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= MEMORANDUM
Date: January 11, 1985 /
To: City Council
'From: Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager
Re: Information on Liquor License Suspensions
Attached to this memorandum please find a SUMMARY CHART which provides case
disposition and subsequent liquor license suspension information for cases
involving sale of alcoholic beverages to minors filed by the Iowa City Police
since November 14, 1981,
Not all charges of selling to minors are necessarily filed by Iowa City
Police. It is conceivable that similar charges against establishments
licensed by the City may be filed by other law enforcement agencies with
overlapping jurisdiction such as the Johnson County Sheriff's Department or
the Iowa State Patrol. In either case, the City would not necessarily have
knowledge of such charges. Therefore, it is necessary that the Clerk of
Court establish a mechanism for notifying the City in the event of any
conviction of record involving any establishment holding a liquor license
approved by the City of Iowa City. Assistant City Attorney David Brown has
contacted the Clerk of Court requesting that some such mechanism be estab-
lished (copy attached),
It should be noted that current records in the office of the Clerk of Court
do not provide a mechanism whereby convictions of this type can be pulled out
categorically. Therefore, in the absence of conducting a manual search of
the misdemeanor court docket (approximately 21,000 cases are on record for
1984 alone),, it is not possible to determine if similar charges were filed
during this time by other law enforcement agencies.
I will be present at your informal meeting to answer any questions you may
have regarding the attached information.
cc: Neal Berlin
Hary Miller
Robert Jansen
David Brown
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SUMMARY CHART
Cased Filed by City of Iowa City and Disposition Re:
Selling Beer/Liquor to a Minor
November 14, 1981 to Present
Date of
Defendant/
Disposition
Suspension/
Charge
Establishment
of Charge
Effective Date
8/28/84
Bond/Dooley's
Dismissed 11/16/84
N/A
8/24/84
Zahren/Quik Trip
Pled Guilty
Pending -
(Burl. & Madison)
1/15/85 Agenda
8/23/84
Settle/John's Grocery
Pled Guilty
Yes - 1/9/85
8/23/84
Champion/Hy-Vee (Hwy. 6)
Verdict: Not Guilty
N/A
8/23/84
Villhauer/Dickey's
Pled Guilty
Pending -
Save -A -Lot
1/15/85 Agenda
8/23/84
Davidson/Eagles
Pled Guilty
Pending -
(N. Dodge)
1/15/85 Agenda
10/17/82
Welden/Deep Rock
Verdict: Not Guilty
N/A
(S. Gilbert)
1/27/83
3/27/82
Taylor/Micky's Bar
Conviction of Record
Yes 8/4/82
2/26/82
McKim/Starport
Conviction of Record
Yes 8/18/82
2/26/82
Cotton/Fairchilds II
Dismissed 6/2/82
N/A
11/14/81
Hoey/Kerr-McGee
Pled Guilty 1/7/82
Yes 2/17/82
(S. Gilbert)
CITY
CHIC CENTER
CSF
410 E WASHINGTON ST
January 9, 1985
Mr. Ed Steinbrech
Clerk of Court
Johnson County Courthouse
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
OWA CITY
IOWA CIN. IOVVA 52240 (319)3)C,6 -500D
Re: Liquor License/Beer Permit Suspension or Revocation
Dear Ed:
I am writing to request assistance from your office in monitoring the
disposition of criminal charges filed under 5123.49, Code of Iowa.
5123.50 provides that in the event of a conviction for certain v ola-
tions of 5123.49 (i.e., selling beer to minors), the City Council, as
local authority, shall assess a mandatory penalty, either a 'suspension
or revocation of the beer permit/liquor license. Unfortunately, our
office and the Johnson County Attorney's office is not always apprised
of the disposition of such cases, especially in the event of guilty
pleas.
Therefore, we would appreciate it if your office could implement a
system whereby our office is promptly and routinely mailed a copy of the
disposition of those cases where a conviction (including guilty plea)
triggers a mandatory penalty under 5123.50. 1 have spoken with Cathy in
your magistrate division and she did not think it would be a problem to
monitor this.
Thank you for your consideration and assistance. Please call me at
356-5n33 if you have any questions regarding this request.
Sincerely yours,
avid E. Brn
Assistant C ty Attorney
cc: Harvey Hiller ✓
J. Patrick White
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RESOLUTION NO. 82-217
RESOLUTION ADOPTING POLICY REGARDING IMPOSITION OF MANDATORY
SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF BEER PERMITS OR LIQUOR LICENSES
WHEREAS, Section 123.50(3), Code of lova, provides for mandatory suspension or
revocation .penalties to be assessed Dy the local authority in the event a
licensee, beer permittee, or employee of such license or permittee is convicted
of a violation of Section 123.49, subsection 2, paragraph "h," or a retail beer
permittee is convicted of a violation of paragraph "i" of such subsection, and
WHEREAS, the Code of Iowa does not specify at what time after conviction said
mandatory Pena Tt�es acre to be imposed, and
WHEREAS, the City of. Iowa City desires to adopt a consistent policy regarding
when said penalties shall be imposed after conviction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
That the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, hereby adopts the
following policy regarding the time of imposition of the mandatory penalties
provided in Section 123.50(3), Code of Iowa:
In.the event any licensee, beer permittee, or employee of such licensee or
permittee shall be convicted of a violation of section 123.49, subsection
2, paragraph "h," or a retail beer permittee shall be convicted of a
violation of paragraph "i" of such subsection, the City Council of the City
of Iowa City shall, at its next regular Council meeting after said
conviction, order the applicable mandatory penalty, as provided in Section
123.50(3), Code of Iowa, to be assessed against the violator effective at
6:00 a.m. on the next weekday following said Council meting.
It was moved by McDonald and seconded by Dickson the Resolution
be adopted, and upon roll cafe were:
AYES: NAYS: . ABSENT:
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Balmer
x
Dickson
x Erdahl
X
Lynch
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McDonald
x Neuhauser
Perret
Passed and approved this 17th day of August 1982.
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK Received S Approved
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CITY Gr IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-50-70
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January 7, 1985
City of Alton, Iowa
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Alton, Iowa 51003
Attn: Mr. Curt Punt, Public Works Director
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Dear Mr. Punt:
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The City of Iowa City is in complete agreement with your letter of
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November 30, 1984, regarding Wastewater Treatment Funding and the 1988
effluent standards.
Iowa City has actively lobbied the Water, Air, and Waste Management Commis-
sion for the past several years regarding the current funding priorities and
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the problems faced by many cities due to the cutback in funds for local
projects. In addition, we have emphasized this dilemma to our state and
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federal legislators on a regular basis. The City Council Legislative
Committee met on December 31, 1984, with our state legislators and this
matter was one of a number of priorities once again discussed.
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It is Iowa City's position at this time that we will continue to encourage
the allocation of additional funds at both federal and state levels for
wastewater treatment facilities projects. However,'we realize that there is
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little chance for any additional funding and that available money for these
projects is more likely to decrease in the near future. Therefore, the 1988
effluent standards, which were based on projected funding levels far in
excess of what they are in reality, should be relaxed considerably and we
would be pleased to join with other cities in making a united appeal in this
regard.
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I appreciate the concerns which have been expressed by the City of Alton and
other cities as well regarding this real dilemma and I hope that we can
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assist each other in resolving our mutual problem.
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Sincerely yours,
A�
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cc: City Council
Neal Berlin, City Manager
Chuck Schmadeke, Public Works Director
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Alton Municipal
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ALTON, IOWA 51003
(712) 7564314
November 30, 1984
ATTN: WASTEWATER TRFATMENT GOVERNING BODY
Utilities
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DEC 0 31984
CITY CLERK 3R
This letter has been sent to 40 Iowa communities who have received a notification
from the Iowa Department of Water, Air and Waste Management (DWAWM) which requires
You to submit a plan of action to meet wastewater effluent compliance by July 1,
1988. Since these plans are required to be submitted within 6 months after
notice, we are aware that some communities have already submitted plans and that
others are in various stages of completion.
As you know, some years ago when the Federal Clean Water Act was authorized many
new wastewater effluent limitations were set in order to help clean up our streams
and rivers. Since this act was being maqdated by our Federal Government and being
administered through state agencies, there were federal and state grants estab-
lished to assist local governments to achieve compliance.
Due to the fact that Congress had limited money to release each year to be applied
towards these grants, a priority system was instigated which regulated when your
community would become eligible for grant aid depending upon your facility's im-
pact on the environment. Those communities in Iowa who were fortunate enough to
be considered high priority during the past years have been able to upgrade or
build new facilities with the federal and state governments (which means all of
us) helping to pay up to 80% of their costs. The City of Alton has always felt
that this was a workable program and that eventually we would receive such priority
for grant aid so we, too, might upgrade our facilities to meet federal and state
regulations.
Due to budget cuts, it now seems as if these grants may have become a thing of
the past and no aid is presently available to assist those of us who previously
were considered low priority. Noweyer, DWAWM is now in the process of notifying
our communities who require effluent improvements that these facilities must still
meet the federal and state standards by July, 1988, and that we must finance these
improvements with 100% local money if the need be.
The Alton City Council, being in full agreement with the concepts of the Federal
Clean Water Act, does not agree with the recent DWAWM method of achieving these
standards. It does not seem appropriate to us that our federal and state govern-
ments can mandate these improvements and bring them about by aid in financing to
some communities and placing the full burden of costs upon the citizens of other
communities.
(Use all•you need but use it wisely)
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November 30, 1984
By this letter the Alton City Council is hoping to solicit the support of other
Iowa communities in contacting our federal and state legislators to request an
alternative to these regulations which would lessen the hardship on our individual
communities. We strongly feel that, if these regulations are not changed, they
will create a financial disadvantage to many Iowa communities and their residents
who are already financially burdened during these times of economic hardship.
If you agree with our concerns and wish to make a united appeal, we would ask that
you notify us and also contact your legislators as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
CITY OF ALTON
By Curt Punt
Public Works Director
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CNIC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON ST. IOWA CV, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-50330
January 9, 1985
Mr. Stephen W. Ballou, Executive Director
Iowa Department of Water, Air & Waste Management
Henry A. Wallace Building
900 E. Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Re: Plan of Action for Iowa City Waste Water Facility Improvements
Dear Mr. Ballou:
Since 1975, Iowa City has been engaged in developing a waste water
facility plan following guidelines and procedures established by the
state and federal governments. The development of the plan included an
infiltration -inflow analysis, a sewer system evaluation, and proposed
improvements. In addition, the City has adopted a Sewer User Fee
Ordinance, a Sewer Use Ordinance, and an Industrial Waste Ordinance, all
in compliance with state and federal requirements.
Construction projects, proposed in the facility plan, that have been
completed include the River Corridor Sewer Project and the first phase
of the Sewer System Rehabilitation Project. The second phase of the
rehabilitation project is scheduled for completion during the summer of
1985.
The cost of all sanitary sewer facility work completed to date and
proposed to be completed in 1985, not including costs associated with
City staff time, is as follows:
Infiltration and inflow analysis $ 99,405
Sewer system evaluation 312,043
Sewerage facility plan 2,643,290
River corridor sewer 7,312,035
Sewer system rehabilitation work 1,100,000
The total spent since 1975 to improve Iowa City's waste water facility
is $11,466,773.
Mr. Stephen W. Ballou
January 9, 1985
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The City is now in the process of investigating other alternatives for
solving the remaining waste water problems, including the problem of
meeting final effluent limitations on the discharge from the waste water
treatment plant. Metcalf d Eddy, engineers and planners, has been
retained by the City to develop collection, treatment, and financing
alternatives. The consultant's work is scheduled to be completed by May
1, 1985.
Iowa City will not be in a position to prepare a plan of action until
after the report from Metcalf d Eddy is completed. Therefore, because
of the large amount of work already completed, existing construction to
rehabilitate the sewer collection system, and alternatives presently
being studied, Iowa City requests that a nine month extension be added
to the February 15, 1985, due date for submittal of the action plan.
Sincerely yours,
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City Manager
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City Council
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CITY Or IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGION ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5CCO
January 4, 1985
Ms. Catherine Chambers
1241 E. Burlington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Ms. Chambers:
Thank you for your recent letter concerning the problems encountered
with "keggers" in your neighborhood. As you know, the City Council has
had some discussion about this problem. However, a definite decision
has not been reached as to whether or not Council action could be
undertaken which would effectively control the problem. While the City
Council does have some latitude, State law generally governs liquor
control. It is expected that representatives of the University, the
student.body, and the City Council will meet shortly to discuss this
matter. So that the Council may be aware of your concerns, I have taken
the liberty of sending my response and your letter to the City Council.
Thank you for your comments.
Sincerely yours,
Neal G. Berlin
City Manager
cc: City Council
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1241 E. Burlington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
December 27, 1984
City Manager, Neal Berlin RECEIVED ��'� 1 1984
Iowa City Civic Center
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240 RE:City ordinance to ban the sale of
KEGS in retail outlets.
Dear Mr. Berlin:
There is increasing concern in our neighborhoods over the uncontrolled
abuse of local residents by drunken students.
Students buy or rent a house in a residential area and turn it into an
"animal house" dormitory. Young families, workers, and retired people live
in adjoining homes. The students are totally unaccountable and uncaring about
the quality of life in our community. They have no perception of civic
responsibility.
This is what it's like to have one of these mini -dorms nave in next to
you:
You come home from work tired and looking forward to a relaxing evening
i and a good night's sleep. You go to bed around 10:30. You are almost asleep
when you hear yelling and loud talking outside. At first you fear it is
something wrong ... but it is only guests arriving at your neighbors for an all
night party. You go back to bed and are almost asleep. You hear screaming,
laughing, and car doors slamming. You figure it's just next door. Finally
you go to sleep. 15 min. later you wake up to more loud talking and yelling.
You go to see what's happening. There is a KEG sitting OUTSIDE the kitchen
door. The booze brats congregate around the keg, filling iiieir plastic cups,
howling and squealing. They go inside. You go to bed again. In a few minutes
more drunks arrive. Cars come and go. Doors slam. Drunks whoop and holler..
All night long the ritual is repeated. Periods of relative 'quiet" , then
sudden outbursts of noise. The later it gets, the louder it gets. The
drunker they get the longer the outbursts last. Some leave. As they go new
drunks arrive. Each coming and going is accompanied by slamming doors,
noisey motors and loud yelling. There is a continuous parade to and from
THE KEG,stopping only long enough to pee or vomit. If you're lucky the beer
runs out by 2:00 a.m. More often the "free bar" is open until 3, sometimes
5 o'clock. By the time things settle down you are so angry and upset that
you can't sleep.
Altho a newspaper account of each isolated incidence may sound like a
bunch of kids having a little fun..... when they move in next door to you it
isn't fun any more. It becomes emotional distress!
Why do law abiding citizens have to tolerate this punishment? Let's
prohibit retail sales of kegs of beer to the proprietors of the neighborhood
' bar........ either that or make the property owner apply for a liquor license
so that he will be subject to the same laws that our local tavern owners
{ must obey!
Sincerely
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Catherine Chamber
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Ity of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 9, 1985
To: City Council
From: Drew Shaffer, Broadband Telecommunications Specialist"D.S.
Re: Recent Cable TV Rate Increases
Because of several inquiries, I have been asked to provide information
pertaining to Heritage's rate increases that took effect January 1, 1985.
On November 23, 1984, Heritage notified the City that it intended to raise
the following rates: basic service from $8.90 to $9.35 per month; HBO
from $9.95 to $10.95 per month; and extra outlets up $1.00 each per month.
The new Cable Act of 1984 allows the cable company to raise its basic
service rates by up to five percent per year (.45t in the case of Iowa
City) without Council approval. The Cable Act allows local rate regula-
tion of only basic service rates (above the maximum five percent yearly
increase) and of rates for initial installation and the rental of one set
of the minimum equipment which is necessary for the subscriber's receipt
of basic cable service. Therefore, local regulation of the raises in HBO
and extra outlet rates is preempted by this federal legislation.
If you have any questions or need further information, please feel'free to
give me a call at 356-5046.
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Ity of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 9, 1985
To: City Council
From: Drew Shaffer, Broadband Telecommunications Specialist"D.S.
Re: Recent Cable TV Rate Increases
Because of several inquiries, I have been asked to provide information
pertaining to Heritage's rate increases that took effect January 1, 1985.
On November 23, 1984, Heritage notified the City that it intended to raise
the following rates: basic service from $8.90 to $9.35 per month; HBO
from $9.95 to $10.95 per month; and extra outlets up $1.00 each per month.
The new Cable Act of 1984 allows the cable company to raise its basic
service rates by up to five percent per year (.45t in the case of Iowa
City) without Council approval. The Cable Act allows local rate regula-
tion of only basic service rates (above the maximum five percent yearly
increase) and of rates for initial installation and the rental of one set
of the minimum equipment which is necessary for the subscriber's receipt
of basic cable service. Therefore, local regulation of the raises in HBO
and extra outlet rates is preempted by this federal legislation.
If you have any questions or need further information, please feel'free to
give me a call at 356-5046.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: January 10, 1985
To: City Council
From: Karin Franklin, Senior Planner
Re: Assessed Value of Millard Warehouse - Added Value 1984
Phase II of the Millard Warehouse project was begun in 1983 and completed
in 1984. If the tax abatement ordinance is adopted and published by
January 31, 1985, the added value of the Phase II project will be eligible
for tax abatement. The assessment of the project has not been completed
to date. However, it is estimated that the assessed value of the addition
will reach fl million.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
pAT11 January 10, 1985
TO. Iowa City City Council
FROM: City Clerk
If: Beer/Liquor License/Conditional Approval
FOR yOUR INFORMATION --Conditional approval was given at the August 14,
1984 Council meeting to Mid -City Hotel Association (Holiday Inn), 210
South Dubuque Street for Sunday Sales/Liquor License. They have
submitted after the 90 -day period, the required information which allows
them to retain their permit.
Contional approval was given at the August 28, 1984 Council meeting to
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Duds IN Suds, 5 Sturgis Drive for Sunday
rSales/deeer permit. which allows
submitted, after the 90 -day period,
them to retain their permit.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: January 10, 1985
To: City Council
From: Doug Boothroy, Director of Housing & Inspection Service
Re: Sign Regulations Moratorium
As with any other change in regulations, consideration and adoption of the
Sign Regulations will require a certain period of transition. A 60 -day
moratorium concerning sign requirements will go into effect upon action by
Council to set a public hearing. This moratorium will require that all
applications for sign permits be reviewed under both the current and proposed
regulations. Sign permits will be issued only for signs 'which meet the
requirements of both codes, with the most restrictive requirement governing.
As a result of the review under both codes, the processing of applications
with the present one day turnaround will be slowed. More information will be
required of the applicant in order to conduct a review under the new regula-
tions.
In addition, there will be a number of permits that will not be issued due to
the changes in the regulations.
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parks 8e recreation MEMO
department
to: City Manager and City Council from. T. Allen Cassady, Acting Director
re. Fiscal Year 1986 Arts Funding date . January 9, 1985
Requests
The Iowa City Community Theatre and Arts Council requests submitted to
the Mayor of Iowa City and the Parks and Recreation Department for
funding consideration in FY86 are attached. The following requested
amounts are detailed in attached material from each organization.
Iowa City Community Theatre $15,800.00
Iowa City Arts Council $ 2,897.49
The Parks and Recreation Commission recommends that arts issues be
considered under the jurisdiction of the Parks and Recreation Commission,
but only with the understanding that they will be funded at an appropri-
ate level with funds over and above those already considered toward
Parks and Recreation application.
Staff has attained information about arts operations in various midwest
cities. Attached please find this information. A variety of methods
are employed in the support of the arts in these communities and staff
will continue to inquire about arts support systems in other municipal-
ities.
Attach.
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Mayor John McDonald
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
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CITY. CLERIC
As you sea, I am writing to you in my capacity as President of the Iowa
City Community Theatre.
Those of us who have been involved with ICCf over the years have con
sistently viewed it very much as a community institution, drawing its
support and participation from every sector of the ocamunity. Not only
that, but the Theatre has developed a loyal clientele from surrounding
Recently our shows have been een viewed annually by over 20,000
Persons and over 90% of our annual budget of approximately $150,000 is spent
in this community.
In the past several years, however, we have begun to face problems
similar to those of other volunteer organizations. While there continues to
be an ample pool of talented persons Who Wish to act in and direct our
shows, we have been faced with a reduction in the number of volunteers who
are available to provide the many technical and support services required to
produce quality theatre. To most theas needs the Board currently employs
one full-time and three part-time staff persons (very modest in comparison
to other community theatres in the area). However, this added burden is
creating budget difficulties for us.
I am writing to ask if it would be possible for me and some of ay col-
leagues to meet with appropriate City officials to see if there is a
possibility for the City to provide some modest financial support to ICCT.em
While we have managed without outside support for 29 years, it is extra
doubtful that we can continue without it for another 29 years. Zt is �'
conviction that the community would lose an important asset if ICCT should
be forced to close its doors.
° I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
D. C. Spriestersbaah
President
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December 28, '19,84
Mr. T. Allen Cassady
Superintendent of Recreation
Parks and Recreation Department
City of Iowa City
220 Gilbert Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Cassady:
I am writing to you as a follow-up to a meeting that my Iowa City
Community Theatre Board mmibers Penelope Hall and Mary Jane McLaughlin and I
had with you and Hs. Joyce Carroll on December 27. We continue to be most
grateful to you for your interest in the needs of the Theatre.
Some of the needs that we, in consultation with President -Elect Betty
McRray, have identified for possible assistance by the Parks and Recreation
Department are the following:
1) Design and printing of the following:
Posters (200/show at 5100/show)
$ 500
Programs (2000/show x 5 shows)
5000
Season ticket brochure (10,000)
4000
2) Lights
Fresnels, kliegls, follow spots
(estimated total)
2500
3) Supplies
Cleaning, toilet paper, towels, cups,
napkins, stir sticks, etc.
1000
Letterhead stationary
500
office supplies (computer paper, other
paper, pencils, etc.)
1800
4) Shop tool replacements
500
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.. The estimated costs are based on the Theatre's current wits costs for these
items. We understand that, were the City to provide any of these materials
and services, they would cane from the City's resources and that no funds
would be transferred to the Theatre.
In addition there are personnel services which might be provided by the
City for which no dollar estimates are provided.
They include:
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1) Consultation in promotional activities by Ms. Joyce Carroll, Cultural
Arts Supervisor
2) Work orders during winter months for ptage construction, moving heavy
materials and transportation '
3) Back-up telephone support for box office and general information requests
4) Janitorial services either on a regular basis or during the weeks of
performances.
I would be pleased to answer any questions that you may have about
these needs. And I thank you again for your consideration of thea.
Sincerely,
D. C. Sp 'estersbach
Preside�t, ICCT Board
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ICCP Board
Betty McKray
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ARTS COUNCIL BUDGET ASSISTANCE
for above 3
projects as
well as,
a) changing the
exhibitions in
the Civic Center
and, b) acting as
a liason with other
local and state
arts agencies
TOTALS
$72.10
804.10
58.52
212.00
750.77
1,000.00
GRAND TOTAL 2,897.49
PROPOSAL
PROJECT
ITEM
COST
Paper Fiber
300 flyers
2 sided 8!;'x11;
word processing
$ 5.00
typesetting
5.00
printing
46.50
*postage
15.60
Special Event
General Operational
in conjunction
Costs: Materials,
with Paper Fiber
equipment, etc.
advertisement
500.00
2-5x7 pd. ads.
200.00
450 flyers
word processing
5.00
typesetting
50.00
printing
27.50
*postage
21.60
Arts Fest:
250 flyers
Promotions of
word processing
5.00
Art Fair
typesetting
25.00
printing
15.74
*postage
12.78
Arts Fest:
3000 brochures
Stars In the
typesetting
250
Bars -Promotions
printing
187.00
New Event
General operational
500.00
yet to be
Costs: materials,
named
equipment, etc.
Advertisement
2 5x7 pd. ads
200.00
450 flyers
27.50
*postage
23.27
Coordinator
**25$ coordinator's
1,000.00
responsible
salary
for above 3
projects as
well as,
a) changing the
exhibitions in
the Civic Center
and, b) acting as
a liason with other
local and state
arts agencies
TOTALS
$72.10
804.10
58.52
212.00
750.77
1,000.00
GRAND TOTAL 2,897.49
*Costs based on current costs of mailing for non-profit, tax exempt status.
These costs are expected to be increased by the postal service in February '85
and the Arts Council requests these figures be increased as necessary.
**The remaning 75% of this coordinator's salary will be paid as follows:
$1000 Community Incentive Grant from Iowa Arts Council
$2000 local funds raised by the Iowa City/Johnson County Arts Council.
In regard to the grant:
1) the application must be filed by March 1985 and therefore, a
commitment by the City would need to be made in reference to the
cash match of $1000.00 by February, 1985.
2) This is a 3 year grant of which the City would be required to
contribute to yearly.
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OMAHA, NEBRASKA
The Metro Arts Council of Omaha, Nebraska, functions as a separate
agency, yet is funded by the City in the amount of approximately 820,000.
These funds are used for salary, programming and general operating
expenses. The City's coordinator for special events and activities
reports that little actual co-sponsored programming occurs to this date.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
The Lawrence Arts Center, a separate facility of the City, provides
the majority of arts activity for the community. Continuing education
at the University and the high school provides some activity, also.
Little actual cooperation exists between the City and the Arts Center,
other than the "Art in the Park" summer program.
MADISON, WISCONSIN
The City of Madison, Wisconsin, supports the Arts Council as follows:
Mayor
Arts Council Mall Operations Committee
(Advisory) (Advisory)
Mall Coodinator
The Mall Coordinator's position is maintained within the Parks
Department budget as a full-time, year-round position. This salary is
partially paid through an operations and maintenance contract between
the City and the mall merchants. The Mall Coordinator is in charge of
all outside activities and special events in the downtown mall area
and the parks. Arts programs take place mainly in the spring, summer
and fall months; funded by continuing "Committee for the Arts" grants.
EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
An increasing and very impressive support of the arts exists in
Evanston, Illinois. The total operating expense projected for FY85 is
$358,620, of which $28,350 will be provided through a community develop-
ment grant. The funds will be used for partial support of administrative
salaries for Arts Council personnel, hiring performers, programming and
general operating costs. Approximately 65,000 people are served in year-
round programming.
EVANSTON, ILLINOIS (continued)
The Arts Council Executive Director works under the Council itself,
advisory to the Mayor. Programs include the following:
Arts Camp for grades one -twelve;
Arts and Events Magazine -- 51,000 circulation;
Grants program for performances;
Summer Performance Program - noon concerts in Fountain Square,
Downtown Noyes Cultural Center --rental of studio space, galleries,
exhibitions;
Arts Week - a collaboration by many area agencies for a full scale
event;
Art Doors Out - historical festival;
Community service - including scholarship to minorities and the
iunderprivileged.
j CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
No support of an Arts Council is currently made in Champaign due
to the community Arts Council lacking much activity or interest in
approaching the City.
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amity of Iowa City ^
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 3, 1985 l3
To: Neal Berlin, City Manager
From: Larry McGonagle, Transit Manager
Re: IPTA Legislative Reception
As you are aware I am presently the president of the Iowa Public Transporta-
tion Association. As part of our yearly program the Association will be
hosting a legislative reception in Des Moines on February 19, 1985. The
reception will be held at the Savoy Hotel from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you
or any member of the City Council is interested, please notify me and I will
take care of the registration.
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MEMORANDUM =
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Date: January 3, 1985
To: Charles Schmadeke, Director of Public Warks
From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineers'4
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I Re: Council Referral - Rumble Strips at Downtown Transit Interchange (DTI)
Recently the City Council has asked if rumble strips can be placed in the
streets to warn auto traffic of the pedestrian zone.
The Iowa Highway Research Board sponsored a research project for warrants for
rumble strips. The research was conducted by the Engineering Research
Institute of Iowa State University. Research included reviews of work done
by the States of Illinois and Minnesota. All of the rumble strips in these
studies were in advance of stop signs. The researchers identified 832 rumble
strip locations in the State of Iowa. Of the 832 sites, over 97% were in
advance of stop signs with the remainder used in advance of railroad
j crossings.
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) requires that traffic
control devices have a clear and simple meaning. While •the MUTCD does not
address rumble strips as a standard traffic control device, the intent of the
manual should be maintained. Rumble strips are used in advance of stop signs
in rural areas. To use them in advance of pedestrian crossing zones in urban
settings would be a deviation from standard usage. Motorists will assume
that the rumble strips are in advance of a stop sign. They will not make. the
association with a pedestrian zone.
If rumble strips are installed, they will reduce the surface life of the
pavement. Iowa DOT standards for rumble strips are grooves cut 3/8" deep and
4" wide. The grooves run from the center line to 18" from the edge of the
paving. The grooves are on 12" centers. The grooves are areas where water
will stand, snow and salt will collect. This will lead to a more rapid
deterioration of the street surface.
As noted above, standard Iowa DOT installations provide an 18" wide area
adjacent to the pavement edge. This is done so that bicycles and mopeds can
travel through the rumble strip area without traveling over the rumble
strips. Bicycle and moped accidents caused by the rumble strips were noted
by the researchers. Many bicyclists travel through the DTI area. It would be
difficult for the bicycles to use the 18" wide portion of the street when
buses are queueing in the curb lane. The City would be creating a hazard for
bicyclists in the area.
Placing raised strips would be an alternate to cutting grooves. However,
I this method of creating a rumble strip would not be satisfactory. Snow plows
would remove these strips during the first snowfall and the strips would have
to be replaced every spring. This would become a recurring expense and the
rumble strips would be in place only seven months of the average year.
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Rumble strips function as they do because significant vibrations are
developed in the passing cars. These vibrations are much less as speed
decreases. It is quite likely that the speeds of passing cars on Washington
Street are so low that the rumble strips would be ineffectual.
In rural areas rumble strips are placed in three bands with 500 foot
spacings. This distance would be excessive in the urban areas. Even with
reduced spacing, the rumble strips would be removed from the point of
crossing and the possibility of intervening events or streetscape details
would distract the motorist from the point of crossing which the rumble strip
was intended to accentuate.
For reasons detailed above, Traffic Engineering recommends against the
placement of rumble strips in the Downtown Transit Interchange and recommends
against the placement of rumble strips in the urban situation in advance of
pedestrian zones. Should you have additional questions or comments regarding
this, please don't hesitate to contact me.
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'Ity of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 7, 1985
To: City Council and City Manager nn��
From: Rosemary Vitosh, Director of Financel'-�
Re: Increased Fines for Handicapped Parking Spaces
Further review of a potential increase in the parking fine for handicapped
parking spaces, above the current fine of $15, has shown that the City does
not have the legal authority to increase the fine. Follow-ups with other
communities which had supposedly increased their handicapped parking fines
revealed that only one community had actually increased the fine and that was
done in spite of their legal staff's opinion that such an increase was not
legal.
Attached is a memo from David Brown regarding his opinion that the City
cannot legally increase the amount of the fine.
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ity of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 3, 1985
To: Rosemary Vitosh, Director of Finance
From: David Brown, Assistant City Attorney'�7
Re: Handicapped Parking Spaces (Fines) (%
Pursuant to 5601E.6(2), Code of Iowa, the fine is fifteen dollars for the use
of a handicapped parking space by a vehicle not displaying a handicapped
identification device.
You have inquired whether the City can increase the amount of the fine for
such parking violations in Iowa City. It is my opinion that it cannot.
Although the City exercises home rule power, the exercise of power is subject
to limitations imposed by state law and cannot be inconsistent with state
law. Because the state legislature has specifically provided that the fine
for said parking violation is fifteen dollars, the imposition by the City of
a different fine would be inconsistent with and contrary to state law.
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League of Women Voters of Johnson County
P.O. Box 2251, Iowa City, Iowa 52244
January 3, 1985
Tos Johnson County Local Governments,
Business and Civic Organizations
Res Public Meetings with State Legislators
The first public meeting with our area legislators will be
Saturday, January 26, 1985
900 to 11s30 AM
Iowa City Chamber of Commerce office
109 E. Burlinton St.
The Chamber of Commerce is joining the League of Women Voters
in sponsoring the January meeting. These meetings are informal.
Every one is welcome. People are urged to come and go during
the two hours as their schedules permit. Pie hope you will
extend the invitation to your associates.
These meetings afford the legislators and us, their constituent s.
a chance to discuss what is happening in the legislature. Our
views and ideas, given as groups or individuals, are necessary
to our legislators.
Subsequent meetings are scheduled for Saturday mornings
February 23
March 23
April 27
Meeting places will be announced.
Sincerely yours,
Ann Feddersen, LWVJC, Legislative'
Naomi Novick, LWVJC,,President
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CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000
PRESS RELEASE
Date: January 9, 1985
Contact: Mary Nugent, Associate Planner
356-5248
Re: 1985 Community Development
Block Grant Funding
The City of Iowa City has been awarded fiscal year 1985 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $695,000. The City expected to receive about
$736,000, however, since a sufficient amount was set aside for contingency, there
will be no funding reduction in projects approved by the City Council in November,
1984.
The CDBG funds will be used for a variety of projects including:
Creekside Neighborhood Sidewalk Project
$
23,200
Consolidated Services Facility for MECCA
$
50,000
Goodwill Industries Renovation
$205,335
City Park Accessibility
$
35,000
North Market Square Handicapped Play Area
$
3,000
Longfellow Playground Equipment
$
2,400
Shared Housing/Program Continuation
$
15,000
Handicare, Inc. Transportation Van
$
13,350
Miller/Orchard Neighborhood Park Acquisition/
Additional Funding
$
60,000
Improved Handicapped Accessibility to
Mark IV/Willowcreek Neighborhood Center
$
3,500
Housing Rehabilitation and Weatherization
$180,000
Housing Modifications for Low- and Moderate -
Income Fragile Elderly - Elderly Services
Agency Project
$
2,50C
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 19, 1984
To: City Council
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From: Nrdrea Hauer
Re: Short Summary of Public and Private Investment in the Downtown
As per Council's request, information on the public and private investment in
the downtown over the past 15 years is provided.
Since about 1965, the City has received approximately t12 -f15 million in
grants and credits from the federal government for urban renewal. In
addition, the City has spent approximately $16 million of local money on
various projects and infrastructure for the downtown. The private sector has
spent approximately $35-;40 million in downtown projects, primarily within
the urban renewal project area. The figures cited here are actual dollar
amounts and are not adjusted for inflation.
Because of problems in assembling complete data, the information given on
property tax returns is somewhat tentative and is approximate. A study of
the downtown property and building assessments between 1970-83 with figures
derived from inflation-adjusted dollars (a 1983 dollar has been adjusted to
be of comparable value to a 1970 dollar) shows increases for most blocks
ranging from zero to over two hundred percent. Several blocks, using
constant dollar values, actually have decreased in value since 1970.
DOWNTOWN PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS I_N_CONSTANT .DOLLARS, 1970-1983
UNIVERSITY 1 1 —, 1 1
IOWA I r L�
OF IOWA AVE
PENTACREST
DOWNTOWN
IOWACITY,IOWA 80 +12% +z2% cE44
WASHINGTON
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DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY PROPERTY ASSESSMENT TRENDS
1970-1983
i % Change
Adjusted
Adjusted Adjusted Value
t Block A 1970 Value 1983 Value 1970 Value* 1983 Value* 1970-83
80 ; 2,723,585 $ 6,102,800 ; 2,342,283 ; 2,260,296 -4%
66 f 1,535,459 f 4,008,390 f 1,320,494 b 1,484,307 +12%
61 $ 288,756 $ 814,920 f 248,330 f 301,765 +22%
81 $ 3,202,771 f 8,732,150 $ 2,754,383 f 3,233,515 +17%
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65 f 1,645,229 f 2,937,550 b 1,326, 0%
054 5 1,081,775 -18%
62 $ 1,110,581 f 2,287,670 b 955,099 ; 847,124 -
63 f 397,188 f 926,840 $ 341,581 ; 343,209 0%
82 f 1,136,960 f 3,977,880 ; 977,785 ; 1,473,009 +51X
I 101 $ 1,221,138 f 5,135,960 $ 1,050,178 ; 1,901,845 +1%
- 102 b 866,127 b 2,887,240 ; 744,869 b 1,069,145 +44%
83-84 $ 2,064,240 $11,200,000 b 1,775,246 b 4,147,360 +134%
64** b 958,006 $ 700,370 ; 772,152 ; 259,417 -66%
103 ; 402,399 ; 3,010,090 ; 346,063 ; 1,114,937 +222X
OL 24 f 441 952 . E 1 259 360 $
380 083 $
466 341 +23%
TOTAL======17�994�396====X53,976
Notes
*"Adjusted Value was based on rate of inflation, using the federal government's
Consumer Price Index. While it isn't a precise measure, it is an accepted
statistic with which dollar figures can be adjusted for inflation and made
comparable.
**Block 64 1983 assessment is primarily the land value of the hotel property and
does not reflect the building value. Also, the City owns the remaining 2/3 of
the block.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: September 19, 1984
To: /City Council
From J Andrea Hauer
Re: UDAG Repayment
As per the Council's request, the following information on repayment of the
Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) is furnished. This information is
based upon the assumption that the full $2.081 million UDAG amount is loaned
to the developer.
The repayment terms to the City are based on a 25 year repayment period with
the first two years of principal and interest forgiven. The third and fourth
years of interest are deferred at 9% until the end of the loan term. The
interest for years 5-25 is 8% with the principal being paid in equal amounts.
The City will participate in hotel profits once a specific revenue flow on
the part of the hotel is achieved. Because of the uncertainty as to when
this participation. revenue will occur, it will not be considered in this
accounting.
A total of approximately $4.4-$4.6 million will be realized as the UDAG loan
payback by the City. The first payment will be received by the City in 1989.
The City can float a financial note against the expected income from the UDAG
repayment. Because of future value discounting and other factors attached to
a financial operation of this kind, it is anticipated that the present (1984)
value of the UDAG repayment is in the $1-$2 million range.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: January 14, 1985
To: City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk and Richard J. Boyle, Assistant City
Attorney
Re: Charter Review: Changes in Charter Proposed for Adoption by Council
I. Staff Proposals
Attached is a proposed ordinance to amend the City Charter, with changes
the City staff proposes to have made by the City Council. The changes
have been reviewed by the Charter Review Commission. They are marked by
underlining for changes or additions, or a caret (A) to show deletions.
Specifically, the changes are as follows:
Definitions.
7. "Voter" changed to "eligible elector" to conform to Iowa Code section
39.3(1).
8. "qualified voter" was changed to "qualified elector" to conform to
Code section 39.3(2):
Those terms were changed throughout the Charter, and are marked. We
shall not comment on each specific change. Please note that the term
"voters" was retained in cases where the reference was to the entire
electorate or an election.
Section 1.02. The last sentence was added, referencing state law, so
similar references could be deleted from individual sections. The
deletions are as marked in sections 2.080, 2.09, 2.11, 4.04A(2),
4.04A(4), 4.04A(6), 4.04A(12), 5.02 and 6.04.
Section 2.01. A comma was added after the word "Four" for clarity. The
last two lines were revised in an attempt to clarify the meaning.
Section 2.03. Minor changes were made to try to clarify this section.
Section 2.05. This section was revised because the present provision
conflicts with Iowa Code section 372.13(8), which provides that changes
in council member compensation "shall become effective for all council
members at the beginning of thee�of the council members elected at
the election next following the change in compensation." The use of the
word "shall" means that provision is mandatory (Code Sec. 4.1(36)(a)).
The change also reflects actual practice.
Section 2.068. The last sentence was deleted since Iowa law now provides
that the Mayor has no veto power over measures he/she was entitled to
vote upon at the time of passage. Iowa Code (1983) sec. 380.5.
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Section 2.07. The word "and" was changed to "or" to clarify the meaning
of the provision.
Section 2.08E. The words "if any" were added to avoid the implication
that all persons appointed by the Council must be compensated. As you
know, board and commission members are generally unpaid.
Section 2.09. State law mandates (Code section 372.13(5)) that the
Council determine rules and maintain records.
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Section 3.03. The middle sentence was added, and the last phrase
deleted, in an attempt to clarify this provision.
Section 4.04. This entire provision basically tracks Iowa Code section
372.8, some of which was not included, however. Subsection 4.04A(10) was
revised, but Code section 372.8(2)(m) requires the report by the 10th of
each month.
Section 5.02. The first sentence was substantially revised. The
appointment power is already contained in Charter Section 2.08D., and the
state law requirements provision is now found in Section 1.02. The state
law reference was left in the last sentence for emphasis.
Sections 6.01 and 6.04. The word "contributions" was inserted in lieu of
the word "expenditures" since the U.S. Supreme Court (Buckley v. Valeo,
424 U.S. 1 (1976)) has held that it is unconstitutional toim7 —expendi-
tures.
Section 7,01B(1). The limitation on initiative and referendum relating
to "emergency ordinances" has been eliminated. The term has no easily
ascertained meaning.
Section 7.028. The words "to the petitioners" were deleted as being
superfluous.
Section 7.03B. Language was added which is intended to assist in
verification of petition signatures.
Section 7.04A. The time for checking supplemental petitions was in-
creased from five to fifteen days. Five days has been found to be
inadequate. i
Section 7.040. The language was revised in an attempt to clarify the
requirements for valid signatures. Commission members did not want a
signature invalidated merely because a signer has moved if it can be
verified by other information.
Section 7.05A. Minor changes were made to clarify the language.
Section 7.05B. The words "of the city" in the first line seemed super-
fluous and were deleted. The time for submission of an issue was
increased from 25 to 40 days in order to allow the County Auditor
adequate time to get the question on the ballot. The last sentence was
revised to make reference to the Iowa Code section where the City Code of
Iowa section has been codified.
Section 8.02. The last sentence was added to allow flexibility to the
Charter Review process.
II. Campaign Finance Article
The second proposed ordinance relates to Campaign Finance Disclosure.
Section 6.02 of the Charter currently requires the Council to adopt
disclosure requirements for all contributions and expenditures. In 1983,
the Council repealed many of the campaign finance disclosure provisions
in the City Code of Ordinances. A majority (5-4) of the Charter Review
Commission believes you should amend the charter to make the section
permissive rather than mandatory by changing the word "shall" to "may" in
the first line of the section. The Commission also believes (7-2) that
you should amend the section to delete the word "all" in line four
because use of the word "all" implies that any disclosure requirements
would apply to any amount, no matter how small. The amended language
would allow leeway so that any disclosure legislation could provide for
disclosure only above some threshold level.
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ORDINANCE NO.
A14 ETO CLARIFY
OF CERTAIN
PROVISIONS+, ANDMDING TIO CONFORI4 CERTAINTHE CITYHARTER TERMS AND PROVISIO SH TOMTHE ISTATE CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY THAT:
SECTION I. PURPOSE. The purpose of this ordinance is to amend the City
ar er so tat erms used therein are consistent with similar terms in the
Iowa Code, to clarify certain provisions, the meaning of which has been found
to be unclear, and to eliminate provisions which are inconsistent with the
Iowa Code.
SECTION II. AMENDMENTS. The following sections and subsections of the City
Charter of Iowa ity are hereby repealed, namely, Definitions subsections 7
and 8, and Sections 1.02, 2.01, 2.03, 2.05, 2.06, 2.07, 2.08, 2.09, 2.11,
3.01, 3.02, 3.03, 4.04, 5.02, 6.01, 6.04, 7.01, 7.02, 7.03, 7.04, 7.05, 8.01,
and 8.02, and the following are hereby adopted in lieu thereof:
1. Sections 7 and 8 of the DEFINITIONS are hereby amended to read as
follows:
7. "Eligible elector" means a person eligible to register to vote in
Iowa City.
8. "Qualified elector" means aep rson who is registered to vote in Iowa
City.
2. Each of the following sections and subsections shall be amended to read
as follows:
Section 1.02. Construction.
The grant of power to the City under this Charter is intended to be
broad; the mention of a specific power in this Charter is not intended to
be a limitation on the general powers conferred in this article. All
powers granted herein are subject to requirements of applicable State
laws, if any.
Section 2.01. Composition.
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The City Council consists of seven members. Four1 to be known as
i Council members at large, are to be nominated and elected by the quali-
fied electors of the City at large. The other three are to be known as
District CounciImembers; they are to be nominated by the qualified
electors of their respective districts, as provided by Article III, ands
e ecte Eby the qualified electors of the City at large.
Section 2.03. Eligibility.
To be eligible to be elected to and to retain a Council position, a
person must be an eligible elector of Iowa City, and if seeking or
elected to represent aTo__u_ncfTT1fiTrict, must be a domiciliary of that
Council District.
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Section 2.05. Compensation.
The Council, by ordinance, shall prescribe the compensation of the Mayor
and the other Councilmembers, and the Council shall not adopt such an
ordinance during the months �f November and December immediately fol-
lowing a regular City election.
Section 2.06. Mayor.
A. Immediately following the beginning of the terms of Councilmembers
elected at the regular City election, the Council shall meet and
elect from among its members the Mayor and Mayor pro tem for a term
of two years.
B. The Mayor is a voting member of the Council, the official representa-
tive of the City, presiding officer of the Council and its policy
spokesman. The Mayor shall present to the City no later than February
28, an annual State of the City message.A
C. The Mayor pro tem shall act as Mayor during the absence of the
Mayor.
Section 2.07. General powers and duties.
All powers of the City are vested in the Council, except as otherwise
provided by State law or this Charter.
Section 2.08. Appointments.
A. The Council shall appoint the City Manager.
B. The Council shall appoint the City Clerk.
C. The Council shall appoint the City Attorney and such other legal
counsel as it finds necessary and it shall provide for the appoint-
ment of the city legal staff.
0. The Council shall appoint all members of the City's Boards.^
E. The Council shall fix the amount of compensation, if any of persons
it appoints and shall provide for the method of compensation of other
City employees. All appointments and promotions of City employees
shall be made according to job-related criteria and be consistent
w tF nondiscriminatory and equal employment opportunity standards
established pursuant to law.
Section 2.09. Rules; records.
The Council shall determine its own rules and shall maintain records of
its proceedings.^
Section 2.11. Council action.
A. Passage of an ordinance, amendment or resolution requires an affirma-
tive vote of a majority of the Council members 'A
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The Council may submit to the voters, without a petition, a proposi-
tion for the repeal, amendment or enactment of any measure, to be
voted upon at any succeeding general, regular or special City
election, and if the proposition submitted receives a majority of the
votes cast on it at the election, the measure shall be repealed,
amended or enacted accordingly.
Section 3.01. Nomination.
A. An eligible elector of a council district may become a candidate for
a counci isric seat by filing with the city clerk a valid
petition requesting that his or her name be placed on the ballot for
that office. The petition must be filed not more than sixty-five (65)
days nor less than forty (40) days before the date of the election
and must be signed by elm electors from the candidate's
district equal in number Fo att lleast wo percent of those who
voted to fill the same office at the last regular city election, but
not less than ten (10) persons.
B. An eligible elector of the City may become a candidate for an
at- arge ounce sea by filing with the city clerk a petition
requesting that the candidate's name be placed on the ballot for that
office. The petition must be filed not more than sixty-five (65) nor
less than forty (40) days before the date of the election and must be
signed by eligible electors equal in number to at least two (2)
percent of those who vvo eT to fill the same office at the last
regular city election, but not less than ten (10) persons.
Section 3.02. Primary election.
A. If there are more than two candidates for a Council District seat, a
primary election must be held for that seat with only the qualified
electors of that Council District eligible to vote. The names of the
two candidates who receive the highest number of votes in the primary
election are to be placed on the ballot for the regular City election
as candidates for that Council seat.
B. If there are more than twice as many candidates as there are at large
positions to be filled, there shall be a primary election held unless
the Council, by ordinance, chooses to have a run-off election.
Section 3.03. Regular city election.
A. In the regular City election, each Council District seat up for
election shall be listed separately on the ballot and only the names
of candidates nominated from the Council District shall be listed on
the ballot as candidates for that seat. However, all qualified
electors of the Cit shall be entitled to vote for such candidates.
TFe—reeounceDistric-Fseats sFa-Tibe designated on Ehe a o as
Council District A, Council District B and Council District C.A
B. The at large Council seats shall be designated on the ballot as such.
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Section 4.04. Duties of city manager.
A. The City Manager shall be chief administrative officer of the City,
and shall:
(1) Ensure that the laws of the City are executed and enforced.
(2) Supervise and direct the administration of City government and
the official conduct of employees of the City appointed by the
City Manager including their employment, training, reclassifi-
cation, suspension or discharge as the occasion requires.
(3) Appoint or employ persons to occupy positions for which no other
method of appointment is provided by State law or this Charter.
(4) Supervise the administration of the City personnel system,
including the determination of the compensation of all City
employees appointed by the City Manager 'A
(5) Supervise the performance of all contracts for work to be done
for the City, make all purchases of materials and supplies, and
assure that such materials and supplies are received and are of
specified quality and character.
(6) Supervise and manager all public improvements, works and under-
takings of the City, and all City -owned property including
buildings, plants, systems, and enterprises and to have charge
of their construction, improvement, repair and maintenance.A
(7) Supervise the making and preservation of all surveys, maps,
plans, drawings, specifications and estimates for the City.
(8) Provide for the issuance and revocation of licenses and permits
authorized by State law or City ordinance and cause a record
thereof to be maintained.
(9) Prepare and submit to the Council the annual budgets in the form
prescribed by State law.
(10) Provide the Council h montha an itemized written monthly
financial report.
(11) Attend Council meetings and keep the Council fully advised of
the financial and other conditions of the City as it needs.
(12) See that the business affairs of the City are transacted in an
efficient manner and that accurate records of all City business
are maintained and made available to the public.^
(13) Provide necessary and reasonable clerical, research and profes-
sional assistance to Boards within limitations of the budget.
(14) Perform such other and further duties as the Council may
direct.
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B. The City Manager, in performing the foregoing duties, may:
(1) Present recomnendations and programs to the Council and partici-
pate in any discussion by the Council of any matters pertaining
to the duties of the City Manager.
(2) Cause the examination and investigation of the affairs of any
department or the conduct of any employee under supervision of
the City Manager.
(3) Execute contracts on behalf of the City when authorized by the
Council.
Section 5.02. Appointment; removal.
The Council shall seek to provide broad representation on all Boards.AThe
Council shall establish procedures to give at least thirty days' notice
of vacancies before they are filled and shall encourage nominations by
citizens. The Council shall establish conditions for the removal of
members for just cause, consistent with State law.
Section 6.01. Limitations on the amount of campaign contributions.
The Council, by ordinance, shall prescribe limitations on the amount of
campaign contributions made by an individual or political committee to a
candidate or a ec ion to Council.
Section 6.04. Violations.
The Council, by ordinance, shall prescribe (1) penalties for the viola-
tion of contribution limitations and disclosure requirements it estab-
lishes ruisr o LFis section and (2) when appropriate, conditions for
the revocation of a candidate's right to serve on Council if elected 'A
Section 7.01. General provisions.
A. Authority.
(1) Initiative. The qualified electors have the right to propose
ordinances to the Council and, if the Council fails to adopt an
ordinance so proposed without any change in substance, to have
the ordinance submitted to the voters at an election.
(2) Referendum. The qualified electors have the right to require
reconsideration by the Council o� existing ordinance and, if
the Council fails to repeal such ordinance, to have it submitted
to the voters at an election.
(3) Definition. Within this article, "ordinance" means all other
measures of a legislative nature, however designated, which (a)
are of a permanent rather than temporary character and (b)
include a proposition enacting, amending or repealing a new or
existing law, policy or plan, as opposed to one providing for
the execution or administration of a law, policy or plan already
enacted by Council.
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B. Limitations.
(1) Subject matter. The right of initiative and referendum shall
not extend to any of the following:
(a) Any measure of an executive or administrative nature.
(b) The City budget.
(c) The appropriation of money.
(d) The levy of taxes or special assessments.
(e) The issuance of General Obligation and Revenue Bonds.
(f) The letting of contracts.
(g) Salaries of City employees.
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(h) Any measure required to be enacted by State or federal
law.
(i) Amendments to this Charter.
(j) Amendments affecting the City Zoning Ordinance, except
those affecting a tract of land two acres or more in size.
(2) Resubmission. No initiative or referendum petition shall be
filed within two years after the same measure or a measure
substantially the same has been submitted to the voters at an
election.
(3) Council repeal, amendment and reenactment. No ordinance
proposed by initiative petition and adopted by the vote of the
Council without submission to the voters, or adopted by the
voters pursuant to this article, may for two years thereafter be
repealed or amended except by a vote of the people, unless
provision is otherwise made in the original initiative ordi-
nance. No ordinance referred by referendum petition and
repealed by the vote of the Council without submission to the
voters, or repealed by the voters pursuant to this article, may
be reenacted for two years thereafter except by vote of the
people, unless provision is otherwise made in the original ref-
erendum petition.
C. Construction.
(1) Scope of power. It is intended that this article confer broad
initiative and referendum powers upon the qualified electors of
the City.
(2) Initiative. It is intended that (a) no initiative petition will
be invalid because it repeals an existing ordinance in whole or
in part by virtue of proposing a new ordinance and (b) an
initiative petition may amend an existing ordinance.
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(3) Referendum. It is intended that a referendum petition may repeal
an ordinance in whole or in part.
D. Effect of filing petition. The filing of an initiative or referendum
petition does not suspend or invalidate any ordinance under consid-
eration and such ordinance shall remain in full force and effect
until its amendment or repeal by Council pursuant to Section 7.05A or
until a majority of the qualified electors voting on an ordinance
vote to repeal or amend the ordinance and -We vote is certified.
E. City obligation. An initiative or referendum vote which repeals an
existing ordinance in whole or in part does not affect any obliga-
tions entered into by the City, its agencies or any person in
reliance on the ordinance during the time it was in effect.
Section 7.02. Commencement of proceedings; affidavit.
A. Commencement. One or more qualified electors, hereinafter referred
to as the "petitioners," may commence initiative or referendum
proceedings by filing with the City Clerk an affidavit stating they
will supervise the circulation of the petition and will be respon-
sible for filing it in proper form, stating their names and addresses
and specifying the address to which all relevant notices are to be
sent, and setting out in full the proposed initiative ordinance or
citing the ordinance sought to be reconsidered.
B. Affidavit. The City Clerk shall accept the affidavit for filing if
on its face it appears to have signatures of one or more qualified
electors. The City Clerk shall issue the appropriate petition formsA
on the same day the affidavit is accepted for filing. The City Clerk
shall cause to be prepared and have available to the public, forms
and affidavits suitable for the commencement of proceedings and the
preparation of initiative and referendum petitions.
Section 7.03. Petitions; revocation of signatures.
A. Number of signatures. Initiative and referendum petitions must be
signed by qualified electors equal in number to at least twenty-five
percent of the number o persons who voted in the last regular City
election, but by noAfewer than two thousand five hundred qualified
electors.
B. Form and content. All papers of a petition prepared for filing must
be substantially uniform in size and style and must be assembled as
one instrument. The Petition form shall provide space for the
Council. Petitions prepared for circulation must contain or have
alu—cFeff thereto throughout their circulation the full text of the
ordinance proposed or sought to be reconsidered. The petition filed
with the City Clerk need have attached to it only one copy of the
ordinance being proposed or referred.
C. Affidavit of circulator. Each paper of petition containing signa-
tures must have attached to it when filed an affidavit executed by a
qualified elector certifying: the number of signatures on the paper,
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that he or she personally circulated it, that all signatures were
affixed in his or her presence, that he or she believes then to be
genuine signatures of the persons whose names they purport to be and
that each signer had an opportunity before signing to read the full
text of the ordinance proposed or sought to be reconsidered. Any
person filing a false affidavit will be liable to criminal penalties
as provided by State law.
Time for filing initiative petitions. Signatures on an initiative
petition must be secured and the petition filed within six months
after the date the affidavit required under Section 7.02A was filed.
Time for filing referendum petitions. Referendum petitions may be
filed within sixty days after final adoption by the Council of the
ordinance sought to be reconsidered, or subsequently at any time more
than two years after such final adoption. The signatures on a
referendum petition must be secured during the sixty days after such
final adoption; however, if the petition is filed more than two years
after final adoption, the signatures must be secured within six
months after the date the affidavit required under Section 7.02A was
filed.
Revocation of signature. Prior to the time a petition is filed with
the City Clerk, a signatory may revoke his or her signature for any
reason by filing with the City Clerk a statement of his or her intent
to revoke his or her signature. After a petition is filed a signa-
tory may not revoke his or her signature. The City Clerk shall cause
to be prepared and have available to the public, forms suitable for
the revocation of petition signatures.
Section 7.04. Procedure after filing.
Certificate of City Clerk; amendment. Within twenty days after a
petition is filed, the City Clerk shall complete a certificate as to
its sufficiency, specifying, if it is insufficient, the particulars
wherein it is defective and shall promptly send a copy of the
certificate to the petitioners by registered mail. A petition
certified insufficient for lack of the required number of valid
signatures may be amended once if one or more of the petitioners
files a notice of intention to amend it with the City Clerk within
two days after receiving a copy of such certificate and files a
supplementary petition upon additional papers within fifteen days
after receiving a copy of such certificate. Such supplementary
petition shall comply with the requirements of Subsections B and C of
Section 7.03, and within fifteen days after it is filed, the City
Clerk shall complete a certificate as to the sufficiency of the
petition as amended and promptly send a copy of such certificate to
the petitioners by registered mail as in the case of an original
petition. If a petition or amended petition is certified sufficient,
or if a petition or amended petition is certified insufficient and
one or more of the petitioners do not amend or request Council review
under Subsection B of this Section within the time prescribed, the
City Clerk shall promptly present the certificate to the Council.
D. Council review. If a petition has been certified insufficient by the
City Clerk and one or more of the petitioners do not file notice of
intention to amend it or if an amended petition has been certified
insufficient by the City Clerk, one or more of the petitioners may,
within two days after receiving a copy of such certificate, file with
the City Clerk a request that it be reviewed by the Council. The
Council shall review the certificate at its next meeting following
the filing of such a request, but not later than thirty days after
the filing of the request for review, and shall rule upon the
sufficiency of the petition.
C. Court review; new petition. Each qualified elector has a right to
judicial review of Council's determination as to the sufficiency of a
petition. Proceedings for judicial review will be equitable in nature
and must be filed in the State District Court for Johnson County. The
right to judicial review is conditioned upon the timely filing of a
request for Council review under Section 7.040, and the filing of the
petition for court review within thirty days after determination by
Council as to the sufficiency of the petition. A determination of
insufficiency, even if sustained upon court review, shall not
prejudice the filing of a new petition for the same purpose.
D. Validity of signatures. A petition shall be deemed sufficient for
the purposes of this Ar i le if it contains valid signatures in the
number prescribed by Section 7.03 and is timely filed, even though
the petition may contain one or more invalid signatures. A signature
shall be deemed valid unless it is not the genuine signature of the
qualified voter whose name it purports to be, or it was not voluntar-
ily and knowingly executed. A valid signature need not be in the
identical form in which the qualified al nr'c name appears on the
voting rolls, nor ma a si nature be deemed invalid because the
address accompanving a name on a pe i ion is dilf ent from the
•address for the same name on the current voting rolls if the quali-
Section 7.05. Action on petitions.
Action by council. When an initiative or referendum petition has
been determined sufficient, the Council shall promptly consider the
proposed initiative ordiiance or reconsider the referred ordinance.
If the Council fails to adopt a proposed initiative ordinance and
fails to adopt an ordinance which is similar in substance within
sixty days1 or if the Council fails to repeal the referred ordinance
within thirty days after the date the petition was finally determined
sufficient, it shall submit the proposed or referred ordinance to the
qualified electors of the City as hereinafter prescribed. The
Council shall submit to the voters any ordinance which has been
proposed —Ur—ref erred in accordance with the provisions of this
Article unless the petition is deemed insufficient pursuant to
'lection 77477f at any time more than thirty days before a scheduled
initiative or referendum election the Council adopts the proposed
initiative ordinance or adopts an ordinance which is similar in
substance or if the Council repeals a referred ordinance, the
initiative or referendum proceedings shall terminate and the proposed
or referred ordinance shall not be submitted to the voters.
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B. Submission to voters. The vote.on a proposed or referred ordinance
shall be held at the regular city election or at the general election
which next occurs more than forty (40) days after the expiration of
the appropriate sixty- or thirty -day period provided for considera-
tion or reconsideration in Section 7.05A, provided, however, that the
council may provide for a special referendum election on a referred
ordinance any time after the expiration of the thirty -day period
provided for reconsideration in Section 7.05A. Copies of the
proposed or referred ordinance shall be made available to the
qualified electors at the polls and shall be advertisedt at the
city's expense1 in the manner required for "questions" in Section
376.5 of the Iowa Code.A The subject matter and purpose of the
reTerred or proposed ordinance shall be indicated on the ballot.
Section 8.01. Charter amendments.
This Charter may be amended only by one of the following methods:
A. The Council, by resolution, may submit a proposed amendment to the
voters at a City election, and a proposed amendment becomes effective
when approved by a majority of those voting.
B. The Council, by ordinance, may amend the Charter. However, within
thirty (30) days of publication of the ordinance, if a petition
signed by eligible electors of the City equal in number to ten
percent of the persons who voted at the last preceding regular City
election is filed with the Council, the Council must submit the
amending ordinance to the voters at a City election, and the amend-
ment does not become effective until approved by a majority of those
voting.
C. If a petition signed by eligible electors of the City equal in number
to ten percent of the persons who voted at the last preceding regular
City election is filed with the Council proposing an amendment to the
Charter, the Council must submit the proposed amendment to the voters
at a City election, and the amendment becomes effective if approved
by a majority of those voting.
Section 8.02. Charter Review Commission.
The Council, using the procedures prescribed in Article V, shall estab-
lish a Charter Review Commission at least once every ten years following
the effective date of this Charter. The Commission, consisting of at
least nine members, shall review the existing Charter and may within
twelve months recommend any Charter amendments that it deems f{t. The
Council shall submit such amendments to the voters in the form prescribed
by the Commission, and an amendment becomes effective when approved by a
maioritv of those voting. The Commission may also recommend to the
SECTION III. REPEALER: All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict
with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
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SECTION IV. SEVERABILITY: If any section, provision or part of this Ordi-
nance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication
shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section,
provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
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SECTION IV. SEVERABILITY: If any section, provision or part of this Ordi-
nance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication
shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section,
provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY CHARTER
WITH RESPECT TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLO-
SURE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA
CITY THAT:
SECTION I. AMENDMENT. Section 6.02 of
the City Charter is hereby repealed, and
the following is adopted in lieu thereof:
Section 6.02. Disclosure of contribu-
tions and expenditures.
The Council, by ordinance, may
prescribe procedures requiring,
immediately before and after each
regular, special, primary, or run-off
election, the disclosure of the amount,
source and kind of contributions
received and expenditures made by (1)
each candidate for election to Council
and (2) any and all other persons, for
the purpose of aiding or securing the
candidate's nomination or election.
SECTION II. REPEALER: All ordinances and
parts o or finances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY: If any
sec ion, provision ur part of this Ordi-
nance shall be adjudged to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such adjudication shall
not affect the validity of the Ordinance
as a whole or any section, provision or
part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordi-
nance shall e in effect after its final
passage, approval and publication as
required by law.
Passed and approved this
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
F:aa:hfed & Approved
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OFFICE OF
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COURTHOUSE
P.O.SOX1546
IOWA CITY. IA 52244
CAROLYN R. BURKE DEPUTY
� January 8, 1985
Dear Conference Board Member:
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The annual meeting of the Iawa City Conference Board for the
consideration of the Iowa City Assessors' FY 1986 budget is
4 scheduled for Monday, January 14, 1985, at 6:30 P.M. at the Iowa
i City Civic Center. Enclosed, so you may review the information
before the meeting are:
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j 1. The agenda.
2. The proposed budget.
3. The 1984 Annual Report which includes
the program division statement.
4. A copy of February 27, 1984 minutes.
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Please note that the amount to be levied is down from previous
years. Some of this decrease is due to no purchase of assessment
rolls or postage for same for FY 86, but this reduction is balanced
by the 3% increase in salaries for the Assessor and Deputies and
5% for the clerks. Also the reappraisal will be finished, so no new
levy will be needed for the Special Appraisers Fund. Item 46, Appeals
to Court for which $40,000 was levied during the current year has not
been used to date. We do not know when we might need it, so it is
budgeted during both years, but the $40,000 is also included in the
Unencumbered Balance for FY 86 so that we won't be levying for the same
1 I expense for both years, but we can spend it in either year, whenever
court may be scheduled.
I If you have any specific questions or wish to look at any of the
supporting documents for this budget, feel free to call me at work
;�•. I at 338-2231 or at my home.at 338-6176.
Sincerely,
Dan L. Hudson
Iowa City Assessor
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January 7, 1985
TO WHOM IT 11AY CONCERN:
The Iowa City
Conference Board will meet at 6130 P.M. on
Monday,
January 14,
1985 at the Iowa City Civic Center. The
Assessors'
purpose
proposed
of the meeting
is to discuss the Iowa City
budget for fiscal
year 19B6.
AGENDA:
1,
Call meeting to order by the Chairperson.
2.
Roll Call by taxing body.
3.
Act on minutes of February 27, 1984 Conference
Board meeting.
4.
Assessor presents proposed budget.
5.
Discuss proposed budget.
6.
Conference Board acts on proposed budget.
7.
Set date for public hearing.
8.
Announce vacancy on Board of Review.
9,
Discuss announcement of vacancies in future
years.
10.
Other business.
11.
Adjourn.
Dan L. Hudson
Clerk, Conference Board
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ITEMIZED BUDGET - ASSESSMENT EXPENSE FUND
ITEM NO.
EXPENDITURE
FY 85
FY 86
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SALARIES
31
City Assessor
$ 34,175
$ 35,200
32
First Deputy
27,340
28,160
32
Second Deputy
23,920
24,640
35
Plat Supervisor
20,050
21,050
35
Clerk
14,490
15,210
Total Salaries
$119,975
$124,260
OTHER EXPENDITURES
34
Board of Review
$ 9,000
$ 91000
36
Employer Share: FICA
8,500
8,700
37
Employer Share: IPERS
5,900
5,800
38
Mileage & Travel
1,000
1,000
39
Office Supplies, Post. &
Tele. 12,250
8,500
40
Publications, Subscr. &
Dues 750
750
41
Bonds & Workman's Como.
2,000
1,500
42
Equipment Maintenance
200
200
43
Appraisal Service
400
400
44
Insurance
12 ,500
12 1500
45
Continuing Education
1,500
1,500
46
Appeals to Court
40,000
60,000
47
Schools & Conferences
3,000
3,000
48
Legal
2,000
2 ,000
49
Unemployment
2,000
2,000
50
Conference Board
0
0
51
Examining Board
30
30
52
Computer Charge
6,000
6,000
Total Other Expenditures
$107,030
$122,880
TOTAL BUDGET
$227,005
$247,140 i
UNENCUMBERED BALANCE
- 26,727
- 65,182
TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION
$200,278
$181,958
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MAXIMUM LEVY ALLOWED
Maximum assessment expense fund 962,583,759 x .00027= $259,900
IPERS & FICA Funds = 14,500
Unemployment Compensation & Tort Liability =
4,000
Maximum for assessment expense fund = $278,400
Maximum special appraisers fund 962,583,759 x.000405= $389,850
Maximum allowed without State approval = $668,250
Maximum emergency fund 962,583,759 x .00027 = $259,900
(Which requires State Appeal Board approval)
Maximum that could be taxed fo FY 86 = $928,150
BUDGET - SPECIAL APPRAISERS
FUND
FY 85
FY 86
Residential Reaooraisal
$ 75,000
$ 0
$ 75,000
$ 0
TOTAL
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
- 1,110
0
TO BE RAISED
BY TAXATION
$ 73,890
$ 0
TOTAL AMOUNT
TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION
$274,168
$181,958
MAXIMUM LEVY ALLOWED
Maximum assessment expense fund 962,583,759 x .00027= $259,900
IPERS & FICA Funds = 14,500
Unemployment Compensation & Tort Liability =
4,000
Maximum for assessment expense fund = $278,400
Maximum special appraisers fund 962,583,759 x.000405= $389,850
Maximum allowed without State approval = $668,250
Maximum emergency fund 962,583,759 x .00027 = $259,900
(Which requires State Appeal Board approval)
Maximum that could be taxed fo FY 86 = $928,150
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CITY CONFERENCE BOARD
FEBRUARY 27, 1984
Cit Conference Board: February 27,1984, 6:30 P.M. in the
Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John McDonald
presiding.
Iowa Cit Councilmembers Present: 'Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson,
Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, 'Luber.
Johnson County Supervisors Present: Sehr, Myers.
School Board Members Present: Hart, Hayek.
othersPres_ent° Hudson, Berlin, Karr, Helling, Burke.
Tape Recorded: Reel 84-C18, Side 2, 348-432•
Mayor McDonald stated that a quorum was present.
The City moved to accept the minutes of the last Conference
Board meeting, January 24, 1984, County seconded, and it was
unanimously passed.
McDonald declared the public hearing open. There being no
comment the public hearing was declared closed.
The County moved to adopt the proposed budget, it was
seconded by the School Board. Mayor McDonald declared the
motion carried, 3/D.
The vacancy on the Board of Review was advertised. There was
one application from Charles McComas. Itwas moMoved by the
City, seconded by the School Board to appoint
Comas
to fill the Board ofawtermposition
Decembera31hi1ggq or
contractor for a six year
The motion was carried unanimously, 3/0•
McDonald requested a breakdown by position of the salaries
for neear e 10
rsylistwinhtheeannualtreporteberexpanded toequested ep
the top
taxpayay
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It was moved by the City, seconded by the County, to adjourn
at 6:40 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 3/0•
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Dan L. Hudson
Clerk, Conference Board
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1984 REPORT
OFFICE OF IOWA CITY ASSESSOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Iowa City Conference Board
Staff of City Assessor's Office, Members of
Board of Review and Examining Board
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Report of City Assessor
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Personal Property Phaseout
Abstract for 1984 Iowa City Assessments
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City of Iowa City Exempt Property as of July 1, 1984 7
Comparison of Values with Rollback Applied
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Comparison of Residential, Commercial and Industrial
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Values
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Top Taxpayers for Iowa City
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Comparitive Millage Rates
Iowa City Assessors Program Division Statement FY '86 13-16
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IOWA CITY CONFERENCE BOARD
IOWA CITY - CITY COUNCIL
John McDonald, Mayor
William Ambrisco
Larry Baker
Kate Dickson
Clemens Erdahl
George Strait
Ernest Zuber
IOWA CITY SCHOOL BOARD
David Wooldrick, President
Lynne Cannon
Craig GJerde
Randy Jordison
Kathryn Penningroth
Dorsey Phelps
Ellen Widiss
JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Harold Donnelly, Chairman
Dennis Langenberg
Richard Myers
Betty Ockenfels
Donald Sehr
IOWA STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Gerald D, Bair - Director Iowa Stale Department of Revenue
Gene Eich - Director Property Tax Division
Brian Bruner - Administrator Property Tax Division
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MEMBERS OF BOARD OF REVIEW AND EXAMINING BOARD
IOWA CITY, IOWA
1984
Dan L. Hudson
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Dennis J. Baldrldge
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Dan L. Hudson
City Assessor
Dennis J. Baldrldge
First Deputy
Carolyn R. Burke
Second Deputy
Jerry L. Denison
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Clerk
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IOWA CITY BOARD OF REVIEW
Jack L. Yanaush, Chairman
Appt.
1982
through
1987
William J. Doherty
Appt.
1979
through
1984 j
Gregory J. Downes
Appt.
1983
through
1988
Charles A. McComas, Jr.
Appt.
1984
through
1989 �
Keith A. Wymore
Appt.
1980
through
1985
William F. White, Clerk
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Alan R. Bohanan
Appi.
1982
through
1987
D. Keith Borchert
Appt.
1982
through
1987
Patricia Sueppel
Appt.
1980
through
1985
LEGAL COUNSEL
Robert W. Jansen - City Attorney
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FROM: Dan L. Husdon, Iowa City Assessor
SUBJECT: 1984 Annual Report - Issued Dec. 17, 1984
The following report covers the activities of this office from
January 1, 1984 to date of issue.
VALUATIONS
Since 1984 was not a real estate revaluation year, the real
estate assessed values remained the same as 1983. There was
approximately 20.3 million dollars of new residential
construction, 25.6 million dollars of new commercial construction
and 2/3 million dollars of new industrial construction added to
the rolls for 1984. The 395 residential deed sales for the first
9 months of 1984 gives us a median ratio (assessed value vs sales
price) of% as compared to for the whole year of 1983.
Mat This showst the selling prI of homes have increased very
little since last year.
1984 was the year to revalue personal property and there was an
increase of $12,631,874 before reduction to the 1973 level.
COURT CASES
There was only one new appeal to District Court.filed for one
commercial parcel in 1984. Of the 17 appeals involving 34
parcels filed in 1983, 16 appeals involving 31 parcels were re-
filed for 1984. No court dates have been set at this time for
either the 1983 or 1984 cases.
ARD OF_REVIEW
The Board of Review was in session from May 1, through flay 31,
the day of adlournment. The Board had 43 protests filed with 7
being upheld and 36 denied. The total value of real estate being
protested was $35,456,620 with a total requested reduction of
$9,558,931. The Board allowed a total reduction of $496,190.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
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FROM: Dan L. Husdon, Iowa City Assessor
SUBJECT: 1984 Annual Report - Issued Dec. 17, 1984
The following report covers the activities of this office from
January 1, 1984 to date of issue.
VALUATIONS
Since 1984 was not a real estate revaluation year, the real
estate assessed values remained the same as 1983. There was
approximately 20.3 million dollars of new residential
construction, 25.6 million dollars of new commercial construction
and 2/3 million dollars of new industrial construction added to
the rolls for 1984. The 395 residential deed sales for the first
9 months of 1984 gives us a median ratio (assessed value vs sales
price) of% as compared to for the whole year of 1983.
Mat This showst the selling prI of homes have increased very
little since last year.
1984 was the year to revalue personal property and there was an
increase of $12,631,874 before reduction to the 1973 level.
COURT CASES
There was only one new appeal to District Court.filed for one
commercial parcel in 1984. Of the 17 appeals involving 34
parcels filed in 1983, 16 appeals involving 31 parcels were re-
filed for 1984. No court dates have been set at this time for
either the 1983 or 1984 cases.
ARD OF_REVIEW
The Board of Review was in session from May 1, through flay 31,
the day of adlournment. The Board had 43 protests filed with 7
being upheld and 36 denied. The total value of real estate being
protested was $35,456,620 with a total requested reduction of
$9,558,931. The Board allowed a total reduction of $496,190.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
The Assessor attended the following courses
and
conferences
during 1984,
ISAC Spring School of Instruction
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C.E.
hrs.
NCRAAO Conference
7.5
C.E.
hrs.
Computer Users Workshop
12.0
C.E.
hrs.
ICA -Valuation of Agricultural Prop.
16.05
NATA Conference
C.E.
hrs.
IAAO Course 2 Income Approach
ISAA School of Instruction
10.5
C.E.
hrs.T
Appraisal of Apartments
6.0
C.E.
hrs.
IAAO Conference
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The First Deputy attended the following courses and conferences
during 1984
ISRC Spring School of Instruction 5.0 C.E. hrs.
ISRA Annual School of Instruction 10.5 C.E. hrs.
Appraisal of Apartments 6.0 C.E. hrs.
The Second Deputy attended the following courses and conferences
during 1984;2 30.0 C.E. hrs.T
IAAO Course Income Approach
ISAA Annual School of Instruction 10.S C.E. hrs.
NEW LEGISLATION
SF 2043 - Effective July 1, 1984, this bill amends Code Section
4278.1 by authorizing a county or a city to provide by ordinance
a partial exemption from property taxation for new improvements
of warehouses and distribution centers. Section 4278.3 is
amended to provide that property ceasing to be classified so as
to qualify for the exemptions under Chapter 4278 will no longer
receive the partial exemption. Finally, the bill amends Chapter
364 to allow county supervisors or a city council to enter into a
contract with a person whose property received an exemption under
Chapter 404 or Sections 427.1 or 4278.1 to provide specified
services to that person (e.g. police protection). When the
exemption ceases, the contract will also cease.
HF 2444 - Effective July 1, 1984, this bill amends Code Section
441.21 by increasing from $500 to $2500 what the normal and
necessary repairs to a building may be without increasing its
taxable value.
HF 2481 - Effective January 1, 1985, this bill amends Code Chapter
161 to provide that areas designated fruit tree or forest
reservations are to be exempt from taxation and describes the
requirements to be met. The bill also males the application for
this exemption a one time signing. The bill also requires the
county conservation board to annually inspect the area to see if
it qualifies. Failure to maintain an area will result in the area
being assessed at market value for taxation and a recapture tax
will be imposed except for cases where the owner has owned the
area for ten years or more. The method for computing and
collecting this recapture tax is spelled out. This bill prohibits
the use of an area for economic gain other than the gain from the
raising of fruit or forest trees.
HF 2531 - Effective July 1, 1984, this bill allows a city to
provide In an urban renewal plan that during construction of an
urban renewal project, the value added is not subject to property
tax for up to two years but will be subject to tax as soon as the
project is 80% completed. The bill allows the city to enter into
th the
to
a written assessment al improvementsion the propertyrwillpbevide that
assessed
when complettedd,,
at not less than a mintmium actual value. The bill also makes
numerous other changes and additions to the urban renewal law.
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This is the second year for the law which sets the value of new
industrial machinery and electronic data processing equipment at
30% of the net acquisition cost. This law resulted in a reduction
of $9,790,341 for 1984.
APPRECIATION
My staff and I would like to thank the Conference Board, the Board
of Review, the City Attorney and his assistants, and the City
Staff for their assistance, cooperation and confidence during the
past year. I would also like to recognize and thank my staff at
this time for their part in establishing and maintaining the
professional standards of the office.
PERSONAI PROPERTY PHASEOUT
In 1973 the Iowa State Legislature began a program to phase out
the assessment of personal property over a period of len years. In
the program, 1973 was established as a base year and all
subsequent values must be reduced to a level equal to the 1973
base year. All 1984 personal property values were reduced by
56.57579% to achieve this.
After the reduction is made, the actual taxable value is further
reduced by the application of personal property tax credits. The
current credits total $175,000. Only one such credit may be
claimed in the state of Iowa. For this reason most of the actual
taxes received from the personal property assessments are paid by
the larger taxpayers in the district or by chain store operations
who exceed the credit in personal property valuation. The
deadline for filing such a credit is duly 1, in the year of the
assessement.
Recent legislation has changed the requirement that all personal
property must be revalued every two years. Only those taxpayers
who pay personal property taxes or those whose reduced assessment
would be over the allowable credit or of course new businesses
need to be contacted each year. The credit is also now permanent
once it is signed, although the taxpayer can change his proportion
of credit taken in each Jurisdiction by notifying the county
auditors.
Due to freezes in the phase out and proposals to end the
assessment of personal property, the actual year that the phase
out of personal properly is to be complete is in question.
The assessment of computers and industrial machinery is often done
through reports similar to the assessment of personal property.
However, neither one is subject to personal property credits or
the real estate rollbacks. The assessed value fs fully taxable.
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1984 ABSTRACT OF ASSESSMENT FOR IOWA CITY
Value of Agricultural land and structures
$ 3,SB5,908
Value of Residential Dwellings on
1,480,680
Agricultural Realty
Value of Residential Lots B Buildings
686,797,678
Value of Commercial Lots & Buildings
334,805,992
Value of Industrial Lots B Buildings
28,430,500
Value of Industrial Machinery B Commercial
28,913,025
Equipment as Real Estate
*Actual Value of all Real Estate
1,084,013,783
Total Personal Property after Reduction
31,127,851
•Total Real and Personal Property
s1,115,141,634
• All the above values are based on the
1984 abstract as
1, 19B4.
reported to the Iowa State Department of Revenue
Utility Property
July
are supplied
The 1984 values for Railroad and
the Iowa State Department
of Revenue and are
to the Auditor by
at this time. The value
of utilities and
not available
railroads in Iowa City for 1983 Was s56,424,9SB.
EXEMPT PROPERTY IN IOWA CITY
FOR 1984
$ 17,347,700
Religious Institutions
Charitable and Benevolent Societies
30,584,840
144,320
Educational Institutions
2,54B,210
Low Rent Housing
309,030
Associations of War Veterans
66,737
Pollution Control
283,907
Forest and Fruit
TOTAL
$ 51,284,744
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WITH ROLLBACKS
APPLIED
STATE
STATE
ADJ.
YEAR ORDERS
TYPE
VALUE
ROLLBACK
VALUE
1978•
Agricultural
s 2,168,341
.962480
s 2,086,985
Ag Dwellings
766,750
.962480
737,982
Residential
362,260,123
.782516
203,474,342
Commercial
174,322,260
1.0
174,322,260
Industrial
13,864,630
1.0
13,864,630
M. B E.
16,112,131
1.0
16,112,131
TOTAL
$569,494,235
$489,860,348
1979 - 8%
Agricultural
2,033,486
.946706
1,925,113
- 8%
Ag Dwellings
707,627
.946706
669,915
+34%
Residential
500,939,124
.643801
322,505,109
+ 9%
Commercial
197,369,090
.889872
175,633,227
Industrial
14,286,490
1.0
14,286,490
M. B E.
20,434,123
1.0
20,434,123
TOTAL
$735,769,940
6535,453,977
1980
Agricultural
1,951,348
.990951
1,933,690
Ag Dwellings
676,859
.990951
670,734
Residential
517,484,797
.6673SS
345,346,067
Commercial
203,280,646
.931854
189,427,883
Industrial
14,557,630
1.0
14,557,630
M. 6 E.
23,844,SS5
1.0
23,844,555
TOTAL
$761,795,835
SS7S,780,559
1981• +272
Agricultural
2,709,516
.957039
2,593,112
Ag Dwellings
1,282,450
.647793
830,762
Residential
567,708,490
.647793
367,757,586
Commercial
241,461,259
.878423
212,105,124
Industrial
18,061,000
.969619
17,512,289
M. 6 E.
23,896,352
1.0
23,896,352
TOTAL
$855,119,067
5624,695,225
1982
Agricultural
2,715,327
.995711
2,703,681
Ag Dwellings
1,273,010
.672223
855,747
Residential
578,IBS,848
.672223
388,669,825
Commercial
248,471,669
.916331
227,682,311
Industrial
19,037,660
1.0
19,037,660
M. 8 E.
33,688,245
1.0
33,688,245
TOTAL
s883,371,779
$672,637,469
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STATE
YEAR ORDER TYPE
STATE ADJ.
VALUE ROLLBACK VALUE
1983• +36% Agricultural
3,687,530
.865024
3,189,802
1,019,217
Ag Dwellings
1,458,620
.698754
Residential
665,822,880
.698754
465,246,401
Commercial
309,092,490
.917230
283,508,905
Industrial
27,788,340
.974567
27,081,599
••11. 6 E.
31,053,824
1.0
31,0S3,824
TOTAL
$1,038,903,684
8811,099,748
1984 Agricultural
3,585,908
.900058
3,227,525
Ag Dwellings
1,480,680
.724832
1,073,244
Residential
686,797,578
.724832
497,812,935
Commercial
334,805,992
.954242
319,485,939
Industrial
28,430,500
1.0
28,430,500
+•11. 8 E.
28,913,025
1.0
28,913,025
TOTAL
$1,084,013,783
$878,943,168
The adj. values given are
not exact but
are meant
to give a
representation of the growth
of Iowa City's tax base.
• Reassessment year
..New aCquisltions of computers
and Industrial
machinery
assessed at
30% of cost beginning in 1983.
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COMPARISON OF
RESIDENTIAL, NMMERCIAL
AND INDUSTRIAL
VALUES
ASSESSED
VALUES
X
APT
COMMERCIAL
%
OTHER
COMMERCIAL
X
TOTAL
CERCIAL
OMM
X
INDUSTRIAL
%
UlHFA
% .
YEAR
RESIDENTIAL
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174 ,322 ,260
29.0
25 ,863 ,855
4.3
38 ,176 ,534
6.4
1978
362 ,260 ,123
60.3
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197 ,369 ,090
25.8
29 ,942 ,864
3.9
38 ,647 ,401
5.0
1979
500 ,939 ,124
65.3
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203,280,646
25.6
31,514,293
4.0
40,644,636
5.1
1980
517,484,797
65.3
•
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241,461,259
27.2
33,244,551
3.8
43,861,768
4.9
1981
567,708,490
64.1
•
248,471,669
27.2
42,764,895
4.7
45,128,282
4.9 CD
1982
578,185,848
63.2
99,388,876
10.9
149,082,813
16.3
62.2
125,352,040
11.7
183,740,450
17.2
309,092,490
28.9
51,406,480
4.8
43,709,714
4.1
1983
665,822,880
12.6
193
17.2
334 ,805 ,992
29.B
60 ,793 ,394
5.4
42 ,534 ,924
3.8
1984
6B6 ,797 ,678
61.0
141,599 ,710
,206 ,282
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174 ,322 ,260
33.4
25 ,863 ,855
5.0
38 ,066 ,410
7.3
1970
283 ,474 ,342
54.3
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175,633,227
31.0
29,942,864
5.3
38,501,316
6.8
1979
322,505,109
56.9
•
•
189,427,883
31.2
31,514,293
5.2
40,620,853
6.7
1980
345,346,067
56.9
•
•
212,105,124
32.3
32,695,840
5.0
43,293,676
6.6
1981
367,757,586
56.1
•
19.4
227
32.3
42 ,764 ,895
6.1
44 ,699 ,373
6.4
1982
388
55.2
91,073 ,108
12.9
136 ,609 ,203
,682 ,311
,669 ,825
114
13.7
168 ,532 ,253
20.0
283 ,508 ,905
33.7
50 ,699 ,739
6.0
42 ,772 ,586
5.1 ..
1983
465 ,246 ,401
55.2
,976 ,652
20.0
319,485,939
34.7
60,793,394
6.6
42,176,541
4.6 �
1984
497,812,935
54.1
135,120,390
14.7
184,365,549
*Prior to 1982 the breakdown of commercial ant. and commercial other is not available, total commercial value is shown.
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EXCLUDING UTILITIES ASSESSED BY THE
STATE
NAME
TAXABLE VALUE
$15,147,458
Procter 6 Gamble
James B Loretta Clary:
12,381,064
Old Capitol Center Partners
10,687,510
10,417,933
Owens Brush
American College Testing
9,604,636
6,528,880
H. J. Heinz
6,409,569
Sheller -Globe
fi,345,422
Thomas 6 Betts
6,056,202
Seville Inc.
5,633,828
H.P. Smith
Southgate Development
5,322,364
Moore Business Forms
5,239,312
5,024,596
NCS Learning Corp.
Sycamore Investors
4,651,080
Bon -Aire 6 Tam Alb erha slay
4,319,294
4,304,586
Mar Y. IV Investors
3,933,929
U. S. Post Office
HawY.eye Real Estate Invest.
3,820,594
Atlantic Ltd. Partnership -X
3,524,770
Edwin 8 Ethel Barker
3,161,747
Pentacresi Garden Apartments
3,146,661
3,101,207
Plaza Centre One
Highlander Partnership
2,859,294
2,674,571
Sears
Towncrest investment Assoc.
2,578,623
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ASSESSOR'S OFFICE, DES MOINES, IOWA,
CITY
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26.27133
33.43154
31.91058
30.96677
33.02418
36.55262
32.51865
31.90753
27.57293
31.50201
32.98662
31.97133
27.40689
29.13261
38.20779
31.13641
1984 -OS
25.88125
38.22322
32.13690
31.54276
34.05818
36.86194
33.77372
32.26694
28.40058
27.64801
33.64070
32.89499
28.01799
30.61077
38.10312
32.01984
1982-83
AMES
27.56049
BOONE
32.70472
CEDAR RAPIDS
32.40079
CLINTON
31.79570
DAVENPORT
33.22000
DES MOINES
36.04609
DUBUQUE
32.44580
FT. DODGE
31.92184
FT. MADISON
26.96068
IOWA CITY
32.28936
KEOKUK
31.18089
MARSHALLTOWN
31.87271
MASON CITY
27.73604
NEWTON
29.43765
SIOUX CITY
36.75953
WATERLOO
31.12968
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TAX RATE PAYABLE IN
3-84
26.27133
33.43154
31.91058
30.96677
33.02418
36.55262
32.51865
31.90753
27.57293
31.50201
32.98662
31.97133
27.40689
29.13261
38.20779
31.13641
1984 -OS
25.88125
38.22322
32.13690
31.54276
34.05818
36.86194
33.77372
32.26694
28.40058
27.64801
33.64070
32.89499
28.01799
30.61077
38.10312
32.01984
IOWA CITY ASSESSORS PROGRAM DIVISION STATEMENT FY '86
DIVISION PURPOSE1
fin
The purpose of the Iowa City Ais�ealrandOffice
personallprop ertylin
and value for tar; purposes, a
Iowa City and maintain records for all parcels in Iowa City.
DIVISID14 GOALS:
a ricultural, and
To establish values on all commercial,9
! residential property within the City of Iowa City in the most
equitable manner based on actual pthe property
Physical aspects of
improveto
and all the pertinent
thsales
ese data
mavaients lable;
re madettoprovide prompt
efficiency by
and courteous response to all inquiries for information.
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GENERAL DIVISION OBJECTIVES+
I 1, Receive calls and inquiries and dispense information
' efficiently and on a timely basis.
Z. Complete all daily record changes and related duties as
received.
3, On a quarterly basis, review in the field all new con
struction and demolitions and by January 1,
final review of said construction and demolition.
q, Prepare forms and get signatuies1986
and military creditall new homestead
s by July
credits from the
S. Remove all homestead and military longer to receive
permanent file for those are no long
the credit by July
S. Prepare and get'si;96-
reuinsother on all
compliancewithennforms,
alllawsand
making sure they
rules, by their statutory dates.
7. Receive and review tentative equalization orders from
the State Department of Revenue in August, 198S-
8. Receive final equalization orders October 1, 1985-
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GENERAL DIVISION OBJECTIVES CONT.
9, Accept formal written protests for the Board of Review
Special Session from October 15 to October 25, 1985 and
coordinate the Board of Review Special Session from
October 15 to November IS, 198S.
10. Accept formal written protests
afocoordinate for
the
Board of Review
from April 16 to May 5,
Board
of Review meetings during May 1986.
it. Hold preliminary meetings and public hearings to adopt
the annual budget by March 15, 1986.
12. Prepare and submit annual abstract by July 1, 1986-
13. Prepare and distribute to Conference Board members the
annual report by December 31, 1985.
NEW DIVISION OBJECTIVES:
1. Work with Johnson County Data Processing on the real
estate value computation program which is scheduled to
be written in FY '86.
2. After the above program is written, start to input
data.
3. Design and implement programs on the office micro—
' computer.
4. Review sales as they occur to keep our values at the
mandated level.
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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:
The median sales ratio (median) is the middle sales ratio and a
measure of the % of our assessment to the actual sales prices.
The coefficient of dispersion (C.O.D.) is a measure of assessment
uniformity based on the degree to which individual sales ratios
vary from the median sales ratio.
The goal of the Iowa City Assessor is to keep this coefficient
below 10. A coefficient of 10 is considered excellent and
attained each year by only 3 to 5% of the 115 assessing
jurisdictions In Iowa.
The following table shows the median, C.O.D., and the number of
deed sales for Iowa City residential properly since the
assessments went to the 100% level in 1975.
-Data based on 1st 9 months only.
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YEARE1EDIAN
C.O.D.
NO OF SALES
Assessment
year
197S
87.10
10.36
682
1976
76.30
11.38
681
1977
65.10
12.10
840
Assessment
year
1978
74.70
9.83
639
State orders
1979
91.80
9.40
551
1980
87.85
8.69
394
Assessment
year
1981
88.90
8.74
393
1982
87.30
9.38
299
Assessment
year
1983
94.00
7.19
544
•1984
92.80
8.07
391
-Data based on 1st 9 months only.
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The following is a tabulation of the commercial properties
for the same period.
-First 9 months only.
DIVISION ANALYSIS:
While the program division statement is on the fiscal year, the
remainder of the annual report is based on the assessment year
which is the calendar year. The annual report has more meaning
when based on the assessment year, since the state equalization
orders come in a different fiscal year than the semiannual
reappraisal which the orders are to equalize.
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YEAR
MEDIAN
C.O.D.
NO, OF SALES
Assessment
year
1975
B4.30
19.75
14
1976
72.30
13.19
18
1977
62.90
28.20
27
Assessment
year
1978
84.60
13.49
12
State orders
1979
78.00
16.66
15
1980
80.85
22.69
12
Assessment
year
1981
87.55
10.07
14
1982
78.00
10.25
8
Assessment
year
1983
87.85
10.58
26
•1984
80.32
16.60
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-First 9 months only.
DIVISION ANALYSIS:
While the program division statement is on the fiscal year, the
remainder of the annual report is based on the assessment year
which is the calendar year. The annual report has more meaning
when based on the assessment year, since the state equalization
orders come in a different fiscal year than the semiannual
reappraisal which the orders are to equalize.
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Committee for Iowa's Future Growth
Gary Kirke, Chairman
Dear Iowa Leader,
Enclosed you will find your copy of the recently submitted report
to Governor Branstad from the Committee for Iowa's Future Growth. It
reflects the charge given to us this past August ... to review the Iowa
economy and submit recommendations that could stimulate economic growth
and job opportunities. You will find in this report a broad array of
specific proposals for Iowa's economic development, many of which we
believe will gain your support.
As Dr. Vic Arnold of the University of Texas told us at an early
meeting, "You first need to make the conscious decision to give economic
development your top priority. You must put it first, because only with
a viable economy can you fund all the programs that need public revenues
to support them". The thirty-five members of our Committee strongly
believe such an emphasis is necessary in Iowa. While we commend any
efforts you have made thus far to promote our state's development, we
urge you to do all you can professionally -- through newsletters and
associations -- and as a citizen to help build a broad consensus around
this most important goal.
The title of our report is "We Are Iowans First", and it was
selected for a very specific reason. We feel strongly that the future
of Iowa is our common purpose, our common interest. The progress we
make will be enhanced if we keep the broad interests of Iowa in mind
above all else.
Res tfull'yyours,
ary Kitke /��
Chairman ��JJ
P.S. We still have a limited supply of this report available. You can
obtain copies by writing to the following address. Please indicate
the number desired and each address for mailing. lie will fill as
many requests as possible.
Iowa Development Commission
Research Group
600 East Court
Des Moines, IA 50309
Task Forces Agriculture: Tom Dorr (Chair(, John Chrystal, Dr, Lee Kolmer, Dean Kleckner, Bob Gleeson Communications: Harry Stile (Chair)
& Medlul Technology: Lt. Gov. Robert Anderson (Chair), Sister Patricia Sullivan, SI Anderson, David Steinle
urehill (Chair), Dick While, Henry Meyer, Tom Jolas, Tend SchrooderTtansportetlon: Jim Wengert (Chair), Virgil Umthun,
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Committee
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III.
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Appendix - Membership of the Committee ........... 56
Acknowledgements
Executive Summary.................................i
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Committee
for Iowa's Future Growth................1
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Iowa's
Economy: Current Condition
and
Outlook......................................4
III.
Three
Core Proposals for Economic Development ....
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Iowa Partnership for Economic Progress......
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B.
Iowa World Trade Center.....................18
C.
Private Philanthropy Council................20
IV.
Priority
Recommendations of the Committee ........
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A.
Financing Economic Development..............22
B.
Business Climate for Economic Development...
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C.
Growth Opportunities and Markets
for Economic Development ...................
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D.
Infrastructure for Economic Development .....
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V.
Other
Priorities for Action or Study.............46
VI.
Ours
to Decide (Conclusion)......................54
Appendix - Membership of the Committee ........... 56
Acknowledgements
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In August 1984, Governor Terry E. Branstad appointed the
35 -member Committee for Iowa's Future Growth to examine Iowa's
economy and develop constructive recommendations for its
improvement.
This Committee was a short-term partnership of Iowa leaders
in business, education, labor, agriculture and government. Its
goal was to find that common ground on which we can build an
enduring economic recovery.
In all respects, this Committee believes that the
partnership was a success and that despite current economic
difficulties, Iowa's long-term opportunities are plentiful.
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But all Iowans must recognize that bold and imaginative
action will be required if we are to overcome present economic
forces and capitalize on our long -held strengths.
To move Iowa forward, we must all be willing to take
certain initial steps together. To that end, the Committee for
Iowa's Future Growth has proposed the creation of a bipartisan
Iowa Partnership for Economic Progress to serve as the permanent
body to plan and coordinate statewide economic development.
This proposal is the keystone of our report, which details
all of the Committee's recommendations for improving the long-
term outlook of Iowa's economy.
The Iowa Partnership would be comprised of leaders from
state and local government, agriculture, business, labor and
education... much as the Committee for Iowa's Future Growth. It
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the recommendations of the Future Growth Committee, as well as
those worthy proposals now emerging from a host of other
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economic development studies,
The Committee recognizes there is at present little
coordination among the 60 -some organizations involved in
economic development within Iowa. So, one of the fist tasks of
the Iowa Partnership would be to address how the coordination of
economic development efforts could be improved in order to
maximize our resources.
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only be accomplished if it receives the full financial and
research support needed by its members to make sound decisions
for Iowa's future. The coordination and financing of this
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research function is as important to the success of the
Partnership as the selection of its members.
One way to fund this and other economic development efforts
in Iowa would be through a state-run lottery, a topic which may
again be considered by the legislature during its coming season.
The Committee strongly believes lottery revenues would be wisely
invested in economic development projects.
In addition to its proposal for the Iowa Partnership, the
Committee also gave unanimous support to the concept of a World
Trade Center for Iowa, and the creation of a Private
Philanthropy Council that would recognize and stimulate
corporate citizenship and community investments.
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Beyond these three core proposals, many others were
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jlegislature, the permanent Iowa Partnership and the people of
Iowa for prompt action or further consideration. While the
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report should not 1 considered as the defin. .ve "game plan"
for future economic development in Iowa, the recommendations are
the product of much hard work by eight Task Forces and 35 Iowans
who represent a variety of interests within the state. The
merit in many of these proposals allows them to stand alone as
issues that should be promptly addressed.
This is not just a report to the leadership of Iowa --
important as that is. It is a report to the people of Iowa,
whose support is essential if economic development efforts are
to succeed.
! If we don't all agree on the nature and extent of the
1 problem in Iowa... if we cannot overcome the adversarial
relationships that may now stand in the way... then we won't even
be able to take the first steps required to improve the economy
of .the state for the benefit of all of our citizens.
We possess everything necessary for the task before us.
Iowa enjoys an abundance of natural resources -- a central
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location, productive soil, proximity to materials and markets,
ample fresh water, a well-educated workforce under progressive
management, and able farmers. These are assets that have stood
Iowa well in the past and will continue to stand her well in the
future.
But Iowa's most critical resource is her people. In the
past they have shown an abiding resilience, determination and
wisdom. All of these attributes will be called into play as we
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Iowa is our home. It is here that we enjoy the common
blessings of a fertile land, a proud heritage and willing
spirit. What's needed now is the resolve to develop these
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common resources ai nd a common purpose. G. :n the proper
direction, we have the capability to build a strong, vibrant
economy and improve not only our own lives, but the lives of
generations of Iowans yet to come.
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direction, we have the capability to build a strong, vibrant
economy and improve not only our own lives, but the lives of
generations of Iowans yet to come.
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Governor Terry Branstad has been concerned about Iowa's
economy since his election to office nearly two years ago.
Immediately upon taking office he made economic development his
highest priority, and has since been a leading figure in efforts
( to revitalize the state. "My goals are to assist, encourage and
facilitate the creation of jobs and decrease outmigration of our
young people due to lack of job opportunities," Branstad has
said. The combined effect of a long -ailing economy and a
vigorous rally to improve it, conducted from the highest elected
office in Iowa, has clearly raised people's awareness of the
need for economic development.
One person can lead a charge, but cannot win a war alone.
That requires an army. With an eye to that long road and the
need for broader participation, Governor Branstad established
the Committee for Iowa's Future Growth by executive order in
late Summer of 1984. Appointed to the Committee were 35
i citizens who agreed to volunteer their time and skills to a big
job that would be carried out in just a few months' time.
Simply stated, the charge given to the Committee was essentially
this: (1) Review Iowa's overall economy, (2) Take a close look
at eight major sectors of the economy, and (3) Recommend public
and private initiatives that will improve the Iowa economy and
lead to the generation of new jobs.
More than a word needs to be said about the membership of the
Committee for Iowa's Future Growth. Broadly speaking we
represent education, labor, government and business ... the four
major interests around which partnerships are now frequently
being formed to advance economic progress in other states.
While our partnership was experimental and of limited duration,
we feel it was an overwhelming success.
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The Committee was chaired by Gary Kirke. Under his
idirection, the group was divided into eight Task Forces:
Agriculture, Communications, Distribution, Education and
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Training, Financial Services, Health and Medical Technology,
I Manufacturing and Transportation. Each Task Force received
staff assistance from the Iowa Development Commission. We also
made good use of resource people in other state agencies, the
' private sector and our higher education institutions. We found
them all to be cooperative and informed ... the kind of people for
which Iowa is known.
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on five different occasions between August 7th and November
j 128th. After the Committee received its charge at the first
I meeting, Chairman Kirke said, "We Iowans can go ahead with
'business as usual' and see each succeeding economic recession
further erode our economic base. Or, we can take the needed
steps to convert cyclical gains into a durable economic
renaissance, with more and better jobs for our people." During
this first session we heard a presentation on the status of the
( Iowa economy by the Office of Planning and Programming.
Our next three committee meetings were devoted to guest
speakers. The first was Dr, Vic Arnold, who is Associate Dean
of the Graduate School of Business at the University of Texas in
Austin. Dr. Arnold described Texas' efforts to chart economic
development through long-range planning and the use of public-
private partnerships. "You first need to make the conscious
decision to give economic development your top priority," Dr.
Arnold commented. "You must put it first, because only with a
j viable economy can you fund all the programs that need public
revenues to support them,"
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Delaware Goveri._c Pierre du Pont and two .,f his cabinet
members brought us essentially the same message at our next
meeting. Building a statewide consensus on economic growth has
been critical to the enormous success each of these states has
had in rebuilding their economies.
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Our fourth meeting was largely devoted to world trade and
the need to facilitate Iowa's agricultural and manufactured
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exports through a World Trade Center.
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Frequent meetings of each Task Force were held in locations
throughout the state. It was out of this independent process
that separate Task Force reports were presented to the full
committee at our last meeting on November 28th. Having read
copies of the reports in advance, we were all given a full day
to hear the explanation behind each proposal and to ask any
questions. At the end of the day we conducted an exercise that
enabled each one of us to indicate our support for those
proposals we felt should receive top priority attention. These
proposals are found in Sections III and IV of this report. They
are followed by Section V, which includes all other
recommendations offered by each Task Force. we believe the
recommendations in all three sections deserve careful
consideration and attention.
Before examining these proposals, however, let's look first
at the forces that have created the current economic conditions
in our state.
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A. Corn Belt or Rust Belt -- A Brief Look at the Midwest
The economic problems we have been facing in Iowa,
particularly since 1979, are largely characteristic of the
entire upper Midwest. With the single exception of Minnesota,
the gap in the Midwest's economic performance relative to the
rest of the nation continued to widen this past year. Because
of its ailing economy and•aging industrial plants, the region
I long known as the corn belt is now being described by some as
the "rust belt."
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While troubles have been brewing for at least a decade,
they did not clearly manifest themselves until the recession
that began in 1979. Prior to that time, businesses in the
region were mainly prosperous and the economy generally sound.
Only the farm sector was sending up warning signals, but the
slowly accumulating debt in agriculture had not yet produced the
acute condition we have today. The year 1979 witnessed huge
increases in oil prices set off by the Iranian embargo and
soaring interest rates. These events -- together with the
Russian grain embargo -- launched a recessionary period that has
had a major adverse impact on our agricultural and manufacturing
base -- two interdependent industries that still represent the
lion's share of the midwestern economy and that of Iowa.
Underlying these events is a U.S. economy that is
undergoing a basic structural transformation. As it becomes
more and more a part of the world economy, the nation's reliance
on the production of well-established durable goods is
diminishing as it diversifies into the growing service,
communications, financial and technology fields characterized by
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great innovation.. rom "hardware" to "thoug,...ware." It is no
wonder that the adjustment to new economic realities would be
most deeply felt in the Midwest, which is at the heart of the
nation's established industrial and agricultural base.
The changing economic structure and recent recessionary
period have produced higher unemployment and have halted
population growth, as northerners moved both south and west in
search of more attractive job markets. The two-year period from
1980 to 1982 shows net outmigration from the five -state area
(Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin) of 650,000,
more than 708 of the number in the previous decade. Most of
these people went to the three fastest-growing states in the
U.S.: Texas, Florida and California.
While similar trends are occurring throughout the Midwest,
Iowa has been especially hard hit, and its performance relative
to the region and nation is notably poor.
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B, Iowa: current economic Structure and Performance
Iowa's 1984 population of 2,905,000 contains a remarkably
high percentage of residents who can lay claim to the state by
virtue of birthright, nearly 78 percent. About 258 of the
population resides in Iowa's eight largest cities, while the
rest live in outlying suburbs, our many smaller cities, county
seat towns, rural areas and on farms.
But a growing number of native Iowans are being forced
beyond our borders for want of a job. From 1980 to 1982, U.S.
population rose 2.2 percent while Iowa's population fell 0.3
percent...a net outmigration. Many of these workers and their
families, like others in the Midwest, ventured to neighboring
states or the South and West in search of employment.
Iowa's Gross State Product (GSP) has not been keeping up
with Gross National Product (GNP) rates either. Iowa was
showing either negative GSP or little growth from 1981 to 1983
while U.S. GNP was charging ahead in all but 1982. The spread
increased in the first quarter of 1984 when GNP was indicating
8.88 growth and GSP dropped to minus 3.88. GSP has now declined
for the past four quarters. Projections for the coming year of
1985 are 2.5-3.69 for GNP and 2.09 or less for Iowa's GSP.
while Iowa's economic indicators have suffered during the
recession that began in 1979, we have been losing jobs and
income in some sectors for more than a decade. Since 1973, Iowa
has lost 19 percent of its jobs in the "goods -producing" sector
of the economy, compared to a five percent loss nationally.
Most of Iowa's losses were felt in the construction category and
the following classes of manufacturing: machinery, electrical
equipment and food products. The total income from this same
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"goods -producing" r.,,rtion of the Iowa economy dropped during the
same period by 31.66. Iowa was able to manage a 5.9 percent
growth in overall employment only because "service -producing"
jobs rose by 16.6 percent.
Job losses in the recession of 1979-1983 were more severe
...116,000 non-agricultural jobs were lost over that period.
Again, most of the losses occurred in the trade, construction,
machinery and electrical equipment sectors. Only two sectors
` grew: Financial, Insurance and Real Estate gained 2,200 jobs
and Services grew by 6,200.
While all Iowans understand the major direct role
agriculture plays in this economy, we don't always appreciate
its growing indirect role. Well over half of manufacturing
income is now derived from farming...mainly as a seller of farm
machinery and as a purchaser of its raw commodities which are
converted to.processed meats and milled grains.
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But it has also been said that approximately three-fourths
of the Iowa workforce depends -- either directly or indirectly
-- on income earned in the agricultural sector. That is to say
that Iowa's service -producing economy is also intertwined with
agriculture and manufacturing. They rise or fall together.
This is a fundamental equation that -- along with changes in the
world economy -- helps explain why Iowa is still tied to its
soil and why so many main street businesses are hurting
throughout this state.
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To sum up, it has been said that because of our mix of
industries, Iowa is now more cyclically volatile than most other
j states. A Commerce Department study on sensitivity to business
cycles ranked Iowa 46th in the U.S. for the period 1948 to 1979.
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Since then we have Inked 19th. Three diffe_ at points were
cited to explain this: (1) the Iowa economy is not as insulated
as it once was; (2) we are tied to international markets;
(3) we have more industries producing durable goods. The
related economies of agriculture and manufacturing have been
heavily influenced by similar factors since 1973 and especially
since 1979_
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While farms have been growing generally larger and farmers
have been steadily decreasing in number since world War II, we
are now facing a financial crisis on the farm of frightening
proportions. Up to 128 of Iowa's farmers now holding 258 of
total farm debt may be liquidated in the next one to two years,
compared to only 1/4 of 1 percent who went bankrupt in 1983.
Losses so far have gone largely unnoticed because the majority
of farmers have been able to continue operating and paying loans
as usual. Yet $10 to $20 billion in farm and rural wealth has
already been lost since 1981.
There are a variety of reasons for this extreme situation.
But most of them are tied to the changing structure of Iowa
agriculture. Today's farms are capital -intensive and their
rapid growth during the 1970s has been based on debt financing,
which has forced them up against the anti-inflationary policies
of the 1980s.
Iowa farmers are rapidly exhausting their net worth as
farmland values fall, cash receipts remain low, exports remain
sluggish, stored crops remain unsold, and interest rates stay
high. The federal deficit and value of the dollar abroad are
also major negative factors. This serious agricultural
condition is even embracing the progressive farmers who have
incorporated the latest in production technology and debt-
financing...who have expanded through land and capital
expenditures. In substituting so much capital for labor, they
are unable to service their mounting debt. Iowa State
University estimates some 5,000 to 11,000 farmers (representing
60,000 people) may be caught up in this first wave of the
crisis.
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With high interest rates continuing and farmland values
still falling (108 in the year preceding May of 1984 and 26.58
in central Iowa since 1981), the prospects for many farm
families for the next three to five years are dire.
Because of the influence of agriculture on the Iowa economy
and due to the extent of the debts, the problem will not be
limited to the farm. It will be felt in the hundreds of Iowa
communities that are primary service centers for agriculture.
And it is bound to be noticed in those goods- and service-
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With high interest rates continuing and farmland values
still falling (108 in the year preceding May of 1984 and 26.58
in central Iowa since 1981), the prospects for many farm
families for the next three to five years are dire.
Because of the influence of agriculture on the Iowa economy
and due to the extent of the debts, the problem will not be
limited to the farm. It will be felt in the hundreds of Iowa
communities that are primary service centers for agriculture.
And it is bound to be noticed in those goods- and service-
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D. Outlook
The question then that all Iowans must address immediately
-- with a sense of urgency -- is this: can we be satisfied with
the situation as it now exists? More importantly, what does the
future hold for us if we fail to solve our economic problems?
Will we shrink before such large forces and thereby deny
ourselves and our children better opportunities in this place we
call home? Will Iowa's leaders persist as adversaries and so
ignore the chance for all Iowans to improve their economic lot?
These are critical questions that must be addressed by
thoughtful and concerned Iowa citizens, and by all of us in
responsible positions of leadership who affect our future.
As you read this report, we encourage you -- truly, we urge
You -- to consider the implications of taking bold, positive
action versus taking little or no action at all.
We believe the opportunities that lie ahead for a state so
rich with resources -- a state populated with hard-working,
quality -oriented workers -- are without limit. But new
programs, innovative thinking and courageous leadership will be
required if we're to live up to our potential.
We are business people, working people, professional
people...we are young, we are middle-aged, we are senior
citizens...we are Democrats, Republicans and Independents;
liberal, moderate and conservative...we are a mixture of ethnic,
racial and religious backgrounds.
But above all else, we are Iowans first. It is in that
i spirit that we must look ahead and overcome the obstacles
standing between the present and the promising future that can
be ours. Let us move forward.
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III, THREE CORE P ?OSALS FOR ECONOMIC DEVE. ?MENT
During our final meeting in late November, three core
proposals for the economic development of our state were
presented. Each received the unanimous support of the full
� Committee. Each merits prompt attention and action. Together,
they form the basis on which further economic development can
proceed.
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To the governor, legislature, leaders in the private and
public sector, those organizations actively involved in economic
development, and the people of Iowa, we want to make it
abundantly clear that this proposal is central to our entire
report. Without a permanent Iowa Partnership for Economic
Progress*, we fear that few of our recommendations or any others
of merit will be implemented for want of strong bipartisan
leadership necessary to get the job done. This stands, then, as
our first priority, deserving prompt implementation and all the
support necessary to make it a success.
•* It is absolutely essential that Iowa establish a permanent
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Their purpose would be severalfold:
(1) Review and help implement the recommendations of the
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review, coordination and implementation of other
worthy proposals that emerge from other studies now
underway or recently completed that relate to
economic development;
(2) Help plan the coordination of state development
efforts among state agencies and the host of other
organizations involved in economic development at the
local and regional level -- to maximize our
collective resources and overall effectiveness;
(3) At regular and frequent intervals, analyze the trends
and growth opportunities in major sectors of the
economy, particularly those represented in the Iowa
economy;
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(4) At regu._r and frequent intervals analyze the
general economic demographic state fiscal and
business climate indicators that compare Iowa's
sition relative to trends in the region and nation
(5) initiate special studies related to economic
development;
(6) Serve as a model for other artnershi s that, like
j the Committee for Iowa's Future Growth, can be
refined and used by other groups in the state
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accomplish the detailed analyses and statistical functions
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I.. the necessary research base and to identify the initial
imembership, we urge the governor to IMMEDIATELY name an
. INTERIM partnership that would begin to work out these
details in January of 1985 and report back before the end of
March. In addition to these'details, the interim
partnership should offer its plan for public/private
financing of the permanent partnership
Further, it was suggested that in order to provide
continuity and experience, some members of the Future Growth
Committee might be called on to serve as members of the interim
partnership.
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1. Iowa's volatile and declining economy is in dire need of
strong, corrective, immediate actions. A consensus on
those actions must quickly emerge.
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2. Among sever-_ legislative interim stuu.es now underway --
the Iowa Development Commission's strategic plan, the Tax
Study Committee, the Board of Regents Economic
Development Proposal, and the recently released Price
Waterhouse study on Trade Promotion and Development
Strategies for the State of Iowa -- there is a wealth of
information and ideas on state economic development. we
must learn what we can from these resource-.
3. In the area of economic develoment, there is little
apparent cooperation among state agencies -- at least
compared to other states that are making significant
strides toward that goal. Nor is there substantive
coordination among the more than 60 organizations and
groups professing some role in Iowa's economic
development. We must ask ourselves if this collective
activity can be better coordinated to serve Iowa's
development efforts.
4. Economic, demographic, fiscal and business climate
statistics on Iowa are not fully coordinated or utilized
to understand and improve the state's economy. We need
to assess which information is vital to the permanent
partnership and provide research support to obtain,
analyze and present this data.
5. We must also acknowledge the discord that still remains
between labor and management in some sectors. Such
divisiveness has not and will not continue to serve the
long-term interests of this state. Partnerships are
personal forums where we can find our common interests
and work to overcome our differences.
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6. Adversarial relationships -- between business interests
and the legislature; the executive and legislative
i branch; and between Democrats and Republicans -- may be
the biggest obstacle to surmount if we are to make
progress. The Committee feels this has long been a
problem and one tolerated because the times were fairly
good. In reality, these adversarial relationships have
always hurt us. There are two economic lessons to be
i learned in Iowa: (1) Our troubles were created partly by
ourselves, and (2) partly by outside factors not as easy
to control. But that still leaves us all in the same
j boat and, to the extent we can positively affect our own
future, we must put aside our differences and start
i pulling together. Frankly, there is no other pleasant
choice...no longer any other sensible option.
I,( We, the Committee for Iowa's Future Growth, want the people
of Iowa to know what a good experience this initial partnership
II was for all of us. It is not until you take the time to talk to
your "adversary" that you recognize common ground and can begin
to work in partnership to shared'ends. we are encouraged and
want to share that with all Iowans.
While this proposal may be a pioneering effort for Iowa,
other states show us the way. As mentioned earlier, Dr. Vic
Arnold of Texas pointed to their successful partnerships and
said, "There must be a full and equal partnership between the
private sector, government and public education, with a total
i commitment from all parties."
Governor du Pont of Delaware spoke about the turnaround made
in his state's economy, a direct result of partnership decisions
and broad consensus in the state. He said that while small
changes in state government can leverage big changes in the
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these changes unless the drive for them comes from all sectors
of the population.
Our neighboring states of Wisconsin and Minnesota have each
taken steps toward the formation of significant partnerships
devoted to future economic development. We recommend that all
of these partnership forms and their research base be reviewed
by the interim partnership which we propose be established by
our governor.
Four Task Forces of the committee suggested elements of
such a partnership. The Price Waterhouse study also proposes a
major partnership. It was from this broad support that the Iowa
Partnership for Economic Progress was proposed as a permanent
entity. The concept received the unanimous support of the full
committee as our highest priority.
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B, Iowa World Tra., Center
i #* The Committee supports the concept of a World Trade Center
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The concept of a World Trade Center is not new to us. Many
Committee members heard the proposals made early this year by
the World Trade Center organization. The entire Committee was
given an opportunity to learn more about the proposed World
Trade Center at one of its recent meetings devoted to that
! subject. That meeting followed the release of the Price
Waterhouse study on "Trade Promotion and Development Strategies
for the State of Iowa" and our members received a copy of that
executive summary. The world Trade Center concept was also
I brought up in three Task Force reports: Agriculture,
Distribution, and Education and Training. At our last meeting,
the Committee for Iowa's Future Growth went on record as
! strongly suppporting the concept of a World Trade Center in
Iowa. As the Price Waterhouse study describes, exports have
been and will continue to be a dominant part of total income
derived in Iowa -- both in the agricultural and manufacturing
i sectors. According to Price Waterhouse, there are still several
hundred other small- and medium-sized manufacturers in Iowa that
are potential exporters.
In its report, the Agriculture Task Force suggested that a
true agricultural trade center must play a major role in
!' expanding demand in export and domestic markets. Their report
went on to say, "It could be the centerpiece of an Iowa plan to
disseminate research information, move new products from
development to the marketplace, bring buyer and seller together,
create new domestic and foreign demand, and capture a larger
share of existing markets. To be effective, its efforts must be
based on a sound, long-range strategy."
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In its report the Distribution Task Fc a supported a
World Trade Center because of the way it would enhance the
distribution industry in Iowa.
The Education/Training Task Force stated that, "The
collective resources available throughout our post -high-school
institutions should be maximized as the World Trade Center is
developed." They feel that an assessment should be made of the
potential contributions of each institution and plans should be
formulated to capitalize on their respective strengths.
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In its report the Distribution Task Fc a supported a
World Trade Center because of the way it would enhance the
distribution industry in Iowa.
The Education/Training Task Force stated that, "The
collective resources available throughout our post -high-school
institutions should be maximized as the World Trade Center is
developed." They feel that an assessment should be made of the
potential contributions of each institution and plans should be
formulated to capitalize on their respective strengths.
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Council• and a recognition program to honor Iowa firms for
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As society moves toward building increased public/private
partnerships for economic and social needs, the national Task
f Force on Private Sector Initiatives has strongly urged
businesses to participate in programs that encourage corporate
1 social responsibility through increased giving. The Filer
Commission is now encouraging businesses and corporations to
i increase their giving to 28 of pre-tax earnings by 1985, and
Congress has responded to this growing awareness by increasing
I. the deduction for business philanthropy from 5% to 108 of pre-
tax earnings.
Several states have established recognition programs for
private philanthropy, among them Alabama, California, Illinois,
Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri and Texas. Minnesota
initiated a program with their Keystone Contribution Awards
which recognizes companies that attain the 28 and/or 58 level.
In 1983, some 104 companies received these awards, including a
number of small businesses and professional firms. Minnesota
also has a Keystone Program Award recognizing firms that commit
other company resources to the betterment of society.
We suggest such programs be reviewed by the Iowa
IPartnership for Economic Progress and the best of them
incorporated into an Iowa program.
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IV. PRIORITY RECO,._.cNDATIONS OF THE COMMITTL_
Each of the recommendations in this section of our report
received strong support from the Committee during its final
meeting. In recognition of the diversity of the Committee,
however, it needs to be stated here that the process of
j' identifying priority issues did not require a unanimous vote on
each specific proposal.
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interests or have private opinions that may differ from those
contained in the report.
The ten proposals receiving the strongest endorsement are:
Analyze growth opportunities in new agricultural
enterprises
' Enact state lottery with funds earmarked for economic
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I. * Explore the potential for additional college and
university research and development ( programs
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system for economic development
Establish an "economic development bank"
' Establish an Iowa office in Washington, D.C.
' Re-evaluate the 4% sales/use tax on new manufacturing
machinery and equipment
Continue and complete the personal property tax phase-
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l • Assure a competitive unemployment insurance program
I ' Attract health-related industries and services
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are discussed in this section ha proposals,
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they would enhance economic development, asfollows: lfinancing,
' business climate, growth opportunities and infrastructure.
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The issue of financing economic development is critical and
{ must be addressed directly since it is at the heart of all
successful development efforts. Never will just one approach
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way that overall development does.
What follows are some financing proposals that were made
during the short life of this Committee. They are by no means
exhaustive. For instance, the great need for more venture
capital has not been addressed. Nor have we spoken to the
potential that exists for using pension fund investment
dollars ... for instance, the IPERS fund... to finance development
projects.
We do express our support for a lottery for economic
development. But the many of us who ope;ate businesses must
emphasize that a lottery is not a "cure-all." We still need to
impose some business -like controls on the operations of
government.
For example, the Committee is concerned with the growth we
see in the size of the government workforce. Government
employment in Iowa -- at both state and local levels -- has
taken a quantum leap during the past two decades. In 1983,
there were nearly 55,000 state employees and 130,000 city and
county employees. Together, that work force has grown 708 in
Iowa since 1963 and now accounts for 188 of the state's total
non-agricultural work force.
We need to remember that it is Iowa's people and businesses
who pay the taxes with which government operates.
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A smaller popui-cion is supporting -- through taxes -- an
increasing financial burden of state programs and services.
While government must be decidedly caring, it must still pay its
bills and operate with efficiency.
Committee Recommendations:
�* We support proposals for an Iowa lottery, provided all
revenues are committed to statewide economic development
needs.
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Force report, the full Committee discussed its merits. The
�1 Committee expressed overwhelming support for a lottery that
directs all of its revenues to economic development projects
i that benefit the people of Iowa. We urge the legislative and
executive branch to reach early agreement on such a plan. While
( a lottery is no substitute for sound tax and fiscal policy, it
j( does represent a large revenue base that would be widely derived
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ffff in economic development.
*• Establish an Iowa Industrial Development and Finance
Authority -- an economic development bank.
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fbusinesses in need of up to $1 million. The establishment of
such an institution would provide low-cost financing to a new or
I expanding business by exposing small issuers to national public
markets and reducing their transaction costs.
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We would like to see a program supported by both the public
and private sector. The State should create the authority and
+ appoint a board composed of representatives of the financial
community. This board would establish operating procedures, to
include:
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for new or expanding businesses (venture capital, tax
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- issuing of tax-exempt bonds, the proceeds to be used by
new or expanding businesses. (The loan program could be
Ipatterned after the Small Business Administration
program, where a local lender would originate as well as
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not be tied in with the Iowa Housing Finance Authority; it would
be dompletely separate and independent.
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Iowa has fared poorly in comparison to other states in
obtaining federal outlays and
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For example, in 1983 Iowa ranked 46th in federal outlays
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Ii current data and other information to our state's Congressional
! I representatives, giving them the "ammunition" they need to help
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Another compel. -ng reason for an Iowa office would be the
influence it could exert in shaping federal policies that affect
Iowa. Major changes are taking place in Washington -- for
instance, in tax laws and agricultural policy. These changes
could have a devastating effect on our state's economy if we
don't have a constructive role in shaping them in a positive
direction. We need a voice in the USDA and other federal
agencies. An Iowa office and its staff could effectively be
that voice.
At the same time, the office would serve as a conduit of
information from Washington to our officials here at home,
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economic health of our state.
This is not a new idea. At present, 30 other states
maintain offices in Washington, D.C. In fact, every state
t bordering Iowa, with the single exception of Nebraska, now has
i. their interests represented in Washington by such an office.
** We support the establishment of regional banking in Iowa.
This proposal first came from the Financial Services Task
Force. Recognizing that regional banking has been a
controversial subject for years, the Task Force believes that
Iowa's small banks (of which there are nearly twice as many as
found in California) cannot handle the size of credit
transactions necessary to bring about economic development and
finance international trade. Along with regional banking, we
irecommend raising the deposit limit for Iowa banks.
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Pennsylvania Banking Secretary Ben McEnteer warned that
failure to permit reciprocal regional banking would leave his
state "a financial island to the detriment of our citizens, our
businesses, our banks, and our overall economy. If we don't
act, our image as a progressive state will be damaged."
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I.I Georgia recently stated, "We strongly supported passage of the
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f mutual belief that the future economic strength and development
of the region demands larger banking entities with greater
capacity."
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In a recent economic development conference sponsored by
{ the Iowa Development Commission, guest speaker Larry Cohick
spoke on "The Southern Strategy -- Elements of Success."
Mr. Cohick has spent much of his career as a professional
developer in the South, and more recently directed statewide
development efforts in North Carolina. He told developers and
( community leaders from around the state that business climate
was without doubt the main reason for the South's outstanding
growth record. The states of the old Confederacy -- once
economically impoverished -- are now capturing most of America's
( economic growth. Led by bellwether states Texas and Florida,
the South is booming... aided by the outmigration of people and
icapital from northern states like Iowa. Competitive business
climates could not have been created throughout the South
without public/private cooperation and a shared commitment to
developing that region.
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Iowa's overall business climate for the past three years as
follows: 1981 - #33; 1982 - #35; 1983 - #31. Perhaps more
importantly, our rank among a 13 -state marketing region* where
we compete most heavily for economic development looks this way:
1981 - #9; 1982 - #9; 1983 - #8.
In another effort to determine how five different state and
local tax rates impact certain firms, the Manufacturing Task
Force analyzed some tax data from nine states -- Iowa, each of
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Misscuri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee and
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our bordering stat and Florida and Texas. rhe study pointed
to some significant drawbacks to our business climate which
figure into plant location decisions by company planners.
Altogether, three of our Task Force reports -- from
Manufacturing, Distribution, and Financial Services -- pointed
to our poor business climate, particularly certain taxes which
impose substantial costs on businesses already in Iowa and which
act as a major disincentive for firms considering Iowa as a
possible business location. The three taxes are the 4%
sales/use tax on new manufacturing equipment; the personal
property tax on business inventories; and unemployment
compensation insurance rates for employers.
Each of these taxes was described as a subject requiring
immediate attention -- and immediate action -- in order to lay a
foundation for economic success in this state. Iowa does not
have to be a South Dakota or a Texas with few business taxes,
but at least it should strive to be competitive within our
immediate geographic region.
Committee Recommendations:
** The 4% sales/use tax on new manufacturing machinery and
equipment should be re-evaluated.
Iowa is now one of only four states in our 13 -state region
that does not fully exempt new manufacturing machinery and
equipment from 'the sales/use tax, and the region itself is
something of a holdout on this issue compared to other regions
in the United States. Most states now fully exempt new
manufacturing machinery and equipment. The removal of this 4%
tax would make equipment purchased in Iowa less expensive and
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existing industry -- which is required at ever-increasing rates
to remain competitive in the national and international
marketplace.
It is conceivable the loss of revenue from elimination of
this tax could be more than offset by other tax revenue flowing
from industrial growth and increased employment.
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the manufacturing and distribution firms that must maintain
large inventories of non -manufacturing equipment, this is a
j major incentive. Iowa is substantially out of line with other
states in the region, and this hampers our competitive position.
Iowa is currently in the process of phasing out the personal
1 property tax, but the progressive steps toward elimination of
the tax have been delayed. We look to the reinstatement of
phase-out measures and elimination of this tax.
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restored to solvency, measures should be enacted to maintain
an adequate coverage base in a competitive unemployment
insurance program.
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entering the state are relatively competitive...only four states
can surpass us. But in some quarters there is a belief that the
I range of rates and schedules now being imposed on certain
employers already here put us at a distinct disadvantage and
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f Committee feels unemployment compensation should be among the
first "business climate" issues addressed by the proposed Iowa
Partnership for Economic Progress.
Incorporate the suggestions of the Tax Study Committee
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i improvement of Iowa's business climate, we recommend a careful
review of the Tax Study Committee report and implementation of
those points that make good sense... regardless of present
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The economic shock waves we have been feeling here in Iowa
( are due in part to the dramatically changing character of the
national and world economy. As Megatrends author John Naisbitt
has pointed out, we are being transformed from an economy
largely dependent on heavy industry to one characterized by
information and service industries. While that does describe
the larger economy in which Iowa participates and may well
suggest inevitable trends which require adjustments on our part,
( it does not paint a full picture of regional and local economies
everywhere. Iowa is still fundamentally dependent on
�. agriculture and is still dependent on its manufacturing base,
just as it is benefiting from growth in the new economy's
financial and service sectors. Yet, as described in an earlier
section of this report, there is great change within these
sectors of the economy as well as interdependence among them.
�.� Successful economic development efforts require an extensive
I research base on all sectors of the Iowa economy with an eye
( turned toward those that are growing.
The Iowa Development Commission has already identified a
number of high-growth industries with development potential for
I Iowa. Price Waterhouse echoed that list in its study. Included
on the Price Waterhouse list were electronics industries;
medical equipment and products; poultry, dairy products and
value-added food processing; and printing and publishing
jindustries. Their projected annual growth rates range from
2.58 to 138. It needs to be reiterated... just as every state
and region is unique, so too is Iowa. This requires thor^agh
and on-going analysis of those markets with the best growth
potential and "fit" for economic development within Iowa.
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Not only shoul� we be conscious of growth sectors by
industrial classification, we need to be mindful of a firm's
size, since most job growth comes from firms with fewer than 100
j employees. Such was the finding of MIT Professor David Birch in
his well-known study of 5.5 million firms between 1969 and 1976.
He found that 82 percent of the new positions created came from
firms under 100 employees.
Iowa is well supplied with small and large firms -- around
65,000 business establishments. One -and -a -half percent of the
total number of establishments -- about 983 in 1982 -- were
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firms with more than 100 employees. Some 37.36 of the 834,966
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was employed in businesses under 100 employees... that job -
creating sector which Birch describes. Fully 346 of the work
(' force can be found in firms with fewer than 20 employees, and it
i was only these small firms that showed overall employment growth
during the 1980-1982 period.
There is also great entrepreneurial activity around the
f nation, and Iowa needs to nourish this activity at home. At a
recent New York conference called "Re -Inventing the
Corporation," author George Gilder reported that we are nearing
640,000 business starts in 1984, up from 275,000 in 1977. That
is a fantastic jump!
i Although we did not specifically address it by Task Force,
( we also believe Iowa should take action to expand our growing
hospitality (travel and tourism) industry by implementing and
funding the recent Davidson -Peterson marketing plan, enhancing
our tourism opportunities and the promotion of Iowa.
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What follows are suggestions from various Task Forces on
other likely growth opportunities within Iowa,-- based on our
state's inherent strengths and the growth potential within these
markets.
Committee Recommendations:
** opportunities for growth and development in Iowa's
"existing" agricultural system should be thoroughly
explored. These include:
- Programs to improve production technology and enhance
management and production efficiency.
- New technology, new products, and other changes to
strengthen corn and soybean processing industries in
Iowa.
- Changes in state banking and tax laws that impact the
financing of diverse enterprises within Iowa.
agriculture.
- Improvements in current marketing systems, including
transportation and other support systems and the use of
the futures market.
- Expansion of agricultural fertilizer and chemical
industries.
- Expansion of the animal health industry.
- Expansion of the horticultural industry.
The Agriculture Task Force has begun a comprehensive
process of examining Iowa's agricultural industry. The
recommendations listed above represent their conclusions to date
for the existing agricultural system (recommendations for new
agricultural opportunities are found below). in analyzing those
commodities -- corn, soybeans, beef, dairy cattle, hogs -- that
accounted for 90% of Iowa's agricultural production in 1982, the
Task Force created a flow diagram (below) that portrays the
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billions of dollar^contributed from just t} a initial steps in
the food system ... from the industrial inputs that are used in
production agriculture to the exports and processed products
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( Flow Chart: Iowa Agriculture*
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billion worth of industrial inputs in 1982, which helped yield
j. $10.6 billion worth of crop and livestock production. Some
$11.7 billion was generated by the time these raw farm
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this diagram stops just short of the food system's wholesale
1. level, it begins to suggest the multiplying power and
interdependence of this economy when viewed broadly. It also
points to the additional income oenerated by adding value to raw
commodities before they leave the state. value-added crop
f' processing is one area open to considerable growth potential in
Iowa, since we are now exporting or storing 408 or more of our
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crop production in �3w form. The potential r growth also
exists within the fertilizer and insecticide industry since
roughly 40% of these products now used in Iowa are imported.
The same is true for animal health products, much of which is
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*• Opportunities for growth and development in "new"
agricultural enterprises should be analyzed. These
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- Low-cost foodstuffs for exports, particularly to lesser -
developed countries.
- New or modified meat products for domestic and export
markets.
- New or modified crop products for domestic and export
markets.
- Poultry production, processing and marketing.
- Iowa -grown, identity -preserved crop varieties for
preferential market treatment.
I' -,Diversification into new cereal and oilseed crops and new
horticultural crops.
Several of these specific recommendations were an outgrowth of
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agricultural system. They expand on the idea of adding value to
raw farm commodities. If we can begin to see poultry and
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can capture more of that growing market here in Iowa. We have
most of the necessary ingredients with which to do so.
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needs of a growing world population. The development of new,
low-cost foods for export could have the dual impact of
improving the nutritional status of people in lesser -developed
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countries and expa ing Iowa's exports of va.,,e-added products.
Other new products targeted for more developed nations also
ioffer potential.
Additionally, plant cultivars adapted to Iowa and developed
to provide unique, economically valuable traits might earn
"Iowa -brand" crops preferential treatment in the marketplace.
Diversifying Iowa's crop production sector is another area of
potential growth ... such as oilseeds and horticultural crops.
f There is an ever-growing demand among consumers and a
willingness by major grocery chains to obtain fresh produce and
fruits from regional farm sources, thereby avoiding trucking
costs from as far west as California.
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privately supported research into these areas is the key to our
(( success. Agricultural research support is notably small in
1 Iowa. While we are second only to California in ag production,
California spends five times more than Iowa in state
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25th on that scale. Five-year averages show Minnesota with
twice the state -supported research at $17.4 million that Iowa
has, even though Minnesota's cash receipts are only two-thirds
as much as Iowa's. North Dakota spends as much as Iowa, with
only about one-fourth the cash receipts from farming. In Iowa,
the total research dollars spent per thousand dollars in cash
receipts is only $0.85.
A world-class agricultural industry must be supported by a
world-class research base that invests its energy towards
creating an environment where efficient agricultural production,
I superior processing technology and innovative marketing systems
1 all maximize our advantages in soil, climate and location.
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•* Greater emphasis shou'd be placed on the potential which
exists with colleges and universities for economic research
and development Education should be maximized as a growth
industry.
( The investment in research and the dividends it yields
through improved methods and new products makes it something of
�. a growth industry in itself. There are many research projects
now underway at Iowa's colleges and universities -- projects
that utilize Iowa -based talent and resources. More of these
partnerships should be promoted. The Education and Training
Task Force feels that the agreement recently approved by the
Norand Corporation with Iowa State University and the University
of Iowa is a good model for additional partnership efforts.
�f These are of mutual benefit to both groups with respect to
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f, opportunities and shared salary support.
Growth in the education sector can also be maximized by
promoting lifelong learning opportunities for Iowans...for self -
development, professional growth and personal enrichment.
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j. identifying, enhancing and marketing Iowa's attractiveness
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to health-related industries and services.
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The Health and Medical Technology Task Force identified
this employment growth area, as did Price Waterhouse in their
recent study. Quoting Price Waterhouse:
"High-growth industries nationwide include four groups
with development potential in Iowa. These groups of
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international and/or domestic markets... Medical
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medicinals and botanicals, pharmaceutical
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preparations, surgical instruments, surgical
appliances and supplies and X-ray apparatus) are
expected to sustain high growth rates, particularly in
bio -technical and bio -engineering products. Iowa is
well positioned to capitalize on this area,
particularly in the livestock medical products and
hybrid seeds industry. Potential markets include the
United States, Western Europe and developing
countries."
Iowa has the largest teaching hospital in the world at the
University of Iowa, a fine University of Osteopathic Medicine
and one of the best veterinary medicine and technology programs
in the nation at Iowa State University. Other factors -- such
as the strength of Iowa's insurance industry, the demographics
of Iowa's population, and rapid changes in health care delivery
and technology -- make it a significant vehicle to diversify
Iowa's economy. Iowa should develop strategies to encourage
industries that focus on medical technology, consumable medical
supplies and health education. These strategies should become
part of the Iowa Development Commission's plan to market Iowa.
•* Adiust the Iowa Premium Tax paid by insurance companies to
favor economic development within this sector.
With 36 domestic life insurance companies, 51 domestic
property and casualty companies, and 161 county mutual
associations employing over 56,000 Iowans, the insurance
industry already has a notable presence within our economy. It:
growth trends are also projected to continue along with other
service and financial industries. The Financial Services Task
Force was favorably impressed by the way the State of Delaware
successfully targeted the banking industry for growth within its
borders by changing tax laws to encourage relocation to
Delaware. The same effort could be made here if Iowa would
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reduce the current t premium tax to some level that would place
Iowa at a distinct advantage over most other states in the
nation. The tax reduction or abatement would be contingent on
several significant economic factors such as: jobs created,
investments in Iowa businesses, and investments in office
facilities in Iowa. Further study and action should be
taken with the objective of encouraging major life and casualty
companies to locate service centers here as well as providing
incentives for domestic company expansions. This promotion
could do for Iowa what the banking law changes did for
Delaware.
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orcanize Iowa's resources for future growth give
consideration to the role women will Play in the
economy if the state is to achieve its fullest
development.
Iowa cannot expect to reach its full economic potential
without ensuring that women are full economic partners in the
work force. The number of female -headed households in Iowa with
incomes below the poverty level and dependence on public
assistance increased 459 in the last decade. Nationally the
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was 17.39 in 1983. This does not count the unemployed who are
no longer seeking work, and women constitute 639 of all
discouraged workers.
As education and training programs are developed, then, and
as efforts are made to expand job opportunities, it is critical
that attention be given to increasing the employment of women.
This will also necessitate that consideration be given to
providing stipends for child care, transportation and other
support services.
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women -owned bt ^'nesses represent a new ' growing economic
sector. Attention should be given to means of facilitating the
movement of women entrepreneurs into the economic mainstream.
Attention should also be given to representation by women
on the various committees, councils and boards that are created
to advance economic development in Iowa.
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I the proposed fiber optics cable system within the state.
I The telecommunications field is Iowa's fastest-growing
emerging industry. we should grasp the opportunity to anchor
our state's position in the communications revolution by taking
immediate steps to assist the private sector in the installation
of a fiber optics cable across our state. Through such action,
Iowa will be on the leading edge of job creation in the
1 communications field. This effort would also eventually enrich
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the information age.
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( *' A permanent group of prominent Iowa -based Chief Executive
Il Officers should be recruited to more fullv enable the Iowa
Development Commission to carry out its business recruitment
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(; Growth opportunities can be maximized by providing the Iowa
Development Commission with support from an influential group
from the private sector. No one can better tell the Iowa story,
whether it be quality of life or labor force, than the Iowa -
based chief executive. whether it is a group visit to a
prospect's office or an individual telephone call, the group
must have prominence, structure and permanence. It is one thing
to identify a growth company, quite another to persuade it to
expand or relocate in Iowa. We need to use every excellent
human resource at our disposal to achieve this important goal.
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The Iowa Devel vent Commission should c zentrate on
marketing Iowa as the distribution core of the Midwest
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taking advantage of the state's regional strengths and the
major midwest cities within its marketing sphere.
Iowa will continue to have world and national markets for
its products, just as it continues to rely on regional
markets... especially in the distribution sector. The idea
j for this proposal came from a number of businesses involved in
distribution in Iowa. It suggests that, for marketing purposes,
the cities of Kansas City, Chicago, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, St.
Louis and Omaha should be viewed as a "part of Iowa" inasmuch as
rr Iowa is at the core of this region.
( Statewide growth and expansion may also be improved by
I capitalizing on the fact that certain regions within the state
look beyond Iowa's borders to major urban centers nearby for
j, their own growing markets. The goals, advantages and
personalities of these various Iowa regions should be regarded
[ as a strength on which to build prosperity throughout Iowa.
Perhaps the creation of 10 to 15 development regions within Iowa
would speak to this need.
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D. Infrastructure or Economic Development
Will Iowa's transportation infrastructure meet our future
needs for economic development? The Committee found that
question difficult to answer since there has been little in the
way of coordinated planning efforts that link transportation and
economic development.
There are a number of factors that are critical to the
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successful economic revitalization of Iowa, but the need for
quality transportation systems is perhaps the most underrated.
A strong case can be made for improving Iowa's air and rail
(' transportation (see Chapter V), but our roads are still the
1 I principal mode of transportation in and out of Iowa.
According to the Iowa Department of Transportation's
Quadrennial Need Study Report for the period 1982 to 2001,
f$22.16 billion will be required to build, maintain and
administer an adequate road and street system in the state.
I Projected revenues are estimated to be $20.24 billion. But when
expected inflation is taken into account, the buying power of
I• those expected revenues is reduced by $7.46 billion. Thus,
about 428 of the total road system needs can be expected to
remain unmet during the period 1982 to 2001.
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primary road system where 376 of the pavement is 40 to 59 years
( of age and an additional 28 is in excess of 59 years old.
Pavements are designed to be rehabilitated at regular interals
usually beginning at 20 years. In time, depending on usage and
physical factors, pavement deteriorates to such a state where
even major maintenance repairs and resurfacings can no longer
feconomically hold the pavement in service. Therefore the
pavement eventually needs complete replacement. Due to lack of
( funds, pavement replacement is currently only being accomplished
at one-third of the recommended rate.
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Just as we cannot neglect the condition of our existing
two- and four -lane road system, we must also address the
legitimate needs of those Iowa cities that are still not served
by an expressway system that connects them to major markets
inside and outside the state. The lack of "intrastate"
expressways hampers commerce among these Iowa cities and
restricts certain sections of the state from efficient transport
with such nearby metropolitan centers as Minneapolis, Chicago
and St. Louis. The I-80 and I-35 expressways that bisect Iowa
simply do not fully serve all corners of the state. To maximize
our advantages as a central U.S. location, we need to boost and
broaden the level of expressway service in our state.
Below are recommendations from the Transportation and
Manufacturing Task Forces. The balance of recommendations on
infrastructure will be found in the following chapter.
** Road Use Tax funds should be used to build, maintain and
administer Iowa's road system Under no circumstances
should these funds be diverted from their intended purpose.
Any revenues that are generated from the use or misuse of
Iowa's road system should be allocated to the Road Use Tax
Fund (RUTF).
In fiscal year 1984, a number of diversions were made from
the RUTF: $16.5 million to the Highway Patrol, a $1 million
loan to Public Transit, a $15 million loan to the Special
Railroad Facility Fund ($7.5 million for both FY 84 and 85). In
addition, $2.4 million collected in overweight truck fines for
road damage went into the General Fund. The needs of Iowa's
road system are so great that any diversion of funds allows the
roads and bridges to deteriorate further, making eventual
repair or replacement even more expensive. A system of good
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roads is essential ) Iowa's future economic ,rowth. Other
modes of transportation are also important, but they should be
ij funded on their own merit and their funding should not be taken
from the RUTF.
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rearranged to more accurately reflect the heavy burden borne
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Although it only accounts for 98 of the total road mileage,
Iowa's primary road system handles 578 of the state's traffic
including 938 of the truck traffic. Due to this heavy load, the
system is wearing out much faster than it can be replaced. But
despite its heavy load, the primary road system currently
( receives only 458 of the Road Use Tax Fund appropriation.
•• The State should have final aporoval on the pavina of low -
priority roads where Road Use Tax Funds are utilized.
{, While paving is appropriate under certain circumstances, it
l is not warranted on most low-volume roads. For example, during
fiscal years 1982, 1983 and 1984, an average of 170 miles of
low -traffic -volume county roads were paved at an annual cost of
$20.6 million. In a time of scarce economic resources, it is
inappropriate to use state -collected funds for paving low -
priority roads. By requiring state approval prior to paving,
limited funds can be utilized most efficiently.
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and development with statewide goals for economic
development The primary elements of this planning should
be enhanced internal and external linkages of Iowa's major
cities by a complete expressway system. Capital investment
in the state's expressway system will return substantial
leconomic development dividends.
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The two interstates (I-35 and I-80) bisecting Iowa are the
State's primary access to the rest of the country and the
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Unfortunately, Iowa has not developed an "intrastate" expressway
system that opens access to all areas of the State and region.
Northwest, northeast and southern Iowa include significant
geographic areas and communities without expressway service.
In addition to the lack of expressways in many areas of the
state, I-35 and I-80 fail to serve Iowa as a complete network
for transportation between communities and markets within the
state. Major cities, such as Dubuque, Marshalltown, Fort Dodge,
Ottumwa, Burlington and Clinton have virtually no expressway
service, leaving them at a distinct disadvantage.
With travel time a key cost factor for many industries,
Iowa's central location could be a positive force to attract new
industry. Unfortunately, the level of service provided by
Iowa's expressway and highway system is so far below that of
other areas of the country that the advantage is lost.
It is time to recognize the importance that a complete
expressway network throughout Iowa can have on its economic
development needs. The lack of a complete expressway system
very likely has considerable costs to the people of Iowa.
Capital investment in the state's expressway system will return
substantial economic development dividends.
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•* An Iowa Film Office should be established within the Iowa
( Development Commission to promote film and video production
and investment with an operational budget appropriated by
the General Assembly. (Communications Task Force)
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In 1983, visiting film/video production companies spent
$5.4 million on supplies and services while on location in Iowa.
This "new" money was injected directly into our economy via
! small business throughout the state. It was an extraordinary
year, both in the amount of income generated and in the fact
that it was acquired without full-time attention due to budget
restrictions. Iowa competes for these production dollars with
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states and cities that have established film offices, full-time
staff and adequate budgets. The rapidly expanding entertainment
industry remains a good market for Iowa if we will only devote
more resources to this sector of the economy.
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** The Iowa Development Commission should initiate an effort to
carefully analyze agribusiness distribution in Iowa and the
f distribution of Iowa farm products. (Distribution Task
Force)
Not only is it important to attract distribution firms to
Iowa, we must also know something about the distribution of
products out of the state. The purpose of this analysis would
(' be to develop ideas on the more efficient, effective, and timely
distribution of Iowa farm products. We recommend that a
committee of "distribution professionals" be organized to advise
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" Funds should be appropriated to develop an attractive
marketing package which promotes the education and training
resources and opportunities present in Iowa. (Education and
Training Task Force)
fSpecific emphasis should be directed toward:
a. General Education System -- including the high level of
state support for education, the high literacy of Iowa
citizens, and the excellent performance by students on
achievement tests.
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b. Training Opportunities -- including:
(1) Ability to supply a trained local work force, the Iowa
i New Jobs Training Program, Job Training Partnership Act,
and our higher education resources... community colleges,
1S private colleges and universities.
(2) Jointly sponsored training programs by labor and
management, as well among the labor, education,
government and management sectors. Examples include
training for handling disposable toxic and hazardous
( wastes, removing asbestos and sewer construction.
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excellence in our educational programs (Education and
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responsive to the recommendations of the various study groups in
1 Iowa during the past year. These include reports by the
legislature's Education Task Force, the Department of Public
Instruction's Task Force on Teacher Education and Certification
and the Joint Committee on Instructional Development and
Academic Articulation in Iowa.
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•' Strengthen Iow. s economy by working to ..sure that Iowans
have access to high-quality health care at the most
j efficient cost. (Health and Medical Technology Task Force)
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The federal Diagnostic Related Group funding formula and
other major changes in hospital health funding are placing
significant economic stress on many Iowa hospitals, both in
urban centers and in rural areas. Although lobbying of the
Federal Department of Health and Human Services should continue,
hospital closings are sure to occur, thus creating a problem of
access to health care for some Iowans. The reduction of health
( care affects both the quality of life and the economics of an
area. Rural hospitals are often major employers in a county,
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and business location decisions are enhanced by the availability
of adequate health care services for employees. Since Iowa's
rural economy is vital to our economic development, legislative
and executive branch studies should be encouraged to analyze the
current changes and to recommend public and private sector
strategies.
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the area of containing health care costs and should develop
a comprehensive wellness program for state emplovees Iowa
should incorporate the state's success in both of these
areas in its marketing efforts. (Health and Medical
Technology Task Force)
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( Iowa has been out in front during the past couple of years
in its efforts to place a lid on rising health care costs.
Some companies have already announced premium reductions for
i some subscribers, and more of this good news may be forthcoming.
Since rising health care premiums have substantially affected
(, profit margins for major American companies, Iowa's progress on
this front should be heralded at every opportunity.
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Iowa should a -_j develop a comprehensive wellness program
for state employees, a program with strong emphasis on
preventing and reducing substance abuse. The State should also
identify existing wellness programs, publicize them, and
encourage others through public and private efforts.
** Iowa should adopt the provisions of the Occupational Safety
and Health Act (OSHA) which require full compliance with
"right -to -know" rules by May 25, 1986. (Manufacturing Task
Force)
( Iowa should not enact regulations more restrictive than
federal requirements unless an overriding state interest compels
additional regulation. Iowa passed a law, approved April 16,
1984, which requires compliance with more complex and
' restrictive "right -to -know" regulations. This law became
effective July 1, 1984. Thus, an employer who was working to
1 meet the May 25, 1986 federal regulations compliance date is now
out of compliance under more complex state regulations which
were adopted less than three months before they became
effective. This could hamper our efforts to attract
manufacturers to Iowa and to retain our existing industrial
base.
** Iowa should take some favorable action on the federal
"Product Liability Act" (S.44) now before Congress.
( (Manufacturing Task Force)
The 98th Congress is now considering a product liability
bill that is favored by manufacturers because it will federalize
the rules of law pertaining to product liability suits and so
make them uniform. If not passed by Congress, Iowa should enact
similar legislation. If Congress does act, the Iowa legislature
should support nationwide uniformity on product liability laws.
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'* Renewed emphas`-_should be given to the tablishment and
funding of multi -Jurisdictional district airports that would
best serve the economic development needs of the state as a
whole. In addition revenue from the 48 sales tax collected
from the sale of aviation jet fuel should be directed to the
aviation fund. (Transportation Task Force)
General aviation airports play a significant role in the
economic development of Iowa communities. This is especially
true in attracting new industries to the community. Major
corporations look favorably upon communities with good air
transportation. Unfortunately, funding is not adequate to bring
all Iowa airports up to standards to support the type of usage
that would attract business and industry.
While estimated ten-year public airport needs are $200
million, only $81 million is forecast to be available ($58.5
! million from the federal government, $11 million from the state,
and $11.5 million from local sources). Actions must be taken to
deal with this shortfall of funds.
At present, most of Iowa's 114 publicly owned airports are
single authority facilities; that is, each is owned and/or
operated by either one county or one municipality. This
jurisdictional responsibility has led to the creation of small
general aviation airports, with few having a wide market area
and significant utilization. The creation of multi -
jurisdictional airports would create efficiencies and enable
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improved services via fewer but better airports.
Earmarking the 48 sales tax collected on jet fuel for the
Aviation Fund would net the Fund over $700,000 a year.
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*• The Iowa Devel. .Hent Commission should w�_x with
communities, airports, airlines and other interested parties
to encourage more frequent, quality commercial let air
( service to Iowa. (Transportation Task Force)
Poor commercial jet air service hinders Iowa's ability to
attract and develop growth industries whose employees frequently
fly throughout the country and world, as do the customers of
these companies. The situation reinforces Iowa's image as
unsophisticated and isolated and complicates our attraction
efforts. The Price Waterhouse study points out that passenger
air service for foreigners to Iowa is limited and that air
f' travel within the state is minimal at best. While governmental
(' jurisdictions must still be ultimately responsible, the Iowa
Development Commission can improve their efforts by performing
the necessary marketing research, by assisting them as they
j develop successful marketing strategies, and by coordinating
`.. those marketing efforts.
** Annual state appropriation to the Iowa Rail Assistance
Program should be increased to $2 million for the period
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The Iowa Rail Assistance Program.has been successful in
benefiting the Iowa economy in a number of ways. For example, a
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rehabilitated rail line was essential in attracting the Cargill
Inc. corn processing facility to Eddyville, Iowa. It is
estimated that rail lines being rehabilitated carry the
equivalent of 8 to 108 of the total U.S. exports of corn and
soybeans. Shippers on rehabilitated projects can save 5$ to 15$
l per bushel on grain transportation costs. These savings are
passed along to Iowa farmers, which strengthens the farm
economy.
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Federal appropriations to the program have fallen from a
high of $6.9 million in 1980 to $1.2 million in 1984. The state
appropriation has fallen from $3 million in the early years of
the program to the current $972,000 for 1985. It appears as
though federal funds will be phased out and rehabilitation will
isbe dependent on state -generated funds.
Approximately $100 million in remaining rehabilitation
needs have been identified. Sixty million dollars is required
to complete the large phased projects on which rehabilitation
has begun. Forty million dollars is needed to address potential
shortlines and other projects. Of the $100 million in needs,
the Iowa Department of Transportation must raise one-third of
the cost, or about $33 million. In partnership with the Iowa
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D.O.T., Iowa railroads and shippers are responsible for raising
the remaining $67 million.
The D.O.T. recently voted to use all rehabilitation funds
as no -interest loans, rather than grants, with a five-year
repayment., If $2 million in annual state appropriations are
( available in 1985 through 1989, along with loan repayments, the
i D.O.T. should be able to meet the identified needs.
Many of the railroad branchlines being threatened with
abandonment in Iowa need rehabilitation in order to survive. If
no rehabilitation help is available, these lines are likely to
be abandoned and lost from the state transportation system.
•* The final report of the Committee for Iowa's Future Growth
should be submitted to the citizens of this state for
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Task Forces)
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This last proposal, by no means the least, is recommended
by two Task Forces. It acknowledges the driving force of
democracy in our society which demands broad-based participation
by our citizenry in the affairs of our state. This is a report
to the people about ourselves, our economy and the future of
Iowa. It describes a vital concern that requires a vital
response:
By whatever means, the people of Iowa must become involved
--with full determination and enthusiasm.
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In recent years, a number of other states have come to the
same realization many Iowans have ... that economic development is
not something that's simply desirable. It is mandatory in light
of the rapid changes the age brings with it.
As mentioned earlier, the Committee heard first-hand from
Delaware Governor Pierre du Pont about the aggressive program
his state has developed to foster economic growth. And Dr. Vic
Arnold recounted a similar success story that is unfolding in
Texas. Other states are examining economic alternatives and
taking action, too. Now, it is Iowa's turn to learn how to
become more competitive and more responsive to today's economic
realities.
Iowa possesses many assets that stand at the disposal of
her future -- a central location, productive farmland, proximity
( to materials and markets, ample fresh water, a well-educated
work force under progressive management, and the ablest of
farmers.
The most critical component to economic development, of
course, is our people. They are the single, greatest resource
on which all others depend. To accomplish the tasks we set for
ourselves ... to get on with the long-term effort of moving Iowa's
economy forward... we Iowans need to rekindle that same
-intelligent, willing and winning spirit that has taken us
forward in the past. Creation of the proposed permanent,
bipartisan Iowa Partnership for Economic Progress is a
constructive step in this direction.
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As Iowans, of state is our common heri.sge, our
commonwealth -- whether we labor in a factory or on a farm,
study or teach in one of our schools, manage a business, or set
i policy under the golden dome of the Statehouse. We are Iowa's
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stewards. It is up to us to guide her destiny. The decisions
are now ours to make.
There is indeed a time and a season for everything. And
( now is the time to work toward redeveloping our state. This is
the season for action and we believe Iowans are ready to meet
the challenges ahead. Let us set to work and accomplish our
economic goals for Iowa in a spirit of cooperation, not
conflict. Because, above all, we are Iowans first.
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COMMITTEE FOR IOWA'S FUTURE GROWTH
Gerald Kirke, Des Moines, Chairman
AGRICULTURE
COMMUNICATIONS
DISTRIBUTION
EDUCATION 6
TRAINING
FINANCIAL SERVICES
HEALTH 6 MEDICAL
TECHNOLOGY
MANUFACTURING
TRANSPORTATION
Tom Dorr, Marcus, Chair
John Chrystal, Coon Rapids
Robert Gleeson, Sioux City
Dean Kleckner, Rudd
Dr. Lee Kolmer, Ames
Harry Slife, Waterloo, Chair
Harlan Hockenberg, Des Moines
David Norris, Marshalltown
Kenneth Rains, Atlantic
Michael Crawford, Davenport, Chair
Grace Flynn, West Des Moines
Judy McCoy, Dubuque
Robert Stapleton, Clinton
Dr. Patricia Geadelmann, Cedar Falls, Chair
Donald Byers, Newton
Arlene Steege, Council Bluffs
Robert Wright, Des Moines
Jack Evans, Cedar Rapids, Chair
Dr. George Daly, Iowa City
Edward King, Mt. Pleasant
Rep. John McIntee, Waterloo
Lt. Gov. Robert Anderson, Newton, Chair
C. R. S. (Si) Anderson, Centerville
Steinle,
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Sister Patricia ClaredSullivan, DeslinMoines
James Churchill, Cedar Rapids, Chair
Tom Jolas, Mason City
Henry Meyer, ana
Terri Lea Schroeder, Iowa Falls
Dick White, Des Moines
James Wengert, Des Moines, Chair
Doris Hansen, Sioux City
Frank Virgil Umthun,�aMarion
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Committee wishes to recognize the support for this
project contributed by the law firm of Ahlers, Cooney,
Dorweiler, Haynie, Smith & Allbee. James L. Krambeck of that
firm served as legal advisor to the Committee.
We also acknowledge the contribution of Creswell, Munsell,
Fultz & 2irbel Inc. William J. Fultz served the Committee as
press liaison.
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Iowa City Council/Legislators Meeting
December 31, 1984
Iowa City Council/Legislators Meeting: December 31, 1984, 7:30 a.m. at the
Holiday Inn. Mayor John McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present:
McDonald, Ambrisco, Dickson.
Staff present: Helling, Karr.
State Legislators: Representative Jean Lloyd -Jones, Senator Art Small.
Tape-recorded: Reel 84-C98, Side 2, 31 -End; Reel 85-C1, Side 2, 1-269.
The City Council Legislative Committee, McDonald, Ambrisco, and Dickson,
discussed issues of concern to Iowa City with area legislators Representative
Jean Lloyd -Jones and Senator Art Small.
Local Option Taxes:
Small predicted that local option tax legislation will not be enacted this
year. Lloyd -Jones stated that there is a better chance for passage of the
legislation because of more pressure from municipalities. McDonald said
local option tax would help municipalities solve some of the economic
problems. Small stated that an option sales tax would need to be applied
regionally and not just to one community and it may be difficult to get
industry to locate in an area that imposes payroll taxes. Lloyd -Jones said a
wheel tax was considered. Small said that a referendum would be attached to
any local option tax legislation.
Fair Play/Mandated Costs:
McDonald said the Council is continually concerned about reimbursement for
legislation that incurs costs to municipalities. McDonald urged legislators
to consider the costs to municipalities when passing a legislation.
Tax Abatement:
Dickson said there is a need for increased local control and screening of
industry applying for tax abatement incentives. McDonald said tax abatement
eligibility criteria should be expanded to include certain commercial
businesses that are currently ineligible. Small said that cities can
presently set up a list of criteria for eligibility for tax abatement
incentives and there has been interest to expand tax abatement to include
commercial office developments.
Mobile Homes/Manufactured Housin
Lloyd -Jones explained that the Iowa City Planning Department was asked to
review the legislation before it was passed and they saw no problem with it.
Helling said problems of wording ambiguities were found only after a copy of
the past legislation was reviewed. Helling said the City could not restrict
the placement of mobile homes the way the bill is currently written.
Lloyd -Jones noted that there is a problem with the definition of mobile homes
in the legislation. Small said the original intention of the legislation was
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to insure that manufactured housing wasn't treated differently. Small said
the City Council should make specific language recommendations for changing
the legislation.
Veteran's Preference:
Lloyd -Jones said she would like to use the point system. Small suggested
establishing an adjustment period, giving a slight preference for a specific
time after coming out of the service.
Wastewater Treatment Requirements:
McDonald stressed the dilemna of lost funding eligibility in having to meet
the Water, Air, and Waste Management Commission's 1988 effluent standards. It
was noted that Des Moines was given a higher priority and therefore utilized
most of the funding. The adjustment of priorities was based on cuts of
federal funding. Melling said Iowa City could receive preliminary funding in
FY88 and FY89. McDonald explained that Council and staff are evaluating the
wastewater treatment project and will make decisions this year. McDonald
estimated the cost of the project to be ;20-$30 million.
Liquor/Beer Promotional Specials:
Ambrisco explained that some local businesses felt that liquor/beer promo-
tions encouraged excessive use of alcohol. McDonald asked how much control
municipalities have since State controls liquor laws. McDonald said there is
concern about off -premise sales and large keg parties. Lloyd -Jones said she
is unaware of action on the State level pertaining to this issue. Ambrisco
noted that it is part of a national trend to look at larger social issues and
that Massachusetts and Ohio have legislation in this area.
World Trade Center:
Lloyd -Jones said she doubts if the World Trade Center concept would continue
to be pursued if legislation isn't passed this year. Small said there would
not be significant involvement of state money in the World Trade Center. In
response to Helling, McDonald said Governor Branstad would not seek to tie
World Trade Center funding with the lottery.
Scope of Collective Bargaining:
Lloyd -Jones said she is inclined to not broaden the scope of mandatory
subjects for bargaining. Ambrisco stated there are already many restrictions
placed on Council decision-making during closed meeting negotiations and
there should not be a liberalization of the scope of mandatory bargaining
subjects. Helling reported that former Mayor Neuhauser took a strong
position urging the League to support that if the scope of bargaining is
broadened that the right to strike should be considered rather than binding
arbitration. Lloyd -Jones recommended that everyone read the book by Roger
Fisher and William Ury, Getting to Yes.
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Security for City Funds:
Helling said a monumental amount of paperwork is required. McDonald said the
League will be taking a strong position to reinstate the sinking fund.
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General Comments:
Lloyd -Jones said the legislature's top priority is to seek solutions to the
State's economic problems, including promoting tourism and moving to Iowa.
Ambrisco inquired about the State's reactions to the combined swimming pool
facility proposal. Small noted that there has always been good cooperation
between the University and Iowa City.
Lloyd -Jones urged Councilmembers to attend the January 31st Iowa City night
meeting. McDonald noted that the meeting was initiated by the Chamber of
Commerce.
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McDonald said Ames, Cedar Falls, Des Moines, and Iowa City want to introduce
legislation for reimbursement from the State for tax exempt property within
city limits. Small felt that cities would not get any reimbursement.
McDonald reported that 50 percent of land within Iowa City limits is off the
tax rolls. Dickson inquired about putting churches on tax rolls.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.