for your action to provide an all -walk signal at the intersection of Court and Muscatine. Parents from the Longfellow area were extremely pleased with your decision. Thank you for addressing this safety situation. After working out some minor location problems, the adult crossing guard -is working out fine. TSG/ls a Sincerely, K TIMOTHY S. GRIEVES Principal Home of the Longhorns /609 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October 23, 1987 To: Chair, All City Boards and Commissions From: City Manager Re: Preparation of FY89 Budget Due to anticipated service reductions and other related constraints, 1 have recommended to the City Council concurred - that budget financial services are not to be cons proposals FY89that Please knew eep in nmind they have is not intended to permanently constrain you in your advisory expanded the City Council; however, the likelihood of the Cit that this able to finance new y capacity to programs remains remote. y government being cc: City Council Rosemary Vitosh bj/Pc Dale HelIing 4 /4/o .1. 4 r� UiDepariment of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration OCT 2 ? 1987 The Honorable William J. Ambrisco Mayor of Iowa City Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Mayor Ambrisco: Cenval ae4n ias, n 601Nanys Cli E. 101, Se, Iowa, NJny. Miso,rl a Mhso un, NebrasNJ 4 106 Iowa City Municipal Airport Iowa City, Iowa Compliance Status � CZ o6 tiog7 PECE 1�:.. G By letter dated July 22, 1983, we advised the city of Iowa City it was considered to be in the status of noncompliance with its prior FAA airport development grant agreements. At that time, we also advised the city that it would not be considered for additional Federal airport development funds while the city was in noncompliance, By letter dated September 18, 1984, we set forth the specific conditions the city would have to satisfy prior to being considered for future FAA funding, Based on an inspection of the airport by a representative of this office, and information provided by you, we find the city has complied with the requirements of our September 18, 1984, letter, subject to the following comment: Runway edge drains were not installed for the 3551 runway extension. It should be understood that during future runway extension projects, the runway edge drains for the 3551 extension must be installed by the city with no federal participation. Based on your substantial accomplishments in complying with the letter dated September 18, 1984, the city of Iowa City is now considered to be in a status of compliance with its prior FAA airport development grant agree- ments. Subject to the enactment of new Federal Airport Development legislation, the Iowa City Municipal Airport is now eligible to compete with other general aviation airports throughout the state of Iowa for Federal airport development funds. We appreciate your efforts in resolving this matter and I look forward to a future relationship which will foster and promote aviation at the Iowa City Municipal Airport. Sincerely, rr George A. Hendon Manager, Airports Division Enclosure /T // .V' b a U S De=mw-- ot kanspWalcn Federal A%lmtion AdmWstmNon JUL 2 2 1983 The Honorable Mary C. Neuhaueer Mayor of Iowa City Civic Center 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Neuhaueer: C..".1 q.Vw^ 6a1 E. 121n St, -.t 10w4. K.ny,. Km N, C11Y, Mgmwi 6+106 mmayu. N.am, , Iowa City Municipal Airport Iowa City, Iowa Status of Noncompliance The city of Iowa City has entered into Project Nos. 9-13-041-101, -102, and C503 for development of the Iowa City Municipal Airport. The latest agreement, Project No. 9-13-041-0503, was executed by the city on September 9, 1964. The city is obligated under the terms of these agreements to maintain and operate, in a safe and serviceable condition, the airport and all facilities therewith which are necessary to serve the aeronautical users Of the airport. The city agreed, and is obligated under paragraph 11 of the latest grant agreement and paragraph 7 of Part III, "Sponsor's Assurances," that insofar as is within its powers and to the extent reasonable to take action to restrict the use of land adjacent to or in the vicinity of the airport to activities and purposes compatible with normal airport operations. Paragraph 12 of Part III, "Sponsor's Assurances," attached to, and made a part of, Project No. 9-13-041-0503 requires the city to keep up to date at all times a master layout (now called Airport Layout Plan (ALP)) shoving the airport boundaries and proposed additions, together with the location of all existing and proposed nonaviation areas. Applicable clear zones for each runway would be shown on this plan. The city also agreed.not to make or permit any changes other than in conformity with the plan approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) if such changes or alterations might adversely affect the safety, utility, or efficiency of the airport. The city of Iowa City entered into an agreement with the Federal Government, Project No. A-19-0047-01, executed June 9, 1978, to prepare a Master Plan Report and Airport Layout Plan (ALP) for the above airport. These plane were approved by the Airport Commission an October 27, 1982, and by the FAA on February 1, 1983. Sheet 8 of the ALP entitled "Land Use Plan" above the land area in the approach to runway 17 as "commercial" and states this use was taken from "a comprehensive plan map for land use, trafficways and community facilities adopted by the City Council, city of Iowa City, Iowa, on May 30, 1978." The Master Plan Report on .o• O Page 22 a:ate, that "land consumptive commercial use includes varehausiag,2 light industry and other commercial activities that require large Storage or display areae." our review and approval was based on this description Of the type of development that could occur in this area. We were not advised, or vac it possible to determine from the material subaitted, that residential type construction mould be allowed in the csubr tuna area. It is obvious that residential type construction or other development that causes congregation of persona is not a compatible use, especially when it is located in a clear zone. The city has had the obligation and the authority to take the necessary action to 1964 but failed to do so. The proposed R Plaza Development is contrasince ry 10 not to statements made in the Master Plan Report, and the protresidential ect this edevelopment hazard. toYou twere advised byrJett eretlong and ccreates April 13 and 1983 (copies enclosed), of our objectione to this potential safety You take action to proposal and requested8 The city has not takenthe necessary ropoaction tosed orestrict pment oand econtrol ing pthe ed. use of the land in the vicinity of the airport and has approved and Permitted this development notvitbstanding our objectione. We have reviewed the "Iowa City Airport Report" submitted by the pity on June 23, 1983, and additional documentation forwarded on Jul 1983. Based on the information currently available to us agree with the City Attorney's 1 15, the effect that the city had ,nopreasonable alternative the Report (toCthe -alproa of the development plan and the issuance of a building approval Based on the foregoing, the city of Iowa Cit permit. to be in a etetue of noncompliance with their �aIo a, nts is currently considered Government. Action has been taken to withdraw the etentativehathe llocatioual of $295,322 issued to the city by letter dated March 17, 1983 (copy enclosed)- while l leinal airport development a status ofnoncompliance3ecta will not be programmed We encourage the city to take any action necessary to preclude incompatible use of land in the clear zone area, including the denial of occupancy permits. Sincerely, Wm • SR>f e r w� Flan r, Ai po Enclosures rta Division .0+ SEP 18 1984 The Honorable John McDonald Mayor of Iowa City Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor McDonald: ra.lr,l A.".. 10-,,1 ftw• MMuurl N.Dr„., 601 L 121D lin., K.nW Uy, Ml~ N104 We have completed our review of the proposal included in Mr. Robert W. Jansen's letter of June 29, 1984. Our conclusion Is that the Iowa City Municipal Airport could be given consideration for future Federal funding after the following conditions are met: 1. The City must, without Federal financial participation: a. Construct a 355 -foot extension to Runway 6/24, including excavation, subgrade preparations, subbase, pavement, cement, edge drains, painting, lighting, design and acquisition costs. b. Acquire the necessary property interests (fee land and clear zone easements) required for a 355 -foot extension to Runway 6/24. c. Construct a culvert in connection with the 355 -foot extension to Runway 6/24. d. Relocate the threshold of Runway -17 and perform such relocation in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5300-4g. 2. The proposed City/County zoning ordinance recently reviewed by us must be adopted. Any future grant agreement for airport development with the City will contain a special condition requiring the City to continue this ordinance in force and to take all action necessary to ensure that it is enforced without variance. Regarding clear zones, we wish to emphasize that FAA policy states that clear zones should be clear. In addition, the lav requires that any applicant for an airport development grant must give written assurance that it will take all o t .1. 2. reasonable action to restrict the use of land adjacent to or in the immediate vicinity of the airport to activities and purposes compatible with normal airport operations, including landing and takeoff of aircraft. If you have any questions or vish further clarification, please contact us Immediately. Sincerely, Wm. k a ser Han r, Airports Division /G# .V' City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October 30, 1987 To: Mayor William J. Ambrisco and City CoCuu it Me rs From: Terrence L. Timmins, City Attorneyl Re: Update Cost of Local Option Tax Election - Who Pays. County Auditor Tom Slockett has forwarded to the City a bill for $25,891.44, the cost of county -wide local option tax election, and has requested the City to pay it. County Attorney Pat White and I discussed this issue back in July at the time we were discussing several other matters related to the local option tax election. On July 14, I sent him a letter in which I indicated that it was my opinion that the County should pay for that election (1) since the measure had to be voted upon county wide, (2) since the tax could only be imposed by county ordinance, and (3) that as such it would be a county tax. At that time, I suggested to Pat that it would be appropriate to submit this question to the Attor- ney General for determination if he and I were unable to resolve it. In a discussion with Pat today, he indicated that the Attorney General would likely not opine on the matter unless the City and County agreed ahead of time accept the opinion of his office and not to litigate the issue. He also suggested that it may be more appropriate for the City and County to first discuss compromise of the issue before pursuing other options. I will report further on this matter at the informal session on November 9. 2. West Benton Street Bridge Improvement Project - CRANDIC Acquisitions. On Friday, October 30, I will be traveling to the offices of the Cedar Rapids 8 Iowa City Railway Company and Iowa Electric Company located in the IE Tower in Cedar Rapids. I will at that time deliver to them re- vised purchase offers for the several parcels which the City it attempt- ing to acquire, either in fee or easement, from them in conjunction with the bridge improvement project. Mr. John Ryan, legal counsel for those companies, has indicated that CRANDIC has already signed -off on several of the documents in their possession, including the railway crossing agreement, and I will be able to return with those documents. The pur- chase offers on the other parcels had to be revised to correct some technical problems, and it is anticipated that CRANDIC will quickly sign -off on all of them, with the exception of Parcel H. The City, CRANDIC, and IE are still in disagreement over Iowa Electric's power line, and we have agreed that if we cannot reach agreement on that issue, the City will proceed to condemnation. Despite that difficulty, CRANDIC officials have continued to be cooperative and amiable. In effect, we have agreed to disagree on that one issue, and let the condemnation commission resolve it if necessary. /GAL .01 0 3. Law Office Computer Use. Fire Chief Larry Donner will accompany me to Cedar Rapid when I deliver the new offer documents to the CRANDIC legal department. Larry is a member of the city staff committee which is reviewing microcomputer requests from the various departments, including Legal, and he and I will take that opportunity to observe the microcomputer network system in- stalled in the CRANDIC legal department offices about a year ago. Under that system, CRANDIC's staff of eight attorneys each have a microcomputer or computer terminal on their desks and make extensive use of it to draft documents, pleadings, etc. As I learned at a recent seminar on computer use in law offices, computers are in many instances caning to replace the lawyer's yellow pad, and are being used by individual attorney's on their desks in order for them to search for and retrieve documents from their files. The opportunity to store blank legal forms on the computer and for the attorney to call them up on screen for fill-in is obvious in a practice such as ours, where we constantly deal with standard form legal documents as well as resolutions, ordinances and contracts which we reuse and redo time and time again. There is no doubt in my mind that the installation and proper implementation of computers in law offices will make the practice of law much more efficient in the future. bj4/3 A At o• e tom slockctl johnson county auditor commissioncr of cicclions �r volcr rcgi5traLion TO: City of Iowa City FROM: Johnson County Auditor, Elections Division RE: Election Costs, October 6, 1987 DATE: October 29, 1987 The following costs were incurred by Johnson County in conducting the Local Sales Tax Special Election held in Johnson County on October 6, 1987. Ballot Printing Election Registers Equipment Rental (Audio -Visual) Official Publication Costs Polling Place Rental Postage Precinct Election Officials Precinct Supplies Telephone Installation/Service OPTECRS: Programming & Set-up Delivery and Return TOTAL AMOUNT DUE State of Iowa, County of Johnson, as: $ 5,925.00 1,773.33 16.96 2,324.73 444.00 94.01 13,082.09 1,419.59 192.69 258.48 360.56 $ 25,891.44 I solemnly swear that the above account is just and true, that the same is under authority of the law, and has not been paid, or any part thereof. I make this statement for the purpose of obtaining payment of said claim. Make warrant payable and remit to Johnson County Auditor. T� Lockett Johnson County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections R' CCT 2 91987 913 s. dubuquc • iowu city, Iowa 52240 • 319-338-5428 LEGA L7MEXT, //0 At CITY OF IOWA CIVICCENTER 41p E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY CIN, IOWA 52240 (319) 356.5CM July I4, 1987 Mr, J, Patrick White County Attorney 328 S. Clinton Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Pat: Pursuant to our phone conversation of Tuesday, July Iq, I will herein set forth my views on the issue of which Pay the election costs of submittinggoverning body is required to electors of a county, a local option tax proposal re all I think that you are correct in stating that the inquiry must start with Section 47,3 of the Iowa code, since Chapter 4228 does not guidance on the issue. Section 47.3 provides that "the cost of conduct- ing other elections shall be Provide any the Tion is held.', paid issue the political subdivision for which political subdivision a local option� taxCeelection is to determineirheld o� wh h Possible alternatives exist, and you suggested two, that you suggested is to charge the election off to Iowa alternative since Iowa City initiated the proposal, The other alternative which you suggested is to charge it off to t all five contiguous cities, sinceIowa City and those hatter are all treated as one unit for local sales tax Purposes under Chapter 4228. I be I do not find the rationale supporting either of these alternatives to construe ap rcompelling determine In my view, we are such an election is "for which" g0l to have to a rationale that will worklnin doing SO, we instances dpettenptltoubdivision formulate election on a local option tax questjonnisainitiain which a count y -wide i at a theview is election hon such as proposaltion ashouldebelpis a aid for b county measure and that support of that rationale , I would Point out that no tmatterhe nhow the o proposal jsinitiated,un ordi it must be voted on Count -wide, it can only be imposed by count -ordinance, and is a count tax, 11 Furthermore, a local option tax proposal can be initiated by a petition signed by eligible electors of the whole count equal in number to 5% of the persons n the wholecount o vo e a e last preceding state general election," ] such an election is initiated b think that the only rationale alternative would be to have the county pay for the election, since there Y Petition, I subdivision associated in an would not be any other political tions which you suggested anyth the be a 1' The two alterna- tion, PPlied to that situa- /4 /t o• 4 J. Patrick White July 14, 1987 Page 2 Similarly, if there were no single city in the county having a popula- tion "representing at least one-half of the population of the county," then it would take the combined motions of two or more cities to initi- ate an election on a local sales tax proposal. Those cities might or might not be contiguous. Again, the alternatives which you suggested could not rationally be applied to determine which of those cities would pay for the election. In determining the election cost payment issue, I think we need to focus not on how a local option tax proposal is initiated, but on what type of measure it is, and we must arrive at a cos a acation determination that will work in all eventualities. Clearly, a local option tax pro- posal is a county measure which county residents can initiate in a variety of ways. The fact that it was in this instance initiated by a city representing more than one-half of the county population does not detract from the fact that it was initiated by county residents - i.e. the City Council of Iowa City, a representative body representing roughly 61% of Johnson County's population. Under Iowa City's charter, elections on legislative measures have been initiated by petition of Iowa City residents. The cost of those elections were not charged to those petitioners, but were paid for by the City since it was a city- wide measure being put to the entire electorate of the city. Similarly, local option tax proposals are county -wide measures that are put to the entire electorate of the county. The only rationale alternative would seem to be to charge the cost of such an election to the county. To conclude, you indicated during our conversation that you had been requested to render an opinion on this issue, and that it would be a week or two before that would occur. It certainly would be to the benefit of all concerned to have this issue determined well in advance of the election. From the City's perspective, we certainly do not want to leave this issue undetermined at the time of the election, since that could be expected to shift the electorate's focus from the substantive merits of the local sales tax proposal. Consequently, if on the basis of your opinion we are not able to arrive at some agreement on this issue, I would then ask you to immediately seek an Attorney General's Opinion. Thank you once again for your prompt attention to this matter and for keeping me apprised of the situation. Terrence L. Timmins City Attorney bj2/1 1410t