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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-02-28 CorrespondenceHERA Psychotherapy Paul -Helen Bldg., Suite 3 209 E. Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 319-354-1226 Iowa City Council Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa $2240 To the Members of the City Council: 11984 February 21, 1984 This letter is in support of the proposed revisions to the Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance. Those revisions being to insure to any citizen in the city limits housing rights independent of (1) marital status, (2) sexual orientation, (3) presence or absence of dependents or (4) public assistance as an income source; also to insure credit rights regardless of mental disability. I support these revisions both as a private citizen and as a therapist. As is always the case with such an ordinance, the intent is to insure protection to citizens who, as a class, suffer discrimination. All the above groups suffer daily from the prejudices this society holds concerning them. I ask the Council to imagine, as an example, a retarded adult who is living on public assistance and attempting to achieve a more productive and independent life. The burden of prejudice under which this individual suffers is tremendous. Add to that arbitrary and unfair restrictions on housing or credit. The effects of these restrictions on this persons abilities to become that more independent and productive member of our community are severe. Similar situations all too frequently confront members of all the above mentioned groups. I urge the City Council to continue its commendable support of Human Rights issues and to approve the proposed amendments. Sincerely, Susan T. Cook 339 I MEARDON, SLIEPPEL, DOWNER & HAYES WILLIAM L.MCARDON LAWYERS WILLIAM F. SUCPPCL ROBERT N. DOWNER 122 SOUTH LINN STREET JAMCS P. HAYCS JAM CS D. MCCARRAGHER IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 THOMAS J. CILEK MARK T. HAMCR THOMAS O. HOBART MARGARET T. LAINSON December 17, 1982 ANGCLA'M. RTAN DOUGLAS 0. RUPPCRT Iowa City Human Rights Commission Civic Center, 410 E. Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Chairman and Board Members: TELEPHONE ]]8.2222 AREA CODE 310 This letter is written to set forth the position of the Greater Iowa City Area Apartment Association concerning the proposed changes to the Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance No. 77-2830, as the proposed substantive changes relate to the area of housing in Iowa City. Section 18 - 32 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City provides a basic framework of protection in the area of housing to several protected classes, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex and disability. This ordinance has been in effect since 1979. It was adopted unanimously by the City Council. Compliance with this ordinance has been good. Phyllis Williams, the Iowa City Civil Rights Specialist, recently told the members of the Apartment Associa- tion that few complaints have been filed under the ordinance, and fewer.have resulted in findings of probable cause or court action. The Apartment Association submits that the major reason for compliance is the fact that the ordinance is fair and makes sense in the context of housing in Iowa City. With the possible exceptions of age, sex and disability, there can be no rational or legitimate reason for any landlord to discriminate against the currently protected classes in housing practices. In the case of age,.sex and disability, there may be legitimate and rational reasons to differentiate among prospective tenants. Elderly housing, fraternities, sororities, rooming houses with shared bathrooms on the same floor, and required physicial modifi- cations to existing units to meet the needs of the physically disabled are all cases in point. In general, the Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance has provided reasonable exceptions to deal with these situations. Thus, compliance is good because the Ordinance makes sense in the context of housing. The Apartment Association believes the present ordinance which provides protection to certain classes in the area of housing is workable and reason- able, but the proposed changes to this ordinance in the area of housing present significant problems. 339 December 17, 1982 Page 2 To the extent that the proposed changes provide further regulatory restriction upon rental property in Iowa City, the real problem of insufficient housing is further complicated. Speaker after speaker came before your commission at the hearing -on Monday evening telling you that parents with children, low income tenants and gays were facing a very tight housing market in Iowa City. These speakers asserted that the problem for them was discrimination by landlords which was reinforced by a tight housing market. Their emphasis was on the discrimination aspect. The clear implication was that the problem is purely political. i The Apartment Association strongly disagrees. The real problem is insuffi- cient housing to meet tenant needs and provide them with effective choices. This problem does not exist in the Cedar Rapids market, for instance, because it has an overabundance of housing relative to the number of available ten- ants. Landlords in that city welcome any tenant who is able to.pay rent, or j appears able to pay rent, which means that there is an adequate stock of i housing for families with children, gays or welfare recipients. It therefore is the position of the Apartment Association that most of the housing issues addressed by the proposed changes in the ordinance can be solved only through enlarging the local stock of housing. What is needed from the City of Iowa City is a set of policies and practices that would encourage the addition of housing units, not deter it. In the past, landlords have experienced such actions by the city as the q stringent enforcement of a rigorous housing code, changes in density regula- tions, down zoning, and a construction moratorium. When these are viewed alone without regard to their overall impact, they may appear appropriate, but they do inhibit the growth of Iowa City's housing stocks and so could the Fadditional regulations proposed by your commission. Over -regulation will 1 drive investors out of our city limits. It is with this overview in mind that the Apartment Association submits that the proposed substantive changes to the Human Rights ordinance would be counterproductive. In addition, in extending protection to the classes of marital status, sexual orientation and source of income, it is the feeling of the Apartment Association that the very workable and reasonable ordinance that j we now have will be made unworkable and unreasonable. The difficulties can be demonstrated with regard to each of the classes individually. In doing so, the Apartment Association is not suggesting that members of these classes should be denied the enjoyment of quality housing. Rather, it is our position that a persuasive case has not been presented to justify these classes being given priority in a tight market over others and that these classes should not be given the power to dictate to property owners and other tenants how certain types of property should be used. 339 December 17, 1982 Page 3 The Apartment Association's position is most easily demonstrated with regard to marital status. Marital status under the definition of the term in the proposed changes includes dependents. Dependents in this definition is simply another word for children. The proposed changes are designed to protect families or single parents with children from the "discrimination" of "no children" rules.. The issue is really over children and it should be addressed directly, not through a confusing euphemism. The nature of a dwelling project (whether a housing complex or a converted older home) changes with the presence of children. This is not a point of dispute but a matter of fact. Noise levels, need for open space, conflicts of life sytle and other issues all speak to the difference between housing units with or those without children. Tenants such as senior citizens and career oriented persons who may wish to select housing free of the presence of children are being subordinated to the class of tenants with children. The rights of families or single parents with children will suddenly, as a matter of law, supercede any protections which current law or economic forces have afforded to groups without children. Some people (whether elderly, students, professionals, singles, etc.) choose not to live with children or. near child- ren, just as some people choose not to live with or near pets. Additionally, there are legitimate, reasons for landlords to choose not to rent to parents with children. Some units are located near busy streets. Attrac- tive hazards such as rivers, ponds and pools may be present. Some units are constructed in such a manner as to make the presence of children difficult. Some individuals rent a portion of their home and do not wish to have children sharing their home. Children are harder on rental units generally, than adults. Children are noisier than adults (perhaps with the exception of some young adults), generally. Units with children require, for the most part, more maintenance to keep them safe from accidents. Balconies on two story buildings with sliding glass doors certainly afford an enticing and extremely dangerous condition for young children. Differences in life styles among tenants can often cause tenant -to -tenant disputes in which a landlord is called upon to be an arbiter. It is the position of the Apartment Association that there exist legitimate reasons to exclude parents with children, just as landlords have legitimate reasons to limit pets, heavy appliances and water- beds, automobile repairs on their property, the presence of illegal activi- ties, and tenants who do not pay rent. To legislate that landlords cannot limit families or parents with children will, in the opinion of the Apartment Association, create friction among tenants with competing lifestyles and could create further hardship for those tenants with children. Landlords will seek to deal with impractical and uneconomic uses of their property. As in the past, and in general, the means of dealing with such problems will be in the form of higher rents, or on a per -person basis. This would not solve the problem. The real problem with 339 December 17, 1982 Page 4 marital status is not whether landlords refuse to rent to singles, married, or unmarried couples sharing an apartment. The real problem is children. The solution is not to force children on landlords who do not want them, but to create a housing environment in Iowa City that will expand the housing stock, especially in the area of family housing, which in turn will make parents with children a more valuable economic force. The problem with sexual orientation is somewhat different. The Apartment Association challenges the assertion that discrimination exists against gays in the rental of housing in Iowa City. The testimony of Iva Hilleman, a member of this Association and a long time property manager in Iowa City typifies the opinion of the Apartment Association on this issue. To the best of the knowledge of the Apartment Association there is no application form in use in Iowa City that requests a tenant to identify their sexual orientation. The problems, in the context of housing tend not to come at the outset, but when a tenant's lifestyle conflicts with that of other tenants. The primary testimony at your bbearing was that members of the gay community "feared" that their lease would e terminated, or that their lease would not be renewed. Several speakers testified that they had been evicted "overnight" because they were gay. The Apartment Association questions these statements. If a tenant has a written lease, the landlord is equally bound by its terms. Chapter 562 A of the Code of Iowa provides further protection. If there is no written lease, but the term is greater than 30 days, Chapter 562 A also applies. If no term exists, the tenancy is at will and the landlord must give the tenant, gay or straight, 30 days notice. The protections afforded by law as now written should be sufficient to ally "fears" voiced by gays. If the present laws are not enough, will further regulation be enough? The real problem, for gays as well as other tenant groups is the shortage of housing. The final proposed protected class in housing deals with source of income. The Apartment Association suggests that two major problems exist in this area. The first is that the term "source of income" is an undefined term in the context of the amendments to the ordinance. In testimony before you last Monday evening, certain sources of income were identified which should not be protected, including illegal income and foreign support. The Apartment Association does not believe that it was the intent of your Commission to suggest that property owners should not discriminate on the basis of illegal activities, illegal income or unpredictable income. The problem that is being addressed is welfare recipients and certain other low income groups. If this is the problem, it should be addressed directly. To do so requires that the particular types of income which will be protected be identified (or charac- terized) and a rational basis be determined for protection of these sources of income. Until such a delineation of sources of income is made, the Apartment Associa- tion cannot take a firm stance. In general however, the Apartment Association suggests that you consider certain issues. Should property owners be com- X39 December 17, 1982 Page 5 pelled to rent to otherwise unqualified non-credit worthy or otherwise un- suitable tenants solely on the basis that the tenant is the recipient of certain support payments? Shouldn't it be taken into consideration that some tenants.are unacceptable regardless of the source of income? Should landlords be.compelled to enter into contractual relations for the payment of rentals when these contractual arrangements lower their rental income, or the desir- ability of their units? Source of income as a classification must be serious- ly reconsidered. In summary, the Greater Iowa City Area Apartment Association submits that the proposed changes to the Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance should not be adopted. Consideration should be given to the fact that the ever increasing regulatory restraints upon the housing industry in Iowa City --an already highly regulated industry --are a major impediment to increasing the housing stock in Iowa City. The Apartment Association believes that the major problems confronting tenants in Iowa City are related directly to.the shortage of housing in Iowa City. cc: Iowa City Housing Commission Respectfully submitted, Mark T. Hamer Attorney for the Greater Iowa City Area Apartment Association 339 MMEARDON, SUEPPEL, DOWNER & HAYES WILLIAM L.MEAROON LAWYERS WILLIAM F.SUEPPEL ROBERT N. DOWNER 122 SOUTH LINN STREET JAMES P. HAYES IOWA CITY, IOWA, 52240 JAMES D. MCCARRAGHER THOMAS J. CILEK MARK T. HAMER THOMAS D.HOBART February 8, 1984 MARGARET T. LAINSON ANGELA M. RYAN DOUGLAS D. RUPPERT Members of the City Counsel TELEPHONE 33a-9222 AREA CODE 919 ten. /_+_)/\/ \�� Y ,n,c0 Jilr . Enclosed with this letter is a copy of a letter that I submitted on behalf of the Greater Iowa City Apartment Association to the Iowa City Human Rights Commission in December 1982. I believe this letter is has a direct bearing on the ordinance being presented to you now and I believe the issues presented in this letter merit your careful consideration. cc: City Clerk Neil Berlin MTH:dr Enc. Very truly y/a s, WAZ 7-r# %, Mark T. Ha/mer_ 337 ■ he'sHawk¢y¢ CaW¢�flsio February 10, 1984 Honorable Mayor and City Council Members City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor and Council Members: As you are probably already aware, American Television and Communications of which Hawkeye CableVision is a division, has agreed in principle with Heritage Communications, Inc., a Des Moines based company, for the sale of the Iowa City property. Consistent with the broadband telecommunications franchise, section 14-90, I do hereby request, on behalf of ATC, council approval for this transfer of ownership. As your local system manager, I will cooperate with you and your commission in whatever ways I can to ensure that this matter is handled as smoothly and expeditiously as possible. Respectfully submitted, / , William L. Slough System Manager WLB/je P.O. Box 4500 546 Southgate Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52240 319-351-3984 A subsidiary of American Television & Communications Corp. 3YO I , i i r I he'sHawk¢y¢ CaW¢�flsio February 10, 1984 Honorable Mayor and City Council Members City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor and Council Members: As you are probably already aware, American Television and Communications of which Hawkeye CableVision is a division, has agreed in principle with Heritage Communications, Inc., a Des Moines based company, for the sale of the Iowa City property. Consistent with the broadband telecommunications franchise, section 14-90, I do hereby request, on behalf of ATC, council approval for this transfer of ownership. As your local system manager, I will cooperate with you and your commission in whatever ways I can to ensure that this matter is handled as smoothly and expeditiously as possible. Respectfully submitted, / , William L. Slough System Manager WLB/je P.O. Box 4500 546 Southgate Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52240 319-351-3984 A subsidiary of American Television & Communications Corp. 3YO February 14, 1964 Iowa City Council Civic Center Iowa City IA 52240 Dear Council, lel Andringa, Artistic Director John Herbert, General Manager RECEIVED F T D 15 1984 he awing egion PO Box 227 Iowa City IA 52244 Phone (319) 337.6113 Having frequent occasion to deal with a range of businesses in Iowa City, I can attest to the fact that local ownership means a hight degree of involvement in, and responsibility to, the needs and well-being of the community. One of the genuine benefits of living here is the opportunity to frequently know the people you buy from, and to know that you both live and care 'about the same place. It is hard to imagine any business whose ownership is more local than the vendors who currently operate in the 'mall and plaza. While they may not rank high in the money or glamor they bring the city, they most definitely contribute a humane and democratic directness that is, in my estimate, invaluable. While I admire and enjoy most aspects of urban renewal, I worry a lot about the long-term effects of anonymous ownership --book and record stores, cinemas, hotels, fast food operation's, and department stores, all of which may be nice and lucrative, but have no human face, or one which can only be seen in Minneapolis or Omaha. Maybe it's having come here from New York, but it seems to me that the danger of the plaza becoming overcrowded is pretty slight. I think the hotel and sidewalk cafes can take care of themselves, and I strongly urge you to let the vendors and their carts remain. If for no other reason than to symbolize your commitment to keeping Iowa City a humane and personable place to live, don't throw the vendors over for the sake of Holiday Inn. Sincere y, F. John Herbert 1 3yl i I March 12, 1984 Mr. F. John Herbert The Drawing Legion P. 0. Box 227 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Herbert: At its regular meeting of February 28, 1984, the City Council received and placed on file your letter concerning the vendors In City Plaza. As you may know, the City Council has approved the licensing of mobile vending carts for this season. Your support for the vendors certainly is appreciated. Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager Is cc: City Clerk 35Z/ . II RECEIVED FEB 2 11984 FEB21'1984 CITY. CLERK 124 N. First Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52240 February 20, 1984 CITY OF IOWA CITY Civic Center 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: Burger King, 124 S. Dubuque and City letter from Michael Kucharzak dated 2/17/84. Dear Mr. Mayor and City Council Members: I hereby request the review and approval by the City Council of the exterior design for the Burger King restaurant that has previously been approved by the Design Review Committee. The marquee is currently under construction and has been for some time. The signs that were approved under sign permit No. 83-1747 to be integrated into the marquee have been custom fabricated, paid for and are presently awaiting installation. Since time Is of the essence for this particular project, I would appreciate a hearing at your earliest convenience. With ,your reply to this request, please enscribe any documents, pictures, renderings or blueprints you would need to reach a favorable formal approval for this nearly completed project. Sincerely,, Dean Thornberry DT/tt 3ya. OF PRECEDING. DOCUMENT March 12, 1984 Mr. F. John Herbert The Drawing Legion P. 0. Box 227 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Herbert: At its regular meeting of February 28, 1984. the City Council received and placed on file your letter concerning the vendors in City Plaza. As you may know, the City Council has approved the licensing of mobile vending carts for this season. Your support for the vendors certainly is appreciated. Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager Is cc: City Clerk -� 35�/ 'i i i i I i. j c; i a 1 RECEIVED FEB 2 11984 FEB 21 1984 CITY. CLERK 124 N. First Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52240 February 20, 1984 CITY OF IOWA CITY Civic Center 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: Burger King, 124 S. Dubuque and City letter from Michael Kucharzak dated 2/17/84. Dear Mr. Mayor and City Council Members: I hereby request the review and approval by the City Council of the exterior design for the Burger King restaurant that has previously been approved by the Design Review Committee. The marquee is currently under construction and has been for some time. The signs that were approved under sign permit No. 83-1747 to be integrated into the marquee have been custom fabricated, paid for and are presently awaiting installation. Since time Is of the essence for this particular project, I would appreciate a hearing at your earliest convenience. With your reply to this request, please enscribe any documents, pictures, renderings or blueprints you would need to reach a favorable formal approval for this nearly completed project. Sincerely, Dean Thornberry DT/tt 3ya GROW TO REACH FEB 171984 ENVIRONMENTAL p _ Md T EXCELLENCE MY. CLERK � NOW PIRROJECT GREEN February 13, 1984 Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 TO: Mayor McDonald and Members of the City Council FROM: The Steering Committee of Project GREEN Since 1968 Project GREEN has been working to make Iowa City a more pleasant place to visit and to live. One of our goals has been to insure that all entrances to the city provide each visitor with an attractive and inviting welcome. Another is to protect open space and areas of natural or historic interest. In this context the Steering Committe` Project GREEN seeks your leadership in acting to identify and protect) special landscape features within the city. The up -date of the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan, adopted by the City Council September 2, 1983, carries forward the goals and objectives of the plan adopted in 1978. In the section on Environmental Goals, pp. 11-13 of its 1978 plan, the intent "to preserve and protect fragile environmental areas" is stated. The Land Use Up -Date adopted last Sep- tember presents on p. N4 the North Area Study data. Special attention is directed to recognizing and protecting the scenic and natural features there. The north sector of the city is only one area which contains a variety of natural amenities that make Iowa City such a unique and delightful place. For optimum development of the city and long range benefit to its residents, we need a record of all the features of our exciting and prized natural landscape. The destruction of the ancient rock riverbank landscapejust north of the Mayflower on Dubuque Street has shocked and dismayed a great number of Iowa Citians. More ominous, however, is the fact that existing zoning did not protect that area from devastation. While this unfor- tunate situation cannot now be remedied, future disturbance of the land in this and other interesting parts of the city can be prevented. There must be immediate action to survey, identify and inventory such areas. This information should be in hand before permission for sub -division or development plans is issued. 3513 I Page Two To: Mayor McDonald and Members of the City Council 2-13-84 In recent years we have observed with approval and appreciation the acceptance of the Com rehensive Plan and thef th th p commissioning o e ree- phase Iowa River Corridor Study by the Stanley Consultants. We now urge the Council to initiate a program: 1. To develop an inventory of existing fragile natural areas, unique for their botanical, zoological, geological or historic features. 2. To designate fragile areas on the zoning map based on inventory findings. 3. To formulate special sub -division regulations for the fragile areas to insure their protection. To achieve these objectives, we suggest that the Council appoint a temporary sub -committee consistingof two members of the Council, a member each from the Planning and Zoning and Riverfront Commissions, a member from a group with environmental expertise and a developer. This Committee could: 1. Recommend to the Council a policy for protecting fragile areas. 2. Assist the Planning and Zoning Commission in developing appropriate standards for protecting fragile areas and review of sub -division plans. 3. Promote wider responsibility for protecting natural amenities. 4. Increase public awareness of the natural features of our landscape. We shall be glad to be available for discussion of these pro- posals if that would seem useful to the Council. Respectfully yours-, Emilie Ru bright, Jim L. Ma n , Co -Chair and the Steering Committee of Project GREEN 13,13 CITY OF CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. March 14, 1984 ,...... ..::. ". :ice 0 W CITY IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-500 Ms. Emilie Rubright 10 Valley View Place Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Mr. Jim Maynard 1909 Winston Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Emilie and Jim: At its regular meeting of February 28, 1984, the City,Council received and placed on file your letter regarding the protection of fragile areas in Iowa City. The Council certainly shares your concerns, and has instructed the staff to place on the agenda of March 27 a resolution establishing an Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee. A copy of the proposed resolution is enclosed with this letter. Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager cc: City Clerk ✓ 3f0 i 31 January 1984 To Whom It May Concern: We would like to request the cab stand currently being rented by Hawkeye Cab. We understand it may be available on or before 1 March 1984. We would like to rent this stand in addition to the one we currently rent, which is directly east of Hawkeye's. Please let us know if there is any other..person or department we need to contact. Sincerely, John Wittenberg A-1 Cab, Inc 8061 S. Clinton Iowa City, IA 52240 oai® JAN 3 11984 MCTM��RAR 3y5 HAWK -I Cab Co. 108 2nd Ave. Garage #1 Coralville, Ia. 52241 phone: 337-3131 City of Iowa City Civic Center Bldg. Iowa City, Ia. 52240 re: Request for "Cab Stands" within the City of Iowa City. Attention: Marion Karr Dear Ms. Karr; The HAWK -I Cab Co. does hereby request consideration for three "Cab Stands" within the City of Iowa City. One of these stands to be located at the S.E. corner of E. College and S. Gilbert, dirrectly across from the Bus Depot. The other two stands would be located, as space becomes available, on S. Dubuque St. in the short block just north of E. Burlington. Thanking you in advance for your consideration. 0 a I M FEB 71984 MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (3) Fred A. Hodges President HAWK -I Cab Co. (� 3Z ■ �LLol . Fr rsty of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: February 14, 1984 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: James Brachtel., Traffic Engineer.V Re: Parking Prohibition on Sturgis Corner Drive As directed by Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, this is to advise you of the Following action: ACTION: Pursuant to Section 23-234 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, the City Traffic Engineer will direct the installation of NO PARKING ANYTIME on both sides of Sturgis Corner Drive from the intersection with U.S. Highway 6 to the intersection with Riverside Drive. This action will take place on or shortly after 29 February 1984. COMMENT: When this area was platted and subdivided by the developer, the City and the developer agreed to a narrow 25 foot width paving. This was done with the understanding that the developer would provide all needed parking for commercial establishments along Sturgis Corner Drive in parking lots off-street. Development has now reached a point that the posting of NO PARKING ANYTIME on both sides of Sturgis Corner Drive is required so that smooth traffic flow along Sturgis Corner Drive can be enhanced. bcl �011M It8141984 MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (3) 3V7 CITYIOWA - OF - CITY CHIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON Sr. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000 I I NOTICE i THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT f TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION: CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION One vacancy - Six-year term s April 1, 1984 - April 1, 1990 I Duties: Approves all entrance and promotional examinations used by the City of Iowa City; holds hearings involving employee discharge or reduction in rank or compensation and ascertains to the best of its ability the facts of the case. After weighing all evidence, takes action as provided in Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commis- sions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. Members of the Civil Service Commis- sion must be residents of the City of Iowa City for more than five years next preceding their appointment. This appointment will be made at the February 28, ! 1984, meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Persons interested in being considered for this position should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Application forms are available from the Clerk's j office upon request. i tj f ....... ..,,,�.., ,:.m.,,_, ---- � .-, i CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City. The City Council announces Advisory Board/Commission vacancies 90 days prior to the date the appointment will be made. This period provides for a 30 -day advertising period and a 60 -day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board/commission before becoming a full voting member. After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers. Council prefers that all applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the announced appointment date. PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN. THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR 3 MONTHS ONLY. RESIDENT OF IOWA CITY 5 YEARS OR MORE? XXX YES NO NAME Randal L- Stevens ADDRESS 102 Ravencrest Drive, Iowa City, IA OCCUPATION Insurance Agent EMPLOYER State Farm Insurance PHONE NUMBERS: RESIDENCE 337-2825 BUSINESS 351-1001 EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: I've been a resident of Iowa City since 1963, and have followed quite closely the workings of o , taken place, along with the different policies that have been implemented in the past. As a State Tarm Agent, I ve wor7uff w1wi MZ ME puTtM = ftru dupMMN68 On various cases pertaining to losses my clients have had, and have found this to be extremely informative. my own personal activities is that I'm in management myself having hired my 2 present secretaries, along with being responsible for running my own agency since WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? I understand the Board reviewspotential applicants for available job openings, works wi harmony with both departments as much as possible. I've obtained a copy of Chapter 400 of the state Beds i= bile pmb, med feel E'imve a weritifts liftewledge 0; 4he so WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS 00 YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING)? I have a sincere desire to be affiliated in some way with the workings of our local police and fire departments, and as a citizen of Iowa City this could• e my , think could be very beneficial to both the city, and the personnel of the local department Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest as defined in Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Dept. Will you have a conflict of interest? _YES ANO If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? XXX YES _f0 a This application will be kept on file for 3 months. May 19M 2 01994 MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (3) 3�Y ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM Incividuals serving on Boards/C'ommissions play an important role in advising the Council matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City. The City Council announces advisory board vacancies 60 days prior to the date the .,ppuintment will be made. This 60 -day period provides for a 30 -day advertising period and a 30 - (lay training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar with. the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board before becoming a full voting •iember. After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers. All applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the announced appointment date. THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC. ALL NAMES WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE LIST AFTER A ONE-YEAR PERIOD. DATE `-8 7, / 9 F'I ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME CIVIL SERICE COMMISSIQN TERM h NAME RIC 4 4 R O Ms- I/,A0T ADDRESS •l{/$ C CSJI)f�Q —ZWI- 6t�fj OCCUPATION ZAIDUSTRIRL &LA110AlS M&I. EMPLOYER !9#aLt'R &LOSIF C09P. PHONE NUMBERS: RESIDENCE 337- S443 BUSINESS 3381- 9,Z?/ • II' 1W'l _ _/'•4� I • •I •.J ��n./.�tl} JJa 497'17//I/// a• w�I �.1.I %i.��i.�..•a�i />•Iii...ZZFMWr a FF 1 - � WYOT IS YOUR PRESEV • /. irw WHAT CONTRIBWIONS D0 YOU FEEL APPLYING)? _S1T % '?tit CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR Cu REASON FOR 7 1pecific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest in Urban Renewal project or as defined in Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Dent. Will you Vel conflict of interest? _YES �NO ILLI D Knowing the length of term, are you willing to serve this term? YYES NO ---F E B 91984 you are not selected, do you want to be notified? RYES _NO MARIAN K. KARR If you are pt appointed for the current vacancy, do you wish to be consiolty dmKf�e CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM Individuals serving an Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City. The City Council announces Advisory Board/Commission vacancies 90 days prior to the date the appointment will be made. This period provides for a 30 -day advertising period and a 60 -day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board/commission before becoming a full voting member. After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers. Council prefers that all applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the announced appointment date. PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN. THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR 3 MONTHS ONLY. RESIDENT OF IOWA CITY 5 YEARS OR MORE? t YES NO NAME _Gerald H. Murphy ADDRESS •/ &4WaO/C C/KCCE OCCUPATION Coordinator ofF�+*,tovee Relations EMPLOYER university of Iowa PHONE NUMBERS: RESIDENCE 333-7"2. BUSINESS 34S 7 R99 at t EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY' YOU FOR / NdGOri-91r02 4NO CCNra1CT g0/7/N/5rA,47-Oii. O,c • T/i$ C4O02 C0"714407' ?� ?'Ago Of GI•mre •�• C JOO /SCK(, /' CR /7l1NCNT 3• OA/<LgNO. 7 Y. 0 T/"� K• c/TY ✓,,( CK/Y4t2C vre, CC/70% Cg213/M WrCov,) AYC4N0 /f.T0 /00 03 C4A- TO/Q, CCN7•Q4�rx 40/'7/N J7 �"C47/0il/ i C0M#J4rXt4A*0, fj,0, : O, a6agerT r POSITION: ��i P uR OR /OW/� yr-mqkw 1 96 1 /Y7 T- y o, 2OAO,f Der 19C4elc4Ny CO, T,-`4uf42S * C14SJ/Fle0j) /973-79 WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? Of-" 7H/J * CO/7H/IJ/GN . Ve.e y C ,77L 61 mF f74N/C104L % S74Tf na,c,T SYS7f/7S 1C D/JC/PC/Nf w ACr/G - /O ye-f4s wo/zr#¢ / H4ve Rf40 CY4,07*4.0 yob O,e 7,5« /oed9 COOF WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING)? rfY c-y-ocRif,vcE pvo 7lif OFs/cE Ta a� Ox t1Jt1�kG SGCV/a46 TO PrY GO/`77Y KN/Ty- Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest as defined in Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether or not a potential conflict of inter t exists, contact the Legal Dept. Will you have a conflict of interest? _YES _NO If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? ✓ YES This application will be kept on file for 3 months. FEB 2 11984 May 1982 MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK M,3�? CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000 NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING BOARDS: BOARD OF POLICE TRUSTEES and BOARD OF FIRE TRUSTEES Two vacancies - Four-year terms (one for each board) April 1, 1984 - April 1, 1988 It is the duty of members of the Board of Police - and Fire Trustees to administer the pension funds and assure that all business concerning the pen- sion fund is handled according to law. Applicants for these positions should be informed on pension laws and legislative actions, under- stand the financial implications for the City, and represent the best interest of the City in serving on these Boards. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commissions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. These appointments will be made at the February 28, 1984, meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Persons interested in being considered for these positions should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Application forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. 369- r- - CITY OF IOWA CITY - ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City. The City Council announces Advisory Board/Commission vacancies 90 days prior to the date the appointment will be made. This period provides for a 30 -day advertising period and a 60 -day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board/commission before becoming a full voting member. After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers. Council prefers that all applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the announced appointment date. PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN. THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR 3 MONTHS ONLY. ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME Fire/Police Pension Board TERM 4 years NAME James G. Pratt HOME ADDRESS 2525 Potomac Drive Iowa City Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? OCCUPATION VP and controller EMPLOYER Hills Bank $ Trust PHONE NUMBERS: HOME 338-2825 BUSINESS 679-2291 EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALITY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: My certified public accounting degree and business experience would be of value to the board. In addition I have an inteeest in serving on a I board of this nature and making a contribution to the community. WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? little WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING)? My experience in banking and financial management plus my professional contact with the bond market and investments should prove valuable to the Board Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest as defined in Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Dept. Will yourmvep cdhflie AF U L�,(5of interest? YES NOIf you are not selected, do you want to be notified? g YES _NOFEB 24 1984 This application will be kept on file for 3 months. FebruaMAWAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (1) 0 CITY OF CHIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST IOWA IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Two vacancies -Three-year terms March 29, 1984 - March 29, 1987 Duties: The Commission shall conduct studies for the identification and designation of Historic Districts. The'Comnission shall review and act upon all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. The Commission shall cooperate with property owners and city agencies regarding remedy of dangerous conditions. The Commission shall further the efforts of historic preservation in the city by making recommendations to the City Council and city commissions and boards on preservation issues when appropriate, by encouraging the protection and enhancement of structures with historical, architectural or cultural value, and by encourag- ing persons and organizations to become involved in preservation activities. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commis- sions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. These appointments will be made at the February 28, 1984, meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Persons interested in being considered for these positions should contact the City Clerk, 410 East Washington. Application forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. CITY (319) 356-5000 ,366 I i I i =i i I i I i February 28, 1984 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION - two vacancies for three-year terms, March 29, 1984 to March 29, 1987 Robert K. Sturtz 618 Bowery Street Margaret Nowysz (served on Historic Preserv. Task Force 11/10/81 to - CITY OF IOWA CITY - ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must•reside in Iowa City. The City Council announces Advisory Board/Commission vacancies 90 days prior to the date the appointment will be made. This period provides for a 30 -day advertising period and a 60 -day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board/commission before becoming a full voting member. After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers. Council prefers that all applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the announced appointment date. PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN. THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC 'DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR 3 MONTHS ONLY. ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME Historic Preservation TERM NAME Robert K. Sturtz HOME ADDRESS 618 Bowery St. Iowa City Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? yes OCCUPATION Graduate Student EMPLOYER University of Iowa PHONE NUMBERS: HOME 351-4103 BUSINESS EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALI& YOU FOR THIS POSITION: A native of Lone Tree, I grew up looking at Iowa City's, historic buildings. After getting a B.A. V* - _ 'ea_ah .._.o v__k %augh'a me some ef— the methods for successful completion of projects. Extensive travel in the US and ''re, 9;ms Grosse sag R.._,.l reveals i& long-aewlrrea mcttevr d eiairteatwa� Museum people and academics number largely among contacts I could use to solve certain to the Art Library as well as my own col3eetion of relevant books. I just bought a T., naa.: •.l.'Cli I—a1-Q a0... it'17'e t1,4- --Ill IQ",, i interests relating to those of the Commission, cad should inspire confidence I'm pi-an'ng tm rama'a in IrtirCity WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? Mr Erdahl told me over the phone that an existing temporary Commission would likel,constitute the new body. I am name on any mailing lists so present knowledge at that time will be greater. WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING)? Based on my exreriences Land traindna. as well as ac+,ual work experiences, my greatest contribution might seem to be the ability to follow-up for the best solution have given excellent solutions to problems solved in the -past. Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest as defined in Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Dept. Will you have a confl' t of interest? _YES X NO If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? X YES JNO ,. This application will be kept on file for 3 months. FEB 71984 February 1983 MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (3),3( r-- - CITY OF IOWA CITY - ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City. The City Council announces Advisory Board/Commission vacancies 90 days prior to the date the appointment will be made. This period provides for a 30 -day advertising period and a 60 -day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board/commission before becoming a full voting member. After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers. Council prefers that all applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the announced appointment date. PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN. THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR 3 MONTHS ONLY. ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME! C. Nisiovle Pyesevunt;euLmmTERM 3 mss NAMEkr� U�ckt�e-� (�)� ,yam HOME ADDRESS 107 5 R;"e � S l ve Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? OCCUPATION EMPLOYER Sc \4— PHONE NUMBERS: HOME (q4 3 BUSINESS EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALITY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: �TDU• � 1 D O H•G� � �"� 4P 1V t 1 ^ 1 1 1 (1 l YPSevuc a. Wde 1 .< V IrC. -e yn yy%toe� O.Fk-c-e of \'�;e tom rv�sc ..tt ,(�•�c4c oY -Lz a ) \� WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY C ORY BOARD? LkV,,,..4 L -,r- OWl vvN iSSZQ^ Vh v \n v- -1 C.\l�C"• ?%a!L Soh WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING)? , s ca. _v n : gc : v�� � � ; 5 -�t,,, kno„ ���(JCZ C�O.A-�O. SQ�GS �y v\�•s+� 6Mp �K\\GC u. QC.CJr- Speci is attention should be directed to possible. conflict of interest as defined in Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Dept. Will you have a conflict of interest? _YES _LjNO n If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? YES _NO u This application will be kept on file for 3 months. �Fp 2 21984 February I983' MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK 2, - CITY OF IOWA CITY - ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City. The City Council announces Advisory Board/Commission vacancies 90 days prior to the date the appointment will be made. This period provides for a 30 -day advertising period and a 60 -day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board/commission before becoming a full voting member. After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers. Council prefers that all applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the announced appointment date. PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN. THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR 3 MONTHS ONLY. ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME�i l fes✓«<ra�;,. C„ ,c.;TERM NAME 4g, Mor,,g, HOME ADDRESS 322 Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? OCCUPATION;,j, a�/H; }av_Yf<LJ.i., C„:,U.,i EMPLOYER-a,,,,}F. I�„s5 PHONE NUMBERS: HOME js,-946s BUSINESS &4 5519 EXPERIENCE ANO/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALITY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? W IT1 ,V(..l—•l4:ua y YL M.T g �..e WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS 00 YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING)? S Q( ., L].. .,4 -l-L. -(L Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest as defined in Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Dept. Will you hateIpl IIIIGGLL a Gpnfl* of interest? _YES �NO If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? AYES NO This application will be kept on file for 3 months. FEB 2 31984 February 1983 MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (3) � II 11 II 11 ''II I WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? W IT1 ,V(..l—•l4:ua y YL M.T g �..e WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS 00 YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING)? S Q( ., L].. .,4 -l-L. -(L Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest as defined in Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Dept. Will you hateIpl IIIIGGLL a Gpnfl* of interest? _YES �NO If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? AYES NO This application will be kept on file for 3 months. FEB 2 31984 February 1983 MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (3) i HAILS MUESSIG 322 Bon Aire Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (319) 354-5519 (0) (319) 354-8465 (H) PROFESSIONAL March 1978 - present: Vice President and Technical Director, EXPERIENCE DENNETT, MUESSIG & ASSOCIATES, LTD., Iowa City, Iowa. Principal responsibilities include management, marketing, research and writing in the fields of American industrial and technological history, staff training, and commercial photography. Project examples include preparing the construction history and engineering description for the Pacific Short Line Bridge,. Sioux City, Iowa (J. A. L. Waddell, 1896), a chapter on mining technology for History of Central Nevada, and design of systems and approaches for photographic and photogrammetric recording of objects and sites. January 1976 - March 1978: Historian, Division of Historic Preservation, Iowa State Historical Department (Iowa State Historic Preservation Office). Historian with responsibility for research and preparation of nominations for the National Register of Historic Places, historical/architectural surveys and inventories dealing with the themes of river transportation, science and technology, bridges and railroads. Also responsible for the organization and coordination of the office's activities in reviewing projects eligible for funding under the Public Works and Assistance Act of 1977. March 1974 - December 1975: Systems Manager and Programmer, Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota. Responsible for designing and implementing SPSS/C, a version of SPSS (the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) for Digital Equipment Corporation's PDP -11 family of mini -computers. March 1975 - September 1975: Assistant in Interlibrary Loan the Library, Carleton College. Responsible for the operation of the Interlibrary Loan Office, including the supervision and training of fifteen student workers. Summer, 1974: Assistant Field Geologist, Amax Exploration, Inc., Denver, Colorado. Summer, 1973: Assistant Field Geologist and Geophysical Technician, New York and Honduras Rosario Mining Company, Honduras, Central America. 366 Summer, 1971: Geological Field Assistant, International Nickel Company, Ely, Minnesota. Summer, 1970: Geological Field Assistant, Canadian -Nickel Company, Thompson, Manitoba. EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, Iowa City, Iowa. Master of Arts in History. Specialty: American social and technological history. 1978. CARLETON COLLEGE, Northfield, Minnesota. Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Independent Study. Major in American History. 1975. THE NEWBERRY LIBRARY, Chicago, Illinois. Fellow at the Associated Colleges of the Midwest Program. 1973. RESEARCH American social and technological history, especially urban INTERESTS and industrial history 1800-1900. The technology of weapons, mining, rail and water transportation, and bridges. The use of mapping and documentation techniques for archaeology and architecture. PUBLICATIONS Bowers, Martha and Hans Muessig, History of Central Nevada. Reno, Nevada: Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior, 1982. Muessig, Hans, "Equipment for Close -Range Photogrammetry." Technical Papers, American Society of Photogrammetry, March, . I ' Bowers, Martha and Hans Muessig, "Spanning the Missouri," The Palimpsest 66(1) (January -February 1981). Turpin, Solveig, Richard P. Watson, Sarah J. Dennett, Hans Muessig, "Stereophotogrammetric Documentation of -Exposed Archaeological Features," Journal of Field Archaeology, 6(3) 329-338 (Fall 1979). Contributor, "Archaeology and Anthropology: Cultural Resources Remote Sensing," in Manual of Remote Sensing. Falls Church, Virginia: American Society of Photogrammetry, 1983. SELECTED "Community or Chaos? The Social Structure and Character of RESEARCH Virginia City, Nevada, 1859 - 1890," unpublished Honors PAPERS Thesis, Carleton College, 1975. "The Impossible Dream? Economic Stability on the Mining Frontier," unpublished Master's essay, University of Iowa, 1978. �G6 Historic American Engineering Record Documentation: Pacific Short Line Bridge, Sioux City, Iowa; Keokuk -Hamilton Bridge, Keokuk, Iowa; Eagle Point Bridge, Dubuque, Iowa, 1981, 1982, 1983. PAPERS "Railroad Bridge Construction Over the Mississippi and AND Missouri Rivers to Iowa," Society for Industrial Archaeology CONFERENCE Meeting, Minneapolis, May 1983 (with Martha Bowers). PRESENTATIONS I "Ground -Based Photogrammetric Mapping of Archaeological Sites," Society of American Archaeology meeting, Minneapolis, April, 1982. "Equipment for Close -Range Photogrammetry," American Society of Photogrammetry meeting, Denver, March 1982. "Architectural Photogrammetry," American Society.of Photogrammetry meeting, Washington, D.C., February 1981 I "Photographic and Photogrammetric Documentation of Rock Art," American Anthropological Association meeting, Cincinnati, November, 1979. PROFESSIONAL Society of American Archaeology ORGANIZATIONS National Trust for Historic Preservation Society for Industrial Archaeology Society for Historical Archaeology Association for Preservation Technology Western History Association ; American Society of Photogrammetry 1983 ! �G6 ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City. The City Council announces Advisory Board/Commission vacancies 90 days prior to the date the appointment will be made. This period provides for a 30 -day advertising period and a 60 -day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board/commission before becoming a full voting member. After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers. Council prefers that all applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no. later than one week prior to the announced appointment date. PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN. THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR 3 MONTHS ONLY. ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME Historic Preservation TERM NAME__ Steve Vander Woude HOME ADDRESS 730 N. Van Buren Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? OCCUPATION Real Estate/contractor EMPLOYER self employed PHONE NUMBERS: HOME 354-5544 BUSINESS same EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALITY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: One Year as a Historic Preservation commission member. WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? considerable i i WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS 00 YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING)? To carry on the work IS just be un. t. Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest as defined in Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Dept. Will you have a confl' t jof interest? _YES X NO If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? X YES NO u Ij This application will be kept on file for 3 months.3 q February 39�g84 MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (3) ���