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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-08-14 CorrespondenceIOWA DEP. '___VSENTOPTRANSPORI A HON ,1 4orm lllurs .jH WAY DIVISION Sal Application for use of C.,,Inty _ Q Highway Right of Way for Utilities Accommodation Pemit No. Applicant: Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company 1630 Lower Muscatine Iowa City Iowa 52240 IAJE.... 1 I0"11 Ist.1.1 IN rW 0 Iowa Department of Transportation Ames, Iowa 50010 Gentlemen: Approval is hereby requested for the use of Primary Highway 6 & 218 in Sec. IYumMrl T79N R 6W Johnson County 0.00 to .015 miles, south from N.E. corner of Rocky Shore and Hwys 6 and 218 Inl,,.ena Irl.n. In.n, tat l at Highway Station(s) No. 25+00 for the accommodation of an 2" Plexco tine for the transmission of — natural gas The installation shall consist of installing 2" Plexco pipe from the north side of Shore to the south side and along the east side and will be located as shown on the detailed plat attached hereto. AGREEMENTS: The utility company, corporation,applicant, permit holder or licensee, (hereinafter referred to as the permit holder) agrees that the following stipulations shall govern under this permit. I. The location, construction and maintenance of the utility installation covered by this application shall be in accordance with the current Iowa Department of Transportation Utility Accommodation Policy. 2. The installation shall meet the requirements of local municipal, county, state, and federal lases, franchise rules, and regulations. regulations and directives of the Iowa State Commerce Commission. Utilities Division, the Iowa State Department of Health. all rules and regulations of the Iowa Department of Transportation, and any other laws or regulations applicable. 3. The permit holder shall be fully responsible for any future adjustments of its facilities within the established highway right of Svay caused by highway construction or maintenance operations. 4. The Iowa Department ofTransportation shall give the permit holder at least 48 hours written notice of any proposed construction or maintenance work, on either existing or newly acquired right-of-way, that is likely to conflict with the installation belonging to the permit holder in order that the permit holder may arrange to protect its facilities. 5. The State of Iowa and the Iowa Department of Transportation assume no responsibility for damages to the permit holder's property occasioned by any construction or maintenance operations on said highway. 6. The permit holder shall take all reasonable precaution during lheconstruction and maintenance ofsaid installations to prolect:nd safeguard the lives and property of the traveling public and adjacent property owners. 7. The permit holder agrees to give the Iowa Department of Transportation forty-eight hours' notice of its intention III snit construction on the highway right-of-way. Said notice shall he made in writing to the Engineer whose name is shown below. 8. The permit holder agrees to atall times give the Iowa Department of Transportation timely notice of intention to perform routine maintenance within the right-of-way. Said notice shall he to the Engineer whose name is shown below. 9. The permit holder, and its contractors, shall carry on the construction or repair of the accommodated utility with serious regard to the safety of the public. Traffic protection shall be in accordance with Part VI of the current Iowa Department of l'ransporuuion Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways. Flagging operations are the responsibility of the permit holder. The original placement of signs and removal oncompletion of the work shall he accomplished by the permit holder. 10. Operations in the construction and maintenance of said utility installation shall be carried on in such a manner as to cause minimum of interference to or distraction of traffic on said highway. �S�s II. The permit holder shall be responsib :any damage that may result to said highwx- because of the construction operation, or maintenance of said utility. and shall reimburse the State of Iowa or the Iowa Departmen rransportationany expenditure that the State of Iowa or the Iowa Department of Transportation may have to make on said highway because of said Permit Holder's s utility having been constructed, operated, and maintained thereon. 12. The permit holder shall idemnify and save harmless the State of Iowa, and the Iowa Department ofTransportation from any and all causes of action, suits at law or in equity, or losses, damages, claims, or demands, and from any and all liability and expense of whatsoever nature for, on account of, or due to the acts or ommissions of said Permit holder's officers, members, agents, representa- tives, contractors, employees or assigns arising out of or in connection with its (or their) use or occupancy of the public highway under this permit. 13. Non-compliance with any of the terms of the Iowa Department of Transportation policy, permit, or agreement, may be considered cause for shut -down of utility construction operations or withholding of relocation reimbursement until compliance is assured, or revocation of the permit. The cost of any work caused to be performed by the State in removal of noncomplying construction will be assessed against the permit holder. 14. A copy of the approved permit shall be available on the job site at all times for examination by Department of Transportation officials. 15. This permit shall termi no to 20 years from date of approval for gas and water mains outside the corpora is limits of a municipa lily in accordance with the Code of Iowa, Chapter 320. Renewal may be requested. 16. The following special requirements will apply to this permit: APPLICANT: Iowa—Illinois Gas a Electric (7n11, F449. �n-s.�� F449.71,71,1s., Wu.nr, By S........ Inr 1630 Lower Muscatine. OWa City, TA Date August R 1984 AJJ,o. APPROVAL OF CITY OR TOWN (If proposed lin `ti within an incorporated torn or city. the Council of said town or city must grant approval for installation.) "The un rsi ncdcityoraow jot) the grants embodied in the above permit executed by the Iowa Department of -Transportation on condilio .hal II he ovc antsu dundcrtakings therein running to the lona Department nf'rrunspormtion shall ln5arl'lIt IIIC benefit oft M:n •rsjgned a r town ' he permit is approved by/ the below delegated city or town official. ly V e l�/if . �^-.t._ � !'lvl Z .ni, 17 cri. Date G%_lC+ ../c� IBS APPROVAI. 8Y III STAI1: FOR POLE LINE AND BURIED INSI'ALLAI IONS Date MnWml Mnmrmmr I rynvrr APPROVAL BY THE STATE FOR BRIDGE ATTACHMENTS Recommended arndrm Alnmrnmrinparr Approved nr„rtr, Notice of intention to elan construction on the highway right-of-way %hall he Mnt In: Add.... Notice of intention to start maintenance on the highway Iighl-of-way droll he unl In: tr„ort. nl rn,..rrl..uon an tr,nio„m ln,.n,e...n,u.... ` c 3d G) J HP. -- MIS y�'Jy n 0 0 Length T.IeSt._-_-- Media Press. Applied, Date Inspector,. -- M. SA --ILL. 6,44 0/vn E EGTn?/G C� U✓dE //V ✓'.P. r0 SEie VE 1er9n/✓/1-!3 ✓'7!.""DONALD F \\ \\ 1./•7 F�'c7'6• ��_ _SMT A!Owa .,.,.iN01S GAS QNO ELECTRIC CO ��\ \ INTERSECTION MAP 1 jP VIS!;JN �FS 60 / G9-13 Lounty Pemit No. Johnson Applicant: — Northwestern Bell Telephone Comoanv IH.m d O.krl 830 1st Ave. NE Cedar Rapids Iowa 5202 (Add,,W ten,) �smo Izi. fodtl Iowa Department of Transportation Ames, Iowa 50010 Gentlemen: Approval is hereby requested for the use of Primp' Highway #1 in Sec. -. 20 1V.mtrq T 79N R 6W Johnson County approximately 401 f�( cast from —the intersection of Morman Trak Blvd And Hwv M1 ns,r<oen in.R, re.m r.<z at Highway Station(s) No. - 97-6 to 97+6 for the accommodation of ad Kuri pri vaiilt line for the transmission of -. voi ca The installation shall consist of — plaring a 121 v 61 v 71 vault nspr the 1lkudrd Ikunp.p existing cables to allow access without havin to excavate and will be located as shown on the detailed plat attached hereto. Est. D1593 AGREEMENTS: The utility company, corporation, applicanl, permit holder or licensee, (hereinafter referred to as the permit holder) agrees that the following stipulations shall govern under this permit. 1. The location, construction and maintenance of the utility installation covered by this application shall be in accordance with the current Iowa Department of Transportation Utility Accommodation Policy. 2. The installation shall meet the requirements of local municipal, county, state, and federal laws, franchise rules, and regulations, regulations and directives of the Iowa State Commerce Commission, Utilities Division, the Iowa State Department of Health. all rules and regulations of the Iowa Department of Transportation, and any other laws or regulations applicable. 3. The permit holder shall be fully responsible for any future adjust mcnts of its facilities within the csia blishcd highway right of way caused by highway construction or maintenance operations. 4. The Iowa Department of Transportation shall givethe permit holderat least 48 hours written notice ofany proposed construction or maintenance work, on either existing or newlyacquired right-of-way, that is likely to conflict with the installation belonging In the permit holder in order that the permit holder may arrange to protect its facilities. 5. The State of Iowa and the Iowa Department of Transportation assume no responsibility for damages to the permit holder's property occasioned by any construction or maintenance operations on said highway. 6. The permit holder shall take all reasonable precaution during the construction and maintenance ofsaid installations to protect and safeguard the lives and property of the traveling public and adjacent property owners. 7. The permit holder agrees to give the Iowa Department of Transportation forly-tight hours' notice of its intention to start construction on the highway right-of-way. Said notice shall be made in writing to the Engineer whose name is shown below. 8. The permit holder agrees to at all times give the Iowa Department of Transportation timely notice nfintention to perform routine maintenance within the right-of-way. Said notice shall be to the Engineer whose name is shown below. 9. The permit holder, and its contractors, shall carry on theconstruction or repair of thcaccommodated utility with serious regard to the safety of the public. Traffic protection shall be in accordance with Part VI of the current Iowa Department of Transportation Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways. Flagging operationsarc the responsibility of the permit holder. Theoriginal placement of signsand removal on completion of the work shall be accomplished by the permit holder. 10. Operations in the construction and maintenance of said utility installation shall be carried on in such a manner as to cause minimum of interference to or distraction of traffic on said highway. /S;?" IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORIATION r sialrs IIGRWAY DIVISION Application for use of Highway Right of Way for Utilities Accommodation Lounty Pemit No. Johnson Applicant: — Northwestern Bell Telephone Comoanv IH.m d O.krl 830 1st Ave. NE Cedar Rapids Iowa 5202 (Add,,W ten,) �smo Izi. fodtl Iowa Department of Transportation Ames, Iowa 50010 Gentlemen: Approval is hereby requested for the use of Primp' Highway #1 in Sec. -. 20 1V.mtrq T 79N R 6W Johnson County approximately 401 f�( cast from —the intersection of Morman Trak Blvd And Hwv M1 ns,r<oen in.R, re.m r.<z at Highway Station(s) No. - 97-6 to 97+6 for the accommodation of ad Kuri pri vaiilt line for the transmission of -. voi ca The installation shall consist of — plaring a 121 v 61 v 71 vault nspr the 1lkudrd Ikunp.p existing cables to allow access without havin to excavate and will be located as shown on the detailed plat attached hereto. Est. D1593 AGREEMENTS: The utility company, corporation, applicanl, permit holder or licensee, (hereinafter referred to as the permit holder) agrees that the following stipulations shall govern under this permit. 1. The location, construction and maintenance of the utility installation covered by this application shall be in accordance with the current Iowa Department of Transportation Utility Accommodation Policy. 2. The installation shall meet the requirements of local municipal, county, state, and federal laws, franchise rules, and regulations, regulations and directives of the Iowa State Commerce Commission, Utilities Division, the Iowa State Department of Health. all rules and regulations of the Iowa Department of Transportation, and any other laws or regulations applicable. 3. The permit holder shall be fully responsible for any future adjust mcnts of its facilities within the csia blishcd highway right of way caused by highway construction or maintenance operations. 4. The Iowa Department of Transportation shall givethe permit holderat least 48 hours written notice ofany proposed construction or maintenance work, on either existing or newlyacquired right-of-way, that is likely to conflict with the installation belonging In the permit holder in order that the permit holder may arrange to protect its facilities. 5. The State of Iowa and the Iowa Department of Transportation assume no responsibility for damages to the permit holder's property occasioned by any construction or maintenance operations on said highway. 6. The permit holder shall take all reasonable precaution during the construction and maintenance ofsaid installations to protect and safeguard the lives and property of the traveling public and adjacent property owners. 7. The permit holder agrees to give the Iowa Department of Transportation forly-tight hours' notice of its intention to start construction on the highway right-of-way. Said notice shall be made in writing to the Engineer whose name is shown below. 8. The permit holder agrees to at all times give the Iowa Department of Transportation timely notice nfintention to perform routine maintenance within the right-of-way. Said notice shall be to the Engineer whose name is shown below. 9. The permit holder, and its contractors, shall carry on theconstruction or repair of thcaccommodated utility with serious regard to the safety of the public. Traffic protection shall be in accordance with Part VI of the current Iowa Department of Transportation Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways. Flagging operationsarc the responsibility of the permit holder. Theoriginal placement of signsand removal on completion of the work shall be accomplished by the permit holder. 10. Operations in the construction and maintenance of said utility installation shall be carried on in such a manner as to cause minimum of interference to or distraction of traffic on said highway. /S;?" II. The permit holder shall be respons��'or any damage that may result to said high — because of the construction opera ti, Maintenance of said utility, and shall rein, -arse the State of Iowa or the Iowa Depart men, of Transportation any expenditure Iha State of Iowa or the Iowa Department of Transportation may have to make on said highway because of said Permit ffolder's s uti. having been constructed, operated, and maintained thereon. 12. The permit holder shall idemnify and save harmless the State ofIowa, and the town Department of Transportation from any and all causes of action, suits at law or in equity, or losses, damages, claims, or demands, and from any and all liability and expense of whatsoever nature for, on account of, or due to the acts or ommissions of said Permit holder's officers, members, agents, representa- tives, contractors, employees or assigns arising out of or in connection with its (or their) use or occupancy of the public highway under this permit. . 13. Non-compliance with any of the terms of the Iowa Department of Transportation policy, permit, or agreement, may be considered cause for shut -down of utility construction operations or withholding of relocation reimbursement until compliance is assured, or revocation of the permit. The cost of any work caused to be performed by the State in removal of non -complying construction will be assessed against the permit holder. 14. A copy of the approved permit shall be available on thejob site at all times for examination by Department of Transportation officials. IS. This permit shall terminate 20 years from date of approval for gas and water mains outside the corporate limits of a municipality in accordance with the Code of Iowa, Chapter 320. Renewal may be requested. 16. The following special requirements will apply to this permit: APPLICANT: Northwestern Bell Telephone Company By snmr m nn,X, 830 1st Ave. NE Cedar Rapids, Ia 52402 Dane Addrr„ APPROVAL OF CITY OR TOWN (If proposed line is within an incorporated town or city, the Council of said town or city must grant approval for installation.) "The undprlgned cityort njoins the gramscmbodied in thcabove permit executed bythe Iowa Department of Transportation on condition'tha� all of the covenAnts and undertakings therein running to the Iowa Department of Transportation shall insure to the bDate -eel of t�ljfu+sigrtgd�ity o,Slasvn. The permit is approved by the below delegated city or town official. V✓ �t1sl s 1 //• ByWnnurr •I % J ,.m APPROVAL BY THE STATE FOR POLE LINE AND BURIED INSTALLATIONS Date Xodrnl MUMpu„t I nl�nen APPROVAL BY THE STATE FOR BRIDGE ATTACIIMENTS Recommended Plod-, Mumr.u.r mnnrn um Approved Ia.vX, Muummr InVnea Notice of intention In start ennoruction on the highway righl•of-way shall he wnl in: trtrdh..^ Notice of intention In far[ maimenance on the highway right-of-way Mall he rent In: /S;u 15 45 CITY PARK ,.e 7 3, o-) 1212 5th Street August 9, 1984 IOWA CITY COMMUNITY BAND P.O. Box 5521 Coralville, Iowa 52241 (319) 351-2000 Dear Council Member, The Iowa City Community Band is considering having a stage built in which to perform its future concerts. !When folded, t;:e trailer will measure no more than 40' x B' and 10' in height. This shell will improve the sound of the band, therebv increasinc the interest of the audience, and will give the band a portable "home". There is a possibility that the band could play in parks other than College Green, other possibilities would be City Par;: and Willow Creek Parks. The Iowa City Community Band Board asks that the city of Iowa City consider paying for the following: 1. Title, licensing fee, and insurance for the ICCB trailer - shell. 2. Provision for indoor storage of same. 3. Transportation of the structure to the concert site as needed. Six concerts are planned for the 1985 summer season. The following are understood: 1. The shell may be used by other organizations, assuninn that the Iowa City Community Band will be able to use shell for its concerts. 2. The shell will be designed according to specifications which meet the demands of the Iowa City Community Band, Inc. 3. The Iowa City Community Band assumes the responsibility of constructing the shell on a mobile home frame, so that it will not exceed the dimensions given above. Thank you for your consideration on this matter. More information will be made available as plans develop further. Sincerely, "k` / 1 l�i Lee Cop haver, ICCB ❑anaaer V St2ohen !Test, ICCB President 15-'a CITY CSF IOWA CITY CNIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319)356-503D September 4, 1984 I Mr. Lee Copenhaver Mr. Stephen West Iowa City Community Band P.O. Box 5521 Coralville, Iowa 52241 Dear Messrs. Copenhaver and West: I wish to formally acknowledge receipt by the City Council of your letter dated August 8, 1984, regarding services that the City might fund and provide with relation to your acquisition of a portable band shell. The Assistant City Manager has advised me that you have met with him an Dennis Showalter and that you will be approaching the Parks & Recreation Commission in the near future to discuss this concept. I am confident that the Commission and the Parks and Recreation staff will assist you in every way in your endeavor. I appreciate yourinterest and your efforts in helping to make the Iowa City Community Band an even greater asset to this icommunity. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you feel I may assist you further in this matter. Sincerely hn McDonald ayor tp2/2 cc: Dennis Showalter Dale Helling h 1sa8 3L �lb) 912 U AUG3 . J84 CITY CLERK 9 Buena Drive Iowa City, IA 52240 July 31, 1984 To The Iowa City Council: This letter is in response to the bug zapper issue which was a brief issue at the informal city council meeting on Monday, July 30. We are "pro" bug zappers. We have two children who react badly to biting bugs, be it flies, mosquitoes, or gnats. We have had our zapper on a timer which turns it on at 9:00am and off at 9:00pm. We have tried to compromise with our neighbors who, for the most part, have no adverse feelings toward the zapper. Our problem has arisen with one neighbor, Mrs. Veda Brenner, who has made one phone call to us in the two months we have had the zapper. We have had two separate police calls on this matter and have resorted to spending $630.00 to put up a 5' wooden fence to help block the noise from our zapper and to block our trees from Mrs. Brenner's yard, as she also informs us they are diseased and a nuisance to her. She has also informed the City Forester and Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric of our trees, since we let them grow into the wires. As I hope you are surmising, this is clearly a civil matter. This is a matter we have tried to compromise on with the fence and the timer. We only hope that these steps will help Mrs. Brenner with her problems. We hope that whatever action the Iowa City Council takes will also help Mrs. Brenner with her plight. We thank you for your time and effort on this matter and hope that you, as a body, may continue to do your job as a city council and get on to more important matters. Sincerely, The, and we quote: "Discourteous,'unyielding neighbor who keeps his bug zapper on day and night." dD Ot, erwise, 31984 y r (amu «���� = IL MARIAN K. KARR D n & Mar ha 4j lm CITY CLERK (3) 1 /530 Shoe kea Glom O. Shoemaker, P.E. aa h �e Vame H. HaelaML.S. Robert EA., amp, E.I.T..I.T. S. n Robert E. Greeravekt LS. LS 2 D Roper D. Lm#*i. P.E.�[ Survon F. lau�rE'n, . Lawraeco E. Marsh. P.E. August 1, 1984 AUG; 1984 Steven J. Verdemh, P.E. O&V C. Welk. P.E. Honorable Mayor & City Council CITY CLERK Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: Consultant Selection Process/Bidding Dear Mayor & City Council: I wish to sincerely thank you for the courtesies extended i, me last evening at your formal Council Meeting. It is apparent from your attention and understanding that you have the best interests of your constituents well in mind. I hope your impression of my presentation is that i I, too, have but the best interests of the Citizens of Iowa City as foremost in my mind. I shall be soon presenting the 'challenge" to the Herbert Hoover Chapter of the Iowa Engineering Society and am confident they will accept same. Thank you again for your consideration. Very truly yours, :SNEERS bjo Windmill Pointe 1500 Rrst Avenue Coralville, Iowa 52241 Phono 319-351-7150 Vernon Design Center 2857 Mt. Vernon Road S.E. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403 Phone 319-383-3555 /53/ 'M % P)d,? /9ev •.(/7r1J �GG+-(< !!i � �l�as«a.f� �y.�.�tl (.���'L -L2LV.t � lt�W'� 302.9 F�� .d..« C.lc�.ac�. u,�. F�I�U.�..ccQ ru.� •t/^'`- /xa« act:a„�c.� wu4��77/hu�rzr .ac0zdt/4�u//k CY.cUIrL- //(/�: J'-�LLllw../ /1<c'� G.. /a.�v-<�. w✓ w A,nc'L.z/ � (—/ v t/w sag .!Lice -Lao '7 ..uw - g eve✓ a o P111 QYe'� _ �, Jit/u�i:✓/' iwa�/.Z L'l�r�e r� a/ti Laet/Pi�ceir..tw a-+ClIA(„tS.! ptA it Al CSA-�tli/,I�.dx„l tt/0 /7at� �c� ZO.f<s/ �•e.� a.�.a/� ./e1.�e.,tee(l�Ly Z'� 0`ecd� p7 a ceu..i �Clce..Lo /� !�«<e/�c<.l�.lti-�' 1.`LGL /1/-�t-� r//+�� ✓nuu/,. �..<.G —" /��e cL. %lw o uha�i✓ 1. �cQ sree cu �a �w� z'l� /Y1n.Clfu.t.(i a -u �tit�; o-� �< /�/i✓ .tee[ , .La .�etl� .�1w .n,..-�...e.�,.. o..-uJ - ./e -v D �GLt% _�i�1�a w .L�-y a/aru' /.F�du,d ✓i/�1_`l �ii �.r_„+-� no-/ CITY OF IOW,-- CITY CHIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-50170 August 30, 1984 Mr. and Mrs. Claude Tomlinson 1510 E. College Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Tomlinson: At its informal meeting on August 27, 1984, the City Council briefly discussed your letter regarding the problem you are encountering with the air conditioning units on the adjacent property. Mr. Frantz was correct when he told you that this matter is not covered by the noise ordinance. At the time this ordinance was written as well as at the time the new zoning ordinance was enacted, it was determined by the City Council that placement of air conditioning units would not be regulated. Council has directed staff to further research the matter. We will be contacting other cities to determine if and how they may have developed effective ways of dealing with similar problems. This information will be forwarded to the City Council in the next several weeks and I will ensure that you receive a copy at that time. If Council elects then to consider regulating placement of air condi- tioning units, a time for discussion will be established and you will be notified. Sin rely ours, /11tr001 Neal G. Berlin City Manager cc: City C1erkll__� Assistant City Manager Director of Planning & Program Development /sp /53a OF PRECEDING LC OCUMENT CITY OF I0\/V; CITY CMC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CV, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000 August 30, 1984 Mr. and Mrs. Claude Tomlinson 1510 E. College Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Tomlinson: At its informal meeting on August 27, 1984, the City Council briefly discussed your letter regarding the problem you are encountering with the air conditioning units on the adjacent property. Mr. Frantz was correct when he told you that this matter is not covered by the noise ordinance. At the time this ordinance was written as well as at the time the new zoning ordinance was enacted, it was determined by the City Council that placement of air conditioning units would not be regulated. Council has directed staff to further research the matter. We will be contacting other cities to determine if and how they may have developed effective ways of dealing with similar problems. This information will be forwarded to the City Council in the next several weeks and I will ensure that you receive a copy at that time. If Council elects then to consider regulating placement of air condi- tioning units, a time for discussion will be established and you will be notified. /Sin rely ours, / Neal G. Berlin City Manager cc: City Clerk Assistant City Manager Director of Planning & Program Development /sp /53a ORACTIONG PRIMARILY IN DOMESTIC RELATIONS AND FAMILY LAW Mr. John McDonald Mayor Civic Center 410 East Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor McDonald: DANIEL L. BRAY ATTORNEY AT LAW 330 SOUTH CLINTON STREET IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 July 27, 1984 RECETED '' ` ' p 1984 TELEPHONE 310/330.7608 I live at 948 Weeber Street in Iowa City. The residents of the Weeber Street area are currently involved in discussions with the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning the zoning of property east of Harlocke Street. I am writing to you because of a related issue which I think should be resolved regardless of the zoning outcome. There are no sidewalks connecting Weeber Street to Benton Street. Also there are sections of the sidewalk along Harlocke Street which are not installed. I am requesting that the City Council use its authority to cause sidewalks to be built in these areas. There are a significant number of our residents and residents from neighboring apartments and condominiums who walk to work or to school in the downtown area. Most all of the residents go east on Benton Street and north on Capitol Street. There are a number of places along Capitol Street which do not have sidewalks particularly on the west side. I am requesting that the City Council also use its authority to cause sidewalks to be installed along Capitol Street. Verytruly yours, 60ael L. Bray DLB/cg cc: City Manager Neil Berlin /533 CITY CSF I0W/A CITY CHIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000 August 22, 1984 Mr. Daniel L. Bray 330 South Clinton Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Bray: At its regular meeting of August 14, 1984, the City Council received and placed on file your letter concerning missing sidewalks in the Weeber, Harlocke and Benton Streets area. The Public Works Department has compiled a list of areas where sidewalks are missing and has estimated the cost of installation. A Capital Improve- ment Project financed with special assessments will be proposed for inclu- sion in the FY 86 Capital Improvement Program for construction between July and November 1985. Additional requests will be added to this project until January 1, 1985. At that time letters will be sent to the affected property owners informing them of the special assessment project and allowing appropriate time for the owners to install the sidewalks. Thank you for bringing this problem to the Council's attention. Please contact me if you have any questions about this matter. Sincer ly yours, Qi_t / - Neal G. Berlin City Manager Is cc: City Council City Clerk ✓ 1-5--3,5 I AFSCME/IOWA COUNCIL 61 muq¢inatJ 2525 E. Euclid, Suite 205 — Des Moines, Iowa 50317.6064 515/266-2622 1-800/372-6054 Don McKee I (� II �} IS D President IIUr�' IS Don winter August 8, 1984 Emculive Vico President AUG 9 i384 Dick Palmer Soc/elary-irmoserer t' t District Vice Presidents City Council CITY CLERK District! City of Iowa City Wendy Burgess Iowa City Civic Center I' Des Moines ` Dale Pradovich 410 E. Washington St. t Dos Moines Iowa City, IA 52240 , District Dear Council Members, Sue Srs"' Glenwood By this letter you are hereby notified of the intention of AFSCPQ; Council Klein s , AM Klein Local 183 Council 61, to open negotiations for the purpose of changing or amending our 83-85 Agreement. We will contact you to District arrange a meeting time and place. Louise Krultholt siou.City Sincerely, Larry Beyer Belnrond ©� District Rick 8drikoma Ja Corderman, Union Representative Waterloo AFSCRE, Council 61 1027 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 103 Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)351-2802 District Jan Grim Mt. Pleasant JI.•�6C Mika Oster Center Junction CC: Dan Daly Steve Rynecki Council 61 File /5352 CITY OF IOWA CITY CHIC CENTER 410 E. WASHMGTON Si. IOWA CV, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000 Date July 10, 1984 TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination - police Officer We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named persons in the order of their standing as eligible for the position of __police Officer FIRST CERTIFIED LIST Mike Benda Robert Gass Jody Elliott , Mark Koehn Kevin Hurd Richard Ryss Ronald Haffner Larry Maurer (Vet.) Kevin Berg Deb Hanson ATTEST: uo.,J 7 . t�,42 Mar an Karr, City Clerk IOWA CITY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Eaa'L P xed-& C Brru�uc--e//L. Walker AA ehn A. Maxwell Gerald H. Murphy -2Llt cc) CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON ST. IOWA CnY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5CCO Date July to 1494 TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Police Officer We. the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named persons in the order of their standing as eligible for the position Of 3--2olice Officer -- SECOND CERTIFIED•LIST Cameron Coppess David Galvin Jeff Henning Scott Aclanan Chris Moore David White Omero Catan Steve Dittmer Richard Hess John Wagner IOWA CITY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Br ce L. Wer ohn A. Maxwell Gerald H. Murphy ATTEST: Mar an Karr, City Clerk /53S a yw w rVr dune 29, /984 apSp V IwII16ulY IW �••.. } e 11� dLtW LL Rev. David Haci®ann, Pastor 354-3331 .� John Johnston, Asst., Pastor 351-5397 �d "* em SeeGood Neve Ministries Office 338-4339 GOOD NEWS 09 0 LMC CHURCH H deaut mwbea& o� file Soand o� Adju&tmenta, Thi& appeal. peafaLn& to tAe pwpeafy at /0/0 //udwn Ave. whLrh my wi�e and I own. We ane appealcag �oa an etemptLon Inom the ond&mce whLch limaA the num6ea o� unrelated people who can GLve at fAU neiUence. IAL& pant yea& the pwpeaty pati been /tented to /out &Lngle g.La/n nom Good New& Bale Chunr-A who Pnm one o� oua gwup Aoure&. Thin i& one o{ tA/Lee cuarent group GtvLng rLfuaf.Zon& that Good New& &ponwn&. Oven the yeah& thi4 has proved to be a vLta. pant o� oua mLnintay to tAe &LVJe people Ln oua le lowiRp and oua dense it to confLnue thin parf o� oua mLnLafay. Nowevea, wLtA the recent oadLnance wALch Lowen& file number o� unre%afed people nom /oua to tAnee who can lLve fogetAea, this would no longea be poa&Lble.in Iowa City. It avu& be pan- UcuLaady advanfageomi to be ahLe,to continue to ure tAL& pnopeafy /oa 'thin, pua- pore, &.ince I .Eve. aLght next door. I thw that thin Ln a aeawnahte negue&t that you wUl �W no aeanon to deny. 1 have tal,red wUh my neLgA6on& and every one w �aa an Lunen, me tAaf the gtdA have been good neLghboa& and that tAey have no obje_ctLonr to tAe Aoure coniLnuLng to be u&ed a& U Aa& tALr pa&t yea&. Since I GLve next Boon, I am neadUy avaUaRe, nAould any pno6temn. aaLre, In /act, oua dnLvetwy U even avalLable Pa panALng in ortden to not congent tAe on-rtaeet parhLng. In adAtion, 1 am auaae that cAunch pnopenfLe& ape commonly exempt nom many o� tAe joning negalatton& and I dont tALnh that a church-nponwned rental. aauld be o6jectLon- able to anyone concerned, a& long a& Lt inn't a nuLaance. to neCgMo" To tAe wntnany, 1 Ae. tAat oua neLyMoaAood could only bene�u �aom Aaving.people o� &A cAawctea continue to GLve Aeae. Theae�onc Ln a de Lae to comply completely wLLA the laws and ondinance& of oun �Lne cLty, 1 ae&pect�ul..y neguent that the Aoure of /0/0 Nudwn Ave. be exempt nom the oadLnance llmULng tAe num6et o� untelated tenant& Pa the pealod o� time a& long a& Lf U a gaoup-lLvLv iUuatLon aponwaed by Good Newt &6Ge CUUArk 1 am R a D gl?,e4p, qu.y ou&, !Ul 3 1984 ah9-kiron MARIAN K. KARR 44&t. ra&toa, CITY CLERK (3) Good Neap 86le Chunch /ssy4 y i 3" ap •9, • r GOOD HEWS9 0 0 B LCA Members, Board of Adjustments Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa July 2, 1984 Rev. David Hackman, Pastor 354-3331 John Johnston, Asst., Pastor 351-5397 Good Neve Ministries Office 338-4339 CHURCH Dear Sirs, I am writing this letter on behalf of the Board and Staff of the Good News Bible Church. During the last several years, our church has sponsored and encouraged group housing of single people of the same sex from our fellowship. We consider this group housing i a vital part of our ministry to the single people in our fellowship. During the past year, one of the group housing units has been located at 1010 Hudson Ave. The house is owned by our assistant pastor, John Johnston. The girls living in the house have found this living arrangement very beneficial. However, due to the recent passage of the new rental ordinance, this type of housing arrange- ment and therefore, this vital ministry of our church is in jeopardy. We strongly urge you to grant an exemption from the ordinance i in regards to the number of allowable people per residence for this house. We are not asking to establish a new housing unit, but only to continue what we have done in the past. We believe that by con- tinuing to encourage and support the group housing ministry in Iowa City, we will be better able to meet the spiritual needs of those participating in our ministry. I am very appreciative of your time and consideration of our request, and am very hopeful of a positive response on your part. 1 can assure you that we will abide by whatever decision you make, but urge you again to grant this exemption so that our ministry might continue. Thank you. Sincere y yours, Barry Bedford D ua� Z Chairman of the Board AL L 3 1984 MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (3) /SSr� 0.... CA09 C99A1 STAFF To: Board of Adjustment Item: V-8411. 811 Clark Street GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Requested action: Purpose: Location: Existing land use and zoning: Surrounding land use and zoning: File date: REPORT Prepared by: Bruce Knight Date: August 8, 1984 Joe Kennedy P.O. Box 2052 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 Variance to the Zoning Ordinance provisions which permit only one roomer in a two family residence in an RS -8 zone; Section 36-8(c)(3). To permit the occupancy of one dwelling unit in a duplex by more than three unrelated individu- als. 8/s W Clark Street Residential (duplex) and RS -8. North - single family residential and RS -8. East - single family residential and RS -8. South - single family residential and RS -8. West - single family residential and RS -8 - July 9, 1984 BACKGROUND This application represents a nearly identical request to that submitted for 1010 Hudson Avenue (V-8409). The applicant, Joe Kennedy, has submitted the request on behalf of the Good News Bible Church, which leases this property as a group housing unit for four single male members of the church. The property is classified as a duplex and each unit may be used as a residence by a family and a roomer. A family is defined as "one (1) person or two (2) or more persons related by blood, marriage, adoption or placement by a governmental or social service agency, occupying a dwelling unit as a single housekeeping organization. A family may also be two (2), but not more than two (2), persons not related by blood, marriage or adoption" Section 36-4(f)(1). Three unrelated individuals, two of whom would constitute a family and one of whom would be a roomer, may legally reside in the subject dwelling unit. Afor On November 30, 1983, the Zoning Ordinance was amended to reduce the number of roomers permitted in single family residential zones from two to one. A one year grace period was given to allow those dwellings with more than one roomer to come into compliance. Therefore, as of November 30, 1984, the applicant will be required to reduce the number of unrelated individuals occupying 817 Clark Street to three. He is, on behalf of the Good Hews Bible Church, requesting a variance to allow the continued occupancy of this dwelling by more than three unrelated individuals. Under Section 36-91(g)(3) of the Zoning Ordinance, the Board is empowered to grant variances from the terms of the Zoning Ordinance "...as will not be contrary to the public interest, where owing to special conditions there are practical difficulties or particular hardships in the way of achieving strict compliance with the provisions of this chapter." The ordinance provides that the Board shall not grant a variance unless the applicant demonstrates that such action is not contrary to the public interest and that without such action the applicant will suffer unnecessary hardship. To show that a variance is not contrary to the public interest, an applicant must demonstrate that granting the requested variance will not adversely affect the neighborhood, will be in harmony with the purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance, and will not contravene the objectives of the Compre- hensive Plan. In order to demonstrate unnecessary hardship, the applicant must show that the property in question cannot yield a reasonable return if only used for a purpose allowed in the RS -8 zone, that the owner's situation is unique or peculiar to the property in question and not shared with land owners in the area, and that the hardship is not of the land owner's own making or that of a predecessor in title. ANALYSIS The applicant has applied for this variance on behalf of the tenant, which feels it is necessary to be able to have more than the permitted number of roomers in this dwelling. However, while reducing the number of roomers permitted may be inconvenient for the church, it does not result in a hardship for the applicant. He is permitted a reasonable use of the property since each dwelling unit may be rented to up to three unrelated individuals. Further, the impact of the change in permitted roomers applies equally to all one and two family dwellings in the RS -5 and RS -8 zones. All dwellings which are currently occupied by more than one roomer will be required to comply with this provision as of November 30, 1984. It does not appear, therefore, that the owner's situation is unique or peculiar to the property in question. Nor is it clear that this property will be burdened more than all others who must also comply. The intent of this statute was to reduce the occupancy of single family and duplex residences by persons who were unrelated to the resident family. To permit a variance to the ordinance where hardship is not demonstrated and the circumstances are not unique is contrary to the intent of the law. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Since hardship, as defined strated, the staff recommends three unrelated individuals denied. ATTACHMENTS by the Zoning Ordinance, has not been demon - that the variance requested to permit more than to occupy the property at 817 Clark Street be APPEAL TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT I � o I � M JUL 9 1984 V,'Jop n MARIAN K. KARR CIN CLERK (3) DATE us ( I (rel, oN+.! of �(M.C1. ng 2ressi lime) a 1n ress respectfully request that a determination be made by the Hoard of Adjustment an the following appeal, which was denied by the Enforcing. Officer on 19 , for the reason that it Was a Matter r Ic , In Is opinion, should properly conte before the Board of Adjustment. An interpretation exception ? variance X is requested to Section of the Zonlag drdinance ort e reason that: It is an appeal for an interpretation of the ordinance + or map. It is am exception to the ordinance on which the Board of Adjustment is required to pass. It is a request for a variance relating to the use area frontage yard (orf— provisions of the Ordinance. Remarks: Sc�L IL^l0 _E1�d:,.� Q -.a , fie premises affected a ocated at .Gi C 1� . k c l - in Zone District .i.eTaf scrlptian o property involved In Was appea : 71.E Sv t 7 4,ce- 4 o 4 LI 12 ff His any previous application or appeal been filed in connection with these premises? NK what is the applicant's interest in the premises affected? SL 1S C e approximate cast of the warx InvO vea h H- Explanationof purpose to which property will be put: rc,.1 l Plot Plan attached yes 5< no. /-�Uy APPEAL TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Page 2 Ground Plan and elevations attached _ yes X_ no. If no, explaini Fallcoin` is an sb.tractor's plat and list of property owners within 200 feet of the exterior limits of the property involveal in this appeal, together with addresses of 38100: NAME ADDRESS ;kt Ulr...C_„ C -I xk, -,r &rr.rc�' 924 e1G.1. , T- I I A/r, t o—T rE C 1 r. r k cT sic J )r Owaximonr -E Clc rk %7- I (we) furthers that fthis request is grante , I (we) will proceed with the actual construction in accordance with the pians herewith submitted within six months from date of filing this appeal; will complete the work within year(s) from said date; and that•I an able from a finsucial, legal, and physical basis to do so. Date: 19 ga'ture s at p scant s For use of Boardof Adl us Ment Data hearing advertised Date of hearing Fee paid S Receipt No. Decision of the Board of Adjustment Reasons: 1. 2. J. Other remarks: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Good News Bible Church 51 Arbury Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52240 July 5, 1984 Iowa City Board of Adjustment Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: Appeal of occupant limit at 815 Clark St. Dear Sirs; This letter is in support of Mr. Kennedy who is requestinq an exception to the ordinance limiting the number of people living in a rental unit. As the Chairman of the Board of the Good News Bible Church in Iowa City, I have already stated our position and support of the appeal of Pastor John Johnston for his property located at 1010 Hudson Avenue. The property owned by Mr. Kennedy at 815 Clark involves basically the same cir- cumstances. It is a group housing unit of single men from our church. We con- sider this ministry a vital part of our overall ministry in the Iowa City area. I urge you to grant both exceptions and thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. Sincere y yours, Barry W. Bedford Chairman of the a BWB/rb 45:5r .� 6P rtir r� �i� r9r Y $ V P I will EuAd M,,h,mh MatT:M 4 the Sd'`* Rev. David Heckmann, Pastor 354-3331 John Johnston, Asst..Pastor 351-5397 Good News Ministries Office 338-4339 (30100 NEWS S B 0 o L LS Vv W URCH August 1, 1984 To whom it may concern, Almost from the beginning in 1973, Good News Bible Church has had a min- istry to young singles. As a part of this adjustment appeal, it is my pleasure to acqupint you with our church and its varied ministries. We have provided group housing opportunities as a part of our ministry in order to promote Christian character qualities. We feel that these group dynamics function best with at least five to six in a housing unit. This gives people experience in budgeting, shopping and home management as well as the chance to co-operate together for their own gen- eral well-being. It has been a progressive concept which has helped many. Nay I also submit the inclosed list of names as an example of those who have had successful and positive experiences in Good News Group Housing? Please allow us to keep this quality ministry here in Iowa City. Cordially,. Rev. David B. Hackmann Pastor DBH/bh Box 5427, Coralville, IA 52241 Kathy Beach, R.N. Las Vegas, Nev. Tom Bredemeir, Northbrook, IL , Businessman Jeff Chicoine, Social Worker, Shellsburg, IA Donna Cofer, M.A. Teacher, Buffalo Grove, IL Dave Coleman, Engineer, Dubuque, IA Larry DeHaan, Teacher, Algonquin, IL Willie Fisher, Student, Iowa City Dennis Freidel, PhD, Ft. Collins, CO Shelley.Freidel, Pharmacist, Ft. Collins, CO Sam Hale, Pastor, Millsboro, DE Debi Hibbeler,.occupational Therapist, Omaha, NE Roy Metzger, R.N. Atlanta, GA John Nielson, Criminologist, Milwaukee, WI Doiie Nielson, R.N. Milwaukee, WI Frank Paulson, Computer Programmer, Davenport, IA Joy Paulson, LPN, Davenport, IA Peg Hingtgen, Home Economist, Ames, IA Dr. Bob Pusey, Dentist, Wayland, IA Wendy Pusey, Teacher 6 Homemaker, Wayland, IA Iris Riley, Clerk, Cedar Rapdis, IA Paul Ross, Computer Programmer, Marshalltown, IA Paul Stumme, Electrical Engineer, Lafayette, CO Dan Tinderholt, Flight Traffic Controller, Fargo, ND Lee Tucker, Computer Programmer, Mt. View, CA Jerry Van Stavern, Physician's Asst. Knoxville, TN Frank Wiederrecht, Student, Theological Seminary, Dallas, TX John Wigdahl, Businessman, Ruthven, IA Ivan Nienhaue, Student, Dubuque, IA Don Campbell, Artist, Council Bluffs, IA Maria Wilson, Teacher, Northbrook, IL 163z Janet Sanddrs, Lab. Tech., Cedar Falls, IA Steve Benson, Physical Therapist, IL Giorgio Meregaglia, Teacher, Milan, Italy Claes Jonasson, Communications, Sweden Crystal Tippey, R.N. Iowa City Dave Tomash, Physicist, Iowa City Charles Vargason, Employee NCS, Iowa City Diane Jonasson, R.N. Sweden Steve Schallau, Businessman, Iowa City Gary Scott, Recreational Therapist, Virgin Islands Karen Kellen, RN Iowa City Dr, Dan Wyma, Psychiatrist, Chicago, IL Mario Gulllen, Missionary, Doulos Ship Candra Arlet, Student, Iowa City Lisa Greer, Dental Asst. Iowa City Hike Gregory, R.N. Iowa City Sharon Hagge, Secretary, Iowa City Marilyn Huber, R.N. Iowa City John Johnston, Pastor, Iowa City Jane Jones, LPN 6 Homemaker, Coralville Alan Jones, Security Officer, Coralville Julie Markham, Clerk, U of I, Iowa City Sheryl Mercer, Nurses Aid, Iowa City Mike Miller, Physicist, Iowa City Lisa Miller, Homemaker, Teacher, Iowa City Larry Mosher, Employee NCS, Iowa City Jill Nelson, Salesperson, Iowa City Bill Pypes, M.A. Student, Teacher, Iowa City Rhonda Pypes, Student, Iowa City Jim Schlott, Businessman, owns Gym Nest, Iowa City Craig Sowder, R.N. Iowa City John Stam, M.A. Teacher, Iowa City Mary Stam, R.N. Iowa City /.SSS August 8, 1984 To the Board of Adjustments: When the zoning ordinance issue was first presented last year my housemates and I made a written appeal to have the changes in the city ordinance considered on an area by area basis. We are now asking you to consider our request for a zoning variance on an individual basis. Ourgp,roup living situations, as sponsored by Good News Bible Church, have been'4hxistence for nine years in Iowa City. In each of these locations we have always enjoyed a very good relationship with our neighbors, never having had complaints about inappropriate or undesirable behavior and in most places we've been considered an asset to the neighborhood. The group living situations are a vital part of the outreach ministry of our congregation. They have been a place of hospitality for students, international students, co-workers and neighbors. More than this though, the group living situations are a nurturing environment and a unique training ground for building desirable character qualities into the lives of thesingles that participate. Many of the goals that the groups are committed to working on are ones that our society is in great need of reviving, goals such as (1) responding respectfully to authority, (2) commitment - even when it's not convenient or popular, (3) loyalty, (4) personal sacrifice for the good of others, (5) flexibility, and (6) tolerance. These character goals are qualities that don't come naturally to most of us but that can have far reaching affects into our community as we develop these skills and translate them into.our work place and neighborhoods. These group living situations provide a very unique and very worthwhile opportunity for personal growth and community betterment that would not be otherwise possible. I can honestly think of no reason why allowing this zoning variance can do anything but benefit Iowa City. I respectfully thank you for hearing our appeal and trust that you will carefully consider our request. Thank you. NONVAL TUCKER 1022 HUDSON AVENUE IOWA CITY. IOWA 32240 July 27, 1984 To the Board of Adjustment: We are neighbors of the Johnston family and of the house they own and rent. They and their tenants are excellent neighbors and we expect that they will continue to be so. We have no objection to the waiving of the limitation to a "family and two unrelated persons" as the occupants of their rental property, as lone as the Johnstons own and manage it. We hope vou'will accomodate the Johnstons in their request. Sincerely, Norval Tucker an Tucker 15:5y August 14_ 1984 The City Council of Iowa City Iowa, met in _regular session, in the Council Chambers City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa at 7:30_ o'clock p .M., on the above date. There were present Mayor John McDonald _._ . in the chair, and the following named Council Members Ambrisco, BakerDickson, ErdahlM_E naId Strait__ Absent: Zuber -1- t .jn