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Home My WebLink About1984-10-09 Info Packet.;ity of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: September 28, 1984 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Informal 'Agendas and Meeting Schedule October 2 1984 Tuesda 6:30 - 8:30 PM Conference Room 6:30 PM - Executive Session 7:00 PM - Minimum Open Space Requirements 7:30 PM - First Capitol Development, Inc., Progress Report 8:00 PM - New Liquor Store in Iowa City 8:15 PM - Council time, Council committee reports October 8 1984 - Monda 6:30 - 9:00 PM Conference Room 6:30 PM - Review Zoning. Matters 6:45 PM - Space Study Proposal. 7:15 PM - Accessibility of Informal Meetings 7:30 PM - Council Agenda, Council Time, Council Committee Reports 7:45 PM - Consider appointments to Board of Adjustment, Senior Center Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Human Rights Commission, and Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals. 7:55 PM - Executive Session. October 9 1984 Tuesda 7:30 PM - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers October 11 1984 Thursda 7:30 PM - Johnson County Courthouse - 3rd Floor, Main Courtroom Joint City Council/County Board of Supervisors Public Hearing on Airport Overlay Zone October 16". 1984 Tuesda 6:30 — 9:00 PM Iowa City Public Library - Meeting Roan A City Council meeting with City Department Heads re department goals for FY86 /9sz z PENDING LIST Priority A: Striping of Parking Lots Shared Housing Program Priority B: Duty/Procedure Changes - Housing and Inspection Services Lower Ralston Creek Parcels - Use and Configuration Congregate Housing Development Alternatives Iowa Theater Type Problems Northside Lighting Project Report Housing Alternatives Energy Conservation Measures Funding Program Newspaper Vending Machines Meet with representatives of Clear Creek Investment Co., and First Capitol Development, Inc. Unrelated Roomers - Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment Blackhawk Minipark Improvements Design Meeting with Housing Commission Kirkwood Avenue Signalization Study Priority C: Housing Inspection Funding Policy Willow Creek Park Sidewalk North Dodge/Old Dubuque Road Project Appointments to Board of Adjustment, Senior Center Commis- sion, Parks and Recreation Commission, Human Rights Commission,and Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals . - October 91 1964 Appointments Conservation November6, C1984ssion and Mayor's YouthEmployment Board /ysz parks & recreation MEMO department t to: City Manager and City Council f rom• Dennis E. Showalter i jre: Minimum Open Space Requirements d a t e . September 27, 1984 i Material i The attached material consists of four parts: 1. Memo with overview of Minimum Open Space Requirements (M.O.S.R.) 2. Memo to City Manager and City Council regarding calculations for M.O.S.R. 3. District Totals 4. The proposed M.O..S.R. Ordinance. Parks and Recreation and Planning staff will be at the informal session on October 2 with a map and supporting materials to present and explain the plan. DES/dh Attach. city of iowa city /�!V parks & recreation department MEMO t o.City Manager and City Council from • Dennis E. Showalter re:Overview of N.O.S.P. date: September 28, 1984 The neighborhood open space plan (NOSP) has been developed for the following reasons: I. To study present and future needs for open space in the Iowa City community. 2. To identify neighborhood districts in Iowa City which are deficient of public open space for residents. 3. To assure that present and future neighborhood districts in Iowa City will contain sufficient public open space for the recreational pursuits of its residents. NOSP was developed under the premise that a neighborhood open space should be in a one-half mile radius (reasonable walking distance) of every citizen in the Two-pointdistrict and b approximately fiveacresper1m ,000residents acres is rp er thestandard 00 figurerfordneigh- borhood parks (open space) as recommended by the National Recreation and Park Association. The open space should feature a lawn, picnic site, tree/shrub landscaped areas and play equipment for passive and active leisure activities. A play field of 200' by 200' minimum, with a slope not exceeding 5% (preferably under 2%) should also be included in such open spaces. The Neighborhood Park Service Areas identified in the 1978 Iowa City Com- prehensive Plan (page 101) provided the initial reference for the devel- opment of NOSP. The designation of districts and their boundaries on the NOSP were established according to present available open spaces and existing parks in each district and adjacent areas. In addition, the size locationand of districts ook rconsideration hspore and the naturaland constructedboundaies.Ialsonecesarytnotthat land located outside the corporate City limits was excluded from the NOSP. Once the districts were established, the need for neighborhood open space was calculated. The calculation was derived from figures on the districts' gross acreage, current and projected population, undeveloped areas and existing open space. Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13 and 16 show a deficit of open space for neighborhood residents. DES/dh city of iowa city /ys3 parks 8e recreation MEMOdepartment . to: City Manager and. City Council f rom.Dennis E. Showalter re.Minimum Open Space Requirements date . September 28, 1984 I Attached are figures to support $110 per dwelling unit for the minimum j open space requirements (M.O.S.R.) Ordinance. I have arrived at the figure by doing the following: 1. Calculating an average city-wide land value for undeveloped residential land, based on comparable sales of land greater than three acres in size. The average price per acre is $10,822. I have added a forty per cent inflation factor, since some of the sales are eight years old --this comes to $15,150.80 per acre. 2. Refer to the Summary of District Totals. We have a total projected population of undeveloped areas of 47,171, and by using the suggested figure of 2.5 acres of M.O.S.R. per 1,000 population, we need 96.72 acres of additional open space. The comprehensive plan suggests five acres of neighborhood park land per 1,000 population. The generally accepted standard figure as recommended by the National Recreation and Park Association is 2.5 acres per 1,000. It appears that this figure is adequate for the needs of Iowa City. The value of 96.72 acres at $15,150.80 per acre is $1,468,287. Divide this by the total population of undeveloped acres (47,171), equaling $31.13 per person. Multiply $31.13 by 2.3 people per dwelling unit = $71.60 per dwelling unit. There are ten districts which show a deficit of open space, while seven have adequate existing open space. By averaging the cost of needed open space evenly over the ten districts which have a deficit, the cost of providing open space would be $110 per dwelling unit in these districts. There would not be any cost for new dwelling units in the seven districts which have adequate open space. I have assumed that: a. Land will be developed at maximum density. b. The City will provide a new park for new residential developments when 25% to 33% of the potential dwell- ing units in the district are occupied. DES/dh city of iowa city l y53 SUMMARY OF DISTRICT TOTALS 1. Total Gross Acreage 8,954 acres 2. Total Current Population 26,658 3. Total Undeveloped Acreage 4,025 acres 4. Total Project Population of Undeveloped Areas 47,171 5. Denotes Number of Acres of Open Space Needed for Each District 6. Denotes Existing Open Space in Each District 7. Total Open Space Deficit for All Districts 96.72 acres Public schools provide open space in some districts, but are not included in some calculations. This is consistent with N.R.P.A. standards used in the recommenda- tion of 2.5 acres neighborhood park land per 1,000 population. If public school grounds were included in calculation for open space, the national standard would be much higher than 2.5 acres per 1,000 population. 1. Gross Acreage 2. Current Population 3. Undeveloped Acreage 4. Projected Population of Undeveloped Area 268 (5) (2.3) = 3,082 = 3,834 327 (1) (2.3) = 752 5. Open Space Needed for District 3,834 + 402 = 4,236 (.0025) = 10.59 acres 6. Existing Open Space in District 7. Open Space Deficit for District Comment: If Hunter's Run develops as currently planned, the 10 acres which will be deeded to the City will satisfy requirements, although it is not centrally located. 1. Gross Acreage 589 acres 2. Current Population 571 3. Undeveloped Acreage 305 acres 4. Projected Population of Undeveloped Area 3,659 283 (5) (2.3) = 3,254 = 3,659 22 (8) (2.3) = 405 5. Open Space Needed for District 10.57 acres 3,659 + 571 = 4,230 (.0025) = 10.57 acres 6. Existing Open Space in District -0- 7. Open Space Deficit for District 10.57 acres Comment: There is open space at West High School, which is centrally located. DISTRICT IV 1. Gross Acreage 530 acres 2. Current Population 2,471 3. Undeveloped Acreage 148 acres 4. Projected Population of Undeveloped Area 874 RS -5 = 68 (5) (2.3) = 782 RS -8 = 5 (8) (2.3) = 92 874 5. Open Space Needed for District 8.36 acres 2,471 + 874 = 3,345 (.0025) = 8.36 acres 6. Existing Open Space in District 33.7 acres Willow Creek Park 27.2 acres Villa Park 6.5 acres T3 acres 7. Excess Land Beyond National Standards for District 25.4 acres 33.7 - 8.3 = 25.4 acres Comnent: There are 75 acres of CI -1 land in the area which could have dwelling units above first floor --it is unlikely that this will happen. Comment: The RM 44 area is currently under consideration for down zoning. /9.6-3 DISTRICT V 1. Gross Acreage 393 acres 2. i Current Population 3,972 3. Undeveloped Acreage 49.3 acres 4. Projected Population of Undeveloped Area 2,214 RS -5 = 14.8 (5) (2.3) = 161 RS -8 = 12.3 (8) (2.3) = 226 RM -44 = 16.5 (44) (2.3) =1,670 RM -12 = 5.7 (12) (2.3) =__]57 2,214 5. Open Space Needed for District 15.46 acres 3,972 + 2,214 = 6,186 (.0025) = 15.46 acres 6. Existing Open Space in District 4.2 acres Brookland Park 3.8 acres Tower Court Park 4 acres 4.2 acres 7. Open Space Deficit for District 11.26 acres 15.46 - 4.2 = 11.26 acres Comment: The RM 44 area is currently under consideration for down zoning. /9.6-3 DISTRICT VII 1. Gross Acreage 626 acres 2. Current Population 477 3. Undeveloped Acreage 463 acres 4. Projected Population of Undeveloped Area 5,641 RS -8 = 46 (8) (2.3) = 846 RS -5 = 417 (5) (2.3) = 4,795 T,-6 4T 5. Open Space Needed for District 15.29 acres 477 + 5,641 = 6,118 (.0025) = 15.29 acres 6. Existing Open -Space in District 17.6 acres Terrill Mill Park 17.6 acres 7. Excess Land Beyond National Standards for District 2.31 acres 17.6 - 15.29 = 2.31 acres Comment: Terrill Mill is located in the extreme southeastern corner of the area. 11-5:3 DISTRICT VIII 1. Gross Acreage 303 acres 2. Projected Population 490 3. Undeveloped Acreage 126 acres 4. Projected Population of Undeveloped Area 3,091 RS -12 = 102 (12) (2.3) = 2,815 RS -5 = 24 (5) (2.3) = 276 33i 5. Open Space Needed for District 8.9 acres 490 + 3.091 = 3,581 (.0025) = 8.9 acres 6. Existing Open Space in District -0- 7. Open Space Deficit for District 8.9 acres Cooment: Shimek School is centrally located and has open space. / Y5.3 DISTRICT X 1. Gross Acreage 341 acres 2. Current Population 385 3. Undeveloped Acreage 213.16 acres 4. Projected Population of Undeveloped Area 1,318 RS -5 = 90 (5) (2.3) = 1,035 RR -1 = 123 (1) (2.3)= 283 1,318 5. Open Space Needed for District 4.2 acres 885 + 1,318 = 1,703 (.0025) = 4.2 acres 6. Existing Open Space in District -0- 7. Open Space Deficit in District 4.2 acres (less than 5 acres, which is -desired minimum size) IPJ DISTRICT XI 1. Gross Acreage 687 acres 2. Current Population 1,513 3. Undeveloped Acreage 161 acres 4. Projected Population of Undeveloped Area 1,895 RS -5 = 129.7 (5) (2.3) = 1,491 RR -1 = 10.7 (1) (2.3) = 25 RS -8 = 20.6 8) (2.3) = 379 1,895 5. Open Space Needed for District 8.5 acres 1,513 + 1,895 = 3,408 (.0025) = 8.5 acres 6. Existing Open Space in District 101.8 acres Hickory Hill Park 97.5 acres Happy Hollow Park 3.3 Reno Street Park 1.0 101.8 acres 7. Excess Land Beyond National Standards in District 93.3 acres 101.8 - 8.5 = 93.3 acres /gs3 DISTRICT XIII. 1. Gross Acreage 510 acres 2. Current Population 3,088 3. Undeveloped Acreage 69.4 acres 4. Projected Population of Undeveloped Area 798 DISTRICT XV 1. Gross Acreage 366 acres 2. Current Population 1,571 3. Undeveloped Acreage 134.71 acres 4. Projected Population of Undeveloped Area 1,552 135 (5) (2.3) = 1,552 5. Open Space Needed for District 7.8 acres 1,571 + 1,552 = 3,123 (.0025) = 7.8 acres 6. Existing Open Space in District 27.1 acres Mercer Park 27.1 acres 7. Excess Land Beyond National Standards for District 19.3 acres Comment: Mercer Park doesn't really function as a park --it is more of a sports complex than a park. It is not centrally located. Consideration should be given to 5 acres of open space on the east side of the district. Open space does not include Southeast Jr. High School. DISTRICT XVI. 1. Gross Acreage. 2. Current Population 3. Undeveloped Acreage 4. Projected Population of Undeveloped Area 155 (5) (2.3) = 1,782 5. Open Space Needed for District 2,967 + 1,782 = 4,749 (.0025) = 11.87 acres 6. Existing Open Space in District Fairmeadows Park 4.9 acres 7. Open Space Deficit for District 11.87 - 4.9 = 6.97 acres Comment: Grant Wood School as an open space is not included. DISTRICT XVII 1. Gross Acreage 2. Current Population 3. Undeveloped Acreage 4. Projected Population of Undeveloped Area RS -5 = 283 (5) (2.3) = 3,254 RM = 127 (12) (2.3) = 3,505 6,759 acres 5. Open Spaced Needed for District 1,867 + 6,759 = 8,626 (.0025) = 21.5 acres 6. Existing Open Space in District Napoleon Park 26 acres Wetherby Park 14 acres 40 acres 7. Excess Land Beyond National Standards for District 10/2/84 DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. 0 S AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE PP.OVISION OF OPEN SPACE. BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, CL„ aT" IOWA: L 5(-D, SECTION (- SECTION I. PURPOSE. The purpose of thisp.Arw" ordinance is to promote the health, safety and welfare of the residents of all new J^ subdivisions through the provision of neighborhood open space. SECTION II. IMPLEMENTATION. Neighborhood open space shall be provided by the mandatory dedication of land in accordance with the "Neighborhood Open Space Plan", an amendment to the 1983 Comprehensive Plan Update, or payment of a fee in lieu thereof, in accordance with the formula set forth in Section V below. The dedication of open space or a payment of fee in lieu thereof shall be at the discretion of the City as provided in Section IV. SECTION III. APPLICABILITY. This ordinance shall appy to all new residen- tial subdivisions and large scale residen- tial developments. Any large scale residential development which has been previously subdivided and made, thereby, subject to these regulations shall not be required to dedicate land or pay a fee under the provisions of this ordinance. SECTION IV. DEDICATION OF OPEN SPACE. The procedure for determining whet er the subdivider will dedicate open space or pay a fee in lieu of dedication shall be as follows: (a) PRELIMINARY PLAT/PLAN FILING. At the time of filing a preliminary plat/plan for approval, the subdi- vider/developer shall, as part of such filing, indicate whether property is to be set aside for open space, or whether the subdivider/developer desires to pay a fee. If the reservation of land is preferred, the location of the proposed open space shall be desig- nated on the preliminary plat at a ratio of 2.5 acres of open space for / %.5.3 Ordinance No. Page 2 each 1,000 residents anticipated. The number of future residents shall be calculated at a rate of 2.3 persons per dwelling unit based upon the density permitted in the zone. (b) COMMISSION REVIEW. At the time of filing of the preliminary plat/plan, the plat/plan shall be forwarded to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their review and recommendation with regard to the size and design of the proposed open space in accordance with the neighborhood open space plan. Within 30 days after receipt of a copy of the preliminary plat/plan, the Parks and Recreation Commission shall make its recommenda- tion to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Failure of the Parks and Recreation Commission to make its recommendation within the 30 days shall in no way serve to delay, postpone, or reject the preliminary plat/plan and the requirement of a Parks and Recreation Commission's recommendation shall be waived. (c) CITY COUNCIL ACTION. At the time of preliminary plat approval, the City Council, upon recommendation by the Planning and Zoning- Commission, shall require as a part of such approval, reservation of land or commitment to the payment of a fee in lieu thereof, or a combination of both. Actual dedication of land and/or payment of a fee shall take place at such time as any or all of the preliminary plat/plan is finally platted/planned. (d) GUIDELINES FOR DEDICATION OF LAND OR PAYMENT OF FEES. The acceptability of land dedication or payment of fees or a combination of both, shall be determined by consideration of the following: (1) Conformance with the "Neighbor- hood Open Space Plan" of the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan; (2) The configuration of the subdivision and its relationship to existing development and 1.7-5-3 Ordinance No. Page 3 other open space in the Open Space District, defined in the "Neighborhood Open Space Plan"; (3) Physical characteristics of the proposed open space including but not limited to the topogra- phy, geology, and drainageways within the open space; (4) Location and accessibility of proposed open space to the residents of the Open Space District. (5) The character and recreational needs of the Open Space District in which the subdivision or development is located. (e) Any dedication of land shall be conveyed by the subdivider/developer in fee .absolute title by warranty deed to the City of Iowa City. Such land shall be free of liens, special assessments and other encumbrances, shall have all taxes paid and shall be in the same general condition upon conveyance as it was when the City i initially agreed to its reservation. SECTION V. PAYMENT AND AMOUNT OF FEE. When it has been determined by the City Council, according to the procedures set forth in Section IV, that payment of a fee in lieu of dedication is appropriate for compliance with the open space require- ment, in whole or in part, for a given subdivision/development, the following shall apply: (a) The fee shall be used exclusively for immediate or future site acquisition and development and shall be used only for the purpose of providing neighborhood open space to serve the Open Space District in which the subdivision/development is located and for which the fee is received. (b) In all cases the City Council, upon recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission, shall determine the amount of such fee at the time of the filing of the final plat/plan in accordance with the following: $110.00 shall be paid for every 250 square feet of open space in a subdivision or large scale residen- tial development. Two years from the date of adoption and bi-annually f'53" Ordinance No. Page 4 thereafter, the fee shall be amended by resolution to reflect changes in land costs, based upon the percentage change reflected in the revaluation of property carried out by the City Assessor. SECTION VI. DEVELOPMENT ANO/OR PURCHASE OF OPEN SPACE. At e time the tinal plat/plan �is approved, the City Council shall designate the time when development and/or purchase of neighborhood open space shall commence. In no case shall the City be obligated to develop open space in an Open Space District prior to the residen- tial development of one-third of the Open Space District. SECTION VII. LIMITATION ON USE OF FEES AND LAND. The land and fees received unTer fFis ordinance shall be used only for the purpose of providing neighborhood open space to serve the Open Space District in which the subdivision or large scale residential development is located and for which land and/or fees were received, and the amount of fee or land shall bear a reasonable relationship to the use of the open space by the future inhabitants of the district. SECTION VIII. REPEALER: All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision of this ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION IX. SEVERABILITY: If any section, provision or part of the Ordi- nance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION X. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordi- nance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication as required by law. Passed and approved this MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK 153 "My of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: September 28, 1984 To: City Council From: Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager Re: Decision on Downtown Liquor Store Council has requested information about the process used by the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department for determining whether or not to place an addi- tional liquor store in downtown Iowa City. Based on my recent conversation with Mr. George Price, Deputy Director, I have outlined below the process by which this determination will be made. Six new liquor stores will be added throughout the state and there are 11 potential sites for these stores. No decision has been made regarding the location of any of the stores. During the past several months the Beer and Liquor Control Department has been receiving bids from individuals in the 11 potential site cities on specific locations, including either existing structures or new construction, in response to a request for proposals issued by that department earlier this year. At the same time, the department has been holding public hearings, as required, in each of the 11 cities. All information received will be discussed by a staff committee consisting of the department director, deputy director, and three other ranking staff members. This committee will discuss both the selection of six of 11 site cities as well as the specific locations within the six selected cities. The final decision is the Director's and that decision is based on the bids received, input at the public hearings, and other relevant information. Mr. Price indicated that there is no regulation or law which requires input from the City Council or any agreement or authorization from a City before another liquor store can be located there. However, he assured me that input from the City Council will weigh very heavily in the final decision. The letter currently on file from Mayor Vevera, written in 1978, is regarded by the Beer and Liquor Control Department as representative of the City's official position at this time. Mr. Price has indicated that the Director plans to make a decision in October, 1984. However, he was willing to commit to delaying a decision regarding Iowa City until after October 9, 1984, the next formal City Council meeting, in order that you may have the opportunity to address this matter officially if you wish. He will expect a response from the City, either in writing or verbally, no later than October 12, 1984. This matter is scheduled for discussion at your October 2, 1984, informal meeting. /sp 1 4 I;ity of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: September 28, 1984 To: City Council From: Karin Franklin, Senior Planner Re: Willow Creek Court Annexation In October, 1982, property owned by the Sladek law firm was annexed to the City at the request of the property owners. This property is presently used by the Lynch & Jansen law firm and Warren Automotive Parts. The frontage road called Willow Creek Court southeast of the property along Highway 1 West was not annexed at that time since it was not part of the applicant's request. The owner of the Willow Creek Court right-of-way is the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT). Maintenance responsibilities rest ultimately with IDOT, however, practically the task of maintenance falls to adjacent ,property owners or the local jurisdiction. In this case the local jurisdiction is the county. If the Council wishes to take responsibility for maintaining the road, the road may be annexed with the consent of IDOT, or the road may be annexed and a request made to IDOT to vacate the frontage road right-of-way and dispose of it to the City. With the Council's advice, the staff can begin annexation proceedings. bc5 PRE OF '.CEDING OCUMENT �Aty of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: September 28, 1984 To: City Council From: Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager Re: Decision on Downtown Liquor Store Council has requested information about the process used by the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department for determining whether or not to place an addi- tional liquor store in downtown Iowa City. Based on my recent conversation with Mr. George Price, Deputy Director, I have outlined below the process by which this determination will be made. Six new liquor stores will be added throughout the state and there are 11 potential sites for these stores. No decision has been made regarding the location of any of the stores. During the past several months the Beer and Liquor Control Department has been receiving bids from individuals in the 11 potential site cities on specific locations, including either existing structures or new construction, in response to a request for proposals issued by that department earlier this year. At the same time, the department has been holding public hearings, as required, in each of the 11 cities. All information received will be discussed by a staff committee consisting of the department director, deputy director, and three other ranking staff members. This committee will discuss both the selection of six of 11 site cities as well as the specific locations within the six selected cities. The final decision is the Director's and that decision is based on the bids received, input at the public hearings, and other relevant information. Mr. Price indicated that there is no regulation or law which requires input from the City Council or an agreement or authorization from a City before another liquor store can be located there. However, he assured me that input from the City Council will weigh very heavily in the final decision. The letter currently on file from Mayor Vevera, written in 1978, is regarded by the Beer and Liquor Control Department as representative of the City's official position at this time. Mr. Price has indicated that the Director plans to make a decision in October, 1984. However, he was willing to commit to delaying a decision regarding Iowa City until after October 9, 1984, the next formal City Council meeting, in order that you may have the opportunity to address this matter officially if you wish. He will expect a response from the City, either in writing or verbally, no later than October 12, 1984. This matter is scheduled for discussion at your October 2, 1984, informal meeting. /sp 1g 4 Aty of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: September 28, 1984 To: City Council From: Karin Franklin, Senior Planner Re: Willow Creek Court Annexation In October, 1982, property owned by the Sladek law firm was annexed to the City at the request of the property owners. This property is presently used by the Lynch & Jansen law firm and Warren Automotive Parts. The frontage road called Willow Creek Court southeast of the property along Highway I West was not annexed at that time since it was not part of the applicant's request. The owner of the Willow Creek Court right-of-way is the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT). Maintenance responsibilities rest ultimately with IDOT, however, practically the task of maintenance falls to adjacent .property owners or the local jurisdiction. In this case the local jurisdiction is the county. If the Council wishes to take responsibility for maintaining the road, the road may be annexed with the consent of IDOT, or the road may be annexed and a request made to IDOT to vacate the frontage road right-of-way and dispose of it to the City. With the Council's advice, the staff can begin annexation proceedings. bc5 1ys5- of Iowa City MEMORANDUM �) GAtV) Date: September 26, 1984 To: Ileal Berlin, City Manager From: Larry McGonagle, Transit Managerlow lV Re: Scania Buses and Expanded Tripper Service Transit has received three of the seven new Scania buses. The remaining buses will arrive in October. With the arrival of these new buses, we are making plans for the expanded tripper service. If we can hire two temporary drivers, we will begin service to the Sunset/Aber area on October 8, 1984. I will notify you if it becomes necessary to delay this starting date. tp4/1 /9576 Accord Reached On Cable -TV c.,sr 7 Dereguzlat n By JEANNE SADDLER .Staff Neperteref Tae Ww"STwreiiouahuL WASHINGTON—Reoresentadves of the and the cities compromised on details oft deregula• tion bill, making congressional passage likely next week. The agreement would end-all rate regula- tion of cable program services after two years. But cable operators who changed the prices and services they offer as of midnight yesterday to conform to a recent Supreme Court decision would be subject over the next two years only to regulation of what Is Warn as basic service, mainly the retrans- mission of local broadcast television sig- nals. . The compromise came after about three years of bickering and on -again, off -again agreements. An accord reached last June fell through after a Supreme Court coiling and a subsequent Federal Communications try of even fewer restrictions than the ear. Her compromise. The Supreme (butt ruled that federal ca• ble•televislon regulations can preempt local ones. Reacting to the decision, the FCC said cable system owners can restructure their services as they please, and are subject only to the regulation of basic services. Although the current agreement means that local reguladon of all cable services will continue for two years, It also provides a standard 'process for renewing franchise contracts between cities and cable compa- rdes. That provision Is designed to assure the Industry that Its Investment in the cables .already Installed won't be threateded as .long as companies comply with their can. tracts. Rep. John Dingell, House Energy and Commerce Committee chairman, who pres• Lured the Industry and the clUes to begin their negotiations last spring, again urged them to compromise. Last week, the Michl- gam Democrat accused the National Cable Television Association of Intransigence at the bargaining table. Robert Packwood (R., Ore.), Senate Commerce Committee chairman, and Rep. Timothy Wirth (D., Colo.), author of the bill and chairman of the House lelecommunlca• tions subcommittee, also pressured the In. dustry to reach a settlement They empha• abed that federal regulators and the courts ran alter their decisions on. regulation and that the Industry will need Congress's good will on other Issues such as copyright legis• 1stlon. James Mooney, president of the cable television association, called the agreement •'good news for the Industry and cable sub- scribers." ubscribers." Some cable companies and organ• Irations, however, have expressed strong op- position to any compromise, and It's unclear whether they will end their fight. Representatives of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the National League of CIUes :couldn't be reached for comment on the ;agreement, which was reached late yester• day afternoon. Other provisions of the House legislation -will remain Intact. They Include capping franchise fees at 5% of a company's gross revenue and codifying an FCC rule prohibit - Ing telephone companies from offering cable service In their local areas. Although the Senate passed a substan- tially different cable deregulation bill last year, congressional sources said the two chambers are likely to reach agreement on a final measure. /9-s7 MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1984 Referrals from the informal and formal Council meetings were distributed to the staff for review and discussion (copy attached). The Library Director requested information regarding the meeting of the City Council with department heads. The Assistant City Manager advised that it would take place on October 16, 1984, at 6:30 PM. A memorandum with more details will be distributed to all department heads in the next few days. Prepared by: Oale E. Mel ing Informal Council Meeting DATE. September. 24, 1984 PENDING COUNCIL ITEMS Q LU W Ir wm 3' SUBJECT �� REFERRED DATE �i5 COMMENTS/STATUS TO DUE Pa PsME I Z cc w o: a Airport Overlay Zone 9/24 PPD/ACM Public Hearing on Oct. 11 at Courthouse. Parking Meters 9/24 Finance/ Why no meters on Clinton between Public Wor s Harrison and Prentiss? Picketing of Firestone 9/24 ACM Status of Permit?? Plaza Fountain 9/24 PPD Design Review Committee to explore suitable safety barrier HUD Proposal 9/24 PPD Re: letter rec'd by Ambrisco from HUD:is there a possibility of a City program? Computerized Packet 9/24 Finance Discuss with City Manager concepts for use of computer. Contact Roland Gallagher re: refer - New Liquor Store 9/24 City Manag r ral at public hearing and what impu City Council may have. Report to Regular Council Meeting DATE: _ ;pptp ww 7w i CCM Rezonir city Liquor Rocky F $3.00 N Blackha Parking MYE Dir Parking Lj— I IOWA CIT"OUBLIC LIBRARY • 123 S Linn—,eet • 356-5200 '"' Now —11JCOf1PI1TER October 8=14 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL SESSIONS!! Public invited to learn about microcomputer hardware and software for word processing, data management and spread sheets, OCTOBER 8-11, 1984 DROP-IN VIEWING OF INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOTAPES ABOUT MICROCOMPUTERS. MEETING ROOM B. 3-5 and 6-9 PM. OCTOBER 8, 1984 Va1.Com COMPUTER CENTER Demonstration of Symphony software program on an IBM PC Meeting Room C 6-9 PM OCTOBER 9, 1984 APPLE USER'S GROUP Demonstration of the Apple computer, featuring telecommunications software Meeting Room C 7-9 PM ALSO: Demonstration of The Source, on-line information database. Meeting Room B 7-9 PM OCTOBER 10, .1984 RENAISSANCE COMPUTERS Small business applications on the microcomputer Meeting.Room C 1-4 PM ALSO: Demonstration of The Source; on-line information database. Meeting Room 8 1-4 PM TRS USER'S GROUP Software programs demonstrated on the TRS microcomputer Meeting Room C 6-9 PM OCTOBER 11, 1984 KD ENGINEERING Word processing, database management and accounting programs on the Kaypro computer Meeting Room C 6-9 PM OCTOBER 13, 1984 ALL DAY HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE DEMONSTRATIONS by local computer vendors and user's groups. Meeting Rooms A,B and C LOAM - 6PM OCTOBER 14, 1984 ALL DAY HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE DEMONSTRATIONS by local computer vendors and user's groups. Demonstration of The Source. Meeting Rooms A,B and C 12-413M Libraries are user friendly. / Iowa City Public rarY . "N "Ity of Iowa City MEMORAND:JM Date: October 5, 1984 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager regarding: Civic Center space needs. Street names Article: The Shrinking World of U.S. Engineering Contractors L Memorandum from the Director of Finance regarding Accessible Meeting Room Memorandum from the Senior Planner regarding amendments to the Zoninc Ordinance in response to a request from the Good News Bible Church. Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding swimming pont water temperature. /Q, Memorandum from the Director of Public Works and accompanying maters regarding the intersection of South Riverside Drive and U.S. Highway 218. Copy of a memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding upcoming tour Saab-Scania facilities. Copy of a news release announcing the resignation of the Director of Parks and Recreation. Copy of a letter from the Mayor to the Director of the Iowa Beer and Liq Control Department regarding the proposed mini -liquor store in Iowa City., Copy of a news release regarding expanded rush hour transit service. _ Copy of a news release regarding Fire Prevention Week: October 7-13, 1984 Minutes of the staff meeting of October 3, 1984. Economic Development report - 10/2/84 bj5/8 Press Release from the Government Fina/nce Officers Association granting Award for Distinguished Budget Presentation to the City of Iowa City. "Ity of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October 5, 1984 To: City Council From: City Manager/�is ✓� Re: Civic Center Space Needs The purpose of this memorandum is to provide background information for the discussion and presentation which will be made on Civic Center space needs at the informal Council session of October 8. A staff committee, commonly known as "The Space Cadets" met at various times since 1981 to consider Civic Center space needs. Most of the detailed work has been accomplished since the end of 1983. The following staff members participated: Doug Boothroy Harvey Miller Lyle Seydel Cathy Eisenhofer Anne Carroll Chuck Schmadeke Bob Keating Mike Kucharzak Don Schmeiser Bale Melling Rosemary Vitosh Various studies to determine functional space needs for the City govern- ment to properly house its operations have been undertaken several times over the past ten years. Most notable among these studies was a joint Johnson County/Iowa City proposal entitled ' Public Office Space. Needs -Priorities -Alternatives and completed by the Johnson County Reg of naf Planning Commission in October 1975. The study offered five alternative proposals for joint housing of several county/city operations. Also in 1975 the architectural consultant firm of Brown, Healey and Bock in association with Gauger, Parrish, Inc., investigated the then current conditions and future needs of local law enforcement agencies in Johnson County and submitted an estimated project cost of $3,000,000 for a 40,000 square foot County/City Law Enforcement Center. In the late 1970;s a proposal for a joint County/City office and law enforcement center was submitted to the voters of Johnson County and failed to receive necessary support. In March 1981, the City Manager appointed a committee of department and division heads from several City departments. The committee was charged with assessing the existing space deficits in the Civic Center; deter- mining a functional work flow among the departments; and, preparing a program to reasonably assure space adequacy extending through the ensuing 20 years. After several meetings of the committee, it was determined that the Committee had neither the knowledge or resources to accomplish the assigned task. Consequently, on May 8, 1981, the City Manager, with the approval of Council, prepared a Notice of Request for Proposals for the purposes of soliciting space needs studies and preliminary design for City requirements through the year 2000 A.D. Council passed and approved a resolution selecting Neumann Monson Architects for these purposes on Page 2 August 25, 1981. The firm completed the Space Needs Study and Program for the Cit of Iowa Cit and submitted it to the ,ty Manager an Space Committee in ate 1982. A number of questions in regard to the study were raised and responses prepared by the consul.tants. The issue of space needs was set aside for several months because of the urgency of other building projects of major interest to the City, principally the hotel and transit facility undertakings. In October 1983 the City Manager reconvened the Space Committee with the express purpose of preparing an evaluation and recommendation in regard to the Neumann Space Study. These documents were submitted to the City Manager on December 7, 1983, and shortly thereafter discussed with the City Council. In continuation and fulfillment of the original contract with Neumann Monson Architects, the consultants reviewed the original space studies, modified them somewhat and prepared building concepts that would adequately respond to present and anticipated future space needs. Several concepts were developed, discussed by the Space Committee, reworked by the consultants and on June 22, 1984, a general concept was accepted by the Space Committee and presented to the City Manager. Neumann Monson has worked with the City staff in refining and evaluating departmental functional space needs. The past few months have been spent developing a masterplan concept for expanding the Civic Center facilities. This concept developed in direct response to several conclusions resulting from the initial space study. Those conclusions are the following: 1. Space in the present Civic Center building is inadequate and inacces- sible to the handicapped. 2. Additional space for the Police and Fire departments is an immediate need. 3. The Civic Center building should be expanded to accommodate present and future needs of all departments. 4. Due to the shortage of long-term parking in the central business district, any expansion of the Civic Center should not reduce the number of parking spaces now available in the Civic Center parking lot. The purpose of the masterplan is to translate both short-range and long-range planning priorities and space needs into a facilities plan which can be evaluated on the basis of efficient, functional space use and acceptable financing alternatives. The criteria for evaluating efficient functional space use should include the following: 1. Adequate space to support the functional processes or activities which must take place during the workday. 2. The efficient relationship of functional areas to one another. 3. Flexibility in .the space configuration to allow adjustment according to future needs. 4. Handicapped accessibility throughout the building. Page 3 5. Expansion of the present building should relate functionally and economically to the existing site without sacrificing visual harmony and cohesion in the completed project. The proposal which will be presented to the City Council is a direct expression of the four conclusions which resulted from the initial space study. it also satisfies the criteria for an efficient, functional workplace developed within the framework of constraints dictated by the existing site. The major elements of this design concept are: 1. Construction of additional vehicle storage space and expansion of the Fire Department into remodeled space currently occupied by the Police Department. 2. Construction of new space for the Police Department consisting of two floors above a full basement. This addition is to be added to the present building along the north wall of the Fire Department. 3. Construction of a circulation link between the existing building and the new Police Department to facilitate handicapped accessibility throughout the building. 4. Construction of a new two-story parking structure in the present parking lot. Long-term parking could be provided for approximately 260 cars and 15,750 sq. ft. of general office space would be included on the ground level (south side). The following is a summary and comparison of existing space use vs. expanded space use. Existing Space Use (Net) handed Space Use (Net) Administration 15,400 s.f, 27,000 s.f. Police 5,250 s.f. 11,500 s.f. Fire 6 350 s.f. 13 500 s.f. 27,000 s.f. Total project cost is estimated at $6,500,000 as follows: Police and Fire - Construction of new addition $ 2,100,000 and remodeling of current space Administrative Offices - Office improvements in 900,000 Parking Ramp and remodeling of Civic Center Total City offices $ 3,000,000 Parking Ramp $ 3,500,000 Total Project Cost $ 6,500,000 These costs include construction costs, design fees, bond issue costs, office furnishings and operating equipment. The operating equipment would include items such as a larger emergency generator, a new conmunications center for the Police Department and an upgraded 911 Emergency Telephone System. The Parking Ramp costs include the building shell and mechanical /quo Page 4 systems for the proposed administrative office space, while the Adminis- trative Offices cost includes the cost of office improvements in the administrative office space in the parking ramp. The project can be financed through a combination of parking revenue bonds, general obligation bonds and General Revenue Sharing. Parking revenue bonds could be sold for the parking ramp construction. Since the office space in the parking ramp would be financed by the part revenueing e bonds, it would be necessary for the General Fund to pay rent Parking Systems. The annual rent amount would be based upon the annual projected revenue' needed to be earned by the ramp operations to meet annual bond requirements. Since it is anticipated that the ramp would be controlled by a combination of meters and card -controlled entry and exit gates for the long-term parkers, the annual operating costs of the ramp should be very low resulting in a higher profit margin for the ramp. The total project costs for City Offices of $3,000,000 could be financed through a combination of general obligation bonds and general revenue sharing. General revenue sharing has been approved for funding through September, 1986. If the City were to continue its previous plan to replace the funding of Transit operations from general revenue sharing with the Transit Tax Levy, and if the only other expenditure from general revenue sharing was for Human Services funding, $365,000 would be avail- able in FY86 and FY87 from general revenue sharing for the funding of this project. If general revenue sharing was further extended for funding by the Federal Government, an additional $290,000 would be available in FY87 for a total of $655,000 in those two years. Depending upon the availability of an appropriation of general revenue sharing monies to this project, it would be necessary to issue from ;2,345,000 to $2,635,000 in general obligation bonds. The bonds would be for a general corporate purpose and would require voter approval by 60% of those voting in the election. Needless to say, voter approval of such a bond issue would require an effective marketing campaign. /sp %Nty of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October 1, 1984 To: City Council From: City Manager/�� Re: Street Names Sometime ago the City Council discussed the possibility of developing a procedure for naming streets. At that time it was suggested that perhaps streets could be named after prominent Iowa Citians who had made a major contribution to the community. I discussed that idea with Mr. Irving Weber who said that he felt frequently these names are very shortly forgotten. He suggested that a more appropriate policy would be to name new streets after all of the communities of the state. I pass this suggestion along to you so that you may consider the two alternatives. bjl/13 1901 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October 5, 1984 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Attached Article Enclosed is an article from the September 24th issue of Business Week which Noel Willis brought to my attention. This article explaiw^nsTy —t —El ty of Iowa City is being considered for projects such as the wastewater treatment plant by major engineering and construction companies. It is an interesting article and will give you an overview of the rapidly changing market. bdw/sp Enclosure THE SHRINKING WORLD OF U.S. ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS A LANGUID PIARKETAND FOREIGN COAIPETMON FORCE U.S. BUILDERS TO SETTLE FOR LESS hen H011and, S[ich., needed a concrete foundation laid at its municipal electric plant in March, 1993, eight local companies bid on the job. None got the work. To their astonishment, the lowest bid came from San Francisco -based Bechtel Group Inc.—the giant of the U. S. engineering and construction industry and super builder of such world -scale enterprises as Jubail, a $40 billion industrial city rising in Saudi Arabia. Bechtel's price for the Holland job: a mere $900,000. Pouring concrete in Michigan may be a comedown for Bechtel, but it is better than nothing. These day's, the major U. S. construction companies are scour ing the globe for contracts they would not have given even a first thought a few years ago. The huge foreign projy ecus that buoyed their backlogs during the last decade have foundered in a sea of surplus oil and Third World debt At home, demand for new oil refineries, power plants, and chemical complexes— the builders' traditional bread and but. ter—has all but disappeared. At the same time, increasingly sophisticated Asian and European builders are moving onto the scene, crowding U. S. builders out of whatever business remains. Ten years ago, American companies con• trolled half the world's engineering and construction business; today thew share is down to 307 and falling. INDOINO AND ININNIN4 Foreign constNC• tion companies are even invading the do. mastic market Some are opening offices in the U. S.; others are forming joint ventures with U. S. partners. Whichever tack they take, they are bidding aggres• sively and winning. The top 35 foreign companies won $3.6 billion worth of con• struction contracts in the U. S. in 1983, up 287 in three years—despite a falling market France's Bouygues bought Hen. ningson, Durham & Richardson, an Omaha -based design company, and plans to add a construction group soon. Hita• chi Zosen Corp. is building the support structure for an oil drilling platform that Chevron Corp. intends to install off San. ta Barbara, Calif., next year—for 35% less than the closest U. S. bid. Finland's Jaakko Pliyry, which is hankering for mare U. S. work, recently bought MT of RE&K Inc., a process plant builder based in Birmingham, Ala, Sweden's Gotaver• ken Energy Systems Inc., with new Of. E19USv,ESS'GEE, SEVE'MF04 '9a4 wITH 910 OVERSEAS PROJECTS SUCH AS RM flees in Charlotte, N. C., is snatching big pulp and paper plant construction proj- sets from U.S. bidders. The domestic plant builders are clear• ly concerned that the inroads made by foreign companies and the worldwide collapse in contract orders heralds a per. manent change in their business. "Things are dimmer than f have ever seen," say's a grim Harvey F. Brush, executive vice-president of Bechtel. His company has already laid off 10,000 of its 45,000 employees over the past 27 months and expects to shrink to 30,000. Bechtel will become "permanently small• er," predicts Brush. Overall, the U.S, construction industry is now only about half its former sire. Says Ted C. Kenne• dy, president of nE&Rt "Anybody who thinks we're going to return to the days Of yore is out of his mind." The situation exacerbates the nation's already huge balance -of -payments defi• cit. In recent years, the engineering can. struction companies have brought home about $6 billion in fees annually—equal to about 107 of all U. S. service exports. Their reduced presence abroad will also hurt U.S. machinery and equipment makers, who have counted on sales of some 625 billion annually for overseas construction projects, and other domes. tic businesses. Engineering and can. struction "is one of the most important sectors for manufactured exports," ex. plains R. K. Morris, director of interna. tional trade for the National Association of Manufacturers. Sales generated by 9L':SIaiES U.S.; cons new gm TI busi seek ingP grew Amt than son For it e sea T put is hop tro, U. hal tiol this sac Ra car rat for `.CL /,/f iy construction companies accounted for The domestic builders' business has Beach 29': of all U.S. manufactured i not dried up completely, of course. In. goods exported last year. eluding contracts at home, they signed The potential loss of much of this up 8115 billion in new business in 1984. business so worries the NAM that it is But that was down from 812S.5 billion a seeking help for the industry in Nash. year earlier. Moreover, the 400 biggest ington, The trade group would like Cori. U. S. engineering and construction emn- gress to cut the income tax bite on panies managed to book only 829.8 bib Americans working abroad even more lion in new foreign orderslast year. than it has already been reduced by the That is one-third less than they racked lization now exceeds 80', of capacity a benchmark that historically prompts fresh building activity. Additionally, pa, tential new construction market, include waste disposal, co -generation power plants. "infrastructure" repair, and the fast -changing telecommunications indus. Irv. Even some foreign market,, espe- cially in Asia, show promise. And the oil. producing countries are still expected to wMPAnIL AKc ILLKINU MODEJTDOMESTIC JOBS, SUCH AS RADIATION DUMPCONSTRUCTION AND BRIDGE REPAIRS Reagan Administration, and to clarify up the previous year and 44% less than provide at least respectable amounts of some of the liability provisions in the in their peak year of 1981. work. Bechtel, for example, hopes to win Foreign Corrupt Practices Act to make A few contractors think the situation a contract to build a 590 -mi. pipeline to it ensier for U. S. companies to get over. will improve in 1985 because of the carry Iraqi oil to the Red Sea. Several seas work. worldwide economic recover•. "Nobody other U.S. contractors are courting Ni. The squeeze foreign competitors are knows when the big dollar projects will gena, which appears to be moving ahead putting on U. S. construction companies be awarded again, but they are coming," with a 82 billion petrochemical project. is also sobering news to those who hid says David S. Tappan, who became SURVIVAL Km& Even so, almost all the hoped the senice sector would fill the chairman and chief executive officer of companies have fashioned plans foe sur. trade gap left by steel, autos, and other Fluor Corp. on Sept. Il, following the rival, and building greater flexibility U. S. manufacturing industries. "Mat's death of J. Robert Fluor. Tappan notes into their operations is a prime goal. happening to engineering and construe- that the 83.1 billion in new work that "The key to success will be an ability to tion is symbolic of a broader range of Fluor booked in the first nine months of handle a larger number of smaller, di• things," wams Arthur J. Alexander, as. fiscal 1984 was nearly triple its bookings verse projects," predicts Deborah Allen sociate head of the Economics Dept. of in all of 1983, though Fluor's backlog of Olivier, president of Claremont Econom. Rand Corp. He believes that foreign unfinished work is still down, from 816.4 ics Institute of Claremont, Calif. More companies may soon snare a whole billion in 19SI to only ;4.3 billion today. superbuilders will have to seek modest range of once -secure sen•ice export sea A pickup in the market is certainly jobs such as Bechtel's concrete work in tors, including computer software. possible. In the U. S.. industrial plant uti. Michigan, she maintains, and everyone ,. 1S' -1 E5 5 -SINE SSNEE SEFTEYH;d: •9E4 85 will have to find new business . s. Boise (Idaho) -based Morrison-Knudsen Co. already has branched off into a new specialty: mothballing unwanted nuclear power plants. Among the small projects taken on lately by Parsons Corp., of Pas. adena, Calif., •is the renovation of a post office in San Bruno, Calif.—a far cry from building the largest copper mine in the Middle East, a job it did for Iran in the 1970s. Corporate diversification also may be necessary. Chicago's cm Industries Inc. recently announced that it will acquire industrial gas producer Liquid Carbonic Corp. for $40, million, to reduce its reli• ance on engineering and construction work. Peter Kiewit Sons Inc., a big Oma. ha plant builder, is buying &Y, -r of Conti. nental Group Inc., the giant packaging and insurance combine. A few U.S. companies are hoping to open up new construction projects by devising ways to help debt -strapped Third World countries with their financ- ing problems. In Latin America, U.S. contractors, led by McDermott Interna- tional Inc., are experimenting with bar- ter and countertrade to unlock some pe- tential business. McDermott already is grossing $700 million a year in counter• trade in such commodities as steel, fertil- izer, and chemicals. Last April, it bought the international trading arm of West Germany's Coutinho, Caro & Co. to help dispose of the items it takes in compen. sation for work performed abroad. asuvsN ro owuvi. The competition is not idle, however. Many foreign build• ars, including Japan's Chiyoda Chemi• cal Engineering & Construction Co., France's Bouygues, and Italy's Snam Proggetti, have long been formidable bidders in the international construction sweepstakes and are gaining additional muscle by moving into new specialties. Newcomers are gaining ground, as well. Recently, Japan's JGC Corp., known as a process plant builder, won its first elec- tric power plant construction job, in Bru. nei. Korea's Hyundai Engineering Con- struction Co. got the contract to build a 1,200.Mw oilfired power station in Iraq—the largest project the Koreans have handled overseas—and for a price no U.S. company could match. Hyundai bid $730 million for the job; the closest bid was $1.2 billion. Such low bidding by foreign comped• tors b driving U.S. builders to despair. For a recent mpid-transit contract in Sin. gapore, "we honed our bid to the very bottom and weren't even close to the bid of a Japanese consortium," laments an executive of one major U. S. construe• tion company. The strong U.S. dollar is one reason for the gap, of course. But even more important are the subsidies many foreign governments give their national construction companies. Con. 09 BUSINESSWEEK,SERTEkBER 24.1994 eludes Richard Self. a deputy assistant U. S. trade representative: "1 think our government must step in and help." The builders agree. Through their in. dust" group, Associated General Con• tractors of America, they are trying to get more financing from the Agency for International Development to become more competitive abroad. They are also working with Congress and the Defense Dept. to secure a larger share of over. seas militan• work. Rivalry from abroad is not the only problem, however. The traditional Amer. ican builders also are competing against some of their former suppliers. General Electric Co., for example, has been win. ning more turnkey co -generation proj• ects and branching into other specialties. It recently won a contract to upgrade a TBE TUMBLING WORLDWIDE REVENUES OF U.S. ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS uJoursIDE US =IN US smi I OF MUFF m4:WorMEWIT(ao wastewater treatment system in Cairo, and the company says it sees other posy sole growth opportunities in the con- struction business. All this has spurred the besieged con• struction companies to press into stili newer markets. Fluor is seeking work in the transportation and telecommunim. lions industries. BE&K is "looking around to see if we can get into commercial building," such as offices and shopping centers, according to clEo Kennedy. And almost everyone is eying the nations in. frastructure market—a construction area the industry believes is just devel• oping into a prime market But McDermott Chairman James E. Cunningham sees real danger for the company that strays too far. He believes that today's tougher environment in en• e,neering and construction means that, to survive, a builder must specialize to gain a cost advantage. Others say com- panies will also have to do more for their clients everything from selecting sites for projects to procuring equipment and handling landscaping. Builders may even have to operate and maintain more of the plants they construct A leader here is Kellogg Rust Inc., which will build, run, and partially own an 3500 million ammonia and fer[fl• izer complex in Nigeria. Bechtel's Power Corp. recently formed an operating plant services department with similar ar- rangements in mind. cousTRucnvs toes. Some construction companies are going so far as to develop the ideas for new projects on their own. Ultrasystems Inc., of Inine, Calif., dr veloped expertise in wood -feed power plants by building them for forest prod- ucts companies and is now scouting the country for forest sites close to power lines where utilities will pay a premium price for power. The first site Ultrasystems engineers turned up was in Burney, Calif. Compa- ny representatives worked with the com- analysis, they approached potential part- ners. Today, Ultmsystems operates and co-owns the Bumey plant with Pacific Power & Light Co., which buys its ener gy output A similar tack resulted in a $41.5 million facility in North Dakota that turns barley into 11.3 million gal. of ethanol and 69,699 tons of animal feed each year. Ultrasystems owns the plant in a syndicate with 200 private investors. U. S. companies are also returning to more fixed-price bidding. During headier days, almost all builders insisted on frost• plus -fixed -fee formulas in big contracts because they were safer. Today's buy er's market has changed all that Learn- ing how to bid lump -sum has not been easy. "Some of our early bids weren't even close," admits Bechtel's Ann Arbor construction manager, Ray Hermeston, "but with each job we got smarter." The transition seems to be ending: Bechtel says it turned a profit on its $900,000 fixed-price bid for the Holland power plant foundation work. And Parsons ex. pects to make money on its contract to build a large oil refinery in Jubail with a fixed-price bid of $1.4 billion—the larg• est lump -sum construction job ever. To improve productivity, the construe - don companies are turning heavily to computers. In addition to providing sav- ings ayings in design and engineering applies- tions—as high as 407 for some jobs— computers can greatly improve planning in a business where projects frequently take more than a decade to complete. The companies are making other capital investments as well. Brown & Root INDUSTRIES amity of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October 4, 1984 To: City Council n'I From: Rosemary Vitosh, Director of Finance I" Re: Accessible Meeting Rooms The non-structural changes for handicapped accessibility which have been approved by Council resolution include holding all City meetings, which are open to the public, in accessible meeting rooms. Following is an excerpt from the list of approved non-structural changes regarding meetings in inaccessible rooms. "Problem: Meetings held in rooms that are inaccessible: all in the Civic Center -City Manager's Conference Room, Law Library, Engineering Conference Room. Solution: Hold all Council, Board and Commission meetings in accessible rooms: Recreation Center - Rooms A and B, Library - 'Room A, Civic Center -Council Chambers, Senior Center - Classroom, Assembly Room, Conference Room, Exercise Room and Meeting Room. (The Library's current policies do not allow meetings to be regularly scheduled. The Senior Center would be available for evening meetings only.)" This solution will extend the ease of coming to and leaving a meeting to everyone including those who are permanently disabled, those who may have difficulties with stairs (elderly), and those who have a temporary disability (a broken leg). While it is always true that special accommodations can be made upon request (i.e. changing the meeting location or carrying an indi- vidual up or down steps to the inaccessible meeting rooms), it is far preferable to schedule all meetings in accessible rooms so that special accommodations do not have to be requested. The handicapped individual should not have to ask for accessibility for a meeting which is open to the public. The location of public meetings in non -accessible rooms may, in fact, discourage participation by the handicapped. All City staff is being advised to relocate public meetings to accessible rooms. Meetings must be relocated by October 17, the date for compliance with the non-structural changes, in order to be in -compliance with the resolution as approved on non-structural changes. Consideration must be given to relocating the Council's informal meetings which are now held in the City Manager's Conference Room. Alternatives have been previously explored regarding the set up of the Council Chambers in a conference room/round table arrangement. Such an arrangement would eliminate the need for relocating the informal meeting to another City building. bj4/1 I9Vlo City of Iowa City _ = MEMORANDUM Date: October 3, 1984 To: City Council From: Karin Franklin, Senior Planner Re: Amendments to Zoning Ordinance in Response to Request from Good News Bible Church On August 14, 1984, Reverend John Johnston, assistant pastor of the Good News Bible Church, came before the Council to request an exemption for the Church from compliance with the Zoning Ordinance provisions relating to roamers. Reverend Johnston had been denied a variance to the roomers provision of the ordinance by the Board of Adjustment on August 8. Reverend Johnston owns property on Hudson Street which he leases to four women who contract with the church to live for a period of time in a group living arrangement. The Zoning Ordinance permits only three unrelated individuals in a single family dwelling in an RS -8 zone - two unrelated individuals may constitute a family and one additional person is the permit- ted roomer. As of November 30, 1984, Reverend Johnston's leasing of the property to four unrelated individuals will be an illegal use of the prem- ises. Background: Roomers Ordinance The "roomers" ordinance was adopted in November, 1983 in response to a concern that too many unrelated people were living in homes in single family neighborhoods and that disruptions in the neighborhoods - traffic, noise, parking problems - were a result of these living arrangements. An ordinance was adopted which reduced the number of permitted roomers from two to one in the single family zones (R1A and R1B; now RS -5 and RS -8) and an additional parking space was required for a roomer. A grace period of one year was established to allow for the termination of leases. The question of enforce- ment and whether the root of the problem was the legal two roomers or the illegal "many" roomers was not addressed by the amendment. The Council's decision at that time was to attempt to control the density of use in single family neighborhoods by decreasing the number of permitted roomers. Analysis: A legislative exemption of any one group from an ordinance which is applied in all other instances to everyone else in the community requires special consideration. What is unique about the activities of the group, or the group itself, which justifies special treatment under the law? Can the group or its activities be clearly defined in the ordinance so that the intent of the legislation is not undermined 'or beset with ambiguities? Will the exemption result in an effect which is contrary to the original intent of the legislation? The activities of the Church which are being considered for an exemption are only the group residences endorsed by the Church and not the usual rituals of a religious institution. It is difficult to guarantee that four people who are residing in a single family home and are members of the Good News Bible Church will have a less negative effect on surrounding properties than any other four people residing in a house. Traffic and parking may still be a concern since those issues are a function of the number of people in a house and not necessarily a function of their association. Til though the people of the Good News Bible Church may be "good neighbors" as Reverend Johnston indi- cates, other groups of four unrelated people may be "good neighbors" also. The evidence for singling out residential uses affiliated with churches and exempting those uses from the density provisions of the Zoning Ordinance is not, in the staff's opinion, sufficient to justify special treatment under the law. Further, the municipal zoning enabling legislation (Iowa Code Section 414.2) provides that zoning districts may be created and regulations or restrictions Applied, but "all such regulations or restrictions shall be uniform for each class or kind of building throughout each district..." An exemption for religious institutions for the purpose of permitting a certain density of residential use may violate that uniformity requirement. To provide, relief for Reverend Johnston and all other property owners with two roomers, the Council may wish to reconsider the number of roomers permitted in single family homes. The planning staff has received numerous calls from single family home owners who have had two roomers to supplement their income and who will feel the impact of the ordinance at the end of November when two roomers are no longer legal. It is questionable whether the reduction in the number of roomers from two to one in single family zones solved the problem of neighborhood disruption mentioned above. The greatest offenders -those properties which are leased or used by many unrelated individuals - are a problem related to the difficulty of enforcement, not to the legislation. The problem will exist whether the regulation permits two roomers or one roomer. If the Council should choose to provide an exemption for residential uses affiliated with churches, the use should be clearly defined to avoid problems with application of the ordinance. The Zoning Ordinance specifically defines a religious institution as "an organization having a religious purpose, which has been granted an exemption from federal tax as a Section 501(c)(3) organization under the Internal Revenue Code,...". .It is suggested that this definition apply to any group granted an exemption. Alternatives: No change. The density of roomers in single family zones would remain at one per dwelling unit and an additional parking space would be required for the roomer. This does not necessarily address the problem of multiple illegal roomers. No relief is given to Reverend Johnston or people. who wish to retain two roomers. 2. Amend the roomers provisions of the ordinance to permit two roomers in dwelling units in the RS -5 and RS -8 zones and require a parking space for each roomer. Off-street parking would be required for roomers and the density previ- ously permitted since 1962 would be reinstated. This does not necessar- ily address the problem of multiple illegal roomers. Relief is given to Reverend Johnston and other people who wish to retain two roomers, but only if the requisite parking is provided. The required parking is intended to address concerns raised previously about parking congestion in the street. 3. Exempt residential uses affiliated with religious institutions, as defined in the Zoning Ordinance, from the roomers provision and permit a I maximum of two roomers per dwelling unit. Also exempt such uses from the f additional regulations for religious institutions and amend the defini- tion of a religious institution to include group living situations. This alternative would permit the use of a piece of property for a group living arrangement of no more than four people in single family zones, if the use of the property were controlled by a religious institution through a lease arrangement or through ownership. The use would also be i exempt from providing additional parking for any roomers. This alterna- tive could enable Reverend Johnston to lease his property to four individuals if the Good News Bible Church can meet the definition of a religious institution and it is demonstrated that the church controls the use of the property. This would not provide relief to any other single family property owners who wish to retain two roomers. Alternative 3 may present legal problems in terms of the uniform and equitable treatment of all residential issues in a given zone. For this reason, the staff has reservations about the adoption of this alternative. Grace Period Extension: The Council has discussed the possibility of extending the grace period for compliance with the roomers provision to December 31, 1984. Such an exten- sion will require an ordinance amendment also. If the Council wishes to make any amendments to the roomers provision of the Zoning Ordinance, the matter must be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for its review and recommendation. This item can be scheduled for the second meeting of Planning and Zoning in October upon the Council's referral. bj2/9 parks 8e recreation MEMO department to: City Manager and City Council from: Dennis E. Showalter w Raising Pool Temperatures and re: Installing Whirlpool at the date: October 1, 1984 Recreation Center The temperature at the indoor pool is maintained at 810, or as close as we can get to that, on a year-round basis. We have many different and diverse groups using the pool --this temperature is a compromise in an attempt to best serve everyone. Some groups --swim teams, the Swim Club, and some lap swimmers, would like to see us lower the temperature. Other groups --senior citizens and some people with disabilities, would like to see us raise the temperature. It would cost $1,600.33 per year to raise the water temperature to 860, plus an additional $450 for extra chemicals, or $2,050.39 total cost. There is not a desirable place to install a whirlpool at the indoor pool. The best place is in the northeast corner of the pool, close to the baby pool. The least expensive product available for an above ground, portable spa with a 5-6 person capacity and four water jets is $3,700 installed. Maintenance costs would be $4,747.10 per year. In regard to accessibility, an above ground pool is not accessible because steps are required to enter. A chair lift system could be purchased. Some developmentally disabled persons would require constant supervision. If we were to go to an in -ground whirlpool, the estimated cost would be approximately $24,000, broken down as follows: 1. Pool - Recreonics Corporation Stainless steel tank 6' X 10', 8-9 person capacity 10 hydro therapy inlets, approximately 1,000 gallon gas heater $11,000 2. Pump/filter/heater 4,000 3. Water balance control 4,000 •4. Labor 5,000 Total 324,000 Operating costs would be approximately the same as for an above ground installation. city of iowa city /y(os City Manager and City Council October 1, 1984 Page two The Engineering Division recommends the northeast corner of the pool to locate the whirlpool. The deck space is wider and there is access to water, drainage, electricity and exhaust. A gas line would need to be installed. According to the plans, the pool deck is 4" deep with support material beneath. The deck does get thicker against the wall and next to the pool. There is a metal mesh reinforcing the concrete. Engineering was unable to determine the location of the existing joints in the deck. The deck could break up more than desired by not knowing or follow- ing the joint locations. They were also concerned with the windows off the game room and the tile around the baby pool. They felt these areas could be disturbed when cutting through the deck. If the project is completed, there is a concern about the safety of the children using the baby pool. Whirlpools are one-two feet deeper than the baby pool.. With the best possible location for the whirlpool practically adjacent to the baby pool, a barrier system is recommended. Below are excerpts from a 1984 memo from the State Health Department: 1. Whirlpools are not a common facility at community recreation centers. They are at hotels/motels, health clubs and spas. 2. At high temperatures, water disinfectants (chlorine) are much less effective. Levels of disinfectant needed are much higher than "normal" swimming pool requirements (3PPM as opposed to 1PPM). 3. The temperatures provide a much more conducive environment to breed and spread certain infections. 4. The State Health Department has found infections transmitted by whirlpools/jacuzzis in the state of Iowa this year, although not at a community recreation facility. Attached are some fact sheets distributed by the National Spa and Pool Institute. I have additional material available, at your request. I feel that we are doing a good job overall of taking care of handicapped people who wish to swim at the present time. We have special classes, special equipment, etc. Our pool must serve an extremely wide variety of swimmers, and I feel that the way that we have been operating is the best compromise to serve everyone. I would not recommend any changes at present. / 9t/0.s NATIONAL 8P. L POOL INSTITUTE ISSUE: FACT SHEET PSEUDOMONA5 AERUGINOSA SKIN RASH and DERMATITIS ASSOCIATED WITH SPA/HOT TUB USE Pseudomonas is a bacterium that is widely present in the world at large. It lives in water and thrives in warm water. The bacteria feeds on organic particles sus- pended in warm water, and finds improperly maintained hot tub/spa water a very favorable environment for growth. Exposure to Pseudomonas can result in a skin rash, described as dermatitis or folliculitis (because it occurs around hair follicules). I'Vlost cases of skin rash are mild and self-limiting, clearing up without treatment in a week or less. More serious cases can result in lesions or last for over three months. RESPONSE: In laboratory conditions, Pseudomonas can be killed by chlorine (1.0 ppm) or bromine. However, spas and hot rubs may need to maintain a higher level of sanitizer, since the organism may develop a tolerance or physical shield against the action of chemicals used to treat the water. In some cases where the spa is implicated, proper sanitation procedures have not been followed. In other cases, where testing has apparently established the continuing presence of the bacteria despite adequate disinfectant levels, maintenance may well be at fault. RECOMMENDATIONS: • Laboratory tests have shown that 1 to 2 ppm free available chlorine will kill Pseudomonas bacterium. • NSPI and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommend published disinfectant levels of l to 3 ppm of free available chlorine while bathers are using the spa or hot tub. Maintenance and other published procedures are also included in these documents. Frequent chemical shock treatment and periodic water changes are necessary. See NSPI or CDC published recommendations. • Care must be taken to ensure complete cleanliness, proper free sanitizes levels, proper pH and filtration. • The chemistry of spa and hot tub water changes very quickly due to high temperatures, the aeration of the water, the body chemistry of people using the facility and the high body to water ratio. Properly maintained water is the best assurance against the spread of Pseudomonas and other forms of bacteria. January, 1984 Q�s FACT SHEET NATIONAL INaTITUTE BODY ENTRAPMENT ISSUE: In 1976 NSPI became aware of several incidents where young children's bodies erimarily the abdomen) er a a or hot in veral,of hese entrapments resulted entrapped v resultedehedrowning death of heayoung� n outlet. Sperson. RESPONSE: NSPI, working in conjunction with one of its members, set up a test procedure to test all of the outlets and inlets currently available to determine under what conditions entrapment could or could not occur. NSPI's tests, which were reviewed by state and local puhlic health officials and the Consumer Product Safety Commission, indicated that as long as the grate was in place, the person could roll off the grate without the use of the hands and legs. To provide additional safeguards, NSP[ issued the re h commendations listed below to help reduce and/or eliminate te possibility of these accidents occurring. In the investigation of all accidents that have occurred to date, all of the grates had been missing and/or broken thereby settilg up the potential for this type of accident to occur. i I NSPI has joined the CPSC in issuing major press releases over the years to continue to alert spa, hot tub and pool users and owners of these recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: I • When a wading pool outlet grate is installed, it must be tied in with another outlet which cannot be cut out of the suction line by a valve or other means or have an anti -vortex grate or have a 12" x 1211 or larger grate. • All grates should be secured so that the grate can only be removed by using tools. • If any grate is missing or broken, the wading pool must be shut down immediately until repairs are made. Is Inspect the drain covers (grates) daily to be certain that grates are in good condition. '• Operators, lifeguards and other pool personnel must know where pump shut-off switches are and have ready access to them. • Children using wading pools should be closely supervised and not allowed to play with drain holes or covers. January, 1984 I y4s _ FACT SHEET NATIONAL INSTJTVTR HAIR ENTRAPMENT ISSUE: To date, five young girls, ages 8-12 with longer than shoulder length hair, were involved in incidents which resulted in two drowning deaths and three near drownings as a result of their hair becoming entrapped in spas or hot tub drain outlet covers. The incidents occurred when the pre -teenage girls put their heads under water and their long hair became entagled in the suction drain cover fitting. RESPONSE: The Consumer Product Safety Commission became involved in the incidents because of the severity of the accident and because of the age group to which the accidents were occurring. After investigation, the CPSC invoked Section 15 of the Consumer Product Safety Act which requires the mandatory recall by specific product line of those companies' grates that were identified as associated with these accidents. The manufacturers of these grates voluntarily recalled these grates in mid -1932 giving notification through trade press and other appropriate media and offering the replacement of the suspected grates at no cost of the consumer. Since these replacements, NSPI has not been aware of any further incidents involving hair entrapment in spas, hot tubs or jetted bathtubs. RECOMMENDATIONS: • .All outlet grates should be checked regularly to ensure they are in place, intact and are secured by some mechanical means that requires the use of tools to remove. • Owners, operators and other responsible supervisors should know where the pump shut-off switch is in the event that one of these suspected grates has not been replaced. • Children who are using the spa or hot tub should be supervised by a responsible adult. • Persons with long hair should secure their hair to a minimum length or wear a swim cap. • Keep head and hair a safe distance from the drain grates. January, 1984 aFACT SHEET NATIONAL HERPES ONS &POOL INSTITUTE ISSUE: Herpes Simplex is a non -airborne virus normally throught to be transmitted by sexual contact. A study released by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (]AMA) in December, 1983, indicated the possibility of the survival of the Herpes Simplex virus in a variety of water specimens and on plastic surfaces. RESP The report published in JAMA addressed several cases of genital herpes reported by people who had rzcently visited a health club, leading researchers to investigate the possibility of non -sexual transmission of the virus. Upon laboratory tests by the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland researchers found that when the herpes virus culture was placed on plastic, moist surfaces ranging in temperatures between 37-40°C, the culture survived up to four and a half hours. (The surfaces where the cultures were tested are similar to •:s and other forms of seating in a typical health club.) the surfaces found on bench In addition, the laboratory stock herpes virus survived four hours in tap water and 24 hours in distilled wa+sr. As far as the hot water in the spa vessel is concerned, NIH research sht ws that when the virus culture came in contact with the chemically treated spa •ater, it was killed immediately. And, water samples taken from spas at the health clubs where people claimed they had contracted .herpes showed no presence of the virus. RE : COMMENDATIONS NSPI and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have published standards for disinfecting and maintenance procedures. Is While awaiting further documentation on the ability of herpes to survive outside the body, one would be wise to take some common sense precautions, such as using paper covers over toilet seats in public places and using clean towels in health clubs. By taking these simple precautions. the likelihood of contract- ing herpes in a public place can be reduced. January, 1984 / 968 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: September 27, 1984 To: Neal Berlin and City Council From: Chuck Schmadeke Lr1, Re: The Intersection of South Riverside Drive and U.S. Highway 218 Attached is a memo from Jim Brachtel, Traffic Engineer, concerning traffic flows at the intersection of South Riverside Drive and U.S. Highway 218. An investigation of the intersection was conducted at the request of a Council member. bdw4/11 Attachment i,16(o Aty of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: September 18, 1984 To: Charles Schmadeke, Director of Public Works From: James Brachtel, Traffic EngineKT> Re: Intersection of South Riverside Drive and U.S. Highway #218 Recently the Traffic Engineering Division received a request that the intersection of U.S. Highway 218 and South Riverside Drive be investigated. This intersection is located in front of the Central Concrete plant and the Larew Company. The concern centered on the cement trucks leaving Central Concrete plant and encroaching into the southbound lanes of U.S. Highway #218 when turning right onto Highway 218 to go north. A field review confirmed that some of the Central Concrete trucks did encroach into the southbound lanes. This is shown on attachment #1. The design of the intersections require a minimum outside turning radius of 21 feet for a vehicle to turn from the southbound right lane to the north- bound right lane. The maximum outside turning radius from the southbound right lane to the northbound left lane is 33 feet. (The City's refuse trucks have a turning radius of 32 feet.) As shown in attachment 11, the maneuver room for cement trucks is severely restrained as they exit from the plant. It is extremely difficult to align the truck in the access median so as to perform a right hand turn from right lane to near right lane. During the field review a second difficulty was observed at the intersection. Traffic moving north -south from U.S. 218 onto South Riverside Drive is "cutting" across the median access instead of turning 90 degrees left then 90 degrees right (see attachment 2). This is not a hazardous maneuver during low vehicular volume times. However, as the amount of the traffic increases, it does create a potential head-on situation in the median access. These two traffic movements cannot occur at the same time. This is a particu- lar problem when the southbound vehicle on 218 does not see the traffic on Riverside Drive. Most vehicles turning from 218 do so at speeds in excess of normal left turning speeds. Solutions can be implemented to correct either or both of these situations. SOLUTION 1: UNMOUNTABLE FOUR FOOT MEDIAN IN U.S. HIGHWAY #218 The City could widen 218 to the west so as to accommodate a four foot unmountable median in the middle of U.S. Highway 218 (see attachment 3). The nose of the median would extend south so as to ensure that cement trucks right turning from .Riverside Drive would be physically restrained from encroaching into the southbound lanes of U.S. Highway #218. In addition, southbound left turning vehicles on 218 would be discouraged from "cutting" the left turn onto Riverside Drive. 2 At the present time the Iowa Department of Transportation owns and controls this portion of U.S. Highway #218. Their permission would be required to affect this alternate at this time. The City will become the owner of this portion of 218 when the four lane section of U.S. Highway 218 is opened. The City could implement this alternate at that time without involving Iowa DOT. COST This change would require 200 feet of median north and south plus 160 feet of transition north and south. A total of 720 lineal feet of curb work and lane work would be required. The drive access to the Army Reserve center on the west side of the highway would also require adjustment. Total estimated paving cost would be $27,000. SOLUTION 2: ADJUST THE DRIVEWAY FROM CENTRAL CONCRETE TO THE SOUTH At this time Central Concrete's south property line is north of the median access. If arrangements could be made so that the vehicles exiting Central Concrete property could be correctly aligned in the north lane of the access median, the right turning movement could be made more easily without en- croaching into the southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 218. This is shown in attachment #4. The City has no jurisdiction in this area and both property owners would need to reach an agreement in their own volition. This agreement could take the form of an access easement granted by Larew Plumbing to Central Concrete or the transfer of property from Larew Plumbing to Central Concrete. This solution would require the goodwill of both parties but will not ensure the elimination of encroachment into the southbound lanes and it will not eliminate the possibility of southbound vehicles "cutting close" through the median access. SOLUTION 3: RELOCATE THE MEDIAN ACCESS This alternate relocates the median access to the north of its existing location. It would be moved so that the north lane would be in line with the existing southerly drive from Central Concrete (see attachment 5). It would require closing the existing access point. This solution would have the same functional advantages and disadvantages as solution #2. At this time this solution would require the permission of Iowa DOT if the City were to enact it at this time. COST This solution would require the removal of the existing drive and the construction of a new drive. Estimated cost for this work is $9,500. SOLUTION 4: INSTALL AN UNMOUNTABLE MEDIAN IN THE MEDIAN ACCESS The City could chose to install a four foot wide unmountable median in the middle of the existing median access. As shown in attachment #6 this would reduce the likelihood of southbound vehicles on U.S. #218 from "cutting" /-?,-46- 3 through the median access when they left turn from U.S. 218 onto South Riverside Drive. It would not ensure that right turning trucks from Central Concrete would not encroach into the southbound lanes of U.S. #218. This solution would require the permission of the Iowa DOT if the City were to chose to implement it at this time. COST The cost of installing a four foot unmountable median in the middle of the median access is estimated to be $500. Onlysolution 11 will eliminate the two maneuvers which are of concern. The past twelve month accident experience of the location has been reviewed. No accidents attributable to either maneuver were reported. The estimated $20,000 cost seems excessive when considered against the accident experience. In addition, traffic volumes along U.S. 218 may decrease with the completion of U.S. 380 and since there have not been any accidents as a result of the described traffic maneuvers, Traffic Engineering recommends not proceeding with any alternative at this time. /sp / nw r` HWY 218 j -- CURB LIN DRIVE DRIVE LAREW COMPANY ATTRCHMFNT I DRIVE CENTRAL CONCRETE 7Z -� SCALE: 1"• 20' ASSUMMED OUTSIDE TURNING RADIUS IS 42 FEET I HWY 218 _ _.............. > & --t-, SCALE:1 20' al lfll:HMtNI C HWY 218 CURB LIN DRIVE DRIVE �` DRIVE 1 LAREW COMPANY CENTRAL CONCRETE ATTA(.HMFNT A SCALE: I°= 20' 1 R HWY 218 CURB L!NF -� DRIVE-� DRIVE i I DRIVE LAREW COMPANY I CENTRAL CONCRETE �Z SCALE: 1"= 20' ATTACHMENT 4 C HWY 218 CURD LME T DRIVE DRIVE I DRIVE i I LAREW COMPANY ; CENTRAL CONCRETE SCALE: 10= 20' ATTAC..HMFNT R 77 -1�:!, SCALE: 1"= 20' j HWY 218 _ URB LINE DRIVE �� DRIVE T DRIVE i f I ' LAREW COMPANY I CENTRAL CONCRETE i ATTACHMENT 6 .ity of Iowa City = MEMORANDUM Date: October 1, 1984 /�• �/,, � ,/ To: Neal Berlin; City Manager From: Larry McGonagle, Transit Manager \ Re: Saab-Scania Tour !_VI This is in reference to Dick Boyle's memo of September 7, 1984, approving our participation in the upcoming Saab-Scania Tour. Saab-Scania is providing this tour of its facilities in Sweden for several North American transit properties. Saab-Scania has. invited me to represent Iowa City Transit. Saab-Scania is providing this tour to familiarize various transit properties with their production standards and quality control. Saab-Scania is doing this in an attempt to avoid the type of problems encountered by other foreign manufacturers who have recently entered the North American bus market. Thus, since Iowa City Transit is the first North American property to operate Scania buses, this inspection tour will be extremely beneficial. Since both the Scania engine and chassis are not produced in the United States, this tour will allow a thorough inspection of the level of attention given to quality control and computer inspection of Scania components. This will go a long way towards relieving our anxiety at being the first North American purchaser of Scania buses. In addition, one of our primary concerns with this purchase is parts availability. This tour will provide us with an understanding of how Scania provides parts and service support throughout the world. A better understanding of this process will enable us to more effectively utilize the services available. Another feature of this trip includes a visit to the Scania testing laboratories and test track. For us in Iowa City, one of the most beneficial learning experiences will involve the opportunity to visit Scandinavian transit properties. We will be able to observe first-hand their many innovative maintenance procedures. This information should prove very useful in our present efforts to improve Iowa City Transit's maintenance program. It is not often that a learning experience of this magnitude is offered at no cost to the City. Since the Legal Department has approved this trip, I feel we should take advantage of this rare opportunity. This tour will enable us to gain a clear understanding of the Scania bus. In addition, exposure to a number of cost saving maintenance and operation procedures should prove helpful as we look to improve Iowa City Transit's maintenance program. I will provide you a copy of my itinerary as soon as it is received. At present the only information I have received is our departure date of October 20th. The planned date of our return is October 27th. bdw2/4 /% 7 CITY OF IOW/ CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON ST. IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5COJ PARKS AND RECREATION 356-5110 I have resigned my position as Director of Parks and Recreation for Iowa City effective October 12, 1984. When I accepted the position August -1, 1975, it was my goal to provide the citizens of Iowa City with a wide variety of recreation programs; attractive, clean parks; a municipal cemetery maintained at a high degree of quality; and to start a good city-wide forestry program. Since that time, other duties have been added. At the present time, I feel that my goals have been accomplished. My department is operating efficiently and effectively. There are no problems. I have been fortunate to have an excellent staff of hard working, competent people, who are performing well. They deserve your continued support. I have tried to make Iowa City a better.place to live. I think I have accomplished this. DennisE. Showalter" Director, Parks and Recreation DES/dh /rLI CITY Or= IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHWGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319)356-500D October 4, 1984 Mr. Rolland A. Gallagher, Director Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department 1918 S.E. Hulsizer Avenue Ankeny, Iowa 50021 Dear Mr. Gallagher: The City Council discussed the proposal for locating a mini -liquor store in the central business district of Iowa City. It is the opinion of the City Council that the establishment of such a store in the central business district would not be in the best interest of the City of Iowa City and strongly recommends that the Beer and Liquor Control Department not approve the proposed store. This letter supersedes the letter of February 6, 1978, from former Mayor Robert A. Vevera. If you desire additional information, please contact me. S ncerely yours, AW John McDonald Mayor /sp Ifa9 CITY OF IOWA, CITY CHIC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000 October 2, 1984 PRESS RELEASE Effective Monday, October 8, 1984, Iowa City Transit will begin operating additional rush hour buses. Additional service will be provided to the area now served by the Sycamore bus. In addition, new service will be implemented to serve the southwest side of Iowa City (see attached map). The new Sycamore tripper will increase the service on the Sycamore route from every 30 minutes to every 15 minutes between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m, and again between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. During this time the Sycamore buses will leave the downtown transit interchange on the hour, ;15, :30 and :45 minutes after the hour and will travel the current Sycamore route. Buses will depart from the end of the Sycamore route at Burns and Sycamore at :14, :29, :44 and :59 minutes after the hour. The second additional tripper will be a new route which will be called the Southwest Special. This route is being implemented to provide service to the new residential areas between Benton Street and Highway 1 Nest off Sunset as well as to relieve some of the overcrowding on both the Mark IV and Oakcrest routes. The Southwest Special route will travel from the downtown transit interchange west via Madison, Burlington, past the Field House, to Melrose. Buses will then turn south on Sunset and make a clockwise loop onto Aber and Ealing Drive. Buses will return to the downtown area via the same route. The Southwest Special will depart from the transit interchange every 30 /q 7,0 -2 - minutes at :15 and :45 minutes after the hour between 6:15 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. and again in the afternoons between 3:15 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. Buses will i depart from Aber and Ealing at:28 and:58 minutes after the hour. Schedules for the Southwest Special and additional Sycamore service are available on any Iowa City Transit bus. for further assistance call Transit information at 356-5151. M Attachment: Route map/time table bj2/15 /9 70 anam m I7fJIYn .1 Iw AAri" Active Y I. Comm 1I4twa f.Yi IY. 61 A .1 11Qi mubft MIA` ill_ 411v !rA 117. 111. nA. 111. M7 651 In 171 117 721 111 7n 741 771 771 7n In NI 124 In M2 "I In on 711 to t24, Im of 231 An In fAN An 111 121 428 AU 471 456 An 117 nl 124 7n 341 711 734 )n o0tn0. m I007eR11 F C t. Arlin 471" ",I. CuAA. 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Finney, Fire Marshal Iowa City Fire Department Fire Prevention heck; October 7 - 13, 1984 j This year commemorates the b2nd annircrsary of the first Fire Prevention Week. Over the years Piro Prevention Week has reminded people of the importance of fire safoty. This years theme for Fire Prevention Week is ".loin the Fire Prevention Team." This title is to remind us that the most effective way to attack fire is through a "team effort." Fire protection should not be the responsihility of the Piro Department alone. Everyone in the community can and should contribute to in- creasing fire safety. "What can you do?" There are some important things you can du as an individual to improve fire safety for your family and home. The three most ,important items for fire safety are: Smoke Detector; Escape Plans and Home Piro Inspectinns. Install and maintain smoke detectors in your home. 'There shuuld be at least one smoke detector nulsido each sleeping area. Prutect every level of your home with a smoke detector. Follow the manu- facturer's listed directions. Keep in mind that detectors have been proven to save lives. The greater number of fire deaths do occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. The crucial time is between midnight and 4:00 a.m. when 40.51 of fire deaths occur. This brings us to the next impurtnnt step. livery family should have an escape plan worked out ahead of time. The plan should include knowing two ways out of every room; if the first exit is blocked by heat or smoke, the second exit can be used. Practice• your*fire drill during the year with "EDITH EXIT DRILLS" in the home. Make periodic inspection of your home. Check the cords on lamps and other appliances. If frayed or worn, replace them. Do not overload electrical outlets. keep portable heaters away from people and combustibles. ho not store materials near the the furnace or hot water heater. Do not store flammable liquids inside your home. Keep in a safe place in the garage or shed. Do not use flammable liquids near heat, pilot lights or while smoking. Have your heating equipment chocked yearly. If you have a fire- place or woodburning stove have the chimney cleaned and checked regularly. Keep matches and lighters where small children won't find them. Listed above are just a few examples of what you may louk fur in your home. , Fire Prevention Week is always observed during the week in which October 9th falls. This year our fire Department Officers and Firefighters will be presenting fire prevention programs in all of the elementary schools. Our new talking fire hydrant will be demonstrated at all elementary schools. This fire -prevention robot comes equipped with remote controlled direction and speeds, full duplex voice, internal tape message player, flashing eyes, lights and siren and a complete recharging system. No will have a contest to name our now robot during Fire Prevention Week. Our fire prevention dog, Sparky will he on duty at Central Fire Station during the week to talk on fire safety. We have a very Targe number of scheduled tows throughout the Fire Station by both school and adult groups. Sparky is looking forward to visit- ing with everyone. We also have a large number of Fire Department coloring hooks that will he distributed to all school. children and the younger folks. We will also have large poster displays set up at our Malls. A The State of Iowa does have an ARSON HOT LINE to Des Moines. 1-800-532-1459. Information that is given to the State Fire Marshal could protect the lives and property of your family and neighbors. We hope everyone will practice safety and he aware of fires all ,year and not just during Fire Prevention Week. Have a happy and fire safe year. /97/ MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING OCTOBER 3, 1984 Referrals from the informal Council meeting of October 2, 1984, were distrib- uted to the staff for review and discussion (copy attached). Items for next week's agenda include: Resolution to approve an agreement with the Mayor's Youth Employment Program and Independent Living, Inc. for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds. Resolution authorizing the adoption of the program manual, Affirmative Marketing Plan and Tenant Assistance Policy, and designating target neigh- borhoods for the Rental Rehabilitation program. Resolution authorizing the adoption of the policy on displacement in CDBG projects. First consideration of amendment to the Zoning Ordinance changing the use regulations of property located at 1220 and 1228 Third Avenue. First consideration of ordinance vacating a portion of Mormon Trek Boule- vard right-of-way. First consideration of ordinance amending Section 18-32(b)(2) of the Human Rights Ordinance. First consideration of amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, screening requirements. Resolution authorizing agreement with Stanley Consultants for design of a cutoff trench at the landfill. Resolution adopting LSNRD for R -Plaza. Resolution awarding contract for the Mercer Park Ball Diamond Fencing Project. Resolutions adopting and levying final schedules of assessments for the St. Anne's Drive and the Tanglewood -Ventura special paving assessment pro- jects. First consideration of amendment to Sections 5-6(a) and 5-6(d) of the City Code regarding size of dance floors. Appointments to the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals, Parks and Recreation Commission, Human Rights Commission, Board of Adjustment, Senior Center Commission. The City Manager informed staff that the City Council will discuss the Space Needs Study recommendation at the informal Council meeting on Monday, October 8, 1984. Department heads are to advise the City Manager if they have additional information or input regarding this recommendation. Prepared by: Dale E. Hellin /9 7.?� Informal Council Meeting m=PAPTMFNT RFFFRRAI S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT 10/2/84 Iowa City City Council Meeting WHY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT? The Council considered a number of factors related to the need for economic development as a major priority for Iowa City following e::tensive discussions with business, industry and university representatives in 1983. Results of those discussions were outlined in the city manager's recommendation for creation of an ad hoc committee to propose essential steps to create an independent economic development organization for the Iowa City area (Neil Berlin, June 30, 1983.) Early discussion of the Council was attentiive to a number of trends and conditions identified by community leaders. Selected factors noted are Outlined below. Changing Economic Conditions It was expected that change would continue to be a critical factor in the future economic development of cities and states. A special report to an Iowa Legislative group in January 1983 (Plant Closings in Iowa: Causes, Consequences, and Legislative Options) gave emphasis to that expectation. In brief, a net increase of 124,000 jobs in Iowa was the result of creation of 587,000 new jobs and the loss of =94,000. Economic development in the future will be far more competitive and subject to changes in the marketplace. Success will become even more dependent upon our desire .and ability to respond clearly and consistently to prospective clients... in a timely manner. Changing Student .P.OPulal:ion The student. Iiouul;�t:ion of the University was expected to decline. I"he economy of Iowa City would have to be re- po+; i. ti oned to be less dependent upon an "ever-increa_; i.ng student body" for long-term economic grr_wth. Total enrol.lmrnt of the University of lowa peaked in Pall 17CI a9: -'.�. .,: :1... appro:;imotoly 700 r,tudents !ess than was proics:tr.'. earlier. /973. 2 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT 10/2/84 Between 19e0 and 1984, total enrollment at the University increased from 25,100 to 29,712... an increase of 4,600 students. The number of total jabs in the University and University Hospitals and Clinics increased 2,450 during this same time period. The enrollment of the University is a::pected to decline by 2,500 to 3,000 students in the next five years. Between 1979 and 1984 (year to date), the number jobs in construction, transportation/communication/ utilities, services and agriculture in Johnson county declined by 1170(). The distribution of economic industry in Iowa City and Johnson County is on the threshold of a major change in the coming decade. Iowa City/Johnson County Image Iowa City and the State of Iowa were perceived as an unknown quantity in the economic development marketplace. That fact has since been documented in a research study conducted for the Iowa Development Commission (April 1984). Results demonstrated that Iowa is not perceived by business and industry decision maL:ers as a State for economic development or expansion. Iowa City and Johnson county are less well known than the State as a whole. The July 1983 action by the Council called for an area economic development thrust with unified support from the University of Iowa, the City, and the business community. The first of several steps in the initial strateay was to create an organizational structure to sustain the joint effort. Considerable progress has been made. WHERE WE HAVE COME FROM AND WHERE WE ARE JUNE T0, 1983 CITY MANAGER PROPOSAL ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO CITY COUNCIL -NEED FOR A PROACTIVE STEP -A PROGRAM BASED ON STRENGTHS JULY 0, 19G-1 APPOINTMENT OF .JOINT TASK FORCE OF CITY, UNIVERSITY, AND BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES TO DEVELOP AN H7.3 3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT 10/2/84 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN. AUGUST 1985 JOINT CITY/BUSINESS REPRESENTATION TO ZURICH "INVEST IN AMERICA" EVENT. NOVEMBER, 1985 IOWA CITY BROCHURE COMPLETED AND AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION DECEMBER, 1963 JOINT TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATION FOR ORGANIZATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INDEPENDENT AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. APRIL 6, 1984 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF FIRST CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT, INC. MAY 11, 1984 FIRST CAPITOL DEVELOPMENT, INC. FORMALLY INCORPORATED. JUNE, 1984 REGENTS APPROVE TECHNOLOGICAL INCUBATION CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. JUNE 15, 1984 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF FIRST CAPITOL DEVELOPMENT ELECTED. AUGUST 15, 1984 MUSTON BEGINS WORK WITH FIRST CAPITOL DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGICAL INCUBATION CENTER. ' SEPT. 1.2, 1984. CORALVILLE CHAMPF_R VOTES 1=1ANCIAI_ SUI'1'ORl AND ACTIVE PARTICIPATTON TN FIRST CAPITOL OCT. 9, 1984 PRESENTATION OF FIRST CAPITOL INC CONCEPT TO 30111.4801.1 COUNTY SUPERVISORS. CURRENT STATUS AND IDENTIFICATIO14 OF NEEDS As of September 19B4, t.hP lora City community had achieved three major objectives :n tl dcvelapmrnl and implementation of an area economic dr_.ulopmrnt prog!-am: 1. Organization and inif:i. ails Cafi :ng o' an independent non-profit corporation to prcmoto cronomir development as a !inified community commitment of local government, the uni•; rr si t.y and thr_ business community, 1973 4 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT 10/2/84 2. The Technological Incubation Center of the University of Iowa had opened its doors to provide assistance to entrepreneurs with now business ideas or technological discoveries... including office space, central services and development assistance (Made possible from state and private grant support and the University of Iowa Research Foundation with a budget of $125,000) and, 3. Organization of the Small Business Development Center by the College of Business to provide technical assistance and advice for small businesses lone of three funded with grant support in Iowa with a budget of :0150,000). Current Economic Development Postion Ale;:ander Grant Study of Iowa Business Climate (ranked 35th nationally/ 9/9 regionally) IMR Opinon Research Study of recent Site ! Selection decisions in Iowa (April, 1984) ( Iowa is not known, competitive labor costs and tax structure are critical. Iowa ranks in lower half of 48 states) Local community factors ranked most critical.: Labor supply and costs, Financial incentives, and a positive businoss climate in the community. During cal.andar year 1984, 3131. jobs have been reported added in Iowa (IDC Digest•)...30 now businesses account for 1510 jobs and 31 e:;pansions of e;:isting buoinesses account for 1621 jobs. Pharmaceutical. Development in Iowa City i.o included with 80 new jobs forecasted. Specialrv.port to Joint Economic Committee of Congress (PremUs, June, 1982) rank ordered the five most important factors in lncation decisions of high growth i.ndustrios as: 1. I.,,I,nr ivailahility (lower 46th in :,;r IIOUrl.y wage ...low unemployment:) 2. State and 1. ocal tax struct.r..(-e (Iowa ranked 29th) Iowa City, Coralville. and Johnson County metropolitan are.i is the nn Iv major metropI of tan cnmmuni ty theft hal. not: passed the state authorized //f..3 5 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT 10/2/84 property tai: abatement for business expansion and development. 3. Community attitudes toward business (Iowa ranked 35th in total business climate - Iowa City perceived to be slaw to respond to business needs and concerns. 4. Costs of property and construction (Iowa ranked 18th in energy costs/ local land and construction perceived above ave) 5. Good transportation for people. Two clients in the past two years have .explicitly stated concern for local i municipal airplort facility for corporate craft. ALL FIVE OF THE ABOVE ARE COPJTINOF_NT UPON THE AVAILABILITY OF INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT NEW BUSINESS �. EXPANSION AND RECRUITMENT. THE INITIATIVE TAKEN BY THE COUNCIL ON RESOLVING THE SEWAGE DISPOSAL PROBLEM IS PARTICULARLY RELATED. WE MUST PROVIDE THE ESSENTIAL_ CAPACITY VIA INFRASTRUCTURE FOR NEW BUSINESSES WE MAY HOPE TO ATTRACT. EVEN MORE, WE MUST BE IN A POSITION TO ENCOURAGE, IN FACT STIMULATE, NEW PRODUCT LINES AND DEVELOPMENT AT CURRENT OPERATIONS LIKE PROCTER AND GAMBLE. Recent issues of Plants, Sites and Parks and Electronics Management ma = i.nes include proactive advertisements from 108 '..seal economic_ development agencies. 1.0 % of the ads are from IOWA agencies including offers of: Ta:; abatement and financial. incentives, Wor0crce productivity, Specific buildings and sites, Free training, DiscOunts On, utility charges, and Tranuportation. WHERE WE NEED TO GO No need now to rumplote a strateyie plan and organization for our long Or turm econ;mu c development while maintaining and inr.reasino our chorrr term activity. WE NEED TO KNOW WHAT WE ARF PREP'ARRV 10 SAY EXPEDIENTLY! I/ 7-3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT 10/2/84 WE NEED TO POSITION OURSELVES TO BE PROACTIVE... TO TAKE THE INITIATIVE WITH TARGETED PROSPECTS... RATHER THAN REACT TO THEIR INITIATIVES. THE MOST TELLING EVIDENCE OF OUR: COMMUNITY SUPPORT OF BUSINESS EXPANSION AND LOCATION IS OUR RESPONSIVENESS TO THEIR KNOWN NEEDS AND EXPECTATIONS DURING THE INITIAL CONTACT. 1. Evaluation and recommendation of tax structure and financial incentives we are prepared as a community to offer to new business and expansion. 2. A long term plan for financing economic development activities of First capitol Development. Economic development is a long term process. A minimum of three to four years will be necessary to implement a strategic program. Continuity of funding is essential. . Establishment of a network of community linkages and referrals of potential business prospects (university, Caralville, Iowa City and County leaders) A. Implementation of a strategy and program to promote a broad base of understanding throughout the community of the need for and support needed for economic development. 5. Development and production of a package of marketing materials and products based on a consistent theme and targeted to audiences unique to the area economic objectives. (Three fold brachure, specific inserts for target industries, video tapes, site/plan inserts) u. Establishment of research and information systems to provide an accurate economic profile of the area, continuing assessment of our competitive position, and identification of our most effective development strategies. 7. Development of a system to inventory and present available building, and sites in and efficient and objective manner. S. Continue programs to involve ovi.sting business and industry in the economic_ development effort and promote their c"pansion and development. We will need as broad a base of participation and support as possible in every corner of the community.... the county, the University, City of Cor•alville and Iowa City. "Strong univer0 t•; lrntrage and sustained cooperation from local govurumcnt m,.d tlj� bu,ina•rs communit.✓ appear to be major factors in choosing a high technology site" tPlants. Sites & Parks, Sept -Oct 1904) The enti.rr prnr_esn of economic development comes down to the preparation, roadinows, and enthusiasm NO can harnocs for that r;,, appn-tunlim i:o present: our case to our preferred H; 3 . 7 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT 10/2/84 client. The entire process can perhaps best be summarized through the words of Bob Inman, Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corporation, upon the "courting" process prior to their corporate location in Texas. "...the mayor was someone who tool; the time to understand MCC and specifically tailored a proposal based on that understanding. The mayor just didn't talk about the beauties of the locale and its advantages for manufacturing plants, but specifically detailed what he and the city would do. 1f' October 3, 1984 PRESS RELEASE GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION D¢COM OU CES WSIHMICHGJJAVFNIi. BD] CHI AGO00 5 60501.7476 CHICAGO --The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) is pleased to announce that it has granted its Award for Distinguished Budget Presentation to the City of Iowa City, Iowa for its budget. This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting. Its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by the management and elected officials of the City of Iowa City, IA. To receive the award, governments submit their budget document for a review by a panel of independent budget experts. Using extensive criteria, the reviewers evaluate the effectiveness of the budget as: o A policy document o An operations guide o A financial plan o A communications document To receive the award, the budget document must be rated "Proficient" in each of these four categories. To date only 19 organizations have received the Award for Distinguished Budget Presentation on a national basis. Winning entries represent truly pioneering efforts to improve the quality of budgeting and provide excellent examples for other governments and nonprofit organizations throughout North America. The Government Finance Officers Association is a nonprofit professional association serving 9,500 government finance professionals throughout North America. Over 4,000 governments participate actively in the association's activities. The association produces a variety of technical publications in various fields of governmental finance, and represents the public finance community in Washington, DC. The association provides numerous training opportunities, and conducts an annual conference attended by 4,000 public finance professionals. Press Contact: Girard Miller Director/Technical Services Center 312/977-9700 -30- FOt4JO4YM MI XVX WWO OFFIUMACSOCWIDN 197y_ WASHINGTON OFFCESNn 2D0.1750 K STMIN W. WASHNGTON. DC • 20D06.2 02 4 6 6 3014 October 3, 1984 Rosemary Vitosh Finance Director CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Ms. Vitosh: A. GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION DRCUIN4OFFK;Fs 180 NdTM MICM Ka]JJ AVENUE SM[ B00 d2 9K97-9700 d$GOfAI ]L]6 Congratulations for having attained the Award for Distinguished Budget Presentation. This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting. Its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a gov- ernment and its management. The Award for Distinguished Budget Presentation is valid for one year. To continue your participation in the program it will be necessary for you to submit your next annual budget document to GFOA within 90 days of the budget's final adoption. Enclosed is an application form to facilitate a timely submission. This form should be submitted with four copies of your budget and all materials, accompanied by the appropriate fee. Each program participant is provided with confidential comments and sugges- tions for possible improvements to its budgetary techniques. Your comments are enclosed. We urge you to implement the suggestions offered by our review- ers, particularly if you decide to continue participating in the awards program. Your award plaque will be mailed separately and should arrive in 5-6 weeks. A camera ready reproduction of your award will be forwarded to you for the Inclusion in your next budget.. If you do reproduce your award in your next st be lncludedtin thettrans�aittal letter of thaontinued tiance budget.with tThe followingram tria standard- ized text should be used: The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) presented an Award for Distin- guished Budget Presentation to the City of Iowa City, Iowa for its annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1984. In order to receive this award, a governmental unit must publish a budget document that meets program criteria as a policy document, as an operations guide, as a financial plan and as a communications medium. WASNNGION CFFKE %M 200.7760K SMU N W • WASNNG7CN.D C • 20006.202466.2014 Page 2 The award is valid for a period of one year only. We believe our current budget continues to conform to program requirements, and we are submitting it to GFOA to determine its eligibility for another award. We appreciate your participation in this program and we sincerely hope that your example will encourage others in their efforts to achieve and maintain excellence in governmental budgeting. If we can be of further assistance, please contact the Technical Services Center. Sincerely, ��p